高三英语任务型阅读训练.docx

1、高三英语任务型阅读训练高三英语任务型阅读训练1The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related

2、 to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illnesses is not a new discovery. In 1945, ab

3、out 60 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates(硝酸盐), commonly used to preserve color in meats, and other food additives(添加剂), caused cancer. Yet, these additives which cause cancer remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging l

4、abels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purpose

5、s, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue. Food(71)_ on our healthDiet is (72) _ with most

6、 of the illnesses and some of cancer.Food in different (73) _ is likely to cause certain illnesses.Abuse of nitrates Nitrates commonly used to preserve color in meats are (74) _ in our food.Abuse of other additives for (75) _ purposesSome additives like penicillin are used to (76) _ cows.Abuse of si

7、milar drugs for (77) _ reasonsSometimes similar drugs are used to make animals (78) _ to obtain a higher (79) _ on the market.Present situationThe FDA has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, but the (80) _ havent been stopped yet. 高三英语任务型阅读训练2 Most scientists are now certain that global wa

8、rming is taking place. Gases such as carbon dioxide produced by burning of coal, oil, wood, together with industrial pollution, are creating a warm blanket around the earth. This blanket is trapping heat in the atmosphere and so raising the temperature of the earth. The evidence for global warming c

9、an now be seen in the worlds changing climate statistics. In Europe, eight of the last ten years have seen record high temperature. For northern Europe, this has generally been a change for the better. Gardens can even now grow tropical plants in England, though London may never see a “White Christm

10、as” again. On the other hand, the countries around the Mediterranean Sea, and those south of the Sahara desert are receiving even less rain than before. In sub-Saharan Africa the crops are drying out in the fields and people are dying of starvation. In the Americas, the climate is becoming more extr

11、eme -the summers are getting hotter and hotter and the storms are becoming more violent. In 1999 the southern United States was struck by a series of destructive hurricanes, while the end of 1999 saw the worst floods ever in Venezuela. Meteorologists expect such trends to continue, and indeed to wor

12、sen, if global warming cannot be halted(终止). In addition to worrying about rising global temperatures and more extreme weather conditions, scientists are closely monitoring sea levels around the world. These are slowly rising, as the northern and southern polar ice-caps start to melt. This will have

13、 serious consequences for low-lying countries near the sea, such as the coral islands in the Pacific, and Bangladesh where the River Ganges already folds the delta(三角洲) every year. Already parts of these places are disappearing under the rising tides. Title: Global WarmingMain itemsContexts_71_Gases

14、 from burning coal, oil, and wood with industrial pollution._72_In European countries;Record high temperature in the last _73_.In the countries around the Mediterranean Sea; It is _74_ less than before.In Sub-Saharan Africa;The crops are drying out in the fields and people are _75_ to death.In Ameri

15、cas; _76_ hot summers.More _77_ storms and worst floods._78_79_earth temperature_80_ polar ice-caps 高三英语任务型阅读训练3Behind every symbol, there is a story. This is the story of a country opening its gates to the future. The story of a city reaches out to embrace humanity. The story of a people invites th

16、e world to join them, experience their culture, and share their joy. This is Dancing Beijing-the symbol of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Dancing Beijing is a journey to the future, the emblem (象征) for China developing into a modern country. It represents the heart of an ancient culture embracing 20

17、08 Olympic Games, the spirit of a people moving towards a new destiny. It conveys a message of hope, joy and unity.Dancing Beijing is a symbol of the citys promise to make the Games a success and to be unlike any the world has known. The Chinese seal of Dancing Beijing is a promise rooted in honor a

18、nd trust, character and truth.Dancing Beijing is the citys image. The ancient art of calligraphy (书法艺术) expresses the grace and character of the Chinese and the charm and beauty of their traditions. The image of Beijings Olympics, inspired by the ancient figure for Beijing, turns the city into a dan

19、cing athlete in the graceful sweep of the calligraphers hand.Dancing Beijing is the color of China. Red is the most significant color in Chinese culture: a symbol of luck, of celebration and of new beginnings.Dancing Beijing represents the spirit of the individual. It is the symbol for every Olympia

20、n, every performer, every volunteer and every spectator. Arms extended wide, it invites all people and the world to share in the citys history, beauty, energy and its future.Dancing Beijing is in the form of the Chinese dragon, the ancient symbol of Chinese culture that has both power and majesty.Da

21、ncing Beijing is an invitation to Chinas celebration. It is a gesture of friendship and hope that the international community will unite in peace through sport.Dancing Beijing is an emblem of a celebration. The 71 behind the Symbol of Dancing BeijingDancing Beijing isa(n) 72 of our countrys 73 into

22、a modern country.Beijings 74 to ensure the success.the image of the city of Beijing, an 75 of grace and character of the Chinese.a 76 of luck, celebration and new beginnings with the red color.Dancing Beijing 77 its arms wide to invite the whole world to experience the city. 78 on the form of the Ch

23、inese dragon, which is powerful and majestic.hopes to help the world 79 and live in peace with the help of sport.represents the Chinese people 80 to a new destiny.高三英语任务型阅读训练4In the past 100 years Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up throug

24、h the nations schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was forming . Their achievements are reflected in the nations best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is pa

25、rtly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatme

26、nt in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree. Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined

27、 that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian C

28、ulture that promotes success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they form a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of soc

29、ial separation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.TopicIn the past 71 , Asian Americans have made great academic achievements, making them the fastest-growingU.S. minorityReflection of achievementsAsian Americans more easily 7

30、2 in mathematics, science and engineering._73_ for achievementsAsian-American students prefer mathematics and science .1.Having a solid foundation in mathematics 2. Expecting a good job after 74 3. Receiving fairer treatment resulting from more objective 75 4. Realizing investment more 76 Asian-Amer

31、ican students achieve success, 77 by parentsand Asian Culture.1. They are encouraged to make full 78 of American educational system by parents.2. They perform well especially in homework with the 79 of parents.3.The ideals promoting their success are deeply 80 in Asian Culture.ConcernThey are worrie

32、d that the history may repeat itself as Asian immigrants were separated from American mainstream society.高三英语任务型阅读训练5Frederick M. Hess is the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, which is a nonprofit organization that conducts research on many public issues. He says that a long summer vacation doesnt make sense in todays world.C