高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 216
Passage 1
Golden eagle populations in the UK are set to increase as some chicks are reintroduced to the north of England. Ten birds will be released(释放) from south of Edinburgh in summer 2018, with the hope of bringing the species back from disappearing in England. More eagles will be released in the summertime of the next five years.
The project received £1. 3 million of lottery funding in March and has now been awarded a further £150, 000 to employ workers to run the operation. Project manager Cat Barlow said: \"This is a really exciting time as the project is now starting to happen and we will soon start to see its benefits. Work will start next summer, when we will collect a number of golden eagle chicks in the Highlands and bring them south to be reared and released from an already selected place. \"
The birds will be released with satellite tracking tags that will allow the scientists to gather information about their behavior and find if they suddenly go offline.
Recently, golden eagles have died out in England as the last known individual is believed to have died. Due to the popularity of shooting birds of prey(食肉猛禽), those birds in the wild struggle to survive. Main causes of death are systematic poisoning, shooting and nest disturbance by gamekeepers.
1
It is hoped that the newly released birds will move further south in search of new living areas and food supplies. The project expects to see the number of wild birds in Scotland and England increase as the range of the animals develops. While the birds were gone in England, in the Highlands of Scotland the number of golden eagles rocketed. With up to 500 breeding pairs, the chicks will be sourced from here. It is hoped that golden eagles may finally return to the north of England, and if all goes well, numbers should grow steadily.
1. Why will some golden eagles be set free from south of Edinburgh?________
A. To keep the balance of nature.
B. To encourage more birds to live in the wild.
C. To bring back the number of other species.
D. To prevent eagles from dying out.
2. Which word can replace the underlined word \"reared\" in Paragraph 2?________
A. Raised B. Store C. Sold D. Exhibited
3. What does Paragraph 4 focus on?________
A. Reasons for golden eagles’ dying out.
2
B. Why animal hunting should be forbidden.
C. Harmful effects of shooting birds.
D. The difficult situation golden eagles face.
4. What is the author’s attitude towards the golden eagle project?________
A. Ambiguous B. Cautious
C. Doubtful D. Hopeful
Passage 2
Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist who published wildly popular books exploring the mysteries of the universe, has died, according to a family spokesman. He was 76.
Considered by many to be the world's greatest living scientist, Hawking was also a cosmologist, astronomer, mathematician and author of numerous books including the landmark \"A Brief History of Time, \" which has sold more than 10 million copies.
With fellow physicist Roger Penrose, Hawking combined Einstein's theory of relativity with quantum theory(量子理论) to suggest that space and time would begin with the Big Bang and end in black holes. He also discovered that black holes
3
were not completely black but emit(释放) radiation and would likely eventually evaporate(蒸发) and disappear. \"It will be difficult enough to avoid disasters on planet Earth in the next 100 years, let alone next thousand, or million. The human race shouldn't have all its eggs in one basket or on one plant. Let's hope we can avoid dropping the basket until we have spread the load. \"
Hawking suffered from ALS (amyotrophic latcral sclerosis), a disease which is usually fatal within a few years. He was diagnosed in 1963, when he was 21, and doctors initially gave him only a few years to live. The disease left Hawking wheelchair-bound and paralyzed. He was able to move only a few fingers on one hand and was completely dependent on others or on technology for everything—bathing, dressing, eating, even speech. \"I have been lucky that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case. But it shows that one need not lose hope. \" Dramatically, he even guest-starred in the \"Star Trekhe 2014 movie\"The theory of Everything\".
Hawking leaves behind three children and three grandchildren. \"We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today, \"Hawking's children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, said in a statement. \"He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. \" His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world. \"We will miss him forever. \"
1. From the passage, we can learn that ________ .
4
A. Hawking was diagnosed with the fatal disease since he was born
B. Hawking was once the main character in the movie and TV series
C. Hawking just published one book titled \"A Brief History of Time\"
D. Hawking had to rely on other people and technology to do everything in life
2. Which of the following is NOT believed by Stephen Hawking?
A. The space and time would end in black holes.
B. Black holes are not exactly black in color.
C. The disasters can be avoided in the next thousand or million years.
D. Black holes can give off radiation and will disappear in the end.
3. What does the underlined sentence mean?________
A. The humans should explore other planets to live.
B. The humans should stay together to fight the disasters.
C. The earth will be destroyed if humans continue to live here.
5
D. No other planets can replace the earth as the living place.
4. What would be the best title of the passage?________
A. A Star Just Went Out in the Cosmos
B. The Achievements of Stephen Hawking
C. Stephen Hawking's Suffering of the Disease
D. The Predictions of the Great Man
Passage 3
From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions. Many of London's top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture.
Whether you prefer history or modem art, you'll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures(雕塑) and the mummies in the
6
Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary(当代的)art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery's restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It has some of London's best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks—all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
7
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
1. Which one should they visit if visitors want to get a better view of London's famous landmarks?________
A. The Tate Modern.
B. The British Museum.
C. The National Gallery.
D. The Coca-Cola London eye.
2. What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?________
A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.
B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.
C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.
8
D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.
3. What can visitors do in Madame Tussauds?________
A. Enjoy Shakespeare's works.
B. WatchLady Gaga's performance.
C. See figures of many influential people.
D. Talk to some famous people face to face.
Passage 4
Here's some exciting news. The Daily Times, together with the Further Education Organization (FEO) and the Photographers' Circle, announces a competition for young photographers.
The subject of the competition is \"Modern Students\". We want your pictures to tell us what it's like to be a student today. Perhaps you think students have a very comfortable life. Or you may believe they have a much harder time at college than at high school. Whatever your feelings are, the judges are looking for interesting and original photographs.
The first prize winner will get three days of work experience with The Daily Times in London, a book worth up to 50 from the Photograph's Circle, and 200 to
9
spend in photographic equipment. The Daily Times will print the winning photographs in the newspaper and the Photographer’s Circle will include them in an exhibition at their London gallery. The next 12 best winners will be awarded 100 each to spend on photographic equipment. The winning pictures will be included in the FEO calendar.
Here are the rules:
The competition is open to students at secondary schools, and at further education, art and technical colleges in England and Wales.
Students must be 14 or over.
Three copies of each photograph should be submitted and it's no bigger than 25*20 cm.
Up to five photographs may be sent in by one person.
The final date for entries is October 1 this year. Winners will be announced in The Daily Times on October 17th.
A parent or guardian must stay with any winner who is under age 18 while in London. All tickets and accommodation costs will be paid by FEO.
Photographers must agree to have their pictures in FEO publications and in The Daily Times without payment. The photographer's name will be printed with
10
any picture used in this way.
Send your photographs to:
Photography competition, PO Box 314, London E17 6LJ.
1. ________ winners will be produced in the competition.
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
2. The contestants（参赛者）can get the result of competition from________ .
A. The Daily Times
B. The Further Education Organization
C. The Photographers' Circle
D. Modern Students
3. The purpose of this announcement is to ________ .
A. make more and more people interested in photography
B. show famous pictures to secondary school students
11
C. help poor students who want to learn photography
D. attract more students to participate in the competition
Passage 5
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous statues in America. To many people the statue is known as Lady Liberty. She stands on a small island in New York harbor, near the great city. In her right hand, she holds a torch with a golden flame high above her head. Her left arm holds a tablet with the date July 4th, 1776. That is the day the United States declared its independence. On her head is a crown of 7 points that represent the 7 continents and the 7 seas. Around her feet is a broken chain that represents oppression (压迫). The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France. Its official name was \"Liberty Enlightening the World\". Frederic Auguste Bartholdi built the statue in several parts. These were shipped to New York and then put together on a base, or a pedestal . The statue was dedicated (落成典礼) in a ceremony on October 28th, 1886. The statue itself stands about 46m tall. The distance from the ground to the top of the golden porch is about 93m. The statue can be seen from far away. For the many millions of immigrants who came to America on ships, the Statue of Liberty was the first thing they saw.
In 1883, American poet Emma Lazarus wrote a poem as if Lady Liberty were speaking. In part it says, \"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . I lift my lamp beside the golden door. \"
12
Today, more than 3, 000, 000 people visit the Statue of Liberty each year. Most come by a ferry boat from New York. Some visitors go inside the statue and climb as high as the crown to look down on the harbor. Others stay on the ground, take photographs, read Emma Lazarus' poem and enjoy being close to Lady Liberty.
1. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage？________
A. The Origin of the Statue of Liberty
B. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
C. The Location of the Statue of Liberty
D. The Shape of the Statue of Liberty
2. The underlined word \"pedestal\" in the third paragraph may be ________.
A. a base to support the statue
B. a box to pack the statue
C. a small hill where the statue lies
D. a top of a high building
3. Which of the following transportation may be a convenient way to visit the
13
Statue of Liberty？________
A. Bus. B. Plane.
C. Underground. D. Ship.
参考答案 Passage 1
1. D细节理解题。题干关键词大写单词“Edinburgh” 根据关键词可以定位至第一段中的“Ten birds will be released(释放) from south of Edinburgh in summer 2018, with the hope of bringing the species back from disappearing in England”, 3. 对比选项得出答案。根据定位句可知, 把金雕放归大自然是为了避免这一物种的灭绝。故答案为D。
2. A词义猜测题。通读全文可知, 本文主要讲为增加英国金雕的数量, 在2018年夏季, 10只金雕将在爱丁堡南部被释放。再根据第二段中的“when we will collect a number of golden eagle chicks ... released from an already selected place”可知, 这个项目的工作人员将在高地收集很多金雕雏鸟, 并将它们带到南方养大, 然后在一个已经选好的地方将它们释放。故可推断出reared相当于raised“饲养”, 选A。
3. A主旨大意题。根据第四段首句“Recently, golden eagles have died
14
out”及二、三句的“Due to”“Main causes of death”可知, 本段主要讲的是金雕灭绝的原因。故选A。
4. D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的内容特别是“increase” “rocketed” “return to” “grow steadily” 等词可知, 作者对金雕保护项目充满希望。故选D。 Passage 2
1. B细节理解题。根据第四段中\"He was able to move only a few fingers on one hand and was completely dependent on others or on technology for everything—bathing,dressing, eating, even speech.\" 可知, 霍金不得不依靠其他人和技术来做生活中的每一件事。
2. C细节理解题。根据第三段 \"It will be difficult enough to avoid disasters on planet Earth in the next 100 years,let alone next
thousand, or million.\" 可知, 在接下来的一千年或一百万年内, 这些灾难是不可以避免的, 所以 C 项不是霍金所认为的。故选 C
3. A推理判断题。根据上文\"It will be difficult enough to avoid disasters on planet Earth in the next 100 years,let alone next thousand, or million\意为在接下来的一千年或一百万年内, 这些灾难是不可以避免的可知, 我们要是还住在地球上, 就等于是把“鸡蛋放在一个篮子里”, 一旦毁灭, 就全
15
军覆没。所以可知划线句子“不要把鸡蛋都放在一篮子里”的意思是：人类应该探索其它星球来生存, 以躲过地球的毁灭性的灾难。故选 A
4. A主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了杰出的英国理论物理学家斯蒂芬·霍金去世, 享年 76 岁。这就如一颗恒星刚刚在宇宙中消失, 给人类带来了巨大的损失。所以最佳题目是 A Star Just Went Out in the Cosmos（一颗恒星刚刚在宇宙中消失）, 即说明了霍金去世这一事件, 又有深刻寓意。故选 A Passage 3
1. D细节理解题。根据关键词定位在\"Coca-Cola London Eye\"后面一段中的\"It has some of London's best views from its 32 capsules,each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people.\"根据关键句可知, 在 Coca-Cola London Eye 的 32 个胶囊舱里, 游客拥有最好的视野来观看伦敦的某些地方。因此本题答案为D
2. A细节理解题。根据关键词定位在小标题\"British Museum\"后面的一段中最后一句\"Some exhibitions require tickets.\"及小标题\"National Gallery\"后中的\"Some exhibitions require tickets.\"。根据关键句可知, 两者都有收费的展览。 因此本题答案为A
16
3. C细节理解题。根据关键词定位在小标题\"Madame Tussauds\"后面一段中的\"From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from show business,sport,politics and even royalty.\"根据关键句可知, 在 Madame Tussauds, 游客可以看到许多名人的蜡像。因此本题答案为C Passage 4
1. C细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“the first prize winner”和倒数第二句“The next 12 best winners will be awarded 100 each to spend on photographic equipment. ”, 加上一共有13位优胜者, 可知选C。 2. A细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句“The Daily Times will print the winning photographs ……at their London gallery.”, 可知从Daily Times报纸上可以知道结果。
3. A主旨大意题。文章中主要在详细介绍这个摄影活动的参赛规则, 所以是号召更多的学生参与到比赛中来。 Passage 5
1. B主旨大意题。全文主要在讲自由女神像的位置、外形、象征意义、由来, 介绍自由女神像的方方面面, 所以概括的说全文在介绍“自由女神像”. 2. A词义猜测题。根据逗号前的“put together on a base”中的base一词
17
可以知道把雕像放在一个底座上, 前后是属于同一类所以猜测pedestal一词意思为支撑雕像的底座。故选A。
3. D推理判断题。从倒数第三段最后一句“For the many millions of immigrants who came to America on ships, the Statue of Liberty was the first thing they saw. ”和最后一段第二句“. Most come by a ferry boat from New York. ”中的ships、a ferry boat这两个词可以看出, 大多数人都是坐船来参观自由女神像的, 所以推断出最方便的交通工具应该是船。
18
因篇幅问题不能全部显示，请点此查看更多更全内容