1、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on fact or reason. Examples of prejudice in schools include believing that some students are particular type of people simply because of the way they dress or act, or believing that a certain group is good at s
2、ports simply because many peop1e in that group are goad at sports. Another example is believing that a boy is good at science because many boys are good at science. I would like to cite more examples from the English literature. The best example of “prejudice” can be found in Jane Austens novels. He
3、r novels in the history of English literature are popularly known as novels of manners.Thus you can clearly understand that where manners and social behavior are concerned，prejudice is inevitable ! Austen s famous novel Pride and Prejudice is the best example in this respect. When you read the novel
4、, the very first line that would strike you is “it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”It is an example of 18th century English middle class prejudice that eventually looked upon women just as an object that would serve as
5、 the basic sign for a man to establish his manliness and his superior and well acquired financial status. This novel is chiefly about class division，social norms and the consequent human behavior. The characters Elizabeth and Darcy，in their journey of 1ife through the course of the novel, highlight
6、their personal prejudices towards one another that arise from their different social strata(阶层).Darcy，a rich man , at first ,fails to admire the beauty and intelligence of Elizabeth because of her low social status:she is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me;”and Elizabeth，proud of her fir
7、st impressions，failed to understand the well natured man under the proud and unfriendly Darcy.1. What is prejudice defined in this passage? A. Prejudice is a reasonable idea that is based on ones own experience. B. Prejudice is a preference for one group of people or things over another. C. Prejudic
8、e is a preconceived opinion before becoming aware of fact or reason. D. Prejudice is an unreasonable dislike of a particular group of people or things.2. The underlined word inevitable in the second paragraph probably_means_ . A. unavoidable B. reasonable C. unbelievable D. valuable3.From the novel
9、Pride and Prejudice，we cant learn that . A. where manners and social behavior are concerned prejudice is inevitable B. prejudice was defined and compared with“pride” in 18th century C. its about class division，social norms and the consequent human behavior D. personal prejudices towards one another
10、arise from different social strata【参考答案】13、CAB 2016高考英语二轮：（寒假）阅读理解训练（13）及答案AI was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994. but I can remember my mothers words as if it were yesterday. “Kernel, I dont want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful whe
11、n you are around him. ” AIDS wasnt something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on , I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore . and my dad lived alone . For a while , he could take care of himself . But when I was 12. his condition w
12、orsened . My fathers other children lived far away, so it fell to me to look after him.We couldnt afford all the necessary medicine for him. and because Dad was unable to work . I had no money for school supplies and often couldnt even buy food for dinner . I would sit in class feeling completely lo
13、st , the teachers words muffled as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.I did not share my burden (负担)with anyone . I had seen people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease . And even adults could be cruel . When my father was moved to the hospital. t
14、he nurses would leave his food on the bedside even though he was too weak to feed himself.I had known that he was going to die . but after so many years of keeping his condition a secret . I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless. I called a woman at the nonprofit
15、 National AIDS Support. That day , she kept me on the phone for hours . I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life .I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him. having never spoken about AIDS to anyone. Even me , he didnt want to call attention to AIDS. I do.1. Wh
16、at does Kernel tell us about her father?A. He had stayed in the hospital since he fell illB. He depended on the nurses in his final days.C. He worked hard to pay for his medication.D. He told no one about his disease.2. What can we learn from the underlined sentence?A. Kernel couldnt understand her
17、teacher. B. Kernel had special difficulty in hearing.C. Kernel was too troubled to focus on the lesson.D. Kernel was too tired to hear her teachers words.3. Why did Kernel keep her fathers disease a secret?A. She was afraid of being looked down upon.B. She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.C. She
18、 found no one willing to listen to her.D. She wanted to obey her mother.4. Why did Kernel write the passage?A. To tell people about the sufferings of her father.B. To show how little people knew about AIDS.C. To draw peoples attention to AIDS.D. To remember her father.参考答案14DCAC BCafe HubNext to the
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23、ween May I and June 15, 2006 and will bare to turn in your entry before September 15, 2006.The rewards are wonderful: 150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp - plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!For further informati
24、on and registration forms go to: www. siemens, com/join _ multimedia.5. You 11 have to register first if you want _.A. to enjoy delicious food B. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acresC. to enter the Europe-wide student competitionD. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace6. According to
25、the passage, there will be _ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition. A. only one B. two C. three D. four7. You can visit Farm World_. A. on Monday in May B. any day in OctoberC. at 2 p.m. at Christmas D. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays8. From the advertisements above, we can learn that
26、 _A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local areaB. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure PlaygroundC. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine diningD. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15, 2006参考答案58CBCA CLack of parent willpower may contribute more to juvenil
27、e obesity than under-exercising or overeating.Research suggests that having overweight parents is a big influence upon a childs weight, with one study finding that children with overweight parents were four times more likely to be overweight themselves.The findings add heat to an already fierce poli
28、tical debate over childhood obesity. The Prime Minister, John Howard, last week decided that $116 million be used for programs to deal with obesity, while the Opposition Leader, Mark Latham, recently announced that his party would move to protect children from unhealthy food advertisements. Clare Co
29、lins , a senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle, believes such programs will definitely fail unless they influence the way of life of whole families. If we can t get parents to take action against their own weight problems, then we can t expect to influence their kids, she said.However, Prof
30、essor, Louise Baur from the Children s Hospital at Westmead, doubts whether adult education programs offer any solution to weight problems. Many parents know they need to lose weight and they knew it influences their kids, but they lack the willpower to do anything about it. The l0-year study of 150
31、 American children found two-thirds of children with overweight parents became overweight. Only one in six children whose parents were of average weight became overweight. The president of the Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, Associate Professor Gary Wittert, said parents needed help i
32、n doing their job and the Opposition Partys policy（政策） might be on the right track. We know that driving without a seat belt is unsafe, so we make law against it,” he said.Obesity is a major public health concern, so why shouldnt we change the law regarding unhealthy food ads?9. What does the underl
33、ined phrase “juvenile obesity” mean?A. Adult education. B. Childhood overweight C. Parents influence D. Growing pains10.Both Collins and Baur believe that overweight parents_,A. will come up with better solutionsB. will help with their children s educationC. should be more active in reducing weightD
34、. should carry out at least 10 years study11. According to some experts, the Opposition Partys policy_.A. can help fight against unemploymentB. may protect kids from unhealthy food adsC. should be brought back to the right trackD. will work well to prevent traffic accidents参考答案911BCBD After lots of
35、hype, the new iPhone 3GS has arrived, boasting an improved camera, better battery life, and speedier performance. But is it a must? The iPhone 3GS is available in two versions: 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB version costs $199, while the 32GB version costs $299. From the outside, the iPhone 3GS looks exact
36、ly like the iPhone 3G. Like the iPhone 3G, the new model comes in black and white versions, and sports a 3.5-inch touch screen. Most of the changes to the iPhone 3GS have been made on the inside. Apple says that battery life is better, but the biggest boost is in the iPhones speed: The iPhone 3GS ru
37、ns twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. Instead of a lot of software installed on it, the iPhone 3GS comes with the most recent version of the iPhone Software - version 3.0 installed, but it does come with easy access to Apples App Store. The speedier performance of the iPhone 3GS extends to surfing the
38、Web, too. You can see entire Web pages, and can zoom(急速移动) in and out with ease.The notable new messaging feature on the iPhone 3GS is support for MMS. You can send pictures and videos by SMS, rather than having to send them via e-mail. Other new and very-handy e-mail features include the ability to
39、 search through your e-mail messages and contacts, as well as the option to use a landscape-oriented keyboard when composing messages.The camera has been upgraded from 2 megapixels(兆像素) to 3 megapxiels, and adds auto-focus. If you already own an iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS may not be worth the additio
40、nal cost, since you can get many of its cool features for free with the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade. But if youve been using an older iPhone or smart phone, or are new to the smart phone world, the iPhone 3GS will amaze you with its speed and plentiful features.12. The difference between 3G and 3GS
41、lies mainly in _.A. their colors B. their outside shapesC. their screensD. their batteries and speeds13. What can we infer from the second paragraph about 3G?A. It offers an easy access to the web pages.B. It has two versions: either black or white. C. In spite of slow speed, it functions the same a
42、s 3GS.D. It has the latest iPhone software installed. 14. What does MMS probably refer to in the passage?A. Multi-media Messaging Service.B. Membership Management System.C. Major Messaging Software. D. Multi-Media Software Store. 15. What is the best title of the text?A. 3GS is a must nowadays.B. 3GS is the best choice nowadays.C. Is 3GS a must nowadays? D. Is 3GS worth your money? 参考答案1215DBAC
