1、2013年高考英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解60天1阅读理解ABeldon and Canfield are two seashore towns, not far apart. Both towns have many hotels, and in summer the hotels are full of holiday-makers and other tourists. Last August there was a fire at the Seabreeze Hotel in Beldon. The next day, this news appeared on page two of
2、the towns newspaper. The Beldon Post:FIRE AT SEABREEZELate last night firemen hurried to the Seabreeze Hotel and quickly put out a small fire in a bedroom. The hotel manager said that a cigarette started the fire. We say again to all our visitors: “Please dont smoke cigarettes in bed.” This was Beld
3、ons first hotel fire for five years. The Canfield Times gave the news in these words on page one： ANOTHER BELDON HOTEL CATCHES FIRELast night Beldon firemen arrived just too late to save clothing, bedclothes and some furniture at the Seabreeze Hotel. An angry holiday-maker said, “An electric lamp pr
4、obably started the fire. The bedroom lamps are very old at some of these hotels. When I put my bedside light on, I heard a funny noise from the lamp.” We are glad to tell our readers that this sort of adventure does not happen in Canfield. What are the facts, then? It is never easy to find out the e
5、xact truth about an accident. There was a fire at the Seabreeze Hotel last August: that is one fact. Do we know anything else? Yes, we know that firemen went to the hotel. Now what do you think of the rest of the “news”?56. Which of the following best gives the main idea of this text?A. Beldon and C
6、anfield are both good places for tourists in summer. B. A fire broke out night in Seabreeze Hotel last summer. C. It was not easy to find out exact truth from newspapers. D. Two newspapers gave reports on the same matter. 57. Which of the following are probably facts? a. The fire broke out in a bedr
7、oom at the hotel. b. A cigarette started the fire. c. An old lamp started the fire. d. The fire broke out at night. e. There has never been a fire in Canfield. A. b and c B. a and d C. c and eD. a and c58. The Canfield Times used the headline like this in order to make its readers think _. A. hotels
8、 in Beldon often catch fireB. hotels in Beldon dont often catch fireC. this was the second fire at the Seabreeze HotelD. Beldon was a good place except that hotels there are not quite safe59. The Canfield newspaper gave a report just the opposite to the Beldon Post by saying that _. A. the bedroom l
9、amps were very old at the Seabreeze HotelB. the bedroom lights made funny noise when the fire took placeC. the firemen failed to save clothing, bedclothes and other thingsD. such accidents never happened in Canfield for the past 5 yearsBTips for First Time RentersYoung people should know the basics
10、of renting accommodation before they hand over their money. Deal with agent: In many cases, youll have to work with an agent before finding an apartment, because they have all the information. Find a large, reputable property agent. Small agents (especially those that are unregistered), might cheat
11、you by offering a good place with low rent. In many cases, theyll ask for commission(佣金) before showing you the apartment. And theyll raise the rent afterwards. Before you rent: Make sure you read the rental agreement carefully and ask for advice about anything you dont understand. Make sure that on
12、ce you sign a rental contract, you will receive a copy. Keep all the paperwork you receive, such as receipts for rent and paid bills. They are proofs. If dispute arises, they will be vital. Upfront costs: Moving into rental accommodation can be fairly expensive to start. You will usually be asked fo
13、r three months rent in advance and a deposit（押金），which is one months rent. If the place is not fully furnished, you may have to buy things like a mattress, refrigerator and washing machine. You need to be financially prepared in advance. Sharing with friends: If you intend to share an apartment with
14、 friends, make sure you discuss costs and possible house rules before you make a promise. There will be ongoing expense, so consider collecting separate contributions（定期缴款）towards regular bills such as electricity, phone or gas. Put this money into a special purpose bank account. Damage control: If
15、any damage is made to your apartment either by you or your visitors, whether it is accidental or not, make sure you tell your landlord about it. Remember, you are required to leave the place in the same condition as when you moved in. You will have to pay for any damage that is not considered to be
16、reasonable “wear and tear”.Before you move out: You usually need to tell the landlord one month in advance. Clean your room (or apartment) before you leave. Ask for a refund (return) of your deposit. 60. Working with an agent is essential because he / she _. A. may offer you a good place with a low
17、rentB. knows where there are houses to rentC. may ask the landlord for commissionD. will help you sign a favourable contract61. If a landlord charges you $100 a month, you need to prepare _ before moving in. A. at least $300B. at most $400C. more than $400D. as mush as possible62. How do you deal wi
18、th regular bills when sharing an apartment with friends? A. let the other renters pay for themB. Collect separate money in advance C. Pay in turn D. Contribute separately63. It is reasonable to keep _. A. all the paperwork you receiveB. the apartment cleanC. the apartment as you likeD. the idea of “
19、wear and tear”CMotherhood may make women smarter and may help prevent dementia(痴呆) in old age by bathing the brain in protective hormones(荷尔蒙), U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.Tests on rats show that those who raise two or more litters of pups do considerably better in tests of memory and skil
20、ls than rats who have no babies, and their brains show changes that suggest they may be protected against diseases such as Alzheimers(早老痴呆症). University of Richmond psychology professor Craig Kinsley believes his findings will translate into humans.“Our research shows that the hormones of pregnancy(
21、怀孕) are protecting the brain, including estrogen(雌激素), which we know has many neuroprotective (保护神经的) effects,” Kinsley said. “Its rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals,” he added in a telephone interview. “They go through pregnancy and hormonal changes.”Kinsley said he
22、 hoped public health officials and researchers will look to see if having had children protects a woman from Alzheimers and other forms of age-related brain decline.“When people think about pregnancy, they think about what happens to babies and the mother from the neck down,” said Kinsley, who prese
23、nted his findings to the annual meeting of the Society of Neuroscience in Orlando, Florida.“They do not realize that hormones are washing on the brain. If you look at female animals that have never gone through pregnancy, they act differently toward the young. But if she goes through pregnancy, she
24、will sacrifice her life for her infantthat is a great change in her behavior that showed in genetic alterations(改变) to the brain.”64. How do scientists know “Motherhood may make women smarter”?A. Some researchers have told them.B. Many women say so.C. They know it by experimenting on rats.D. They kn
25、ow it through their own experience.65. What does the phrase “litters of pups” mean in the second paragraph?A. Baby rats.B. Animals. C. Old rats.D. Grown-up rats.66. What can protect the brain of a woman according to the passage?A. Estrogen. B. The hormones of pregnancy. C. More exercise. D. Taking c
26、are of children.67. “Its rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals.” What does the sentence suggest?A. The experiments on the rats have nothing to do with humans.B. The experiments on the rats are very important for animals.C. The experiments on the rats are much the same o
27、n humans.D. The experiments on the rats are much the same on other animals.D A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, thats not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesnt matter if the words come from someo
28、ne else or ourselves the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.装订线 We all talk to ourselves sometimes. Were usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldnt be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.This “self-talk”
29、helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on t
30、he back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when
31、 returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. However, harsh and critical language will most probably cause the clerk to be defensive.Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us re
32、gret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesnt pass this test, then its better left unsaid.Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encour
33、agement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.68. The main idea of the first paragraph is that _.A. not sticks and stones but words wil
34、l hurt us B. inspiring words give us confidenceC. negative words may let us down D. words have a lasting effect on us69. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _.A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselvesB. we can benefit from talking to oursel
35、vesC. talking to ourselves always gives us courageD. it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone70. The author would probably hold the view that _.A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offersB. negative words may stimulate us to make more progressC. people tend to remember friendly wordsD. it is better to think twice before talking to others阅读 56-59 CBAC 60-63 BCBA 64-67 CABC 68-70 DBD
