1、2012高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练（江苏专用）专题2 阅读理解 6（35分钟）AA woman renewing her drivers license at the County Clerks office was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a ”“Of course I have a job,” sa
2、id Emily. “Im a mother.”“We dont list mother as an occupation housewife covers it,” said the recorder. One day I found myself in the same situation. The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title. “What is your occupation?” she asked. The words simply popped
3、 out. “Im a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair. I repeated the title slowly, then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. “Might I ask,” said the clerk w
4、ith new interest, “Just what you do in this field?”Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesnt), in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most dema
5、nding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerks voice as she completed
6、the form, stood up, and showed me out. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (鼓舞) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants-ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal（嗓音的）
7、pattern. I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable (不可缺少的) to mankind than “just another mother.”MotherhoodWhat a glorious career! Especially when theres a title on the door. 1. What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the r
8、ecorder at the beginning of the passage?A. Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society.B. The recorder was impatient and rude. C. The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced. D. The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was.2. How did the female clerk feel at f
9、irst when the author told her occupation?A. curious B. indifferent C. interested D. puzzled3. Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?A. Because the author cared little about rewards. B. Because she admired the authors research work in the lab. C. Because the writer did something sh
10、e had little knowledge of.D. Because she thought the author did admirable work.4. What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?A. To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it. B. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.C. To argue that motherhood is a worthy c
11、areer and deserves respect.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work. BIQUIQUE, Chile (Reuters) Rescue workers at the San Jose gold and copper mine in northern Chile had reason to sing this week. A small hole drilled into the earth became a passage to freedom for 33 trapped miners, who
12、spent 69 days underground. “Never have people been trapped for so long so deeply,” says a doctor at NASA, the American space agency, which helped in the rescue.But the chief medical officer for the miners said most are in good enough health to leave the hospital within a day or so. The first three r
13、ecovered and went home Thursday night.For much of the day the miners relaxed with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. The 32 Chileans and 1 Bolivian still wore special sunglasses to protect their eyes.A partial mine collapse on 5th August trapped them more than half a kilometer underground. They had
14、 to stretch a two-day food supply. For two weeks no one knew if they were alive or dead. Later, they received supplies.The first miner rescued on Wednesday was Florencio Avalos. The second was Mario Sepulveda, who talked about how the experience tested his faith. The last miner up was Luis Urzua, wh
15、o was the shift leader when his crew became trapped.Rescuers used a metal cage to pull the miners to safety in less than 24 hours faster than expected. The rescue capsule was a half-meter wide and known as the Phoenix, an imaginary bird from ancient stories. It bursts into flames but is continually
16、reborn and rises from the ashes.Chiles Navy built the capsule with advice from mining experts and NASA engineers. It worked like an elevator, traveling up and down on a cable through a shaft（竖井）drilled 622 meters into the rocks.Millions of people around the world watched the rescue. More than one th
17、ousand journalists traveled to the mine in the Atacama Desert to report on the rescue. They joined family members of the miners and rescue crews housed in an area of tents known as Camp Hope.5. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Rescued miners speak out B. A rebirth for 33 rescued mine
18、rs in Chile C. Miners life deep underground D. Chilean president honors rescued miners6. How many rescued miners are still in hospital? A. 3. B. 33. C. 30. D. 69. 7. A. It was a wooden cage like a capsule. B. It was named after a real Chilean bird. C. It worked efficiently in the rescue. D. It was b
19、uilt by NASA engineers.8. The rescue is great for the reason that _. A. it lasted so long and the miners were trapped so deep B. the American space agency took part C. Chilean President was on the rescuing spot D. 33 trapped miners were savedC E The environmental Magazine If you are concerned about
20、your health , your familys health and the future of our planet , and want to know “ What can I do ? ” to make a difference , youll love reading E The Environmental Magazine . A 12-time Independent Press Awards winner and nominee (被提名者) ，E is full of everything environmental from recycling to rainfor
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23、help someone and in return help yourself ! You will learn new skills and build on your own experience . Contact : Sue Mackay Email : sue.mackay yahoocarers .org.uk Belvedere Castle Exhibit Date (s ): February 16 ,2008February 16 , 2018 Time(s) : 10:00a.m5:00p.mEvent scheduling : Sunday , Tuesday , W
24、ednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday Event details : The exhibit covers two floors of the Castle , and currently features an informational panel (面) on the importance of trees and display of common birds that can be found in surrounding areas . All Ages . Free . Reservations required for groups o
25、f 25 people or more . Call 212-772-0210 for information . ( click to show map ) Tennis Skills Camp August 2-6 , 2010 registration deadline : July 15, 2010 This camp , held on the Alfred University Tennis Courts，is for boys and girls entering grades 7-12. Training at the beginners through advanced le
26、vels will be provided . This camp is directed and coached by Dave Brady , tennis coach at Alfred-Almond Central School . Camp sessions will be held Monday through Friday , from 4:00-6:30 p.m Cost : $ 150 per person 9. From the first ad , we know EThe Environmental Magazine _ . A. mainly deals with p
27、olitical problems B. costs a Canadian reader $34.95 a yearC. is a monthly publication D. has won Independent press Awards 12 times 10 .The second ad is intended for _ . A. job seekers B. trainers C. teachers D. volunteers11. What do we know about Belvedere Castle Exhibit ? A. It mainly focuses on wi
28、ldlife . B. A group of more than 25 visitors to it can get a discount . C. It lasts for more than eleven years . D. You can go to see the exhibit every day during the week . DPerhaps you have never heard of Katherine LawesKatherine was the wife of Lewis Lawes, warden （监狱长） at Sing Sing Prison from 1
29、920 to 1941In these 21 years he made many reforms - and an important part of his success was due to his wife KatherineKatherine took seriously the idea that the prisoners are human beings ,worthy of attention and respect She regularly visited inside the walls of Sing SingShe encouraged the prisoners
30、, took things to them and spent time listening to themMost importantly, she cared about themAnd as a result, they cared deeply about herThen one night in October of 1937, news was telegraphed between the prison cells that Katherine had been killed in an accidentThe prisoners asked the warden to allo
31、w them to attend her funeralHe agreed to their strange request and a few days later the south gate of Sing Sing swung slowly openHundreds of men who had committed almost every crime imaginable marched slowly out of the prison, later gathered again at the gate and returned to their cellsThere were so
32、 many that they proceeded unguardedBut no one tried to escapeIf he had, the others might have killed him immediatelySo devoted were they to Katherine Lawes, the woman who daily walked into Hell to show the men a piece of HeavenKatherine s strength was to see the men less as prisoners and more as ind
33、ividualsThomas Moore once said, We can only treat badly those things or people whose souls we show no respect for12When Katherines husband was the warden at Sing Sing Prison, she did the following things EXCEPT_Aencouraging the prisoners Bvisiting the prison housesCspending time in listening to the
34、prisoners D doing some writing for the prisoner13Why did the prisoners ask the warden to allow them to attend Katherines funeral?ABecause Katherine was the wife of the wardenB Because Katherine didnt look down upon them and cared about themCBecause Katherine made reforms in the prisonDBecause Kather
35、ine had been killed by one of them14Whom does the underlined part “the others” refer to?AThe policemen at the funeral BThe guardsC The other prisoners DThe policemen from other prisons15The best title of this passage is_ATo Honor Their Souls BReforms at Sing Sing PrisonCTo Meet Their Requirement DKatherine Lawes s LifeADDC BCCA BDA DBCA高考资源网独家高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#U精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#U高考资源网高考资源网
