高三英语下学期专题复习 阅读精品五篇.docx

1、高三英语下学期专题复习 阅读精品五篇2021年高三英语下学期专题复习 阅读精品五篇阅读专题 词义猜测 A(xx北京东城期末检测)The extraordinary Eastgate Building in Harare,Zimbabwes capital city,is said to be the only one in the world to use the same cooling and heating principles as the termite mound(白蚁丘).Architect Mick Pearce used precisely the same strategy

2、 when designing the Eastgate Building,which has no air-conditioning and almost no heating.The buildingthe countrys largest mercial and shopping plexuses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building of its size.The Eastgates owners saved $3.5 million on a $36 million building because an air

3、-conditioning plant didnt have to be imported.The plex is actually two buildings linked by bridges across a shady,glass-roofed atrium(天井) open to the air.Fans suck fresh air in from the atrium,blow it upstairs through hollow spaces under the floors and from there into each office through baseboard v

4、ents(出口).As it rises and warms,it is drawn out via ceiling vents and finally exists through forty-eight brick chimneys.During summers cool nights,big fans blow air through the building seven times an hour to cool the empty floors.By day,smaller fans blow two changes of air an hour through the buildi

5、ng to circulate the air which has been in contact with the cool floors.For winter days,there are small heaters in the vents.This is all possible only because Harare is 1,600 feet above sea level,has cloudless skies,little dampness and rapid temperature swingsdays as warm as 31 monly drop to 14 at ni

6、ght.“You couldnt do this in New York,with its fantastically hot summers and fantastically cold winters,” Pearce said.The engineering firm of Ove Arup & Partners monitors daily temperatures.It is found that the temperature of the building has generally stayed between 23 and 25,with the exception of t

7、he annual hot period just before the summer rains in October and three days in November,when a doorkeeper accidentally switched off the fans at night.And the air is freshfar more so than in air-conditioned buildings,where up to 30% of the air is recycled.1.Why was Eastgate cheaper to be built than a

8、 conventional building?A.It was designed in a smaller size.B.No air conditioners were fixed in.C.Its heating system was less advanced.D.It used rather different building materials.2.What does “it” refer to in Paragraph 3?A.Fresh air from outside. B.Heat in the building.C.Hollow space. D.Baseboard ve

9、nt.3.Why would a building like Eastgate NOT work efficiently in New York?A.New York has fewer clear skies than Harare.B.Its dampness affects the circulation of air.C.New York covers a larger area than Harare.D.Its temperature changes seasonally rather than daily.4.The data in the last paragraph sugg

10、ests Eastgates temperature control system . A.allows a wide range of temperaturesB.functions well for most of the yearC.can recycle up to 30% of the airD.works better in hot seasons B(xx石家庄质检二)Sir John,a British scientist who won last years Nobel Prize for Medicine,said he had predicted at the time

11、of his frog experiments that the successful cloning of a mammal would happen within 50 years,and that “maybe the same answer is appropriate” for the step to human cloning.Parents who lose children in accidents may be able to clone “copies” to replace them then.Although any attempt to clone an entire

12、 human would raise plex moral issues,the biologist claimed people would soon overe their concerns if the technique became medically useful.Cloning was regarded with extreme doubts when it was first developed but became widely accepted after the birth of Louise Brown,the first “test tube baby”.He sai

13、d,“When my first frog experiment was done,an American reporter asked how long it will be before these things can be done in mammals or humans.I said,Well,it could be anywhere between 10 years and 100 yearshow about 50 years?It turned out that it wasnt far off the mark as far as Dolly was concerned.M

14、aybe the same answer is appropriate.”Sir John added that cloning a human being effectively means making an identical twin,and doctors would therefore simply be “copying what nature has already produced”.The average vote on allowing parents of deceased children,who are no longer fertile(能生育的),to crea

15、te another using the mothers eggs and skin cells from the first child,thinking the technique was safe and effective,is 60 percent in favor.The reasons for “no” are usually that the new child would feel they were some sort of a replacement for something.1.Sir John predicted the human cloning would be

16、 a reality in at most. A.100 years B.60 yearsC.50 years D.10 years2.According to the text,which statement is NOT true?A.Louise Brown is the first “test tube baby”.B.Human cloning is still a controversial topic.C.Sir John is positive about the future of human cloning.D.Human cloning is creating somet

17、hing that didnt exist before.3.The underlined word “identical” probably means “ ”. A.same B.specialC.new D.clear4.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The life of Sir John.B.Prediction on human cloning.C.Views on human cloning.D.Achievements in human cloning. C(xx成都二诊)Psychologists have found that

18、 one of the best ways to make an important decision,choosing a university to attend,for example,involves the use of a decision worksheet.Psychologists who study optimization(最优化) pare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are.Supporters of the wor

19、ksheet procedure believe that it will bring about the best decisions.Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can take,they are all similar in their essential aspects.Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear way and then listing all possible solutions to th

20、e problem.Next,the considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed,and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined.Each consideration is assigned a numerical(数字的) value to reflect its related importance.A decision is then mathematically calculated by a

21、dding these values together.The choice with the highest number of points es as the best decision.Since most important problems are multifaceted(多方面的),there are several alternatives to choose from,each with unique advantages and disadvantages.One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making

22、procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables(可变因素) than their minds can generally prehend and remember.On average,people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once.A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with plex relation

23、ships.A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?”A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training,pursue an advanced degree,or travel abroad for a year.A decision-making worksheet begins with a statement of the problem that will a

24、lso help to narrow it.It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals,because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones.Focusing on long-range goals,a graduating student might revise the question above to “What will I do after

25、graduation that will lead to a successful career?”1.In Paragraph 1,the author develops the discussion by means of . A.describing a processB.classifying types of worksheetsC.providing historical backgroundD.explaining a theory2.Which of the following steps occurs before the others when making a decis

26、ion worksheet?A.Deciding which consequences are the most important.B.Calculating a numerical summary of each solution.C.Listing the consequences of each solution.D.Writing down all possible solutions.3.According to decision-worksheet theory,the best choice is defined as the one . A.that has the most

27、 points assigned to itB.that uses the most decision worksheetsC.that has the fewest variables to considerD.that is agreed to by the greatest number of people4.The underlined word “revise” is closest in meaning to “ ”. A.ask B.explainC.change D.predict D(xx河北保定一模)Looking to improve your language skil

28、ls,but you dont have the time to go abroad to attend school?More and more universities around the world are offering opportunities for students to get degrees online(distance education) from the fort of their own homes,and many of these colleges and universities are accredited,meaning that they have

29、 met certain standards of excellence.If you decide to take language courses online(or any subject for that matter),be sure there are advantages in studying online.Its costs are usually lower,and you can study at your own pace,and you can easily get the materials 24 hours a day from almost any puter

30、in the world.However,you wont get the human interaction(互动) of meeting people face to face,as you would if you were attending a school abroad in person.On the other hand,the advantages of going abroad may include day-to-day chances to learn a new culture,to meet new friends with whom you can use and

31、 practice the language,and to see different parts of the world.However,there may be a number of disadvantages for some students,including high costs,time away from ones school,family,or work life,and difficulty in getting used to a new culture and way of life.Whatever you do,consider a distance educ

32、ation program that meets your educational needs,is what you can afford,and equally importantly,provides you with chances to grow beyond the classroom through cultural and educational activities.1.The authors main purpose of writing the text is to . A.discuss some possible ways of improving language skillsB.help people avoid the difficulty in getting used to a new cultureC.tell the readers the advantages and disadvantages of distance educationD.advise people to take online courses when