1、高考资源网提供高考试题、高考模拟题，发布高考信息题本站投稿专用信箱：ks5u，来信请注明投稿，一经采纳，待遇从优高考新题型（阅读填空题）精练阅读短文，根据所读内容在表中的空格处填上适当的单词或短语，每空不超过3个单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）（1）Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character.The image of an eagle is on the US Pr
2、esidents flag, and on the one-dollar bill. The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The US declared that the eagle was its national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of its long life, great strength, and noble looks.But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Fran
3、klin didnt agree with the choice. The bald eagle.is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by robbing he argued. Franklin wanted the turkey as the countrys national bird.If Americans chose their national symbol deliberately(人为地), the symbol of England arose out of history.King
4、Henry I (1068-1135) was a brave warrior but also wise. He was the first English King to use a lion as a royal symbol, which is popularly known as the king of the jungle. By the year Richard I, known as The Lion Heart for his bravery, came to the throne in 1189, the famous Three Lions badge had been
5、formed. Now it can be seen on the shirts of Englands sports teams.Everyone knows about the Australian kangaroo. Legend has it that the kangaroo gets its name from an early meeting between local aborigines and white settlers. When asked by the Europeans what these strange-looking animals were, a nati
6、ve replied kangaroo meaning, I dont understand you.The kangaroo is an individualistic animal. Although it does gather in groups, the kangaroo is not a herd animal. If a group is attacked, individuals run off in different directions. Australians think the kangaroo represents positive values, such as
7、individual responsibility and pride.Animals Showing National Spirit and Character76. _CountryFeaturesWhy chosen / considered soEagle78. _80. _82. _Great strengthPowerful83. _77. _England81. _84. _Known as “king of the jungle”Kangaroo79. _IndividualisticTypical to the land85. _（2）Have you ever been f
8、rustrated (沮丧的) when left talking to yourself after your mobile phone battery runs out in the middle of a call?If yes, then here comes some good news. Scientists are now perfecting a way to recharge (充电) electrical equipment while on the move.Researchers from the Netherlands, France and Portugal ann
9、ounced last week that they have developed very thin solar panels (太阳能板) that can be put on clothes. They can also be added to furniture and rooftops. They change light from the sun into electricity.In about three years, youll be able to wear a jacket that will recharge your phone as you walk. For ca
10、mping fans, the development could lead to a tent which charges batteries all day so you can have light or music at night.The basic technology of wearable solar panels is the same as that used for conventional (传统的) solar panels. Pairs of sheets of semi-conducting silicon (半导体硅) are linked together t
11、o form the panel.But scientists made them much thinner by using different silicon. At one micro-metre, they are the same thickness as photographic film.This technology will make it easier for people to use clean energy sources, said Gerrit Kroesen, a physicist in the Netherlands who led the team of
12、scientists.But the thin panels are not as efficient as the thicker ones. While some solar panels now operate at an efficiency of about 20 per cent, the new flexible (柔韧的) panels are only 7 per cent efficient. But the scientists believe that this is worth accepting for a stronger and more useful pane
13、l.But the thinner panel is cheaper. An A4 sized panel put onto the back of a jacket costs less than US$13. It could charge a cellphone during a summer walk in the countryside. As long as you stay within range of the transmitting masts (发射天线) that relay a call to the networks, phones will never again
14、 run out of power.New Way to Recharge Electrical EquipmentNew invention76. _77. _Change light from the sun into electricityBasic material78. _Development in technology79. _80. _81. _Easier to use clean energy sourcesCheaperWhere to fix82. _83. _Rooftops84. _Netherlands FrancePortugalCountry of the l
15、eading researcher85. _（3）Events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes are all natural disasters. They are mostly related to the weather. Some are predictable -like a hurricane. Some, like an earthquake, surprise us. It is necessary for us to learn about them, so
16、we can be prepared! Flooding happens during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when ocean waves come onshore, when snow melts too fast or when dams or banks break. Flooding is the most common of all natural disasters. Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Ca
17、ribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. Evaporation from the seawater increases their power.Hurricanes have winds at least 74 miles per hour. When they come onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and heavy wave
18、s can damage buildings, trees and cars. Tornadoes are natures most violent storms. Tornadoes must always be taken seriously. Tornadoes can be very dangerous - sometimes even deadly. They come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as moving. Tornado winds can reach 300 miles per hour. They cause dam
19、age when they land the ground. They can damage an area one mile wide and 50 miles long. While thunder wont hurt you -lightning will! So its important to pay attention when you hear thunder. Thunderstorms happen mostly in summer and every thunderstorm has lightning. Lightning can strike people and bu
20、ildings, which is very dangerous. Thunderstorms affect small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. A volcano is a mountain with a large opening at the top through which melting rock, steam, gases es
21、cape from time to time with violent force from inside the earth. When pressure increases, eruptions occur. Gases and rock shoot up through the opening fill the air with small pieces. Eruptions can cause lava flows, hot ash flows, mudslides, falling ash and floods, which is likely to knock down entir
22、e forests, cause floods and earthquakes. Fresh volcanic ash can cause damage to the lungs of older people, babies and people with respiratory problems.Terrible Natural Disasters76. _ReasonsBasic featuresPossible damage toFloodingHeavy rainsThe most common79. _Snow meltsDams or banks breaks77. _80. _
23、BuildingsStrong wind at least 74 miles per hour82. _Heavy wavesTornadoesWind 300 miles per hour83. _81. _Thunder Lightning 84. _78. _Pressure inside EarthGases and rock shoot up85. _Cause floods and earthquakesThe peoples health（4）Many animal and plant species have become extinct（灭绝的）and many more a
24、re in critical danger. DodoThe Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earths biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the islan
25、d by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681.RhinosThe Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhin
26、os now live in protected natural parks and reserves（保护区）. Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers（偷猎者）.The Giant PandaThe future of the Giant Panda is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese govern
27、ment has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals. However, The pandas distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose（造成）one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.WhalesDespite the fact tha
28、t one-third the worlds oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries（保护区）, 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions（碰撞）with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes o
29、f whale deaths.TigersThe last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn,
30、tigers bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.Animal Conservation76. _Present stateReasons for decreasingMain features / useDodo 78. _Hunted for food84. _Attacked by animalsRhinosRapidly decreased81. _85. _TigersSo
31、me species extinctHunted for bonesTraditional Chinese medicines79. _Hunted for organsWhales80. _82. _Rich oilCollisions with ships83. _Caught in fishing nets77. _Far from certainThreats from poachersblack and white patched coat（5）The smart job seeker needs to rid herself of several standard myths ab
32、out interviewing. What follows is a list of some of these untruths and some suggestions to help you do your best at a job interview.Myth 1: The aim of interviewing is to obtain a job offer. Only half true. The real aim of an interview is to obtain the job you want. That often means rejecting job off
33、ers you dont want! So, before you make it with an employer, be sure you want the job.Myth 2: Always please the interviewer.Not true. Try to please yourself. Giving answers that you think will suit a probable employer and practicing a policy of appeasement (讨好) are certain to get you nowhere. An effe
34、ctive interview (whether you are offered the job or not) is like an exciting encounter in conversation with your seatmate on an airplane.Myth 3: Never interrupt the interviewerAn exciting conversation always makes us feel free free to interrupt, to disagree, to agree enthusiastically. So, when inter
35、viewing, try to be yourself. Employers will either like or dislike you, but at least youll have made an impression. Leaving an employer indifferent is the worst impression you can make. And the way to make an effective impression is to feel free to be yourself!Myth 4: Never express different opinion
36、sAnother silly myth. Dont be afraid to disagree with your interviewer in an agreeable way. And dont hesitate to change your mind. The worst that could happen would be that the interviewer says to herself “Theres a person with an open mind!”Job Seekers Standard MythsTopic 77. _Authors opinionFalse pr
37、actice82. _76. _Myth 178. _Obtain a job offerObtain the job you wantMake sure what you wantMyth 2Not true80. _83. _Treat the interviewer as your seatmateMyth 3Not true 81. _84. _Myth 479. _Never refuse 85. _Free to change your mind6If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of place
38、s associated with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL)（世界遗产名录）. But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Lets look at a few of them.Citadel of Haiti These monuments were built at the end of
39、the nineteenth century when Haiti became independent and the many thousands of black slaves in Haiti were free for the first time. These ex-slaves built the monuments, which the WHL describes as “a universal symbol of liberty”. Robben Island in South AfricaThis island was used through the centuries
40、as a prison, a hospital and a military base. But its probably most famous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents. The WHL says it represents “the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism”.
41、The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India This railway was opened in 1881 and is still operating today. It crosses a difficult area of mountain landscape and it is a great example of railway engineering. The WHL says that it is “the first, and still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger
42、railway”. Borders of France and Spain This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but has almost comple
43、tely disappeared in modern times. The city of Brasilia, Brazil Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it “a landmark in the history of town planning”. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time carefully. E
44、very part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and architect. World Heritage76. _Special featuresReasons for being chosenOn which continentCitadel of HaitiEx-slaves built them80. _84. _Robben Island in South Africa77. _81. _Africa Mandela was once a prisoner thereFreedom over oppression and ra
45、cismThe Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in IndiaThe first mountain railway for hill passengers82. _Asia Borders of France and Spain78. _A type of agriculture which disappeared85. _Interesting geological formationsSmall farmsThe city of Brasilia, Brazil79. _83. _South AmericaCarefully designed7Some beac
46、h creatures are wonderful - like dolphins, but others are dangerous. Find out more about the dangerous ones - pufferfish, blue ringed-octopus, and stingrays.The blue ringed octopusThe blue ringed octopus is not a very big creature but it is very dangerous. These octopuses are found all around Austra
47、lian coast. They often lie in rock pools close to shore. The blue ringed octopus is usually a dull colour but it shows its bright blue rings when it is in danger. If it is taken out of the water it is able to bite a person and poison them. If this creature bites someone they will feel numbness (麻木)
48、around the mouth, face and neck. Puffer FishPuffer Fish are found in all Japanese seas. They are very easy to catch but must not be eaten because their flesh and internal organs contain a poison. Anyone who does eat the flesh can become sick very quickly. They may even stop breathing. The Blue Bottl
49、eThe Blue Bottle is found in most Caribbean waters. Blue Bottles float lightly on the surface of the water but their tentacles (触须) can be as long as 10 metres. Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they can give a swimmer a bad sting (刺) if the swimmer accidentally touc
50、hes them. StingraysThere are many different kinds of stingrays in Mauritius waters. They usually swim and feed on the bottom of the sea. Accidents can happen if people stand on them or try to pick them up. Stingrays have a sting on their tail. These stings have poison on them. If someone is stung th
51、e wound can easily become infected.Harmful Beach Creatures76. _Features What result to manWhere creatures liveThe blue ringed octopus77. _81. _84. _DangerousPuffer Fish78. _Become sickAll Japanese seasUnfit to eat82. _The Blue Bottle79. _Give a sting85. _Less dangerousStingrays80. _83. _Mauritius wa
52、tersHave poison（8）Mountain climbing as a form of recreation began in Europe in about 1880. In 1857, a group of mountaineers founded the Alpine Club in London. The club was the first to promote mountain climbing as an organized sport. The most famous climb in mountaineering history took place in 1953
53、. In that year Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal reached the top of Mount Everest, the worlds highest mountain.There are three basic forms of mountain climbing: ( 1 ) rock climbing, (2) snow and ice climbing, and ( 3 ) mixed climbing. Each has its own special equipment an
54、d techniques.Rock climbingmeans climbing up the rock cliffs and mountains. Rock climbing is popular with beginning climbers, who generally practice on nearby cliffs that are not too difficult. Rock climbers must learn the proper use of basic equipment, including ropes and such specialized devices as
55、 pitons (岩钉), snap links (扣), and chocks（防滑楔子）. Snow and Ice Climbing include climbing in winter on glaciers（冰河）, in ice gullies（峡谷）, or on slopes（斜坡）covered with snow and ice. Beginners must learn to use crampons（钉鞋）, which serve the purpose of gripping（抓紧）ice or hard snow. Climbers should also und
56、erstand what happens to ice and snow under various conditions.Mixed Climbing combines elements of rock climbing and snow and ice climbing. Mountaineers must face rough rocky land as well as snow and ice and risky slopes. As a result, mixed climbing requires the most experience. Certain routes on Mou
57、nt Mckinley in Alaska and Mount Rainer in Washington are examples of mixed climbing.Mountain ClimbingForms of mountain climbingBasic equipmentPlace to practiceDegree84. _Rock climbing76. _Nearby cliffs82. _Learn how to use basic equipmentPitons77. _ChocksSnow and ice climbingCramponsGlaciersDifficul
58、tLearn how to use basic equipmentIce gulliesUnderstand what happens to ice and snow79. _Mixed Climbing78. _80. _83. _85. _Snow and ice81. _（9）You are what you eat so maybe its time you started eating sensibly. Experts at the first Chinese Students Nutrition and Health Festival in Kunming last week s
59、ingled out (挑选) several bad eating habits.Watching television while having meals or snacks (零食).Doing this means you dont pay attention to your food, forget how full you are, and so overeat. It can also cause digestion (消化) diseases. One way to avoid this is only to eat in certain areas of your home
60、. Replacing meals with snacks.Many students think that eating small snacks can help them diet. But it often results in overeating and health problems related to a lack of vegetables, carbohydrates (碳水化合物), proteins and vitamins. Snacking only works if it is well planned and includes healthy foods su
61、ch as nuts, vegetables, fruit and yogurt (酸奶).Having drinks rather than water.Fizzy (有气泡的) drinks and fruit juice are usually high in calories and sugar, which can cause weight problems. Water is important in making your brain cells and every organ in your body work properly. For your body to burn f
62、at, it needs at least eight glasses of pure water a day. Liquids like soda (苏打水) and coffee actually take water away from your body. Choosing meat and certain vegetables over others.Different foods provide different kinds of nutrition. If you dont have a balanced diet, this can result in malnutritio
63、n (营养失调) and a weaker body. Eating throat tablets (润喉片) as if they were sweets.If you eat throat tablets when you have no throat disease, they may affect the bacteria (细菌) in your mouth and cause real throat problems.Develop a Healthier Lifestyle76. _ResultsPossible problems82. _Watching television
64、while eatingOvereating80. _Eat in certain areasReplacing meals with snacks77. _Lack of vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins83. _Include healthy foodsHaving drinks rather than water78. _Weight problems84. _Choosing meat and certain vegetables over othersMalnutrition81. _Balance your dietE
65、ating throat tablets as if they were sweets79. _Real throat problems85. _参考答案（1）76. National Symbols 77. Lion 78. The US 79. Australia 80. Large 81. Brave 82. Its long life 83. Noble looks 84. Its long history 85. Representing positive values （2）76. Recharging solar battery 77. Function 78. Semi-con
66、ducting silicon 79. Thinner 80. Flexible 81. Advantages 82. Clothes 83. Furniture 84. Countries of researchers 85. The Netherlands（3）76. Natural disasters 77. Hurricanes 78. Volcanic eruptions 79. Ocean waves 80. Heavy rain 81. Dangerous, even deadly 82. Trees and cars 83. A large area 84. People an
67、d buildings 85. Entire forests （4）76. Wildlife 77. The Giant Panda 78. Extinct 79. Close to disappearing 80. Endangered 81. Hunted by poachers 82. Hunted for oil 83. Poisonous pollution 84. Flightless 85. Highly prized medicine （5）76. Myths about interviewing 77. Myth types 78. Only half true 79. Si
68、lly 80. Please the interviewer 81. Never interrupt 82. Suggested practice 83. Please yourself 84. To be yourself 85. Free to disagree（6）76. World heritage sites 77. Maximum-security prison 78. Natural beauty 79. Created from nothing 80. Symbol of liberty 81. Triumph of democracy 82. Outstanding rail
69、way engineering 83. Wonderful town planning 84. South America 85. Europe （7）76. Dangerous creatures 77. Not very big 78. Contain a poison 79. Long tentacles 80. Have a sting 81. Numbness 82. Stop breathing 83. Become infected 84. Around Australian coast 85. Most Caribbean waters （8）76. Ropes 77. Sna
70、p links 78. All the above 79. Ice slopes 80. Rough rocky land 81. Risky slopes 82. Not too difficult 83. The most difficult 84. Required techniques 85. Much experience （9）76. Bad eating habits 77. Overeating 78. Take water away 79. Affect the bacteria 80. Digestion diseases 81. A weaker body 82. Suggested advice 83. Well planned 84. Drink pure water 85. Eat when necessary 共10页第10页