1、山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（65）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AEarlier this month, the Obama Administration called for increasing protection of the worlds most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activities have increasingly led to the melting of massi
2、ve pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise.This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy
3、has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon(淡水湖), are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the level of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is
4、today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venices famous buildings and artworks. The Italian government is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar system of moving flood barriers. Climate change is also leading to the melti
5、ng of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northeastern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad e
6、ffect on the mountains ecosystems and on Tanzanias travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glaciers to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago. In the United States, the icy masse
7、s in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change. In 1850, it is estimated that there were 150 glaciers in the more than 400,000 hectare park. There are 26 glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warming tempe
8、ratures are also threatening the many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.1. The writer developed the passage mainly by _. A. giving examples B. listing reasons C. making comparisons D. using quotations2. How many glaciers have disappeared since 1850 in Glacier National
9、Park? A. 150. B. 26. C. 400,000. D. About 124.3. According to the passage, what has been affected in Italy by rising sea levels? A. Many kinds of plants and animals died out in Italy. B. Venices famous buildings and artworks are being destroyed completely. C. The ice glaciers on the mountain are dis
10、appearing very quickly. D. Its ancient buildings could be drowned.4. What could be the best title for the passage? A. Climate Change B. The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic Ice C. Visiting Endangered Places around the World D. The disappearing of the Ice GlaciersB Sightseeing Tours in GermanyG
11、ermany has a variety of cities each with its own characteristics, from the busy city of Berlin, to the ancient city of Cologne, to the Bavarian capital of Munich. Thankfully, these major German cities offer sightseeing tours that offer the opportunity to better explore the surrounding regions and th
12、e countrys most historic sites.Berlin on BikeBerlin on Bike takes visitors through the German capital via five bicycle tours, all with guides. Regular tours include the Wall Tour and Berlins Best, with stops at some of the citys most famous landmarks, such as the Reichstag explores what life was lik
13、e in East Berlin under Communist Rule. The cost of the tour includes the bike and helmet rental, and tourists may choose to continue renting their bikes once the tour has ended. Berlinonbike.de/English/index.phpMunich City Sightseeing Tour The Munich City Sightseeing Tour transports travelers throug
14、hout the city via an open-air, double-decker bus. Passengers can hop on and off at various stops throughout the day. This tour includes stops at such sites as the Munich central train station, the 1972 Olympic Stadium Park, Munichs opera house and Karlsplatz, the gate to the historic city. The bus f
15、eatures a narrated tour guide and offers an English-language option. Raileurope. Com/activities/ munich-city-sightseeing-tour/ index. HtmlNice City Tours-CologneNice City Tours offers three tours of Cologne, available to private or business groups in a variety of languages. The old Town Tour runs fo
16、r two hours and includes a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral and some of the citys old squares. The Brewery Pub Tour explores some of he citys most beloved breweries and pubs, and details the history behind Kolsch, Colognes resident beer. Finally, the Old Town and Phine Tour begins by visiting so
17、me of old towns most historic sites and ends with a ride down the Phine River. Nicecitytours. con/ tours. htm5. The similarity of the three tours lies in that they all include _.A. bus tours B. English service C. three routes D. guides service6. If you take a great interest in beer, which tour might
18、 be suitable for you? A. The Wall Tour. B. The Brewery Pub Tour. C. The Old Town Tour. D. The Munich City Sightseeing Tour7. Where can you probably see this passage?A. In a textbook B. On a website C. In an encyclopedia D. In a journalCDespite losing the final at the Australian open, 28-year-old Chi
19、nese tennis player Li Na is popular in the foreign media. This is related not only to her identity as the first Asian to play in a Grand Slam singles finals, but also her courtside humor and merry personality. Li represents the image of the Chinese people.Every successful athlete, on certain occasio
20、ns, becomes a symbol of his or her nation. Previously, Chinese sports players had a strong sense of “representing China”, and often appeared conservative(保守的) and overcautious. Foreign journalists used to find it hard to distinguish among Chinese athletes due to their lack of individuality in their
21、eyes. Li is breaking that traditional image.Lis impressive performance on the court was driven by her own personality and it represents a social change in China during the past two decades. Mainly, the constraints (约束) on self-expression have been shaken off. This straightforward girl represents a d
22、ifferent China that allows her to “just be herself”. Some foreign media outlets regard Li as a “Chinese tennis rebel（叛逆）”. She wears a rose tattoo on her chest and employs her husband as personal coach; she first thanked her sponsor at the award ceremony, and even asked the chair referee during the
23、tense second set: “Can you tell the Chinese not to teach me how to play tennis?”In fact, such “rebelliousness” didnt upset the Chinese, because theyve been fed up with clichs（陈词滥调）like “thank my leaders” or “thank my comrades”. Furthermore, being reminded to behave with great care is probably the la
24、st thing they want while watching a game.Chinese society and its people need to relax. They need a little humor and open-mindedness to cope with small mistakes, and imperfection should be allowed from time to time. Being excessively “correct” can lead to untruthfulness and pressure. China is not as
25、“correct” as it was in the past. However, isnt this China more lovely and real? 8. In the authors opinion, Li Na is different from other Chinese athletes in that _.A. she is a symbol of the country B. she is traditional and overcautious C. she has her own individuality D. she is a rebellious tennis
26、player9. Why didnt Li Nas “rebelliousness” upset the Chinese?A. Because she is the first Asian to play in a Grand Slam singles finals. B. Because she is a perfect athlete without any small mistakes. C. Because of her impressive performance on the court and her vivid personality. D. Because Li Na emp
27、loys her husband as her personal coach. 10. We may infer from the passage that _.A. some referees commented on Li Nas performance during the game B. Li Na became the focus of the foreign media after the gameC. Li Nas impressive performance represents a social change in ChinaD. the Chinese used to la
28、y great emphasis on being correct and perfect11. The real purpose of the authors writing the passage is about_. A. Chinese belief of being excessively correct B. Chinese good behaviors when watching a game C. the rebellion of a Chinese tennis player D. the inspiration to the Chinese from Li Nas stor
29、yDI used to be frustrated when I got “trapped” in the train station in New York. When this happened, I spent time “observing” people and found that the New York City trains formed “an underground “NYC”.I met all kinds of people there. Sitting in the trains coming from suburban like Queens and Brookl
30、yn, I saw babysitters and house keepers, in white or pink uniforms, carrying a shopping bag with lunch and another prettier bag for their makeup. Some gentlemen in suits get squeezed in between ladies, reading the New York Times, holding Starbucks coffees and a piece of napkin. The passengers skin c
31、olor would get lighter as the train went from suburban areas to uptown NYC. Clothes brands changed from “Nike” and “Babyphat” to “Armani” and “Prada”. Getting lost is not embarrassing at all. Even New Yorkers who have lived in the city for 20 years need to check out the map before going to a new pla
32、ce by train. People from other states are just as confused as foreigners when they are “thrown” underground. It was funny when people carrying big backpacks and holding maps, asked me where they could transfer while I was trying to find an exit. “Im sorry; I am trying to find my way out too.” I felt
33、 really bad about not helping them. To my surprise, the two guys with blue eyes didnt look disappointed at all. They laughed and told me, “Oh, we are wondering if theres really an exit because we have been walking around here for 10 minutes and we still dont know where to transfer to the uptown trai
34、n!” NYC trains are just like doors rotating (旋转) on and on. If I hadnt got lost several times, I might not have had the chance to stop and see what was happening outside my block.12.According to the article, what kind of people has the author seen in the subway?a. babysitters and housekeepers in uni
35、formsb. people wearing “Armani” and “Prada”c. gentlemen with newspapers and mapsd. foreign women carrying a shopping bag with lunch and their makeupe. foreigners checking out the map before going to new place by trainA. abc B. bcd C. cde D. abe13. What can we infer from the third paragraph? A. Peopl
36、e of lighter skin color are less likely to live in the uptown NYC. B. People in the suburban areas never wear “Armani” and “Prada”. C. People of different backgrounds travel by subway in NYC. D. People of a better financial status usually dont take the subway.14. Which of the following statement is
37、TRUE about the author according to the article? A. She found observing people in NYC trains quite frustrating. B. She came to be grateful for the time when she lost her way in the subway. C. She realized that only foreigners like her got trapped in the subway. D. She was embarrassed when she had to ask the way in the subway.15. What is the best title of the article? A. An experience of taking the subway in NYC B. The subway service in NYC C. Busy life in uptown NYC D. An Underground “NYC” 1-15 ADDDD BBCCD DACBD 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
