1、专题三 阅读理解(四)【山东省聊城一中2012届高三3月模拟考试】CIn Wiltshire，England，volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fieldsThe project is promoted by all environmental protection organisation，which has contributed to improving the living envir
2、onment for wild animalsRecently，the organisation has issued an appeal to help it observe environmental changes based on the record of butterflies and protect the environmentIn the area，the local people have planted many special flowers with the help of the organisation，aiming to see whether these fl
3、owers will interest the rare and beautiful butterfliesThe project officer Sarah Marshall says，“It will be a suitable habitat(栖息地)for butterfliesThey are greatindicator species as they are easily affected by climate changes so they make a brilliant earlywarning system for the environment.”She also po
4、ints out that volunteers are needed to record the number or species of butterflies，and based on the change happening to the butterflies，the hidden environmental problems in the area earl be found out in time.The organisation is seeking volunteers to help monitor butterflies from April through to Sep
5、temberThey will walk a fixed route and record the different butterflies they encounter along the wayEach visit should take no more than two hours，and each volunteer is expected to visit once a month to count the wildlife“Staff will provide back up，so if the weather is poor on the day you are to visi
6、t (butterflies dont like to fly in the rain，wind or if its too cloudy)we can have someone else do your job，”Sarah points outNo previous experience is necessary as training and support will be provided，but a keen interest is essentialIf you are interested please contact Sarah on(01380)725670，ext 278，
7、emailsarahm wiltshirewildlife,org66According to Paragraph 1，what is the purpose of the Project?ATo appeal to more visitorsBTo protect the environmentCTo control butterfly populationD，To expand the area for wildlife67Many special flowers have been planted in Wiltshire to .Awarn people of wildlife ext
8、inctionBappeal more tourists to be involved inCattract many unusual and beautiful butterfliesDimprove the economic conditions of local people68Butterflies are called“indicator species”because .Athey can provide support for visitorsBthey can give information to other speciesCthey are not easily found
9、 out in their habitatsDthey are very sensitive to environmental changes69Volunteers aye required to do the things EXCEPT .Ahaving some special previous experienceBbeing interested in protecting the environmentCwalking a regular route and do some recordingsDvisiting the nature protection area once a
10、month70What is the text mainly about?AVisitors aye being trained to identify butterfliesBWildlife areas are being protected by butterfliesCVolunteers are being needed to count butterfliesDOrganisations are being put up to protect butterflies【答案】66-70：BCDAC 【山东省聊城一中2012届高三3月模拟考试】DA group of eight pub
11、lic high school students in Massachusetts，aged 15 to 17，designed and ran their own school within a schoo1They named their practice the Independent ProjectThey represented the usual range：two were close to dropping out before they started the project，while others were honors studentsTheir guidance te
12、acher was their adviser，consulting with them when the group encountered difficultiesThough they sought advice from English，math and science teachers，they were responsible for monitoring one anothers work and giving one another feedbackThere were no grades，but at the end of the term，the students wrot
13、e evaluations of their classmatesThe students also designed their own courseIn addition to some regular courses, they each took on anindividual project,learning to play the piano or to cook，writing a novel or making a video a bout domestic(国内的)violenceAt the end of the term，they performed their new
14、skills in front of the entire schoolThe last part of their selfdesigned course was to do acollective projectthat had social significanceBecause they felt the whole experience had been so lifechanging，they ended up making a film showing how other students could start and run their own schoolsThe proj
15、ect was a successAfter returning to their traditional study，the students have high motivation and axe doing wellOne student who had failed all of his previous math courses spent three weeks teaching the others about probabilityThe lesson learned here is that if students are given the opportunity to
16、take control or contribute significantly to their own learning they will become more accomplished，more engaged and more knowledgeableThe students in the project are remarkable because they demonstrate the kinds of learning and personal growth that axe possible when teenagers feel ownership of their
17、high school experience，learn things that matter to them and learn together71Which of the following statements is TRUE?ASome students might drop out of high schoolBrile teachers monitored the students homeworkCThe students themselves solved all their problemsDThe teachers evaluate the students perfor
18、mances72The students involved in the Independent Project .Adidnt need to learn common lessonsBtended to escape from the whole societyCwere unwilling to share their experiencesDfocused on selfstudy and working together73According Paragraph 4，we know that .Athe traditional study is better than the pro
19、jectBall the students had failed their math coursesCthe students have freedom to design their lessonsDthe project was mainly concerned with math courses74The project made the students outstanding because .Athey are unusually talentedBthey have better backgroundsCthey have supportive teachersDthey ar
20、e owners of their education75What would be the best title of the text?AStructure the kids days to the minuteBLet kids rule their own school within a schoolCOffer students few opportunities to do anythingDProvide traditional education to the students【答案】 71-75：ADCDB【山东省青岛二中2012届高三下学期期中考试】第三部分 阅读理解（共2
21、0小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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。AAt a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible site for a house. I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.
22、The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Hollowell place. But before the owner completed the sale with me, his wife changed her mind and wished to keep it, and he offered me additional dollars to return the farm to him. However, I let him keep the additional dollars an
23、d sold him the farm for just what I gave for it. The real attraction of the Hollowell farm to me was its position, being about two miles from the village, half a mile from the nearest neighbor, bounded on one side by the river, and separated from the highway by a wide field. The poor condition of th
24、e house and fences showed that it hadnt been used for some time. I remembered from my earliest trip up the river that the house used to be hidden behind a forest area, and I was in a hurry to buy it before the owner finished getting out some rocks, cutting down the apple trees, and clearing away som
25、e young trees which had grown up in the fields. I wanted to buy it before he made any more of his improvements. But it turned out as I have said. I was not really troubled by the loss. I had always had a garden, but I dont think I was ready for a large farm. I believe that as long as possible it is
26、better to live free and uncommitted (无牵挂的). It makes but little difference whether you own a farm or not.56. What do we know about the author? A. He wanted to buy the oldest farm near where he lived. B. He made a study of many farms before buying. C. He made money by buying and selling farms. D. He
27、had the money to buy the best farm in the country.57. Why did the author decide to buy the Hollowell place? A. It was of good market value. B. It was next to the highway. C. It was in a good position. D. It was behind a nice garden.58. Why did the author want to buy the farm in a hurry?高三英语试题 第6 页 (
28、共12页) A. He was afraid the owner might changes his mind. B. He hoped to enlarge the forest on the farm. C. He wanted to keep the farm as it was. D. He was eager to become a farm owner.59. The underlined words “the loss” in the last paragraph refer to _.A. the money the author lost in buying the farm
29、B. the sale of the garden in the Hollowell placeC. the removal of the trees around the houseD. the failure to possess the Hollowell place60. What does the author believe as important in life?A. To own a farm B. To satisfy his needsC. To be free from worries D. To live in the countrysideBIn a moment
30、of personal crisis, how much help can you expect from a New York taxi driver? I began studying this question and found the answers interesting. One morning I got into three different taxis and announced, “Well, its my first day back in New York in seven years. Ive been in prison.” Not a single drive
31、r replied, so I tried again. “Yeah, I shot a man in Reno.” I explained, hoping the driver would ask me why, but nobody asked. The only response came from a Ghanaian driver, “Reno? That is in Nevada?” Taxi drivers were uniformly sympathetic when I said Id just been fired. “This is America,” a Haitian
32、 driver said. “One door is closed. Another is open.” He argued against my plan to burn down my bosss house. A Pakistani driver even turned down a chance to profit from my loss of hope; he refused to take me to the middle of George Washington Bridgea $20 trip. “Why you want to go there? Go home and r
33、elax. Dont worry. Take a new job.” One very hot weekday in July, while wearing a red ski mask and holding a stuffed pillowcase with the word “BANK” on it, I tried calling a taxi five times outside different banks. The driver picked me up every time. My ride with a Haitian driver was typical of the s
34、uperb assistance I received. “Lets go across the park.” I said. “I just robbed the bank there. I got $25,000.” “$25,000?” he asked. “Yeah, you think it was wrong to take it?”高三英语试题 第7页 (共12页) “No, man. I work 8 hours and I dont make almost $70. If I can do that, I do it too.” As we approached 86th a
35、nd Lexington, I pointed to the Chemical Bank. “Hey, theres another bank,” I said, “Could you wait here a minute while I go inside?” “No, I cant wait. Pay me now.” His reluctance may have something to do with moneytaxi drivers think the rate for waiting time is too lowbut I think he wanted me to lear
36、n that even a bank robber cant expect unconditional support.61. From the Ghanaian drivers response, we can infer that _. A. he was indifferent to the killing B. he was afraid of the author C. he looked down upon the author D. he thought the author was crazy62. Why did the Pakistani driver refuse to
37、take the author to the middle of the George Washington Bridge? A. Because he was able to help the author to find a new job. B. Because he wanted to go home and relax. C. Because it was far away from his home. D. Because he thought that the author would commit suicide.63. What is the authors interpre
38、tation of the drivers reluctance “to wait outside the Chemical bank”? A. The driver was too busy to wait. B. The driver thought it wrong to support a taxi rider unconditionally. C. The driver was frightened and wanted to leave him as soon as possible. D. The driver did not want to help a suspect to
39、escape from a bank robbery.64. Which of the following statements is true about New York taxi drivers? A. They are ready to help you do whatever you want to. B. they often refuse to pick up those who would kill themselves. C. They are sympathetic with those who are out of work. D. They work only for
40、money.65. The passage mainly discusses _. A. how to please taxi drivers. B. how to deal with taxi drivers C. the attitudes of taxi drivers towards riders with problems D. the attitudes of taxi drivers towards their work C高三英语试题 第8页 (共12页)Mulch(护盖物;护根层) is important to farmers. Mulch is a protective
41、cover of material that is spread on top of soil. It is usually made out of organic material, like crop waste. Farmers may keep the remains of maize or other crops on top of the soil. This creates mulch on the soil surface. The plant remains help protect the soil against wind and water damage. Mulchi
42、ng is one of the best things people can do for their plants. Mulch not only protects the soil against wind and water damage.It also helps keep the soil from getting too dry, and reduces the need for watering plants. It also limits temperature changes in the soil. And it stops unwanted plants, or wee
43、ds, from growing.Organic mulch improves the condition of soil. As the mulch breaks down, it provides material which keeps the soil from getting hard. This improves the growth of roots and increases the movement of water through the soil. It also improves the ability of the soil to hold water. Organi
44、c mulch contains nutrients for plants. It also provides a good environment for earthworms and other helpful organisms in the soil.The United States Department of Agriculture says it is easy to find organic mulch materials. Cut-up leaves and small pieces of tree bark can be used. Grass cuttings are a
45、lso a good mulch for plants. Mulch from newspapers works well in controlling weeds.The best time to add mulch depends on your goal. Mulch provides a thick barrier between the soil and the air. This helps to reduce temperature changes in the soil. As a result, mulched soil will be cooler than other s
46、oil in the summer. In winter, the mulched soil may not freeze as deeply as other soil. The best time is after the ground has frozen, but before the coldest weather arrives. Spreading mulch before the ground has frozen may attract small animals searching for a warm place to spend the winter. Delaying
47、 the spreading should prevent this problem. The animals will probably find another place to live.66. The author tells us the following EXCEPT _.A. what mulch is and its benefitsB. the best time to add mulchC. what can be mulch on the soil surfaceD. the bad effects of mulch67. The following can be us
48、ed as organic materials to make mulch EXCEPT _.A. tree barksB. cut-up leavesC. grass cuttingsD. plastic68. Which of the following is the benefit of mulch?A. Protecting the soil against wind and water damage.B. Keeping the soil wet and reducing the need for watering plants高三英语试题 第9页 (共12页)C. Reducing
49、 temperature changes in the soil and stopping unwanted weeds growing.D. All of the above. 69. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is that organic mulch can _.A. improve the condition of soilB. improve the ability of the soil to hold waterC. provide a good environment for earthwormsD. improve the growth of
50、roots and increase the movement of water through the soil70. From the last paragraph, we know _.A. the best time to add mulch is in spring and summerB. the best time to add mulch is after the coldest weather arrivesC. the best time to add mulch depends on weatherD. choosing the best time to add mulc
51、h can avoid attracting small animalsDHow do you know if your home is an easy aim for thefts? Around the holidays, many families dont consider taking proper measures to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple steps, you can better make sure of the safety of your home
52、 during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to tell you are away from home. Either have a trusted neighbor pick up your mail and newspapers, or tell your mailperson to hold your mail until you return. Nothing says “Hey, we are not home!” like when your postbo
53、x is filled with all kinds of mails and you have many different newspapers in your driveway. Set several different lights in your house on random timers (随机定时器). Dont leave your outdoor lights on all the time. Instead, put your outside lights on timers to be on during the nights. If an outdoor light
54、 remains on for days at a time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off. If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation, leave them with a friend, rather than having someone come into your house every day to take care of them. When thefts see a neighbor or friend entering your hou
55、se every day, they will know you are not home. Close all your curtains when you leave town. This is effective to deter possible thefts, as no one can see what is in your house. If they dont know what is inside, then they are less likely to run the risk of breaking in. 高三英语试题 第10页 (共12页) This article
56、 just has suggested a few tips to help you keep your house safe while you are on holiday. Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it monitored by a professional home security system.71. What is the main idea of the passage?A. to tell us how to prevent the thefts around the holidaysB. to
57、let the outdoor lights on all the time C. to tell us many families suffering from the thefts while they are on holidayD. to tell you to have your neighbor go to your house to take care of your pet.72. If you are on holiday in other places, the lights in your house should_.A. be lit in an irregular w
58、ay B. be kept on all the nightC. be replaced by random timers D be turned on only once one day73. To make your home is well protected, what does the writer advise you to do?A. Have all the curtains closed B. Stop your mail service at once C. Turn to your close neighbors or friends D. Equip your home
59、 with security system74. Most of the tips mentioned in the text seem to _.A. be very popular with families B. have no effect on preventing thefts C. give a false impression on thefts. D. be a little hard to be brought into effect.75. The underlined word “ deter ”probably means “_ ”. A. discover B. discourage C. surprise D. attract 【答案】56-60 BCCDC 61-65 ADBCC 66-70 DDDAC 71-75 AADCB