1、Module5 Cloning阅读训练（2）阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。【2013潍坊5月模拟】When you tidy your messy bedroom，it gets a lot easier to find things.Dreams may work the same way for a messy brain，helping you learn by organizing memories and ideas.To test how much dreams can help learning，Robert Stickgold
2、 had some students play a shapefitting game called Tetris (俄罗斯方块) for a few hours and then go to sleep.Soon they were dreaming of falling Tetris shapes.Interestingly，the worst Tetris players had the most Tetris dreams and improved their game the most.Similar tests have shown the same results for all
3、 kinds of skills.As we dream，many important tasks are getting done.The brain decides what to keep and what to forget.It is connecting new experiences to older learning.In fact，the brain is learning all night long.Another important task of dreams may be to help us deal with emotions (情绪)At night，emot
4、ions are in the drivers seat.People who have had an upsetting experience often dream about it afterward.Often the dream event changes somehowanother way the brain tries to make the memory less upset.So if your best friend moves away，you might dream that youre the one whos moving.In fact，dreams have
5、a proven power to improve mood，and people who dream about whats bothering them usually feel better sooner than those who dont.Everybody dreams for a couple of hours every nightin the course of your life，youll spend about 25 years asleep and 6 years dreaming.Theres probably no single answer to the qu
6、estion why we dream，but there doesnt have to be.One dream might help you remember your math facts，while another might lead to a new invention，or give you a fun，crazy story to tell your friends.Its all in a nights work for our busy，mysterious brains.1Robert Stickgolds test shows that_.Agames are usef
7、ul for memoryBdreams can help improve skillsCplayers stop learning in dreamsDtasks can only be settled through dreams2We can learn from Paragraph 4 that_.Adreams can get rid of sufferingsBonly drivers can deal with emotionsCone may be less upset after a dreamDdreams can copy what one experienced3Whi
8、ch of the following does the author probably agree with?ADreaming does harm to ones mood.BDreaming affects the quality of sleep.CIts hard to find out the secrets of dreaming.DIts not so important to know the cause of dreaming.4What does the text focus on?ADreams and memories.BDreams and emotions.CTh
9、e benefits of dreams.DThe patterns of dreams.5In which part of a magazine can this text be found?AEntertainment.BTourism.CScience.DAdvertisement.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了梦的好处，即可以改善学习和情绪。1解析：推理判断题。根据第二段可知，为了证实梦对学习有帮助，Robert Stickgold做了这次实验，而实验结果表明选手的技能有所提高，根据本段最后一句“Similar tests have shown the same results
10、for all kinds of skills.”可推知，梦对学习各种技能都是有帮助的，故选B。答案：B2解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Another important task of dreams.emotions (情绪)”和最后一句“In fact，dreams have a proven power to improve mood.”可知，梦有助于改善心情，故选C。 答案：C3解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“Theres probably no single answer to the question why we dream，but there doesnt have
11、 to be.”可知，作者认为关于我们为什么会做梦的解释不止一个，但也没必要非要有一个解释。答案：D4解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要说明了梦的好处：有助于改善学习和情绪。答案：C5解析：推理判断题。根据文章主旨可知，文章是关于梦的科学研究方面的知识，所以最可能在杂志的有关科学的栏目里找到此文章，故选C。答案：C。【2015高考复习】阅读理解 Deputy (副职) Head Teacher WantedPosition：Deputy head teacherEmployer：Bracknell Forest CouncilPublished：1000 AM.Mon.Dec.12,20
12、11Closing date：1000 AM.Mon.Jan.16,2012Working pattern：FulltimeSalary：20,00034,999 per yearLocation：Jennetts Park Primary School，Bracknell，BerkshireThe governors are seeking to employ an enthusiastic deputy head teacher to be a key partner in founding and leading our brandnew primary school in Brackn
13、ell.We offer：a brandnew school building the opportunity to work in close partnership with the head teacher and governors to create and develop a new staff team a growing community looking forward to their new school openingthe opportunity for further professional development which will support you t
14、hrough the next stage of your careerthe opportunity to lead key projects across the schoolYou will be：an excellent classroom practitioner (从业人员)，who will enjoy shaping and delivering a broad，balanced and creative curriculum in classable to lead the staff by focusing on teamworkcommitted to working i
15、n partnership with parents and the nearby communityFor further information，you can contact the head teacher，Ms Maria Soulsby，by dialing 32899918 or you can send an email to maria，soulsby bracknellforest.gov.uk. You can also come to visit our school in person.If you have not heard from us two weeks a
16、fter the closing date，that means your application has not been accepted.Apply using Bracknell Forest Council application forms only；CVs (简历) will not be accepted.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.All staff em
17、ployed in the school must be aware that a check on the criminal record will be done.【语篇解读】这是一则招聘副校长的广告。1According to the passage，the deputy head teacher_.Awill work for the school as a parttime teacherBwill have the opportunity to work with governorsCdoesnt have to work with parentsDmust be aware of
18、 his criminal record解析细节理解题。根据“We offer”中的第二点“the opportunity to work in close partnership with the head teacher and governors to create and develop a new staff team”可知，副校长有机会同校长及董事一起工作。答案B2From the passage we can know that Jennetts Park Primary School_.Ahas a long and old historyBuses an old buildi
19、ngChas a woman head teacherDwants to have a male deputy head teacher解析细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中的“you can contact the head teacher，Ms Maria Soulsby”可知，该校有一名女校长。答案C3Whose application is likely to be accepted?AA person who sends the required application form on January 13,2012.BA person who sends a specially desi
20、gned CV on January 15,2012.CA person who used to be a professional head teacher.DA person who is able to create a curriculum with his team members.解析推理判断题。根据“Closing date：1000 AM.Mon.Jan.16,2012”可知，在2012年1月13日发出的按要求做的申请表有可能被接受，故A项当选。根据倒数第三段最后一句可排除B项；原文没有涉及C项内容；D项与“You will be”中第一点的表述不符，享受塑造和提供一个广泛的、
21、平衡的和有创意的课程是培养目标，而不是求职要求。答案A【黑龙江哈尔滨第六中学四模】AThere are plenty of beauty schools throughout the country that can help to start a career in cosmetology(美容学). Nowadays, young people may not be able to afford a four-year college or it may not be something that they are interested in. Students are looking f
22、orward to attending a program of beauty schools where it will only take a few months to complete and start their careers right away to earn money.There can be many benefits of going to a cosmetology school. The expense is much less than that of attending a four-year university. Besides, attending a
23、beauty school can gaining hands-on experience which can appeal to many people. Some students are not thrilled at sitting all day listening to lectures and taking notes and then having to study at night. Whats more, most programs of beauty schools will always keep up with the changing trends and fash
24、ions. So you will always be working on different hairstyles which can give you a lot of experience throughout the years of your career.If you are worried about finding a job after graduation, many beauty schools will offer help for immediate job placement which is a benefit in itself and will give y
25、ou peace of mind that your school will help you and not make you have trouble looking for a job. Most colleges and universities are not equipped to do that because of the enormous amount of graduates each year.Cosmetologists will also get a great salary. Your average salary from beauty schools will
26、depend on your location, but you may earn a salary of $ 30000-$35000 a year. This is not including tips which could be $200 or more a week.Not only can young people go to a beauty school, but people of all ages can start this career. As you can see, there are many benefits of beauty schools that can
27、 be the perfect opportunity for anyone to become a great cosmetologist.56. Some students perfer not to go to college probably because _.A. they are interested in beauty schools B. they dont have enough moneyC. they are not young any longer D. they are too busy to doing something useful57. How much c
28、an you get at least a month as a cosmetologist?A. $3520 B. $3020 C. $4300 D. $330058. We can learn from the third paragraph that _.A. beauty schools can help find a job B. many people dont go to universityC. lots of students compete for beauty schools D. going to college costs a large amount of mone
29、y59. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. The benefits of beauty schools B. The types of schools for childrenC. The advantages of going to college D. Going to college or university【参考答案】59、BDAA 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。【江西省上饶市2014高考英语二模试题】APeople People is America
30、s No 1 magazine about fascinating people Its a guide to who and whats hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports It is published weekly Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company Cover Price: $ 21147 Our Price: $ 11700 Issues:53 issues/12 monthsLucky Luck
31、y is the shopping magazine with the best buys,and the fashion tips youll need before you hit the stores What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it Publisher: Conde Nast Publications Inc Cover Price: $ 3540 Our Price: $ 15 00 Issues:12 issue
32、s/12 monthsParents The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your childs health and safety, an the best ways to encourage your childs learning Publisher : Meredith Corporation Co
33、ver Price: $ 42 00 Our Price: $ 9 97 Issues:12 issues/12 monthsEntertainment This magazine covers movies , television , music , Broadway stage productions , books , and popular culture Unlike celebrity-focused magazines like People,its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews Its int
34、ended for a more general audience Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company Cover Price: $ 199 50 Our Price: $ 38 95 Issues:57 issues/12 months56Which of the following targets common readers? A Lucky B Entertainment C Parents D People57According to the passage, what makes Lucky so special? AIts exclu
35、sive information related to shopping B Its pictures of fashion stores C The access it provides to bargains D Its competitive price58Celebrity-focused magazines are probably ones focusing on Apolitical events B festivals and celebrationsC hot events and famous starsDtelevision programs59Youre most li
36、kely to find the above informationAin an educational magazineB in a magazine sales reportCon a magazine club websiteD in a cultural magazine60Every issue of costs the subscriber leastA LuckyB ParentsCPeopleD Entertainment【参考答案】56-60 BACCD 【江西省上饶市2014高考英语二模试题】 Olympic medalist Dara Torres, the 41-yea
37、r-old swimmer, is more than a feel-good story Torres is as determined and driven in her daily life as she is in the pool She is dedicated to pursuing her passions and following her dreams-something she hopes to instill（灌输）in her 2-year-old daughter and women and girls everywhere After all, her dream
38、s took her to BeijingUpon her return after the Olympics, SUCCESS writer Don Yaeger, caught up with Torres, who shared her insightsWhat insights can you offer others （ non-athletes, too） about setting and staying on track to reach goals? Everyone has his highs and lows when doing things, but you have
39、 to remember what the end result is when youre having those tough times I think about the end and about my feelings of success, and that keeps me going I definitely set goals for myself and try not to get too distracted trying to reach them And always remember to have fun !Any strategies or tips for
40、 overcoming mental obstacles to be your very best?Mental obstacles are tough For my personally, if I was having mental obstacles, I would talk to my coach, who was the most important person to me during this comeback Its so important to have that person in your life, a trusted advisor Communication
41、is very important, and Ive learned its OK to turn to others if youre having a tough time When I was younger, I would internalize（使内化） things Not any more Its a great relief to be able to share61When saying“ more than a feel-good story ,the writer means that A Torres is good at telling storiesC Torre
42、s is a 41-year-old swimmerB Torres is feeling goodD Torres is not only a feel-good story62In Daras opinion, when one is having his tough times, he A must turn to his coaches for helpB had better communicate with friends through the InternetC should think about the successful en D ought to adjust his
43、 goal63According to the passage, communication is very important in Aovercoming mental obstaclesC winning others support and aidB building good relations with othersD preventing ones imagination running away64Which of the following words can best describe Torres?ANegativeBSubjectiveCObjectiveD Posit
44、ive65The writer mainly wants to tell us A Don Yaegers most successful interview B Dara Torres pursues her passions in the pool and in life C how athletes overcome mental obstacles in competitions D everyone has his highs and lows when doing things【参考答案】61-65 DCADB 【2014河南省淇县高级中学一模】 Sports account fo
45、r a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers. An attraction of sport programs for the major U.S
46、. media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons the slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may not watch much television at other times during the week. T
47、his means the television networks are able to sell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming. Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their advertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not
48、report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most business travelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases of computers, cars and life insurance. Golf and tennis are
49、special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings (收视率) are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest income groups in the United States, including many lawyers and bu
50、siness managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling high-priced cars, business and personal computer, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regardless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fe
51、es to reach high-income consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers. With such viewers, these programs dont need high ratings to stay on the air.68. Why would weekend afternoons become dead time without sport programs?A. Because there would be few
52、 viewers.B. Because the advertisers would be off work.C. Because television programs would go slowly.D. Because viewers would pay less for watching television.69. The ratings are not important for golf and tennis programs because _.A. their advertisers are car makersB. their viewers are attracted by
53、 sportsC. their advertisers target at rich peopleD. their viewers can afford expensive cars70. What is the passage mainly about?A. Television viewers are determined by male viewers.B. Rich viewers contribute most to television companies.C. Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television.D. Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events.【参考答案】68、ACC
