高考英語二輪九十天強(qiáng)化訓(xùn)練：閱讀理解34

　　閱讀理解

　　May: Happenings from the Past

　　May 5, 1884

　　Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.

　　May 9, 1754

　　Benijamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon(漫畫)，showing a snake cut in pieces with the words “John or Die ” printed under the picture.

　　May 11, 1934

　　The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought(干旱)，blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.

　　May 19, 1994

　　Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, form first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s, died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.

　　May 24,1844

　　Samuel F.B. Morse taps out the first message, “What hath God wrought,” over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington,D.C., to Baltimore, Md.

　　5. We know from the text that Buchanan is

　　A. Isaac’s father

　　B. a winning horse

　　C. a slave taking care of horse

　　D. the first racing horse in Kentucky

　　6. What is the title of the first American political cartoon?

　　A. Join or Die

　　B. Pennsylvania Gazette

　　C. What Hath God Wrought

　　D. Kentucky Derby

　　7. In which year did the former first lady Jacqueline die?

　　A. 1934

　　B.1960

　　C. 1964

　　D. 1994

　　8. Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?

　　A. Washing, D.C.

　　B. New York City.

　　C. Kentucky.

　　D. Pennsylvania.

　　5—8、BADA

　　C7 [2024·重慶卷] E

　　It is widely known that any English conversation begins with The Weather.Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr.Johnson's famous comment that “When two English meet, their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnson's observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather－speak.

　　Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that，as the English weather is not at all exciting，the obsession with it can hardly be understood.He argues that “To an outsider，the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it.” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles.

　　Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive.Bryson is wrong, he says，because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena. “The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.” According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider.

　　Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather－speak among the English.Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point.The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all.English weather－speak is a system of signs，which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other.Everyone knows conversations starting with weather－speak are not requests for weather data.Rather, they are routine greetings，conversation starters or the blank “fillers”. In other words, English weather－speak is a means of social bonding.

　　72．The author mentions Dr.Johnson's comment to show that ________．

　　A．most commentators agree with Dr.Johnson

　　B．Dr.Johnson is famous for his weather observation

　　C．the comment was accurate two hundred years ago

　　D．English conversations usually start with the weather

　　73．What does the underlined word “obsession” most probably refer to?

　　A．A social trend.

　　B．An emotional state.

　　C．A historical concept.

　　D．An unknown phenomenon.

　　74．According to the passage，Jeremy Paxman believes that ________．

　　A．Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weather

　　B．there is nothing special about the English weather

　　C．the English weather attracts people to the British Isles

　　D．English people talk about the weather for its uncertainty

　　75．What is the author's main purpose of writing the passage?

　　A．To explain what English weather－speak is about.

　　B．To analyse misconceptions about the English weather.

　　C．To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.

　　D．To convince people that the English weather is changeable.

　　【要點(diǎn)綜述】 本文通過對(duì)Bill Bryson和Jeremy Paxman兩人迥然不同的觀點(diǎn)的陳述來闡明作者對(duì)英國(guó)人以天氣為寒暄內(nèi)容的見解。

　　72．D　邏輯推斷題。通過引用名人名言來說明英國(guó)人以天氣為寒暄內(nèi)容的現(xiàn)象很普遍。

　　73．B 　詞義推斷題。Bill Bryson認(rèn)為英國(guó)天氣單一(there is not very much of it)不足以引起人們的情感響應(yīng)，因此該詞此處指的是 “情感狀態(tài)”。

　　74．D　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。倒數(shù)第二段中有“The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.”(意思是：人們對(duì)英國(guó)氣候的關(guān)注點(diǎn)不是氣候本身，而是氣候的不確定性。)由此可知答案。

　　75．A　寫作目的題。通過對(duì)Bill Bryson和Jeremy Paxman兩人迥然不同的觀點(diǎn)的陳述來闡明作者對(duì)英國(guó)人以天氣為寒暄內(nèi)容的見解。

　　Hearst Castle is a palatial(宮殿式) park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark.

　　It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. In spite of its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors every year.

　　Guided Tours

　　There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens.

　　Tour One is recommended for first time visitor. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

　　Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

　　Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

　　Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

　　The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.

　　Ticket Prices

　　Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

　　TOURS

　　ADULT Ages 6-17

　　Experience Tour $ 24 $ 12

　　Tours 2, 3 0r 4

　　$ 24 $12

　　Evening tour $30 $15

　　* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

　　Reservation Information

　　While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times.

　　Reservation Call Center Hours

　　Dates

　　Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday

　　March-September 8AM. to 6PM. 8AM to 6PM

　　October-February 9AM to 5PM 9AM to 3PM

　　Visit www. Hearst castle. org for more information.

　　8. Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

　　A. William Randolph Hearst.

　　B. Julia Morgan.

　　C. The state of California.

　　D. The Hearst Corporation.

　　9. If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

　　A. $36.

　　B. $60.

　　C. $48.

　　D. $75.

　　10. Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

　　A. At 8 AM on Monday in February.

　　B. At 9 AM on Sunday in March.

　　C. At 7 PM on Friday in September.

　　D. At 6 PM on Saturday in October.

　　11. What is the purpose of the passage?

　　A. To attract visitors to Hearst Castle.

　　B. To introduce Hearst Castle.

　　C. To introduce California's scenery.

　　D. To introduce Hearst Castle' scenery.

　　參考答案----8—11、CCB

　　A

　　Gaudi Nanda sees a wearable computer as a handbag --- one that's built out of four-inch squares and triangles of fiber, with tiny computer chips embedded (嵌于) in it. It looks, feels and weighs like your typical eather purse.

　　That's where the similarities end: this bag can wirelessly keep track of your belongings and remind you, just as you're about to leave the house, to take your wallet. It can review the weather report and suggest that you take an umbrella. This purse can even upload your favorite songs onto your scarf.

　　Surely, a computing purse and scarf set may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But these devices, part of next generation of wearable computers, could become commonplace within a few years. Dupont created new super strong fibers that can conduct electricity and can be woven into ordinary-looking clothes. And the chipmaker developed chip packaging allowing wearable computers to be washed, even in the heavy-duty (耐磨損的cycle.

　　As a result, these new wearable devices are different from the heavy and downright silly versions of the recent past, which often required users to be wrapped in wires and type on their stomachs. Unlike their predecessors, these new wearable computers also make economic sense. When her bag becomes commercially available in two to three years, Nanda expects it will cost around $ 150, which is the price of an average leather purse.

　　Here's how the bag works: You place a special radio-signal-transmitting chip onto your wallet. A similar radio in your purse picks up the signal and notifies you that you've forgotten to take your wallet. In turn, sensors on your purse's handles will notify the computer that you've picked up the purse and are ready to go.

　　Already, these new kinds of wearable devices are being adopted for use in markets like auto repair, emergency services, medical monitoring - and even, increasingly, for consumers at large. Indeed, more people will want to cross that bridge in the coming years - making for a booming market for wearable computers that don't look like something out of science fiction.

　　12. Which of the following describes a wearable computer?

　　A. It can be washed in washing machines.

　　B. It is much heavier than a leather purse.

　　C. It can download songs from the Internet.

　　D. It is made of clothes conducting electricity.

　　13. According to the passage, the new wearable computers _______.

　　A. require users to operate on the stomach

　　B. pick up the signals through wires and chips

　　C. are being applied in some different areas now

　　D. are smarter but more expensive than the old ones

　　14. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?

　　A. The new wearable computers have become fashionable.

　　B. People would like to learn more about the new computers.

　　C. New wearable computers promise to sell well in the future

　　D. The idea of the purse-like computers comes from science fiction.

　　15. The purpose of the passage is to ________

　　A. introduce a new kind of computer

　　B. explain the functions of computers

　　C. compare different types of computers

　　D. show how high technology affects our life

　　12—15、ACCA

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　　Requirements:

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　　We offer:

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　　Application:

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　　For inquiries, call +86 (871)3803085; 13700641813

　　5. This advertisement is about____________.

　　A. introducing a school

　　B. taking on English teachers

　　C. attracting foreign students

　　D. arranging the subjects

　　6. What is Not needed for you to apply for the job?

　　A. your resume

　　B. your personal data

　　C. your academic history

　　D. a recommendation letter

　　7. If you are employed, you may___________.

　　A. live far away from the campus

　　B. share a room with another teacher

　　C. surf the Internet for free

　　D. enjoy three free meals every day

　　8. Where can you mostly read the advertisement?

　　A. In a telephone book.

　　B. In a newspaper.

　　C. In a travel guide.

　　D. In a textbook.

　　參考答案----5—8、BDCB

　　C7 [2024·安徽卷] A

　　The Healthy Habits Survey(調(diào)查)shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.

　　1.How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?

　　·Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.

　　·Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery－operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.

　　2．How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?

　　·Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day—half of the number doctors recommend.

　　·Step：We touch our faces around 3，000 times a day—often inviting germs(病菌)to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes.Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.