1、英语知识复习 拓展精练 （10）高考资源网高考资源网阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFlying over a desert area in an airplane, two scientists looked down with trained eyes at trees and bushes. After an hours flight one of the scientists wrote in his book, Look here for probable metal. S
2、cientists in another airplane, flying over a mountain region, sent a message to other scientists on the ground, Gold possible. Walking across hilly ground, four scientists reported, This ground should be searched for metals. From an airplane over a hilly wasteland a scientist sent back by radio one
3、word, Uranium. None of the scientists had X-ray eyes: they had no magic powers for looking down below the earths surface. They were merely putting to use one of the newest methods of location minerals in the ground-using trees and plants as signs that certain minerals may lie beneath the ground on w
4、hich the trees and plants are growing. This newest method of searching for minerals is based on the fact that minerals deep in the earth may affect the kind of bushes and trees that grow on the surface. At Watson Bar Creek, a brook six thousand feet high in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada,
5、 a mineral search group gathered bags of tree seeds. Boxed were filled with small branches from trees. Roots were dug and put into boxes. Each bag and box was carefully marked. In a scientific laboratory the parts of the forest trees were burned to ashes and tested .Each small part was examined to l
6、earn whether there were minerals in it. Study of the roots, branches, and seeds showed no silver. But there were small amounts of gold in the roots and a little less gold in the branches and seeds. The seeds growing nearest to the tree trunk had more gold than those growing on the ends of the branch
7、es. If the trees had not indicated that there was gold in the ground, the scientists would not have spent money to pay for digging into the deeper. They did dig and found more gold below. They dug deeper. They found large quantities of gold.1. Scientists were flying over a desert or hilly wasteland
8、or a mountain region in order to search for _ in the ground. A. gold B. minerals C. silver D. metals 2.The study of trees, branches and roots indicates that_.A. there were larger amounts of gold in the branches than in the seeds.B. there were small amounts of gold in the roots than in the branchesC.
9、 there were more gold in the branches than in the rootsD. there were larger amounts of gold in the seeds growing nearest to the tree trunk than seeds growing on the ends of branches.3. Which is the best title?A. Scientists searching for metals with special powerB. A new method of searching for miner
10、als-using trees and plantsC. New methods of searching for mineralsD. Gold could be found by trees and plants4.Which of the following is not mentioned as part of a tree that can help find minerals? A. roots B. branches C. leaves D. seeds5. The scientists were searching for minerals by using _.A.X-ray
11、 B. magic power C. trained eyes D. a special instrument BSitting 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, observing various anima
12、ls. This finally inspired (启发) 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 number of boats
13、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 Santa Cruz, the second
14、 largest island in the archipelago （群岛）. Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been 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 lions that swi
15、m 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. Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, so you will feel as though you are getting a speci
16、al 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.6 . What do we know about Darwins visit to the islands? AHe completed his famous book on th
17、e islands BHe studied different creatures on the islands CHe was touched by the geography of the islands DHe was attracted by well-known animals of the islands7which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”? AAnimals on the islands feed on grass.BLocal government
18、 forbids killing wildlife.CTourists are not allowed to touch the animals.DPeople cannot visit the islands as they wish.8Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of .Aa closer view of animals BDarwins inspiring tripCthe beautiful sea views Dvarious daring activities9which of th
19、e following would be the best title for the passage ？ACharles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos BGalapagos as a Paradise for AdventuresCA Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers DA Successful Example of Wildlife ProtectionCRESUME(履历)DOUGLAS V. FERNETTIAddress: 636 Rugar StreetJoliet, Illinois60451Date o
20、f Birth: June 5, 1960Height: 6 Weight: 195 lbs. Health: ExcellentPhone: 309 876 0012 Married: Helen Son: Jim (2)EXPERIENCE1978 to 1983:Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.Began as a learner and became accomplished journey-man pattern maker.1983 to Present:Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.
21、Promoted to Forman, Pattern Division. Responsibilities include the supervision of fourteen personnel, maintaining work schedules and making assignments, maintaining stock inventories, and supervising two learners.PERSONAL ACTIVITIESFrom 1979 to 1983 attended evening school in order to complete high
22、school education. Received H.S. Diploma from the State University of Illinois in 1983. Since 1983 have attended evening classes at Joliet Community College. Have completed eighteen semester hours credit with nine hours in personnel management. Other activities include regular church attendance, memb
23、er of ELKS, and help with Little League.PERSONAL STATEMENTAlthough I have been very happy at Joliet Bridge and have had excellent opportunity, it is necessary that I move my family due to my sons allergies (过敏症). In this respect, desire a position in the Southwest United States. I am willing to cons
24、ider a position as a pattern maker, tool-and-die maker, or as a supervisor. My major attributes are my reliability and loyalty to my company and my ability to work with others.REFERENCESReferences are available upon request.10What does Douglas do at present in Joliet Bridge Company?A. Pattern maker.
25、 B. Learner.C. Member of ELKS. D. Leader of Pattern Division.11What was Douglas doing in 1982?A. Studying at Joliet Community College B. Working in Joliet Bridge Company.C. Helping with Little League. D. A, B and C.12Why does Douglas want to leave Joliet Bridge Company?A. Because he is not satisfied
26、 with his present job.B. Because he has not been successful in the company.C. Because his son is not used to the weather in Illinois.D. Because he does not get along well with his colleagues1 3If you want to know the age of Douglas son, what can you do?A.Find it in the resume. B. Telephone 309 876-0
27、012.C. Ask his wife Helen. D. Write to 636 Rugar Street.DWHAT can help you make a fortune in the future? Graduating from a top university might not be enough. A new study from the University of Essex in Britain has shown that the more friends you have in school, the more money youll earn later.The i
28、dea that popularity could have a serious influence on ones earning potential shouldnt come as too much of a surprise. The researchers noted that if you want to get ahead in life, social skills and networking are easily as powerful as talent and hard work.“If a person has lots of friends, it means th
29、at he or she has the ability to get along with others in all kinds of different situations,” said Xu Yanchun, 17, from Nantou High School in Shenzhen, who totally agreed with the recent finding. “Also, friends always help each other. They not only create wider social circles for you but lift your mo
30、od when you are occasionally in low spirits,” said Xu. She believed that all this helps you “earn a higher salary.”Maybe thats why some people think the younger generations are in the age of Friendalholism (交友狂症)? A woman even complained that the networking website Facebooks 5,000-friend limit was t
31、oo low for her large reserve of social contacts.But what does friend mean? Should friends be regarded as a form of currency?“Call me uncool, but I think of a friend as an actual person with whom I have an actual history and whom I enjoy actually seeing. It seems, however, that this is no longer the
32、definition of friend”, said Meghan Daum, who works with The Los Angeles Times in the US.Daum dislikes the idea that quantity trumps quality in the age of friendaholism. She thought the idea of friendship, at least among the growing population of Internet social networkers, was to get as many of not-
33、really-friends as possible. For example, a friend might be someone you might know personally but who could just as easily be the friend of a friend of some other Facebook friends you dont actually know. Although she agreed that social ties grease(润滑)the wheels of life, she also warned. “Too bad one
34、thing money cant buy is a real friend.”14. What can friends do in the eyes of Xu Yanchun?A. They can help you with your schoolwork.B. They help you to get rid of sadness and cheer up.C. They teach you how to make more money.D. They introduce their friends to you.15. What will be needed if you are to
35、 achieve success according to the researchers?A. Social skills, friends, good mood and fortune.B. Social skills, talent, hard work and the facebook.C. Social skills, networking, potential and fortune.D. Social skills, networking, talent and hard work.16. What does the underlined word “trumps” in the
36、 last paragraph mean?A. is worse than B. is equal to C. is better than D. is similar toEForty years ago, Rachel Carson died and the Pittsburgh area lost perhaps its most influential citizenA native of a Pennsylvania College for Women graduate, Carson published “Silent Spring” in 1962, a work that la
37、unched the modern environmental movement and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency （EPA） as well as the passage of our major environmental lawsHowever, there has been a puzzling and troubling trend in recent years: an attack on her theory by conservatives and the agrochemical （农
38、用化学品） industryFor example, Rush Limbaugh gave the following quiz: “Who caused more deaths: Adolf Hitler or Rachel Carson?” Limbaughs answer was Carson, due to the approximately 100 million deaths from malaria （疟疾） since 1972, the year in which the pesticide （杀虫剂）DDT was banned for use in the United
39、States in part as a result of “Silent Spring”Therefore, on this 40th anniversary of Carsons death, we need to take a scientific look at the myths that remain about pesticidesMyth 1: Pesticide usage has declined since 1962In fact, pesticide usage has more than doubled since 1962, and the global pesti
40、cide industry currently uses over 25 million tons of pesticides each yearEven DDT is still used abroadMyth 2: Pesticides are safeIn fact, as Carson warned us, these poisonous chemicals are unsafe since they are designed to kill biological organisms, but are often not specific in their targetsPestici
41、de exposure can cause skin irritation, headache, cancer and even deathAccording to the WHO, over 25 million people a year in developing countries suffer severe acute pesticide poisonings with over 20,000 deathsOf the 80,000 pesticides and other chemicals in use today, 10 percent are recognized as ca
42、rcinogens （致癌物质）According to recent studies, brain cancer rates are five times higher in homes with “no-pest” strips and six times higher in homes where pets wear flea collars （杀蚤颈圈）Our homes have pesticide concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than outdoorsSo, if Carson were with us today, still ba
43、ttling the agrochemical industry that spent millions of dollars, what would she be advocating? I feel confident that she would be a strong supporter of a new principle of chemical assessmentSimply put, this principle requires producers of pesticides to prove that they are safe and necessary before t
44、hey are put on the marketOur current system puts the burden of proof on government and scientists to prove that a pesticide is dangerous and poses an “unacceptable risk” before it can be pulled from the market17 Limbaugh attacked Carson because he thought that _Ashe was supporting the production of
45、poisonous pesticidesB“Silent Spring” had caused in part the 100 million deaths from malariaC“Silent Spring” was originated from Hitlers writingsDshe had not cared for the 100 million deaths from malaria18Which of the following is the content of Myth 1?AThe usage of pesticides has been dropping since
46、 1962B25 million tons of pesticides have been produced since 1962CThe production of pesticides has doubled during the past 40 years.DPesticides have become less poisonous since 196219The author mentions “flea collars” in the sixth paragraph to indicate _Apesticides contribute to the development of c
47、ancerBthe close connection between them and dog cancer ratesCflea collars contribute to high pesticide concentrations indoorsDthe medical effect of flea collars on dogs20What is the suggested new practice of chemical assessment?AGovernment should prove a pesticide is unsafeBScientists should be responsible for writing assessment reportsCA special committee should be set up for chemical assessmentDProducers of pesticides should provide proof of their safety 高考资源网高考资源网 高考资源网参考答案高考资源网高考资源网BDBCC BDAC DBCA BDC BACD高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网