1、湖北省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（65）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A The small coastal town of Broome, in northwest Australia, is a remote village in the vast countryside.There are no traffic jams and hardly any roads. There is only the massive Australian wild land, where some houses are 500 miles
2、 apart and some driveways are 50 miles long.There seem to be only two main sources of entertainment out here: the sunset at the beach and Sun Pictures.Sun Pictures is a very different movie theater：The seats are park benches and deck chairs, but youre also welcome to sit on the grass.It is the world
3、s oldest outdoor movie garden. Sun Pictures was built in 1916 on the other side of the globe from Hollywood. All the big films were shipped here and the lonely country was amazed.Broome resident Pearl Hamaguchi has never traveled far from home. But in the Sun Pictures chairs, under the deep blue nig
4、ht sky, she has been almost everywhere.“And we came back excited about Gregory Peck,” she recalled.This is one of the few places left in the world where you can see two sets of stars at the same time-one set in the sky, the other in the film.Each night, dozens of people from around the world line up
5、 at the old wooden stand, with no computer in sight, and buy their tickets to the latest films.Sun Pictures is also a museum, exhibiting projectors(放映机) that date back to the silent films, a portrait gallery of the famous people who never knew about this place- even though they came here all the tim
6、e.Every once in a while, Im told, you might find a non-ticket holder in your seat. Thats why its always a good idea to shake out your chair to make sure there are no spiders or scorpions.“Weve only had a couple of scorpion incidents but no ones been stung yet,” said Aaron Mestemaker, a tourist visit
7、ing from Michigan.Sun Pictures is a holy hall of movie history and a reminder that air conditioning and carpet are no match for grass and fresh air-even when the lizards steal the scene.1. The first two paragraphs want to show that_.A. living in Broome is inconvenientB. the life in Broome is boringC
8、. few people like to live in BroomeD. Broome is simple but vast2. Sun Pictures is different from other theaters because _.A. it is the most historical outdoor theater in the worldB. the audience can either sit on chairs or on the grassC. it was built by some constructor from HollywoodD. all the film
9、s were imported here from Hollywood3. Gregory Peck is most probably the name of_.A. a placeB. a filmC. a movie starD. a country fellow4. It can be inferred that the tourists in Broome are most attracted by _.A. its peacefulnessB. its beautiful sunsetC. the Sun PicturesD. the gallery of movie starsB
10、In only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing US minority. As their children began moving up through the nations schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was forming. Their achievements are reflected in the nations best universities, where mathematics, sc
11、ience and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their educations abroad arrived in the US with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowled
12、ge of English.They are also influenced by the promises of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like en
13、gineering than with an arts degree.Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend m
14、ore time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that causes success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears t
15、hat they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social separation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.5. While making great achievements at college, Asi
16、an-American students _.A. feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of EnglishB. are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian characterC. still worry about unfair treatment in academic areasD. generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents6. What are the maj
17、or factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?A. Solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B. Hard work and intelligence.C. Hard work and a limited knowledge of English.D. Asian culture and the American educational system.7. Few Asian-American students major in human science
18、s mainly because_.A. their English is not good enoughB. they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areasC. there is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesD. they know little about American culture and society8. The authors tone in this passage is _.A. sympatheticB. d
19、oubtfulC. criticalD. objectiveC There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do.In the ancient world, as is today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with anoth
20、er. In societies where social roles are strictly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers.This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world.W
21、hat is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. The changes have been mostly in terms of skill, mechanics, and technology. It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all parts of the worl
22、d and their insistence to the present that is amazing. In Egypt, the US, China,Japan and among the Arctic peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys reflect their surroundings.Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weap
23、ons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.Because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been affected by technological quick development that characterize inventions for adult use. The progress from the wheel to the ox-cart to the automobile is a direct line of ahiev
24、ement. The progress from a rattle(拨浪鼓) used by a baby in 3000 BC to one used by a baby today, however, is not characterized by inventiveness. Each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of times and subject to the limtations of available materials.9. The reason why the toys most boys play with
25、 are different from those that girls play with is that_.A. their social roles are strictly determinedB. most boys would like to follow their fathers professionsC. boys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mothersD. they like challenging activities10. Which of the following is the a
26、uthors view on the historical development of toys？A. The making skills in toys has remained essentially unchanged.B. Toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.C. The toy industry has witnessed great improvement in technology in recent years.D. Toys are playing an increasingly i
27、mportant role in shaping a childs character.11. Regarded as a kind of art form, toys_.A. follow a direct line of achievementB. also appeal greatly to adultsC. are not characterized by technological progressD. reflect the pace of social progress12. The author uses the example of a rattle to show that
28、_.A. in toy-making there is a continuity in the use of materialsB. even the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technologyC. it often takes a long time to introduce new technology into toy-makingD. even a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the timeDI was working with a client who was
29、 completely burned out on her career and life and then ready for a career change. As we were talking, she said, “I just wish I had meaningful work. I dont feel like I am making a difference. I am just wasting my life.” This is the theme I hear most often from clients who have been in the workforce a
30、 while. All of us want to feel like we are making a difference. We want to believe our work means something. The problem comes in defining “meaningful work”. What is it? That answer is different for everyone. For some meaningful work might be helping others organize their office. For others it may m
31、ean making a million dollars.What really matters is how you see it. What is meaningful work to you? Take out a piece of paper and answer these questions. How do you define meaningful work? When do you feel like you are really making a difference? What work have you done so far that feels the most me
32、aningful? Write down whatever comes to mind.What you want to do is meaningful. It is very easy to start judging yourself as being selfish. Stop! Allow yourself to be honest. The fact is when Picasso painted; he was doing it because he liked to paint. He was not thinking, “Oh, I hope this brings joy
33、to others lives.” He painted because he wanted to. When Beethoven composed, he did it because he loved music. Even scientists searching for a cure for cancer are immersed in their work because it fascinates them.Dont look down on your work. It is easy to downplay the importance of work that feels me
34、aningful. I remember Tony Robbins told a story of talking with the owner of a major company. The man said to Tony, “I wish I could do what you do because it makes such a difference in peoples lives”. Tony said, “You have got to be kidding! Look at what a difference you make. You provide work, health
35、 insurance and security for thousands of people!” Dont underestimate the value you provide.Take a look at what you have written about meaningful work. Do you see any themes? How do you wish to contribute to this world? Whatever you choose, remember that the greatest gift you can give is to find work
36、 that makes you feel fulfilled and delighted. Respect your preference because giving your gifts to the world, whatever they look like, is the most meaningful action you can ever take.13. What does the writer mean by mentioning the famous people? A. Famous people are selfish to start work for themsel
37、ves. B. Doing meaningful work requires our interest in it. C. Interest is the best teacher in learning. D. Honesty makes for the greatest people.14. When you downplay the value of your work, you tend to think it is _. A. quite different B. very successful C. not meaningful D. less important15. Accor
38、ding to the passage, what meaningful job does the writer advise us to take? A. The one which is popular in society. B. The one which brings you profits. C. The one which wins you fame. D. The one which interests you.16. The article is intended to _. A. explain what is the most important in changing
39、ones job B. advise taking an immediate action to find meaningful work C. suggest we should show confidence and talent in work D. tell us the problem that the authors client metE In the eyes of dog lovers, the dog is mans best friend. But for much wildlife, loose dogs may be a dangerous enemy, accord
40、ing to a study by a biologist from Utah State University in the US.Based on much existing research and their own case studies, Julie Young of Utah State University and four other scientists conclude that loose dogs may represent a huge danger to wildlife, especially endangered species, by hunting do
41、wn or worrying them and by spreading diseases. They also found that dogs, their worldwide numbers around 500 million, can cause more damage to wildlife and livestock(牲畜) than wolves and other enemies of these animals.Young gave examples from the US state of Idaho, where research showed the presence
42、of dogs reducing some deer populations. On the Navajo American Indians reservation in northeastern Arizona, packs of loose dogs are chasing livestock. They have killed populations of small animals such as rabbits and act as a disease carrier for rabies(狂犬病) among people and other animals, she said.
43、Loose dogs also were to blame for distemper outbreak leading to a die-off of endangered black-footed ferrets in northwestern Wyoming in the 1980s.The phenomenon is not just limited to US; its a global problen. Julie Young once studied three endangered species in central Asia: wild sheep, gazelles an
44、d antelope. The rate of injury and death to these animals by loose dogs was very high. In another case, Young found that dogs, not wolves, as originally suspected, were responsible for a large number of livestock killings in the mountainous Basque country between Spain and France.Authors of the new
45、study said the problem is likely to worsen as communities expand. Then how to deal with it?Indeed, in many countries, leash(拴狗的皮带) laws permit punishment of dog owners whose pets chase wildlife. But lawbreakers are rarely punished because the police lack both people and money.Young has low-cost solu
46、tions to the problem for dog lovers, though. They include public dog-training programs and vaccinating (预防接种) dogs against rabies and other illnesses.17. What is the main point of Julie Youngs study? A. Many species are endangered because they are killed by loose dogs. B. Wild dogs are immune to man
47、y diseases. C. Wolves are still the greatest enemy of livestock. D. Loose dogs pose a great danger to wildlife.18. Which of the following statements about loose dogs is TRUE according to the research? A. There are around 500 million loose dogs around the world. B. The black-footed ferrets in northwe
48、stern Wyoming were once the main food source of local loose dogs. C. The problem caused by loose dogs is the most serious in the US. D. People used to think that wolves, rather than loose dogs killed livestock in the Basque country.19. Which of the following is among Julie Youngs solutions to the tr
49、ouble caused by loose dogs? A. More strict leash lawsB. Public dog-training programs.C. Vaccinating people against rabies and other illnesses.D. More support from the police.20. What is the main point of the article?A. A global disaster caused by loose dogs.B. What makes the dog mans greatest friend.C. The problem of loose dogs and the possible solutions.D. The danger of the increasing numbers of dogs.14 DBCC 58 BDBD 912 ABCD 1316 CDDA 1720 DDBC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