四川省成都七中高考英语阅读理解练习(3)

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In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.

The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the early signs of earthquakes. There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.

The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper, it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space.

“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,\" said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjonson. “We want to make science more relevant (相关的), interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,\" Bjonson added.

The Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce—all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.

1. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is . A. named after Manitoba and its shape

B. intended for international communication

C. designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size D. challenged by university students around the world 2. According to Mr. Bjonson, .

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A. those Manitoba high school students are worth praising B. the study of space can be practically made in classrooms C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space

D. scientific research is too far away from high school students 3. The primary purpose of the project is to . A. find the early signs of earthquakes B. relate studies to practical experience

C. help high school students study real-world engineering D. inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students 4. The best title for this passage may be .

A. Manitoba School B. Win-Cube Program C. Space Cooperation D. Satellite Launching 【参】1-4 CADB

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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 good. 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 whatever 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 done—somewhere, sometime. 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 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 countries 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 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.

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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. 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 more actively to put science under control.

3. The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because . A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomes

B. the ties between different areas need strengthening

C. united efforts are necessary for the development of science D. people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science 4. 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 people’s attitudes. C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts. D. The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas. 【参】1-4 BCDB

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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。

Grown- ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins “Twinkle, twinkle, little star” or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.

In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as “Twinkle, twinkle, little star”and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.

The multiplication tables (乘法口诀表) are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.

The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习) for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course.

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By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one’s future development. 1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

A. People remember well what they learned in childhood. B. Children have a better memory than grown- ups. C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words. D. Stories for children are easy to remember.

2. The author explains the law of overlearning by .

A. presenting research findings B. setting down general rules C. making a comparison D. using examples

3. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is . A. a result of overlearning B. a special case of cramming

C. a skill to deal with math problems D. a basic step towards advanced studies 4. What is the author’s opinion on cramming?

A. It leads to failure in college exams. B. It’s helpful only in a limited way. C. It’s possible to result in poor memory. D. It increases students’learning interest.

【参】1—4、ADAB

较难题目特训：介绍说明类

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。 Humpback whales

Quick Facts Size: 14m—18m in length; 30—50 tons in weight Living Open ocean and shallow environment: coastline waters Migration: Humpback whales are sometimes called performers of the ocean. This is because they can make impressive movements when they dive. The name “humpback”, which Diet: is the common name for this whale, refers to the typical curve shape the whale’s Hunting: back forms as it dives. Sometimes the humpback will dive with a fantastic movement known as a breach. During breaching the whale uses its powerful tail flukes to lift nearly two-thirds of its body not of the water in a giant leap. A breach might also Current include a sideways twist with fins state:

From warm tropical(热带的)waters, where they breed, to cold polar waters, where they eat Shellfish, plants and fish of small size Sometimes in groups, in which several whales form a circle under the water, blowing bubbles that form a “net” around a school of fish. The fish are then forced up to the surface in a concentrated mass. Endangered: it is estimated that there are about 5000—7500 - 4 -

stretched out like wings, as the whale reaches the height of the breach. A humpback whale breathes air at the surface of the water through two blowholes which are located near the top of head. It blows a double stream of water that can rise up to 4 meters above the water. The humpback has a small dorsal fin located towards the tail flukes about two-thirds of the way down its back. Other distinguishing features include large pectoral fins, which may be up to a third of the body length, and unique black and white spots on the underside of the tail flukes. These markings are like fingerprints: no two are the same. Humpback whales live in large groups. They communicate with each other through complex “songs”. humpback whales worldwide. 1. According to Quick Facts, a humpback whale .

A. cannot survive in waters near the shore B. doesn’t live in the same waters all the time

C. lives mainly on underwater plants D. prefers to work alone when hunting food

2. To make a breach, a humpback whale must .

A. use its tail flukes to leap out of the water B. twist its body sideways to jump high

C. blow two streams of water D. communicate with a group of humpbacks 3. From the passage we can learn that a humpback whale .

A. has its unique markings on its tail flukes B. has black and white fingerprints C. gets its name from the way it hunts D. is a great performer due to its songs

【参】1-3 BAA

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