【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文话题10篇训练之十六（18页word版含有答案解析）

【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文话题10篇训练之十六（18页word版含有答案解析）

‎2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文话题10篇训练之十六 ‎[一]‎ Body Language in Interviews How long do you have to prove yourself in an interview? Half an hour? Fifteen minutes? University of Toledo researchers found that job seekers have under 30 seconds to make their mark on interviewers.‎ Since first impressions are sometimes made before job seekers even open their mouths, nonverbal communication—or, body language—is an essential part of any interview.‎ Seeing eye-to-eye Some people make too little eye contact. Others make too much. The right amount, according to experts, lies somewhere in between. “Make eye contact and periodically break away,” says David Givens, Director of the Center for Nonverbal Studies in Spokane, Washington. “The one caution I would give,” he adds, “is that when you break away, do not look down. It gives connotations of submissiveness.”‎ Be forward thinking The interviewer offers you a chair. You sit down and lean back. You’ve already made your first mistake. Always lean forward during a job interview. “Leaning back shows an attitude of being too relaxed,” says Givens. “Leaning to the side can connote that you didn’t like the interviewer.” Givens suggests leaning about 10 degrees forward.‎ Avoid strong expressions Interviews are not personality parades. Nonverbal communication experts warn against showing too much expression during interviews. “You want to show some positive emotion, but it has to be understand and conservative,” says Givens. The one exception is the handshake. For that, Givens suggests a “toothy smile.”‎ ‎1. The right amount of eye contact should be .‎ ‎ A. little B. much ‎ C. neither too little nor too much D. none of the above ‎2. Job seekers have to make an impression on interviewers in .‎ ‎ A. thirty minutes B. fifteen minutes ‎ C. thirty seconds D. fifteen seconds ‎3. If you’re offered a chair during an job interview you’d better .‎ ‎ A. sit down and lean back B. sit down and lean forward ‎ C. sit down and sit straight D. sit down and lean to the side ‎4. During interviews there should be expression.‎ ‎ A. no B. much C. less D. none of the above ‎5. Shaking hands with the interviewer you’d better .‎ ‎ A. laugh B. not smile ‎ C. smile without showing your teeth. D. smile with your teeth shown 参考答案：‎ ‎1. C 细节理解题。从第三段第三句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. C 细节理解题。从第一段最后一句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. B 细节理解题。从第四段第四句中可以看出。‎ ‎4. C 细节理解题。从最后一段第一句中可以看出。‎ ‎5. D 细节理解题。从最后一段最后一句中可以看出。‎ ‎[一]‎ Australia is located southeast of Asia and is the only country in the world to occupy a single continent. The Australian continent and the nearby island of Tasmania form the 6th largest country on earth with a total area of 7,682,300 sq km (2,966,200sq miles). This large area is populated by only 19 million people, making Australia the most sparsely populated continent after the Antarctica. Australia consists of six states and two territories. The states are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania; the territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, which is the location for the capital city Canberra.‎ Australia is world’s flattest and driest landmass after the Antarctica. The vast interior of Australia is called the Outback which consists mainly of desert plains. The fertile eastern coastal plains are separated from the Outback by the Great Dividing Range. Many ski fields are located in the Great Dividing Range around the Victoria and New South Wales border.‎ Australia is surrounded by ocean, so there is plenty of coastline (‎36,735km). Much of this coastline consists of white sandy beaches and cliffs. The Great Barrier Reef on Queensland’s east coast is the largest reef and coral formation on earth, extending just over ‎2,000 km (1,250 miles) in length. The reef is the world’s richest area of marine life and forms a natural barrier from the Pacific Ocean. This makes the Queensland coast ideal for diving, but also unsuitable for surfing. However the rest of the Australian coastline has countless beaches that have superb surf breaks which is why surfing is the national pastime and very much part of the Australian culture.‎ ‎1. Canberra lies in .‎ ‎ A. South Australia B. Western Australia ‎ C. the Northern Territory D. the Australian Capital Territory ‎2. There are countries larger than Australia in the world.‎ ‎ A. three B. four C. five D. six ‎3. is flatter and drier than Australia.‎ ‎ A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. Antarctica ‎4. In Australia if you want to ski, you can go to .‎ ‎ A. the Great Barrier Reef B. the Great Dividing Range ‎ C. the Outback D. Tasmania ‎5. The Queensland coast is a good place for .‎ ‎ A. diving B. surfing C. fishing D. boating 参考答案：‎ ‎）1. D 细节理解题。从第一段最后一句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. C 细节理解题。从第一段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. D 细节理解题。从第二段第一句中可以看出。‎ ‎4. B 细节理解题。从第二段最后一句中可以看出。‎ ‎5. A 细节理解题。从最后一段倒数第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎[二]‎ Eighty years ago, a film featuring a talking mouse appeared in the United States. The character was only a pencil drawing, but it began a fantasy that America and much of the wider world have yet to grow tired of.‎ Predicting the future is always risky. But it's probably safe to say that at least a few historians will one day speak of the 20th-century as America's “Disney era.（时代）” Today, it's certainly difficult to think of any other single thing that represents modern America as powerfully as the company that created Mickey Mouse. Globally, brands like Coca-Cola and McDonalds may be more widely-known, but neither encapsulates(代表---的文化) 20th-century America in quite the same way as Disney. ‎ The reasons for Disney's success are varied and numerous, but ultimately the credit belongs to one person—the man who created the cartoon and built the company from nothing, Walt Disney. Ironically, he could not draw particularly well. But he was a genius in plenty of other respects. In business, his greatest skills were his insight and his management ability. After setting himself up in Hollywood, he single-handedly pioneered the concepts of branding and merchandising-something his company still does brilliantly today. ‎ But what really distinguished Disney was his ability to identify with his audiences. Disney always made sure his films championed the “little guy,” and made him feel proud to be American. This he achieved by creating characters that reflected the hopes and fears of the ordinary people. Some celebrated American achievements — Disney's very first cartoon Plane Crazy, featuring a silent Mickey House, was inspired by Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic. Others, like the Three little pigs and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, showed how, through hard work and helping one's fellow man, ordinary Americans could survive social and economic crises like the Great Depression.‎ ‎1. In the 20th century America was famous for all the following except .‎ ‎ A. the Mississippi B. Coca-Cola C. McDonalds D. Disney ‎2. Disney’s success resulted from .‎ ‎ A. his particularly good drawing skill B. his management ‎ ability ‎ C. his famous good looking D. his wealth ‎3. Disney’s cartoons are mostly about .‎ ‎ A. officials B. movie stars C. sports stars D. ordinary people ‎4. If the text was written in 2008, the popular mouse maybe first appeared in .‎ ‎ A. 1928 B. 1937‎ ‎ C. 1949 D. 1960‎ ‎5. is Disney’s very first cartoon.‎ ‎ A. Three Little Pigs B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves ‎ C. Plane Crazy D. The passage doesn’t say.‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎1. A 细节理解题。从第二段最后一句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. B 细节理解题。从第三段第四句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. D 细节理解题。从第四段二、三句中可以看出。‎ ‎4. A 细节理解题。从第一段第一句中可以推断出。‎ ‎5. C 细节理解题。从最后一段倒数第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎[三]‎ A Flea Market Have you ever heard of a flea（跳蚤） market? Maybe it’s new to you. In the West, you can sometimes find a flea market where shoppers pick up a good bargain. “Flea market” is a market where a customer, who has done shopping, will leave the market feeling just like a flea hopping away.‎ In a flea market, you can get all kinds of goods at reduced prices. The flea market offers a dazzling variety of goods—TV sets, refrigerators, ornaments, curios, motorcycles, brand-new furniture, watches, old-fashioned clothes, new products and what not. The prices of some goods are clearly marked, but more often than not, the prices are not fixed.‎ Many people like going to a flea market. They often check in the newspapers to see where flea markets are and what is on sale. They are interested in garage sales (sale of articles after people clean up their houses). So you can well imagine the market is almost always teeming with people, especially over the weekend. Most of them go there to pick up some low-priced but practical articles, some of them go there with no definite aim—they just go there to look around. ‎ ‎1. How does a customer feel when he leaves a flea market?‎ ‎ A. pleased B. sad C. quiet D. like crying ‎2. You can buy all of the following goods in a flea market except .‎ ‎ A. sofa B. TV C. watch D. mothership ‎3. The underlined part “and what not” in paragraph 2 has similar meaning ‎ with .‎ ‎ A. what else B. and so on C. why not D. not so ‎4. Where can they get the idea of the place of a flea market?‎ ‎ A. from TV B. from a friend who often goes there ‎ C. from newspapers D. by looking for themselves ‎5. Which is right about the flea market?‎ ‎ A. There are few people there. ‎ B. None leaves there empty-handed.‎ ‎ C. Many articles there are very practical. ‎ D. The prices there are the same as other places.‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎1. A 细节理解题。从第一段最后一句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. D 细节理解题。从第二段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. B 词义猜测题。根据句子结构及其在句中所处的位置可以判断出。‎ ‎4. C 细节理解题。从第三段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎5. C 细节理解题。从最后一段最后一句中可以看出C项正确。‎ ‎[四]‎ The beauty of the Irish countryside is, for many people, the country’s main attraction. There is a popular Irishing which says that there are 100 different shades of green in the Irish landscape, and that is no exaggeration（夸张）. Thanks to generous rainfall, much of the countryside is covered with rich green vegetation（植被）, which is why Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle（绿色宝岛）. It also has a varied landscape with dramatic mountains, rocky coastlines and rolling hills.‎ Another attraction is Ireland’s fascinating history. This is an ancient land, and some man-made mountains date back over 4,000 years. The countryside is dotted with places of historical interest, like the ruins of medieval castles or grand country houses, built by wealthy landowners in more recent centuries. Many cities and towns also have ancient origins and a short walk through their streets will reveal varied styles of architecture and impresive building .‎ While pop music is Ireland’s latest cultural export, the country is more famous for producing some of the English language’s best writers , dramatists and poets . Names like Swift , Sheridan , Oscar Wilde , James Joyce and W.B. Yeats will be familiar to many students of English , and it is possible to visit the places that inspired these writers. Ireland is still producing talented authors , such as Roddy Doyle , who are offering new insights into contemporary Irish life . This literary tradition is kept alive at numerous festivals , summer schools and gatherings of professional and amateur writers held throughout the year.‎ ‎1. Much of the Irish countryside is covered with rich green vegetation because .‎ ‎ A .there is much rainfall there . B . there is little rainfall there .‎ ‎ C. there are varied dramatic mountains . D . there are rocky coastlines .‎ ‎2 . Irish main attraction is .‎ ‎ A . its generous rainfall . B . its dramatic mountains .‎ ‎ C . its rolling hills . D . its beauty of the countryside .‎ ‎3 . is another attraction of Ireland .‎ ‎ A . The ruins of medieval castles . ‎ B . Some man-made monuments .‎ ‎ C . Grand country houses . ‎ D . The fascinating history .‎ ‎4 . All of the following are from Ireland except .‎ ‎ A . Oscar Wilde B . Jack London ‎ C . W . B . Yeats D . James Joyce ‎5 . Some man-made monuments of Ireland has a history of .‎ ‎ A . 100 years B . 400 years ‎ C . 4,000 years D . 1,000 years ‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎1. A 细节理解题。从第一段第三句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. D 细节理解题。从第一段第一句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. D 细节理解题。从第二段第一句中可以看出。‎ ‎4. B 细节理解题。从第三段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎5. C 细节理解题。从第二段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎[五]‎ Dublin claims to be Ireland's cultural capital. It has been home to some of the greatest writers in the English language, like George Bernard Shaw, W B Yeats, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and Oscar Wilde. These writers were inspired by Dublin and the community in which they lived. Today, you can visit many of the places they wrote about and meet people who could easily have appeared in their writing. ‎ ‎ One of the best ways to see the city is by foot and for fans of literature there are special guided tours to places associated with famous writers. Dublin also has a 17th century castle, two cathedrals and many fine museums and galleries to visit. The National Museum has a fascinating collection of early Celtic artefacts and jewellery. ‎ ‎ Dublin owes a lot of its charm to its architecture. Many of the buildings in the city centre date back over 150 years to the Georgian period, and the streets are lined with terraces of tall, elegant houses. The interiors ‎ of some of these houses have been restored （重修）and it is possible to go inside and see how they looked when they were lived in by wealthy Dublin families. The area around Dublin's university is a good place to find restored houses. ‎ Walking around the city, visiting sights, or just shopping is also a good way to meet Dubliners, but you will be guaranteed a conversation when you stop for a drink or something to eat in one of the city's many pubs. These range from cosy one-room bars to grand and ornate hostelries（富丽堂皇的大酒家）. All serve Guinness, the dark beer brewed in Dublin, which is famous worldwide. Pubs are also good places to hear music. ‎ ‎1. All of the following writers live in Dublin except .‎ ‎ A. George Bernard Shaw B. Samuel Beckett ‎ C. Emily Dickinson D. Oscar Wilde ‎2. Which of the following is wrong about the writers?‎ ‎ A. You may meet people who could easily have appeared in their writing.‎ ‎ B. You can visit a lot of the places they wrote about.‎ ‎ C. They were inspired by Dublin and the community where they lived.‎ ‎ D. Most of them wrote in the Irish language.‎ ‎3. There is a castle in Dublin built .‎ ‎ A. from 1501 to 1600 B. from 1601 to 1700‎ ‎ C. from 1701 to 1800 D. from 1801 to 1900‎ ‎4. Dublin has a lot of charm because of its .‎ ‎ A. people B. history C. buildings D. animals ‎5. The underlined word “brewed” in the last paragraph has similar meaning with .‎ ‎ A. made B. sold C. bought D. imported 参考答案：‎ ‎1. C 细节理解题。从第一段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. D 细节理解题。从第一段第二、三、四句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. B 常识考查题。第二段第二句中的17世纪是从1601到1700年。‎ ‎4. C 细节理解题。从第三段第一句中可以看出。‎ ‎5. A 词义猜测题。Brew意为：酿造。‎ ‎[六]‎ When language learners arrive in Oxford, many ask where the university is, thinking that they will be shown just one building. It’s up to their teachers to explain that Oxford university is made up of a collection of many different colleges and institutions, each with its own history and characteristics.‎ There are many other surprises that learners discover about the city and its university. Katie Jennings is a Social Organiser at King’s St ‎ Joseph’s Hall in East Oxford, and it is her job to organise activities for learners outside of lesson time. She says many learners are surprised to discover that Oxford is a home to a wide variety of nationalities and ethnic（少数民族的） groups, and one of the most popular social events is a night out at one of the town’s Latin American dance clubs. After a day spent learning English and absorbing the ancient atmosphere of the university, learners can samba（跳桑巴舞） the night away.‎ The city has attracted such a diverse population partly because of the university, but also because it is an important industrial center—it’s famous for car manufacturing among other things. But, in spite of large industrial areas, the old of the city centre has remained surprisingly unspoilt.‎ Carmel Engin, who teaches at the Lake School, says many learners are surprised to find that the city is free from the usual high-rise modern buildings. “From the center of Oxford, you can see green hills in the distance, and this adds to the feeling that learners are in a small and friendly town and not just another big modern city.”‎ ‎1. Oxford university is made up of .‎ ‎ A. just one building B. two buildings ‎ C. many colleges and institutions D. The passage doesn’t say this.‎ ‎2. Which of the following is true about Oxford university?‎ ‎ A. All the institutions have the same characteristics.‎ ‎ B. All the colleges have the same history.‎ ‎ C. Both the colleges and the institutions have the same history and characteristics.‎ ‎ D. Each college and institution has its own history and characteristics.‎ ‎3. At one of the Latin American clubs you can all the night. ‎ ‎ A. sing B. dance C. talk D. cry ‎4. Oxford is famous for all of the following except .‎ ‎ A. world-famous scientists B. cars ‎ C. colleges and institutions D. surprisingly unspoilt city center ‎5. Which is wrong about Oxford?‎ ‎ A. It is a big modern city. ‎ B. It has few high-rise modern buildings ‎ C. It is a small and friendly town. ‎ D. Standing at the center of the city, you can see green hills in the distance.‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎1. C 细节理解题。从第一段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎2. D 细节理解题。从第一段第二句中可以看出。‎ ‎3. B 细节理解题。从第二段最后两句中可以看出。‎ ‎4. A 细节理解题。从第三段中可以看出。‎ ‎5. C 细节理解题。从第四段中可以看出。‎ ‎[七]‎ A new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops (笔记本电脑)．‎ Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility (清晰度)．But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught．‎ Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes "mindlessly" by taking down word for word what the professors said．‎ In the first experiment， students were given either a laptop or pen and paper．They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills．Thirty minutes after the talk， they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts．‎ The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand．However，the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts．Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts．‎ The researchers' report said，"While more notes are beneficial，if the notes are taken mindlessly，as is more likely the case on a laptop，the benefit disappears．"‎ In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory，students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture．This time，the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam．‎ These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding，but that they also lead to ‎ superior revision in the future．‎ ‎21．More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can _______ ．‎ A．write more notes B．digest concepts better C．get higher scores D．understand lectures better ‎22．While taking notes，laptop users tend to be _______．‎ A．skillful B．mindless C．thoughtful D．tireless ‎23．The author of the passage aims to _______ ．‎ A．examine the importance of long-term memory B．stress the benefit of taking notes by hand C．explain the process of taking notes D． promote the use of laptops ‎ ‎24．The passage is likely to appear in ______ ．‎ A．a newspaper advertisement B．a computer textbook C．a science magazine D．a finance report 参考答案：‎ ‎ 解读：本文是一篇说明文。本文揭示实验研究的结果，用笔记本电脑记笔记的人记忆和应用概念的能力较差，而用手记笔记的人在考试中的表现更好。‎ ‎21．A 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句"Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility（清晰度）"可知，学生越来越多地使用笔记本电脑记笔记是因为它的速度和清晰度，这说明用笔记本电脑记笔记速度快记得多。故选A。‎ ‎22．B 推理判断题。根据第二段第二句"But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught"可知，研究已经发现笔记本电脑的使用者没能记住和应用教给他们的概念。由此可推知，笔记本电脑的使用者在记笔记时是不动脑子的。故选B。‎ ‎23．B 推理判断题。本文通过实验说明了用笔记本电脑记笔记的不良效果和用手记笔记的优势，两者相比突出了用手记笔记的好处。故选B 。‎ ‎24．C 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，本文揭示实验研究的结果，用笔记本电脑记笔记的人记忆和应用概念的能力较差，而用手记笔记的人在考试中的表现更好。由此可推知，本文应该出现在科学杂志里。故选C。‎ ‎[八]‎ How fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case．An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush，and it lets you track your performance on your phone．‎ The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Cortsumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week．It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection．‎ The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right (don't forget the insides of the teeth!) and make sure you're brushing long enough．"It's kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day-to-day basis，" says Thomas Serval，the French inventor．‎ The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone，so developers could，for instance，create a game controlled by your toothbrush．You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth．"We try to make it smart but also fun，" Serval says．‎ Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father．He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth．They said " yes，" but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry．He decided he ‎ needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed．‎ The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer， for $ 99 to $ 199， depending on features．The it is the first target market．‎ Serval says that one day，it'll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing unit that also has a camera．The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush．‎ ‎56．Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush?‎ A．It can sense how users' brush their teeth．‎ ‎ B．It can track users9 school performance．‎ ‎ C．It can detect users' fear of seeing a dentist．‎ ‎ D．It can help users find their phones．‎ ‎57．What can we learn from Serval's words in Paragraph 3?‎ A．You will find it enjoyable to see a dentist．‎ B．You should see your dentist on a day-to-day basis．‎ C．You can brush with the Kolibree as if guided by a dentist．‎ D．You'd like a dentist to watch you brush your teeth every day．‎ ‎58．Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun?‎ A．It can be used to update mobile phones．‎ B．It can be' used to play mobile phone games．‎ C．It can send messages to other users．‎ D．It can talk to its developers．‎ ‎59．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?‎ A．How Serval found out his kids lied to him．‎ B．Why Serval thought brushing teeth was necessary．‎ C．How Serval taught his kids to brush their teeth．‎ D．What inspired Serval to invent the toothbrush ‎60．What can we infer about Serval9s children?‎ A．They were unwilling to brush their teeth．‎ B．They often failed to clean their toothbrushes．‎ C．They preferred to use a toothbrush with a dry head．‎ D．They liked brushing their teeth after Serval came home．‎ ‎61．What can we learn about the future development of the Kolibree?‎ A．The brush handle will be removed．‎ B．A mobile phone will be built into it．‎ C．It will be used to fill holes in teeth．‎ D．It will be able to check users' teeth．‎ 参考答案：‎ 解读：这是一篇科普文。一位法国科学家发明的电子牙刷可以通过蓝牙无线连接器把你刷牙的信息传到手机上，甚至可以检测到牙上的洞。‎ ‎56．A 细节理解题。从第一段中的"An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush"可知答案。‎ ‎57．C 推理判断题。从第三段中的"It's kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day-to-day basis"可知，你可以用这种牙刷，就好像每天在牙医的指导下刷牙。‎ ‎58．B 细节理解题。从第四段中的"so developers could，for instance，create a game controlled by your toothbrush your teeth"可知答案。‎ ‎59．D 段落大意题。从第五段中的第一句" Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father"可知，本段讲了Serval发明这种电子牙刷的想法的由来。‎ ‎60．A 推理判断题。从第五段中的"They said 'yes'，but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry"可推知，他们不愿意刷牙。‎ ‎61．D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的"The camera can even examine holes in your teeth While you brush"可知答案。‎ ‎[九]‎ No one is sure how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids near Cairo. But a new study suggests they used a little rock ‘n’ roll. Long-ago builders could have attached wooden pole s to the stones and rolled them ‎ across the sand, the scientists say.‎ ‎“Technically, I think what they’re proposing is possible,” physicist Daniel Bonn said．‎ People have long puzzled over how the Egyptians moved such huge rocks. And there’s no obvious answer. On average, each of the two million big stones weighed about as much as a large pickup truck. The Egyptians somehow moved the stone blocks to the pyramid site from about one kilometer away.‎ The most popular view is that Egyptian workers slid the blocks along smooth paths. Many scientists suspect workers first would have put the blocks on sleds(滑板). Then they would have dragged them along paths. To make the work easier, workers may have lubricated the paths either with wet clay or with the fat from cattle. Bonn has now tested this idea by building small sleds and dragging heavy objects over sand．‎ Evidence from the sand supports this idea．Researchers found small amounts of fat, as well as a large amount of stone and the remains of paths.‎ However, physicist Joseph West thinks there might have been a simpler way, who led the new study. West said, “I was inspired while watching a television program showing how sleds might have helped with pyramid construction. I thought, ‘Why don’t they just try rolling the things?’ ” A square could be turned into a rough sort of wheel by attaching wooden poles to its sides, he realized. That, he notes, should make a block of stone “a lot easier to roll than a square”.‎ So he tried it .‎ He and his students tied some poles to each of four sides of a 30-kilogram stone block. That action turned the block into somewhat a wheel. Then they placed the block on the ground．‎ They wrapped one end of a rope around the block and pulled．The researchers found they could easily roll the block along different kinds of paths. They calculated that rolling the block required about as much ‎ force as moving it along a slippery(滑的)path.‎ West hasn’t tested his idea on larger blocks, but he thinks rolling has clear advantages over sliding. At least, workers wouldn’t have needed to carry cattle fat or water to smooth the paths.‎ ‎46．It’s widely believed that the stone blocks were moved to the pyramid site by ______.‎ A．rolling them on roads B．pushing them over the sand C．sliding them on smooth paths D．dragging them on some poles ‎47．The underlined part “lubricated the paths” in Paragraph 4 means____.‎ A．made the paths wet B．made the paths hard C．made the paths wide D．made the paths slippery ‎48．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?‎ A．Rolling the blocks with poles attached.‎ B．Rolling the blocks on wooden wheels.‎ C．Rolling poles to move the blocks.‎ D．Rolling the blocks with fat.‎ ‎49．Why is rolling better than sliding according to West?‎ A．Because more force is needed for sliding.‎ ‎ B．Because rolling work can be done by fewer cattle.‎ ‎ C．Because sliding on smooth roads is more dangerous.‎ ‎ D．Because less preparation on paths is needed for rolling.‎ ‎50．What is the text mainly about?‎ ‎ A．An experiment on ways of moving blocks to the pyramid site.‎ ‎ B．An application of the method of moving blocks to the pyramid site.‎ ‎ C．An argument about different methods of moving blocks to the pyramid site.‎ ‎ D．An introduction to a possible new way of moving blocks to the pyramid ‎ site.‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎46．C 第四段中的“The most popular view is that Egyptian workers slid the blocks along smooth paths”告诉我们，很多人认为古埃及人通过光滑的道路滑动巨石。‎ ‎47．D 由该短语所在段中的“either with wet clay or with the fat from cattle”可推知，lubricated the paths意为“让路变滑”。‎ ‎48．A 文中的画线词it指代的是上文的内容“A square could be turned into a rough sort. of wheel by attaching wooden poles to its sides, he realized. That, he notes, should make a block of stone ‘a lot easier to roll than a square’”，这与A项的表述相吻合。‎ ‎49．D 由最后两段中的 “They calculated that rolling the block required about as much force as moving it along a slippery（滑的）path” “At least, workers wouldn’t have needed to carry cattle fat or water to smooth the paths”可知，用“滚动”的方法所需的准备较少一些。‎ ‎50．D 根据文章内容，尤其是第一段中的“But a new study suggests they used a little rock ‘n’ roll. Long-ago builders could have attached wooden poles to the stones and rolled them across the sand，the scientists say”可知，文章主要介绍了古埃及人搬动巨石修建金字塔的一种可能的方法。‎ ‎[十]‎ Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.‎ ‎ Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more ‎ likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places — and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.‎ ‎ Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.‎ Don’t forget the clock — or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.‎ Downsize the dishes, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.‎ ‎25．The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.‎ A．their home comforts B．their body shape C．house buying D．healthy diets ‎26．A home environment in blue can help people_________.‎ A. digest food better B．reduce food intake C. burn more calories D．regain their appetites ‎27．What are people advised to do at mealtimes?‎ A．Eat quickly. B．Play fast music.‎ C．Use smaller spoons. D．Turn down the lights.‎ ‎28．What can be a suitable title for the test?‎ A．Is Your House Making You Fat?‎ B．Ways of Serving Dinner C．Effects of Self-Consciousness D．Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎25．B 依据第一段中的“Your house may have an effect on your figure... whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off”，再结合该段最后一句“Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan”可知，B项正确。‎ ‎26．B 依据第三段第三句“In one study，people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room”可知，在蓝色环境中人们的食量会减少33 %，因此身处蓝色的环境中有助于减少食量。‎ ‎27．C 依据第四段的内容可知，吃饭吃得快的话会吃得多，因此为了帮助减缓=吃饭的速度，吃饭时可播放舒缓音乐，排除A、B项；D项与第二段首句的内容相矛盾；依据第五段的内容可知，使用小型的餐具有助于减少食物摄人量。故选C。‎ ‎28．A 本文主要讲的是房屋的窗帘、灯光设计、墙颜色、餐具大小等方面均会影响食欲和食量，进而影响节食效果和身材，故A项“你的房屋在使你发胖吗？”作为文章标题最佳。‎