1、2013年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测93阅读理解AThere are a lot of things that happen to me in China but would certainly never happen in the US. One of those things is being called “strong”.The first time was last December. I was walking across the high school campus in Guangzhou where I taught when a student in a gray s
2、carf waved hello. I smiled and waved back, but then she stopped and called my name. “Youre so strong!” She smiled and pointed at what appeared to be my arm.I looked down at my arms. lets get one thing clear: Im a very skinny guy. Once, while rehearsing(排练) for a high school talent show, I was told b
3、y the teacher in charge that I couldnt participate in the mens shirtless dance routine because my visible rig cage(胸腔) would frighten the audience.“Im so what?” “Youre so strong!” she repeated. “Um, thanks!” I didnt know what else to say, so we both waved goodbye.The next morning I stepped into my o
4、ral English classroom only to be greeted instantly by a unanimous(异口同声的) “Waaa!” of shock and admiration. “What?” I asked. “Youre so strong!” shouted a boy from the back of the class.“Okay, will someone tell me what that means?” I was curious as to the real reason for such praise. So I turned to the
5、 monitor, gesturing for him to speak.“We just mean, you look very strong today,” he offered earnestly.“What?! You mean like this?” I curled(卷起) my arm like a body-builder.“No! But its so cold, and youre only wearing a short-sleeve shirt.”Oh, I got it. My “strength” had less to do with my muscle and
6、more to do with my apparent ignorance of the cold weather.1. From the passage we can learn that the author is _.A. a Chinese student B. an American studentC. a Chinese teacher D. an American teacher2. The author used the example of being refused to join in the dance routine to show that _.A. many pe
7、ople worry about his bad healthB. he is as strong as a body builderC. actually he isnt physically strong at allD. being called “strong” often happens to him3. The underlined word “she” in the 4th paragraph refers to _. A. the girl he met on the campus B. the teacher in charge of the dance routine C.
8、 the girl who joined in the rehearsingD. a stranger he met on the way to work4. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. The Chinese Culture or the Western Culture B. Am I Strong or Do I Need a SweaterC. How I Can Get Stronger in WinterD. How We Can Tell Two Different Cultures A
9、partBThe Golden Gate Bridge, the first sight for many people arriving in the United States by ship, is a well-recognized landmark, which spans(横跨) the Golden Gate Strait.The idea for a bridge across the strait had been around for many years, but it was not easy to get the project started. The constr
10、uction of the bridge finally began in 1933. The construction work set new standards for safety-workers were among the first required to wear hard hats, and an innovative（革新的） safety net saved the lives of nineteen men while the bridge was built. The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937, which wa
11、s finished ahead of schedule.Joseph Strauss was the chief engineer in charge of the bridge project. However, he had little experience with the construction of suspension（悬浮）bridges. For this reason, other engineers, architects, and designers made great contributions to the design and construction of
12、 the bridge. For example, the bridge owes its art style and unique orange color to the architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow. Charles Alton Ellis was the main engineer on the project and did much of the technical work necessary to build the bridge.Today, the Golden Gate Bridge has a main span of 4,2
13、00 feet and a total length of 8,981 feet, making it one of the longest bridges in the world. The bridge is 90 feet wide, and its span is 220 feet above the water. The towers supporting the huge cables (巨缆) rise 746 feet above the waters of the Golden Gate Strait, making them 191 feet taller than the
14、 Washington Monument. About 40 million cars cross the bridge every year. There are foghorns（雾角）to let passing ships know where the bridge is, and aircraft beacons（信号灯）on the tops of the towers to stop planes from crashing into them.5. The purpose of the passage is to _.A. describe the construction w
15、ork of the Golden Gate BridgeB. introduce the Golden Gate BridgeC. tell us the history of the Golden Gate BridgeD. introduce the engineers in charge of the Golden Gate Bridge 6. Safety innovations during the construction of the bridge included _.A. hardhats and a safety net B. aircraft beaconsC. fog
16、horns D. all of the above7. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. Joseph Strauss was skilled in the construction of suspension bridgesB. it took the construction workers three years to build the Golden Gate BridgeC. about 100 thousand cars cross the Golden Gate Bridge every dayD. the Golden
17、Gate Bridge is the longest bridge in the world8. The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refers to _. A. towers B. cables C. waters D. bridgesCTOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language, which assesses the proficiency (熟练) of English language of a person in an academic setting. Various
18、 institutions, scholarship programs require this test as a trusted and effective indicator of a persons ability to communicate in English.TOEFL is available in CBT-Computer-based Technology, PBT-Paper-based Technology and IBT-Internet-based Test formats（形式）to assess the proficiency of English Langua
19、ge. IBT TOEFL is a four-hour test comprising sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. In areas where internet-based test is not available, a paper-based test (PBT) is given. PBT is a three-hour test comprising four sections: Listening, Structure and Written Expression, Reading Comprehensi
20、on and Writing.Taking TOEFL test opens many doors to get admission in foreign universities. More than 7500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries rely on TOEFL test scores to check proficiency for English Language. It is very convenient to take this test and it is available i
21、n 165 countries world wide.It measures your academic skills that whether you are ready to study or train at under graduate or post graduate level in foreign universities or not. In the test candidates are provided with a passage from text books and questions based on lectures, and you can be asked t
22、o speak or write in response related to that passage.As the test is made up of 100 % academic questions, so many universities consider it the most effective test, while taking any admission. To take TOEFL test you should:-Improve your writing skills;-Improve your vocabulary;-Practice other reading p
23、assages on the TOEFL Test;-Be familiar with the format of the test;-Practice for listening test on the TOEFL test.To take admission in Worlds famous Harvard University, the minimum TOEFL score required is 587 on the paper-based test, 240 on the computer-based test, or 94-95 on the internet-based TOE
24、FL.9. The underlined word “comprising” in Paragraph 2 probably means _. A. including B. forming C. combining D. explaining10. Which section is Not included in IBT TOEFL?A. Reading. B. Writing. C. Speaking. D. Structure and Written Expression.11. According to the passage, many students are required t
25、o take TOEFL test probably because the test can_.A. improve their academic skillsB. indicate their proficiency of English languageC. provide scholarship programs in many countriesD. decide your graduation from foreign universities12. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Advantages of TOEF
26、L test B. Introduction to TOEFL testC. Preparations for TOEFL test D. Assessment of TOEFL testDTwenty courses provided by 18 top Chinese universities went online on Wednesday, Chinas latest attempt to disseminate（传播）teaching resources within the nation and promote Chinese culture globallyThese cours
27、es cover 20 subjects or lectures given by speakers and professors from several universities, including Zhejiang University, Nankai University and Wuhan UniversityMost of the courses will focus on traditional Chinese culture, according to the Ministry of Education They are available through the websi
28、tes of NetEase and China Network Television, as well as icourseeducn, for freeSome of the courses will be translated into English and promoted across the rest of the world, according to NetEase Company, an international body promoting open content among the worlds universitiesThe company has set up
29、a translation team and will kick off the translation work when we finish the negotiation on intellectual rights with universities, said Zhu Xirui, a senior manager for NetEase CompanyWe want to promote Chinese culture to overseas netizens through the program, he saidDing Xiuhong, another manager of
30、NetEase Company, said they had invested（投资）more than 15 million yuan（$237 million）in the programAlthough we havent made a profit from the program, it will at least help increase our websites page views, Ding saidId like to watch the Chinese elite（精英） classes, such as Chinese literature and poetry, a
31、s well as economy, said Jeremy Scaramuzzi, a teacher at Tsinghua International SchoolHe said he was also interested in Chinese classes on political science since that is the subject he majored in in the United States13. Which of the following statements is true?AThe courses mainly focus on universit
32、y educationBViewers will have to pay for watching the coursesCThe program is intended to promote Chinese cultureDThe program is of little value to Chinese students14. According to the passage, people can get access to the courses from _ websitesA2 B3 C4 D515. It can be inferred from the passage that
33、 _Athe investors are making some profitsBthe translation work is being carried outCthe program has gained great popularityDthe courses are given in Chinese at present 16. The passage is most probably a（n） _Aadvertisement Blecture Cnews report Dcourse introductionEAre you an optimist? Do you look at
34、your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that generally things turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply yes to all of these questions, then you are an optimist. You probably are enthusiastic，ch
35、eerful and outgoing. You may well be successful at work and in love.But you may be misguided because things dont turn out for the best. You may believe that when one door closes another one opens (for example，you may fail to land a new job，another chance will come around soon), Wrong. When one door
36、closes, another door slams in your face. Thats bitter reality.Now a book has been published which confirms what we pessimists(悲观者）have suspected all along. Its called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism. Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results. Defensive pessimi
37、sm is a strategy used to manage fear，anxiety and worry. Defensive pessimists prepare for things by setting low outcomes for themselves. They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of control. Lawrence Sanno, a psycholog
38、y professor, says, Whats interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people, so their low opinion of the situations outcomes is not realistic. They use it to motivate themselves to perform better. ”So far, so good. This is not rocket science. Defensive pessimists p
39、repare carefully and consider what might go wrong, whether at work, on a date or even in a sports game. It makes sense to have a back-up plan. There are many sayings in English urging caution. For example, “Dont put all your eggs in one basket, and “ Dont count your chickens until they hatch. “ To h
40、ave a confident and optimistic approach to lifes problems is good. But listen to what Woody Alien ，the American comedian says, ”Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.“There are pros and cons to being an optimist and a pessimist. Dont feel bad if you see the glass half empty.
41、You are a realist. But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.17. What is the passage mainly about?A. A book that has recently been published.B. The dangers of being too optimistic. C. The benefits of defensive pessimism. D. How to become successful in life.18. The und
42、erlined sentence “This is not rocket science in paragraph 4 means_. A. the cost is not so high B. there is no real proof C. its not a dangerous thing to do D. it is quite simple to understand19. The writer would probably describe himself as_. A. a realist B. an optimist C. a defeatist D. a scientist20. Which of the following English expressions would a defensive pessimist believe? A. “Every cloud has a silver lining.” B. “The glass is half full not half empty.” C. “Whatever will be, will be.” D. “Dont put all your eggs in one basket.”阅读：DCAB BACA ADBB CBDC CDAD
