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1、高考英语阅读理解Reading高考英语阅读理解(Reading)全真试题应用文 01Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first) jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the US. and in Central and South Am

2、erica. jargon 1. n. speech that doesnt make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on c

3、omputers was field with jargon. jaunt 1. n. a trip taken for fun 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday . javelin 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3

4、. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin jazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz recor

5、ds jennet n. a small Spanish horse 1. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below? At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 42. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence

6、 below? Doctors often speak in medical jargon. A. Definition 1 B. definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 43. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence? Dont give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.A. rhythmic beats B. a type of musicC. meaningless talk D. a kind of dance记叙文03

7、Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often

8、said unpleasant things to her.One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lu

9、nch hour.During the interview, Mr. Petri said, “Youre just the kind of person we need here. Youre being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. Im sure we can find a place for you in our organization.” Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.That afternoon, Ruth K

10、enny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said, “Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?”This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right: she was being wasted in this job.“Look,” she said ang

11、rily, “if you dont like the way I work, I dont need to stay here. Ill go where Im appreciated! Good-bye!” She took up her things and stormed out of the office.That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, “What do you think?”“Well,” said Maria carefully, “are you s

12、ure about the other job?”“Well, not exactly, but”Maria continued, “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Mrs. Kenny if you need one?”“A recommendation?from Mrs. Kenny?” hesitated Martha, in a worried tone.“Martha, I hope you didnt burn your bridges.” Maria said. “I think I would have handled

13、 it differently.”1. Martha is unhappy in her job because _.A. she has not advancedB. the work is not significantC. her supervisor is younger than sheD. there is too much work with little payment2. Which of the following statement is NOT true?A. At her supervisors criticism, Martha lost her temper.B.

14、 Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job.C. Marthas interview with the director was on her lunch hour.D. Martha got the name of the director through her cousin.3. The phrase “the last straw” probably refers to _.A. the last opportunity B. the straw that saves Marthas lifeC. the last

15、reminder D. the final unpleasant thing4. What does Maria think of Marthas decision?A. Martha has handled the matter properly.B. Martha shouldnt have set the bridge on fire.C. Martha should have found a new job before leaving.D. Martha shouldnt have lost her temper with her supervisor说明文人物纪实 05Britai

16、ns oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse. Until yesterday

17、 he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling =1/20 pound) return

18、from Swansea too much I thought. All my money went to the family then, “he said. During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistlestop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament (国会). The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchai

19、r provided to move him about if he gets tired. “I dont like the chair business people will so think I am getting old,” he said. His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicizedno alcohol, no cigarette and no angry. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he qu

20、ipped, “Im glad to see theyve given me a return ticket. “ 1. Its reported that Mr. Evanss healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his _.A. wine drinking B. proper smokingC. mild temper D. sense of humor2. Which of the following statements is true?A. A single trip from Mr. Evanss house to th

21、e White City used to be ten shillings. B. The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.C. He appreciated peoples arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit D. Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the end of the century. 3. The word “quip” in the last sentence most pro

22、bably means _. A. to make a witty remark B. to express a happy messageC. to make a wish D. to tell a joke4. What might be the best title for this passage? A. 110-year-old Tourist B. Secret for Long and Healthy LifeC. Free Return Ticket D. Sightseeing in London说明文自然科学 05Equipped only with a pair of b

23、inoculars (双筒望远镜) and ready to spend long hours waiting in all weathers for a precious glance of a rare bullfinch (红腹灰雀). Britains birdwatchers had long been supposed to be lovers of a minority sport. But new figures show birdwatching is fast becoming a popular pastime, with almost three million of

24、us absorbed in our fluttering feathered friends.Devoted birdwatchers, those prepared to travel thousands of miles for a sighting of a rare Siberian bird, are fast being joined by a new breed of follower whose interest is satiated by watching a few finches (雀科鸣鸟) on a Sunday walk or putting up a bird

25、-box in the back garden.“Almost three million UK birdwatchers is certainly possible if you include everyone with only a casual interest,” Stephen Moss said in his newly published bookA Bird in the Bush: a Social History of Birdwatching which records the pursuit from the rich Victorian Englishmans lo

26、ve of shooting rare birds to the less offensive observational tendencies of birdwatchers today.Television wildlife programs have helped to fuel the new trend. Last summer, BBC 2s Britain Goes Wild was a surprise success. It pulled in three million viewers and led to bird-houses selling out across th

27、e UK as 45,000 people promised to put up a box.Birdwatchers networking system first came to the attention of the nation in 1989, when a birdwatcher caught sight of the first Vermivora chrysopteraa golden-winged songbird from North Americato be seen in Britain. He put a message out on the network ser

28、vice Birdline, and next day 3,000 birdwatchers proved the full pull of a truly rare bird as they visited the Tesco car park in Kent, where it had settled. Today, birdwatchers can log on to www.birdline.co.uk or have news of the latest sightings texted to their phones.“Multimillion-pound spending on

29、binoculars, bird food and boxes point to the increasing numbers of birdwatchers,” said David Cromack, the editor of Bird Watching magazine, “The number of people involved is so big that they have great potential to influence government decisions affecting the environment.”1. The word “satiated” in p

30、aragraph 2 can best be replaced by “_”.A. affected B. shared C. satisfied D. narrowed2. What happened after the message of seeing a Vermivora chrysoptera was put on the network? A. Birdwatchers helped the rare bird settle in Kent. B. Large numbers of birdwatchers went to view the bird. C. Many birdw

31、atchers logged on to the website for details. D. Birdwatchers showed their determination to protect the rare bird.3. Which of the following CANNOT be true according to the passage? A. Television wildlife programs started the popular pastime of birdwatching. B. The network service has contributed to

32、the rapid development of birdwatching. C. Birdwatching in Britain was long considered a sport with a small group of followers. D. The current situation of birdwatching may promote the protection of the environment.4. The passage mainly tells us about _ in UK.A. the history of birdwatchingB. a growing passion for birdwatchingC. the impact of media on birdwatchingD. birdwatching as a popular expensive sport论述文 04