2013高三英语阅读理解训练

金堡中学高三英语阅读理解专练

1．环保与节能

For years, Jon Wright considered commuting the 10 miles to work by bicycle. But it wasn't until the terrorist bombings on London's subway and bus system July 7 that he finally decided to make the leap.

"It should have really taken less than the threat of being blown up to make me jump on a bike, but I'm now recommending it to everyone I see, much to their annoyance," says Wright, 32, a hotel manager. He says he has lost 7 pounds and saved $185 a month in public transportation costs.

It's not quite Amsterdam or Copenhagen, where commuting by bike is the norm, but London is quickly becoming a major cycling city. Much of the shift is a direct result of the bombings, which killed 52 people.

On cycling websites, London's new cyclists such as Wright refer to themselves as "bomb dodgers ."

No hard figures are available on the number of cyclists in the city. The Transport for London office estimates cycling has increased 52% in the capital since 2000, based on the number of cyclists crossing bridges over the Thames River.

Still, only 2% of Londoners cycle to work, compared with 20% in Copenhagen and 28% in Amsterdam. London Mayor Ken Livingstone, a bicycle enthusiast, wants to increase cycling 80% by 2010.

"Cycling is the fastest, cheapest, most healthy and environmentally friendly way to get around London, and more and more people are taking it up," Livingstone said by e-mail. "The number of cyclists has doubled over the last five years, while those killed or seriously injured has fallen by 40%."

Under the London Cycling Action Plan, Livingstone envisions transforming London into a world-class cycling city to reduce congestion and pollution. London now has 273 miles of bike routes, half built since 2000. The goal is 560 miles by 2010.

The sudden influx of cyclists after the July attacks took London by surprise. In July, the number of bike commuters was 26% higher than the same period last year, according to the transport office.

On the day of the bombings, which crippled the transportation system for weeks, bicycle shops sold out of their stock within hours.

1.Why did Jon Wright finally decide to cycle to work?

A. Because he wanted to lose weight.

B. Because he intended to live a low-carbon life.

C. Because he needed to save money in public transportation costs.

D. Because something horrible happened on London?s subway and bus system July 7.

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. More than fifty people were killed in the terrorist bombings.

B. By referring to themselves as “bomb dodgers”, some cyclists mean that they

cycle in order to avoid terrible bombings.

C. Since the terrorist bombings happened, more than half of the Londoners

have chosen to work by bike.

D. Many bicycle shops benefit a lot from the bombings.

3. Why is London quickly becoming a major cycling city?

A. Because the terrorist bombing frightened many Londoners.

B. Because cycling is preferred as a very environmentally friendly way.

C. Because cycling is considered to be fastest and cheapest.

D. All of the above.

4. The underlined word “congestion” probably means__________.

A. accident

B. crowdedness

C. bombing

D. pollution

5. The most suitable headline for the news report would be _______.

A. terrorist bombings crippled the London transportation system

B. Londoners join together to protect the environment

C. London commuters are opting to cycle to work

D. Bicycle market in London is booming

2．学习与生活

Do you blank out, freeze up or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just the night before? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety. But, don't panic. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.

Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases(释放) the hormone adrenaline(肾上腺素), which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel shaky, hot or even sick.

If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.

When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to "STOP". This will get your mind off the stress. Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence. Talk to yourself using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical(合理的) reason. For example: "I've studied hard and I know the material, so I'm ready to do the best I can". Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.

Last but not least, start test preparation early --- three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills, for example, time management and note-taking, will give you the feeling that you are in control.

1. According to the passage, people who _______ are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety.

A. worry a lot or are perfectionists

B. prepare poorly for a test

C. have failed in tests before

D. all of above

2. Which of the following is NOT the way to beat nerves according to the author?

A. Stop what you are doing and try to relax

B. Talk to your teacher or friends

C. make a full test preparation early

D. Learn to accept mistakes

3. From the passage, we know it is not true that _______.

A. test anxiety does no good to students.

B. a bit of test anxiety might be helpful to some students

C. some students can't sleep well before the test

D. some students failed in the test because of the anxiety.

4. The underlined phrase "it " means _______.

A. the stress

B. the hormone adrenaline

C. the body

D. the mind

5. According to the passage, we can infer that ____________.

A.good study habits and skills can help you with test anxiety

B. all perfectionists have trouble with test anxiety

C. making your mind a blank helps kicking off test anxiety

D. by recognizing the problem , one is taking the first step towards overcoming it

3.传媒金融

London Summer School in Classics

Dates

The London Summer School in Classics 2008 will be held at King?s College London. It will run from 8th July until 17th July. Applications close on 2nd June, 2008.

For an application form, please download either the 2-page PDF or the word format document from the foot of the page.

If you have any problems downloading the application form or any questions, please contact: London Summ er School in Classics, King?s College London.

Tel: 020 7848 2299

Fax: 020 7848 2545

Organization

The school is organized by the colleges of the University of London. The summer school offers eight days of intensive teaching in Greek and Latin. There are four language classes each day as well as lectures and a debate, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. The course is not residential (提供住宿的), and there is no teaching during the weekend of 12th to 13th July.

The fee is ￡85.00. Travel grants (旅行补助金) are available as a contribution to your travel costs, but may not cover all your expenses. The travel grants are arranged during the summer school.

Teaching is generally in groups of 12-15 people and it, as far as possible, comprises (包含) of students of roughly the same level of experience. The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding: a lot of work is expected from students during the school, but they usually find the whole experience both stimulating and valuable. Some classes concentrate chiefly on reading, while others offer a mixture of grammar and translation practice. Our tutors include some of the most experienced and talented teachers of Classics in the London area and beyond.

The Summer School in Classics caters for a wide range of interests and for both school & university students as well as those who wish to learn Greek or Latin, or to revive their knowledge of the languages. Our principal concern is to provide a thorough program of language learning in a lively university environment.

1. To join in the school, you have to apply before ________.

A. 8th July, 2008

B. 2nd June, 2008

C. 17th July, 2008

D. 13th July, 2008

2. As a student of the school, you are probably asked to _______.

A. do a lot of reading in Greek and Latin

B. learn the grammar of Greek and Latin only

C. do some translation work only

D. speak Greek and Latin with experienced teachers

3. What is the London Summer School in Classics most concerned about?

A. Providing a stimulating experience for students.

B. Promoting students to develop a wide range of interests.

C. Teaching students languages in a lively environment.

D. Improving students? level of debating in the argument.

4. Which is one of the teaching ways of the school?

A. Student groups consist of the same level students strictly.

B. Students needn?t do any work in the class.

C. Students learn Greek and Latin by listening to teachers all day.

D. Students are generally divided into groups of 12-15.

5. Which of the following can we know from the passage?

A. The fee is ￡85, including the travel costs.

B. Students needn?t go to class on 12th and 13th July.

C. People should fill in two application forms.

D. People can contact the school by phone or email.

4.语言

It is sometimes said that English is English and that there are no differences between different kinds of English, but this is not the case. American English is generally quite different from UK English. The main differences are the use of certain words and spelling. American English is much more phonetic (与发音近似的) than UK English and in American English a …z? or a …c? is often used where an …s? would be used in British English.

Words can vary in different types of English as well. British people tal k of “rubbish” while the Americans call this “garbage”. The UK people have “petrol”, but the Americans have “gasoline”.

The differences between these ways of using English make translating works into English a difficult business. There are translation tools on the Internet, but these can often translate words in a very direct (直接的) way and the end result is a sentence that has lost its meaning.

The best way of translating any written piece of work into the English language is to first decide what kind of English is you want the piece to be translated into. For example, if it is for a British market, then use the UK English. For the best result, always use some kind of spelling and grammar checker so you can make sure that you are using the proper terms, spelling and vocabulary.

1. Which of the following statements will the writer most probably agree with?

A. UK English is much more phonetic than American English.

B. There are differences between different kinds of English.

C. American English is different from British English only in spelling.

D. It is easier to learn British English than to learn American English.

2.Which of the following words are most probably British English?

A. realize

B. recognizable

C. practice

D. fertilise

3. The underlin ed word “vary” in Paragraph 2 probably means __________.

A. change

B. organize

C. make

D. use

4. We can infer (推断) from Paragraph 3 that __________.

A. works translated into English will certainly lose their meaning

B. we should never translate words into English in a direct way

C. translating works into English is not difficult

D. online translation tools are not so useful

5.What?s the last paragraph mainly about?

A. The advantages of using a spelling and grammar checker.

B. The differences between British English and American English.

C. What we should do when we translate something into English.

D. When we should use British English or American English

5.地震

After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover over time, especially with the support of family and friends. Some families will be able to return to their normal life quickly, while others will have to contend with the destruction（毁灭）of their homes, medical problems, and injury to family members. Children especially will need time to recover from the loss of a loved one or a pet or from the closing down of their school.

Children often come to adults for information, comfort and help. Parents should try to remain calm, answer children?s questions honestly and remain understanding when they see changes in their children?s behavior.

Children react(反应) differently to an earthquake depending on their ages, developmental levels and former experiences. Some will remain silent and not communicate with people, while others will have angry outbursts(爆发). Parents should keep an eye on each ch ild?s reactions. Parents should spend time talking to their children, letting them know that it?s OK to ask questions and to share their worries.

Although it may be hard to find time to have these talks, parents can use regular family meal times or bed times for them. They should answer questions shortly and honestly and be sure to ask their children for their opinions and ideas. Problems may come up more than once and parents should remain patient(耐心的) when you answer the questions again. After talking about the earthquake with young children, parents might read their favorite story or have a relaxing family activity to help them calm down. Parents should also tell children they are safe and should spend more time with them. They could play games outside or read together indoors. Most importantly, be sure to tell them you love them.

1. What?s the passage mainly about?

A. How to prepare before an earthquake happens

B. What to do in an earthquake

C. How to face the loss of a loved one in an earthquake

D. How to help children recover mentally(精神上) from an earthquake

2. The underlined phrase “contend with” in Paragraph One can be changed into “______”.

A. deal with

B. make up

C. put off

D. turn back

3. When Children ask the same question again, parents should _____.

A. read a favourite story to comfort them

B. ask them to help do some housework

C. be patient and answer the question again

D. take them out to play games

4. Which of the following pieces of advice is NOT mentioned(提及) in the passage?

A. Keep a close watch on children?s behavior

B. Tell the children they are safe

C. Tell the children you love them

D. Ask educational experts(专家) for help

5. What can we know from the passage?

A. All people will recover from an earthquake quickly.

B. Children may need a longer time to recover after an earthquake.

C. Children should turn to their classmates for help after an earthquake.

D. Children react in the same way as adults do to an earthquake.

6.文化遗产

The largest-ever chariot pit (战车坑) of relics with carts and horse bones has been discovered in Henan Province. It may lead to the uncovering of chariot pit groups that could be a key to understanding Chinese civilizations that existed more than 2,000 years ago.

Experts said the relics are dated more than 300 years earlier than the famous warriors (武士) in Shaanxi Province. What excited the experts were two other projects that located two huge pits with similar features.

“It is absolutely a miracle. These relics indicate that there could be a tomb group in this area, which is likely to be important for China?s archaeological (考古学的) studies,” said Ma Juncai, a leading relic researcher in the province.

In ancient China, carts, sheep, spoons and so on were buried to ensure that dead people had a happy afterlife. The number and quality of the sacrifices indicated the social status of the dead. The custom was carried into the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qinshihuang?s tomb, located near Xi?an, the capital of Shanxi Province, is accompanied by thousands of wood or clay figures of warriors and horses. The tomb is probably the most well-known.

The discovered pit measures 10.4 meters long, 8.4 meters wide and 5 meters deep. It holds 20 carts in different sizes. The smallest one is 1.05 meters long and 1.3 meters wide.

Experts think that 40 horses are likely to be found as well. Careful plans need to be made to deal with the demanding uncovering. “The clay is very weak and a small misstep can destroy the whole project. That?s why we need to take every step very carefully to protect these cherished cultural relics,” Ma said.

1. What?s the passage mainly about?

A. The dead people?s sacrifices in ancient China.

B. China?s archaeological studies.

C. The discovery of a large chariot pit in Henan.

D. The history of Chinese civilizations.

2. According to Ma Juncai, the uncovering of the three pits is a miracle because ______.

A. it shows there may be a tomb group there

B. it?s helpful in discovering Emperor Qinshihuang?s tomb

C. the relics are dated such a long time ago

D. the relics are more than 300 years older than the ones in Shan?xi

3. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ______.

A. all dead people had sacrifices in ancient China

B. the discovered pit is the most well-known in the world

C. the discovered pit dates back to the Qin Dynasty

D. Emperor Qinshihuang wanted to maintain his power after death

4. Careful plans for the uncovering are needed because ______.

A. another 40 horses are likely to be found as well

B. the whole uncovering could be destroyed easily

C. experts are too busy to spare time for it

D. the government hasn?t agreed to it

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The discovery has drawn the leading experts? attention.

B. A lot of cultural relics have been discovered in Henan.

C. 40 horses have been discovered together with the chariot pit.

D. The discovered carts in the chariot pit are similar in size.

7.节日

People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.

These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother's Day people wear carnations which have two colors. A red one symbolizes (象征) a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these two days families get together to have parties at home, as well as inrestaurants. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.

Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued (珍爱) more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is "the thought that counts". Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?

A. Parents raise children.

B. Parents give love and care to children.

C. Parents educate children to be good persons.

D. Parents die before children grow up.

2. What do you think "florists" do?

A. They sell flowers.

B. They make and sell cards.

C. They offer enough room for having family parties.

D. They offer telephones to be used.

3. Which do you think is right about "carnation"?

A. It has only two kinds of colors.

B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother's Day or Father's Day.

C. It's a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.

D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.

4. What do you know from the passage?

A. Mother's Day and Father's Day are both in May.

B. Fewer mothers worked outside the home in the past.

C. Not all the children respect their parents.

D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.

5. On Mother's Day and Father's Day _____.

A. people usually have family parties

B. everyone goes to visit the park

C. children always go to parents' home

D. children often buy many valuable presents to their parents

8.

I hear many parents saying that their teen-age children are rebellion(反叛). I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teen–agers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out bravely on their own,most of them are trying to seize at one another?s hands for safety. They say they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up crowded round listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in thus-and-such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) ---- into a larger cocoon.

It has become harder and harder for a teen–ager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly open up a teen –age market. These days every teen–ager can learn from newspapers and TV what a teen–ager should have and be. And many of today?s parents have come to award(奖励) high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to great difficulty for the teen–ager who wants to find his or her own path.

But the difficulty is worth getting over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don?t care to share at once with your classmates. Well,go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come --- with the people who respect you for who you are. That?s the only kind of popularity that really counts.

1. The author's purpose writing this passage is to tell ____.

A) readers how to be popular in with around

B) teen-agers how to learn to decide things for themselves

C) parents how to control and guide their children

D) people how to understand and respect each other

2. According to the author, many teen-agers think they are brave enough to act on their own, but, in fact, most of them ____.

A) have much difficulty understanding each other

B) lack confidence

C) dare not cope with problems single-handed

D) are very much afraid of getting lost

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A) There is no popularity that really counts.

B) What many parents are doing is in fact hindering their children from finding their own paths.

C) It is not necessarily bad for a teen-ager to disagree with his or her classmates.

D) Most teen-agers claim that they want to do what they like to, but they are actually doing the same.

4. The author thinks of advertisements as ____.

A) convincing

B) influential

C) instructive

D) authoritative

5. During the teen-age years, one should learn to ____.

A) differ from others in as many ways as possible

B) get into the right season and become popular

C) find one's real self

D) rebel against parents and the popularity waves

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