高考英语阅读理解专项训练9
高考英语阅读理解专项训练
阅读理解In the blue-green depths of the sea off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is defending its watery setting.Paolo Fanciulli has been heading out daily to fish in these coastal waters along the coastline since teens. It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: a seabed that was becoming barren, with exhausted fish stocks. Until recently, he was forced to share catches with a threatening part: illegal “bottom trawlers(拖网捕鱼的人)”, who randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish, dragging a weighted net along the seafloor behind their boats.Fanciulli＇s style of artisanal fishing(手工捕鱼), in contrast, needs to be sustainable as damaging the ecosystem could reduce fishermen’s income. “If the sea dies, so does the fisherman. You can’t just take; you have to give too, ” said Fanciulli. The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire to do something that went beyond the handful of concrete blocks he had previously convinced local authorities and some environmental groups to drop into the sea to try and stop illegal trawling.Concrete blocks or sculptures can break weighted trawler nets. They can also play a role as artificial reefs, giving corals and others a place to live, and varying shade and lighting to help species flourish. Thanks to the underwater sculptures, some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have returned. The sculpture park represents both an artistic statement and a physical barrier to seafloor trawling.Today, 39 huge, other-worldly stone sculptures dot the seabed along a stretch of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone. These artworks are already coated with algae(海藻), a sign that the natural habitat is coming back to life. In the immediate future, Fanciulli hopes to continue his beautiful solution in coastal waters. “Man is still destroying the seas, ” he says. “And my mission continues. ”1．How do illegal bottom trawlers threaten the ocean?A．By harming massive sea life at will.B．By hooking great quantities of fish.C．By covering the sea floor with a net.D．By competing with artisanal fishers.2．Why did Fanciulli want to build the underwater sculpture park?A．To convince local authorities.B．To maintain the ecosystem of the sea.C．To save the marine life from extinction.D．To boost the development of local tourism.3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．The process of building sculpture parks.B．The results of banning seafloor trawling.C．The damaging effects of trawling on sea life.D．The functions of sculpture parks under the sea.4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Fanciulli has stopped illegal trawling in Tuscany.B．A better solution is found to handle the ocean crisis.C．The ocean ecosystem environment in Tuscany is recovering.D．More underwater sculptures will be built around the world.Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. She had good grades and considered herself college bound. But life has a tendency to throw obstacles in the way. When her father died tragically in a car accident, leaving her mother to support three daughters on a modest income, paying for college became out of the question.Around that time, Steph tried to figure out what to do with a life that had differed so much from the plan she’d carefully laid out. The answer came one afternoon when she found a list from the English teacher she’d had in her junior year, Dorothy Clark. One afternoon, Mrs. Clark walked into the classroom carrying a pile of papers. She instructed each students to take one. The handout was titled Mrs. Clark’s Book List. “It wasn’t homework,” the teacher announced, “but it could be a road map. Some of you might not go on to higher education, but you can continue to learn.” It would, she believed, form the equivalent of two years at a liberal arts college.“She knew the income levels of the kids in my high school,” says Steph. “Working-class and logging families. She knew most of us would not go to college. But she knew we could continue to learn after high school. She was right about that.” Steph studied the list. Each of those bookssparked her passion to learn more, which made her look for other books that weren’t on the list, hoping to deepen her knowledge. Over the years, the reading list was a constant in her life, traveling with her even on vacations.Now Steph is 70 and she never did get to college. But she has only four books left to read from the list. She expects to complete them sometime in 2023. “Each of the books has added something to who I am and how I see the world.” she says, “I now have gained an insight to see why things happened and what it might mean.”5．What prevented Steph going to college?A．Her bad grades.B．Her lack of financial support.C．Her low income.D．Her tragic accident.6．Why did Mrs. Clark create the book list?A．To prepare students for college.B．To serve as a reading task for students.C．To share her favorite books with students.D．To encourage students to continue learning.7．How does Steph feel about the book list now?A．Regretful.B．Moved.C．Satisfied.D．Determined. 8．What is the text mainly about?A．A good reading habit.B．An influential reading list.C．An impressive English teacher.D．A memorable experience in high school.It was Saturday. As always, it was a busy one, for “Six days shall you labor and do all your work” was taken seriously back then. Outside, Father and Mr. Patrick next door were busy chopping firewood. Inside their own houses, Mother and Mrs. Patrick were engaged in spring cleaning.Somehow the boys had slipped away to the back lot with their kites. Now, even at the risk of having Brother caught to beat carpets, they had sent him to the kitchen for more string (线). It seemed there was no limit to the heights to which kites would fly today.My mother looked at the sitting room, its furniture disordered for a thorough sweeping. Again she cast a look toward the window. “Come on, girls! Let’s take string to the boys and watch themfly the kites a minute.”On the way we met Mrs. Patric, laughing guiltily as if she were doing something wrong, together with her girls.There never was such a day for flying kites! We played all our fresh string into the boys’ kites and they went up higher and higher. We could hardly distinguish the orange-colored spots of the kites. Now and then we slowly pulled one kite back, watching it dancing up and down in the wind, and finally bringing it down to earth, just for the joy of sending it up again.Even our fathers dropped their tools and joined us. Our mothers took their turn, laughing like schoolgirls. I think we were all beside ourselves. Parents forgot their duty and their dignity; children forgot their everyday fights and little jealousies. “Perhaps it’s like this in the kingdom of heaven,” I thought confusedly.It was growing dark before we all walked sleepily back to the houses. I suppose we had some sort of supper. I suppose there must have been surface tidying-up, for the house on Sunday looked clean and orderly enough. The strange thing was, we didn’t mention that day afterward. I felt a little embarrassed. Surely none of the others had been as excited as I. I locked the memory up in that deepest part of me where we keep “the things that cannot be and yet they are.”The years went on, then one day I was hurrying about my kitchen in a city apartment, trying to get some work out of the way while my three-year-old insistently cried her desire to “go park, see duck.”“I can’t go!” I said. “I have this and this to do, and when I’m through I’ll be too tired to walk that far.”My mother, who was visiting us, looked up from the peas she was shelling. “It’s a wonderful day,” she offered, “really warm, yet there’s a fine breeze. Do you remember that day we flew kites?”I stopped in my dash between stove and sink. The locked door flew open and with it a rush of memories. “Come on,” I told my little girl. “You’re right, it’s too good a day to miss.”Another decade passed. We were in the aftermath (余波) of a great war. All evening we had been asking our returned soldier, the youngest Patrick Boy, about his experiences as a prisoner of war. He had talked freely, but now for a long time he had been silent. What was he thinking of — what dark and horrible things?“Say!” A smile sipped out from his lips. “Do you remember — no, of course you wouldn’t. It probably didn’t make the impression on you as it did on me.”I hardly dared speak. “Remember what?”“I used to think of that day a lot in POW camp (战俘营), when things weren’t too good. Do you remember the day we flew the kites?”9．Mrs. Patrick was laughing guiltily because she thought ________.A．she was too old to fly kitesB．her husband would make fun of herC．she should have been doing her housework thenD．her girls weren’t supposed to play the boy’s game10．By “we were all beside ourselves” writer means that they all _________.A．felt confused B．went wild with joyC．looked on D．forgot their fights11．Why did the writer finally agree to take her little girl for an outing?A．She suddenly remembered her duty as a mother.B．She was reminded of the day they flew kites.C．She had finished her work in the kitchen.D．She thought it was a great day to play outside.12．The youngest Patrick boy is mentioned to show that ________.A．the writer was not alone in treasuring her fond memoriesB．his experience in POW camp threw a shadow over his lifeC．childhood friendship means so much to the writerD．people like him really changed a lot after the warAll I had to do for the two dollars was clean her house for a few hours after school. It was a beautiful house, too, with a plastic-covered sofa and chairs, wall-to-wall blue-and-white carpeting, a white enamel stove, a washing machine and a dryer—things that were common in her neighborhood, absent in mine. In the middle of the war, she had butter, sugar, steaks, andseam-up-the-back stockings.I knew how to scrub floors on my knees and how to wash clothes in our zinc tub, but I hadnever seen a Hoover vacuum cleaner or an iron that wasn’t heated by fire.Part of my pride in working for her was earning money I could squander (浪费): on movies, candy, paddleballs, jacks, ice-cream cones. But a larger part of my pride was based on the fact that I gave half my wages to my mother, which meant that some of my earnings were used for real things—an insurance-policy payment or what was owed to the milkman or the iceman. The pleasure of being necessary to my parents was profound. I was not like the children in folktales: burdensome mouths to feed, nuisances to be corrected, problems so severe that they were abandoned to the forest. I had a status that doing routine chores in my house did not provide—and it earned me a slow smile, an approving nod from an adult. Confirmations that I was adultlike, not childlike.In those days, the forties, children were not just loved or liked; they were needed. They could earn money; they could care for children younger than themselves; they could work the farm, take care of the herd, run errands (差事), and much more. I suspect that children aren’t needed in that way now. They are loved, doted on, protected, and helped. Fine, and yet...Little by little, I got better at cleaning her house—good enough to be given more to do, much more. I was ordered to carry bookcases upstairs and, once, to move a piano from one side of a room to the other. I fell carrying the bookcases. And after pushing the piano my arms and legs hurt so badly. I wanted to refuse, or at least to complain, but I was afraid she would fire me, and I would lose the freedom the dollar gave me, as well as the standing I had at home—although both were slowly being eroded. She began to offer me her clothes, for a price. Impressed by these worn things, which looked simply gorgeous to a little girl who had only two dresses to wear to school, I bought a few. Until my mother asked me if I really wanted to work for castoffs. So I learned to say “No, thank you” to a faded sweater offered for a quarter of a week’s pay.Still, I had trouble summoning (鼓起) the courage to discuss or object to the increasing demands she made. And I knew that if I told my mother how unhappy I was she would tell me to quit. Then one day, alone in the kitchen with my father, I let drop a few whines about the job. I gave him details, examples of what troubled me, yet although he listened intently, I saw no sympathy in his eyes. No “Oh, you poor little thing.” Perhaps he understood that what I wanted was a solution to the job, not an escape from it. In any case, he put down his cup of coffee and said, “Listen. You don’t live there. You live here. With your people. Go to work. Get your money.And come on home.”That was what he said. This was what I heard:Whatever the work is, do it well—not for the boss but for yourself.You make the job; it doesn’t make you.Your real life is with us—your family.You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.I have worked for all sorts of people since then, geniuses and morons, quick-witted and dull, big-hearted and narrow. I’ve had many kinds of jobs, but since that conversation with my father I have never considered the level of labor to be the measure of myself, and I have never placed the security of a job above the value of home.13．According to the article, which of the following is true about children in the 1940s and now? A．Children become needed, loved and liked when they are at forty.B．Children in modern times are less likely to be spoiled by parents.C．Children in 1940s are capable as they can handle various daily routine.D．Children in modern times aren’t needed to do daily works any more.14．What did the author’s father make her understand?A．Don’t escape from difficulties at work.B．Whatever decision she made, her father would support her.C．Convey her dissatisfaction with her work.D．Make a distinction between work and life.15．Which of the following corresponds to the author’s views in the passage?A．Don’t regard work achievement as a criterion for evaluating oneself.B．Hard work is a struggle for a better future in your limited life.C．Parents are the best teachers of children.D．Job security is less valuable when compared with family.Human language is made possible by an impressive gift for vocal learning. Most animals cannot learn to imitate sounds at all. Though some species can learn how to use natural sounds in new ways, they don’t show a similar ability to learn new calls. Among all nonhuman vocal learners across the branches of life, the most impressive are birds.“I wouldn’t say they have language in the way linguistic experts define it, ” says the neuroscientist Erich Jarvis. “But I would say they have a primitive form of what we might call spoken language. ”Birdsong appears to have a lot in common with human speech, such as conveying information intentionally and using simple forms of some of the elements of human language. One key element of human language is semantics, the connection of words with meanings. Over the past four decades, numerous studies have shown that many bird species use different alarm calls for different attackers. Recent studies suggest that the order of some birds’ calls may impact their meaning. This could represent a primary form of the rules governing the order and combination of words and elements in human language known as syntax, as illustrated by the classic “dog bites man” vs “man bites dog” example.And the parallels run deeper, including similar brain structures that are not shared by species without vocal learning. Jarvis and his team have tried to compare the brain structures in songbirds and humans. “I think we humans tend to overestimate how different we are, ” he says. What has happened is that humans and songbirds have evolved a new forebrain circuit for learned sounds that has taken control of the brain stem circuit for natural sounds. “There is an assumption that species more closely related to us (e. g. monkeys) are going to be most like us. And that is true for many features, ” he says. “But, as you see, this is not true for every feature. ”With all these similarities in mind, it’s reasonable to ask if birds themselves have language. It may come down to how you define it. But anyway, when the story of the evolution of language is finally complete, be prepared to thank the birds.16．What is the purpose of paragraph 1?A．To show different capacities for imitating sounds.B．To illustrate the major features of vocal learning.C．To imply the uniqueness of birds as vocal learners.D．To explain the origin of species differences.17．What can we learn about birdsong from the third paragraph?A．It is superior to human language.B．It lacks meaningful order of calls.C．It has evolved from human speech.D．It shows certain grammatical features.18．What can we infer from paragraph 4?A．Evolved brain circuit paves the way for vocal learning.B．Humans possess biological uniqueness in vocal learning.C．Closely related species are less likely to share parallels.D．Circuit for natural sounds disables new call learning.19．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Bird Brains Suggest How V ocal Learning EvolvedB．Birds Are Stretching the Boundaries of LanguageC．Human Speech and Birdsong Share Biological RootsD．Human Speech Could Have Evolved from BirdsongSouthwest China’s Guizhou Province made some projects in promoting (推动) high-quality development of both its culture and tourism industries.Building unique culture and tourism brandsGuizhou held the 2021 International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports and the 16th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference to improve cooperation in culture and tourism with southwest China’s Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality.Guizhou also organized a series of activities to promote its rich culture and tourism resources both online and offline.Reviving intangible cultural heritage (ICH) (非物质文化遗产)Eighteen items in Guizhou were listed in the fifth batch of national ICHs, bringing the province’s total number to 99. Song Shuixian, an ICH inheritor in the province, was named as one of China’s top 10 ICH inheritors of the Year 2020.Guizhou also held different online and offline ICH-related activities to increase the sales of ICH-related products.Increasing satisfaction in tourismGuizhou has improved the quality of tourism services recently. It put down illegal practices in tourism, ordered the closure of 50 tourism-related shopping places, and investigated nine travel agencies and four tour guides. It accepted and addressed 716 tourism-related complaints.Founding the Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and TourismOn Feb. 11, 2021, the people’s government of Guizhou planned to set up Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and Tourism, making it a new training base for professional tourism talents in the province.20．How many items were listed before the 5th batch of national ICHs?A．18.B．99.C．81.D．10.21．Which projects turn to the Internet for the development?A．Building unique brands and reviving ICH.B．Building unique brands and increasing satisfaction in tourism.C．Reviving ICH and increasing satisfaction in tourism.D．Reviving ICH and founding the Guizhou V ocational College of Culture and Tourism. 22．Who is likely to be punished in the promotion projects?A．A leader who attended the conference.B．A guide who charges extra fee.C．A student who receives tourism training.D．A shop which sells ICH-related products.Douglas Smith, n gardener from Hertfordshire. the U.K., recently set a new Guinness World Record for the most tomatoes grown on a single stem (茎), 1,269.Up until last summer, the record for the most tomatoes grown on a single stem had stood unchallenged for over a decade. Then English farmer Douglas Smith set his sight on breaking it, thinking that he could grow more than 488 fruits on s single stem. He proved that last year, when he managed to break the old record by growing 839 tomatoes on a greenhouse -grown plant. It was quite an achievement, but he was only getting started, as only a few weeks later Douglas Smith broke his own record by growing no less than 1,269 tomatoes on a single stem.Is Douglas Smith a gardening addict? He spends up to four hours a day in his back garden tending his plants, and has been working hard on becoming the best possible gardener the world has ever seen. To maximize his chances of setting a new world record, he read various scientific papers and even took soil samples to be tested in a laboratory. And in the end, they all paid off.“I am over the moon,” Douglas said. “This year was only meant to be an experimental year tosee which varieties would produce the most fruits and we had to fight with early blight (疫病), which put paid to a number of other tomato plants. I’m amazed by how many tomatoes were on the plant in the end.”Growing 1,269 tomatoes on a single stem is only Douglas Smith’s latest achievement. In 2020, he grew a 20-foot-tall sunflower, and also set a new national record for the heaviest tomato, with a 3.106 kg tomato. He likes to run little experiments on other vegetables and crops, and he is currently experimenting on peas, aubergines and potatoes.23．What can we know about Douglas Smith from paragraph 2?A．He broke the old record twice.B．He had planted the best tomatoes.C．He thought breaking the record was easy.D．He had worked to break the record for a decade.24．Which of the following can describe Douglas Smith best?A．Strict and tolerant.B．Attractive and braveC．Patient and hard-working.D．Friendly and humorous.25．What may be a challenge for Douglas Smith to break the old record?A．A lack of money.B．Skill shortages.C．Building a laboratory.D．Dealing with the blight.26．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The record’s significance.B．Douglas Smith’s next plan.C．The details about the heaviest tomato.D．More information about Douglas Smith’s planting.These days, being a teenager isn’t easy. Teens’ schedules often include doing after-school activities, sports practice, and homework, combined with working part-time for extra spending money or to contribute to household expenses, leaving many teens feeling overworked and stressed.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, close to a quarter of all U.S. high school students participate in the workforce. Most states place limits on the amount of hours teens canwork, with 20 hours a week the standard limit. Research has shown that working over the standard limit negatively (负面地) affects teens in a variety of ways.Researchers published a recent report finding that working more than 20 hours a week during the school year leads to academic problems. The more hours a student works, the more likely their grades are to be lower.A study published in the Sociology of Education suggests that working more than 20 hours each week leads to higher dropout rates (辍学率). Another study in the American Educational Research Journal reports that students who work between 1 and 15 hours per week are more likely to complete high school; however, students who work more than 15 hours each week are more likely to drop out.Working over the standard limit also causes sleepiness, which can be instrumental in the cause of injuries and deaths related to inattention while driving. It has been considered as a major cause in at least 100,000 police-reported traffic crashes each year, killing more than 1,500 Americans and injuring another 71,000, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Young drivers aged 25 or under are involved in more than one-half of fall-asleep crashes.Work helps teens gain valuable experience, teaches them much needed skills, and provides necessary spending money—but basic rules should be followed. The student workweek should be limited to 20 hours or less and should not go past 10 p.m. on a school night. Safe and healthy youth work experiences don’t just happen—teens, parents, and employers must work together to make them happen.27．What does the first paragraph tell us about today’s teens?A．They are too busy.B．They are quite happy.C．They have an exciting life.D．They have more confidence.28．What percent of U.S. high school students work part-time according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?A．About 15%.B．About 25%.C．About 35%.D．About 50%. 29．What is a possible result for a high schooler working two hours every day?A．Getting lower grades.B．Becoming a dropout.C．Finishing high school.D．Having sleep problems.30．What does the underlined part “be instrumental in” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．Result from.B．Contribute to.C．Refer to.D．Give away. 31．What is the author’s attitude to the standard 20-hour-a-week limit?A．Unfavorable.B．Worried.C．Uncaring.D．Supportive.The term “social distancing” has been at the center of public conversation for a while. But it’s not “social” distance we are trying to promote. It’s physical separation. In fact, preserving social ties—even at a distance—is essential for both mental and physical health. The results of an analytic review done in 2017 indicate that a lack of social support nearly amounts to smoking cigarettes as a risk factor for health.Given this fact, how might we best stay connected to others while maintaining physical distance? Would we be better off e-mailing a friend? Making a phone call? Setting up a video chat? In our study, Nick Epley and I tested whether the media, through which people interact, affects their sense of connection, and how expectations about certain technologies impact (影响) the communication media they choose to use.In our experiment, we asked participants to reconnect with someone that they hadn’t interacted with recently, either through e-mail or over the phone. Participants first made predictions about what it would be like to get in touch if they reached out in these two ways. They generally believed that they’d feel more connected when interacting via the phone than overe-mail. But they also predicted that talking on the phone could be more uncomfortable than sending an e-mail. Although these participants believed that talking encouraged stronger bonds, most of them said they’ d rather send an e-mail than call the person up.Fears about awkwardness, it seems, push individuals toward text-based methods for communicating. In the next part of the experiment, we had participants actually reconnect using one randomly determined mode of communication and then followed up with them after they had done so. We found that people do form meaningfully stronger bonds when interacting over the phone than over e-mail. Importantly, though, there was no difference in the amount of discomfort when reconnecting on the phone.The next time you think about how best to connect, consider calling or setting up a video chat. Feelings of social connection are preferably promoted by voice rather than a keyboard.32．How does the author support his view on the importance of maintaining social ties?A．By stating a deep-rooted tradition.B．By quoting a published report.C．By sharing public opinions.D．By presenting government’s policy.33．What did the author and Epley’s study focus on?A．How technologies impact means of communication.B．How people’s behaviour affects each other’s friendship.C．Why maintaining social separation is bad for mental health.D．Why reconnecting with friends over the phone brings awkwardness.34．What can we infer from the study results?A．They changed the research objectives.B．They live up to society’s expectations.C．They provided inspiration for future studies.D．They are partly opposed to participants’ predictions.35．What can be concluded from the text?A．For stronger bonds, talk instead of typing.B．Keeping in touch is the key to a lasting friendship.C．Think before you consider contacting an old friend.D．Text-based methods for communication cause discomfort.There’s nothing wrong with a tomato that isn’t perfectly rounded or a peach with an extra dimple (凹) or two; they still carry the same benefits and flavors as the versions we’re used to seeing in grocery stores. Farmers throw away these imperfect items, as many grocery chains won’t buy them for fear that they are unsellable. However, a growing group of grocery chains are fighting to make these discarded fruits and vegetables part of consumers’ buying habits.One such business is Imperfect Produce, a start-up that delivers fresh ugly produce to consumers. Through this service, you can get up to 20 pounds of fruit and veggies for around $20 a week. This is about a 30 percent discount compared to what’s currently sold in stores. Recently, the company had a major breakthrough when Whole Foods accepted their partnership and agreed。
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阅读理解The deep-sea oil and gas industry has vast and costly facilities to maintain. Wells, other equipment, and thousands of kilometers of pipelines must be inspected and repaired.Now, cutting-edge underwater drones(无人机)and robots are being developed that could make the work safer and cheaper. Among them is Eelume, a six-meter-long, snake-like robot equipped with sensors and a camera at each end. It can be kept at a station at depths of up to half a kilometer for six months, without being brought back to the surface. The robot can travel up to 20 kilometers before needing to return to its station to recharge.Maintenance work at many deep-water wells and pipeline systems is already carried out by unmanned vehicles. But these vehicles typically need to be transported to the offshore site on a fully crewed ship and then remotely operated from onboard the surface ship. That can cost up to $100,000 per day, according to Pål Liljebäck, chief technology officer with Eelume Subsea Intervention, which developed the robot. Liljebäck says that by “enabling the robot to become a subsea resident living at a station, it can be mobilized at any time to do inspections, thereby reducing the need for costly surface ships”.Eelume can work autonomously on tasks assigned from a control room onshore, and send back video and data. Its snake-like design allows it to work in small spaces and wriggle(扭动)its body to stay in place in strong currents. By staying under the sea, it can carry out tasks whatever the conditions on the surface of the ocean.The global underwater robotics market is expected to be worth around $7 billion in 2025, according to analysts, and other companies are in the process of commercializing new deep-sea drone and robot technology. Eelume Subsea Intervention will carry out final testing on the seabed later this year at the Åsgard oil and gas field. It expects to put its first snake robots into use next year and hopes to have up to 50 in oceans around the world by 2027.1．What is one feature of Eelume?A．It can travel nearly 40 kilometers before recharging.B．It can dive as deep as 1000 meters. C．It works mainly around the station.D．It works for 6 months on one charge. 2．What is the problem with unmanned vehicles?A．They are too costly to maintain.B．They are hard to operate remotely.C．They require transportation to and from work.D．They have to work on a fully crewed ship all the time.3．What can be expected of Eelume in the future?A．It will require no further tests.B．It will be worth around $ 7 billion.C．It will be put on the market in 2027.D．It will possibly face some competitors. 4．What is the main idea of the passage?A．A snake robot is on its way for underwater tasks.B．Eelume is the new choice for constructing pipelines.C．Maintenance work on the ocean floor is a risky job.D．Unmanned vehicles are perfect choices for oil and gas industry.Have you ever feel stuck?Robert Susa helps you do up the power and creativity significantly with a few simple changes to your daily routine:Go for a walkRegular exercise helps improve thinking and memory retention. Taking a walk, a cardio class, or a long-distance run gives your brain a rest from work-related thoughts. It has a chance to be creative, which could help you fix the little problem you’ve been having with your invention idea.Indulge in a hobbyA brain needs novelty and exercises to maintain its youthful functions. If your artistic abilities take over your mind for a few hours each week, perhaps an hour a day is enough to strength your brain.Eat brain foodLike your body, your brain needs healthy and nutrient-rich foods to increase productivity. Food rich in flavonoids (黄酮类) can help you optimize your brain and assist with creating your produce or service and helping you remember the conversations and connections you have with other people, as well as those random middle-of-the-night thoughts that could prove useful later on.Find time to clear your mindIf you’re having trouble concentrating or you’re stuck on a problem, take a little time tomeditate. It can clear your mind and provide stress release, and let all worries and problems escape. It benefits your body as well.Add any of these activities-or all four-to your daily routine, and it may help ignite a creative spark. Allowing your brain to change from its workaholic state and into a free-minded flow might be what you need to figure out your great idea.5．When you feel stuck, you shouldn’t ________.A．go for a walk B．find time to clear your mindC．eat over-dose brain food D．indulge in a hobby6．How can you find your great ideas when in trouble?A．Taking a long time to meditate.B．Feeding your mind to the full. C．Allowing your brain to its workaholic state.D．Relaxing yourself and providing stress release.7．The following are the benefits to release stress except ________.A．optimizing your brain B．increasing productivityC．clearing your head of worries and problems D．letting your artistic abilities take over your mind all the timeWalter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. Viewing mindlessly through attention-grabbing posts and videos prevents “profound (深层的) boredom” that can drive people on to new passions or skills. Instead, people find themselves in a state of “superficial boredom”, which does not motivate creative thought.Dr Timothy Hill, leader of the research team at the University of Bath, said, “The problem we observed was that social media can ease superficial boredom. But that also consumes time and energy, and may prevent people progressing to a state of profound boredom, where they might discover new passions. Profound boredom may sound like a negative concept but, in fact, it can be intensely positive if people are given the chance for undisturbed thinking and development.Researchers interviewed 15 people during the pandemic (流行病), when boredom was more likely because of restrictions. Many described being trapped in regularly daily walks and watchingtelevision, with many turning to social media to pass the time. But although the participants said that social media provided a temporary escape from superficial boredom, it also appeared to exacerbate it, leaving them feeling they had wasted their time.The pandemic was a painful and consuming experience for thousands of less fortunate people. But there are stories of those in lockdown who found new hobbies, careers or directions in life. Switching off devices could help people reach the state of boredom which pushes them on to new hobbies or achievements.This research has given us a window to understand how the “always-on”, 24/7 culture and devices that promise an abundance of information and entertainment may be fixing our superficial boredom but are actually preventing us from finding more meaningful things.8．Why are Walter Benjamin’s words mentioned?A．To call for attention to the research on boredom.B．To comment on the strategies to face loneliness.C．To offer advice on developing creative thinking.D．To clarify the problem caused by social media.9．Which of the following may Dr Timothy Hill agree?A．Profound boredom is of value.B．Social media can fuel passions.C．The research has some limitations.D．Creative thought is easily disturbed.10．What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Avoid.B．Break.C．Inspire.D．Worsen.11．What is a suitable title for the text?A．Why people enjoy boredomB．How boredom helps kill timeC．Why being bored may be good for youD．How social media blocks creative ideasResearcher Ruijia Hu said wildlife habitat in crowded places like south went Ohio isbecoming increasingly fragmented (分散) as forests give way to new construction. Eventually, this could make trouble to an animal with specific habitat needs like Ohio’n pileated (红冠) woodpecker.Pileated woodpeckers have the nickname carpenter birds for their never-ending natural woodworking. They peck out holes in trees for their nests every year, creating lots of valuable homes for animals like fox squirrels and owls. “They make new nests every year. They won’t reuse old ones,” Hu said. “Other animals depend on them.”Pileated woodpeckers are private birds that are more often heard than seen. Studying them can be especially difficult. So Hu turned to citizen science for help. To identify where woodpeckers have been seen, she used eight years of sightings collected by birders and logged into the website eBird, a free online tool and app that anyone can use to record their observations and locations. She overlaid these sightings with remote sensing data and found that corridors along rivers and creeks with abundant mature trees and deadwood helped the birds adjust to their increasingly fragmented urban landscape.“With fragmented forests, many habitats that were once suitable for wildlife are broken up,” Hu sa id. “Wildlife is unable to find habitat big enough to meet their survival needs. And even if there are suitable habitats, the distance between them can be too great. Wildlife corridors link up these habitat patches. Since wildlife can travel and migrate from one patch to another, the probability of finding food and shelter is higher.”“There are so many species in urban areas that we don’t pay attention to, especially when they’re not considered vulnerable,” Hu said. “With development chipping away at more forest in this crowded county, the tipping point (临界点) could come quickly and unexpectedly. You can’t fix it overnight. It’s not just about planting more trees. The birds need mature forest, so it could take 30 to 50 years to replace their habitat. At least we can protect these riverside forest corridors and see that existing trees reach maturity.”12．What can we infer from the second paragraph?A．The magpie’s nest is occupied by the dove.B．Birds abandon the old for the new easily.C．Friendship really exists among animals.D．One’s trash is another treasure.13．What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A．The effect of Hu’s study on birds.B．The process of Hu’s research.C．The difficulty Hu had in his study.D．The application of technology.14．What role do wildlife corridors play for birds?A．Helping them survive in the fragmented landscape.B．Making them adjust to deadwood quickly.C．Providing them with enough food for survival.D．Ensuring them a stable and safe habitat.15．What does Hu imply in the last paragraph?A．One tree doesn’t make a forest.B．Be wise after the event.C．Prepare for a rainy day.D．Take things as they come.What is the 15-minute city? It’s the urban planning concept that everything city residents need should be a short walk or bike ride away—about 15 minutes from home to work, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, schools, parks and health care. Supporters argue that 15-minute cities are healthier for residents and the environment, creating united mini-communities, boosting local businesses, and encouraging people to get outside,walk, and cycle.Many cities across Europe offer similar ideas, but Paris has become its poster child. Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sought to fight climate change by decreasing choking traffic in the streets and fuel emissions. In 2015, Paris was 17th on the list of bike-friendly cities; by 2019, it was 8th. Car ownership, meanwhile, dropped from 60 percent of house holds in 2001 to 35 percent in 2019. The 15-minute city figured largely in Hidalgo’s successful 2020 re-election campaign. The idea has also gained support in the U.S.It clearly won’t work everywhere: Not every city is as centralized and walkable as Paris. Some car-dominated cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix would be hard-pressed to provide everything people need within walking distance. In addition, some urban planners argue that the15-minute city could increase the separation of neighborhoods by income. Neighborhoods equipped with all the conveniences required by the 15-minute city also tend to have high housing costs and wealthier residents.Despite some resistance, the basic principles behind the 15-minute city are influencing planning in cities around the world, including Melbourne, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Singapore, and Shanghai. Urban designer and thinker Jay Pitter says cities where basic needs are within walking distance create more individual freedom than needing to drive every where. “In a city where services are always close by,” he says, “mobility is a choice: You go where you want because you want to, not because you have to. My fight is not against the car. My fight is how we could improve the quality of life.”16．Which best describes the 15-minute city?A．Modern.B．Convenient.C．Entertaining.D．Smart.17．What’s the original intention for Paris to advocate the 15-minute city?A．To address climate issues.B．To beautify the city.C．To promote the bike industry.D．To help Hidalgo get re-elected. 18．What’s some urban planners’ worry about the 15-minute city?A．It slows the city’s expansion.B．It represents a setback for society.C．It may widen the gap between neighborhoods.D．It can cause the specialization of neighborhoods.19．What’s Jay Pitter’s attitude to the concept of 15-minute city?A．Doubtful.B．Favorable.C．Critical.D．Uninterested.Thousands of years have passed since humans discovered silk, but scientists are still finding new uses for this remarkable material. Now researchers say it could help tackle a growing environmental and health concern: Micro-plastics.Micro-plastics that are now found worldwide are increasingly recognized as a serious pollution threat, and have been found in the bloodstream of animals and people. Some of thesemicro plastics are intentionally added to a variety of products to generally protect some specific active components from being degraded by exposure to air. For example, vitamins are often delivered in the form of micro capsules packed into a pill or capsule,and herbicides(除草剂)are similarly enveloped. But the materials used today for such micro-encapsulation are plastics that stay in the environment for a long time. To date, there has been no practical, economical alternative available that would biodegrade naturally.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and chemical company BASF developed a silk-based biodegradable alternative to these capsules.Silk is recognized as safe for food or medical use, as it degrades naturally in the body. The silk protein used in the new alternative material is widely available and inexpensive and the silk fibers can simply be dissolved(溶解), lead researcher Benedetto Marelli says. Besides, the processing is so simple and tun-able that the resulting material can be adapted to work on existing manufacturing equipment.Replacing non-biodegradable micro-capsules with silk might not work in every case,but given the current and future challenges related to food insecurity, agricultural production, and a changing climate, the silk-based material is of great importance. Products using silk-based micro-capsules are expected to be commercially available in a few years. And the researchers will next try encapsulating active components that could require a different manufacturing approach, such as those that must remain in liquid or gas forms.20．What can be inferred from paragraph 2?A．Removing plastic pollution is a piece of cake.B．Micro-plastics can degrade quickly and naturally.C．Micro-plastics have become a severe pollution threat.D．Developing an alternative for micro-plastics is urgent.21．What’s the major concern of researchers choosing silk as an alternative?A．It is economical.B．It is biodegradable.C．It is widely available.D．It is skin-friendly.22．What’s the last paragraph mainly about concerning the silk-based material?A．Its promising future.B．Its marketing method.C．Its existing limitations.D．Its making approach.A Day Out at the City Farm Come and join us for a day of fun! Get in touch with nature and learn about the importance of growing our own food. Bring back your own mini garden to start your urban farming journey!Date:28 May 2023 (Sunday) Time:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Venue: City FarmGUIDED TOUR 9 a.m. or 3 p.m.Free registration (registration ends 5 minutes before tour starts)Our friendly guide will share interesting facts about some common local plants and their uses. You will have an opportunity to touch, smell and taste some of the vegetables and fruits. Our guide will also highlight some farming methods that are environmentally friendly.WORKSHOPS24．What can a visitor enjoy during the guided tour?A．Trying out new farming methods.B．Tasting some vegetables and fruits.C．Visiting the farm without registration.D．Sharing knowledge of plants with the locals.25．How much need a couple with one child pay for My Miniature Garden?A．$40.B．$55.C．$65.D．$80.26．What is the main purpose of the event?A．To instruct visitors to prepare gifts.B．To advocate the protection of the farm plants.C．To publicize the sale of organic produce.D．To encourage people to grow their own food.Keeping a language alive can strengthen people’s sense of identity and most importantly lead to the preservation of a whole culture. This is probably why a group of Cherokee music artists decided to create a music album (唱片) exclusively in the Cherokee language, a highly endangered Native American language. Currently, there are fewer than 2,000 fluent speakers of the language remaining in the world, and the number is declining every year.The album, tilted DOAP oaV and pronounced ‘Ah’ ‘Nuh’ ‘Duh’ ‘Nah’ ‘Lees’ ‘Gi’, means “Performers” in English. It is comprised of a range of contemporary styles, including Pop, Reggae, Country, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, and Folk. With a planned release date of Labor Day weekend, the record company is using the platform of the National Cherokee Holiday to give this album as much exposure as possible.Jeremy Charles, a key figure in getting this album off the ground, has said that the “musicwill shine a spotlight on Cherokee artists and speakers, and increase exposure to our culture and language worldwide”. He aims for the album to be an inspiration to the next generation of Cherokee language learners. Featuring 12 Cherokee artists ranging from ages 14 to 50, you can see how this album is going to do a lot for the promotion of Cherokee music and can inspire people of any age to make music that connects with their heritage (遗产).The youngest contributor on the album, Lillian Charles, is only in 8th grade but had a major contribution to the Goth-pop song“Circus”—a song she wrote at the age of 12. It originally written in English, she worked with translators Bobbie Smith and Kathy Sierra to be able to fully express herself in Cherokee.Projects like the DOOAP oaV album bring a modern approach to revitalizing language and culture and encourage a younger audience, to get involved and start learning the Cherokee language. On average, a native language is lost forever every two weeks, and these people want to make sure that the Cherokee language isn’t one of them.27．What can we learn about the album from paragraph 2?A．It has various musical styles.B．It is titled Performers in English.C．It sings high praise of Labor Day.D．It was exposed to the public by chance.28．What’s Jeremy Charles’s expectation of the album?A．It will make a huge profit for the record company.B．It can help the 12 artists rise to fame overnight.C．It will satisfy the fans’ demand for pop music.D．It can fuel the youth’s interest in Cherokee language.29．Which can best replace the underlined word “revitalizing” in the last paragraph? A．Translating.B．Reviewing.C．Restoring.D．Creating. 30．What’s the best title of the text?A．Alarming! The Cherokee Language is DyingB．Amazing! An 8th Grader is Releasing an AlbumC．Bringing Music to Life with Modern TechnologyD．Preserving a Language Through the Power of MusicInvasive Species ManagementPlacencia, BelizeMake a difference by removing lion-fish, an invasive species destroying reef ecosystems of the Caribbean. Learn to dive while removing lion-fish. Each week/day will differ but you will be participating in the following areas; Removing Invasive Lion-fish. Whale Shark Observation(if spotted). Biodiversity Identification Dive. Beach Clean-ups.Marine Research ExpeditionTyrrhenian Sea, ItalyYou will join an international crew aboard a sailboat to work for the protection of our seas.And you will learn to collect data, organize and enjoy the sea at its best! Experience the sailing life in one of the world’s best spots for Water sports. Gain experience in Marine Research in the field(Under water).Get close up to dolphins and whales in the wild.Wildlife SupporterPort Elizabeth, South AfricaV olunteer at a Game Reserve that hosts the Big 5 and support the local staff in monitoring the animals. Work up close with the famous Big 5! Join our reserve for orphaned and injured non dangerous animals. Make a difference in the rescue, rehabilitation (康复) and release of wildlife giving them a second chance at being free and wild again.Climate and Environmentalist SupporterHanga Roa, ChileBe a volunteer on the amazing Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean andget involved in climate and nature protection. Responsibilities include: Teamwork in the climate protection program, Collection of plant seeds, Control of seed settlement on the plantation, Conservation of native seeds and plants, Reforestation work.31．What activity will volunteers do depending on good luck?A．Clean dolphins stuck on the beach.B．Dive under water to see lion-fish. C．Collect data on a marine animal.D．Monitor whale sharks carefully.32．What is Tyrrhenian Sea famous for?A．Its marine life in deep water.B．Its perfect place for sailing.C．Its wild dolphins and whales.D．Its best spot for marine researches. 33．Which activity is suitable for volunteers with medical experiences?A．Wildlife Supporter.B．Marine Research Expedition. C．Invasive Species Management.D．Climate and Environmentalist Supporter.Have you ever fancied a tennis lesson from one of the world’s greatest tennis players at your local court?This dream came true for two young players, who got to train with 20-year-old superstar Emma Raducanu after she appeared as a hologram (全息图) -a photographic recording of theimage. While Sam Clague,14, and T’nae Diamond Paisley, 12, were both in London, the British number one was in Abu Dhabi.During the world’s first holographic lesson, Ms Raducanu’s avatar (头像) appeared to feed balls to the players and gave live feedback on their shots, like‘that was fast and there was lots of topspin on that’. Even Sam said he thought she had been prerecorded at first until she spoke with him directly.Their holographic training session offers a glimpse into how advancing technology could revolutionize tennis coaching, according to Dr Ian Pearson.Dr Pearson thinks that mixed reality headsets will soon allow tennis players to feel they are playing in unusual virtual environments, like on a space station or the middle of a lake. Through 5G, the future of tennis will see increased interaction between real life tennis courts and the rich imagination we see in computer games - playing whenever, wherever and whoever you want.Full sensory virtual reality could even place the viewer inside the tennis player’s shoes in real time. Dr Pearson said: “By 2030, with active skin technology, the playing styles and even the sensations of top-level players could be captured, so that anyone could experience how it actually felt to play that game through full sensory virtual reality.”Finally, sportswear made from smart materials could allow for a digital coach powered by artificial intelligence(AI) to provide feedback on a player’s form. Dr Pearson said: “Al- controlled suits made from smart materials, such as fabrics with sensors, can help players find the perfect stroke when hitting or returning a serve by quickly learning the muscle memory of a flawless forehand. Using direct feedback from friendly virtual AI coaches, new players can develop and learn much more quickly.”34．What did Ms Raducanu do in the first holographic lesson?A．Give players a real time guidance.B．Require players to follow her shots.C．Record coaching contents in advance.D．Analyze techniques through the hologram.35．What can full sensory virtual reality make viewers do?A．Increase their imagination of sports.B．Take the place of top level players.C．Experience the feeling of players on the spot.D．Have a sense of playing in an unusual place.36．What’s Dr Pearson’s attitude towards virtual AI coaches?A．Critical.B．Skeptical.C．Cautious.D．Favorable. 37．What might be the best title for the text?A．The future of coaching.B．The threat from AI to coaches.C．The first live coaching online、D．The appearance of digital coaches.William Dunn is the founder of Take a Kid Fishing, Inc, a nonprofit organization in Lakeland, Florida, which teaches poor and fatherless kids through the sport of fishing.A dozen years ago, inspired by his six-year-old fatherless neighbor, Cam ran, who got angry and shouted at his mom, William asked Cam ran’s mom for permission to take Cam ran fishing. Cam ran was “hooked” from that first trip. The two fished together several times a week, and William saw positive changes in Cam ran’s behavior. “That’s when I realized that I had the duty to help fatherless kids,” he says.On weekends, William and a few other volunteers take 20 to 25 kids out fishing on a rental boat, which was supported by the captain of the Double Eagle. Many have never been fishing or even on a boat, so William—or Big Will, as the kids call him — starts by teaching the basics. Then come the life lessons that fishing offers: patience, teamwork and the simple joy of relaxingin the outdoors. Take a Kid Fishing, Inc. has taken more than 600 fishing trips with almost 2,000 kids who don’t have a father in their lives.He wants to share his love of fishing with kids who don’t have a father to take them. “I just want to show them that I care about them, that I’m there for them,” he says. Because many kids go on multiple trips, William is able to build relationships with them. He and Cam ran, now 20, still regularly fish together, and Camran sees Big Will as a father figure.Take a Kid Fishing, Inc., has a huge impact, but it started because William wanted to help one kid. Do you know a child who might benefit from your friendship? Introduce them to fishing or another hobby you enjoy. You can make a great difference to their life.38．What inspired William Dunn to found Take a Kid Fishing, Inc.?A．Kids’ passion for fishing.B．Positive changes of a fatherless neighbor. C．Unfortunate experiences of fatherless kids.D．Behavior of other volunteers to help fatherless kids.39．What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A．Many kids expected fishing experiences.B．Few kids participated in the fishing trips. C．The organization taught more than basic skills.D．The fishing boat was offered by other volunteers.40．We do we know about William Dunn from the text?A．He is an experienced captain.B．He thinks company matters in kids’ lives. C．He had an unhappy childhood as a fatherless kid.D．He wanted to raise money for the fatherless kids.41．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Fishing Changes Fatherless Kids’ Life B．Friendship Has a Great Impact on Kids C．Fishing Offers Kids the Joy of Relaxing D．The Love of Fishing Bonds Family TogetherIntroduced species have a bad reputation. It has been believed that the species mix in a particular place should remain as unchanged as possible. But this is just an opinion. Other opinions are possible. A study published recently by Dov Sax of Brown University, thus asks how the benefits of introduced species might be better assessed, so that opinions can be more informed. Specifically, he identifies several aspects for that.Initially, whether introduced species provide direct human advantage is taken into account. Dr. Sax and his colleagues ignored crops, since their benefits are obvious. But they included transplanted grass species that have gone wild，yet provide grazing(牧草)for domestic animals, and introduced forest trees that produce wood for construction.Another factor is their possible benefit to the ecosystem into which the introduction has happened. Such introduction is sometimes made to reduce the risk of a localised species becoming extinct. Pyne’s ground plum(李子)，native to a handful of sites in the central basins of Tennessee but now transplanted to others, falls into this category.The last value is experienced on an emotional rather than a practical level. Lots of people feel。
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定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校2014高考英语阅读理解精英系列练习题（9）及答案阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【梅州中学2013考前热身考试题】AIn the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell.My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college at the age of65. She was the first in our family to reach that goal. But one year afterI started college, she developed cancer. I made the choice to leave college to care for her. It meant that school and my personal dream would have to wait.Then I got married with another dream: building my family with a combination of adopt and biological children. In 1999, we adopted our first son. To lay eyes on him was fantastic—and very emotional. A year later came our second adopted boy. Then followed Son No.3. In 2003, I gave birth to another boy.You can imagine how busy I became, raising four boys under the age of 8! Our home was a complete zoo—a joyous zoo. Not surprising, I never did make it back to college full-time. But I never gave up on the dream either. I had only one choice: to find a way. That meant taking as few as one class each term.The hardest part was feeling guilty about the time I spent away from the boys. They often wanted me to stay home with them. There certainly were times I wanted to give up, but I knew I should set an example for them to follow through the rest of their lives.In 2007, I graduated from the University of North Carolina. It took me over 21 years to get my college degree!I am not special, just single-minded. It always struck me that when you’re looking at a big challenge from the outside it look s huge, but when you’re in the midst of it, it just seems normal. Everything you want won’t arrive in your life on one day. It’s a process. Remember: little steps add up to big dreams.26.When the author went to Howard University, her dream was to be ______.A. a writerB. a teacherC. a judgeD. a doctor27.The author quit school in her second year of college because she______.A. wanted to study by herselfB. fell in love and got marriedC. suffered from a serious illnessD. decided to look after her grandma28.What can we learn about the author from Paragraphs 4 and 5?A. She was busy yet happy with her family life.B. She ignored her guilty feeling for her sons.C. She wanted to remain a full-time housewife.D. She was too confused to make a correct choice.29.What does the author mostly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Failure is the mother of success.B. Little by little, one goes far.C. Every coin has two sides.D. Well begun is half done.30.Which of the following can best describe the author ?A. Caring and determined.B. Honest and responsible.C. Ambitious and sensitive.D. Innocent andsingle-minded.【参考答案】26-30 CDABA阅读理解链接2（2012江苏卷）Franz Kafka wrote that "a book must be the ax (斧子) for the frozen sea inside us. " I once shared this sentence with a class of seventh graders, and it didn't seem to require any explanation.We’d just finished John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. When we read the end together out loud in class, my toughest boy, a star basketball player, wept a little, and so did I. "Are you crying?" one girl asked, as she got out of her chair to take a closer look. "I am,"I told her, "and the funny thing is I've read it many times. "But they understood. When George shoots Lennie, the tragedy is that we realize it was always going to happen. In my 14 years of teaching in a New York City public middle school, I've taught kids with imprisoned parents, abusive parents, irresponsible parents; kids who are parentsAlong with Of Mice and Men, my groups read: Sounder, The Red Pony, Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. The students didn't always read from the expected point of view. About The Red Pony, one student said, "it’s about being a man, it’s about manline ss. " I had never before seen the parallels between Scarface and Macbeth, nor had I heard Lady Macbeth's soliloquies (独白)read as raps (说唱) , but both made sense; the interpretations were playful, but serious. Once introduced to Steinbeck's writing, one boy went on to read The Grapes of Wrath and toldme repeatedly how amazing it was that "all these people hate each other, and they're all white. " His historical view was broadening, his sense of his own country deepening. Year after year former students visited and told me how prepared they had felt in their first year in college as a result of the classes.Year after year, however, we are increasing the number of practice tests. We are trying to teach students to read increasingly complex texts, not for emotional punch (碰撞) but for text complexity. Yet, we cannot enrich (充实) the minds of our students by testing them on texts that ignore their hearts. We are teaching them that words do no. amaze but confuse. We mav succeed in raising test scores, but we will fail to teach that reading can be transformative and that it belongs to them.66. The underlined words in Paragraph 1 probably mean that a book helps to_______A. realize our dreamsB. give support to our life 'C. smooth away difficultiesD. awake our emolions67. Why were the students able to understand the novel Of Mice and Men?A. Because they spent much time reading it.B. Because they had read the novel beforeC. Because they came from a public school. ,D. Because they had similar life experiences.68.The girl left the selective high school possibly because_______.A. she was a literary-minded girl B. her parents were immigrantsC. she couldn't fit in with her classD. her father was then in prison69.To the author's surprise, the students read the novels ________.A. creativelyB. passivelyC. repeatedlyD. carelessly70.The author writes the passage mainly to________.A. introduce classic works of literatureB. advocate teaching literature to touch the heartC. argue for equality among high school studentsD. defend the current testing system【试题解析】细节理解题。
高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(9)
维C 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★When I was 17，I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it were your last，someday you'll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me，and since then，for the past 33 years，I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself，“If today were the last day of my life，would I want to do what I am about to do today？”Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer.The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable，and that I would live no longer than three to six months.My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order，which is doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.I lived with that diagnosis all day.I was completely in ter that evening I had another biopsy and my wife told me that tumor turned out to be curable with surgery.I had the surgery and I'm fine now.This was the closest I've been to facing death.To tell the truth，no one wants to die.And yet death is the destination we all share.No one has ever escaped it.It clears out the old to make room for the new.Right now the new is you，but someday not too long from now，you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.Your time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life.Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking.Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.And most important，have the courage to follow your heart.It somehow already knows what you truly want to become.Everything else is secondary.Notes：①biopsy n．活组织检查②tumor n．肿瘤【语篇解读】这是苹果公司CEO乔布斯在斯坦福大学毕业典礼上演讲的节选部分。
上海高中英语阅读
上海高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含解析）A（应用文）CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings.Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES2023.All-in-one communicationTechnology company Anker announced the launch of an“all-in-one”device designed to improve communications for employees working from home.The Anker Work B600sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam.But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera,speaker,microphone and a light.AirSelfie cameraElectronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take“selfie”pictures.The new device,called Air Pix,is a small,light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video.Air Pix can fly,frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand.Labrador’s assistive robotRobot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and,as its name suggests,also retrieve(找回)things.The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone.It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a users home.The Retriever is designed“to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home”.Self-driving tractorAmerican-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people.The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise50percent by2050.1．Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in?A．Anker B．AirselfieC．Labrador D．John Deere2．What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties?A．The“all-in-one”device.B．Self-flying camera.C．Retriever robot D．The fully self-driving tractor.3．What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future?A．Improving products quality.B．Promoting agricultural modernization.C．Increasing agricultural investment.D．Reducing the environmental pollution.B（夹叙夹议）If you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune,it will always follow you wherever you go.But if you decide to be strong,the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.In an accident,a boy lost both his arms and his father------who was the main source of support for the family.Since then,he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother.In order to take care of him,his younger brother became his shadow,never leaving him alone for years.Except for writing with his toes,he was completely unable to do anything in his life.As the two brothers grew up together,they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel.Then one day,his younger brother wanted to leave,living his own life,as many normal people do.So he was heart-broken and didn't know what to do.A similar misfortune happened to a girl,too.One night her mother,who suffered from chronic （慢性的）mental illness,disappeared.Her father went out to look for her mother,leaving her alone at home.She tried to prepare meals for her parents,only to overturn the kerosene(煤油)light on the stove,resulting in a fire which took her hands away.Though her elder sister who was studying in another city,showed her willingness to take care of her,she was determined to be completely independent.At school,she always studied hard.Most of all she learned to be self-reliant.One day,the boy and the girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program.The boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left on his own,while the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life.They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote:My younger brother's arms are my arms;while the girl wrote:Broken wings,flying heart.4．What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the author's opinion?A．Trying to find an escape from it.B．Facing it bravely with a positive mind.C．Asking for help from your relatives.D．Ignoring it and living a normal life.5．After the accident,the boy.A．decided to live with his brother B．learnt to do things with his toesC．made a living all by himself D．depended wholly on his brother6．What did the girl mean by"Broken wings,flying heart"?A．Never give up hopes in face of hardship.B．It's not easy for her to live a normal life.C．If a bird loses its wings,it cannot fly.D．If you lose your hands,your life will be hard.7．How does the author develop the text?A．In the order of time.B．By listing facts.C．By making a comparison.D．In the order of importance.C（新鲜科技类说明文）What would you look like when you are80years old?It seems too far away to imagine,but an app named FaceApp tries to show you.The app creates transformations of users’faces using various filters(滤镜)and features.The FaceApp aging challenge went viral last month.Even many celebrities like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber shared their wrinkly,grey-haired selfies on social media.FaceApp helps us stop thinking of things that don’t matter and focus on the present.“We view these images as inferred fiction,not realized and therefore unreal,”US author Nicci Gerrard told TheNew York Times.“We think of our younger selves,because in one sense that’s who we are.Our younger stories are all still part of us,while our older selves don’t yet exist.”However,not everyone can laugh at their older selves.For some,aging is terrifying and it’s hard to accept what the future holds in terms of looks and feelings.As MetroUK noted,“FaceApp is making people into a painful crisis.”In addition,FaceApp is facing a number of accusations regarding user privacy.When a user makes changes to a photo,it needs to be uploaded to the servers in Russia,where the company is located,then AI filters your image and sends it back to you.By using the app,you grant FaceApp the license to use,reproduce,change,adapt,and publish your image,as stated in its service agreement.Despite the concerns over privacy,however,FaceApp does light up the Internet.It gives us the chance to take a look at our futures and perhaps let us consider how to prepare for it.；8．What can FaceApp do?A．Tell how old users are.B．Show users’images in old age.C．Test users’imagination.D．Help users contact celebrities.；9．Which of the following can replace the underlined words in Paragraph2?A．Caused trouble.B．Got updated.C．Led to doubts.D．Became popular.；10．Which opinion may Nicci Gerrard agree with?A．We should make full preparations for old age.B．It’s unnecessary now for us to consider old age.C．Our young stories deserve to be remembered.D．It’s a good idea for us to stop using FaceApp.；11．What does Paragraph4mainly talk about?A．How FaceApp gets users’privacy involved.B．What punishment FaceApp is faced with.C．How well FaceApp company serves users.D．What FaceApp service agreement contains.D（研究报告）A broken heart.A sad ending to a love affair.That’s something most of us have experienced,or probably will.After all,it’s part of human life;needed,at least one time,to become more fully adult. But no question,the experience can be painful,even destructive.But research shows there are pathways through the heartache.Listening to sad music is a major one.It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again.It can activate empathy(同理心)and the desire to connect with others—both roads through the prison of heartache and despair.Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart.A recent study from Germany found the emotional impact of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy,compassion(同情),and a desire for positive connection with others.That,itself, is psychologically healing.It draws you away from the prison with yourself,and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.Another experiment,from the University of Kent,found that when people were experiencing sadness,listening to music that was“beautiful but sad”enhanced their mood.In fact,it did so when the person first consciously embraced their awareness of the situation causing their sadness,and then began listening to the sad music.That is,when they intended that the sad music might help,they foundthat it did.These findings link with other studies that show embracing your sad situation emotionally—accepting reality as it is—activates healing and growth beyond it.In short,acknowledging your full experience arouses hope—another seeming paradox.For example,research from Cornell University, described here and published in Psychological Science,found that embracing discomfort about a life experience or new situation,and viewing it as a step towards growth and change,create motivation to find a pathway through it,beyond it.As Churchill famously said,“If you’re going through hell,keep going.”That discomfort points you towards creating a plan,a new action.It fuels hope. 12．Which is NOT the benefit of listening to sad music?A．Making you full of sadness.B．Activating your feelings of empathy.C．Healing your broken heart.D．Giving you a desire to connect with others；13．How does the author mainly develop this passage?A．By giving examples.B．By telling experiences.C．By presenting research findings.D．By quoting a famous saying.；14．Who are most likely to be helped by the“beautiful but sad”music?A．People who have a broken heart.B．People who are suffering great pain.C．People who accept their sadness.D．People who like beautiful music.；15．What could be the best title for the passage?A．Listening to Music Brightening Your LifeB．Listening to Sad Music Healing Your Broken HeartC．The Power and Beauty of Sad MusicD．A Study on Listening to Sad Music参考答案ACB BDAC BDBA ACCB。
高考英语二轮阅读理解基础训练题9
语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考英语二轮阅读理解基础训练题9Last night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomers---scientists who study stars and planets---have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association. “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase person’s chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.【文章大意】许多人想在晚上看流星雨，结果由于光线太亮，影响了他们的观看效果。
2022高考英语(广东)阅读理解系列(9)(精品)
2022高考英语（广东）阅读理解系列（9）（精品）When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we’re hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor’ s degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there’s a question: Would the quality of undergraduate(本科生)education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a “three-year degree” model.I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum(课程) any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits(学分). In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives are unlikely to suddenly “throw out” one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist “diluting(稀释)” the quality of the education they offer.In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education. A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it’ s not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns(实习生)in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.[语篇解读]本文为议论文。
苏州市2022高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类练习(9)(解析及解析)
苏州市2022高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类练习（9）（解析及解析）.阅读明白得AWords：364难度系数：★★★建议用时：8分钟Mark Twain was a famous American writer.He wrote many stories an d many of them were very funny.These stories are still read by many pe ople all over the world.Besides writing，he also liked hunting and fishing very much，so one year he went to Maine (缅因州) for a holiday and sp ent three very pleasant weeks in the woods there.When he had to go back home，he went to the station with his bagg age.There he asked a porter(搬运工)to put it into the train.Then he got in to the smoking car and sat down in one of the comfortable seats there.Th e car was empty when he got in，but a few minutes later，another man got in and sat down on the seat opposite his.Mark Twain looked at the man and thought that this man looked quite unpleasant.However，it would be impolite to say nothing in that situation，so he said good morning to the man，and they began to talk.First they talked about the heavy snow and then they talked about M aine.The stranger said，“We have some beautiful woods in Maine.It would be a pity to come to Maine without spending some time there.I suppose you have been in our woods，haven’t you？”“Yes，I have，”answered Mark Twain.“I’ve just spent three weeks there and I had a very good time，too.And let me tell you something.Although fishing isn’t allowed i n Maine at this season，I’ve got two hundred pounds of beautiful fish with my baggage in this train.I like to eat fish，so I packed it in ice to t ake it home with me.May I ask who you are，sir？”The stranger looked at Mark Twain for several seconds and then ans wered，“I’m a police officer.My job is to catch people who hunt and f ish during the wrong seasons.And who are you？”Mark Twain was surprised and frightened when he heard this.He tho ught quickly and then answered，“Well，I’ll tell you，sir.I’m the man who tells the biggest lies in America.”【解题导语】本文讲述了闻名作家马克·吐温去缅因州森林公园度假钓鱼的故事。
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阅读理解专项训练9ASeeing in StereoHave you wondered why you have two eyes and why they are set close together on the front of your face? The reasons are simple and important to the way you see the rest of your world．Your eyes are like two small cameras. A camera catches an image of an object and records it on film．Similarly，when you look at something，each eye takes in what it sees and sends this image to the back of the eyeball．Because your eyes are set close together，they view the world from about the same height but from slightly different angles. Working as a team, the eyes send the images to your brain, which puts them together into a single, centered image.Seeing in stereo means seeing with two eyes working together，which is called stereoscopic sight．This allows you to view the world in three dimensions，or 3-D．Seeing depth helps you to judge the distance between you and the objects you see and to adjust to the changing angle at which you see something as you move closer to or farther away from it．If images are coming from only one eye, however，only two of these dimensions-height and width-can be perceived．A world seen with one eye is thus two-dimensional，as in a photograph．Now consider why your two eyes are on the front of your face．Think of other animals with this same arrangement．They are all animals that hunt，like lions and wolves．Their eyes face directly in front of them．This provides a field of sight about 180 degrees wide，which is called binocular sight．On the other hand，animals that are hunted have eyes on the sides of the head，which provides nearly 360-degree field of sight．In order to stay alive，they need to see things coming from the sides and from behind．However，without stereoscopic sight，they have difficulty determining how far a danger is．With sight both stereoscopic and binocular，humans share with animal hunters the ability to see from side to side and to accurately determine the distance．If you think it would be great to have another type of sight，perhaps with hundreds of tiny eyes like many insects do，think again! Each tiny insect eye sees only a tiny part．Besides，what if you needed glasses? Be glad for the eyesight that you have．56. According to the passage，an eye is like a camera because bothA. can record imagesB. can imagine objectsC. provide centered imagesD. work at the same height57. Stereoscopic sight is a result of havingA. a three-hundred-sixty-degree field of sightB. hundreds of eyes，all seeing parts of an imageC. two eyes close to one another that work togetherD. one eye on either side of the head，each seeing a different image58．The author implies that “seeing in stereo”A．is similar to the way cameras workB．is an ability humans are fortunate to haveC．would be better for a wider field of sightD．helps people to have better sight than animalsBComputer games have been criticised for quite some time over a whole range of issues. Some people say they are overly violent and encourage violent behaviour particularly in children. Others say that they make children unsociable and are bad for their eyes. Some have even attributed falling standards of literacy and a lack of interest in reading on them. Now, however, it seems that computer games have also become a feminist issue.Game manufacturers have, for some time, been looking to increase the number of female game players. The vast majority of computer games still sell to a mainly male market. Perhaps this is because the violent nature of many of the games appeals more to males or perhaps because many of the main characters in the games are male. Manufacturers' attempts to produce more female characters increase their share of the female gaming market which has met with serious criticism from many women's groups.While heroines such as Lara Croft of the Tomb Raider game are seen as providing positive role models of strong women, many believe that the character's unrealistic Barbies are subconsciously setting unattainable standards in the minds of young women. Perhaps a stronger criticism is that although many games now include female characters, their role is often secondary and they support the main, male, action characters within the games. Of course the nature of many of the games remains violent and destructive and this in itself could well continue to put off female gamers.There are now, however, a number of web sites springing up on the World Wide Web to help women deal with this issue. Sites such as Game Girlz, Women Gamers and Game Gal offer game reviews, articles, discussion forums and even employment opportunities for women interested in becoming part of the rapidly expanding games industry. The games are reviewed by women from a very female perspective. Some rate the games from one to ten across a range of criteria which include the appearance of the female characters, the degree of intelligence attributed to them in the game and even the marketing attitude adopted by the company. The sites are obviously looking for games that move away from the very male dominated and violent nature of the majority of computer games. Many of them review games that are more constructive and developmental. Although the common fantasy themes of knights, witches and goblins（妖精） still exist within these games, the aims are often very different. Instead of destroying opposing armies，the aim of the game can be to make peace with them.With this increased degree of awareness and involvement from women in the games industry many positive changes could be made that could encourage more women and young girls to become enthusiastic about technology. Perhaps we may even find more male gamers moving away from the traditional violent and destructive games towards the more positive values promoted by these more feminine role models, after all Tomb Raider is still one of the most popular computer games on the market, but perhapsthat's too much to ask.59. What is paragraph 1 mainly about ?A. The violence in computer games.B. Common criticisms of computer games.C. Ch ildren’s feeling in computer games.D. The computer issues.60. Manufacturers want to produce more female characters in order to _______.A. increase sales in the male marketB. help women learn how to play computer gamesC. encourage more women to buy computer gamesD. increase the number of male game players61. From the passage we know that Tomb Raider is _______.A. a film which provides positive role models of strong womenB. a site which helps women to deal with many issuesC. a female role which is secondary in many gamesD. a computer game which is very popular on the market62.Which would be the best title for the passage ?A. Girls’ GamesB. Computer GamesC. Children’s GamesD. Games IndustryCHungry For a WinA victor is, by definition, someone who wins a struggle or contest. However, that doesn’t mean he or she will live a proud and happy life ever after, as Katniss Everdeen is about to discover in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.Catching Fire, out in Chinese theaters on Nov 21, is set in a futuristic society called Panem. Every year its government holds a televised fight to the death. Two teenagers from each of the 12 districts of Panem are chosen to compete.In the new film, last year’s victors Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her partner Peeta are back home after winning the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss just wants to live a normal life. However, that never seems to happen. She has nightmares, which remind her that she is a killer.Her worst nightmare comes true when the annual Hunger Games arrive again. The teenager finds herself back in the competition along with Peeta. Since Katniss brings hope to Panem through her courage, President Snow plans to use this year’s Games to kill off Katniss and Peeta and in turn dampen the fires of rebellion.“This is the next step of Katniss’ heroism and the next part of her journey to finding out who she is really going to be,” Lawrence told Reuters.Fast-paced and full of action, Catching Fire looks to outdo the success that the first film had in 2012. With a 97 percent rating on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes, it is enjoying positive reviews. Critics have praised it for being faithful to the book written by American author Suzanne Collins. The Hollywood Reporter said that Catching Fire outshines the first movie a lot.Jennifer Lawrence, who won a best actress Oscar this year for her 2012 movie Silver Linings Playbook, has helped Catching Fire find success, Forbes pointed out. The 23-year-old actress does well playing a young lady who hates what she was forced to do to stay alive yet is determined not to give up.“Lawrence’s down-to-earth personality in real life won the hearts of the public. So given a wildly popular first film that blew everyone away, a rising fan base and a lead performer beloved by the mainstream press and viewers, the sequel(续集) was always going to be big,” Forbes noted.63. The underlined word “dampen” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_______”.A. holdB. lightC. reduceD. support64. Which of the following is TRUE about the film’s story according to the article?A. Every year 12 teenagers in total are chosen to join in the televised fight.B. Despite having won the 74th Hunger Games, Ka tniss doesn’t feel much joy.C. Katniss and Peeta are chosen once again to make the TV show more appealing.D. Jennifer Lawrence won a best actress Oscar this year for the first Hunger Games movie.65. What are some reasons why Catching Fire will probably be successful?a. The previous film was successful.b. It is true to the original book’s story.c. Most of the reviews of the movie are positive.d. It has many famous stars in addition to Jennifer Lawrence.A. abcB. abdC. acdD. bcd66. After reading the passage, we can infer that _______.A. President Snow thinks highly of Katniss and Peeta’s victoryB. Katniss decides to fight in the 75th Hunger Games because she loves itC. Critics hold a negative attitude to the first movie of Hunger GamesD. The personality of the leading actress contributes to the success of Catching FireDThe statistics I’ve cited and the living examples are all too familiar to you. But what may not be so familiar will be the increasing number of women who are looking actively for advancement of for a new job in your offices. This woman may be equipped with professional skills and perhaps valuable experience. She will not be content to be Executive Assistant to Mr. Seldom Seen of the Assistant Vice President’s Girl Friday, who is the only one who comes in on Saturday.She is the symbol of what I call the Second Wave of Feminism. She is the modern woman who is determined to be.Her forerunner was the radical feminist who interpreted her trapped position as a female as oppression by the master class of men. Men, she believed, had created a domestic, servile role for women in order that men could have the career and the opportunity to participate in making the great decisions of society. Thus the radical feminist held that women through history had been oppressed and dehumanized, mainly because man chose to exploit his wife and the mother of his children. Sometimes it was deliberate exploitation and sometimes it was the innocence of never looking beneath the pretensions of life.The radical feminists found strength in banding together. Coming to recognize each other for the first time, they could explore their own identities, realize theirown power, and view the male and his system as the common enemy. The first phases of feminism in the last five years often took on this militant, class-warfare tone. Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Germaine Greer, and many others hammered home their ideas with a persistence that aroused and intrigued many of the brightest and most able women in the country. Consciousness-raising groups allowed women to explore both their identities and their dreams—and the two were often found in direct conflict.What is the stereotyped role of American women? Marriage. A son. Two daughters. Breakfast. Ironing. Lunch. Bowling, maybe a garden club of for the very daring, non-credit courses in ceramics. Perhaps an occasional cocktail party. Dinner. Football or baseball on TV. Each day the same. Never any growth in expectations—unless it is growth because the husband has succeeded. The inevitable question: “Is that all there is to life?”The rapid growth of many feminist organizations attests to the fact that these r adical feminists had touched some vital nerves. The magazine “Ms.” was born in the year of the death of the magazine “Life.” But too often the consciousness-raising sessions became ends in themselves. Too often sexism reversed itself and man-hating was encouraged. Many had been with the male chauvinist.It is not difficult, therefore, to detect a trend toward moderation. Consciousness-raising increasingly is regarded as a means to independence and fulfillment, rather than a ceremony of fulfillment itself. Genuine independence can be realized through competence, through finding a career, through the use of education. Remember that for many decades the education of women was not supposed to be useful.67. What was the main idea of this passage?A. The Second Wave of Feminist.B. Women’s Independent Spirits.C. The Unity of Women.D. The Action of Union.68. What was the author’s attitude toward the radical?A. He supported it wholeheartedly.B. He opposed it strongly.C. He disapproved to some extent.D. He ignored it completely.69. What does the word “militant” mean?A. Aggressive.B. Ambitions.C. Progressive.D. Independent.70. What was the radical feminist’s view point about the male?A. Women were exploited by the male.B. Women were independent of the male.C. Women’s lives were deprived by the male.D. The male were their common enemy.56-58 ACB 59-62 BCDA 63-66 CBAD 67-70 ACAD。