高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题(6)及答案
高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列练习题(17)及答案
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列练习题（17）及答案【河南省汝城二中2013模拟】AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob （烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different styles of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.56. When first entering the restaurant ,one can find that it ________.A. is splendidly decorated.B. has pleasant smells of kabobs.C. is crowded with dining tables.D. looks like a common restaurant.57. What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A. Watching news events on TV.B. Drinking a kind of black coffee.C. Reading local English newspapers.D. Discussing world topics in low voices.58. The food of the restaurant_________.A. is served in small amounts.B. is rather expensive.C. is rich in variety.D. is very healthy59.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of ？A. RiceB. ChickenC. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant 。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(5)
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题（5）及答案阅读理解 ------A 篇What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-Cream taster?Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice cream. Just ask John Harrison, an “Official Taste Tester” for the past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product’s quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice cream – as well as for developing over 75 flavors （味道）.Some people think that it would be easy to do this job; after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? No –there’s more to the job than that, says Harrison, who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food –science degree would be very useful to someo ne wanting a career in this “cool” field.In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice-cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12 F. Harrison explains, “You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice-cream soup.”While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. “Tasting begins with the eyes,”he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive and asks himself, “Does the product have the color expected from that flavor?”Next it’s time to taste!Continuing to think up new ideas、try out new flavors、and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy – working at once cool job.46．what is John Harrison’s job?A．An official.B．An ice-cream taster.C．A chemist.D．An ice-cream manufacturer.47．Acco rding to John Harrison, to be qualified in the “cool field”, it is helpfulto .A．keep a diary of workB．have a degree in related subjectsC．have new ideas every dayD．find out new flavors each day48．What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream?A．He stirs the ice cream.B．He examines the color of the ice cream.C．He tastes the flavor of the ice cream.D．He lets the ice cream warm up.49．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?A．Tasting with EyesB．Flavors of Ice CreamC．John Harrison’s LifeD．One Cool Job参考答案46—49、BBDD阅读理解When Mr. David retired（退休）, he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it.But to his great surprise, many tourists（游客）came to see his house in summer holidays, for it was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night there were tourists outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into Mr. David’s garden. This was too much for Mr. David. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said: “If you want to satisfy your curiosity（好奇心）, came in and look round. Price: twenty dollars.” Mr. David was sure that the visitors would s top coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every dayshowing them around his house. “I came here to retire, not to work as a guide.” he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.54. Mr. David’s ho use was that many tourists came to see it.A. so smallB. so quietC. so interestingD. such interesting55. Mr. David put a notice on the window in order to .A. drive the visitors awayB. satisfy the visito rs’ curiosityC. let visitors come in and look roundD. get some money out of the visitors56. After Mr. David put up the notice.A. the visitors didn’t come any longerB. fewer and fewer visitors came to see his houseC. more and more tourists came for a visitD. no tourist would pay the money for a visit57. At last he had to sell his house and move away because.A. he did not like it at allB. he could not work as a guideC. he made enough money and wanted to buy a new expensive houseD. he could not live a quiet life in it阅读理解------B篇Growing up in Philadelphia, Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens, and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatlyduring a year abroad before college, learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties（地方特色菜）in Germany, Spain and France. At Yale, he was known for throwing dinner parties, single-handedly frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun, he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking. Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like make drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around, with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television. He says Lieberman’s charisma is key. “Food TV isn’t about food anymore,” says Flay. “It’s about your personality（个性）and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the new how, Lieberman was back in his won small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company（航空公司）was looking for some one to come up with a tasteful, inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its flights, Lieberman got the job.50. We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family ____.A. have relatives in EuropeB. love cooking at homeC. often hold partiesD. own a restaurant51. The Food Network got to know Lieberman ____.A. at one of his partiesB. from his teachersC. through his taped showD. on a television program52. What does the word “charisma” underlined in the text refer to?A. A natural ability to attract others.B. A way to show one’s achievement.C. Lieberman’s after-class interest.D. Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.53. Why did the airline company give Lieberman the job?A. He could prepare meals in a small kitchen.B. He was famous for his shows on Food TV.C. He was good at using eggs to make sandwiches.D. He could cook cheap, delicious and simple meals.54. What can we learn about Lieberman from the text?A. He is clever but lonely.B. he is friendly and active.C. He enjoys traveling around.D. He often changes his menus. 参考答案50---54 BCADB阅读理解Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sa d(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.58. Tom went into the station cafe because .A. Mike asked him to have a cup of teaB. it was quite early and he could find a seat thereC. he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirlsD. he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there59. What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?A. Half past twelveB. Twenty to twelveC. Half past elevenD. Half past one60. From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will findA. the time is rightB. it’s going slowerC. it’s going backwardD. it’s going faster61. Which of the following is true?A. Tom arrived in Paris on timeB. The next bus would leave in half an hourC. After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longerD. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only onceAll students need to have good study habits. When you have good study habits, you learn things quickly. You also remember them easily.Do you like to study in the living room ? This is not a good place, because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you only to think about one thing.When you study, do not think about other things at the same time. Only think about your homework. If you do so, you will do your homework more quickly, and you will make fewer mistakes.Good study habits are very important. If you do not have them, try to learn them. If yours are good, try to make them better.62、Each student needs to have good study__________.A. timesB. habitsC. booksD. desks63、We may ________ if we study in the living room.A. do our homework quicklyB. make a lot of mistakes in our homeworkC. remember words easilyD. spend little time doing much work64、It is right for us to ______ when we study.A. sing a songB. watch TVC. talk with somebodyD. only think about homework65、According to (按照) the writer, which of the following can be a good study habit ?A. Reading English among a crowd of people.B. Thinking only about maths in a maths class.C. Drawing pictures while listening to the teacher.D. Thinking in Chinese while talking in English.阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）AElizabeth and I are 18 now, and about to graduate．I think about our elementary-school （小学）friendship, but some memories have blurred （模糊）．What happened that day in the fifth grade when Beth suddenly stopped speaking to me? Does she know that I've been thinking about her for seven years? If only we could go back, and discover what ended our relationship．I have to speak with Beth．I see her sometimes, and find out school is "fine"．It's not the same．It never will be．Someone says that she's Liz now．What happened to Beth?I can't call her．Should I write? What if she doesn't answer me? How will I know what she's thinking?Yes, I'll write her a letter．These things are easier to express in writing．"Be-," no, " Li-," no, " Elizabeth," I begin．The words flow freely, as seven year old memories are reborn．I ask her all the questions that have been left unanswered in my mind, and pray she will answer．I seal（密封） my thoughts in the perfect white envelope, and imagine Beth looking into her mailbox．Will she know why I'm writing? Maybe she once thought of writing the same letter．As the mailman takes my envelope from me forever, I wonder if I've made the right decision．Do I have the right to force myself into Beth's life again? Am I simply part of the past? I have taken the first step．Beth has control of the situation now．One day has passed．Are my words lying on the bottom of the post office floor?Two days are gone．I'm lost in thought and don't even hear the phone ring．"Hello? It's Elizabeth．"36．What can we learn about Beth?A．She had a quarrel with the author in the fifth grade．B．She moved to another school in the fifth grade．C．She is now called Liz instead of Beth．D．She hasn't seen the author for seven years．37．Why does the author decide to write a letter instead of calling?A．She is sure that Beth will not answer．B．She's afraid that they'll quarrel on the phone．C．She doesn't know Beth's telephone number．D．It is easier to express her feelings in writing．38．Which of the following the author might NOT mention in her letter?A．Their elementary-school friendship．B．Her future plan after graduation．C．Her expectations for Beth's reply．D．The questions about the endings of their friendship．看到啊-------------36-38 CDB。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(1)及答案
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题（1）及答案阅读理解------A 篇Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because her thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the university’s Writers’ Workshop, however, she felt lonely----a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “Creative voice.”“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didn’t think it had anything to do w ith why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! That’s when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldn’t write about.”Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children’s book, and a short-story collection.46. Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She had seven brothers.B. She felt herself a nobody.C. She was too shy to go to school.D. She did not have any good teachers.47. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _____.A. work for a school magazineB. run away from her familyC. make a lot of friendsD. develop her writing style48. According to Cisneros, what played the decisive role in her success?A. Her early years in college.B. Her training in the Workshop.C. Her feeling of being different.D. Her childhood experience.49. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street?A. It is quite popular among students.B. It is the only book ever written by Cisneros.C. It wasn’t success as it was written in Spanish.D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine.参考答案46—49、BDCAThe Internet is not perfect. There are many problems with it.The Internet is not organized. There is no one in charge of the Internet. It is sometimes difficult to find what you are looking for. It is also easy to get the wrong information on the “Net”.Some businessmen cheat people on the Internet. Internet thieves can steal credit card numbers. Some advertisers send spam to e-mail boxes. E-mail boxes are often filled with these unwanted advertisements.Illegal(非法的) businesses can operate on the Internet. These businesses sell X-rated materials, cigarettes and alcohol to teenagers.The Internet has websites with information about making bombs, breaking the law and terrorism.Criminals can fool people, especially children, in chat rooms. They can spread poisonous information and attack new members.The Internet is the greatest advance in communication since human emerged. But it can also like a dark alley in a dangerous part of town. Parents need to set parental controls on their childrenwhen they use the Internet. This will keep some of the bad material away from their children.The Internet can be dangerous to computers, too. Some people who have evil intentions enjoy causing problems for other people they don’t even know. They create computer viruses. A computer can get virus by downloading a program that has a virus in it. Some virus come by e-mail.A virus can destroy the data a person has saved in computer files. A virus can cause a computer to crash. A virus can also reproduce itself! It can send copies of itself to everyone on a person’s e-mail address list. Then these people’s computers will have the same problems and can’t work normally!51. The underlined word “spam” in the third paragraph means ________.A. lettersB. productsC. useless informationD. poisonous information52. Why can illegal businesses operate on the Internet?A. Because there is no one in charge of the Internet.B. Because some people like to buy banned products on the Internet.C. Because X-rated materials, cigarettes, alcohol and so on can be sold well on the Internet.D. Because people who operate businesses on the Internet are criminals.53. Parental controls are needed when children use the Internet because ________.A. children can’t use the computers wellB. children may damage the computersC. the Internet is always unsafe for the childrenD. poisonous information may have a bad effect on children54. The harm of a computer virus is that ________.A. it can change the saved data in computerB. it can reproduce the computerC. it can make the computer operate illD. it can destroy the saved files and the computer itself55. We can infer from the passage that the key to solving the problems with the Internet is ________.A. to improve the computersB. to improve people’s moral(道德的) levelC. to order people not to use the InternetD. to find a medicine to kill computer viruses参考答案--------51—55 CADDB阅读理解--------B篇Monarch ButterfliesOne of the last West Coast homes of the Monarch butterfly，a type of insect（昆虫），may soon disappear．Strangely，it is in a town that calls itself Butterfly U．S．A，Pacific Grove, California． The town of Pacific Grove loves the butterflies．Every year they have a parade（游行）and hundreds of children dress up as butterflies．Monarch butterflies are the town mascot．Tourism is very important，and many people come to see the butterflies．The butterflies are good for the development of the town．In 1981 there were so many butterflies it looked like it was raining butterflies．Tens of thousands of Monarchs stayed on tree branches near Pacific Grove．Now there are not so many．The building goes on a little bit at a time，and you don’t notice it day by day．Over time，you can see that there has been a lot of development．As new buildings go up，many trees are cut down．This reduces the natural homes for the butterflies．Monarchs travel hundreds of miles each year，returning to the same woods，often to the same trees．The female Monarchs need milkweed to lay their eggs；the males will follow the females．Millions of Monarchs have traveled regularly along the same path for thousands of years．They start their trip in the mountains of Mexico and travel to the middle part of America．If the woods where the butterflies live are destroyed，the whole species（物种）could be lost．There have been Monarch butterflies along the coast of California for as long as man can remember，but no one is sure how much longer they will last．50．Why are Monarch butterflies important to Pacific Grove？A. They may disappear．B. They come to stay every year．C. They help develop the town’s tourism．D. They give a name to Pacific Grove．51．The underlined word “mascot”in Paragraph 2 probably refers to_________.A. a new type of butterflyB. an insect believed to bring good luckC. a parade organized by Pacific GroveD. a special dress for children in Pacific Grove52．What problem do Monarch butterflies face now？A. New buildings take up their living space．B. There has been too much rain m recent years．C. Their natural homes are destroyed by tourism．D. They have tot travel a long distance to get home．53．Where do Monarch butterflies start their trip to Pacific Grove？A. From Central America．B. From the West Coast．C. From California．D. From Mexico．参考答案50—53、CBADOL YMPIA, March 24—Luo Xuejuan, a swimming gold medalist at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, became the first Chinese person to relay the Olympic Flame in Greece on Monday, receiving the flame from the first Olympic torchbearer(火炬手)，Greek Alexandros Nikolaidis.Despite her previous experience as a torchbearer in the Beijing leg of the Athens 2004 torch relay, Luo felt honored and proud of being chosen as the first Chinese torchbearer, the Xihua News Agency reported Luo as saying in an interview.She talked about the great responsibility(责任) that she felt, as she believed she was representing every Chinese athlete and even Chinese person by running her leg of the relay.Regarding missing the torch lighting ceremony because she had to be in an assigned location to wait for the flame, Luo felt no r egret. “Even though I couldn’t see it, I was able to feel the flame light and knew that it was happening at a place nearby,” she said.Luo expressed her belief that even if people couldn’t communicate with words, the OlympicFlame enables the transmission of the Olympic spirit and brings smiles wherever it might go. In Luo’s mind, the Olympic spirit represents purity, competition, friendship, enthusiasm, peace and harmony.56. Why didn’t Luo see the torch lighting ceremony?A. She was late for the ceremony.B. She was not allowed to go there.C. She waited for the flame as the next torchbearer.D. The ceremony took place at a place far away.57. Choose the best explanation for the underlined word “leg” in Paragraph Three.A. One of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body.B. The part of a pair of trousers.C. One of the long thin parts on the bottom of a table.D. One part of a journey or race.58. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Luo Xuejuan was the first Olympic torchbearer in Greece.B. Luo had never been selected as a torchbearer before.C. Luo believed that the Olympic flame helped communication among people.D. Luo felt regretful because she missed the torch lighting ceremony.59. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Luo Xuejuan: A Swimming Gold Medalist.B. The Torch Lighting CeremonyC. The Torch Relay Had BegunD. Luo Xuejuan: the First Chinese Torchbearer of Athens Torch Relay60. This passage is most likely to be seen in a ________.A. novelB. newspaperC. magazineD. textbook参考答案----------56—60 CDCDBA characteristic(特色) of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respectthe self-made man — the man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the leader in business or industry or the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point out that his father started life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort.This attitude toward manual labor(体力劳动) is now still seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact that the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes afterward. Furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from contents of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional man may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education.61. From paragraph 1, we can know that in America ________.A. people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made manB. people can always rise to the top through their won effortsC. college professors win great respect from common workersD. people feel painful to mention their fathers as labors62. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because ________.A. servants in American are hard to getB. she takes pride in what she can do herselfC. she can hardly afford servantsD. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food63. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Americans respect people who have made their achievements by working hard.B. Americans look down upon manual labor.C. American parents enjoy doing everything for their children.D. American families like to prepare their food quickly and easily.64. The expression “wait on table” in the second paragraph means “________”.A. work in a furniture shopB. keep accounts for a barC. wait to lay the tableD. serve customers in a restaurant65. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A. A Respectable Self-made FamilyB. American Attitude toward Manual LaborC. Characteristics of American CultureD. The Development of Manual Labor参考答案--------61—65 ABADB。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题(22)
高考英语阅读理解精英准时训练题（22）阅读理解( 共 20 小题；每题 2 分，满分40分）阅读以下四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项（ A、B、C和 D)中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡大将该项涂黑。
【广东省肇庆市一中2013 一模】 AMy grandparents actively practiced simplicity. They both grew up in very large families and lived through the Great Depression. Saving for a rainy day and avoiding superfluous consuming was their life philosophy. Rather than seeking fulfillmentthrough material items, they chose to spend really simple life together, with family and in nature.Over the years my grandparents noticed dramatic changes in their community. Everyyear more farmland was destroyed to build larger and larger homes. As real estateprices rose, many of their neighbors sold their little homes and land. Soon theirswere the only small house on the block, surrounded by a sea of mansions. Mygrandparents built and lived m a small 600-square-foot cottage for most of their adult lives. Lots of family members encouraged my grandparents to expand their little old house. Butthey didn ’t want a bigger place. They loved their little house and were content with what they had.My grandparents avoided consumptive( 浪费的）lifestyle by painting and repairing thehouse themselves. They lived in a small home, but had a huge garden. They lovedgardening and planting because it reduced their grocery bill, improved their health, and gave them an excuse to be outside. They also reused and recycled everything. Forinstance, they had driven the same car for over 15 years and didn ’t buy a new one until the old Chevrolet was worn out.Through their example I learned an important lesson: It is possible to live a simpleand fulfilling life. My grandparents taught me that living a simple life isn ’t about self-deprivation. Instead, i t’s about giving yourself the time, freedom, and moneyto pursue your dreams. Becoming debt free, downsizing to a smaller home, and goingcar-lite( 减少用车频次）are a few ways to take control of your life and start pursuingyour dreams.26.The underlined word superfluous in Paragraph I is closest in meaning to _____.A. meaningfulB. unnecessaryC. increasingD. troublesome27. The community’s changes include all the following EXCEPT that _____A.the people built more farmlandB.the neighbors sold their housesC.the houses became more expensiveD.many mansions were built there28.The author’s grandparents didn’t expand their house because _____.A. they didn ’t accept the family members' 1 adviceB.their house were really new and large enoughC.they were satisfied with the house they lived inD.they were too old to do any house-building job29. Which of the following is a consumptive lifestyle in the grandparents，opinion?A.Repairing the house themselves.B. Planting vegetables in the garden.C. Reusing and recycling things.D. Changing cars in a short time.30.The author thinks his grandparents, lifestyle is _____.A. unacceptableB. approvableC. unreasonableD. understandable【参照答案】 B 27.A 28.C 29.D 30.B阅读理解The cultural and natural values of Kakadu National Park were recognized internationally when the Park was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This isan international register of properties that are recognized as having outstandingcultural or natural values of international significance. Kakadu is the largestnational park in Australia and is the second largest national park in the world. Kakadu is a biological wonderland, which is almost 8,000 square miles. The wildlife in Kakadu National Park includes over 280 kinds of birds, 60 kinds of native mammals, 55 kinds of freshwater fish, thousands of insects, and many reptiles, the most famous of which is the salt-water crocodile. All life in the park depends on water.Kakadu is not only home to the wildlife but the area is also famous for the longestcontinuous human culture that exists in the world. Aborigines have been living inthis area for at least 40,000 years. The descendants( 后代 ) of these First Australians still live in Kakadu today. Kakadu contains one of the longest continuous recordsof rock art in the world, with around 5,000 paintings, with rock sites dating back25,000 years. More than 1,000 sites have been recorded. Kakadu has been given double World Heritage status by the United Nations. It is one of only 17 of the 469 Worldheritage Areas listed for both natural and cultural values.It is Australia ’s largest national park, but it isn ’t just the size that surprisesvisitors — it is the sense of something very old and grand. Creation of the 500 kmescarpment ( 绝壁 ) began 2,000 million years ago. Today those gorges are filled withrainforests, washed by waterfallsKakadu is one of the world ’s special places. It is hard to pick the idealtime to visit Kakadu. In the wet season large areas of the park are closed to thepublic. It would not be possible to enter or exit from the park through the KakaduHighway. Most of the people there agree that the best time to visit is at the endof the dry season. Some areas of Kakadu have restricted visiting times, and some arenot open to the general public. Over 230 000 tourists visit Kakadu National Park every year. As you enter Kakadu National Park, you will be required to buy a permit. Partof this money is paid to the Traditional Owners of the land and the rest is given tothe repairs of the park.6. Why does the author mention so much wildlife in Paragraph 1?A. To represent the scene of the nature.B.To attract readers ’ attention.C. To take the wildlife for example.D. To show the value of the park.7.Kakadu is given double World Heritage status by the United Nations because of_____.A.the descendants of these First Australians still in Kakadu todayB.the particular environment and the unusual rock artC.the longest continuous human culture that exists in the worldD.Aborigines living in this area for at least 40,000 years8.The followings are mentioned in the passage except _____.A.living things in KakaduB. the escarpment and the gorgesC. the history of the parkD. the weather of the area9.The underlined word gorges in Paragraph 3 means _____.A. narrow valleys between hills or mountainsB. buildings where cases are determinedC. large and open structures for sports eventsD. places where something is located10.What does the author advise visitors to do when they go to Kakadu?A.To get more information about the special place.B.To make a better choice between the wet and dry season.C.Not to enter the national park without permission]D.Not to go there through the Kakadu Highway.参照答案 6 — 10 DBCAB阅读理解The way people hold to the belief that a fun-filled, painfree life equals happinessactually reduces theirchances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasureare equal to happiness then pain must be equal tounhappiness. But in fact, the opposite is true: more often than not things that lead to happiness involve some pain.As a result, many people avoid the very attempts that are the source of true happiness. They fear thepain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children,professional achievement, religious commitment, self-improvement.Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be less andless satisfying. lf he is honest he will tell you that he is afraid of making acommitment. For commitment is in fact quitepainful. The single life is filled withfun, adventure, excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they arenot its mostdistinguishing features.Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night's s1eep or three-dayvacation. I don ’ t knowany parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children.But couples who decide not to havechildren ever know the joys of watchinga child grow up or of playing with a grandchild.Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is oneof the most liberatingrealizations. It liberates time: now we can devote more hoursto activities that can genuinely increase ourhappiness. It liberates money: buyingthat new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase ourhappinessnow seems point1ess. And it liberates us from envy: we now understand that all thosewho are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.46.According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because.A. he is reluctant to take on family responsibilitiesB. he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains singleC. he finds more fun in dating than in marriageD. he fears it will put an end to all his fun adventure and excitement47.Raising children, in the author's opinion, is.A. a moral dutyB. a thankless jobC. a rewarding taskD. a source of inevitable pain48.From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes stems form -.A. hatredB. misunderstandingC. prejudiceD. ignorance49.To understand what true happiness in, one must______.A. have as much fun as possible during one's 1ifetime.B. make every effort to liberate oneself from painC. put up with pain under all circumstancesD. be able to distinguish happiness from fun50. What is the author trying to tell us?A. Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain.B. One must know how to attain happiness.C. It is important to make commitments.D. It is pain that leads to happiness.参照答案 46-50 A C B D AIt's very interesting to note where the debate about diversity is taking place. Itis taking placeprimari1y in political circles. Here at the College Fund, we have alot of contact with top corporate ( 企业的 ) leaders; none of them is talking aboutgetting rid of those instruments that produce diversity. In fact, they say that iftheir companies are to compete in the g1oba1 village and in the global market place,diversity is animperative. They also say that the need for talented, skilled Americans means we have to expand the pool ofpotential employees. And in looking at where birth rates are growing and at where the population is shifting,corporate America understands that expanding the pool means promoting policies that help provide skills tomore minorities, more women and more immigrants. Corporate leaders know that ifthat doesn't occur in oursociety, they willnot have the engineers, the scientists,the lawyers, or the business managers they willneed.Likewise, I don ’ t hear people in the academy saying, “ Let ’ s go backward. Let's go back to the good olddays, when we had a meritocracy ( 不名一格降人材 ) ” (which was never true — we never had a meritocracy,although we’v e come closer to it in the last30 years, ) I recently visited a great little college in New Yorkwhere the campus hasdoubled its minority population in the last six years. I talked with an African Americanwho has been a professor there for a long time, and she remembers that whenshe first joined the community,there were fewer than a handful of minorities on campus. Now, all of us feel the university is better becauseof the diversity. So where wehear this debate is primarily in political circles and in the media— not in corporate board rooms or on college campuses.51. The underlined word “ imperative ” in Para. l most probably refers to something .A. superficialB. remarkableC. debatableD. essential52. Which of the following groups of people still differ in their views on diversity?A. MinoritiesB. PoliticiansC. ProfessorsD. Managers53.High corporate leaders seem to be in favor of promoting diversity so as to .A. lower the rate of unemploymentB. win equal political rights for minoritiesC. be competitive in the world marketD. satisfy the demands of a growing popu1ation54.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A. meritocracy can never be realized without diversityB.American political circles will not accept diversityC. it is unlikely that diversity will occur in the U. S. mediaD. minorities can only enter the fields where no debate is heard about diversity55.According to the passage diversity can be achieved in American society by.A. expanding the pool of potential employeesB. promoting policies that provide skills to employeesC. training more engineers, scientists lawyers and business managersD. providing education for all regardless of race or sex参照答案51-55 D B CA D【广东省肇庆市一中2013 一模】 BIf you are planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in. Also, thebest places to live in are not always home to the best schools. Finally, many schools specialize in different areas of study. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology( 麻省理工学院) ， for example, is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, if you want to study oceanography( 海、洋学) ，your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is ona coastline or near the ocean.Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country.So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in.California is a nice state. Northern California specifically has very good weather.Los Angeles in Southern California is another story though. Life in Los Angeles isfull of excitement and fast, and sometimes dangerous. As for me, I enjoy the timeI spent in Massachusetts, Virginia and Maryland and these states have a lot of history and culture.The weather is not as perfect as Northern California, but it is stillquite nice. My favorite area of America is the Mid-west. Middle America, I think,is home to the true American sense of values. In addition, there are manygood universities there.Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the variousstates. You like sunshine and hate snow? Then you probably won't like the Midwestor even the Northeast. Open space, nature and peace and quiet? Then you probably should stay away from America's large cities. Are you interested in government? Then Washington D.C. is the only place for you. Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live in could be the difference between a great study-abroadexperience and a state of great suffering on earth.31.From the first paragraph we can conclude that in the USA _____.A.all colleges and universities lie in big citiesB.all colleges and universities lie in beautiful placesC.famous colleges and universities lie in nice placesD.famous colleges and universities may not lie in nice places32.What, according to the writer, should be considered first if you want to studyin the USA?A. The climate.B. The scenery.C. The study condition.D. The living condition.33.From the third paragraph we can find that _____.A.California is the best place to live inB.California is the worst place to live inC.California is a state with different climatesD.California is a small state in the USA34.If you study in Middle America, you can probably _____.A. find the best universitiesB. feel the real character of the nationC. meet the most famous professors thereD. face more difficulties35.From the last paragraph of this passage we can get to know that.A.Washington is the largest city in the USAB. Washington D.C. is the political centre of the USAC.you can't find sunshine in the MidwestD.you can't find any universities out of big cities in the USA【参照答案】31.D 32.C 33.C 34.B 35.B。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(13)
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题（13）及答案阅读理解------A篇OTTAWA -- Canada’s western city of Calgary is the world’s best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu’s score of 120. Helsinki（赫尔辛基，芬兰首都） and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th.The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.46. How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.D. 6.47. Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?A. Weather conditions.B. Air quality.C. Waste removal.D. Medical supplies.48. Among the following cities, which is the lowest scoring one?A. Atlanta.B. Athens.C. London.D. Helsinki.参考答案46—48、CAB阅读理解●Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food9：00—9：45 a．m.Blue TentPanelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.●Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game9：50—10：35 a．m. Blue TentPanelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William C．Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience.Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.●The Art of the Review11：15—12：00 a．m.Green TentPanelists：John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.●New York Writers, New York Stori es3：00—3：45 p．m.Green TentPanelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times.Join this inspiring group of New Yorkcentric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.1．If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend ________.A．The Art of the ReviewB．New York Writers, New York StoriesC．Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodD．Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game2．If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________.A．go to Blue Tent at 11：15 a．m.B．enjoy Jami Bernard's talkC．listen to Christine BrennanD．attend The Art of the Review3．Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.A．The Art of the ReviewB．Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodC．New York Writers, New York StoriesD．Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game4．All the four activities above ________.A．are about writingB．will last 45 minutes eachC．can be attended freelyD．will attract many readers5．We can learn from the text that________.A．sports writers are a type of audienceB．The New York Times is popularC．Denise Grady will discuss politicsD．book reviews may affect book sales(1)Napoleon agreed to plans for a tunnel(隧道) under the English Channel in 1802. The British began digging one in 1880. Neither tunnel was completed. Europe has had to wait until the end of the 20th century for the Channel Tunnel. After nearly twocenturies of dreaming, the island of Great Britain is connected to Continental Europe for the first time since the Ice Age, when the two land masses moved apart.On May 6, 1994, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and France’s President Mitterrand carried out the official opening. The Queen was accompanied(陪同) on her train journey through the historic tunnel by one of her Rolls-Royce cars which was placed on the train. The following day saw celebrations taking place in Folkestone and Calais. Regular public services did not start until the latter part of 1994.1. The island of Great Britain is _______.A. connected to France all the timeB. separated from France with a tunnelC. separated from France all the timeD. joined to France with the tunnel2. Queen Elizabeth _______ at the opening.A. took her car Rolls-Royce through the tunnelB. took her car which was placed on her train through the tunnelC. took her train through the tunnelD. took Mitterrand’s train through the tunnel3. Before 1994, one could go to Britain from France _______.A. only by shipB. by ship or planeC. by car or trainD. by ship, car or train4. Which of the following is right?A. Napoleon made plans for the tunnel.B. The public could pass through the tunnel by train after May 6, 1994.C. The tunnel was built for two centuries.D. The tunnel will do great good to Britain and France.【答案与解析】本文主要讲述拿破仑早在1802年就同意在英吉利海底修建隧道的计划，英国在1880年就开始挖掘，但都没有完成。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题(18)及答案
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题（18）及答案第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【北京市西城区2013模拟】AHi, I'm Michael J．Lindell, Inventor, Manufacturer, andPresident of My Pillow Corporation．Years ago, like you, I foundmyself extremely frustrated with my pillow going flat．Most pillowsare designed to break down．I would wake up in the morning with asore arm, my neck would hurt, my fingers would be numb, and Iwould toss and turn all night not knowing why．I tried manydifferent exact individual needs regardless of sleep position, andstays healthy for your full l0-year guarantee．It is non-allergic, andyou can wash and dry it as easily as your favorite jeans．My Pillow is not available in stores．I have spent the last seven years selling My Pillow face to face at fairs, expos and events．Hundreds of experts and medical doctors carry and recommend them for their patients．I have been featured on medical talk shows that air around the world．I have sold hundreds of thousands of pillows and have received great gratitude from satisfied customers regarding how My Pillow has changed their lives and provided a more comfortable, restful sleep．And, My Pillow comes in different sizes and is fit for your size and sleeping pattern．So you can be assured that you will have the most comfortable pillow for you．I truly believe it is the best pillow in the world and that if everyone had one and got better sleep, the world would be a much nicer place．56．What makes My Pillow unique?A．It is easily washed and dried．B．It suits your sleeping position．C．It contains special cooling medicine．D．It helps you stay healthy for 10 years．57．Where can people probably buy My Pillow?A．At fairs．B．In stores．C．In markets．D．On the Internet．58．What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A．To introduce a comfortable pillow．B．To encourage people to buy My Pillow．C．To give some advice on sleeping problems．D．To tell us how to select a comfortable pillow．【参考答案】56—58、CAB阅读理解Every student can learn rope jumping.You can jump alone or with your classmate. You can also help turn a long rope for many others tojump over, one at a time. If you jump alone, you will need a short rope and it will be just enough for your height. Try ropes of different lengths until you find a right one for your size.A rope should be turned slowly. It must also he turned high enough to let you jump freely and safely. Turning the rope freely and safely needs careful timing. In rope jumping, timing means turning the rope slowly enough for you to jump over at the right time without its striking your feet. When you jump rope, your heart beats faster and your face has a healthy color. But if you jump too many times at first, you will get fired. You must learn when to stop for a rest before you jump again, If you practice, you can increase the number of limes you jumpers without resting.1. This passage is about _______.A. a gameB. a ropeC. rope jumpersD. careful timing2. How many people can join in rope jumping?A. One alone.B. Two.C. One or more.D. Two or more.3. The word “one” in the last sentence of the first paragraph means _______.A. manB. ropeC. thingD. size4. Before you do rope jumping, you must _______.A. fined a good playerB. tries whether the rope will be right for youC. stops to rest for an hourD. tries whether the rope will be strong enough5. Which of the following is true?A. A rope must be turned as slowly as possible.B. A rope must be turned as high as possible.C. People can do rope jumping without resting.D. Careful timing is needed to turn a rope.【答案与解析】本文是介绍怎样有技巧地玩跳绳这种游戏。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(18)
高考英语阅读理解精英准时练习题（18）阅读理解 ------A 篇One day a student went to see his teacher. He had been given an important positionand now was coming to say goodbye to his teacher. The old man asked him how he wouldlive among high officials. The student answered, “ I will be all right. I have prepared a hundred high hats, one for each official I will meet. I am sure I will succeed. ”The teacher got angry on hearing this. “What?” he cried. “Is this what ten years of my teaching has made of you? Nothing but flatterer( 拍马屁的人 )? ” “Excuse me, honored( 敬爱的 ) master, ” the student rose to his feet and apologized hurriedly. “But you have always been absorb ed in your studies and don’t know how vulgar( 俗气的 ) the world has come to be. There are few men in the world who are above flatterers likeyou. ” “There is something true in what you said, ” the teacher nodded, smiling with one of the student ’s “high hats ” on.46.The student came to say goodbye to histeacher because_____________. A. he had gothundred hats to sellB. he had got a fairly high position in societyC. he wanted to see his parents in his home townD. he moved away to another city47.The student would live among high officials by___________.A. selling hats to themB. making a hundred hats for themC. flattering themD. serving them48. The teacher was angry with__________.A. himself B .the society C. his student D. high officials49. The phrase“rose to his feet” means________.A. stood upB. kicked with his feetC. became quite excitedD. raised his feet50.The teacher____________.A. liked to be flattered as wellB. really knew nothing about the vulgarworld C . was in need of a high hatD. was satisfied with the new hat- 1 -参照答案46— 50、 BCCAA践低碳生活，要注意节电、节气、熄灯一小时从这些点滴做起。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题(2)
高考英语阅读理解定时训练题〔2〕及答案【 1】How Many Ways Can You Say Goodbye to a Job?As talk of a thaw in hiring freezes rises above a whisper, many people are already planning to look for a new position when the job market picks up. But the way you quit can have a long term impact on your career. How to resign on good terms:Be prepared.Review your employee handbook or employment contract before announcing your decision, so you know what company policy is regarding resignations, severance, the return of company property and pay for unused vacation time. If you have another job lined up, be sure to have your offer in writing before you resign.Use it or lose it.If you haven't used vacation time and will lose it if you quit, you might want to use your time before leaving or link it to your resignation date. But if you don't want to burn any bridges, don't take vacation and announce your departure just after you return.Make an appointment.Be formal and make an appointment with your boss. Prepare what you want to say. Be direct and be transparent. After the discussion, put your resignation in a hardcopy letter that includes your last day and any transitional help you've offered. Keep a copy. Two weeks advance notice is still standard but experts recommend offering more time if you've worked at the company for more than five years. Y ou also need to be prepared to leave right away some companies require it. Scrub your digital footprint.Clear your browser cache, remove passwords to Web sites you use from work, suchwork computer that aren't relevant to work. Don't delete anything work related ifyou're required to keep it.Stay close.Consider joining an employee alumni association, which often serves as a networking group for former employees. It can be a good way to keep up with changes in the company and industry and find leads to new jobs down the road. Keep in touch with coworkers you worked closely with; they may end up in management roles.36.What ’ s the main idea of the passage?A.How to hunt for a job. [来源学:_科_网]B.Some tips on how to resign on good terms.C.Some ways of making an appointment with your boss.D.How to keep in touch with your colleagues.37.What does the underlined sentence in the passage mean?A. You don ’ t want to continue to workereh.B. You don’ t want to be fined.C. You want to take vacation.D. You want to leave room for necessity.38.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. You can resign without hesitation if you don’ t like your job.B. You should ignore your boss when presenting your resignation.C. You ’ d better keep in touch with your coworkers after resignation.D. you must delete anything in the computer you once used when you resign.39.You should notice the company ____________ in advance if you have worked inthe company for more than five years.A. more than two weeksB. less than two weeksC. only two weeksD. only one moment40.How many ways of resigning are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.【参考答案】36-40 BDCAC【 2】If you do not use your arm or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong. If a friendsays that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault(过错). But ifhe tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame( 受责备 ), and few of us know that it is just his own fault. Have you ever found that some people can t read’ or write but usually they have better memories?This is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember things; they cannot write down in a little notebook. They have to remember days, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised. So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: Practice remembering.1.The main reason for one is poor memory is that _______.A.his father or mother may have a poor memoryB.He does not use his name or legs for some timeC. his memory is not often usedD. he can’ t readwriteo2.If you do not use your arms or legs for some time _______.A. you can ’ t use them any moreB. they will become strongerC. they become weak and won’ t become strong until you use them again.D. they will become neither stronger nor weaker3. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Your memory works in the same way as your arms or legs.B. Your memory, like your arms or legs, becomes weak if you don’ t give itenough chance for practice.C. Don ’ t learn how to read and write if you want to have a better memory. [来源:Zxxk]D. A good memory comes from more practice.4.Some people can ’ t read or write, but they usually have better memories, because _______.A.they have save much troubleB.they have saved much time to remember thingsC.they have to use their memories all the timeD.they can ’ t write everything in a little notebook来[源:ZXXK]5.Which is the best title for this passage?A. Don ’ t Stop UsingourY Arms Or LegsB. How To Have a Good Memory [来源:学科网]C. Strong Arms And Good MemoriesD. Learn From the People【答案与解析】 CCCCB【3】As the nights get longer, those who suffer from the winter blues will be planningways to escape to the sunshine.But there may be a much simpler way of cheering yourself up... simply shining abright light into your ear canal.Up to one in four Britons suffer from seasonal affective disorder, with seven percentof the population having full-blown SAD.It is caused by the brain not receiving enough daylight which is needed to trigger serotonin〔血清素〕 , a hormone that regulates mood. Symptoms range from mild lethargy〔嗜睡〕to depression and insomnia〔失眠〕 , but a cure might be in sight.Two clinical trials, run by Valkee - who make a device that can shine light into yourear - and the University of Oulu in Finland, have found that carefully targeted light can help prevent the condition.Juuso Nissil?, Valkee's co-founder and chief scientist said: 'We presented earlier that the human brain is sensitive to light.'These two clinical trials show that channeling bright light via ear canal into brain's photosensitive areas effectively prevents and treats seasonal affective disorder.' The University of Oulu reported that in their first study, 92 percent of the patients with seasonal affective disorder achieved full remission after a month of daily eight-to-12 minute doses of light from the Valk ee.The results were presented at the International Forum for Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Budapest.Valkee launched its bright-light headset in August 2021. It is classed as a medical device under EU regulations.The device channels bright light direct to the brain via the ear canal to prevent and cure depression, mood swings and even circadian-rhythm disorders such as jetlag.It costs ￡185 and looks like an iPod - only the earphones emit light rather than sound.Anyone wanting to copy the effects with a torch is likely to be disappointed, they emit the wrong kind of light that is apparently too yellow.41.According to the census, _____ of the Britons suffer from seasonal affectivedisorderA. 7%.B. 25%.C. 92%.D. 20%.42.Why can the headset run by Valkee stop and treat the winter blues affectively?Because _______.A.the bright light through ear canal can get into brain's photosensitive areasB.the headsets are very colorful, which can make sufferers excited [来源:Zxxk]C. the earphones can broadcast musicD. the sufferers can chat with others by using the headset43.What does the research tell us about the seasonal affective disorder?A.It ’ s impossible to cure the seasonal affective disorder.B.The treatment of the disease still has a long way to go.C.Years of research has produced no reportable results.D.It ’ s possible to cure the seasonal affective disorder.44.What can we infer from the passage?A.The new medical device looks like an iPod.B.The bright-light headset was launched in 2021.C.It is Valkee that make the new medical device.D.The torch will not be used for making the bright-light headset.45.What ’ s the best titlef theo passage?A.A New IPod For Listening to Music.B.A New Headset For Watching Videos.C.A New Medical Device For Curing the Winter Blues.D.A New Earphones For Treating Depression.【参考答案】41-45 BADDC。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(13)及答案
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题（13）及答案阅读理解------A篇OTTAWA -- Canada’s western city of Calgary is the world’s best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu’s score of 120. Helsinki（赫尔辛基，芬兰首都）and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th.The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring c ity in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.46. How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.D. 6.47. Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?A. Weather conditions.B. Air quality.C. Waste removal.D. Medical supplies.48. Among the following cities, which is the lowest scoring one?A. Atlanta.B. Athens.C. London.D. Helsinki.参考答案46—48、CAB阅读理解●Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food9：00—9：45 a．m.Blue TentPanelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The Ne w York Times.How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutritionexperts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.●Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game9：50—10：35 a．m. Blue TentPanelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William C．Rhoden, sports writer for The Ne w York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience.Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.●The Art of the Review11：15—12：00 a．m.Green TentPanelists：John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The Ne w York Times Book Re v ie w.How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.●New York Writers, New York Stories3：00—3：45 p．m.Green TentPanelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The Ne w York Times.Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.1．If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend ________.A．The Art of the ReviewB．New York Writers, New York StoriesC．Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodD．Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game2．If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________.A．go to Blue Tent at 11：15 a．m.B．enjoy Jami Bernard's talkC．listen to Christine BrennanD．attend The Art of the Review3．Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.A．The Art of the ReviewB．Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodC．New York Writers, New York StoriesD．Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game4．All the four activities above ________.A．are about writingB．will last 45 minutes eachC．can be attended freelyD．will attract many readers5．We can learn from the text that________.A．sports writers are a type of audienceB．The Ne w York Times is popularC．Denise Grady will discuss politicsD．book reviews may affect book sales(1)Napoleon agreed to plans for a tunnel(隧道) under the English Channel in 1802. The British began digging one in 1880. Neither tunnel was completed. Europe has had to wait until the end of the 20th century for the Channel Tunnel. After nearly two centuries of dreaming, the island of Great Britain is connected to Continental Europe for the first time since the Ice Age, when the two land masses moved apart.On May 6, 1994, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and France’s President Mitterrand carried out the official opening. The Queen was accompanied(陪同) on her train journey through the historictunnel by one of her Rolls-Royce cars which was placed on the train. The following day saw celebrations taking place in Folkestone and Calais. Regular public services did not start until the latter part of 1994.1. The island of Great Britain is _______.A. connected to France all the timeB. separated from France with a tunnelC. separated from France all the timeD. joined to France with the tunnel2. Queen Elizabeth _______ at the opening.A. took her car Rolls-Royce through the tunnelB. took her car which was placed on her train through the tunnelC. took her train through the tunnelD. took Mitterrand’s train through the tunnel3. Before 1994, one could go to Britain from France _______.A. only by shipB. by ship or planeC. by car or trainD. by ship, car or train4. Which of the following is right?A. Napoleon made plans for the tunnel.B. The public could pass through the tunnel by train after May 6, 1994.C. The tunnel was built for two centuries.D. The tunnel will do great good to Britain and France.【答案与解析】本文主要讲述拿破仑早在1802年就同意在英吉利海底修建隧道的计划，英国在1880年就开始挖掘，但都没有完成。
高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(2)
2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题（2）及答案阅读理解（每题2分，共40分）AEveryone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Sure, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. Bu t we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we wound never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named in this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.There is more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people who don’t have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.36. The first paragraph tells us_______1．what is the feeling of having no friends2．how to communicate with friends3．making friends is a need in people’s life4．we need to be alone in our life37. According to the author, why sometimes frie nds don’t get along well? Because________A.friends move awayB.we don’t call them and write to themC.we have made new friendsD.no two people are the same38. Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. A townB. A roomC.A schoolD.A library39. Why do people who have friends live longer?1．They feel happier and healthier.2．They know more about friendship.3．They take less care of themselves.4．They care more about their friends.40. This passage mainly tells us ______A.that people are all friendsB. that people need friends1. how to get to know friends D.how to name a place参考答案--------36---40 CDBABEveryday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That is the global language—English.The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will seeor hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “burgers”. “fries” and “milkshakes”. Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dio n are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chartroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”?Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “café” and expressions like “c'est la vie” (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.Recently, British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.41. The English language has a history of ______.A. over 2000 yearsB. over 500 yearsC. over 1500 yearsD. over 1000 years42. The underlined expression “thanks to” can be replaced by ______.A. because ofB. in order toC. as usualD. as if.43. Which of the following statements is true about the language of English?A. It has been changing all the time.B. It has borrowed words from all the other languages.C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words.D. Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language.44. How many people in the world are using English now?A. One billion peopleB. 340 millionC. almost all the people in the world.D. not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly.45. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except______.A. the USAB. NigeriaC. the PhilippinesD. Norway参考答案----------------41—45 CAABD阅读理解------A篇In a society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people highly value individualism--the differences among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not memorize all possible basic knowledge. Instead, they work individually and find answers by themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.In most Asia societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of the orient reflects society’s belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments.There are advantages and disadvantages of both systems of education. For example, one advantage of the system in Japan is that students there learn much more about math, physics, biology and chemistry than American students by the end of high school. They also study more hours each day and more days each year than North Americans do. The system is difficult, but it prepares students for a society that values discipline and self-control. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an important learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information that they have memorized.The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from school, they haven’t memorized as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.46．The writer’s purpose of writing this passage is_________.A．to share his idea with others in a new wayB．to introduce two different systems of education through contrastC．to criticize the society that values memorizationD．to prepare students for society47．Which is NOT true according to the passage?A．The system of education in the West is more creative than that in the East B．Japanese students learn much more about science than American students. C．Canadian students are more individual than Korean students.D．Students in North America are not so friendly as those in Asia.48．From the facts, we can infer that .A．Asian students are more likely to do better in teamwork than American students B．Chinese students are more hard-working in their studies than Mexican students C．the Western educational system is much better than the Eastern educational system. D．the Eastern educational system is as difficult as the Western educational system. 49．What is the best title for the passage?A．Advantages and Disadvantages of Educational System.B．The Value of Individualism.C．Educational System---an Obvious Difference between the East and the West. D．Memorization----an Important Learning Method.参考答案46—49、BDAC阅读理解------B篇In recent years， advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and machines are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favor of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should have the right to die when they want. They say that the quality of life is as important as life itselfand that people should not be forced to go on living when conditions of life have become unbearable（承受不住）. They saw that people should be allowed to die with dignity (尊严) and to decide when they want to die. Others argue that life under any conditions is better than death and that the duty of doctors is always to extend life as long as possible. And so the battle goes on and on without a definite（明确的）answer.50. The best title for this passage is _____.A. The Right to LiveB. The Right to DieC. The Doctor’s DutyD. Life Is Better Than Death51. According to some people whether a dying patient has the right to die or not is up to _____A. the doctorsB. the surroundingsC. his or her good friendsD. the patient himself or herself52. In the writer’s opinion _____ .A. death is better than lifeB. life is better that deathC. neither death nor life is goodD. none of the above53. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Most of the medical workers join in the argument.B. The argument has ended in favor of the patient.C. The argument hasn’t ended yet.D. The quality of life is not as important as life itself, so it is generally thought that people should not be allowed to die under any conditions.参考答案50--53 、BDDCIf you’re planning on traveling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.First of all, always check and double-check departure (起程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via(经由)Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead.“Listen! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing (令人难堪的).The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suit and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.46. According to the passage, it’s obvious that______A. The author learns some rules of traveling from his own experience.B. The author doesn’t plan his trips or journeys carefully.C. Englishmen like to wear heavy suits wherever they travelD. The America taxi driver never travels to England.47. What should you make sure first before setting off?A. When you will leave.B. Where you will go.C. How you will travelD. Whom you will go with.48. According to the passage, the driver was angry because_______A. the author gave him false moneyB. the author did not give him the local currencyC. the author did not give him moneyD. the author had no enough change49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The author tells people to choose warm places as their travel destinations.B. You don’t have to take credit cards when traveling.C. You should know more abou t the weather of the place you’ll visit.D. You should take enough change when you travel to other countries.50. What is the main idea of the passage?A. A few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.[B. Always check and double-check departure time.C. It is important to have the local currency with you when you arrive in a country.D. To find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave.参考答案----------46—50 AABCASurfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee’s attention.”“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university’s website. “Having a sho rt break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day’s work, and as a result, increases productivity(生产效率),”he said.According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internetat work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software to block their employees from watching video, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That’s not always a good idea.”However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will havea lower productivity than those without,” he said.51. What does the University of Melbourne study mainly show?A. People who surf the Internet are good employees.B. Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.C. Surfing the Internet for fun during office hours increases productivity.D. The Internet is becoming more and more important in p eople’s life.52. According to Paragraph 3, Brent Coker would most probably agree that______.A. the longer a person’s mind rests ,the better attention he will haveB. surfing the Internet is the best way to increase productivityC. workers should have a long break during office hoursD. Workers should let their minds rest now and then53. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?A. Watching videos.B. Reading online news.C. Reading online novelsD. Playing online games.54. The underlined word “block” in Paragrap4 means “_____”.A. preventB. cycleC. burstD. breathe55. What can we infer form the last paragraph?A. Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.B. Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.C. Most people don’t surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.D. People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.参考答案---------- 51—55 CDCAA。