届高三英语二轮专题强化精选阅读理解40文档格式.docx

1、American heroes not just of his time, but of all time”. He added: “And when Neil stepped on the moon for the first time, it was a moment of human achievement that will never be forgotten.”Buzz Aldrin flew with Armstrong on Apollo 11. He was the second man to walk on the moon. He said he was very sad

2、 at the death of his good friend and companion.“When I look at the moon I remember that special moment, over forty years ago, when Neil and I stood on the moon,” he said. “Looking back at our brilliant blue planet Earth hanging in the darkness of space, I realized that even though we were farther aw

3、ay from Earth than two humans had ever been, we were not alone. Almost the entire world took that memorable journey with us. I know many millions of people around the world will join me in mourning the death of a true American hero and the best pilot I ever knew. My friend Neil took the small step b

4、ut giant leap that changed the world and will always be remembered as a historic moment in human history.”In the US, people felt that he represented the achievement of a past age of American greatness. Today, things are very different: NASA has cancelled a number of missions because they dont have e

5、nough money.Former astronaut Eugene Cernan, the last man on the moon, said: “Neil did something that people thought was impossible.” Others complained about the state of the US. Journalist Andrew Pasternak wrote: “It will take longer to rebuild lower Manhattan after 9/11 than it took to build an ent

6、ire space program and send a man to the moon.”Of course, NASA has its modern successes. Its engineers have landed a nuclear-powered robot on Mars. There will also be another Mars mission. It will drill below the planets surface. But these achievements are not as exciting as Armstrongs. NASA administ

7、rator Charles Bolden expressed that in his tribute. “As we enter this next era of space exploration, we are standing on the shoulders of Neil Armstrong,” he said. Armstrong was disappointed by what NASA has become. Blogger Eric Berger saw an email from Armstrong and other former astronauts. It expre

8、ssed frustration at the current problems at NASA and quoted Yogi Berra, an American baseball legend: “If you dont know where you are going, you might not get there.”65. Why is Neil Armstrongs death described as a surprise to many? Because_.A. he was relatively youngB. it was believed he was recoveri

9、ng well from bypass surgeryC. he was a larger-than-life reminder of what America was once capable ofD. he was the only person to land on the moon66. Which of these sentences best describes the current situation at NASA?A. NASA is expanding its operations and plans to send more men to the moon.B. NAS

10、A has had to cancel a number of missions because of a lack of funds.C. NASA has cancelled all further space exploration missions as a result of budget cuts.D. NASA, according to the article is now on the very edge of bankrupt. 67. What did Neil Armstrong almost certainly think of the current situati

11、on at NASA?A. He was very disappointed. B. He was very angry.C. He was excited. D. He was quite depressed.68. How, according to Buzz Aldrin, will Armstrongs giant leap be remembered?A. as a historic moment that changed the worldB. as a memorable journey with the whole world watchingC. as a represent

12、ation of the achievements of a past ageD. as a story that can not be repeated for human being2. The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasnt looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasnt really excited as I knew exactly what

13、it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins , and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride. After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and cry

14、stal clear water. As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten you seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane! I

15、mmediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airlines fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to Londo

16、n for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay. So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!38. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She miss

17、ed her cousins very much. B. Her aunt begged her to go there.C. She could hardly afford any better trip. D. Spain was her ideal destination.39. In the story, the writer ended up _.A. flying to London immediately B. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. complaining to the authorities D .enjoying a free be

18、ach holiday40. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. A Lucky Mistake B. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice Dream D. A Well-Planned Trip3. With the cost of college rising in the U.S., some students are washing their hands of the American education system, grabbing their passport

19、s, and seeking cheaper degrees abroad. The number of students doing so has increased 2 percent annually in recent years, according to the Department of Education. In 2009, Jessica Fuller, then 25, was employed at a small private university in Philadelphia as a clerk in an office. Bored with her job

20、and becoming increasingly interested in healthcare industry, Fuller knew she would need a masters degree in public health for her dream career. At first, Fuller wanted a school in New York and Pennsylvania, but with many programs costing over $30,000 per year for tuition alone, she decided on an opt

21、ion she could better afford - the Netherlands. A similar degree in health economics cost less than $ 17,000 for a one-year program. To finance her education at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Fuller took out a $30,000 bank loan through her mothers credit, which covered tuition and fees, as well as

22、air travel and living expenses for her year abroad. The cost may be lower, but is the quality of education overseas just as good as an American university? Jessica Fuller says in her case, yes: she found a consulting job with Marsh Inc. as an International Knowledge Manager shortly after she graduat

23、ed from Erasmus University, and says that the university -and its location- were definitely a factor. “Many Erasmus professors were world famous experts in their fields,” says Fuller. “Considering the variety of the students, the class discussions were very robust. Having an “international” advantag

24、e made a huge difference.”41. Why did Jessica Fuller want to study for a masters degree?A. She could afford tuition at Erasmus University.B. Her job required more professional skills.C. She was bored with healthcare industry.D. Her interest was in public health.42. Jessica was able to go to Erasmus

25、University by _.A. using her own credit card B. having a part-time jobC. getting a scholarship from the university D. obtaining a loan from a bank43. The word “robust” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_”.A. awkward and fruitless B. strong and vigorousC. peaceful and pleasant D. brief

26、and informal44. Jessicas case shows that there is a tendency among U.S. students to _.A. choose t study overseas B. look for jobs abroadC. seek education of higher quality D. take one-year program4.A lot of people today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money-but many of them arent h

27、appy. Yet other people seem to be really happy , even if they are poor. Why? Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “Ive been studying happiness for over 30 years,” he says. “My interest

28、 in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II , when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person could build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.” In general, his research showed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people didnt waste time, either at work or when th