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2018届高三英语二轮复习 阅读提速练(一)

2018届高三英语二轮复习 阅读提速练(一)

第2部分40分钟阅读提速练阅读提速练(一)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2017·河南洛阳高三第一次统考)Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.1．The Lyrics：1961－2012By Bob DylanSimon & Schuster, $60What it’s about: This heavy, well­timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.What’s to love: The times may be changing, but Dylan’s fans are constant, traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.2．Taylor Swift: This Is Our SongBy Tyler ConroySimon & Schuster, $28What it’s about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop star’s countless fans.What’s to love: Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think you’re pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(even if it is a book)．3．Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli, $39.95What it’s about: Star­figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95, to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.What’s to love：Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delman’s arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance.4．@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram PhotosBy National GeographicNational Geographic, $19.95What it’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account (nearly 63 millio n followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye­popping images from around the world.What’s to love: Here’s proof that NatGeo’s talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee­table­size books, check out National Geographic’s Wild, Beautiful Places：Picture­Perfect Journeys Around the Globe($40)．1．Which author is noted for literature achievements?A．Bob Dylan. B．Tyler Conroy.C．Gregg Delman. D．National Geographic.2．For what event are the books most probably recommended?A．New Year’s Day. B．Christmas Day.C．One’s anniversary. D．Literature awards.3．How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?A．$39.95. B．$19.95.C．$59.9. D．$99.9.4．Which book would a pop star’s fan probably buy?A．The Lyrics: 1961－2012.B．Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song.C．Misty Copeland.D．@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.B(2017·山西名校联考)I cherish being around people who are totally comfortable with who they are.There always seems to be an aura(光环) of love and acceptance that follows these people around.I think it’s because they’ve figured out one of the biggest secrets of life: the chance of being loved and accepted grows so much when we can truly say we couldn’t be more comfortable with ourselves.People like being around those who are comfortable with themselves because they’re less threatening.We all feel the need to protect ourselves from threats aimed at our insecurities.Insecurities are like open wounds and it hurts when people poke(捅；戳) atthem．It can be exhausting to hang around with folks who constantly poke at us just to gain some kind of external recognition through making everyone else feel smaller.My favorite thing about people who are comfortable with themselves is that they need no external recognition.They have discovered their worth is, by nature, something that cannot be taken away or added to based on what other people think.Ironically enough, this ends up providing comfortable people with more external validation than those who feel they need it most. Because comfortable people’s worth comes from within, they see no point in tearing others down.To them, the only sensible way to speak about another is to be positive.I guess when you realize your worth comes from within, you might as well build others up rather than tear them down, since their size is of no threat to your sense of self­worth.Plus, it’s a lot more fun to speak love to others and watch their eyes glow than it is to hurt someone’s feelings for a cheap laugh, anyway.When we become comfortable with ourselves through fully accepting who we are, we can silence the noise our insecurities make in public situations and enjoy the wonderful reality that unfolds before us.The result is a world with fewer insecurities.To me, that sounds like a better world.5．Which of the following sayings best expresses the main idea of the passage?A．Actions speak louder than words.B．No pains, no gains.C．Luck favors those who are comfortable with who they are.D．Don’t claim to know what you don’t know.6．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Insecurities.B．Open wounds.C．People who are comfortable with themselves.D．Threats.7．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?A．To give a vivid description of people who are comfortable with themselves.B．To ask people to make friends with people who are comfortable with themselves.C．To offer some practical advice on how to be a person who is comfortable with himself/herself.D．To appeal to people to be comfortable with themselves so that we can live in a better world.C(2017·辽宁大连双基测试)Whenever we see a button, we want to press it because we know that something will happen.This is true in most cases, for example, on a doorbell.But some buttons are actually fake(假的), like the “close” button on a lift.Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait.But lifts’“close” buttons are a complete trick, at least in the U．S.—the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the U．S., making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter safely.Only repair workers can use the buttons to speed up the door closing process if they have special keys.But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless.According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.“A sense of control is very important.It reduces stress and increases well­being，”said Ellen J．Langer, a psychology professor at Harvard University.Experts also added that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose.For example, pedestrian crosswalk buttons don’t live up to their names either.Pressing them used to help make the traffic signals change faster, but that was before computer ­controlled traffic signals were introduced.But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”， they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.8．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A． To describe different fake buttons.B．To explore the functions of fake buttons.C．To analyze various habits of pushing buttons.D．To explain the disadvantages of fake buttons.9．What can we learn about the “clos e” buttons on a lift in America?A．They work when people press them hard.B．They were designed for a sense of control.C．They never speed up the door­closing process.D．They take the safety of the disabled into account.10．What can we infer about pedestrian crosswalk buttons?A．They can make people feel better.B．They help computers work faster.C．They can control the traffic signals.D．They help pedestrians cross safely.11．Which may be the best title for the passage?A．Buttons in the U．S.A.B．Buttons Always LieC．Buttons May Not WorkD．“Close” Buttons on LiftsD(2017·济南模拟)Tea, the most typical English drink, became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess, Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles Ⅱ.As a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal, she brought tea­drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the__beverage in the 17th century.The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day.Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the“tea break”．However, drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people.It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, began the popular practice of “afternoon tea”， a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock.Until then, people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner.At approximately the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with something like jam or cucumbers between them.Before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, became part of the British way of life.As tea became much cheaper during the 19th century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society.Thus, tea became Britain’s favorite drink.In working ­class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor.This meal has become known as “high tea”．Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day, and accounts for over two­fifths of all drinks consumed in Britain —with the exception of water.12．What is mainly discussed about tea in the text?A．Its development in Britain.B．Its traditional ways of drinking.C．Its influence around the world.D． Its popularity in Europe.13．What do the underlined words “the beverage” probably refer to?A．Tea drinking.B．A small meal.C．A way of eating bread.D．A choice of drinks.14．Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century?A．It was merely served in London.B．It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.C．It was forbidden in business settings.D．It was too expensive for most people.15．How is the text organized?A．By cause and effect.B．By comparison.C．In time order.D．In frequency order.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018届高考英语二轮复习阅读提速练

2018届高考英语二轮复习阅读提速练

阅读提速练(一)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2017·湖南长沙高三年级统一模拟考试)In between running one of the world's largest charitable agencies and acting as Microsoft's technology advisor, Bill Gates manages to find time to read books, both long and short. Now Gates — who has been labeled a “greedy” reader — has released a list of his favorite books. All of the books are standout reads, according to the billionaire, most of which are focused on business and economy.Here are Bill's top four picks (with parts of his full review of each book)．Business Adventures, by John BrooksBrooks' collection was published in 1969 and remains one of Gates' favorites. He re­read it again this year, labeling it the best business book he has ever read.“Shortly after we met, Warren Buffett lent me this collec tion of business articles from The New Yorker from the 1950s and 1960s. I loved them as much as he did. Brooks' insights (洞察力) into business have aged beautifully, and they are as true today as ever.”Capital in the Twenty­First Century, by Thomas PikettyPiketty's novel hit the shelves in August 2013 and sparked much discussion concerning income inequality throughout this year. Gates also got to sit down with Piketty himself after reading the non­fiction work to discuss the topic.“As I told him, although I have concerns about some of his secondary points and policy prescriptions, I agree with his most important conclusions: inequality is a growing problem and governments should play a role in reducing it.”How Asia Works, by Joe StudwellStudwell's work, which was published in May 2014, addresses how countries such as Japan, South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth, and why other countries have failed to do the same.“The agriculture section of the book was particularly insightful. It pr ovided ample food for thought for me as well as the whole Agriculture team at our foundation. And it left us thinking about whether parts of the Asian model can apply in Africa.”Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization, by Vaclav Smil Smil's books are a constant favorite of the Microsoft's founder — one of hisbooks makes Gates' list almost every year. “Making the Modern World” came out late in 2013 and explores the global use of materials, from silicon to wood and plastic.“If anyone tries to tell you we're using fewer materials, send him this book. With his usual skepticism and his love of data, Smil shows how our ability to make things with fewer materials —say, soda cans that need less aluminum —makes them cheaper, which actually encou rages more production.”【解题导语】本文介绍了比尔·盖茨喜欢阅读的四本关于商业和经济的书。

2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：阅读提速练(五) Word版含解析

2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：阅读提速练(五) Word版含解析

阅读提速练(五)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2017·云南第一次高中毕业生复习统一检测)It’s not w hat you look at that matters；it’s w hat you see.—Henry Da v id Thoreau Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.Why slow?When people look slowly at a piece of art, they make discoveries.The most important discovery they make is that they can see and experience art without an expert.And that’s an exciting discovery.It unlocks passion and creativity and helps to create more art lovers.How does it work?One day each year, people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly.Participants look at five works of art for 10 minutes each and then meet together over lunch to talk about their experience.That’s it.Simple by design, the goal is to focus on the art.In fact, Slow Art Day works quite well this way.By the numbersOver 1，200 individual Slow Art Day events have taken place since its official launch in 2010.Slow Art Day events have taken place on all seven continents.700 venues(museums, galleries, artist studios, sculpture parks, public art sites, etc.)have hosted Slow Art Day events.Participants love Slow Art DayFeedback on this simple event has been overwhelmingly positive.Here’s a sample：“I loved taking the time to just‘be’with the works, particularly pieces I might otherwise walk by.It’s a much better way of visiting the art museum than the usual idle ramble.Discussion afterwards was fun, interesting, informative and eye­opening.I look forward to doing it again.”Slow Art Day 2018 is Saturday, April 14, in museums and galleries worldwide.Join us and experience art differently.1．The author quotes Thoreau’s words at the beginning to ________．A．arouse readers’interest in artB．introduce the topic of the textC．stress the importance of lookingD．illustrate the joy of art appreciation2．A typical slow art activity________．A．lasts about fifty minutes when people look at art works criticallyB．encourages people to see art for themselves and discuss with expertsC．organizes people to look at art on their own and talk about their experienceD．inspires people to make discoveries about art works and create their own works3．What can we learn about Slow Art Day from the text?A．The eighth Slow Art Day was held in 2017.B．It happens once a year in all museums and galleries worldwide.C．It has become an art festival celebrated on all seven continents.D．Slow Art Day events have been held in over 1，200 different places.4．According to the text, the author________．A．has conducted a survey on Slow Art DayB．strongly recommends Slow Art Day eventsC．sees the good and bad sides of Slow Art DayD．is frequently involved in Slow Art Day eventsB(2017·黄岗检测)About six months ago, I was working in a job where I sat at a computer in an office for 50 or so hours each week. My best friend, Dusty，also sat in an office at a computer all day. We often talked about what a waste it seemed to be, spending our time inside in front of a computer all day long. I ended up leaving my job, and so did Dusty. Neither one of us are sitting in an office all day. Last week, Dusty came to my home and declared，“I’m going to travel.”Of course, traveling is exciting. It’s getting to experience new things, getting to be a slightly different version of ourselves, but I think the point is more about the mindset (心态) that it allows for than the actual reality that comes with it. Waking up every day with a sense of excitement for the unknown. Approaching each interaction during the day with a sense of wonder. Not thinking about yesterday or tomorrow, and just about whatever’s right in front of you.However, the thing is, we don’t need to be in__transit to be able to approach our days this way. It is possible for me to be living my normal life and be excited for the unknown of the day. I meet new people and do new things every day. Yes, they might be in Santa Monica, a few blocksfrom my apartment, but what’s the difference between a new person here and a new person in Australia?I read an Alan Watts quote recently, and it goes as follows：“If I ask you what you did, saw, heard, smelled, touched and tasted yesterday, I am likely to get nothing more than the thin, sketchy outline of the few things that you noticed, and of those only what you thought worth remembering... But suppose you could answer，‘It would take me forever to tell you, and I am much too interested in what’s happening now.’”Our generation seems to be eager to expand our horizons(视野). But I agree with Alan Watts. There is a lot of opportunity for horizon­expansion wherever we happen to be. I think I’ll wake up tomorrow, walk down the street, and put on my adventurer’s cap.5．According to the text, the author quit his job mainly because ________．A．it didn’t pay very wellB．Dusty advised him to do soC．he wanted to spend some time travelingD．he didn’t want to stay inside all day long6．What’s the second paragraph mainly about?A．What makes traveling so attractive.B．What is most important when traveling.C．How to find a new version of ourselves.D．How to spend an unforgettable holiday.7．The underlined words “in transit”in the third paragraph probably mean “________”．A．moving around B．working hardC．filled with curiosity D．full of enthusiasm8．What’s the best title for the text?A．An Exciting but Normal LifeB．Adventures in Our Own BackyardC．Go to Travel and Expand Your HorizonD．Get Outside and Explore for the UnknownC(2017·湖北八校高三第一次联考)I was born on the 17th of November 1828, in the village of Nam Ping, which is about four miles southwest of the Portuguese Colony(殖民地) of Macao, and is located on Pedro Island lying west of Macao, from which it is separated by a channel of half a mile wide.As early as 1834, an English lady, Mrs.Gutzlaff, wife of a missionary to China, came to Macao.Supported by the Ladies’Association in London for the promotion of female education inIndia and the East, she immediately took up the work of starting a girls’school for Chinese girls, which was soon followed by the opening of a boys’school.Mrs.Gutzlaff’s comprador(买办) happened to come from my village and was actually my father’s friend and neighbor.It was through him that my parents heard about Mrs.Gutzlaff’s school and it was doubtlessly through his influence and means that my father got me admitted into the school.It has always been a mystery to me why my parents should put me into a foreign school, instead of a traditional Confucian school, where my big brother was placed.Most certainly such a step would have been more suitable for Chinese public opinion, taste, and the wants of the country than to allow me to attend an English school.Moreover, a Chinese belief is the only avenue in China that leads to political promotion, influence, power and wealth.I can only guess that as foreign communication with China was just beginning to grow, my parents hoped that it might be worthwhile to put one of their sons to learn English.In this way he might become an interpreter and have a more advantageous position to enter the business and diplomatic world.I am wondering if that influenced my parents to put me into Mrs.Gutzlaff’s school.As to what other sequences it has eventually brought about in my later life, they were entirely left in the hands of God.9．How was the author admitted to Mrs.Gutzlaff’s school?A．Through his father’s request.B．Through his father’s friend’s help.C．Through his own efforts to exams.D．Through Mrs.Gutzlaff’s influence.10．Why did the author’s parents put him into an English school?A．It met with Chinese public opinion.B．An English school was more influential.C．He could become a successful interpreter.D．Foreign trade with China was developing fast.11．What did the author think of his parents’decision to put him into an English school?A．It was skeptical. B．It was wonderful.C．It was thoughtful. D．It was mysterious.12．What does the underlined word “sequences”in the last sentence probably mean?A．Results. B．Order.C．Tricks. D．Progress.D(2017·贵州普通高等学校招生适应性考试)Japan is a mysterious land of technological wonders, but the latest is a relatively simple solution to an age­old problem faced by beginners and professional chefs alike.Grocery stores across the country are about to start stocking onions that won’t make people cry.The new tear-free onion is called the Smile Ball, which is a pretty adorable name for a vegetable, and it’s an onion carefully engineered to not irritate(刺激) the eyes of people who cut into it.Regular onions release a gas when their cells are damaged and that gas irritates people’s eyes and makes them cry.The Smile Ball onions release no such a gas, so they can be chopped easily.They are also sweet like fruit when eaten raw.The scientific advancement of the tearless onion is not free, however.Smile Balls, developed by the Japanese producer House Foods, will cost about $ 4.30 for a pack of just two when they go on sale in supermarkets across Japan.That’s about double the cost of a normal onion, but it might be worth the extra money for those who are particularly sensitive to the traditional onion gas.Earlier test sales of the tear-free onions were held on Tokyo, with the onions selling out quickly.13．What can we learn about the Smile Ball?A．It never gives off a strong gas.B．It has a pretty look.C．It belongs to a new kind of fruit.D．It rarely goes bad.14．What’s mainly discussed in the last paragraph?A．How to produce tear­free onions.B．Tearless onions are more popular.C．The development of House Foods.D．People are sensitive to tearless onions.15．What can be the suitable title of the text?A．Say Goodbye to Regular OnionsB．Tear­free Onions vs Regular OnionsC．Onions That Don’t Make You CryD．The Future of Tear­free Onions第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：阅读提速练(三) 含解析

2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：阅读提速练(三) 含解析

阅读提速练(三)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2017·四川绵阳第二次诊断)While money can’t technically buy happiness，it can buy you a mood­lifting, outlook­improving vacation.Haven’t made plans yet to skip town this winter? These money-saving travel tips can help you book the destination of your choice and enjoy your time there—without breaking the bank.1．FLY THE COOP FASTIf you’re planning to set off for an adventure right away, try the GTFO (Get The Flight Out) app.It lists the cheapest round-trip flights departing from your local airport that day or by the next morning. At press time，airfare was down 12 percent from last August and round­trip tickets for domestic flights averaged $ 218.2．SNAG A DISCOUNTER HOTEL ROOMIf Airbnb isn’t your style, reserve marked­down accommodations on , which lists almost all the rooms in more than 155，000 locations worldwide.After you book a Price Drop room，the site monitors rates until，typically，24 to 48 hours before check­in.If the price drops，Tingo refunds you the difference.3．LIVE IT UP LOCALLYIf you’re planning a staycation(宅度假) this winter，try an affordable escape close to home.The free app HotelTonight offers lodging(旅馆) deals in more than 100 U．S.and Canadian cities and regions, and has a location­based feature that gives extra savings on already discounted prices on spots closest to you.Sameday prices fall even lower after 6 p．m.1．The GTFO app is most useful to those who________．A．take a regular business tripB．seek a last­minute travelC．can’t afford a comfortable travelD．plan a short­distance flight2．The underlined word“marked­down”in Paragraph 3 means “________”．A．highlighted B．written C．discounted D．scored3．What can we infer about the app HotelTonight?A．Only the U．S.natives can use it.B．Its deals include the whole America.C．Prices stay the same within a day.D．Its services vary from place to place.B(2017·安徽江南十校联考)Whenever the word “hero”comes to me, I immediately think of three Hs: honorable, hardworking, and happy.When I think more about this words, I picture someone who has accomplished good things for people and tries to do the right thing.Hattie Elizabeth Alexander is one person whom I find to be very heroic.Hattie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 5，1901.During her time at college she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Bacteriology and Physiology.These were just the first steps toward what she was finally going to be remembered for.After college Hattie attended Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and received her medical degree.After her education, she pursued her career, and after much time and hard work, she drastically reduced the number of infants(幼儿) dying from meningitis(脑膜炎)．Hattie was very dedicated to her work and helped at as many locations as she could.Spending substantial(大量的) time in the laboratory, Hattie successfully developed a cure against the disease, which decreased the death rate to 20 percent.At the same time, she was also a teacher working with Columbia University.She was a caring lady interested in other people’s lives.When she was teaching at Columbia University, other members would talk to her about students that were failing their classes, and somehow Hattie could always find convincing reasons as to why they should not be driven ter, Hattie became an instructor in Pediatrics at New York City’s Babies Hospital.After many honors, she became the first woman president of the American Pediatric Society in 1965.This was her last major achievement, for soon after, Hattie died of cancer on June 24，1968.Hattie is my hero because her positive attitude and strength helped her accomplish great things for others.She gave them her strength by developing medicines against diseases, which, by doing so, made them stronger.This is what makes Hattie Elizabeth Alexander my hero.4．According to the passage, Hattie Elizabeth Alexander________．A．received her Bachelor’s Degree in Johns Hopkins SchoolB．spent all her time in the laboratory developing cures for illnessesC．cared a lot about others’private livesD．always tried her best to help prevent students from dropping out of college5．The underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably means“________”．A．slightly B．hardlyC．greatly D．totally6．Hattie is considered to be a hero by the author in that________．A．she was an honorable, hardworking and happy personB．she was a very dedicated woman doctor with many honorsC．she was a caring lady who helped many students finish collegeD．she was the first woman president of the APS7．Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?A．An Honorable WomanB．A Woman Accomplishing Great ThingsC．My Hero—Hattie Elizabeth AlexanderD．The First Woman President of the APSC(2017·江西师大附中临川一中联考)Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc.But what effect does your personality have on your longevity? Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic(神经质的) than other people.Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span.These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough time.Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous have no impact on whether study participants are likely to live longer.Those who are more self­disciplined, for instance, are no more likely to live to be very old.Also, being open to new ideas have no relationship with long life，which might explain all those bad­tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of alongstanding psychological debate.But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible.Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother’s personality may also help determine your longevity.That study looked at nearly 28，000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets.Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we’re adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger.Personality isn’t destiny, and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change.But both studies show that long life isn’t just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health.8．According to the author，outgoing and sympathetic people________．A．have a good understanding of evolutionB．are probably more active and neuroticC．are more likely to recover from hardshipD．generally appear more resourceful9．What finding of the study might be out of our expectation?A．Helpful people can live a relatively long life.B．Being self­disciplined makes no difference to longevity.C．Readiness to accept new ideas offers more possibility to enjoy longevity.D．Personality characteristics that prove advantageous actually vary with times.10．What does the recent study of Norwegian mothers show?A．Mothers’depression may affect their children’s life spans.B．People with unhealthy eating habits are likely to die at a young age.C．Mothers may have a longer influence on children than fathers.D．Children’s personality characteristics are always shaped by their mothers.11．What can we learn from the findings of the two new studies?A．Anxiety and depression more often than not cut short one’s life span.B．A person’s lifestyle is largely related to his or her health.C．Personality plays a decisive and significant role in how healthy one is.D．A mixture of mental and physical health produces longevity.D(2017·陕西宝鸡检测二)You may think that English speaking competitions are dominated by English majors, and that college students from other majors don’t stand a chance of winning.But this year’s China Daily “21st Century·Coca­Cola Cup”National English Speaking Competition provided strong evidence to the contrary.The competition drew to an end on March 20 at Beijing Foreign Studies University.None of the top three contestants were English majors.The grand champion, Zhu Xue, is a medical student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.And the runners­up named Cai Yao from Beijing Foreign Studies University and Li Zehan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong are both law students.Chen Mengzhu from New York University Shanghai won the fourth place and will be heading to London in May to compete in the International Public Speaking Competition on behalf of China.And guess what? Chen is not an English major either.She is a science student, majoring in interactive media art.Their advantages may lie in the unique qualities and experiences that come with their majors.For example, Zhu managed to keep a cool head throughout the competition, a skill probably honed(磨炼) in her training as a medical student.She was even calm after she won the championship.Qu Weiguo, a Fudan University professor and one of the competition’s judges, believes it’s no surprise that students like Zhu surged(蜂拥而来) ahead.“English majors may be superior at their language skills, but they may lack the knowledge from other fields to support their speech and enrich their arguments，”he said.Throughout the past 20 years, contestants at the competition have transitioned(变迁) from focusing solely on language skills to placing more emphasis on the content of the speeches.12．The underlined word “dominated”in Paragraph 1 refers to“________”．A．permitted B．controlledC．hosted D．taught13．Who won the first place in the latest National English Speaking Competition?A．Chen Mengzhu from New York University Shanghai.B．Cai Yao from Beijing Foreign Studies University.C．Zhu Xue from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.D．Li Zehan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.14．According to the passage, what should English major competitors pay more attention to in the future?A．The content of the speeches.B．A good command of English language.C．Skills of making a speech.D．A cool head.15．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?CP：Central Point P：Point Sp：Sub-point(次要点)C：Conclusion第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018届高三英语二轮复习练习：专题四 阅读理解2.4.4 Word版含解析

2018届高三英语二轮复习练习：专题四 阅读理解2.4.4 Word版含解析

A(2017·深圳第一次调研) Much information can be conveyed，purely through our eyes，so the expression “eyes also talk” is often heard.Can you recall any experience that further proves this statement？On a bus you may quickly glance at a stranger，but not make eye contact.If he senses that he is being stared at，he may feel uncomfortable.It is the same in daily life.If you are stared at for more than necessary，you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you.If nothing goes wrong，you will feel angry about others’ staring at you that way.Eyes do convey information，right?Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive.But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.If a man looks at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to turn away his gaze (注视) ，his intentions are obvious.That is，he wishes to attract her attention，to make her understand that he is showing affection for her.However，the normal eye contact for two people engaged in conversation is that the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time，in order to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking，to tell him that he is attentive.If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking，as if he tries to control you，you will feel uneasy.A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim，since he believes the false idea that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication.In fact，continuous eye contact happens between lovers only，who will enjoy looking at each other tenderly for a long time，to show love that words cannot express.Evidently，eye contact should be done according to the relationship between two people and the specific situation.语篇解读本文介绍了“眼睛会说话”的观点，告诉我们不同场合眼神交流所代表的不同含义。

全国2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：专题四 七选五 练习 Word版含解析

全国2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：专题四 七选五 练习 Word版含解析

[全国卷3年考情分析][命题者说]阅读七选五不但要求学生扎实地掌握词汇和句子、语段和语篇等方面的知识，而且要求学生具备综合分析和辩证的逻辑思维能力，这是实现学生对阅读材料深层理解的基础性能力。

这种题型的语篇主线通常都很清晰，通常都是具有明确的逻辑关系的议论文或说明文。

该题型中设有五个空，而对应的选项有七个，其中有两个选项为干扰性错误选项。

这七个选项通常包括主旨句、过渡性句子、细节注释性句子三类。

主旨句主要以标题类和主题句为主，过渡性句子通常涉及文章结构，细节注释性句子主要涉及上下文逻辑意义。

因此学生需要根据文章结构、内容选出正确的选项填入相应的空白处。

新课程标准中“提高学生用英语获取信息、处理信息、分析问题和解决问题的能力”的阅读学习的教学理念在本题型中得以充分体现，学生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑关系的理解和掌握也得到了考查。

综合上表可知，段首题和段中题是考查重点，而段中题又以并列或递进关系和转折或让步关系居多，这就要求考生必须联系上下文去做题，仔细揣摩上下句之间的逻辑关系。

因此，在做阅读七选五时，考生可以从“位置”和“逻辑”两个角度来把握该题型的解题技巧。

下面我们就从这两个角度分两个方面来突破这一题型！掌握通性通法，内化快捷解题路径一、段首题1．空格为主旨句在某段第一句设空的内容通常是该段落主旨句。

学生需要通过认真研读该段的内容，然后从选项中查找下文的同义词或其他相关词或句，从而确定答案：有时则需反复读设空处后面一两句或更多内容，确定关键信息词，然后在各个选项中查找关联词和信息句。

一般正确答案选项与所设空后的第一句在意义上是紧密衔接的，因此正确选项和原文的内容是连贯且符合逻辑的。

[示例]　(2017·全国卷Ⅲ)·__17__In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise，or just be better prepared for your day？Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.B．Find the right motivation.[解析]　本题空格在段首，需要填一个主旨句或一个承上启下句。

2018届全国高考复习综合模拟预测卷(四)英语试题(解析版)

2018届全国高考复习综合模拟预测卷(四)英语试题(解析版)

2018届全国高考复习综合模拟预测卷（四）英语试题（解析版）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(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．How will Mary go to school today?A．By bike.B．By car.C．On foot.2．When can the woman get the computers?A．On Tuesday.B．On Wednesday.C．On Thursday.3．Where are the two speakers?A．At the cinema.B．At the airport.C．At the railway station.4．What time is it now?A．It's 5：35. B．It's 6：15. C．It's 6：40.5．Why doesn't the woman like her job?A．Because it's difficult.B．Because it's dirty.C．Because it's dull.第二节(共15小题；每小题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。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．Why is the woman worried about her sister?A．She isn't talented in art.B．She will have a poor life in the future.C．She can't be an artist in the future.7．What's the man's opinion?A．Every trade has its master.B．People should do what they like.C．Choosing a career is more important than making money.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：阅读提速练(一) 含解析

2018届高三英语二轮复习试题：阅读提速练(一) 含解析

第2部分40分钟阅读提速练阅读提速练(一)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2017·河南洛阳高三第一次统考)Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.1．The Lyrics：1961－2012By Bob DylanSimon & Schuster, $60What it’s about: This heavy, well­timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.What’s to love: The times may be changing, but Dylan’s fans are constant, traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.2．Taylor S w ift: This Is Our SongBy Tyler ConroySimon & Schuster, $28What it’s about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop star’s countless fans.What’s to love: Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think you’re pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(even if it is a book)．3．Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli, $39.95What it’s about: Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95, to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.What’s to love：Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delman’s arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance.4．@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram PhotosBy National GeographicNational Geographic, $19.95What it’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account (nearly 63 millionfollowers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye-popping images from around the world.What’s to love: Here’s proof that NatGeo’s talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books, check out National Geographic’s Wild, Beautiful Places：Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe($40)．1．Which author is noted for literature achievements?A．Bob Dylan.B．Tyler Conroy.C．Gregg Delman. D．National Geographic.2．For what event are the books most probably recommended?A．New Year’s Day. B．Christmas Day.C．One’s anniversary. D．Literature awards.3．How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?A．$39.95. B．$19.95.C．$59.9. D．$99.9.4．Which book would a pop star’s fan probably buy?A．The Lyrics: 1961－2012.B．Taylor S w ift: This Is Our Song.C．Misty Copeland.D．@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.B(2017·山西名校联考)I cherish being around people who are totally comfortable with who they are.There always seems to be an aura(光环) of love and acceptance that follows these people around.I think it’s because they’ve figured out one of the biggest secrets of life: the chance of being loved and accepted grows so much when we can truly say we couldn’t be more comfortable with ourselves.People like being around those who are comfortable with themselves because they’re less threatening.We all feel the need to protect ourselves from threats aimed at our insecurities.Insecurities are like open wounds and it hurts when people poke(捅；戳) at them．It can be exhausting to hang around with folks who constantly poke at us just to gain some kind of external recognition through making everyone else feel smaller.My favorite thing about people who are comfortable with themselves is that they need no external recognition.They have discovered their worth is, by nature, something that cannot be taken away or added to based on what other people think.Ironically enough, this ends up providing comfortable people with more external validation than those who feel they need it most. Because comfortable people’s worth comes from within, they see no point in tearing others down.To them,the only sensible way to speak about another is to be positive.I guess when you realize your worth comes from within, you might as well build others up rather than tear them down, since their size is of no threat to your sense of self­worth.Plus, it’s a lot more fun to speak love to others and watch their eyes glow than it is to hurt someone’s feelings for a cheap laugh, anyway.When we become comfortable with ourselves through fully accepting who we are, we can silence the noise our insecurities make in public situations and enjoy the wonderful reality that unfolds before us.The result is a world with fewer insecurities.To me, that sounds like a better world.5．Which of the following sayings best expresses the main idea of the passage?A．Actions speak louder than words.B．No pains, no gains.C．Luck favors those who are comfortable with who they are.D．Don’t claim to know what you don’t know.6．What does the underlined word “them”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Insecurities.B．Open wounds.C．People who are comfortable with themselves.D．Threats.7．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?A．To give a vivid description of people who are comfortable with themselves.B．To ask people to make friends with people who are comfortable with themselves.C．To offer some practical advice on how to be a person who is comfortable with himself/herself.D．To appeal to people to be comfortable with themselves so that we can live in a better world.C(2017·辽宁大连双基测试)Whenever we see a button, we want to press it because we know that something will happen.This is true in most cases, for example, on a doorbell.But some buttons are actually fake(假的), like the “close”button on a lift.Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close”button because they don’t have the patience to wait.But lifts’“close”buttons are a complete trick, at least in the U．S.—the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the U．S., making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter safely.Only repair workers can use the buttons to speed up the door closing process if they have special keys.But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless.According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.“A sense of control is very important.It reduces stress and increases well­being，”said Ellen J．Langer, a psychology professor at Harvard University.Experts also added that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose.For example, pedestrian crosswalk buttons don’t live up to their names either.Pressing them used to help make the traffic signals change faster, but that was before computer­controlled traffic signals were introduced.But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are a ware of these little “white lies”，they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.8．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To describe different fake buttons.B．To explore the functions of fake buttons.C．To analyze various habits of pushing buttons.D．To explain the disadvantages of fake buttons.9．What can we learn about the “clos e” buttons on a lift in America?A．They work when people press them hard.B．They were designed for a sense of control.C．They never speed up the door­closing process.D．They take the safety of the disabled into account.10．What can we infer about pedestrian crosswalk buttons?A．They can make people feel better.B．They help computers work faster.C．They can control the traffic signals.D．They help pedestrians cross safely.11．Which may be the best title for the passage?A．Buttons in the U．S.A.B．Buttons Always LieC．Buttons May Not WorkD．“Close”Buttons on LiftsD(2017·济南模拟)Tea, the most typical English drink, became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess, Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles Ⅱ.As a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal, she brought tea­drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the__beverage in the 17th century.The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day.Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the“tea break”．However, drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people.It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, began the popular practice of “afternoon tea”，a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock.Until then, people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner.At approximately the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with something like jam or cucumbers between them.Before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, became part of the British way of life.As tea became much cheaper during the 19th century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society.Thus, tea became Britain’s favorite drink.In working­class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor.This meal has become known as “high tea”．Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day, and accounts for over two­fifths of all drinks consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.12．What is mainly discussed about tea in the text?A．Its development in Britain.B．Its traditional ways of drinking.C．Its influence around the world.D．Its popularity in Europe.13．What do the underlined words “the beverage”probably refer to?A．Tea drinking.B．A small meal.C．A way of eating bread.D．A choice of drinks.14．Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century?A．It was merely served in London.B．It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.C．It was forbidden in business settings.D．It was too expensive for most people.15．How is the text organized?A．By cause and effect.B．By comparison.C．In time order.D．In frequency order.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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阅读提速练(四)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2017·湖北黄冈高三质量检测)South KoreaWhile many South Koreans prefer Western-style weddings in which the bride wears a white wedding dress, some couples are still carrying out the “Pyebaek”—a South Korean wedding custom.The Pyebaek is held after the official ceremony, and is when the bride pays respects to her parents-in-law for the first time.The new couple bow deeply before the parents, and they exchange jujube(枣) and chestnuts(栗子)—symbols for children and good fortune.—Sujean Park, HuffPost South Korea JapanFor Japanese weddings, it’s customary for guests to bring cash as a gift for the new couples.The amount depends on the guest’s relationship to the couple—on average, friends would give $300, and family members may give up to $1，000.The bills should be unfolded, freshly printed.They’re typically put in a special envelope signed by the guest.Guests leave the envelopes at a reception desk at the ceremony and receive wedding favors in return.—Ryan Takeshita, HuffPost Japan BrazilIn Brazilian weddings, the best man cuts the groom’s tie into several pieces and sells them to the wedding guests at whatever price they choose to pay for it.The money that’s collected usually goes toward the couple’s honeymoon.Brazilian weddings wouldn’t be complete without pastries called “bem-casados”，or “happily married”．These are tiny sweet cakes with a condensed milk(炼乳) filling that are meant to bring good luck to the new couples.—Andrea Martinelli, HuffPost Brazil 1．In South Korean weddings，________．A．only Western-style weddings are favoredB．the couple must both wear a white dressC．the bride shows respects to her parentsD．some couples still observe their traditions2．When attending a Japanese friend’s wedding, you’d better________．A．fold the new bills in an envelopeB．contain $300 in a special envelopeC．carry an envelope with a letter as a giftD．give more than $1，000 to the new couple3．Why do people make pastries in Brazilian weddings?A．To share the new couple’s stories.B．To raise money for the new couple.C．To show their excellent cooking skills.D．To express good wishes to the new couple.4．What’s the purpose of writing this text?A．To share some wedding customs around the world.B．To tell people how to make preparations for weddings.C．To show the different customs between different countries.D．To check how much you know about wedding customs.B(2017·福建泉州检测)It was an old apartment building, in which many parts are made of wood.Regardless of the warning of firemen, the residents wouldn’t move out because they were poor and had nowhere to go.One night, the building was on fire.The residents began to run for their lives.When half of the population had got themselves out, the wooden staircases broke down.The remaining residents rushed to the roof of the third floor, which had not been touched by the flames yet, waiting for the firemen to rescue them.Firemen did arrive in a short while.But the fire engines and ladders could not reach the building as the alley was too narrow to allow the passage.The situation was critical, since the fire might burn the roof at any moment.The firemen placed a few cushions on the floor, and got some quilts from the nearby houses to add to the pile.Then they asked the people on the burning building to jump on the pile after they had shown how.A man jumped down, bottom touching the pile, uninjured.Another person jumped down, uninjured...They jumped one after another, all safe.Finally, Singermary became the only remaining one on the roof, hesitating while the fire was swallowing the roof soon.People shouted，“Jump, jump！” Singermary jumped, but she jumped head down with open arms.People were amazed and greatly shocked.How could she do such a jump? It was a suicide gesture! Fortunately, the cushions were very thick.She did not die, but injured seriously, saying with what strength she got, “Please take me to hospital！” She was pregnant, and she had jumped head down in order to keep the child safe.That was mother’s love ! People were deeply moved.5．When did the wooden staircases break down?A．After half of the residents ran out.B．Before the residents discovered the fire.C．Immediately the firemen arrived.D．The moment the fire started.6．Why couldn’t the firemen put out the fire?A．Because the cushions blocked the way.B．Because the fire engines were too old.C．Because the building was made of wood.D．Because the alley was not wide enough.7．Why did Singermary jump in a different way?A．To reduce the danger.B．To cover her fright.C．To protect her child.D．To shock her neighbors.8．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Harmony of NeighborhoodB．Mother’s LoveC．Heroic FiremenD．An Urgent RescueC(2017·湖南长郡中学模拟)It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.Road politeness is not only good manners, but a good sense.It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way toward reducing the possibility of quarreling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions.But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the roadmanship(公路驾车技能)．Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take(互谅互让) from all road users.It is high time for allof us to take this message to heart.9．The passage mainly talks about________．A．traffic jams B．good mannersC．road politeness D．modern drivers10．Troubles on the road are often caused by________．A．traffic jamsB．the behavior of the driversC．the great speed of modern lifeD．terrible road conditions11．According to the writer，a good driver should________．A．encourage children to cross the road whenever they want toB．beat back when forced to face rude drivingC．be able to recognize politeness when he sees itD．join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel12．It is not always right for drivers to________．A．master the roadmanshipB．neglect politeness when they see itC．give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politenessD．encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want toD(2017·广西重点高中二模)People love cellphones, which is why nine in ten Americans own one.But does heavy use of cellphones pose a risk of cancer? This question has caused controversy for many years.A new study in rats now augments those concerns.Its data linked long-term, intense exposure to radiation from cellphones with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brain.The results have yet to be confirmed, the authors note.Indeed, although the rat study found a link between cellphone radiation and cancer, it offers no clues to why such a link might exist, notes Jonathan Samet.He teaches preventative medicine and directs the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.Still, he calls the new study’s findings “significant”．They could lead to studies researching how cellphone radiation might cause cancer, he says.Phone signals are relayed between cell towers and cellphones via radio waves.This radio frequency—or RF—radiation is a type known as non-ionizing(非电离的)．Unlike X-rays, non-ionizing radiation does not deposit enough energy into cells to release electrons from atoms or molecules, producing ions.So it tends to be far less harmful than ionizing radiation, such as X-rays.But that does not mean radio waves might not cause harm.In very large doses(量) this radiation will heat the body and cause tissue damage.But it’s not yet known what much lower RF levels might do, such as those from cellphone use.Five years ago,the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, concluded that cellphone use“is possibly carcinogenic(致癌的)”．Its conclusion was based on what little research data was available at that time.But notice that IARC was not certain.It said only that phone use might “possibly”cause cancer.So scientists at the National Toxicology Program, or NTP, investigated further.13．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “augments” in Paragraph 1?A．Figures out. B．Puts out.C．Refers to. D．Adds to.14．In which aspect does Jonathan Samet think the new study in rats is significant?A．It assists him with his teaching.B．It indicates a new research direction.C．It warns people to mind cellphone safety.D．It makes a breakthrough in cancer research.15．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．How phone signals are delivered.B．How cellphones produce radiation.C．Features of radiation from cellphones.D．Differences between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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