吉林舒蘭市2024高考英語閱讀理解一輪訓練2

　　閱讀理解。

　　Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.

　　Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因構成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.

　　Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.

　　Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潛在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products(副產品) of technological developments in the space industry!

　　While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.

　　While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.

　　本文是一篇議論文，向我們闡述了人類進行太空探索的原因。人類的基因構成決定了人類探索其他領域包括太空的能力。人類探索太空可能暫時沒有多大用處，但是在將來這可能會幫助人類生存下去。

　　1．Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?

　　A．To express his doubts. B．To compare different ideas.

　　C．To introduce points for discussion.D．To describe the conditions on Earth.

　　答案：C。推理判斷題。作者在第一段提出問題目的是引出下面要討論的話題。

　　．What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?

　　A．Humans are nature-born to do so.

　　B．Humans have the tendency to fight.

　　C．Humans may find new sources of food.

　　D．Humans don't like to stay in the same place.

　　答案：A。細節理解題。根據第二段的第一句可知人類探索太空的原因是其基因的構成。

　　．The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ________.

　　A．survival chances B．potential resources

　　C．unexpected benefitsD．physical

　　possessions

　　答案：C。詞義猜測題。后面所說的“improvements in earthquake prediction，in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems”可知此處的劃線短語意為“益處，好處”。

　　．What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?

　　A．Our genetic makeup. B．Resources on the earth.

　　C．The adaptive ability of humans.D．By-products in space exploration.

　　答案：C。細節理解題。根據最后一段的第一句話可知，人類的適應能力會讓人類在其他星球生存下去。

　　．Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?

　　A．Space exploration has created many wonders.

　　B．Space exploration provides the best value for money.

　　C．Space exploration can benefit science and technology.

　　D．Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.

　　答案：D。主旨大意題。A、B兩項可以容易地排除。全文主要講的是太空探索對幫助人類生存的益處，而不是對科技的益處。

　　Shirley Femple Black，who was one of the most famous child stars of the 20th century，died of natural causes on February 10，2024．

　　The dimpled(酒渦)actress found fame at the height of the Great Depression (1929-1933)in movies including “Heidi，”“Curly Top”and“Bright Eyes”。

　　Born in Santa Monica，Calif．，on April 27，1928，Temple Black was admitted into a dance school at the age of three．After a number of bit parts she got all the attention with her performance of “Baby Take a Bow” in her first feature film“Stand Up and Cheer”．Audiences around the world poured to see her in films such as“Curly Top”．“The Little Colonel”and“The Littlest Rebel”．Licensed merchandise(商品)including dolls，dishes，and clothing also capitalized on her wholesome image．

　　Femple Black was the top box-office draw for four years in a row between 1935 and 1938．She won a special Academy Award in early 1935 for her“outstanding contribution to screen entertainment”in the previous year．

　　At the height of her fame，Temple Black earned praise from President Franklin D．Roosevelt who called her“Little Miss Miracle” for raising the public’s spirit during times of economic hardship,even going so far as to say that，“as long as our country has Shirley Temple，we will be all right．”

　　However,the star’s popularity waned in her late teens．She married Charles Black in 1950，a marriage that lasted until his death in 2005 at age 86．

　　In 1988，Temple Black became the first person to achieve the rank of honorary Foreign Service officer of the United States and a year later she took up tile post of ambassador to Czechoslovakia，where she served until 1992．

　　In 1 999，the American Film Institute ranking of tile top 50 screen legends ranked Temple at No．18 among the 25 actresses．

　　“I have one piece of advice for those of you who want to receive the lifetime achievement award．Start early，”she remarked humorously in 2006 as she was honored by the Screen Actors Guild．

　　51．From the passage we know that Shirley Temple_________________．

　　A．owned different licensed merchandise

　　B．was born during the Great Depression

　　C．died peacefully without any serious disease

　　D．gained fame for many bit parts

　　52．Shirley Temple attracted people’s attention in the film_______________．

　　A．Bright Eyes

　　B．Curly Top

　　C．The Little Colonel

　　D．Stand Up and Cheer

　　53．We can infer from the passage that_______________．

　　A．Shirley inspired the American people during the Great Depression

　　B．Shirley’s popularity decreased after she became an ambassador

　　C．Shirley began her acting career from the age of three

　　D．Shirley’s marriage didn’t last long

　　54．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

　　A．President Roosevelt praised Temple for her contributions to the world．

　　B．Temple once served as US ambassadol’to Czechoslovakia．

　　C．Temple was ranked at No．25 among the most famous actresses．

　　D．The marriage of Charles Black and Temple lasted 50 years．

　　55．According to the passage，we can see Shirley Temple was_________________．

　　A．unusual and cautious

　　B．daring and humorous

　　C．careful and confident

　　D．talented and outstanding

　　【參考答案】51-55 CDABD

　　【語篇導讀】20世紀最著名的童星秀蘭·鄧波兒·布萊克與世長辭是美國歷史上第一位女禮賓司司長鄧波兒以其童星時期的成就，被美國電影學會為18位的百年來最偉大的女演員。秀蘭·鄧波兒·布萊克溘然辭世自然死亡After … she got all the attention

　　… first feature film, ‘Stand Up and Cheer.’”可得出正確答案。

　　53. A

　　根據細節信息進行At the height … raising the public's spirit during …”可知：鄧波兒受到了羅斯福總統的表彰因為她在經濟時期振奮了大眾的精神考查對短文多個信息的理解… she took up the post … until 1992.”可以得出結論。

　　55. D 根據細節信息綜合斷秀蘭·鄧波兒表演天賦一生取得了非凡的成就對電影娛樂事業做出突出的貢獻閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳答案。

　　In order to know a foreign language thoroughly（完全地），four things are necessary． First， we must understand the language when we hear it spoken． Secondly， we must be able to speak it ourselves， with confidence（自信） and without hesitation（猶豫）． Thirdly， we must do much reading． Finally， we must be able to write it． We must be able to make sentences that are correct in grammar．

　　There are no shortcuts （捷徑）to success in language learning． A good memory is a great help， but it is not enough only to memorize the rules from a grammar book． It is not much learning by heart long lists（一覽表） of words and their meanings， studying the dictionary and so on． We must learn by using the language．

　　If we are pleased with a few rules we have memorized， we are not really learning the language． We must “learn through use．” Practice is important． We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can．

　　56．The most important things to learn a foreign language are ＿＿＿＿＿.

　　A． understanding and speaking

　　B． listening，speaking，reading and writing

　　C． writing and understanding

　　D． memorizing and listening

　　57．One can never learn a foreign language well by ＿＿＿＿＿．

　　A． doing much practice

　　B． studying the dictionary

　　C． learning through use

　　D． using the language

　　58．Which is the most important in learning a foreign language？

　　A． A good memory

　　B． Speaking．

　　C． Practice． D． Writing．59．“Learn through use” means ＿＿＿＿＿＿．

　　A． we use a language in order to learn it

　　B． we learn a foreign language in order to use it

　　C． we can learn a language well while we are keeping using it

　　D． B and C．56－59 BBCD

　　TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

　　-- 5 Days Los Angeles

　　Day 1 Los Angeles. (Sun. , Dec. 30)

　　Welcome to Los Angeles! This evening mix with your traveling companions at the welcome reception.

　　Day 2 Los Angeles. (Mon. , Dec. 31)

　　Head to Pasadena for the always colorful ROSE BOWL FAMILY FESTIVAL and watch the floats(彩車) decorated with tens of thousands of flowers. This afternoon, you can take the included visit to the GETTY MUSEUM. This evening , join your traveling companions at a special New Year’s Eve DINNER AND DANCE GALA(盛會), complete with hats, party favors, live music, and, of course, champagne! You’ll toast the New Year a little early tonight to allow for an early morning departure to the Rose Parade.

　　Day 3 Los Angeles. Tournament of Roses Parade. (Tue. , Jan. 1)

　　Happy New Year! Get ready for one of the world’s most popular parades, and you’ll see it live! Globus has booked the GRANDSTAND(在大看臺上的) SEATS at the beginning of the parade route for a good view. See the wonderful floral(飾以花的) floats, marching bands from around the world, and the celebrities.

　　Day 4 Los Angeles. (Wed. , Jan. 2 )

　　This morning view the individual floats in the POST PARADE VIEWING AREA. For many this is the highlight(最精彩的部分) of the entire event. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film! Another special treat tonight --- a special GOLBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER.

　　Day 5 Los Angeles. (Thu., Jan. 3)

　　The tour ends today, with tour guests departing on individual schedules.

　　60. You can most probably read the passage in a ___ .

　　A. news report

　　B. travel guide

　　C. textbook

　　D. history magazine

　　61. What activity can visitors enjoy on Dec. 31?

　　A. Tournament of Roses Parade.

　　B. Post Parade.

　　C. A farewell celebration dinner.

　　D. A dinner and dance gala.

　　62. The underlined word “Globus” in the passage refers to “____”.

　　A. the travel agency

　　B. the local government

　　C. Los Angeles

　　D. Roses Parade

　　63. According to the passage, you should bring your camera on ____.

　　A. Day 2

　　B. Day 3

　　C. Day 4

　　D. Day 5

　　【參考答案】60--63 BDAC

　　閱讀理解

　　閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。

　　Students and Technology in the Classroom

　　I love my Blackberry—it's my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer，as it holds all of my writing and thoughts.Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these device(設備) and truly communicate with others.

　　On occasion，I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas.Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom，I have a rule—no laptops, iPads, phones, etc.When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.

　　Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There's a bit of truth to that.Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There's no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.

　　The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and to make connections between course material and the class discussion.

　　I've been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create.Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.

　　I'm not saying that I won't ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change，I'm sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.

　　本文是一篇議論文。作者是一位老師，非常喜歡高科技產品，但是為了讓他的學生在課堂上討論歷史話題、互相交流觀點，他規定在課堂上學生不允許使用手提電腦、iPads及電話。剛開始學生不能理解，但是后來在對學生的學習評估中，學生對這一方法還是非常滿意的。

　　9．Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ________.