北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练(11)(含解析)(1)

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海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习英语 2014.04注意事项：1．考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

2．答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。

3．答题卡上选择题必须用2B铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准，修改时用橡皮擦除干净。

非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. Where are the speakers?A. At a bank.B. At a hotel.C. At an airport.2. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Roommates.C. Friends.3. What does the man want to buy？A. B. C.4. What was the man fined for?A. Wrong parking.B. Running a red light.C. Driving too fast.5. When does the flight leave?A. At 8:30 am.B. At 9:00 am.C. At 9:30 am.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话。

每段对话后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

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最新高考英语阅读理解精英练习题（11）及答案阅读理解EWhat is the color of the universe? Astronomers had not answered this question until two months ago. That is when two American astronomers reported on their study of all the light in the universe. They said that the universe would appear to the human eyes to be a light greenish color.Karl Glazebrook and Ivan Baldry of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, reported their finding in January. They presented the research at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society. They said that finding the color of the universe was not part of their more serious scientific research. They did it for fun.However, earlier this month, the scientists admitted making a mistake. They said their finding was much more colorful than it should have been. They now say the light from our universe is closer to white. It is more like a milky or creamy white color.Their study attempted to show what people might see if they could observe the universe from far away. The scientists found the average color by combining light from about two-hundred-thousand star systems. Their information came from an observatory in New South Wales, Australia.The scientists gave a number value to the colors of the different star systems. Then they added the numbers together and found the average measurement. The scientists used this average to identify the color of the universe. They said it was a very pretty light green. Many newspapers and television stations reported their finding.Other scientists and color engineers attempted to reproduce the result. Mark Fairchild of the Rochester Institute discovered a mistake in the computer software program used by the Johns Hopkins scientists.When the mistake was corrected, the results changed. The new color of the universe is much less colorful. It is very close to white.17.The color of the universe is _______.A．close to white B．black C．blue D．light greenish18.The two scientists found the color of the universe by _______.A．combining light from about 200,000 star systemsB．observing at an observatory in IndiaC．making long-term scientific researchD．using computer software programs19.Who found the true color of the universe?A．Karl Glazebrook. B．Ivan Baldry. C．Mark Fairchild D．Johns Hopkins..20.This passage mainly tells us _______.A．what the color of the universe isB．the light from our universe is a light greenish colorC．the new color of the universe is much more colorfulD．the finding of the color of the universe is difficult17----20、ADCA第二节：根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年北京市高考英语试卷(含解析版)

【5题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：小男孩躺在妈妈的腿上还醒着，但是妈妈已经睡着了。A. almost几乎；B. still仍然；C. hardly几乎不；D. even甚至。根据but the woman dropped off to sleep，可知母亲已经睡着，男孩是醒着的，推断出来是仍然醒着的。故选B。
【9题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她似乎在恐慌，然后明白过来。A. sorrow悲伤；B. relief减轻；C. panic恐慌；D. pain痛苦。根据上文可知，女人一醒来看到男人抓着自己的孩子，女人对男人的印象不好，因此作为母亲一定是很恐慌的，故选C。
【10题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：女人很惊讶，我也很惊讶。A. astonished惊讶；B. confused困惑的；C. concerned关心的；D. inspired受到鼓舞的。根据空格前的对话“Your child has been looking for an opportunity to climb out of the window，”the man said as he gave the child back to her..“So I have been watching the whole time.”(“你的孩子一直在找机会爬出窗户，”男人说着把孩子还给了她。“所以我一直在看。”),可知女人对男人的印象不好，但是男人却救了他们的孩子，所以最后女人是感到意外和惊讶的，故选A。
10. onfusedC.concernedD.inspired
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了火车上一位男子救下了爬上窗户的顽皮孩子的善举，最初孩子的母亲因为男子总是盯着他们，对男子的第一印象不好，而最后得知原因十分惊讶。故事告诉我们很多事情不能只看表面。

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2021年北京市海淀区高考英语模拟试卷一．语法填空（共1小题，满分15分，每小题15分）1．（15分）At about 4 years old，I decided to go to Disneyland. For most young kids，it's a normal request，（1）not for a boy suffering from cerebral palsy（脑瘫）. Luckily，I had people around to help me. It was all because of people like my parents，brothers，teachers and doctors （2）I was able to grow so much，both physically and mentally.Over the next three years，I（3）（work）with physical doctors and practiced walking，standing and balance﹣all （4）（skill）needed to make my goal a reality.One day in 2008，as I stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street. Dad asked me if I wanted any help. I（5）（instant）replied "no" and then gathered up all my（6）（strong）and straightened out. Step，bump，step，bump. Eventually I made it to（7）end，where my mom was waiting （8）tears in her eyes and was ready（9）（hug）her son and tell him how proud she was. （10）（look）back on that experience，I realize something pretty valuable.Every once in a while，life will throw a few bumps in the road.Though it may set you back for a bit，don't let it stop you. Your efforts will pay off in time.二．完形填空（共1小题，满分30分，每小题30分）2．（30分）Coronavirus（冠状病毒）is not only a globally terrible story，but a window to people's soul. Coronavirus erupted in many countries and resulted in a great number of deaths，leaving the world（1）.To control the spread，the Spanish government （2）announced lockdown（防范紧闭）and（3）people to stay at home.With the 80﹣year﹣old birthday（4），Charo intended to prepare for it，which fell just days after the（5）. At the thought of the lockdown，（6），the urge to celebrate it wasn't as particularly strong as ever.On the birthday，having her simple meal，she was called out by her neighbor when she was a bit （7）. With the door opened，Charo was（8）to find there was nobody，but a gift. It was a cake with a birthday candle that was（9）placed on a table outside her front door! She was （10）. Who could remember the special day？Her friends and neighbors，who were familiar with her，had moved away.As Charo（11）up the cake and stepped out to find the visitor，her neighbors第1 页共29 页。

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北京市海淀区高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（含解析）（1）海淀区2015高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（答案）【2015高考复习】阅读理解Once when I was six years old，I saw an amazing picture in a book called True Stories from Nature about the primeval forest.It was a picture of a boa constrictor(大蟒蛇) in the act of swallowing an animal.In the book it said：“Boa constrictors swallow their prey wholly without chewing it.After that they are not able to move and they sleep through the six months that they ne ed for digestion.”I thought deeply then over the adventures of the jungle.And after some work witha colored pencil，I succeeded in making my first drawing，my Drawing Number One.I showed my work to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them.But they answered: “Frighten? Why should anyone be frightened by a hat？”My drawing was not a picture of a hat.It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant.But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it，I made another drawing.I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly.They always need to have things explained.That's my Drawing Number Two.The grown-ups' response this time was to advise me to lay aside my drawings of boa constrictors whether from the inside or the outside and devote myself instead to geography，history，arithmetic and grammar.That is why at the age of six I gave up the dream that I might have been a great painter.I had been disheartened by the failure of my Drawing Number One and myDrawing Number Two.Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.So then I chose another profession and learned to pilot airplanes.I have flown a little over all parts of the world，and it is true that geography has been very useful to me.At a glance，I can distinguish China from Ar izona.If one gets lost in the night，such knowledge is valuable.In the course of this life，I have had lots of chances to meet with a great many people.And that hasn't much improved my opinion of them.Whenever I met one of them who seemed to me at all cl ear-sighted，I tried showing him my Drawing Number One which I have always kept.I would try to find out if this was a person of true understanding.But whoever it was，he or she would always say: That is a hat.Then I would never talk to that person about boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars.I would bring myself down to his level.I would talk to him about bridge，golf，politicsand neckties.And the grown-up would be greatly pleased to have met such an intelligent man.【语篇导读】作者的两幅画一直都得不到人们的真正理解，他感到非常困惑，希望能遇到一个理解自己的人，但希望总是落空。

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高考英语阅读理解练习（11）（含解析）C4[2012·北京卷]The Basics of Math—Made ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数)and beyond.The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addi tion to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of m athematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing—and completely understan dable—field of study.By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H. Siegel, honored by Ken tucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learnerfriendlier and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various makeup classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.56．What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?A．Algebra.B．College Mathematics.C．Arithmetic.D．Mathematics Education.57．What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?A．Stronger imaginative ability.B．Additional presentation skills.C．More mathematical confidence.D．Greater chances of becoming teachers.58．What can we learn about Professor H．Siegel?A．He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.B．He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.C．He works in Georgia State University.D．He specializes in training teachers.59．Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?A．A news report.B．A book review.C．A lesson plan.D．An advertisement.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。

2021北京高考英语阅读理解真题及答案

2021北京高考英语阅读理解真题及答案Introduction:In this article, we will provide an overview of the 2021 Beijing College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) English reading comprehension section. The article aims to assist students in understanding the format and content of the exam. It also includes sample questions and answers for practice.Section 1: Multiple Choice QuestionsIn this section, students are required to read a passage and answer multiple-choice questions based on the text. The questions assess reading comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. Here is a sample question:Question 1:According to the passage, what is the main cause of water pollution?a) Industrial wasteb) Agricultural runoffc) Household garbaged) Oil spillsAnswer: b) Agricultural runoffSection 2: Vocabulary MatchingThis section focuses on vocabulary recognition and understanding. Students will be given a list of words and definitions. They are required to match the words with their corresponding definitions. Here is an example:Word List:1) Ambitious2) Ponder3) Benevolent4) ScrutinizeDefinitions:a) To think deeplyb) Showing kindness and goodwillc) Having a strong desire for successd) To examine closelyMatch the words with their corresponding definitions:1) Ambitious - c) Having a strong desire for success2) Ponder - a) To think deeply3) Benevolent - b) Showing kindness and goodwill4) Scrutinize - d) To examine closelySection 3: Cloze TestThis section assesses students' understanding and application of grammar and vocabulary. Students will be given a passage with missing words and they are required to choose the most appropriate word from the given options. Here is an example:Passage:Global warming is a serious issue that affects the entire planet. It is caused by the increase in greenhouse _____(1)_____ in the atmosphere. This phenomenon _____(2)_____ to rising temperatures and climate change. If we do not take immediate ______(3)_____, the consequences could be catastrophic.1) a) gas b) dust c) smoke d) liquid2) a) results b) leads c) contributes d) adds3) a) action b) reaction c) decision d) preventionAnswer:1) a) gas2) b) leads3) a) actionConclusion:The 2021 Beijing Gaokao English reading comprehension section consists of multiple-choice questions, vocabulary matching, and a cloze test. Students should practice a variety of reading materials and familiarize themselves with the question formats to enhance their performance. Remember to manage your time effectively during the exam and carefully read the instructions and passages before attempting the questions. Good luck!。

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北京市海淀区十一学校2023-2024学年英语高三第一学期期末监测试题请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。

2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The emoticons _____ when we want to stop a conversation, sparing us the embarrassment.A．come around B．come in handyC．come about D．come by2．____ up early in the morning to have a walk, I am sure, you are likely to feel active all day．A．Get B．Having got C．Getting D．To get3．—I have been considering cancelling the project because it seems hard to go farther. —But it's too early to________ now. There's still much hope.A．pick up the pieces B．throw in the towelC．go through your paces D．jump down your throat4．—Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find a supermarket?—I happen to know ________ nearby. Come on, I’ll show you the way.A．one B．itC．that D．some5．—The terrible accident is under investigation.—Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.A．might have saved B．must have saved C．should have saved D．could have saved6．Eventually, she has recognized ____, whatever happens and however bad ____ seems today, life still goes on and everything will be better tomorrow．A．that; it B．it; that C．it; what D．that; what7．Only after he was brought to the police station did the boy ________ he had stolen some purses from other passengers.A．participate B．acknowledgeC．realize D．summarize8．—Steve, the vacation is coming soon．Have you found a summer job yet？—I suppose I can work at the boy’s camp _____ I worked last summer．A．that B．where C．which D．what9．—Did Max go to the concert with his family yesterday?—The report scheduled to be handed in tomorrow, he _______ it.A．couldn’t have attended B．needn’t have attendedC．wouldn’t attend D．shouldn’t attend10．. The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.A．in terms of B．in search ofC．in view of D．in spite of11．British scientists have p roduced _____ they believe is the world’s smallest Christmas card．A．which B．who C．that D．what12．Decades ago, scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid______ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.A．sooner or later B．more or less C．to and from D．up and down13．______, his ideas was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A．Strange as might it sound B．As it might sound strangeC．As strange it might sound D．Strange as it might sound14．Thinking that her daughter was doing her homework ,the mother left the room,_________.A．quickly and gentle B．quick and gentleC．quickly and gently D．quick and gently15．If the service is awful, a customer has the right to to the manager. A．react B．applyC．complain D．suggest16．The boy stood his head down, listening to his mother scolding him for breaking the windows.A．for B．of C．with D．around17．—________! Somebody has broken the vase!—Don’t look at me.A．Come on B．Hi,thereC．Thank goodness D．Dear me18．—I spend two weeks in Beijing last year.—Then you must have visited the Great Wall during your stay, ________ you?A．mustn’t B．didn’tC．haven’t D．hadn’t19．—I will fix your printer right now.—Oh, ________. I’m in no hurry.A．take your time B．that’s a great ideaC．you are welcome D．I’d like to20．—Why didn’t you try to finish the composition?— I tried to, but ________ I could, the bell ran announcing the end of the examination. A．until B．whenC．after D．before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。

北京市海淀区清华大学附属中学2021年高中英语阅读理解专项训练专题复习及答案

北京市海淀区清华大学附属中学2021年高中英语阅读理解专项训练专题复习及答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解Effective Friday, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has declared a strike against 11 video game publishers over games that went into production after Feb. 17, 2015. The companies include some of the heavyweights of the industry, like Electronic Arts Productions, Insomniac Games, Activision and Disney.The strike comes in light of an unsuccessful 19 months of negotiations after the existing labor contract known as the Interactive Media Agreement expired in late 2014. Overall, the strike is an effort to provide more secondary compensation along with other concerns, such as transparency upon hiring talent and on-set (制作中) safety precautions.The video gaming industry has ballooned in recent years. The Los Angeles Times reports that the industry is in the midst of an intense increase in cash flow. In 2015, gaming produced $23.5 billion in domestic revenue.But SAG-AFTRA says voice actors don't receive residuals (追加酬金) for their gaming work. Instead, they receive a fixed rate, which is typically about $825 for a standard four-hour vocal session. So the voice actors are pushing for the idea of secondary compensation—a performance bonus every time a game sells 2 million copies or downloads, or reaches 2 million subscribers, with a cap at 8 million."It's a very small number of games that would trigger this secondary compensation issue," said voice actor Crispin Freeman, who's a member of the union's negotiating committee. "This is an important aspect of what it means to be a freelance (从事自由职业的) performer, who isn't regularly enjoyed every single day working on projects."Another major complaint from the actors is the secrecy of the industry. "I can't imagine if there's any other acting job in the world where you don't know what show you're in, when you're hired," says voice actor Keythe Farley, who chairs the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee."And yet that happens every day in the video game world," Farley told reporters during a press conference Friday. "I was a main character in Fallout 4, a character by the name of Kellogg, and I never knew that I was doing vocal recording for that game throughout the year and a half."Scott Witlin, the lawyer representing the video game companies, says voice actors "represent less than one tenth of l percent of the work that goes into making a video game." So "even though they're the top craftsmen in their field," Witlin says, "if we pay them under a vastly different system than the people who do the 99.9 percent of the work, that's going to create far more problems for the video game companies."（1）Why did SAG-AFTRA declare a strike against some video game publishers?A. It had been cheated repeatedly in the 19 months of talks.B. The labor contract between them had been violated.C. The negotiations between them had broken down.D. Its appeal to renegotiate the contract had been rejected.（2）What do we learn from the passage about the video gaming industry?A. It has invested a lot in its domestic market.B. It has attracted many famous voice actors.C. It has become more open and transparent.D. It has gained huge profits in recent years.（3）What are the voice actors demanding?A. Extra pay based on sales revenues.B. A non-discriminatory contract.C. A limit on the maximum work hours.D. More regular employment.（4）What does Keythe Farley say about voice actors?A. They are not paid on a regular basis.B. They are kept in the dark about many details of their job.C. They are discriminated against in the gaming industry.D. They are not employed full-time.（5）What is the argument of lawyer Scott Witlin?A. Changing the pay system would cause the industry more problems.B. Paying voice actors on an hourly basis is in fine with the law.C. Voice actors should have a pay raise if they prove to be top craftsmen.D. Voice actors are mere craftsmen, not professional performers.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）A（4）B（5）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，美国演员工会针对配音演员酬劳协商无果的问题进行了罢工。

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海淀区2015高考英语阅读理解训练（11）（答案）【2015高考复习】阅读理解Once when I was six years old，I saw an amazing picture in a book called True Stories from Nature about the primeval forest.It was a picture of a boa constrictor(大蟒蛇) in the act of swallowing an animal.In the book it said：“Boa constrictors swallow their prey wholly without chewing it.After that they are not able to move and they sleep through the six months that they need for digestion.”I thought deeply then over the adventures of the jungle.And after some work witha colored pencil，I succeeded in making my first drawing，my Drawing Number One.I showed my work to the grownups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them.But they answered: “Frighten? Why should anyone be frightened by a hat？”My drawing was not a picture of a hat.It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant.But since the grownups were not able to understand it，I made another drawing.I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grownups could see it clearly.They always need to have things explained.That's my Drawing Number Two.The grownups' response this time was to advise me to lay aside my drawings of boa constrictors whether from the inside or the outside and devote myself instead to geography，history，arithmetic and grammar.That is why at the age of six I gave up the dream that I might have been a great painter.I had been disheartened by the failure of my Drawing Number One and my Drawing Number Two.Grownups never understand anything by themselves and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.So then I chose another profession and learned to pilot airplanes.I have flown a little over all parts of the world，and it is true that geography has been very useful to me.At a glance，I can distinguish China from Ar izona.If one gets lost in the night，such knowledge is valuable.In the course of this life，I have had lots of chances to meet with a great many people.And that hasn't much improved my opinion of them.Whenever I met one of them who seemed to me at all cl earsighted，I tried showing him my Drawing Number One which I have always kept.I would try to find out if this was a person of true understanding.But whoever it was，he or she would always say: That is a hat.Then I would never talk to that person about boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars.I would bring myself down to his level.I would talk to him about bridge，golf，politicsand neckties.And the grownup would be greatly pleased to have met such an intelligent man.【语篇导读】作者的两幅画一直都得不到人们的真正理解，他感到非常困惑，希望能遇到一个理解自己的人，但希望总是落空。

20．The writer drew his first picture in order to______.A．show the grownups what the book was aboutB．frighten the grownups trying to enter the forestC．remind himself of the adventures of the jungleD．illustrate a boa constrictor's act of digesting an animal答案 D [推理判断题。

根据第三段中的“It was a picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant.”可知，应选D项。

]21．How did the writer understand the grownups' response to his second drawing?A．He was actually only good at academic study.B．It was a waste of time for him to keep on drawing.C．He had difficulty in communicating with the adults.D．He was good at anything bu t geography.答案 B [推理判断题。

根据文章的第四段开头可知，大人们觉得作者继续画画简直就是浪费时间。

故选B项。

]22．The underlined word “disheartened”in Paragraph 4 could most probably be replaced by________.A．discouraged B．dissatisfiedC．discri minated D．disturbed答案 A [词义猜测题。

根据上下文和画线词后面的“the failure”可知，这两幅画的失败打击了作者，故dishearten在此可理解为“使失去信心，使泄气”。

故选A项。

] 23．Which of the following statements is true?A．The writer could have become a pilot if encouraged when young.B．The writer finally changed his opinion of grownups.C．The writer has been showing his two pictures to others ever since.D．The writer felt nobody could have really understood him.答案 D [正误判断题。

根据最后一段中的“I would try to find out if this was a person of true understanding.But whoever it was，he or she would a lways say：That is a hat.”可知D项正确。

]阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A, B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

阅读理解---APassage 1As one of China’s most popular and widely know legend, the story of Monkey King is set to return to screens with 3D effects. It may feature many of the same leading actors from the earliest 1986TV series Jonrney to the West. According to the producer, which can be got easily in the market. The TV drama, with a total investment of 150 million yuan, will be aired on SichuanTV. Almost 90 million yuan has been put into 3D effects with each 45-mniute episode containing eight minutes of 3D. “The 3D effects not only cost us a lot of money but also a lot of time,” director KanWeiping said. “We had to put off its broadcasting time, which was set at first this ssummer.”Passage 2The Solar Roadway is an intelligent road that provides clean renewable energy using power from the sun, while providing safer driving conditions along with power. American inventors of the Solar Road said that it will power itself ,and reduce the country’s carbon marks. Many panels are fixed on the Solar Road. The top of the Solar Road panels is made of glass and the inventors are working together with top glass researchers to develop super strong glass that would offer vehicles pulling power they need. The Solar Roadway creates and carries clean renewable electricity and, therefore, electric vehicles can be recharged at any rest stop, or at any business that uses solar road panels in their parking lots. Such parking lots will be safer at night with the light provided by LED within the road panels. The inventors say their solar roadway has many applications and advantages from main roads to driveways, parking lots, bike paths and runways.56. What’s Passage 1 mainly about?A. the origin of the story about Monkey KingB. monkey king will return to screens with 3D effects.C. the brief introduction to the TV series Journey to the WestD.The amount of money invested on the 3D TV series Journey to the West57. About the 3D TV series Journey to the West we can learn that________.A. it contains 45 episodes in totalB. it will feature new actors completelyC. we could watch it on TV after the summerD. we can enjoy it at home just with normal glasses58. What can be inferred about the Solar Roadway from Passage 2?A. It will have a bright futureB. It can’t work without electricityC. There won’t work without electricityD. The electric vehicles can’t be recharged on it59. Passage 2 is most probably taken from________.A. a science fictionB. a research paperC. a product brochureD. a technology report56.B 主旨大意题。