1、江西省2012届高三英语二轮专项训练：阅读理解（12）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。AIt seems that some people go out of their way to get into trouble. Thats more or less what happened the night that Nashville Police Officer Floyd Hyde was on duty.“I was on the way to a personal-injury accident in West Nashvi
2、lle. As I got onto Highway 40, blue lights and sirens(警笛) going, I fell in behind a gold Pontiac Firebird that suddenly seemed to take off quickly down the highway. The driver somehow panicked at the sight of me. He was going more than a hundred miles an hour and began passing cars on the shoulder.
3、”But Hyde couldnt go after him. Taking care of injured people is always more important than worrying about speeders, so the officer had to stay on his way to the accident. But he did try to keep the Firebird in sight as he drove, hoping another nearby unit would be able to step in and stop the speed
4、ing car. As it turned out, keeping the Firebird in sight was not that difficult. Every turn the Pontiac made was the very turn the officer needed to get to the accident scene.Hyde followed the Pontiac all the way to his destination. At that point he found another unit had already arrived at the acci
5、dent scene. His help wasnt needed. Now he was free to try to stop the driver of the Firebird, who by this time had developed something new to panic about.“Just about that time,” Hyde says, “I saw fire coming out from under that car, with blue smoke and oil going everywhere. Hed blown his engine. Now
6、 he had to stop. ”“After I arrested him, I asked him why he was running. He told me he didnt have a drivers license.”That accident cost the driver of the Firebird plentya thousand dollars for the new enginenot to mention the charges for driving without a license, attempting to run away, and dangerou
7、s driving.1.The meaning of “panicked” in Paragraph 2 is related to _. A. shameB. hateC. angerD. fear2. Why did the driver of the Firebird suddenly speed down the highway? _. A. Because he was racing with another driver on the road. B. Because he realized he had to hurry to the accident scene. C. Bec
8、ause he thought the police officer wanted to stop him. D. Because he wanted to overtake other cars on the shoulder.3. Which of the following statements is true?A. Someone else was taking care of the injured person. B. The Pontiac reached its destination at the accident scene. C. Hyde knew where he w
9、as going by following the right car. D. The policeman was running after a speeder on Highway 40.4.The driver of the Firebird _ .A. took a wrong turn on the way B. had some trouble with his car C. was stopped by the police officer D. paid for the expenses of the accident5. What is probably the best t
10、itle for the article?A. Losing His Way? B. Going My Way?C. Fun All the Way? D. Help on the Way? B Suppose 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, especiall
11、y your spoken English.Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers.You may find the information you need.Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 3-month(700yuan), 6-month(1200yuan) and one-year(2000yuan) cou
12、rses. Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day. Mon-Fri. Experienced college English teachers. Close to city center and bus stops. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082.Modern Language SchoolSpecial courses in English for business. traveling , banking , hotel management and offi
13、ce skills.Small classes(12-16 students) on Sat.Sun. From 2:00-5:00pm.Native English teachers from Canada and USA.Language lab and computers supplied.3-month course: 1,050yuan; 6-month course: 1,850yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675Park Road.100056 Tel: 67353019The 21st Century English
14、 raining CenterWe specialize in effective teaching at all levels. We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800yuan. We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1.Only 15-minute
15、walk from city center.Call 67801642 for more information.The International House of EnglishThree/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60yuan for 13 hours per week; convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00am and 2:00-5:00pm.A four-month evening program for developing speak
16、ing skills( same cost as day classes). Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Free sightseeing and social activities. Very close to Central Park.For further information call 67432308.6. You work from 9:00am to 4:00pm every day. Which s
17、chools will you choose? A. Global English Center and Modern Language School B. Global English Center and the International House of EnglishC. Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training CenterD. The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English 7. The 2
18、1st Century is different from the other three schools in that _. A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city center C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination 8. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it _. A. offers free sig
19、htseeing and social activities B. has special course in spoken English C. costs less than the other schools D. has native English teachers9. If you want to apply for a university in the USA, you may attend _. A. Global English Center B. Modern Language SchoolC. The 21st Century English Training Cent
20、erD. The International House of English10. If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay about _.A. 60yuan B. 240yuanC. 720yuan D. 1,000yuan C BANGKOK - The tiny island nation of Tuvalu has promised to do its part for climate change by fueling its economy entirely from ren
21、ewable sources by 2020. The South Pacific nation of 12,000 people is part of a movement of countrie s and cities committed to going climate neutral. Since February 2008, 10 nations have promised to reduce their emission(释放)of greenhouse gases as part of a goal of reaching zero emissions in the next
22、decade. None of these commitments alone is expected to make a significant difference in the fight to cut heat-trapping gases. But the moves can inspire bigger emitters(排放者) like the United States to take further steps to limit their carbon footprints. Climate scientists have urged rich countries to
23、reduce emissions from 2005 levels by between 25 percent and 40 percent by 2020 to avoid the worst effect of warming. For its parts, Tuvalu hopes to replace the fossil fuels that are imported by ship with solar energy and wind power soon. Tuvalu already emits almost no greenhouse gases. But because o
24、f climate change, many South Pacific islands see worsening flooding. The country is just 10 square miles in size, with most of its land less than a meter above sea level. So far, Tuvalu has installed (安装) a 40-kiliowatt solar energy system with the help of Japans Kansai Electric Power Co. and Tokyo
25、Electric Power Company. The Tuvalu government is working to expand the $410,000 project from 40 to 60 kilowatts, and will extend solar power to outer islands. “We thank those countries who are helping Tuvalu reduce its carbon footprint,” Public Utilities and Industries Minister Kausea Natano said. “
26、And we look forward to the day when our nation offers an example to all- powered entirely by natural resources such as the sun and the wind.”11. According to the passage, the climate neutral movement _. A. will last a long time B. was started by Tuvalu C. is a great success in the West D. has no eff
27、ect on big countries12. What is the main energy source in Tuvalu at present? A. Solar energy B. Wind powder C. Imported fossil fuels D. Local fossil fuels13. For Tuvalu, the biggest trouble now is that_. A. it lacks clean power equipment B. it lacks enough natural resources C. Climate change affects
28、 its economy D. it is under threat from rising sea level14. What can we learn from the passage? A. It is impossible for Tuvalu to realize its goal. B. The world will see zero emissions in ten years C. Tuvalu imports technology to reduce emissions. D. Big countries havent started to reduce emissions.
29、15. The best title for the passage might be “_”. A. Climate change threatens small island nations B. An island nation will only use green power C. Countries unite to reduce greenhouse gases D. island nations urge big countries to reduce emissionsDResearchers in Britain are driving the environmental
30、movement to a new level. A team from the University of Warwick has built what it calls the worlds first completely environmentally friendly Formula Three racing car. The car is made mainly of renewable materials, like plants and vegetables. The structure around the car is made from natural plant fib
31、ers and potatoes. The steering wheel(方向盘) is made from root vegetables like carrots. The engine uses bio-fuel made from vegetable oil and waste chocolate. The new racing car is extremely fast. The car has a top speed of two hundred fifteen kilometers an hour. And it can go from zero to ninety-five k
32、ilometers an hour in just two and a half seconds. The racing car meets all of the Formula Three racing requirements except for its biodiesel(生物柴油) engine. Automobile racing is one of the most widely watched sports in the world. But it is also considered one of the least friendly sports to the enviro
33、nment. Racing cars burn a lot of fuel, and create a lot of air pollution. In recent years, the racing industry has taken steps to protect the environment. More racing companies are now producing cars that use less energy. These cars produce less pollution than cars that depend on traditional fuel, l
34、ike gasoline. Last month, the new racing car was set to run in its first competitive race at the Formula Three Championship Final at Brands Hatch. It would have been the first biodiesel-powered car to raceat Formula Three. Current Formula Three rules let only gasoline-powered car to compete. Officia
35、ls needed permission from all of the Formula Three racers for the biodiesel-powered car to compete. They were unable to contact one of the drivers, so the new racing car didnt appear in the event. In test runs, the new racing car was the fifth fastest among the Formula Three race cars. Supporters ar
36、e hoping to have the fuel problem solved in time to compete in the next season.16. Whats the second paragraph mainly about? A. What materials the new racing car is made of.B. Why researchers built the new racing car.C. The characteristics of the new racing car.D. The process of the new racing car be
37、ing designed.17. According to the passage, the _ of the new racing car doesnt meet the Formula Three racing requirements.A. speed B. appearance C. weight D. engine18. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. the new racing car is the first environmentally friendly carB. automobile racing could
38、be forbidden in the near futureC. many people like to watch automobile racingD. the new racing car will be allowed to compete in the next season of Formula Three racing19. In recent years, racing companies are producing cars that _.A. burn more fuel B. go more quicklyC. produce less pollution D. cos
39、t less money20. Why didnt the new racing car compete at the Formula Three Championship Final last month?A. Because the new racing car still needs testing.B. Because officials needed each racers permission but failed to contact one.C. Because therere some technical problems to be solved. D. Because few drivers think it is fast enough.高考资源网独家精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#UKs5uKs%U高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网
