高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 224.docx

1、高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 224高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 224Passage 1On a farm in England, Gavin and Alice Munro are taking sustainability to the next level: they harvest trees which they grow into chairs. The couple have a furniture(家具) farm in Derbyshire where they are growing 250 chairs, 100 lamps and 50 tables.

2、 It is their answer to what they see as the inefficient(无效率) process of cutting down mature trees to create furniture. “Instead of force-growing a tree for 50 years and then cutting it down and making it into smaller and smaller bits. . the idea is to grow the tree into the shape that you want direc

3、tly. Its like a kind of 3D printing,” said Gavin. Part of the inspiration for the idea came when Gavin was a young boy. He spotted an overgrown bonsai tree (盆栽) which looked like a chair. The 44-year-old began experimenting in 2003. In 2012, Gavin and Alice set up the company Full Grown. Within seve

4、ral years, the couple developed the most effective way to shape a tree without limiting its growth. They guide shoots (嫩枝) already heading in the right direction, rather than force them the wrong way against their natural growth. The average chair takes six to nine years to grow - and another year t

5、o dry out. The labor and time involved in producing the organic pieces means they do not come cheap. Chairs sell for10,000 each, lamps for 900 to 2,300 and tables for 2,500 to 12,500. 1. What is special about the farm?A. It uses 3D printing. B. It grows bonsai trees. C. It was set up by a couple. D.

6、 It grows trees into furniture. 2. How do the couple shape a tree?A. By limiting its growth. B. By following its natural growth. C. By forcing it against its natural growth. D. By guiding its shoots in the right direction. 3. How long does it take to make an average chair for the company?A. Over 50

7、years. B. About 6 to 9 years. C. At most 6 years. D. About 7 to 10 years. 4. Which can best describe the furniture?A. Big and eco-friendly. B. Natural but expensive. C. Hand-made and creative. D. Traditional but organic. 5. What does the writers opinion on the farm?A. Its brought in huge money. B. I

8、t grows trees inefficiently. C. Its a good try of sustainability. D. It will gain popularity soon. Passage 2Annie sometimes found it hard to understand her parents relationship. They never seemed to show much love for each other. Annie believed that people who were in love would show it. They would

9、hold hands, speak sweet words to each other and give each other nice gifts. Annies parents did none of these things. So, she doubted whether they really loved each other. Annies dad was always in a good mood when he was near his sports car, so she decided to ask him the question that had been bother

10、ing her. Dad, do you and Mom really love each other? Of course, her father replied. Why do you ask? Well, you never seem to show it. Annies father was silent for a while, he spoke again. Look at the engine of this car. he said. It is oily and messy, and the car looks much better when the hood(引擎罩)is

11、 down. Dont you agree? Without waiting for a reply, he went on. If I took out the engine and put the hood back down, the car would look just as beautiful, right? But it wouldnt be a car anymore. The engine is its beating heart. You dont usually see it, but it has to be there. Its the same with your

12、Mom and me. Our love for each other is the beating heart of this family. Dont worry just because it isnt on show all the time. About six months later, Annies father lost his job. The family had to cut back on many things to make ends meet. And he had to sell his beloved sports car. But Annie noticed

13、 another change. Because he had more free time, her father spent more of it with her mother. They seemed to grow closer together, and showed their love more often. Their love, which Annie had been afraid did not exist, was plain to see. Annie was sad that the sports car had gone, but at least she un

14、derstood what her father had told her that day. 1. How did Annie feel about her parents relationship at first? _ A. Proud B. Satisfied C. Angry D. Confused2. Annie believed that people in love would_ A. get married eventuallyB. make their love clear to each otherC. praise each otherD. hold hands all

15、 the time3. What did Annies father compare his love to? _ A. A car B. A job C. An engine D. A gift4. What happened to the love between Annies parents after her father lost his job? _ A. It became easier to see. B. It grew weaker. C. It changed completely. D. It no longer existed. Passage 3 The Three

16、-body Problem covers multiple decades and characters, but it focuses in on Ye Wenjie and Wang Miao, two scientists in the very near future. Wenjie is an astrophysicist, while Miao is a nanotech engineer, and hes been attracted to a virtual-reality, online video game called Three Body. Either of thes

17、e plots alone would make for a rich SF (Science Fiction) novel, but Cixin Liu is only getting warmed up. By the time the book hits its peak, its uncovered a conspiracy (阴谋) that crosses over solar systemsone that not only threatens to alter the human race, but the very building blocks of physics tha

18、t weve evolved to understand. This hard SF is full of lovingly lengthy passages of technical explanation about everything from quantum (量子) mechanics to artificial intelligence. But Cixin Liu supports all of that brain twisting theory with vivid characters and a strong action-thriller plot. For all

19、its universal appeal, The Three-body Problem is set against a specific background. one that most English-language readers only know from a distance. Many of its major points depend on the knowledge of Chinese history and culture-and while Ken Lius translation is clear, tasteful, and lyrical, theres

20、a lot of explanation to think through. Its worth every ounce of effort. The books well-earned suspense (悬念) depends on moral conflicts that resonate (共鸣) far beyond its nationality or even its hard, abstract physics. At what point does science become belief, and what point does that same belief beco

21、me religion? Cixin Liu doesnt pose that question so much. If The Three-body Problem (and the next two books in the series, whose translations are in the works) helps bridge the gap between Eastern and Western SF, it will have performed a great duty for the literary world. 1. What is the purpose of f

22、irst paragraph? _A. To casually mention the books content. B. To mention the highlights of the novel. C. To warn the readers of the thrilling plot. D. To imply Cixin Lius attitude to the book. 2. What can we infer about Liu Kens translation of the book The Three-body Problem? _A. The translation con

23、tains points worthy of further consideration. B. The translation does not include all the details in the original. C. Liu Ken has not put down his full effort into the translation. D. The translation has been suspended thus unpublished. 3. With which of the following statements would the author of t

24、he passage most probably agree? _A. Liu makes up many of the scientific terms in the book himself. B. The western world does not care much about the Three-body Problem. C. The book is a great medium for eastern-western literary communication. D. The Three-body Problems contains nothing more than som

25、e scientific theories. 4. What is the best title for the text? _A. How to Read Hard Science Fictions. B. The Three-body Problem: A Literary Bridge. C. The Gap Between Eastern and Western Literature. D. Liu Cixin: the World Best Science Fiction Novelist. Passage 4 Lets say youre taking a Spanish test

26、 when an answer just wont come to you, even though you saw it on last nights practice quiz (10 sleepless hours ago). Or maybe you miss every free throw during your basketball gameand to top if off, you are not friendly to your teammate on the way to the locker room. These may seem like unrelated eve

27、nts, but heres the surprising truth: Each may be a direct consequence of your lack of sleep time. In one study, just an hour less of sleep each night made six-graders perform like fourth-graders on mental tests. Other research shows that sleep loss makes you run slower and miss more shots in sports,

28、 while doubling your possibility of injury. Some experts even argue that teens would be less likely to take risks or suffer from anxiety and depression (沮丧) if they could just get enough sleep. When you lack sleep and you run into a stressful situation, whether its with your friends or something els

29、e, youre going to get angry and upset, explains Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a doctor in St. Louis, Missouri. I see a lot of depression and anxiety in teens who arent getting enough sleep. Its surprising to think that by spending more time in bed, you could lift your grade point average, get along with

30、 your loved ones, perform better on the field, and feel happier. But scientists say its truemany teens are walking around like zombies (僵尸) without even realizing it. 1. The first paragraph serves as a(n) _ . A. explanation B. introductionC. comment D. background2. What does the underlined word cons

31、equence in paragraph 2 mean? _A. Evidence B. Problem C. Result D. Experience3. According to the text, if a teenager lacks sleep, he may _ . A. have poor performance in sportsB. be absent from class the next dayC. lose interest in everythingD. feel lonely and disappointed4. What is the text mainly ab

32、out? _A. Childrens sleeping habits. B. Teenagers sleep-related diseases. C. Learning problems and lack of sleep. D. Bad results of teens sleep loss. Passage 5 A sleepover (过夜) program, which is designed to make kids believe that their favorite toys enjoy reading, can help encourage children to pick up more books, a new study sugg