高一英语时文阅读三
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高一阅读训练三阅读训练三AI’m a 34-year-old man, married, lived in a nice house, and have a successful career as an educational consultant（顾问）. But my life was not always so great. I had a learning disability from an early age. I went to a special school where I got plenty of extra help. Still, I suffered the rest of my school days in public schools.My life improved remarkably when I discovered art. The art world gave me a chance to express myself without words. I went to a workshop and gradually got good at making things with clay (黏土). Here I learned my first important lesson: disabled as I was in language, I could still be smart and well express myself with clay. And my confidence came along.I got my next lesson from rock climbing. It was a fun thing but I was scared from the start. I soon noticed it wasn’t a talent thing; it was practice. So I did it more. After about five years of climbing, I found myself in Yosemite Valley on a big wall. I learned that if you fall in love with something and do it all the time, you will get better at it.Later I decided to apply my previous experience to learning how to read and write. Ever y day I practiced reading and writing, which I used to avoid as much as possible. After two hard years, I was literate.Having gone through the long process with art, rock climbing, and reading and writing, now I’ve got to a point in my life where I know I am smart enough to dive into an area that is totally unknown, hard, but interesting.1. What made the author’s school days diffic ult? (No more than 5 words)____________________________________________________________________2. Why did art give the author confidence? (No more than 10 words)____________________________________________________________________3. What lesson did the author learn from rock climbing? (No more than 15 words)____________________________________________________________________4. What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph 4? (No more than 5 words)____________________________________________________________________5. How does the author’s story inspire you to overcome difficulties in life? Put it in yourown words. (No more than 20 words)____________________________________________________________________Although many Chinese students say they have a good knowledge of English grammar, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to Chinese students, they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain poor! I would suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves because of limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.Second, they are afraid of _____________. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY（准确）. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and as well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for you.Third, no enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that is heard is necessary for you to start speaking.Fourth, most Chinese students are inactive rather than proactive language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English, they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their spoken English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.1. What’s the best title of the passage? (no more than 10 words)____________________________________________________________________2. Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 2 words)They don’t know how to express their meaning properly because of ___________.3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)_____________________________________________________________________4. Which reason benefits you most? Why? (no more than 30 words)_____________________________________________________________________5. What does the word “they” (line 2, paragraph 5) probably refer to?(no more than 3words)______________________________________________________________________CThere is a Chinese saying: Time and tidy wait for no man. Have too many things to dowill certainly help. If you can do all this, every your single day will be productive (高效率①________________②_______________4. What should you do if you can not finish today’s work?____________________________________5. Give a title in the passage.____________________________________Keys:A:1.（His）learning disability.Or: Having a learning disability.Or: That he was learning disabled.Or: He had a learning disability.2. He could be smart and express himself with clay.Or: Art could help him express himself without words.Or: He could well express himself with clay/art.3. If you enjoy something and keep doing it, you will get better at it.Or: The more you practice something, the better at it you will become.Or: Practice makes perfect. Or: Practice leads to success.4. I could read and write.5. We should not lose heart in face of difficulties. If we work hard, we will find a way out. Or: The author’s story tells me that I should be confident and practise hard overcome difficulties in my life.Or: We should overcome our weaknesses and fears with courage and determination.B:1. Reasons for Chinese Students’ Problems with Spoken English2. limited vocabulary3. making mistakes4. The second reason. Because being afraid of making mistakes is a major obstacle toimproving my spoken English.5. Most Chinese students.C1. 如果你做好计划，那么所有的事情都会井井有条/井然有序。
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高三英语最新时文阅读(A)China in flu fightAS China faces up to a battle against bird flu, the government announced a range of control measures it believes will bring the disease under control.H5N1 avian influenza, known commonly as bird flu, has killed at least 16 people across Asia and was confirmed (确定) in China on January 27. No human cases have been found in the mainland but, as of Friday, 13 of the country's 31 provinces, autonomous regions (自治区), and municipalities (直辖市) had reported the disease in poultry."It remains a difficult task for China to prevent and control the disease but the government is confident in the fight,"said Vice-Minister of Agriculture Liu Jian.He gave details of a range of measures designed to stop the disease spreading. Poultry within 3km of infected farms is to be killed and those within 5km vaccinated. Meanwhile, there will be constant monitoring (监控) and daily reports on the disease across the country, and increased production of bird flu vaccines.Among the 11 Asian countries and regions affected by bird flu in animals, only Viet Nam and Thailand have reported human cases. The people infected were reported to have caught the disease from poultry.While the World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is "no proof of human-to-human transmission"of bird flu, it admitted that two sisters who died of bird flu in Viet Nam may have caught it from their brother.The big fear is that the disease could combine with a human influenza virus (病毒) to create a deadly new disease that kills millions of people across the globe.Peter Cordingley, spokesman of the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office based in Manila, the Philippines, said that Asian countries affected by bird flu should introduce a more healthy way of raising and selling chickens.Many Asian farmers live closely with their animals and sell live chickens on the market. This greatly increases the possibility of humans being infected with bird flu."They have to completely change their lifestyle and attitude towards animals,"he said.How to stay healthy* Keep fit and well through regular exercise;* Avoid infected poultry and infected people;* Avoid eating raw (生的) or under-done poultry and eggs;* Make sure there is good ventilation (通风) in your home;* Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;* Wash your hands frequently.1. Pre-reading: (Brainstorming)When you hear "bird flu", what words come to your mind?2. Translate the following expressions:1) 中国面临一场防控禽流感的大战。
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新课标高中英语阅读精选――高一之三（21--30）Passage 21A man was looking for things of old times. One day he came to a village and found a blue bowl which looked very old. The bowl was on the ground and a cat was drinking milk from it. A farmer, the owner of the cat, was lying beside the bowl. In order not to draw the farmer's attention to the value of the bowl, the man saidto him in a soft voice, "What a nice cat you have! Won't you sell it to me?""How much would you give me for it? " the farmer opened his eyes and asked."Twenty dollars. Would it be enough?"A few minutes later, the farmer agreed. After he paid the farmer, the man said, "My cat will certainly feel thirsty. May I take the bowl so that the cat can have milk? "But the farmer said, "I'm sorry I can't give it to you. Thanks to the bowl, I have already sold twenty cats."164w1.The man liked________.A. keeping old thingsB. travelling from village to villageC. meeting farmers2.Why did the man want to buy the cat ? Because_______.A. it was very lovely3.After he bought the cat, the man asked for the bowl, because he thought_______.A. the bowl should go with the catB. the bowl had a beautiful colourC. the farmer didn't know the value of the bowl4.The farmer kept the bowl so that he could _______.A. let another cat use it5.From the story we can see the farmer _______.A. had only one bowlB. was very poorC. didn't like catsD. wasclever Passage 22A young passengerwas looking everywhere for his ticket because the conductor was coming to punchthe ticket. He was looking for it in all the pockets of his coats and trousers. What surprised the other passengers most was that they found he had the ticket in his mouth. The conductor quickly pulled the ticket out of his mouth, punched it and gave it back to him. When the conductor moved on, all the other passengers couldn't help laughing. One of them said to him at last, "I'm sure you felt foolish just now, sitting there looking everywherefor your ticket when it was right in your mouth all the time.""Foolish?" answered the passenger, "I was chewingthe dateoff." 124w1. From the story we know that the young passenger_______.A. really lost his ticketB. was looking for a lost ticketC. didn't buy a ticket for the tripD. didn't remember where he had put his ticket2.The other passengers were surprised because________.A. the passenger lost his ticketB. the passenger was chewing his ticketC.they saw the ticket was just in the passenger's mouthD.the conductor moved away without questioning the passenger3.It is clear that the conductor ________.A.knew the young man lost his ticketB.didn't know the young man lost his ticketC.knew why the young man was looking for the ticketD.didn't know why the young man put his ticket in his mouth4.Which of the following is true about the conductor?5.The best title for this story is________.A. Ticket Without DateB. Eating TicketC. A Clever ConductorD. A Foolish Passenger词汇扩展①passenger n. 旅客② punch vt. 剪③ chew v. 嚼In a certain school there was a young fellow who caused all sorts of trouble. He talked back to his teachers, he refused to do his homework and he was disrespectful to everyone. Finally the headmaster decided to call the young man's father. The father came to the school to see the headmaster and the two of them discussed lots of problems the young man was causing. As the headmaster talking, the phone rang. He excused himself to the parent and answered it. The person on the other end wanted some information. "Certainly, " said the master, "I have it right here in my desk." He reached for his desk drawer and opened it. There, much to his surprise, was a big, red book with the name: "The Dirty Joke Book." The father of the student was surprised when he saw the book! "Well, Sir." he said to the master, "I suggest you practise what you tell the students to do!" As it turned out, the master had taken the book from a student, put it in his desk drawer, and he had completely forgotten about it! Needless to say, the headmaster had a lot of explaining to do!199w1.The father went to the school because _________.A.his son refused to do his homeworkB.a young man of his school was rude to himC.he had a lot of problems to discuss with the headmasterD.his son had caused a lot of trouble at school2.The "Dirty Joke Book" was __________.A. the master'sB. the young man'sC. the father'sD. some other students'3.Why was the father surprised when he saw the book?A.Because the book was so expensive that few people could own one.B.Because he thought the master had been reading it.C. Because he hadn't thought his son was so bad as to read such a book.D. Because he lost it long ago and at last found it there.4.Who should read "The Dirty Joke Book"?A.Grown-ups.B. Children.C. Neither A nor B.D. Both A and B.5.In the end, the master had to explain ___________.A.what kind of book "The Dirty Joke Book" wasB.why children should not read such a bookC.that he had not read the bookD.when he took the book from a studentPassage 24There was once a storekeeper whose shop was often visited by an old man who never paid his bill. The storekeeper never asked the old man for his debts, and after half a year, the old man came in, took an orange skin, and painted a craneon the wall. Whenever the guests of the store sang, the crane would begin to dance, and for this reason the storekeeper grew rich. After ten years the old man returned, summonedhis crane from the wall and flew off into the sky on its back. The storekeeper built a tower which has been called the Yellow Crane Tower.108w1.I'm sure the story took place in _______.A.HangzhouB. WuhanC. GuilinD. Beijing2.The old man never paid his bill _______.A.because of his povertyB. because of his bad memory3._______, the storekeeper never asked the old man for his debts.A. Being afraid of himB. Being busy with his own job4._______, the storekeeper had grown rich.A.With more shoppers coming to the storeB. With the yellow crane singing and dancingC.Because the absence of the old manD. Because the old man's paying back the money5.Why did the storekeeper build the tower?A.To remember the unusual event.B. To develop his business.C. To show off his riches.D. To warn others not to eat free.词汇扩展①crane n. 鹤② summon v. 呼喊Passage 25Two men were travelling in a very lonely and wild part of America. For days they had not even seen a house, but only a few cabins made of wood. One day they met an old Indian hunter. They found that he knew their language and they had a talk with him. They asked him if he could tell what the weather would be like withinthe next few days."Oh, yes," he said, "rain is coming, and wind. Then there will be snow for two days, but after that, it'llbe bright and sunny again.""Isn't that wonderful?" said one man to his friend. "This old Indian knows more of the secret of nature thanwe do with all our science." Then he turned to the old man, "Tell me," he said, "How do you know all that?"The Indian replied, "I heard it on the radio."148w1.For days the two travelers hadn't seen _______ in a far desolate part of America.A.a wooden houseB. anythingC. woodD. a common human house2.One day the two men met an old Indian, who _______.A.lived by hunting animalsB. wanted to hunt with them3.One of the two travelers asked the Indian _______.A. to stay with themB. to teach them his language4.Hearing what the travelers asked, the Indian _______.A.told them that he didn't know anything about the weatherB.told them what he knew at onceC.told them that he liked to listen to the radioD.told them that he knew more about the weather than they did5.The Indian knew all that _______.A.by studying the secrets of natureB. by reading the newspaperC.by watching carefullyD. by listening to the radioMr. Chen living next door to us has a habit of drinking. The best present to him, of course, is wine. Nowhis eldest son brought a bottle of Mao Tai. He was glad and stared at it for some time. Then wrote "105" onthe corner of the trademark with a pencil, meaning he had already drunk 105 bottles of the famous wine.Two days later, a stranger came. He offered to pay ten yuan for the empty Mao Tai bottle. Mr. Chen was pleased and sold it. Several weeks later, his second son brought him another bottle of Mao Tai. While examining and enjoying it, he was suddenly terrified, for he found "105" － the very mark on it.120w1. The story is mainly about _______.2.The story tells us that the stranger was a man who _______.A. took back emptiesB. made false famous wineC. promotedthe sale of Mao TaiD. knew how to meet people's needs3. Mr. Chen sold his empty Mao Tai bottle because _______.A. he had already numbered it "105"B. he knew his second son would bring him anotherC. the price offered was high enoughD. he hoped the bottle could be used again4.When examining and enjoying the wine given by his second son, Mr. Chen was terrified because he found_______.A. the wine was mixed with waterB. he should have marked it "106"C. the wine had exceededthe time limitD. his second son had beencheated 5. According to the story, who do you think learned a lesson?A. The stranger.B. Mr. Chen.C. No one.D. Mr. Chen's eldest son.词汇扩展①empty adj. 空的② promote vt. 促进③ exceed vt. 超出④ cheat vt. 欺骗Passage 27Mr. and Mrs. Jones's flat was full of suitcases, trunksand packed-up furniture. The two of them were busy with pencils and paper, checking their lists of luggage, when there was a ring at the door. Mrs. Jones went to open it,and saw a well-dressed middle-aged lady outside. The lady came to welcome them to their new home.The Joneses invited her in, after apologizing for the state of the flat."Oh, please don't stand on ceremonywith me," she answered. "Do you know, in some parts of this town neighbours are not at all friendly. There are some streets, and even some blocksof flats, where people don't know their neighbours, not even their next-door ones. But in this block of flats, everybody is friends with everybody else. We are one big, happy family. I am sure that you will be very happy here."The well-dressed lady got a shock when she came to visit the flat the next time, because she found a quite different man and woman in it. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had not had the courage to tell her that they were not thenew owners of the flat, who were going to move in the next day, but the old owners who had lived beside herfor two years without her ever having visited them or even noticed their existence.229w1.Mr. and Mrs. Jones's flat was full of suitcases and other packed-up things _______.A.because they received a lot of thingsB.because they were going to post themC.because they bought a lot of thingsD. because they were going to move out2.When there was a ring at the door, the Joneses _______.A.were talking to a well-dressed ladyB. were checking their list of luggage3.The well-dressed lady thought that Mr. and Mrs. Jones were _______.A. her old neighboursB. her friends4.What did the lady think of the people in that block of flats?A.She thought that everybody was friends with everybody else.B.She thought that people didn't know their neighbours.C.She thought that neighbours didn't know their neighbours.D.She thought that people only knew their next-door ones.5.Why did the lady get a shock when she came to visit the flat the next time?A.Because she found that Mr. and Mrs. Jones were her new neighbours.B.Because the Joneses still stayed there.C.Because the Joneses told her that they were going to leave from there.D.Because she found a quite different man and woman in the flat.词汇扩展① trunk n. 大衣箱② furniture n. 家具③ luggage n. 行李④ ceremony n. 典礼⑤ block n. 街区Passage 28A woodcutter was working in the forest when he found a box full of gold coins.Unfortunatelythe woodcutter's wife was the kind of woman who could not keep a secret. Somehow, he hadto prevent her from talking about the gold.He thought about this for a long time, then made a decision. He made some careful preparations, then went home to get his wife. "I have found something in the forest," he told her. "Come with me and I'll show you."His wife followed him into the forest and soon they came to a tree. "Look at that," the woodcutter said to his wife, and pointed to the tree. "There's a fish that is growing on that branch!" His wife was surprised,especially when he climbed up the tree and brought down the fish for her to see.They walked on and soon came to the river. "I'll just pull in my net and see what I've caught," the woodcutter said. He pulled in his net and inside it were several hares. "How very interesting," he said. "There are nowhares in the river."Soon after this, they came to where the woodcutter had found the box of gold. "Look, wife," he said. "this is what I have found. A box full of gold coins." The next day, his wife could not prevent herself from telling her friends about all the wonderful things she had seen. "I saw a fish growing out of a tree," she said, "and hares in the river, and then my husband found a box full of gold coins." Of course, nobody believed her!277w1.Where did the woodcutter find the box full of gold coins?A. Before his wife did.B. After his wife did.2. His wife couldn't keep a secret, could she?A. No, unfortunately not.B. Yes, unfortunately she could.C. Yes, she could.D. Unfortunately.3. "Somehow, he had to prevent her from talking about the gold." The word "prevent" here means______.A. makeB. stopC. forceD. hold4. "He pulled in his net and inside it were several hares." The word "hares" means________.A. fishB. flowersC. rabbitsD. gold coins5. ______ She couldn't stop herself.A. Why was she surprised?B. Why were there hares in the river?C. When did she tell her friends?D. Why did she tell her friends?词汇扩展①Unfortunately adv. 不幸地②Somehow adv. 以某种方式Passage 29It was Sunday and Tom was staying home. After breakfast he went out into the garden and played quietly by himself. There were no kids around and he was used to playing alone quietly. He played with Bobby, the dog. He climbed up and down the tree. Sometimes a bird would come down to perchon top of the doghouse. Then Tom would have the greatest fun by throwing a stone or something at it. Though he never made it, he did like doing this kind of things.Now Tom had been in the garden for half an hour. Suddenly a crackwas heard and the little boy began crying. "What's the matter, Tom?" his mother looked through the kitchen window.Tom ran into the kitchen."Mum," he sobbed, "I broke Bobby's plate, I didn't know it was so fragile.His mother put her arms round him and said, "Don't feel too bad, Tom. We have other plates for Bobby.But how did you break that one? ""I threw this at a bird but missed, and it went straight to the plate. "In Tom's hand was his father's gold pocket watch!197w1.When did the story happen?A.On a Sunday afternoon.B.On a Sunday morning.C.At noon.D. In the evening.2.When a bird perched on top of the doghouse, Tom_______.A.would like to play with itB.was very interested in it by throwing a stone at itC.would like to give it something to eatD. would smile3. "There were no kids around and he was used to playing alone quietly." Here "kids" means____A. menB. dogsC. childrenD. birds4. How long had Tom been in the garden when his mother heard him cry?A. An hourB. A dayC. Two hoursD. Half an hour5."Though he never made it" means "___________"A.Though he couldn't hit a bird with a stone or somethingB.Though he couldn't catch the birdC.Though he couldn't have fun from the birdD.Though he couldn't eat the bird词汇扩展①perch vi. 逗留② crack n. 爆裂声③ sob vi. 呜咽养④ fragile adj. 易碎的Passage 30An actor had been out of work for 15 years because he always forgot his lines. Then one day he got a phone call from a director who wanted him for a big part in a play. All he had to say was, "Listen! I hear the cannon roar!"After much worry, the actor decided to take the role. Opening night arrived, and while he waited in the wings, the actor murmured to himself: "Listen! I hear the cannon roar!" The time for his entrance finally came and as the actor made his appearance, he heard a loud broom! He turned around and said, "What on earth was that?"111w1.Why did the actor always forget his lines? _________.A.Because he was too nervousB.Because something was wrong with his brainC.Because he had trouble in remembering thingsD.The story does not tell us2.The lines he should recitewere ________.A.only six wordsB. too long3.Before he made his appearance, the actor murmured to himself the lines several times __________.A.in order to learn them by heartB.because he was afraid that the director would scold himC.because the lines were difficult for him to memorizeD.because he was afraid of being fired4."What on earth was that?" showed that _______.A.the actor wanted to know what was going onB.the actor wanted to find out what kind of sound the director was makingC.the actor forgot his lines againD.the actor liked to find out how things worked5.The actor was __________.A.a good oneB. fit for his workC. unfit for his workD. a disappointed one词汇扩展① roar n. 炮声② wing n.舞台两侧③recite v. 背诵新课标高中英语阅读精选――高一之三（21--30 ）参照答案21.ACCBD22. CCDC23.DDBCC24.BDCAA25.DACBD26.CBCDB27.DBCAD28.DABCD29.BBCDA30.DAACC。
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A字数： 293Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe "hugging booths."Amber Crenshaw and her husband Steve Crenshaw own a business called Handle With Care and work with Unlimited Care Cottages, an assisted living facility. Amber said she and her husband designed and built the hugging booths after one of the nurses suggested the idea."The residents have been, just so filled with joy," Amber said. "It was one of our resident's birthdays. We were able to set the booth up for their birthday, and family members were able to come in and give birthday hugs. It has really lifted the spirits of the assisted living residents."Buck Buckholtz, the owner of Unlimited Care Cottages, where the hugging booths have been used, said that the families were also excited.He said, "The families, there was a pretty quick response of, 'When can you bring it to this house? When can you bring it to this house? When are we going to have one?"Amber said that she and her husband designed it to fit into a standard door without gaps, and built it with materials that coronavirus cannot transmit through, allowing family members to hug each other safely."Just the power of touch is so important because it's been since March since these family members and the residents at the homes have been able to touch and hug," she said. "Through this, we've been able to create an opportunity for them to reach out and have a touch. It's huge, it brings lots of joy."The Crenshaws have just worked with Unlimited Care so far, but they said other assisted living facilities in Texas have contacted them with interest.1. Who gave the idea of building the hugging booths?A. Amber CrenshawB. Buck BuckholtzC. Steve CrenshawD. A nurse of Handle With Care2. What might happen next according to the text?A. The Crenshaws may continue to work with other assisted living facilities in Texas to build more huggingbooths.B. The Crenshaws will make the hugging booths better.C. Other assisted living facilities in Texas will help Handle With CareD. The Crenshaws will prevent coronavirus from transmitting.3. The Crenshaws put the hugging booths to use____ .A. on one of their resident's birthdaysB. to reduce the residents’ panic during the coronavirus pandemicC. to help the family members celebrate birthdays together.D. because of the the coronavirusB字数：214Desperately trying to keep a smile on your face will only make your depression worse, a new study suggests.Feeling content has become the sole goal for many in recent years, but embracing your sadness may be more beneficial.University of Melbourne researchers said that society's downright shunning回避of being sad could be harmful for sufferers of the blues.Dr Brock Bastian, a psychologist behind the study, said: 'Depression rates are higher in countries that place ahappiness.''Rather than being the by-product of a life well-lived, feeling happy has become a goal in itself. This reinforces the message that we should aim to maximise our positive emotions and avoid our negative ones' Society needs to change its attitude on depression if the disorder is to be tackled effectively, Dr. Bastian hinted.He added that people have become so used to not showing signs of vulnerability脆弱due to social media being used to celebrate achievements.For the study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, the researchers assessed 112 depressed patients. Each volunteer was asked to rate their symptoms of the blues and how much pressure they faced to be happy. They were tracked over a period of one month.4. From the text we know that ____ .A. People are usually used to hiding their weaknesses and their feelings of depression.B. Social media used to celebrate achievements.C. All the sufferers of the blues place a premium on happinessD. Depressed patients never tackle their pressure effectively,5. Which of the following can be the best title of the text ?A. Keeping a smile on your face will only make your depression worseB. Don't try and be happy - it will only make you sad.C. Society's downright shunning of being sad makes people stronger.D. We should aim to maximise our positive emotions6. According to the text, the beneficial way to deal with depression is to ____ .A. avoid our negative emotionsB. hide signs of vulnerabilityC. celebrate achievementsD. embrace our sadnessC字数：403Visitors enjoying a quiet breakfast at the Singita Ebony Lodge, a luxury hotel in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, were treated to a rare encounter with a leopard in early September 2020. The handful of guests watched in awe —and a little trepidation惊恐— as the majestic animal, who appeared to be searching for a tasty morsel, calmly explored the various areas of the restaurant. Fortunately for the humans, nothing on the “menu” seemed to catch the leopard’s fancy, and it left as abruptly as it had arrived.Erika Wiese, who captured the footage of the leopard walking through the restaurant, told Kruger Sightings that she and the other guests were alerted to the predator’s arrival by the alarm calls sounded by surrounding vervet monkeys. Also known as savanna monkeys, the smart mammals communicate the presence of each of their four-known predators — leopards, eagles, baboons, and pythons — with a unique call, allowing other members oftheir species to respond accordingly. For example, the short tonal call signaling a leopard is nearby cause the monkeys to scramble into trees, while the low-pitched grunts, indicating the presence of eagles, warns them to keep an eye on the skies.The leopard, however, was not interested in the monkeys, but instead appeared to be in search of a bushbuck, or African antelope, that it had been stalking in a nearby riverbed earlier in the day. Wiese says, “The sighting ended with the leopard strolling calmly away from the deck area and out of sight towards the bushbuck who you can hear alarm calling at the end.”Wiese says that thanks to the lodge’s well-trained staff, who are experienced at dealing with wild animal visits, and the strict safety rules in place, the guests all remained calm. She gushes, “We felt complete awe, reverence, respect, and gratitude. What a rare experience to have such an encounter with a leopard. The situation proved that wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respect.”Located adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to a wide variety of animals, including over 144 mammal, 500 bird, 30 amphibian, and 110 reptile species. However, the area’s main attraction is the presence of the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos — which roam the game park in abundance.7. What is the general idea of the text?A. Wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respect.B. Savanna monkeys can communicate the presence of each of their four-known predators.C. Guests at south African Lodge get a surprise visit from a leopard.D. The lodge’s well-trained staff are experienced at dealing with wild animal visits.8. Which of the following is NOT right?A. Visitors at the Singita Ebony Lodge often encounter with a leopard.B. The leopard was not interested in the monkeys.C. The leopard was seen walking calmly away from the deck area towards the bushbuckD. Kruger National Park is close to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.9. What did the leopard come here for ?A. To explore the various areas of the restaurant.B. To be in search of a bushbuck, or African antelopeC. To prove that wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respectD. To search for those monkeys.10. How did Erika Wiese and the other guests know that a predator was coming?A. They saw it themselves.B. By the low-pitched grunts sounded by surrounding vervet monkeysC. Erika Wiese captured the leopard at the restaurant.D. By the alarm calls sounded by surrounding savanna monkeys11. The underlined word in the second paragraph refers to______ .A. monkeyB. leopardC. bushbuckD. baboonD字数：316If businesses are to get reluctant workers back into the office, finding ways to maintain social distancing will be key. An Israeli company thinks it can help, using smart sensors mounted on workplace ceilings.PointGrab developed its technology before the pandemic to help workspace managers optimize优化how employees use office space. About the size of a smoke alarm, the sensors can record the exact number and location of people in buildings including offices, hotels and restaurants.One of the company's first clients was Deloitte, which installed the system at its flagship London office last year. PointGrab's sensors were connected to screens in the building toshow the availability of desks and shared areas in real time. PointGrabCEO Doron Shachar says it was one of a range of innovations that helpedDeloitte fit 30% more people into 3% less space.Now PointGrab has adapted the technology so the sensors can alsomonitor social distancing by keeping track of how far apart people are,and whether they're traveling in one direction around a building.Workspace managers can set up alerts for when two people are closerthan two meters for more than 30 seconds, for example.The sensors have been included in the "six feet office" concept created by real estate房地产services company Cushman and Wakefield to encourage employees to practice social distancing. They are currently being used in this way at a university in the Netherlands, and at an innovation hub in Belgium.While the social distancing innovation is new, PointGrab has deployed more than 10,000 sensors for workspace optimization, including in the offices of Coca-Cola, Facebook and Dell.Workers might not like the idea of being monitored, but PointGrab says no images or identifying features are recorded. Instead, each employee is represented as an anonymous无名的dot on a dashboard."The sensor does not violate people's privacy," Shachar says. "This is extremely important in the workspace."12.When did PointGrab develop the technology?A. during novel coronavirusB. soon after novel coronavirus broke outC. before novel coronavirus broke outD. last year13. The technology was first used by Deloitte to ____ .A. optimize how employees use office spaceB. keep track of how far apart employees areC. violate people's privacyD. encourage employees to practice social distancing14. Which of the following is NOT right?A.the offices of Coca-Cola, Facebook and Dell also installed smart sensorsB. Images and identifying features can be recorded clearly.C. The sensor does not violate people's privacyD. The using of PointGrab's sensors helped Deloitte fit 30% more people into 3% less space.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. Smart sensors will help maintain social distancingB. Getting reluctant workers back into the office is not easy.C. How an Israeli company develop smart sensorsD. Social distancing is extremely important in the workspaceE：语法填空Water on the MoonScientists have announced the breathtaking news that there is water on the Moon. They said the Moon may hold water in more places and in ___16___ (large) amounts than they previously thought. The scientists are from NASA in the USA. Based ___17___ a detailed analysis of two separate studies, they confirmed the presence of water molecules on the side of the Moon we can see. Ice ___18___ (think) to exist on the dark side of the Moon, ___19___ is permanently blocked from sunlight. However, NASA said it found water on the sunlit parts of the lunar surface. The space agency says it identified a ___20___ (three) of a litre of water in one area. This was not enough to form ice as the molecules were trapped in a cubic metre of rock.NASA's discovery could pave the way for more space exploration. It could be a game-changer in the quest to explore the heavens. It could accelerate the building of permanent bases on the Moon as it opens up the ___21___ (possible) of there ___22___ (be) a sustainable source of drinking water. This could ___23___ (turn) into rocket fuel one day. A NASA spokesperson explained the significance of the discovery. He said: "Water is extremely critical for deep space exploration. It's a resource of direct value for our astronauts. Any time we don't need to pack water for our trip, we have an opportunity to take other useful items with us." That means astronauts could transport ___24___ (material) to be used to carry out bigger ___25___ (science) experiments.KeysA: 1-3 DAAB: 4-6 ABDC: 7-11 CABDB D: 12-15 CABA E:rger17.on18.was thought19.which20.third21.possibility22.being23.be turned24.materials25.scientific。
高中英语 Unit3 Back to the past课外阅读 3高一3英语试题
感顿市安乐阳光实验学校西夏墅中学高中英语Unit3 Back to the past课外阅读牛津译林版必修3阅读文章，选择正确答案，回答问题。
History books tell us tha t the city of Rome was set up in 152 B.C. It’s a fact, however, that by 100 A.D., Rome was the centre of a big empire. It was from Syria in the east to Spain in the west, from Britain in the north to Africa in the south. All or part of 27 of today’s countries were included in the Roman Empire. All of their people were ruled by one government, that of Rome. All educated peop le spoke the same language, La tin. And one of the empire’s outposts was called Londinium. This unimportant town would later become London, England, and the centre of another empire.The Roman Empire came to and end about 1,500 years ago. Yet in some ways it is still with us. Take the letters you are reading, for example, English, like many other languages, uses the Roman alphabet (字母) while also borrowing many words. The laws of many European countries are based on ancient Roman laws. Roman ruins are seen throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. In some places, Roman roads and water courses are still in use. To this day, a European in North Africa is likely to be called “Roumi”-Roman. Even modern place names are often after Ancient Rome. Both Greece and Germany have the names given by the Romans rather than the names that their own people first called them.1. The most northern part of the Roman Empire was ________.A. SpainB. BritainC. SyriaD. Africa2. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is that Roman culture is ________.A. dead and goneB. based completely on languageC. still part of the presentD. unimportant to history3. In the days of the Empire, the Roman government was probably ________.A. weakB. dividedC. strongD. poor4. What happened first?A. Londinium was an outpost.B. The Roman Empire fell apart.C. The city of Rome was founded.D. London became the centre of an empire.5. Which of the following is NOT true?A. In Europe people still use Roman names in some places.B. Londinium became the centre of an empire after Roman Empire fellapart.C. We may see some remaining parts of Roman Empire in North Afr ica.D. In Europe 27 countries had the same laws.答案：1. B2. C3. C4. C5. D。
英语时文阅读高一第三辑电子版
英语时文阅读高一第三辑电子版1、______ my great joy, I met an old friend I haven' t seen for years ______ my way ______ town. [单选题] *A. To, in, forB. To, on, to(正确答案)C. With, in, toD. For, in, for2、Three ______ died of water pollution last winter. [单选题] *A. hundreds of villagersB. hundred villagers(正确答案)C. hundreds villagersD. hundred of villagers3、I was astonished when I heard that Louise was getting married. [单选题] *A. 惊讶(正确答案)B. 气愤C. 高兴D. 想念4、16．We asked ______ engineer we met before to help repair the radio yesterday. [单选题] *A．aB．anC．the(正确答案)D．/5、_____, Martin can reach the branch of that tall tree at the gate. [单选题] *A. As a short manB. Being shortC. As he is shortD. Short as he is(正确答案)6、—Judging from ____ number of bikes, there are not many people in the party.—I think so. People would rather stay at home in such _____ weather. [单选题] *A. the, aB. a, /C. the, /(正确答案)D. a, a7、My mother’s birthday is coming. I want to buy a new shirt ______ her.（）[单选题] *A. atB. for(正确答案)C. toD. with8、He used to get up at six in the morning,（)? [单选题] *A. used heB. did heC. didnt he (正确答案)D. should he9、We need a _______ when we travel around a new place. [单选题] *A. guide(正确答案)B. touristC. painterD. teacher10、The people’s Republic of China _______ on October 1, 1 [单选题] *A. foundB. was founded(正确答案)C. is foundedD. was found11、13．—Will you come to my party?—I am not ________ . [单选题] *A．mindB．sure(正确答案)C．happyD．Sorry12、Mrs. Black is on her way to England. She will _______ in London on Sunday afternoon. [单选题] *A. reachB. attendC. arrive(正确答案)D. get13、_____you may do, you must do it well. [单选题] *A.WhichB.WheneverC.Whatever(正确答案)D.When14、He gathered his courage and went on writing music. [单选题] *A. 从事B. 靠······谋生C. 继续(正确答案)D. 致力于15、_____ the project, we'll have to work two more weeks. [单选题] *A. CompletingB. CompleteC. Having completedD.To complete(正确答案)16、The twins _______ us something about their country. [单选题] *A. told(正确答案)B. saidC. talkedD. spoke17、10．Mum, let me help you with your housework, so you ________ do it yourself. [单选题] * A．don’t need to(正确答案)B．need toC．don’t needD．need18、一Mary wants to invite you to see the movie today. 一I would rather she（B）me tomorrow. [单选题] *A.tellsB. told (正确答案)C. would tellD. had told19、The yellow bag _______ me. [单选题] *A. belong toB. belongs to(正确答案)C. belongD. belongs20、He made ______ for an old person on the bus. [单选题] *A. room(正确答案)B. roomsC. a roomD. some rooms21、—Can you play the violin at the art festival?—No, I ______. But I am good at playing the drums.（）[单选题] *A. canB. can’t(正确答案)C. doD. don’t22、The car _______ after forty minutes driving, so he didn’t have the interview on time. [单选题] *A. broke down(正确答案)B. broke inC. broke outD. broke up23、Mr. White likes to live in a _______ place. [单选题] *A. quiteB. quiet(正确答案)C. quickD. quietly24、32．Mr. Black is ______ now, so he wants to go to a movie with his son. [单选题] *A．busyB．free(正确答案)C．healthyD．right25、One thousand dollars a month is not a fortune but at least can help cover my living（）. [单选题] *A. billsB. expenses(正确答案)C. pricesD. charges26、Will you be able to finish your homework _______? [单选题] *A. by the timeB. in time(正确答案)C. once upon a timeD. out of time27、The train is coming. Be ______! [单选题] *A. careful(正确答案)B. carefullyC. carelessD. care28、—How do you find（）birthday party of the Blairs? —I should say it was __________ complete failure．[单选题] *A．a; aB. the ; a(正确答案)C．a; /D．the; /29、How I wish I（）to repair the watch! I only made it worse. [单选题] *A. had triedB. hadn't tried(正确答案)C. have triedD.didn't try30、John Smith is _______ of the three young men. [单选题] *A. strongB. strongerC. the strongerD. the strongest(正确答案)。
--2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇-3(附详答)
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇Passage 1 疫情使“食物银行”面临危机Skyrocketing unemployment due to the coronavirus(新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病) has been forcing a growing number of Americans to turn to charitable services for assistance as food insecurity among families with children grows. New York City Mission Society(NYCMS) has been serving the city’s most underserved(缺少关爱的) children since 1812. Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children it serves and delivering them during the pandemic.“I can't tell you how desperately these food baskets are needed...In the New York tri-state area, we have a very serious situation because so many residents live at or below the pover ty level,” Shafiroff, a member of NYCMS, told Fox News. “The food bank across the area are very helpful...but the supply and the demand are not working the way they should right now. There is massive demand all over the country --39 million Americans out o f work, and this translates into no food on the table.”Shafiroff noted that a major issue during the pandemic has been getting food to the food banks, especially amid the shutdown of multiple meat processing plants across the country. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(食品药品管理局) has even temporarily loosened its food labeling policies during the coronavirus pandemic and give producers more flexibility amid food shortages.According to a Brookings analysis, almost 35 percent of households with children said they did not have sufficient food, that's 14 percent higher than during the recession. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Shafiroff is encouraging those who can afford it to make donations to their local food bank. “I know my husband and I recently donated 10,000 meals to Heart of the Hamptons, which is a food bank in the Hamptons, because we feel so strongly about providing food and being part of th e solution,” said Shafiroff. "And of course, 10,000 meals really doesn't mean much when you look at a country with 39 million people out of work, but if we all work tog ether, I believe we can solve this problem.”1 What did New York City Mission Society do to the children ?A Helped children grow happily.B Treated children with coronavirus.C Provided children with food.D Gave children baskets of books.2 What did government do to solve food shortages ?A Gave more food to food banks and Americans who were out of work.B Relaxed policies to enable food production more flexible.C Issued policies to meet the food demand.D Helped Americans to find jobs amid pandemic.3 What does Shafiroff appeal people to do in last paragraph ?A To make donations if people have food or money.B Create more job chances for people.C Work together to fight against the pandemic.D Look after people who are suffering the virus.Passage 2 疫情中的“拥抱帘”创意Sometimes you just want a hug from your grandma. A little girl from Riverside, Calif., wanted to hug her grandparents, but couldn’t because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced the family members to keep their distance from each other. Getting creative, 10-year-old Paige created a “hug curtain” using a shower curtain, plastic bags, disposable plates and a hot glue gun. Mom Lindsay Okray, who works as a nurse, supervised the set-up. On Facebook, the proud mom praised about Paige’s idea, which was then set up outside of the grandparents’ front door at home.“Paige saw a video of someone who made this type of ‘blanket’ to hug their family. She put together a list and she designed it so she could hug nana and papa.. this girl is so amazing, and w e were so happy to be able to hug them!!” Lindsay wrote on Facebook, along with photos and video of the girl using the “hug curtain.”In the photos and video of the curtain, the grandparents are seen taking turns giving Paige big hugs. “It might be wet from the Lysol(杀菌剂) wipe,” Lindsay can be heard off-camera saying, once the grandparents open the door. “Oh my God, I love you,” Grandma says, while excitedly embracing her granddaughter. “How cool is this?” she adds. Those on Facebook were equally pleased wi th the creation and praised Paige’s design. “God bless you sweetie. You are a wonderful granddaughter. And very smart,” one person commented. “So cute,” another wrote.“So great!” one person commented, while another simply wrote “Awesome!”Though the “hug” curtain is a sweet gesture, make sure you continue to protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus by practicing proper hygiene(卫生) like washing your hands, wearing a face mask outside, and maintaining a safe social distancing of 6 feet from others, per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Why did Paige create the “hug curtain” ?A To make use of extra plastic bags.B To give her grandparents hugs.C To post photos and videos on Facebook.D To show her creative talent.2 What is true about the “hug curtain” ?A It was firstly created by Paige.B It was made by Paige’s mother.C It was supposed to be worn.D It was partly made of plastic bags.3 What is the attitude of people on Facebook toward the “hug curtain”?A ComplimentaryB WorriedC UnconcernedD Annoyed4 What is the purpose of the last paragraph ?A Praise the hug curtain one more time.B Remind people to take protective measures.C Show people how to protect themselves.D Tell people how to fight against coronavirus.Passage 3 机器翻译比人工翻译好吗？For me, it was bacon. There I was, standing in the streets of Medellin, Colombia, looking hungrily at a delicious empanada(肉馅卷饼). The sign read 'queso y tocino'. Because I knew some essential Spanish vocabulary, I knew that 'queso' was cheese. But 'tocino'? I typed it into my smartphone translation app. What came back? 'Tocino'. I later learned that means 'bacon' in the local language. Computer-assisted translation is popular. Google Translate, for example, is used by more than 500 million people. But while convenient and easy to use, they are hardly perfect. Now, dropping the odd expression now and again is hardly important on an informal conversational level –as might happen to a tourist on holiday. But in more formal circumstances, such as a medical or legal discussion, the wrong expression can be disastrous. So, can a computer translator ever equal a human?The technology has come a long way. These days, people can wear a 'translation earpiece'. These pick up the foreign terms and translate it directly to the wearer. Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of US start-up Waverly Labs, a producer of one such earpiece, says they work by 'combining a network of algorithms(演算) and speech-recognition technology'. But they have limitations. Firstly, there's a delay while the phrase is translated. How long often depends on the connection strength. Secondly, they aren't able to communicate human emotion well. Human conversation is more sensitive than just the words used. It has tone, attitude, for example. "If you want to create a relationship…you need a human translator to make it sound natural," Zoey Cooper, brand and content director at Wordbank, a global marketing and translation agency, told the BBC.So, while many professional translators do use computer-assisted translation tools to help them with the repetitive nature of translation, context is important. It might work well for a survey or instruction manual, but for important human-to-human speech, and for the time being at least, better to use a translator, or your message might get mistaken or lost in translation.1 What did the author want to buy in Colombia?A some baconB a cheese hamburgerC a cheese and bacon empanadaD a smartphone2 When can a computer-assisted translation error be a big problem?A When a tourist is visiting.B When two doctors are having discussionC When two kids are having fun.D When we are reading a foreign magazine.3 How do translation earpieces work?A They calculate and recognize speech.B They search on the internet.C Humans do the translations behind them.D They translate by using smartphones.4 What are the disadvantages of translation earpieces?A They will show the results at once.B They are quite expensive.C They don’t need high technology.D They can’t express feelings.Passage 4 残疾女孩的创业路When Liu Yanzhi was a teenager, she would secretly apply her mother's lipstick and go out onto the streets in her wheelchair with her younger sister. However, many passersby gave her contemptuous looks, saying that it was silly for a disabled person to wear makeup. Her sister was often embarrassed and asked Liu not to do it. "I was quite angry," said Liu, who has been unable to walk since she contracted a fever when she was 8 months old. "Which law says disabled women can't wear makeup? Every woman has the right to pursue beauty. Wearing makeup makes women like me confident."At age 25, Liu－then a single mother with a baby daughter－used an interest-free loan arranged by the local government to open a beauty salon in her home county in Anhui province. Now, the 31-year-old owns a factory that produces her own brand of cosmetics. Her success did not come easy, though. In 2009, Liu took the gaokao, the annual college entry exam, and won a place at a vocational school(职业学校) in Hefei, Anhui's capital. After touring the campus, she declined the offer. Without her parents, the lack of accessiblefacilities would make her journey between the dormitory and teaching building an real challenge every day. "I lay in bed for three days thinking about what I should do," Liu said. "I dared not cry, because I could see how heartbroken my mother was." Instead, she sold ice cream, tended jewelry stalls and distributed leaflets. Whenever possible, she spoke with other retailers, looking for ways to achieve financial independence. Then, she worked in a local beauty salon for a couple of years. She earned a low wage, but discovered her career, learning massage techniques and how to apply makeup. She also became a qualified beautician and dietitian.In 2012, she obtained a 50,000 yuan ($7,000) loan, rented a street-front shop and opened a beauty salon. In the first two years, the salon lost money. Liu's mother asked her to give up, but she brushed concerns aside and traveled around the country to attend training sessions run by noted beauticians.1 What does the underlined word “contemptuous” probably mean in paragraph 1 ?A admirableB not caringC confusedD not respectful2 Why did Liu declined the offer of a vocational school ?A Because the journey to Anhui’s capital was long and hard.B Because her parents told her to refuse the offer.C Because the daily life on campus was challenging to her.D Because she thought the study was full of challenges.3 How can you describe Liu according to paragraph 3 ?A optimistic and hard-workingB considerate and beautifulC fortunate and strongD clever and thoughtful4 What will be talked about in the following paragraph ?A Liu traveled around the country.B Liu finally made it after training.C Liu went back to school for study.D Liu closed her beauty salon.passage 1 答案：1. C. 根据第一段最后一句，Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children itserves and delivering them during the pandemic，最近，它一直在儿童制作食品和公用设施篮子，并在疫情期间运送这些篮子。
英语时文阅读高三记叙文
英语时文阅读高三记叙文Reading comprehension is a critical skill that students must develop throughout their academic journey. In the case of high school students, the importance of this skill becomes even more pronounced as they prepare to take on the challenges of higher education. For grade 12 students, in particular, honing their English reading comprehension abilities is of paramount importance as they navigate the complex academic landscape and lay the foundation for their future success.One of the primary reasons why English reading comprehension is so crucial for grade 12 students is the sheer volume and complexity of the material they are expected to engage with. At this stage, students are required to delve into a wide range of academic texts, from literature and history to science and philosophy. These texts often feature advanced vocabulary, intricate sentence structures, and complex ideas that can be challenging to grasp without a strong foundation in reading comprehension.Moreover, the ability to comprehend and critically analyze writtenmaterial is not only essential for academic success but also serves as a crucial life skill. In today's information-driven world, the capacity to understand and interpret various forms of written communication, from news articles to technical manuals, is increasingly important. By honing their English reading comprehension skills, grade 12 students can better navigate the diverse array of information they encounter, make informed decisions, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.To effectively improve their English reading comprehension, grade 12 students can employ a variety of strategies and techniques. One of the most fundamental approaches is to engage in regular reading practice. This involves not only reading the required course materials but also exploring a diverse range of texts, from fiction and non-fiction to academic journals and online resources. By exposing themselves to a wide variety of written content, students can expand their vocabulary, familiarize themselves with different writing styles, and develop a more nuanced understanding of language and its use.Another key strategy for enhancing English reading comprehension is to actively engage with the text. This can involve techniques such as annotation, where students take notes, highlight key ideas, and make connections between different parts of the text. Additionally, students can practice summarizing the main points of a passage, identifying the author's purpose and perspective, and drawinginferences based on the information presented. These active reading strategies not only help students to better comprehend the material but also develop critical thinking skills that are essential for academic success.Furthermore, grade 12 students can benefit from seeking out additional resources and support to improve their English reading comprehension. This may include working with teachers or tutors to address specific areas of difficulty, participating in reading comprehension workshops or study groups, and utilizing online tools and resources that provide targeted practice and feedback.One such resource that can be particularly helpful for grade 12 students is the use of technology-based learning platforms. These platforms often feature interactive exercises, personalized feedback, and adaptive learning algorithms that can tailor the learning experience to the individual student's needs. By leveraging these digital tools, students can receive targeted support, track their progress, and develop a deeper understanding of the English language and its nuances.In addition to the practical strategies mentioned above, grade 12 students can also benefit from fostering a positive attitude towards reading and learning. By cultivating a growth mindset and a genuine interest in the subject matter, students can overcome challenges andapproach the task of improving their English reading comprehension with enthusiasm and determination.This positive mindset can be further reinforced by setting achievable goals, celebrating small victories, and seeking out opportunities to apply their newfound skills in real-world contexts. For instance, students may choose to engage in extracurricular activities that involve reading and writing, such as participating in a school newspaper or joining a book club.Ultimately, the development of strong English reading comprehension skills is a crucial component of a grade 12 student's academic and personal growth. By leveraging a range of strategies, seeking out additional resources and support, and maintaining a positive and proactive attitude, students can not only improve their performance in the classroom but also position themselves for long-term success in their academic and professional pursuits.。
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高一英语时文阅读三ONE STEP FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK At last, GM bags Daewoo Motor. But Hynix eludes captureTHE government is desperate to sell the most troubled of South Korea's big companies to foreigners. This, ministers believe, is the best way to accelerate the corporate restructuring begun in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in 1997, and to clear the way for more sustainable economic growth. This week, after months ofon-off talks with foreign suitors, the government's plans moved a big step forward, and then an equally big step back.On April 30th General Motors (GM) signed a contract to buy the bankrupt Daewoo Motor. But on the same day, the board of Hynix, a cash-strappedmemory-chip giant, shocked the markets by rejecting a proposed takeover by Micron Technology, an American competitor. Micron had offered to pay about $3.4 billion for Hynix's core memory business, and to take a minority stake in the non-memory arm. Analysts predict that the government will put pressure on creditors to rescue a deal with Micron or seek a new buyer, as liquidation is too risky to contemplate in an election year.GM's deal with Daewoo Motor marks the end of an even longer and more painful process. Ford almost bought the car maker two years ago, but pulled out after deciding that Daewoo would be too hard to turn round. GM had been talking with Daewoo for over a year. It has agreed to buy two of the company's four domestic car plants, a factory in Vietnam, a parts unit in the Netherlands and nine overseassales arms (all in Europe except one, in Puerto Rico of all places). Between them, the two domestic factories can churn out a combined 530,000 cars and 30,000 commercial vehicles a year.GM has struck a good deal. Together with various undisclosed partners, it will hold a 67% stake in a new company, tentatively named GM-Daewoo. The American car maker will pay $251m for its own stake of 42%, but it will also assume $573m of Daewoo Motor's debts. The acquisition is a key part of GM's global expansion. The company has been trying to strengthen its foothold in Asia for some time. Buying a presence in South Korea was seen as particularly urgent, since imports account for only 3% of the 1.5m cars sold in the country each year. GM hopes to use Daewoo's production lines to make budget cars that will be sold under the Daewoo brand in most markets.But GM has much work to do to rebuild Daewoo's damaged brand image and domestic market share, which hovers around 10% after reaching a high of 37% in 1998. GM has to fill holes in product lines by introducing sport-utility andmulti-purpose vehicles, says Nick Reilly, former chief executive of Vauxhall, GM's British subsidiary, and chief-executive-designate of GM-Daewoo now that he has sealed the deal. His management team can expect trouble from South Korea's aggressive unions along the way. In a sign of things to come, the signing ceremony was moved to a secret location after a group of union activists occupied the hotel where it was due to take place.阅读理解题1.Why does South Korea’s government wa nt to sell its companies to foreigners?[A]The companies cannot survive the Asian financial crisis.[B]The companies can never be rescued.[C]It can do much good to the development of the economy.[D]It is troublesome to run the big companies.2.Which of the following can be the main advantage of the buying of DaewooMotor by GM?[A]It is a big step toward GM’s global expansion.[B]It satisfies the need of the domestic markets.[C]It holds the majority shares of Daewoo Motor.[D]It can control the Asian market.3.What kind of action will the government possibly take for Hynix’s refusal?[A]timely [B]indignant [C]indifferent [D]positive4.Why did Ford give up the acquisition of Daewoo Motor?[A]It is difficult to be handed over to Ford.[B]It is difficult to be changed for better.[C]It is difficult to ask for agreement.[D]It is difficult to realize the tricky terms.5.Which of the following is not true according to the last paragraph?[A]The image of Daewoo Motor has been greatly damaged.[B]There is no progress in the domestic market share of Daewoo since 1998.[C]The acquisition is quite popular with the Koreans.[D]The Korean reaction is within the management team’s expectation. Keys：CADBC词汇注释bag vt. 装入袋中；猎获，捕获，夺取；占(位置)in the wake of adv.尾随, 紧跟, 仿效stake [steik] n. (下在投机生意上的)股本[份]churn out (以自动方式)大量产出designate adj. (官职)已任命但还未就职的presence 可见物体，有形物体，此处指现有的公司或设施难句突破1.This, ministers believe, is the best way to accelerate the corporate restructuring begun in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in 1997, and to clear the way for more sustainable economic growth.主体句式：this is the best way to accelerate … and to clear the way …结构分析：本句是一个简单句。