高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 23.docx

1、高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 23高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 23Passage 1Great Activities for Nature LoversHikingOne of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesnt require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and

2、 a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.Backcountry CampingWhy limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear ,food, and water on your back to set up camp in a r

3、emote location. I youre an experienced hiker and camper ,this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.Mountain and Road BikingUnlike long hikes through the woods , biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically invol

4、ves riding up and down steep slopes , between trees , and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires arent suited for rugged terrain( 地形) , consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.GardeningContrary to popular belief, you dont have to trav

5、el beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables , fruit , herbs, or flowers. Theres something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingr

6、edients you grow yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in gardening is that it doesnt have to break your budget and anyone can do it.1. W hat do hikers need for hiking?A. Practical skills. B. Necessary equipment.C. A useful map. D. A relaxed mood.3. W hats NOT the advantage of gardenin

7、g according to the text?A. You dont need to go far to enjoy the beauty of nature.B. It gives you a sense of satisfaction when cooking with fresh ingredients.C. It doesnt take any energy or money to do it.D. Is easy to start it for anyone who likes it.3. Which of the following can take you to travel

8、farthest?A. Hiking. B. Backcountry Camping.C. Mountain and Road Biking. D. Gardening.Passage 2Its hard to be a bird in a world which is in the charge of mankind.You can hardly hear yourself sing, let alone hear the songs of your friends and worst of all, you cant hear a predator(捕食者). Noise is almos

9、t everywhere, especially noise from traffic.Researchers have tried to study the influence of road noise on animals by looking at animals living near noisy roads.“We figured out a way to have just the noise without any of the other effects of the road, and to do that we put many speakers in a forest

10、where there was no road,” said Chris McClure, a biologist at Boise State University and The Peregrine Fund. He and his team carried out their experiment at a place popular with birds in Idaho as they fly south for the winter.While the noise kept lots of birds away, some remained. But they had troubl

11、e putting on enough weight to support them in the next part of their migratory journey.“They have to take food but they also have to avoid getting eaten by a predator. But these two things cant be done at the same time because to eat, they have to look down, which means they arent looking at predato

12、rs.”And when its too loud, they cant hear the alarm calls of other birds. So they have to waste time looking for predators instead of searching for food.By 2050, its thought that enough new roads will be built to circle the planet more than 600 times. But theres an easy solution to the noise problem

13、“Lowering speed limits does a lot.”So next time youre driving through nature, just slow down a little. Its safer for you and the wildlife. And you can enjoy the view a little longer.1. Who does the word “you” in Para 2 refer to?A. A driver. B. A predator. C. A researcher. D. A bird.2. Why did the re

14、searchers do the experiment in a forest without roads?A. To prevent birds from being hit by cars.B. To separate noise from other effects of the road.C. To test a larger number of birds.D. To put as many speakers as possible.3. Why cant birds put on enough weight with much noise around?A. They cant c

15、oncentrate on looking for food.B. They have to fly south for the winter.C. They cant hear the alarm calls.D. They feel afraid of the noise.4. What is advised to do to protect birds from the noise problem?A. To build enough new roads.B. To carry out more experiments.C. To enjoy the view a little long

16、er.D. To drive slowly through nature.Passage 3In Britain, many theatres put on shows for children at Christmas and many theatres have a theatre-in-education team working there. This team, made up of actors and teachers, writes plays for children, usually performing them in schools. They do different

17、 plays for different age groups and the children often take part in the play in some way.Pantomime is a special kind of Christmas show for children. It is loved by people and also allows the audience to join in. “Pantomime” was the name of the Roman actor who performed shows without speaking this is

18、 where the English word “mime” comes from.A pantomime is always based on a well-known childrens story. But there are always certain types of characters in the show and certain situations and events. For example, a pantomime must always include a hero, known as the “principal boy” and this principal

19、boy is always played by a pretty girl wearing a short costume. Then there is the comic older woman, known as the “dame” who is played by a man. There is always a group of men and women who sing and dance and often there is a pantomime horse. The horse is played by two men who form the “front” and “b

20、ack” ends inside a “horse” costume. It is funny and it usually kicks the dame when she isnt looking.Members of the audience have to shout a warning to one of the characters and argue with the character (usually the dame) when she does not believe them. When she shouts, “Oh no, it isnt,” the audience

21、 always responds with “Oh yes, it is!” The audience also learns and sings a simple song and a few children are sometimes invited to help one of the characters during the show.1. The theatre-in-education teams _.A. are made up of famous local actorsB. write plays for the same age groupC. often give p

22、lays in their own theatresD. usually allow children to join in a play2. According to the text, a pantomime _.A. is designed to make people laughB. is made up of three charactersC. is especially popular with grown-upsD. can be watched all year round in Britain3. When the dame says, “Yes, it is”, the

23、audience should _.A. follow her and singB. stand up and danceC. repeat what she saysD. disagree with her loudlyPassage 4The next time you get the urge to throw a coin into a lake, river, stream or even the fountain in your neighborhood for good luck, resist it for your good fortune may not be so goo

24、d for the receiver of the foreign object. Not convinced? You will be when you see what the serious effect of years of coin throwing has done on the Morning Glory. Once regarded as one of the prettiest and most famous pools in Yellowstone National Park, Morning Glory was named after the beautiful blu

25、e flower, whose distinct color was attributed to thermophilic (喜温的) bacteria that grew fast in the pools hot water. However, today it is a mix of yellow, green and a little of the original blue. While it may appear to be more colorful, the reason for the color change is not good. Over the past years

26、, the thoughtless throwing of coins, stones, rocks and even bottles, has blocked the pools opening for the escape of heat. Consequently, the temperature of the pool has cooled down considerably, which in turn killed the bacteria, causing the bright blue to fade. Now, different kinds of algae (藻类) an

27、d bacteria have taken over, resulting in the current rainbow of colors. Experts believe that the yellow bacteria are taking over so rapidly that in a few years, the entire pool will be a sickly orange in color. Though the authorities have tried to remove the offensive items, they have not had much s

28、uccess in restoring the pool to its original glory. To prevent further damage, they have fenced off the lake, so that tourists cannot go too near it and also placed a sign appealing to them not to turn this Morning Glory into a Faded Glory. So, the next time you are thinking of throwing that coin th

29、ink twice!1. The underlined phrase“was attributed to”in Paragraph 2 can be placed by“_ ”. A. accounted for B. contributed toC. dealt with D. resulted from2. The reason why the hot spring has lost its original color is that _ . A. foreign objects have blocked the heat and killed the bacteriaB. the ri

30、se of its water temperature has changed its ecological balanceC. thermophilic bacteria have grown fast in the pools hot waterD. some bacteria have prevented algae from growing fast3. Which of the following might be the best title for the text? _A. Throwing That Coin for Making a Wish Is Useless!B. G

31、ood Fortune Destroys the Beauty of Morning Glory!C. Think Twice Before Throwing Coins For Good Luck!D. Be Careful of Bacteria Taking over the Faded Glory!Passage 5Though impressive, sand works of art are temporary masterpieces that disappear with the first large wave of rain. However, Bengels sand a

32、rt is permanent. Thats because the German artist uses the sand to“paint”his masterpieces on canvas（帆布）. While the final product is certainly brilliant, what is even more so is the way it is created. Bengel begins by covering a blank canvas with a special glue that dries extremely slowly giving the artist ample time to draw the desired image. He then begins“painting”with grains of black sand and in some cases, gold foil. It takes the