高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 160.docx

1、高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 160高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 160Passage 1By now, we are all aware that social media has had a powerful influence on our culture, in business, on the world at large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web. However, besides seeing your frie

2、nds new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Biebers latest conflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the real influences?Social networks offer the opportunity for people to reconnect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other a

3、ctivities. Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments, and take part in campaigns and activities of their choice. Professionals use social media sites like Linkedln to improve their career and business development. Students can work together with their peers to improve their a

4、cademic and communication skills. Unfortunately, there are a few downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful, immoral people can target you for cyber bullying(网络欺凌) and disturbance on social sites. School children, young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can cre

5、ate tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do not take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker. Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract (分心)themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fac

6、t, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees. Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Leaking personal information on social sites can make users easily harmed to crimes

7、 like identity theft, stalking(尾随犯罪), etc. Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee. If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too,

8、 as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks. Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to improve their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure

9、 they do not fall victim to online dangers. 1. Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks. A. benefit users in various ways B. offer professionals good chancesC. guide users to make right choices D. help students finish their homework2. Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies.

10、A. take legal action against the attackersB. avoid posting embarrassing informationC. refuse to hire potential addicted employeesD. forbid the use of social networks during work time3. The main purpose of this passage is to. A. remind people to wisely use social media B. provide some advice on socia

11、l problemsC. raise public awareness of social problems D. share experiences in using social media4. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?I: IntroductionP : Point Sp : Sub - point (次要点 ) C : Conclusion A. B. C. D. Passage 2Elephant Transit HomeIn both Africa and Asia

12、elephants are being threatened by changes in their natural habitats. People are moving into the elephants habitats and endangering their survival. In the country of Sri Lanka, there is one place where elephants are not only protected but also respected. It is called the Elephant Transit Home (ETH).

13、Set up in 1995, the ETH aims to protect and nurture baby elephants that are found injured or living without their mothers in the wild. Every year about 30 baby elephants in Sri Lanka need help. As many as possible are brought to the ETH. There they are given food, shelter, and medical care. Most imp

14、ortantly, they are given the chance to be with other elephants and become part of a herd (象群). A day at the ETH begins early in the morning when the baby elephants are given their first feeding of milk. During the day, each baby will drink an average of 13 gallons of milk. Older elephants are fed mo

15、stly coconut leaves and other native plants. Then the elephants are allowed to walk around, eating the grass and forming a herd. The cost of caring for the baby elephants is high. The ETH spends about $125,000 each year on powdered milk for the baby elephants. At the ETH, workers try to reduce human

16、 connection with the elephants. They also try to increase bonds (联系) between the elephants. It usually takes three years for a baby elephant to be set free into its natural habitat. The elephants are sent back to the wild together with other orphans with whom they have bonded. This program helps them return to the wild as members of a herd that will communicate with each other and take care of each other. The ETH is considere