【通用版】2019届高考英语二轮复习强化训练04阅读理解4 含解析
强化训练04阅读理解(四)(45分钟，100分)AA 51-year-old lawyer has moved back in with his mother－after giving up his Los Angeles home to a family of strangers for a year.Tony Tolbert looked for a family in need after his father set a glowing example when he was growing up by always welcoming people to stay in their spare room. “You don't have to be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet or Oprah，”Tolbert said CBS. “We can do it wherever we are, with whatever we have, and for me, I have a home that I can make available.” His moth er. Marie Tolbert, added, “He is so giving, and he's always been that way. ”Tolbert went to Alexandria House, a shelter for homeless women and children, and came across Felicia Dukes, who lived in a single bedroom with three of her children. Her family had been separated as the shelter was just for children and her eldest son was unable to join them. Tolbert told the staff he wanted to bring the family back together, and offered his home.The family has now moved into the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home－with Duke's oldest son. It is worth nearly $ 400,000, according to online estimates. “My heart just fills up with appreciation，” Dukes said, as she wiped away her tears.The heart-warming story comes after the report that 10-year-old Gracie McNulty, from England, served Christmas dinners to 50 homeless people, achieving her father's last Christmas wish.Her father Craig, 38, was a regular charity volunteer who had served breakfast to the homeless on Boxing Day. But as a roofer, he suffered serious head injuries when he fell while working. And he died soon after the accident in August.“It's been the best Christmas ever，”Gracie said. “I was just at school feeling sad and so I decided I wanted to do something to make him proud and this felt like the perfect thing. ”1. Tony Tolbert offered help to others because he was inspired by __________.A. his motherB. his teacherC. his fatherD. his son2. How did Tony Tolbert help Felicia Dukes and her family?A. He brought up her oldest child.B. He helped them move into Alexandria House.C. He offered his house to them.D. He built a shelter for them.3. The underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refers to __________.A. serving breakfast to people on Boxing DayB. treating 50 homeless people at ChristmasC. deciding to do something in churchD. being proud of what his father did4. What's the author's main purpose of writing this passage?A. To explain some puzzling events.B. To introduce two inspiring stories.C. To call on people to help others in need.D. To show there are still poor people.【语篇解读】本文主要讲述两则好人好事故事.一则是Tony Tolbert把自己的房子让给穷人住；一则是一位10岁孩子Gracie McNulty，给50个无家可归的人提供圣诞晚餐.1．解析：考查细节.由第二段一句“Tony Tolbert looked for a family in need after his father set a glowing example when he was growing up by always welcoming people to stay in their spare room.”可知Tony Tolbert现在乐于助人，是因为在他成长过程中，父亲给他树立了光辉榜样.答案：C2．解析：考查细节.由第三段最后一句“Tolbert told the staff he wanted to bring the family back together, and offered his home.”他的帮助形式是给这家人提供房子去住.答案：C3．解析：考查指代关系.理解this，需关联到倒数第三段Gracie McNulty给50个无家可归的人提供圣诞晚餐，再根据最后一段她说的话“当我在学校时我会感到悲伤，因此我决定做一些事情让他感到骄傲，这是件很不错的事情”可知.4．解析：考查推断.本文讲述了两则好人好事.一则是Tony Tolbert把自己的房子让给穷人住；一则是一位10岁孩子Gracie McNulty，给50个无家可归的人提供圣诞晚餐.答案：BBWomen are friendly. But men are more competitive. Why? Researchers have found it's all down to the hormone oxytocin(荷尔素催生素). Although known as the love hormone, it affects the sexes differently.“Women tend to be social in their behavior. They often share with others. But men tend to be competitive. They are trying to improve their social status，” said Professor Ryan.Generally, people believe that the hormone oxytocin is let out in our body in various social situations and our body creates a large amount of it during positive social interaction(互动)such as failing in love or giving birth.But in a previous experiment Professor Ryan found that the hormone is also let out in our body during negative social interactions such as envy.Further researches showed that in men the hormone oxytocin improves the ability to recognize competitive relationships, but in women it raises the ability to recognize friendship.Professor Ryan's recent experiment used 62 men and women aged 20 to 37. Half of the participants(参与者)received oxytocin. The other half received placebo(安慰剂)．After a week, the two groups switched with participants. They went through the same procedure with the other material.Following each treatment, they were shown some video pictures with different social interactions. Then they were asked to analyze the relationships by answering some questions. The questions were about telling friendship from competition. And their answers should be based on gestures, body language and facial expressions.The results indicated that, after treatment with oxytocin, men's ability to correctly recognize competitive relationships improved, but in women it was the ability to correctly recognize friendship that got better.Professor Ryan thus concluded: “Our experiment proves that the hormone oxytocin can raise people's abilities to better distinguish different social interactions. And the behaviour differences between men and women are caused by biological factor(因素)that are mainly hormonal.”1. What causes men and women to behave differently according to the text?A. Placebo.B. Oxytocin.C. The gesture.D. The social status.2. What can we learn from Professor Ryan's previous experiment?A. Oxytocin affects our behavior in a different way.B. Our body lets out oxytocin when we are deep in love.C. Our body produces oxytocin when we feel unhappy about others' success.D. Oxytocin improves our abilities to understand people's behaviour differences.3. Why did Professor Ryan conduct the recent experiment?A. To test the effect of oxytocin on the ability to recognize social interactions.B. To know the differences between friendship and competition.C. To know people's different abilities to answer questions.D. To test people's understanding of body language.4. The author develops the text by __________.A. explaining people's behaviourB. describing his own experiencesC. distinguishing sexual differencesD. discussing research experiments【语篇解读】本文主要关于一项实验报告.男女之间行为的差异主要是由荷尔蒙的生物因素引起的，荷尔蒙催生素能提高人们更好辨认不同的社会交往的能力.1．解析：考查细节.由第一段“Women are friendly. But men are more competitive. Why? Researchers have found it's all down to the hormone oxytocin”可知：男女行为不同完全是由于荷尔蒙催生素导致的.2．解析：考查推断.由第四段中“But in a previous experiment Professor Ryan found that the hormone is also let out in our body during negative social interactions such as envy”可知：不仅在积极活动中，在消极活动(如妒忌)中，身体也释放出荷尔蒙，也就是荷尔蒙“在各种情况下”均会影响我们的行为.答案：A3．解析：考查推断.由第五段Professor Ryan最近实验的目的和最后一段Professor Ryan 最近实验结果可知：想测试一下荷尔蒙催生素对辨认社交能力的效果.答案：A4．解析：考查文章结构.本文展示实验过程，讨论实验结果.答案：DCIn a study, Scientist Kathleen Vohs started thinking about her own routine of putting sugar in her coffee, testing how little routines influence our experiences.The first experiment involved two groups and each participant was given a piece of chocolate. The first group was asked to relax and then eat the bar at any time. The second was given a set of detailed instructions to follow before eating. The group that went through the specific chocolate eating routine actually enjoyed eating the candy more than the other group. The key, according to researchers, is in the deliberate participation of the task. Random (随机的) movements didn't add to the joy. People who participated in a simple routine before eating, particularly after a delay between the routine and consumption, enjoyed the food more.What researchers found is that when we participate in short and deliberate behaviors, we tend to enjoy our experiences more. The data was so clear after four different experiments that researchers may now begin looking at how routines could help us recover faster after an operation, reduce our pains, and enlarge our life experience in other ways.I am a mom of four kids but I've got plenty of routines of my own. Some are little and silly, like dressing a certain way before a Big Duck Game. Others are quiet and personal, such as my routine of morning gratitude (感恩) and the prayer at the end of the day. But they all do the same things－they slow me down, reduce my stress, allow me to pause and connect, to become present and to be mindful of the moment. Each of them does help me enjoy my life and that often leads to gratitude and appreciation.1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Healthy eating brings joy.B. Routines influences our experiences.C. Experiences do matter in life.D. Gratitude comes out of daily prayer.2. In the first experiment, the participants of the second group was asked to __________.A. have a short relaxationB. eat the chocolate at randomC. swallow the chocolate barD. follow detailed instructions3. Why did researchers carry out the four different experiments?A. To further confirm the researchers' assumption.B. To persuade people to join in the experiments.C. To find out the different effects of daily routines.D. To question about the result of the first experiment.4. From the last paragraph, we can infer that the author's routines __________.A. make her self-centeredB. have no influence on her lifeC. bring her a better lifeD. change her life completely【语篇解读】本文主要关于“常规”活动是如何影响体验，“常规”增加了生活的趣味，让生活更美好.1．解析：考查主旨.第一段为主题段，讲述的是凯瑟琳·沃斯的思考：常规活动是如何影响体验，后文用实验证明这一观点以及常规活动的好处.本文主题应包括两项：一项是“常规”，另一项是“体验”，C项只注重结果，没有注重产生的原因，所以C项片面.答案：B2．解析：考查细节.由第二段第三句“The second was given a set of detailed instructions to follow before eating.(第二个实验要求实验参加者在吃之前遵循一套指令.)”可知.答案：D3．解析：考查推断.由第三段最后一句“The data was so clear after four different experiments that researchers may now begin looking at how routines could help us recover faster after an operation, reduce our pains, and enlarge our life experience in other ways.”可知其他四个实验主要测试“常规”在其他方面的影响，是研究者的进一步猜想.答案：A4．解析：考查推断.最后一段最后两句“But they all do the same things－they slow me down, reduce my stress, allow me to pause and connect, to become present and to be mindful of the moment. Each of them does help me enjoy my life and that often leads to gratitude and appreciation.”可知有点“常规”会增加了生活的情趣，让生活变得更美好.答案：C。
2019年高考英语二轮复习【阅读理解板块组合练四】卷附答案解析
2019 年高考英语二轮复习【阅读理解板块组合练四】卷(限时 35 分钟 )Ⅰ.阅读理解AHere is a collection of some TV series.For this list, we stick to those that have been released in recent years and we choose not to include TV hits like Game of Thrones or Sherlock.Stranger ThingsThis US television series is a combination of three genres (种类 ): the typical college movies where the losers rise up, the science fiction films about crazy scientists who reached their top in the 1980s and the horror movies written in the style of Stephen King.This show, starring Winona Ryder and a group of amazing kids, has managed to combine these genres so well that it has already acquired a vast army of fans worldwide.The Pillars of the EarthIt is set in the twelfth century, a time which is considered one of the darkest and most romantic ( 浪漫的 ) periods in the history of England.Based on the best- selling novel written by Ken Follett, this TV show starring the brilliant Eddie Redmayne is widely recognized as one of the best historical TV dramas of recent years.MahabharataThis Indian Hindi- language series is liked by many people for being regarded as the simplest and the most fun way to learn about the age-old wisdom of the Indian people.It tells us about the kings and heroes who love, fight and make wise decisions.This drama is about the endless struggle between good and evil.The Cro w nThis story about the transformation of the young Princess Elizabeth into the queen shows everything about the British monarchy (君主制 )． It includes many storylines, each of which could be made into a separate TV show.The series focuses on the age- old themes of family, marriage and politics, and this is probably what makes The Cro w n win popularity.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。
江苏省2019届高三英语二轮复习练习：专题四 阅读理解2.4.4
A(2017·深圳第一次调研) Much information can be conveyed，purely through our eyes，so the expression “eyes also talk” is often heard.Can you recall any experience that further proves this statement？On a bus you may quickly glance at a stranger，but not make eye contact.If he senses that he is being stared at，he may feel uncomfortable.It is the same in daily life.If you are stared at for more than necessary，you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you.If nothing goes wrong，you will feel angry about others’ staring at you that way.Eyes do convey information，right?Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive.But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.If a man looks at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to turn away his gaze (注视) ，his intentions are obvious.That is，he wishes to attract her attention，to make her understand that he is showing affection for her.However，the normal eye contact for two people engaged in conversation is that the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time，in order to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking，to tell him that he is attentive.If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking，as if he tries to control you，you will feel uneasy.A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim，since he believes the false idea that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication.In fact，continuous eye contact happens between lovers only，who will enjoy looking at each other tenderly for a long time，to show love that words cannot express.Evidently，eye contact should be done according to the relationship between two people and the specific situation.语篇解读 本文介绍了“眼睛会说话”的观点，告诉我们不同场合眼神交流所代表的不同含义。
2019届高考英语二轮题海特训营：(4)阅读理解 细节理解四 Word版含解析
阅读理解-细节理解四1、 A new commodity brings about a highly profitable,fast-growing industry,urging antitrust(反垄断)regulators to step in to check those who control its flow. A century ago ,the resource in question was oil. Now similar concerns ares being raised by the giants(巨头)that deal in data, the oil of the digital age. The most valuable firms are Google,Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft. All look unstoppable.Such situations have led to calls for the tech giants to be broken up. But size alone is not a crime,The giants' success has benefited consumers. Few want to live without search engines or a quick delivery, Far from charging consumers high prices, many of these services are free (users pay, in effect, by handing over yet more data). And the appearance of new-born giants suggests that newcomers can make waves, too.But there is cause for concern. The internet has made data abundant, all-present and far more valuable, changing the nature of data and competition. Google initially used the data collected from users to target advertising better. But recently it has discovered that data can be turned into new services: translation and visual recognition, to be sold to other companies. Internet companies’ control of data gives them enormous power. So they have a “God’s eye view” of activities in their own markets and beyond.This nature of data makes the antitrust measures of the past less useful. Breaking up firms like Google into five small ones would not stop remaking themselves: in time, one of them would become great again. A rethink is required—and as a new approach starts to become apparent, two ideas stand out.The first is that antitrust authorities need to move form the industrial age into the21st century. When considering a merger(兼并),for example, they have traditionally used size to determine when to step in. They now need to take into account the extent of firms' data assets(资产) when assessing the impact of deals. The purchase price could also be a signal that an established company is buying a new-borm threat. When this takes place,especially when anew-born company has no revenue to speak of, the regulators should raise red flags.The second principle is to loosen the control that providers of on-line services have over data and give more to those who supply panies could be forced to consumers whatinformation they hold and how many money they make form emments could order the sharing of certain kinds of data, with users' consent.Restarting antitrust for the information age will not be easy But if govemments don't wants a data oconomy by a few giants, they must act soon.1.Why is there a call to break up giants?A.They have controlled the data marketB.They collect enormous private dataC.They no longer provide free servicesD.They dismissed some new-born giants2.What does the technological innovation in Paragraph 3 indicate?A.Data giants’ technology is very expensiveB.Google’s idea is popular among data firmsC.Data can strengthen giants’ controlling posit ionD.Data can be turned into new services or products3.By paying attention to firms’ data assets, antitrust regulators could .A.kill a new threatB.avoid the size trapC.favour bigger firmsD.charge higher prices4.What is the purpose of loosening the giants’ control of data?A.Big companies could relieve data security pressure.ernments could relieve their financial pressure.C.Consumers could better protect their privacy.D.Small companies could get more opportunities.2 、El Nino, a Spanish term for “the Christ child”, was named by South American fisherman who noticed that the global weather pattern, which happens every two to seven years, reduced the amount of fishes caught around Christmas. El Nifio sees warm water, collected over several years in the western Pacific, flow back eastwards when winds that normally blow westwards weaken, or sometimes the other way round.The weather effects both good and bad, are felt in many places. Rich countries gain more from powerful Niños, on balance, than they lose. A study found that a strong Niño in 1997 helped American’s economy grow by 15 billion, partly because of better agricultural harvest, farmers in the Midwest gained from extra rain. The total rise in agricultural in rich countries in growth than the fall in poor ones.But in Indonesia extremely dry forests are in flames. A multi-year drought (干旱)insouth-east Brazil is becoming worse. Though heavy rains brought about by El Niño may relieve the drought in California, they are likely to cause surface flooding and other disasters.The most recent powerful Niño, in 1997-98, killed around 21,000 people and caused damage worth $36 billion around the globe. But such Niños come with months of warning, and so much is known about how they happen that governments can prepare. According to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), however, just 12% of disaster-relief funding in the past two decades has gone on reducing risks in advance, rather than recovery and rebuilding afterwards. This is despite evidence that a dollar spent on risk-reduction saves at least two on reconstruction.Simple improvements to infrastructure (基础设施)can reduce the spread of disease. Better sewers (下水道)make it less likely that heavy rain is followed by an outbreak of the disease of bad stomach. Stronger bridges mean villages are less likely to be left without food and medicine after floods. According to a paper in 2011 by Mr Hsiang and co-authors, civil conflict is related to El Niño's harmful effects—and the poorer the country, the stronger the link. Though the relationship may not be causal, helping divided communities to prepare for disasters would at least reduce the risk that those disasters are followed by killing and wounding people. Since the poorest are least likely to make up for their losses from disasters linked to El Niño, reducing their losses needs to be the priority.1.What can we learn about El Nino in Paragraph 1?A.It is named after a South American fisherman.B.It takes place almost every year all over the world.C.It forces fishermen to stop catching fish around Christmas.D.It sees the changes of water flow direction in the ocean.2.What may El Niños bring about to the countries affected?A.Agricultural harvests in rich countries fall.B.Droughts become more harmful than floods.C.Rich countries’ gains are greater than their losses.D.Poor countries suffer less from droughts economically.3.The data provided by ODI in Paragraph 4 suggest that_________.A.more investment should go to risk reductionernments of poor countries need more aidC.victims of El Niño deserve more compensationD.recovery and reconstruction should come first4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A.To introduce El Niño and its origin.B.To explain the consequences of El Niño.C.To show ways of fighting against El Niño.D.To urge people to prepare for El Niño.3、 While WeChat is China's biggest mobile messaging app (应用软件),there are many equivalent(相当的) apps in other countries that offer similar features(特征).WhatsApp (US)Users: more than 300 millionPlatforms: Android, 10S, Windows Phone, BlackBerryFeatures:Text chat, push-to-talk, file sharing, location sharingWith more than 300 million active users, WhatsApp is one of WeChat's biggest competitors. Developed by two ex-Yahoo! employees in 2009, WhatsApp originally focused on text chat, but onAug6 it also started push - to - talk service. It's noted for its accessibility, ease of use and the absence of advertisements. The service is free for the first year, after which $0.99 (6.06 yuan) is charged for one-year subscription.Kakao Talk (South Korea)Users: more than 100 millionPlatforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Bada (an operateing system developed by Samsung)Features: Text chat, group chat, push - to - talk, group calls, file sharingWith more than 100 million users in more than 230 countries, Kakao Talk is a multi - platform ( 多平台) texting application that allows users to send and receive messages for free. With Kakao Talk, users can message each other one-on one or in group chats with unlimited numbers of friends. You can also choose from more than 250 animated emoticons (表情符号) and share them with friends.Line (Japan)Users: more than 200 millionPlatforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and PCFeatures:Text chat, group chat, push - to - talk, file sharing, location sharing, gaming, stickers. Line tops the list of the most downloaded free apps in 52 countries. Apart from text and voice messaging, Line provides its users with more than 250 original stickers and emoticons to buy from its own shop. In the first quarter of 2013 alone. it made $ ,7 million just from stickers. The popular app also allows friends to battle each other in the LINE Game.1.The first paragraph of the passage is used to _______.A.introduce the most popular mobile messaging apps in ChinaB.talk about new features in the latest mobile messaging appsC.draw readers' attention to various popular mobile messaging appsD.explain how mobile messaging apps have become so popularpared with the other two apps, which of the following features makes Line stand out?A.Group mobile games.B.Free stickers and emoticons.C.Free download of the app.D.Text and group chat.3.One of the popular features of WhatsApp is that users_______.A.can send and receive messages for freeB.can enjoy live video chats within groupsC.don't need to worry about unwanted adsD.regularly set free stickers and emoticons4、During the past Spring Festival, many children may have received red packets from their families. But Xing Pu, a 40-year-old economist, is asking the government to give red packets to every Chinese citizen.Xing suggested the government give out 1,000 yuan to each Chinese since the government income has increased rapidly in recent years. He said his suggestion would allow everyone to directly enjoy the fruits of the country’s economic success, help the lower-income groups deal with rising prices and increase consumption(消费)around the country.Recent years have seen the government carry out a series of pro-poor(扶贫)and pro-rural(惠农)policies(政策),including increasing spending on public health-care and cutting down the agricultural tax. But the lower-income group still needs more help.Xing said he has borrowed many ideas from practices in countries like theUnited StatesandSingapore. Earlier this year, the governments of the two nations offered cash handouts(救济)to their citizens. As for inChina, “We can even encourage the rich to donate their 1,000 yuan red packet to the poor,” said Xing.Although Xing’s suggestion has gained wide support among ordinary Chinese on the Internet, many other economists criticized it as unpractical. “To better use the increase of money, handing out money is not a solution that holds good for all time. It could be better to improve the public service or cut the price of energy use in daily life,” said Qiao Xinsheng, an economic professor.1.Xing Pu suggested that the government give out 1,000 yuan to each Chinese because ________.A.the poor should get help from the richB.the government should help the richC.the growing economic pie should be shared among the peopleD.the government doesn’t know how to use the mone y2.What has the government done to help the lower-income group?A.Spending less on public health care.B.Increasing the agricultural tax.C.Handing out money to every Chinese.D.Carrying out pro-poor and pro-rural policies.3.Xing Pu’s ideas of giving red packets to every Chinese citizen mainly came from ________.A.children receiving red packets from their familiesB.the US andSingaporegovernments offering cash handouts to their citizensC.the government’s increasing spending on public health careD.the rising prices in the country4.According to Qiao Xinsheng, what is better than giving out money?A.Supplying food to everyone every day.B.Cutting the price of energy use in daily life.C.Controlling the rising of prices.D.Increasing the government income.5、Rock music in one form or another is the most popular type of music all over the world. But where did it come from?Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time, “rhythm and blue” music was very popular with black Americans. “R&B” wa s a mixture of black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you could dance to and simple, fast words.Noticing the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid-1950s, this new white R&B music, called r ock ’n’ roll, had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley attracted millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock ’n’ roll was very dangerous.By the early 1960s, even rock ’n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the same. It was at that time that a new group from England became popular — the Beatles.The Beatles first started by singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with more complicated tunes. They also introduced different instruments. Groups like the Beatles had a very important influence on the style of popular music.By the early 1970s, rock ’n’ roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics hadre placed the amplified guitars and drums of rock ’n’ roll. “Rock” had arrived.Rock music had continued to change and develop. It had combined with music from different parts of the world. Today, there are hundreds of different types of rock music, and almost every country has its own form of rock.1.When had rock ’n’ roll become very popular?A.By the mid-1950s.B.By the early 1960s.C.By the mid-1960s.D.By the early 1970s.2.Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Beatles?A.It was not an American group.B.This group had their own style.C.This group made American style songs popular.D.The style of popular music had been influenced by this group.3.It can be inferred from the passage that Elvis Presley and Bill Haley________.A.were sin gers of “R&B”B.were singers in the mid-1950sC.were members of the BeatlesD.were popular with old people4.What's the best title of the passage?A.Popular MusicB.The History of Rock MusicC.Different Forms of Music in AmericaD.The Beatles6、I was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personally Nike is my favorite one—it’s so simple. And I liked the stories behind them, which made me forget all other things. McDonald’s, Apple, Mercedes Benz and Ad idas own great logos as well, and they are among my favorites.NikeIn the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nike’s logo w as designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $ 35, and was registered as a trademark in 1995.McDonald’sThe logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the arch shaped (拱形的) signs on the side of the company’s then walk-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonald’s name was added to the logo in 1968.AppleThere are different stories behind Apple’s logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which the apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steven Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didn’t stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer Rob Janoff’s “rainbow apple”, arainbow-colored silhouette (轮廓) of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then therainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far.Mercedes BenzThe Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimler in 1909, consists of a simple description of a three- pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybach’s elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie. and DMG in 1926.1.What does the author think of the stories of the great logos?A.They are boring.B.They are attractiveC.They are out of date.D.They are practical2.What does Nike’s logo stand for?A.The goddess of victoryB.The source of inspiration for soldiersC.The wing of the Greek goddessD.The statue of the Greek goddess3.We can learn that Apple’s present logo is______.A.the religious story of Adam and EveB.Newton’s sitting under an apple treeC.a bitten apple with only one colorD.the rainbow-colored bitten apple4.Which of the following time orders describes the births of the great logos?A.Nike –McDonald’s – Apple – Mercedes Benz.B.Mercedes Benz –McDonald’s – Nike – Apple.C.Mercedes Benz – Apple – Nike –McDonald’s.D.Nike –Mercedes Benz –McDonald’s – Apple.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.B; 4.D解析：1.推理判断题,根据第二段第一句中的“Such situation"可知答案在第一段,第一段暗示出分化商业巨头的原因是他们控制了数据市场, 故答案为A项。
2019高考英语二轮阅读理解强化系列(04)及解析
2019高考英语二轮阅读理解强化系列（04）及解析ANooneknowswherethephrase“Indiansummer”gotstarted.Wearesurethatthephrasewaswell －knownbytheyear1778,becauseCrevecoeur,anAmericanwriter,describeditlikethis:“Ahardfrost(霜冻)followstheautumnrains.Thispreparesthegroundtoreceivethesnowsofwinter.Butbefo rethesnowscome,theearthturnswarmonceagainandthereareafewdaysofsmokeandmildnessc alledIndiansummer.”ThereisastoryaboutIndiansummerthatgoesbacktotheveryfirstsettlersoftheNewWorld.T hefirstfrostmeantwinterwascoming.Snowwouldsoonfollow.TheIndians,seeingthesettlerspreparingforwinter,toldthemnottohurry.Theweatherwou ldturnwarm,mildbreezeswouldblowandtheskywouldturnsoftandsmoky.Andsoitdid.Thesun becamehotter,andabrightwarmsmokeflowedoverthefieldsandwoods.Thesettlers,remembe ringthewordsoftheIndians,calledthiswonderfulperiodIndiansummer. ButtheIndianshavetheirownstoriesaboutthislateperiodofwarmweather.Oneoftheirstor iesisaboutagodcalledShawondasee. ShawondaseewasasadgodbecausehehadlosttheloveofatallandbeautifulIndianmaiden.The sadandbeautifulstorycaughttheimaginationoftheAmericanpoetHenryWadsworthLongfell ow.In1855heincludedthestoryofShawondaseeinhispoem“ThesongofHiawatha”. Thestorygoeslikethis：GodShawondasee,fatandlazy,livedunderthedreamyandnever－endingsouthernsun.Hesentbirdsandwildgeesetothenorth,aswellasmelonsandgrapes.Hes mokedabigpipe,andasthesmokerose,itfilledtheskywithdreamysoftness,gaveabrightshi netothewaterandbroughtthetenderIndiansummertothemelancholynorthland. Thereissomethingaboutthisperiodofwarmweatherthatgivespeoplealiftandmakesthemfee lwarmandhappybeforethelongsnowsofwintercome.5、Whichseasondoes“Indiansummer”referto?A.Earlyspring.tesummer.C.Mid－autumn.D.Earlywinter.6、Whichofthefollowingbestdescribestheweatherofthisperiodoftime?A.Hotandhumid.B.Warmandmild.C.Coolandbright.D.Coldandsmoky.7、TheIndians’explanationtothisnaturalphenomenonisthatGodShawondasee______.A.livedunderthedreamysouthernsunB.tookpityonthehomelesssettlersC.smokedalotbecauseofhisbadmoodD.lenthissmokingpipetotheIndians8、Whatisthemeaningoftheunderlinedword“melancholy”？A.Sadandlonely.B.Dreamyandexciting.C.Softandmusical.D.Warmandhappy.[答案]5、D。
2019届全国高考英语阅读理解汇编（4）英语试卷【含答案及解析】
2019届全国⾼考英语阅读理解汇编（4）英语试卷【含答案及解析】2019届全国⾼考英语阅读理解汇编（4）英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________⼀、阅读理解1. 阅读理解。
For many people，volunteering is a way of life.Holidays are the time of the year that more people are in a giving mood.Homeless shelters，children’s hospitals，and nursing homes are excellent places to give of one’s time.Volunteering in Homeless SheltersThere is a homeless directory online that anyone can easily access to find the closest homeless shelter to their home.According to the homeless shelter directory，currently there are 3,233 shelters in the US，so it is notdifficult to find a shelter.Helping to serve food，picking up donations of food，preparing meals，and cleaning up are things that one can do to help at a homeless shelter.Vol unteering in Children’s HospitalsEvery child needs comfort and joy，especially during the holiday seasons.By visiting sick children in hospitals，an individual provides helping hands by supplementing the services usually done by the hospital staff.Personalizing the hospital experience adds to the comfort and happiness of the children and their families.Volunteers provide help，and positive interactions (相互交流) which enhance the patient’s quality of care.Help is needed almost everywhere in a hospital；from the lobby，parkinglot，cafeteria，to admitting，helping with the gift cart，and even reading to children in the waiting rooms or their hospital rooms. Volunteering in Nursing HomesAccording to the National Center for Health Statistics，“Over 50% of those living in nursing homes do not have close relatives and 46% have no living children.” Life in a nursing home is lonely，confusing，and frightening for many residents. Volunteering at a nursing home is a great opportunity tomake a difference in someone else’s lif e.Playing cards，sitting with and talking to a resident，taking a walk，or sharing a meal makes a huge difference，especially when they have no other sole on earth to visit them.The three examples above are only a small fraction of institutions in which volunteers are needed.Giving of oneself，especially during the holidays blesses and cheers others.1. According to the passage，what can a volunteer do in nursing homes?A．Visiting the sick children.B．Picking up the donated food.C．Helping with the gift cart.D．Playing cards with a lonely old man.2. What can we learn about the volunteering?A．You can only volunteer during the holidays.B．You can help prepare meals in a nursing home.C．It is easy to find a homeless shelter to volunteer.D．Help is needed everywhere in a homeless shelter.3. In a children’s hospital，which of the following is true?A．Over 50% of those living there do not have relatives.B．A personal visit brings happiness to a sick boy.C．Children live a lonely and frightening life.D．Children love listening to volunteers’ reading.4. The best title for the passage would be ________.A．Giving of oneself cheers othersB．Volunteering is a way of lifeC．Volunteering during the holidaysD．Giving is better than taking2. 阅读理解。
2019届高三英语二轮强化训练四（解析版）
2019届高三英语二轮强化训练四（解析版）2019届高三英语二轮强化训练四（解析版）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。
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ABeing crazy about perfection among young people has risen by more than 30 per-cent over the last three decades, a study has found.Many of them believe that their environment is very demanding and that others judge them strictly, according to analysis of data from more than 40,000 British, Canadian and American university students from 1989 to 2018.The research, carried out by the University of Bath and York St John University, found that the extent to which young people attach an irrational importance on being perfect, hold unrealistic expectations of themselves and are highly self-critical has increased by 10 percent when compared to previous generations.The authors suggested their findings point to the impact of three decades of neoliberalism (新自由主义) forcing young people to compete against one another.Lead author Dr Thomas Curran from the University of Bath's Department for Health said he hoped organizations responsible for guarding the welfare of young people, such as schools, universities, and policymakers who shape the environments in which these organizations operate, would resist the promotion of competitiveness at the expense of young people’s psychological health.He said, "Rising rates of perfectionism highlighted in this study correspond to three decades of neoliberalism, which has forced young people to compete against each other in an increasingly demanding social and economic environment." The study also found the extent to which young people impose (迫使) unrealistic standards on those around them and evaluate others critically has increased by 16 percent.The researches defined perfectionism as a combination of extremely high personal standards and overly harsh self-criticism, leading to psychological difficulties.Co-author Dr Andrew Hill of York St John University added, "The increase in mental health difficulties among young people makes for a setting for our findings. The higher level of perfectionism increasing demands being placed on them and they are responding by becoming more perfect towards themselves and others."1. What do young people think causes them to pursue perfection?A. Their autonomous efforts.B. The traditional requirements.C. The external expectations.D. Their social responsibility.2. What does the underlined word "irrational" in paragraph3 mean?A. Impossible.B. Unreasonable.C. Invaluable.D. Illegal.3. Who should take the responsibility to avoid young people’s fierce competition?A. Education departments.B. Social organizations.C. Law makers.D. Economic policy makers.4. Which of the following is a result of pursuing perfection?A. Learning difficulties.B. Mental trouble.C. High self-assessment.D. Gaining independence.【试题来源】河南省示范性高中2019届高三上学期期末考试英语试题【答案解析】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B本文是说明文。
2019届高考英语二轮复习必刷题型：（4）阅读理解（四）含答案解析
2019届高考英语二轮复习必刷题型：（4）阅读理解（四）含答案解析阅读理解（四）1、Eleven-year-old Angela was stricken with a terrible disease. She was unable to walk and she moved only in other ways. The doctors thought she'd spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair, for few, if any, were able to come back to normal after getting this disease. The little girl was brave. There, lying in her hospital bed, she would promise to anyone who'd listen that she was going to be walking again someday.She was moved to a special hospital. Many ways were used to treat her disease. The doctors there were moved by her undefeatable spirit. They taught her about imagining seeing herself walking. If it would do nothing else, it would at least give her hope and something positive (积极的) to do in the long waking hours in her bed. Angela would work as hard as possible in exercise period. But she worked just as hard lying there faithfully imagining herself moving!One day, as she was trying with all her might to imagine her legs moving again, it seemed as though a wonder happened: the bed moved! It began to move around the room! She shouted out, “Look what I'm doing! I can do it! I moved!”Of course, at this very moment everyone else in the hospital was shouting, too. Many things were falling and glass breaking. It was an earthquake. But she believed that she made it. And now only a few years later, she's back in school. On her own two legs. No wheelchair. You see, anyone who can shake the earth between San Francisco and Oakland can defeat an unimportant little disease, can't they?1.What did the doctors do with Angela's disease?A.They held out little hope of curing it.B.They were sure and confident to cure her.C.They gave up ways of helping her.D.They sent her home with a wheelchair.2.Doctors taught Angela to imagine seeing herself walking to________.A.help her to recover from the diseaseB.give her encouragement and hopeC.praise her for her undefeatable spiritD.cure her illness in a special way3. What played the leading part in Angela's success in coming back to school?A.Her undefeatable spirit and hard work.B.Crutches (拐杖) and a wheelchair.C.The earthquake in San Francisco.D.An advanced medical operation.4.The bed in the hospital suddenly moved because of________.A.Angela's imagining walkingB.other patients' helpC.an unexpected earthquakeD.Angela's recovering2、For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours, it worked.Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “I’m going to go for help or you’re not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the d eep, cold waters. “I understand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last set of instructions, “Kiss mybabies for me.”Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press.They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderson got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwater that had leaked in break them straight away…Coen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke.“The water was so cold and it took your breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately began to tremble.The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked.“We discussed things and d iscussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said.Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep Coen’s arms and legs moving. But as morning came,Coen’s situation worsened. And so Henderson decid ed to cut the strap.He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantly there were no trees.His legs was so weak that he could barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rig’s ladder.It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water.All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted.Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacket.Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize hiswishes and look after his girls.“I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Hend erson said.1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?A.It was Henderson who first noticed something was wrong with the boat.B.Everything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.C.Henderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.D.The men’s long discussion about life and death filled them with sadness.2.After Henderson cut the strap and swam away,____.A.he regretted his decision to leave his friendB.he knew he had a good chance of being savedC.he had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinationsD.he got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen3.What can we conclude from the article?A.Henderson tried to rescue both of them.B.They kept talking because they felt excited.C.Coen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.D.Coen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.4.What kind of person is Henderson?A.Strong-willed and loyal.B.Selfish but decisive.C.Smart and creative.D.Experienced but indifferent.3、HEARST CASTLE,CAHearst Castle is open for tours daily,except Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Year^ Day.Tour A—The Grand RoomsView the ground floor rooms of La Casa Grande where Mr. Hearst’s guests met their host and were entertained during their stay. See the Assembly Room, where guests met for cocktails, the Refectory,where meals were served,the Morning Room, Billiard Theater. Your knowledgeable guide will bring this big house to life sharing stories about Mr. Hearst, his many guests,and the art collection it contains.Prices: Adults: $ 25. 00;Children: $ 12. 00.Tour B—The Upstairs Suites(套房)This tour features rooms on the upper floors of Casa Grande. Travel through guest suites on your way to the Library where Mr. Hearst housed a collection of 2,000-year-old Greek pots. Visit Mr. Hearst's private third floor suite including his bedroom and private study where he held business meetings. Learn about the genius of architect Julia Morgan and the way she put Mr. Hearst's art collection into the design.Prices: Adults: $ 20. 00?Children: $ 10. 00.Tour C—Evening TourThis tour allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as a visitor to the Castle in the 1930s might have. It features highlights from the experience,Upper Floors of Casa Grande,and Garden tours.Evening tours are offered on most Fridays and Saturdays during March-May October-December.Prices: Adults: $ 36. 00;Children: $ 18. 00.Tour D—Accessible Holiday TwilightThis tour is wheelchair accessible. Visitors who have difficulty climbing stairs?or who cannot stand or walk for extended period, may also benefit from this tour. Accessible transportation is provided from the Visitor Center to all areas of the Holiday atHearst Castle tour. Call 866-712-2286 for additional information.Prices: Adults: $ 30.00;Children: $ 15. 00.1.Which place can you take your child to visit if you have a tight budget?A.The Morning Room.B.The Upstairs Suites.C.The Grand Rooms.D.The Billiard Room.2.Which of the following is proper for you to take part in Tour C?A.A Saturday in July.B.A Saturday in April.C.A Friday in January.D.A Friday in September.3.Which is the best choice for disabled people?A.Tour A.B.Tour B.C.Tour C.D.Tour D.4、What’s On?Electric Underground7.30pm―1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music.Gee Whizz8.30pm―10.30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perfor m. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).Simon’s Workshop5.00pm―7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm―11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A.Jules Skye.B.Gee Whizz.C.Charlotte Stone.D.James Pickering.2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A.The Cyclops TheatreB.KaleidoscopeC.Victoria StageD.Pizza World3.What do we kno w about Simon’s Workshop?A.It requires membership status.B.It lasts three hours each time.C.It is run by a comedy club.D.It is held every Wednesday.4.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?A.5.00pm―7.30pm.B.7.30pm―1.00am.C.8.00pm―11.00pm.D.8.30pm―10.30pm.5 、In a recent announcement, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) said that they have joined forces to offer free online courses in an effort to attract millions of online learners worldwide.Beginning this fall, a number of courses developed by teachers at both universities will be offered online through a new $60 million program, known as edX. “Anyone with an Internet connection anywhere in the world can use ou r online courses,” Harvard President Drew Faust said during a meeting to announce the plan.MIT has offered a program called Open Course Ware for ten years that makes materials from more than 2,000 classes free online. It has been used by more than 100 million people. In December, the school announced it also would begin offering a special certificate, known as MITx, for people who complete certain online courses. Harvard has long offered courses to a wider population through a similar program.The MITx will serve as the foundation for the new learningplatform.MIT President Susan Hockfield said more than 120,000 people signed up for the first MITx course. She said Harvard and MIT hope other universities will join them in offering courses on the open-source edX platform. “Fasten your seatbelts,” Hockfield said.Other universities, including Stanford, Yale and Carnegie-Mellon, have been experimenting with teaching to a global population online.The Harvard-MIT program will be monitored by a not-for-profit (非盈利的) organization based in Cambridge, to be owned equally by the two universities. Both MIT and Harvard have provided $30 million to start the program.They also plan to use the edX platform to research how students learn and which teaching methods and tools are most successful.1.According to this text, edX is _______.A.a part of the free MIT OpenCourseWareB.a free computer program by MIT and HarvardC.a Harvard-MIT platform of free online coursesD.a free program online for universities worldwide2.What is said about online education in the text?A.Universities have been trying online courses.B.About 2,000 online courses have been offered.C.Over 100 million people have finished courses online.D.Stanford and Yale together have courses similar to edX.3.The underlined part in the text probably means _____.A.Get ready for the difficultiesB.Get ready for this educational changeC.Get prepared to complete the online coursesD.Get prepared to make materials for the edX courses4.What can be said about MITx according to the text?A.It is first offered as part of the edX learning program.B.It is another free MIT-Harvard online learning program.C.It is a standard to recognize online learners’ achievement.D.It is a new kind of free online course of Harvard and MIT.6、 Imagine, one day, getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a couple of hours,and thereafter a full day of work,going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.Sounds unusual, doesn t it? B ut it’s not that unrealistic, with the development of China's highspeed railway system. And that’s not all. China has an even greater high-speed railway plan----to connect the country with Southeast Asia,and eventually Eastern Europe.China is negotiating to extend its own high-speed railway network to up to 17 countries in 10 to 15years,eventually reaching London and Singapore. China has proposed three such projects. The first would possibly connect Kunming with Singapore via Vietnam and Malaysia. Another could start in Urumqi and go throughKazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and possibly to Germany. The third would start in the northeast and go north through Russia and then into Western Europe.If China's plan for the high-speed railway goes forward, people could zip over from London to Beijing in under two days. The new system would still follow China's high-speed railway standard. And the trains would be able to go 346 kilometers an hour, almost as fast as some airplanes. China's bullet train(高速客车),the one connecting Wuhan to Guangzhou,already has theworld's fastest average speed. It covers 1,069 kilometers in about three hours. Of course,there are some technical challenges to overcome. There are so many issuevs that need to be settled, such as safety, rail gauge (轨距),maintenance of railway tracks. So,it's important to pay attention to every detail.But the key issue is really money. China is already spending hundreds of billions yuan on domestic railway expansion. China prefers that the other countries pay in natural resources rather than with capital investment. Resources from those countries could stream into China to sustain development. It’ll be a win-win project. For other countries,the railway network will definitely create more opportunities for business, tourism and so on,not to mention the better communicationamong those countries.For China,such a project would not only connect it with the rest of Asia and bring some much-needed resources, but would also help develop China’s far west. We foresee that in the coming decades,millions of people will migrate to the western regions, where the land is empty and resources unused. With high-speed trains, people will set up factories and business centers in the west once and for all. And they'll trade with Central Asian and Eastern European countries.1.China s new high-speed railway plan will be a win-win project because .A.China will get much-needed resources and develop its western regionsB.China and the countries involved will benefit from the project in various waysC.China will develop its railway system and communication with other countriesD.the foreign countries involved will develop their railwaytransportation. business and tourism2.According to the passage, the greatest challenge to the new high-speed railway plan is .A.technical issuesB.safety of the systemC.financial problemsD.maintenance of railway tracks3.Which of the following words best describes the author's attitude towards China's high-speed railway plan?A.Critical.B.Reserved.C.Doubtful.D.Positive.4.Which of the following might be thebest title for the passage?A.New Railway StandardsB.Big Railway DreamsC.High-speed Bullet TrainsD.International Railway Network7、“Get your hands off me; I have been stolen,” the laptop,a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken.The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.Owners must report their laptop missing by logging on to a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow“lost or stolen” banner pops up on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version of the software, users can also send a spoken message.The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it. “One customer sent a messa ge saying, ‘You are being tracked. I am right at your door’, said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever.In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speaker will say: “Hel p, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, please report me now.”The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs. Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.If a thief accesses the Internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the Internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.Thousands of laptops are stolen every year from homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.1.The expression “to give the thief a piece of mind” can be understood as“_________”.A.to give the thief an alert mindB.to express owners’ anger to the thiefC.to remind the thief of his conscienceD.to make the thief give up his mind2.Different from other security software, Retriever can__________.A.record the stealing processB.help recognize the lost laptopC.lock down the computer remotelyD.send a spoken message3.One function of the program is that it allows the owner to_________at a distance.A.change some access details for switching on the laptopB.turn on the laptop by using the original passwordC.operate the laptop by means of an alternative passwordD.erase the information kept in the stolen laptop4.Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?A.With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.B.A new software provides a means to reduce laptop theft.C.Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.D.A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.8、To fight for the conservation of forest ecosystem, several ecologists including Daniel Janzen convinced Del Oro, an orange juice producer, to donate part of their forestland to a national park. In return, Del Oro was allowed to throw large amounts of waste in the form of orange peels (皮) on a 3-hectare piece of land within the national park at no cost. Dealing with tons of leftover peels usually involved burning them or paying to have them poured into a landfill, so the proposal was very attractive.But a year later, another juice company challenged the dealin court, arguing that their competitor was “polluting a national park”. They ended up winning, and the deal between Del Oro and the national park fell through.Then in 2013, while discussing possible research avenues with Timothy Treuer, Daniel Janzen mentioned the orange story. Feeling interested, Treuer decided to stop by that piece of land that had been covered with fruit waste 15 years earlier. What he found shocked him.“While I would walk over exposed rock and dead grass in the nearby fields, I d have to climb through undergrowth and cut paths through walls of vines (藤) in the orange peel site itself, said Timothy Treuer.Treuer and his team spent months picking up samples (样品), analyzing and comparing them. They found great differences between the areas covered with orange peels and those that were not. The area with orange waste had richer soil.The effect that the orange peels had on the land is probably not that surprising to people familiar with composting (施肥), but what is really shocking i s that a judge actually thought the waste of orange “mined” a national park and slopped it from going forward. Now that Timothy Treuer’s study has received worldwide attention, this type of “ruining” is being seriously considered as a way of bringing fores ts back to life.1.What did Del Oro usually do with orange peels?A.Add them to fuel.B.Feed them to animals.C.Burn or bury them.D.Make them into cakes.2.What can we know about the deal between Del Oro and the national park?A.It lasted 15 years.B.It was signed by Treuer.C.It was made in about 1998.D.It was broken by Del Oro.3.What was Treuer’s finding?A.Orange peels contain much fibre.B.Orange peels can make soil richer.C.Orange peels rot away in a short time.D.Orange waste ruined the national park.4.What is the author’s attitude toward the judge mentioned in the last paragraph?A.Disapproving.B.Positive.C.Worried.D.Admirable.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.A; 4.C解析：1.推理判断题。
2019届高三英语二轮强化训练四(解析版)
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ABeing crazy about perfection among young people has risen by more than 30 per-cent over the last three decades, a study has found.Many of them believe that their environment is very demanding and that others judge them strictly, according to analysis of data from more than 40,000 British, Canadian and American university students from 1989 to 2018.The research, carried out by the University of Bath and York St John University, found that the extent to which young people attach an irrational importance on being perfect, hold unrealistic expectations of themselves and are highly self-critical has increased by 10 percent when compared to previous generations. The authors suggested their findings point to the impact of three decades of neoliberalism (新自由主义) forcing young people to compete against one another.Lead author Dr Thomas Curran from the University of Bath's Department for Health said he hoped organizations responsible for guarding the welfare of young people, such as schools, universities, and policymakers who shape the environments in which these organizations operate, would resist the promotion of competitiveness at the expense of young people’s psychological health.He said, "Rising rates of perfectionism highlighted in this study correspond to three decades of neoliberalism, which has forced young people to compete against each other in an increasingly demanding social and economic environment." The study also found the extent to which young people impose (迫使) unrealistic standards on those around them and evaluate others critically has increased by 16 percent.The researches defined perfectionism as a combination of extremely high personal standards and overly harsh self-criticism, leading to psychological difficulties.Co-author Dr Andrew Hill of York St John University added, "The increase in mental health difficulties among young people makes for a setting for our findings. The higher level of perfectionism increasing demands being placed on them and they are responding by becoming more perfect towards themselves and others."1. What do young people think causes them to pursue perfection?A. Their autonomous efforts.B. The traditional requirements.C. The external expectations.D. Their social responsibility.2. What does the underlined word "irrational" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Impossible.B. Unreasonable.C. Invaluable.D. Illegal.3. Who should take the responsibility to avoid young people’s fierce competition?A. Education departments.B. Social organizations.C. Law makers.D. Economic policy makers.4. Which of the following is a result of pursuing perfection?A. Learning difficulties.B. Mental trouble.C. High self-assessment.D. Gaining independence.【试题来源】河南省示范性高中2019届高三上学期期末考试英语试题【答案解析】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B本文是说明文。
2019高考英语二轮阅读理解指导(04)及强化练习(解析)
2019高考英语二轮阅读理解指导（04）及强化练习（解析）A段CentralParkOutsideamongthetrees,watchthewildlife--boththehumanandanimalvarieties.Call(212) 360-3465or(212)360-2726fordailyeventsandtours.CentralParkstretchesfrom59thtoll0 th$ts,andfrom5thAve.toCentralParkWest.EmpireStateBuildingThisisamongthemoststrikingbuildingsinthecity.thenation,eventheworld.Theobservat iondeck(瞭望台)onthe86thfloorisopentothegeneralpublic,offeringawonderfulviewofthecity.Onthe secondflooryou'llfindtheNewYorkSkyride,asimulated(模拟的)helicopterrideoverManhattan.5thAve.at34thSt.,Midlown/(212)736-3100.IntrepidS ea-Air-SpaceMuseumFiveblockswestofTimeSquare,thismuseumhashundredsofair,deep-seaandspaceexhibits. Walktheflightdeckofthe900-foot-longaircraftcarrierIntrepid,seedozensofoldandmod emaircraftandridetheIntrepidNavyFlightSimulator.Pier86,W.46thSt.'and12thAve./(2 12)245-0072.MadisonSquareGardenIfit'sbig,itprobablyhappensattheGarden.Checkoutsportingevents,concertsandmuchmo re.Toursareavailable.7thAve.,btam.31stand33rdSts.,Midtown/(212)465-6741.1.TheNewYorkSkyrideisfor__________.A.sight-seeingB.flighttrainingC.modelplanesportsD.citytransportation答案:A指导：从第二那么广告第二句可知。
2019年高考英语二轮复习专题一阅读理解习题讲4【观点态度推理判断题】
2019年高考英语二轮复习专题一阅读理解习题讲4【观点态度推理判断题】[典例](2018·浙江高考阅读C节选)...The problems of excessive(过度的)energy consumption,climate change and population growth have been described in a book by the American writer Thomas L．Friedman.He fears the worst,but hopes for the best.Friedman points out that the green economy(经济)is a chance to keep American strength.“Theability to design,build and export green technologies for producing clean water,clean air and healthy and abundant food is going to be the currency of power in the new century.”30．What is Friedman’s attitude towards America’s future?A．Ambiguous.B．Doubtful.C．Hopeful.D．Tolerant.[解析]选C根据选段第一段中的“hopes for the best”和第二段可知，Friedman虽然对未来担心，但抱有最好的希望，他认为绿色经济是使美国保持实力的一个机遇，由此可知Friedman对美国未来是充满希望的，故选C。
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