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九年级英语阅读专题-新闻报道类(含解析)

九年级英语阅读专题-新闻报道类(含解析)阅读理解1.News One: The first quantum communications satellite (量子通讯卫星)developed by China is expected to launch(发射) in July of this year. It means that a quantum communications network will be formed, and quantum communication between the satellite and the ground will be achieved for the first time anywhere in the world.News Two: Shanghai Disney Resort(度假胜地) opened in a trial run(试营业) last week to prepare for its official opening on June 16. A one-day visit to the resort for a family of three will cost at least 2,600 yuan, which covers entrance ticket and three meals as well as shopping, while a two-day trip will cost no less than 6,000 yuan in total, which is too expensive for most visitors.News Three: More and more people get interested in running. The number of runners is increasing, and the economics(经济) of running is growing with it. Runners are always going to need shoes and they are always going to be looking for races. Both of these markets have just developed during the past 30 years or more.News Four: Overweight students at Nanjing Agricultural University are having a special sports course. The more weight they lose, the higher marks they will get. The course is not for everyone, but just for the students who needs to lose weight to keep healthy. There are 3 or 4 specially designed sports classes every week and each class lasts 90 minutes.(1)When will the quantum communications network be formed? ________.A. Before July of this yearB. After July of this yearC. In July of next yearD. In July of last year(2)How much will it cost a family of three for a day in Shanghai Disney Resort? __________. A. Less than 2,600 B. More than 2,600 C. Less than 6,000 D. More than 6,000 (3)From the passage we can learn that __________.A. there are fewer and fewer people interested in runningB. the economics of running develops fast, because of the growing number of runnersC. every one at Nanjing Agricultural University can enter the special sports courseD. the students having the special sports course will get higher marks if they study harder2.Can you write the Chinese characters “ganga” (embarrassment) correctly? Do you know how to write characters like “tiaozhou” (broom)?If you can’t,you’re not a lone. Nowadays, most people are typing into computers instead of writing on paper. We type Chinese characters largely according to their pronunciations. The result is to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.China Youth Daily once did a survey among about 2,500 people, in which about 99 percent said they had once forgotten how to write a common Chinese character.Compared to adults, teenagers are better at writing Chinese characters because they spend more time learning and practising at school. However, the influence of digital technology cannot be ignored (忽视),according to He Yu, head of a research team for Chinese teaching at a Beijing high school.“Many students are obsessed (沉迷于) with digital devices such as electronic dictionaries and computers to help with their studies. Overuse of these tools will make students too lazy to think and write,” he said.Such worries have brought about a popular TV show titled Chinese Spelling Hero, which focuses on Chinese character writing among teenagers. In April, the Ministry of Education called for a better calligraphy (书法) education in schools. Organizations like the China Calligraphers Association are also working to train more teachers in calligraphy.Interestingly, calligraphy teachers can’t always avoid the effects of modem technology. Shen Bin is a calligraphy t eacher at a primary school in Beijing. She admitted that it’s common for teachers like her to forget certain words.“The calligraphy class is also a good chance for me to remember how to write,” she said. (1)What does the underlined sentence mean?A. Many people can write characters like “tiaozhou”.B. Few people can write characters like “tiaozhou”.C. You will feel lonely if you can’t write characters.D. Writing characters will make you feel lonely.(2)Which of the following is TRUE?A. Compared to adults, teenagers do worse in writing Chinese characters.B. Overuse of the electronic tools will make students too lazy to think and write.C. 2,500 people in the survey had forgotten how to write some characters.D. We type Chinese characters largely according to their Shapes and meanings.(3)What's the purpose of writing the passage?A. To tell us not to use computers too much.B. To tell us not to watch TV too much.C. To tell us to remember Chinese characters.D. To tell us to learn from calligraphy teachers.(4)What may this passage be?A. A story.B. A report.C. A diary.D. An ad.3.Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, the day when over 46 million turkeys will be at dinner tables all over the USA. There are two lucky turkeys. They are Cobbler and Gobbler. They won't be on the table. They will live happily on George Washington's Mt.The 21-week-old birds come from Rockingham County, Virginia. They look the same. But they really have different interests. Cobbler likes pop music, but Gobbler likes classical(古典的) music!Now in its 65th year, the turkey pardoning game was started by President Truman. However,this year, President Obama asked people to vote(投票) on Facebook. He wanted to make sure they would like to pardon these two turkeys. But the turkeys know nothing about it. They just want to run away!After Thanksgiving Day, the two will leave for their new home. But they have to meet visitors until January 6th, 2012, before going to their new home! We wish Cobbler and Gobbler a long and healthy life.(1)How old are Cobbler and Gobbler?A. About five months old.B. About six months old.C. About seven months old.D. About eight months old.(2)Who started the turkey pardoning game?A. Cobbler.B. Gobbler.C. Truman.D. Obama. (3)Where would people show their ideas about the two turkeys?A. On the Internet.B. On TV.C. Over the radio.D. In the newspaper. (4)What do Cobbler and Gobbler have to do on Thanksgiving Day?A. Live a happy life.B. Go to the new house.C. Go to the table.D. Meet visitors.4.There are many TV programs on Chinese cuisines(烹饪、美食), but few are like A Bite of China (舌尖上的中国). It tries to bring something new by introducing more cultural features related to dishes, such as eating habits and wonderful stories about food.It's said that more than l00 million Chinese people are watching the program. Most Chinese people see this program as more than just the regular food shows. They see it as an amazing documentary providing a special view of Chinese as well as the relations between people and food and between people and society.On the other hand, the documentary also stimulates(刺激)Chinese people's consumption(消费). Taobao, one of China's biggest online shopping sites, reports that the search on food items that were introduced by the documentary has increased to 4 million times within one week, and sales have increased to 5.82 million, or 20%.To get enough good stories, the production team spent three months doing research and interviews in about 60 cities before they started making the documentary last July. The filming lasted about nine months.Liu Wen, the director, says, “As CCTV-9 serves as a window, allowing the world to better understand China, the documentary aims to help the world not only appreciate the beauty of Chinese cuisines, but also learn Chinese customs."(1)A Bite of China is a _________.A. filmB. TV showC. bookD. radio program (2)The main idea of the 3rd paragraph is that the program brings a new opportunity on____________.A. Internet communicationB. film makingC. food businessD. health care (3)It took the production team about __________ to complete the whole program.A. three monthsB. six monthsC. seven monthsD. a year (4)Which of the "following statements is TRUE according to this passage?A. Most people watch the program because they want to learn how to cook.B. There're many wonderful stories about Chinese cuisines in A Bite of China.C. You can buy more delicious and cheaper food through the program.D. A Bite of China is just a regular food show in most Chinese people's eyes.5.China's long-awaited rules on school bus safety finally came into force on Tuesday, including a list of ways aimed at reducing the risk of accident.Among the biggest changes is that buses carrying students will be given priority(优先权) in traffic, while companies and drivers will need licenses to offer school transport services. Officials have spent more than four months making the rules, during which time the country has been shocked by several big crashes because of overcrowded school buses.The latest accident happened on Monday in Yangchun, Guangdong province, in which three kindergarten pupils were killed and 14 others injured.Rules and fundingIn the new rules, a school bus is considered as a vehicle with more than seven seats that is transporting children receiving the State's nine-year compulsory education (ages 6 to 15) to or from school. This can also be for preschoolers(学龄前儿童) if a parent is unable to take them to or from kindergarten(幼儿园).School buses must also operate in routes marked in the map by governments to ensure safety. PunishmentCompanies and bus drivers who fail to meet the rules face the punishment.Drivers against the rules will be fined 200 yuan ($32) and vehicles will be taken away from its owner if they have been used as an unlicensed school bus.(1)New safety rules for school buses can ________.A. make the students have a school busB. make fewer accidentC. make the school bus biggerD. punish the parents(2)The accident happened usually because ________.A. there were more students than there should be in the busB. the road is not wide enoughC. there were not any rule at firstD. companies and drivers faced no punishment(3)Which of the following is Not true?A. When a truck and a school bus meet, the school bus can go first.B. The students (ages 3—5) mustn’t take school bus according to the rules.C. Those who break the rules will be fined two hundred yuan.D. The school bus has at least 7 seats.(4)The passage mainly talks about ________.A. the accident in GuangdongB. the school bus safety rulesC. how to punish the driversD. what a school bus is like(5)A school bus must go _______.A. different ways every dayB. after other busesC. with all the studentsD. the same way all the days6.(1)Jim Janssen is ______.A. an actressB. a doctorC. a studentD. a housewife (2)______ likes a French restaurant very much.A. Lola LopezB. Jim JanssenC. Gina ManginoD. Raul Sanchez (3)Gina Mangino likes the restaurant which ______.A. offers fast foodB. serves the food quicklyC. offers cookbooksD. serves the food beautifully7.Too much TV-watching can harm children’s ability to learn and even reduce their chances of getting a college degree,new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders.Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points 1ower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study, looking at nearly 1000 grown-ups in New Zealand,found lower educationlevels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood.But the results don't prove that TV is the cause and don’t rule out (排除) that already poorly motivated (有动机的) youngsters may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits of 26- year-olds between ages 5 and 15.Those with college degrees had watched an average of less than two hours of TV per weeknight during childhood,compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high schoo1s.‘In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest,while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores,it adds to accumulating(增加) findings that children shouldn't have TVs in their bedrooms.(1)According to the California study, the low-scoring group might .A. have watched a lot of TVB. not be interested in mathC. be unable to go to collegeD. have had computers in their bedrooms(2)What is the researchers’ understanding o f the New Zealand study results?A. Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TVB. Habits of TV watching reduce learning interestC. TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds.D. The connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain.(3)What Can we 1earn from the last two paragraphs?A. More time should be spent on computers.B. Children should be forbidden from watching TV.C. TV sets shouldn't be allowed in children's bedrooms.D. Further studies on high-achieving students should be done.(4)What would be the best title for this text?A. Computers or TelevisionB. Effects of Television on ChildrenC. Studies on TV and College EducationD. Television and Children's Learning Habits8.How is it going? I'm watching the weather report on TV now. It says it's cold and snowing in Tianjin. But here in Sydney, it's different. It's summer! The summer is from December to February.I like summer because I can swim and play beach volleyball. Our autumn is from March to May. The weather is warm and sunny. My family often take a walk in a park. Winter in Sydney is from June to August. It doesn't snow, but it often rains. I like to watch soccer games in the rain. Spring here is from September to November. It's my favourite season. The weather is warm and I often take some photos of birds.Please write and tell me about the seasons in Tianjin.Yours,Bob(1)What's the weather like in Tianjin now?A. Hot and sunny.B. Cold and snowing.C. Warm and sunny.D. Cool and raining. (2)What does Bob like to do in summer?A. To swim and play beach volleyball.B. To take a walk.C. To watch soccer games.D. To take photos of birds.(3)The underlined phrase “beach volleyball” means “_______”in Chinese.A. 沙滩排球B. 棒球C. 壁球D. 保龄球(4)When is winter in Sydney?A. From December to February.B. From March to May.C. From June to August.D. From September to November.(5)What does Bob want Mike to tell him?A. The seasons in Tianjin.B. His favourite season.C. The seasons in Australia.D. The weather in Tianjin.9. 根据短文内容,判断下列各句正误。
新闻英语阅读lesson 15

Perhaps doing voluntary work is more your
line? 也许你更喜欢做志愿工作?
All this was just designed to frighten me
and keep me in line. 所有这一切不过是设计好了来恐吓我、让 我乖乖听话的。 ...if the Prime Minister fails to bring rebellious Tories into line. 如果首相无法使倒戈的托利党人就范的话
Centenary
The college did us proud at the centenary
dinner. The club will celebrate its centenary next year.
Venerable
We all listened to the venerable scholar with
another? He made a hit with Lady Sopwith... She sends her best wishes — you've obviously made a hit there. Alice was so happy that her boyfriend made a hit with her parents.
2. It is the symbol of dignitary, reverence, and auspice.
是权贵,尊严和吉祥的象征。
3. He took her gentle words as an auspice of happiness.
他把她话当作是幸福的吉兆。
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读 04 新闻报道

2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-新闻报道01(2023·全国·九年级假期作业)Shenzhen Daily 2023-02-28Getting a pie from the sky is becoming a reality in the city as online delivery platform Meituan has been allowed to start drone delivery service(无人机送餐服务), Shenzhen Evening News reported.At Galaxy World in Longgang District, a reporter from the newspaper watched how a meal has been delivered by the drone on Thursday. The drone slowly landed and a door above the Meituan Intelligent Dining Cabinet(储藏柜) opened slowly, where the drone put the meal box inside the cabinet.“It takes about 15 minutes to place the order and receive the meal. A lot of people have tried the drone delivery service here,” said a woman who just took her meal box out from the cabinet.During the year 2022, food and drinks such as noodles, fruits, coffee and milk tea and even flowers have been delivered through Meituan’s drone delivery system, the report said.The company said that as of last year, it had completed over 100,000 drone deliveries. Meituan started to explore drone delivery service in 2017 and started the try in early 2021. The service has an average delivery time of 12 minutes, which is less than traditional delivery methods, according to the company.There are only a few cities in the world with the advantages of drone delivery service, and Shenzhen is taking the lead in China, according to the report. However, there are still some problems with this kind of service. 1.Where is the meal box put?A.In Longgang District.B.Inside the cabinet.C.By the drone.D.At Galaxy World.2.What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A.Where the drone landed.B.When the service started.C.How the service provided.D.Who watched the drone.3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Many cities around the world have the drone delivery service.B.The drone delivery service has many advantages in our daily life.C.Shenzhen is the first city starting drone delivery service in China.D.The drone delivery service is very popular all over the world.4.What is the passage going to talk about next?A.How to make good use of the drone delivery service.B.What problems the drone delivery service faces.C.How to solve the problems of the drone delivery service.D.What advantages the drone delivery service has.02(2023·广东汕头·校联考三模)A team of elderly women in Chongqing, serving as “shared-grandmas” to help working parents pick up their children from school and stay with the kids, has received a lot of likes online recently.The team of “shared-grandmas” from the Shipingcun Community in Chongqing’s Jiulongpo District includes nine retired (退休的) women, mostly empty-nesters (空巢老人). They volunteer to take care of 25 kids in the community.Working parents of the children who aren’t able to pick up their kids from school are in need of a temporary guardian (临时监护人). The volunteers can spare the time and energy for the family and ease (缓解) their loneliness by doing the job.Deng Lihong, 66, is a member of the team. Every weekday, she picks up the children from school, and accompanies them while they do their homework and play in the community room until their parents pick them up.“I feel young with the kids and my retired life is meaningful,” she said.“The program started in April and the number of the team members is still growing,” Cao Yidan, the chairman of Chongqing Amber Social Work Service Center, said.“The program is great and worth promoting (提倡) in other places in the country,” an Internet user said.“We encourage the retired women in the community to take part in this public service. It’s a win-win situation for the families in need and ‘shared-grandmas’. The feeling of achievement and happiness means a lot to them,” Peng Mei, the secretary of the Party Committee of Shipingcun Community, said.5.About working parents, we can learn from the third paragraph that ________.A.they want to go home directly after a day’s workB.they can’t pick up their kids from school on timeC.they hope their kids will help the elderly ease their lonelinessD.they think their kids need the care of grandmas6.The underlined word “accompanies” means “________” in the fourth paragraph.A.stays or goes somewhere with somebody B.helps somebody cook breakfastC.buys somebody some important things D.teaches somebody to do housework7.The “shared-grandmas” are ________ according to the passage.A.warm-hearted B.poor C.creative D.rich8.We can know from the passage that ________.A.all elderly women are encouraged to serve as “shared-grandmas”B.the program has started in all communities in the countryC.the working parents pay the “shared-grandmas” money for their workD.though the “shared-grandmas” are retired, they still play an active role in society9.What’s the best title of the passage?A.How the elderly spend their retired livesB.Empty-nesters volunteer to look after patientsC.“Shared-grandmas” — a win-win public serviceD.A program offers chances to all the elderly to let them enjoy themselves03(2023·云南昆明·云南师范大学实验中学校考三模)In December, 2022, Memphis Zoo in Tennessee announced that it would return Ya Ya, who arrived in the US in 2003. After her 20-year loan period(租借期) ended on April 7, China’s giant panda Ya Ya finally returned home from the US after 20 days.China prepared to welcome back Ya Ya and experts from Beijing Zoo arrived in the US in March to learn abouther habits and feeding situation from the zoo staff members. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that the quarantine(检疫) and feeding places for Ya Ya are ready along with her feeding plans and medical care.In January, visitors found that Ya Ya had become very thin, which made many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about her health and life quality at the Memphis Zoo. The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said in an announcement that giant panda Ya Ya had been well cared for since it was sent to Memphis Zoo in the United States in 2003, and no signs of neglect(忽视) had been found, based on videos of the giant panda, monthly health reports and annual physical examinations.Once Ya Ya finishes a 30-day mandatory(强制的) quarantine in Shanghai after landing in China, she will then be sent to Beijing Zoo.The news that Ya Ya would come back to China cheered up millions of Chinese people. By April 9, 250 million people had talked about Ya Ya on the Internet. “Come home soon, Ya Ya. I’ll go to see you in the zoo even if I have to wait in line all day long!” An Internet user commented(评论) on Sina Weibo.10.When did Ya Ya return from the US?A.On April 7, 2003.B.On April 7, 2023.C.On April 27, 2023.D.On December 13, 202211.Why did many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about Ya Ya?A.Because it had been neglected.B.Because it had become very thin.C.Because it had been well cared for.D.Because it had annual physical examinations.12.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.China prepared to welcome Ya Ya back.B.Experts from Beijing Zoo learned about Ya Ya’s habits.C.The zoo staff members from Memphis Zoo didn’t know Ya Ya’s feeding situation.D.China prepared feeding plans and medical care for Ya Ya.13.What will happen to Ya Ya after a 30-day quarantine in Shanghai?A.She will be sent to Beijing Zoo.B.She will stay in Shanghai for further medical treatment.C.She will go back to the US.D.She will be put back in the wild.14.What can we infer from the Internet user’s words on Sina Weibo?A.He/She felt quite disappointed to know the news.B.He/She was surprised to hear the news.C.He/She felt angry to wait for a long time.D.He/She jumped for joy when he/she heard the news.04(2023·江苏苏州·苏州市第十六中学校考二模)“Tum left! Turn right!” In the information technology (IT) class, Zhang Ruixuan was controlling a robot to move around.“This is part of our artificial intelligence (AI) courses,” said the 10th grader from Beijing 101 Middle School. The school provides AI classes to both junior and senior high school students. Apart from compulsory (必修的) courses that teach basic knowledge, there are also optional (选修的) courses if students want to learn more.“This semester in our compulsory class, we have learned coding (编程) through a programming language called Python,” said Zhang. Using Python to code is a basic skill for training AI models. In recent years, Python has been tested in high school graduation exams in places like Beijing, Jiangsu and Anhui.In fact, having AI education in schools has become a growing trend (趋势) in many places, with Zhejiang province being atypical example. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education into textbooks from Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In the city of Wenzhou, the government is planning to build 1, 000 AI experimental schools by 2025.“With the development of technology, our textbooks have been changing all the time,” said Shang Yin, an IT teacher from Beijing 101 Middle School. “From typing to using Word and Excel, and then today’s coding and AI, the courses are keeping up with the times and teaching students necessary skills.” In the future, there will be more jobs where AI knowledge is required. Even in daily life, people may need to understand things like Chat GPT and the internet of things. AI education will become increasingly important, Shang added.15.How did the writer start the passage?A.By drawing a conclusion.B.By telling a story.C.By describing a scene.D.By explaining the truth.16.What do we know about the AI class at Beijing 101 Middle School?A.It is an optional course.B.It only teaches basic knowledge.C.It teaches students to code with Python.D.It often makes students feel stressed.A.primary school B.junior high schoolC.senior high school D.college18.Why is AI education becoming increasingly important according to the passage?A.Because AI is included in all high school graduation exams.B.Because understanding AI is becoming a necessary skill.C.Because AI is going to take over school education.D.Because AI is students' most powerful competitor.05(2023·江苏盐城·校考二模)Zibo city in Shandong province has stormed the Internet since late February for its local barbecue. In March, the small city received about 4.8 million tourists. It is certainly not the only city that offers barbecue, or even the most famous one, but its seemingly sudden fame was steps in the making.Zhou Maosong, president of the Zibo Tourism Promotion Association said the popularity started from the crowd-gathering effect of cultural and tourism activities including a music festival. Then famous people tasted the barbecue and put their experiences online attracting young people, which led to a wave of students from neighbouring cities visiting Zibo. What better way to lure adventurous and hungry college students other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full within only 50 yuan!” However, Zibo did not fall into the trap (陷阱) of easy fame that dies fast where sellers cheat buyers on price and quality for the most profit (盈利) in the shortest time. A blogger on Douyin took an electronic scale (电子秤) to ten barbecue stands in Ziboto test if he would be offered less food. It turned out that not a single one was caught short of weight and some owners even offered him local snacks for free. Local people’s honest and friendly behaviour touched even more people online and again lifted the city’s popularity.Zibo’s successful story has inspired governments in other parts of the country to find their ways of supporting local businesses.19.What does the underlined word “lure” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Attract.B.Challenge.C.Follow.D.Organize.20.What are the other reasons for Zibo’s popularity besides the crowd-gathering effect?①Famous people’s recommendation.②Barbecue at low prices.③Support from neighbouring cities.④Local people’s kindness.A.①②③B.②③④C.①②④D.①③④21.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A science fiction.B.A travel guide.C.A food advertisement.D.A news report.06(2023·山东日照·日照市新营中学校考三模)The common problem of myopia (近视) among students has been a big challenge for China to deal with for many years. According to reports, about 35.6 percent of primary school students and nearly 81 percent of senior high school students are nearsighted (近视的) in China.Considering this background, Wantang Primary School in Yunnan province really stands out. This is because none of the students at this school suffer from myopia. Parents, teachers and eye experts began discussing whether the school’s experience can be used to tackle the rising level of myopia across China.Yang Chenhao is a doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. He said that while the school is a special case, some of its methods are highly worth learning, such as keeping children away from mobile phones and getting them outdoors more often.Yang Qingyi is a teacher at the school, which has 536 students. He said that all children are required to go outside during class breaks. “Even for quiet kids, we encourage them to take a walk outside,” he said. When the three sports teachers there are busy, teachers of other subjects will work as trainers to teach basketball and table tennis.“If there is one piece of advice that we can share on achieving zero myopia, I would say large amounts of outdoor activities,” said Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster. Sun said that a number of his students’ parents are working in other areas, so the school has fixed six public phones while not allowing use of personal mobile phones.“In teacher-parent WeChat groups, we often remind parents to pay attention to kids’ eye health when they are at home for weekends or vacations,” he added.22.How is the first paragraph organized?A.By listing numbers.B.By telling stories.C.By giving examples.D.By comparing facts.23.What does the underlined word “tackle” probably mean in Chinese?A.解释B.应对C.提升D.保持24.What can we know from Yang Chenhao’s words?A.Doctors should work with primary schools.B.Wantang Primary School is worth learning in some ways.C.Children should not use a mobile phone.D.Parents should pay more attention to their kids.25.What is the most important way to achieve zero myopia according to Sun Fubiao?A.Less time of learning at school.B.Fixing enough public phones.C.Much time of outside activities.D.Working with kids’ parents.参考答案:1.B 2.C 3.C 4.B【导语】本文主要介绍了美团推出的无人机送餐服务,包括其操作流程、研发过程及发展前景。
2023年中考英语热点时文阅读03 热点新闻

2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-热点新闻01(2022·湖北武汉·模拟预测)Global News Around the WorldRaising money for UkraineA group of 17 children teamed up to swim the width of the English Channel in less than an hour, and have collected more than £3,300 for people suffering from(遭受)the war in Ukraine. The children, aged between 6 and 15 years old, swam together at their local pool in Derbyshire, England, and completed a distance of 21 miles among them.______________Yellowstone National Park in the US is marking its 150th anniversary(周年纪念日), and it has started a new program called the Inheritance Pass. It is accepting $1,500 donations in exchange for an annual entry pass which is also good for the donor’s children and grandchildren in 150 years. And themoney raised through the sale of “Inheritance Passes” will be used to preserve(维护)the park for the next 150 years.Max’s second Big Camp-OutMax Woosey, 12, has spent more than 670 nights camping outside for charity. Through the challenge, he has braved howling winds and rain to raise £700,000 for a hospice(收容所)near his home in Devon, UK. Max is marking his second anniversary with a Big Camp-out, inviting young people to join in from their garden or to put up a tent in their living room to raise money for any charity they choose.1.All the news above has something to do with __________.A.travel B.fundraising C.nature D.sports2.Why did the children complete a 21-mile swim?A.To find out the width of the English Channel.B.To escape from Ukraine for a better living.C.To raise money for those who are suffering from the war.D.To develop their team spirit.3.What would be a good heading for the second piece of news?A.An annual $1,500 donation.B.150 years of Yellowstone National Park.C.How and when to get “Inheritance Passes”.D.Yellowstone offers a special entry pass good for year 2172.4.The idea behind “Inheritance Passes” is to __________.A.help safeguard the park for the futureB.leave the donor something as a memorialC.raise money for children in 150 yearsD.draw more people to pay a visit to the park5.What can we learn about Max Woosey?A.Many young people are joining him for an outing.B.He often camps in a garden in bad weather.C.He hopes more people can show love and care to those in need.D.He started the challenge more than two years ago.02(2022·湖北武汉·二模)________________________________Resting her phone on a stand and making the light more suitable, 49-year-old Lyu Min started her livestreaming session—her daily job during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dressed in a qipao, a traditional Chinese dress, Lyu started the livestreaming session from her workshop at 10 in the morning, sharing the art of making Chinese knots with many handicraft (手工艺) lovers. She is using a length of colored string and determination to keep this traditional art of Chinese knots alive and help more people understand the culture.Online traditional Yue opera showRecently, Chen Yu, an actress of Yue Opera in Ningbo, Zhejiang province has caught people’s attention through livestreaming. She wears costumes and sings beautiful songs from Yue Opera. Apart from singing, Chen also introduces knowledge about Y ue Opera when interaction (互动) with her fans. “A number of people at home and abroad visit me online, so as an actress, it’s necessary for me to tell newcomers about this traditional culture.”National parks with Yangtze River CultureChina plans to construct national parks with Yangtze River culture as their theme, as part of efforts to protect the waterway’s cultural heritage. According to a circular (通告) on the parks’ construction (建造) said by the central leading group on developing national culture parks, the parks will be located in the 13 provincial-level areas in the Yangtze River basin.6.In which section of the newspaper can we read the news?A.CULTURE B.EDUCA TION C.TECHNOLOGY D.SCIENCE7.The best heading for the first news would be __________.A.Having Chinese knots classes online during the outbreakB.Introducing an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)C.Livestreaming the art of making Chinese knotsD.Attracting more handicraft lovers to make Chinese knots8.The underlined word “livestreaming” in the first news is close to __________.A.equipment (设备) for recording videos B.sending out while happeningC.equipment for making handicrafts D.sending out after recording9.It’s clear that Chen Y u __________.A.wants to enjoy herself by wearing costumes and singing Yue OperaB.wants to attract more people’s attention through livestreamingC.is aimed at spreading the culture of Y ue OperaD.is the best actress who sings Y ue Opera in Ningbo, Zhejiang province10.The third news wants to tell the readers __________.A.there are 13 provinces in the Yangtze River basinB.the sights along the Yangtze River basin are very beautifulC.there are 13 national culture parks in the Yangtze River basinD.China plans to build national parks to protect the waterway’s cultural heritage.03(2022·湖北武汉·模拟预测)Learning how to save lives with CPRIf you see someone collapse (失去意识), perhaps as a result of a heart attack, what can you do while you wait for an ambulance (救护车)? Chen Wenqiaochu set a good example when he was 14. He performed CPR on a cleaner at his school, saving the man’s life. On Aug 24, a joint guideline (联合通知) was issued by the Ministry of Education and Red Cross Society of China(红十字会). It asks all public schools nationwide to provide first-aid courses, including CPR training, as a part of health education.________The Ministry of Education has banned convenience stores (便利店) in all kindergartens, primary, middle and high schools across the country. The regulation (规章制度) has taken effect since April 1. Many students were sad about the ban. However, many parents expressed support for the regulation. The Beijing News reported. The regulation also requires schools to monitor students who may be overweight, and intervene (干预) to make sure they follow a healthy diet.No mobile phones in campusIn a notice published by the Ministry of Education on Monday, primary and secondary school students are asked not to bring their cell phones onto the campus, except when it is approved by their parents along with a written application form. Another major point is that teachers are not allowed to11.All the news above has something to do with ________.A.food B.schools C.first aid D.phones 12.What would be a good heading for the second news?A.Follow a healthy diet.B.Snack stores are bad for students.C.Snack stores close in view of health.D.Health regulation has taken effect.13.From the news above, we can know that ________.A.Nobody can bring the mobile phone onto the campusB.The regulation about snack stores were carried out to ensure students’ health C.All public schools have already provided first-aid coursesD.Chen Wengiaochu and the cleaner saved a man’s life by performing CPR14.If you want to bring a cell phone to school, you need to ________.A.ask the teacher for permissionB.refuse to follow the rules about mobile phonesC.hand in an application form approved by your parentsD.fight against the regulation15.What’s the purpose of the Ministry of Education according to the news above? A.To improve students’ learning ability.B.To help students develop good learning habits.C.To make sure students have a healthy learning environment.D.To prevent students from using electronic products.04(2022·湖北武汉·模拟预测)China’s Long March 8 launched (发射) 22 satellites (卫星) into orbit (轨道). It set a record for the most satellites ever launched by a Chinese rocket. Before it, the Chinese record for the most satellites launched by one rocket was the first flight of the Long March 6. The world record is held by SpaceX’s Falcon 9, which carried 143 satellites.The Second Space ClassAstronauts in the China Space Station (CSS) hosted their second space class for youngsters on Earth. The educational class is a part of China’s effort to take full advantage of the CSS with an aim to encourage young minds to study science. This is the third such event the country has hosted from space and the second one from the CSS.____________________On April 9, the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed its first all-private team of astronauts. The four space travelers are on a 10-day trip to the station. Each of the passenger paid $55 million for the rocket ride, and they did hundreds of hours of training. On the trip, the team plans to carry out 25 experiments in science, education and human health.16.All the news above has something to do with ________.A.space B.rocket C.astronaut D.flight17.What can we know about Long March 8?A.A new world record was set.B.143 satellites was launched by one rocket.C.It launched more satellites than Long March 6.D.SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carried the most satellites in the world.18.Why did CSS hold the space class?A.To put Chinese space station into good use.B.To develop teenagers’ interest in science.C.To show their effort for Chinese education.D.To enrich youngsters’ life on Earth.19.The best heading for the third news would be ________.A.Private Team of Astronauts B.Most Expensive TravelC.Buying Tickets to Space D.Training for Rocket Ride20.It’s clear that the four travelers ________.A.will stay in space for 10 daysB.belong to the International Space StationC.only spent a large amount of money for the tripD.are ready to perform different experiments during the trip05(2022·黑龙江佳木斯·三模)On December 3rd, 2021, the China—Laos Railway(中老铁路), started running. The railway runs 1, 035 km long, including 422 km in Laos. It connects the city of Kunming with Vientiane(万象), largest city and capital of Laos.The China—Laos Railway is another example of the friendly cooperation(合作)between China and other countries under the Belt and Road Initiative(一带一路). Without doubt, this road will be a golden line which has great influence on the people of both contries.Souphanh Keomixay, a former government leader in Laos, said the China—Laos Railway could give new chances for Laos. The World Bank reported in 2020 that a total of 3.7 million tons of goods (货物)could be transported(运输)on trains by 2030. But in the past, fewer goods were transported.The railway brings great development for Laos, too. When the railway comes into full service, it will greatly cut the cost of transportation in the country and there will be more visitors, too. And the price of goods which comes abroad can be lower.For 22-year-old Sida, a Lao staff member, said, “The railway has given me a good job. Now I can support my family. At the same time, it will help Laos develop more quickly.”Choose the best choice according to what you read.21.The China—Laos Railway connects the city of ________.A.Vientiane with Laos B.China with Vientiane C.Kunming with Vientiane22.What did Souphanh Keomixay say about the China—Laos Railway? ________A.It made Lao people upset.B.It wasn’t helpful at all.C.It could give new chances for Laos.23.When the railway comes into full service, there will be more ________ in Laos.A.doctors B.competitors C.visitors24.According to the last paragraph, Sida felt ________about the China—Laos Railway.A.thankful B.awful C.careful25.Where can we find the passage? ________A.In a novel. B.In a newspaper. C.In a film magazine.参考答案:1.B2.C3.D4.A5.C【导语】本文讲述孩子们游泳来筹款帮助乌克兰战争中的人,黄石国家公园筹款来维护公园的未来建设以及马克斯通过在外露营来筹款帮助那些需要帮助的人。
2019全国高考英语试题阅读理解分类汇编之新闻报道类

2019全国高考英语试题阅读理解分类汇编之新闻报道类注意事项:认真阅读理解,结合历年的真题,总结经验,查找不足!重在审题,多思考,多理解!〔精校word版有答案解析〕“Ethiopia’srichcultureofboththepastandtoday,isoneofthebestkeptsecretsintheworld,”saidJoelBartsch,directoroftheHoustonmuseum.Thesix-yeartourwillalsogotoWashington,NewYork,DenverandChicago.Officialssai dsixotherU.S.citiesmaybeonthetour.Buttheysaidplanshadnotbeenworkedout.TravellingwithLucywillbe190otherfossils.Lucy,hernametakenfromaBeatlessongthatplayedinacampthenightofherdiscovery,is partoftheskeletonofwhatwasoncea312-foot-tallape-man(猿人).【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道。
文章讲述了埃塞尔比亚的古老化石去美国展出的事件安排。
53.Theauthorwritesthistextmainlyto___.A.introduceafewU.S.museumsB.describesomeresearchworkC.discussthevalueofanape-manD.reportacomingevent【答案】D【解析】这是一篇新闻报道,作者写这篇报道的目的就是:报道埃塞尔比亚的古老化石去美国展出的事件。
应选D。
【考点定位】考查作者的写作意图。
54.Whatdoesthewords“areplica”inParagraph2referto?A.Apaintingoftheskeleton.B.AphotographofLucyC.Acopyoftheskeleton.D.AwrittenrecordofLucy.【答案】C【解析】根据文章内容可知:theLucyisareplica,而theLucy又是skeleton,所以areplica 的意思是:Acopyoftheskeleton。
英语阅读(中英文对照)文章汇总

英语阅读(中英文对照)文章汇总一、精选时事新闻1. 美国总统发表国情咨文President of the United States Delivers State of the Union Address近日,美国总统在国会大厦发表了国情咨文,概述了国家当前面临的挑战与机遇。
The President of the United States recently delivered the State of the Union address at the Capitol, outlining the challenges and opportunities facing the nation.2. 我国成功发射新一代通信卫星China Successfully Launches New Generation Communication Satellite二、经典文学作品1. 威廉·莎士比亚:《罗密欧与朱丽叶》William Shakespeare: "Romeo and Juliet"《罗密欧与朱丽叶》是莎士比亚的经典悲剧作品,讲述了两个家族间的恩怨情仇以及一对年轻恋人的悲壮爱情。
"Romeo and Juliet" is a classic tragedy Shakespeare, telling the story of the feud between two families and the tragic love of a young couple.2. 简·奥斯汀:《傲慢与偏见》Jane Austen: "Pride and Prejudice"《傲慢与偏见》是简·奥斯汀的代表作,通过讲述贝内特家族几位女儿的婚姻故事,揭示了当时英国社会的阶级矛盾和爱情观念。
"Pride and Prejudice" is a representative work Jane Austen, revealing the class contradictions and concepts of love in British society at that time through the marriage stories of several daughters of the Bennet family.三、科普知识文章1. 人类能否实现时间旅行?Can Humans Achieve Time Travel?时间旅行一直是科幻作品中的热门话题,科学家们也在积极探索其可能性。
高中英语时事新闻阅读三篇岩画揭秘绿色撒哈拉超忆症绿色旅游

岩画揭秘“绿色撒哈拉”The Atbai Desert, a part of the Sahara Desert, is one of the driest 1_________(place) on Earth, with a sandy and barren landscape that averages zero millimeters of rainfall each year. So, archaeologists (考古学家) were surprised when they recently discovered rock art 2__________(show) boats and cattle in an area that is 60 miles away from the closest body of water.“It was surprising to find cattle 3___________(carve) on desert rock walls as they require plenty of water and wide-open grassland, and would not survive in the dry and barren environment of the Sahara today,” said Julien Cooper, an archaeologist from Macquarie University. “The discovery of boat images in the rock art this distant from the Nile or Red Sea was also surprising.”Archaeologists believe the discovery of ancient rock art in the Sahara Desert provides clear evidence that this harsh landscape was once a far 4____________( hospitable)grassland, supporting the theory of a once “Green Sahara” around 3,000 B.C.E. During this period, the area was a grassy plain with lakes and rivers, sustaining a 5_____________(various) of wildlife and human activities such as cattle herding.6__________, changes in African monsoon (季风) patterns transformed the Sahara into the barren desert we know today. Now, only hardy animals like camels and goats can survive there.The rock art’s detailed carvings suggest that the creators 7_________(spend) plenty of time in the area, further indicating that the region was once supportive of human life. The transition from a “Green Sahara” to a barren desert changed not only the physical landscape but also the cultural and social structures of the time. As the climate grew drier, many residents were forced to migrate closer to the Nile, contributing to the formation of early urban states and culture in Egypt and Nubia.The discovery offers valuable insight into the changes that 8____________(occur) in the Sahara over thousands of years. It highlights the 9_____________(important) of studying ancient artifacts to better understand the history of our planet and the impact of climate change 10_______human civilization.参考答案:1 places 2 showing 3 carved 4 more hospitable 5 variety 6 However 7 spent 8 have occurred 9 importance 10 on超忆症:从不遗忘的能力Do you remember what you had for dinner two weeks ago today? What about two years ago? For most people, 1___________(recall) such details is a challenge, but it’s a different story for individuals with hyperthymesia (Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, HSAM). This rare condition allows them 2_____________(remember)numerous life experiences clearly, including specific dates, times, locations and even small details from many years ago. As of 2021, only 62 people worldwide have been identified with this3___________(able).However, memories 4________( recall) by HSAM individuals are highly self-centered: they can only remember past experiences and details about themselves. Yet their ability tomemorize impersonal information, such as random lists of words, appears to be no better than average. Unlike others with exceptional memory, HSAM individuals do not rely on specific memory strategies to remember information. Their recall is often described as an “involuntary” process, 5__________memories come to mind without effort or conscious awareness.While HSAM may seem like a desirable ability, it can also be a liability for those who possess it. People with HSAM may find 6_______ difficult to forget painful or negative experiences, which can potentially lead to 7___________(anxious) and depression. They may also struggle to remain focused 8_______ the present moment, as their minds are 9__________(constant) flooded with memories from the past.Despite brain scans 10 ____________(fail) to reveal significant physical differences, researchers believe people with HSAM possess distinct thinking patterns and habits that contribute to their remarkable memory abilities. Specifically, they show high concentration levels and a tendency for fantasy, allowing them to think about past experiences repeatedly and thereby strengthening their ability to recall memories. Unlike the average person who may experience this process after significant events, HSAM individuals do so day in and day out throughout their lives.参考答案:1 recalling 2 to remember 3 ability 4 recalled 5 where 6 it 7 anxiety 8 on 9 constantly 10 failing哥本哈根“绿色出游”新体验This summer, Europe’s most popular attractions are fighting back against overtourism (过度旅游). As many destinations move to restrict, fine, ban, charge and protest tourists for bad behavior, Copenhagen is trying a different approach to 1 _____________(turn) tourism from a negative force to a positive one.Tourism officials in Copenhagen introduced CopenPay, a new pilot project 2 ______will provide various gifts and benefits to travelers who engage 3 ______ climate-friendly behaviors, such as taking public transport or volunteering in clean-up4 ____________(effort) . These include free coffee or a lunch 5 ____________( make) rom locally sourced food, free museum tours and kayak rentals. Green actions have become a currency for enjoying Copenhagen’s free food and cultural experiences.Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen, says the initiative (倡议) is not meant 6 ____________(increase) tourism but merely promotes a better way to go about it. It aims to help transform tourism from “an environmental burden” into a “force for positive change.” An important step in this transformation, he said, “is to change how we move around on the destination, what we consume, and how we interact with the locals.”According to a 2023 sustainable report by Kanter, a London-based market research group, 81% of consumers say they want to act more sustainably, 7 ________only 22% have changed their behavior. Mikkel Aarø-Hansen views CopenPay as an experimental step to bridge the gap between the desire to act 8 ______________( sustainable) and actual behavior. “Our vision isto create a ripple effect (连锁效应). We hope that by showing the success of this and other initiatives, other cities around the globe will 9 ____________(inspire) to find their way to encourage more sustainable tourism behavior, ultimately 10 ___________(lead) to a more sustainable future for everyone.”Will Copenhagen’s strategy work? Only time will tell. Still, Randy Durband, chief executive of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, believes it “deserves some credit for not shaking a fist at bad behavior but trying to make it fun and have some rewards and benefits.”参考答案:1 turning 2 that 3 in 4 efforts 5 made 6 to increase 7 but 8 sustainably 9 be inspired 10 leading。
[推荐学习]高中英语 阅读集练-新闻报道类
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高中英语阅读——新闻报道类1、NEW YORK-Australian mining enterprise Clive Palmer on Tuesday unveiled(公布)blueprints for TitanicⅡ, a modern copy of the doomed ocean liner, although he didn't call the ship unsinkable any more.The ship will largely recreate the design and decoration of the fabled original, with some modifications to keep it in line with current safety rules and shipbuilding practices, and the addition of some modern comforts such as air conditioning, Palmer said at a press conference in New York.The three passenger classes, however, will be prevented from mingling(混杂), as in 1912, Palmer said. “I'm not too superstitious(迷信的).”Palmer said when asked whether recreating a ship bestknown for sinking was tempting fate.White Star Line, the operator of the original ship, had said the Titanic was designed to be unsinkable. About 1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912 from Southampton to New York after the ship collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Palmer, who created the company Blue Star Line last year, refused to make a similar boast.“Anything will sink if you put a hole in it, ” Palmer said. “I think it would be very cavalier to say it.”Unlike the original, TitanicⅡwill have more than enough space in its lifeboats for every person on board and will have additional escape staircases. Markku Kanerva, sales director at Deltamarin, the Finnish company designing the ship, said it would be the “safest cruise ship in the world”.Palmer refused to answer questions about the project's cost. Although the Titanic was the world's largest ship in her time, she would be smaller than many of today's modern cruise ships.“It’s not about the money,” Palmer said. “I've got enough money for i t.I think that’s all that matters.”Forbes estimated Palmer's net worth to be $795 million in 2012.He describes himself as a billionaire.TitanicⅡwill be built by Chinese state-owned CSC Jinling Shipyard, which has already built four ore carriers for Palmer’s mining business, he said. The contract to build TitanicⅡhas not yet been signed, Palmer said.【小题1】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “maiden” in Paragraph 4? A.First. B.Trial. C.Second. D.Last.【小题2】What can be inferred about TitanicⅡfrom the passage?A.TitanicⅡwill have more space in its lifeboats than the Titanic. B.TitanicⅡwill be the largest cruise ship in the world.C.TitanicⅡwill allow different classes of passengers to mingle.D.TitanicⅡwill be a real unsinkable cruise ship.【小题3】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912.B.The Titanic collided with an iceberg in the South Pacific.C.The Titanic was equipped with air conditioning.D.The Titanic wa s the world’s largest ship at that time.【小题4】What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A.To tell us the story of the Titanic.B.To tell us TitanicⅡwill cost a lot of money.C.To tell us about the future TitanicⅡ.D.To tell us a Chinese Shipyard will build TitanicⅡ.2、ATwo workers was rescued 188 hours after they trapped in a coal mine collapse(倒塌)in the south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region The two were among 18 miners trapped after the mine, collapsed midday on July 2 because of days of heavy rain.A total of 71 miners were working underground when the accident occurred on July 2---49 managed to escape. Rescuers have got eight bodies so far.Ye Fangyong, commander of the rescue headquarters, said that the place where the survi- vors were found was at 320 meters underground. It was filled with mudafter the collapse, but there was still room for fresh air. He said three more miners trapped at a work platform390 meters underground may survive because the place also have some space for fresh air.Rescuers had believed that four other miners would be found with the rescued two, but the chances of the remaining 12 being found alive are not good due to the conditions in the mine.However, the rescuers have not given up. They are using scientific measures such as a water-proof radar device(裟置)to help find the exact locations of trapped workers. Moreover, rescuers have been offered 2 million yuan for each miner they pull out alive.The two survivors have been identified a) 41-year-old Liu Jiagan and 35-year-old Qin Hongdang. They are in safe condition.Before they were rushed to Heshan People's Hospital for treatment, they told rescuers in weak voices that they survived under the mine by drinking spring water that seeped(渗漏) through the top of the shaft(矿井).【小题1】The local mine coal accident was probably reported on.A.July8 B.Julylo C.July2 D.July3【小题2】What caused the coal mine break down?A.Workers abnormal xvc}rkingB.Typhoonn.C.Days of heavy rajpD.Shock of the ca:thquake【小题3】According to the passage,th. e rrmPrs could be alive unaerground if . A.there is some space for fresh airB.they are equippeci with water-proof raciar deviceC.they drink enough waterD.there is enough food【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE accoraing to the passage?A.Scientific measures are used to help rescue the trapped workers.B.Each miners being pulled out alive will be offered 2 miliion yuan.C.Officials offered to give the continuing rescuers higher rankD.Water-proof radar- will be puf down to give light.3、EA German study suggests that people who were too optimistic about their future actually faced greater risk of disability or death within 10 years than those pessimists( 悲观者)who expected their future to be worse.The paper, published this March in Psychology and Aging, examined health and welfare surveys from roughly 40,000 Germans between ages 18 and 96. The surveys were conducted every year from 1993 to 2003.Survey respondents (受访者) were asked to estimate their present and future life satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 10, among other questions.The researchers found that young adults (age 18 to 39) routinely overestimated their future life satisfaction, while middle-aged adults (age 40 to 64) more accurately predicted how they would feel in the future. Adults of 65 and older, however, were far more likely to underestimate their future life satisfaction. Not only did they feel more satisfied than they thought they would, the older pessimists seemed to suffer a lower ratio (比率) of disability and death for the study period.“We observed that being too optimistic in predicting a better future than actually observed was associated with a greater risk of disability and a greater risk of death within the following decade,”wrote Frieder R. Lang, a professor at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.Lang and his colleagues believed that people who were pessimistic about their future may be more careful about their actions than people who expected a rosy future.“Seein g a dark future may encourage positive evaluations of the actual self and may contribute to taking improved precautions (预防措施),” the authors wrote. Surprisingly, compared with those in poor health or who had low incomes, respondents who enjoyed good health or income were associated with expecting a greater decline. Also, the researchers said that higher income was related to a greater risk of disability.The authors of the study noted that there were limitations to their conclusions. Illness, medical treatment and personal loss could also have driven health outcomes. However, the researchers said a pattern was clear. “We found that from early to late adulthood, individuals adapt their expectations of future life satisfaction from optimistic, to accur ate, to pessimistic,” the authors concluded.【小题1】According to the study, who made the most accurate prediction of their future life satisfaction?A.Optimistic adults.B.Middle-aged adults.C.Adults in poor health.D.Adults of lower income.【小题2】Pessimism may be positive in some way because it causes people ______. A.to fully enjoy their present lifeB.to estimate their contribution accuratelyC.to take measures against potential risksD.to value health more highly than wealth【小题3】How do people of higher income see their future?A.They will earn less money.B.They will become pessimistic.C.They will suffer mental illness.D.They will have less time to enjoy life.【小题4】What is the clear conclusion of the study?A.Pessimism guarantees chances of survival.B.Good financial condition leads to good health.C.Medical treatment determines health outcomes.D.Expectations of future life satisfaction decline with age.4、They’re WILD animalsBy Ernst-Ulrich FranzenMarch 11, 2010(3) CommentsThe story about the woman who lost some fingers while feeding a bear at a zoo in Manitowoc, after she ignored warnings and barriers(栅栏), reminded me of the story I heard about a couple who put their baby on the back of a wild horse in South Dakota to get a really cute picture. We all do silly things at times — no one is immune — but treating wild animals as lovely pets has to fall into a special category. Teddy bears and Disney movies aren’t actually representative of real bears.Comments (3) View Comments3 CommentsPost a Comment1. TosaLeft - Mar 11, 2010 10:46AMDon’t you think that maybe, just maybe some alcohol was involved?2. tk421 - Mar 11, 2010 11:09 AMIt was already approved that alcohol was involved. Stories that begin with a drunk person saying “Hey, I got an idea, watch this!” rarely end well.3. Tristan Kloss - Mar 11, 2010 11:41 AMAlcohol certainly isn’t involved when people decide to keep “pets” like chimpanzees, baby tigers, etc. Stupidity, definitely. Dogs are pets because of thousands of years of domestication. Even farm animals, which have been kept by humans for thousands of years as well, aren’t let in the house. So why keep animals that treat human contact with, at best, indifference(冷淡、不在乎) and, at worst, violence?【小题1】In Ernst-Ulrich Franzen’s opinion, the woman lost her fingers because ________.A.the zoo keepers didn’t warn her of the dangerB.she didn’t know the bear was a wild animalC.she was somehow influenced by cartoon charactersD.she climbed over the barriers and angered the bear【小题2】TosaLeft thinks the wounded woman ________.A.may have been drunkB.may be a little stupidC.was addicted to wineD.fed wine to the bear【小题3】tk421 means a drunk person ________.A.should be forbidden to enter the zooB.usually gets himself into troubleC.is often fond of making up storiesD.usually likes to show himself off【小题4】What does Tristan Kloss think of people treating wild animals as pets? A.Kind. B.Illegal.C.Loving. D.Stupid.5、Leon, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand.That didn't -stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Leon could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Leon's father, Paul, created a prosthesis(假肢),using a 3D printer. Now Leon has fingers that open and close."It was a do-it-yourself, father and son adventure," says raw.When Leon was a baby, his doctor advised his parents not to give him a prosthetic hand until he was in his early teens. "The doctor said Leon should first learn to get full use out of the hand he was born with," says Paul. As Leon got older, his father looked into buying a prosthetic hand, which can cost as much as $30,000. Paul found a more affordable solution.One day, Paul discovered a video on the Internet about Robohand, a prosthesis created with a 3Dprinter. He downloaded the free instructions and called Robohand's creators for advice. They told him all he needed was a 3D printer一which costs around $2,000- and some materials.Luckily, Leon's school had recently purchased a 3D printer and it offered to help Paul build the hand for Leon.“We used a soccer shin guard(护胫),cardboard, and tape. They cost about$10," says Paul.With his new hand, Leon can do things better. "I can help my mom more, because now I can carry two grocery bags,”he says.Leon's father has already built .several hands for Leon. Leon helps design each one. He says there's one thing in particular that he wants to do with a future prosthesis.“The goal," he tells thereporter from the loc al evening paper,“is to be able to tie my shoelaces:'【小题1】Why did Leon's doctor disapprove of his using a prosthesis in his childhood? A.The prosthetic technology was underdeveloped then.B.A prosthesis was very expensive at that time.C.To master the disabled hand was important.D.The original hand could do many tasks.【小题2】Leon's father managed to get Leon a new hand byA.collecting money on the Internet.B.buying a prosthetic handC.purchasing a 3D printerD.printing a hand【小题3】The materials used for Leon's hand can be described asA.cheap and common B.strange and valuableC.personal and lovely D.basic and solid【小题4】Where can the passage be taken from?A.An advertisement B.A newspaperC.A poster D.A travel guide6、Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AChinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa(反之亦然). Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by media representatives attending a media forum on September 19in Abuja, Nigeria.The agreement comes in the wake of increasing attention being paid by the international community on Africa's deepening relationship with China. "This presents an important opportunity for media in China, Nigeria and other African countries. We should seize the moment to expand cooperation between Chinese and Nigeria media, increase our say, and contribute to cooperation between China, Nigeria and Africa as a whole," said Li Wufeng, Vice Minister of the State Council Information Office at the China-Nigeria Media meeting.The media meeting was jointly held by the State Council Information Office, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria. It formed part of the "Experience China" program, which aims to increase cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between China and other parts of the world.In the past, due to poor communication facilities, China and African countries could only learn about each other through third parties, in particular Western media, which may have given rise to and perpetuated misunderstandings."China is still not a constant feature or subject on the front page and prime time in the news media in Nigeria unless there are disasters and alleged human rights abuses to be reported," said Martins Oloja, Editor of The Guardian.Major Western media continue to promote a Cold War mentality and view Sino-African ties through the lens of geopolitics, framing everything as competition between East and West, Chinese and Nigerian media professionals said at the forum. Some Western media outlets accuse China of ignoring mutually beneficial solutions or sustainable development of African people, while robbing the continent of its natural resources."Nigerians cannot expect Aljazeera or BBC to report on Africa, and indeed Nigeria and China relations, the way we want," said Oloja.Mutually objective coverage will generate more cooperation and better understanding between China and Nigeria, said Li Xiaohua, a representative from China. , a leading multi-language website in China.【小题1】What is the purpose of this media forum on September 19 in Abuja?A.More international community should p ay attention to Africa’s deepening relationship with China.B.People should seize the moment to expand cooperation between China and African countries.C.Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image to each other.D.Let more Chinese people know about the culture of Africa.【小题2】What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 4? A.defeated B.continuedC.disappeared D.decreased【小题3】Which of the following is right?A.The State Council Information Office and "Experience China" program attended this China-Nigeria Media meeting.B.In the past, China and African countries could learn about each other very well. C.Chinese people and Chinese events has been well reported through African media. D.Nowadays, some African media still cannot give the true stories of China. 【小题4】What is the attitude of the major western media towards the Sino-African relationship?A.They think highly of it.B.They report it as it is.C.They view it through the angle of geopolitics.D.They view it as a competition between two countries.【小题5】What is the best title for this passage?A.Having a bigger sayB.A Media Forum between China and NigeriaC.Helping the African MediaD.Improving our report in Africa7、If you have a bad habit of losing things, a new device that can be connected to any item that you might lose may be the way to solve your problem. The Tile, asmall square linked up to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth, lets you see how close you are to the missing item, within a 50-to 150-foot range . If the item goes out of your phone’s 150-foot range, it can still be detected (发现) on other smartphones with the same app.When you log into the app on your phone, it shows you, with green bars that increase or decrease, how far away you are from the Tile. You can also program it to make a sound when you get close to the Tile. And you can link up your phone with up to ten Tiles. And if your lost item — a dog, for example, or a stolen bike —goes out of your own phone’s 150-foot Bluetooth range, you can set it as a “lost item”. If any of the phones with the Tile app comes within the range of your lost item, a message will be sent to your own phone, reminding you of its position. The Tile app also has the function to remember where it last saw your Tile, so that you can easily find where you left it.Since the Tiles use Bluetooth rather than GPS, they never run out of battery or need to be charged, and they last for one year before needing to be replaced. The app, which will come into the market this winter, works with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPad Mini, iPad 3rd and 4th generation, and iPod 5th generation.【小题1】The Tile app can help you .A.find your missing itemsB.use your phone more wiselyC.save your phone’s battery powerD.connect something to your phone【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The Tile needs to be charged after a year of use.B.One smartphone can only be linked up to one Tile.C.The Tile cannot work when linked up to a phone without Bluetooth.D.A missing item can’t be found if it goes out of the needed range.【小题3】What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?A.What the Tile app is.B.How the Tile app works.C.The advantages of the Tile app.D.Why the Tile app was invented.【小题4】Where does this passage probably come from?A.A science fiction novel.B.An advertisement.C.A personal diary.D.A news report.8、NEW YORK—Australian mining enterpriser Clive Palmer on Tuesday unveiled(公布)blueprints for TitanicⅡ, a modern copy of the doomed ocean liner, although he didn’t call the ship unsinkable any more.The ship will largely recreate the design and decoration of the fabled original, with some modifications to keep it in line with current safety rules and shipbuilding practices, and the addition of some modern comforts such as air conditioning, Palmer said at a press conference in New York.The three passenger classes, however, will be prevented from mingling(混杂), as in 1912, Palmer said. “I’m not too superstitious(迷信的). ”Palmer said when asked whether recreating a ship best-known for sinking was tempting fate.White Star Line, the operator of the original ship, had said the Titanic was designed to be unsinkable. About 1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912 from Southampton to New York after the ship collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic.Palmer, who created the company Blue Star Line last year, refused to make a similar boast.“Anything will sink if you put a hole in it, ”Palmer said. “I think it would be very cavalier to say it. ”Unlike the original, TitanicⅡwill have more than enough space in its lifeboats for every person on board and will have additional escape staircases. Markku Kanerva, sales director at Deltamarin, the Finnish company designing the ship, said it would be the“safest cruise ship in the world”.Palmer refused to answer questions about the project’s cost. Although the Titanic was the world’s largest ship in her time, she would be smaller than many of today’s modern cruise ships.“It’s not about the money, ”Palmer said. “I’ve got enough mone y for it.I think that’s all that matters. ”Forbes estimated Palmer’s net worth to be $795 million in 2012. He describes himself as a billionaire.TitanicⅡwill be built by Chinese state-owned CSC Jinling Shipyard, which has already built four ore carr iers for Palmer’s mining business, he said. The contract to build TitanicⅡhas not yet been signed, Palmer said.【小题1】What’s the meaning of the underlined word“maiden”in Paragraph 4? A.First. B.Trial. C.Second. D.Last.【小题2】What can be inferred about TitanicⅡfrom the passage?A.TitanicⅡwill have more space in its lifeboats than the Titanic. B.TitanicⅡwill be the largest cruise ship in the world.C.TitanicⅡwill allow different classes of passengers to mingle.D.TitanicⅡwill be a real unsinkable cruise ship.【小题3】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912.B.The Titanic collided with an iceberg in the South Pacific.C.The Titanic was equipped with air conditioning.D.The Titanic was the world’s largest ship at that time.【小题4】What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A.To tell us the story of the Titanic.B.To tell us TitanicⅡwill cost a lot of money.C.To tell us about the future TitanicⅡ.D.To tell us a Chinese Shipyard will build TitanicⅡ.【小题5】What’s the best title of the passage?A.The old TitanicB.The blueprints of TitanicⅡC.The unsinkable TitanicⅡD.Clive Palmer—a billionaire9、“Holding girls back from an education is robbing them of their dignity (尊严),” says Mariam, a teacher, in an interview with Action Press.“I feel proud when I tell people that I’m from Swat in Pakistan, with its green and mountainous valley. But I don’t feel proud about the number of women and girls where I’m from who are still being unable to enjoy the right for an education.“I have taught many students —including Malaya, the young education activist who was shot in the head as travelling to school in Pakistan after campaigning for girls’ education. Among the m I see the dignity that education can offer. This is why I have long been devoted to teaching, and why I am doing what I can to make sure that all girls have the chance to go to school.“At the Khushaal school and college in Mingora, many girls are pr evented from going to school because of poverty and fights. However, the most common reasons for girls not attending classes are cultural. People fear that females will become too independent if educated. Instead, parents prefer to marry off girls early. Girls and young women are considered a financial burden if left dependent on their parents.”“In the school where I have been teaching for over ten years, I have seen how this discrimination plays out. Parents regard an educated and independent female as being too clever for her own. Even if parents agree to give a girl an education, a limit is set to the number of years for her to attend classes and it is common for girls to make it through only primary school. This is why I have been working tirelessly to change these damaging views and cultural practices. These are crimes against humanity (人道),which I have no choice but to strongly accuse of.”“Malala was right to fight for her education.” says Mariam, who will be in New York with UNESCO (联合国教科文组织), delivering a speech calling for world leaders to make sure every child gets a chance to go to school.【小题1】What does Mariam take pride in?A.Her dignity from education.B.Her lifelong devotion to teaching.C.Her hometown with fantastic scenery.D.Her experience as a speech maker.【小题2】What is the major reason to prevent girls from going to school? A.The constant fights across the country.B.The lack of financial support for schooling.C.The limited time allowed to attend classes.D.The traditional views on females’ social role.【小题3】What will Mariam appeal for in her speech?A.Accusing of the shooting of the schoolgirl.B.Sex balance among children of school age.C.Equal access for boys and girls to education.D.Independence of girls with a good education.【小题4】Which of the following is true about Mariam?A.Malala event motivated her to work years for children.B.She spoke in favour of Malala’s action in the interview.C.A press invited her to attend a conference in New York.D.She started a campaign with Malala for females’ freedom.10、CChinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned(谴责) lack of morals in society after a toddler(学步的幼儿) was struck twice –by two different vans-and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl.The incident, captured by a surveillance camera and broadcast by Southern Television Guangdong (TVS),showed the two-year-old girl was knocked down and run over by a white van on a narrow market street on the afternoon of Oct.13, in Foshan City of Guangdong Province.The driver fled the scene of the accident,leaving the girl to bleed on thesidewalk.Over the next six minutes,more than a dozen people walked by the girl,yet not one individual did anything to help her.The girl was then hit a second time by another van before an elderly trash collector came to her aid and brought the attention of the girl’s mother, according to the video and eyewitnesses.Doctors said that the girl, who was put on life support after being hospitalized,remains in a deep coma.The girl’s parents,who are migrants living in the city,are now with her.Police said the drivers of both vehicles have been arrested.However,the apathy of the bystanders shown in the video has shocked the public,as Internet forums have seethed with anger, and people are questioning the morality of society.High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public.But in recent years,the perception(观念)of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are perceived to be affecting society’s values.On Sept.2 an 88-year-old man in central China collapsed,his face striking the pavement.Yet,no one came to his aid, and he ended up choking to death on the blood from his nose.Some have linked the absence of good Samaritans (模范人物)to a previous case in which a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her. A strong chorus of opinion on the Internet says laws should exempt(免除)Samaritans from liability(责任), yet laws themselves cannot solve society’s morality dilemma.Cao Lin, a China Youth Daily commentator,said in a signed article published on Monday that the worry of liability should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society.【小题1】According to the passage,what would happen if someone helped others selflessly in the past?A.He/ she would be condemned by the public.B.He/ she would be awarded by the government.。
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英语课外阅读1A new standard on student appearance by avocational school in Hangzhou City of ZhejiangProvince has sparked heated debate on the Internetfor being too specific and too strict.浙江省杭州市一所职业技术学校对学生们发布了一项新标准,引发了网民们的激烈讨论,有人表示规定太过具体,太过严格。
The Second Secondary Vocational School inHangzhou"s Xiaoshan District released the newstandards on Oct. 17, requiring that students shouldbe neatly dressed, banning hair perms and dyeing,makeup and jewelry.杭州市萧山区第二中等职业学校在10月17号发布了一项新标准,要求学生们穿戴整洁,禁止学生们烫发、染发、化妆和佩戴首饰。
Some of the rules are extremely specific, requiring staff to "check whether a student wearslipstick, lip gloss or anything that could change the original color of lips, check whether astudentperms or dyes his/her hair, and if the suspected violator claims his/her hair is naturallywavy, some factual evidence should be presented."有一些规定则非常具体,要求工作人员“检查学生们是否涂口红、唇彩或任何改变嘴唇原本颜色的东西,检查学生们是否有烫发或染发的行为,如果违规者坚称自己的头发是自然卷,应提交相关的事实依据。
”The new standards have become a hot topic since posted on the Internet by a student.在一位学生将此规定发布在网上之后,这个规定就成了热门话题。
Some in the online community called it "the strictest inspection standard in history" andargued that the school should be open to diversity in individual character, while others saidtheysupport the rules.一些网上社区称之为“史上最严格的检验标准”,并认为学校应该抱着开放的心态,包容个性的多样性,而另一些人则表示自己支持这些规定。
Lu Jinbao,vice-principle of the vocational school, confirmed the authenticity of the rules.该职业技术学院的副校长陆金宝证实了规定的真实性。
He explained that there are more than 2,600 students, more than half of them girls, and theschool values moral education and advocates strict management of student behavior.他解释称,学校里有2600多名学生,超过一半的都是女生,学校非常重视学生们的道德教育,提倡严格管理学生们的行为举止。
英语课外阅读2The new standards have become a hot topic since posted on the Internet by a student.在一位学生将此规定发布在网上之后,这个规定就成了热门话题。
Some in the online community called it "the strictest inspection standard in history" andargued that the school should be open to diversity inindividual character, while others saidtheysupport the rules.一些网上社区称之为“史上最严格的检验标准”,并认为学校应该抱着开放的心态,包容个性的多样性,而另一些人则表示自己支持这些规定。
Lu Jinbao, vice-principle of the vocational school, confirmed the authenticity of the rules.该职业技术学院的副校长陆金宝证实了规定的真实性。
He explained that there are more than 2,600 students, more than half of them girls, and theschool values moral education and advocates strict management of student behavior.他解释称,学校里有2600多名学生,超过一半的都是女生,学校非常重视学生们的道德教育,提倡严格管理学生们的行为举止。
Since last March, a program called "Garbage for Stationery" has improved the campusenvironment and enhanced students' awareness of the environment in six middle schools inZadoi county alongwith ecology and environment protection classes.自去年三月起,杂多县六所中学一项名为“变废为文具”的项目和相应的生态环境保护课,改善了校园环境,提高了学生的环保意识。
According to Nyigya, head of the county's education department, poverty alleviation througheducation requires not only knowledge, but also cultivating a sense of responsibility amongfuturegenerations to protect the fragile environment the local people rely on.据县教育部门领导Nyigya表示,通过教育扶贫,不仅仅需要知识,还需要培养下一代的责任感,以保护当地居民赖以为生的脆弱环境。
Zadoi county, whose economy depends on raising livestock, has an area of 30,000 squarekilometers and an average altitude of 4,200 meters. It has a total population of 66,000, withmore than10,000 students registered in primary and middle schools.杂多县的经济依赖于饲养牲畜,该县占地面积为30000平方公里,平均海拔高度为4200米。
总人口为66000人,中小学在校注册生超过10000名。
Students have embraced the program since it started, according to Karma Chonyi, a teacherwho is in charge of the program from the Second Middle School.据负责第二中学该项目的老师Karma Chonyi表示,自从这一项目一启动,学生就积极相应。
Every noon, Karma Chonyi shows up at a special office for the program to count the students'gains and reward them accordingly.每天中午,Karma Chonyi会出现在一个专为该项目设立的特别办公室里,清点学生的“战利品”,按照规定奖励他们。
,,xx提高英语的水平往往可以看一些英语的新闻和阅读,还有英语的电视剧和电影,这样可以很快的提高我们的英语口语,接下来我给大家带来英语新闻,需要的同学们可以看一看。
英语课外阅读1A new standard on student appearance by avocational school in Hangzhou City of ZhejiangProvince has sparked heated debate on the Internetfor being too specific and too strict.浙江省杭州市一所职业技术学校对学生们发布了一项新标准,引发了网民们的激烈讨论,有人表示规定太过具体,太过严格。
The SecondSecondary Vocational School inHangzhou"s Xiaoshan District released the newstandards on Oct. 17, requiring that students shouldbe neatly dressed, banning hair perms and dyeing,makeup and jewelry.杭州市萧山区第二中等职业学校在10月17号发布了一项新标准,要求学生们穿戴整洁,禁止学生们烫发、染发、化妆和佩戴首饰。