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On February14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday,St. Valentine's Day,a special day for lovers.The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the3rd century A.D.His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples.Unfortunately the Emperor of Rome didn't allow Christian marriages.So they had to be performed in secret(秘密地).Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison.While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard.After one year the Emperor offered to release(释放)Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriages.Valentine refused and so he was killed in February,270A.D.Before he was killed Valentine sent a love letter to the daughter of the prison guard.He signed the letter"from your Valentine".That was the first Valentine.
Today Valentines are cards usually red and shaped like hearts with messages of love written in them.On Valentine's Day tens of millions of people send and receive Valentines.Whether it is an expensive heart-shaped box of chocolates from a secret admirer or a simple hand-made card from a child,a Valentine is a very special message of love.
(1)、The passage is mainly about________.
A：a special holiday
B：one possible origin of St.Valentine's Day
C：the love story of a Christian called Valentine
D：what is Valentine today
答案：B
(2)、Valentine was put into prison because_________.
A：he didn't allow Christian marriages
B：he performed marriages for Christian couples openly
C：he performed marriages for Christian couples,which was against the king's wish
D：he sent a love letter to the daughter of the prison guard
答案：C
(3)、It is________that Valentine was killed?
A：because he was put into prison
B：because he performed many Christian marriages in secret
C：because he refused to accept the Emperor's offer
D：because he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard 答案：C
(4)、Which of the following about Valentines is TRUE?
A：Valentines are cards usually red.
B：Valentines are shaped like hearts.
C：There are messages of love written in Valentines.
D：all of the above
答案：D
(5)、People send Valentines to each other nowadays________.
A：to show their love and affection
B：to celebrate Valentine's birthday
C：to surprise others
D：to show how great love is
答案：A。

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阅读理解Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré from Burkina Faso has won the Pritzker Prize，the world’ s highest recognition in building design.Kéré is a citizen of both Burkina Faso and Germany and lives in Berlin. On Tuesday he said he was the “happiest man on this planet” to become the 51st recipient of the famous yearly prize. Kéré is famed for building schools，health centers, housing, and other public spaces across Africa. His buildings can be found in his homeland, as well as in Benin, Mali, Kenya, Mozambique, Togo and Sudan.When he was 20, in 1985, Kéré earned a vocational scholarship to study carpentry( 木工) in Berlin. But while absorbed in the practicality of roofing and furniture making, he also attended night school and was admitted to Technical University of Berlin, from which he graduated in 2004 with an advanced degree in architecture. He was still a student when he designed and built the innovative Gando Primary School.Unlike traditional school buildings, which use concrete, Kéré’s inventive design combined local clay and cement to form bricks. The material helps keep the building cool in a hot environment. A wide, raised metal roof protects the building from rain and helps air flow. Kéré involved the local community throughout the design and building of the school. The number of students at the school increased from 120 to 700.Kéré is the first African to be honored with the Pritzker. In his native Burkina Faso, citizens celebrated the win. Nebila Aristide Bazie, head of the Burkina Faso architects’ council, said the award highlights the African architect and the people of Burkina Faso.“He knows, from within, that architecture is not about the object but the objective; not the product, but the process,” said the 2022 Jury. Kéré’s entire body of work shows us the power of material rooted in place. His buildings, for and with communities, are directly of those communities - in their making, their materials, their programs and their unique characters. 1．What can we know from the second paragraph?A．Kéré designed many schools as a student.B．Kéré’s designs are applied all over Asia and Africa. ,C．Kéré is the first male winner of the Pritzker Prize.D．Kéré was quite pleased to win the Pritzker Prize.2．Why does Kéré usually use bricks made of local clay and cement?A．To make buildings stronger.B．To keep cool in hot weather.C．To protect students from rain.D．To ensure better indoor airflow.3．What did Nebila probably think of Kéré’ s wining the Pritzker ?A．Touching and impressive.B．Amazing and unexpected.C．Deserving and fortunate.D．Exciting and inspiring.4．What does the last paragraph intend to tell about?A．The reasons for awarding Kéré the Pritzker.B．Kéré’s concepts of architecture in Africa.C．Kéré’s diverse styles of African buildings.D．The real purpose of Kéré’s whole works.The air gets a little thinner and the cold begins to wrap around us as fall leaves and winter arrives. Some people regard winter as a goodbye to their favorite outdoor sports. However, there are plenty of winter outdoor activities that transcend all seasons.ClimbingSome climbers say that winter climbing and summer climbing are completely different sports. The snow, ice, and cold has the tendency to turn one terrain (地形) into something completely different than it is in the warmer months. As with any other change in temp and terrain, you’ll need gear (设备) and expectations that make sense for the conditions. Plan for the weather getting worse, pack hot liquids, bring all extreme winter climbing supplies-even if the terrain isn’ t expected to need it, layer your clothes, and turn back if you need to. Winter climbing offers more different experiences and views than climbing in warmer months.CyclingNo matter what type of cycling you’re into, whether it is mountain biking or commuting to work, you can turn it into an all - season activity. Just like anything else, it simply requires some modification ( 改进). Wearing more layers is important, but not so many that you’ll be sweating after a few minutes peddling. A good base layer, gloves, boots, and a head covering will make you plenty comfortable in the cooler temperatures.RunningSeasonal Affective Disorder is a condition in which people can feel depressed and fatigued in the winter months as a result of the body’s lack of sunlight. Some people can combat this issue with light therapy. Another way to fight the winter blues is to do some exercise.Continuing to run outside is one way to soak in as much sunlight in your workout as you can. More layers and better shoes may be all you need to turn your warm weather month sport into a cold weather sport as well. In fact, many runs and marathons take place in cooler months. Just be aware of the thinner air and how it can affect your breathing as well as your muscles. However, don’t let a little cold keep you from enjoying a run with a beautiful snowy backdrop.5．What should you prepare when climbing in winter?A．Hot liquids.B．A head covering.C．Boots.D．Thin clothes. 6．What does the underlined word “fatigued” in the fourth paragraph mean?A．Excited.B．Warm.C．Tired.D．Frightened. 7．What’s the purpose of the text?A．To show the benefit of climbing.B．To recommend some good winter sports.C．To warn people of the danger of winter sports.D．To tell the difference between winter and summer sports.There are so many people who are struggling with insomnia (失眠). Now a major publisher has come up with a novel idea — audiobooks with such soothing sounds as soft rainfall and lapping water to relax the listener and send them off to sleep.In a project to be launched this week, Penguin Random House has cooperated with the Sleep Council and the Children’s Sleep Charity in creating collections of “Sleep Tales” for adults and children. These audiobooks are part soundscape, part descriptive narrative, with softly spoken voices to calm anxieties and take listeners to sleep. Each story lasts about 15 minutes,enabling listeners to set their sleep timer.The stories draw on the Sleep Council’s research into sounds that help people wind down, such as waves lapping on a shore , soft rainfall and birdsong.Richard Lennon, publisher at Penguin Audio, told The Guardian the project was inspiredpartly by the realization that increasing numbers of people were listening to audiobooks as they were going to sleep or as part of their bedtime routine. He said both adults and children respond to something comforting and familiar as they are nodding off. These are tales without a beginning, a middle or an end. He added, “It’s something that’s being described to you, rather than a story that’s being told to you.” There are no authors’names. He said, “We’re launching them as simply Penguin, Puffin and Ladybird Sleep Tales, rather than mentioning the writers by name because the focus isn’t just on the words. The combination of the words, the voice and the sound design all contribute to the relaxing atmosphere.”“Audience research had been very positive.” Lennon said. One listener reported, “The story made my mind stop racing.”The phrase “sleep like a baby” does not apply to a lot of children, with four in ten having sleep problems. But Lennon said the children’s sleep tales were not intended to replace a bedtime story, only to become part of a bedtime routine.Lisa Artis of the Sleep Council said not everyone liked the same sounds. “Some people love thunder and lightning or bird tweeting. That’s why we came up with different stories with different effects. For some people, listening to rain just makes them want to go to the toilet.”She added that listening to “non-stimulating” stories was about switching off before bedtime. “It is the sort of thing you need to be doing before bed to feel more relaxed, rather than scrolling through Facebook and checking work emails. We need to forget about everything that’s going on because we will not get a good night’s sleep otherwise.”8．What does the underlined word “novel” mean in paragraph 1?A．Original.B．Practical.C．Fictional.D．Functional. 9．What can we learn about the collections of “Sleep Tales”?A．They are created for adults.B．Each story lasts about thirty minutes.C．They are both soundscape and descriptive narrative.D．Each story has a beginning, a middle and an end.10．What can we learn from Richard Lennon’s words?A．Not many people prefer listening to audio books before sleep.B．A boring story is more likely to make people sleepy.C．The environment is very important for reading stories.D．The audio books prove effective in helping people sleep in the research.11．The passage is mainly about___________.A．releasing audio books to send listeners to sleepB．the new trend of people’s reading habitC．audio books are becoming more and more popularD．ways to help people sleep easilyScience fiction writers create imaginary worlds. The way things work in your imaginary worlds will be based on actual science. So it’s important for you to be familiar with the scientific principles and inventions that are related to your creation. For example, if you’re writing about human living on a planet with zero gravity, then you need to know the effects of zero gravity on the human body.Then you have to figure out the exact rules of your imaginary worlds. And you have to follow them. If humans are able to breathe underwater in Chapter 1, your character can’t drown in a swimming pool in Chapter 3. The issue here is maintaining your readers’ trust. That means the reader is willing to pretend along with you. If you start out with an ordinary detective novel and then throw in someone breathing under water in the 6th chapter, you will pull the readers out of their imagination. The same thing happens if you change the rules halfway.Part of your preparation work for the novel is to map out its worlds in great detail. You should decide the following issues: the history of the world, the geography, what possibilities it offers, how everything works in this new reality, and how all of these factors affect the way your characters think, feel, and react to things. You don’t have to tell your readers all the rules in the first chapter. But you have to let readers know enough to understand what’s going on. This also allows you to work out logical problems and contradictions before you start writing.When you are writing, remember to make it feet real. You are inviting readers to visit a new world. They will want to be able to see, hear, feel, smell, and even taste what it’ s like. Whether your novel is about a world without disease or an undiscovered planet, help your readers feel like they’re actually there.12．What’ s the relationship between actual science and science fiction?A．Science fiction promotes the development of actual science.B．Science fiction often reflects the development of actual science.C．Actual science provides basic principles for science fiction.D．Actual science limits the imagination described in science fiction.13．What does the third paragraph focus on?A．Part of the preparation work for science fiction writing.B．The different types of novels. C．The detail in the first chapter of science fiction.D．The reality of science fiction. 14．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．It is necessary to do some scientific experiments before writing science fiction. B．Readers of science fiction actually pretend the writers’ rules are true.C．The target readers of the passage are young scientists.D．It is great to leave some contradictions in your science fiction.15．What’s the best title of the passage?A．How to do scientific research B．How to write science fictionC．What to expect from science fiction D．How to raise interest in scienceDr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never have discovered the Kamron lizard (蜥蜴) in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. As a boy, he decided to become a baseball player, but when he broke his arm in practice at the age of fourteen and was forced to stay off the playing field for a while, he took notice of the natural world around him and liked what he saw.After he had recovered from his injury, he caught a squirrel (松鼠) and raised it as a pet. Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near his school.In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Bachelor (学士) of Science degree and two years later at Drysdale University, he received his Doctor of Science degree. It was while he was doing field research for his doctoral studies in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron lizard. This animal was different from others of its kind in that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other respects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food.16．Of the four statements, which one best indicates (表明) the author’s idea?A．Dr. Gates is a scientist who can always attract the public attention to his research.B．Dr. Gates is a very famous scientist, though he wanted to be a sportsman at first.C．Dr. Gates is a scientist who always carries a notebook with him wherever he goes.D．Dr. Gates is very popular for his determination to become a baseball player.17．In the first paragraph of the passage, the phrase “in practice” means “________”A．while doing some practical workB．while studying animalsC．while making up his mind to become a baseball playerD．while playing baseball18．In the second paragraph, the word “creatures” can best be replaced by “________”. A．people B．animals C．things D．living things19．It was ________ that Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron lizard.A．after he had graduated from Drysdale UniversityB．right after he had finished his study for the doctor’s degreeC．after he had received his highest degreeD．during the time when he was studying for the doctor’s degreeChaplin was one of the famous clown-style actors of the silent time. It was through Charlie Chaplin that the Hollywood comedy movies became famous.Then in the 1920s came another trend of animated cartoons. They were the most popular Hollywood comedy movies of the time. The several popular characters of that era were Felix the cat, Krazy Kat and Betty Boop. However, the popularity of these movies was blocked out due to lack of sound and color. The end of 1920s, the Hollywood comedy industry marked a change brought about by the introduction of sound into the movies. This has allowed the industry to create dramatic new film styles and use verbal humor. These films were soon replacing silent movies. These films used dialogue of comedians such as the W. C Fields and the Marx Brothers. Charlie Chaplin was the last comedian to have acted in the silent films.When the United States entered into World War ll, Hollywood movies changed its course to themes related to the conflicts, and Hollywood comedy movies described more on military themes. The war time experienced a boom, where restrictions on the traveling made nearly a quarter of themoney spent on attending movies.In the 1950s, the interest shifted where the TV became popular. During this time the release of Hollywood comedy films declined(衰落). The 1960s saw an increasing number of broad,star-packed comedies. In 1970 Hollywood comedy movies reflected the anti-war sentiment, which was popular then.In the 1980s the gag(笑料)based comedy Airplane was released, and Hollywood comedy movies paved its way for more of the same. The popular comedians of this time included Dudley －Moore, Tom Hanks, etc. Jim Carrey, the Canadian actor and a comedian, came into Hollywood comedy movies in the late 1980s where he won the role in such a comedy, Copper Mountain.The most popular Hollywood comedy movies were of John Hughes, which includes Ferris Buellers Day Off and Home Alone series of 1990s. The later films focused more on family audience. This was a revival in comedy movies. Comedy movies remain popular till date.20．Why did Hollywood movies grow rapidly during World War ll?A．People had more money at that time.B．The government spent a lot of money on filmsC．.People couldn’t travel freely.D．People were made to see movies by the government.21．The theme of the 1970s Hollywood comedies is________.A．protests against warsB．domestic violenceC．oversea military activitiesD．desire for freedom22．What does this passage mainly talk about?A．Outstanding comedies made in Hollywood.B．Famous comedians in Hollywood history.C．Chaplin’s contribution to comedies.D．Development of Hollywood comedy movies.23．Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened to the Hollywood comedy movies?a. Hollywood comedy movies focused on family audience.b. Fewer and fewer Hollywood comedy films were released.c. Animated cartoons of Hollywood comedy movies were popular.d. Hollywood comedy movies once developed quickly during the war time.e. The Hollywood comedy industry made a reform of applying sound to the movies.A．cedba B．decab C．dabec D．ecbdaCars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming dangers, scientists claim. The ultra-fast mobile Internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice, pot holes or other dangers up ahead.Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles, including as a tool to welcome the coming of self-driving vehicles. Experts believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they will be safer than the manual cars being driven today. They predict the number of road traffic accidents — which according to the World Health Organization (WHO) account for more than 1. 3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year — will drop thoroughly as a result. Dr Dimitrios Liarokapis, a member of the research group, said: “With the help of 5G, an early warning system that alerts (给……报警) drivers is possible within the next few years. Cars that are close enough to the danger area will send warning messages to other cars around them using short-range communication technologies, but also to cars further away using 5G, fast and reliably. Then those cars will transmit the same information to cars near them and so on, forming a joined-up, multi-vehicle communication chain that stretches far and wide.”Automotive giant Ford is already working on connected cars. Earlier this year it revealed its intention to fit 80 percent of its 2020 vehicles with technology that warns drivers about up-coming road accidents, bad weather and traffic jams. The system pools data from other connected road users, emergency services and the authorities and sends it from the cloud directly to the car. Alerts are shown on the car’s dashboard display warning the driver about what lies around the corner. 24．What can we expect of the cars in the future?A．They will be more personalized.B．They may replace other vehicles.C．They may be bigger.D．They will be safer.25．What is the function of the communication chain?A．To send warning messages.B．To collect drivers’ information.C．To send the traffic situation to the police.D．To track other drivers.26．How can 5G help reduce road accidents?A．By offering practical safety programs.B．By offering the fast mobile Internet.C．By helping WHO calculate traffic accidents.D．By helping drivers overcome dangers.27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Connected cars are equipped with 5G.B．Ford is the first producer to use 5G.C．Cars of Ford are the most intelligent.D．Warning messages are shown on phones.In my everyday life, I am on an ongoing journey to figure out different ways to reduce my carbon footprint on the planet. A carbon footprint is the measure of influence our activities have on the environment, in particular climate change. It is calculated by the amount of greenhouse gas we produce in our daily lives. Fortunately, nowadays it is much easier to make eco-friendly lifestyle choices than, let’s say, 20 years ago. But one question has been on my mind a lot lately: is it better to buy new eco-friendly products or used traditionally produced goods?After doing some research, I have decided that some things are better new and others are better used. Let me try to explain.A carbon footprint is made up of two parts, the primary footprint and the secondary footprint. The primary footprint is a measure of our direct emissions(排放)of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning of fuels, including household energy consumption and transportation. The secondary footprint is a measure of the indirect CO2 emissions from the whole life cycle of products weuse-those related to their production and breakdown.Based on this understanding, we have a good deal of control and responsibility over our carbon footprint. Things like dishes, clothes and furniture fall into the “secondary footprint” group, so less is more and we can focus on finding used goods to avoid the added production. However, for the car and the other appliances(设备) that we need we can go with new, energy-saving models.I heard somewhere that electronics and appliances give off 90% of their carbon footprint after they leave the factory. So it seems most reasonable to go for the energy-saving models. The main concern here is the amount of energy that goes into the making of new products and whether or not that extra carbon is worth the footprint the product will make once it gets to you.28．What is the text mainly about?A．How to make eco-friendly lifestyle choices.B．What a carbon footprint means in our life.C．How to identify different carbon footprints.D．What appliances to buy to save energy.29．What do we know about the secondary carbon footprint?A．It is related to our consumption of fuels.B．It is counted as ours though not directly made by us.C．It is less harmful than the primary carbon footprint.D．It is made when we are buying the products.30．Which of the following helps reduce our carbon footprint according to the author? A．Buying new but cheap clothes.B．Using old and expensive cars.C．Using second-hand textbooks.D．Buying new wooden furniture.Some years ago I was offered a writing task that would require three months of travel through Europe. I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent (大陆). Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with localgeography or transportation systems, set up interviews and do research? It seemed impossible, and with much regret I sat down to write a letter begging off. Halfway through, a thought ran through my mind: you can’t learn if you don’t try. So I accepted it.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, the different, is almost by definition (意味着) scary. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning gathers, the world opens to you.I’ve learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I’ll go on doing such things. It’s not because I’m braver or more daring than others. I’m not. But I’ll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can achieve wonders.31．Why did the author accept the writing task?A．He had never travelled abroad before.B．He hardly knew any foreign languages.C．He was familiar with any other country in Europe.D．He would learn something new and different by trying.32．What can we learn about the author from the text?A．He used to be a wonder.B．He thought little of travelling.C．He’s ready to face any challenge.D．He’s easy to be defeated.33．Which of the following best describes the author’s experience?A．Every garden has its weeds.B．Life is about learning to dance in the rain.C．Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.D．All that glitters is not gold.34．What can be the best title for the text?A．Ready to Try and Challenge.B．An Interesting Trip Abroad.C．My First Writing Assignment.D．How to be Daring and Brave.Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world? Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to get amazed with the craziest rides, there are numerous placesthat would surely give you excitement.GardalandConsidered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed-water well, and the thrilling rides that includes Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment at this wonderland.Universal StudiosNoted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has a world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.Happy ValleyHappy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and carnivals. Composing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.35．Where can people enjoy the themed-water well?A．Gardaland B．Happy Valley.C．Universal Studios.D．Southeastern Italy.36．If you are a fan of magic films, which is your best choice?A．Happy Valley.B．Gardaland.C．Universal Studios.D．Blue Tornado.37．Where can we probably read the passage?A．In a novel.B．In a travel brochure.C．In a textbook.D．In a book review.参考答案1．D2．B3．D4．A【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。

高考英语二轮复习升级训练卷十六阅读理解(五)

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考第二轮复习英语山东版专题升级训练十六阅读理解(五)第一节阅读理解AGrace Kane hangs onto an Olympic dream of clinging to a granite(花岗岩)wall by her fingertips 70 feet from the ground.The fearless girl is only 10，but already has scaled great heights in the sport of rock climbing.Last week，Kane won a bronze in the 11 and younger sport class at the USA Climbing Youth National Championships in Atlanta.She was the only competitor of the 31 there with no climbing coach or topflight facilities in which to train.Climbing will become an exhibition at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil.The hope of enthusiasts is that the sport will gain full status in 2020.“I'm already training for that，” said Kane.“Climbing is my passion，my love，and I want to make something of it.”Her dad took her to climb rocks on her fourth birthday for the first time and today he can't keep up with her.“It's the freedom to let loose，” she said.“When I'm up there，I'm so focused and don't hear anything.I always feel comforted knowing people are supporti ng me.”The bronze in Atlanta qualified Kane for the USA team and November's International Championships in Ecuador.That's a trip she might have to miss because it's too expensive.Kane held a backyard music concert—she played the guitar and the piano and wrote inspirational songs—and raised $600 for her $1,500 trip to Atlanta.She's also been sponsored by a shoe company，but must rely heavily on donations from family and friends for travel expenses.Her mom Heather Kane said the family has chosen “to do what ever we need to help her achieve her goals”．One of Grace's biggest challenges is finding balance in her life.There's school，her music and church to fit around climbing.“Climbing is going to mean sacrificing things other kids might pursue，” Grace said.“But it doesn't bother me.It's like playing the piano；you can't take a break or you'll lose your touch.”1．What would be the best title of the passage?A．Rock Climbing Gains PopularityB．Grace Kane Likes ChallengesC．A Young Climber Follows Her DreamD．An Amazing Victory for a Young Rock Climber2．We can learn from the second paragraph that rock climbing ______. A．is not an exhibition at the Olympics nowB．is an official event at the Olympics nowC．is not open to childrenD．will gain full status in 20203．Which of the following is TRUE about Grace Kane?A．She is only interested in rock climbing.B．She is a girl with many talents.C．Rock climbing has affected her study.D．She has won gold medals in several matches.4．One of Grace's biggest challenges is to ______.A．find a capable coach for herB．get qualified for the USA teamC．raise enough money for International competitionsD．keep balance between rock climbing and other activities 5．What do we know about Grace Kane's parents?A．They are quite concerned about her studies.B．They regretted allowing her to try rock climbing.C．They will fully support their daughter's pursuit.D．They can fully afford her expenses in her competitions.B(2012山东桓台二中月考，D)“Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move，” said David Belle，the founder of parkour(跑酷)．Do you love running？It is a good exercise，yet many people find it boring.But what if making your morning jog a creative one？Like jumping from walls and over gaps，and ground rolls？Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale？Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill(窗台)and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way.It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.Yes，that's parkour，an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible，getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body.Parkour is considered an extreme sport.As its participants dash around a city，they may jump over fences，run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds，but its participants see parkour much more than that.Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(理念)behind parkour.This is the same as life.You must determine your destination，go straight，jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life，to reach the destination successfully.A parkour lover said，“I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life，my way to do everything.”Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom.It can be done by anyone，at any time，anywhere in the world.It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence.6．Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of ______.A．its founder，David Belle B．the film，Casino RoyaleC．its risks and tricks D．the varieties of participants 7．The underlined word “obstacles” in Para graph 2 is closest in meaning to “______”．A．streets B．objectsC．barriers D．roofs8．Which of the following is true of parkour?A．It challenges human abilities. B．It is a good but boring sport.C．It needs special training. D．It is a team sport.9．As its participants move around a city，______.A．they can ask for help B．they may choose to escapeC．they should run to extremes D．they must learn to survive 10．Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?A．Sports and extremes. B．Excitement and popularity.C．Dreams and success. D．Determination and freedom.CSchools are almost all connected to the Internet.But some have more technology，and use it more，than others.For example，some schools use computers for activities like video conferencing，to bring the world into the classroom.And some classrooms are equipped with things like a Smart Board，a kind of interactive whiteboard.Interactive whiteboards are large displays for presentations.They connect to a computer and can operateby touch.They can be used for documents or writing or to project video.Some teachers are trying creative new ways to teach with devices like iPods and mobile phones.But educators say the most important thing，as always，is the content.Yet technology can have special importance in some cases.Cosmobot is a therapy(治疗)robot.It stands about half a meter tall and has a blue body and a friendly face with big eyes.One child who works with it is sixyearold Kevin Fitzgerald.Kevin has developmental dyspraxia；he has difficulty moving his mouth and tongue.He works with Carole SemangoSprouse as he interacts with the Cosmobot during therapy for his condition.Here，he uses a set of buttons attached to a computer to make the silent robot move forward，backward or around in circles.Kevin's mother thinks the robot has had a calming influence，helping her son get along better with his friends.Cosmobot was developed by Anthro Tronix.Corinna Lathan started the company ten years ago to work with children with cerebral palsy，Down's syndrome，autism and other developmental disabilities.Children become friends with the robot，she says.That can have a big effect on their behavior，helping them work harder and longer in therapy sessions.Corinna Lathan is currently working with a British company to develop other socially helpful robots.She says they are still considered research tools in the United States，and not used as much as in places like Britain and Japan.But she hopes to change that.11．It's known from the text that ______.A．schools have easy access to the Internet todayB．new technology is seldom applied to teachingC．the Internet is of equal importance in schoolsD．using computers for activities is laborsaving12．Which of the following is NOT right about Smart Board?A．It's a kind of teaching facility.B．It can be used to project video.C．It's a display for presentation.D．It's not easy to be connected to computers.13．What's “dyspraxia” according to Para.5?A．Speech barrier. B．Movement disorder.C．Visual impairment. D．Loss of memory.14．Which of the following is RIGHT according to the text?A．Cosmobot is designed to play with.B．Cosmobot is costly and not user friendly.C．Cosmobot can be controlled by a computer.D．Anthro Tronix is a designer of a certain company.15．What can we learn from Corinna Lathan?A．She's employed by a British company.B．Cosmobot is popular around the world.C．She wants to make previous products widespread.D．IPods and mobile phones are valued in class.DLife comes in a package.This package includes happiness and sorrow，failure and success，hope and despair.Life is a learningprocess.Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.LoveLove plays a pivotal role in our life.Love makes you feel wanted.Without love a person could go hayward and also become cruel and ferocious.In the early stage of our life，our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care；they teach us about what is right and wrong，good and bad.But we always tend to take this for granted.It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others' feelings.Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short lived，but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others' face gives a certain level of fulfillment.Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.No mind is happy without peace.We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow.Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one，failure and despair.But these things are temporary and pass away.Failure and SuccessFailure is the path to success.It helps us to touch the sky，teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.Success brings in money，fame，pride and selfrespect.Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.The only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing success on us is by being humble，modest，courteous and respectful tothe less fortunate ones.Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going.Parents always hope their children will do well.Hope makes us dream.Hope builds in patience.Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour，because after every night there is a day.Nothing remains the same.We have only one choice to keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday，for it has passed and is beyond our control.Tomorrow is unknown，for it could either be bright or dull.So the only alternative is to work hard today，so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.16．In the passage，the author compares life to ______.A．a package B．joy and sorrowC．failure and success D．hope and despair17．In which section can readers probably read the passage?A．Opinions. B．Politics.C．Education. D．Lifestyles.18．How is the passage organized?A．In order of rules. B．In order of frequency.C．By making comparison. D．In order of importance.19．What's the general meaning of the last sentence of the whole passage?A．If you work hard，you'll have a better life in the future.B．When choosing between “today” and “tomorrow”，you'd better enjoy tomorrow.C．What you only can choose is to work hard today rather than tomorrow.D．Enjoying a better tomorrow is your only choice.20．What's the purpose of the passage?A．To encourage people to love each other.B．To tell people how to deal with happiness and sorrow.C．To remind people of keeping having a beautiful dream.D．To give readers some information about life.第二节阅读表达You may not realize it，but you are doing more than just studying when you are at school.The school is also the place where youlearn______.But this is not always easy.What can you do if you just don't like one of your classmates?If you discover that you have problems getting along with yourclassmates or friends，the most important thing to learn is tolerance.Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others.We can not change the way that other people do things，so it is important to learn to live happily with them.Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other.Knowing others constantly makes us understand others' differences.Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad.Tolerance teaches us to keep an even temper and an open mind.You need to remember an old saying，“Treat others how you want to be treated.” You would like to be treated kindly by your classmates，so it is important to treat them kindly too.If you tolerate something，it does not mean that you have to like it.No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in.Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change.It is important to practice tolerance，because it will make everyone's life easier.Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests.The world is very different，and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference.1．What is the main idea of the text？(within 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________2．Which sentence in the text can be replaced by the following one?Getting to know someone may help you understand why they do things differently.________________________________________________________________ ________3．Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.(within 10 words)________________________________________________________________ ________4．Why is tolerance important？How can you get along well with your classmates？(within 30 words)________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________5．Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.________________________________________________________________ ________参考答案第一节A1. 答案：C解析：主旨大意题。

2023届高考英语二轮拔高复习训练：阅读理解说明文(五)

2023年新高考英语二轮拔高班复习资料阅读理解训练题型：说明文题组训练（五）姓名：班级：学校：错题号：（2022·福建厦门·校联考模拟预测）Our planet is home to many radioactive substances-not just in is geologic innards but also in its hospitals, at its industrial sites and in its food processing plants. In Colorado, for instance, 27 buildings house scary-sounding chemical elements such as cesium 137 and cobalt 60. These materials are not there for risky purposes, though. They play a part in cancer treatment, blood irradiation, medical and food sterilization, structure and equipment testing, geologic exploration, etc.The radioactive material is not always bad in a black and-white way: it can be a useful tool. The rays given off by cesium and cobalt can kill germs multiplying in your meat and make your apples last longer. Radiographic instruments can detect, say, cracks in a city’s pipes in a similar way to an x-ray picking up a hairline fracture in your knee. A practice called “well logging”uses sealed radioactive sources to map the geology of holes oil seekers drill into the earth. And of course, radiation is key to cancer treatment.The risk arises because the same radioactive material that is beneficial could also be stolen or misplaced and find its way into trafficking rings or dirty bombs. It might also barn workers if something accidentally goes wrong during a normal nine-to-five day. In 2017 alone, according to a report from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, there were 171 “incidents of nuclear or other radioactive materials outside of regulatory control”based on open source reports, 104 of which happened in the U.S.An initiative called RadSecure 100 was launched to remove and better secure energetic material in 100 U.S. cities. “Where is the most high-risk material located around the most people?”says Emily Adams, deputy director of a domestic program in the Office of Radiological Security. “And that’s how we got our 100.”1．What message does the author seem to convey in paragraph 1?A．Radioactive substances can warm our planet.B．Food processing does harm to workers in plants.C．The radioactive material is basically everywhere.D．It’s hard to remove scary-sounding elements in buildings.2．Why does the author mention “well logging”in paragraph 2?A．To make a summary. B．To raise a question.C．To provide a contrast. D．To support an idea.3．What is RadSecure 100 intended for?A．Making use of energetic substances. B．Ensuring safety of the radioactive material.C．Warning people of the most high-risk material D．Protecting the Office of Radiological Security.4．What is the writer’s attitude towards the radioactive material?A．Pessimistic. B．Objective. C．Disapproval. D．Carefree.（2022·重庆·校联考二模）A new study has found that water in the air, not just heat, is important in measuring global warming. The researchers say, when considering humidity and heat, the temperature increase is two times greater than earlier estimates.The researchers also note, temperature by itself is not the best way to measure the effects of climate change and using temperature underestimates conditions in the tropicalareas of the world.The study was published on January 31 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers team show that the energy created in extreme weather, such as storms, is related to the amount of water in the air. For this reason, they decided to use a special atmospheric measurement to show the amount of heat in an area of air. It is expressed in a scientific measurement for temperature known as degrees Kelvin.Ramanathan is one of the writers of the study. He is a climate scientist at the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. “There are two factors of climate change: temperature and humidity. And so far, we have measured global warming just in terms of temperature,”he says. “Warm air can hold more water than cold air. For every degree Celsius that air temperature increases, it can hold seven percent more water. When the water vapor in the air becomes liquid, it releases heat or energy. That’s why when it rains, now it pours.”Ramanathan added that water vapor is a powerful heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere that increases climate change. From 1980 to 2019, the average world surface air temperature increased by 0.79 degrees Celsius. But when they considered energy from humidity, their temperature measurement had increased by 1.48 degrees Celsius. In the tropics, the warming was as much as 4 degrees Celsius.Wuebbles is a climate scientist at the University of Illinois. He was not part of the study. But Wuebbles said the idea makes sense because water vapor is important in extreme rainfall. He said, “Both heat and humidity are important.”5．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．The combination of water and heat decreases average surface temperature.B．The reason why it pours is that cold air can hold more water than warm air.C．Scientists adopt temperature degrees Kelvin as a special atmospheric measurement.D．Scientists used both temperature and humidity to measure global warming in the past.6．How does Ramanathan illustrate his findings in the fifth paragraph?A．By making comparisons. B．By taking examples.C．By analyzing reasons. D．By giving definitions.7．What is Wuebbles’attitude to this new study?A．Critical. B．Objective. C．Skeptical. D．Appreciative.8．Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A．Extreme Weathers Are Closely Related to Air Heat AmountB．A New Study Focuses on Global Warming SolutionsC．Humidity Is Also Important in Measuring Climate ChangesD．Two Climate Scientists Develop a Scientific Method（2022·湖南郴州·统考一模）Shawanee Patrick is passionate about giving everyone the ability to walk as comfortably and effectively as possible through the use of walking assistive devices, such as prosthetics (假肢) and orthotics. A Ph.D．student in the J. Mike walker 66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, Patrick was inspired to help develop better walking assistive devices by the partial paralysis (瘫痪) of her grandmother.Her research focuses on developing and improving walking assistive devices by determining what inputs are important and outcomes that could improve the design process. “I like to say my research is about how to help people who can’t walk be able to walk, and how to help those who do walk. Walk better.”Patrick said. “That’s kind of my aim.Walking improves the quality of life, so it’s really important we help those facing challenges when we can.”The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges to Patrick’s research as well. Patrick’s research—which works with human studies—had been delayed several times by the health and availability of her subjects. Patrick said the process of conducting her research includes investigating the user’s needs from various angles. From the perspective of the user themselves to their physician and family members, Patrick said it is necessary to build a complete picture of them.Patrick is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of the people she works with. as well as the thousands more like them. Although the specific project she is working on will not be going to market. Patrick said she is hopeful that the research she is conducting could one day influence the development of a product that makes its way to those who could greatly benefit from the support.9．What inspired Patrick to start the project?A．Her strong desire to help the old.B．Her grandmother’s disability.C．Her assignment in university.D．Her enthusiasm about mechanical engineering.10．What is the purpose of Patrick’s research?A．To figure out the facts about inputs.B．To cope with the important challenges.C．To improve the lives of those in need.D．To perfect the design process.11．What was the necessary step when Patrick conducted the research?A．Fully understand the users’demands.B．Remove the C0VID-19 pandemic.C．Investigate the users’health and availability.D．Contact the users’physician and family members.12．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．How to walk Better.B．A Cure for Painful Patients.C．A New walking Device.D．A Helpful Project Launched by A student.（2022·广东肇庆·肇庆市第一中学校考一模）Final exams are around the comer —but that won’t stop some teenagers putting in the least effort. This may be because their brains aren’t developed enough to properly assess how high the stakes (利害关系) are, and adapt their behaviour accordingly.Catherine Insel, at Harvard University, and her team asked adolescents between the ages of 13 and 20 to play a game while monitoring their brains. In some rounds of the game,participants could earn 20 cents fora correct response, while an incorrect one would cost them 10 cents. But in rounds with higher stakes,correct responses were worth a dollar, and wrong answers lost the participants 50 cents.The team found that while the older volunteers performed better in the high stakes rounds, the younger ones didn’t —their performance didn’t change in line with whether the stakes were low or high. And the older the volunteers were, the more improved their performance was.When the team looked at the brain activity of the volunteers,they found that their ability to improve their performance was linked to how developed their brains were. A region in the brain, which continues to develop until we are at least 25 years old, seemed to be particularly important. The findings explain why some teenagers are so unconcerned when it comes to hazardous behaviors, such as driving too fast, for instance, especially when one of their friends is nearby.Insel thinks schools should reconsider the way they test performance in teenagers. “This study suggests it’s not a good idea to evaluate school performance in a single final exam”, she says. A better idea would be to use a variety of smaller tests, conducted throughout the year.It’s not all bad news for teens, though. Teenagers put the same amount of effort into tasks that aren’t “important”, and start to prefer hobbies to school. It could be a good thing, allowing teenagers to learn complex social skills, for example.13．Why did the researchers set different bets in the game?A．To teach how to make money.B．To better monitor participants’brains.C．To show the varied risk levels of the game.D．To meet the needs of different participants.14．What does the underlined word “hazardous”probably mean?A．Dangerous. B．Abusive.C．Specific. D．Addictive.15．What should be kept in mind while assessing students’performance?A．It should not be judged by only one exam.B．The items in exams should not be too difficult.C．Exam-focused education should not be adopted.D．Examination is not a good means of evaluating students.16．What is Insel’s attitude to teenagers’putting effort into “unimportant”tasks?A．Unclear. B．Favorable. C．Doubtful. D．Negative.（2022·江苏徐州·徐州市第七中学校考模拟预测）Have you ever wondered what the food you eat every day can tell you about where you come from? Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? Do you ever ask yourself why certain foods or culinary (烹饪的) traditions are so important to your culture? There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our cultures. It becomes a part of who each of us is. Many of us associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us.On a larger scale, food is an important part of culture. Traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the next. It also operates as an expression of cultural identity. Immigrants bring the food of their countries with them wherever they go and cooking traditional food is a way of preserving their culture when they move to new places.In China, harmony is a vital quality in almost every aspect of life. This is reflected in Chinese cuisine, where almost every flavor is used in a balanced way creating delicious dishes with flavors that go well together. The cuisine of the United States also reflects its history. The European colonization of the Americas brought European ingredients and cooking styles to the U.S.As the world becomes more globalized, it is easier to access cuisines from different cultures. We should embrace our heritage(传统)through our culture's food but we should also become more informed about other cultures by trying their foods. It's important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is specialto those who prepare it.17．What does the author want to express in Paragraph 1?A．A link between food and culture.B．Connections between food and the growth of people.C．Different types of food.D．Concerns about food and culture.18．What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A．Traditional food. B．Traditional culture.C．One generation. D．Childhood.19．How do people feel about Chinese food?A．It is rich in all kinds of vitamins.B．It balances the dishes of different countries.C．It is extremely crucial to balance people's daily life.D．It contains abundant dishes with various flavors.20．What can we learn about food from this passage?A．It binds us to the society, holding a special and personal value for us.B．The European colonist in Americas brought the ingredients and cooking styles from their hometown to the USA．C．In Chinese culture, harmony in cuisine is of little significance. D．We should refuse the cuisines in other cultures.参考答案1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B5．C 6．A 7．D 8．C9．B 10．C 11．A 12．D 13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B 17．A 18．A 19．D 20．B。

高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）（含答案解析）

高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）（含答案解析）高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（五）广告类应用文5篇1The White Horse Inn has a top-class restaurant. It is in an attractive village seven kilometres from town. Head chef Paul Grant has won prizes for his traditional English food which is served in a comfortable setting. Large garden with children's play area. Open 10:00-14:00, 19:00-23:00.The Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant serves food from many parts of China at low prices. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, but it can get noisy. Reasonable service. Near the city centre, with a car park. Open 12:00-14:00, 17:30-02:00.Dandelions is a small self-service vegetarian(素食) cafe. It serves home-cooked food including soup, pizzas(披萨), salads and wonderful desserts. Popular with office workers at lunchtime. Good value for money. Open 11:30-14:30 only.King's Restaurant is a good choice for quick, inexpensive meals. This restaurant serves a wide range(范围) of English food. There is also an interesting vegetarian menu which includes a variety of hot dishes, and salads. Open 11:00-22:00.The T ower Coffee Bar serves light snacks, soft drinks and excellent Italian coffee. Its friendlyatmosphere is popular with students and young people, and it is a good meeting place for friends. Can be rather noisy! Open midday to midnight.Gordon's is a restaurant in an attractive part of town, and has tables in the garden for sunny days. It's known for pizzas, fried chicken and hamburgers. Gordon's has special prices forchildren's meals. Excellent food but service can be slow. Open 12:00-20:00.21. What kind of food does The White Horse Inn serve?A. Italian food.B. Chinese food.C. Vegetarian food.D. Traditional English food.22. Who would enjoy going to Dandelions for lunch?A. Office workers.B. Young couples.C. Students.D. Drivers.23. How is Gordon's different from the other places?A. It has a garden.B. It serves pizzas.C. It's near the city centre.D. It charges less for kids' meals.2Daughter of the EastAuthor: Benazir BhuttoBook Description: A timely new edition of the extraordinary life story of Pakistan’s first woman Prime Minister —now updated to assess recent developments in her country as it assumes a central role in world affairs. Beautiful and charismatic(有魅力的), the daughter of one ofPakistan’s most popular leaders —Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto achieved a status approaching that of a royal princess.Ruff!Ruff!Where’s Scruff?Reading level: Baby-PreschoolBook Description: It’s ba th time for Scruff. But does anyone know where he’s hiding? Have the cows seen him? Moo-no! How about the pigs? Oink-no! Looking for that dog is just too tough! But if you look carefully, you’ll find Scruff hiding on every pop-up page!The Giving TreeReading Level: Ages 4-8Book Description: Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk ... and the tree was happy.Goodnight MoonReading level: Baby-PreschoolBook Description: Perhaps the perfect children’s bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the “quiet old lady whispering hush”.21. Bob wanted to know a famous figure who influenced Pakistan. Which of the following should he choose to read?A. Daughter of the EastB. Ruff! Ruff! Where’s Sc ruff?C. The Giving TreeD. Goodnight Moon22. How many of these books are suitable for preschool children to read?A. l.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.23. In which of the following places will we most probably find such an advertisement?A. In a women’s fashion shop.B. In a children’s park.C. In a bookstore.D. In a kindergarten.3Rockwatch — The Best Club on EarthIf you are young and interested in geology(地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you. When you apply for membership, you’ll receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. It has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It’s designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.In it you will find your:membership cardfull-colour minimapthumbs up guidefact cardsRockwatch MagazineOur lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs, earthquakes to erosion(侵蚀).Rockwatch EventsWith each magazine you will receive a Rock- watch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.The Rockwatch Rock ArtistAre you an artist, or a photographer? 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