高考英语阅读理解限时训练题34
高三英语阅读理解限时训练（34）AAmong various programs, TV talk shows have covered every inch of space on daytime television．And anyone who watches them regularly knows that each one is different in style．But no two shows are more opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the Jerry Springer and Oprah Winfrey shows．Jerry Springer could easily be considered the king of "rubbish talk"．The topics on his show are as surprising as can be．For example, the show takes the ever-common talk show titles of love, sex, cheating, and hate, to a different level．Clearly, the Jerry Springer show is about the dark side of society, yet people are willing to eat up the troubles of other people's lives．Like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey takes the TV talk show to its top．But Oprah goes in the opposite direction．The show is mainly about the improvement of society and different quality of life．Contents are from teaching your children lessons, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors．Compared to Oprah, the Jerry Springer show looks like poisonous waste being poured into society．Jerry ends every show with a "final word"．He makes a small speech about the entire idea of the show．Hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable．Clean as it is, the Oprah show is not for everyone．The show's main audience are middle-class Americans．Most of the people have the time, money and ability to deal with life's tough problems．Jerry Springer, on the other hand, has more of a connection with the young adults of society．These are 18-to 21year-olds whose main troubles in life include love, relationship, sex, money and drug．They are the ones who see some value and lessons to be learned through the show's exploitation．41．Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey shows are____．A．more interesting B．unusually poplarC．more detailed D．more formal42．Though the social problems Jerry Springer talks about appear unpleasant, people who watch the shows ______．A．remain interested in themB．are ready to face up to themC．remain cold to themD．are willing to get away from them43．Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show?A．A new type of robot．B．National hatred．C．Family income planning．D．Street accident．44．We can learn from the passage that the two talk shows ____．A．have become the only ones of its kindB．exploit the weaknesses in human natureC．appear at different times of the dayD．attract different peopleBOur bodies are wonderfully skillful at keeping balance．When the temperature jumps, we sweat to cool down．When our blood pressure falls, our hearts can do something．As it turns out, though, our natural state is always changing．Researchers are finding that everything from blood pressure to brain function changes regularly with the cycles of sun, moon and seasons．And their insights （洞察力）are getting new ways for keeping away such common killers as heart disease and cancer．Only one doctor in 20 has a good knowledge of the scientific use of time in medicine．But according to a new American Medical Association, three out of four are eager to change that．“The field is exploding,” says Michael Smolensky．“Doctors used to look at us like, What spaceship did you get off ? Now they're thirsty to know more．”In medical school, most doctors learn that people with chronic conditions should take their medicine regularly．“It’s a terrible way to treat disease,”says Dr Richard Martin．For example, asthmatics （气喘患者）are most likely to suffer during the night．Yet most patients tryto keep a constant level of medicine in their blood day and night, whether by breathing in on an inhaler （吸入器）four times a day or taking a pill each morning and evening．In recent studies, researchers have found that a large mid afternoon dose of a bronchodilator （支气管扩张剂）can be as safe as several small doses, and better for preventing nighttime attacks．If the night belongs to asthma, the dawn belongs to high blood pressure and heart disease．Heart attacks are twice as common at 9 a．m．as at 11 p．m．Part of the reason is that our blood pressure falls at night, then rises as we start to work for the day．“Doctors know that,”says Dr．Henry Black of Chicago's Medical Center, “but until now, we haven't been able to do anything about it．”Most blood - pressure drugs provide 18 to 20 hours of relief （减缓）．But because they’re taken in the morning, they're least effective when most needed．“You take your pill at 7 and it's working by 9,” says Dr．William White of the University of Connecticut Health Center “But by that time you've gone through the worst four hours of the day with no protection．” Bedtime medicine would prevent high blood pressure, but it would also push blood pressure to dangerously low levels during the night．45．Researchers are finding that _________ ．A．heart disease and cancer are the most common killers of human beingsB．only blood pressure and brain function are decided by cycles of sun, moon and seasonsC．the functions of human bodies have much to do with natureD．any change in human bodies goes with changes in the surroundings 46．According to the author, it is best for asthmatics to take their medicine _________ ．A．at certain timeB．each morning and eveningC．when the disease occursD．at midafternoon47．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．Doctors know more about illnesses than before．B．Doctors in the U．S．used to be thirsty to know more about the newmedical field．C．The researchers' insights are providing new methods to prevent common killers．D．The correct use of time in medicine attracts more attention in medical circle in the U．S．A．48．The suggested title for this passage might be _________．A．Medicine Is Everything B．Treatment Is EverythingC．Timing Is Everything D．Prevention Is EverythingCParents whose children show a special interest in a sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children’s careers．Should they allow their children to train to become top sports men or women? For many children it means starting schoolwork very young, and going out with friends and other interests have to take a second place．It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing．Another problem is of course money．In many countries money for training is available from government for the best young sportsmen and sportswomen．If this help can not be given, it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc．All can be expensive.Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age．Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed．Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by training young when young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person．It is clear that very few people do reach the top, and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training．49．Where can we most probably find this passage?A．An advertisement. B．A diary.C．A newspaper. D．A notice board.50．What does the underlined phrase “to take a second place” in the firstparagraph mean?A．To become less important.B．To put it at another place.C．To happen again.D．They are the most important of all the things.51．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．It’s easy to make a decision when your children want to take up sports.B．Most of the students may become top sports men after a long period of training.C．Early training may damage young musclesD．It’s not very expensive for parents to support their children’s development in sports.D“There is an out –of –date idea that children grow up and leave home when they’re 18,and the truth is far from that,” says Mr．Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin．Today unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents．“There is a great change in the middle class,” declares Allan Schnaiberg of Northwestern University, whose son, 19, moved back in after an absence of eight months．Scientists show a number of reasons for this return to the nest．The marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people．A high divorce （离婚）rate and a low remarriage rate make some differences．For some, the expense of an away - from - home college education has become so great that many students now attend local schools．Even after graduation, young people find their wings tied by terrible housing costs．Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give security （安全保卫）and moral（道义的）support．Her mother agreed．“Its strange for the kids to pay all that money for rent．It makes sense for kids to stay at home．”But sharing the family home requires changes for all．There are the hassles over bathrooms, telephones and privacy．Some families, however, manage the careful balancing act．But for others, it proves too difficult．Michelle Del Turco, 24, has been homethree times and left three times．“What I considered a social drink, my dad considered an alcohol （酒精）problem,”she explains．“He never liked anyone I dated, so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends' houses．”Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on? Most scientists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake．Children, can end up with a sense of defeat and failure．And aging parents, who should be enjoying some freedom, find themselves stuck with too many things．Many agree that brief visits, however, can work well．52．According to the author, there was once a trend in the U．S．________．A．for young adults to leave their parents and live separatelyB．for middle class young adults to stay with their parentsC．for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absenceD．for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents53．Which of the following does not lead to young adults returning to the nest?A．Young adults find housing costs too high．B．Young adults are not old enough．C．Young adults look for parental comfort and support．D．Quite a number of young adults attend local schools．54．The underlined word “hassles” in the passage probably means _________．A．agreements B．worriesC．disadvantages D．quarrels 55．According to the passage what is the best for both parents and children?A．They should share the family expenses．B．Children should leave their parents when they are grown up．C．Adult children should live away from their parents and visit their parents from time to time．D．Parents should support their adult children when they are in trouble．56．One of the disadvantages of young adults returning to slay with their parents is that ______．A．there will certainly be inconveniences in even-day lifeB．most parents find it difficult to keep a bigger family goingC．the young adults try to be overprotected by their parentsD．public opinion is against young adults staying with their parentsEShould parents ever hit their children?Research suggests many of us are likely to respond “no”, and public support for spanking(打屁股) has been falling over the years. But surverys also show that 75 percent to nearly 90 percent of parents admit to spanking their child at least once.I was raised in a zero-tolerance home for disrespect, and my parents often turned to physical punishment. And, no, I don’t feel I was damaged by it.Nothing is more annoying than watching ill-mannered behavior from children.But there is data to suggest that a return to old-school spanking isn’t the answer.Two years ago, Newsweek reported that it had found data suggesting that teens whose parents used physical punishment were more likely to become aggressive.Murray Straus, professor at the University of New Hampshire in America, has studied the topic of children and spanking for decades. He said that children who were physically punished have lower IQs than their peers(同等的人). It may be that children with lower IQqs were more likely to get spanked, but the punishment may have been counterpoductive(反作用的) to their mental development, as well.Some researchers make the argument that occasional open-handed smacks(用巴掌打) on the bottom are not only harmless but can have some benefit.Last year, Marjorie Gunnoe, a psychologist at Calvin College, studied teens who have never spanked. There are a greater number of children growing up without ever having been physi punished. Gunnoe’s research suggests they don’t turn out any better than those who were sometimes spank.There are some parents who simply cannot control their tempers(脾气). But I still believe that the best parents are the ones who are able to offer fair and firm discipline without ever turning to physical puishment. 57．According to the first three paragraphs, the author was probably hit by her parents when .A．they were dissatisfied with her gradeB．she showed no respect for the elderC．they cannot control their temperD．their discipline turns out to be not strict enough58．According to Murray Straus, children who are physically punished .A．are less aggreesive toward others when they get olderB．have slower physical developmentC．benefit from occasional spankingD．may develop lower IQs than their peer59．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A．40 percent of children grow up without ever being spankedB．Children who suffer less physical punishment are better students C．Occasional open-handed spanking on the bottom are mentally harmfulD．Researchers disagree over whether smacking is mentally harmful to children60．The author seems to agree that .A．parents should determine whether a child needs to be smacked or notB．children who have been spanked tend to behave better than those who haven’tC．good parents discipline their children in a fair and reasonable way D．physical punishment should be the last resort of any parent41～45 BACDC 46～50 DBCCA 51～55 CABDC 56～60 ABDDC。
高考英语50分阅读限时提分训练(3)
高考英语50分阅读限时提分训练(三)(限时35分钟)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
A(2020·潍坊市高三统考)When traveling on a budget, every dollar counts.Unfortunately, the cost of tickets alone can make a serious hole in your savings. Don't let that stop you from taking your dream vacation, though.According to Jeff Klee, CEO of , there is a “sweet spot” to get the biggest bang for your buck.“The most important rule is fairly obvious: don't wait until the last minute, as that rarely works out，” he said in a statement.“But beyond that, you also want to be careful not to buy too early.”Still, that's easier said than done. Finding the most costefficient time to book is tough. Luckily, somebody did the math — so you don't have to. Data crunchers from the online travel agency surveyed over 917 million fares to determine the day with the cheapest rates.Here's what they found: while prices tend to stay the same between 320 and 106 days before a trip, they start dropping at the 105day mark.That said, you might be tempted to book the moment prices drop.But hold on! You'll save even more money by booking precisely 70 days before your trip.According to , you can save 48 percent of the ticket's total cost by using this trick. After that date, airfares will begin to increase again. And don't even think about booking any later than 20 days ahead of time, as prices will be soaring.So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next dream vacation, and book accordingly.Your wallet will thank you — guaranteed.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。
2024高考英语阅读专项训练-——-广告类(含答案)
1. 2024全国卷I-AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engine e rs”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing na tural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits-Thames Islands,by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:More info:London Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT canalmuseum.mobi21. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. November 7th.B. March 6th.C. February 6th.D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the Metropolis.C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands.D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Chris Lewis.B. Malcolm Tucker.C. Miranda Vickers.D. Liz Payne.2. 2024福建卷-CSIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUB”AND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!With a registration fee of just $50 per child,children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways’FL Y TO THE MOON CLUB as members.They can then enjoy the same benefits onboardEagle Airways’ newest Boeing-797 to any destinationin the world!BENEFITS YOU CAN’T MISS!•A free flight to any destination in Asia•30% off any course at Tanya Language School• 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore•A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery•A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don’s Diners dinner ordered•A birthday gift on your child’s birthday•A free album containing pictures taken during the journeyAll bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family!Insurance is issued by Live LifeInsurance Group.10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS fordepartures from 5 to 11 September.Child must be accompanied by twopaying adults.Terms and conditions apply.65. One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is .A. a free flight to any destination in the worldB. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby BookstoreC. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airportD. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School66. Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?A.Booking date Departure dateSeptember 13 September 18B．Booking date Departure dateSeptember 2 September 12C.Booking date Departure dateAugust 15 September 4D.Booking date Departure dateAugust 16 September 867. Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?A. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.B. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.3. 2024全国卷II-DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour A —Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms andStonehenge —£37 until 26 March and £39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costute Mtsan. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B —Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house一£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires (尖顶)”form St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C —Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace —£34 until March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D —Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great —£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?A. Tour AB. Tour BC. Tour CD. Tour D34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath &Stonehenge.D. Cambridge.35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal families.B. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in BritainD. It is a world-famous castle.4. 2024四川卷-A31. The card above is _________.A. a ticketB. a postcardC. an invitationD. an advertisement32. The party is for _________.A. a birthdayB. the QueenC. bee watchingD. the National Day33. According to the card, if you are unableto go, you can .A. return the cardB.visit the MuseumC. ignore the messageD. contact Alice’s mother5. 2024天津卷University Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination. Cooking PolicyStudents living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.Quiet HoursResidential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.36. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds.B. Wireless routers and radios.C. Hair dryers and candles.D. TVs and electric blankets.37. What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?A. The combination should be changed.B. The Office should be charged.C. He should replace the door lock.D. He should check out of the room.38. What do we know about the cooking policy?A. A microwave oven can be used.B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.39. If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face _____.A. parent visitsB. a fine of $100C. the Student CourtD. a written notice40. When can students enjoy a party in residences?A. 7:00 am, Sunday.B. 7:30 am, Thursday.C. 11:30 pm, Monday.D. 00:30 am, Saturday. 参考答案：1. ADC 2. DDA 3. BDA 4. CAD 5. DAACD。
2022年浙江高考英语阅读理解限时训练(共8套)(含解析)
阅读理解专练(一)(限时30分钟)AMy name is Matthew. I’m not someone who has many secrets, because I’m a terrible liar. But there is one huge secret that I kept for years—I failed my driving test. I had never failed a test before, and had never even come close. Driving made me anxious, but my parents told me I had to. They signed me up for driving lessons. I had gotten a perfect score for my written permit exam, but getting behind the wheel was a different story.But when October 30th rolled around, my pride set in. I wanted to be like everyone else at my school, showing off the brand new license they’d gotten. Looking back on that special day, I can’t remember if I was nervous. What I do remember is starting the test, pausing at a stop sign after a few seconds, and being asked by the instructor to pull over. I had received an auto-fail since my pause was indeed a pause and not a real stop. I wasn’t upset that I was leaving without a license, but I was scared everyone would know that I had failed. So when I got to class, I told everyone I didn’t want to take the test on my birthday.One Friday a month later, I went to the test spot again and passed. Later that night I drove for the first time by myself, which brought to me an amazing feeling I’ve never experienced—but sill, I couldn’t imagineever telling anyone the truth. So I didn’t. It wasn’t until midway through college that I came clean. It turned out plenty of my college friends had failed too! And I gathered enough courage to speak the fact out. Yes, I had also failed.Now I realize failure and imperfection are two things everyone has to experience, without which one couldn’t make a true man.【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。
2024高考英语冲刺试卷含解析
高考模拟检测卷（一）试题英语本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman think of this shirt?A.It's not worth buying.B.It's too expensive.C.It's the best one.2.When should the man attend the meeting?A.2:20.B.2:40.C.3:40.3.Why does the man make the call?A.To check a booking.B.To make a booking.C.To change a booking.4.What is the man's feeling for the woman?A.Angry.B.Concerned.C.Appreciative.5.What's wrong with the woman's mother?A.She doesn't look well.B.She has high blood sugar.C.She is on a diet.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2024届高考英语阅读理解专练(含答案)
第一部分阅读理解四选一阅读理解的高考分值是37.5分，占比较大；考试分配时间为：28分钟左右；文章体裁分为：应用文，记叙文，说明文，议论文和新闻报道等。
阅读理解题目在文章中分布均匀，且多在段首和段尾。
题型为：细节理解题，推理判断题，词义猜测题，主旨大意题等，大多数题型为细节理解题和推理判断题。
卷别年份篇目语篇类型主题考查题型主题语境主题内容细节理解推理判断主旨大意词义猜测新课标Ⅰ卷2023A应用文人与社会自行车租赁服务3B记叙文人与自然污水净化生态箱13C说明文人与自我数字极简主义生活方式31 D说明文人与社会“群体智慧”效应121新高考Ⅰ卷2022A应用文人与自我课程评分细则21B说明文人与社会减少食物浪费31C说明文人与社会养老院养鸡项目121 D说明文人与社会饮食结构影响语音211新课标Ⅱ卷2023A应用文人与自然黄石国家公园护林员项目3B记叙文人与自我Urban Sprouts菜园子项目211 C说明文人与社会书籍介绍121D说明文人与自然接触自然有益健康22新高考Ⅱ卷2022A应用文人与社会博物馆参观信息3B记叙文人与社会新媒体的影响121 C说明文人与社会司机无视手机禁令1111 D说明文人与自我运动可以促进心脏健康22(细节理解题＋推理判断题＋词义猜测题＋段落大意题)【典例印证】【破题关键点】(2023·新课标Ⅰ卷)The goal of this book is to make the case for digital minimalism,including a detailed exploration of what it asks and why itworks, and then to teach you how to adopt this philosophy if you decide it’s right for you.To do so, I divided the book into two parts. In part one, I describe the philosophical foundations of digital minimalism, starting with an examination of the forces that are making so many people’s digital lives increasingly intolerable, before moving on to a detailed discussion of the digital minimalism philosophy.Part one concludes by introducing my suggested method for adopting this philosophy: the digital declutter. This process requires you to step away from optional online activities for thirty days. At the end of the thirty days, you will then add back a small number of carefully chosen online activities that you believe will provide massive benefits to the things you value. In the final chapter of part one, I’ll guide you through carrying out your own digital declutter. In doing so, I’ll draw on an experiment I ran in 2018 in which over 1，600 people agreed to perform a digital declutter. You’ll hear these participants’ stories and learn what strategies worked well for them, and what traps they encountered that you should avoid.The second part of this book takes a closer look at some ideas that will help you cultivate (培养) a sustainable digital minimalism lifestyle. In these chapters, I examine issues such as the importance of solitude (独处) and the necessity of cultivating high－quality leisure to replace the time most now spend on mindless device use. Each chapter concludes with a collection of practices, which are designed to help you act on the big ideas of the chapter. You can view these practices as a toolbox meant to aid your efforts to build a minimalist lifestyle that words for your particular circumstances.1. What is the book aimed at?A. Teaching critical thinking skills.B. Advocating a simple digital lifestyle.C. Solving philosophical problems.D. Promoting the use of a digital device.2. What does the underlined word “declutter”in paragraph3 mean?A. Clear－up.B. Add－on.1. 先读第1题的题干，标出关键词________→根据关键词，从第一段开始浏览，寻找和题干关键词意思相近的________，确定此处内容是本题根据→根据本句中的“to make the case for digital minimalism(为数字极简主义辩护)”，确定第1题的答案________2. 再读第2题的题干，关键词是画线词________→根据关键词，从第1段后浏览，在第三段找到画线词→找到关键词后把此处内容和四个选项进行比对，确定第2题的答案________3. 然后读第3题的题干，标出关键词________→根据关键词，从第2题关键词后面浏览，寻找题干中的关键词→找到关键词后把此处内容和四个选项进行比对，确定第3题的答案________4. 最后读第4题的题干，标出关键词________→根据关键词，从第3题关键词后面浏览，寻找题干中的关键词→找到关键词后把此处内容和四个选项进行比对，确定第4题的答案________答案 1. aimed; goal; B2. declutter; A3. the final chapter of part one; C4. practices; AC. Check－in.D. Take－over.3. What is presented in the final chapter of part one?A. Theoretical models.B. Statistical methods.C. Practical examples.D. Historical analyses.4. What does the author suggest readers do with the practicesoffered in part two?A. Use them as needed.B. Recommend them to friends.C. Evaluate their effects.D. Identify the ideas behind them.题型微解题型微解1：细节理解题细节理解题是高考题型中考查较多的题型，也是容易得分的题型，该题型分为：直接细节题，间接细节题，数字计算题和归纳概括题。
新高考英语阅读理解限时练(含答案详解)
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2014高考英语 专题限时训练(34)史地自然型阅读理解(二)
专题限时训练(三十四) [史地自然型阅读理解(二)](限时：25分钟)(一)Several animal species including gorillas (大猩猩) in Rwanda and tigers in Bangladesh could risk extinction if impact of climate change and extreme weather on their homes is not handled, a UN report showed on Sunday.Released during the course of global climate negotiations in Durban, the report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) shows how higher temperatures, the rise in sea levels, deforestation and overuse of land have damaged the habit ats of certain species, especially in Africa. “Many ecosystems have already been affected by increasing population, historical and recent deforestation, shortlasting management practices and even invasive species，” Eduardo Rojas, assistant director general at the UNFAO's forestry department, said at the release of the report.The most affected areas include mountains, islands and coastal areas, which limit the possibilities for animals to move elsewhere and create n ew habitats. “The remaining populations are limited to very small ecosystems. They have inbreeding (近亲繁殖) problems, and at the end these species may disappear，” he added.Other exa mples of affected animals include elephants in Mali, lions in Serengeti and crocodiles in Malawi. The report says about 20～30 percent of plant and animal species will be at higher risk of extinction due to global warming and a significant number of local species may disappear by 2050 as a consequence. Other consequences could include the spread of invasive species and infectious diseases, it said.The report urges more focus on restoration of damaged ecosystems, especially those key to dealing with climate change such as inland waters, forests and grasslands. The UNFAO also called for the creation of movement channels for animals in areas where their movement was affected. The organization said while more resources (资源) were flowing to biodiversity conservation, more action at the government and policy level was needed. It also urges local communities to developprojects that ease the effect of climate change on wildlife, naming ecotourism activities as an example.1. What does the author tell us in Paragraph 2?A. The theme of global climate negotiations in Durban.B．The subject of research done by Eduardo Rojas.C．Harmful effects of damage done to ecosystems.D．Causes of damage done to ecosystems.2. Why are animals living in mountains, islands and coastal areas most affected?A. They are frequently attacked by invasive species and infectious diseases.B．They have difficulty finding enough food for survival.C．They have little chance of moving to other plac es.D．They can hardly find mates to produce their young.3. To avoid extinction of some animal species, the UNFAO suggested all the following ways EXCEPT ________.A. restoring damaged ecosystemsB．limiting world population growthC．creating movement channels for animalsD．urging governments and local communities to take action4. What would serve as the best title for the passage?A. Climate change and ecotourismB．Human activities and the animal kingdomC．Gorillas, tigers at risk due to climate changeD．How to balance human development and animal rights(二)Death Valley, one of America's great national parks, is a place of strange and silent beauty. As beautiful as this place is, its name provides evidence of very real danger. Death Valley is a land of beautiful yet dangerous extremes. There are mountains that reach more than 3,000 meters into the sky. There is a place called Badwater that is the lowest area of land in the Wester n Hemisphere. If there were water there, it would be 86 meters below the level of the ocean.Death Valley can be dangerously cold during the winter months. Storms in the mountains can produce sudden flooding on the floor of the Valley. The air temperature during the summer has been as high as 57℃. The sun can heat the ground so that the temperature of the rocks and soil can be as high as 74℃. The extreme heat of Death Valley has killed people in the past. It will continue to kill those who do not honor this extreme climate. Death Valley does not forgive those who are not careful.Death Valley is a good example of the violence of nature. It contains evidence of several ancient volcanoes that caused huge explosions. Evidence of one of these explosions is called Ubehebe Crater. The explosion left a huge hole in the ground almost a kilometer and a half wide.In many areas of Death Valley it is easy to see where the ground has been pushed up violently by movement deep in the Earth. This movement has created unusual and beautiful rock formations. Some are red. Others are dark brown, gray, yellow or black. Other areas of rock look as if some huge creature violently broke and twisted the Earth to create unusual, sometimes frightening shapes.In other parts of Death Valley there are lines in the rock that show clearly that this area was deep under an ocean for many thousands of years. Much of the Valley is flat and extremely dry. In fact, scientists believe it is the driest place in the United States.Death Valley, part of the Great Mojave Desert, is a huge place. It extends more than 225 kilometers across the southern part of California, and across the border with Nevada.1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．The water in Badwater is 86 meters below the level of the ocean.B．The highest air temperature of Death Valley in summer can reach as high as 74℃.C．The ground has been pushed up violently by explosions of volcanoes.D．There might have been marine lives livi ng in Death Valley.2．Why were some people killed by Death Valley?A．Because they didn't respect Death Valley and thus they were punished.B．Because it is extremely hot in summer and dangerously cold in winter.C．Because they were not careful enough to take with them what they needed.D．Because several volcanoes erupted and caused huge explosions.3．The underlined word “twisted” in Paragraph 4 most possibly means “________”.A．bent and turnedB．created and developedC．built and shapedD．changed and ruined4．The purpose of the article is to ________.A．encourage people to visit Death Valley, a beautiful national park in America B．warn people not to visit Death Valley because it is quite dangerous there C．introduce to us readers a special national park in America, Death Valley D．raise money for the protection of Death Valley because it is in danger now(三)Michele, a filmmaker, dives into an eerie (怪诞的) world. The usually colorful corals are a ghostly white. Most of the fish, crabs, and other animals have disappeared. The reef is sick and dying.Coral reefs are often called “the rainforests of the sea” because of their abundance of life forms. A great diversity of animals find food and shelter in every crack and crevice.Today's reefs are about 10,000 years old. Found in sunny, shallow water in warm seas all over the world, reefs are made up of the hard shells of millions of corals. As corals live and die, they create a giant, rocky honeycomb. Only a thin top layer is living coral.A reef grows only about as fast as your fingernails—threequarters of an inch a year. But coral reefs are huge, and in time a healthy reef can be thousands of miles long.Millions of people around the world rely on reef fish and other animals for food. And reefs provide protection from storms at sea. Without thousands of miles of reefssurrounding coastal areas, many beaches and even whole islands could be destroyed by the pounding of powerful ocean waves.“Let's say a grazing animal lik e the parrot fish is overfished，” Michele explains. “Without them, the kind of algae (海藻) that the fish feed on could grow like weeds and take over the reef. The competition for space and sunlight could then starve the coral.”Nearly 27 percent of the world's coral reefs have been lost or damaged. But there is hope. Many reefs around the world—including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the reefs off the Florida Keys in the United States—are now protected areas where scientists study how to keep reefs healthy. They determine how many and which kinds of fish can be taken for food without hurting the reef's delicate balance.There is hope, too, that people will learn to be good partners to the reefs. “We want our film to inspire people to help coral ree fs，” says Michele. “For me, even though I may not go back to the South Pacific, just knowing the reefs are there and thriving brings a sense of contentment (满足) to my spirit.”1．What is the main purpose of the author in writing the passage?A．To describe what coral reefs are.B．To tell people to protect coral reefs.C．To introduce a film to people.D．To ask people to visit coral reefs.2．From the passage we can infer that ________.[A．coral reefs grow very fast[B．there are few huge coral reefsC．coral reefs appear mostly in deep waterD．it takes a long time to make a coral reef3．By mentioning the parrot fish, Michele wants to tell us ________.A．coral reefs need sunlight to surviveB．the biggest enemies of reefs are weedsC．the parrot fish feed on a kind of algaeD．it is easy to destroy coral reefs4．What is the author's attitude towards the protection of reefs? A．OptimisticB．Disappointed.C．Uncertain.D．Pessimistic (悲观的)．。
新高考2024届高考英语第一轮专项冲刺限时集训——阅读理解(含答案)
B．Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.C．They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.D．It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.E．It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it.F．Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.G．Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality.【正确答案】36 37.B37.B 38.F 39.C 40.G【导语】本文为一篇说明文。
文章鼓励人们练习自我宽恕，并提供了一个简单的写作练习来增强自信。
通过列出个人的优点和善良的行为，人们可以学会原谅自己的错误，并从中成长。
36.空前内容“Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. (为错误承担责任是积极的一步，但不要因此而自责。
人孰能无过)”可知，作者认为人都会犯错，勇于承担责任固然重要，但是也不要因此而过于自责。
结合空后“You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this. (你可以使用下面的写作练习来帮助你做到这一点)”中的“do this”以及下文内容可推断，空处应该内容和“不要太自责”相似。
2019高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练专题2 阅读理解34
2018高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练（江苏专用）专题2 阅读理解 34（25分钟）AThere is, for many of us, a moment in life when we make a choice that changes us forever. This moment marks a turning point, when we realize that the life we're living is not a mirror of who we really are.For some, the moment comes as a result of something dramatic: the sudden loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. For others, they have to deal with difficult situations, such as financial hardship. In these challenging times, it's more critical(关键时刻的) than ever for us to seize the possibility of positive change. As I travel and talk to people about their lives, I often see a distant, vacant look in their eyes -- a look that says “I’m so busy trying to survive my life that no soul left to live it”.As a result, we end up feeling lonely. Yet we keep on going the way we've been going. We tolerate high levels of stress at work, take important relationships for granted, or put our health needs on hold. We get so caught up in the details of living that our busyness becomes an excuse from the inner voice that begs us to listen. When you finally pay attention to that little voice and begin to make even small changes, you will slowly improve yourself.To start positive change, you need the power of your mind. I've come up with a five-step strategy that will help you. You will be able to identify what you want and then go after it. It's easier than you might think.1. Reset your happiness set point. Don't limit yourself! When I decided that I wanted more control over my life, I set goals in physical, emotional, financial, professional, material, and play. I challenged myself to consider every possible choice. Imagine things you've never believed you could achieve. Don't let your past determine your future.2. Trust your courage. Too often, when you're first learning to take control of your life, you doubt yourself. It's important to develop a stro ng connection with your inner guidance system. I've heard many stories about the persistent voice inside your head.3. Take action. Once you have set goals, adjusted your beliefs, and got ready, youcan start making things happen. Again, turn to those people you respect -- the ones achieving what you desire -- for support and guidance. They will both inspire you and give you practical advice on what steps you need to take.4. Have faith. Believe that the positive energy of grace will support your efforts to improve your life. When you've done all you can, let go and trust that the right result will occur. When we have faith, we give up the need to be in control, and we set ourselves up to actually enjoy the process of change.5. Be patient. This can be the toughest step. It's not easy to trust that your life will improve in a best way. Remind yourself of the benefits of patience. In my experience, those life changes are always worth the wait.1. What does the author intend to say in the second paragraph?A. The start of some turning points in one’s life is caused b y crisis.B. Loss of a job or the death of a loved one are all dramatic things.C. No one can live a life without any turning points.D. No one can predict his future of being good or not.2. In the author’s opinion, we should ______________.A. adjust our beliefs from time to timeB. always control ourselve s for anythingC. keep on going the way we are goingD. seize the challenging times to live an active life3. The author suggests that when setting your happiness set points, you should _______.A. know the limitation of your set pointB. build self-confidence without doubtC. limit your goals in different waysD. consider every possible choice with care4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. When you've done all you can, you may believe that the right result will occur.B. When you set goals, and take action, it is possible to make things happen.C. When you first learn to take charge of your life, you will always doubt yourself.D. If things do not happen in a way that is best, patience is always worth the wait.B“To be or not to be”．Outside the Bible, these six words are the most famous in all the literature of the world．They were spoken by Hamlet when he was thinking aloud, and they are the most famous words in Shakespeare because Hamlet was speaking not only for himself but for every thinking man and woman．To be or not to be----to live or not to live, to live richly and abundantly and eagerly, or to live dully and meanly and scarcely．A philosopher once wanted to know whether he was alive or not, which is a good question for everyone to put to himself occasionally．He answered it by saying, “I think, therefore I am．”But the best definition of existence I ever saw was one written by another philosopher who said, “To be is to be in relations．” If this is true, then the more relations a living thing has, the more it is alive．To live abundantly means simply to increase the range and inten sity （强度） of our relations．Unfortunately, we are so constituted that we get to love our routine．But other than our regular occupa tion, how much are we alive? If you are interested only in your regular occupation, you are alive only to that extent．So far as other things are concerned----poetry and prose, music, pictures, sports unselfish friendships, politics, international affairs----you are dead．On the contrary, it is true that every time you acquire a new interest----even more, a new accomplishment----you increase your power of life．No one who is deeply interested in different k inds of subjects can remain unhappy．The real pessimist is the person who has lost interest．Bacon said that a man dies as often as he loses a friend．But we gain new life by contacts with new friends, and new ideas and thoughts, too．Where your thoughts are, there will be your life also．If your thoughts are limited only to your business, only to your physical welfare, only to your narrow circle of the town in which you live, then you live in a narrow restricted life．But if you are interested in the characters of a good novel, then you are living with those highly interested people; if you listen intently to fine music, you are always away from immediate surroundings and living in a world of passion and imagination．To be or not to be ---- to live intensely and richly, or merely to exist, that depends on ourselves．Let us widen and intensify our relations．While we live, let1．What does the author mainly want to do by this passage?A．Argue against an idea．B．Put forward an idea．C．Introduce some famous sayings．D．Explain some famous say ings．2．What does the underlined word “pessimist” most probably mean?A．Somebody who always expects the worst to happen．B．Somebody who is always interested in making new friends．C．Somebody who always lives in a world of passion and imagination．D．Somebody who likes to live a rich and abundant life．3．Which of the following behaviors is most probably NOT encouraged by the author?A．Thinking more than your own business．B．Caring only about your physical welfare．C．Reading good novels．D．Listening to fine music．4．What is the main idea of the passage?A．To be or not to be, that is a question．B．I think, therefore I am．C．To be is to be in relations．D．A man dies as often as he loses a friend．BABCCThe diversity of the original American Indian settlers was not quite as great as that of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries when waves of European, Asian and unwilling African immigrants arrived on American shores. However, the First Americans did have more far-going origins that were ever suspected. For example, Brace’s studies have revealed that the Blackfoot, Iroquois, and other tribes from Minnesota, Michigan, Ontario, and Massachusetts came down from the Jomon, a prehistoric people of Japan. The Inuit in the far north and tribal groups who once lived down the Eastern seaboard into Florida appear to be a later branch from the trunk of the Jomon family tree. The Athabaskan-speaking people from the Yukon and northern-western Canada, who spread as far south as Arizona and northern Mexico,appear to trace their origins to China. “Their facial shapes link them more closely to the living Chinese than to any other population in either part of the world,”says Brace.Johanna Nichols, a Professor of S lavic languages and literature at the University of California at Berkeley, says that new evidence from native languages throughout the New World strongly suggests that humans have been in the Americas since as early as 40,000 BC. She says that it is only along the west coast that language s appear to have come from immigrants who arrived after the ice age, 14,000 years ago.Nicho ls als o has some different ideas about the direction in which the country was settled. Breaking with the traditional view of migrations, she s ays that the inside of North America was colonized not only from Siberia but also from the south.To bolster her argument for an early settlement date, Nichols points to findings from the Monte Verde site in southern Chile. It has been dated at 12,500 years old, which means the area was occupied during the last ice age. And, the Monte Verde people would have needed at least 6,500 years to travel from Alaska to Chile. Yet, that only takes us back to about 19,000 years ago. Her research suggests a very high degree of language diversity is something that happens only with time. She insists that the approximately 150 distinct native American language families we know of today must have required at least 35,000 years to develop.1. In the first paragraph the writer uses the word “unwilling” to show that _______.A. the Africans came against the will of most AmericansB. the Africans came without the approval of their parentsC. the Africans were taken here against their own willD. the Europeans who came at the time didn’t want the Africans to come together2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Athabaskan-speaking people?A. They were related to people living in Japan in prehistoric times.B. They were a branch from the trunk of the Jomon family tree.C. They have no links to any other people.D. They were thought to have certain links to the ancestors of the Chinese people.3. The underlined word bolster in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. useB. haveC. supportD. build4. From the passage we can know _______.A. people in the Americas today are believed to have probably come down onlyfrom the northB. Nichols strongly suggests that humans have lived in the Americas for about 6,500 yearsC. Nichols supports the traditional ideas about the direction in which the country was settledD. it surely takes a very long time for language diversity to come about CDCD。
高考英语阅读理解真题专项训练含答案解析5份
高考英语阅读理解真题专项突破训练25套含答案一、阅读理解1．阅读理解In most parts of the world, many students help their schools make less pollution. They join “environment clubs”. In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean.Here are some things students often do.No-garbage lunches. How much do you throw away after lunch? Environment clubs ask students to bring their lunches in bags that can be used again. Every week they will choose the classes that make the least garbage and report them to the whole school.No-car day. On a no-car day, nobody comes to school in a car. Not the students and not the teachers! Cars give pollution to our air, so remember: walk, jump, bike and run. Use your legs! It's lots of fun.Turn off the water! Did you know that some toilets can waste twenty to forty cubic (立方) meters of water an hour? In a year, it would fill a small river! In environment clubs, students mend those broken toilets. We love our environment. Let's work together to make it clean.（1）After students mend toilets, they save .A．water in cubic meters B．a small riverC．a club D．a toilet（2）From the passage we know the students usually have lunch .A．in shops B．at school C．in chubs D．at home （3）The writer wrote the passage to ask the students to .A．clean school B．make less pollutionC．join clubs D．help teachers（4）Which of the following statements is true?A．In the clubs, students usually work together to make the earth less polluted.B．Students can take their lunch in paper, so they can throw it after lunch.C．On No-car day, only the teachers can go to school in their cars.D．The water in the toilet can fill a river.阅读理解For over 70 years, UNICEF has been putting children first, working to protect their rights and provide the assistance and services they need to survive and develop all over the world.It's the end-of-year giving season, and UNICEF has lots of good news to share about the influence its supporters have had on the lives of children. Thanks to its generous donors, UNICEF has helped save more lives than any other humanitarian organization.Monthly donors are a major reason why UNICEF can make that claim, according to Karla Coello, UNICEF USA Senior Director for Monthly Giving. "Last year, UNICEF responded to 377 humanitarian emergencies, from conflicts to natural disasters," says Coello. "Emergency appeals bring in important revenue — but after the emergency, there are still a lot of things children need to make life bearable. That's what our monthly donors provide."When drought destroys crops, conflict forces families from their homes, an epidemic breaks out or a disaster strikes, children suffer most. And in some countries, even the best of times are dangerous for its youngest citizens. Every day more than 15,000 children under 5 die from preventable causes.Protecting children before, during and after a crisis requires a reliable source of funding. The constant stream of revenue provided by monthly donations enables UNICEF to reach children with what they need most when they need it, prepositioning emergency supplies before a disaster strikes and continuing to build sustainable solutions after an immediate crisis has subsided.Monthly giving is also important to funding large-scale interventions(介入). Thanks to UNICEF's global immune campaigns, the world is now nearly free of polio(小儿麻痹症)and there are only 14 countries where mothers and children still face maternal and neonatal tetanus(破伤风)deadly threat. And UNICEF programs in 120 countries are helping to prevent and treat malnutrition, which is linked to nearly half of all deaths of children under 5."UNICEF USA monthly donors are our most engaged, most dedicated supporters," says Rebecca V olpe, UNICEF USA Manager, Monthly Giving. "So we do our best to make them feel appreciated by keeping them thoroughly updated about the powerful impact they arehaving and showing them how much they matter to us." In turn, monthly donors tend to be dedicated supporters. "Protecting children — giving them opportunities to play, learn, feel safer, heal — is critical to us," explained a survey respondent, expressing a commitment to children that UNICEF USA's Monthly Giving team sees every day.Supporters who sign up with UNICEF USA to give monthly automatically become members of the Guardian Circle, which affords them benefits, including:Annual statements to make tax time easierAn easy-to-use donor access that simplifies modifying gift amounts, updating payment methods and making other changes, including the timing of donations with the option to cancel at any pointTargeted communications in the form of monthly statements and a quarterly 8-page newsletter with stories from the fieldA team available to answer questions via email or phone"We have some donors who are on fixed income, others who can afford to make considerable monthly donations," says Coello. "Whether you give $5 or $700 a month, you are super important to us. What's important is that they all really want to give and help children. And that's amazing."It can be time-consuming and difficult to track charitable donations. At end of year, Guardian Circle monthly supporters receive one statement that makes filing tax returns easier — and it's always delightful to see how much good has been done for the world's most vulnerable(受伤害的)children.2．What is UNICEF meant to do according to the passage?A．To protect human rights of children who live in poverty.B．To provide timely assistance during time of emergency.C．To ensure children their rights, survival and development.D．To offer affordable services children in poor nations need.3．Why does the writer mention UNICEF's global immune campaigns?A．To warn people of dangers caused by polio and tetanus.B．To urge people to prevent and treat malnutrition as well.C．To inform people of the deadly threat of certain diseasesD．To state the benefits of funding large-scale interventions.4．If you sign up with UNICEF USA as a monthly donor, you can _______.A．ease your burden at yearly tax timeB．cancel whatever you have donatedC．get free newsletters every three monthsD．answer questions via email or phone5．According to Coello, who can be a monthly donor?A．Only the one who is able to pay a considerable amount.B．Whoever can afford to donate a certain amount monthly.C．One who has a fixed income to make monthly donations.D．Anyone willing to provide assistance for children in need. 6．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．Why Donating Monthly Works Best.B．How The Donors Provide Assistance.C．What The Donors Do For Children.D．When Donating Can Be Done Properly.阅读理解Self-drivingCapabilitiesSensor and camera-equipped models from Audi and V olkswagen, among others, don't just automatically brake to prevent minor accidents; they can actually navigate（行驶）around highway traffic and into garages without a human at the wheel.AttractiveDashboardsIn addition to Ford's new Sync system, which better understands voice commands, Apple and Google have partnered with automakers to create interfaces（界面）as user-friendly as the ones on your smartphone.Smarter HeadlightsAudi's and BMW's ultra-bright laser headlights can detect oncoming cars and dim slightly to avoid disturbing their drivers. One problem: they're not yet legal in the U.S.Self-parking SkillsThe new model of BMW's all-electric can find its own spot in a parking lot, then send signals via a smart-watch app to contact its drivers.7．In terms of Self-driving Capabilities, what makes Audi and V olkswagen stand out?A．Braking when sensing red lights.B．Going into garages without a driver.C．Stopping other cars on highway.D．Taking photos with a camera.8．Which of the cars can adjust the headlights in order not to upset drivers in oncoming cars?A．Ford and V olkswagen.B．Audi and BMW.C．Audi and V olkswagen.D．BMW and Ford.9．In which section of a car magazine does the article most probably appear?A．First Drive.B．Cars For Rent.C．Instrumental Tests.D．Smart Tech.10．阅读理解Summer Courses 2009San Diego Seaside College is offering one and two-week English summer courses for high school students from all over the world who want to improve their English. Classes are offered at five levels, from basic to advanced. Students will be tested when they arrive and placed in the level appropriate to their language ability. Each class has a maximum of 14 students.Tuition Fees(学费)One-week Course (July 26—August 1) : $310Two-week Course (July 26—August 8) : $ 620The full payment must be received before the beginning of the courses.Accommodations(食宿)We provide housing, including breakfast & dinner, 7 days a week.Single room : $ 250 per weekTwin room: $160 per person, per week You should reserve your accommodations before May 15 and all the accommodation fees must be paid in full before June 15.How to Apply**************************************************.Come to our college this summer and make yourself shine at English.（1）The aim of the courses is to help the high school students_____.A．learn English B．attend collegeC．visit some high schools D．travel to other countries（2）What are the tuition fees for the One-week Course?A．$160.B．$250.C．$310.D．$620.（3）If you want to apply for the course, you should___________.A．choose a college B．reserve a hotel roomC．check with the teachers D．fill out a form and email it 11．阅读理解Suddenly another thought went through Kate's mind like an electric shock. An express train was due to go past about thirty minutes later. If it were not stopped, that long train, full of passengers, would fall into the stream. “Someone must go to the station and warn the station-master，” Kate thought. But who was to go? She would have to go herself. There was no one else.In wind and rain she started on her difficult way. Soon she was at the bridge that crossed the Des Moines River, a bridge also built of wood, just like the bridge across Honey Creek. The storm had not washed this away, but there was no footpath across it. She would have to cross it by stepping from sleeper (枕木)to sleeper. With great care she began the dangerous crossing, sometimes on her hands and knees, hardly daring to look down betweenthe sleepers into the wild flood waters below. If she should slip, she would fall between the sleepers, into the rapidly flowing stream.At last -- she never knew how long it had taken her一she felt solid ground under her feet. But there was no time to rest. She still had to run more than half a mile and had only a few minutes left. Unless she reached the station before the express did, many, many lives would be lost.She did reach the station just as the train came into sight. Fortunately thestation-master was standing outside. “The bridge is down! Stop the train! Oh, please stop it!” Kate shouted breathlessly.The station-master went pale. He rushed into the station building and came back with a signal light. He waved the red light as the train came into the station. It was not a second too early.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。