2011届高考英语阅读理解专练复习题2
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2011年高考英语阅读理解答案全解湖北卷AHonesty, my mum always used to tell me, is the best policy. Of course, this didn‘t include her when she told me that if I didn‘t eat all my vegetables Father Christmas could find out and wouldn‘t give me any presents.But when it comes to medicine, I had assumed it was important to always be honest with my patients. After all, the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust, and therefore honesty is essential. Or so I thought.I had just started working in geriatrics (老年病科), Mr. McMahon was brought in when his belly was found very swollen. I took a medical history from his daughter who‘d accompanied him in the ambulance. She‘d been his main carer for years. I stood looking at him as she gave a detailed history. ―Has he lost any weight recently?‖ I asked, ―Well, it‘s funny you should mention that, but yes,‖she said slowly. There was silence for a few moments. ―Why? What are you worried about?‖ she asked. I hesitated. She was obviously very involved in his care and it was only fair that I told her the truth. ―Well, we need to prove it‘s not cancer,‖ I said and talked briefly about some of the tests I was going to order.Half an hour later, a nurse called me: ―Mr. McMahon‘s daughter broke down —she said you told her he had cancer.‖ My heart sank. By the time I arrived at the ward, my consultant was already there, explaining that we still had to run lots of rests and that it was by no means confirmed that he had cancer. I stood silently at the end of the bed. My consultant was obviously angry with me and as we left Mr. McMahon, she turned to me. ―Why on earth did you do that?‖she asked in disbelief. I looked at her and bit my lip. ―She asked me what I was worried about and I told her.‖ I said, hanging my head. ―And give her more to worry about?‖ replied my consultant. ―You don‘t say the word ‗cancer‘ until it‘s confirmed. Even if you suspect it, think very carefully before you tell people.‖As it turned out, it wasn‘t cancer. But I did learn that when someone is stressed and worried about their loved one they‘re sometimes selective in what they hear —and as a doctor it‘s important to be mindful of this. In being truthful, I‘d made the situation worse.51.The purpose of the first two paragraphs is to show that the author ________.A. misunderstood the doctor-patient relationshipB. was anxious to receive Christmas giftsC. regarded honesty as the best policyD. had an unhealthy eating habit 52.The author‘s consultant was angry with him because ________.A. he told the daughter what he suspectedB. he delayed running the necessary testsC. he failed to confirm the patient‘s diseaseD. he forgot what the consultant hadadvised53.The author hung his head (the underlined part in Para. 4) because he was feeling ________.A. guiltyB. hurtC. disappointedD. helpless54.What lesson has the author learnt from his experience?A. Learning from parents is necessary.B. Jumping to a conclusion is dangerous.C. Telling the truth may not always be the best solution.D. Selecting pleasant words may not be the perfect policy.BHowling is a behaviour commonly observed among a wolf pack. As pack animals, wolves work together to hunt and rely on howling as an important means of communication among each other. There are different explanations of a wolf‘s howl and it appears that there may be more to discover.One theory is that wolves howl to bond better together. It‘s almost as if howling together help the pack stay together. Perhaps something similar to people feeling a sense of involvement with each other when singing a song together. But this theory may be wrong, explains Fred H. Harrington, a professor who studies wolf behaviour.Indeed, there have been times when wolves have been seen one moment howling in a chorus, and the next, quarreling among each other. It appears that usually the lowest-ranking members of the pack may actually be ―punished‖ for joining in the chorus at times. So is howling a way to strengthen a social bond or just a way to reconfirm status among its members? —Why do wolves howl for sure?What is clear, however, is that howling is often used among packmates to locate each other. Hunting grounds are distant and it happens that wolves may separate from one another at times. When this happens, howling appears to be an excellent means of gathering.Howling, interesting, is a contagious behaviour. When one wolf starts to howl, very likely others will follow. This is often seen to occur in the morning, as if wolves were doing some sort of ―roll call‖ where wolves all howl together to report their presence.55.What is the possible similarity between wolves‘ howling together and human‘s singing in chorus?A. The act of calling each other.B. The sense of accomplishment.C. The act of hunting for something.D. The sense of belonging to a group.56.Why does Harrington think the ―social bond‖ theory may be wrong?A. Wolves separate from each other after howling.B. Wolves tend to protect their hunting grounds.C. Wolves sometimes have quarrels after howling together.D. Wolves of low rank are encouraged to join in the chorus.57.Researchers are sure that wolves often howl to ________.A. show their ranksB. find their companionsC. report the missing onesD. express their loneliness58.―Howling…is a contagious behaviour‖ (in the last paragraph) means ________.A. howling is a signal for huntingB. howling is a way of communicationC. howling often occurs in the morningD. howling spread from one to anotherCIn today‘s throw-away society, dealing with the city‘s growing mountain of waste is an increasing challenge for the city council (市议会).Recently, Edinburgh is faced with the problem of disposing of (处理) about 250,000 million tons of waste a year. Despite different ways to dispose of much of it in a green manner —largely through encouraging recycling —its aging facilities such as the Powderhall landfill do not have the ability to deal with it.The European Union (EU) has issued a new policy, regulating how such mountains of waste are to be disposed of. The five councils (Edinburgh, east Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and Borders) face fines around £18 million a year from 2013 if they don‘t increase recycling levelsand rely less on landfill. With this in mind the councils got together with the idea of building a large incinerator plant (垃圾焚烧厂) to burn half of the waste produced in their districts. But this plan fell apart after the change of target levels by a new UK government waste policy which required that no more than 25% of the city‘s waste should be disposed of in this way by 2025.After the plan was abandoned, a private company which already transported millions of tons of the city‘s waste by train to a landfill site near Dunbar, offered an alternative solution when it suggested opening a huge waste site near Portobello.Since Powderhall is supposed to close in 2015, it seemd necessary for the members of the Edinburg Council to accept the suggestion. But soon they turned it down —after 700 local objections reached them —because it would have meant hundreds of lorries a day making loud noise through heavily populated areas.That still leaves the council with a problem. By 2013, only 50% of 1995 levels of waste will be allowed to be sent to landfill. Even if recycling targets are met, there will still be a large amount of rubbish to be burnt up. Due to this, Edinburgh and Midlothian councils have now decided to work together to build an incinerator pant as time to find a solution is fast running out.59.The main way handling waste in a green manner in Edinburgh is ________.A. recyclingB. restoringC. buryingD. burning60.The five councils worked out a plan to build an incinerator plant to ________.A. reduce the cost of burying wasteB. meet the EU requirementsC. speed up waste recyclingD. replace landfill sites61.The city council of Edinburgh rejected the suggestion to open a huge landfill site near Portobello because ________.A. it came from a private companyB. the council was not interested in itC. it was not supported by EUD. the local people were against it62.What is the final decision of Edinburgh and Midlothian councils?A. To open a new landfill nearby.B. To close the Powderhall landfill in2015C. To set up a plant for burning waste.D. To persuade people to reduce theirwaste.DFeeling blue about the world? ―Cheer up,‖ says science writer Matt Ridley. ―The world has never been a better place to live in, and it will keep on getting better both for humans and for nature.‖Ridley calls himself a rational optimist —rational, because he‘s carefully weighed the evidence; optimistic, because that evidence shows human progress to be both unavoidable and good. And this is what he‘s set out to prove from a unique point of view in his most recent book, The Rational Optimist. He views mankind as a grand enterprise that, on the whole, has done little but progress for 100,000 years. He backs his findings with hard facts gathered through years of research.Here‘s how he explains his views.1) Shopping fuels inventionIt is reported that there are more than ten billion different products for sale in London alone. Even allowing for the many people who still live in poverty, our own generation has access to more nutritious food, more convenient transport, bigger houses, better cars, and, of course, more pounds and dollars than any who lived before us. This will continue as long as we use these things to make other things. The more we specialize and exchange, the better off we‘ll be.2) Brilliant advancesOne reason we are richer, healthier, taller, cleverer, longer-lived and freer than ever before isthat the four most basic human needs —food, clothing, fuel and shelter —have grown a lot cheaper. Take one example. In 1800 a candle providing one hour‘s light cost six hour‘s work. In the 1880s the same light from an oil lamp took 15 minutes‘ work to pay for. In 1950 it was eight seconds. Today it‘s half second.3) Let‘s not kill ourselves for climate changeMitigating (减轻) climate change could prove just as damaging to human welfare as climate change itself. A child that dies from indoor smoke in a village where the use of fossil-fuel (化石燃料) electricity is forbidden by well-meaning members of green political movements trying to save the world, is just as great a tragedy as a child that dies in a flood caused by climate change. If climate change proves to be mild, but cutting carbon causes real pain, we may well find that we have stopped a nose-bleed by putting a tourniquet (止血带) around our necks63.What is the theme of Ridley‘s most recent book?A. Weakness of human nature.B. Concern about climate change.C. Importance of practical thinking.D. Optimism about human progress.64.How does Ridley look at shopping?A. It encourages the creation of things.B. It results in shortage of goods.C. It demands more fossil fuels.D. It causes a poverty problem.65.The candle and lamp example is used to show that ________.A. oil lamps give off more light than candlesB. shortening working time brings about a happier lifeC. advanced technology helps to produce better candlesD. increased production rate leads to lower cost of goods66.What does the last sentence of the passage imply?A. Cutting carbon is necessary in spite of the huge cost.B. overreaction to climate change may be dangerous.C. People‘s health is closely related to climate change.D. Careless medical treatment may cause great pain.EWhich are your more likely to have with you at any given moment —your cell-phone or your wallet? Soon you may be able to throw your wallet away and pay for things with a quick wave of your smart phone over an electronic scanner.In January, Starbucks announced that customers could start using their phones to buy coffee in 6,800 of its stores. This is the first pay-by-phone practice in the U.S., but we‘re likely to see more wireless payment alternatives as something called near field communication (NFC) gets into America‘s consumer electronics. Last December, some new smart phones which contain an NFC chip were introduced to the public.Already in use in parts of Asia and Europe, NFC allows shoppers to wave their phones a few inches above a payment terminal —a contact-free system built for speed and convenience. But before NFC becomes widely adopted in the U.S., a few problems need to be worked out, like who will get to collect the profitable transaction (交易) fees. Although some credit card providers have been experimenting with wave-and-pay systems that use NFC-enabled credit cards, cellphone service providers may try to muscle their way into the point-of-sale (POS) market. Three big cellphone service providers have formed a joint venture (合资企业) that will go into operation over the next 15 months. Its goal is ―to lead the U.S. payments industry from cards to mobile phones.‖The other big NFC issue, apart from how payments will be processed, is security. For instance, what‘s to stop a thief from digitally pickpocketing you? ―We‘re still not at the point where an attacker can just brush against you in a crowd and steal all the money out of yourphone.‖ says Jimmy Shah, a mobile-security researcher. ―Users may also be able to set transaction limits, perhaps requiring a password to be entered for larger purchases.‖Still uneasy about this digital-wallet business? Keep in mind that if you lose your smart phone, it can be located on a map and remotely disabled. Plus, your phone can be password protected. Your wallet isn‘t.67.What is predicted to happen in the U.S.?A. the expansion of cellphone companies.B. The boom of pay-by-phone business.C. The disappearance of credit cards.D. The increase of Starbucks sales.68.The NFC technology can be used to ________.A. ensure the safety of shoppersB. collect transaction fees easilyC. make purchase faster and simplerD. improve the quality of cellphones69.Three cellphone service providers form a joint venture to ________.A. strengthen their relationshipB. get a share in the payments industryC. sell more cellphonesD. test the NFC technology70.According to the passage, what can users do if they lose their smart phone?A. Stop the functioning of their phones.B. Set up a password.C. Get all the money out of their phones.D. Cancel large purchases.答案解析:51.解析:推理判断题。
2011年高考英语试题及答案(全国卷Ⅱ)I. 用适当的语法形式或词汇填空。
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案,并将其代码填在答题纸相应的位置上。
(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)1. I planned()the task before last Sunday, but failed because of a bad cold.A. to finishB. to have finishedC. finishingD. having finished2. T om has been writing letters all morning, but he should finish them by now,()?A. has heB. hasn’t heC. should heD. shouldn’t he3. W e can make some changes in the plan()you find anything improper.A. in caseB. unlessC. so thatD. even though4. The manner in which he talked reminded me()his grandfather.A. inB. byC. ofD. towards5. He has made another wonderful discovery,()of great importance to science.A. I think which itB. which I think isC. that I think isD. which I think it is6. It’s 10∶00 a.m. Mr. Johnson()home now, for he told me that he would meet me in his office at this time.A. must beB. mustn’t beC. can beD. can’t be7. If only we()as we were told! This would never have happened.A. didB. had doneC. would doD. would have done8. The key()success is hardworking and persistence.A. onB. forC. toD. of9. For nearly three hours we waited for the decision, only()to come again the next day.A. to tellB. to be toldC. being toldD. telling10. In our opinion, there is much()in their proposal.A. to improveB. improvingC. to be improvedD. to have been improved11. Hardly had he rushed out of the gate()the whole building collapsed right behind him.A. whenB. thanC. thenD. that12. His report is()it gives a quite clear idea of every fact.A. written as well thatB. written too well thatC. written so well thatD. written well so as13. The book is much too difficult for me; most of it is quite()my understanding.A. overB. behindC. againstD. beyond14. She will have some visitors tomorrow, so the has to have somebody()her six-bedroom house today.A. cleanedB. cleaningC. cleanD. to be cleaned15. The wife blamed the husband for not having told her that they were()short of money.A. turningB. runningC. goingD. proving16. It is hardly()that I shall be able to present on the occasion.A. possiblyB. feasibleC. incredibleD. likely17. John won’t go hunting tomorrow, and().A. won’t his brother neitherB. won’t his brother eitherC. neither his brother willD. neither will his brother18. However hard I tried, I could not()him that he was wrong.A. believeB. ensureC. convinceD. persuade19. After three days, he came(). But staring at his wife and children, he could recognize none of them.A. outB. upC. acrossD. to20.()to our disappointment, all our efforts were proved useless.A. ManyB. MuchC. MoreD. SuchII. 认真阅读下面两篇短文,每篇短文后有五个问题。
2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。
第一卷1至12页。
第二卷13至14页。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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第一部分英语知识运用(共三节,满分50分)第一节语音知识(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)1高1考1资1源1网1 从A, B, C, D四个选项中,找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例:haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made答案是C。
1.cushionA. buttonB. butcherC. buryD. duty2.countryA. announceB. coughC. encourageD. shoulder 3.pillowA. flowerB. allowC. knowledgeD. follow4.reachA. breatheB. reallyC. pleasureD. heaven 5.ChristmasA. handkerchiefB. teacherC. acheD. merchant第二节语法和词汇知识(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A, B, C, D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例:It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants.A. howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. whenever答案是B。
6.----Did you forget about my birthday?---- I’ve booked a table at Michel’s restaurant for this evening.A. What then?B. I’m afraid so.C. how could I?D. For sure.7.Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt, is a stupid thing to do in such weather.A. thisB. thatC. whatD. which8.If you smoke,please go outside.A. canB. shouldC. mustD. may9.If you don't like the drink you______just leave it and try a different one.A. orderedB. are orderingC. will orderD. had ordered10.Mary,I_____John of his promise to help you.A. toldB. remindedC. warnedD. advised11.I got this bicycle for ;My friend gave it to me when she bought a new one.A. everythingB. somethingC. anythingD. nothing12.It is one thing to enjoy listening to good music,but it is another to play it well yourself.A. quiteB. veryC. ratherD. much13.Jane won’t join us for dinner tonight and .A. neither won’t TomB. Tom won’t eitherC. Tom will tooD. so will Tom14.This shop will be closed for repairs further notice.A. withB. untilC. forD. at15.The island,to the mainland by a bridge,is easy to go to.A. joiningB. to joinC. joinedD. having joined16.As he reached front door,Jack saw strange sight.A. the;不填B. a;theC. 不填aD. the;a 17.Mr.Stevenson is great to work for --I really couldn't ask for a_boss.A. betterB. goodC. bestD. still better 18.Sarah pretended to be cheerful,______nothing about the argument.A. says B:said C. to say D. saying19.It was a nice meal,_______a little expensive.A. thoughB. whetherC. asD. since20.-----So you gave her your phone?-----______she said she'd return it to me when she could afford her own.A. My pleasureB. Not exactlyC. No doubtD. All right第三节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项飞并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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A stereo system for sale.It has two speakers.The system has AM/FM radio.It also has a tape deck and turntable.It is in good condition.The stereo was owned for only one year.The price is $ 200 including the speakers.The owner will also take the highest price offered if the asking price is not met.Call Bill after 6 pm at 555-9834. 2?How many of the seven ads are placed by people who want to hire someone for a certain job ? Four B.Three C.Two D.Five . 銆佸叚娈靛紑澶寸殑淇℃伅锛屽彲鐭ユ湁涓変釜骞垮憡鎷涜仒浜恒€?3?1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage ? 2.Which of the following could Not expected. 3.Which of the following is true ? 4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the second paragraph ? Which of the following is true ? A.Those who have some experience in office work will have a better chance to get the job of secretary. B.The owner of the stereo will never sell his stereo at a price less than $ 200. C.The taxi driver is not not necessarily familiar with the city. 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A good knowledge of the city is required.C?涓嶇湡瀹炪€?4鍜岀悊瑙d腑蹇冩€濇兂鐨勮兘鍔涖€1.Which of the following would be the best title ?2.The passage is mainly about _____.3.The writer`s purpose is that _____.4.The main idea of the article is ____.5.From the passage we learn that ______.6.The key point of the passage is ___.7.The article mainly tells us about ____.8.In the passage the writer argues that ____.?If you are like most students, you probably read both at home and outside your home: perhaps somewhere on your school yard and maybe even at work during your breaks.Your reading environment can have a great effect on your understanding, so you give some thought to how you can create or choose the right reading environments.The environment allows to stay alter and to keep all of your attention on the text, especially when it is both interesting and difficult. When you are at home, you can usually create effective conditions for reading.You might want to choose a particular place 锟紺a desk or table, for example 锟紺where you always read.Make sure the place you choose is well lighted, and sit in a chair that requires you to sit straight.Reading in a chair that`s too soft and comfortable is likely you make you sleepy!Keep your active reading tools (pens, markers, notebooks or paper )and a dictionary close at hand. Before you sit down for a reading period, try to reduce all possible interruptions.Turn off your phone, the television, and the radio.tell your family members or roommates that you will be busy for a while.If necessary, put a 鈥淒o not disturb 鈥?sign on yourdoor!The more interruptions you must deal with while you read, the harder it will beto keep your attention on the task at hand. What would be the best title for the text ? What to Read B.The Ways to Reduce Possible Interruptions C Creating an Effective Reading Environment D. How to Read Fast 瑙f瀽锛氭湰鏂囨槸璇存鐨勯槄璇荤幆澧冦€?5嬮棿鐨勯€昏緫鍏崇郴鐨勭悊瑙o紝濡備綍?*The passage is probably written for __________. *What is implied but not stated ? *The paragraphis probably taken from ____ * It can be inferred in the story that ______. *The writer implied that ___________. *What`s the writer`s attitude towards ______? *What can be concluded from the passage ? *What is the writer`s purpose ? *From the passage we can draw a conclusion that _____. Our village carpenter, John Hill,came one day and made a dining table for my wife.He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows.When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job. My wife said to me quietly, 鈥淚t is ninth cup of tea today.鈥滲ut she said in a loud voice, 鈥淚t is a beautiful table, dear, isn`t it ?鈥?鈥淚`ll decided about that when I see the bill 鈥滻read : One dining table, 10 November, 1989. Cost of wood :$ 17.00 Paint :$ 1.50 Work:8 hours ($1 an hour) $ 8.00 Total :$36.50 When I was looking at the bill, John said, 鈥淚t is been a fine day, hasn`t it ? Quite sunny. 鈥?鈥淵es鈥滻said 鈥淚`m glad it is only the 10th of November.鈥?鈥淢e, too鈥?said John, 鈥淵ou wait.It`ll be a lot colder by the end of the month 鈥?鈥測es, colder nd more expensive ! Dining tables will be be $ 20 more expensive on November 30th, won`t they, John ?鈥?John looked hard at me for half a minute.Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes ?I gave his bill back to him. 鈥淚f it isn`t too much trouble, John, 鈥滻said, 鈥減lease add it up again and you can forget the date.鈥?I paid him $ 26.50 and he was happy to getit. 1锛嶹hy did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill ? Because he didn`t want the writer to go through the bill carefully. Because it was really a fine day Because he wanted the writer to check the bill carefully Because he wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like.ohn 鏁呮剰鍒嗘暎浣滆€呮敞鎰忓姏锛屼娇浣滆€呬笉鑳戒粩缁嗘煡甯愮洰銆?2锛嶧rom the story we know that ____. A.John made a mistake in the bill B.John tried to fool the writer in order to get more money for his work. C.John had written out the bill before the writer got home. D.John still wanted to get $ 36.50 for his work in the end.锛氭湰棰樻槸鎺ㄦ柇鍒ゆ柇棰?鏍规嵁涓婁笅鏂囷紝浣滆€呮煡甯愶紝John鏁呮剰璇磋瘽锛屾槸瑕佹剼寮勪綔鑰呫€?6锛庣寽娴嬭瘝涔夛細鏍规嵁涓婁笅鏂嬶細*The word 鈥溾€︹€漣n the first paragraph probably means ___. *The underlined phrase 鈥溾€︹€漣n the article probably means ____. *The word 鈥渋t鈥漣n the last paragraph refers to ____. *In line 6, the word 鈥溾€︹€漜ould best be replaced by ____. *鈥溾€︹€漣s a synonym for ____.LONDON Thursday July 26 (Reuters)---Eddy missed his girlfriend Anna so much he flew back to Britain from Australia to propose to her.The problem is she did the same in the opposite direction. He and Anna even managed to miss each other when they sat in the same airport waiting room in Singapore at the same time to wait for connecting flights. 鈥? The underlined word 鈥渕iss鈥漣n paragraph 2 most probably means _____. A.fail to meet B. fail to understand C. escape from D long to see??A Grown-ups know that people and objects are solid. At the movies, we know that if we reach out to touch Tom Cruise, all we will feel is air. But does a baby have this understanding? To see whether babies know objects are solid. T. Bower designed amethod for projecting an optical illusion()of a hanging ball. His plan was to first give babies a real ball, one they could be expected to show surprised in their faces and movements, All the 16 to 24-week-old babies tested were surprised when they reached for the illusion and found that the ball was not there. Grown-ups also have a sense of object permanence. We know that if we put a box in a room and lock the door, the box will still be there when we come back. But does a baby realize that a ball that rolls under a chair does not disappear and go to never-never land? Experiments done by Bower suggest that babies develop a sense of object permanence when they are about 18 weeks old. In his experiments, Bower used a toy train that went behind a screen. When 16-week-old and 22-week-old babies watched the toy train disappear behind the left side of the screen, they looked to the right, expecting it to re-appear. If the experiment took the train off the table and lifted the screen, all the babies seemed surprised not to see the train. This seems to show that all the babies had a sense of object permanence. But the second part of the experiment showed that this was not really the case. The re-searcher substituted(鏇挎崲) a ball for the train when it went behind the screen. The22-week-old babies seemed surprised and looked back to the left side for the train. But the 16-week-old babies did not seem to notice the switch(鏇存崲).Thus,the16-week-old babies seemed to have a sense of 鈥渟omething permanence,鈥?while the 22-week-old babies had a sense of object permanence related to a particular object. 1.The passage is mainly about . A.babies鈥檚ense of sight B.effects of experiments on babies C.babies鈥檜nderstanding of objects D.different tests on babies鈥檉eelings 2.In Paragraph 3, 鈥渙bject permanence鈥?means that when out of sight, and object . A.still exists B.keeps its shape C.still stays solid D.is beyond reach 3.What did Bower use in his experiments? A.A chair B.A screen C.A film D.A box 4. 39.Which of the following statements is true? A.The babies didn鈥檛have a sense of direction. B.The older babies preferred toy trains to balls. C. The younger babiesliked looking for missing objects D.The babies couldn鈥檛tell a ball from its optical illusion. B The Three Gorges (涓夊场)Dam, the largest dam in the world, is also the largest engineering project on the face of the earth. It aims to make the mother of all floods, the Changjiang River, into a tame river and it will be the largest power source for much of eastern and central China.It will create a huge, deep-water lake, and make it possible for 10,000 ton ocean going ships to sail 15,000 miles inland from the Pacific to the city of Chongqing with its 30 million people, making it the word鈥檚largest river port. Construction has already started. The dam will be a-bout 6,860 feet long and 611 feet high, at a spot called Sandouping near Yichang. After many years of investigation(璋冪爺)experts have drawn a conclusion that this grand project will do a great deal of good. The most important thing is flood control.By building a dam instead of new coal plants to meet its growing demand for electricity, China will give off much less poisonous gases into the air. However, some scientists don鈥檛agree to the project. They say that Chongqing and dozens of other cities along the river will put much waste into the reservoir(姘村簱),which can do harm to people, fish and other living things that depend on the river. Sedimentation(娌夌Н)and damage of a breach (鍐冲彛)are problems, too. The Three Gorges Dam could be considered, when it is finished in 2009,a new eighth wonder of the world as to the size alone. 5. Which is not the purpose to build such a huge dam? A.To make electricity. B.To prevent floods. C.To improve navigation(杩愯緭) D.To make it a wonder. 6. Where does the dam lie ? A.Near Chongqing. B.Near Yichang. C.In the Three Gorges D.In Wuhan. 7. It will take about to complete the dam. A.eight years B.more than ten years C.half a century D.more than twenty years. 8. Some scientists fear that .A.when the dam is built, the balance of nature may be destroyedB. sedimentation may occurC.a breach may cause millions of people to die or to be homelessD.electricity will not be as much as expected 9. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT right? A.When finished, the dam will be one of themain bases of power source of China. B.People have different ideas about the setting up of the dam C.It will take many years to build the dam because people want to see whether it will be safe and strong enough. D.Chongqing will become the largest river port in the world when the dam is finished. C Foreigners are likely to acquire(鑾峰緱)more investment opportunities in china since the central government has passed a fresh regulation to Tuesday to attract foreign capital(璧勬湰) The regulation, which will take effect on April 1, out-lines how china will expand co-owned enterprisesre-form(浼佷笟鏀归潻) According to the regulation, overseas investors are expected to become shareholders in the key state-owned enterprises. Overseas investors will even allowed to hold the controlling stake(鎺ц偂)in the large state-owned enterprises, except for those of key importance to national or economic security. 鈥淐hina鈥檚WTO membership has reduced the risks and costs for foreign investors, and more capital and advanced techniques and expert knowledge or skill are expected to flown in,鈥漚n official said. In particular, the new regulationappeals(makes an ear-nest request) for capital for agricultural technology, transportation, energy and new material industry, The service industry, including banking, will gradually become another focal point of co-operation. The country hopes foreign investors start businesses in the western regions, where they will enjoy more favourable taxation policies for the nest 10years. 10.A great deal of foreign capital has come to china because . A the foreign investors have too much money B there are too many enterprises in china C China is a large country D China鈥檚reform will bring great benefit to the foreign investors 11.If foreign investors start their business in the west-ern regions, they will . A pay more taxes B lose more benefit C offer more taxes D gain more advantages 12.which of the following statements is Not true? A.Foreign capital is appealed for to develop the new material industry. B.Foreign capital is appealed to take part in China鈥?C.Foreigners are encouraged to take part in China鈥檚enterprises reform. D.Foreign investors canhold the controlling stake of all the large state-owned enterprises. 13.From the passage we can infer that china鈥檚service industry will in future.鈥?A fall behind others B. develop at the same speed as now C.be developed rapidly D.continueco-operation with foreigners D. Mrs Keller had a big family.Her husband had a factory in the town.One of her sons was a lawyers and the other two were drivers.And her two daughters worked in the post office.The old woman stayed at home and could do all housework and wouldn`t employ anybody. One evening, the telephone rang while the old woman was preparing supper.She went to answer it.She was told that one of her sons died in a traffic accident.She heard this and fell in a faint.When she came back to life, she was in hospital.And she needed to be helped after that. Several months later she was told on the telephone her daughter died while she was being operated on.The old woman was so sad that she had to be in hospital again.From then on she was afraid to answer any telephones and sometimes she was afraid hear the bell.Of course it brought them some trouble and some important business was held up.So her husband advised her to see a psychiatrist.The man examined her carefully and then asked her some questions. 鈥淵ou will soon be all right if you follow my advice, Mrs Keller鈥漵aid the psychiatrist. The old woman took the medicine the doctor gave on time and tried to forget her dead son and daughter.And two months later she went to see the psychiatrist again. 鈥淵ou have saved me, Doctor, 鈥漷he old woman said, as soon as she saw him. 鈥淎re you afraid to answer the telephone now ?鈥?鈥淣o,鈥漚nswered Keller. 鈥淚dare answer it whether it rings or not 鈥?14.Mrs Keller could do all housework because ______. A.she had no money to employ a helper. B.she was strong enough to do all at home C.she didn`t believe anybody D.only she was free at home 15.The old woman fell in a faint because _____ A.she went to answer the telephone. B.she was very ill that evening C.she walked in the room carelessly D.she heard the news about her son`s death. 16.After she came out of hospital, Mrs Keller wasn`t ___as before. A.strongB.ableC.cleverD.sad 17.___made the old woman not answer the telephone. A.The doctor`s advice B.Her husband`s suggestion C.Her poor health D.The two pieces of bad news E London ---鈥淓veryone has one !鈥?Lucy declared to her parents, trying to get a cell-phone as a gift for her 14th birthday.Her parents gave in. Curious to know how her daughter would use the phone, Jane Bidder, the mother, followed Lucy to the school bus in the morning.The bus eats 20,of whom half have acell-phone.One rings and several adolescent owners feel in their bags. Many parents have just realize that the cell-phone is no longer only for traveling businessmen鈥昳t is as likely to be found in school bags. The cell-phone seems to have become something essential for today`s teens in Britain, according to a survey published last week, by NOP, a leading market research company in Britain.Research found that 66 percent of 16-year-olds now have access to a cell-phone. The cell-phone has been turned into a secret messaging service by teen-users.When they are talking on the cell-phone, their parents are not able to eavesdrop on the second line. The interviews with 2,019 young people aged 7 to 16 found that they favor the text massaging services because they offer a secret way of keeping in touch.The days of secret notes in the classroom are dying out. For example, 鈥渃ya鈥?means 鈥渟ee you鈥? 鈥渓ol鈥?means 鈥渓augh out loud 鈥?and 鈥?nite鈥漣s an abbreviation of 鈥渢onight鈥?All these are based on shorthand phrases used on the Internet. Many schools have banned students using cell-phones.But they are not very successful.Still phones ring in the class and disturb study. Besides, people are worried about the health risk to kids using cell-phone radiation. 18.The story of Lucy to show us ____. A.British parents meet their children `s needs whatever they are. B.British kids have good relationships with their parents. C.how British parents accept the truth of teenagers owning a cell-phone. D.why every child gets acell-phone as a birthday present in UK. 19.What would be the best title for this news story ? A.School bans cell-phones B.Parents` curiosity about children usingcellphones. C.Cell-phone popularity among UK teens D.Secret messages popular among kids in UK. 20.Interview discover children like sending messages instead of_____. 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江苏省2011届高三英语阅读理解专练(47)AWind—even the slightest of winds can prevent frost (霜冻).T hat’s because wind is like a spoon in your cup of tea: it stirs (搅起)things down and brings down a lot of warm air that often floats just above housetops and trees .It may seem strange , but ice itself sometimes can protect crops from frost . Some growers actually spray their crops with water on a freezing night . Water freezes quickly on plants and then a strange thing happens . As long as ice stays wet , it can’t get colder than 32°F, a temperaure many plants can stand . By continual spraying water on the ice , the growers keep it from going below 32 degrees even if the air is much colder . This may defeat frost and saves plants .This strange kind of “ice blanket” works onl y on plants that are strong enough to stand the weight of frozen spray . This is used even to protect banana plants on some Central American farms .1.If the ice became entirely frozen and dry , suppose what might happen .A.The plants might be frozen to death . B.The plants might benefit from it .C.It might save the plants . D.It might make the plants grow slowly . 2.Ice can save plants rather than destroy them on condition that they are .A.sprayed regularly B.quickly frozen C.not strong enough D.used to frost3.The best title would be .A.Frost Saves crops B.Ice Battle C.Ice Can Be Nice D.Ice Is Good4.In which of the following sentences “stand” has the same meaning as in the last paragraph ?A.He could hardly stand . B.This house stands the test of time .C.The train stood for an hour . D.He stands in terrible danger .BBuild the highway and watch the town grow . At first a few shops appear and maybe a restaurant . Then a hotel opens . Eventually new houses are built . A village is born .This is also how the virtual world has developed . Think of the Internet as the road carrying information between two computers . Think of the World Wide Web as the village . At first it is just a place on the virtual road where travelers meet . More travelers come bringing new kinds of information . New villages are started .Every village has a founder . Tim Berners Lee is the man who wrote the software program that led to the foundation of the World Wide Web . How did he get the idea ? He tells us on his own website : “ One of the things computers were not able to do was store contacts from different sources . The dream behind the Web is of a common space in which we communicate by sharing information.”Tim Berners Lee could have followed the Microsoft route by forming a company to sell the programs he invented . Or he could have joined an existing company . But in his view the Web is a language , not a product . Charging a fee for using his programs would have slowed the growth of the Web . And other companies would make similar products to compete . Instead of one World Wide Web there would be several smaller Webs . Each would use incompatible (不相容的)software . The Web is valuable because it uses a common computer language to reach people and share information . Competing Webs would lose this value .Imagine if somebody sent you a bill every time you spoke a word of English .In 1994 Tim Berners Lee formed World Wide Web Consortium , or W3C. More than 200 leading companies and laboratories are represented by W3C. Together they make sure that everyone no matter what their equipment or software is can work equally on the Web .“The Web can help people to understand the way that others live and love . It helps us understan d the humanity of people ,” he says .5.Which appeared first , the Web or the Internet ?A.The Web . B.The InternetC.They appeared at the same time . D.There is no clue in the passage . 6.What does the underlined part “ the virtual world” refer to ?A.The computer system . B.Scientific researchC.All the information on the Web and the Internet .D.People working on the Web and the Internet7.What can be inferred from the sentence “Imagine if somebody sent you a bill every time you spoke a word of English ?A.The information on the Web should be shared by all .B.The Web is where all kinds of information are stored .C.People can get all kinds of information on the Web . D.People can communicate on the Web .8.Which is the main idea of the passage ?A.How Tim Berners Lee founded the World Wide Web .B.The advantage of working on the World Wide Web .C.Why Tim Berners Lee wanted to found the World Wide Web .D.The building of World Wide Web is similar to the building of highways .CFOREIGN EXCHANGEA.Susan Lane and Sara Small B.Linda Marks and David LinksC.Tom Jennings and Linda Marks D.Leanne Smythe and Tom Jennings10.The writing above would probably be .A.the records of students’ activities B.the foreign students’ name cardsC.the notice about a visit to foreign countriesD.the advertisement from an international travel service11.The student who valued learning another language is .A.Linda Marks B.Sara Small C.Tom Jennings D.Leanne Smythe 12.How many students mention the culture difference they have experienced ?A.Three . B.Four . C.Five . D.Six .DTake care about those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is true , but leaves out important information that should be included , he can make a false impression . For example , someone might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great . I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars !”This guy is a winner , right ? Maybe , maybe not . We then discovered that he bought two hundred tickets , and only one was a winner .He is really a big loser ! He didn’t say anything that was f alse , but he intentionally left out important information . That’s called a half-truth . Half truths are not technically lies , but they are just as dishonest .Untrustworthy candidates(候选人)in political campaigns often use this trick . Let’say that during Governor Smith’s last term , her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs . Then she seeks another term . One of her opponents (对手) runs and ad. saying , “During Governor Smith’s term , the state lost one million jobs !” That’s true . How ever ,an honest statement would have been , “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs .”Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths . It’s against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth . An ad might boast (吹嘘), “Nine out of ten-doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples.” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation .This kind of trick happens too often . It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies ,and sometimes the truth can lie as well .13.Which of the statements is true according to the article ?A.All advertisements are lies .B.You can’t trust anyone who tells the truth .C.The truth can be used in dishonest ways .D.Whenever people tell the truth , they are really lying .14.What does the underlined word “deceive” probably mean ?A.tell B.explain C.fool D.win15.The writer suggests in this article that people should .A.believe in nobody B.vote for female candidatesC.stay away from political campaigns D.think carefully about what they read and hear 16.What is the best title for this article ?A.Everyone Lies at PresentB.Lying With the TruthC.Try to Be Honest to the PeopleD.Don’t Believe People Who Tell the TruthEA new study says one part of the human brain may become smaller as the result of a condition known as jet lag . Jet lag results from flying long distances in an airplane . People with jet lag may feel extremely tired for several days . They may also have problems thinking clearly and remembering .Recently a researcher at the University of Bristol in Britain reported the findings of his jet lag study , which involved twenty young women who worked for international airlines . They had served passengers on airplanes for five years . These flight attendants flew across many countries and at least seven time zones . In the study , the flight attendants had different amounts of time to recover from jet lag . Half the women spent five days or fewer in their home areas between long flights . The other half spent more than fourteen days in their home areas .The researcher took some saliva from the women’s mouths to measure levels of a hormone (荷尔蒙)that increases during stress(紧张). He tested them to see if they could remember where black spots appeared on a computer screen . And he took pictures of their brains to measurethe size of the brain’s temporal lobes (脑叶).It was found that the women who had less time between flights had smaller right temporal lobes . This area of the brain deals with recognizing and remembering what is seen . The same group performed worse and had slower reaction times on the visual memory test . And their saliva samples showed higher levels of stress hormones .The researcher believes the brain needs at least ten days to recover after a long trip . He says airline workers told him their ability to remember got worse after working on planes for about four years . Other studies have shown that increased feelings of stress can cause a loss of cells in the part of the brain that controls memory .Scientists say more tests are needed to study the effects of jet lag on the brain . They want to find out if too much jet lag could permanently (永久性的)affect memory .17.According to the text , jet lag .A.can cause difficulties in speakingB.can make people feel tired for a few weeksC.can be only found in flight attendantsD.can be caused by flying over several time zones18.It can be inferred from the text that .A.the conclusion is refused by many scientistsB.scientists fear that this research is not done properlyC.every scientific conclusion needs the support from many testsD.the women who were examined in the research were not healthy19.From the result of the research we can see that .A.the women who have longer rest at home show better memoryB.the women who fly in short time have smaller right temporal lobesC.the women who have longer flights fail the memory testD.the women who rest more than 14 days produce less hormones20.What is the subject discussed in the text ?A.The cause of jet lag .B.A story of a group of flight attendants .C.The importance of having enough rest after flights .D.A research about the effects of jet lag on the brain .参考答案AACBB CACCA BACCD BDCAD。
绝密★启用前2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(全国Ⅱ卷)英语第二部分阅读理解(共25小题,第一节每小题2分,第二节每小题1分:满分45分)第一节阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASince 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals(壁画)have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti(涂鸦)are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia's Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director. "When people ask me what our program is about," she says, "I answer them with one word: hope." Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.The MAP's work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community(社区). When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been "Safe Streets," "Love and Care," and "Peace Walk."The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals."The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history" says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.41. What can be the best title for the text?A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists.B. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia.C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist.D. Hope, One Wall at a Time.42. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A. Helping the young find jobs.B. Protecting the neighborhood.C. Fighting against graffiti.D. Attracting more visitors.43. How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A. By having discussions with people in the community.B. By seeking advice from the city government.C. By learning from the young graffiti writers.D. By studying the history of the city.44. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A. Difficult.B. Dangerous.C. Experimental.D. Successful.BFor those who study the development of intelligence(智力)in the animal world, self-awareness is an important measurement. An animal that is aware(意识)of itself has a high level of intelligence.Awareness can be tested by studying whether the animal recognizes itself in the mirror, that is, its own reflected image (反射出的影像).Many animals fail this exercise bitterly, paying evry little attention to the reflected image. Only humans, and some intelligent animals like apes and dolphins, have shown to recognize that the image in the mirror is of themselves.Now another animal has joined the club. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers report that an Asian elephant has passed the mirror self-reflection test.“We thought that elephants were the next important animal,” said Dinana Reiss of the Wildlife Conservation Society, an author of the study with Joshua M.Plotnik and Fans B.M. de Waal of Emory University. With their large brains, Reiss said, elephants “seemed like cousins to apes and dolphins.”The researchers tested Happy, Maxine and Patty, three elephants at the Bronx Zoo.They put an 8-foot-square mirror on a wall of the animals‟ play area (out of the sight of zoo visitors) and recorded what happened with cameras, including one built in the mirror.The elephants used their long noses to find what was behind it, and to examine parts of their bodies.Of the three, Happy then passed the test, in which a clear mark was painted on one side of her face. She could tell the mark was there by looking in the mirror, and she used the mirror to touch the mark with her long nose.Diana Reiss said, "We knew elephants were intelligent, but now we can talk about their intelligence in a better way."45. What can mirror tests tell us about animals?A. Whether they have large brains.B. Whether they have self-awareness.C. Whether they enjoy outdoor exercises.D. Whether they enjoy playing with mirrors.46. Why does the author mention apes and dolphins in the text?A. They are most familiar to readers.B. They are big favorites with zoo visitors.C. They are included in the study by Reiss.D. They are already known to be intelligent.47. What made Happy different from Maxine and Patty?A. She used her nose to search behind the mirror.B. She recognized her own image in the mirror.C. She painted a mark on her own face.D. She found the hidden camera.CStudent Membership-----Cambridge Arts CinemaCambridge Arts Cinema is one of the art houses in Britain and home of the internationally celebrated Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make most48. Which of the following is the most famous event held at Cambridge Arts Cinema?A. The Cambridge Film Festival.B. Meetings with filmmakers.C. The preview screening.D. Monthly premieres.49. If you're a member of Cambridge Arts Cinema, you will enjoy free .A. Darkroom Gallery showsB. mailed programmesC. special film eventsD. film shows50. How long will the membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema last?A. Four months.B. Eight months.C. Nine months.D. One year.51. For what purpose is the text written?A. Offering students cheaper tickets.B. Announcing the opening of a premiere.C. Telling the public of the cinema's address.D. Increasing the cinema's membership.DThe way we do things round hereSome years ago, I was hired by an American bank. I received a letter from the head of the Personnel Department that started, "Dear John, I am quite pleased that you have decided to join us." That "quite" saddened me. I thought he was saying "we're kind of pleased you decided to join us although I wish we had hired someone else." Then I discovered th at in American English "quite" sometimes means "very", while in British English it means "fairly".So the first lesson about working in other countries is to learn the language and by that I don't just mean the words people speak. It is body language, dress, manners, ideas and so on. The way people do things highlights many of the differences we see between cultures(文化).Some of these differences may be only on the surface-dress, food and hours of work-while others may be deeper and take longer to deal with. Mostly, it is just a question of getting used to the differences and accepting them, like the climate (气候),while getting on with business.Some of the differences may be an improvement. People are more polite; the service is better; you ask for something to be done and it happens without having to ask again. However, other differences can be troubling, like punctuality(准时). If you invite people to a party at 7 o'clock your guests will consider it polite to turn up exactly on time in Germany, five minutes early in the American Midwest, an hour early in Japan, 15 minutes afterwards in the UK, up to an hour afterwards in Italy and some time in the evening in Greece. I prefer not to use the word "late" because there is nothing wrong with the times people arrive. It is simply the accepted thing to do in their own country.52. The author was unhappy as mentioned in Paragraph 1 because he thought______.A. the American bank didn't think much of himB. the American bank might hire another personC. it's difficult to get used to American cultureD. it's easy to misunderstand Americans53. The word "highlights" in Paragraph 2 probably means_____.A. encouragesB. helps to narrowC. increasesD. draws attention to54. According to the author, what should we do with most cultural differences?A. Ask the native people for help.B. Understand and accept them.C. Do things in our own way.D. Do in-depth research.55. When invited to a party the people who are usually punctual are______.A. ItaliansB. GermansC. GreeksD. the BritishE"I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004. "Are you ready?" is what she heard. Then she said, "I shook my head no, and then they said …yes‟ and it was announced again."It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen-year-old high school student from Destrehan, Louisiana----she was still on cloud nine."I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen." Present in the audience(观众)that day were: her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher.Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why herdance teacher had traveled so far to see her compete(比赛). "She's always been my role model. I've danced with her since I was six. She's been through so many difficulties and came through them all. I've learned to get over bad life's experiences and learned how to move on because of her."One of those bad life's experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days. She said, "I write a lot about my brother. I write a lot, a lot, a lot...”As Miss Louisiana Teen, she traveled around the state speaking to teens(青少年)about the dangers of drinking and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Sheiley will continue to speak to youth about safe driving, in addition to many other things to help the youth.When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers, she said, "Don't let anyone change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be yourself."56. What do the words “on cloud nine” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. frightenedB. troubledC. very happyD. very angry57. Shelley takes her dance teachers as a role medel mainly because she is .A. determinedB. friendlyC. strictD. experienced58. How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.59. What did Shelley often do after she became Miss Louisiana Teen?A. She visited drunken drivers.B. She gave dance performance.C. She made speeches on safe driving.D. She helped other teens with their studies.60. What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens?A. Be yourself with the support of friends.B. Meet friends whenever possible.C. Go easy on yourself and others.D. Have a good role model.第二节根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2011年高考英语阅读理解专项训练40篇(附解答)一、自测题:Text 1After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!1 A good title for this passage is ____.A. Sleep C. DreamsB. Good Health D. Work and Rest2. The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____.A. sick C. asleepB. stand up D. a little sleepy3. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____.A. dream more often C. nervousB. have poor health D. breathe quickly4. During REM, ____.A. your eyes move quickly C. you are restlessB. you dream D. both A and B5. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ .A. approximately six hours C. about eight hoursB. around ten hours D. not stated hereText 2Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages.In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. With a TV set in the family people don’t have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera .All they have to so is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if the has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort in his part.Television, it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into one’s sitting room. It could be argued that the radio p erforms this service as well; but on television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger.The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. We get so used to looking at the movements on it ,so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People are often heard to say that their television sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and the they have actually begin to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesn’t it?There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses that it is put to that determine its value to society.6. What is the major function of paragraph 1?A. To arouse the reader’s concernB. To introduce the theme of the whole passageC. To summarize the whole passageD. To sate the primary uses of TV7. Television, as a source of entertainment, is ______.A. not very convenientB. very expensiveC. quite dangerousD. relatively cheap8. Why are some people against TV?A. Because TV programs re not interestingB. Because TV viewers are totally passiveC. Because TV prices are very high.D. Because TV has both advantages and disadvantages9. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that ______.A. it keeps us informedB. it is very cheapC. it enables us to have a restD. it controls our lives10. According to the passage, whether TV is good or not depends on _______ .A. its qualityB. people ’s attitude towards itC. how we use itD. when we use itText 3Too often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living . Some stay long at a job and learn to like it ;others quite from one to another looking for something to suit them, the young graduates who leave the university look for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectation. Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities. The reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been a proper vocational guidance in our educational institution. Nearly all grope(摸索) in the dark and their chief concern when they look for a job is to ask what salary is like. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or, even more important, whether the job suits them, Having a job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment, It sets a pattern of life and, in many ways, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit yourinterest .Noting is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck (受到严重伤害的人)and a bitter person.11. The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they _____ .A. have ruined their talentsB. have taken on an unsuitable jobC. think of nothing but their salaryD. are not aware of their own potential12. The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in that_____ .A. much competition has to be facedB. many employees have no working experienceC. the young people only care about how much they can earnD. schools fail to offer students appropriate vocational guidance13. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage?A. Your job must suit your interest.B. Your job must set a pattern of life.C. Your job must offer you a high salary.D. Your job must not ruin your talents.14.The best title for this passage would be ____.A. What Can A Good Job OfferB. Earning A LivingC. Correct Attitude On Job-huntingD. How To Choose A Job15. The word “pathetic”in paragraph 2 most probably means ____ .A. splendidB. miserableC. disgustedD. touching1.A 文章的第一段谈到睡眠能使身体健康,第二段、第三段谈到睡眠的几种状态,最后一段谈到很快入睡的几种方法。
江苏省2011届高三英语阅读理解专练(20)(A)Tim was born after his elder brother and sister. He could learn many things from them. Soon, he developed his own way of doing things by developing his mind through his interest in creating stories. He would read more than most children and he gathered his inspiration from history books. In school, his athletic interests were basketball and track, especially high jump. When he found he could jump a little higher than most students, he decided that jumping over a high bar would be his specialty.Tim continued his learning interest in history which included serious college study, and a Master’s degree. He is now a university professor at a small university in Los Angeles. In the United States there are many schools that have history departments. There are large universities with as many as 60 thousand students and small universities with as few as 2000 students. His degree from a large university with a strong history department has helped him get a good job.Tim and Kelli like cats. They have two of them and they are special members of the family. Their grey and white cat is Toby. The coal black colored cat is called Buddha because he sits so quietly. Cats are popular with many people in America.1.Which of the following statements is true?A.Tim is the second child in his familyB.Tim has a younger sister.C.Tim is the third child in his family.D.Tim is the only child in his family.2.What was he good at when he was at school?A.Basketball B.High jump C.Running D.Football3.We can infer from the above passage that .A.all the Americans like to keep catsB.the cat is called Buddha because he is always quietC.the population of a small university is only one third of that of the largest oneD.it is easier for a graduate from a large university with a famous department to do job hunting.(B)What to do if a fire starts?Imagine it’s late at night. You hear the smoke detectors go off. You smell smoke when you wake up. Do you know what to do?If a fire starts in your home, remember your escape plan and leave as quickly as possible. Keep the following things in mind to make a safe escape.●Call“Fire!”to warn everyone in your family.●If you know where the fire is, close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.●If you’re in bed, roll out of bed and onto the floor. Crawl on the floor next to a wall. Being near the ground makes it easier to breathe. If possible, cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.●Feel the entire surface of a door before you open it. If the door is warm or hot, do not open it. The fire is probably right outside your room. Find another way to leave the room. If the door is cool, open it a little.●Look out and try to see the fire. If it is safe, leave the room. Remember to stay on the floor.●If your clothes catch fire, stop immediately. Drop to the ground and roll. Remember:Stop, dropand roll.●Call the fire department from outside and wait for help to arrive.4.What is the first thing you should do if a fire starts in your home?A.Call the fire departmentB.Call“Fire”to warn your family members.C.Collect your favorite belongings to save from the burning house.D.Have a white sheet from a window to let the fire department know where to go. 5.What should you do if a fire starts and you are in bed?A.Jump out of bed and run away. B.Roll out of bed and stand on the floor.C.Stay in bed and then jump out of the window. D.Roll out of bed and onto the floor. 6.What is not true according to the passage?A.Never go back into a burning building.B.If your clothes catch fire, stop moving immediately.C.You should call the fire department before you leave the burning building.D.Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth if possible.(C)Thirty-two people watched Kitty Genovese being killed right below their windows. She was their neighbor. Yet none of the 32 helped her. Not one even called the police, Was this in gunman cruelty? Was it lack of feeling about one’s fellowman?“Not so, ”say scientists John Barley and Bib Fatane. These men went beyond the headlines to research into the reasons why people didn’t act. They found that a person has to go through two steps before he can help. First he has to notice that is an emergency(紧急情况). Suppose you see a middle-aged man fall to the side-walk. Is he having a heart attack? Is he in a coma(昏迷)from a headache? Or is he about to sleep off a drunk?Is the smoke coming into the room from a leak(漏洞)in the air conditioning? Is it“steam pipes”? Or is it really smoke from a fire? It’s not always easy to tell if you are faced with a real emergency. Second, and more important, the person faced with an emergency must feel personally responsible(负责任的). He must feel that he must help, or the pers on won’t get the help he needs.The researchers found that a lot depends on how many people are around. They had college students in to be“tested.”Some came alone. Some came with one or two others. And some came in large groups. The researchers started them off on the“tests.”Then they went into the next room.A curtain divided the“testing room”and the room into which they went. Soon the students heard a scream, the noise of book shelves falling and a cry for help. All of this had been prerecorded on a tape recorder.Eight out of ten of the students taking the test alone acted to help. Of the students in pairs, only two out of ten helped. Of the students in groups, none helped.In other words, in a group, Americans often fail to act. They feel that others will act. They, themselves, needn’t. They do not feel and direct responsibility.Are people bothered by situations where people are in trouble? Yes. Scientists found that the people were shocked, they sweated, and they had trembling hands. They felt the other person’s trouble. But they did not act. They were in a group. Their actions were shaped by the actions of those they were with.7.The purpose of this passage is .A.to explain why people fail to act in emergenciesB.to explain when people will act in emergenciesC.to explain what people will do in emergenciesD.to explain how people feel in emergencies8.Which of the following is NOT true?A.When a person tries to help others, he must be clear that there is a real emergency.B.When a person tries to help others, he should know whether they are worth his help.C.A person must take the full responsibility for the safety of those in emergencies if wants to help.D.A person with a heart attack needs the most.9.The main reason why people fail to act when they stay together is that .A.they are afraid of emergencies B.they are not willing to get themselves involvedC.others will act if they themselves hesitateD.they do not have any direct responsibility for those who need help.10.The author suggests that .A.we shouldn’t blame a person if he fails to act in emergenciesB.a person must feel guilty if he fails to helpC.people should be responsible for themselves in emergenciesD.when you are in trouble, people will help you anyway(D)Animation means making things which are lifeless come alive and move.Since earliest times, people have always been astonished by movement. But not until this century have we managed to take control of movement, to record it, and in the case of animation, to retranslate it and recreate it. To do all this, we use a movie camera and a projector(放映机).In the world of cartoon animation, nothing is impossible. You can make the characters do exactly what you want them to do.A famous early cartoon character was Felix the Cat, created by Pat Sullivan in America in the early nineteen twenties. Felix was a wonderful cat. He could do all sorts of things no natural cat could do like taking off his tail, using it as a handle and then putting it back.Most of the great early animators lived and worked in America, the home of the moving picture industry. The famous Walt Disney cartoon characters came to life after 1928. Popeye the Sailor and his girl friend Olive Oyo were born at Max Ficischer in 1933.But to be an animator, you don’t have to be a professional(专业人士). It is possible for anyone to make a simple animated film without using a camera at all. All you have to do is to draw directly on to an empty film and then run the film through a projector.11.What does the passage mainly discuss?A.Animal world. B.Movie camera. C.Cartoon making. D.Movement. 12.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.People were unable to cause the movement to last or record it in the last century.B.Pat Sullivan was a famous early cartoon character.C.It is impossible to make cartoon characters do what they are designed to do.D.In ancient times people were surprised by movement.13.According to the passage, Felix the Cat .A.was created by the American cartoonist FelixB.was designed by Pat Sullivan in the early twentieth centuryC.was unable to do what natural cats could not doD.was created in the United States in the nineteenth century14.It can be inferred from the passage that .A.Walt Disney’s cartoon characters were born earlier that Pat Sullivan’sB.only professionals can create cartoon charactersC.Popeye the Sailor and Olive Oyo were famous cartoonistsD.the cartoon industry started in the United States15.Which of the followi ng statements best describes the author’s attitude towards cartoon making?A.Cartoon making is an easy job. Anyone can do it.B.Only trained people can be employed in cartoon making industry.C.Anyone can make cartoons under the instructions of professionals.D.Cartoon making is no easy job. You have to spend much time drawing onto the empty film.(E)One of the strongest arguments for the raising of the school leaving age(ROSLA)has been that it will bring us some way nearer to“equality of opportunity”.Many people like to think of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up the ladder of success for clever children. It would be good to think that no one who is really bright can be missed out when the state system is obviously so complete. It is obvious, for instance, that many children from less wealthy homes reach university or do well in other ways.Unfortunately we now have plenty of proofs that many children of every level of ability do much less well than they could. For instance, during the years of national military service it was possible to test the intelligence(智力)of all male 18 – to – 20 – year – olds. Half of those soldiers who were placed in the two highest ability groups had left school at 15.It has also been shown that the percentage of working class children going to university is almost the same now as it was in 1939. One study of 5,000 children from birth to 21 years old shows that up to half the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached 16 years old. Moreover, there is no difference in intelligence between the sexes, but far more boys than girls stay in education after 16.It is clear from this and many other proofs that many children are still leaving school too early to benefit from the prizes—money, social respectability, and interesting jobs—which higher education gives. It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social background. Their parents often need the extra money another money-earner would bring in; they don’t value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy. It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school, rather that they tend to say, “it’s up to you”.16.It is hoped that ROSLA will give all children .A.a more enjoyable time at school B.the same chances in societyC.the right to a better school D.higher scores in intelligence tests 17.People would like to think that .A.equal numbers of poor and wealthy children reach universityB.those with the least money get the best educationC.intelligent children are always selected by the systemD.only really clever children do well18.Working class children are thought to be at a disadvantage because . A.many of the clever ones leave school earlyB.fewer go to university than ever beforeC.more than half leave school when they are 16D.fewer boys than girls stay at school after 1619.Many children leave school early because .A.their social background makes them unhappyB.they have to give something to their family’s incomeC.their school is a dull and unhappy placeD.their parents don’t allow them to make their own decisions20.This article shows that equal opportunity in education .A.is a thing of the pastB.has not yet been achievedC.is there for those who deserve(值得拥有)itD.has greatly improved our society参考答案CBDBD CBCDA CABDA BCABB。
江苏省2011届高三英语阅读理解专练(22)AThe girl looking for the job turned out to be excellent but she ended up giving her employer a headache when it also turned out that she used an unreal diploma (文凭).In December , a Civil Administration Bureau in the city of Wuhan , Hubei Province , announced that it needed five new staff members . Some 120 people applied and took the exam . Applicants were required to show proof of a college degree at least .Mei Jing beat everyone , in the test and the interview . When a follow-up check was done , however , her education certificate was discovered to be an unreal one .This was a bit of an embarrassment for the employers . A dilemma , one might say . If she were hired because of her excellent performance , she still wouldn’t have the qualifications on paper . But , if she were dropped because she didn’t meet the education requirements , they would lose a good worker . Tough problem .While Mei’s future hangs in the balance , the public having learned of the case , got involved .Some people said the bureau should employ her , since results are the only important thing . “After all , ability is more important than a diploma,” said one office worker .Others , however , have attacked Mei’s dishonesty . They said that morality (道德) was , after all , more important than talent , especially in the case of a government position . Mei wasn’t honest , so she shouldn’t be hired . Case closed .But , Shen Ronghua , the head of the Shanghai Public Administration and Human resources Institute , tries to be a bit more philosophical .“There is still a sort of ‘diploma means this’ prejudice (偏见)among people,” Shen explains , “Many employers regard a diploma as the only sign of ability and talent.”So, with this in mind , people may pay little attention to whether someone has real ability or not . They turn to chasing a diploma instead . The unreal diploma is the natural product of this thought .The conclusion ? “China needs a new human resource system . The new system will not define a per son only by his or her diploma,” Shen says .1.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “dilemma” in Paragraph Four ?A.A problem easy to deal with or solve .B.A situation in which it is difficult for you to make the decision .C.A difference in two or more statements , ideas , or stories .D.Something said or done that is funny .2.What can we infer from this news report ?A.The Civil Administration Bureau of Wuhan employed the girl .B.The girl was not employed because of dishonesty .C.It remained to be seen whether the girl was to be employed or not .D.Another Human Resource Institute employed the girl .3.What does Shen Ronghua mean by saying “diploma means this” ?A.A diploma can tell whether a person is honest or not .B.A diploma is the only sign of ability and talent .C.A diploma is what you get after you finish a course .D.A diploma means a job .4.Which statement is NOT true according to the news report ?A.It seemed that the reporter agrees with Shen Ronghua’s opinion .B.If you want to get the job , you have to meet a certain education requirement .C.Most people held the view that morality was the most important thing .D.One official said that something should be done to change the human resource system . 5.Which of the following do you think is the best title of this news report ?A.A Girl’s Unlucky Experience B.Unreal DiplomaC.Dishonesty Has Been Attacked D.Can A Diploma Be All There IsBBy Alisha , (13) FloridaWhen I sit down in class , I often wonder why my teachers choose such a job .Don’t get me wrong : if it weren’t for teachers I wouldn’t be as smart as I am . But tell me : After you go to school fourteen years , will you choose to be a teacher ?After I see how students treat their teacher by disrespecting them in all types of ways , whywould I want t o have that job ? It’s not like I would take that junk from them . Do you think they become teachers to have the freedom that they didn’t have in school ? Or do they really want you to learn something ? ——If they do , why do they scream at you when you make a mistake , or talk ? We all are not perfect , so if you don’t get a lesson they teach , why do they say you haven’t been listening ? It is not all teachers that act like that . But to the ones that do , I’d like to shout at them : DON’T TEACH !!!!!!!By Alice ,(11) TennesseeLook , ever since I was 2 , I want to be like Julia Roberts . And I do what I can to make it happen . I try out for as many plays as I can . I get in some and some I do not get in . It is all hard work . I think try hard and you will succeed in whatever you want !By Desiry , (13 ) FloridaWhen I grow up I want to be a successful Lawyer , who will do a nice job by making people happy . I think that I will be good at this job because I have a loud mouth and I can tell very easily when someone Is lying .By Kelley , (11) CaliforniaI think I want to be a pediatrician because I love kids and I like helping people . I don’t know if that’s what I’ll do , but I might . I hope to be a pediatrician so I can help kids .By Alexandra , (9) CaliforniaI would like to be a biologist . The job of a biologist is almost like a scientist . The thing that these two jobs have in common is that they both have to do something with science . My favourite subject might not be science but for sure I would like to be a biologist .6.Julia Roberts is probably .A.a famous lawyer B.a biologist and scientistC.a successful teacher D.a movie star7.What does the underlined work “ Junk” mean in the sentence “It’s not like I would take that junk from them” ?A.Things that you do not want or like . B.Old or broken things .C.Job like teaching at school. D.Knowledge or anything learnt .8.Which of the following statements is NOT true ?A.In Alisha’s opinion , some students don’t respect their teachers .B.Desiry holds the view that a lawyer will bring happiness to people .C.Alexandra wants to be a biologist because she likes science most of all .D.A pediatrician has to do something related to children .CWilliam Stone , a spokesman of one of the biggest import & export companies in Yorkshire , Britain , was making an angry speech at a business conference in Berlin for seeking a complete solution to the problem of so-called “Mad Cow Disease” , which had been spreading quickly throughout the country and was regarded as a direct cause of the death of a 12-year-old schoolgirl who was said to have eaten some well-done beef and died two weeks later . The death caused great fear among beef-eaters all over the world .“We don’t believe it since until now I haven’t received even a smallest piece of paper reporting the real cause of the death,” said Mr Stone excitedly facing the thirty representatives from at least twenty countries that had been the biggest import countries of the British beef but now refused to have it . When he saw no signs of anybody being willing to speak out , Mr Stone got madder , adding , “You will have to eat beef every day , won’t you ? In the past , to get our beef , you ordered months in advance , as much as you could , saying in your thank-you letters: ‘W ithout the British beef we can’t imagine what a colorless sight would be on our countrymen’s dinner tables.’”“But now , gentlemen , you say ‘Mad Cow Disease …Death frightening …sorry to stop enjoying your beef for the moment !” Mr Stone let out a shout a nd then seized a handful of paper out from a paper bag lying beside the microphone , “Here ,here . What you are thinking about is all here . Have a look at your telegrams , gentlemen !” His audiences looked at each other , still expressionless . “Well , let our beef rot away , Mr Stone continued . “And let you men go hungry —they’ll be mad one day . Thank you !” He took his handkerchief out of his pocket , wiping off sweat while walking down back to his seat . All of the listeners stayed silent for seconds , then laughter burst out .They , including Mr Stone himself , laughed so much that the chairman of the conference announced a rest of ten minutes .9.From Mr Stone’s speech we know that .A.the British beef had been widely enjoyed by people out of the country .B.the British beef had once been widely praised by the people of the countryC.the British beef caused the so-called diseaseD.Mr Stone often received letters of thanks from beef-eaters10.Mr Stone thought that since his government didn’t prove that the death of the girl had been caused by the disease , the countries of which representatives were listening should agree to import .A.beef without disease B.some other beefC.a kind of beef as he suggested D.as much British beef as before11.The underlined word “mad” in the last but one paragraph means “” on Mr Stone’s side but “” on the listeners’ sid e .A.hungry ; angry B.bad ; good C.angry ; ill in mind D.ill in mind ; hungry 12.The laughter made by both the speaker and the listeners showed .A.the problem of the “Mad Cow Disease” would be solved in an easy mannerB.both sides felt something funnyC.the listeners were making fun of the British speaker—Mr StoneD.Mr Stone’s speech was a successful oneDEven plants can run a fever , especially when they’re under attack by insects or disease . But unlike human , plants can have their temperature taken from 3,000 feet away —straight up . A decade ago , adopting the infrared (红外线)scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites , physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress . The goal was to let farmers precisely target pesticide (杀虫剂)spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field , which invariably includes plants that don’t have pest (害虫)problems .Even better , Paley’s Remote S canning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye . Mounted on a plane flown at 3,000 feet at night ,an infrared scanner measured the heat emitted by crops . The data were transformed into a color-coded map showing w here plants were running “fevers” . Farmers could then spot-spray , using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would .The bad news is that Paley’s company closed down in 1984 , after only three years . Farmers resisted the new technology and long-term backers were hard to find . But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce , and refinements in infrared scanning , Paley hopes to get back into operation . Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works . “This technique ca n be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States ,” says George Oerther of Texas A& M, who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture , thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade . But only if Paley finds the financial backing which he failed to obtain 10 years ago .13.Plants will emit an increased amount of heat when they are .A.sprayed with pesticides B.facing an infrared scannerC.in poor physical condition D.exposed to excessive sun rays14.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely , we can use infrared scanning to .A.estimate the damage to the cropsB.measure the size of the affected areaC.draw a color-coded mapD.locate the problem area15.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties , on of which is .A.the lack of official support B.its high costC.the lack of financial support D.its failure to help increase production 16.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of .A.the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produceB.growing concern about the excessive use of pesticides on cropsC.the forceful promotion by the Department of AgricultureD.full support from agricultural expertsEThere are various ways in which individual economic units can interact with one another. The basic ways may be described as the market system , the administered system , and the traditional system .In a market system individual economic units are free to interact among each other in the marketplace. It is possible to buy commodities (商品)from other economic units or sell commodities to them . In a market , transactions(交易)may take place via barter or money exchange . In a barter economy , real goods such as automobiles , shoes , and pizzas are traded against each other . Obviously , finding somebody who wants to trade my old car in exchange for a sailboat may not always be an easy task . Thus , the introduction of money as a medium of exchange eases transactions considerably . In the modern market economy , goods and services are bought or sold for money .An alternative to the market system is administrative control by some agency over all transactions . This agency will issue commands as to how much of each goods and service should be produced , exchanged , and consumed by each economic unit . Central planning may be one way of administering such an economy . The central plan , drawn up by the government , shows the amounts of each commodity produced by the various firms and allocated (分配)to different households for consumption(消费). This is an example of complete planning of production , consumption , and exchange for the whole economy .In a traditional society , production and consumption patterns are governed by tradition : every person’s place within the economic system is fixed by parentage , religion , and custom . Transactions take place on the basis of tradition , too . People belonging to a certain group may have an obligation to care for other persons , provide them with food and shelter , care for their health , and promote the education . Clearly , in a system where every decision is made on the shelter , care for their health , and promote the education . Clearly , in a system where every decision is made on the basis of tradition alone , progress may be difficult to achieve , A stagnant (停滞的)society may result .17.The underlined work “barter” means .A.to buy and sell goods in the marketB.to exchange for other goods rather than for moneyC.that goods and services are bought or sold for moneyD.that goods exchange is obviously to be seen18.From the 3rd paragraph , we can see who has the greatest degree of control in an administrative system ?A.Small businesses B.Major corporations .C.The government D.The general managers19.Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the author as a criterion for determining a person’s place in a traditional society ?A.Age B.Religious belief C.Custom D.Social position 20.This article most probably is a .A.narrative B.fiction C.report D.advertisement参考答案BCBCD DACAD CBCDC BBCDA。
2011届高考英语阅读理解专题实战演练(共120篇+详细解析)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。
(第1篇)You know how wonderful you are, and you know that others know how wonderful you are, but what do you do when admiration crosses over the line into jealousy? For most teens there will come a day when you realize that one of your friends is jealous and that this jealousy is hurting your friendship. When this happens it can seem like there is nothing that you can do, but the good news is that there is. Don’t let jealousy spoil your relationships. Tackle it head on and you might be back to normal much sooner than you think.It can be hard to walk up to a friend and ask them what the problem is, but if you want to save your friendship you’ll have to do just that. Don’t approach them and ask why they are jealous of you (unless of course you want to appear totally conceited), just take some time alone with them and let them know that you’ve been feeling like there’s been something coming between you. If they refuse to respond, then use the opportunity to explain how you have been feeling. Chances are that something you say will strike a nerve and your friend will open up as well.When you figure out what is annoying your friend, ask him or her what (s)he thinks would make the situation better. If, for example, (s)he says that (s)he feels like (s)he doesn’t get to spend any time with you because of your being off with your new friends from tee swim team then maybe you could invite her along the next time or block off one day a week for just the two of you. Remember, though, that whatever solution you decide on should be a compromise. Don’t limit your own talents or opportunities simply because your friend is unhappy. Try instead to include him or her in your new life and see how that works out.Even the best of friendships can be tinged by jealousy. This destructive emotion is rarely productive and can turn best friends into worst enemies. Before taking extreme action, chat with your jealous friend to see if the two of you can work out a compromise.If you can’t, be prepared to know exactly how far you will go to keep your friend and how far you won’t.解读:本文是关于人际关系的话题。
2011年高考英语试题汇编——阅读理解2011年(全国卷)第三部分阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳答案,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn‘t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note—―Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery‖—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically(魔术般)appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn't freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea a nd telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete (竞争). Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practiced to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. 1 took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊). Every so often my son's friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.56. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer .A. to show his m agical powerB. to pay for the deliveryC. to satisfy his curiosityD. to please his mother57. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy's house?A. He wanted to have tea there.B. He was a respectable person.C. He was treated as a family member.D. He was fully trusted by the family.58. Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B. It has been driven out of the market.C. Its service is getting poor.D. It is forbidden by law.59. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A. He missed the good old days.B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.C. He needed it for his milk bottles.D. He planted flowers in it.60.What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?A. Merchants were employed to promote products.B. Ad messages were shouted out in public places.C. Product information was included in books.D. Ad signs were put up in towns.61. What does the word ―This‖ in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Advertising in newspapers.B. Including pictures in ads.C. selling goods in markets.D. Working with ad agencies.62 The 18th century advertising was special in its________________A growing spendingB printing materialsC advertising companiesD attractive designs63 Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A The Story of AdvertisingB The Value of Advertising DesignsC The Role of Newspaper Adve rtisingD The Development of Printing for AdvertisingCWhile small may be beautiful,tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems,particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.The Tall Persons Club Great Britain(TPCGB),which was formed six months ago to campaign(发起运动)for the needs of the tall.has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants Beds that are too small,shower heads that are too low ,and restaurant tables with hardly any leg-room all make life difficult for those of above average height it says.But it is not just the extra-tail whose needs are not being met. The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds,doorways,and chairs has remained unchanged“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it ,so even a king-size bed at 6'6"(6feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25%of men,while the standard 6'3" bed caters for(满足需要)less than half of the male(男性)population,"said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy ,"Seven-foot beds would work fine."Similarly ,restaurant tables can cause no end of problems Small tables,which mean the long-legged have to sit a foot or so away from them are enough to make tall customers go elsewhereSome have already taken note,however At Queens Moat Houses’Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh.6'6" beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors,particularly Americans.64 What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?A To provide better servicesB To rebuild hotels and restaurants[来源:学_科_网]C To draw public attention to the needs of the tallD To attract more people to become its members65 .Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heirtricy?A .7 2 B. 7 C. 6 6 D .6 366.What may happen to restaurants with small tables?A .They may lose some customersB. They may start businesses elsewhereC .They have to find easy chairs to match the tablesD .They have to provide enough space for the long—legged67. What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?A .Tall people pay more for larger bedsB. 6 6 beds have taken the place of 6 3 bedsC. Special rooms are kept for AmericansD. Guest rooms are standardized68.What does the word “residents’’in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A.chickens B.tomatoes C.gardens D.people69.By saying “a win—win situation all around”,Ms.Gartin means that_______.A.she is happier and her garden biggerB.she may spend less and lose weightC.she is selling more and buying lessD.she has grown more varieties of vegetables70.Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A.More Americans are doing it for fun.B.The price of oil is lower than before,C.There’s a growing need for fruits.D.The cost of living is on the rise.71.Which of the following might be the best title for the ten?A.Family Food Planning B.Banking on Gardening[来源:学科网]C.A Belt-tightening Move D.Gardening as a HobbyEWanted,Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join US on the sound of London Kiss l 00 FM.You’Il work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modem dance music.Please apply (申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies,Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person,preferably over 40,to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days:Every Saturday from November 24 to December l 5 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30-16:00.Excellent pay.Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre,Station Parade,Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of £15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R..Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.72. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.B. Mrs Oglivie, palmlace Limited.C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.D. Wealden District Council.73. We Iearn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month74. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants Assistant.D. Software Trainer.75. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledge.D. One trained in producing music programmes.2011年(新课标卷)第三部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2011届英语阅读理解专练主旨大意题A.设题方式①.考查文章的中心思想The main idea/key point of this passage is that_____.The passage is mainly about __.From the passage we can learn/conclude that_________.Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea ofthe passage?②.考查文章标题的选择The best title/headline for this passage is_________.Which of the following is the best title?What would be the best title for the text?The title that best expresses the ideas of this passage is_________.③.考查作者的写作态度和意图What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?The writer’s purpose in writing this story is____.In the passage the author wants to tell___.The writer’s attitude toward ... is___.B.干扰项特点①. 以偏概全。
干扰项只阐述了文章的一部分内容,也就是文章的局部信息。
②. 断章取义。
干扰项常常以文章中的个别信息或个别字眼作为选项的设置内容,或者以次要的事实或细节冒充全文的主要观点。
③. 主题扩大。
干扰项所归纳、概括的范围过大,超过文章实际所讨论的内容。
④. 张冠李戴。
命题者有意地把属于A的特征放在B的身上,构成一个干扰项。
2010年高考英语试题第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)21. The visitors here are greatly impressed by the fact that_______ people from all walks of life are working hard for_____ new Jiangsu.A.不填;aB. 不填;theC. the;aD. the;the22. The doctor is skilled at treating heart trouble and never accepts any gift from his patients, so he has a very good_____.A. expectationB. reputationC. contributionD. civilization23.—why, Jack, you look so tired! w—Well, I _____the house and I must finish the work tomorrow.A. was paintingB. will be paintingC. have paintedD. have been painting24. Thousands of foreigners were______ to the Shanghai World Expo the day it opened.A. attendedB. attainedC. attractedD. attached25. —I haven‘t got the reference book yet, but I‘ll have a test on the subject next month.—Don‘t worry. You______ have it by Friday.A. couldB. shallC. mustD. may26. The experiment has_________ the possibility of the existence of any life on that planet, but it does not mean there is no life on other planets.A. found outB. pointed outC. ruled outD. carried out27. —Do you think their table tennis team will win the first place at the coming Asian Games? —_________.Ours is much stronger than theirs.A. Of courseB. It dependsC. Don‘t mention itD. By no means28. The retired man donated most of his savings to the school damaged by the earthquake in Yushu ,________the students to return to their classrooms.A. enablingB. having enabledC. to enableD. to have enabled29. So far we have done a lot to build a low-carbon economy, but it is________ ideal. We have to work still harder.A. next toB. far fromC. out ofD. due to30. —Peter , where did you guys go for the summer vacation?—We________ busy with our work for months, so we went to the beach to relax ourselves.A. wereB. have beenC. had beenD. will be31. —I have tried very hard to find a solution to the problem, but in vain. w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m —why not consult with Frank? You see, _________.A. great minds think alikeB. two heads are better than oneC. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushD. it‘s better to think twice before doing someth ing32. The newly built café, the walls of_______ are painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, specially after hard work.A. thatB. itC. whatD. which33. —Is everyone here?—Not yet……Look , there_______ the rest of our guests!A. comeB. comesC. is comingD. are coming34. George is going to talk about the geography of his country, but I‘d rather he_______ more on its culture.A.focusB.focusedC.would focusD.had focused35. —I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.—That‘s_______I don‘t agree .You should have a more active life.A.whereB.howC.whenD.what第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后个题所给的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。
2011年高考英语试题及答案一、阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AAmsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2011Where the music industry comes togetherAmsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the leading electronic (电音的) music platform. The event offers a program full of electronic music concerts and events that take place in every club of Amsterdam.ADE starts on 19 October and combines daytime and nighttime activities. This unique setting brings fans and professionals into direct contact with one another and offers plenty of opportunity to check out the latest developments in electronic music as well as observe the making of (观察…的制作过程) dance music. The festival features renowned artists as well as new music talents (天才) and covers the whole spectrum (光谱) of electronic sub-genres (子类型).ADE is the place to be for everybody in the business of electronic music.Get in touch with ADE 2011Date: Wednesday Oct. 19 until Sunday Oct. 23Venues: in and around AmsterdamTicket sales start:CLUB Tickets: €165 (only a few available!)DAY Tickets: €35 per dayNIGHT Tickets: €25 per night5-DAY Tickets: €185 (limited number)21. Which of the following can you do during ADE 2011?A. Learn dance steps from famous artists.B. Watch the making of dance music.C. Perform on the stage.D. Design electronic music instruments.22. How long will ADE 2011 last?A. Five days.B. Four days.C. Three days.D. Two days.BLanguages do not all follow the same rules for word order. For example, English word order is mainly subject-verb-object: I. You help. German word order is different: I. You help. Object-verb-subject: Dich liebt keiner.Languages also don't always change their verbs. In English, we change verbs (run-ran, see-saw). In other languages, it's the subjects of the verbs that change. For example, speakers of Arabic change the verb to show who the subject is. When the subject is a boy, they use one verb. When thesubject is a girl, they use another. In English we don't do that-we say 'he comes' for boys and for girls.Languages don't even use the same sounds. Making the sounds of another language may be difficult because some of them do not exist in our language. Also, some sounds may be difficult because they are in a different place in our mouth from where we normally put them. For example, Thais don't have difficulty making the sounds in the words 'sheep', 'sheet' and'cheap'. But they may have difficulty with the sounds in, for example, 'ship', 'sip' and 'chip'.If someone who speaks a language without a sound moves to another country and learns a new language, he will probably have trouble making certain sounds. He will know, if he is an adult, how to make all the sounds in his own language. But when he tries to make these new sounds, he may have no idea where they come from or how to make them. And he will probably not be able to hear the difference between some sounds, even though we can hear them perfectly.Words can change meaning entirely when we change where we put the emphasis(强调). In one language, that emphasis can change. For example, in English we can say, "I didn't say he stole my money." If we change the emphasis on different words, we can have seven different meanings. "I didn't say he stole my money." That means that to be a good English speaker, you have to listen carefully to how others say what they are saying, not just listen to the words.23. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Neither German nor English has a fixed word order.B. All languages change their verbs.C. All languages use the same sounds.D. Some languages change their verbs while some don't.24. What does the underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refer to?A. A language.B. The emphasis.C. A word.D. The meaning.CFor those not familiar with British public transport (交通), the thought of travelling around the UK using just buses and trains may seem like an expensive and confusing option. But that doesn’t have to be the case. With some forward planning and the right information, you can see some of the best Britain has to offer for less than you’d think.Your first step is to decide where you want to go. Using an online journey planner is the best way to plan your trip in the UK. Not only will it help you decide where to go, it will give you all the information you need on bus and train timetables (时刻表) and any necessary connections.When choosing your destination, make sure to take into account your budget and interests. If you’re looking for a city break, London, Edinburgh, Bath, Oxford and York all come highly recommended. If you prefer to be in the great outdoors then the highlands of Scotland, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales can’t be beaten.When planning train travel in Britain, the earlier you book your tickets, the cheaper they will be. It’s really that simple. However, don’t worry if you’ve left it too late to book in advance. There are still plenty of offers and deals to be had.On the other hand, if you’re planning on making multiple journeys across Britain by train, then a rail pass may well be the best option for you. Rail passes can work out much cheaper than buying individual tickets if you’re intending to do a lot of travelling. The BritRail pass offers the biggest cost savings and is a great way to discover Britain.So, if you’re planning a trip across all or part of Britain, then don’t be put off by the thought of public transport. With some forward planning and the right choice of ticket, you could well be on your way to a cheap and exciting journey across the UK.25. Which is the best way to plan your trip in the UK?A. Rent a car.B. Take a plane.C. Use an online journey planner.D. Go to the tourist information center.26. What is true about train travel in Britain?A. The earlier you book, the more expensive the tickets will be.B. The BritRail pass is the cheapest way to travel around Britain.C. It’s not advisable to buy individual tickets if you travel a lot.D. There are no more offers and deals available if you book in advance.DIn New York City, which local people often call "The Big Apple" or "The City That Never Sleeps", there are many things you can do. If you are interested in history and culture, you can visit famous sights. If you love shopping and movies, you can go to Amsterdam Avenue.One of the most famous sights is the huge Statue of Liberty, the symbol of freedom. She is a gift from France to the United States to celebrate the friendship of the two nations. It is possible to climb the stairs to the crown (王冠)of the statue, but you need to buy a special ticket in advance because only a few people are allowed to go up every day! Another famous sight is the Empire State Building. When you take the stairs to the top, you have a wonderful view of the city and its five districts or different parts.Amsterdam Avenue is a street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is one of the major shopping streets of the city, second only to Fifth Avenue. You can find clothes, shoes, bags and all kinds of sports' equipment in the big shopping malls along the avenue. If you are tired, you can go to one of the movie theaters to watch a new film. There are also many nice restaurants and cafes where you can have dinner or just drink or eat something.So if you want to get to know New York City, we look forward to seeing you, and remember: "always start spreading the news", as Frank Sinatra sings.27. Which is the symbol of freedom in New York City?A. Amsterdam Avenue.B. The Empire State Building.C. The Statue of Liberty.D. Manhattan.28. How many districts does New York City have?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.D. Two.二、任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
2011届高考英语第二轮综合复习题及答案江苏省姜堰中学2011届高三二轮复习综合练习(一)(英语)第Ⅰ卷 (三部分,共85分) 第一部分听力 (共两节满分20分) 第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man feel about Yorkshire? A. He doesn’t enjoy the weather. B. He likes everything about it. C. He likes the rain there. 2. Which month is probably it now? A. August. B. June. C. November.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. Ata hospital. B. At a library. C. At a bookstore. 4. What will the woman do first? A. Send the e-mail. B. Type the paper. C. Make a call. 5. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The plane crashed into the sea. B. Wood survived the air-crash. C. Wood has just been back from a holiday.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
江苏省2011届高三英语阅读专练(2)AWith her beautiful looks, cheerful character and strong spirit, Karena Lam(林嘉欣)is making waves among Chinese movie fans and professionals (专业人士).The Canada - born actress won the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards (金马奖最佳女配角和最佳新人奖)for her role in “July Rhapsody” (《男人四十》)in Taiwan on November 16.She won the same titles at the HongKong Film Awards in April, 2002.Lam played a wifful (任性的)high school girl in the film and her idol (偶像)Jacky Cheung (张学友)played the girl 's middle - aged teacher.Her awards have made her the person to watch in Hong Kong and Taiwan cinema. But the 24-year-old girl thinks the awards have put more pressure on her and given her new challenges (挑战).Besides Jacky Cheung, Lam has appeared alongside other top Hong Kong stars. Last year she starred with Leslie Cheung (张国荣)in“ Inner Senses ” (《异度空间》)and this year she acted with Nicholas T se (谢霆锋)in“ Tiramisu” (《恋爱行星》). Is there anything that can stop Lam's success?“I have learnt that ff someone is trying to hurt you, the best revenge (报复)is to keep living happily and having a good life.That’s what I did, ” she said.She is an optimist (乐天派)and determined to be successful. “I always have a way of finding my own happiness. I know what's going to make me smile, and I go for it, ”she said.Two films—a comedy and a love - story are waiting for her and she plans to release (首次上演)her first Cantonese (粤语)album next summer.1.According to the passage, which of the following shows the right order of what Lam did or will do?a.To star with Leslie Cheung in“Inner Senses.”b.To win the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards for her role in“ July Rhapsody.”c.To release her first cantones album.d.To act with Nicholas Tse in“ Tiramisu. ”e.To win the Hong Kong Film Awards.A. b, e, a, d, cB. c, a, d, e, bC. e, b, d, c, aD. a, d, e, b, c2.In“Inner Senses” Lam was one of the________performers.A. supportingB. chiefC. ordinaryD. learned3.The underlined phrase“make waves” probably means________.A. gain much attentionB. make troubleC. sing and danceD. fan the flames of disorderBWhat comes into your mind when you think about robots? Do you imagine armies of evil metal monsters planning to take over the world? Or, perhaps of mechanical men who have been created as guards or soldiers by a mad genius? Or maybe you think of man- like robots who act, think, and look like human beings. In fact robots like these have more to do with science fiction films than with real life. In the real world robots are machines that do jobswhich otherwise have to be done by people. Robots either operate by themselves or under the control of a person.In a car factory, for example, robot machinery can put together and paint car bodies. On the sea bed remotecontrolled(遥控)underwater machines with mechanical arms can perform tasks too difficult for divers. Robot spacecraft can explore the solar system and send back information about planets and stars.Many robots have computer brains. Some robots are fitted with cameras , sensors, and microphones which enable them to see, to feel, and to hear. And some robots can even produce electronic speech.All this does not mean that a robot can think and behave like a human being. Present day robots have to be programmed with a good deal of information before they can carry out even simple tasks.4.Robots in real life________.A. can behave like human beingsB. have the ability to control the worldC. can think by themselvesD. can help us with a lot of work5.According to this article, which of the following is not true about robots in the real world?A. Some robots are as creative as artists.B. Some robots can help manufacture cars.C. Some robots can see and hear.D. Some robots can explore outer space.6.Robots can perform many tasks for man because________.A. they have intelligenceB. they are supplied with computer programsC. they can imitate human beingsD. they have the ability to learn new things7.The robots in science fiction films and those in real life differ mainly in________.A. mentalityB. appearanceC. materialD. sizeCThere are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things. The pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine, the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend (hurt)many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing (批评)and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation(模仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong , but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects ontheir interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact (接触)with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.8.“The phrase“sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means________.A. have a good taste with social lifeB. make others unhappyC. tend to scold others openlyD. enjoy the pleasure of life9.We can conclude from the passage that________.A. we should pity all such unhappy peopleB. such unhappy people are dangerous to social lifeC. people can get rid of the habit of unhappinessD. unhappy people can not understand happy persons10.If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit , the author suggests that people should ________.A. prevent any communication with themB. show no respect and politeness to themC. persuade them to recognize the bad effectsD. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes11.In this passage, the writer mainly________.A. describes two types of peopleB. laughs at the unhappy peopleC. suggests ways to help them unhappyD. tells people how to be happy in lifeDSuppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.12.You work from 9︰00 a. m. to 4︰30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?A. Global English Center and Modem Language School.B. Global English Center and the International House.C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.D. The 21st Century and the International House.13.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that________.A. its teaching quality is betterB. it is nearest to the city centerC. its courses are more advancedD. it requires an entrance examination14.You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it________.A. offers free sightseeing and social activitiesB. has a special course in spoken EnglishC. costs less than the other schoolsD. has native English teachers15.If you take the evening programmed at the International House, you will pay about________.A. 60 yuanB. 240 yuanC. 720 yuanD. 960 yuanEEven plant can run a fever, especially when they’re under attack by insects or disease. But unlike human, plants can have their temperature taken from 3, 000 feet away - straight up. A decade ago, adopting the infrared (红外线)scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites, physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress. The goal was to let farmers precisely target pesticide (杀虫剂)spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field, which invariably includes plants that don’t have pest (害虫)problems.Even better, Paley’s Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye. Mounted on a plane flown at 3, 000 feet at night, an infrared scanner measured the heat emitted by crops. The data were transformed into a color - coded map showing where plants were running“ fevers”. Farmers could then spot - spray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide than they otherwise would.The bad news is that Paley’s company closed down in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and long - term backers were hard to find. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce, and refinements in infrared scanning, Paley hopes to get back into operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works. “This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States, ” says George Oerther of T exas A & M. Ray Jackson , who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture, thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade. But only ff Paley finds the financial backing which he failed to obtain 10 years ago.16.Plants will emit an increased amount of heat when they are________.A. sprayed with pesticidesB. facing an infrared scannerC. in poor physical conditionD. exposed to excessive sun rays17.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely, we can use infrared scanning to________.A. estimate the damage to the cropsB. measure the size of the affected areaC. draw a color -coded mapD. locate the problem area18.Farmers can save a considerable amount of pesticide by________.A. resorting to spot - sprayingB. consulting infrared scanning expertsC. transforming poisoned rainD. detecting crop problems at an early stage19.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties________.,A. the lack of official supportB. its high costC. the lack of financial supportD. its failure to help increase production20.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of________.A. the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produceB. growing concern about the excessive use of pesticides on cropsC. the forceful promotion by the Department of AgricultureD. full support from agricultural experts参考答案1.D提示:由文章对Lam介绍的情况,按时间顺序排列而得出答案。