江苏省南通市崇川区高考英语一轮阅读理解选编四
江苏省南通市崇川区2017高考英语一轮阅读理解选编四【2016高考训练】阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life? If yes，don't care about sex or age！Come and join us，then you'll_make_it!Position：Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place：ManchesterHours：Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives！Only 4 days left.Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others! Role：You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives.You will help them to develop new skills.You will help them to protect their rights and their safety.But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required：You will have the right values and great listening skills.You will be honest and patient.You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help t hose people with different learning disabilities.Previous carerelated experience will be a great advantage for you.1．The text is meant to ________.A．leave a noteB．send an invitationC．present a documentD．carry an advertisement2．What does the underlined part mean?A．You'll make others' lives more meaningful with this job.B．You'll arrive home just in time from this job.C．You'll earn a good salary from this job.D．You'll succeed in getting this job.3．The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ________. A．to get some financial supportB．to properly protect themselvesC．to learn some new living skillsD．to realize their own importance4．Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A．The one who can drive a car.B．The one who has done similar work before.C．The one who has patience to listen to others.D．The one who can use English to communicate.答案：【语篇解读】本文是一则广告。
广告中招募志愿者，帮助智障人，让智障人意识到他们的重要性。
1．D 解析：考查推理判断。
从文中Position，Place，Hours，Role以及Skills and Experience Required 的相关信息可知，短文为广告。
2．A 解析：考查句意理解。
从文章中的“Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life”以及第二段中的“If yes，don't care about sex or age！Come and join us, then you'll_make_it”可知，you'll make it意为“参加广告中的志愿工作，你将让别人的生活更有意义”。
3．D 解析：考查细节理解。
根据文中Role部分的“But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued”可知，志愿者的基本工作是让智障人意识到他们的重要性。
4．B 解析：考查细节理解。
根据文中Skills and Experience Required部分的“Previous carerelated experience will be a great advantage for you”可知，以前有类似工作经历的人优先。
【重庆市育才中学2016届高三下学期第一次月考】New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple will get to ring in the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year in the U.S., in style with a fireworks display on the Hudson River set to music written by Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun.The display is part o f the second annual “Happy Chinese New Year: Fantastic Art China” festival held in New York on February 5-10, 2016. The China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), the U.S.-China Cultural Institute and the Cultural Associate of the Committee of 100 announced this year’s events on November 18 at a press conference at the Lincoln Center.The “Fan tastic A rt China” festival will feature a larger and more diverse series of artistic and cultural events across New York’s top cultural venues (地点) and landmarks, including the Lincoln Center, Empire State Building and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.This yea r’s th eme focuses on exploring the complicated relationship between sound and image, said Professor Yu Ding from CAFA, who is also president of Fantastic Art China and in charge of the festival’s design. Lunar New Year, which celebrates the “Year of the Monkey” in 2016, is an opportunity to bring China’s modern art to mainstream America, and the festival serves as an innovative approach to establishing cultural exchange between China and New York City, Yu said. UNESCO Goodwill Amba ssador Tan Dun’s music is a new edition that will be featured at several venues, including a major art exhibition at the Javits Center, events at the Lincoln Center and the fireworks display on the Hudson, which will take place on the evening of February 6. Five barges (游艇) on the river will launch the fireworks designed by CAFA that will tell a story about celebration and conservation.“We Chinese are fond of nature, so the best way to celebrate the Lunar New Year is to salute with the sounds of nature, such as sounds of water, stone and bamboo,” said Tan Dun at the press conference, “And it will be fun to use the music of water during the firework display.”In addition to the fireworks, a special lighting show at the Empire State Building will illuminate New York City during the holiday.Chinese New Year is being recognized as a public school holiday for the first time in New York. Children from the National Dance Institute, which represents 75 schools, will perform traditional Chinese dances at the Lincoln Center and the Javits Center. And, in celebration of the “Year of the Monkey” events will feature a conservation message about the enda ngered golden monkey in China.28. The theme of this year’s celebration is centered on ________.A. diversity of Chinese traditional festivalsB. relationship between sound and image of natureC. endangered species and environment protectionD. cultural exchange between China and America29. The co ming “Year of the Monkey” is to be celebrated in New York by ________.A. sailing on the Hudson River along with a new-year speechB. holding a special concert at the Empire State BuildingC. setting off fireworks and holding a special lighting showD. taking a week off and organizing Chinese dance contests30. What does the und erlined word “illuminate” (in Para. 7) most probably mean?A. Lighten.B. Surround.C. Decorate.D. Broaden.31. This passage is written mainly in order to ________.A. compare some traditional festivals in China and AmericaB. attract visitors to America for the coming new-year celebrationC. strengthen the cultural co-operation between China and AmericaD. report celebration activities for the “Year of the Monkey” in New York【答案】28B29C30A31D29. C 细节理解题。
江苏省南通市崇川区高考英语一轮阅读理解选编四
江苏省南通市崇川区2017高考英语一轮阅读理解选编四【2016高考训练】阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。
Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life? If yes，don't care about sex or age！Come and join us，then you'll_make_it!Position：Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place：ManchesterHours：Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives！Only 4 days left.Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others! Role：You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives.You will help them to develop new skills.You will help them to protect their rights and their safety.But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required：You will have the right values and great listening skills.You will be honest and patient.You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help t hose people with different learning disabilities.Previous carerelated experience will be a great advantage for you.1．The text is meant to ________.A．leave a noteB．send an invitationC．present a documentD．carry an advertisement2．What does the underlined part mean?A．You'll make others' lives more meaningful with this job.B．You'll arrive home just in time from this job.C．You'll earn a good salary from this job.D．You'll succeed in getting this job.3．The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ________. A．to get some financial supportB．to properly protect themselvesC．to learn some new living skillsD．to realize their own importance4．Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A．The one who can drive a car.B．The one who has done similar work before.C．The one who has patience to listen to others.D．The one who can use English to communicate.答案：【语篇解读】本文是一则广告。
2021年江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2021年江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABest Places to Visit in JulyNorway's FjordsMost travelers prefer to visit Norway's famous fjords (峡湾) in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight, giving travelers lots of time to take in the spectacular views of blue water, glaciers and mountains. July is also whenNorway's weather is at its warmest, about18℃, so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day inParisJuly 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French. July 14, 1789, is the day the French stormed the Bastille, aParisprison, and officially began the French Revolution, overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all. While the day is marked all overFrance, the biggest celebration takes place inParis.Masai Mara National ReserveThe thrill of seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten. One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number. The best times to view the animals inKenya's most popular game park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplonaTravelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San Femin Festival. A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls. Six bulls are released onto a narrow street fora half-mile run, with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1. What can visitors do inNorway's in July?A. Enjoy the impressive scenery.B. Swim and fish in the fjords.C. See daylight around the clock.D. Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2. Which of the following is of historical significance?A. San Fermin Festival.B. Bastille Day.C. Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norway's Fjords.3. Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A. Norway.B. Paris.C. Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.BRain is vital to life on Earth. However, rain isn’t just made of water anymore—it’s partly made of plastic.Millions of tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are wandering around Earth’s atmosphere and traveling across entire continents according to a study published in one journal on April 12.Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and come from a number of sources. Plastic bags and bottles released into the environment break down into smaller and smaller bits. Some microplastics are produced deliberately to provide abrasion(研磨)in products, such as toothpaste and cleansers. Another major source is your washing machine. When you wash clothing, tiny microfibers get washed away with the wastewater. Even though the water is treated by a wastewater plant, the microplastics remain,and they are released into the sea.Plastic rain may remind people of acid rain, but the former is far more widespread and harder to deal with. The tiny particles, too small to be seen with the naked eye, are collected by the wind from the ground. They are so light that they stay in the air to be blown around the globe. As they climb into the atmosphere, they are thought to act as nuclei (核心) around which water vapor (水蒸气) combines to form clouds. Some of the dust falls back to land in dry conditions, while the rest comes down as rain.Microplastics have been found everywhere you can imagine. From fish and frogs to mice and mosquitoes, their bodies have been found on average to contain 40 pieces of microplastic. As the top of the food chain, humans are exposed to microplastics, too. “We live on a ball inside a bubble,” microplastic researcher Steve Allen said. “There are no borders, there are no edges. It rains on the land and then gets blown back up into the air again to move somewhere else. There’s no stopping it once it’s out.”4. What do we know about microplastics?A. They have a diameter of over 5 millimeters.B. They have become a threat to humans.C. They are light and can be easily dealt with.D. They cause acid rain and plastic rain.5. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. Waysto deal with microplastics.B. The wide use of microplastics.C. Where microplastics come from.D. How microplastics pollute water.6. What does Steve Allen want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. No place can be safe from microplastic pollution.B. The atmosphere possesses the ability to self-cleanse.C. Countries should work together to fight pollution.D. Wind causes microplastics to move somewhere else.7. The main purpose of the article is to________.A. call on people to use fewer plastic productsB. warn people of the danger of microplasticsC. introduce the sources and effects of microplasticsD. make a comparison between acid rain and plastic rainCScientists have discovered a new behaviour among bumblebees that tricks plants into flowering early.When lack of pollen, bumblebees will bite little by little on the leaves of flower-less plants. The damage seems to fool the plant into flowering, sometimes up to 30 days earlier than normal.With their hairy appearance and special sounds, bumblebees are hard to miss in gardens all over the world. Their hairy bodies make them excellent pollinators for crops like tomatoes and blueberries. They are among the first bees to appear each year and work a long season.But despite their key role, bumblebees, like many other pollinators have seen their numbers decline suddenly in recent decades. One recent study pointed to climate change, reporting that an increasing number of hot days in Europe andNorth Americawas raising local bumblebees extinction rates.But researchers have now made a discovery about bumblebees that could have something to do with their long term survival. Scientists inSwitzerlandfound that when the bumblebees were out of pollen, they started to bite on the leaves of plants that hadn't yet flowered. They used their mouths to cut clearly-shaped holes in the leaves. But the creatures didn't eat the material or use it in their nests.The damaged plants responded by flowering earlier than normal--in some cases up to 30 days ahead of schedule. Researchers also found that the bee damaged plants flowered 30 days earlier than undamaged plants and 25 days earlier than ones damaged by the scientists.“I think everything that we've found is consistent with the idea that the bumblebees are damaging the plantsand that that's an adaptation that brings flowers earlier and that benefits the bees,” said Dr Mark Mescher, one of the authors from ETHZurich.8. How do bumblebees fool plants into flowering earlier?A. By making use of the hot weather.B. By putting the false flowers on the leaves.C. By attacking the leaves of flowerless plants.D. By taking away the pollen from the other flowers.9. What's bumblebees’ key role?A.Making plants flower early.B. Spreading pollen to flowers and plants.C. Sending information about weather change.D. Finding out whether the plant has flowers.10. What has happened to bumblebees in the past the years?A. They are becoming homesick.B. They are not as friendly as before.C. There is a sharp decrease in number.D. They have been busy year by year.11. What's Dr Mark Mescher's attitude towards the behaviour of bumblebees?A. Uncaring.B. Skeptical.C. Tolerant.D. Objective.DA Hug from a Teenage BoyFifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On theway back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the forms one by one.When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.12. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D. Jimmy could get along well with her.13. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A. Near Jimmy’s high school.B. At a Mother’s Day tea.C. In Nancy’s classroom.D. On a field trip.14. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A. Upset.B. Embarrassed.C. Grateful.D. Satisfied.15. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.D. The best teacher must be the best performer.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2025届江苏省南通市崇川区高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题
2025届江苏省南通市崇川区高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题一、阅读理解Eiffel Tower Tour by the LiftStanding tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.The day of your visitEach e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.Eiffel tower ticket pricesCarry minimal belongingsThe Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet,tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.1．Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket?A．The visitor’s name.B．The visiting time.C．The reduced rate.D．The ticket price.2．What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top?A．42.30€.B．47.00€.C．66.20€.D．73.60€.3．What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower?A．Caution can help avoid theft.B．Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.C．Your bag can be kept in a locker.D．Folding buggies are not allowed.As the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in America, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans and women from following medical careers.Born in 1831 in Christiana, Delaware, Crumpler spent her childhood in Pennsylvania with an aunt, who frequently cared for sick neighbors, and Crumpler went with her on these trips. In her book published in 1883, Crumpler wrote, “Having been raised by a kind aunt, whose usefulness to the sick was continually sought, I early developed a liking for medicine, and sought every opportunity to be in a position to relieve the sufferings of others.”In 1852, Crumpler moved to Charlestown, Massachusetts, to begin her medical career as a nurse. In the early 1850s, there was no formal school where one could become licensed to practice nursing. Even so, Crumpler assisted several doctors in Boston for eight years. They in turn supported her application to the New England Female Medical College, where she was awarded a state- funded scholarship.Crumpler worked hard at her studies but had to take a leave of absence after two years to attend to her sick husband, who unfortunately passed away in 1863. Months later, Crumpler returned to complete her final term but was nearly refused after some faculty members (教员) expressed worry regarding the amount of time it was taking her to complete her coursework andwere hesitant to let her come back. Luckily, with several of the school’s sponsors supporting her, Crumpler finally received a “Doctress of Medicine” from college, and began seeing patients in and around her house, treating them regardless of their ability to pay.In 1883, Dr. Crumpler published a book based on journal notes she kept during her years of practice. A Book of Medical Discourses, specifically aimed at women and the care of their children, is believed to be the first medical text written by an African American author. Scientific American describes it as the forerunner of the famous What to Expect When You’ re Expecting (1984). 4．What inspired Crumpler to take up medicine?A．The influence of her aunt.B．The desire to help the poor.C．Her family’s encouragement.D．The doctors’ financial support.5．Which of the following can best describe Crumpler?A．Humorous and easygoing.B．Caring and determined.C．Adventurous and sensitive.D．Optimistic and honest.6．Why did some teachers attempt to reject Crumpler’s returning to school?A．Her family couldn’t afford her education.B．She failed to follow the school regulations.C．They felt negative about her determination.D．They doubted her ability to finish her study.7．What do people think of Crumpler’s book according to the last paragraph?A．Inspiring but unrealistic.B．Accessible and interesting.C．Educational but complicated.D．Groundbreaking and practical.The estimated number of monarch butterflies migrating (迁徙) to Mexico for winter has reached its second - lowest level ever for the 2023 to 2024 overwintering season. The estimate, based on the size of the butterflies’ hibernating forest area, has dropped by about 59% from the previous year, according to officials.Experts are pointing to extensive heat and drought as well as climate change for the major decline. Now monarch butterflies face three primary threats, including habitat loss for their breeding and overwintering; the use of pesticides, which can be toxic (有毒的) to the butterflies or can kill their food source, milkweed; and climate change, which can shift their migratory patterns. By the 2022 to 2023 overwintering season, World Wildlife Fund reported a 22% drop in theamount of overwintering monarch butterflies in Mexico.According to WWF, monarch butterflies once covered about 45 acres of forested land in Mexico during their 1996 to 1997 overwintering season. Last year, they covered 5.5 acres. With the 59% decline, the 2023 overwintering season saw the butterflies covering just 2.2 acres, The Associated Press reported. The lowest coverage ever recorded was 1.65 acres from 2013 to 2014. The largest amount of butterflies observed for the current overwintering season were around the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.“This is not the first time we’ve observed changes in the locations of the largest monarch colonies,” Jorge Rickards, general director of WWF Mexico, said in a statement. “It’s telling us that we need to strengthen conservation and restoration measures not only in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, but also outside of it.” According to the Center for Biological Diversity, monarch butterflies have declined by 85% in the past 20 years. The eastern monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the U. S. to Mexico for overwintering. Western monarchs, which overwinter in California, have declined 99% in the past two decades.In 2020, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service noted that these butterflies do warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act, but there were higher-priority species to consider for listing. Biologist Ryan Drum, who works with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, told The Associated Press that the latest count would be considered this year when officials consider whether to list migratory monarch butterflies as threatened or even endangered.8．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．More butterflies are migrating to Mexico.B．The number of butterflies is getting larger.C．The size of forest area is decreasing faster.D．Monarch butterflies are facing survival crisis.9．How does the author show us the gravity of the problem concerning monarch butterflies?A．By listing concrete numbers.B．By describing typical scenes.C．By interviewing some scientists.D．By making reasonable predictions.10．What does Jorge Rickards suggest people do?A．Increase the number of the butterfly reserves.B．Observe the changing number of the butterflies.C．Take more actions to protect the butterflies.D．Distinguish eastern butterflies from western ones.11．What does the underlined word “warrant” mean in the last paragraph?A．Resist.B．Need.C．Support.D．Provide.A modern problem of the outdoor lifestyle is how to keep your devices powered. Battery packs are one option, but they have limited use and can be rather heavy. The team at Aurea Technologies has come to the rescue with the Shine Turbine, a lightweight wind-powered turbine (涡轮机) that offers renewable energy to outdoor enthusiasts who need to re charge electronic devices.Last year, the Shine Turbine launched a campaign that was fully funded in a matter of hours, highlighting the level of interest in this innovative product. Designed in Nova Scotia, Canada, the turbine weighs in at just three pounds and is about the size of a water bottle for easy pack-and-go accessibility. While out backpacking or working remotely, the Shine Turbine takes just a few minutes to set up. There are no loose pieces to worry about losing while you f old out the high-efficiency blades and place the turbine on the retractable stand (可伸缩支架). Everything you need is stored inside the container.This clean energy option also has battery storage, so you can charge your devices as the wind blows. Then you can take it with you for more charging later. It can also be pre - charged before you head out using a standard wall outlet.“Wind is the second-largest producer of clean energy in the world, yet most people don’t have direct access to it. As a team of outdoor enthusiasts with backgrounds in science and engineering, we set out to create a wind power product that gives users the freedom to produce their own clean energy day or night, rain, cloud, or shine,” said Cat Adalay, CEO and founder of Aurea Technologies.The portable design makes it convenient to use for day trip s to the beach or mountains, camping trips or as an emergency backup. “To live sustainably (可持续地), we need to rethink the ways in which we create and use energy,” added Adalay. “The simplicity of our design,two-minute setup, and ability to rapidly generate and store power, does just that. It’s a game-changer in allowing people to access wind energy in the wind.”12．What can we learn about the Shine Turbine from the text?A．It is intelligent and works efficiently.B．It is user- friendly but expensive to buy.C．It is sustainable and convenient to carry.D．It is cost- effective but breaks down easily. 13．What kind of people might need the Shine Turbine most according to the text?A．Emergency rescuers.B．Sea surfboarders.C．Rock- climbing lovers.D．Geological explorers.14．Why do the researchers create the Shine Turbine?A．Their product obtains financial support.B．They want to gain direct access to wind.C．They attempt to prevent global warming.D．Their desired life promotes green rethink. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Wind: the world’s second clean energy.B．Aurea Technologies: innovative pioneers C．The Shine Turbine: a green power product D．Outdoor lovers: environmentcampaignersGetting information out of a teenage boy can be difficult. The communication at this age features short answers to every question, a complete lack of eye contact. 16 Here are some ways for parents and other caregivers to learn how to talk to boys about their mental health.Many male teens don’t often show as much emotion or even give as many clues through body language. This requires parents and care providers to be much more attentive to facial expressions, and to the few words that they say. As parents, you need to talk less and listen more. Active listening will help earn his trust. 1718 Negative messages such as “Grow up.” or “Be a man.” send a message that being weak is wrong or that it’s not okay to feel what they are feeling. These types of messages keep boys from sharing their feelings.As a parent, a good way for any kind of personal or emotional question is to ask twice, but not too many times. The first time lets him know that you are interested; the second time shows that you care. 19 The bonds between parents and teenagers are proven to reduce anxiety and depression.Moreover, when a teen boy is willing to communicate, don’t interrupt. If you don’t let him finish talking, he may stop talking altogether. 20 When he’s ready to listen to you, let him know you will be with him together.A．Frank communication requires acceptance.B．Over time, he will be more likely to open up.C．Even if what you’ re hearing is scary, stay calm.D．Their eyes roll when you ask them about their life.E．Parents need to know more about male mental health.F．Communication is effective in the process of exercising.G．Showing concern and respect for personal space allows close ties.二、完形填空Last week I attended my aunt’s funeral (葬礼). There were some things about it that I thought were worth 21 . My Aunt Sue’s funeral was a 22 of how to live.What struck me the most about my aunt’s service was how many 23 were there. She was 87 years old when she died and she filled the 24 . Of course, her large family of siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews took a few long wooden benches, but it was some of them and her friends who 25 to remember my great aunt.At eighty, my aunt took up Spanish so that she could be a better 26 at many places she devoted her time to. Her Spanish teacher offered to 27 the funeral reception not because she was a great student but because she was a great helper. It was her purpose to have a sense of community and 28 . She never stopped 29 or learning.There is the only thing that may be forgotten but I will 30 it here. My aunt got up at 5 a. m. every day and 31 long before it was popular and her 32 to her health was beyond inspiring. My aunt knew that you cannot 33 anyone if you haven’t taken care of yourself. She made health and exercise a 34 .While I will dearly miss my Aunt Sue, I am really 35 for the legacy (遗产) she left us in how to live.21．A．purchasing B．discussing C．sharing D．researching22．A．warning B．challenge C．composition D．reminder 23．A．people B．gifts C．possessions D．cars 24．A．store B．church C．community D．street 25．A．turned out B．took up C．set out D．showed up 26．A．teacher B．volunteer C．worker D．leader 27．A．fund B．visit C．host D．outline 28．A．direction B．connection C．competition D．existence 29．A．giving B．taking C．teaching D．arguing 30．A．clarify B．describe C．mention D．doubt 31．A．worked B．exercised C．cooked D．studied 32．A．commitment B．tendency C．attachment D．contribution 33．A．label B．assign C．punish D．love 34．A．priority B．qualification C．discrimination D．discount 35．A．guilty B．astonished C．grateful D．regretful三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
崇川区英语一模试卷高三
崇川区英语一模试卷高三一、听力理解（共20分）1. 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答案。
每段对话读两遍。
(1) What does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t like the film.B. She thinks the film is too long.C. She thinks the film is interesting.(2) Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a library.C. In a bookstore.(3) What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Take a break.B. Go to the doctor.C. Finish her homework first.(4) What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A trip.B. A book.C. A movie.(5) Why is the man unhappy?A. He failed the exam.B. He missed the bus.C. He lost his wallet.2. 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第10题。
(6) What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Policeman and driver.(7) What does the man want to do?A. Borrow some money.B. Buy a new car.C. Sell his old car.(8) What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea?A. She agrees with him.B. She disagrees with him.C. She is not sure.(9) How much does the man need to pay?A. $500.B. $1000.C. $1500.(10) What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Save more money.B. Go to the bank.C. Talk to his parents.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2024届江苏省南通等六市高三第一次模拟考试英语试题
2024届江苏省南通等六市高三第一次模拟考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Where to Eat in Kuala LumpurGreat restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.Mum’s PlaceNothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.CantaloupeLocated about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.YumYum RestaurantSituated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.Troika Sky DiningOffering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu ofhigh-end pizzas and pasta.1．What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common?A．They are based in hotels.B．They serve Nyonya dishes.C．They need prior reservations.D．They offer breathtaking views. 2．Which restaurant serves western food?A．Mum’s Place.B．Cantaloupe.C．Yum Yum Restaurant.D．Troika Sky Dining.3．What’s special about Cantaloupe?A．It is a buffet restaurant.B．It serves hard-to-find dishes.C．It has branches throughout Asia.D．It opens for lunch earlier than others.The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun, who has Parkinson’s disease, struggle to eat. Some food spilled (溢出) out of his mouth, the rest splattered (溅) on his clothes. Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him.The sight of his uncle’s shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav, 17, from Bengaluru, south India, to turn to robotics. He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and a 3D printer. What emerged was a prototype (原型) of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru.The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other, effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable.“I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback-that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork, ” Aarrav says.For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10-year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set. He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world.When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year’s World Robot Olympiad in Germany, Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype.More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson’s disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainlyaffects people over the age of 50. Symptoms (症状) include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles. As the disease progresses, eating can become more difficult, forcing people to rely on help from others.Aarrav’s ambition is that every family that has someone with Parkinson’s will have the smart spoon. He says his uncle Arjun’s words keep echoing (回响) in his mind: “Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity?”4．What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s do?A．Control their physical balance.B．Boost their mood and relieve stress.C．Maintain a good range of movement.D．Feed themselves more independently. 5．What does the underlined part “fine tuning” in paragraph 4 mean?A．Overturning.B．Reconsidering.C．Conducting a study of.D．Making minor changes to.6．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Parkinson’s in India?A．To show prospects of Aarrav’s invention.B．To reveal the nation’s poor health situation.C．To popularize general knowledge of the disease.D．To convince people to volunteer for social causes.7．What can be learned about Aarrav from the text?A．He enjoys being alone.B．He has an innovative mind.C．He used to be a health worker.D．He longed to be a businessman.Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World is one of the more important books about climate change to have been written. Hayhoe is a gifted public speaker and Saving Us is a follow-up to her awesome TED talk in 2018, “The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it”.One of the many refreshing aspects of this book is that Hayhoe recounts both her successes and her failures to communicate, through which she has gathered evidence about what works and what does not. Much of the book’s advice is common sense, all backed up not just by Hayhoe’s experience but also with convincing research by psychologists and social scientists.Hayhoe advises against trying to engage with a small minority, the “Dismissives”, who “angrily reject the idea that human-caused climate change is a threat; they are most receptiveto misinformation and conspiracy theories (阴谋论)”. There is a warning that offering up more facts about climate change can actually increase polarisation among them.The book includes amusing examples of her encounters with the “Dismissives”, almost entirely older men-including an engineer who was unconvinced about the evidence but with whom she was able to establish mutual (相互的) respect through a shared passion for knitting (打毛线衣)—and is packed with inspiring accounts of how she has won over even the most suspicious of crowds. Her motto is “bond, connect and inspire”, which represents her approach of always looking for points of commonality.She also tells of a man who approached her after an event in London in 2019. He had been so inspired by her TED talk that he had started to speak to everybody he could in his neighborhood of Wandsworth. He showed her details of 12, 000 conversations that had taken place as a result, claiming that they had helped to convince the council to declare a climate emergency and to switch investments from fossil fuels to renewable energy.And so, while it may feel difficult to influence the outcome of the COP26, Hayhoe’s uplifting book makes a persuasive case that we can all do our bit to bring about success just by talking about the issue.8．What does the book mainly focus on?A．Sharing climate communication tips.B．Teaching presentation skills with TED talks.C．Exploring critical thinking through literature.D．Promoting people’s insight into climate change.9．Which of the following best describes the advice in the book?A．Humorous but one-sided.B．Novel but contradictory.C．Serious and hard to follow.D．Well-based and workable.10．How did Hayhoe win over the “Dismissives”?A．By changing their political identity.B．By challenging their fundamental beliefs.C．By offering more facts about climate change.D．By seeking common ground built on a shared love.11．What does the author want to say by telling the story in paragraph 5?A．World shift to clean energy is unstoppable.B．We should help people prepare for the climate crisis.C．Policymakers are less responsive to market changes.D．Conversations can influence climate decision-making.Ramirez Castañeda, a Colombian biologist, spends her time in the Amazon studying how snakes eat poisonous frogs without getting ill. Although her findings come in many shapes and sizes, she and her colleagues have struggled to get their biological discoveries out to the wider scientific community. With Spanish as her mother tongue, her research had to be translated into English to be published. That wasn’t always possible because of budget or time-and it means that some of her findings were never published.“It’s not that I’m a bad scientist,” she says. “It’s just because of the language.”Castañeda is not alone. There is plenty of research in non-English-language papers that gets lost in translation, or is never translated. A research looked through more than 400, 000 peer-reviewed papers in 16 different languages and found 1, 234 studies providing evidence on biodiversity conservation which, because they weren’t in English, may have been overlooked. These included Japanese-language findings on the effectiveness of relocating the endangered Blakiston’s fish owl, the largest owl species.Some experts argue that for the sake of the bigger picture, scientific knowledge should converge (转换) into one common language. Science is very globalised and becoming more so, so the use of a global language is enormous for that.Of course, scientists can work with an English partner, or use a translator-but this ultimately strengthens the cycle of dependency on the global north, leading to inequality in international influence. The specific meanings of words can also pose a problem in translation. For example, it is difficult to find in English one single word to describe forest snakes and frogs in the work Castafieda does with indigenous (土著的) communities in the Amazon.“So we’re losing observations for science, too, ” says Castañeda. “For me, it’s not possible to just have everything translated into English. We need multilingual (多语种的) science, and we need people that feel comfortable doing science in their own languages. It could be possible to switch to a world where, say, Chinese, English and Spanish are the three languages of science, just as English, French and German were the languages of science in the 19th century.”12．What prevented Castañeda’s discoveries from being more widely known?A．Poor management.B．Opposition from her colleagues.C．Her bad reputation.D．The language barrier.13．What’s the consequence of the dominant focus on English in scientific research?A．Inefficient wildlife conservation.B．A knowledge gap in the scientific world.C．A growing interest in non-English papers.D．Inadequate job opportunities for translators.14．What does the author want to illustrate by mentioning forest snakes and frogs?A．The urgency to protect rare species.B．The need to adopt one global language.C．The challenges in translating scientific texts.D．The biodiversity on the South American continent.15．What is presented in the last paragraph of the text?A．A potential solution.B．A theoretical model.C．A popular belief.D．A global trend.Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkwardlearn how to apologize.First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. 17 Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. 18Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. 19 If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.20 Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of theways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.A．Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.B．To give or receive a good apology is an art.C．But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.D．Listening to the response to our apologies is important.E．Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.F．In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.G．Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.二、完形填空Last Christmas, I volunteered for WNWNB, a charity which takes surplus (剩余的)24．A．broke away from B．put up with C．cut in onD．warmed up to25．A．threaten B．encourage C．allow D．command 26．A．why B．how C．where D．when 27．A．opened B．repaired C．cleaned D．guarded 28．A．costly B．unfinished C．deserted D．ready 29．A．declined B．reacted C．argued D．traded 30．A．purchases B．interviews C．deliveries D．schedules 31．A．meal B．chat C．report D．silence 32．A．proud B．free C．lonely D．content 33．A．connect with B．look after C．turn to D．rely on 34．A．conversations B．budgets C．explanations D．deals 35．A．hesitated B．started C．ignored D．struggled三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省南通等六市2024学年高三第一次联合阶段检测试题英语试题试卷含解析
江苏省南通等六市2024学年高三第一次联合阶段检测试题英语试题试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．In the past few years, we’ve seen works by Ch inese sci-fi writers winning international ______.A．conclusion B．standardC．potential D．recognition2．— Helen,are you going Io the airport to pick up Jack the day after tomorrow?— ________ tomorrow night.I would go.A．Were he to come back B．If he was about to come backC．Had he come back D．If he would come back3．Air pollution, together with littering, ____ many problems in our large industrial cities today.A．causes B．cause C．caused D．causing4．We’ll go early．，we may not get a seat．A．Otherwise B．Meanwhile C．However D．Besides5．We strongly advise you ______ eating your meal so late. It’s not healthy.A．on B．against C．from D．over6．Nowadays with the development of science, more and more new technology____ to the fields of IT.A．has introduced B．was introducedC．will introduce D．is being introduced7．I was expecting a present from her, so I was disappointed I didn’t receive ______.A．it B．one C．that D．the one8．The ordinary people all look at the intelligent man with admiration because under no circumstances ________ to cope with emergencies.A．he will fail B．is he failingC．he is failing D．will he fail9．It is reported that the ______ in Libya is hotting up.A．strength B．violence C．power D．activity10．She ________ to someone on the phone, so I just nodded to her and went away.A．talked B．has talkedC．had talked D．was talking11．It’s nearly four years since I worked in that firm. I ________ a band with other fellows.A．operated B．had been operatingC．was operating D．am operating12．––Cathy is not coming to your birthday party tonight.––But she ______!A．promised B．promisesC．will promise D．had promised13．lt was in December, 2018 ________ Chairman Xi and President Trump met in Argentina.A．when B．thatC．before D．since14．When I was small, my mom ________read me stories at night.A．could B．shouldC．might D．would15．This house is almost ________ to the one where I lived as a child.A．identical B．manualC．chilly D．enthusiastic16．When in trouble，remember to stay calm，and everything will well．A．turn back B．turn up C．turn down D．turn out17．—“Do you mind if I look at your notes?”—“Of course not. _______.”A．No problem B．Be my guest C．With pleasure D．Not at all18．Generally speaking, ________according to the directions, the medicine has no side effect.A．when taken B．when taking C．when to take D．when to be taken19．What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but ________ their lack of planning.A．even B．stillC．rather D．ever20．More wild tigers have been seen in the forest around this area, ____ there used to be very few.A．when B．where C．what D．which第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
江苏省南通市崇川区高考英语一轮阅读理解选编一
江苏省南通市崇川区2017高考英语一轮阅读理解选编一阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
(2015·南昌市十所省重点中学二模)Below are the best four applications to help you organize your closet(橱柜)—and trust us, there really is something for everyone.ClosetIf you're looking to create your own digital closet, then this app is for you. Closet helps you categorize your outfits and keeps you uptodate on what you've already worn.PROS: Very simple and userfriendly. Great for helping you look at your own closet without feeling overwhelmed.CONS: No social interactions. This app is strictly for having a mobile version of your closet. PoseThe app makes things insanely easy for the indecisive shopper. So if you're debating whether or not to buy something, you can get a second opinion. The app also gathers photos of items that you wish to buy and items you already own, so they are all in one spot.PROS: When you sign up, you fill out a short survey that helps identify your personal style and subsequently finds people with similar taste that you can follow for inspiration.CONS: The phone application is more visually appealing than the actual website.StyliticsIt allows you to categorize your clothes by color, brand, pattern and more. And if you're wondering whether you have already worn an outfit, simply check your style calendar.PROS: The app comes with a “Today in Fashion History” tip so you can brush up on your style knowledge.CONS: You can't view your style profile using the app yet unless you log on to the site. Walk in My ClosetIf you're browsing the Internet, looking for something to buy, you can instantly add the item to your virtual closet so that your wish list items are all in one place. Besides sharing your closet with other users, you can also sell items you no longer want.PROS: The “Mo odboar d” is a great way to gather inspiring looks that you like from other users and fashion experts.CONS: The luggage feature, which allows you to prepare outfits for an upcoming trip, is only available on the site; it would be useful if it were on the app.文章大意：本文讲述四个流行的应用程序来帮你组织你的橱柜。
高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解(四)高三全册英语试题
入舵市安恙阳光实验学校贵州思中学2017高考英语阅读理解一轮精编（四）阅读理解—推理判断题。
（湖北襄阳四中、龙泉中学、荆州中学联考）Are you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply “yes” to all of these questions, then you are an optimist. You probably are enthusiastic, cheerful and outgoing. You may be successful at work and in love.But you may be misguided because things don't turn out for the best. You may believe that when on door closes another one opens(for example, you may fail to obtain a new job; another chance will come around soon). Wrong. When one door closes, another door slams(砰然关上)in your face. That's bitter reality.Now a book has been published which confirms what pessimists(悲观者)have suspected all along. it's called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism. Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results. Defensive pessimism is a strategy used to manage fear, anxiety and worry. Defensive pessimists prepare for the tings by setting low outcomes for themselves. They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of control. Lawrence Sanno, a psychology professor, says, “What's interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people, so their low opinion of the situation's outcomes is not realistic. They use it to motivate themselv es to perform better.”So far，so good. This is not rocket science. Defensive pessimists prepare carefully and consider what might go wrong, whether at work, on date or even in a sports game. It makes sense to have a back-up plan. There are many sayings in English urging caution. For example, “Don't put all your eggs in o ne basket.”And “Don't count your chickens until they hatch.” To have a confident and optimistic approach to life's problems is good. But listen to what Woody Alien, the American comedian says ,”Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.”There are pros and cons to being an optimist and a pessimist. Don't feel bad if you see the glass half empty. You are a realist But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.1.What's the passage mainly about?A. A book that has recently been published.B.How to become successful in lifeC.The dangers of being too optimistic.D.The benefits of defensive pessimism.2.The underlined sentence “ This is not rocketscience”(Para.4)means .A.it's not a dangerous thing to doB.it is quite simple to understandC.the cost is not so highD.there is no real proof3.which of the following English expressions would a defensive pessimist believe?A.Don't put all your eggs in one basket.B.The glass is half full not half empty.C.Whatever will be, will be.D.Every cloud has a silver lining.4.The writer would probably describe himself as .A.An optimistB. a defeatistC. a realistD. a scientist语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，主要说明的是防御非观主义的积极力量。
南通市最新 高考英语 阅读理解专题练习及答案
南通市最新高考英语阅读理解专题练习及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Thirteen vehicles lined up last March to race across the Mojave Desert, seeking a million in prize money. To win, they had to finish the 142-mile race in less than 10 hours. Teams and watchers knew there might be no winner at all, because these vehicles were missing a key part－drivers.DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, organized the race as part of a push to develop robotic vehicles for future battlefields. But the Grand Challenge, as it was called, just proved how difficult it is to get a car to speed across an unfamiliar desert without human guidance. One had its brake lock up in the starting area. Another began by throwing itself onto a wall. Another got tied up by bushes near the road after 1.9 miles.One turned upside down. One took off in entirely the wrong direction and had to be disabled by remote control. One went a little more than a mile and rushed into a fence; another managed to go for six miles but stuck on a rock. The "winner," if there was any, reached 7.8 miles before it ran into a long, narrow hole, and the front wheels caught on fire."You get a lot of respect for natural abilities of the living things," says Reinhold Behringer, who helped design two of the car-size vehicles for a company called Sci-Autonics. "Even ants (蚂蚁) can do all these tasks effortlessly. It's very hard for us to put these abilities into our machines."The robotic vehicles, though with necessary modern equipment such as advanced computers and GPS guidance, had trouble figuring out fast enough the blocks ahead that a two-year-old human recognizes immediately. Sure, that very young child, who has just only learned to walk, may not think to wipe apple juice off her face, but she already knows that when there's a cookie in the kitchen she has to climb up the table, and that when she gets to the cookie it will taste good. She is more advanced, even months old, than any machine humans have designed.（1）Watchers doubted if any of the vehicles could finish the race because_____.A. they did not have any human guidanceB. the road was not familiar to the driversC. the distance was too long for the vehiclesD. the prize money was unattractive to the drivers（2）DARPA organized the race in order to_____.A. raise money for producing more robotic vehiclesB. push the development of vehicle industryC. train more people to drive in the desertD. improve the vehicles for future wars（3）From the passage we know "robotic vehicles" are a kind of machines that _____.A. can do effortlessly whatever tasks living thing canB. can take part in a race across 142 miles with a time limitC. can show off their ability to turn themselves upside downD. can move from place to place without being driven by human beings（4）In the last paragraph, the writer implies that there is a long way to go______.A. for a robotic vehicle to finish a 142-mile race without any difficultiesB. for a little child who has just learned to walk to reach the cookie on the tableC. for a robotic vehicle to deal with a simple problem that a little child can solveD. for a little child to understand the importance of wiping apple juice off its face【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了DARPA组织一次汽车越野比赛，目的是想改进未来战场上的机器人汽车，并介绍了这些机器汽车的优点和缺点。
江苏省南通市高考英语一轮阅读理解训练四
江苏省南通市2017高考英语一轮精选四阅读理解训练(2015·辽宁省重点中学协作体三模)Dear Miss Manners，Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It was terrible.Another friend set up a “go fund me” type page for friends and to donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, he lped 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 m essage.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 get a 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。