高考领航·2019届高三英语二轮复习限时规范训练：第3部分-训练1 Word版含解析

第3部分限时规范训练训练12阅读理解＋阅读填空＋语法填空(建议用时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AEconomists have studied how markets work for a long time.Generally，they work well.But markets do not always perform as expected.Jean Tirole of France won the Nobel Prize in Economics for studying why markets are imperfect，or inefficient，and what governments can do to regulate them.The Nobel prize committee announced the $1.1 million prize in Stockholm to Jean Tirole.It called Mr.Tirole “one of the most influential economists of our tim e”．The organization said he had done important research in a number of areas.But it said，“most of all he has clarified how to understand and regulate industries with only a few powerful firms”．Mr.Tirole works at the Toulouse School of Economics in Toulouse，France.He is 61 years old.For about 30 years，Mr.Tirole has researched periods when markets failed，that is，when they did not provide good results in price and competition.He looked at how a small number of large companies，or even a single company，can strongly influence industries.Banking and telecommunications were among the industries he studied.The Nobel committee said that unregulated markets often producesocially undesirable results.They can result in higher prices or companies that use their market position to block others.The committee said it chose Mr.Tirole because he thought about how best to regulate markets.For example，Tore Ellingsen，Chairman of the committee that awards the economics prize，says Mr.Tirole showed the need to develop better rules for the banking industry.This became urgent after the world financial crisis of 2008－2009.The economics Drize is called the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alflred Nobel.Alfred Nobel did not establish the prize.It was first presented in 1969.1．The passage tells us that Jean Tirole ．A．has studied the economics in SwedenB．is the first to win the Nobel Prize in EconomicsC．is highly praised by Chairman of the committeeD．has made regulations for large companies2．We can learn from the passage that ．A．Jean Tirole's research made the markets imperfect or inefficient B．banking and telecommunications are strongly influential industriesC．the world financial crisis of 2008－2009 regulated the markets D．Alfred Nobel was unwilling to establish economics prize3．The underlined word “undesirable” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by ．A．harmful B．unbelievableC．beneficial D．convincing4．What is the article mainly about?A．The life of Jean Tirole.B．The research of Jean Tirole.C．The history of Nobel Prize in Economics.D．Jean Tirole wins Nobel Economics Prize.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，属于社会类短文阅读。

温馨提示：此套题为Word版，请按住Ctrl,滑动鼠标滚轴，调节合适的观看比例，答案解析附后。

关闭Word文档返回原板块。

高考压轴冲刺练三限时40分钟Ⅰ. 完形填空Once upon a time, a student was in a physics class. He had achieved an otherwise perfect score, but the marker had1him poorly on one question. The question had asked him how he would2the height of a building using a barometer(气压计).The student had written down. “Go to the3of the building. Drop the barometer and4the seconds until it drops on the sidewalk below. 5use the formula(公式)for acceleration by gravity to6the height of the building. ”Of course, with the help of a barometer, the7expected the student to use air pressure as a tool for measuring height. So he couldn’t 8that part of the test.When the student brought up that his answer9solve the question being asked, the professor promised he would let the student answer the question again with a different10. And if the studentsolved the problem11, he would award him the marks for the question.Immediately the student12that he would use the barometer to knock on the13of the landlord in the building. When the landlord answered the door, he would ask, “How14is this building? ”At once, the professor15what the student was doing. He asked him if he knew of any16methods to reach the answer. The student answered that he would17 a long string to the barometer and measure the length of the string.The professor decided to18the student the marks. As the story 19, the student was young Niels Bohr, later becoming the famous20 and discovering the nature of electrons inside atoms.【文章大意】本文是一篇教育故事。

训练2　阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋短文改错(建议用时45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解If Frida Kahlo (1907－1954) is today one of the best­known and most popular figures of 20th­century Mexican art，it is undoubtedly because of her personality and the originality of a body of works.Her work is，above all，the expression of a life－a tragic and stormy life，one that challenged all conventions.The mere mention of her name excites enthusiasm and admiration，but her work is rarely exhibited，and has not been shown in France for fifteen years.The selection to go on show at the Musée de l'Orangerie includes major works by the artist，with masterpieces from the Museo Dolores Olmedo.The life and work of Frida Kahlo cannot be separated from those of her companion Diego Rivera (1886－1957 )．Together they became figures of legend(传奇)，and both have a place in the pantheon of 20th­century Mexican artists.Famous for his large wall paintings，Rivera's easel paintings，drawings and prints，which form a large part of his artistic production，are less well­known to the public in Europe.The exhibition aims to trace his artistic career from the early Cubist images，revealing his links with the Paris artists whose works are a key element in the Orangerie collections，to the paintings that established him as the founder of the 20th­century school of Mexican art.His travels throughout Europe influenced his vision and his skillswithout ever distancing him from his roots，thus confirming his place in history as the founder of the nationalist school.The exhibition devoted to the legendary couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo presents their works together，as if to confirm the impossibility of their divorce that was in fact finalised but reconsidered after just one year apart.It also gives us a better view of their respective artistic worlds，so different and yet so complementary(互补的)，through the deep­rooted attachment they shared to their country.1．Which of the following best describes Frida Kahlo's work?A．World­famous but unusual.B．Practical and popular.C．Creative and realistic.D．Authentic but ordinary.2．What does the underlined word “pantheon” in the third paragraph refer to?A．Character. B．Community.C．School. D．Society.3．What can we infer about Rivera from the passage?A．Rivera broke up with Kahlo finally.B．Rivera's works are popular in Europe.C．Rivera's works are the focus of the exhibition.D．Rivera had his works rooted in his motherland.4．Why does the author write the passage?A．To praise the celebrities.B．To introduce two famous artists.C．To make an announcement.D．To encourage people to learn art.【解题导语】　本文为说明文，介绍了墨西哥一对夫妻艺术家的传奇人生和旷世作品。

训练20阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋书面表达(建议用时60分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解Year of GivingYesterday I started the Year of Giving，my first day of a year­long journey into exploring the act of giving and the meaning of charity.I chose December 15 as the starting date，which marked three years since my mother died from heart disease.She was one of the most generous people that I have ever known.She always thought of others first and certainly serves as an inspiration to me.I had a rather busy day yesterday，ironic (具有讽刺意义的) for someone who is unemployed right now.In the morning I went to the gym，and unsuccessfully got the phone call from the unemployment office for some job searching.Before I knew it，it was noon.I grabbed a quick lunch and rushed down to a meeting.On my way to Connecticut，I wondered if I would see someone that I would feel forced to give my first $10 to.I was running late and decided to do it afterwards.After the meeting I had about half an hour to find the first person of my Year of Giving! I decided to check out DuPont Circle.I had met a guy there named Jerry once and thought he would willingly accept my $10.He wasn't there，but I did see a man sitting by himself who looked really lonely，so I approached him.Now I had to figure out what I was going to say，I think I said something like，“Hi，can I sit down here？”“I wouldlike to know if I could give you $10？” He asked me to repeat what I had said，I did，then he looked at me funny，got up and left.I then started walking south where I spotted a man standing by the bus stop on Connecticut Ave.He appeared to be in his 60s.I don't know what drew me to him，but I thought I would make my second attempt.I was a bit nervous and asked him which bus came by that stop.Then I explained that I was starting a year­long project to give $10 to someone every day and that I wanted to give my $10 for today to him.The gentleman，I later found out that his name was Ed，responded without hesitation that he could not accept my offer and that there were many people more deserving the money than him.This was exactly one of the things that I hoped would happen.People would think of others before themselves.1．The author set the starting date on December 15 to ．A．help the charityB．remember his motherC．make an explosionD．fulfill a wish of his mum2．In the author's first attempt to give away the money，．A．he was considered ridiculousB．he hesitated for a long timeC．he was forced to donate the moneyD．he had no time to take action3．In the author's second attempt，the gentleman refused his offer because ．A．he didn't need other's helpB．he thought more for othersC．he didn't care about moneyD．he wanted to get more money4．We can infer that the author was inspired by ．A．true friendshipB．his own kindnessC．generous donationsD．human's good nature【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，属于人生百味类短文阅读。

高考英语模拟试题精编(一)【说明】本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

满分150分，时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷(共115分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30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秒钟的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．What does the man mainly do in his spare time now?A．He does some sports.B．He plays the piano.C．He learns a language. 2．Why is the woman upset?A．She missed watching the game. B．She failed in the exam. C．She didn't win the match.3．When will the two speakers meet?A．At 9∶30. B．At 10∶00. C．At 11∶30.4．What does the man suggest doing?A．Taking a taxi. B．Waiting for the bus. C．Taking another bus.5．How will the woman deal with the money?A．She will save most of it. B．She will give it to the man. C．She will buy a lot of clothes.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。

训练112阅读理解＋阅读填空＋语法填空(建议用时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AIn 1959，when Jean Harper was in the third grade，her teacher gave the class an assignment to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up.Jean's father was a crop duster pilot in the little farming community in Northern California where she was raised，and Jean was very interested in airplanes and flying.She poured her heart into her report and included all of her dreams.She wanted to crop dust，make parachute jumps(跳伞)，and be an airline pilot.Her paper came back with an “F”on it.The teacher told her it was a “fairy tale”and that none of the occupations she listed were women's jobs.Jean was devastated and humiliated.One day in her senior year of high school，her English teacher Mrs Dorothy Slaton gave the class an assignment.“If you had unlimited money，unlimited access to the finest schools，unlimited talents and abilities，what would you do？” Jean felt a rush of her old enthusiasm，and with excitement she wrote down all her old dreams.The teacher leaned forward over her desk and said，“You do have unlimited abilities and talents.When you leave school，if you don't go for your dreams，no one will do it for you.You can have what you want if you want it enough.”The hurt and fear of years of discouragement went away because of what Mrs Slaton had said.Jean felt excited and a little scared.She stayedafter class and went up to the teacher's desk.Jean thanked Mrs Slaton and told her about her dream of becoming a pilot.Mrs Slaton half rose and slapped the desk top.“Then do it！” she said.So Jean did.It didn't happen overnight.It took her 10 years of hard work.It wasn't in Jean's nature to stand up for herself when someone refused or humiliated her.Instead，she would quietly try to find another way.She became a private pilot and then flew planes as a co­pilot (副驾驶员)．In 1978，she became one of the first three female pilot trainees ever accepted by United Airlines and one of the only 50 women airline pilots in the nation at that time.Some years later，Jean Harper became a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines.1．When Jean Harper was in the third grade，．A．it was common for women to be airline pilotsB．her father advised her to be a pilot like him in the futureC．she was unsure about what she wanted to be when she grew up D．she was deeply hurt by her teacher's comment on her dreams2．What was Mrs Slaton's reaction when she learned about Jean Harper's dream?A．Encouraging Jean to do what she wanted to.B．Offering Jean as much help as she could.C．Persuading Jean to give up her dream.D．Making Jean aware of all the possible difficulties.3．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．How Jean Harper achieved her flying dream.B．Jean Harper's great achievements in flying.C．The hardships Jean Harper experienced when trying to be a pilot.D．Jean Harper's determination to pursue her dream.4．What gave Jean Harper enough strength and faith to pursue her dream?A．Her father's influence on her.B．Mrs Slaton's support.C．Her decision to stand up for herself.D．A teacher's humiliation when she was in the third grade.【解题导语】本文是一篇人物传记，介绍了Jean Harper如何在英语老师的鼓励下，实现了当一名飞行员的梦想。

训练25阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋书面表达(建议用时45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解It was in October.I was aimlessly wandering down the street，heading into a most gloriously beautiful sunset.I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty，but it seemed everyone was in a hurry.I took the next­best action.Quickly I ducked into (迅速跑进) a department store and asked the lady behind the counter if she could come outside for just a minute.She looked at me as though I were from some other planet.She hesitated，and then seemingly against her better judgment，she moved toward the door.When she got outside，I said to her，“Just look at that sunset! Nobody out here was looking at it and I just had to share it with someone.”For a few seconds we just looked.Then I said，“All is right with the world.”I thanked her for coming out to see it；she went back inside and I left.I felt good to share the beauty.Four years later my situation changed greatly.I came to the end of a twenty-year marriage.I was alone and on my own for the first time in my life.I lived in a trailer park which，at the time，I considered a real comedown，and I had to do my wash in the community laundry room.One day，while my clothes were going around，I picked up amagazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar circumstances.She had come to the end of a marriage，moved to a strange community，and the only job she could find was one she disliked: clothing sales in a department store.Then something that happened to her changed everything.She said a woman came into her department store and asked her to step outside to look at a sunset.The stranger had said，“All is right with the world，”and she had realized the truth in that statement.From that moment on，she turned her life around.1．The author asked the woman to go outside to ．A．admire the sunset B．cheer her upC．offer some help D．have a chat2．Four years later，the author ．A．found her dream jobB．put an end to her marriageC．worked in a laundry roomD．lived in the same community3．What can be inferred from the passage?A．The woman accepted the author's request to go outside willingly.B．Many people went out to enjoy the sunset.C．The author felt grateful to live in a trailer park at first.D．The author read the woman's article accidentally.4．After reading the article in the magazine，the author was probably ．A．disappointed B．puzzledC．inspired D．overjoyed【解题导语】文章讲述了作者与一位陌生的女士分享看日落的喜悦。

训练23阅读理解＋阅读填空＋完形填空＋短文改错(建议用时40分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解When a dog loses a leg，the animal eventually figures out the best way to get around on three legs.In a short time，the dog learns to deal with its physical disability.Now，scientists have developed robots that behave in much the same way.We can find robots everywhere.Robots build cars，play chess and clean your house.They may someday drive your car，too.Two robots，named Spirit and Opportunity，were sent to Mars on a mission to explore the red planet.Jeff Clune is a computer scientist at the University of Wyoming.He says robots also help people in natural disasters.Robots are deployed in search and rescue operations following an earthquake.They may someday also be used to examine the wreckage(残骸) of a nuclear accident，like the one in Fukushima，Japan.Mr.Clune says robots can be sent to a lot of places said to be unsafe.“The problem is that all of those types of situations and environment are extremely unpredictable and dangerous.And it is very likely that robots and humans in those situations become damaged.” He and other scientists are developing technology so that robots will continue operating after the first sign of injury.They want the machines to have the ability to make changes and continue performing until they can be repaired.Mr.Clune and researchers in France have added one more operation to the skill set of robots working under difficult conditions.They say theyprogrammed a hexapod robot，one with six legs，and a robotic arm to learn how to deal with injury.Their findings were reported in the journal “Nature”．Mr.Clune said that once the robots become damaged，they use their knowledge of how their body works to find a way to deal with the damage. He says the robots are also programmed with child-like curiosity.In other words，they are always asking questions and looking for answers.The whole process takes about one minute for the robots to find a way to overcome damage.1．At the beginning of the passage，the writer mentions dogs to ．A．introduce the topic in a more attractive wayB．provide examples of how animals deal with unexpected injuryC．prove how scientists get inspiration from dogs to develop technologyD．show the relationship between dogs and robots2．According to the passage，nowadays robots CANNOT ．A．help people in search and rescue operations following an earthquakeB．be sent on a mission to explore on the MarsC．examine the wreckage of a nuclear accidentD．build cars or clean the house3．Why are Mr.Clune and other scientists devoted to developing the technology?A．They expect to enable robots to continue working despite injury under difficult conditions.B．They want to succeed in programming robots with child­like curiosity.C．They are determined to design a more powerful robot for Mars exploration.D．They intend to make robots which can be sent to a lot of places said to be unsafe.4．Now scientists have developed robots that，once damaged，can ．A．continue performing in spite of the damageB．rely on their functions to figure out a way to handle the emergencyC．spend about an hour finding a way to overcome damageD．maintain their child­like curiosity and keep asking people around for solutions【解题导语】现如今，机器人被广泛运用到各个领域。

训练4 2阅读理解＋阅读填空＋语法填空(建议用时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AIt seems sometimes that the world is full of people who are mad for instant，no­effort，success.Khalil Fong，the singer and musical genius from Hong Kong，is not one of them.Fong prefers to let things follow their own pace.This quiet young man，who can surprise an interviewer with his dark humor，has sat and waited for the world to catch up with him.Now，the once unknown Mando­pop singer is getting his dues (应得物)．“It's rare for me to think about the world's opinion when I write a song，”said Fong.The musician，who is often described as Hong Kong's answer to Jay Chou，typically wears smart dark suits and his signature pilot's glasses.“I focus on what I want to express and try to make it pleasing to my heart and ear.”Recently Fong released Timeless，an album of classic foreign and Chinese songs that have influenced him，such as Stevie Wonder's You Are the Sunshine of My Life.Born in Hawaii，Fong grew up listening to black soul classics like Wonder's1970s hit.He says he'd like to do for that tradition what Jay Chou has done for R&B music.This may be a challenge for Fong，since today soul is only a minority enthusiasm.But he says he doesn't think people care much about his musical “bag”．“If they let their emotions speak，listeners will lovemy music.Nobody got Jay's R & B at first，now almost everybody likes it，”he said.1．From the passage，we can know that ．A．Khalil Fong was born in Hong KongB．few of people in the world are after instant，no­effort successC．Khalil Fong is a talented singer and musicianD．Khalil Fong prefers playing the piano to playing the guitar2．Which is one of the problems that Khalil Fong is facing now?A．Mando­pop singers are unknown in the world.B．Most of the listeners are not interested in soul music.C．He was born in Hawaii and can't speak Chinese.D．No one likes his music.3．Why does Fong like soul music?A．He was an American.B．He listened to black soul classics from his childhood on.C．He wants to keep this kind of music passing down.D．He wishes to learn from Jay Chou.4．From “Nobody got Jay's R & B at first，now almost everybody likes it”in the last paragraph，we learn that Khalil Fong ．A．likes Jay's R & B nowB．believes he will succeed in time like Jay ChouC．thinks people accept new things step by stepD．thinks the bad can be changed into the good1．解析：选C。

训练192阅读理解＋阅读填空＋语法填空(建议用时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解ALisa Pina never thought she would need the fire safety training she received during her apprenticeship (学徒期) as a painter.On Friday morning，she felt so grateful for having had it.On Thursday night，while Pina was babysitting her granddaughter，nephew and two nieces in her sister's apartment，she smelled smoke and realized the apartment building was on fire.When her 4­year­old granddaughter Garcia began saying，“We're going to die”，she knew she had to act.Pina，first sealed the door，and then told all four children to lie on the floor.After calling 911，she told the children to start singing and promised them all treats as soon as they reached safety.“I said，‘OK，we're going to lie down and we're all going to play a game，’”Pina said.“We all started singing our ABCs and 123s.I was just trying to make it fun.”Pina patiently waited，and a few minutes later，Riverside County sheriff's deputies (县治安官助理) arrived.Pina and the children were all trapped on the second floor as flames filled the first floor.Pina did the only thing she could.She opened the window and dropped the children，one by one，into the arms of the sheriff's deputies about 15 to 20 feet below.“I just needed to keep the kids calm so they wouldn't be afraid，”Pina said.“I was definitely afraid inside，but I couldn't let them know that.”Not long after dropping the children out of the window，firefighters arrived with a ladder and rescued her.Ten people were treated at the scene for suffering smoke，but nobody was seriously injured.1．When Pina saw the fire，which is the right order of what she did according to Paragraph 2?①told children to lie on the floor②let children start singing ③sealed the door④called 911A．③①④②B．④③①②C．③④①②D．①③④②2．Why did Pina and the children start to sing songs?A．To make herself not scared.B．To spend time waiting for rescue.C．To help calm down the children.D．To practice the fire safety training.3．According to the text，we know that ．A．during the fire Lisa Pina wasn't afraid at allB．Lisa Pina was the first one to be rescuedC．the children were sent to hospital after the fireD．the fire didn't cause any death4．Which of the following words can best describe Pina?A．Patient. B．Brave.C．Timid. D．Frightened.【解题导语】本文讲述了皮纳和家里四个小孩子被困火场，但她临危不乱，利用学过的消防知识，最终成功获救。

训练22阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋短文改错(建议用时45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解We know that hugs make us feel easy inside.And this feeling，it turns out，could actually ward off stress and protect the immune (免疫) system，according to a new research from Carnegie Mellon University.It's a well­known fact that stress can weaken the immune system.In this study，the researchers sought to determine whether hugs－like social support more broadly－could protect individuals from the increased sensitivity to illness brought on by the particular stress that comes with interpersonal conflict.“We know that people experiencing ongoing conflicts with others are less able to fight off cold viruses.We also know that people who report having social support are partly protected from the effects of stress on psychological states，such as depression and anxiety，”the study's lead author，psychologist Dr.Sheldon Cohen，said in a statement.“We tested whether awareness of social support is equally effective in protecting us from sensitivity to infection caused by stress and also whether receiving hugs might partially account for those feelings of support and thus protect a person against infection.”In the experiment，over 400 healthy adults filled out a questionnaire about their perceived (感知) social support and also participated in a nightly phone interview for two weeks.They were asked the frequencythey engaged in interpersonal conflicts and received hugs that day.Then，the researchers exposed the participants to a common cold virus，and monitored them to assess signs of infection.They found that both perceived social support and more frequent hugs reduced the risk of infection associated with experiencing interpersonal conflict.Regardless of whether or not they experienced social conflicts，infected participants with greater perceived social support and more frequent hugs had less severe illness symptoms.“This suggests that being hugged by a trusted person may act as an effective means of conveying support and that increasing the frequency of hugs might be an effective means of reducing the effects of stress，”Cohen said.“The apparent protective effect of hugs may result from the physical contact itself or hugging being a behavioral indicator of support and closeness.Either way，those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.”If you need any more reason to go wrap your arms around someone special，consider this：hugs also lower blood pressure，reduce fearsome around death and dying，improve heart health and decrease feeling of loneliness.1．In Paragraph 1，the underlined words “ward off”can be replaced by ．A．produce B．increaseC．prevent D．support2．Dr.Sheldon Cohen's experiment shows that ．A．hugs can hide serious illness symptomsB．social conflicts can monitor signs of infectionC．social support can reduce the risk of having a coldD．depression and anxiety result from less social support3．The passage aims to convey that ．A．hugs can have protective effectsB．social support can cure diseasesC．interpersonal conflicts cause infectionsD．stress can weaken our immune system4．The passage is most likely to be found in ．A．a social science magazineB．a commercial brochureC．a medical reportD．an academic essay【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文，属于人生百味类短文阅读。

训练7 阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋短文改错(建议用时45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解I remember the first time that I was extremely happy.I was about 8 years old when for the first time，there was a computer in the classroom.I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns to play various educational games on the computer.One day，I found the source code (编码) for one of these games.Without knowing or being taught any programming language，I was able to figure out some of the BASIC code.I just gave myself an infinite number of lives in the game，so I could continue playing it forever.This was also my first introduction to algebra，and I didn't even know it at the time.This was a decisive moment in my life.I was quite excited because of what I was learning and what I was able to do.As a result，I was enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self ­learning and computers，and I was quite happy doing them too.I've noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic about what they do.This enthusiasm，along with good health，is the key to being happy.It also leads to self­confidence and content in life too.It may also lead to success，wealth，and achievements.Success，wealth，or achievements can also bring some people happiness，yet I know plenty of rich people who are unhappy.I know many people with successful businesses that are not happy with what theyare doing.I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys，such as cars，computers，and televisions，yet never seem content for too long.Please remember，happiness is the journey of life，not the destination.1．What can we know from Paragraph 1?A．The author has a great talent for algebra.B．Creative thinking is necessary for every child.C．The BASIC code of the computer is not difficult.D．The author's experience in his childhood changed his life.2．The underlined word “infinite” means．A．big B．limitlessC．normal D．small3．The author wants to tell us through his experience in the school that ．A．interest is the best teacherB．children are the hope of the futureC．young people are fearlessD．where there's a will，there's a way4．We can infer from the last paragraph that ．A．people who are rich and successful in career generally feel unhappyB．wealth can't bring people any happiness and comfortC．one will feel unhappy once he has gained all the things that he wantsD．being enthusiastic about what you do is more important thanwealth【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文，属于人生百味类短文阅读。

训练13阅读理解＋阅读填空＋完形填空＋短文改错(建议用时40分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解Conservationists(自然环境保护工作者) are unveiling their 12 trees of Christmas，in a bid to highlight the difficult situation confronting some of the world's threatened conifers(针叶树)．As decorated trees take centre stage in many homes over the festive period，tree experts hope the campaign will raise awareness of at­risk species.About one third of the species of conifers in the world are thought to be threatened with extinction unless immediate action is taken.The social media event is being run by the Global Trees Campaign.On each of the 12 days until Christmas Eve on 24 December，the Global Trees Campaign，a partnership between Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and Fauna and Flora International (FFI)，is publishing details of a threatened tree species on social media.“Given that it is Christmas and everyone is bringing conifers into their houses，we think that it is good to highlight some of the other conifer species that are not doing so well at the moment，”explained Emily Beech，BGCI conservation assistant.The development of the global trade in plants，and the demand over the centuries from wealthy families to plant exotic tree species on their land，mean that 80% of the conifers listed as threatened are found in collections around the world.However，these specimens(样本) are unlikely to be enough to ensure the long-term survival of these species.“The problem is that a lot of the specimens that are in botanical gardens or are in people's back gardens do not have the genetic range; they are sourced from the same trees，”Ms Beech told BBC News.“As they do not have the genetic diversity，they cannot be reintroduced back into the wild.So if they disappear，then there will be limited genetic resources to put them back again.”“Improving the genetic diversity of conifer specimens and collections in botanical garden，as well as protecting populations of threatened species within their natural range，is part of the work being carried out by the Global Trees Campaign，”said Ms Beech.1．Why are tree experts introducing 12 trees of Christmas?A．To request people not to use trees for decoration.B．To call people's attention to threatened conifers.C．To find ont which tree suits Christmas most.D．To spread the knowledge of diversity.2．What do we know about the species of conifers in the world?A．They need to be protected at once.B．All of them are dying out quickly.C．Nearly one third of them are extinct.D．One third are cut down for Christmas.3．Emily Beech would agree that at Christmas ．A．most families will have fun togetherB．every family has tree decorations at homeC．everyone can help threatened tree speciesD．people use social media to communicate with others4．The key to solving the problem will be ．A．building more botanical gardensB．planting more trees in nature parksC．not using trees for decoration at homeD．promoting the genetic diversity of conifers【解题导语】环境保护主义者在圣诞节期间，向人们介绍了12种针叶树，旨在让人们关注一些濒危的针叶树。

训练10　阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋书面表达(建议用时60分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解There is some unwelcome news for students preparing for exams and officers putting in long hours—you don't need the break as much as you may think that makes you feel less tired.Scientists have long assumed that willpower (意志力) is a limited resource，which is why you feel the need to have a rest，have a snack and come back to a task when you're feeling better.They argued that the only way to restore willpower was by rest，food or entertainment.But psychologists have challenged this theory，saying weak willpower is all in your head.They found that people's beliefs in willpower determine how long and how well they'll be able to work on a tough mental exercise.“If you think of willpower as something that's limited，you're more likely to be tired when you perform a difficult task，”said Prof.Veronika Job.“But if you think of willpower as something that is not easily used up，you can go on and on.”The researchers designed four experiments to test students' beliefs in willpower.After a tiring task，those，who believed or were led to believe that willpower is a limited resource，performed worse on standard concentration tests than those who thought of willpower as something they had more control over.They also found that leading up to final exam week，students who believed the limited resource theory atejunk food 24 percent more often than those who believed they had more control in resisting temptation (诱惑)．Mr.Job said.“The theory that willpower is a limited resource is interesting，but it has had unintended consequences.Students who may already have trouble studying are being told that their power of concentration is limited，and they need to take frequent breaks.But a belief in willpower as a non­limited resource makes people stronger in their ability to work through challenges.”The findings could help people who are battling temptation.Willpower isn't driven by a biologically based process as much as we used to think.The belief in it is what influences your behavior.1．The theory that willpower is limited supports that ．A．people must eat snacks when they feel tiredB．people do need a break to restore their willpowerC．there's no way to strengthen people's willpowerD．weak willpower doesn't affect people's life much2．What have the scientists long believed regarding willpower?A．It is in the charge of people.B．It is a limited resource.C．There is no way to restore willpower.D．It doesn't easily run out.3．Which of the following best helps the students to prepare better for their exams?A．Push themselves even if they want to take a break.B．Don't eat fast food while studying.C．Remind themselves willpower is not limited.D．Stay in a comfortable and quiet place.4．What's the best title for the passage?A．A New Theory about WillpowerB．How to Build Strong WillpowerC．The Great Influence of WillpowerD．Willpower Doesn't Last Long【解题导语】　本文是一篇说明文，属于日常生活类短文阅读。

训练5 阅读理解＋完形填空＋语法填空＋书面表达(建议用时60分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解Foxes and farmers have never got on well.These small dog­like animals have long been accused of killing farm animals.They are officially classified as harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them.Farmers can also call on the services of their local hunt to control the fox population.Hunting consists of running after a fox across the countryside，with a group of specially trained dogs，followed by men and women riding horses.When the dogs eventually catch the fox，they kill it or a hunter shoots it.People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport.They wear a special uniform of red coats and white trousers，and follow strict rules of behavior.But owning a horse and hunting regularly are expensive，so most hunters are wealthy.It is estimated that up to 100，000 people watch or take part in fox­hunting.But over the last couple of decades the number of people who are against fox-hunting，because they think it is brutal (残暴的)，has risen sharply.Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to pass off without some kind of conflict between hunters and hunt opponents (阻止者)．Sometimes these incidents lead to violence，but mostly opponents discourage the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of t he fox’s smell，which the dogs follow.Noisy conflicts between hunters and opponents have become so common that they are almost as much a part of hunting as running after foxes itself.But this year supporters of fox-hunting face a much bigger threat to their sport.A Labour Party member of Parliament(英国议会)，Mike Foster，is trying to get Parliament to approve a new law which will make the hunting of wild animals with dogs illegal.If the law is passed，wild animals like foxes will be protected under the ban in Britain.1．Wealthy people in Britain have been hunting foxes to ．A．benefit the farmersB．get entertainmentC．show off their wealthD．limit the fox population2．The opponents of fox-hunting often discourage the game by ．A．using violenceB．taking legal actionC．seeking help from farmersD．confusing the fox hunters3．A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to ．A．protect wild animals like foxesB．control fox­hunting on a large scaleC．prohibit farmers from hunting foxesD．standardize the behavior of fox­hunting4．What can be inferred from this passage?A．Limiting the fox population is unnecessary at all.B．Killing foxes with poison is not allowed by the law.C．Hunting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violent.D．Fox­hunting causes conflicts between hunters and farmers.【解题导语】文章主要讲述了英国人“猎狐”活动的起源和特点以及反猎狐运动的兴起。

训练92阅读理解＋阅读填空＋语法填空(建议用时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解ABefore you hit “submit”for the Nov.1 Early Decision (ED) deadline (截止日期)，think about this: Early Decision is binding (必须遵守的)．That means if you are accepted，you have to go.ED is a great option if the college you're applying to is your dream school and you are 100 percent certain that you can see yourself on its campus next fall.But if you're having any doubts about whether or not this college is the perfect place for you，think again about your ED application.Applying ED definitely has benefits.One of them is that you will know where you're going to college before Christmas if you are accepted.While your academic performance needs to be kept up，the stress of standardized tests，meeting college deadlines，getting letters of recommendation and so on will all be behind you.On the other hand，one of the biggest difficulties is that next March and April，ED students will not be able to compare one college with another.This lack of choice also means that students can't use offers from other colleges to ask for better financial aid.Susan Goodkin，owner of the California Learning Strategies Center，said，“From fall to spring of the last year in high school is a long time and students' ideas might change.”“Some families are so ready to be done with the college applicationprocess that they make themselves believe they're in love with a school so they can apply ED.I advise all families to apply ED only if it is for the right reasons.”Here's a tip for thinking about ED: Don't say you're applying ED and then decide where.Figure out which college is the best fit for you and then find out if they offer an ED program.1．What is the article mainly about?A．How to get into top American universities.B．How to apply ED.C．The admission policies of American universities.D．The advantages and disadvantages of ED programs.2．According to the article，ED applicants ．A．get financial aid easily from the college they apply toB．must attend the college they apply to if they are acceptedC．can apply to several colleges under an ED program at a timeD．needn't have great academic performance to apply to a college3．ED applicants are informed of the college's decision ．A．in early NovemberB．before ChristmasC．around January 1D．in the following March or April4．What does Susan Goodkin advise college applicants to do?A．Not to change their idea of their preferred school.B．Not to apply ED because of its lack of choice.C．To apply ED and decide where to study as early as possible.D．To apply ED only when it's offered by their dream school.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了美国高中生申请提前录取的好处与坏处。

训练162阅读理解＋阅读填空＋语法填空(建议用时30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AHow can a creature weighing over 5 tons and normally taking 150 kilograms of food and 120 liters of water per day survive in a desert environment?In the southwest African country of Namibia，and the Sahara lands of Mali further north，the desert elephant does just that．Although not regarded as a separate species from the African elephant，the desert cousin differs in many ways.Their bodies are smaller，to absorb less heat，and their feet are larger for easier walking across sandy surfaces.They are taller，to reach higher branches.They have shorter tusks (象牙)，and most importantly，longer trunks to dig for water in riverbeds.Desert elephants can travel over 70 kilometers in search for feeding grounds and waterholes，and have a larger group of families.They drink only every 3­4 days，and can store water in a “bag”at the back of their throat，which is only used when badly needed.Desert elephants are careful feeders－they seldom root up trees and break fewer branches，and thus maintain what little food sources are available.Young elephants may even eat the dung (粪便) of the female leader of a group when facing food shortage.During drought they are unlikely to give birth to their young but with good rains the birthrate will increase greatly.Desert elephants have sand baths，sometimes adding their own urine (尿液) tomake them muddy!As we continue to overheat our weak planet，it can only be hoped that other animal species will adapt as extraordinarily well to change as the desert elephant.1．The underlined part in Paragraph 2 means “”．A．remains in the African countriesB．drinks 120 liters of water a dayC．manages to live in desert areasD．eats 150 kilograms of food daily2．Desert elephants are called careful feeders because they ．A．rarely ruin treesB．drink only every 3­4 daysC．search for food in large groupsD．protect food sources for their young3．The author answers the question raised in the first paragraph with ．A．stories and explanationB．facts and descriptionsC．examples and conclusionD．evidence and argument4．What can be inferred from the last sentence in the passage?A．Overheating the earth can be stopped.B．Not all animal species are so adaptable.C．The planet will become hotter and hotter.D．Not all animals are as smart as desert elephants.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，属于自然类短文阅读。