1、河北省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（75）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。AStephen William Hawking was born on January 8th, 1942 in Oxford, England. His parents house was in North London, but during the Second World War Oxford was considered a safer place to have babies. When he was eight, his family moved to
2、St Albans. At eleven Stephen went to St. Albans School, and then on to University College, Oxford, his fathers old college. Stephen wanted to do math, although his father would have preferred medicine. Math was not available at University College, so he did physics instead. Stephen then went on to C
3、ambridge to do research in Cosmology (宇宙论). After gaining his Ph.D. (哲学博士) he became first a Research Fellow, and later on a Professorial Fellow at Gonville and Caius College. After leaving the Institute of Astronomy in 1973, Stephen came to the Department of Applied Math and Theoretical Physics (理论
4、物理), and since 1979 has held the post of Lucasian Professor of math. Stephen Hawking has worked on the basic laws which rule the universe. With Roger Penrose he showed that Einsteins General Theory of Relativity implied space and time would have a beginning in the Big Bang and an end in black holes.
5、 These results show it was necessary to unify (统一) General Relativity with Quantum Theory (量子论). One result of such a unification that he discovered was that black holes should not be completely black, but should give off radiation and disappear in the end.1. Which of the following is NOT suitable f
6、or describing Stephen Hawking?A. He once studied at the same college that his father studied at.B. At one time he did research in Cosmology in Oxford. C. He preferred math to medicine at college. D. He contributed to the unification of General Theory of Relativity and Quantum Theory.2. The underline
7、d word “available” in the first paragraph probably means “_”.A. able to be had B. allowed to study C. easy to understand D. limited to learn3. Why did Stephen Hawkings parents move to Oxford from North London?A. Because they liked it better than North London.B. Because there was a world-famous unive
8、rsity there.C. Because they were tired of living in North London.D. Because it was safer to give birth to a bay in Oxford. 4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Einstein and Stephen Hawking B. Big Bang, a great theory C. Stephen Hawking, a great British scientist D. Th
9、e unification of two theoriesBChinas second manned space flight will be done by two astronauts over five days in 2005. “Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space sometime in 2005,” said Zuo Saichun, a spokesperson of the China Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). “The spacecraft（宇宙飞船） will make new br
10、eakthroughs in Chinas manned space technology.”Unlike Shenzhou-V, a little more than a year ago (in October, 2003), the next flight will see two astronauts fly in space for five days. Their capsule (太空舱) is designed to be capable of orbiting for a whole week, the spokesperson said. “For the first ti
11、me, astronauts will enter and live in the orbital module（舱） of the spacecraft to do scientific experiments,” said a statement from CAST. CAST did not say what those experiments will be.In Shenzhou-VI, scientists have changed the spacecrafts configuration (构形) to reduce its weight, and tried to impro
12、ve the performance of on-board equipment. They have also worked to make sure of the energy supply of the spacecraft and further improve its safety. So far, scientists have worked out ways to solve problems on environmental control and life support. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into orbit atop a Long Mar
13、ch 2F rocket. Meanwhile, a model of the Change-1 satellite is expected to be sent to orbit the moon in two years. The satellite, part of the three-stage programme, would be followed by the landing of an unmanned vehicle on the moon in the second stage by 2010 and collecting samples of lunar soil by
14、2020 in the final stage, according to Sun Laiyan, director of the China National Space Administration. 5. Which of the following about Shenzhou-VI is NOT true?A. It will be sent into space in 2005.B. It is capable of orbiting for two weeks. C. It will be sent into orbit atop a Long March 2F rocket.D
15、. It will be sent into space with two astronauts. 6. According to the passage, the following problems should be solved before Shenzhou-VI is sent into space EXCEPT _. A. environmental control B. energy supply C. life support D. lunar soil collecting7. Which of the following does NOT belong to the th
16、ree-stage programme?A. Shenzhou-VIs being sent into space. B. A model of the Change-1 satellite will be sent to orbit the moon.C. The landing of an unmanned vehicle on the moon. D. Collecting samples of lunar soil. 8. The passage mainly tells us _.A. some problems need solving before Shenzhou-VI is
17、sent into spaceB. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space in 2005C. what Chinas space programme isD. how Chinas three-stage programme is carried outCSchool is a place that is familiar to everyone. Lets find out what American students do in school. An official dance party is held about twice a year in hi
18、gh schools in the United States. When the final football game is over for the season there is a homecoming party. Sometimes, students select a king from among the football players, and a queen from among the girls. Every student can attend and have fun with the help of their teachers. Sometimes, stu
19、dents, called bookworms, to the surprise of the other students, come to the party in a beautiful dress. The most exciting party that students can go to would have to be a dance party. Students attend it in dresses similar to those of Hollywood stars and the atmosphere is comparable to an Oscar Award
20、 party. Since such a party is for seniors, students usually stay up the night trying to enjoy their last year in high school. In American schools, instead of the teachers going to different rooms, students have their own class schedules (课程表) and go to different classrooms. When a student is away fr
21、om school, they must have an explanation for being away along with the signature(签名) of a parent. The signed paper is then handed in to the school office. High school drop outs and students being expelled (除名) are not that uncommon in the States. High absences without excuses are one of the reasons
22、why students are expelled from school. American students also enjoy a number of activities out of school like cheerleading (拉拉队), student government and a host of different sports.9. Whose presence at the homecoming party can make others amazed? A. The king and the queen acted by students. B. The la
23、ziest student in study. C. The teacher who offers advice. D. Students who study hardest.10. Why do students hold the dance party till the next morning? A. Because they would like to dance and sang madly. B. Because this is the only chance that they get dressed like film stars. C. Because students ma
24、ke it as exciting as an awarding party of Oscar. D. Because this perhaps is the last chance that they can enjoy their school life.11. According to the passage, American students in school _. A. study in the same classroom B. have the same class with each other C. attend different classes in differen
25、t places D. wait for their teachers in their class 12. What is this passage mainly about? A. The organizing of dance parties. B. Homecoming party. C. How to ask for a leave. D. School life in America. DVancouver is located in the southwest corner of Canada in the province of British Columbia. Vancou
26、ver is the largest city in the province and the third largest in Canada. It covers an area of 113 sq km. It is surrounded by water on three sides and overlooked by the Coast Range. Its climate is one of the mildest in Canada. Temperatures average 3C in January and 18C in July. Vancouvers most rainfa
27、ll occurs in winter.Archaeological evidence shows that coastal Indians had settled the Vancouver area by 500 BC. British naval (海军的) captain George Vancouver explored the area in 1792. Vancouver was founded as a sawmill settlement called Granville in the 1870s. The city was united in 1886 and rename
28、d after Captain Vancouver.As the main western terminus of Canadas transcontinental highway and rail routes, Vancouver is the primary city of western Canada, as well as one of the nations largest industrial centres.The Port of Vancouver is Canadas largest and most various port, trading more than $43
29、billion in goods with more than 90 trading economies annually. Port activities generate 69,200 jobs in total with $4 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) and $8.9 billion in economic output. Vancouver is a major tourist place. In addition to the citys scenic location, visitors enjoy beautiful gar
30、dens and world-famous Stanley Park, one of more than 180 city parks, and a combination of natural forest and parklands near the city centre.13. Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true, according to the passage?A. Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada.B. Vancouver is a
31、city located on water.C. Vancouver is not far from the Coast Range.D. The largest industrial centre in Canada lies in Vancouver.14. According to the passage, originally Vancouver is the name of _.A. a British man who explored the cityB. a sawmill settlement called GranvilleC. the leader who controll
32、ed the area D. a transcontinental highway 15. The passage mainly tells us _.A. the Port of Vancouver, the largest one in CanadaB. how Vancouver got its nameC. Vancouvers history D. a brief introduction of the city of Vancouver115 BADC BDAB DDCD BAD 高考资源网独家精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#UKs5uKs%U高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网