(英语)高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧分析及练习题(含答案)及解析
（英语）高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧分析及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.Vietnam now has more than 40000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations.However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics' soul: "We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and style. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original."Most relics have to rely on tourist fees for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitors and bring in more income for repair and preservation: "We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surrounding of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improveits scenic value."The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, "The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival-related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government."Nguyen Thi Minh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relics: "This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations. Creative restoration (修复) must be based on previous (先前的) values."Experts have called for a systematic (系统的) guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.（1）Where is the passage most probably taken from?A.A government survey.B.A research paper.C.A newspaper report.D.A travel guide.（2）Which of the following is not the reasons for the damaged relics in Vietnam?A.Human activities.B.Poor building materials.C.War influence.D.The passing of time.（3）It can be inferred from paragraphs 4-6 that to preserve relics, the government should .A.turn to the UNESCO for financial helpB.improve the scenic value by raising tourist feesC.encourage the community to join in the rescue workD.make full use of the money raised by the local people（4）What might be the best title for the passage?A.Guide the Community in Proper BehaviorsB.Replace the Ruined Construction with a New StyleC.Hundreds of Relics in Vietnam Are In RuinsD.Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产，文章说明了文物遭受破坏的原因和文物保护的现状。
就此专家们呼吁国家对地方一级的保护进行系统的指导，同时促进对每一件文物的创造性修复。
（1）考查推理判断。
根据第一段中的“Vietnamese cultural d epartments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.”越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产，以及文章主要内容为介绍专家们呼吁用一种系统的方法来保护文物，故选C。
（2）考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influ ence of time, war and human activities.”然而，由于时间、战争和人类活动的负面影响，数以百计的文物遭到严重破坏，故选B。
（3）考查推理判断。
根据第五段中的“The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, ‘The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics...’”当地政府同意，文物必须移交给社区，共同努力进行保护工作。
越南革命博物馆馆长Dang Quoc Quan说，社会必须在保护和保护的指导下，“联合国教科文组织的目的是让当地社会参与文物的保”可以推断，为了保护文物，政府应该鼓励社区参与救援工作。
故选C。
（4）考查主旨大意。
根据最后一段“Experts have called for a systematic guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.”专家们呼吁国家对地方一级的保护进行系统的指导，同时促进对每一件文物的创造性修复，以及结合文章主要内容为越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产可知，故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧讲解及练习题(含答案)及解析
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧讲解及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解There are lots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents, and films on almost any topic you can imagine. And at , you can access lectures by artists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought together individuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It was intended to be a one-time event focusing on technology and design. The event ended up losing money, and it was six years before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event. There are now two held every year, with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money. Other specialized spin-off conferences address narrower issues.The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to "offer free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers," as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given at the TED conferences around the world. The talks are transcribed into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to broadcast ideas that might change the world.TED, of course, isn't immune to criticism. It's been called elitist(精英) for its high ticket prices (more than 6,000 dollars total). It's been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial speaker was upset about being criticized by the conference's host afterward.The complaints, however, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TED's website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it out.（1）What is the main topic of the article?A.The case against TEDB.What's on TED today.C.Pros and cons of .D.What is TED（2）Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The TED conference came after the success of .B.Two TED conferences are now held every year.C.TED talks are available in many languages.D.The Sapling Foundation owns .（3）From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that ________.A.it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedB.the host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersC.TED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy or powerfulD.the negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputation（4）This author probably believes that________.A.TED is elitistB.TED is beneficialC.TED isn't importantD.TED is the best website【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了TED以及它的历史发展。
【英语】高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析
【英语】高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Moscow city authorities have begun using comics (漫画) with characters from Russian fairy tales to explain to migrants (移民) how they should behave. They say a 100-page guide is neededto "keep a positive image" of the city and could help reduce "tensions" between natives and migrants. But critics have pointed out that foreign migrants and natives may be regarded as antagonists in the manual (手册).Russians and migrants have repeatedly flooded in Moscow recently. Many migrants from ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia, the Caucasus (高加索) and North Caucasus, arrive in Moscow every year, attracted by the capital's job opportunities and relatively high salaries. A significant number of them work in the Russian capital illegally.The new guide in Russian seeks to explain the "dos" and "don'ts" to migrants. They are urgednot to cause trouble, by staring at women, or eating or talking loudly on the streets. They are also warned that the police may routinely (例行公事) stop them to check their documents.In the manual, Russia's famous "three warriors" are meant to represent the city's law enforcement agencies (执法机关), while Prince Yuri Dolgoruky (a historical character) is used for tours around Moscow. Meanwhile, Vasilisa the Wise and The Snow Maiden test the reader on Russia's language and history. A special section of the book explains the importance of following Moscow's strict residency and employment rules, stressing that migrants could otherwise be deported (驱逐出境) or banned from entry.The manual was written primarily for illegal migrants, Alexander Kalinin, who heads the group Support for Working Migrants in Moscow, told BBC Russian."We want to raise their level of law awareness," he added.Migrant characters had initially (最初) been identified as representatives of different nationalities, but the book's authors later decided to drop this idea so as "not to offend anyone",said Mr. Kalinin."The old conflict between Russian heroes and non-Slavic invaders is being revived," Yevgeny Varshaver, a migration expert told BBC Russian. He also suggested that the language used in the book would be "difficult" to understand for some migrants who were not native Russian speakers.（1）The underlined word "antagonists" in Paragraph 1 can probably be replaced by "________".A. friendsB. acquaintancesC. cooperatorsD. opponents（2）People from other countries come to Moscow "________".A. to find well-paid jobsB. to have a new lifestyleC. to enjoy the fine climateD. to experience a new culture（3）The third paragraph is mainly about "________".A. consequences the migrants may sufferB. the purpose of publishing the handbookC. the measures to attract foreign migrantsD. characters and their functions in Russian fairytales（4）Which of the following would be the best title of the text?A. Ways to help foreign migrants to settle in RussiaB. Characters from Russian fairy tales have new jobsC. More and more foreign migrants to work in MoscowD. Moscow fairy tale comics to help migrants behave【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）B（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了莫斯科当局用童话人物的漫画向移民解释行为规范。
(英语)高三英语阅读理解(社会文化)答题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析
（英语）高三英语阅读理解(社会文化)答题技巧及练习题(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Theaters 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 sides 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 stage.C.To have a better sound effect.D.To emphasize exaggerated performances.（2）In which theater could actors' voices and speech help create scenes?A.The Greek Theater.B.The Medieval Theater.C.The Elizabethan Theater.D.The Restoration Theater.（3）What is special about the Restoration Theater?A.Colorful masks were used.B.The stage was smartly designed.C.Most of its plays were sorrowful.D.Ordinary people were the performers.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四个古代的剧院。
(英语)高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧讲解及练习题(含答案)及解析
（英语）高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧讲解及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.Vietnam now has more than 40000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations.However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics' soul: "We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and style. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original."Most relics have to rely on tourist fees for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitors and bring in more income for repair and preservation: "We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surrounding of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improveits scenic value."The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, "The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival-related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government."Nguyen Thi Minh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relics: "This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations. Creative restoration (修复) must be based on previous (先前的) values."Experts have called for a systematic (系统的) guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.（1）Where is the passage most probably taken from?A.A government survey.B.A research paper.C.A newspaper report.D.A travel guide.（2）Which of the following is not the reasons for the damaged relics in Vietnam?A.Human activities.B.Poor building materials.C.War influence.D.The passing of time.（3）It can be inferred from paragraphs 4-6 that to preserve relics, the government should .A.turn to the UNESCO for financial helpB.improve the scenic value by raising tourist feesC.encourage the community to join in the rescue workD.make full use of the money raised by the local people（4）What might be the best title for the passage?A.Guide the Community in Proper BehaviorsB.Replace the Ruined Construction with a New StyleC.Hundreds of Relics in Vietnam Are In RuinsD.Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产，文章说明了文物遭受破坏的原因和文物保护的现状。
(英语)高中必备英语阅读理解(社会文化)技巧全解及练习题(含答案)及解析
（英语）高中必备英语阅读理解(社会文化)技巧全解及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解In India, most of the women wear a red dot between their eyebrows. While it is generally taken as an indicator of their marital(婚姻的)status, the practice is primarily related to the Hindu(印度教的)religion. The dot goes by different names in different Hindi dialects, and “bindi" is the one that is most commonly known. Traditionally, the dot carries no gender restriction Men as well as women wear it. However, the tradition of men wearing it has faded in recent times, so nowadays we see a lot more women than men wearing one.The position of the bindi is standard center of the forehead, close to the eyebrows. It represents a third, or inner eye. Hindu tradition holds that all people have three eyes The two outer ones are used for seeing the outside world, and the third one is there to focus inward toward God. As such, the dot means piety(虔诚)and serves as a constant reminder to keep God in the front of a believer's thou ghts.Red is the traditional color of the dot. It is said that in ancient times a man would place a drop of blood between his wife's eyes to seal their marriage. According to Hindu beliefs, the color red is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple. Today, people go with different colors depending upon their preferences. Women often wear dots that match the color of their clothes. Decorative of sticker bindis come in all sizes, colors and variations, and can be worn by young and old, married and unmarried people alike. Wearing a bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.（1）Why did people in India start wearing a red dot on their forehead?A.To stress their family background.B.To indicate their social rank.C.To show their religious belief.D.To display their financial status.（2）What is the function of the third eye in Hindu tradition?A.To help the other eyes see better.B.To look to the distance.C.To see the outside world.D.To pay respect to God.（3）Why was red chosen as the original color of the bindi?A.The word "bindi" means "red" in some Hindi dialects.B.Red was believed to be a lucky color for husband and wife.C.The red dot represented the blood of God.D.Red stood for a wife's love for her husband.（4）Which of the following statements is true about bindis today?A.Bindis are now used to make people look better.B.Bindis are worn anywhere on the face now.C.Most Indian women do not wear bindis anymore.D.More men than women wear bindis in India.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，大多数印度女人的眉毛中间都戴着红点，这种做法主要与印度教有关，它代表的是第三只眼，可以时时提醒信徒要尊敬上帝。
(英语)高二英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧及经典题型及练习题(含答案)及解析
（英语）高二英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧及经典题型及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解There are lots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents, and films on almost any topic you can imagine. And at , you can access lectures by artists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought together individuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It was intended to be a one-time event focusing on technology and design. The event ended up losing money, and it was six years before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event. There are now two held every year, with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money. Other specialized spin-off conferences address narrower issues.The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to "offer free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers," as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given at the TED conferences around the world. The talks are transcribed into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to broadcast ideas that might change the world.TED, of course, isn't immune to criticism. It's been called elitist(精英) for its high ticket prices (more than 6,000 dollars total). It's been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial speaker was upset about being criticized by the conference's host afterward.The complaints, however, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TED's website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it out.（1）What is the main topic of the article?A.The case against TEDB.What's on TED today.C.Pros and cons of .D.What is TED（2）Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The TED conference came after the success of .B.Two TED conferences are now held every year.C.TED talks are available in many languages.D.The Sapling Foundation owns .（3）From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that ________.A.it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedB.the host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersC.TED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy or powerfulD.the negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputation（4）This author probably believes that________.A.TED is elitistB.TED is beneficialC.TED isn't importantD.TED is the best website【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了TED以及它的历史发展。
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)含解析
【英语】高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries(记录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It's certain that many things from America are as much a part of people's lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I've known about Coca Cola for my whole life.However, it's different with Western fast food. For example, I don't think McDonald's is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people, The Spanish people normally eat at home.On the other hand, maybe McDonald's hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It's true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald's, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it's obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.（1）From the first paragraph we can know that .A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere.B. most Spanish people don't like to listen to their own music,C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States.D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills.（2）What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?A. American novels.B. Hollywood movies.C. McDonald.D. American music.（3）Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.B. To earn more money from Spanish films.C. To limit the number of foreign movie.D. To unite European Communities.（4）What do you think Spanish tapas might be?A. The name of a drink.B. The name of a restaurant.C. A clothing brand.D. A certain kind of food.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了美国对作者家乡西班牙有很大的影响，美国人的饮食习惯。
高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)及解析
高中英语阅读理解(社会文化)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解At one time or another in your life you have probably done origami, even if it was just making a paper airplane or something more complicated like a paper crane. The chances are that as you did it, you reflected on how inventive this traditional art is. Animals, boxes, flowers, boats: it all can be created from a single square or rectangular sheet of paper simply by folding it. No cutting, no pasting.But did you ever stop to think how the same techniques might be applied to engineering? Equipment that could be of real practical use? Origami meets the demand for things that need to be small when transported and large when they arrive, like the everyday umbrella. In fact, origami-inspired creations have already flown in space; in 1995, Japanese engineers launched a satellite with solar panels that folded like a map.'It's now mathematically proven that you can pretty much fold anything," says physicist Robert J. Lang, who quit his engineering job eight years ago to fold things full time. Lang, an origami enthusiast since age six, advised a advised well-known ear manufacturer the best way to fold an airbag into a dashboard. He is currently working on a space telescope lens that, if all goes according to plan, should be able to unfold to the size of a football field.At the other end of the scale, researchers are also working on tiny folding devices that could lead to breakthroughs in medicine and computing. There's no doubt that computers of the future may contain tiny, folded motors or capacitors for faster processing and better memory.Applications for origami engineering go further than many of us might imagine. "Some day," says MIT's Erik Demaine, "we'll build reconfigurable (可重构的) robots that can fold on their own from one thing into another, like Transformers. Too much like science fiction to be true? Maybe—though you certainly wouldn't want to bet against it."（1）What do we know about origami?A. It consumes lots of time.B. It involves interesting ideas.C. It requires complex techniques.D. It has to do with cutting and pasting.（2）Which of the following is an application of origami?A. A space telescope lens can be folded to the size of an umbrella.B. A satellite is equipped with solar panels and a folded map.C. An airbag can be better folded into a dashboard of a car.D. A future computer contains many huge folded motors.（3）What is Erik Demaine's attitude towards origami engineering?A. HopefulB. Doubtful.C. Disapproving.D. Ambiguous.（4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Pop-science.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，折纸是一种具有创造性的传统艺术，而现在它已经被应用到技术工程领域，人们利用折纸原理创造出了很多可折叠的装置。
(英语)高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)常见题型及答题技巧及练习题(含答案)及解析
（英语）高一英语阅读理解(社会文化)常见题型及答题技巧及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解At one time or another in your life you have probably done origami, even if it was just making a paper airplane or something more complicated like a paper crane. The chances are that as you did it, you reflected on how inventive this traditional art is. Animals, boxes, flowers, boats: it all can be created from a single square or rectangular sheet of paper simply by folding it. No cutting, no pasting.But did you ever stop to think how the same techniques might be applied to engineering? Equipment that could be of real practical use? Origami meets the demand for things that need to be small when transported and large when they arrive, like the everyday umbrella. In fact, origami-inspired creations have already flown in space; in 1995, Japanese engineers launched a satellite with solar panels that folded like a map.'It's now mathematically proven that you can pretty much fold anything," says physicist Robert J. Lang, who quit his engineering job eight years ago to fold things full time. Lang, an origami enthusiast since age six, advised a advised well-known ear manufacturer the best way to fold an airbag into a dashboard. He is currently working on a space telescope lens that, if all goes according to plan, should be able to unfold to the size of a football field.At the other end of the scale, researchers are also working on tiny folding devices that could lead to breakthroughs in medicine and computing. There's no doubt that computers of the future may contain tiny, folded motors or capacitors for faster processing and better memory.Applications for origami engineering go further than many of us might imagine. "Some day," says MIT's Erik Demaine, "we'll build reconfigurable (可重构的) robots that can fold on their own from one thing into another, like Transformers. Too much like science fiction to be true? Maybe—though you certainly wouldn't want to bet against it."（1）What do we know about origami?A. It consumes lots of time.B. It involves interesting ideas.C. It requires complex techniques.D. It has to do with cutting and pasting.（2）Which of the following is an application of origami?A. A space telescope lens can be folded to the size of an umbrella.B. A satellite is equipped with solar panels and a folded map.C. An airbag can be better folded into a dashboard of a car.D. A future computer contains many huge folded motors.（3）What is Erik Demaine's attitude towards origami engineering?A. HopefulB. Doubtful.C. Disapproving.D. Ambiguous.（4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Pop-science.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，折纸是一种具有创造性的传统艺术，而现在它已经被应用到技术工程领域，人们利用折纸原理创造出了很多可折叠的装置。
【英语】高三英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧讲解及练习题(含答案)及解析
【英语】高三英语阅读理解(社会文化)解题技巧讲解及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1．阅读理解Academic learning is usually in the spotlight at school, but teaching elementary-age students “soft” skills like self-control and how to get along with others might help to keep at-risk kids out of criminal trouble in the future.Once a program called Fast Track was started in the early 1990s for more than 7,600 children of 55 schools in America. They were identified by their teachers and parents to be at high risk for developing aggressive behavioral problems. The students were randomly divided into two groups; half took part in the intervention, which included a teacher-led curriculum, parent training groups, academic tutoring and lessons in self-control and social skills. The program, which lasted from first grade through 10th grade, reduced delinquency(少年犯罪), arrests and use of health and mental health services as the students aged through adolescence and young adulthood.In another latest study, by looking at the data from nearly 900 students in previous findings, researchers found that about a third of the influence on future crime outcomes was due to the social and self-regulation skills the students learned from ages 6 to 11.The academic skills, or hard skills like learning of physics, which were taught as part of Fast Track, turned out to have less of an influence on crime and delinquency rates than did the soft skills, which are associated with emotional(情绪的) intelligence. Soft skills might include teaching kids to work cooperatively in a group or teaching them how to think about the long-term consequences when they make a decision.Researchers drew the conclusion that these soft skills should be emphasized even more in our education system and in our system of socializing children. Parents should do all they can to promote these skills with their children as should education policymakers. To the extent we can improve those skills, we can improve outcomes in delinquency.（1）Fast Track was intended for children who .A. were randomly chosen from their schoolsB. had some problems with academic learningC. often went against their teachers and parents' wishesD. were considered to have criminal trouble in the future（2）What can be learned about "the intervention" in Paragraph 2?A. It included all the students.B. It focused on social skills.C. It improved health services.D. It had positive outcomes.（3）Compared with soft skills, hard skills .A. almost have no influence on studentsB. are more affected by students' emotionC. are mainly related to academic learningD. offer children greater self-control abilities（4）Which is the best title for the passage?A. Soft Social Skills MatterB. Fast Track Helps ChildrenC. How to Prevent DelinquencyD. What to DO for Education【答案】（1）D（2）D（3）C（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，讲述的是软社交技能的重要性。