份高考英语百题精练2试题 新人教版.docx

1、份高考英语百题精练2试题 新人教版2020;2020年11月份百题精练（2）英语试题第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of students and ,to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget.Standing before the group

2、of overachievers（成绩超过预料的学生）,he said, Ok, time for a quiz. He pulled out a one-gallon, wide -mouth jar and set it on the table in front of him. He also produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar. When no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, Is thi

3、s jar full?Everyone in the class yelled, Yes. The expert reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. He dumped some gravel in and shook the jar, causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asked again, Is this jar full?Probably not.

4、one of them answered. Good. He replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all of the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more he asked the question, Is this jar full？”“No! the class shouted. Good. He re

5、plied. He grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then he looked at the class and asked, What is the point of this illustration? One eager student raised his hand and said,“No matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always fit

6、 some more things in it!_,the expert replied.“The truth this illustration teaches us if you dont put the big rocks in first ,youll never get them in at all. What are the big rocks in your life? Time with your loved ones, your education, your dreams, a worthy cause, or teaching others? Remember to pu

7、t these big rocks in first or youll never get them in at all.56Which group of words means containers? Ajar, gravel, bucket Bjar, illustration, gravel Cjar, bucket, pitcher Djar, brim, pitcher57What replies would the expert probably make in the last paragraph? AI beg you pardon BGood idea2020;2020;20

8、202027 CThats not the point DYou got it58Choose the order that the expert put things in the jar Arocks-sand-gravel-water Brocks-gravel-sand-water Cgravel-water-sand-rocks Dgravel-sand-water-rocks59Whats the experts conclusion? AWe must think of all kinds of ways to solve our problems. BWe must try r

9、eally hard to fit more small things in our life. CWe must know what big rocks are in our life and then put them in first. DWe must know things like gravel, sand and water are not important at all.BFor many students in Beijing, Mr. Obama symbolizes all that is possible in the United States. Hes a pop

10、ular winner here, seen as a self-made man who has made it to the top.I think he is very charming, and a president who can create a new era（时代）,said Zhang Wei, a university student. I like him very much and most of my friends do too.Ni Weibo, another university student, agrees. Sino-U.S. Relations st

11、ill need more cooperation, she said. I think he will help take it to a new era.Chinas President Hu Jintao congratulated Mr. Obama within hours of his victory, saying he hoped bilateral ties could be made stronger.Political analysts（分析家）here say China will be looking for the incoming president to avo

12、id contentious issues such as Taiwans independence, human rights and Tibet.Instead, they say Beijing would like Mr. Obama to focus on solving the global economic crisis（危机）,and to help Chinas slowing economy by opening up U.S. markets.But trade relations might be a sticking point, says Renmin Univer

13、sitys Professor of International Studies, Shi Yinhong.He warns, There is a possibility that President Obama will take some protectionist measures which China will not accept, then trade disputes could develop to a degree that we have not seen ever before.Despite making the headlines, Mr. Obama faces

14、 some tough challenges in managing the U.S. Relationship with China.China is now a stronger and more confident country than the China his predecessors（前任）dealt with. And in this time of economic uncertainty, analysts say its a country with which Mr. Obama will want to maintain a good relationship.60

15、Many students in Beijing expect that Mr. Obama can_. Amake everything possible Bfurther strengthen Sino-U.S. relations Cbecome a self-made man Dtry to help China into a new era61According to some analysts, which of the following is what China would like Mr. Obama to do? AFacing some tough challenges

16、. BTaking some protectionist measures. CMaking Sino-U.S. bilateral ties stronger. DOpening up markets to speed Chinas economy.62The underlined word dispute means_ Aserious disagreement Bsevere measures Ctough crisis Dconfusing issues63As mentioned in the text, Mr. Obama will want to maintain a good

17、relationship with China because_. AChina is now a stronger and more confident country Bhe has tough challenges in managing the relationship with China Che wants to avoid issues like Taiwans independence, human rights and Tibet DMr.Hu Jintao congratulated Mr. Obama within hours of his victoryCIt used

18、 to be that shopping was a fairly simple activity-you went to the supermarket, picked up what you need, paid for it and left. But in recent years its become a lot more complicated. Supermarkets in the UK now sell much more than food :you can get your insurance there ,pay bills and a variety of other

19、 services. In many ways theyve become a one-stop shop for lots of lifes daily chores.You can also get rewards-join up and get a loyalty card and every time you shop youll get points and discounts. And just when you thought supermarkets couldnt offer anything else, they turned into mini-banks, offeri

20、ng you cash when you shop. Go into any UK supermarket, pay for your shopping, and youre more than likely to be asked if you want any cashback with that?”This is only offered if you pay by debit card（签证卡）.Effectively ,if you buy 30 worth of shopping, you can pay 50 with your debit card and the superm

21、arket will give you your shopping plus,20 in cash from the till（收款机）.Originally introduced by the supermarket giant Tesco, it eases busy shoppers lives by cutting out an extra visit to the bank. Of course, they didnt just introduce this for the customers benefit-shops also benefit by having less cas

22、h in-house, and by paying less in fees for taking this cash to their local bank. In recent years the phrase Cashback! has also been observed as an exclamation of joy or satisfaction, as in Its three drinks for the price of two in the pub tonight. Cashback!64Supermarkets in the UK now are different f

23、rom what it used be because_. Athey will ask shoppers to pay only by cashback Bthey dont sell food and other daily necessities Cthey have made shopping much more complicated Dthey provide a variety of other services besides shopping65The cash you get when you shop in supermarkets comes from the_.202

24、0;2020;20202027 Apoints and discounts Bbuilt-in mini-banks Csupermarket giant Tesco Dextra visits to the bank66Who will benefit from Cashback!? AOnly busy shoppers BOnly supermarkets CThe local banks DBoth shoppers and shops67What may be the best title for the text? AUK Supermarkets BCashback! COne-

25、stop Shops DThe Best ServicesDApsley House is the London town house of the Dukes of Wellington. Inside you will find palatial State Rooms including the sumptuous Waterloo Gallery hung with rare Old Masters. The house contains an unrivalled collection of porcelain, silver and Wellington memorabilia.A

26、dmission: Adult 5.50.Opening Times: Oct from 21 Mar Wed-Sun 11.00-17.00. 1 Nov-31 Mar Wed-Sun 11.00-16.00. Closed MonTue.Visit Time:1 hour.Telephone 020 7499 5676Please see website for more information.Benjamin Franklin House, the worlds only remaining Franklin home and listed Georgian building, is

27、just steps from Charing Cross. The Historical Experience presents the excitement of Franklins London years through live Audio-visual performance.Admission: Adult 7.00.Tour Times: Wed-Sun 12.00,13.00,14.00,15.15,16.15 Closed Mon and Tue.Visit Time:1 hour.Telephone:020 7839 2020;2020.Please see websit

28、e for more information.Visit Kensington Palace and immerse yourself in centuries of royal style. Explore the elegant State Apartments, including the magnificent Kings Staircase and the Victorian Rooms, where a young Victoria awoke to the news that she was to be queen.Take afternoon tea in the Orange

29、ry, glimpse the stunning Sunken Garden and see beautiful dresses owned by Diana, Princess of Wales. Discover the glamorous and alluring world of the Debutantes in this new and exciting exhibition.Admission: Adult 12.30.Opening Times: Octfrom 1 Mar. Daily 10.00-18.00.Last admission 17.00. 1 Nov-28 Fe

30、b. Daily 10.00-17.00.Last admission 16.00.Visit Time:2 hours.Telephone:0844 482 7777.Please see website for more information.68In what way is Kensington Palace different from the other two places of interest? ATourists cant see website for more information. BIts in London while the other two are not

31、 CIt wont be closed on Monday and Tuesdays. DTourists will pay less but have more visit time69What makes Benjiamin Franklin House special? AIt offers afternoon tea for tourists BIts the only remaining Franklin home CIt charges free for group tourists DIts closer to Kensington Palace70Kensington Palace is a place of interest where_. Aa young Victoria used to live Btourists can experience historical moments CDiana used to store her dresses Dtourist