高一英语下学期课练16实验班06260155 25.docx

1、高一英语下学期课练16实验班06260155 25河北省武邑中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期课练5（实验班）阅读理解AI was stuck in Ohare airport on an extremely long weather delay, pacing up and down the waiting hall for some exercise, when I passed a wine bar for the twentieth time or so. But this time there was a young woman behind the piano, playin

2、g what I could only describe as absolutely beautiful classical music. She had not been there ten minutes earlier when I passed.I sat down at an empty table for four very near the piano, and began to be warmed by her music and a bit by the wine! She played so effortlessly and with such beauty in ever

3、y note. Her music immediately brought a huge smile to my face!Soon, on a break, I thanked her and she told me that after a long day traveling, and now also facing long weather delays, she just needed to blow off some steam. Wow! Her version of blowing off steam was a gift to get.As I sat alone drink

4、ing my wine, absorbed in this young womans celebration of her musical passion, two women approached my table and asked if they could join me. I invited them to sit and we immediately began sharing our love of music and celebrating the happiness the piano music was bringing us at that moment.The two

5、women and I began to talk about our travels, life journeys, and passions. Hearing that unbelievable piano music, and then meeting such interesting women, who generously shared with me their wisdom, perspectives, and feelings of love for each other, was truly joyous. Faced with an 11- hour travel day

6、 - to get what normally takes 45 minutes -could have been physically and emotionally exhausting. Rather, by accident of walking by a wine bar at the right moment, and having a couple of seats open at my table, my life was filled with joy.I will cherish those moments for some time to come. This exper

7、ience highlights (突出) the critical need in our lives to stop and listen to the music, to invite others to sit at your life table, to open yourself up to a stranger or two, sharing some of your deepest perspectives and experiences. Be open to noticing, absorbing, and also contributing to the joy arou

8、nd you!21.What does the underlined phrase “blow off some steam” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Reduce anger. B. Relax herself. C. Make full use of time. D. Breathe fresh air.22. How long was the authors travel supposed to take without weather delay?A. 10 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 11

9、 hours.23. How did the author feel about the experience in the airport?A. Happy and meaningful. B. Lonely but unforgettable.C. Boring and meaningless. D. Long and tiring.24. The author writes the text in order to encourage people _.A. to make the acquaintance of strangers B.to share your experiences

10、 with othersC.to communicate with others more often D.to notice and enjoy the happiness around youBWhile your pet fish may appear to be ignorant of your presence, chances are that it knows you extremely well and can probably even identify you from a crowd of human faces! At least, that is the conclu

11、sion reached by scientists the University of Oxford in the U.K. and the University of Queensland in Australia, following an extensive study of the archerfish (喷水鱼), a species of tropical fish that can be found all the way from India to Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.The ability to disting

12、uish between human faces is a complex task. Thats because we all have the same basic features two eyes sitting above a nose and a mouth. Its only the subtle differences that make humans distinct from one another. Since this requires a combination of both visual sense and memory, researchers had alwa

13、ys assumed that it was a skill possessed only by those with complicated brains, i.e., humans, a few select animals such as horses, cows, dogs, monkeys and some birds, like pigeons.To test if this assumption was accurate, a team of scientists led by Dr. Cait Newport, Marie Curie Research Fellow in th

14、e Department of Zoology at Oxford University, decided to study fish. The aquatic (水生的) animals have small brains that lack the neocortex（大脑新皮层）, or neocortex-like structure, believed to help recognize the subtle differences between human facial features.The team began by presenting four archerfish w

15、ith images of two human faces. Initially, the fish spat randomly at both. However, they soon learned that pouring water at the one selected by the researchers earned them a food treat. After that, they focused primarily on that image. The researchers then took the experiment one step further, by int

16、roducing 44 other human faces to the mix.To the researchers astonishment, the trained archerfish were able to recall the learned image almost 81% of the time. And this accuracy improved to 86% when the researchers made the identification even harder, by replacing the colored photos with a set of bla

17、ck and white images and hiding the shape of the head.25. What is the conclusion of the study made by the scientists from the universities?A. Some fish may ignore your presence. B. Some fish can recognize your faces.C. Some fish have complicated brains. D. Some fish have large brains.26. What does th

18、e underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The ability to distinguish between human faces.B. A combination of visual sense and memory.C. The ability of memorizing complicated things.D. The ability of telling beasts from birds.27. In the experiment, the researchers trained the archerfish _.A.

19、by taking photos of fish B. by improving peoples images C. by rewarding them with food D. by covering their heads CFallingwater is a house built over a waterfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright, Americas most famous architect, designed the house in 1935. It instantly became famous,

20、and today it is a National Historic Landmark.Guided House TourThis tour features all the major rooms of the house and lasts about one hour. Photography is not permitted during this tour. The Guided House Tour allows children six-year-old and older to enjoy the house with their parents.Adults $ 20. 0

21、0 with advance purchase.$ 23. 00 when purchased on siteYouth (ages 612) $ 14. 00 with advance purchase $ 17. 00 when purchased on siteDaily from 10：00 am to 4：00 pm，except Wednesday.In-Depth TourThe tour is best if you desire a greater understanding of what Wright was seeking to create with his mast

22、erwork. The number of visitors on each tour is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children nine years and older may accompany adults on this tour.$ 65. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only)Daily from 10： 00 am to 4： 00 pmSunset TourAs afternoon turns to ev

23、ening, the changing light allows you to see Fallingwater from an entirely new perspective. The number of visitors is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children under nine-years-old are not permitted on this tour.$ 110. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only

24、)May, June, & September-Saturdays at 4：30 p. m.July & August-Fridays and Saturdays at 4：45 p. m.Brunch TourThe guests join their guide for brunch before they leave. Children nine years and older may accompany adults on this tour. Please allow three hours total for this experience.$ 115. 00 per perso

25、n(Available by advance ticket purchase only)May through September Saturdays & Sundays at 9：00 a. m28. How much will a father and his two children (one is 9, the other is 15) spend if they buy the Guided House Tour tickets ahead of time?A. $ 48 B. $54 C. $ 63 D. $ 5129. Where can a couple with an eig

26、ht-year-old girl make a tour?A. Guided House Tour. B. In-Depth Tour. C. Brunch Tour. D. Sunset Tour.30. What can we know about Sunset Tour?A. The number of visitors is not limited. B. It is not accessible in August.C. It is only open for teenagers. D. The ticket isnt available on site.31. What do th

27、e four tours mentioned have in common?A. They encourage advance tickets B. They offer brunch free of chargeC. They forbid visitors taking photos D. They have the same price of ticketsDYou cant always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesnt think that forge

28、tting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in your getting wet. Thats why he created Lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella. The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central

29、Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy (伞蓬) built into a street lamp,” he said. The Lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric mo

30、tor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors (传感器) ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians (行人) shelter whenever it starts raining. In addition to the rain sensor, theres also a 360 motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone is using the Lampbrella. A

31、fter three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed. According to the designer, the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough shelter f

32、or several people. Being installed at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians. While there are no plans to take Lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter. 32. For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella?A. To p