高考英语二轮复习 新闻类阅读理解选练1Word格式.docx

1、Dnobody in the world cared about him【小题2】What was Robert doing when he was struck by the lightning? ASheltering from the rain under a tree.BDriving a car.CTaking a walk with a stick.DLying on the ground.【小题3】We can infer from the text that _. Athere was no accurate explanation for Roberts recoveryBm

2、any doctors came because Robert was badly injuredCRoberts wife sent for doctors immediately after the shockDa sudden injury in the head led to Roberts recovery【小题4】Whats the best title of the whole passage?A Terrible Electrical AccidentB. Robert Edwards and His WifeC. What a Sudden ShockD. An Unforg

3、ettable Experience【xx高考复习】阅读理解Does stress cause gray hair？Many people believe that tension and stress can cause your hair to lose its color.In fact，it is an_old_wives_tale that being upset all the time can result in premature graying.Here is a closer look at this situation and why some believe that

4、this old wives tale could be true.As one ages，the hairs on the head also age.In fact，just about everything on the human body begins to show signs of wear and tear after a while.The joints wear and bee stiff and skin wears and bees wrinkled.Hairs on the head grow and eventually die.They are replaced，

5、but in the process something else happens.When new hairs are replaced，the color or pigment （色素） is also added to them.However，as one ages，this pigment bees less and less available.At first，hairs will have a limited amount of pigment and they will appear to be grayish in color.In time，they will lose

6、all of their pigment and will be white.Many things are known to cause graying，and genetics is a very powerful factor.If one of your parents turns gray at an early age，there is a good chance that you will too.Some people begin the graying process in high school，while others may be over the age of for

7、ty.Constant worry and tension can have many harmful effects on the human body.It is a known fact that stressful times can cause one to suffer hair loss.It would make sense that if it can cause these problems，perhaps it also may contribute to graying.However，there is no sound evidence to support this

8、.On the other hand，many medical professionals believe that there may be a link between graying and a constant state of anxiety or tension.Does stress cause gray hair？There is no scientific evidence to support the theory，but it is best to avoid stressful situations.【语篇解读】压力会导致头发变白吗？许多人相信情况是这样的。本文从年龄和

9、基因两方面谈了头发变白的原因，持续的压力和忧虑对于身体是有害的，可导致脱发。但是，究竟压力和头发变白之间是否有联系，目前尚无定论。1The underlined phrase in the first paragraph most probably means_.Aclever remarks Bsilly remarksCexciting remarks Ddisappointed remarks解析词义猜测题。画线短语前面提到“Many people believe that tension and stress can cause your hair to lose its color”

10、，即许多人相信紧张和压力导致头发褪色变白。短文接着谈到“In fact，it is.”，这是推测画线词意思的关键。因此an old wives tale意为“无稽之谈”。答案B2The second paragraph mainly tells us_.Aevery part of body is replaced with ageBhairs will grow weak but not dieCskin bees wrinkled with age Devery part of body ages with age解析主旨大意题。第二段第一句话是该段的主题句。从中可以看出，人体的每一部分都

11、会随着年龄的增长而衰老。答案D3What might play the most important role in the graying process?AGenetics and the amount of sleeping time.BThe amount of food people eat and living environment.CThe amount of pigment and genetics.DGenetics and the amount of water people drink解析细节理解题。本文第三段提到“At first，hairs will have a

12、limited amount of pigment and they will appear to be grayish in color.In time，they will lose all of their pigment and will be white.Many things are known to cause graying，and genetics is a very powerful factor.”由此可以看出，色素和基因在头发变白的过程中起着重要的作用。答案C4According to the passage，continuous pressure may result

13、in_.Aa persons fatness Ba persons fitnessCa persons weight loss Da persons hair loss本文倒数第二段提到“Constant worry and tension can have many harmful effects on the human body.It is a known fact that stressful times can cause one to suffer hair loss”。由此可知，持续的压力会导致脱发。5From the passage we can infer that_.Ast

14、ress causing gray hair is still in questionBgray hair has nothing to do with tensionCstressful situations can be of benefitDsound evidence has been found解析推理判断题。本文倒数第二段最后提到“However，there is no sound evidence to support this.”最后一段也提到“There is no scientific evidence to support the theory.”。由此可知，是否压力会引

15、起头发变白仍无定论。答案A。For my grandmothers 70th birthday，my family and I visited South Korea.While there，I was attentive to Korean high schools and students.I was surprised by how different Koreas public high schools are from Americas.Korean high schools can be allgirls，allboys or coed （男女同校的） unlike our sta

16、ndard coed high schools.There are three grades：“go 1（10th）”，“go 2（11th）” and “go 3（12th）”“Go” is the first syllable of the word “godeunghakkyo”，which，simply translated，is “high school”In America，unless you want to go to a private school，you dont have to take an entrance exam.In Korea，however，student

17、s must take a test to get in because of the many choices of schools.Another difference I couldnt help but notice was the students appearance.With very few exceptions，all wear uniforms.A name tag （标牌） with the students name，grade and homeroom number must also be worn.Girls skirts cant be above the up

18、per part of the knee，and it is forbidden to dye（染） your hair or wear accessories （装饰品） except small earrings.There are strict regulations for appearance to achieve neatness，and it seems the only freedom students have is with their choices of hair style，socks and shoes.The final difference was the se

19、tup of the classes.There may be 40 students in a classroom，but the number can be less or even more，depending on the population of the town or city.Although there are many students per classroom，they are very close，which I think is a result of not changing classrooms for different subjects.There are

20、no levels in the subjects and the teachers are the ones who switch classrooms.They just have tenminute breaks between subjects.In each class，students are ranked by their grades.This causes strict petition，and Korean students do a lot of studying.To help them，all schools have extra study classes afte

21、r school.One other fact that helped me appreciate living in America is that Koreans have school on Saturdays.Although its only a half day，I think I speak for most Americans when I say we could never imagine ourselves in school on a Saturday.Koreas public high schools are clearly different from Ameri

22、cas.I had imagined them to be just like our schools，but now I have a clear picture of how different they are.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了在作者眼中韩国高中和美国高中的不同之处。1How many main differences are mentioned between Koreas public high school and Americas?A3. B4.C5. D6.本文主要说明了美国和韩国高中的不同点，作者采用的总分总的文章结构，第二、三、四、五这四段分别说明他们的不同之处，

23、总共有4处。2It seems that the writer_.Ais familiar with the education system of high schools in KoreaBis fond of Korean students appearanceCprefers the high school life of America to the one of KoreaDfeels it mon to have lessons on weekends根据倒数第二段中倒数第二句中“One other fact that helped me appreciate living in

24、 America.”可知，作者喜欢在美国中学的生活，因为韩国高中星期六还要去学校，而美国不用。3What does the underlined word “setup” in paragraph 5 probably mean?AArrangement. BSize.CNumber. DOutline.第一句话为本段的中心句。根据其后的内容可知，本段主要介绍了韩、美两国高中在班级人数、作息等方面组织（方式）、安排的不同之处，因此选A。答案A4According to the rules，the students of Korea can_.Ago to different high scho

25、ols without examsBwear any clothes except uniforms at schoolCattend different classes as they likeDhave different hair styles 根据第四段的最后一句话“.it seems the only freedom students have is with their choices of hair style，socks and shoes.”可知，韩国学生唯一的自由就是可以选择发型、袜子、鞋子，故答案选D，即他们可以有不同的发型。答案D。（NEW YORK） A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freezing East River. Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday. He lifted the little girl out of the