英语强档：2011届高考名校模拟分类汇编之阅读理解篇（附答案）.doc

1、英语强档：2011届高考名校模拟分类汇编之阅读理解篇（附答案）1.2011届南昌市七所重点中学高三联考试卷阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AFather Maurice Chase used a special way to celebrate his 90th birthday. The Catholic priest took $ 15,000 in cash to Los Angeles Skid Row (贫民区) and gave it away. Twenty wheelchair bound people received $100 bills, while th

2、e rest received $1to $ 3 each“I come out here to tell them that God loves them and I love them and that some one is concerned about them,” Chase saidChase has given away cash and blessings every Sunday at the same corner for 24 yearsSeveral hundred people wait for him every weekHe makes a point of c

3、oming on Thanksgiving and Christmas, too, but this is the first year he spent his birthday in the downtown neighborhood where people live mainly in shelters and on dirty sidewalks “ Its the place that makes me the happiestI just love it,” said Chase. “I look forward to coming here.”The money comes f

4、rom donations he receives from rich and famous people he met during his work as assistant to the president of Loyola Marymount UniversityThe crowd broke into choruses of “Happy Birthday” several times. Some people presented him birthday cards, to his delightTravis Kemp, a 51 year old disabled man wi

5、th long black hair, was one of the lucky 20 to receive $ 100. He said he had no special plans for spending the money. “He has a lot of respect from me,” Kemp said. “I know I couldnt do it.”56Which of the following makes Chase feel the happiest?ACelebrating his birthday with his neighboursBWorking in

6、 Loyola Marymount UniversityCCelebrating Christmas with the people he has helpedDGoing to Los Angeles Skid Row to help people there57Whats the source of the money Chase used to help people?AAll his savingsBHis earnings as a Catholic priestCDonations from the wealthy and celebritiesDDonations from Lo

7、yola Marymount University58Travis Kemp is mentioned in the text to show Ahe was the luckiest person on that dayBthe disabled need to be taken care ofCChase is greatly appreciated by the needyDeven old people came to celebrate Chases birthday59. Which statement is CORRECT according to the passage? AE

8、very recipient could get $100 in cash from Father Maurice ChaseBFather Maurice Chase gave the cash away not only on his birthday but also on other occasionsCAlthough Father Maurice Chase gave the cash away on his birthday, he didnt receive anything in returnDFather Maurice Chase earned a lot of mone

9、y as assistant to the president of Loyola Marymount UniversityBYears ago while lying in my hammock （吊床）and drinking JD from the bottle, I noticed my dog dragging something under the fenceUpon inspection, to my disappointment, I realized it was the next door neighbor s 10 - year - old daughter s rabb

10、itFor years I had watched her come home from school and head straight out to its cage, free it and play with it in the yardI knew that day would be no different and fearing for our dog, I had to think fastThe rabbit was quite dirty, as if it had put up quite a struggle, so I washed it, combed it wit

11、h the dog brush and blew it dry with the leaf blowerUpon finishing its grooming I jumped the fence and replaced it back in its cage hoping its death would be written off as natural causedBack to the hammock and JDWithin the hour the neighbor s Volvo palled in as usual and out popped the little girl,

12、 and as usual she headed straight for the cageOnly this time she stopped about six feet away and screamed: D - A - D - D Y！Her father, panic stricken, stood looking at the cageBeing the good neighbor that I am, I rushed to fence and asked if there was anything I could doHer father less than calmly s

13、houted, What kind of sick individual would dig up a little girls rabbit and put it back in its cage?60The girl was shocked because _Athe rabbit was killed by someoneBthe rabbit was too cleanCthe dead rabbit was cleaned and put back into the cageDthe rabbit was asleep in the cage61That day the girl r

14、an to the cage _Abecause her rabbit was thereBbecause shehad a habit of going there to see her rabbitCbecause she wanted to see her rabbit againDbecause the rabbit was dead62We can infer that the rabbit _Awas alive before the writer saw his dog dragging itBwas already dead before the writer saw his

15、dog dragging itCwas in the cage playing with the dogDwas at the fence seeking out for food before it was killed by the dog63According to the story, the writer _Awas helpful to his neighbor Bdid a smart thingCwas honest Dmade a mistakeCA Train Floating On AirA train that floats on air? It s not magic

16、 it s magnets （磁）And it s close to realityIn Virginia USA the fall of 2002, a train with no wheels traveled on air and carried college students across their campusIn Japan, a whisper - quiet railway engine hovered and raced at 350 miles per hour using magnets and electricity as the powerAnd in China

17、, a magnet train line linked Shanghai with nearby Pudong AirportThese trains use magnetic levitation （悬浮）technology, maglev for shortThey use the same rules as the magnets you pick up at home or school: opposite poles of magnets attract each other, and like poles repel each otherHow does it work?Pow

18、erful magnets on the bottom of the train repel magnets on the track, which is actually just a magnet - filled guiding wayWith a magnetic field of sufficient force, the train will go hovering on air, which seemed impossible to us in the pastWhen an electrical current is sent through the track, the tr

19、ain movesTurn the current backwards and the train slows downMaglev doesnt rely on the friction （摩擦力）of wheels on track, so it can climb a much steeper hill than a traditional trainAnd it can travel easily in snow and ice, something that could bring normal trains to a screaming stop64This passage is

20、about Amaglev Bmagnets Clevitation Delectricity65Which of the following is a repelling action?66What can we learn from the text?AA magnet - filled guiding way is formed inside a maglev trainBInstead of electricity, magnets are used as the power of a maglevCMaglev trains can climb hills with the help

21、 of magnet wheelsDElectric currents decide the movements of a maglev train67What is the difference between a maglev train and an ordinary train?AA maglev train can climb mountains without power while an ordinary one can tBA maglev train can travel in college campus while an ordinary train is not all

22、owedCTravelling without a track, a maglev train is safer and smoother than an ordinary oneDFloating on a track, a maglev train is faster, quieter than an ordinary railway trainDOf all the websites, one that has attracted attention recently is myspacecornMost of this attention has come from the media

23、 and tells every reason why the website should be shut downThe threat of internet predators （掠夺者） is indeed a tough reality, but shutting down the site is not the answerIf myspacecornwere shut down, another site would quickly take its placeTherefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the si

24、te safely and educate them about who may be predators and how to avoid themThe key to staying safe on the Internet is to make sure that your profile （个人资料）is secureThe simplest way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to private, which protects your information so that only the people on

25、 your friend list can view itAlthough this is effective , it is not perfectPredators can find ways to view your profile if they really want to, whether through hacking in or figuring out their way onto your friend listThus, you should never post too much personal informationSome people actually post

26、 their home and school addresses, date of birth, and other personal information, often letting predators know exactly where they will be and whenThe safest information is your first name and provinceAnything more is basically inviting a predator into your lifeAnother big issue is photosI suggest com

27、pletely skipping photos and never posting a photo of a friend online without asking permissionMost importantly, never, under any circumstances, agree to a real - life meeting with anyone you meet onlineNo matter how well you think you know this person, there are no guarantees that they have told the

28、 truthBut you could feel free to chat with people you meet on the site, but just remember that not everyone is who they say they areHopefully, the next time you edit your profile, you 11 be more informed about the dangers of Internet predators and take the steps to defend yourself68Kids can avoid we

29、b predators successfully by _Aattracting more public attentionBshutting down the website myspacecornCshowing the kids ways to try other sitesDrecognizing and getting away from them69The safest basic personal information that you can share online isAyour home address and birthdayByour school address

30、and your first nameCyour first name and provinceDyour province and cell phone number70We can learn from the passage that _Anot everybody you meet online is honest and reliableBit is not acceptable to post a photo of a friend onlineCit is not safe chatting with grown - ups on the websiteDonly you and

31、 your friends can view your personal profile71What could be the best title of this passage?AWeb Safety for Teens BPersonal SafetyCWeb Hackers in the PastDPredatorsTricksEThose who plan to film a hostage （人质） scene might want to make it obvious to everyone around them that it s a simulationThat may b

32、e the lesson that an independent film crew learned in Larimer County, Coloafter sheriff s deputies （治安警察） surrounded them during a shoot for a low -budget feature movieMembers of the crew were at a campground near Lake Carter, shooting a scene where the lead actor takes a girl hostage and beats up o

33、n a man who tries to intervene （干涉）It happened very suddenly after thatWe heard, freeze said Director Eileen AgostaThey were in the middle of the scene when a team of Larimer County sheriff s deputies ran over, shouting orders to get on the ground, pointing guns at the crew, actor Chris Borden saidM

34、embers of the crew were cuffed （戴上手铐） and held on the ground until the situation was sorted outBorden said he believes the only reason the deputies didnt shoot him was because they saw a cameramanMajJustin Smith of the Larimer County Sheriff s Department said deputies received a call from someone at

35、 the lake and sheriff s deputies raced to the park, blocking roadsI think it shows great self - control, great training and great judgment said Cpl, Scott Shellhaas, a sheriff s spokesmanThey didnt rush into the situation and make a potentially bad situation worseBorden said the incident would have

36、been funny except for the fact that he was issued a citation （传票） for disorderly conductAgosta was also cited for being an accessory to disorderly conductIt was complete ignorance on my part, said AgostaI honestly thought you could tell what we were doing I wouldn t have chosen a state park at 3 : 3

37、0 （pm） on Saturday if I was going to hurt somebody Authorities said the scene they saw was realistic enough - - - a woman handcuffed to a car, a man handgun - striking another man, people injured and bloodied and someone with a small video camera filming the eventIt is certainly not beyond belief th

38、ese days that individuals do videotape crimes as they commit them, said SmithHaving a video camera there did not necessarily mean there was not a threat72. The underlined word probably means something that is _Anot real Breally interesting Csimply terrible Dseemingly true73The sheriff s deputies sur

39、rounded the film crew, because _Athey found a girl hostage was terribly beatenBthey were informed of a terrible scene at the lakeCshooting a film was illegal at a state park in the countyDthey saw a cameraman shoot the hostage scene74According to the spokesman, the sheriff s deputies _Aneeded to be

40、well trained laterBmade the situation from bad to worseCdealt with the situation successfullyDmade the situation from good to better75What the authorities and Smith said suggested that _Apeople should have told what really happened when they saw the sceneBthey couldn t believe that individuals shoul

41、d do videotape crimes publiclyCit was very surprising that the film crew shot such a bloody scene at the parkDit s not the sheriff s deputies but the film crew that was to blame for the incident56-60 DCCBC 61-65 BBDAB 66-70 DDDCA 71-75 AABCD2.北京市日坛中学20102011学年度高三第一学期9月摸底考试阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ANEW

42、 YORKSo were going away on weekends and sticking close to home. But are we traveling with the kids? Heres how the down economy is changing the way we travel.SECONDARY CITIESSome smaller cities are stealing the glory. Fort Myers, Fla. experienced double digit (位数) growth in January 2009 over January

43、2008, based on American Express Travel bookings. Cities like Portland, Ore. are also becoming popular destinations, with Travelocity data showing an increase of 38% over last year. Even Philadelphias star is rising, said Travelocity senior editor Shaw Brown.Brown said its hard to explain exactly the

44、 reason for the boom: it could be a decrease in airfare or hotel prices or excellent marketing. Hotel rates in Fort Myers are down about 10%. But hotel rates in Portland are up, she said. She thinks Philadelphias higher popularity is due to good marketing, a decrease in airfare of 16% compared to th

45、e overall 8% decrease for domestic flights and more interest in historic destinations in general.FAMILY TRAVELRather than take a two-week vacation to Europe, families are going to national parks.David Mandt, spokesman for the Association of Amusement Parks, is cautiously optimistic about the summer

46、season. He said even when gas was $4 a gallon in 2008, people continued to visit theme parksthey simply selected parks closer to their homes. While for years, park operators have used special offers, promotions and discounts to encourage families to visit at a specific time, the deals may be easier

47、to find this year, especially when it comes to packages that include accommodations. Universal Orlando Resort has a deal allowing families to book a three-night package and receive two additional nights free. Packages include accommodations at a hotel near Universal and unlimited theme park admissio

48、n to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. 36. It can be inferred from the news report that _.A. the number of visitors to Fort Myers doubled in a yearB. secondary cities didnt enjoy much popularity beforeC. people visit smaller cities because hotel rates are downD. visitors are more inte

49、rested in historic destinations now37. The writer describes what Universal Orlando Resort offers in order to show_.A. that some packages are easier to find this yearB. where families go for their vacation this yearC. why people prefer parks closer to their homesD. how families choose packages for th

50、eir vacation 38. What is the best title for the news report?A. Trip destinations closer to homeB. Trip offerings on the increaseC. Special travel packages for everyoneD.Travel trends in a down economyBFOR Chinese students the end of their senior year is filled with studying and stress as they prepar

51、e for the college entrance exams in June. But for American high school seniors the experience couldnt be more different. The end of senior year is a celebration of their time in high school and involves parties, games and fun. www.Senioritis is a commonly used expression. It means seniors have a dis

52、ease which makes them unable to do work. This starts in April when seniors find out whether they have been accepted to university.Unwilling to do school work, seniors have plenty of other activities to focus on.Many schools have a Senior Show, in which only seniors are allowed to perform. Some senio

53、rs sing or dance but many of them perform skits (滑稽短剧), where they make fun of their favorite teachers or their friends. For example, a group of boys may dress up and imitate a group of their girl friends. It is all very light-hearted.The Senior Show is usually a part of Senior Week, which is a week

54、 specifically dedicated (专用的) to seniors. During this week, seniors usually get academic or athletic awards they have won over their high school careers. The seniors also vote for one of their male and female classmates who they believe is the best-looking or funniest or most involved, etc. These ar

55、e then published in the yearbook.The yearbook is an important part of high school for seniors. It is usually dedicated to them and has all their pictures and some words from them in it. Then seniors go around and get it signed by their friends so they can always remember their time together.Of cours

56、e during all of this time, seniors are preparing for the Senior Prom, which is an important moment in American culture. It is the most important dance in a young Americans life.The end of senior year is a truly special and wonderful time for American students. Its something they will remember for th

57、e rest of their lives.39. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined sentence in paragraph 1? A. For American high school seniors, things are quite different. B. It doesnt make difference at the end of the senior year.C. For American high school seniors, it is the best time o

58、f the year.D. It is the period filled with stress and workload.40. Why are seniorities unable to do work? A. Because they have a disease.B. Because they are busy for the university.C. Because it is illegal for them to work.D. Theres too much for them to learn in high school.41. What activities that

59、seniors would like to do according to the passage? A. School work. B. Voting for the film star.C. Singing or dance contests. D. Senior Show and Senior Prom.42. Which is not true according to the passage? A. All students are allowed to perform in the Senior Show.B. The yearbook is a reminder for the

60、seniors.C. Seniors elect the Prom Queen at the end of the Senior Prom.D. Senior Prom is the most important dance for the seniors .43. What will most probably be talked about in the next paragraph of the passage? A. Activities on the sports field.B. The graduation ceremony where they receive their hi

61、gh school diploma.C. Their favourite film stars.D. The health of seniors. CKeeping a full social calendar may help protect you from dementia(痴呆), researchers said on Monday. Socially active people who were not easily stressed had a 50 percent lower risk of developing dementia compared with men and w

62、omen who were isolated and prone to distress, they reported in the journal Neurology.“In the past, studies have shown that chronic distress(长期抑郁) can affect parts of the brain, possibly leading to dementia,” Hui-Xin Wang of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, who led the study, said in a statement.

63、“But our findings suggest that having a calm and outgoing personality in combination with a socially active lifestyle may decrease the risk of developing dementia even futher.”An estimated 24 million people worldwide have memory loss, problems with direction and other symptoms that signal Alzheimers

64、 disease and other forms of dementia. Researchers believe the number of people with dementia may quadruple(变为四倍) by 2050, underlining the importance of better understanding the condition.The Sweden study involved 506 elderly people who did not have dementia when first examined. The volunteers were g

65、iven questionnaires about their personality traits and lifestyles and then tracked for six years. Over that time, 144 people developed dementia with more socially active and less stressed men and women 50 percent less likely to be diagnosed with the condition.“The good news is, lifestyle factors can

66、 be modified as opposed to genetic factors which cannot be controlled, ” Wang said. “But these are early results, so how exactly mental attitude influences risk for dementia is not clear.”44. Study suggests that _.A. women have a 50 percent lower risk of developing dementia than menB. 50 percent of

67、elderly people have the risk of developing dementiaC. people with active lifestyles will never develop dementiaD. going to a party will cut the risk of developing dementia45. _ people are believed to develop dementia in one year on average in the future 40 years.A. About 1.8 millionB. About 24 milli

68、onC. About 72 millionD. About 96 million46. It can be inferred that _ could be a good way to decrease the risk of developing dementia.A. living alone in a deserted islandB. modifying genetic factorsC. changing lifestylesD. getting away from activities47. Which of the following is TRUE according to t

69、he passage?A. It is not clear whether mental attitude influences the risk of developing dementia.B. The people involved in the Sweden study are never diagnosed with dementia.C. Memory loss, direction confusion could be the symptoms of dementia.D. The number of people with calm and outgoing personali

70、ty is growing.D(Mr. Jones, the owner of a farm, was one day driven out of the farm by all the animals he raised. The animals were excited to be free and independent. More important, they were masters of their own and, of course, their farm. Animals made seven rules of their own and Snowball painted

71、them on the wall.)1.Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.2.Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.3.No animal shall wear clothes.4.No animal shall sleep in a bed.5.No animal shall drink alcohol.6.No animal shall kill any other animal.7.All animals are equal. www.It was very neatl

72、y written, and except that “friend” was written “freind” and one of the “Ss” was the wrong way round, the spelling was correct all the way through. Snowball read it aloud for the benefit of the others. All the animals nodded in complete agreement, and the cleverer ones at once began to learn the Com

73、mandments by heart. “Now, comrades,” cried Snowball, throwing down the paintbrush, “to the hayfield! Let us make it a point of honor to get in the harvest more quickly than Jones and his men could do.”But at this moment the three cows, who had seemed uneasy for some time past, let out a loud lowing.

74、 They had not been milked for twenty-four hours, and their udders were almost bursting. After a little thought, the pigs sent for buckets and milked the cows fairly successfully, their trotters (蹄子) being well adapted to this task. Soon there were five buckets of frothing creamy milk at which many o

75、f the animals looked with considerable interest. “What is going to happen to all that milk?” said someone. “Jones used sometimes to mix some of it in our food,” said one of the hens. “Never mind the milk, comrades!” cried Napoleon, placing himself in front of the buckets. “That will be attended to.

76、The harvest is more important. Comrade Snowball will lead the way. I shall follow in a few minutes. Forward, comrades! The hay is waiting.”So the animals trooped down to the hayfield to begin the harvest, and when they came back in the evening it was noticed that the milk had disappeared.48. Who is

77、the leader of the animals?A. Snowball. B. Jones. C. Napoleon. D. Cows.49. When does the story take place?A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In fall. D. In winter.50. What can we infer from the story?A. The animals are having a revolution.B. The animals are doing a play.C. The animals dont think they are

78、 equal.D. The animals will live a harmonious life.51. Who is indicated as the animals enemy?A. The chicken. B. The human being. C. The cow. D. The pig.EBargaining is an art at Xiu Shui Market in Beijing. The following tips can help you get good offers for most things you buy, especially for clothing

79、.Be aware that the starting price offered by the seller is at least 40% over the general price acceptable. Its usually 80% over. It can be up to 150% over. So, always try to drop the sellers offering price as much as possible before opening your mouth with a price.Have an idea of the value of what y

80、ou want. You can consult your Chinese friends or the hotel staff about the price. You may not be able to get the lowest prices stated at Xiu Shui Market, especially on weekends or festival seasons when there are lots of tourists around.Do walk away once youve offered your final price while the selle

81、r is not ready to accept. If you get called back, you know you are close. If you do not get called back, go to a similar stall(摊位) and try again with a slight higher price. Note that if youve made a deal, you are then expected to buy the item.You will help your chances at getting a good price by bei

82、ng confident, patient, and friendly. Treat it as a kind of game to get the most out of it - getting angry or rude will never help to bring the price down.52. When can you get the lowest price at Xiu Shui Market according to the passage?A. When the sellers are busy. B. On crowded weekends.C. When the

83、rere few buyers. D. on festival seasons.53. The underlined part “a deal” (in paragraph 4) most probably means _.A. an appointment with someone B. an agreement in businessC. a choice in shopping D. a delivery of goods54. If the seller accepts your final price, you should _.A. walk away and wait for t

84、he seller to call you back.B. go on bargaining for a lower priceC. go to a similar stall for a better priceD. pay the seller for what you want55. From the tips we can learn that the sellers offer may be affected by _.A. the buyers manners B. the sellers positionC. Chinese friends D. hotel staffIII、阅

85、读 36-40 BADAA 41-45 DABDA 46-50 CCCCA 51-55 BCBDA3.2011辽宁省实验中学高三第一次月考试题阅读理解AThis year, a new minor has been added to the choices at our university. The minor is called Information Technology and is supported by 11 different departments, ranging from art to computer engineering. The possibilities of

86、this minor are endless, because there are so many options to explore, and todays society is so enthralled （迷住） with computers and new developments in technology. Even if your school does not have a minor that corresponds （相似） to the classes that I am taking, it would be a worthwhile endeavor to try

87、to develop a program.Not only would you benefit from the information learned, but the rest of the students at your school would benefit also.There are four main objectives of the minor. The first is to learn practical skills in computing, communications and networking, or data storage retrieval （检索）

88、. The second is to understand the impact of information technology on social communities. The third is to gain knowledge of how information technology can be used in imaginative ways. The fourth objective is to learn applications of information technology that contribute to the common good. These fo

89、ur objectives not only show that this program really teaches valuable information to the students, but also demonstrate that this minor can be complementary to any major.I am a business student. The Information Technology minor is a great choice for me, because I learn how to use computer programs t

90、hat I might be working with someday at my business and I understand how I can make my major, marketing, more desirable.By using computers to design and implement 执行 marketing schemes, I can significantly improve my chances of landing an excellent career after college. The minor is also great for oth

91、er majors such as art, which makes use of the multimedia design tools and knowledge of the World Wide Web.56. The word minor in Line 1, Para. 1 meansA. an event of little importance. B. a person who is below the age of 18C. a smaller numberD. a course one may choose or give up in university57. Passa

92、ge is mainly aboutA. the introduction of the Computer TechnologyB. the introduction of the Information Technology minorC. the introduction of various courses in an electronic collegeD. the introduction of required courses for typical student58. For a university that does not provide the minor as int

93、roduced in the passage, who will benefit if it manages to develop a similar program?A. All the students in the universityB. All the staff in the universityC. All the residents of a societyD. All the people whose major is Information Technology59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the p

94、assage?A. The minor is of great importance to other required courses.B. The minor is of great use in the future.C. The minor has a great influence on our society.D. The minor helps develop skills in management.BI promised Michael I wouldnt mention this until the season was over. Now I think its time

95、.Early last season, I wrote a column about an art of kindness l had seen Jordan do to a disabled child outside the stadium. After it ran, I got a call from a man in the western suburbs. He said, I read what you wrote about Jordan, but I thought I should tell you another thing I saw.Here it comes, I

96、thought. It always does. Write something nice about a person, and people call you up to say that the person is not so nice.A few weeks later Jordan and I were talking about something else before a game, and 1 brought up what the man had said. Was the man right? Had Jordan really been talking to thos

97、e two boys in that poor and dirty neighborhood?Not two boys, Jordan said. But four.And he named them. He said four names. And what did they talk about?Everything, Jordan said. Anything. lve asked to see their grades so that I can check to see if theyre paying attention to their study. If it turns ou

98、t that one or two of them may need teaching,I make sure they get it.Its just one more part of Michael Jordans life, one more thing that no one knows about, one more thing Jordan does fight. The NBA season is over now, and those boys have their memories.So do I! When the expert reviewers begin to tur

99、n against Jordan as they surely will, 111 think about those boys under the streetlight, waiting for the man they know to come. For someone they can depend on.60. The author wrote this story about Jordan and his young friends NOT becauseA. he would like to keep the promise he had madeB. he thought it

100、 was time to help the disabled childrenC. he was impressed by Jordans deeds for the ordinary poor.D. he hated to see Jordan become the target （ 目标） of ill-intentioned criticisms61. That man called after reading about what Jordan did to a disabled child because he wanted toA. offer another example to

101、 show that Jordan was a nice man.B. let the author know that Jordan was not that niceC. know why Jordan stopped in a bad areaD. become famous himself62. Jordan talked with the boys becauseA. he had promised to do soB. he wanted to teach them basketballC. he needed their support D. he would see to it

102、 that they all studied well63. the passage implies thatA. it is typical of Jordan to d6 whatever he can for the good of societyB. Jordan is always ready to make friends with all young peopleC. Jordan is not worthy of the admiration he had from othersD. Jordan is an extraordinary playerCDivorce rates

103、 have markedly increased in many countries since World War II and in some countries have been on the increase since the early 20th century. Attitudes toward divorce have changed dramatically in this period, with the general trend toward tolerance of the practice.Although the statistics are highly va

104、riable for overall rates, a number of connections can be drawn between divorce and other factors.First, divorce rates are affected by national conditions. Historical studies have shown that, in general, fewer divorces occur in times of economic depression and more in times of prosperity or war. The

105、frequency of divorce in the United States, for example, nearly doubled during World War Il.Second, divorce rates are affected by factors related to social circumstances, including ethnic group, religion, class, and economic background. Divorce rates can be expected to be higher in groups that attach

106、 less stigma to divorce than in those that attach more. The backgrounds of partners have a more complicated effect on divorce. Studies of racially mixed marriages, for example, show that these may produce specific patterns within specific cultures. One study in the United States suggested for greate

107、r stability in marriages of black husbands and white wives than of white husbands with black wives. Such differences no doubt depend on factors which originated from sex roles in American society generally, or they may be related to the kinds of people who are most likely to marry outside their grou

108、p.Third, divorce rates vary according to the family cycle itself. Many studies have pointed to the tact that the longer a couple has been married, the more likely it is to remain so. Divorce rates are highest among the young, and, if a marriage survives its first few years, there is an increased lik

109、elihood that it will continue. Another factor often quoted is the presence of children as an obstacle to divorce. Empirical studies have shown, however, that this factor is much less significant than commonly believed.64. Divorce rates are expected to be higher _ .A. in Western societiesB. in times

110、of economic depressionC. in groups that tend to stigmatize divorced peopleD. in marriages of white husbands and black wives65. The underlined word stigma in the 3rd paragraph most probably meansA. understanding B. dishonor C. sign D. support66. According to this passage,_A. there is little likelihoo

111、d for a newly married couple to get divorcedB. divorce rates vary little with the length ora marriageC. the shorter a couple has been married, the more likely they divorceD. the presence of children is an obstacle to divorce, which is impossible to overcome67. The proper title for this passage shoul

112、d beA. The Factors Related to Divorce RatesB. Attitudes toward Divorce C. The Change of Attitudes toward DivorceD. Empirical Studies on Divorce RatesDThe market for manufactured goods is what economists call imperfect, because each company has its own style, its own reputation, and its own locations

113、; and all of the arts of advertisement and salesmanship are devoted to making it even more imperfect by attracting buyers to particular brand names. Even small businesses that depend on outside channels of retail distribution may have the final say in what prices they will charge, and great corporat

114、ions can distinguish their goods in order to create demand for them.In this type of market, supply normally is very elastic -that is. responsive to demand -in the short run. Stocks or inventories are held at some point in the chain of distribution; while stocks are running down or building up, there

115、 is time to change the level of production, and once a price has been set, it is rarely in response to moderate changes in demand. Even in a deep decrease, defensive rings may often be formed to prevent price cutting.In the long run, as well as in the short, supply is responsive to demand in the mar

116、ket for manufactures. It is easier to change the composition of a firms output than it is to change the production of a mine or a plantation. And when changes in demand are not too rapid, gross profits from one plant can be drawn out and invested in something quite different. When business is good,

117、moreover, there is continual new investment so that productive capacity is adapted to meeting changing requirements. Workers themselves may not even be aware of changes in the final goods to which their work contributes, and the level of wages for any grade of factory labor is very little affected b

118、y the fortunes of a particular market.68. The imperfection of the market for manufactured goods is reflected in all of the following aspects, exceptA. the distinctive style of each companyB. the attempts of advertisement to attract buyers to particular brand namesC. the tendency for the prices of th

119、e same goods to equalize quicklyD. tile freedom of small businesses to decide tile prices they will charge69. In the market for manufactured goods, _ is usually not responsive to moderate changes in demand. A. the price of a product if it has been setB. supplyC. stocks or inventoriesD. the level of

120、production70. When there is a change in demand, all of the following may change, except_A. supply in the short runB. supply in the long runC. the level of wages for factory laborD. the productive capacity of a business56-59.DBAD 60-63.BBDA 64-67.DBCA 68-70.CAC4.安徽省百校联盟2011届高三第一次联合考试第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每

121、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。AIt s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas treeIt has been there for the past 10 years or soIt all began because my husband Mike hated Christmasthe commercial aspects of Christmas-overspendingKnowing he felt

122、 this way, I decided one year to avoid the usual presentsThe idea came in an unusual wayOur son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a match against a team sponsored by a churchThese youngsters, dressed in r

123、agged clothes, presenting a sharp contrast to our boys in their beautiful dresses and shoesAs the match began, I was alarmed to see that the other team was wrestling without headgear, a kind of light helmet designed to protect a wrestlers earsIt was a luxury that the poor team obviously could not af

124、fordWell, we ended up defeating themMike, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, I wish just one of them could have won, he saidThey have a lot of potential, but losing like this could take the heart right out of them Thats when the idea for his present cameThat afternoon, I went to a local sportin

125、g goods store and bought wrestling headgear and shoes for the youngsters and sent them anonymously （匿名地） to the churchOn Christmas Eve? I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from meHis smile was the brightest thing about Christmas

126、that year and in the following yearsFor each Christmas, I followed the traditionThe envelope became the highlight of our ChristmasIt was always the last thing opened on Christmas morning and our children, ignoring their new toys, would stand with wide-eyed expectation as their dad lifted the envelop

127、e from the tree to show its contentsAs the children grew, they joinedMay we all remember the reason for Christmas, and the true Christmas spirit this year and alwaysGod bless梡ass this along to your friends and loved ones56The author avoids usual Christmas presents because her husband _Alikes cheap C

128、hristmas presentsBlikes expensive Christmas presentsCdislikes spending much on large Christmas presentsDdislikes spending much on unmeaningful Christmas gifts57The underlined word luxury in Paragraph 2 means _Asomething of poor quality Bsomething abundantCsomething strange Dsomething expensive58From

129、 the passage we can infer that in character the husband is _Amodest and mature Bkind and practicalCstrong-willed and vain Doptimistic and outgoing59What is the most exciting thing for the family at Christmas?APreparing gifts BExchanging giftsCOpening the envelope DWriting Christmas cardsBHikosaburo

130、Yasuda of Nakano, Japan, plans to buy an iPad to keep up with junior members in his computer clubIts important to always try new things, otherwise you get left behind, he says Yasuda is 95 years oldHe and his colleagues, looking for easier ways to search the Web and send e-mail, represent a potentia

131、l market for Apple （AAPL）s iPadThe company has sold 327 million iPads since its launch in April, but doesnt break down sales figures by customer age, making it impossible to know with certainty how many seniors are buying themHowever, anecdotal evidence suggests its a hit with the elderlyThe iPads i

132、ntuitive interface （直观界面） makes it appealing to senior citizens around the world, says Takahiro Miura, a researcher at the University of Tokyo: The iPad is a good tool for the elderly because its very forgiving of mistakes Miuras team uses computers to help train senior citizens to rejoin the workfo

133、rceUnlike the PC, it doesnt require previous knowledge, he saysJames Cordwell, a technology analyst at Atlantic-Equities in London, says the iPads popularity with the elderly is helping Apple reach beyond its traditional base of younger customer. “The worlds population, especially in developed marke

134、ts, is getting older, and its probably a market where Apple has least entered,” Cordwell says. Elderly users are “a key source of growth for them in the future.”The elderly in Japan, who make up an estimated 22 percent of the population, may prove particularly receptive to the iPad. They spend more

135、than any other group in the country except for those under 30, according to a report by Japans Cabinet Office. Motoo Kitamura, 78, a former gas salesman, bought an iPad to help him communicate with his 2-year-old grandson and stave off dementia. Trying new things like that is a good mental exercise,

136、 he says. 60The underlined part “a hit” in Paragraph 2 may probably mean “ ”.Aa hard strikeBa heavy burden Cquite popularDvery familiar61Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the iPad over the PC?AIt has intuitive interface.BIt is easier to operate.CIt is more accessible to beginners.DIt is

137、a good mental exercise.62What can we learn from the passage?AThe people under thirty are the largest consumers in Japan except for the elderly.BThe traditional customers of AAPLs products are usually the yong.CThe elderly will soon grow into the largest customer group in place of the young.DThe elde

138、rly in Japan have great enthusiasm for latest hi tech products.63What could be the best title for the passage? AThe iPad leads Apple to the elderlyBIpad hits Japans store shelvesCIpads arrival in Tokyo causes Uapanese to reflectDAAPL attempts to balance the old and the yongC We are seeking for quali

139、fied and experienced candidates to join our fast growing team for the following positions at Ratchathewi (Head Office), Pracha Uthit (site), Pantai Norasing (site), Thepharak (site), and a few other incoming projects in Bangkok.Project Managers Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering Minimum 7 year

140、s working experience in similar capacity, preferably in building construction. Ability to plan and execute works, keep deadlines, control cost and implement continual quality improvement Possess leadership attributes, good interpersonal and follow-up skill to motivate subordinates and develop team s

141、pirit Possess a valid driving licenseAccounting OfficerDegree in AccountingMinimum 12 years accounting experienceKnowledge of accounting packages & spreadsheetsAccount Executive / Finance Executive Degree in Accounting Preferably 3 years accounting experience VAT, Withholding tax compliance & submis

142、sionKnowledge of accounting packages & spreadsheetsExpert at English and Thai (泰国语) spoken or writtenAbility to handle full set accountsSenior Admin. Asst.Minimum 5 years experience in Building Construction company is preferable.Computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft OfficeGood command of bot

143、h written and oral English compulsory.Female preferredSite SupervisorDiploma / Certificate in Building or Civil EngineeringMinimum 5 years working experience in building construction or precast (预制的) concrete manufacturingAble to work independently and co ordinate work effectivelyAll positions menti

144、on above requires candidates with good command of both written and oral English. Interested candidate, please send your application stating full qualification, work experience and expected salary together with a copy of transcript and a recent photograph to the address below: ASCE Construction Limit

145、ed.503/19E K.S.L. Tower (11TH Floor), Sri-Ayudthaya Rd., Thanon Phayathai,Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400TEL: - 02642-6272 , 02642-6120FAX: - 02642-6273E-MAIL: asce_construction64If you want to apply for the position of a project manager, you must have .Athe ability to work independentlyBa degree in acco

146、untingCsix years of experience at leastDthe qualification to drive 65Most of the positions require the following EXCEPT .Aa suitable degreeBcertain working experienceCprofessional computer knowledgeDa good command of English66Which position prefers a woman candidate?AA ccounting Officer.BSenior Admi

147、n. Asst.Cprofessional computer knowledgeDa good command of English67What can we infer from the passage?ACandidates can only apply by mail.BMore companies will be founded in Bangkok.CCandidates must be able to speak both English and Thai.DYou will benefit from your work experience.D MOSCOW(Reuters) R

148、ussia hopes the United States will extend the deadline to retire its space shuttles beyond 2011 and has heard unofficially it is possible, the head of Russias space agency was quoted as saying on Friday.The U.S. space agency NASA(美国宇航局) plans six more missions by its fleet of aging space shuttles by

149、 late next year or early 2011 after the construction of the $100 billion International Space Station (ISS) is completed. The shuttles will then be retired. But the head of Roscosmos, Russias space agency, said he would prefer to see further shuttle missions to the Space Station, now in orbit 360 km

150、(225 miles) above Earth. From some sources we have learned that it is possible to extend the life of the shuttle beyond 2011, Roscosmos chief Anatoly Perminov was quoted by RIA news agency as saying. Reuters was not invited to the briefing(简报会). Then the situation would change substantially and it w

151、ould be possible to work jointly with the Americans, unlike now, when the main burden (for the ISS) lies with the Russian side, Perminov was quoted as saying by Interfax. Perminov said he had not been told this through official channels, Interfax news agency reported. He added that NASAs new chief a

152、nd former astronaut Charles Bolden would visit Russias Baikonur cosmodrome on September 30 in his first foreign trip.NASAs future strategy is currently under review with the main focus on possible flights to Mars. It is also encouraging a private space taxi project to the ISS. NASAs current plan, co

153、nceived under former President George Bush after the Columbia accident, is to complete the space station, retire the shuttles and build new spaceships. A new rocket and capsule to transport astronauts to the ISS is also being developed but will not be operational until about 2015. Until then, NASA w

154、ill rely on Roscosmos and must pay $50 million per seat for flights to the ISS by Soyuz capsules.The U.S., Russian and Chinese governments are the only entities currently capable of human orbital space flight, although several U.S. companies are developing vehicles and support services to do so.68Wh

155、at does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?ANASA agrees to extend the life of the shuttles beyond 2011.BReuters was not invited to the briefing.CThe US would work jointly with Russia.DNASAs new chief would visit Russias Baikonur cosmodrome.69NASAs current plan includes all the follow

156、ing EXCEPT .Acompleting International Space StationBflights to MarsCretiring the current space shuttlesDbuilding new spaceships70If the US doesnt extend the life of the shuttles beyond 2011, .AInternational Space Station will be quitBRoscosmos will have to build more spaceshipsCNASA will have to qui

157、cken the development of the new rocket and capsuleDRoscosmos will be burdened with the transportation to ISS71We can infer from the passage that .AChina has already been involved in the project of flights to MarsBit is certain the NASA will retire the current space shuttles as plannedCNASA is consid

158、ering Russias suggestionDNASA will be able to provide a private space taxi project to the ISS by 2015.E The $ 11 billion self help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like “ I never do anything right” into positive ones like “I can succeed.” But was positive thinking

159、 advocate Norman Vincent Peale right? Is there power in positive thinking?Researchers in Canada just published a study in the journal Psychological Science that says trying to get people to think more positively can actually have the opposite effect: it can simply highlight how unhappy they are.The

160、studys authors, Joanne Wood and John Lee of the University of Waterloo and Elaine Perunovic of the University of New Brunswick, begin by citing older research showing that when people get feedback which they believe is overly positive, they actually feel worse, not better. If you tell your dim frien

161、d that he has the potential of an Einstein, In one 1990s experiment, a team including psychologist Joel Cooper of Princeton asked participants to write essays opposing funding for the disabled. When the essayists were later praised for their sympathy, they felt even worse about what they had written

162、.In this experiment, Wood, Lee and Perunovic measured 68 students self-esteem. The participants were then asked to write down their thoughts and feelings for four minutes. Every 15 seconds, one group of students heard a bell. When it rang, they were supposed to tell themselves, I am lovable.Those wi

163、th low self-esteem didnt feel better after the forced self-affirmation. In fact, their moods turned significantly darker than those of members of the control group, who werent urged to think positive thoughts.The paper provides support for newer forms of psychotherapy (心理治疗) that urge people to acce

164、pt their negative thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can make things worse. Meditation (静思) techniques, in contrast, can teach people to put their shortcomings into a larger, more realistic perspective. Call it the power of negative thinking.72W

165、hat do we learn from the first paragraph about the self-help industry?AIt is a highly profitable industry.BIt is based on the concept of positive thinking.CIt was established by Norman Vincent Peale.DIt has yielded positive results.73What is the finding of the Canadian researchers?AEncouraging posit

166、ive thinking many do more harm than good.BThere can be no simple therapy for psychological problems.CUnhappy people cannot think positively.DThe power of positive thinking is limited.74What does the author mean by youre just underlining his faults in the third paragraph?AYou are not taking his mista

167、kes seriously enough.BYou are pointing out the errors he has committed.CYou are emphasizing the fact that he is not intelligent.DYou are trying to make him feel better about his faults.75It can be inferred from the experiment of Wood, Lee and Perunovic that .Ait is important for people to continuall

168、y keep their self - esteemBself affirmation can bring a positive change to ones moodCforcing a person to think positive thoughts may lower their self - esteemDpeople with low self esteem seldom write down their true feelings5660：DDBCC6165：DBADC6670：BDABD7175：CBACC5.湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2011届高三年级八月模拟考试第三部分 阅读

169、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。AYears ago while lying in my hammock （吊床）and drinking JD from the bottle, I noticed my dog dragging something under the fenceUpon inspection, to my disappointment, I realized it was the next door neighbor s 10 - year - old daughter

170、 s rabbitFor years I had watched her come home from school and head straight out to its cage, free it and play with it in the yardI knew that day would be no different and fearing for our dog, I had to think fastThe rabbit was quite dirty, as if it had put up quite a struggle, so I washed it, combed

171、 it with the dog brush and blew it dry with the leaf blowerUpon finishing its grooming I jumped the fence and replaced it back in its cage hoping its death would be written off as natural causedBack to the hammock and JDWithin the hour the neighbor s Volvo palled in as usual and out popped the littl

172、e girl, and as usual she headed straight for the cageOnly this time she stopped about six feet away and screamed: D - A - D - D Y！Her father, panic stricken, stood looking at the cageBeing the good neighbor that I am, I rushed to fence and asked if there was anything I could doHer father less than c

173、almly shouted, What kind of sick individual would dig up a little girls rabbit and put it back in its cage?51The girl was shocked because _Athe rabbit was killed by someoneBthe rabbit was too cleanCthe dead rabbit was cleaned and put back into the cageDthe rabbit was asleep in the cage52That day the

174、 girl ran to the cage _Abecause her rabbit was thereBbecause shehad a habit of going there to see her rabbitCbecause she wanted to see her rabbit againDbecause the rabbit was dead53We can infer that the rabbit _Awas alive before the writer saw his dog dragging itBwas already dead before the writer s

175、aw his dog dragging itCwas in the cage playing with the dogDwas at the fence seeking out for food before it was killed by the dog54According to the story, the writer _Awas helpful to his neighbor Bdid a smart thingCwas honest Dmade a mistakeBA Train Floating On AirA train that floats on air? It s no

176、t magic it s magnets （磁）And it s close to realityIn Virginia USA the fall of 2002, a train with no wheels traveled on air and carried college students across their campusIn Japan, a whisper - quiet railway engine hovered and raced at 350 miles per hour using magnets and electricity as the powerAnd i

177、n China, a magnet train line linked Shanghai with nearby Pudong AirportThese trains use magnetic levitation （悬浮）technology, maglev for shortThey use the same rules as the magnets you pick up at home or school: opposite poles of magnets attract each other, and like poles repel each otherHow does it w

178、ork?Powerful magnets on the bottom of the train repel magnets on the track, which is actually just a magnet - filled guiding wayWith a magnetic field of sufficient force, the train will go hovering on air, which seemed impossible to us in the pastWhen an electrical current is sent through the track,

179、 the train movesTurn the current backwards and the train slows downMaglev doesnt rely on the friction （摩擦力）of wheels on track, so it can climb a much steeper hill than a traditional trainAnd it can travel easily in snow and ice, something that could bring normal trains to a screaming stop55This pass

180、age is about Amaglev Bmagnets Clevitation Delectricity56Which of the following is a repelling action?57What can we learn from the text?AA magnet - filled guiding way is formed inside a maglev trainBInstead of electricity, magnets are used as the power of a maglevCMaglev trains can climb hills with t

181、he help of magnet wheelsDElectric currents decide the movements of a maglev train58What is the difference between a maglev train and an ordinary train?AA maglev train can climb mountains without power while an ordinary one can tBA maglev train can travel in college campus while an ordinary train is

182、not allowedCTravelling without a track, a maglev train is safer and smoother than an ordinary oneDFloating on a track, a maglev train is faster, quieter than an ordinary railway trainCEveryone has heard of the San Andreas fault （断层）, which constantly threatens California and the West Coast with eart

183、hquakesBut how many people know about the equally serious New Madrid fault in Missouri?Between December of 1811 and February of 1812, three major earthquakes occurred, all centered around the town of New Madrid, Missouri, on the Mississippi RiverProperty damage was severeBuildings in the area were a

184、lmost destroyedWhole forests fell at once, and huge cracks opened in the ground, releasing some strong smell chemicalsThe Mississippi River itself completely changed character, developing sudden rapids and whirlpools （激流和旋涡）. Several times it changed its course, and once, according to some observers

185、, it actually appeared to run backwardsFew people were killed in the New Madrid earthquakes, probably simply because few people lived in the area in 1811 ; but the severity of the earthquakes is shown by the fact that the shock waves rang bells in church towers in Charleston, South Carolina, on the

186、coastBuildings shook in New York City, and clocks were stopped in Washington, DCScientists now know that America s two major faults are essentially differentThe San Andreas is a horizontal （水平的）boundary between two major land masses that are slowly moving in opposite directionsCalifornia earthquakes

187、 result when the two masses make a suddenly moveThe New Madrid fault, on the other hand, is a vertical fault; at some point, possibly hundreds of millions of years ago, rock was pushed up toward the surface, probably by volcanoes under the surfaceSuddenly, the volcanoes cooled and the rock collapsed

188、, leaving huge cracksEven now, the rock continues to settle downwards, and sudden sinking motions cause earthquakes in the regionThe fault itself, a large crack in this layer of rock, with dozens of other cracks that split off from it, extends from northeast Arkansas through Missouri and into southe

189、rn Illinois Scientists who have studied the New Madrid fault say there have been lots of smaller quakes in the area since 1811; these smaller quakes indicate that larger ones are probably coming, but the scientists say they have no method of predicting when a large earthquake will occur59This passag

190、e is mainly about _Athe New Madrid fault Bthe San AndreasCthe causes of faults Dcurrent scientific knowledge about faults60Which of the following pictures best describes the type of the New Madrid fault?61This passage implies that _Ahorizontal faults are more dangerous than vertical faultsBvertical

191、faults are more dangerous than horizontal faultsCmore people would die if the 1811 New Madrid earthquakes happened todayDthe volcanoes that caused the New Madrid fault are still alive62The underlined word vertical most probably means _Amoving straight up Bterribly changingCbreaking suddenly Dextendi

192、ng largelyDOf all the websites, one that has attracted attention recently is myspacecornMost of this attention has come from the media and tells every reason why the website should be shut downThe threat of internet predators （掠夺者） is indeed a tough reality, but shutting down the site is not the ans

193、werIf myspacecornwere shut down, another site would quickly take its placeTherefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them about who may be predators and how to avoid themThe key to staying safe on the Internet is to make sure that your profile （个人资料）is secureTh

194、e simplest way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to private, which protects your information so that only the people on your friend list can view itAlthough this is effective , it is not perfectPredators can find ways to view your profile if they really want to, whether through hackin

195、g in or figuring out their way onto your friend listThus, you should never post too much personal informationSome people actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and other personal information, often letting predators know exactly where they will be and whenThe safest informatio

196、n is your first name and provinceAnything more is basically inviting a predator into your lifeAnother big issue is photosI suggest completely skipping photos and never posting a photo of a friend online without asking permissionMost importantly, never, under any circumstances, agree to a real - life

197、 meeting with anyone you meet onlineNo matter how well you think you know this person, there are no guarantees that they have told the truthBut you could feel free to chat with people you meet on the site, but just remember that not everyone is who they say they areHopefully, the next time you edit

198、your profile, you 11 be more informed about the dangers of Internet predators and take the steps to defend yourself63Kids can avoid web predators successfully by _Aattracting more public attentionBshutting down the website myspacecornCshowing the kids ways to try other sitesDrecognizing and getting

199、away from them64The safest basic personal information that you can share online isAyour home address and birthdayByour school address and your first nameCyour first name and provinceDyour province and cell phone number65We can learn from the passage that _Anot everybody you meet online is honest and

200、 reliableBit is not acceptable to post a photo of a friend onlineCit is not safe chatting with grown - ups on the websiteDonly you and your friends can view your personal profile66What could be the best title of this passage?AWeb Safety for Teens BPersonal SafetyCWeb Hackers in the PastDPredatorsTri

201、cksEThose who plan to film a hostage （人质） scene might want to make it obvious to everyone around them that it s a simulationThat may be the lesson that an independent film crew learned in Larimer County, Coloafter sheriff s deputies （治安警察） surrounded them during a shoot for a low -budget feature mov

202、ieMembers of the crew were at a campground near Lake Carter, shooting a scene where the lead actor takes a girl hostage and beats up on a man who tries to intervene （干涉）It happened very suddenly after thatWe heard, freeze said Director Eileen AgostaThey were in the middle of the scene when a team of

203、 Larimer County sheriff s deputies ran over, shouting orders to get on the ground, pointing guns at the crew, actor Chris Borden saidMembers of the crew were cuffed （戴上手铐） and held on the ground until the situation was sorted outBorden said he believes the only reason the deputies didnt shoot him wa

204、s because they saw a cameramanMajJustin Smith of the Larimer County Sheriff s Department said deputies received a call from someone at the lake and sheriff s deputies raced to the park, blocking roadsI think it shows great self - control, great training and great judgment said Cpl, Scott Shellhaas,

205、a sheriff s spokesmanThey didnt rush into the situation and make a potentially bad situation worseBorden said the incident would have been funny except for the fact that he was issued a citation （传票） for disorderly conductAgosta was also cited for being an accessory to disorderly conductIt was compl

206、ete ignorance on my part, said AgostaI honestly thought you could tell what we were doing I wouldn t have chosen a state park at 3 : 30 （pm） on Saturday if I was going to hurt somebody Authorities said the scene they saw was realistic enough - - - a woman handcuffed to a car, a man handgun - strikin

207、g another man, people injured and bloodied and someone with a small video camera filming the eventIt is certainly not beyond belief these days that individuals do videotape crimes as they commit them, said SmithHaving a video camera there did not necessarily mean there was not a threat67The underlin

208、ed word probably means something that is _Anot real Breally interesting Csimply terrible Dseemingly true68The sheriff s deputies surrounded the film crew, because _Athey found a girl hostage was terribly beatenBthey were informed of a terrible scene at the lakeCshooting a film was illegal at a state

209、 park in the countyDthey saw a cameraman shoot the hostage scene69According to the spokesman, the sheriff s deputies _Aneeded to be well trained laterBmade the situation from bad to worseCdealt with the situation successfullyDmade the situation from good to better70What the authorities and Smith sai

210、d suggested that _Apeople should have told what really happened when they saw the sceneBthey couldn t believe that individuals should do videotape crimes publiclyCit was very surprising that the film crew shot such a bloody scene at the parkDit s not the sheriff s deputies but the film crew that was

211、 to blame for the incident5154CBBD 5558ABDD5962ABCA 6366DCAA 6770ABCD6. 2011届亳州一中高三年级第一次月考英语试卷第三部分：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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Youth volunteers from Beijing University visited Song tang Hospital, a care clinic for the aged and dying patients, during the second Global Y

212、outh Service Day on April 21Thirty student volunteers from the universitys School of International Studies sat at the beds of the patients in their specially - decorated“ care huts”. They talked with them and gave massages （按摩）to patients kept in their beds.“I felt sorry that I could not offer more

213、to these people than talking with them and trying to cheer them up.” said Deng Yetao, 20, a third - year student. “But it occurred to me that they need more care and love than babies. Their loneliness is worse than physical pains.”“Even though they are suffering a lot, the majority of the elderly pe

214、ople want to talk to us. Each of them has a lot of life experiences and philosophies to share. Instead of doing them a favor, I felt I was gaining a valuable lesson.” Said Mao Xiaohua, another third - year student.Ninety - one percent of the patients will spend the last days of their lives in the cl

215、inic, according to a survey by the hospital. Daily visits and services by social workers and youth volunteers are a very important part of their programmer. A total of 330, 000 Beijing students from 119 universities and colleges have visited the hospital. Many continue to offer services in their spa

216、re time. Some of them volunteer to hold the hands of dying patients during the last minutes of their lives.Yin Hang, a student from Beijing Medical College, said he felt“ the glory of life” as he saw the fading smile on the face of the old man who passed into a deep unconsciousness（昏迷）while he was h

217、olding his hands.56Youth volunteers from Beijing University went to Songtang Hospital to_. A. pay a visit to the aged B. talk to the aged C. show their love for the aged D. help the aged out57What the aged are most worried about is_. A. loneliness B. death C. physical pains D. wealth58The underlined

218、 sentence probably means_. A. I taught myself a lesson by talking to them B. I learned something important instead of only helping them C. I only wanted to get something rather than do them a favor D. I was glad to have given them a favor59. After reading the passage, we know_. A. the youth are fond

219、 of doing popular things B. they Second Youth Service Day is started by the Chinese government C. 91% of the aged in China are facing death D. the volunteers are taking an active part in the activityB “How did you do it，Dad? How have you managed not to take a drink for almost 20 years?” It took a ma

220、n almost 20 years to have the courage to ask my father this very personal questionWhen Dad first quit drinking，the whole family was on pins and needles every time he got into a situation that，in the past，would have started him drinking againFor a few years we were afraid to bring it up for fear the

221、drinking would begin again“I had this little poem that I would recite to myself at least four to five times a day,” was Dads reply to my 18-year-old unasked question“The words were an instant relief and constant reminder to me that things were never so tough that I could not handle them”Dad saidAnd

222、then he shared the poem with meThe poems simple，yet the words are meaningful About a month after this talk with my father, I received a gift in the mail from a friend of mineIt was a book of daily words of wisdom listed for each day of the yearIt has been my experience that when you get something wi

223、th days of the year on it，you naturally turn to the page that lists your own birthday I hurriedly opened the book to November 10 to see what words of wisdom this book had in store for meTears of disbelief and appreciation rolled down my faceThere，on my birthday, was the exact same poem that had help

224、ed my father for all these years! It went like this：God, give me the Serenity(平静)to accept the things I cannot change；the Courage to change the things I can；and the Wisdom to know the difference60The underlined expression“on pins and needles”in the first paragraph means Aupset Bpleased Cnervous Dsur

225、prised61Dad would review the poem several times a day . Ato share the poem with the families Bto practice reciting the poem Cto prevent himself from drinking again Dto remind himself that poems are useful62When the author saw the same poem in the book，he felt Aregretful Bthankful Chopeful Dpainful63

226、The author burst into tears because . Ahis friends gave him a special gift Bthe poem was full of wisdom Chis father had read the same book Dhis father quit drinking for himCMany people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or b

227、us, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening. One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the co

228、untry with a garden of ones own. Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the c

229、ountry. If one likes gardens, one can spend ones free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secret of Nature. Some people, however, take no in

230、terest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and

231、a fortnights (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night. 64. One can use the same money for _ to buy a little house with a garden in the country. A. getting a small flat w

232、ith a garden B. having a small flat with a garden C. renting a small flat without a garden D. buying a small flat without a garden 65. When the flowers and vegetables in the garden come up, those _ have the reward of one who has shared the secret of Nature. A. who live in the country B. who have spe

233、nt time working in the garden C. who have a garden of their own D. who have been digging, planting and watering 66. People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that _ if they had to live it outside London. A. their life was meaningless B. their life was invaluable C. they didnt deserve a

234、happy lifeD. they were not worthy of their happy life 67. The underlined word rest in the last paragraph refers to _. A. the rest time B. the rest people C. the rest of the country D. the rest of the parks and of the sea DSaya, the teacher doesnt mind being pinched(掐), or if the students play in cla

235、ss: shes a robot designed to show children that science and technology can be fun subjectsSaya, a life like female who started her career as a robot receptionist at Japanese companies and was then reprogrammed to teach, gave a lesson to fifth graders at Tokyos Kudan Elementary School after being car

236、ried to the podium in the classroomProfessor Hiroshi Kobayashi, who built Saya, says shes not meant to replace human teachers, but to bring the joy of technology to children. “Were not looking at making something that will take over from teachers. Our main reason for building this robot is to use ne

237、w technology to teach children about technology,” he said. “But Saya may be able to help in schools where theres a shortage of teachers,” he added. “In the countryside and in some small schools, children dont have the chance to come into contact with new technology and also few teachers there can te

238、ach these lessonsSo we hoped to be able to develop this robot to be remotely controlled to teach these classes.”Many of the children were attracted by Saya, and didnt take their eyes off her throughout the lecture. When class was over, some students pinched her. “ Its so much more fun than regular c

239、lasses,” said 10 year old Nanako IijimaThe childrens human teacher, however, was not as impressed with the robot as her students. “I am impressed that theyve got robots to go this far, but on the other hand they still have a long way to go before they can make it a truly robotic teacher.” Akito Fuku

240、da, the schools science teacher saidJapan, home to almost half of the worlds 800,000 industrial robots, expects the industry to expand to $10 billion in the future including models that will be able to care for its fast growing elderly population68Saya was first designed to Abe touched by students B

241、teach children about scienceCwork as a robot receptionistDwork together with scientists69The underlined word “podium” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.Aa surface for teachers to stand onBa board for teachers to write onCa toy for students to play withDa video for students to watch70What can we lear

242、n from Paragraph 3?ASaya neednt be remotely controlled while having classes.BRobots like Saya will replace human teachers in the future.CSome children in the countryside know little about new technology.DIts difficult for most Japanese teachers to teach children about technology.71In which section o

243、f a newspaper can you find this passage?AEntertainment.BTechnology.CPolitics.DOpinion.ECoverage（新闻报道）begins at 8 am, with the swearing-in ceremony at 11:30 am, followed immediately by Obamas inauguration（就职典礼）speech. 08:00 am Tue. January 20INAUGURATION OF BARACK OBAMASay with CNNN. com Live through

244、out the day for all the events surrounding the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. RSVP at Facebook. com/cnn. 11:30 am Tue. January 20SWEARING-IN OF BARACK OBAMABarack Obama is sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States. The ceremony on the steps of the

245、Capitol begins at 11:30 am with Barack Obamaps swearing-in at 12:00 pm. Obama will then deliver his inaugural address. 2:30 pm Tue. January 20INAUGURAL PARADEBarack Obama participates in the inaugural parade following his swearing-in as President of the United States. 6:00 pm Tue. January 20SPECIAL:

246、 INAUGURATION DAYCNN. com Live wraps up the inauguration events from the swearing-in through the parade. 8:00 pm Tue. January 20NAUGURAL BALLSStay with CNN. com Live to see Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and Joe Biden and Jill Biden make appearances at the inaugural balls. 72. Where and what time w

247、ould Barack Obama swear?A. On the steps of the Capitol; at 11:30 am. B. In the White House; at 11:30 am. C. On the steps of the Capitol; at 12:00 pm. D. In the President House; at 8:00 am. 73. Which is the CORRECT time order of the arrangement?a. the swearing-in ceremony b. the inaugural paradec. th

248、e inaugural balls d. Obamas inauguration addressA. a, b, c, d B. a, c, b, d C. d, a, b, c D. a, d, b, c74. The media mentioned in the passage for learning the event is（are）_. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o. A. TVs B. books C. the Internet D. newspapers75. The passage may be _. A. a traveling plan B. an arrangeme

249、nt for a wedding ceremonyC. an arrangement for live coverage D. an outing plan56-60 CABDA 61-65 CBDCB 66-70 ACCAC 71-75 BCDCC7. 合肥八中20102011学年度高三第二次月考阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（共32分，每小题2分）ADavid Beckham had a dream: to be the first English player to appear in four World CupsBut now it a

250、ppears that dream is over after a serious injury to his Achilles tendon （跟腱） which means he could be out of action for around six monthsWith this years World Cup in South Africa only three months away, sadly Beckham looks set to miss outThe injury happened while Beckham was playing for AC Milan agai

251、nst AC Chievo in the Italian leagueAfter attempting to kick the ball he fell to the ground and hobbled off the pitch before being stretchered （被担架抬走）awayIt is not yet known whether he has completely severed （切断）his Achilles tendon or only torn itThe player has now flown to Finland for assessment and

252、 treatment by a knee specialistEngland manager Fabio Capello fears the worst for Beckhams World Cup chancesWe have to wait for the results of the scan but it looks like he is out of the World Cup, he said in a statementI spoke with him after the game on Sunday night to offer my supportDavid is a gre

253、at professional and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup, so missing it will be a big blowBeckhams former manager at American club LA Galaxy, Alexei Lalas, echoed （共鸣 ）Capellos words of support: It is a horrible situation for BeckhamI know how much it meant to him to be in the World Cu

254、p and how important he was to the England teamDavid Beckham is now 34 and some are asking whether this serious injury could mean his whole career is overWhatever happens, as one of footballs best-known and popular players, Beckham will have no shortage of encouragement from fans around the worldSome

255、 will remember Beckhams miraculous recovery from an Achilles injury in 2006, when he was back on the pitch after only eight weeksIf he could repeat the same feat in time for the World Cup it really would be the stuff of fairytalesSo, perhaps all is not lostOptimists will take heart from Alexei Lalas

256、 words: You never want to write off （排除） David Beckham as he has shown us his ability to bounce back （恢复原状） 74What is the best title of the passage ? ABeckham had a dream ? BBeckham- a great football player ! CThe end for Beckham ? DWorld Cup in South Africa !75What does the author mean by saying “m

257、issing it will be a big blow”? AMissing the world cup will be a big success BMissing Beckham means a great failure CMissing Beckham means an important opportunity for the American club LA Galaxy DMissing the world cup means a big disappointment for Beckham 76We may infer from the passage that _ ABec

258、kham will definitely not be able to play football again BBeckham was cured by a great knee specialist he found CBeckham has his ability to bounce back DBeckham is likely to miss the world Cup77What does the underlined words “take heart” probably mean ? Aget disappointed Bget help Cget encouraged Dge

259、t hurtBSome researchers claim that peoples personalities can be classified by their blood typesIf you have blood type O, you are a leaderWhen you see something you want, you strive to achieve your goalYou are passionate, loyal, and self-confident, and you are often a trendsetterYour enthusiasm for p

260、rojects and goals spreads to others who happily follow your leadWhen you want something, you may be ruthless about getting it or blind to how your actions affect othersAnother blood type, A, is a social, “people” personYou like people and work well with themYou are sensitive, patient, compassionate,

261、 and affectionateYou are a good peacekeeper because you want everybody to be happyIn a team situation, you resolve conflicts and keep things on a smooth courseSometimes type As are stubborn and find it different to relaxThey may also find it uncomfortable to do things alonePeople with type B blood a

262、re usually individualists who like to do things on their ownYou may be creative and adaptable, and you usually say exactly what you meanAlso you can adapt to situations, you may not choose to do so because of your strong independent streakYou may prefer working on your own to being part of a teamThe

263、 final blood type is type ABIf you have AB blood, you are a natural entertainerYou draw people to you because of your charm and easygoing natureABs are usually calm and controlled, tactful and fairOn the downside, though, they may take too long to make decisionsAnd they may procrastinate, putting of

264、f tasks until the last minute78People with type O will do the following things except_Amanage businesses Bself-oriented Cbe considerate Dset the fashion79Which of the following is not the feature of type A?AStubborn BSensitive CReserved DPatient80What is Not true to type B?AHe finds it uncomfortable

265、 to do things aloneBHe doesnt think much before he speaksCHe has many original ideasDHe cannot fit in with the environment81The best profession for a type AB is _AAthleteBPeacekeeperCActor DCountry leaderCIf you look up the word “create” in the dictionary , you will find it means “to bring into bein

266、g, to cause to exist something each of us does daily”We are creative whenever we look at or think about something in a new way First, this includes an awareness of our surroundingsIt means using all of our senses to become aware of our worldThis may be as simple as being aware of color and texture（质

267、地）,as well as taste, when we plan a mealAbove all, it is the ability to notice things that others might missA second part of creativity is an ability to see relationships among thingsIf we believe the expression,“There is nothing new under the sun, the creativity is remaking or recombining（重组） the o

268、ld in new ways”For example, we might do this by finding a more effective way to study or a better way to arrange our furniture, or we might make a new combination of camera lenses and filters to create an unusual photographA third part of creativity is the courage and drive to make use of our new id

269、eas, to ask for them to achieve some new resultsTo think up a new idea is one thing; to put the idea to work is anotherThese three parts of creativity are included in all the great works of geniuses, but they are also included in many of our day-to-day activities82Which of the following activities i

270、s NOT a creative one according to the passage?ATo prepare for a meal BTo arrange the furniture in a special wayCTo buy some books from a bookstoreDTo“write”a letter with the computer83“There is nothing new under the sun” really implies that _Aa new thing can only be created at the basis of earlier t

271、hings Ba new thing is only a taleCwe can seldom create new things Dwe can hardly see really new things in the world84What does the author think about the relationship between a new thought and its being put into practice?AIts more difficut to create a new thought than to use it in practiceBTo find a

272、 new thought will clearly lead to the production of a new thingCA man with an excellent ability of practice can easily become an inventorDOne may come up with a new thought, but can not put it into practice85The best title for this passage is_AHow to Develop Ones CreativityBWhat Is CreativityCThe Im

273、portance of CreativityDCreativity, a Not Faraway ThingDIn summer, millions of people will head for the beachAnd while the ocean can be a great place to swim and play, it may also be useful in another waySome scientists think that waves could help make electricity“Have you ever been on a surfboard or

274、 boat and felt yourself being lifted up by a wave? Or have you jumped in the water and felt the energy as waves crashed over you?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland“There is certainly a lot of energy in waves”Scientists are working on using that e

275、nergy to make electricityMost waves are created when winds blow across the ocean“The winds start out by making little ripples （波纹） in the water, but if they keep on blowing , those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves, ”Taylor said“Waves are one of natures ways of picking up energy and

276、then sending it off on a journey”When waves come towards the shore, people can set up dams or other barricades to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine （涡轮） The turbine can then power an electrical generator （发电机） The United States and a few other countries have started

277、doing research on wave energy , and it is already being used in ScotlandThe resource is hugeWe will never run out of wave power, besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil and coalOceans cover three quarters of the earths surfaceThat would make wave

278、power seem perfect for creating energy around the worldThere are some drawbacks, howeverJamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much moneyHe said that its effects on animals in the sea were still unknownPlus, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat trafficWith more research, how

279、ever, “many of these problems might be overcome,” Taylor said“Demand for energy to power our TVs and computers, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is growing quickly throughout the worldFinding more energy sources is very important, for traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may run

280、 out some day”In the future, when you turn on a light switch, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!86Which of the following is NOT true? AWave power doesnt cost too much moneyBWave energy is so clean that it doesnt create the same amount of pollution as other energy sourcesCWave power af

281、fects fishing and boat trafficDWave power may affect marine animals87We can infer from the passage that _Afinding more new energy sources is not necessary because of wave energyBwave energy is a resource that will never run out and is used all over the worldCwave power is not quite perfect for creat

282、ing energy around the worldDwave power doesnt create any pollution88The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means _AregretsBadventuresCdisadvantagesDdifficulties89What can be the best title for the passage? AHow to Get Electricity by Waves BThe advantages of Wave EnergyCCan Waves Make Electricity?D

283、The Disadvantages of Wave Energy阅读74-77 CDDC 78-81 CCDC 82-85 CADB 86-89 ACCC 8. 成都石室中学高2011级高三第一次考试第三部分、 阅读理解（共20小题，每题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。AIt was a Sunday and the heavy storm had lasted all night. The morning after the storm, though, was beautiful: blue skies, warm air and

284、a calm, inviting sea touching the shore gently. My father realized it was a good day for fishing and invited my sister and me to go with him. I was only 14 and fishing had never been my thing, but I decided to go all the same. Im so glad I did.On the road to the harbor we could see the terrible dest

285、ruction on the coast, but the harbor itself was in fairly good shape. After all, it was protected by the arms of a bay that had only one tiny channel to the sea. As we got on board, we noticed two big humps(脊背) in the distance.On approaching them, we saw it was a mother whale with her baby. We could

286、nt believe it there arent any whales along the coast here. The storm must have driven them across the ocean into the bay, in which the still water was so badly polluted that nothing could survive.The little baby whale actually as big as our boat was obviously stuck and could not move. The mother div

287、ed under the water and came up suddenly, making big whirlpools(漩涡) and waves. “Shes trying to help her baby, but on the wrong side,” my father said. At this point, my father moved our boat in a semicircle to the other side and, heading the boat towards the baby whale, pushed it gently. With our seve

288、ral gentle pushes the big hump turned over and disappeared under water. Then it swam up right beside its mum. They struggled in their desperate attempts to escape but missed the exit and started heading in the wrong direction. We hurried up to the whales and tried to lead them towards the bay channe

289、l. Slowly, they let us lead them, some-times rising from the water right beside us to breathe and to give us a trusting look with those huge eyes. Once they hit their first part of clean water flowing straight from the sea, the mum gave us a wave with her tail and off they swam into the distance.In

290、the excitement it had felt like only a few minutes, but we had been with those wonderful animals for almost an hour and a half. That was the simple and lasting beauty of the day. Nearly four decades later, I still look back fondly to that golden day at sea.61. The author says “Im so glad I did.” (in

291、 Para.2) because _.A. be witnessed the whole process of fishingB. he enjoyed the beauty of the calm seaC. he experienced the rescue of the whales D. he spent the weekend with his family62. The harbor survived the storm owing to _.A. the shape of the harbor B. the arms of the bayC. the still water in

292、 the channel D. the long coast line63. The mother whale failed to help her baby because _.A. she had stayed in the polluted water for too long B. the whirlpools she had made were not big enough C. she had no other whales around to turn to for helpD. the waves pushed her baby in the wrong direction 6

293、4. What is the theme of the story?A. Saving lives brings people a sense of happinessB. Fishing provides excitement for childrenC. Its necessary to live in harmony with animals D. Its vital to protect the environment BAmerican magician David Blaine left the glass box in which he had lived for 44 days

294、 without food on October 19. 2003. Hundreds of people came to watch the end of his starvation experiment, which has become one of Londons main tourist attractions.Looking thinner and darker, 30 year-old Blaine was taken out of his box over the River Thames and immediately went to hospital. He was th

295、en slowly reintroduced to food, a process doctors say could be life threatening. He had been drinking only water since September 5.A native of Brooklyn, New York, Blaine first became known as a street magician in the early 1990s. He soon found himself doing magic tricks in bars for the likes of Amer

296、ican actor Leonardo DiCaprio and his super model friends.Over the last decade Blaine has become famous with a combination of breathtaking magic and clever tricks aimed at getting a lot of attention.In 1999, he was buried in a coffin(棺材) for one week and, in 2000, he spent 62 hours in a giant block o

297、f ice. Last year he stood on top of a 25-meter pillar(柱子) in the center of New York for 35 hours before jumping into a pile of boxes.“I think a lot of people are unable to accept that theyre able to do what they can do,” he said. “They dont realize we can survive. The human being is an amazing creat

298、ion.” But he seems to have suffered from spending so long in the glass box. He said that at times he was unable to see, had serious back pains and lost his sense of taste.65. It is _ for David Blaine to eat food after such a long starvation.A. pleasantB. delicious C. dangerousD. important66. Having

299、spent such a long time in the glass box, he suffered the following EXCEPT that _.A. he had become blind B. he had serious back painsC. he lost his sense of tasteD. he was in weak health67. Which of the following can best describe David Blaine?A. SeriousB. AdventurousC. MadD. Crazy68. Which of the fo

300、llowing is NOT true of David Blaine?A. Blaine immediately went to hospital after he was taken out of his box.B. Blaine was born and brought up in England.C. In Blaines opinion, people can create a wonder. D. Blaine didnt have any food for 44 days. CEveryone has got two personalities the one that is

301、shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You dont show your secret personality when youre awake because you can control your behavior, but when youre asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position. The importa

302、nt position is the one that you go to sleep in.If you go to sleep on your back, youre a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You dont like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings. Youre quite shy and you arent very confid

303、ent.If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive(不坦率的) person. You worry a lot and youre always easily upset. Youre very stubborn(顽固的), but you arent very ambitious. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time.If you sleep curled up(卷曲), you

304、are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and so youre often defensive. Youre shy and you dont normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own. Youre easily hurt.If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You know your strengt

305、hs and weaknesses. Youre usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you dont often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people.69. According to the writer, you naturally show your secret and real personality _.A. only in a normal nigh

306、t B. only when you go to sleep C. only when you refuse to show yourself to the world D. only when you change sleeping position 70. Which is NOT mentioned in the second paragraph about a persons personality？ A. He or she is always open with others.B. He or she always likes new ideas earlier than othe

307、rs.C. He or she is always easily upset.D. He or she tends to believe in others.71. Point out which sentence is used to show the personality of a person who is used to sleeping on his or her stomach？ A. He or she is careful not to offend others.B. He or she doesnt want to stick to his or her opinion.

308、C. He or she cant be successful in any business.D. He or she likes to bring others happiness.72. It appears that the writer tends to think highly of the person who sleeps on one side because _.A. he or she always shows sympathy for people B. he or she is confident，but not stubborn C. he or she has m

309、ore strengths than weaknesses D. he or she often considers annoying people DSitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldnt forget that Charles Darwin(1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, obser

310、ving various animals. This finally inspired his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwins footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.The islands are certainly a paradise(天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the numb

311、er of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.The most well-known animals of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型海龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz

312、, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea

313、 lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.Traveling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are gett

314、ing a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.73. What do we know about Darwins visit to the islands?A. He studied different c

315、reatures on the islandsB. He completed his famous book on the islandsC. He was touched by the geography of the islandsD. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands74. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”?A. Animals on the islands feed on gras

316、s.B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish.D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.75. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of .A. The beautiful sea views B. Darwins inspiring tripC. a closer view of animals D. v

317、arious daring activities76. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. A Unique Attraction for wildlife LoversB. Galapagos as a Paradise for AdventuresC. Charles Darwin as a symbol of GalapagosD. A successful Example of wildlife protectionEForget Twitter and Facebook, Google a

318、nd the Kindle. Television is still the most influential medium around. Indeed, for many of the poorest regions(地区) of the world, it remains the next big thing finally becomes globally available. And that is a good thing, because the TV revolution is changing lives for the better.Across the developin

319、g world, around 45% of families had a TV in 1995; by 2005 the number had climbed above 60%. That is some way behind the U.S., where there are more TVs than people, and where people now easily get access to the Internet. Five million more families in sub-Saharan Africa will get a TV over the next fiv

320、e years. In 2005 , after the fall of the Taliban(塔利班),which had outlawed TV, 1 in 5 Afghans had one. The global total is another 150 million by 2013 pushing the numbers to well beyond two thirds of families.Televisions most powerful effect will be on the lives of women. In India, researchers Robert

321、Jensen and Emily Oster found that when TVs reached villages, women were more likely to go to the market without their husbands approval and less likely to want a boy rather than a girl. They were more likely to make decisions over child health care. TV is also a powerful medium for adult education.

322、In the Indian state of Gujarat, Chitrageet is a popular show that plays Bollywood songs with words in Gujarati on the screen. Within six months, viewers had made a small but significant(有意义的) improvement in their reading skills.Too much TV has been associated with violence, overweight and loneliness

323、. However, TV is having a positive influence on the lives of billions worldwide.77. The underlined word “outlawed” in paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. allowed B. banned C. offered D. refused78. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Americans used to get access to the Internet

324、easily. B. The worlds TV sets will total 150 million by 2013. C.45% of families in the developing countries had a TV in 2005. D. Over two thirds of families in the world will have a TV by 2013.79. The author intends to _. A. stress the advantages of TV to peoples lives B. persuade women to become mo

325、re independent C. encourage people to improve their reading skills D. introduce the readers some websites such as Google 80. What would be the best title for the passage? A.TV Will Rule the World B.TV Will Disturb the World C.TV Will Better the World D.TV Will Remain in World【答案】61-64CBDA 65-68CABB

326、69-72 BCCB 73-76ACCA 77-80BDAC9. 福州三中20102011学年度高三第二次月考 IV阅读理解（每小题2分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。阅读理解（共17小题，满分34分）A We invite you to join us this summer for the First ePals Conferencel Dear ePals Community Member, ePals will hold its first conference for tech directors and teachers on Tuesday

327、, July 15, in Boston. Our one-day event is a pre-conference of Alan.Novembers Building Learning Commurities 2008 Conference.Come see how ePals, the Internets largest social learning network, cantransform your classroom, school and district with our award-winning, safe and protected School MilTM and

328、SchoolBlogTM offered at no cost.ePals team members, expert teachers and instructional technology directors will share their experiences using the ePals Global Community to build 21st Century skills in the classroom.Among the speakers are:Tim DiScipio, co-founder of ePals, sharing the vision for glob

329、al collaboration and corporate partnerships with National Geographic, the classmate PC powered by Intel, and the XO from One Laptop Per Child Dr. Kari Stubbs on ePals 101: Where and How to Start Using Global Collaborative Tools in Project-based Learning. Dr. Stubbs led the Enhancing Education Throug

330、h Technology (EETT) initiative in Kansas before joining ePals as director of professional development. Dr. Rita Oates on Accomplishing the New NETS Standards for Students with ePals Tools and Activities. Dr. Oates formerly was in charge of ed tech in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Dr. Laurie Henr

331、y, University of Kentucky, talking about literacy(读写能力) issues in the online world Dr. Shelia Gersh, City Colleges of New York, sharing her ePals project as an example of a successful 21st century online educational experience Carol Bar, teacher at Blue Valley High School(KS), Blogging for Language

332、Acquisition Adina Popa, teacher at Potowmack Elementary (VA), will speak about schoolwide use of ePals and video conferencing to other classrooms Several district tech directors talking about best practices in implementation(安装) and use in their districts for safe and protected student email and blo

333、gs Other classroom teachers sharing their experiences for instructional success in the online community and using free, safe and protected online tools from ePals Register and get more information at 56The letter is written to _.Aattract more customersBanswer readers questionsCinform related people

334、of a conferenceDrecommend some teachers57From the text we can learn that _.Athe July 15 conference is just a pre-conferenceBthe July 15 conference will last till NovemberCBLC08 will be set up at the July 15 conferenceDthe BLC08 Conference will be held this summer58_ will talk about his/her experienc

335、es in using the ePals and video conference in classrooms at school.ATim DiScipio BDr. Laurie Henry CAdina Popa DA tech director59It can be inferred from the text that ePals here _.Arefer to those who keep in touch with each other through emailBis in fact a software for online language study Cis an e

336、xpensive tool for language learners on the InternetDrefer to all the language teachers who globally communicate with each other B Autumn means different things to different people. It all depends on your personality, said British naturalist Richard Mabey. Personality shapes your view of the season,

337、he said. You may see it as a fading away, a packing up（结束）, or as a time of packing in another sense the excited gathering of resources before a long journey.If this is true, perhaps it tells us a little about, for instance, Thomas Hood, the 19th Century English poet. About November, he wrote: No wa

338、rmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful easeNo shade, no shine, no butterflies, no beesNovember!On the other hand, another English poet John Keats, already sensing he was seriously ill, was inspired by a late September day to pen one of the most famous poems in the English language, To Autumn. He wrote

339、to a friend afterwards that there was something comforting and healing about it.According to Richard Mabey, Keats has the biological evidence on his side. Autumn is not a time of slowing down, but a time of new beginnings and great movements of creatures. For example, just at the moment that Keatss

340、gathering swallows （in To Autumn） are departing for Africa, millions of creatures are fleeing from the frozen north like Iceland, Greenland and Russia to winter along the east and south coasts of Britain. According to scientists, before falling, the leaves transfer their chlorophyll（叶绿素） and carbohy

341、drates into the woody parts of the tree for safe-keeping over winter. What remains are the natural antioxidants（防老剂） in the leaves: the yellow and orange carotenoids（类胡萝卜素）, and another protective chemical specially produced for autumn, the bright-red anthocyanin（花青素）. High color is not a signal of

342、deterioration（退化） and decline, but of detox（排毒的） ability and good health.A century after Keats, the American poet Loren Eiseley wrote in his journal: Suppose we saw ourselves burning like maples in a golden autumn. And that we could disintegrate（瓦解） like autumn leavesdropping their substance like ch

343、lorophyll. Would not our attitude towards death be different?60From Thomas Hoods poem, we may infer that _.Ahe suffered a lot from cold NovemberBhe missed the shining summer days very muchChe had a negative attitude towards autumnDhe enjoyed butterflies and bees very much61Which word can best descri

344、be Loren Eiseleys attitude towards autumn?AOptimistic. BFearful. CDoubtful.DRealistic.62In autumn, leaves turn yellow before falling because _.Athey cant bear the freezingBthey cant get enough water from the wood partCchlorophyll and carbohydrates have been lost through leavesDchlorophyll and carboh

345、ydrates have come back to the wood part63What does the underlined sentence mean?AMan can never live long, just as leaves must leave the tree annually.BMan is different from autumn leaves, which will come again the next spring.CMan should treat death calmly, just like autumn leaves fall to the ground

346、.DMan should have a positive attitude towards death, quite different from autumn leaves.CJAMES Brown, the legendary US singer known as the “Godfather of Soul”, died Christmas morning, 2006. he was 73.Brown was one of the major musical influences of the last 50 years. He provided the basis for much o

347、f black music and most of pop music with his early hits like. “Please, Please, Please”. He essentially created funk（“疯客”音乐）with mid-1960s songs such as Papas Got a Brand New Bag. It won him a Grammy Award as best rhythm-and-blues song, and it was only the beginning of Mr. Browns rhythmic breakthroug

348、hs. His rapid-footed dancing inspired Michael Jackson and Prince. Rap stars of recent years, such as Fat Boys and Public Enemy, have all borrowed his lyrics and rhythms. Browns songs in the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as Hot Pants and Make It Funky, mixed the sophistication(复杂) of jazz-style ar

349、rangements with raw funk. With these songs, Brown established himself as the godfather not just of soul, but of all subsequent styles of dance music: funk, disco, hip hop. He made soul music a world music, said Al Sharpton, who toured with Brown in the 1970s and imitates his hairstyle to this day. W

350、hat Brown was to music in terms of soul and hip hop, rap, all of that, is what Bach(巴赫, 德国作曲家) was to classical music. He put everybody on a different beat, a different style of music. Amid the civil rights movement of the 1960s Mr. Brown used his fame and music for social messages. He released Dont

351、 Be a Dropout in 1966 and met with Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey to promote a stay-in-school initiative. Two years later Say It Loud - Im Black and Im Proud insisted, We wont quit movin until we get what we deserve. 65The passage is mainly about _. Ablack music in the US BJames Browns unique mus

352、ic styles CJames Browns contribution to American music Dgreat musicians in the US in the last 50 years 66The author intends to tell us by the last paragraph that _. AJames Brown was proud of being a black BJames Brown was also active in political movements Cthe then Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey

353、 was one of Browns fans Dno children dropped out of school because of James Browns social influence 67 Which of the following indicates that Browns career began to take off? AHis rapid-footed dancing. BHis three years in prison. CHis tour around the country with Al Sharpton. DHis mid-1960s songs suc

354、h as Papas Got a Brand New Bag. 68James Brown has influenced all American music types EXCEPT _. Aclassical music Brhythm-and-blues CRap Dhip hopDChina news, Beijing, Feb. 9 Housing price in China has always aroused heated discussions among property developers（房产开发商）and ordinary Chinese. To many prop

355、erty developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8,000 yuan per square meter, while in China, it is even higher than in the United States. This shows that there

356、are some bubbles(泡沫) in Chinese real estate market, the International Finance News reported.Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted（转换）to Renminbi, is about 8,000 yuan per square meter, the houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Ch

357、inese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8,000 yuan per square meter. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold a t a

358、 price even higher than those in the US.The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate（房地产）market does have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. Further

359、more, it should be noted that American peoples average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that sold in US?At the beginning of 2007, Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to ben

360、efit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate (控制) the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans（贷款）and lands to property developers. At the same time, the government should allow people to build more ho

361、uses through various fund-raising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered.69What is the average housing price per square meter in China?A8000 yuan.B10000 yuan.C7000 yuan.Dit

362、s not mentioned here.70Which of the following does NOT support the idea that the average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States? AChinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. BAmerican peoples avera

363、ge income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. CThe houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. DThere population who need houses in China than in the United States.71How many measures are mentioned in

364、 the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices? AFour. BThree. CTow. DOne.72What is the main idea of this passage? AThe housing price in China is so high that the government should do something useful to prevent it. BThere are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market. CThe average

365、housing price in China is even higher than in the United States. DThe Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.E Three armed robbers stole two Pablo Picasso prints from an art museum in downtown Sao Paulo on Thursday, which was the citys second high-profile art th

366、eft in less than a year. The bandits also took two oil paintings by well-know Brazilian artists Emiliano Di Cavalcanti and Lasar Segall, said Carla Regina, a spokeswoman for the Pinacoteca do Estado museum.The Picasso prints stolen were The Painter and the Model from 1963 and Minotaur, Drinker and W

367、omen from 1933, according to a statement from the Sao Paulo Secretary of State for Culture, which oversees the museum. The prints and paintings have a combined value of $612,000, the statement and a museum official said. About noon, three armed men paid the $2.45 entrance fee and immediately went to

368、 the second-floor gallery where the works were being exhibited, bypassing more valuable pieces, authorities said. This indicates to us that they probably received an order to take those specific works, Youssef Abou Chain, head of Sao Paulos organized crime unit, told reporters at a news conference.

369、The assailants overpowered three unarmed museum guards and grabbed the works, officials said. The robbery took about 10 minutes and the museum was nearly empty at the time. The assailants took the pieces frames and all out of the museum in two bags. The institution has no metal detectors. In Decembe

370、r, Picassos Portrait of Suzanne Bloch and O Lavrador de Cafe by Candido Portinari, an influential Brazilian artist, were stolen from the Sao Paulo Museum of Art by three men who used a crowbar（铁撬棍）and car jack to force open one of the museums steel doors. The framed paintings were found Jan. 8, cove

371、red in plastic and leaning against a wall in a house on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, South Americas largest city. One of the suspects in that robbery a former TV chef turned himself over to police in January, who already had two suspects in custody（监禁）. 73What did the armed men steal on Thursday? ATw

372、o prints by Pablo Picasso BTwo oil painting by Brazilian artists CTwo prints by Pablo Picasso and two oil paintings by two Brazilian artists. DTwo prints by two Brazilian artists and two oil paintings by Picasso Pablo. 74Why didnt the thieves take other more valuable works? ABecause they didnt know

373、that the other pieces were worth more. BProbably because they had received an order for the prints that they took. CBecause they didnt have enough time. DBecause they were in such a hurry that they couldnt get them all. 75How many people were in the museum during the robbery? AA lot. The museum was

374、crowded. BNot too many. It was almost empty. CThere were a lot of people outside the museum. DOnly three of them. 76According to the passage, which of the followings is TRUE? AIn December, Portrait of Suzanne Bloch and O Lavrador de Cafe painted by Candido Portinari were stolen. BThere are steel doo

375、rs and no detectors in Sao Paulo Museum of Art. CThree robbers defeated three armed museum guards and took away the works on Thursday. DThree suspects in the first high-profile art theft in less than a year were arrested.【答案】5659 CACB 6063 CADC 6467 CBDA 6871 DDBA 7275 CBBD10. 福建罗源一种2010-2011学年高三英语九

376、月份月考试题第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A Throughout his early years, Obama was known at home and at school as “Barry.” Obamas parents met while both were attending the University of Hawaii at Monoa, where his father was enrolled as a foreign student. They separated when he w

377、as two years old and later divorced. His father received a Master degree in Economics from Harvard University, then returned to Kenya, where he became a finance minister before dying in an automobile accident in 1982. His mother married another foreign student, Lolo Soetoro, and the family moved to

378、Soetoros home country of Indonesia in 1967. Obama attended local schools in Jakarta, from ages 6 to 10, where classes were taught in Indonesian language. During his time in Indonesia, he first attended St. Francis Assisi Catholic school for almost three years. When Obama was in third grade he wrote

379、an essay saying that he wanted to become president. His teacher later said that his reason for becoming president was that he wanted to make everybody happy. Obama returned to Honolulu to live with his maternal (母亲一方的) grandparents while attending Punahou School, a private college elementary school,

380、 from the fifth grade until his graduation in 1979. Obamas mother, Ann, died of cancer a few months after the publication of his 1995 memoir (传记), Dreams from My Father. In the memoir, Obama describes his experiences growing up in his mothers middle class family. Of his early childhood, Obama writes

381、:“That my father looked nothing like the people around me-that he was black as pitch(沥青), my mother white as milk.” Some of his fellow students at Punahou School later told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that Obama was mature(成熟的) for his age as a high school student and that he sometimes attended parti

382、es and other events in order to connect with African American college students and military service people.56. When Obama was a child, _.A. people used to call him BarryB. his father died of a serious illnessC. his father became a finance minister of AmericaD. both his parents were attending Harvard

383、 University.57. Obamas mother, Ann, died of cancer in about _ while his father died in _.A.1982; 1967 B.1967; 1982 C. 1979; 1967 D. 1995; 198258. Obamas mother, Ann was born in _ and his father was born in _while his stepfather was born in_.A. Europe; Asia; Africa B. America; Asia; AfricaC. America;

384、 Africa; Asia D. Europe; Africa; Asia59. Which of the following is not true?A. Obamas father was very black while his mother very white.B. Obamas maternal grandparents lived in Honolulu of Indonesia.C. The reason why Obama wanted to become president was that he wanted to make everybody happy.D. Obam

385、as fellow students at Punahou School thought Obama was mature for his age as a high school student.BMore Kiwi children are being treated for sleep disorders before bedtime. Specialists say computers and texting disturb sleep patterns and cause learning, concentration and growth problems.Dr Alex Bart

386、le, director of the Sleep Well Clinic, which has branches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, said there was no question technology kept children awake.Computer games and social networking sites such as Bebo and Facebook were worse than TV for exciting young minds because they were more “inter

387、active”They should be switched off at least an hour before bedtime. “To fall asleep, you need to have a certain amount of calmness in the brain,” said Bartle. “To be excited doesnt help those brainwaves settle.”In Britain, National Health Service data show almost 3,000 under11s were referred to spec

388、ialists for problems, such as insomnia and sleepwalking(梦游) in 2006, up 26 percent from 2002. While there are no figures in New Zealand, experts have no doubt the number of children needing help is increasing. “We have the same sorts of technology, the same lifestyles,” said Bartle. “We certainly se

389、e it on a regular basis at the clinic.” Professor Philippa Gander, director of Massey Universitys Sleep/ Wake Research Centre, said poor sleep had been linked to learning, behavioural and growth problems.Bartle said parents should ensure children were well-rested and not kept awake by the technology

390、 surrounding them. “They need to encourage kids to get out during the day. Coming home and playing on computers as soon as they get home isnt good from a sleep point of view. Parents need to be strong enough to remove TVs or computers.”The Child Health Research Foundation has funded studies on sleep

391、 problems and is awaiting the results.60. The underlined word “insomnia” in Paragraph 5 probably means_.A. awakening B. sleeplessness C. sleep-learning D. weakening-walking61. Kiwi experts are sure that the number of Kiwi children with sleep problems is increasing because_.A. Kiwi children play more

392、 online games than British children.B. they get the reports about the children referred to specialists.C. Kiwi children are in the same situation as the British childrenD. they have exact data from the survey conducted by themselves.62. What can be learned from the passage?A. Children should not wat

393、ch TV or play online games in the evening.B. Watching TV does more harm to children than playing computer games.C. Some parents fail to set a limit on the time their children spend on technology.D. About 3,000 Kiwi under-11s were referred to specialists for sleep problems in 2002.63. What is the mai

394、n idea of the passage? A. Children like computer games. B. Technology disturbs childrens sleep. C. Kiwi children dont like outdoor activities.D. Kiwi parents should prevent children from watching TV.CThe only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small,deserted island. He prayed for God to resc

395、ue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after searching for food, he arrived home to find his litt

396、le hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. “God how could you do this to me!” he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue

397、 him. “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.Its easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldnt lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your

398、 little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves , God has a positive answer for it.64. How did the man come to the island?A. He traveled there by ship.B. He was lost and came there by accident.C

399、. The tide carried him there from the wrecked ship.D. He came there to survive.65. Why did the man build a little hut?A. Because he wanted to signal for help.B. Because he wanted to store his belongings and protect himself.C. Because he wanted to stay there for a period of time.D. Because he enjoyed

400、 the life on the small, deserted island.66. How did the man feel when he saw the ship come to rescue him?A. Surprised B. Weary C. Angry D. Sad67. What can we learn from this passage?A. If you have your hut burnt, God will help you rebuild one.B. God helps those who help themselves.C. Man can conquer

401、 nature.D. When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.DPaper jams can be irritating but they happen to the best of printers. Here are some tips to follow to clear the occasional paper jam from your inkjet or laser printer.To clear a paper jam：* Pull CarefullyIf the sheet of paper is vi

402、sible at the output slot of the printer（in other word, it stopped on its way out of the printer），try pulling carefully on it. If it pulls smoothly and easily， then carefully pull it the rest of the way out. If there is resistance, then stop and go on to the next step.* Open the CoverOpen the printer

403、 cover and wait (in the case of an inkjet printer) for the carriage to stop moving. Carefully, slowly pull out any paper that is caught there.* Take CareDo NOT pull paper out from where it was feeding into the printer (where the blank paper enters the device). The rollers on your printer may only go

404、 in one direction, and if you force them the wrong way, you could damage the machine. Be careful of the following：*Laser PrintersIf you have a laser printer, be very careful when pulling out the paper-laser printers can get hot.* Paper ShredsIf any paper tore, either during the jam or while you were

405、 removing them， remove any appliances that you can （paper trays, etc.） and look for the shreds of paper. Try to make sure nothing has been left behind. If you have frequent paper jams：* Dont OverloadOverloading your paper tray can cause paper jams. Your manual may say that your input tray can hold 2

406、50 sheets-but if you keep getting jams, try loading 225 sheets instead.*Check the PaperCheck the minimum/maximum paper weights that your printer can handle. Paper that is too thick，or too thin, can cause jams.Check the Manual(手册，指南)If, after these precautions, you still get frequent jams, your print

407、er rollers or some other part of the hardware may need adjustment. Check the manual for directions for your particular printer，check the manufacturers Website for additional directions, or (if your printer is still under warranty) call your support line.68. Whats the best title of this passage?A. Ho

408、w to Repair a Printer B. How to Handle a Paper Jam.C. How to Check the Manual D. How to Use a Printer69. Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?A. If you buy the best printer, you will never have paper jams.B. Youd better pull paper out from where the blank paper enters th

409、e device.C. Thin paper cant cause jams.D. To load fewer sheets can avoid paper jams.70. If you get frequent jams with your laser printer, you can do the following except_ .A. opening the cover and pulling out any paper that is caught there carefullyB. checking that the paper weight suits your printe

410、rC. referring to the manual for directionsD. going to manufactures website for additional directions71. This passage is an article of _ .A. narration (叙述) B. description (描述)C. exposition (说明) D. argumentation (议论)EAt 22, Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard dropout, is being regarded as the next Bill Gates.

411、But even the Microsoft founder might have hesitated before blowing the chance of a $ 1.6 billion ( 819m) offer for his new business.Zuckerberg, founder of the Facebook social networking website, has told Yahoo!, the internet giant, that $ 1 billion is not enough to sell out. Now leaked documents sug

412、gest that Yahoo! was willing to raise its bid to $ 1.6 billion. Facebook, which he launched as a service for Harvard students in 2004, has become the seventh busiest website on the internet, and with 13m users is the second biggest social network in America.Yahoo!s $ 1.6 billion valuation(估价) of Fac

413、ebook assumed that its rapid growth would continue until 2015, according to documents leaked to TechCrunch, a Silicon Valley blog.In the UK it follows the market leaders, MySpace and Bebo. MySpace is owned by News Corporation, parent company of the Sunday Times.Yahoo!s projections suggested that Fac

414、ebook would grow to have 52.5 m registered users in America by 2015, or 60% of students and young adults using the internet there. It assuemed a growth in advertising which would eventually enable Facebook to generate（产生，创造） profits of $ 1 billion per year. Yet its revenues(收入) at present are modest

415、(不太大) and its audience could disappear if new rivals emerge.72. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Microsoft, has told Yahoo! $ 1 billion is not enough to sell out his website.B. With 13m users, Facebook is the second biggest social network in the

416、world.C. Facebook will surely grow to have 52.5m registered users in America by 2015.D. According to Yahoo!s projections Facebooks revenues are small at present.73. What does the underlined word it in the fifth paragraph refer to?A. Yahoo B. Facebook C. MySpace D. Bebo74. We can learn form the passa

417、ge that Mark Zuckerberg _ .A. dropped out of Harvard at 22B. refused to accept Yahoos bid of $ 1.6 billionC. is being considered as the next Bill Gates.D. launched Facebook as a service for Harvard teachers in 2004.75. What would be the best title for the text?A. Web Kid Says No to $ 1 BillionB. Yah

418、oo! Willing to Raise Its Bid to $ 1.6 BillionC. Facebook the Seventh Busiest Website on the InternetD. Facebook【答案】5659 ADCB 6063 BCCB 6467 CBAD6871 BDAC 7275 DBCA 11. 福建三明一中2010-2011学年度上学期第二次月考第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从题中所给的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。 高三英语月考试卷，共12页，第5页AOn a h

419、ot summer day, a soft drink can really take away your thirst. At home, at school, in the park or at the moviesyou can find one almost anywhere.Carbonated(碳酸的)You can see bubbles in these! Of all soft drinks sold, about 75 percent are carbonated. But be careful, carbonated soft drinks have lots of su

420、gar and caffeine. Caffeine is not very good for you in the summer, because it takes water out of your body. And the sugar can make you overweight if you drink too much.Fruit juiceThere are different kinds of juice. One kind is made only from fresh fruit. This kind of fruit juice may not taste sweet

421、enough for some people, but it is nutritious. Another kind of fruit juice tastes good but has lots of sugar in it. Many young people buy this kind because the advertisements are good. It is bad for your teeth and bones to drink lots of this.Energy drinksThese kinds of drinks have caffeine and things

422、 that make people get excited in them. They are sometimes called “party drinks”. Doctors say that if you drink too much of this kind, you may have a heart attack.Bottled waterWe have lots of different kinds of bottled water, such as mineral water, purified water and distilled(蒸馏的) water. They are cl

423、ean and easy to drink. But it is best not to drink very cold water. It may make your stomach feel bad.Sports drinksMost of these have funny names like “Scream” and “G-Vital”. They have lots of vitamins and minerals in them. After you play sports, you may want to drink one of these.But if you just sp

424、end your summer holiday sitting around watching TV, you wont need them at all!56. Which of the following is NOT suitable for you to take if you go climbing?A. Carbonated soft drinks.B. Fruit juice.C. Bottled water.D. Sports drink.57. If you have to stay up late, what kind of water may help you?A. Fr

425、uit juice.B. Energy drinks.C. Bottled water.D. Sports drink.58 Whats the probable reason for you to drink sports drinks after sport?A. They have funny names that sound very exciting.B. They can recover the minerals lost in your sweat.C. They can effectively get rid of your thirst.D. They can take aw

426、ay your vitamins and minerals.高三英语月考试卷，共12页，第6页59. Whats the main purpose of the author writing this article?A. To advise us to keep away from unhealthy soft drinks.B. To teach us some useful ways of keeping healthy.C. To make advertisements for the soft drink companies.D. To tell us how to choose a

427、 suitable one from different drinks.BAn ancient Egyptian mummy thought to be that of Pharaoh Ramses I(法老一世)has returned home after more than 140 years in North American museums. The body was carried off the plane in Cairo in a box covered in Egypts flag.The Michael Carlos Museum gave it back after t

428、ests showed it was probably that of the man who ruled 3,000 years ago. The US museum acquired it three years ago from a Canadian museum, which in turn is thought to have bought it from Egyptian garve robbers in 1860. The mummy was welcomed back home with songs and military band music during a ceremo

429、ny at the national museum in Cairo.Zahi Hawass, head of Egypts Supreme Council of Antiquities(文物最高委员会), traveled from the US with the body and said it would be moved next year to the Luxor Museum in southern Egypt. “We are not 100% sure that mummy is that of Ramses I,” said Mr. Hawass. “But we are 1

430、00% sure that it is of a king.”Atlantas Michael Carlos Museum acquired the mummy in 1999, but offered to return it after hi-tech scanning equipment indicated it was likely to be that of Ramses I. The museum website said it had been acquired from the Niagara Falls Museum. It is thought a Canadian col

431、lector bought the mummy for the Niagara Falls Museum around 1860 from an Egyptian family which had came across a tomb filled with royal mummies at a site near Luxor.Mr. Hawass praised the handover as “a great, civilized gesture”. And he appealed to other world museums to return Egypts antiquities, p

432、articularly the Rosetta Stone in the Britain Museum and the Bust of Nefertiti in the Berlin Museum.60. Where was Ramses mummy kept in just before the handover?A. the Luxor MuseumB. the Michael Carlos MuseumC. the Niagara Falls MuseumD. a Canadian Museum61. Which is the correct order of the following

433、 events according to the passage?a. The mummy returned home.b. The mummy was kept in the Niagara Falls Museum.c. Egyptian grave robber sold he mummy.d. A Canadian collector bought the mummy.e. The mummy was kept in the Michael Carlos Museum.A. c-d-e-b-aB. c-b-e-d-aC. a-d-c-b-eD. c-d-b-e-a高三英语月考试卷，共1

434、2页，第7页62. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. All the Egypts antiquities have returned home after the handover.B. Niagara Falls Museum is an American museum.C. Buying the mummy from the Egyptian family was a civilized gesture.D. Ramses Mummy had been kept in Canada

435、for more than a century.63. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The history of Ramses mummy.B. The handover ceremony of Ramses mummy from Canada.C. The returning of Ramses mummy to its homeland Egypt.D. The history of the royal family of Ramses.CAustralia is famous for its beautiful beac

436、hes. And Australian people love swimming and going to the beach. But it wasnt always that way.Different Climate, Different HabitsWhen Europeans first invaded Australia, the only people here who were good at swimming were the Aboriginal people. The Europeans came from climates where it was too cold t

437、o swim. However the warm climate of Australia soon changed their attitude to swimming. At first, only men swam. They swam without any clothes onthere were no women to see them.Cover up!By the 1880 and 1890s visiting the beach was very fashionable. People wore everyday street clothesmuch more than pe

438、ople wear at the beach today.In those days people believed they should cover their most body so it would not be seen by the opposite sex. Special bathing costumes were designed for women. This costumes used a lot of cloth and were very heavy when wet, making it difficult to swim.Laws Made and Laws C

439、hangedThe government decided to stop men swimming naked. It passed a law which forbade bathing between 6 am and 7 am. But in 1903, the laws changed; people could swim in the daytime, but they had to wear neck-to-knee costumes.The Shrinking CostumeAs time passed, swimming costumes became smaller and

440、more convenient.At first men and women were covered from neck to knee. Then arms became bare. Then more of the legs were uncovered. Each new change was regarded by many as shocking and rude and people wrote letters to the newspapers complaining about the new costume. Nowadays some people go to speci

441、al “nude beaches” to swim naked.However, most people cover their bodies more than they did ten years agonot because they think bare skin is shockingbut to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun.高三英语月考试卷，共12页，第8页64. Which of the following statements about the climate of Australia is TRUE

442、?A. It made European settlers think differently about swimming.B. It changed European settlers swimming costume.C. It made European settlers feel much hotter.D. It made European settlers have to swim naked.65. What should swimmers do during the late 19th century?A. They should hide when they meet a

443、person of the opposite sex.B. They should cover their body to avoid being seen by the opposite sex.C. They should wear many heavy clothes on beaches.D. They should wear special wet costumes designed for them.66. What does the underlined sentence mean?A. People were surprised by each new change and c

444、riticized it.B. People were amazed by each new change and praise it. C. Only newspapers were in favor of each new change.D. Only newspapers thought poorly of each new change.67. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A. People worry about getting skin cancer from too much sun.B. People protect

445、ed their swimming costumes from too much sun.C. People are greatly shocked by the nude beaches.D. People think it rude to swim with the smaller costumes.DIts not entirely true that kids learn a second language easily, but its still the best time to learn. Babies are basically equipped to hear and di

446、stinguish every possible language and dialect, but once they reach 6 months old, they begin to focus on the particular sounds that exist in the languages that theyre exposed to. In this way, kids will naturally and automatically be bilingual(双语的) if they hear multiple languages on a daily basis when

447、 they are still babies.One lady told me of her son who grew up in a very multi-cultural community working at a resort. He would naturally and easily switch from Dutch, to French, to Italian, German and English depending on who he was talking to. Of course thats an extreme case, but its completely po

448、ssible and easy.It s not true that they will get mixed up by learning multiple languages. They may mix them up purposely simply because certain words or expressions are easier, but they wont develop any permanent language disabilities. Quite the contrary, bilingual children have been shown to be as

449、much as a year more advanced in learning ability development for 2 and 3 years olds.Some kids who simply arent gifted at learning languages, just as some arent gifted at sports or music, will find it difficult to continue schooling in a foreign language. In that case, it may be better not to continu

450、e with the foreign language school. Still, it will have been an excellent opportunity for Grade One. Perhaps for Grade Two you could try a bilingual school.高三英语月考试卷，共12页，第9页In any case, learning even a small amount of a foreign language, maintaining the ability to hear and pronounce it by listening

451、to music and movies will keep a foundation for later learning. Knowing a second language can be a great benefit for gaining employment.68. Whats the main idea of the first paragraph?A. Its difficult for kids to learn a second languageB. Kids are able to learn multiple languages.C. Kids should be exp

452、osed to the native language.D. Kids enjoy all kinds of different dialects.69. What did the lady tell us about her son?A. He could speak five kinds of languages.B. He was learning some different languages.C. He could talk with many people at the same time.D. He was working in a multi-community.70. In

453、 which way can learning multiple languages benefit kids according to the text?A. Mixing up different languages.B. Distinguish different dialects.C. Developing learning ability.D. Developing language disabilities.71. What should you do if your kids are not good at learning language?A. Ask them to tur

454、n to sports or music.B. Encourage them to remain in Grade One.C. Let them remain in the foreign language school.D. Send them to a bilingual school later.EScientists in the United States say plant life has increased on Earth in the past twenty years and that in every area of plant growth the increase

455、 is the result of weather conditions.Eight scientists from across the United States did the study. The space agency NASA and the Department of Energy paid for it. The findings were published in the magazine Science.The researchers spent one and a half years examining weather satellite information. T

456、he information was recorded from 1982 to 1999. That period was one of the warmest on record. Researchers found that rainfall generally increased during that time.The satellites measured the number of leaves on plants and the amount of sunlight taken in. The scientists used that information to estima

457、te what is called net primary production. This is total amount of carbon stored in land plants.The scientists report a 6% increase in stored carbon since 1982. They say gains were high in equatorial areas, especially around the Amazon River in South America. The area alone had a 1% increase in the n

458、et primary production.高三英语月考试卷，共12页，第10页Ramakrishna Nemani of the University of Montana in Missoula headed the study. He says reduced cloud cover led to growth in Amazon area. He also says the lack of clouds allowed more sunlight to get through. More sunlight meant increases in photosynthesis(光合作用).

459、 That is the process by which plants use energy from sunlight to produce the chemicals they need to grow.Northern Canada, the north-central United States and northern Europe were second in increased plant growth. Ramakrishna Nemani says a rise in temperature helped plants there.All together, the rep

460、ort says 25% of areas of plant life on Earth experienced increases. But the scientists also note increase in the number of people on Earth and carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Ranga Myneni of Boston University in Massachusetts, another study scientist says humans use about half the net prima

461、ry production on Earth. And he notes that the world population grew by 36% during the period of time studied.72. Which of the following is in charge of the study?A. The space agency NASA of the US.B. The Department of Energy of the US.C. Ramakrishna Nemani in Missoula.D. Ranga Myneni in Massachusett

462、s.73. Whats the main cause of the plant growth put forward by the study?A. Growth in population.B. Regional features.C. Seasonal variation.D. Weather conditions74. Why do scientists believe that reduced cloud cover has led to the plant growth in the Amazon area?A. Because plants could take in more s

463、unlight.B. Because plants could get more rainfall.C. Because plants could enjoy cooler air.D. Because plants suffer less from natural disasters.75. Which of the following descriptions about the years from 1982 to 1999 is TRUE?A. It was the warmest on record.B. Rainfall decreased little by little.C. World population grew by 25%.D. Stored carbon increased by 6%.【答案】56-75 ABBDB DDCAB AABAC DCCADw.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m