高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day 8.docx

1、高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day 8高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day 8Passage 1Students wishing to safeguard(保护) their careers against changes in the job market should choose science rather than arts degrees, according to a survey of undergraduates(大学生). Engineering and chemistry were considered to be the most “future proof”, as they

2、are the courses most likely to lead to an enduring(持久的) and adaptable career. Students polled by Pearson College were broadly optimistic(乐观的) that their chosen courses would prepare them for a world in which the job market could change dramatically (显著的, 戏剧性的) during their working lives. But opinion

3、s were sharply divided over which degrees were best for future-proof careers. 82 per cent of respondents believed engineering would lead to a future-proof skills, with 74 per cent believing the same of chemistry and 73 percent of computer science. But just 33 per cent of undergraduates believed hist

4、ory would lead to a future-proof career, and 40 per cent English. However more than two thirds (67 percent) of students thought the world of work would be significantly different or completely unrecognizable in 20 years. The findings, published today, come after Education Secretary Nicky Morgan spar

5、ked controversy with claims that teenagers should steer clear of the arts and humanities and choose science or math subjects if they want to access the widest range of jobs. She said that in previous decades students would only take math or science if they wanted to pursue a specific career such as

6、medicine or pharmacy, but nowadays that “couldnt be further from the truth”. “If you want to do something different, or even if you didnt know what you wanted to do. . . then the arts and humanities were what you chose, because they are useful-we were told-for all kinds of jobs. Of course now we kno

7、w that that couldnt be further from the truth, and that the subjects that keep peoples options open and unlock doors to all sorts of career are the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects. ”She also described math as “the subject that employers value most” and said that pupils who

8、study A-level math will earn 10 per cent more over their lifetime. “These figures show us that too many young people aged 15 are making choices which will hold them back for the rest of their lives, ” she said. 1. In order to guarantee your future job, which will you choose according to the survey?A

9、. Engineering or English. B. History or math. C. Math or art. D. Engineering and chemistry. 2. Whats the students attitude towards their chosen courses?A. Doubtful. B. Worried. C. Optimistic. D. Objective. 3. How do you understand the underlined words?A. It is far away from the truth. B. Its close t

10、o the truth. C. It couldnt be close to the death. D. It reflects the truth. 4. What did Nicky Morgan indicate (暗示, 表明) in her claims?A. If you want to do something different, the arts and science are what you choose now. B. STEM subjects can make young people choose their future job freely. C. At Co

11、llege, young people should make choices for their lives. D. Math and science are considered to be the subjects that employers value most. Passage 2Language experts say that spoken English was almost the same in the American colonies and Britain two hundred years ago. Americans began to change the so

12、und of their speech after the Revolutionary War in1776. They wanted to make it different to separate themselves from the British in language, in the same way they separated themselves from the British government. Some American leaders proposed(建议) major changes in the language. Benjamin Franklin wan

13、ted a whole new system of spelling. His reforms(改革) were not accepted. But his ideas did influence others. One was Noah Webster. Webster wrote language books for schools. He believed the United States should have a system of its own language as well as government. Webster published a dictionary of t

14、he American language in 1828. It established rules for speaking and spelling the words used in American English. Webster wrote that all words should be said in the order of the letters that spell them. This is why Americans use the letters “e-r” to end many words instead of the British “r-e. ” He sp

15、elled the word “center, ” for example, “c-e-n-t-e-r, ” instead of the British “c-e-n-t-r-e. ”Websters rule for saying every part of a word made American English easier for foreign settlers to learn. They learned to say “waist-coat, ” for example, the way it is spelled instead of the British “wes-kit

16、. ”The different languages of many people who came to the United States also helped make American and British English different. Many of their foreign words and expressions became part of English As Americans speak them. Sometimes Americans and British people do not understand each other because of

17、different word meanings. For example, the word “jumper” in Britain means a sweater. In the United States, it is a dress. The British word “brolly” is an “umbrella” in America. And the British call potato chips “crisps”. All of these differences led British writer George Bernard Shaw to joke that Bri

18、tain and America are two countries separated by the same language!1. What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?A. Separating themselves from the British in language. B. Written English in America. C. Spoken English in America. D. Spoken English in Britain. 2. Why did America

19、n want their language to differ from British English?A. Because they found British English hard to speak. B. Because they found British English hard to spell. C. Because they wanted to have their own language and government. D. Because foreign settlers wanted them to change their language. 3. Why do

20、 Americans use the word “meter” instead of the word “metre”?A. Because Benjamin Franklin didnt like the word “metre”. B. Because the word “meter” was absorbed from other languages. C. Because Webster thought the word should be said in order of the letters that are spelt. D. Because Webster thought A

21、merican English should be made easier for foreign settlers to learn. 4. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why English began to change in America?A. The government leaders. B. Noah Webster. C. Immigration to America. D. The difficulty Americans had in understanding the British. Passage

22、 3Liverpool, my hometown, is a special city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage(遗产)Site. I recently returned to my home city and my fist stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist (薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the so

23、unds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, whi

24、ch are solid signs of Liverpools history. As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in, the north of En

25、gland. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britains No. 1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the

26、Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder. As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpools famous philharmonic pub(酒馆). It is a monu

27、ment to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself. Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore. 1. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by_

28、 . A. Its charming banks B. Its famous museums C. Its wonderful palaces D. Its attractive buildings2. Liverpool has important cultural role because_ . A. it has the best collections of Victorian paintingsB. it has museums, galleries, music festival and sports eventsC. the Mersey River Festival attra

29、cts thousands of visitorsD. the best palaces of Europe are in Liverpool3. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that_ . A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurantsB. Liverpool is an impressive place full of attractionC. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselvesD.

30、a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journeyPassage 4Tips for Cycle Trips Cycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human Power, and slow enough to allow the type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle trave

31、l is a cheap form of transportation. Distance On level terrain (地形), without a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60-120 km a day. Distances of up to 250 km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120 km will require considerable physical tension and

32、not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit. For many, 80100 km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities. Geography The gradient (坡度) of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 metres of altitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycl