届高三英语考前热身专练新闻报道类阅读2.docx

1、届高三英语考前热身专练新闻报道类阅读22015届高考考前热身专练：新闻报道类阅读1、We might not be alone in the universe. Actually, it may be confirmed as a very crowded place by new computer models developed to help identify habitable planets.Estimates of places where life can exist have been based on the possibility of them having surfac

2、e water. But software recently developed by the Aberdeen University allows researchers to identify planets with underground water kept liquid by heat from planets.Water is fundamental for life and planets too close to the sun lose water to the atmosphere through evaporation. On the other hand, plane

3、ts located in distant reaches from their star have their surface water locked away as ice.Sean McMahon, who is carrying out the work, explained: Traditionally people have said that if a planet is in this Goldilocks zonenot too hot and not too coldthen it can have liquid water on its surface and be h

4、abitable.But this concept might change when considering that planets can receive two sources of heatheat direct from the star and heat generated deep inside the planet.It is easy to observe it in our own planet. As you go down through the crust (壳) of the Earth, the temperature gets higher and highe

5、r. Even when the surface is frozen, water can exist below ground.There could be immense quantities of water in factfull of primitive life.Professor John Parnell, also from Aberdeen University said: There is a significant habitat for microorganisms below the surface of the Earth, extending down sever

6、al kilometres.And some believe that the majority of life on Earth could even reside in this deep biosphere.So the Aberdeen team are developing models to predict which distant planets might harbour underground reservoirs of liquid water with the possibility of alien life.1What is considered as the sy

7、mbol of life existence traditionally? A. Solid water on its surface. B. Solid water below ground.C. Liquid water below ground. D. Liquid water on its surface.2Why did John Parnell mention the fact about Earth?A. To prove that there is majority of life on Earth.B. To prove that life may also exist in

8、 other planets.C. To prove that there is primitive life down through Earth.D. To prove that there is a habitat for microorganisms below Earth.3What theory is the Aberdeen teams study based on?A. Planets can lose water through evaporation.B. Planets can receive heat direct from the star. C. Planets c

9、an have their surface water locked away as ice.D. Planets can receive heat generated deep inside the planet.4What can we know about the computer models? A. They will help identify planets where there is life. B. They will help researchers find Goldilocks zones.C. They have helped find some significa

10、nt discoveries. D. They have already located some habitats for life.【答案】1D2B3D4A2、The Lunar New Year, which starts in late January this year, is the most important festival for Chinese people as most of them drop any business at hand to go back to their hometown to see their families. It is a tradit

11、ion that has been cherished since ancient times, but as social mobility increases in modern times, the road to family reunions has become very uneasy.It is not the higher travel costs, nor the expected big spending on gifts and other festival items, but the train ticket that has driven many traveler

12、s mad. Ive heard some colleagues complain that they have tried every means to secure a train ticket, only to find it a mission impossible. Some of them have turned to the latest software to aid online booking; others have sought help from friends to increase the possibility of successful booking.No

13、doubt chunyun, the Spring Festival travel season, is the largest-scale annual human migration in the world. Last year, 220 million passengers traveled by train during the Spring Festival season, which usually lasts 40 days. It is a huge jump from 10 years ago, when the number was 128 million.With th

14、e big sudden increase in demand, the railway company has increased investment in railway construction; still, it cannot bridge the supply gap, leading to fierce public complaints and criticism.Admittedly, it is almost impossible for the railway company to suddenly improve its capacity to meet the ex

15、plosive demand during the Spring Festival holiday. Moreover, any temporary increase in capacity would become unnecessary after the holiday and mean great commercial losses during the off season.What the company can reasonably do is gradually improve its capacity while focusing on better distribution

16、 of its existing resources during the special peak season. At any rate, however, the problem cannot be solved overnight.5Compared with ten years ago, the percentage of passengers last year increased by_.A. 40% B. 58% C. 71% D. 83%6Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Social

17、mobility in modern times hasnt changed much in these years.B. The latest software may increase the possibility of successful booking.C. Higher travel costs discourage travelers from reunions with families. D. People nowadays cherish reunion with their families more than before.7Which word can be use

18、d to best describe the way to solve the problem only by increasing capacity?A. Expensive B. Effective C. Hopeful D. Impractical8Whats the tone of the whole passage?A. Optimistic. B. Objective C. Subjective D. Critical 【答案】5C6B7D8B【解析】3、Americas child movie star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday

19、evening at the age of 85. Her fans in China are also deeply saddened. Temple is just one example of movie stars that China adored, and still adores. Heres our editors pick of the top movie stars who have influenced China. 1. Sylvester StalloneOh, Rambo! The first strong American man that China knew.

20、 His accented English, easily recognizable even for someone who doesnt speak English, and his eyes that never seemed to smile, makes him someone whom cannot be forgotten. He represented the strong American image, and even stirred a boxing and bodybuilding fever in China.2.Charlie Chaplin (April 16,

21、1889 December 25, 1977)In the 20th century, it is not too much to say that Einstein made the greatest contributions to science, and not many would disagree that Chaplin did the same for film. He was the first actor that introduced comedy to most Chinese viewers, and politically, he was also a close

22、friend of Chinas. His silent films broke the barrier of language and his form of art was recognized by all. It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today. 3. Shirley Temple ( April 23, 1928 February 10, 2014) When Chinese audiences saw this adorable

23、 child star for the first time on screen, Shirley Temple had already lived for more than half a century. In her movies, she was always alone or in trouble, but this adorable little blonde(金发女郎) could always resolve anything with her kindness, push away the fogginess and bring about light. The brand

24、Shirley Temple was a product of the Great Depression. People watched her act to forget their hardships as Temple entertained the poor, the rich, adults and children alike. Several decades later, when her films were screened in China, the effects were the same. 4. Audrey Hepburn( May 4, 1929 January

25、20, 1993) She will forever be the princess in Chinese peoples hearts. Even to this day, a large number of tourists go to Rome to visit the Mouth of Truth with their lovers and eat ice cream on the Spanish Steps. Her sense of style seems to never go out of style. When she was alive, she was living pe

26、rfection. Even after her death, she has remained an icon. Thats something that only Audrey Hepburn is capable of.9According to the passage, who was most known for comedy in China?A. Sylvester Stallone B. Charlie Chaplin C. Shirley Temple D. Audrey Hepburn10What can we learn from the passage?A. Sylve

27、ster Stallone taught boxing and bodybuilding and caused a fever in China.B. Charlie Chaplin was Chinas close friend because he introduced comedy to China.C. Audrey Hepburns movie made the Mouth of Truth and the Spanish Steps popular. D. Shirley Temples works can only help Americans forget hardships

28、and enjoy life better.11What does the underlined word “icon” mean in the passage?A. symbol B. sign C. mystery D. heroine12In which part can we most probably read this passage?A. Art B. Columns C. Music & Theater D. Film &TV【答案】9B10C11A12D【解析】文章报道了影响中国的一些著名的影星。9细节题：根据It will be a difficult task to fi

29、nd a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today. 4、Guide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind pe

30、ople under the age of 16. The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesight are lacking in independence. They have only a limited social life because of their disability. Giving some of them guide dogs at a younger age is intended to help them to widen their range of activities and to

31、improve their sense of self-confidence and independence. Guide dogs for these teenagers will begin to be provided from next year. There has been an experimental project to test the use of guide dogs with younger people. Charlotte, aged 14, was among the youngest guide dog owners. She had been gradua

32、lly losing her eyesight since the age of eight, and lost her eyesight completely this year. She has been assisted by a two-year-old guide dog. Charlotte used to have a long stick to help her move around, but having a guide dog allows her much more freedom and makes her feel safer. However, the association says there is a worryingly patchy supply of services for the young blind people across the UK, and it calls for national standards