广西苍梧县 2017 高考英语暑假阅读理解编练（三）

广西苍梧县 2017 高考英语暑假阅读理解编练（三）

只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 1 广西苍梧县 2017 高考英语暑假阅读理解编练（三） 阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的 A,B,C 或 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 In the long discussion of water on the Moon, a new study contradicts (与……相矛盾) some recent reports that say the Moon had water at the time of its formation. A group of researchers reports in the journal Science that when the Moon was created, some 4. 5 billion years ago, there was not much hydrogen (氢气) on it, and therefore no water. The researchers surveyed and evaluated this by analyzing chlorine isotopes found in lunar rock samples from Apollo missions. The range of chlorine (氯) isotopes in lunar samples was 25 times that found in samples from Earth. “If the Moon had significant levels of hydrogen, as Earth did, this range would have been far less,” said Zachary D. Sharp, a scientist in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the study’s lead author. “The chlorine would have stuck together with hydrogen, forming compounds like hydrogen chloride, and escaped from the Moon’s surface,”he said. The abundance of chlorine indicates a lack of hydrogen and water. “The amount of water on the Moon was way too low for life to have ever have possibly have existed there,” he said. Most scientists believe the Moon was formed when a large object struck Earth, breaking off a chunk (a vast piece) that has since orbited Earth. On Earth, goes one theory, water was released as steam from molten basalts (玄武岩) over time, eventually forming bodies of water. “An understanding of whether the Moon was dry or wet will help us understand how water appeared on Earth,” Dr. Sharp said. 1. A new study indicates that on the moon. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 2 A. there is plenty of water B. water is unlikely to exist C. water existed in the past D. there is a little water now 2. The author would like to tell us through the sixth paragraph. A. why there is no water on the Moon B. how the Moon was formed C. when the Earth struck the Moon D. where the Moon orbited 3. What does the underlined word “this” stand for in the second paragraph? A. Neither hydrogen nor water on the Moon. B. Too much chlorine isotopes on the Moon. C. Not being much hydrogen, no water on the Moon. D. More chlorine exists on the Moon than Earth. 4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Zachary D. Sharp, a scientist of New Mexico was in charge of the new study. B. Chlorine isotopes are 25 times in lunar larger than Earth. C. The more abundant chloride, the shorter hydrogen and water. D. The new study is beneficial to understand how water appeared on Earth. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. There are enough water on the Earth. B. Hydrogen chloride easily escaped from the Moon’s surface. C. The Earth had significant levels of hydrogen. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 3 D. Water on the Earth is directly from molten basalts. 【参考答案】1—4、BBCBC 黑龙江省大庆市喇中 2016 高考英语阅读练习——科普环保类 For as long as they can remember Jynne Martin and April Surgent had both dreamed of going to Antarctica．This winter，they each made it to the icy continent as guests of the National Science Foundation(NSF)．Bm they didn’t go as scientists．Martin is a poet and Surgent is an artist．They went to Antarctica as participants．in the NSF’s Artists and Writers program．The NSF is thegovernment agency that funds scientific research in Antarctica．But it also makes it possible for artists，including filmmakers and musicians，to experience Antarctica and contribute their own points of view to our understanding of the continent. The mixing of science and art in Antarctica isn’t new．Some of the earliest explorersbrought along painters and photographers．Edward Wilson was a British painter，doctor，and bird expert who journeyed with RobertFalcon Soott on two separate Antamtic expeditionsmore than 100 years ago．Herbert Ponting was a photographer who also accompanied Scott on one of those expeditions．In hundreds of photos，Pontingcaptured the beauty of the continentand recorded the daily lives and heroic struggles of the explorers． Today’s scientists write articles forscientificjournals．Unlike theearly explorers’journals， scientific papers can now be very difficult for non-scientists to understand．Writers in Antarctica workto explain the research to the public．Peter Rejcek is editor，writer，and photographer for the Antarctic Sun，an onlinemagazine devoted to news about the U．S．Antarctic Program．Rejeck began his career in the Antarctic in 2003 by spending a year at the South Pole．He has returned everyyear since，interviewing，scientists about research at Palmer，McMurdo，and South Pole stations． There are also scientists in Antarctica who work hardto explain their research to the public．Scientist Diane McKnight wrote The Lost Seal，a children’s book that explains the research she and others are doing in an unusual ice-free area in Antarctica called the Dry Valleys． Antarctica is full of stories and wonders that are scientific，historic．and personal. People 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 4 such as Martin，Surgent，Rejcek，and McKnight are devoted to bringing those storiesto asmany peopleare they can.“Some people are going to be scientists，some people are goingto be journalists， some people are going to be artists，but we can all work together，’saysSurgent,“tocelebrate， thisextraordinary place．” 【小题 1】What do we know about the NSF? A．It is a government agency． B．It only funds scientists in Antarctica． C．It encourages the understanding of human nature． D．It enables the mixing of science and art for the first time． 【小题 2】Why didn’t some earliest explorers bring writers along? A．Writers were not funded at that time． B．Writing can’t capture the beauty of the continent． C．Writers were not interested in popularizing science． D．Early explorers’journals can be easily understood by the public． 【小题 3】By mentioning Diane McKnight，the author may try to suggest that_____． A．scientists should explain their research to children B．writers are not necessary since scientists can tell stories as well C．telling stories to children is more important than knowing the truth D．no matter what role we play，we can work together to appreciate Antarctica 【小题 4】What would be the best title for this article? A．Antarctica：A Land for All B．The NSF：A Program for All C．Antarctica：A Land of Beauty and Stories D．The NSF：A Program for Artists and Scientists 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 5 【2014“联测促改”活动模拟试题】 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，并在答落卡上将该项涂黑。 Tuition fees for British students could reach as much as #20,000, a university vicc-president has warned. Prof. Nick Pctfon warned that universities will face additional economic pressures as student numbers increase, which could force them to increase home students' fees. Student tuition is presently upped at #9,000 for British students. Speaking to the lines fligher Education, Prof. Petford, the vice-president of Northampton University,said that some universities with high brand value will be able to charge ￡17,000, ￡18,000 or ￡20,000 in the future. "'I am sure of that. The president of the National Union of Students Toni Pearce said: "The suggestion that tuition fees should be charged at this level shows just how astonishingly out of touch some university vice-presidents can be." Prof. Petford argued there will be a change in how universities view home students - suggesting they will be treated more like international students. "If you look at international students, that's been a market not well-governed since we've been recruiting (tix) overseas students. Universities have always been used to this sort of behaviour." He said. "The big step change now is thinking about home students in this way." Presently there is no cap on fees that universities can charge international students. The president of Universities UK, Christopher Snowden, said that his report showed universities needed more money to maintain their current standards. "The rise in tuition fees in England did not give all universities extra money - it replaced the cuts in direct government funding (资金)， " he said. 47. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "capped" in Paragraph 3? A. Required. B. Raised. C. Allowed. D. Limited. 48. What is Prof. Petford's belief according to the text? A. Tuition fees for British students should reach #20,000. B. Good universities can charge students more tuition fees. C. Northampton University will charge E17,000 to #20,000. D. The market of ovcrsea students should be well governed. 49. What is the key of Prof. Nick Peeford's suggestions? 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 6 A. The tuition fees should he charged at the present level. R. The tuition fees for international students should be raised. C. The thinking about home studcn(s' fees should be changed. I). Thc charge for both international and home students should be equal. 50. Winat can be inferred from Christopher Snowdon's words? A. Tuition fees in England had been raised before. B. The tuition fees replaced the government funding. C. English government will cut funding to universities. D. The current standards of universities should be raised. 【参考答案】47—50、DBCA 【2014 三诊考试】 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C 和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。 Mattel Inc. is recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocket toys with magnets（磁铁）after some of them caused serious injuries to children who swallowed magnets that fell off. Tiny magnets inside the toys may fall off without being noticed by parents and babysitters. The magnets can be swallowed or placed in children’s noses or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestine perforation（肠内穿孔） which can be deadly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission（CPSC）received 170 reports of the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys. There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required operation. A 2-year-old child stayed in hospital for seven days and a 7-year-old child was hospitalized for 12 days. An 8-yeal-old child was also hospitalized. The recalled Polly Pocket toys contain plastic dolls and accessories（附件）that have small magnets. The magnets measure one-eighth inch in diameter and are fixed in the hands and feet of some dolls, and even in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces stay on the doll or the doll’s house. The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the toys. Contact 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 7 Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall. Polly Pocket magnetic toys currently sold in stores are not included in this recall. The model numbers included in the recall are: B2632, B3158, B3201, B7118, G8605, H1537, H1538 and H3211. The toys were on sales in department stores and toy stores from May 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $30. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for the return of the toys. For more information contact Mattel at 888 597-6597 anytime or visit the company’s Web site. 31. The main purpose of the passage is . A. to criticize Mattel Inc. for their bad products B. to inform readers of Polly Pocket toys recall C. to warn readers the danger of swallowing magnets D. to suggest some ways to return Polly Pocket toys 32. What did the writer use to show the danger of the problem toys? a. figures b. quotes（引言） c. serious cases d. description of possible injuries e. description of operation scenes A. abc B. abd C. acd D. ace 33. The word “recalling” in the first paragraph can be best explained as . A. taking back B. destroying C. giving up D. examining 34. All of the following points are covered in the story EXCEPT . A. the danger of small magnets B. the ways of returning Polly Pocket toys C. the methods of recognizing a recalled Polly Pocket toys D. the apology made by Mattel Inc. 【参考答案】31-34 BCAD 黑龙江省大庆市喇中 2016 高考英语阅读练习——科普环保类 Australia’s koalas could be dying out within 30 years, unless urgent measures is taken to stop the losing in population, according to researchers. They say development, climate change and bushfires have all related to reduce the number of wild koalas sharply. The Australian Koala 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 8 Foundation said a recent survey showed the population could have dropped by more than half in the past six years. Previous estimates put the number of koalas at more than 100,000, but the latest figures suggest there could now be as few as 43,000. The foundation collected field data from 1,800 sites and 80,000 trees to calculate the numbers. In one area in northern Queensland estimated to have 20,000 koalas a decade ago, a team of eight people could not find a single animal in four days of searching. The foundation said besides problems caused by cutting down forests, hotter and drier conditions because of global warming had reduced the nutritional(营养的)value of their staple food, eucalyptus leaves, leading to poor nutrition for them. Koalas, which live in the forests in Australia’s east and south, are very particular about what types of the leaves they eat. Foundation chief Deborah Tabart said: “The koalas are missing everywhere we look. It’s really no tree, no me. If you keep cutting down trees you don’t have any koalas.”She is hoping the new figures will persuade the government’s Threatened Species Steering Committee (TSSC) to list the koala as threatened. But committee chairman Bob Beeton said a decision was not likely recently and the koala’s status as one of the country’s favorite animals would not be a factor. “There’s a number of species which are attractive and people have special feelings towards them. We don’t consider that,” Mr. Beeton was reported as saying by the AFP agency. 【小题 1】The writer gives the example of the area in northern Queensland in Paragraph 3 to show that _____. A．the environment is being polluted seriously B．the number of koalas is dropping quickly C．the forests are being damaged heavily D．koalas usually live in wild mountainous areas 【小题 2】Global warming is an important cause of koalas’ reduction because _____. A．the leaves koalas eat are losing nutritional value B．koalas cannot get enough water to drink C．koalas can hardly stand the hot weather D．the leaves koalas eat cannot grow in hot weather 【小题 3】According to Bob Beeton, _____. A．they needn’t pay special attention to koalas 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 9 B．a decision will be made to protect koalas C．koalas are his favorite animals D．koalas needn’t be protected at all