届高三英语二轮专题强化训练 阅读表达真题+模拟.docx

1、届高三英语二轮专题强化训练 阅读表达真题+模拟2014届高三二轮专题强化训练：阅读表达（真题+模拟） (一)(2013天津)My name is Clara. I still remember that chilly December day, sitting in science class. Id finished a worksheet early and picked up a TIME for Kids magazine. A piece of news caught my eye: NASA was holding an essay contest to name its Mars

2、 rover(火星探测器)Before I even knew anything else about it，a single word flooded my 11yearold mind: Curiosity.I couldnt want for the bell to ring so I could get started on my essay. That afternoon, I raced home, sat down at the computer, and typed until my fingers ached. “Curiosity is an everlasting fla

3、me that burns in everyones mind.”Five months later, my mom received a phone call, and immediately, a wide smile spread across her face.On August 5,2012，at 10：31 pm., the rover named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars, and I was honored to have a frontrow seat in NASA.Curiosity is s

4、uch an important part of who I am. I have always been fascinated by the stars, the planets, the sky and the universe. I remember as a little girl, my grandmother and I would sit together in the backyard for hours. Shed tell me stories and point out the stars. Grandma lived in China, thousands of mil

5、es away from my home in Kansas, but the stars kept us together even when we were apart. They were always there, yet there was so much I didnt know about them. Thats what I love so much about space.People often ask me why we go to faraway places like Mars. My answer is simple because were curious. We

6、 human beings do not just hole_up in one place. We are constantly wondering and trying to find out whats over the hill and beyond the horizon.1How did Clara get the news about the essay contest？(no more than 10 words)_答案：By reading a TIME for Kids magazine.Or: From a TIME for Kids magazine.2Why did

7、Clara have a frontrow seat in NASA？(no more than 10 words)_答案：She won the essay contest held by NASA.Or: She named the Mars rover“ Curiosity”Or: “Curiosity” was chosen as the name of the Mars rover.3What does Clara remember about the time spent with Grandma？(no more than 15 words)_答案：She sat togethe

8、r with Grandma listening to her stories about the stars.Or: Her grandma told her stories about the stars.Or: They sat together talking about the stars.4What does the underlined phrase “hole up” mean？(1 word)_答案：Stay/ Remain/ Live/ Hide.5In your opinion, why is curiosity important？(no more than 20 wo

9、rds)_答案：Curiosity is important because it leads to discover or invention.Or: With curiosity, we keep asking questions and exploring the world unknown.Or: Curiosity drives us through our lives so that we never stop wondering about the things beyond our knowledge.(二)(2013山东)(1)Jean Paul Getty was born

10、 in 1892 in Minneeapolis, Minnsota. He became a millionaire when he was only 24. His father was wealthy, but he didnt not help his son. Getty made his millions alone. He made his money from oil. He owned Getty Oil and over 100 other companies. The Fortune magazine once called Getty “the richest man

11、in the world”(2)But money _.He married five times and divorced five times. He had five children but spent little time with them. None of Gettys children had very happy lives. (3)Getty loved to make money and loved to save it. In_spite_of_his_great_wealth,_Getty_was_a_miser. Every evening, he wrote d

12、own every cent he spent that day. He ever put pay telephones in the guests bedrooms in his house so he could save money on phone bills. (4)In 1973, kidnappers took his 16yearold grandson, and demanded a large amount of money for his safe return. Gettys son asked his father for money to save his chil

13、d. But Getty refused. The kidnappers were merciless and Gettys son made repeated requests for help from his father. Finally, Getty agreed to lend the money, but at 4percent interest. (5)Getty started a museum at his home in Malibu, California. He bought many important and beautiful pieces of art for

14、 the museum. When Getty died in 1976，the value of the collection in the museum was $1 billion. He left all his money to the museum. After his death, the museum grew in size. Today it is one the most important museums in United States. Getty made a large fortune in his life, but he gave his money to

15、the art world because he wanted people to learn about and love art. 1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1 ？(no more than 8 words )_答案：The success of Jean Paul Getty/Jean Paul Gettys achievement2Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 7 words)_答案：cannot bring happiness./ c

16、annot bring him a happy life./ doesnt mean anything.3. Explain the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3. _答案：Though he was wealthy, Getty was so mean./ Wealthy as he was, Getty was so mean.4What did the kidnappers do to Gettys family？(no more than 10 words )_答案：He kidnapped Gettys grandson and demande

17、d lots of money.5What does the author want to tell us about Getty in the last paragraph ? ( no more than 10 words )_答案：His contribution to the art world.(三)(2013江西)1Fishing is probably the worlds most popular sport. People spend many dollars each year on items like boats and fourwheeldrive vehicles.

18、 In addition, they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel and boat repairs. And you can see that fishing can be an expensive pastime. Fishing lovers believe that their hobby is worth it. Others say that fishing is spoiling the environment and that it is a cruel hobby.2Supporters of fishing say

19、 that it is a nice hobby. Firstly, of the millions of people who fish for fun, most only catch enough fish to feed their families. They catch fish that are found in large numbers, so there is little danger to the species (种类)3Secondly, recreational fishermen contribute to the economy. They spend mon

20、ey on equipment and other items, and they also spend it indirectly by paying taxes on their equipment and fuel. Those who travel to fishing spots pay for accommodation (食宿) and airfares. This money keeps people in work and provides new jobs each year.4Thirdly, fishing is relaxing and fun so it lesse

21、ns stress. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, it is far better to go fishing. People who are relaxed are generally healthier and much nicer to be nearexcept for the smell of the bait!5Those who _ say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans. This c

22、ould lead to the dying out of some species. Modern cars and boats mean that people can fish in remote areas of the world, so no place is safe from greedy fishermen who take both males and females, leaving few fish to produce young.6Those against fishing also say that it is a blood sport, which means

23、 that an animal must die so that a human can have fun. Many of the fish caught for sport are not suitable for eating, so they are thrown away. Once hooked, fish have no chance of escape.1What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 4 words)_答案：Different views on fishing.2According to Paragrap

24、h 2, why does fishing cause little danger to the species？(no more than 8 words)_答案：Fishing lovers catch fish found in large numbers.3List 4 items on which people spend their money for fishing. (no more than 7 words)_答案：boats，vehicles, fishing equipment，bait，fuel，boat repairs, accommodation and airfa

25、res4Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more than 4 words) Those who _ say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans.答案：disagree with fishing(are against fishing)5What does the word “which” (Paragraph 6) probably refer to? (no more th

26、an 3 words)_答案：A blood sport.题型2 高考模拟题组(四)(2013天津市五区县二模)Music is very powerful. The kind of music you listen to says a lot about who you are. What music you choose to listen to today will help to determine what type of person you are tomorrow. Be careful about what type of music you choose to listen

27、 to. Music can either build you up or tear you down.Garbage in, garbage outIn almost all categories of music, there are artists that deliver positive messages through their music and then there are artists that deliver destructive, hateful messages in their music. The kind of music you choose to lis

28、ten to will help determine the level of success you achieve in life. Think negative thoughts and you will attract negative into your life. Think positive thoughts and you will see the positive in your life. Opportunities come to the optimists in life. When you entertain negativity in your life, oppo

29、rtunities are often lost or ignored.Use Positive Music to get what you want out of lifeActively choose music with a positive message to listen to. Making this conscious choice will lead to positive experiences in your daily life. Music has a powerful effect on our beliefs and our actions. Being active in choosing the music we listen to will lead to a happier and fulfilling life. If you arent happy with the current state of your life, a great place to start changing it for the better is to choose better music to listen to.Not convinced that you should listen to positive