阅读理解和短文改错选练6及答案.docx

1、阅读理解和短文改错选练6及答案高中英语学习材料madeofjingetieji阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”. This idea is dangerous. Science can be a force for evil as well as for goo

2、d. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe wh

3、atever decisions we come to will make little difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing. Some people go even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections(反对), whatever is scientifically possible will be donesomewhere, someti

4、me. They believe that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages then from making efforts to build a safer world. In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to

5、the failure to control the use of science. Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact(影响) on traditional moral values, some co

6、untries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict. Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the united efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against

7、 the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future. 1. What can we conclude from the recent study? A. People think highly of science. B. People hold mixed opinions about science. C. Science is getting dangerously out of control. D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes.

8、 2. According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control? A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down. B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science. C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future. D. People will work m

9、ore actively to put science under control. 3. The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because.A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomesB. the ties between different areas need strengtheningC. united efforts are necessary for the development of scienceD. people need to work to

10、gether to prevent the bad use of science4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers. B. The development of science mostly lies in peoples attitudes. C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts. D. The future of science will be

11、influenced by the dangerous ideas. 【参考答案】1-4 BCDB阅读理解。Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strength. Imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation

12、is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle; they help you get going, but once you fi

13、nd your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what the

14、y did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to

15、 follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creat

16、ions were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what

17、to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.Syudy your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server. Then you can say,” I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors” tragedies and tory, and know that they are cheering on.( ) 1.Imitation proves usef

18、ul when you .A. know you are unique B. lose the balance of lifeC. begin to learn something new D. get tired of routine practice( ) 2. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should_.A. forget daily fear and pain B. choose the right exampleC. ask others for decisions D. stay away from stars( ) 3.Aco

19、rding to the author. The world moves on because of those who are .A. desperate to intruence others with their knowledge B. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others ideas( ) 4.The trouble a creator faces is .A. the lack of

20、 strong motivation B. the absence of practical ideas C. how to search for more materials D. how to use imagination creatively( ) 5. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To highlight the importance of creatively.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation w

21、ith creation.D. To explain the meaning of success.【文章大意】议论文文章讨论了要创新，不要盲目模仿。1.C细节理解题。根据文章第二段In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful.以及例子说明模仿在开始学习新东西是有用的。2.B推理判断题。根据文章第三段可知人们选择不好的榜样时，就会使模仿的结果变坏。所以，要想避免模仿结果变坏，要选择好的榜样。3.B细节理解题。定位moves on与deeply相对应，。根据文章 of the movies,

22、 books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation.与因为他们让你感动的是出于他们的创作灵感,而不是绝望。4.D细节理解题。根据文章Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of mater

23、ial; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.可以得出答案。5.A主旨大意题。文章主要了要创新，不要盲目模仿。【由北京市丰台区2014高考模拟改编】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 What is so amazing about giving blood? The National Blood Service, which covers all of England and North Wales, needs nearly two and a half

24、 million blood donations each year. When you give blood, youll be doing one of the most amazing things anybody could dream of saving a life._All types of blood are needed not just rare ones. In fact, the commoner the blood type, the more are needed. So even if your blood is one of the most common ty

25、pes group O for example you can be sure that by donating three times a year, you really are doing something amazing. What is the donation process?The donation will last about an hour in all. When you arrive, you will be asked a few questions about your health. Then a drop of blood will be taken and

26、tested just to make sure youre not anemic(贫血). If all is well, your donation will be taken. This only takes about ten minutes, during which time 470ml of blood will be collected. Most people hardly feel a thing. After a short rest, a drink and biscuits, youll be up and ready to go. All equipment use

27、d in the collection of your blood is new and is never reused, so you dont have to worry about risks to your health in the collection of your blood.Who can become a blood donor?Becoming a blood donor really is very simple. As long as youre in good health and aged between 17 and 60, you can become a b

28、lood donor. If you would like more information or advice, or you want to become a blood donor, ring the donor helpline on 0845 7711. The donor helpline is open 24 hours a day every day of the year. 1. Which is the subtitle of Paragraph 2? A. Why should you donate blood? B. What types of blood are ne

29、eded? C. What should you consider before donation? D. How many times a year can you donate blood?2. Before giving blood, you will _.A. rest for a while B. wait for one dayC. fill in a form D. take a blood test3. What does the passage tell us about the donation process?A. It takes many hours.B. Its d

30、one on computer.C. It doesnt need equipment.D. It wont affect donors health.4. The purpose of the writing is to _.A. introduce the National Blood Service B. show the importance of donationC. call on people to donate blood D. remind people of the danger【参考答案】1.B 2.D 3.D 4.C【阅读理解】Doctors sometimes pre

31、scribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other time may actually cause such mood disorders. Longlasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.The new data confirm observations fro

32、m studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Centre. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetesthat can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms.In the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal