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1、南安一中2015届高三年阅读练习十九2015.4组编 叶婷茹 班级: 号数: 姓名: AStories on the RoofThere are two poles on Earth: the North Pole in the Arctic and the South Pole in the Antarctic. But there is also the “roof of the world” the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, the highest plateau on the planet.An average of 4 kilometers above sea l

2、evel, the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau has a reputation for mystery thanks to its remoteness, its harsh weather, and its religious flavor.While few people have ever visited the region, a new documentary on CCTV, Roof of the World, offers an opportunity for viewers to see, to hear, and to feel it.Since the

3、plateau is famous for its spectacular landscape, the five-episode documentary is never shy to show magnificent (壮丽的) views of snow-capped mountains, stunning (让人惊叹的) blue skies, and brightly-colored prayer flags.“The views are breathtakingly beautiful, like music,” singer Xu Wei said in his music vi

4、deo. He cooperated with S.E.N.S, a Japanese instrumental group, to create a soundtrack for the series.However, its not easy to capture the views of an area that is cruelly cold, low in oxygen, and full of forbidding peaks. Underwater cameras were used for the first time in the worlds biggest lake wi

5、th an altitude of more than 5,000 meters above sea level.But the show features more than the beauty of nature. There are also stories “reflecting the relationship between people and nature”, according to China Daily.Despite being difficult to get to, the area is home to a rich variety of cultures in

6、 which the Buddhist (佛教的) communities of Tibet, along with others, play a significant (重要的) role. The documentary contains about 40 stories that show the inheritance (传承) and perseverance (坚持) of traditions among the Tibetan ethnic (少数民族的) group as well as the protection of the areas environment.The

7、 first episode starts with a Tibetan woman taking care of an injured black-necked crane. In another, a group of lamas paint a huge, delicate tangka (唐卡) by using the fine sands that they have collected from rocks and dyed (染色) different colors.“These stories look like things that happen in a distant

8、 world, but they relate to us,” director Zeng Hairong said on the shows Weibo account. “This is Tibet, where marvels (奇迹) lie underneath ordinary life.”The storytelling technique has even charmed foreign broadcasters.According to CCTV, the documentary will be screened on the National Geographic Chan

9、nel, making it the first made-in-China documentary directly purchased and promoted by the US network.“There are many documentaries about landscapes, but too few tell stories. So far, Roof of the World has been the best at doing it in China,” Qi Dong, vice president of the channels Asian region, told

10、 Beijing Youth Daily.1. Which of the following aspects of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau are mentioned in the documentary Roof of the World, according to the article?a. magnificent views b. harsh weatherc. historical stories d. the religious flavore. the local food and languageA. abd B. abcC. ace D. bde2

11、. Which of the following is TRUE about the documentary?A. It tells stories that seem distant but actually relate to us.B. Its storytelling techniques are borrowed from western documentaries.C. There are five episodes of the documentary, and Xu Wei created all the music for it.D. It focuses on amazin

12、g events that happened at the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau rather than ordinary life.3. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To show what inspired the shooting of Roof of the World.B. To give a brief overview of the Roof of the World documentary.C. To explain what makes the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau so a

13、ttractive.D. To show the importance of preserving traditions at the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau.高考词汇capture vt. 捕捉 e.g. Pictures can capture brief moments, but they can also tell great stories.BA year spent in space If you were given the chance to spend a year in space, would you take it right away?You pr

14、obably would who could say no to such an exciting, fun adventure? However, if you knew the potential health hazards (危险) and the experiments that might be carried out on you, would you have second thoughts?Astronauts Scott Kelly of the US and Mikhail Kornienko of Russia boarded the International Spa

15、ce Station on March 27 and wont return until March 2016. They are going to spend a year in space as part of a NASA experiment investigating (调查) why some astronauts adjust better to space than others, as well as spaces long-term effects on the human body.“We know a lot about the first six months but

16、 we know almost nothing about what happens between six and 12 months in space,” said Julie Robinson, NASA chief scientist for the orbiting laboratory.We already know some facts about the lack of gravity in space. Bodily fluids move toward your head and you also get an “enormous headache” and nausea

17、(恶心), according to US astronaut Marsha Ivins in Wired magazine.Normal activities are also different. Eating on board is hardly “gourmet dining”, according to Ivins. Things taste different in space, which meant that her chocolate tasted “like wax (蜡)”. Theres also no way to cook in space, so space fo

18、od is already cooked and then freeze-dried and vacuum-packed (真空包装). Water must be added and it must be warmed up in an oven.Even the simple experience of sleeping is different. “You strap (用带捆扎) your sleeping bag to the wall or the ceiling or the floor, and you get in. Its like camping.” However, y

19、ou must be careful: “If you dont tuck your arms into the bag, they move out in front of you.”NASAs experiment will look further than these differences, though. For example, it will conduct the most complicated International Space Station experiment in history to investigate weightlessness.Kelly and

20、Kornienko will be strapped to a device that will suck (吸) the fluids in their bodies down toward their legs, acting like gravity on Earth. Scientists on board the ISS will then use ultrasound (超声波) and other instruments to study what effect this has on the astronauts blood vessels (血管).So, what do y

21、ou think? Would you be ready for a years holiday in space?4. What is the article mainly about?A. A new breakthrough in space research.B. Two astronauts starting their year of space exploration.C. How staying in space for a year affects the human body.D. Astronauts incredible difficulties adjusting t

22、o living and working in space.5. Which choices describe how astronauts live in space, according to the article?a. All of the food they eat is frozen and ready to eat, and often tastes bad.b. The fluids in their bodies move very slowly, making them feel sick.c. Because of the lack of gravity in space

23、, they sleep very little every day.d. Before sleep, they have to strap their sleeping bags somewhere to stop them floating around.A. a, b B. b, c C. a, d D. b, d6. According to the article, NASAs experiment to be carried out on Kelly and Kornienko is intended to _.A. study how to suck bodily fluids

24、toward astronauts legs to help them feel betterB. better understand what effect ultrasound will have on the human body in spaceC. increase our knowledge of how to overcome weightlessness in spaceD. study how the human body reacts and adapts to being in space for long periodsCSaving a CaptainI was in

25、 K-Mart. I had made an agreement with my grandchidren that every time I yelled at them, Id buy them a gift costing at least $5 (about 31 yuan).As I was looking down the row of toys, a gentleman came around the corner pushing a shopping cart. A woman in her 50s backed up and he accidentally ran over

26、her foot.“Look what you have done!” she screamed out.“I am very sorry, Maam.”The woman reached up and slapped the man as hard as she could. Then she grabbed a Barbie Doll box off the shelf and hit the man on the side of his face. The gentleman grabbed her by the arm to stop her. The woman began to s

27、cream. Within several seconds the aisle (过道) was crowded with people, as well as a department manager.“That man tried to sexually assault (骚扰) me and I hit him to protect myself,” she told the manager.The manager called the police. Before long the police showed up, handcuffed (上手铐) the man, and bega

28、n walking him toward the front entrance. I followed the two officers.“Would you like to know what really happened?” I asked one of the officers.“We already have the facts from the woman who was assaulted.”“Do you want the true facts?”“I think you had best move on down the road.”Looking at the man, I

29、 yelled out: “When this is over you sue (起诉) these men. Im sure the entire incident is on video somewhere.”The police car stopped. The officer got out of the vehicle.“Whats your version?” he asked me.In less than three minutes, I told the officer what had really happened.The police officer returned

30、to his car and began talking with the other officer. The two of them opened their doors, took the man out of the car, and took off the handcuffs. They drove away.“Well, this has been quite a day,” said the man.I shook the mans hand. I said: “I want to go home now and write about what happened here.

31、The ending is going to say that I shook the hand of a man who was a complete gentleman throughout a very trying situation.”He replied: “Actually, I am a Captain in the Army, stationed at Fort Hood Texas.”I will never forget the large smile on his face.7. The author went to the row of toys in K-Mart

32、_.A. to look for his grandchildren who had run away after he yelled at themB. to buy his grandchildren a gift as his punishment for yelling at themC. to follow the man who was pushing his shopping cartD. to find out what was happening between the woman and man8. What did the gentleman do to the woma

33、n?A. His shopping cart ran over the womans foot by accident.B. He knocked the woman down but refused to apologize.C. He hit the woman in the face with a Barbie Doll box.D. He grabbed the woman by the arm and tried to assault her sexually.9. Which of the following facts might have made the police ret

34、hink the incident?a. The author offered to be a witness.b. The authors screaming was terrifying.c. The police were afraid of being sued if they were wrong.d. The police also believed there would be video of the incident.e. The manager told them what he had learned about the incident.A. a, b, cB. a,

35、c, dC. b, c, dD. c, d, e10. What did the author think of the gentleman?A. He didnt have good people skills.B. He shouldnt have argued with the woman.C. He was shy and lacked courage.D. He was a real gentleman.Words in focusback up: 倒退 e.g. Could you back up a little and give me some room?slap vt.掌掴

36、e.g. She slapped him in the face.incident n.事件e.g. We just want to put that embarrassing incident behind us.trying adj.考验的e.g. They have been through some trying times together.station vt.驻扎e.g. She has been stationed at the base for a few years.Sentence bank释义:这位妇女举起手来,用尽全力掌掴了这位男士。分析:asas sb can/could 表示“某人尽可能地”,也常用as best we/you can表示“尽最大努力,竭力”,如:We must make our own way in the world as best we can.释义:不久警察就到了,他们给这个人戴上了手铐,并开始把他押向前门。分析:walk通常用作不及物动词,但本句中walk作使役动词,从其宾语him可以看出主动性在警察手里,这个人是被押着走出去的,仅此一词足以传神达意。另外,handcuff作名词时,意为“手铐”,在此用作及物动词,意为“铐上手铐”。阅读练习十九答案:1-3AAB4-6BCD7-10 BABD

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