1、2013年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测67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。AHas Tiger Mom gone soft? One year after the release of her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua is back in the spotlight, reflecting on how overnight infamy (恶名) affected her life, her family and her parenting. “I have changed a
2、 lot,” she told the Huffington Post. “In October, we had 30 kids at our house! We have hosted parties with lots of food and music.” Last January, the Wall Street Journal published an excerpt (节选) from Chuas book with the headline “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”. In the excerpt, Chua described how
3、 her daughters were never allowed to have sleepovers (在外过夜的儿童聚会), appear in school plays, or earn any grade lower than an A. Chua, an author and professor at Yale Law School, spent much of 2011 on the defensive. In fact, many of her interviews seemed to lend fuel to her critics fire. Now, with the b
4、ook out in paperback, she said, “I put passages in the book and used very harsh words that I regret. Everybody has those moments you wish you could take back.”For those who still read Battle Hymn as an advice guide, Chua argues that so-called tiger parenting should be employed mainly during a childs
5、 early years, ideally between the ages of 5 and 12. These “super-strict parenting tactics” are not meant for all ages. Remaining strict after middle school makes you a helicopter parent, according to Chua. And she is quick to point out how different that is from being a tiger mom. “By the time kids
6、get to high school, helicopter parents are hiring all these tutors, carrying their kids sports bags. I never checked older daughter Sophias papers because I knew she knew how to sit down and focus,” Chua said.As for younger daughter Lulu, 15, the rebel for whom the book was written, Chua has really
7、backed off. Instead of forcing Lulu to practise violin for hours a daythe source of their biggest fights, Chua “let her give that up”. “My compromise (妥协) is that Im going to still be as strict academically, but in exchange she has a lot of social freedom. Lulu has had four sleepovers in the last tw
8、o months!” Chua said. Chua predicts shell only get more easygoing with age. 56. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Tiger Mom has changed and wants to be soft.B. Tiger Mom persuaded readers to follow her example. C. How Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother came out.D. How Tiger Mom became the worldwi
9、de spotlight.57. From paragraph 1 we can know that after the publication of the book_.A. Tiger Mom became stricter with her childrenB. Tiger Mom was thought highly by the publicC. Tiger Moms life and family were influencedD. Tiger Mom became wealthy and easygoing58. Lulu quarreled with her mother ma
10、inly over_.A. whether she could do well at schoolB. when she could have sleepoversC. what should be written in the bookD. how long she practiced the violinBMost of us seem to reach our peak of alertness (警觉) around noon. Soon after that, alertness declines, and sleepiness may set in by mid-afternoon
11、. Your short-term memory is best during the morningin fact, about 15 percent more efficient than at any other time of day. So, students, take notice: when you are faced with a morning exam, it really does pay to review your notes right before the test is given. However, long-term memory is different
12、. Afternoon is the best time for learning materials that you want to recall days, weeks or months later. Politicians, business executives or others who must learn speeches would be smart to do their memorizing during that time of day. You should try to do most of your studying in the afternoon, rath
13、er than late at night. Many students believe they memorize better while burning the midnight oil because their short-term recall is better during the early hours of the morning than in the afternoon. But short-term memory wont help them much several days later, when they face the exam. By contrast,
14、we tend to do best on tasks related to the process of knowing, understanding, and learning numbers during the morning hours. What about sports? During afternoon and early evening, youre able to react the quickest to an outside stimuluslike a baseball speeding toward you. Studies have also shown that
15、 late in the day, when your body temperature is peaking, you will consider PE easier and less tiringwhether it actually is or not. That means you are more likely to work harder during a late afternoon or early evening workout, and therefore benefit more from it. In fact, all of your sensestaste, sig
16、ht, hearing, touch and smellmay be at their keenest during late afternoon and early evening. That could be why dinner usually tastes better to us than breakfast. While all of us follow the same general pattern of ups and downs, the exact timing varies from person to person. It all depends on how you
17、r “biological” day is structured. Each of us can increase our knowledge about our individual rhythms. Learn how to listen to the inner beats of your body; let them set the pace of your day. You will live a healthier and happier life.59. What does the underlined “it really does pay” mean? A. It will
18、cost a lot.B. It requires price. C. It is very painful. D. It is worthwhile. 60. If there is an English exam two weeks later, you should go over English _ for days before that. A. in the afternoonB. in the late eveningC. in the early morningD. right before the exam61. From the passage, it can be inf
19、erred that _. A. we eat more food at noonB. we feel most tired if we exercise in the eveningC. it is a good choice to study math in the morningD. we feel most sleepy before noon62. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Whats Your Best Time of the Day for Different Tasks B. How to Live a
20、Healthier and Happier LifeC. How to Study EfficientlyD. How to Keep Your Best State of Learning CThe New York Aquarium (水族馆) offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether youre observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a
21、 coral reef (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, youll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium. Just off the Con
22、ey Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.Hours Summer hoursMay 28 Sept. 510:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. , MondayFriday10:00 a.m. 7:
23、00 p.m. , Weekends & HolidaysFall hoursSept. 6 Nov. 610:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. , MondayFriday10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & HolidaysWinter hoursNov. 7 Mar. 3110:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. , DailySpring hoursApr. 1 May 2710:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. , MondayFriday10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & HolidaysTotal Experien
24、ce TicketAdult $18.00Child (Ages 3-12) $14.00Senior (65+) $15.00Groups (at least ten visitors)$8.00Includes admission to our 4-D Theater Plus General Admission.Children under 3 years old are free!To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your groups visi
25、t. Please call 718-741-1818.Friday Afternoon SpecialAdmission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.Aquarium ParkingCar$13.00Bus$13.00
26、Please note:Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.For further information, please call 718-265-3454.63. Which animal cant visitors probably see at the New York Aquarium
27、?A. Penguins.B. Pandas.C. Dolphins.D. Seals.64. Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay _ at least. A. $144B. $133C. $64D. $11965. The donation is used to _. A. help the poor people B. help to save
28、the endangered animals in the wild C. care for animals at the aquarium D. help the disabled visitors66. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas. B. A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aq
29、uarium. C. Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday. D. To enjoy the group rate, visitors must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance by sending an e-mail.DHundreds of secondary schools are using a controversial reward scheme which “bribes” (贿赂)pupils with iPods and DVD players to
30、 turn up in classes and do homework.Almost one million schoolchildren have been issued with supermarket-style reward cards which allow them to collect good-behavior “points” and cash them in for prizes.Schools taking part in the “Vivo Miles” scheme are spending several thousand pounds a year in an a
31、ttempt to cut truancy (逃学) and promote achievements. The prizes are ultimately funded by the taxpayer, through school budgets. Nearly 500 secondary schools, one in six, have decided to take part in the scheme, which is intended to replace old-style rewards such as stickers and golden stars.But the e
32、xtent of rewards being offered in schools brought a warning that a generation of children is growing up expecting to be rewarded at every stage. Many youngsters are collecting points for ordinary achievements such as remembering to bring their PE kit and wearing the correct uniform.Under the scheme,
33、 teachers award Vivo pointsworth 1 penny eachaccording to the schools policy. Schools typically spend4 to6 on prizes per pupil each year, although some commit considerably more. Most pupils accumulate between 400 and 600 Vivos a year. Vivo Miles insists it is “pretty rare” for a pupil to accumulate
34、enough points to buy an iPod, which requires 3,100 Vivos.But Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said the scheme amounted to “bribery”. “It misleads children into thinking anything which requires effort has to have a special reward,” he said. “This all must have prizes view
35、is damaging to children in the long-term.” The scheme amounted to an “admission of failure” by schools. He said. “It shows a school has failed to convince children education is important.”67. The “Vivo Miles” scheme is aimed at _.A. increasing the income of the schoolB. encouraging students to perfo
36、rm well at school C. inviting more students to attend the school nearbyD. encouraging parents to donate to the school68. The underlined word “controversial” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _.A. arguable B. practical C. strange D. mature 69. Those who oppose the “Vivo Miles” scheme think _.
37、 A. it helps control the problem of truancy B. it teaches children the importance of saving C. it will mislead children about efforts and rewards D. its not easy to get more than 600 Vivos a year 70. Whats the writers attitude towards the scheme? A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Unconcerned. D. Objective.阅读：56-58ACD 59-62 DACA 63-66 BDCB 67-70BACD6
