1、 为明学校学生限时训练 高三英语阅读专题 使用时间: 组编人: 第1课阅读限时练(限时：40分钟)说明：A、B卷合在一起计100分；A卷 基础题.阅读理解A“I see youve got a bit of water on your coat,” said the man at the petrol station. “Is it raining out there?” “No, its pretty nice,” I replied, checking my sleeve. “Oh, right. A pony(马驹) bit me earlier.”As it happened, the
2、 bite was virtually painless: more the kind of small bite you might get from a naughty child. The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor, and perhaps thought Id jumped in ahead of him.The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist-heavy
3、 area and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite sighs asking them not to. By feeding the ponies, tourists increase the risk of them getting hit by a car, and make them harder to gather during the areas annual pony drift(迁移).The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so thei
4、r health can be checked, the baby ones can be stopped from feeding on their mothers milk, and those whove gone beyond their limited area can be returned to their correct area. Some of them are also later sold, in order to limit the number of ponies according to the rules set by Natural England.Three
5、 weeks ago, I witnessed a small near-disaster a few miles west of here. While walking, I noticed a pony roll over on his back. “Hello!” I said to him, assuming he was just rolling for fun, but he was very still and, as I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily. I bega
6、n to properly worry about him. Fortunately, I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoors Livestock Protection officer and send her a photo. The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the pony. The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks. The farmer freed him, and he began to
7、run happily around again.来源:1Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies, who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this area. Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies, and trying to come up with plans to find a sustainable(可持续的) future for one of Dartmoors most financially-t
8、roubled elements.51. Why are tourists asked not to feed the ponies?A. To protect the tourists from being bitten B. To keep the ponies off the petrol stationC. To avoid putting the ponies in danger D. To prevent the ponies from fighting52. One of the purposes of the annual pony drift is _.A. to feed
9、baby ponies on milk B. to control the number of poniesC. to expand the habitat for ponies D. to sell the ponies at a good price53. What as the authors first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back?A. He freed it from the trap B. He called a protection officerC. He worried about it very much D.
10、He thought of it as being naughty54. What does the author imply about the preservation of Dartmoors ponies?A. It lacks peoples involvement. B. It costs a large amount of moneyC. It will affect tourism in Dartmoor. D. It has caused an imbalance of speciesBWhat Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large
11、 farm isntprerequisitefor a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can（装罐）and preserve much of the food they consume.Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares her tips and rec
12、ipes, with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control whats on their plate.来源:1ZXXKLoe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food. “I got into cooking my own food and started
13、growing my own herbs (香草) and foods for that fresh flavor,” she said. Engineer by day, Loe learned cooking at night school. She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,” Loe said. Through her
14、website Loe emphasizes that “anybody can do this anywhere.” Got an apartment with a balcony （阳台）? Plant some herbs. A window? Perfect spot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because “theyre very forgiving.” Just a little of the herbs “can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,”
15、she added. “I think its a great place to start.” “Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.”Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food. Loe noted, theres a moment when its bursting with its absolute peak flavor. “I try and kee
16、p it in a time capsule in a canning jar,” Loe said. “Canning for me is about knowing whats in your food, knowing where it comes from.”In addition to being more in touch with the food shes eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children: “Influencin
17、g them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understandingthe bigger picture,” she said, “that if we dont take care of the earth, no one will.”55. The underlined word “prerequisite” (Pare. 1) is closest in meaning to “_”.A. recipe B. substitute C. requirement D. cha
18、llenge56. Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?A. They are used daily. B. They are easy to grow.C. They can grow very tall D. They can be eaten uncooked57. According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?A. It can preserve their best flavor B. It can promote her online salesC.
19、 It can better her cooking skills D. It can improve their nutrition来源:Z,xx,k.Com58. What is the“the bigger picture” (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?A. The knowledge about good food B. The way to live a grow-our-own lifeC. The joy of getting in touch with foods D. The responsibil
20、ity to protect our earthCHilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Ams
21、terdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile (纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.In history, Hilversum was largely an ag
22、ricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They built themselves large villas (别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brennink
23、meijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.The change to a media economy started in
24、1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hiversum. Most radio stations settled in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televi
25、sion stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.In the early 1900s, modern architects W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces (杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok
26、alone shaped most century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics, his masterpiece , Hilversum Town Hall, was built in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a
27、 combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.59. Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that _.A. it has a large population B. it is cut off from big cities来源:Zxxk.ComC. it ha
28、s many beautiful gardens D. it is in a hilly area with sandy soil60. What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?A. Building a railway link to Amsterdam B. Helping its textile industry to developC. Constructing large villas for the poor D. Assisting its agricultural indust
29、ry61. The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of _.A. a radio factory B. the medial capital来源:Zxxk.ComC. a radio station D. a TV station62. What is known about W.M. Dudoks Hilversum Town Hall?A. It consists of approximately 75 buildings B. It looks like an op
30、en air museum in the cityC. It is a classic example in architecture textbooks D. It has shaped most of century Hilvesum.B卷 拓展题（必做。针对中高考题型和难度，题目设置有梯度，多数是中档题）DThe oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents i
31、ts own challenges. The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, often giving a sleeping astronaut the look of a funny balled （芭蕾）dancer. “Im an inside guy,” Mike Hopkins says, who returned from a six-
32、month tour on the International Space Station. “I like to be wrapped up.”On the station, the ordinary becomes strange. The exercise bike for the American astronauts has no handlebars. It also has no seat. With no gravity, its just as easy to pedal violently. You can watch a movie while you pedal by
33、floating a microcomputer anywhere you want. But station residents have to be careful about staying in one place too long. Without gravity to help circulate air, the carbon dioxide you exhale (呼气) has a tendency to form an invisible （隐形的）cloud around your head. You can end up with what astronauts cal
34、l a carbon-dioxide headache.Leroy Chiao, 54, an American retired astronaut after four flights, describes what happens even before you float out of your seat,” Your inner ear thinks youre falling. Meanwhile your eyes are telling you youre standing straight. That can be annoyingthats why some people f
35、eel sick.” Within a couple days truly terrible days for some-astronauts brains learn to ignore the panicky signals from the inner ear, and space sickness disappears.Space travel can be so delightful but at the same time invisibly dangerous. For instance, astronauts lose bone mass. Thats why exercise
36、 is considered so vital that National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) puts it right on the workday schedule. The focus on fitness is as much about science and the future as it is about keeping any individual astronauts return home, and, more importantly, how to maintain strength and fitn
37、ess for the two and a half years or more that it would take to make a round-trip to Mars.63. What is the major challenge to astronauts when they sleep in space?A. Deciding on a proper sleep position B. Choosing a comfortable sleeping bagC. Seeking a way to fall asleep quickly D. Finding a right time
38、 to go to sleep.64. The astronauts will suffer from a carbon-dioxide headache when _.A. the y circle around on their bikes B. they use microcomputers without a stopC. they exercise in one place for a long time D. they watch a movie while pedaling65. Some astronauts feel sick on the station during th
39、e first few days because _.A. their senses stop working B. they have to stand up straightC. they float out of their seats unexpectedly D. their brains receive contradictory messages66. One of the NASAs major concerns about astronauts is _.A. how much exercise they do on the stationB. how they can re
40、main healthy for long in spaceC. whether they can recover after returning homeD. whether they are able to go back to the stationEScience has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that theres al
41、ways a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.Brooks gained fame for several bo
42、oks. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people ha
43、ppy and successful while others arent?To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate way. Instead of introducing
44、 scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the readers attention. So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about
45、the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.On the whole, Brookss story is acceptable if uninspired. As one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter i
46、n which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brookss attempt to translate his tale into science.67. The author mentions the func
47、tions of science at the beginning of the passage to_.A. illustrate where science can be appliedB. demonstrate the value of Brookss new bookC. remind the reader of the importance of scienceD. explain why many writers use science in their works68. According to the author, which of the following could
48、be a strength of the book?A. Its strong basis. B. Its convincing points.C. Its clear writing. D. Its memorable characters.69. What is the authors general attitude towards the book?A. Contradictory. B. Supportive.C . Cautious. D. Critical.70. What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph?A. Problems with the book. 来源:1B. Brookss life experience.C. Death of the characters. D. Brookss translation skills. C卷 选做题（自助，选做。）归纳积累本次练习的词汇及结构（必做）答案A篇：51. C 52. B 53. D 54. B B篇：55. C 56. B 57. A 58. DC篇：59. D 60. B 61. A 62. C D篇：63. A 64. C 65. D 66. BE篇：67. D 68. C 69. D 70. A
