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高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练高三全册英语试题__2

高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练高三全册英语试题__2

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校辽宁2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练（2）阅读理解训练Dear Miss Manners，Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It wasterrible.Another friend set up a “go fund me” type page for friends and to donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while they were getting back on their feet.Last week, they sent thank­you notes.My roommate received one addressed to her and I did not. The notes were not in modularized; it was a printed one­size­fits­all messa ge.My roommate realized I didn't receive a thank­you note, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out.I didn't know she had done this until later.The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their friend who addressed the notes must have missed me！(Miss Manners, they didn't even address the notes themselves！)It was accompanied by a picture of the thank­you note, which was texted to me with the message, “Here is a thank you just for you. ”I was a little annoyed.I helped them in their need and didn't geta second thought.I have not responded to her text message.Is it fair of me to consider this friendship over? Should I tell her that I am upset, or should I accept that this rude thank you was better than nothing?文章大意：这是一篇书信文体阅读。

高考英语二轮复习讲义 阅读理解及训练12

高考英语二轮复习讲义 阅读理解及训练12

小试牛刀-------------阅读理解Amy Tan, the American-born daughter of Chinese immigrants, received theCommonwealth Club Gold Award in 1989 for her first work of novel, the best-selling Joy Luck Club. The sixteen interrelated stories that make up the work switch between the tales of four Chinese immigrant mothers and theirAmericanized daughters, in an explorationof the generational and culturaltensions experienced by many first-generation daughters of immigrants.Tan's parents, like many immigrants, had high expectations for their childrenand often set confusing standards, expecting Amy and her two brothers to thinklike Chinese but to speak perfect English, excellent at school, and take advantage ofevery chance that might lead to success. Tan, however, rebelled against herparents' expectations, which included such respected professionsas neurosurgery,and devoted herself to being thoroughly American and dreaming of being a novelist.Tan got a bachelor's degree in English and linguisticsand a master'sdegree in linguistics and finally established herself as a highly successfulbusiness writer. Tan, however, was not satisfied in spite of her material success.Turning to her life-long dream, she wrote her first short story, "Endgame," and thena second, "Waiting between the Trees." In 1987 Tan visited her half-sisters in Chinawith her mother, a trip that proved to be a turning point in her life and career. Tanfelt a sense of completeness, a link with the country and its culture that shehad never expected. Returning from China, Tan was surprised to learn that on thestrength of her short stories she had received an advance from a publisher. Tanclosed her business and wrote the remaining stories for the Joy Luck Club. It was aresounding success, well received by the criticsand appearing on the New YorkTimes bestseller list. It has been translated into 17 languages, including Chinese,and was made into a movie in 1993.46. What is the author's main purpose in this passage?A. To analyzeAmy Tan’s literary worksB. To support Amy Tan's decision tobecome a novel writerC. To present biographical informationabout Amy TanD. To criticize Amy Tan's rebellionagainst her parents47. In the 2nd sentence of Paragraph 1, the words "the work" refer to .A. storiesB. writingC. Commonwealth Club Gold AwardD. Joy Luck Club48. Before becoming a novel writer, AmyTan was a successful.A. business writerB. publisherC. English teacherD. neurosurgeon49. The expectations of Tan's parentsincluded all of the following EXCEPT.A.being excellent at schoolB. speaking perfect EnglishC. questioning traditionD. choosing an important profession50. It can be inferred from the passage that.A. Tan's parents understood her difficult situation but wanted the best for herB. It took Tan a while to gather thecourage to seek her dreamsC. Tan started writing novel in order tomake more moneyD. Tan had always wanted to return toChina46–50 CDACB***********************************************************结束APicasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in 1881. His father was an art teacher. Picasso began to paint very early. He was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art at the age of 15. After 1900, he spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the south of France.Throughout his career, Picasso moved from style to style with ease. He practi ced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great interest in pottery design and other fields of art.Picasso produced a great number of drawings during his lifetime. No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence.Picasso is generally considered to be the foremost figure in 20th century French art. His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries.56. The main idea of the passage is _____.A. Picasso is considered to be the foremost figure in the 20th century French artB. Picasso is a famous Spanish painterC. Picasso spent much time in Pairs, living there from 1904 to 1970D. Picasso’s life and art57. According to the writer, Picasso was _____.A. more important than any other French artist in international influenceB. more important than any other Spanish artist in international influenceC. the most important figure in SpainD. the most important figure in France58. Picasso moved from style to style with ease. It means _____.A. he did not like only one styleB. he changed his style without difficultyC. he not only liked sculpture, but also p ottery designD. he showed great interest in other fields of art参考答案 56—58 DAB***************************************************结束BBritain has laws to make sure that women have th e same chances as men in education, jobs and training. But it’s still unusual to find women doin g dirty or heavy jobs.Nikki Henriques is a car maintenance engineer in London. She used to be a secretary. Barty Philips, a journalist with “The Observer”, a Sunday newspaper, asked her why she wanted to work with cars.“My first reason was independ ence(独立),” she said. “I also wanted to use my hands, and I like learning about how things work. Many people prefer to have a woman repair their cars, too.”Nikki didn’t find it easy to become a car maintenance engineer. She went to a Government Skill Centre—a special sort of college where people can learn a new job for twenty weeks. “For ten weeks I was the only woman among four hundred men, and some of them were rude to me. It was also very tiring—from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, with only 30 minutes for lunch.”Now Nikki works free-lance, that is, she’s self-employed, working for herself and not for a garage or a company.Barty Phillips also spoke to Rose, who works as a general builder in Sheffield, an industrial town in the north of England. Like Nikki, Rose used to be a secretary. “I didn’t enjoy it at all.” she said. “I wanted to do more practical work, and I wanted to be self-employed.”Rose joined a women’s building co-operative, and she learnt her job from other people and from experience. However, many of the women in her group have been specially trained. Most of the jobs they do are improvements to buildings and general repairs.“People often say, ‘Oh, women aren’t strong enough,’ but I don’t think strength is important.” said Rose, “The important thing is to get used to doing a different sort of work.”Rose would like more women to come into the building industry. “Everything built at the moment is a product of man’s world. If women become builders, they will be able to understand the production of their house and their towns.”59. There are laws in Britain to help women _____.A. get higher pay than menB. enjoy more freedom than menC. do whatever they like to doD. have equal chances with men in education and work60. The job of a car maintenance engineer is to _____.A. make carsB. sell carsC. repair carsD. keep cars for others61. According to Rose, a woman wishing to be a general builder _____.A. must be specially trainedB. should be strong enoughC. can learn her job either from others or by experienceD. must get used to doing a different sort of work62. The best title for this passage might be _____.A. Nikki Henriques, a car maintenance engineerB. Rose, a General Builder in ShefieldC. Women at WorkD. British Women参考答案 59—62 DCDC*********************************************************结束CThings you need to know about studying thereStudy styleSince the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institutions for higher learning people are expected to do a lot of talking. The most common form of teaching is the seminar or working group, where a small group of students work under a teacher’s supervision to analyze（分析）a certain problem. On exams, they have to show that they know the material, and that they have formed well-founded opinions on the subject.Accommodations（住宿）If you are in an exchange programme or an international course, it is quite possible that a room will be arranged for you. Accept it immediately, or you will regret it later. That’s because finding a place to live in a country as crowded as the Netherlands is not easy.Before you leave China, ask your host institution whether or not housing will indeed be arranged in advance. If you are in the Netherlands and still looking for a place, ask the international relations office or the student dean for advice.ExpencesTuition: （学费）Bachelor’s degree：about 2,500 euros a yearMaster’s degree: 5,000-12,000 euros a yearLiving expenses:Experience has shown that a year in the Netherlands costs a ChineseStudent about 450-700 euros a month.Here is a breakdown of average prices of supermarket goods:Litre of milk: 0.5—0.8 euroKilo of apples: 1.5 eurosShampoo, 400ml: 4 eurosTube of toothpaste: 1 euroBed sheet: 20 eurosOther expenses:Haircut: 15 eurosAir ticket to China: 600-800 eurosMobile phone call(one minute): 0.1-0.3 euroPhone call to China (with IP card): 7 euros(one minute)Postage stamp in the Netherlands: 0.39 euroStamp for China: 0.78 euro(1 euro-about 10 yuan)TransportationTrains, buses and trams run throughout the country.If you really want to sample Dutch life, and get around quickly and easily, buy yourself a bicycle. Most students buy second-hand bicycles. A reasonable one will cost you 70-120 euros.You can find them at second-hand bicycle shops or at the bicycle parking facilities near railway stations.63．Teachers want foreign students to do much talking and analyzing in order to make them .A．get higher marks B．pass exams easierC．be able to work independently D．g et in close touch with each other 64．The passage implies that .A．it is easier to find a room in NetherlandsB．it is difficult to find a room in NetherlandsC．your host institution will surely find a room for youD．the international relations office can find a room for you65．It costs at least a year for a Master degree.A．104,000 yuan B．104,000 euros C．174,000 yuan D．134,000 euros66．Most students ride second-hand bicycles mainly because .A．they can ride them fast and easilyB．bicycles are safe and comfortable for ridingC．bicycles are convenient and easy to parkD．bicycles are convenient and cheap参考答案 63—66CBAD*********************************************************结束DA new study says one part of the human brain may become smaller as the result of acondition known as jet lag. Jet lag results from flying long distances in an airplane. People with jet lag may feel extremely tired for several days. They may also have problems thinking clearly and remembering.Recently a researcher at the University of Bristol in Britain reported the findings of his jet lag study, which involved twenty young women who worked for international airlines. They had served passengers on airplanes for five years. These flight attendants flew across many countries and at least seven time zones. In the study, the flight attendants had different amounts of time to recover from jet lag. Half the women spent five days or fewer in their home areas between long flights. The other half spent more than fourteen days in their home areas.The researcher took some saliva from the women”s mouths to measure levels of a hormone(荷尔蒙) that increases during stress(紧张). He tested them to see if they could remember where black spots appeared on a computer screen. And he took pictures of their brains to measure the size of the brain”s temporal lobes(脑叶).It was found that the women who had less time between flights had smaller right temporal lobes. This area of the brain deals with recognizing and remembering what is seen. The same group performed worse and had slower reaction times on the visual memory test. And their saliva samples showed higher levels of stress hormones.The researcher believes the brain needs at least ten days to recover after a long trip. He says airline workers told him their ability to remember got worse after working on planes for about four years. Other studies have shown that increased feelings of stress can cause a loss of cells in the part of the brain that controls memory.Scientists say more tests are needed to study the effects of jet lag on the brain. They want to find out if too much jet lag could permanently (永久性的) affect memory.67. According to the text, jet lag .A.can cause difficulties in speakingB.can make people feel tired for a few weeksC.can be only found in flight attendantsD.can be caused by flying over several time zones68. It can be inferred from the text that .A.the conclusion is refused by many scientistsB.scientists fear that this research is not done properlyC.the scientific conclusion needs the support from many testsD.every women who were examined in the research were mot healthy69. From the result of the research we can see that .A.the women who have longer rest at home show better memoryB.the women who fly in short time have smaller right temporal lobesC.the women who have longer flights fail the memory testD.the women who rest more than 14 days produce less hormones70. What is the subject discussed in the text?A.The cause of jet lag.B. A story of a group of flight attendants.C.The importance of having enough rest after flights.D. A research about the effects of jet lag on the brain. 参考答案 67-70.D .C .A .D**********************************************************结束。

高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(13)

高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(13)

山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（13）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

ASafe online shopping starts here1．If you want to buy MP3players, you can visit _______．A．www．additionsdirect．co．ukB．www．bigbadbuffalo．comC．www．secretsales．comD．www．retail junky．com2．If you are not satisfied with what you have bought in a certain period in AW Rust Designer Clothes you ________________．A．you can’t get your money back B．you can change it for anotherC．you can get you money back D．you can return what you have bought 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Everyone can buy something in secretsales．com．B．Delivery is free on orders over￡100 in Additions Direct．C．Shipping is free on orders in Dressnimpress．D．Bigbadbuffalo．com is a web store only for women．B.Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes i t’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge. It is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image inclu des the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember,just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat（拍）yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way. Good luck!4. You need to build a positive self-image when you _________.A. dare to challenge yourselfB. feel it hard to change yourselfC. are unconfident about yourselfD. have a high opinion of yourself5. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?A. To keep a different image of others.B. To make your life successful.C. To understand your own world.D. To change the way you think.6. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to prepare for your success.B. How to face challenges in your life.C. How to build a positive self-image.D. How to develop your good qualities.7. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Parents.B. Adolescents.C. Educators.D. People in general.C.Children of all ages love birthday parties at the Staten Island Zoo. Where else can you invite real party animals to join in the fun?Who is invited?Parties at the Staten Island Zoo are designed for children who are turning 4 years old and older, with a maximum group size of 15 children and 4 adults．Along with your human guests，2-3 live animals will also be invited into your party room. No need for more introductions. By the end of your party, our teachers will make sure everyone is well familiar with their new scaly(有鳞的)，feathery or furry friends．What is included?Each party lasts an hour and a half (two hours if pizza is included) and includes live animal demonstration，games or stories，and animal skills．Each member will receive a goodie bag to take home for fun. Besides, birthday invitations will be given to you for giving to your guests．Birthday party themesChoose from four different themes：Animal TracksDiscover different types of animal’s feet and their purpose．Track some animals and thenmake a take home plaster mold(石膏模型)．African SavannahJoin in the fun at exploring the mysteries of the African Savannah．Learn about favorite foods of the Savannah’s people and make an animal mask to enjoy the fun．Tropical RainforestListen to the sounds of the jungle and find where the animals live．Create a colorful rainforest bird.Barnyard FriendsStories, games, activities and crafts will all focus on the differences between wild and domestic animals．Make a small bookmark to use at home．CostsPizza，ice cream cake，juice and party (includes cutlery, paper plates, cups and napkins) --- $370 Staten Island Zoo members／$400 non．Members．Party only --- $250 Staten Island Zoo members／$275 non．Members8. What’s special about the birthday parties at the Staten Island Zoo?A．There are 19 people in one party at least．B．Parties are intended for those who are just 4 years old．C．It is necessary to introduce the strangers at the parties．D．Live animals will take part in the birthday parties．9．If you choose a theme of Tropical Rainforest，what kind of works of art can you make? A．A take-home plaster mold．B．A colorful rainforest bird．C．An animal mask．D．A small bookmark to use at home．10. A non-member who only plans to hold a party at the Staten Island Zoo should pay______. A．$250 B．$275 C．$370 D．$40011．What can we learn from the passage?A．All birthday parties last one and a half hours．B．We should buy birthday invitations for our guest at the zoo．C．Animals will make a performance at the party．D．Any party member will be given a bag to store rubbish at the party．D.Labor force is defined as being the total number of people who are available to work and earn income. This definition includes everyone who is employed or seeking paid employment, so it includes employers and the self-employed. Labor is one of the country's resources which can becombined with other resources to produce the goods and services wanted by the community.Although the size of the workforce depends a great deal on the size of the total population, there are several other influences which also affect it. The age distribution (分布) of the total population has a very marked effect on the available workforce. If the population has a high proportion of very young people or of those too old to work, then the available workforce would be lower than if there were a balanced spread age distribution. If the population naturally grows rapidly, the number of births greatly exceeds (超出) the number of deaths then as a total population increases proportion of the workforce declines.Sometimes a population is described as aging which means that the birth rate is either falling or growing very slowly, and as people retire from the workforce there are insufficient numbers of young people entering it to replace those who are leaving it. In that situation the population is top-heavy with older people. So the percentage of the population in the workforce declines when there is either a rapid increase in births or a falling birth rate.The age distribution of the population has several important effects on the economy. If the population is aging and there is an increase in the number of people retiring without a corresponding increase in the number entering the workforce, this raises the problem of the ability of the economy to provide a reasonable level of social services to the retired group. If the aged are to be cared for in special homes, finance must be available for that purpose. If the size of the workforce is small relative to the total population, then the government tax revenue (税收) is relatively low and either the government has less money available to it or the workforce members have to be taxed more heavily.12．In the passage “labor force”is defined as ___________.A．people who are available to work and earn incomeB．self-employed people onlyC．people who are looking for an employmentD．employers who create job opportunities13．The conclusion which can be drawn from the second paragraph is that___________.A．a natural growth of population leads to a balanced workforceB．a large population does not necessarily mean a higher proportion of workforceC．the larger the population, the higher the proportion of the workforceD．the workforce will be lower, if the population has a balanced age distribution，14．When a population is said to be aging，___________.A．there are more people retiring than those entering the workforceB．the birth rate must be growingC．there should be an oversupply of workforceD．There are more people entering the workforce than those retiring15．The population which is top-heavy with older people ___________ of a country. A．leads to the high rate of unemploymentB．results in low tax on the workforce membersC．affects employees’ incomesD．places pressure on the economy1--15 DCB CDCD DBBC ABAD。

高考英语二轮专题复习经典提升训练：阅读理解13

高考英语二轮专题复习经典提升训练：阅读理解13

1、Shower Radio—Warranty(保单)and DirectionsIntroductionCongratulations! You are now the owner of a So Fine Shower Radio! It is sure to provide entertainment for many hours. In addition, the radio features a timer（计时器）for those days when you are in a hurry.Before using the radio, please read all directions, fill out and mail in the warranty card, and put warranty information in a safe place. Although we do not expect problems with the radio, you may need to refer to the warranty information at a later time. WarrantyThis radio is warranted for a one-year period that begins on the date of purchase. If it fails to work because of a problem of materials, please return it to the following address; So Fine Radio Corp.,1279 Delta Way, Monga, CA97623.We will not pay shipping costs for returning the radio to us. We will either repair or replace the radio. Please allow at least four weeks for looking at the problem and repairing the radio. If you have not heard from us within six weeks, call our customer service department at 1-800-123-4567.Radios that are returned to us for problems other than a problem of materials will be affected by service fee as well as the cost of the repairs. Customers will be informed of the charge by postcard. Radios will not be returned to customers until these fees are paid.DirectionsPlease read all directions before using it.Please note that this radio is designed and built to operate well in a damp environment. The self-contained batteries and circuits are contained in the enclosed space that will bear heat and dampness.To Operate the Radio1．Put two AA batteries in the enclosed space at the back of the radio. Be certain to follow the diagram, or the batteries will not provide electricity. The radio should NOT be adapted(改装) in order to be fixed into the wall; this will damage the waterproofing(防水).2．Turn the POWER dial in a clockwise direction until it clicks. Continue turning the dial until the desired volume is achieved.3．To find the desired station, press the station selector button. The tuner(调谐器)will automatically go to the next highest signal. The station’s call number will be visible in the digital screen. When the station with the highest frequency has been reached, the selector will start again at the lowest frequency.4．To switch between AM and FM stations, move the sliding AM/FM switch.To Operate the Timer1．Press the Timer Set button. Each time the button is pressed, five minutes will be put on the timer. The amount of time on the timer will be visible for five seconds on the digital screen.2．When the time on the timer doesn’t work, a beep will sound for ten seconds. The timer may be reset again after one minute.Troubleshooting(发现并修理故障)Before returning the radio for service, please check the following items:Problem: Radio cannot be heard.1．Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly. 2．Check power/volume control.Problem: Timer does not work.1．Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly. 2．Follow directions above for setting3．Turn the power control on. The timer will not work when the radio is not on. 4．Adjust the volume control which regulates the volume of the beep as well as the radio volume.46．The digital screen will show both_______.A. the call number and time on the timerB. the AM/FM indicator and the radio stationC. the time remaining on the timer and the dateD. the volume level and the AM/FM indicator47．Which of the following is covered within this passage?A. Who will benefit from using the radio?B. How to adapt the radio?C. How to operate the radio and the timer?D. Where to purchase the radio? 48．What question might a reader still have about this product?A. How can I know the service fee?B. How is the radio placed in the shower?C. Where should I send a nonworking radio?D. What kind of batteries does the radio use?49．According to the passage, what should you do before returning the radio for service?A. Contact the store where you purchased it.B. Call the producer for a repair number.C. Consult the telephone book for local repair service.D. Check whether certain problems exist.2、Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known by his pen name Mark Twain was an American author and humorist. He is most noted for his novels. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer( 1876) ,and its sequel(续集) ,The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(1885) ,the latter often called "the Great American Novel. "Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which would later provide the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. He acted as a printer. He also worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his older brother Orion’s newspaper. After serving as a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, before heading west to join Orion. He was a failure at gold mining, so he next turned to journalism. While a reporter, he wrote a humorous story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which became very popular and brought nationwide attention. His travelogues including A Tramp Abroad were also well-received. Twain had found his calling.He achieved great success as a writer and public speaker. His wit and satire (讽刺)earned praise from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty.He lacked financial sense, and though he made a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he wasted it on various ventures, in particular the Paige Compositor, and was forced to declare bankruptcy(破产). With the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers he eventually overcame his financial troubles. Twain worked hard to ensure that all of his loaners were paid in full, even though his bankruptcy had relieved him of the legal responsibility.Twain was born during a visit by Halley' s Comet (彗星) ,and he predicted that he would "go out with it”as well. He died the day following the comet’s next return. He was known as the" greatest American humorist of his age”and William Faulkner called Twain" the father of American literature. "53. the text is written to .A. introduce the American literature brieflyB. give us a brief introduction of Mark TwainC. explain why Mark Twain is so outstandingD. convince us how Mark Twain was well-informed54.Which of his works is a turning point for Mark Twain?A. The Adventures of Tom SawyerB. The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnC. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras CountyD. A Tramp Abroad55. According to the text, we know that .A. Mark Twain's wit and satire was admired by peopleB. Mark Twain was good at gold miningC. Mark Twain managed money matters wellD. Mark Twain was irresponsible for his debts56. The author mentions Halley's Comet in the last paragraph to show .A. it was a disaster to Mark TwainB. it brought good luck to Mark TwainC. Mark Twain believed in GodD. Mark Twain was very humorous3、At the middle school level, there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.Mathcounts ClubMathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematic achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. School select individuals and teams to participate in competitions.Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level. Mathcounts works to challenge student math skills, develop self-confidence and give rewards for their achievements. EnvirothonThe Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposesstudents to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography. The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.Future Problem SolversFuture Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program,who like to “think out of the box,”or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams comprised of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition. BuiIders ClubBuilders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each Builders Club is co-sponsored by a Kiwanis club and the middle school. The members learn by doing and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a “Teacher of the Year”program, provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, adopt a highway, tutor, etc.Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs they join in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.49. The students who are not interested in competitions would like to choose .A. Mathcounts ClubB. Builders ClubC. Future Problem SolversD. Envirothon50. Why do some of the students choose Mathcounts Club?A. To be successful in science careers.B. To enjoy solving future problems.C. To perform community service.D. To study wildlife and soils.51. What is the common feature of the four clubs?A. Competitions.B. Sponsorship,C. Scientific researches.D. Teamwork,52. The passage mainly talks about .A. the state academic competitionsB. middle school clubsC. extra-curricular activitiesD. the gifted students参考答案1、 ACBD2、BCAD3、BADB。

2016高考英语二轮：(寒假)阅读理解训练(27)及答案

2016高考英语二轮：(寒假)阅读理解训练(27)及答案

2016高考英语二轮：（寒假）阅读理解训练（27）及答案AA young man returns to his hometwon of Aractataca, Colombia. He visits the house where he lived as a child. Here, he remembers the most important memories of his childhood. Standing in front of his old house, the young man m akes an important decision. He says to himself, “I will start my life over again. I will become a writer.”This man is the world famous writer. Gabriel Garica Marquez.Gabriel Garcia Marquez was born on March 6,1928. During his early life, Garcia Marquez’s grandmother and grandfather told him many stories. His grandmother would tell him legends as if they were real. Garcia Marquez says that his grandmother’s way of storytelling later influenced his own methods.When Garcia Marquez was about 20 years old, he left Aracataca and attended university in Bogota. He began studying law because this was what his father wanted him to study. However, Garcia Marquez was not happy.During this time Garcia Marquez returned to Aracataca. It was on this visit that he realized he must stop studying law. And he recognized that he must return to the dream of his childhood-writing. For the next few years, Garcia Marquez wrote for many different newspapers. And in 1955, he published his first book called “Leaf Storm”.For many ye ars, Garcia Marquez knew he wanted to write about his grandfather’s house in Aracataca. To write this book, Garcia Marquez and his wife had to sell almost all of their possessions to survive. But their act was worth it. The book, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” was immediately successful. And this book created a path for Garcia Marquez’s future success.In 1982, Gabriel Garcia Marquez was given the Nobel Prize in Literature for his book “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, making him the first Colombian and the fourth Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.21. Who influenced Garcia Marquez’s writing style?A. His grandfather.B. His grandmother.C. His father.D. His wife.22. Garcia decided to take up writing .A. when he worked for a newspaperB. under the influence of his familyC. when he graduated from collegeD. after a visit to his hometown23. Garcia’s book “One Hundred Years of Solitude” .A. was written in the 1950sB. enjoyed a quick successC. helped Garcia lead a better lifeD. was about Garcia’s grandfather24. What do we know from the text about Garcia Marquez?A. He is the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.B. His book “Leaf Storm” marked his great success in literature.C. He wrote for newspapers before publishing his own books.D. He followed his father’s wish to become a writer.参考答案21—24、BDBCBAs is known, it is a respectful job to be a teacher serving students heart and soul. And most people also compare a teacher to a gardener who takes great care of various plants. Ever since my high school days, my heart has been set on becoming a teacher. I am now studying at a teacher’s college, and I am making great efforts to study, because there are so many things to learn about education. But I thoroughly enjoy my studies, and every day I am amazed at the great influence education has on the human soul.I think it is only natural that I have always aspired to become a teacher because my father and his father were also teachers. My father is now retired, following a brilliant career, and it has always been his dream to have me, his only son, follow in his footsteps. Although it sounds like my father’s dream that I will become a teacher, it is also my dream and I am quite willing to realize the dream. I still have one more year to go at university, and after I graduate, I will go to the western part of China to become a teacher at a village school.I understand a teache r’s job will not make me a millionaire, but it is not the prospect of making a lot of money that has propelled my ambition to become a teacher. Rather, it is my sincere desire to assume a responsible role in society, and make as many people well—educated as possible through my hard endeavors. Education plays an essential and important role in our society. If everyone can receive a good education, it will not only do good to our country but also benefit individuals’ lives. Ten years from now, therefore, I hope to be established as an excellent teacher with hundreds of thousands of students who have benefited from me and carry on the family tradition with efficiency and honour.25. What’s the author now?A. A doctor.B. An actor.C. A student.D. A researcher.26. Which is not the reason why the author wants to be a teacher?A. To be a teacher is his own dream.B. His father hopes that he can become a teacher.C. He would like to be a responsible man.D. His teacher encourages him to be an excellent teacher.27. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “aspired”?A. Inspired.B. Desired.C. Required.D. Complained.28. What’s the best title of the passage?A. How can I be an excellent teacher?B. Where do I see myself ten years from now?C. Why do I follow in my father’s footsteps?D. How can I make my dream come true?参考答案25C 26-3-28、DBBCTayka Hotel De salWhere: Tahua, BoliviaHow much: About $ 95 a nightWhy it’s cool: You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That’s something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt—including the beds (though you’ll sleep on regular mattresses(床垫) and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried—up lake that’s the world’s biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633一square—mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.Green Magic Nature ResortWhere: Vythiri, IndiaHow much: About $ 240 a nightWhy it’s cool: Ridding a Pulley(滑轮)—operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window—there is no glass!一you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You don’t even have to come down for breakfast—the hotel will send it up on the pulley—drawn “elevator”.Dog Bark Park Inn B & BWhere: Cottonwood, IdahoHow much: $ 92 a nightWhy it’s cool: This doghouse isn’t just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. Yon can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft in Willy’s head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant outside.Gamirasu Cave HotelWhere: A yvali, TurkeyHow much: Between $ 130 and $ 475 a nightWhy it’s cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65 F in summer. (Don’t worry—there is heat in winter.)29. What is the similarity of the four hotels?A. Being expensive.B. Being unique.C. Being beautiful.D. Being natural.30. What does the underlined part “Sweet Willy” re fer to?A. The name of a guest.B. The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner.C. The name of the hotel owner.D. The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B & B.31. Which of the hotel makes you have a feeling of living in the far past?A. Gamirasu Cave HotelB. Green Magic Nature ResortC. Dog Bark Park Inn B & BD. Tayka Hotel De Sal32. What may be the purpose of the writer writing the passage?A. To show his wide knowledge.B. To attract attention from the readers.C. To develop business in tourism.D. To introduce some interesting hotels.参考答案29—32、BDADDLast year, I was on a plane with my friend, waiting for it to take off. The pilot’s voice was heard throughout the plane: “Sorry for the delay,ladies and gentlemen. Our engines don’t work. We are going to jump-start them. Once we get them going, we’ll get up in the air and see what happens.”That was all he said. “See what happens?” Shouldn’t we have had a better plan than that? At that point. I could only laugh nervously. One woman started crying, “Oh no! We are going to crash!’’ There were sighs of hopelessness and anxiety, and we hadn’t even taken off yet.The pilot even seemed unhappy. He told us our one engine was working double time, and his plan was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air, and what happened? Nothing. We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched down than applause burst out as everyone on the airplane breathed a sigh of relief.All too often, people stop trying to achieve their goals just because they don’t have a guaranteed (有保证的) result. But success will never be guaranteed. The best thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens. While I do prefer p lanning better than “see what happens” when it comes to flying, it really isn’t such a bad idea for life.If your effort is to build a business then get up in the air and see what happens! Don’t give yourself all the reasons why you can’t. Do not wait unti l you have everything you need. You never will!If your goal is to start a friendship, say “Hello”, get up in the air and see what happens! The results could be very rewarding. If your goal is to learn a new skill, get up in the air and see what happens! It might not be as difficult as your think. It could be fun!33. How did the author feel when the pilot said the engines didn’t work?A. Disappointed.B. Anxious.C. Curious.D. Relieved.34. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means .A. to think carefully before you make friendsB. to start to fly frist to see what will happen in the skyC. to make an effort even if the result is uncertainD. to get up from the chair and greet somebody35. What can be the best title for the passage?A. We Will See What HappensB. I Survived an Adventurous FlightC. The Pilot Risked Our LivesD. Making Plans Is Better Than Taking Chances 参考答案33—35、BCA。

2019高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假训练13.doc

2019高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假训练13.doc

阅读理解训练（13）AI was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994. but I can remember my mother’s words as if it were yesterday. “Kernel, I don’t want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him. ” AIDS wasn’t something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on , I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore . and my dad lived alone . For a while , he could take care of himself . But when I was 12. his condition worsened . My father’s other children lived far away, so it fell to me to look after him.We couldn’t afford all the necessary medicine for him. and because Dad was unable to work . I had no money for school supplies and often couldn’t even buy food for dinner . I would sit in class feeling completely lost , the teacher’s words muffled as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.I did not share my burden (负担)with anyone . I had seen people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease . And even adults could be cruel . When my father was moved to the hospital. the nurses would leave his food on the bedside even though he was too weak to feed himself.I had known that he was going to die . but after so many years of keeping his conditiona secret . I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless.I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support. That day , she kept me on the phone for hours . I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life .I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him. having never spoken about AIDS to anyone. Even me , he didn’t want to call attention to AIDS. I do.1. What does Kernel tell us about her father?A. He had stayed in the hospital since he fell illB. He depended on the nurses in his final days.C. He worked hard to pay for his medication.D. He told no one about his disease.2. What can we learn from the underlined sentence?A. Kernel couldn’t unde rstand her teacher.B. Kernel had special difficulty in hearing.C. Kernel was too troubled to focus on the lesson.D. Kernel was too tired to hear her teacher’s words.3. Why did Kernel keep her father’s disease a secret?A. She was afraid of being looked down upon.B. She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.C. She found no one willing to listen to her.D. She wanted to obey her mother.4. Why did Kernel write the passage?A. To tell people about the sufferings of her father.B. To show how little people knew about AIDS.C. To draw people’s attention to AIDS.D. To remember her father.参考答案1—4DCACBCafe HubNext to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Open every day from 9:30 a.m. till late. Tel: 0131 473 2067 www.thehub-edinburgh. ComFarm WorldEnjoy being "A Farmer for a Day". Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies -- bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX BikesCross Country Course, Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.Open: May—Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a. m.--5 p. m.Tel: 01797 260256/260321 www. farmworld-rye, co. ukEnter the Europe-wide student competition!Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 19 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2006 is for you!Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English -- based on one of three different topics. You can register(报名) between May I and June 15, 2006 and will bare to turn in your entry before September 15, 2006.The rewards are wonderful: ￡150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp -- plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!For further information and registration forms go to: www. siemens, com/join _ multimedia.5. You' 11 have to register first if you want ________.A. to enjoy delicious foodB. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acresC. to enter the Europe-wide student competitionD. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace6. According to the passage, there will be _______ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.A. only oneB. twoC. threeD. four7. You can visit Farm World________.A. on Monday in MayB. any day in OctoberC. at 2 p.m. at ChristmasD. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays8. From the advertisements above, we can learn that ________A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local areaB. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure PlaygroundC. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine diningD. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15, 2006参考答案5—8CBCACLack of parent willpower may contribute more to juvenile obesity than under-exercising or overeating.Research suggests that having overweight parents is a big influence upon a child’s weight, with one study finding that children with overweight parents were four times more likely to be overweight themselves.The findings add heat to an already fierce political debate over childhood obesity. The Prime Minister, John Howard, last week decided that $116 million be used for programs to deal with obesity, while the Opposition Leader, Mark Latham, recently announced that his party would move to protect children from unhealthy food advertisements..Clare Colins , a senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle, believes such programs will definitely fail unless they influence the way of life of whole families. "If we can’ t get parents to take action against their own weight problems, then we can’ t expect to influence their kids," she said.However, Pr ofessor, Louise Baur from the Children’ s Hospital at Westmead, doubts whether adult education programs offer any solution to weight problems. "Many parents know they need to lose weight and they knew it influences their kids, but they lack the willpower to do anything about it.The l0-year study of 150 American children found two-thirds of children with overweight parents became overweight. Only one in six children whose parents were of average weight became overweight.The president of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Associate Professor Gary Wittert, said parents needed help in doing their job and the Opposition Party’s policy（政策） might be on the right track."We know that driving without a seat belt is unsafe, so we make law against it,” he said."Obesity is a major public health concern, so why shouldn’t we change the law regarding unhealthy food ads?"9. What does the underlined phrase “juvenile obesity” mean?A. Adult education.B. Childhood overweightC. Parents’ influenceD. Growing pains10.Both Collins and Baur believe that overweight parents_______,A. will come up with better solutionsB. will help with their children’ s educationC. should be more active in reducing weightD. should carry out at least 10 years’ st udy11. According to some experts, the Opposition Party’s policy________.A. can help fight against unemploymentB. may protect kids from unhealthy food adsC. should be brought back to the right trackD. will work well to prevent traffic accidents参考答案9—11BCBDAfter lots of hype, the new iPhone 3GS has arrived, boasting an improved camera, better battery life, and speedier performance. But is it a must?The iPhone 3GS is available in two versions: 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB version costs $199, while the 32GB version costs $299. From the outside, the iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the iPhone 3G. Like the iPhone 3G, the new model comes in black and white versions,and sports a 3.5-inch touch screen. Most of the changes to the iPhone 3GS have been made on the inside. Apple says that battery life is better, but the biggest boost is in the iPhone's speed: The iPhone 3GS runs twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. Instead of a lot of software installed on it, the iPhone 3GS comes with the most recent version of the iPhone Software -- version 3.0 –installed, but it does come with easy access to Apple's App Store. The speedier performance of the iPhone 3GS extends to surfing the Web, too. You can see entire Web pages, and can zoom(急速移动) in and out with ease.The notable new messaging feature on the iPhone 3GS is support for MMS. You can send pictures and videos by SMS, rather than having to send them via e-mail. Other new and very-handy e-mail features include the ability to search through your e-mail messages and contacts, as well as the option to use a landscape-oriented keyboard when composing messages.The camera has been upgraded from 2 megapixels(兆像素) to 3 megapxiels, and adds auto-focus. If you already own an iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS may not be worth the additional cost, since you can get many of its cool features for free with the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade. But if you've been using an older iPhone or smart phone, or are new to the smart phone world, the iPhone 3GS will amaze you with its speed and plentiful features.12. The difference between 3G and 3GS lies mainly in ________.A. their colorsB. their outside shapesC. their screensD. their batteries and speeds13. What can we infer from the second paragraph about 3G?A. It offers an easy access to the web pages.B. It has two versions: either black or white.C. In spite of slow speed, it functions the same as 3GS.D. It has the latest iPhone software installed.14. What does MMS probably refer to in the passage?A. Multi-media Messaging Service.B. Membership Management System.C. Major Messaging Software.D. Multi-Media Software Store.15. What is the best title of the text?A. 3GS is a must nowadays.B. 3GS is the best choice nowadays.C. Is 3GS a must nowadays?D. Is 3GS worth your money?参考答案12—15DBAC。

2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假训练(20)

2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假训练(20)

阅读理解训练（20）AAfter a terrible electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf, the whole world became completely dark and quiet for Robert Edwards for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life. His family, especially his wife, did their best to tend and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.One hot summer afternoon, he was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started all at once. He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet, but he was struck by the lightning. Witnesses thought he was dead but he woke up some 20 minutes later lying face down in muddy water at the base of the tree. He was trembling badly, but when he opened his eyes, he could hardly believe what he saw: a plough and a wall. When Mrs. Edwards came running up to him, shouting to their neighbors to call for help, he could see her and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years.The news of Robert regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread, and many doctors came to examine him. Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning. However, none of them could give a convincing answer as to why this should have happened. The only reasonable explanation given by one doctor was that, since Robert lost his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock, perhaps, the only way for him to regain them was by another sudden shock.1.The reason for Rob ert’s attempts to kill himself was that _________.A. a terrible traffic accident happened to himB. he had to live in a dark and silent worldC. he was struck by the lightning once moreD. nobody in the world cared about him2.What was Robert doing when he was struck by the lightning?A. Sheltering from the rain under a tree.B. Driving a car.C. Taking a walk with a stick.D. Lying on the ground.3.We can infer from the text that ________.A. there was no accurate explanation for Robert’s rec overyB. many doctors came because Robert was badly injuredC. Robert’s wife sent for doctors immediately after the shockD. a sudden injury in the head led to Robert’s recovery4.What’s the best title of the whole passage?A. A Terrible Electrical AccidentB. Robert Edwards and His WifeC. What a Sudden ShockD. An Unforgettable Experience参考答案1—4 BAACBIt must be something that many American companies hold a baby contest. Of course, babies are wonderful, and many parents would be the first to agree. Companies really bring in much money.Walgreens Baby contestIf you play the new Baby Milestones Challenge Contest by BabyCenter & Walgreens, you could win $1,000 in Walgreens & Gift Cards and Certificates. You can play the instant winn er if you get a $25 Walgreen’s gift card, but you also have to write down your email address and receive all their sales and other information for the contest.Kids and BabiesKids and Babies are accepting entries for May 2014 Free Photo Contest. Baby Photo Galley with theme albums and age group albums is moved to the new website Cute Baby Gallery. Check for their Baby Photo Contest blog’s latest update. The grand prize is $25,000. The catch: Winners are decided by the visitors comingto the site and voting for their favorite babies, so you have to advertise their site for them. has a website only for their members, but if you are into baby photos, it is well worth surfing. You could receive offers on free samples, money-saving coupons (优惠券), and chances to win the latest contests.AvonAvon is another company that has a baby photo contest this spring. Avon is advertising their newest collection. It is Avon’s only collection for the photos of babies. Babies’ age: newbor n to 2 years. Just go to and upload your recent baby’s photos. The first place baby will be featured in a Tiny Tillia Storybooks and win a $5,000 U.S. Savings Bond. Ten beautiful girls will win $300 worth of Tiny Tillia products.The tip is to run a search engine for all the latest contests going on and start entering them today. You could be lucky and win enough to put your baby through college! Have fun!5.What is the basic condition for you to play the instant winner in Walgreens & ?A. Getting a gift card.B. Getting a certificate.C. Winning 1,000 dollars.D. Receiving information for the contest6.If you want your baby to win the 2014 Free Photo Contest, you will _______.A. have to spend $ 25,000B. take your baby to the gallery in MayC. upload more photos of your babyD. have to help to advertise their site7.What can we learn from this passage?A. Free Photo Contest will be held in March, 2014．B. Avon is a website that will hold a baby photo contest．C. accepts the photos of all kinds of people’ babies．D. Parents can upload their one-year-old baby’s photos to TinyTillia. com．8.In the last paragraph, the author advises parents to _________ .A. try their best to take good care of their babyB. enter the contests as soon as possibleC. encourage their kids to go to college when they grow upD. find more tips for winning the contests参考答案5—8 ADDBCFive years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and a sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday（but only on Friday）. This became known as “dress-down Friday”or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative （保守的）dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss andCompany, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale（心境，士气）. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”9. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because ________.A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirtB. he couldn’t stand a clean appearanceC. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the timeD. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes10.David Smith wears casual clothes now, because__________.A. they make him feel at ease when workingB. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothesC. he looks handsome in casual clothesD. he no longer works for any company11.In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT __________.A. saving e mployees’ moneyB. making employees more attractiveC. improving employees’ motivationD. making employees happier参考答案9—11 CABDIn Los Angeles, drivers spend sixty-one hours every year stuck in traffic. These drivers know all too well how bad the traffic can be. “There're too many cars, and you can't move around a lot.”Professor Cyrus Shahabi also knows about traffic jams. He lives more than 65 kilometers from his office at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles. He is always late even with the help of a navigation (导航) system.He decided to develop a program called ClearPath for that. He says his program uses historical data to predict traffic conditions even before the driver leaves the house.“What’s unique is that we use a lot of data that’s currently become available including traffic data, weather data, and we analyze that so that we can predict what's going to happen in front of you when you leave home.”Professor Shahabi says his system does more than just respond to current traffic conditions. With ClearPath, he says, a driver can decide what time he wants to leave, and ClearPath will give the fastest route. It looks at the entire road network, including surface streets as well as highways, before the driver hits the road. Professor Shahabi hopes to have ClearPath available nationwide and overseas once they can collect traffic data from other cities.“I always thought that Los Angeles had the worst traffic, but now I know that Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, believe it or not, Singapore, Hong Kong certainly are examples that can immediately use this. ”Professor Shahabi hopes to share this new technology with companies that already have navigation systems, such as Google and Apple.12.Drivers in Los Angeles were mentioned in order to__________.A. show care for themB. introduce their lifeC. solve traffic problemsD. raise the topic13.What is unique about ClearPath?A. It can use a lot of information all over the world.B. It can ensure that you will never be late for work.C. It helps drivers see clearly what happens on the road.D. It helps drivers know the road conditions ahead of time.14.The underlined word “hits” in the fifth paragraph probably means __________.A. have an accidentB. get toC. turn left or rightD. collect traffic data15.What's Professor Shahabi’s attitude toward his invention?A. Disappointed.B. Proud.C. Optimistic.D. Worried. 参考答案12—15 DDBC。

高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假选练高三全册英语试题2_00001

高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假选练高三全册英语试题2_00001

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校阅读理解寒假选练（2）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项。

Cameron thought of himself as merely organized．He certainly did not consider that he took great pains over anything ,he did just enough to get it right．Exactly right, of course as he was fond of telling his staff, “if it’s not exactly right, it’s wrong”．Occasionally a worker might be sad on hearing these words, because it meant another hour or so of going over the same bit of work, correcting the mistakes which Cameron had patiently pointed out．And doing the corrections exactly right of course．Strangely enough ,his department had the reputation for performing the highest quality work in the company ,and it was seen, and not only by those who worked in the department ,as a sort of elite（出类拔萃）unit．Those programs that had to work first time, straight out of the box, Cameron’s men got those．“It’s mission（任务）critical—give it to Cameron” was almost a catch—phrase with his team．It helped that Cameron was not merely particular about things．He wanted things done just so ,not because of a personal taste ,but because he had discovered through patient experimentation that this was the best way for it to be done．1．“Mission-critical” work given to Cameron because．A．Cameron’s work was error—free B．Cameron was criticalC．he didn’t mind working late D．he had a good team 2．Working for Cameron, people felt that ．A．they were part of an eliteB．their mission was criticalC．Cameron was very particular about thingsD．Cameron was patient and responsible3．According to the underlined part in paragraph 5,what is meant by someone “who couldn’t cut it”?A．He didn’t cut corners．B．He wasn’t good enough．C．He had the wrong measurements．D．He was a perfection．4．What can we learn about Cameron?A．He never got things Wrong．B．He didn’t allow for any mistake．C．He encouraged work to be done in office hours．D．He was often misunderstood．5．The attitude of the author towards Cameron is that of being ．A．positive B．sympatheticC．non-subjective D．optimistic【参考答案】1---5、AACBC揭阳市2016高考英语二轮：（寒假）阅读理解选练（2）及答案AMy mother has always been a follower of traditional methods when it comes to anything. She cooks traditional food，likes dressing up traditionally and likes the traditional way of shopping. She loves going to markets and going from one shop to another to find out what suits her best. She can walk miles when it comes to shopping along with her friends. She knows all the local markets and shops and knows very well where she can get best discounts（折扣）．However，now she always gets tired when she goes out in the market. So one day I decided to introduce a new shop，which is much larger than usual markets and where she can also get discounts．I am talking about online gift stores. She has a basic knowledge of computers and can operate computers. At the beginning，she was doubtful about shopping from these online gift shops because she wasn’t too sure about the quality of the products.One day I decided to get her some branded things so that she could build trust in these shops. I ordered a Timex watch and a Sisley handbag for her. She never bought things online，but when they were delivered as a gift，she jumped for joy. She could not believe that I had ordered these gifts for her despite her being not much positive about online shops. However，after she saw both the products，she was assured that these online gift shops sent the promised brands and products，she loved her new watch and handbag.After this experience she ordered a gift for her friend's wedding. She chose a gift basket that could be made according to her requirements. They sent a beautifully decorated basket with fine wines and chocolates. The basket was so artistically decorated that it became her friend's favorite gift. Since then she has been consistently shopping online.1. What can we learn about the author's mother?A. She lives in a traditional way.B. She likes shopping very much.C. She is kind and very humorous.D. She always leads a simple life.2. Why does the author decide to introduce a new shop to her mother?A. The new shop is much larger.B. She can't go shopping as before.C. There are more goods for her to choose from.D. The goods in the new shop are much cheaper.3. What was the attitude of the author's mother to shopping online at first?A. She thought it was a good idea.B. She thought goods online were cheap.C. She doubted the quality of the goods.D. She worried about the difficulty in operation.4. The author decided to buy his mother some branded things＿．A. in order to please his motherB. so that she could trust in shopping onlineC. so that she would live a happy life in her later yearsD. so that she would get a surprise on Mother's Day参考答案1--4ABCBBThere are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board . Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.Or，job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects，meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month. Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example，students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course，looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example，there is a book called "What Color is Your Parachute（降落伞）？”by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career（职业）since it was first published in 1970．Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan ler owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles．She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.5. What is the passage mainly about？A. Finding a job.B. College students' part-time jobs.C. Craigslist Web site.D. The relation between study and work6. By logging on the Craigslist Web site，you can ．A. sell your old thingsB. do some shopping onlineC. create your own announcement boardD. get useful information about 450 cities7. “What Color is Your Parachute?”is a book which gives tips to those who want to .A. work on the airplaneB. buy a parachuteC. publish a bookD. find a suitable job8. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.参考答案5A 6--8BDCCTeenagers who spend hours in front of the television may have a poorer diet as young adults.A study，which included nearly 1，400 high school students，found those who watched TV for five hours or more per day had less healthy diets than peers(同龄人）five years later. Why does this happen? Should the parents take any measures?On the one hand，people who spend a lot of time in front of the TV, especially teenagers，may snack more，and that may affect their long-term diet quality.On the other hand，TV ads for fast food，sweets and snacks tempt teenagers to eat more of those foods. And TV time might also replace exercise time for some kids.Lead researcher Dr. Daheia J. Barr-Anderson，of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis，told Reuters Health a clear correlation between TV time during high school and diet quality in young adulthood. While the heaviest TV viewers were eating the most junk food , those who'd watched less than two hours per day had the highest intake(吸收)of fruits，vegetables, whole grains and high-calcium food. In her opinion，parents should limit and monitor TV viewing.As far as I am concerned，children should watch no more than two hours of television per day. And parents should set a good example by eating right，being physically active and curbing their own TV time.9. What's the best title for this passage?A. People should keep away from TV to keep healthy.B. Teenagers' TV time may affect their diets later.C. Why do teenagers like TV"D. Parents' own habits may affect children later.10. According to the passage，heavy TV viewers tend to＿．A. eat more fruitsB. eat less junk foodC. take in fewer vegetablesD. take in high-calcium food11. What suggestion does the author give the parents？A. They must watch TV with their children.B. They should forbid the children to watch TV.C. They should pay attention to nutrition in diets.D. They can't do what they don't want their children to do.12. The underlined word“curbing" in the last paragraph can be replacedbyA. addingB. checkingC. controllingD. stopping参考答案9--10BC 11-12 DCDWhen visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.The Whispering GalleryMake your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.E. 42nd St.212一771一5322grandcentralterminal. comThe American Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the OceanCentral Park West at 79th St.212一769一5606amnh. orgthe Scholastic StoreMost parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Har ry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.557 Broadway212一343一6100scholastic. comEllen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience. 1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.212一956一5151ellensstardustdiner. com13. Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals？A. ettensstardustdiner. com.B. grandcentralterminal. com.C. amnh. org.D. scholastic. com.14. To develop your kids' interest in reading，you can bring them to ＿．A. the Whispering GalleryB. the Scholastic StoreC. Ellen's Stardust DinerD. the American Museum of Natural History15. It can be learned from the passage that＿．A. sound travels well in the Whispering GalleryB. people can enjoy music in the Scholastic StoreC. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western foodD. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years 参考答案13--15CBA。

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阅读理解训练（13）AI was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994. but I can remember my mother’s words as if it were yesterday. “Kernel, I don’t want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him. ” AIDS wasn’t something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on , I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore . and my dad lived alone . For a while , he could take care of himself . But when I was 12. his condition worsened . My father’s other children lived far away, so it fell to me to look after him.We couldn’t afford all the necessary medicine for him. and because Dad was unable to work . I had no money for school supplies and often couldn’t even buy food for dinner . I would sit in class feeling completely lost , the teacher’s words muffled as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.I did not share my burden (负担)with anyone . I had seen people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease . And even adults could be cruel . When my father was moved to the hospital. the nurses would leave his food on the bedside even though he was too weak to feed himself.I had known that he was going to die . but after so many years of keeping his conditiona secret . I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless.I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support. That day , she kept me on the phone for hours . I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life .I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him. having never spoken about AIDS to anyone. Even me , he didn’t want to call attention to AIDS. I do.1. What does Kernel tell us about her father?A. He had stayed in the hospital since he fell illB. He depended on the nurses in his final days.C. He worked hard to pay for his medication.D. He told no one about his disease.2. What can we learn from the underlined sentence?A. Kernel couldn’t unde rstand her teacher.B. Kernel had special difficulty in hearing.C. Kernel was too troubled to focus on the lesson.D. Kernel was too tired to hear her teacher’s words.3. Why did Kernel keep her father’s disease a secret?A. She was afraid of being looked down upon.B. She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.C. She found no one willing to listen to her.D. She wanted to obey her mother.4. Why did Kernel write the passage?A. To tell people about the sufferings of her father.B. To show how little people knew about AIDS.C. To draw people’s attention to AIDS.D. To remember her father.参考答案1—4DCACBCafe HubNext to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Open every day from 9:30 a.m. till late. Tel: 0131 473 2067 www.thehub-edinburgh. ComFarm WorldEnjoy being "A Farmer for a Day". Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies -- bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX BikesCross Country Course, Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.Open: May—Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a. m.--5 p. m.Tel: 01797 260256/260321 www. farmworld-rye, co. ukEnter the Europe-wide student competition!Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 19 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2006 is for you!Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English -- based on one of three different topics. You can register(报名) between May I and June 15, 2006 and will bare to turn in your entry before September 15, 2006.The rewards are wonderful: ￡150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp -- plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!For further information and registration forms go to: www. siemens, com/join _ multimedia.5. You' 11 have to register first if you want ________.A. to enjoy delicious foodB. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acresC. to enter the Europe-wide student competitionD. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace6. According to the passage, there will be _______ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.A. only oneB. twoC. threeD. four7. You can visit Farm World________.A. on Monday in MayB. any day in OctoberC. at 2 p.m. at ChristmasD. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays8. From the advertisements above, we can learn that ________A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local areaB. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure PlaygroundC. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine diningD. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15, 2006参考答案5—8CBCACLack of parent willpower may contribute more to juvenile obesity than under-exercising or overeating.Research suggests that having overweight parents is a big influence upon a child’s weight, with one study finding that children with overweight parents were four times more likely to be overweight themselves.The findings add heat to an already fierce political debate over childhood obesity. The Prime Minister, John Howard, last week decided that $116 million be used for programs to deal with obesity, while the Opposition Leader, Mark Latham, recently announced that his party would move to protect children from unhealthy food advertisements..Clare Colins , a senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle, believes such programs will definitely fail unless they influence the way of life of whole families. "If we can’ t get parents to take action against their own weight problems, then we can’ t expect to influence their kids," she said.However, Pr ofessor, Louise Baur from the Children’ s Hospital at Westmead, doubts whether adult education programs offer any solution to weight problems. "Many parents know they need to lose weight and they knew it influences their kids, but they lack the willpower to do anything about it.The l0-year study of 150 American children found two-thirds of children with overweight parents became overweight. Only one in six children whose parents were of average weight became overweight.The president of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Associate Professor Gary Wittert, said parents needed help in doing their job and the Opposition Party’s policy（政策） might be on the right track."We know that driving without a seat belt is unsafe, so we make law against it,” he said."Obesity is a major public health concern, so why shouldn’t we change the law regarding unhealthy food ads?"9. What does the under lined phrase “juvenile obesity” mean?A. Adult education.B. Childhood overweightC. Parents’ influenceD. Growing pains10.Both Collins and Baur believe that overweight parents_______,A. will come up with better solutionsB. will help with th eir children’ s educationC. should be more active in reducing weightD. should carry out at least 10 years’ study11. According to some experts, the Opposition Party’s policy________.A. can help fight against unemploymentB. may protect kids from unhealthy food adsC. should be brought back to the right trackD. will work well to prevent traffic accidents参考答案9—11BCBDAfter lots of hype, the new iPhone 3GS has arrived, boasting an improved camera, better battery life, and speedier performance. But is it a must?The iPhone 3GS is available in two versions: 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB version costs $199, while the 32GB version costs $299. From the outside, the iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the iPhone 3G. Like the iPhone 3G, the new model comes in black and white versions,and sports a 3.5-inch touch screen. Most of the changes to the iPhone 3GS have been made on the inside. Apple says that battery life is better, but the biggest boost is in the iPhone's speed: The iPhone 3GS runs twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. Instead of a lot of software installed on it, the iPhone 3GS comes with the most recent version of the iPhone Software -- version 3.0 –installed, but it does come with easy access to Apple's App Store. The speedier performance of the iPhone 3GS extends to surfing the Web, too. You can see entire Web pages, and can zoom(急速移动) in and out with ease.The notable new messaging feature on the iPhone 3GS is support for MMS. You can send pictures and videos by SMS, rather than having to send them via e-mail. Other new and very-handy e-mail features include the ability to search through your e-mail messages and contacts, as well as the option to use a landscape-oriented keyboard when composing messages.The camera has been upgraded from 2 megapixels(兆像素) to 3 megapxiels, and adds auto-focus. If you already own an iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS may not be worth the additional cost, since you can get many of its cool features for free with the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade. But if you've been using an older iPhone or smart phone, or are new to the smart phone world, the iPhone 3GS will amaze you with its speed and plentiful features.12. The difference between 3G and 3GS lies mainly in ________.A. their colorsB. their outside shapesC. their screensD. their batteries and speeds13. What can we infer from the second paragraph about 3G?A. It offers an easy access to the web pages.B. It has two versions: either black or white.C. In spite of slow speed, it functions the same as 3GS.D. It has the latest iPhone software installed.14. What does MMS probably refer to in the passage?A. Multi-media Messaging Service.B. Membership Management System.C. Major Messaging Software.D. Multi-Media Software Store.15. What is the best title of the text?A. 3GS is a must nowadays.B. 3GS is the best choice nowadays.C. Is 3GS a must nowadays?D. Is 3GS worth your money?参考答案12—15DBAC。

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