高考英语阅读理解强化训练Day 91

高考英语阅读理解强化训练Day 91Passage 1Last year my sixth-grade daughter, Elizabeth, was forced to put up with science. Her education week after week, contained mindless memorization of big words like “batholith” and “saprophyte”. She learned by heart the achievements of famous scientists who did things like “improved nuclear fusion （核聚变）”—never mind that she hasn't the least idea of what nuclear fusion means. Elizabeth did very well （she's good at memorizing things）. And now she hates science. My eighth-grade son, Ben, also suffered from science education. Week after week he had to perform lab experiments with answers already known. Ben figured out how to guess the right answers, so he got good grades. Now he hates science, too.Science can provide an exciting way to develop children's curiosity. Science education should teach ways to ask questions and seek answers. But my children got the mistaken idea in school that science is difficult, dull and has no relation to their everyday interests.As a physicist, I am saddened and angered to see “the great science turnoff”. I know that science is important in our lives. Yet studies prove that our schools are turning out millions of graduates who know almost nothing about and have almost no interest in science. What's gone wrong? Who is to blame?1. We learn from Paragraph 1 that ______.A. the writer was proud of Elizabeth and BenB. both Elizabeth and Ben could become scientistsC. Elizabeth had to learn much about great scientistsD. Ben was good at trying new ideas in lab experiments2. The writer thinks that in science education we should first ______.A. get students interested in the subjectB. answer students' questions in delightful waysC. smooth out difficulties in lab experimentsD. explain the special terms clearly3. By writing the text, the author questions ______.A. the difficulty level of the science textsB. the way science is taught in schoolC. the achievements of famous scientistsD. students' poor records in science classesPassage 2Dear Koko,I've learned about you from my amazing teacher. I think it's fun that you can communicate with us humans by using the sign language. I've spent a lot of time watching you in different videos and love you from the bottom of my heart.It's heartbreaking to learn about all of the cruel things done to gorillas(大猩猩). In Africa, for example, the killers use guns to kill your fellows for meat. They don't understand the influence their actions are having on gorillas. Another thing is the loss of gorillas' natural home, which is caused by the improved infrastructure such as building roads and airports. When we cut down trees, you become homeless. We take away your shelter and sources of food, leaving you with very little chance of survival.Some of my classmates are writing to the relevant departments about these serious problems. Hopefully these letters will make a difference during your lifetime. Over the past three months, my class has been researching on gorillas, and I've learned so many things. For example, I've learned that you have a lot of feelings similar to mine and you are always so careful with everything you do. I think that you are really worth saving.We've come up with many ideas to help you and your fellows. One of the best ideas is to communicate with the President of the World Bank and have him give more financial support to the organizations for gorillas. Another idea is to make public laws on the killers. I also think we need to keep educating people about gorillas.I love writing to you and hope you can understand how important you've become to our class. Would it be too much to ask for a return letter?Mike1. According to the passage, Koko is probably ________ .A. a killer of gorillasB. a member of the gorilla familyC. an expert on gorillasD. a governor in charge of gorillas2. What is mainly talked about in the second paragraph?________A. The problems gorillas face at present.B. The danger gorillas cause for humans.C. The unique characteristic gorillas have.D. The natural environment gorillas live in.3. The author suggests that ________ .A. gorillas should be protected in nature reservesB. killers for gorillas should be legally responsibleC. organizations should be set up to protect gorillasD. people should make donations to gorilla protectionPassage 3Theaters of the PastThe Greek TheaterTheaters developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated(夸张的) action and speech. And, colorful symbolic masks and costumes were used.The Medieval TheaterThe Medieval theater started in churches. That's why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first, it became a custom for priests(牧师) to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter. These acts attracted large crowds. Finally the church refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again, so ordinary people began these performances outside. Performances were set in the town square, with several stage settings around it.The Elizabethan TheaterThe England's theater developed rapidly in the years following the defeat of the Spanish Navy. The dominant feature of Elizabethan theater was the stage. It has three parts: The fore stage for outside scenes; the inner stage for scenes inside a building; an upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes, or breaks during the play. Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script, and poets became the main source of script writing.The Restoration TheaterSome of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays were really funny. Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea, in that on the side of the stage large back shutters(百叶窗) were painted with the scene.1. Why were ancient Greek theaters built on hills________ ?A. To hold a large audience.B. To build a big and strong stageC. To have a better sound effectD. To emphasize exaggerated performances2. In which theater could actors' voices and speech help create scenes________ ?A. The Greek TheaterB. The Medieval TheaterC. The Elizabethan TheaterD. The Restoration Theater3. What is special about the Restoration Theater________ ?A. Colorful masks were usedB. The stage was smartly designedC. Most of its plays were sorrowfulD. Ordinary people were the performersPassage 4“How can we live longer?” many people wonder. Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbors, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity (长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or an equal relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers (鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s, The effect holds for all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even though the odds are stacked against you (the conditions are not favourable to you), marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a less pleasantside, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouses; death, and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socioeconomic factor, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological mechanisms (机制). For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100. The best social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: “People are interconnected so their health is interconnected.”1. William Farr’s study and other studies show that ________.A. social life provides an effective cure for illnessB. being sociable helps improve one’s quality of lifeC. women benefit more than men from marriageD. marriage contributes a great deal to longevity2. What does the underlined word “compensate” in the second paragraph probably mean?A. pay moneyB. provide something hadC. help recoverD. increase damage3. What does the author say about social network?A. They have effects similar to those of a marriage.B. They help develop people’s community spirit.C. They provide timely support for those in need.D. They help relieve people of their life’s burden.4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It’s important that we develop a social network when young.B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D. We should share our social networks with each other.Passage 5Welcome to Hawks Cay ResortCentrally lying between Miami and key west, Hawks Cay Resort offers the perfect union of solitude and convenience. Here you can enjoy the best qualities of the Caribbean-clear green waters, endless sunshine, excellent fishing and diving chances, and fresh seafood.THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHINGHanks Cay lies in he middle of the Florida Keys on the quiet island of Duck Key. The resort is just over an hour’s drive from Key West attractions, and only minutes from the village of Marathon where you’ll find the Seven-Mile Bridge, the Marathon TurtleHospital, shopping changes and more.GETTING TO HAWKS CAY RESORTBy LandDrive the Overseas Highway, awarded one of America’s most scenic roads, as you travel across historic fishing bridges, and admire the blue and green water of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. Hawks Cay centrally lies only 90 miles by car from Miami and 130 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Cars can be rented from Marathon Airport, lying just a few miles from the resort.By AirDaily flights are offered into nearby Miami, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Key West International airports. Hawks Cay is proud to partner with the Marathon Jet Center, lying just 9 miles from the resort, offering lights and private jet service.Fly direct to Marathon International Airport from Fort Lauderdle, Miami, Marco Island and Naples for as low as $222 per person one way. Flight time is approximately 38 minutes.By SeaHawks Cay can easily be reached via the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. Hawks Cay’s full-service marina features fees for ships up to 110 feet, and all the boating and fishing supplies you’ll need during your stay in the beautiful Florida Keys.1. If people want to go from Marco Island to Hawks Cay, how will they go?A. Take a plane and then rent a car.B. Take a boat and then a taxi.C. Drive a car all the way.D. Take a plane and then a bus.2. Which place is the most distant from the resort?A. Duck Key.B. Marathon.C. Miami.D. Fort Lauderdale.3. What is the purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce Hawks Cay Resort and the way to it.B. To show the transportation of Hawks Cay is convenient.C. To encourage people to travel more.D. To tell why Hawks Cay Resort is worth visiting.参考答案Passage 11. C 细节理解题。