届高考英语第二轮知识点随堂巩固训练8.docx

1、届高考英语第二轮知识点随堂巩固训练8阅读理解板块练(四) A(2018武汉市高中毕业生调研测试)Elon Musk was born in South Africa, in 1971.A crazy fan of computers, by the age of twelve, Musk had written the code (代码) for his own video game, which he sold for a profit.He attended Queens University in Canada, and transferred (转到) to the Universit

2、y of Pennsylvania, where he earned two bachelors degrees, economics and physics.He was admitted to Stanford University in California, intending to earn a PhD in energy physics.First Company Zip2 Corporation In 1995, at the age of 24, Musk dropped out of Stanford University after just two days of cla

3、sses to start his first company Zip2 Corporation.It was an online city guide that provided content for the new online versions of The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune newspapers.In 1999, Musk got $22 million from the sale of Zip2.Online BankingIn 1999, Elon Musk started Xcom with $10 million d

4、ollars from the sale of Zip2.X was an online bank, and he was credited with inventing a method of securely transferring money using a receivers email address.PayPalIn 2000, Xcom bought a company called Confinity, which had started an Internet moneytransfer process called PayPal.Elon Musk dropped the

5、 online banking focus to concentrate on becoming a global payment transfer provider.In 2002, eBay bought PayPal for $1.5 billion.Space Exploration TechnologiesIn 2002, Elon Musk started SpaceX.He is a longstanding member of the Mars Society, a nonprofit organization that supports the exploration of

6、Mars, and Musk is interested in building a greenhouse on Mars.SpaceX has been developing rocket technologies to enable Musks project.Tesla MotorsIn 2004, Elon Musk cofounded Tesla Motors, of which he is the only product architect.Tesla Motors builds electric vehicles.The company has built an electri

7、c sports car, the Tesla Roadster.SolarCityIn 2006, Elon Musk cofounded SolarCity, a photovoltaic (光电的) products and services company with his cousin Lyndon Rive.1What was Elon Musk gifted in when he was young?AEconomics. BPhysics.CEnergy. DCoding.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句“A crazy fan of computers, by the

8、 age of twelve, Musk had written the code (代码) for his own video game, which he sold for a profit.”可知，Musk是一位疯狂的电脑迷，十二岁时他就为自己的视频游戏写代码并获利了；据此可知，他小时候就有写代码的天赋，故D项正确。2Which of the following provides international payment transfer service?AX. BConfinity.CPayPal. DeBay.解析：选C细节理解题。根据PayPal部分，尤其是该部分的第二句“Elo

9、n Musk dropped the online banking focus to concentrate on becoming a global payment transfer provider.”可知，PayPal提供国际转账支付服务，故C项正确。3What has SpaceX been doing to help achieve Musks project?ASponsoring the Mars Society.BDeveloping rocket technologies.CBuilding a greenhouse on Mars.DSupporting the explo

10、ration of Mars.解析：选B细节理解题。根据Space Exploration Technologies部分的“SpaceX has been developing rocket technologies to enable Musks project.”可知，SpaceX一直在研究开发火箭技术，帮助Musk实现他的项目(目标)，故B项正确。4What is Tesla Motors noted for?AIts electric vehicles.BIts photovoltaic products.CIts service as a city tourist guide.DIt

11、s business with other companies.解析：选A细节理解题。根据Tesla Motors部分，尤其是该部分的第二句“Tesla Motors builds electric vehicles.”可知，Tesla Motors是生产电动汽车的公司，故A项正确。B(2018河北衡水中学高三一调考试)A Way to Make Your Old, Slow Computer LikeNew AgainIs your computer painfully slow? Have you considered buying a new faster computer but th

12、e price of even a basic one discourages you? Well, fortunately, theres a new device that has recently hit the market and its absolutely giving old, slow computers lightning fast speed again.The clever new device is saving people hundreds (even thousands) but the big computer companies arent happy ab

13、out it!*What Is It?Its called XtraPC and if you have an old, slow computer, it is exactly what youve been waiting for.XtraPC is a small thumb drive you simply plug into your computers USB port and it instantly transforms your old computer to a likenew one.It works with any computer(Mac or Windows) l

14、aptop, desktop, and netbook made in 2004 or later.*How Does It Work?Super easy! All you have to do is .*Plug It In Simply plug XtraPC into a USB port while your computer is turned off.*Turn Your Computer On Select Boot from USB and bingo, youre good to go.*Enjoy the New PC In less than 15 minutes, y

15、oull be shocked at the difference in the performance of your computer.*What Can I Do with My LikeNew Computer?*Surf the web*Share on social media*Write emails*Watch videos*Play games*Safely shop online*And more!*How Much Is This Going to Cost Me?This is not a joke.XtraPC is only $24.99! And they off

16、er a 30day money back guarantee.There honestly is no good reason not to try XtraPC.You can get XtraPC direct from the companys website.Make sure to buy it from the official site as there are many knockoffs on the market today.5The big computer companies are unhappy with XtraPC mainly because _.Apeop

17、le will never buy any computerBit will probably affect their profitsCit makes computers faster and more affordableDits a new type of computer with creative design解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一部分的最后一句“The clever new device is saving people hundreds (even thousands) but the big computer companies arent happy about i

18、t！”可推知，这个新设备会使人们省钱，会影响大型电脑公司的利润，故选B。6Which of the following is TRUE about XtraPC?AYou should turn on your computer when plugging it in.BYou should return it over a month to get your money back.CYou can use it to change any old computer into a new one.DYou can improve the performance of your old comp

19、uter with it.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一部分的第三句“Well, fortunately, theres .puters lightning fast speed again.”可知，有了这个新设备，老电脑的运行速度能大大加快，与第三部分的“Enjoy the New PC In less than 15 minutes .puter.”呼应，故选D。7The underlined word “knockoffs” in the last paragraph probably means _.Acheap copies of a wellknown product Billeg

20、al websites that cheat peopleCfalse messages on the InternetDcompanies with a bad reputation解析：选A词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可推知，要去官网买此设备，因为市场上有许多廉价仿冒品，故选A。8The main purpose of the passage is to _.Atell readers how to speed up your computerBencourage readers to buy a new deviceCintroduce a new invention to reader

21、sDexplain to readers how XtraPC works解析：选B写作意图题。根据本文的整体内容可知，本文主要介绍了一款可以使老电脑焕然一新的设备，由此可推知，本文主要是向读者推介这款新产品，故选B。C(2018太原市高三年级模拟试题一)Working well in a team requires full cooperation.Its an important skill for almost every employee to have.Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your

22、work done, and others depend on you to get their work done.Communicate well.Lack of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a teams failure.Seek input from teammembers so they feel like a valuable part of the team.Communication establishes trust among team members.In addition, communicating w

23、ell can help prevent and resolve conflict.Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress.Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them.Be flexible. In teamwork, priorities and responsibility can change instantly.Stay ready to shift focus.Training team members to be

24、able to do parts of other team members jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork; being flexible helps to build appreciation for all the parts of the team.Meet deadlines. Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a team environment.Others are depending on your work.Negotiate

25、timelines with your teammates at the start of a project.Doing so allows you to have a say in how work gets accomplished.Establish accountability. All team members must be responsible for the success and failure of the project.Although not every team needs a leader, teams require a formal way to ensu

26、re everyone does his part.Try using meetings to report on progress.Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team.Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members work.Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work is invaluable in helping you get yo

27、ur work done.9What can you conclude from the first paragraph?AWorking in a team means your work is separate.BWorking in a team means your work is effective.CBeing a member of a team means your work is independent.DBeing a member of a team means your work is interdependent.解析：选D段落大意题。根据文章第一段的最后一句“You

28、r ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done, and others depend on you to get their work done.”可知，成为团队一员意味着分工合作、相互依赖，故选D。10Which of the following deeds does not contribute to effective teamwork?AKeeping silent in a team discussion.BBeing able to do parts of others job.CAc

29、knowledging others work publicly.DHolding meetings to report on progress.解析：选A细节理解题。通读全文可知，文章中并没有提到在团队讨论中保持沉默有利于团队工作，故选A。11What does the underlined word “accountability” refer to in the fifth paragraph?ASuccess. BResponsibility.CInsurance. DCommunity.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的后一句“All team members must be

30、responsible for the success and failure of the project.”可知，团队工作中所有成员都要对项目的成功和失败负责，故可推知，此处应选B。12What is the best title for the passage?AHow to Succeed in Communicating with OthersBHow to Work Effectively in a Team EnvironmentCWays to Work Well in Completing ProjectsDWays to Improve the Efficiency of

31、Employees解析：选B标题归纳题。根据本文的关键词“teamwork”并结合全文的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲的是提高团队工作效率的方法和策略，故选B项。D(2018昆明市高三复习教学质量检测)US private rocket company SpaceX has announced that two private citizens have paid to be sent around the Moon.The mission (任务) is planned for late 2018.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said, “This presents an opportunity for humans to return to deep space for the first time in 45 years.”The two unnamed people will fly aboard a spaceship which is set for its first unmanned test flight later this year.The cooperation of Americas NASA space agency has made the plan possible.Mr.Musk said, “The two passen