1、江西省2012届高三英语二轮专项训练:阅读表达+写作(32)第一节 阅读表达阅读下面短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。1Global difference in intelligence is a sensitive topic, long filled with a large number of different opinions. But recent data has indeed shown cognitive (认知的) ability to be higher in some countries than in others. Whats more, IQ
2、 scores have risen as nations developa phenomenon known as the Flynn effect. Many causes have been put forward for both the intelligence difference and the Flynn effect, including education, income, and even non-agricultural labor. Now, a new study from researchers at the University of New Mexico of
3、fers another interesting theory: intelligence may be linked to infectious-disease rates.2The brain, say author Christopher Eppig and his colleagues, is the most costly organ in the human body. Brainpower consumes almost up to 90 percent of a newborns energy. Its clear that if something affects energ
4、y intake while the brain is growing, the impact could be long and serious. And for vast parts of the globe, the biggest threat to a childs bodyand therefore brainis parasitic (由寄生虫引起的) infection. These illnesses threaten brain development_. They can directly attack live tissue, which the body must t
5、hen try every means to replace. They can invade the digestive pipe and block nutritional intake. They can rob the bodys cells for their own reproduction. And then theres the energy channeled (输送) to the immune system to fight the infection. 3Using data on national disease burdens (life years lost du
6、e to infectious diseases) and average intelligence scores, the authors found they are closely associated. The countries with the lowest average IQ scores have the highest disease burdens without exception. On the contrary, nations with low disease burdens top the IQ list. 4If the study holds water,
7、it could be revolutionary for our understanding of the still-confusing variation in national intelligence scores.1What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 10 words)_2Complete the following statement with proper words.(no more than 4 words)Those countries that have the _ are always at the bott
8、om of the IQ list. 3Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words.(no more than 5 words) _ 4What can cause intelligence difference?(no more than 8 words) _5.What does the word they (Line 2, Paragraph 3) probably refer to?(no more than 8 words)_第二节 书面表达假如你是心远中学高三(1)的李华,今年即将高中毕业。请根据以下要点给某英文报写一篇英语
9、短文,谈谈你对高三生活的看法。(1)对获得的帮助表示感谢; (2)消除与同学之间的误会; (3)努力学习,实现人生梦想; (4)对学弟、学妹的建议。 注意:1可适当加入细节,以使行文连贯2词数:120左右(开头已给出,不计入总词数)High school is regarded as the best time in a persons life. As a senior 3 student, it wont take long before I graduate. 阅读表达1Why do IQ scores vary by nation? / Why do IQ scores vary fr
10、om nation to nation? / Different IQ between nations may result from infectious diseases.2highest disease burdens3in several ways4Education, income and non-agricultural labor. 5National disease burdens and average intelligence scores.书面表达High school is regarded as the best time in a persons life. As
11、a senior three student, it wont take long before I graduate. Now, I have much to share with my fellow students.Firstly, I would like to show my appreciation to those standing by me all the way, teachers, parents and friends included. Without their help and advice, my life would be different. Secondl
12、y, its high time to say sorry to classmates whom I hurt or misunderstood. Communication and smiles act as bridges to friendship. Above all, Ive made up my mind to make every effort to study, for I believe hard work is the key to success. Just as the old saying goes, “no pains, no gains.”Finally I hope that all the younger fellows can make full use of time, because time and tide wait for no men.