专题05 高中英语名校精选阅读理解专项训练（20套含答案）
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高中英语名校精选阅读理解专项训练
专题05.（20套精选含答案）
阅读理解专练81
It was the first day of spring here but it didn't feel like it. The COVID-19 epidemic was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of fear and loneliness. "Social distancing" had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed; the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until further notice. There had been a run on things in the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of the sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.
My family were staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out of my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however, that I saw something that lifted that weight off my soul, made me smile, and made my heart feel happy again. In the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there. With him was my younger son's former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck at home. Watching them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbour, Mr Rogers, once said: "In the bad times, always look for the helpers."
I have no doubt that this crisis will pass like all the crises before. But it is our choice whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to become a kinder, more giving, and more loving person. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and in all the days to come.
1.Why didn't the author like the first day of spring
A.He had to work at home instead of being at the office.
B.There was an epidemic everywhere in the world.
C.There wasn't social distance between each other.
D.His own company had been closed for a long time.
2.How did people feel in the face of the epidemic
A.Disappointed. B.Confident. C.Tense. D.Doubtful.
3.What made the author happy
A.Staying together with his family.
B.Talking with his old friend in the street.
C.Watching childhood television at home.
D.Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door.
4.What do Mr Rogers' words actually mean
A.We are supposed to help each other in bad times.
B.In good times we needn't do much to help others.
C.We should ask more people to help us in bad times.
D.It's not necessary for us to find helpers in bad times.
阅读理解专练82
Simone Biles was born in 1997. Soon, her parents found that she couldn't sit still. When she was 6 years old, her day-care group went on a field trip to a gym. Simone loved watching the gymnasts train and performances. She couldn't just watch them, though-she had to try their moves. She was so good that one of the coaches sent a letter home with her, inviting Simone to take gymnastics classes.
Simone loved the classes, and she was excellent at climbing, swinging, jumping, and tumbling (翻筋斗). Though she had a lot to learn, the coaches could hardly keep up with Simone. When one girl performed a standing back tuck (翻折), Simone was sure she could do one too. Her coach didn't believe her, so Simone tried the trick and made it on the spot.
At 9, Simone learned why she couldn't sit still: She had ADHD (多动症). Her brain moved fast and her body did too-which made it hard for her to concentrate in school but which also made her an amazing gymnast. "The challenges we face help define who we are, "Simone wrote "My challenge is also my superpower." Simone's superpower would help make her one of the most dynamic gymnasts ever seen.
Simone is one of the greatest athletes in history. At age 16, she won two gold medals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships (AGWC), including the all-around (the total score from competing in all events). She has now won 25 world medals, 19 of them gold. That's the most in world gymnastics history.
Simone competed in her first Olympics in 2016. She was the first female U. S. gymnast to win four gold medals in an Olympic Games. Since then, Simone has debuted (首次呈现)some moves never successfully done in world competitions, including a double-double dismount (下马) from the balance beam. The move became known as the Biles. Several signature moves have been named after Simone.
1. Who found Simone Biles' gymnastics talent
A. Her parents. B. A tour guide.
C. A gymnastics coach. D. Her kindergarten teacher.
2. What brought Simone the gift of gymnastics
A. A disease. B. An accident. C. A superpower. D. A family tradition.
3. Which is one of Simone Biles' achievements
A. She has now won 25 world gold medals.
B. Some competitions are named after Simone.
C. She won two gold medals at AGWC in 2013.
D. She competed in her first Olympics at 21.
4. Why are some signature moves named after Simone Biles
A. She made those moves well-known worldwide.
B. She has won the most World Championship medals.
C. She created and owned the gymnastics skills by herself.
D. She used the actions for the first time internationally.
阅读理解专练83
Jules Verne was born on 8 February 1828 in the French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while travelling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional(虚构的)castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.
In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write science adventure stories. This had never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping(扣人心弦的)stories.
To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based on scientific facts, making them believable. These happy stories weren't to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His hooks started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil-purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.
In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions came out. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.
1.What is the function of paragraph 1
A.To describe Verne's discovery.
B.To introduce the characters of his stories.
C.To present the adventure of Sambin's husband.
D.To show the teacher's impact on Verne's writing.
2.What does the underlined word "This" refer to in paragraph 2
A.Studying law. B.Graduating from university.
C.Writing novels, poems and plays. D.Writing science adventure stories.
3.What can he learned about Verne's later works
A.They covered happy elements.
B.They were unbelievable stories.
C.They revealed Verne's doubt on science.
D.They were partly written by Verne's son.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Verne
A.Talented and productive. B.Popular and caring.
C.Optimistic and generous. D.Friendly and honest.
阅读理解专练84
When Thomas Panek lost his eyesight more than 25 years ago, the avid runner doubted he would ever pursue his lifelong passion again.
Indeed, although Panek had been crazy about running since high school, the idea of running blind seemed altogether too challenging. But he did manage to keep his dream alive—with help from human guides who assisted him on each run.
Even so, the real joy of the run—the thrill of independence that comes from conquering a course on your own terms—eluded(躲避) him. “When you’re tied to another person, it’s no longer your own race,” the 48-year-old said. “The independence isn’t quite there.”
Then Panek found a friend—indeed, man’s best friend—who would help him achieve that sense of purpose. He started running with a guide dog named Gus. Not only did Panek rediscover his love for running, but, along the way, he founded Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for the visually disabled.
On March 16, Gus glided across the finish line with his human at the New York City Half Marathon. At that moment, they both breezed into the history books. Panek, who finished the course in a little more than two hours and 20 minutes, became the first blind runner to complete the race led by dogs.
Brandishing their respective medals, Panek and Gus—who would retire after the race—shared a breathless embrace. “It’s a little emotional for me because he’s been there with me the whole time,” Panek said.
But Panek was quick to point out that it wasn’t just Gus who provided the wind beneath his running shoes. In all, three guide dogs helped him see his way to the finish line. Siblings Westley and Waffle picked up the early legs of the course, each running between five and eight kilometers of the 21-kilometer race.
With retirement looming, it would be the faithful yellow lab’s last race. But for Panek, the road ahead remains long and bright—not only for him, but for anyone with a disability who still hopes to run down a dream.
1.When did Thomas become blind
A.When he was about 23. B.When he was 25 years old.
C.When he was in high school. D.When he was 48 years old.
2.Why did Panek get himself the guide dog Gus
A.Because he didn’t want to have another person with him.
B.Because he wanted to found Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
C.Because he wanted to help those with visual disability.
D.Because he wanted to enjoy the delight of running independently.
3.What do we learn about the dog Gus from the passage
A.It was the first dog to lead a blind runner at the Half Marathon.
B.It ran the whole course of the New York City Half Marathon.
C.It ran about eight kilometers with Thomas Panek at the race.
D.It wouldn’t be working as a guide dog to Thomas Panek any more.
4.Which of the following best shows Thomas’s qualities as a runner
A.Independent and caring. B.Passionate and persistent.
C.Crazy and emotional. D.Kind and helpful.
阅读理解专练85
My doctor took me for a walk around the farm where she lives. I was physically and emotionally exhausted and discouraged by anxiety and depression. The place was full of life. There were insects, horses, rabbits and a cat. She told me to focus on my body in the environment. When I was ill I tended to retreat into my mind and disconnect from here and now. So, when I met a horse named Fira, I expected nothing.
As I got closer to Fira, she nuzzled(用鼻子安抚) her nose into my chest, putting a gentle pressure over my heart. Something happened inside me: I felt as if I had reached a wellspring of past hurts, fears and failings. I began to melt emotionally. I patted Fira’s nose and breathed in her smell. I found I didn’t have to concentrate on feeling better; Fira helped me feel loved and safe. I worked with Fira often, learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her. Initially, I wasn’t sure exactly what one would do with a horse excepting riding it. But I knew that Fira had touched me in an uncommon way and had made me feel better. She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it back to me in an open, affectionate way.
In my meetings with Fira, I found that I lost my usual self-consciousness, and I would focus entirely on communicating. I learned to live in the present, to focus on what was happening this day, in this moment, in this place. I learned to forget the past, with all its hurts. I learned to forget the future, which hasn’t happened yet. When you stand beside a horse, you exist completely in the moment.
With Fira by my side, I saw into a life in which trust comes first, and compassion follows. I found a deep peace in leading her along a path, by using my own power of intention to indicate whether to start, stop, turn left or turn right. I felt an inner quiet and even joy. My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.
1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph
A.She loves animals very much. B.She went to a doctor with high hopes.
C.She suffered from mental illness. D.She often lost consciousness.
2.When she approached Fira further , the author____________.
A.became grateful for her past pain B.had an emotional breakdown
C.was curious about what would happen D.felt deeply touched
3.When the author and Fira worked together,_________.
A.Fira accepted the author’s emotions and reacted positively
B.Fira helped the author focus on her thoughts
C.the author recalled her past hurts, fears and failings
D.the author had to try hard to feel better
4.What did the author learn during her time with Fira
A.It is necessary to show compassion to others.
B.One shouldn’t be affected by emotions.
C.One should learn lessons from the past.
D.It is important to live in the moment.
阅读理解专练86
In July 1954 Richard Baker, who died aged 93, became the first announcer to introduce a news bulletin(新闻简报) on BBC television. His debut(首次亮相) was limited and urged BBC to put aside any fear that seeing facial expressions might be distracting for viewers, and make their newsreaders visible.
Baker's first newsflash outside a scheduled bulletin came in October 1955, when Princess Margaret declared the break up with Peter Townsend, and from 1957 he was joined by Robert Dougall as the regular faces of BBC TV news.
Baker had started with the corporation in 1950, first as a studio manager and then an announcer on the Third Programme, now Radio 3, and returned to his love for classical music, introducing concerts from the Royal Albert Hall for TV (1960—1995), and presenting programmes with enthusiasm on Radio 2, including "Friday Night Is Music Night" (1998—2005). He also broadcast on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Besides, he had become the nearest BBC had found to successor to Richard Dimbleby as a reporter for a outside broadcasts of great occasions.
His sense of composure—thinking on his feet without betraying the fact—served him well in broadcasting. He liked to give the impression that he was rather a muddler who could forget where he should be at any given moment, but in reality he was in be complete control.
He was declared TV Newsreader of the Year three times in the 1970s, and won a Sony Gold award for his lifetime achievement in radio. As a member of the Broadcasting Standards Council, he did much to lessen complaints against his industry.
1.Why was BBC cautious about making newsreaders visible
A.Facial expressions were hard to read. B.The audience's attention might be distracted.
C.Technological support was not reliable. D.Viewers were uninterested in newsreaders.
2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.Baker made a career in BBC. B.Music programs were popular.
C.A suitable job was hard to find. D.Baker had a deep love for music.
3.What contributed to Baker's success in his career
A.His good sense of humour. B.His rich work experience.
C.His calm personality. D.His good education.
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Journalism was a promising industry. B.Baker was the most successful newsreader.
C.Broadcasting received some criticism. D.Baker had a talent for management.
阅读理解专练87
It is her ordinariness that makes her extraordinary.
Unlike many in the entertainment world, British singer-songwriter Adele-full name Adele Laurie Blue Adkins-isn't an image-obsessed(过分关注形象的), diet fanatic(狂热者). "My life is full of drama and, won't have time to worry about something like what I look like," she told Rolling Stone magazine. "I don't like going to the gym. I like eating fine foods and drinking nice wine."
Adele grew up with her single mom in north London. She is like any normal London girl, except that Adele has had countless number one hits and holds three Guinness World Records, one for being the first solo female singer to spend 11 straight weeks at number one in the UK chart.
Adele started writing songs at the age of 15 when she bought herself a guitar. She recorded three songs for a class project and posted them on . They were spotted by a record company, and her career kicked off. Her first album, 19-her age at the time-shot to number one in 2008.
Fans love her deep, jazzy voice and Adele has her own tips for singing. "It's more impressive, somehow, if you don't try to impress," she said. "Be natural with it. Say it straight."
Her chatty London-girl attitude can have its downsides(不利方面). She recently had to cancel a tour because of a vocal chord(声带)problem. She told The Sun that the root of the problem was "because I was talking too much".
Adele is now number nine in the Sunday Times Rich List for British music stars under the age of 30, but she remains as grounded(脚踏实地的) as ever. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, she described how she enjoys her success: "Money doesn't matter to me I give a lot to Great Ormond Street Hospital, monthly It's important to me that I give, because people always helped me and my mom out when we needed it."
1.What makes the British singer Adele extraordinary
A.That she doesn't care about her image.
B.That she sticks to being herself.
C.That she likes eating and drinking.
D.That she is totally different from other singers.
2.Why did Adele have to cancel a recent tour
A.Because there was something wrong with her voice.
B.Because she didn't want to talk too much.
C.Because The Sun complained she was too chatty.
D.Because her London style was not popular.
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Adele is one of the richest ladies in the world.
B.Adele is the 9th most famous British music star.
C.Adele contributes to society by donating money.
D.Adele has totally changed her lifestyle after success.
4.What is the best title of this passage
A.The life of a singer. Adele
B.Adele, an extraordinary singer
C.Adele's secret of being successful
D.The singing career of Adele
阅读理解专练88
It was a nervous time. World War II had started, and British ships were always watching for German submarines called U-boats. The ship Ben Lomond had left Cape Town, South Africa, with a crew of 55, including a young officer named Poon Lim.
On November 23, 1942, the worst fear came true. The Ben Lomond was attacked by a U-boat. Within minutes the boat was sinking. Poon Lim grabbed a life jacket and leaped over the side. He swam rapidly away from the ship in case it exploded. Sure enough, it let out a large boom and sank beneath the waves. For two hours Poon Lim struggled in the water. Once he almost got onto a life raft with five other sailors, but it got away from his grasp. Then he saw another life raft that was empty, swam to it, and climbed aboard. He found a few cans of biscuits, a water jug, some flares, and a flashlight, which could be enough supplies for about a month.
Day after day Poon Lim had his few biscuits and a couple of sips of water. He searched the horizon for ships. Twice he leaped up to shout and wave when he saw help coming. Once he saw a freight ship. It passed him. At a later time, he saw a United States Navy plane. It flew low over the raft but then disappeared. Still later a U-boat spotted him but for some reason left him alone.
Poon Lim knew he needed to stay strong. He couldn’t get much exercise on an eight-foot-square raft, but he could swim. A couple of times a day, he circled the raft, always watching for sharks. Soon his food and water ran low. He knew that drinking seawater would make him sick, so he tore off the canvas cover on his life jacket and set it out to catch rainwater. Then he took apart the flashlight and used a wire inside to make a fishhook. For months Poon Lim drifted, catching fish and sometimes birds. One time he even caught a shark. Finally, after 130 days, he noticed that the color of the water was changing. Two days later, on his 133rd day, he saw a boat. Three sailors in a small sailboat picked him up and took him to Belem, a city on the coast of Brazil. Poon Lim had crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
No one ever had survived longer on a raft at sea. Poon Lim received many honors, including Britain’s highest award. A booklet of his survival methods was put into every British life raft.
1.What happened just after Poon Lim’s ship was hit
A.It immediately exploded. B.Poon Lim jumped over the side.
C.Poon Lim found a life raft. D.The U-boat picked up survivors.
2.What did Poon Lim do just after his food and water ran low
A.He jumped up and down and waved, hoping to attract help.
B.He went swimming, hoping to find some fish.
C.He made a rain catcher and some fishing equipment.
D.He spotted a United States Navy plane.
3.Which of these things happened last
A.Poon Lim noticed that the water had changed color.
B.Poon Lim landed in a Brazilian city.
C.Some sailors picked up Poon Lim.
D.Poon Lim caught a shark with his fishhook.
4.Why was Poon lim presented with many honors
A.He had voyaged the longest time on the Atlantic Ocean.
B.He managed to spend 133 days on a life raft with determination.
C.He had a knowledge of survival methods on the sea.
D.He didn’t surrender himself to German U-boats.
阅读理解专练89
Jacob Kohut, 35, was one of the soldiers. He finally had some downtime during his 12-hour shift. He sat in the back of a Humvee, flute in hand, teaching students via his laptop how to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. That meant he was on double duty, as an active soldier and as a dedicated school band teacher.
For the past five years, he’s taught music at two Fairfax County, Virginia, schools—Canterbury Woods Elementary School in the morning and Frost Middle School in the afternoon. When he was on duty, Kohut’s days began in the morning with teaching his elementary class remotely from the drill floor of the DC Armory, finishing the lesson mere minutes before his shift started at 10 a.m. Later in the day, during his break, he would go online to teach his middle school students from the back of a Humvee.
Diane Leipzig, the headteacher of Canterbury Woods Elementary School, told Kohut she would find a substitute teacher to cover his classes while he was on duty, but he insisted on continuing to teach. She says, “He’s an excellent example. He teaches our kids the significance of practice and determination.” Music has always been a driving force in Kohut’s life. “My mom was a music teacher. That’s why I do what I do, because she was such a good role model.” says Kohut. Kohut insists he is not doing anything extraordinary. “We are here to do what’s needed, and if that means standing outside for 18 hours straight in the freezing cold, we're ready to do that.” he says. As the 11 instruments played by his virtual students synchronized in song, the familiar melody of Ode to Joy rang through the Humvee. At that moment, Kohut realized there wasn’t a timelier tune to teach his students. “It’s a symbol of unity and peace,” he says, “and that’s what the world needs right now.”
1. What’s the double identity of Jacob Kohut
A. Soldier and teacher. B. Soldier and student.
C. Teacher and student. D. President and teacher.
2. What do we know about Kohut's lesson to elementary students
A. The lesson began in the afternoon. B. The lesson finished very near his shift.
C. The lesson was performed face to face. D. The lesson was targeted at music itself.
3. What message does Leipzig want to convey in paragraph 3
A. Kohut had a positive effect on kids. B. Kohut wasn't equal to the position.
C. Kohut should be replaced by others. D. Kohut was typical of an inspired soldier.
4. Which of the following best describes Kohut as a teacher
A. Thrilled. B. Devoted. C. Ambitious. D. Humorous.
阅读理解专练90
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A 76-year-old grandmother, dressed in Hanfu, the traditional clothing of China. attracted hundreds of thousands of people's attention with her beauty and passion for life. The first short video was filmed by her grandson Liu Haochen in early October, and received 1. 76 mil- lion likes on short video platform Douyin within a month.
Now known as "Grandma of Chenchen" with 200t000 fans, she has tried on many different Chinese traditional clothing, dutiful headwear and fans with traditional Chinese pam mgs are some of her favorite parts in dressing. Liu, also a lover of Hanfu. said he wanted to share happy memories with his grandma and to record her life at old age. And he found、she was quite suitable for the clothing.
The grandma learned Peking Opera al 13, entered an opera school al 19 and then became an actress at Hunan Peking Opera in Hunan province. Now at the age of 76, she is still teaching opera.
She said she agreed the moment Liu invited her to shoot a video. I didn't really know what it was about at the time. I thought it would be good to spend some time with Chenchen," she said, as Liu had been busy working far from home.
In October, she participated in a catwalk show in Changzhou, with performers much younger than her. Although the show went on in the rain, all the audience enjoyed the show. “When I was on the stage, the audience kept shouting my name. I was very cheerful, she said.
Along with videos about Hanfu, she also shares her daily life, which is full of happiness and smile—shopping, chatting with friends and playing with cats. She said she felt as young as a young person.
1.What can we know about "Grandma of Chenchen"
A.Her grandson dressed in Hanfu attracted many people's attention.
B.Her grandson shared the same interest with her.
C.She has learned Peking opera for 57 years.
D.She knew Douyin when she first shot a video.
2.What can we infer from paragraph 5
A.The audience were much younger than the grandma.
B.The show was stopped by rain.
C.The show turned out to be a success.
D.The grandma performed a walk like a cat.
3.What can we conclude from the story of “Grandma of Chenchen"
A.Life lies in movement.
B.Where there is a will, there is a way.
C.Save a penny for the rainy days.
D.Be positive, youth is always there.
4.In which section of a newspaper can you read the text
A.Fashion. B.Music. C.Sports. D.Science.
阅读理解专练91
Mice and rats have long been used in medical research because of their biological similarities to humans. Now, scientists have trained rats to drive small vehicles created for them. One of the main findings of the experiment was that the driving activity seemed to help the rats relax.
Researchers at the University of Richmond in Virginia led the experiment. The team built tiny cars out of plastic and other materials. The vehicles had an opening at one end where electrical wires were attached. By touching one of the three different wires, the rat could control the direction of the vehicle.
Researchers trained 17 rats over several months to drive around the experiment containers. The animals proved that they could be trained to drive forward as well as in other directions to get to the sweet treats placed inside the containers.
The researchers examined levels of two hormones(荷尔蒙) in the rats—one causes stress and another reduces it. All rats that took part in the training had higher levels of the hormone that reduces stress. The research suggests the increased relaxation levels could be linked to the enjoyment of successfully learning a new skill. The team also found that the rats that drove themselves showed higher levels of the stress-fighting hormone than those that simply rode in small cars controlled by humans.
Lambert said the most exciting result of the experiment for her was about the possible effects on humans. The research may open new areas of non-drug treatments for people suffering from mental health problems.
"There's no cure for schizophrenia or depression and we need to catch up," she said. "And I think we need to look at different animal models and different types of tasks and really respect that behaviour can change our neurochemistry(神经化学)."
Speaking to the British-based magazine New Scientist, Lambert said her team is planning to continue experiments to learn more about how the rats learn to drive. The new research will also examine why some activities appear to reduce stress, and which areas of the brain are involved in the process.
1.What did the experiment find
A.Rats are able to drive vehicles. B.Rats feel relaxed when driving.
C.Rats can be used in medical research. D.Rats are biologically similar to humans.
2.What does the finding of the hormone examination of the rats suggest
A.One hormone causes stress and another reduces it.
B.Acquiring a new skill brings about joy.
C.Levels of hormone are controlled by stress.
D.Relaxation contributes to enjoyment.
3.Why is the research significant
A.It may lead to a way to treat human mental problems.
B.It will affect the way that humans drive their cars.
C.It may help people train animals better.
D.It can surely change neurochemistry.
4.What does Lambert's team want to find out next
A.Which parts of the rats' brains control their emotions.
B.Why rats have the ability to fight stress.
C.When activities affect the levels of stress.
D.Why certain activities reduce stress.
阅读理解专练92
"He'll be over in a minute, one of Saul Klein's colleagues says apologetically, glancing towards a row of glass rooms where figures can be seen deep in conversation. One minute turns into two and then five, and then ten. Finally, Klein bounds over, saying, "Right, shall we start "
Klein is the kind of person who you can imagine is in this situation a lot. It's not because he's rude or forgetful or unreliable. In fact, he's not any of those things.
The Johannesburg-born Klein is an entrepreneur(企业家), often spoken about as the brains behind Lovefilm and an early employee at Skype, but his CV(履历) goes beyond that.
For now, he says, the majority of his time is taken up with the companies Local Globe has invested in. "I'm involved on some level with all the companies in the portfolio (投资组合)." What that means in practice is that Klein attends regular meetings, and extraordinary meetings "where we meet with the companies", and gives advice "when companies are coming for important events like fundraising". Oh, and on top of that, he's also part of every company's WhatsApp group—200 groups to be precise.
"Time is nothing to him, so he'll be replying to messages at 5 o'clock in the morning," one of his assistants says. But Klein, a father of three children aged 12, 11 and 4, says he actually tries to be "quite strict" about his time. "I've always tried not to do business at breakfast or dinner time. I try to be able to take the kids to school in the morning, and normally be at home for bedtime. Obviously as the kids get older, they don't want you around as much, but that's not the case while they're at this age," he says.
This routine isn't just limited to mornings and evenings, Klein says. Ever since he started dating his wife, they both have practiced "relaxing lifestyle". "It basically means from a Friday night to a Saturday night, I'm not looking at emails, I'm not answering my phone, and I avoid driving. We've been doing that for almost 20 years at this point. I've always found that to be a great relief."
1.Why does Saul Klein often let others wait
A.He is rather unreliable. B.He is a little ill-mannered.
C.He has quite a poor memory. D.He is too busy with his work.
2.What does the author mean by saying "his CV(履历) goes beyond that"
A.Saul Klein has to attend regular meetings. B.Saul Klein still attempts to enlarge his CV.
C.Saul Klein also has other important positions. D.Saul Klein loves changing his work very often.
3.What does Saul Klein most probably consider important
A.Sparing time for his family. B.Getting enough sleep every day.
C.Keeping all the promises he has made. D.Working late at night to finish his work.
4.What does Saul Klein's story tell us
A.Employees should put their work first. B.Busy people can also live a balanced life.
C.Entrepreneurs often ignore their loved ones. D.Some couples are living a very unhealthy life.
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When it comes to becoming eco-conscious, many people choose to start with something simple: recycling. But it's not as simple as everyone seems to believe.
Indeed, the desire for some people to recycle can lead to ill-informed decisions about what can and cannot be recycled, and non-recyclable objects are accidentally put into the recycling bin. The practice is what is known as wishcycling.
Wishcycling boils down to the idea that just about anything can be recycled, and that if you put it into a recycling bin, those who are responsible for it will find a way to recycle it. This is obviously not true, because, despite everything that you've been told by the media, not everything is recyclable.
Small non-recyclable objects that are attached to recyclables are generally acceptable. For example, glue and tape attached to paper will be removed in the recycling process without any trouble. But improperly recycling broken eyeglasses, plastic shopping bags, food waste and greasy(油渍)pizza boxes could cause problems to the recycling process.
The objects in the recycling bin are typically sorted by machines at recycling centers, not people. These complex machines are designed to separate plastics, paper, and other recyclables. If something is thrown into the bin that shouldn't be there, it could end up damaging the machine, which means the recycling center could lose time and money every time people decide to wishcycle. Sometimes, a non-recyclable object is able to sneak (溜) past these sorting machines. If this happens, the non-recyclable object ends up in a load of recyclables that will be sold for the recycling center to make a profit. However, having just one non-recyclable thing mixed in can pollute the entire load of recyclables, which has to be thrown away.
So what you as a consumer need to do is make your own recycling practice most functional. The best way is to educate yourself. There are certain general rules when it comes to recycling that everyone should know.
1.What do we know about wish cycling
A.It is misled by the media. B.It leads to a better ecology.
C.It is related to ill intentions. D.It comes from people's hope.
2.Which of the following can be put into the recycling bin according to the passage
A.Paper with glue on it. B.Oily pizza boxes.
C.Plastic shopping bags. D.Left-over food.
3.What is paragraph 5 about
A.The problems from wishcycling. B.The need to update the machines.
C.The reasons for making less profit. D.The objects unsuitable for recycling.
4.What might be talked about in the paragraph that follows
A.Reducing waste. B.Making rules.
C.Recycling properly. D.Consuming wisely.
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Eleven-year-old Allan Baltz of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is familiar with the foster （领养）care system. When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with their foster parents Derek and Lesli Baltz.
Last fall when Allan got an opportunity to pay it forward, he made it count.
During the height of the 2021 shutdown, to keep their kids entertained at home, the family decided to switch up their hairstyles. Lesli dyed her hair red and Alice went blue. Derek tried out a mustache, and Allan went the craziest by growing out a long, beautiful mullet（胭脂鱼发型）.
When friends pushed Allan to enter the USA Mullet Championships competition, Allan initially wasn't interested because he thought he couldn't win. However, once he learned there was a cash prize, he changed his tune.
"He instantly was like 'Oh, OK.I can do it, and we'll give the money to kids in foster care' " Lesli said. "He didn't hesitate. He didn't say，'I can get a bike, then give some money away.' It was just instant that he wanted to give it away."
After submitting his photo and following up with several weeks of campaigning, Allan took home the top prize in the kid's division with more than 25,000 votes in his favor.
He split his winnings between two local foster care organizations, Together We Foster and Project Zero, but his impact went far beyond just the $2,500 he donated. His giving heart inspired others to do the same, and he ended up raising an additional $4,500 for the two organizations.
"People also started volunteering...and donating，"Lesli said. "A few people that we know decided to start fostering because of Allan's story. The way that people hear it and it inspires them to do something about the foster care crisis is really incredible." Lesli said she couldn't be prouder of Allan's heart for helping others and feels truly lucky to be his mom.
1.What do the underlined words "pay it forward" mean in paragraph 2？
A.Spend plenty of money. B.Pass on love to others.
C.Pay for goods in advance. D.Win great popularity.
2.Why did Allan grow a mullet？
A.It was really a good way to have fun. B.It was an extremely popular hairstyle.
C.It was required for the competition. D.It was the craziest thing he'd ever done.
3.Which of the following words would be used to describe Allan？
A.Talented and decisive. B.Selfless and open-minded.
C.Generous and kind-hearted. D.Sensitive and sociable.
4.What was the influence of Allan's donation of prize money？
A.It led to the donation totaling $4,500 in the end.
B.It inspired more people to get involved in foster care.
C.He helped to successfully solve foster care crisis.
D.He luckily won true love and admiration of Lesli.
阅读理解专练95
In 2010, Barack Obama was to pay a visit to Mumbai's Gandhi Museum, where palm (棕榈) trees full of me dotted the grounds. The president knew me well-coconuts(椰子) are a part of life in Indonesia, where he spent his boyhood. Before his visit, Indian authorities, however, removed every last sign of me around the museum. They were afraid the president of the United States would be taken out by one of me falling on his head.
Let's get this out of the way: My reputation as the “killer fruit" of countless innocents was then and still is a misbelief. A repeatedly misinterpreted 1984 study overstated the number of deaths I caused by hitting people on the head, and the word spread. Today, the only things about me "to die for" are the sometimes too-delicious foods you humans make with me, such as cookies and pies. A decade ago, health experts briefly gave me a halo because some of my fats may raise beneficial cholesterol(胆固醇).But ask a heart doctor today and they’ll tell you that coconut oil will raise your bad cholesterol as much. Death by coconut, indeed!
People have other wrong ideas about me. But allow me to leave you with a sweet presidential tale. A World War II boat commanded by one John F. Kennedy was destroyed in 1943 by a Japanese warship. Kennedy and his surviving crew were stuck on an island. They were suffering from hunger, thirst and injuries when they met two friendly native coast-watchers. Kennedy scratched a message into a coconut shell: “NAURO ISL...COMMANDER...11 ALIVE...NEED SMALL BOAT...KENNEDY.”
The coast-watchers delivered this successfully and all the crew were saved. Years later, the coconut shell was given to the newly elected president. It sat on his office desk throughout his presidency and now is a center-piece of the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston-as the proof that we coconuts don't take lives, we save them.
1.Why did Indian officials get rid of “me”
A.To reduce Obama’s fear. B.To avoid unexpected injuries.
C.To show their welcome tradition. D.To follow the request from the US.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined words in paragraph 2
A.thought little of me B.did great damage to me
C.made me well-known D.brought me a good name
3.How does the author sound in the passage
A.Amusing. B.Anxious. C.Concerned. D.Romantic.
4.What is the purpose of the passage
A.To show a new discovery. B.To correct people’s misbelief.
C.To tell the history of coconuts. D.To describe a successful rescue.
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They say procrastination (拖延) is the thief of time- actually deadlines are. New research has found that if you want someone to help you out with something. it is best not to set a deadline at all. But if you do set a deadline, make it short.
Professor Stephen Knowles tested the effect of deadline length on task completion for their research. Participants were invited to complete an online survey concerning a charity donation. They were given either one week, one month, or no deadline to respond. Professor Knowles says although the topic of the survey was about charity: the results are true of any situation where someone asks another person for help.
The study found responses to the survey were lowest for the one-month deadline and highest when no deadline was specified (明确规定) . No deadline and the one-week deadline led to many early responses, while a long deadline appeared to give people permission to procrastinate. And then forget. Professor Knowles wasn't surprised to find that specifying a shorter deadline increased the chances of receiving a response compared to a longer deadline. However, he did find it interesting that they received the most responses when no deadline was specified.
"We interpret this as evidence that specifying a longer deadline, as opposed to a short deadline or no deadline at all, removes the urgency to act, "he says." People therefore put off undertaking the task, and since they are inattentive or forget, postponing it results in lower response rates.
He says of the research that it is possible that not specifying a deadline might still have led participants to assume that there is an unspoken deadline. Professor Knowles hopes his research can help reduce the amount of procrastinating people do. "Many people procrastinate. They have the best intentions of helping someone out, but just do not get around to doing it.
1. Why did Professor Knowles do the research
A. To study the role a deadline plays in procrastination.
B. To find out whether people are interested in charity.
C. To attract public attention to the effects of procrastination.
D. To test the effect of procrastination on task completion.
2. What most likely leads to procrastination
A. No deadlines. B. Short deadlines.
C. Specific deadlines. D. Long deadlines.
3. Why do people procrastinate when given a long deadline
A. They oppose the deadline. B. They are unwilling to act.
C. They lack a sense of urgency. D. They are too busy to remember.
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Procrastination—the Thief of Time
B. Procrastination—an Urgent Problem to Solve
C. Deadline—a Result of Procrastination
D. Deadline—the Key to Reducing Procrastination
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The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.
Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, "It's a little damp(潮湿的) outside." Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, "She isn't exactly friendly." Understatement is often used in unpleasant situations or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.
Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen in their everyday life such as when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour. Mr Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.
Mr Bean doesn't talk often, and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr Bean is popular in many countries around the world because people do not have to speak English to understand the humour. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.
1.Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes
A.The British often enlarge the fact.
B.British jokes are connected with many different cultures.
C.The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.
D.British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.
2.How does the author explain understatement
A.By using examples. B.By making comparisons.
C.By following time order. D.By describing a process.
3.How does Mr Bean make people laugh
A.By telling funny stories.
B.By making jokes about others' accents.
C.By copying how others behave.
D.By using his body movements and facial expressions.
4.What can be the best title for the text
A.British Humour in Comedy B.Humour in Different Cultures
C.Developing Your Sense of Humour D.Understanding British Humour
阅读理解专练98
There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, people, events and the resulting effects.
People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, hurt many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy people would be more pitiful. The intention of criticising and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realise its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people hurt many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in a bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favour their hopes. If they bring public objections to themselves, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join in to criticise their wrongdoings. They should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
1.What does the underlined phrase "sour the pleasure of society" most probably mean
A.Making others unhappy. B.Enjoying the pleasure of life.
C.Tending to please others openly. D.Having a good taste in social life.
2.What can we conclude from the text
A.We should pity all such unhappy people.
B.People can get rid of the habit of unhappiness.
C.Such unhappy people are dangerous to social life.
D.Unhappy people cannot understand happy persons.
3.What may the author suggest when unhappy people insist on keeping the habit
A.Showing no respect and politeness to them.
B.Preventing any communication with them.
C.Persuading them to recognise the bad effects.
D.Quarrelling with them until they realise the mistakes.
4.What is the purpose of the text
A.To describe two types of people in the world: happy and unhappy.
B.To laugh at unhappy people and let us avoid such kind of people.
C.To suggest unhappy people remove the habit of unhappiness.
D.To suggest people should fix their attention on happy things.
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The different parts of a health care system have different focuses. A hospital's stroke(中风) unit monitors blood flow in the brain. The cardiac unit is interested in that same flow, but through and from the heart. Each collection of equipment and data is effective in its own field. Thus, like the story of blind men feeling an elephant, modern health care offers many separate pictures of a patient, but rarely a useful united one.
On top of all this, the instruments that doctors use to monitor health are often expensive, as is the training required to use them. That combined cost is too high for the medical system to scan regularly, for early signs of illness, so patients are at risk of heart disease or a stroke.
An unusual research project called AlzEye, run by Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, in cooperation with University College, London(UCL), may change this. It is attempting to use the eye as a window through which signals about the health of other organs could be discovered. The doctors in charge of it, Siegfried Wagner and Pearse Keane, are studying Moorfields' database of eye scans, which offers a detailed picture of the health of the retina(视网膜).
The project will go a step further:With the information about other aspects of patients' health collected from other hospitals around England, doctors will be able to look for more accurate signs of disease through eye scans.
The Moorfields data set has lots of linked cases to work with--far more than any similar project. For instance, the UK Biobank, one of the world's leading collections of medical data about individual people, contains 631 cases of a"major cardiac adverse event". The Moorfields data contain about 12, 000 such. The Biobank has data on about 1, 500 stroke patients. Moorfields has 11, 900. For the disease on which the Moorfields project will focus to start with dementia, the data set holds 15, 100 cases. The only comparable study has 86.
Wagner and Keane are searching for patterns in the eye that show the emergence of disease elsewhere in the body. If such patterns could be recognized reliably, the potential impact would be huge.
1.Why does the author mention “the story of blind men feeling an elephant” in Paragraph 1
A.To claim the ineffectiveness of our health care system.
B.To tell the similarity in various health care units.
C.To explain the limitation of modern health care.
D.To show the complexity of patients' pictures
2.What does the underlined word "this"in Paragraph 3 refer to
A.The challenge of making advanced medical instruments.
B.The high risk of getting a heart disease or a stroke
C.The inconvenience of modern health care service.
D.The incomplete and expensive health monitoring.
3.How does AlzEye work
A.By thoroughly examining one's body organs.
B.By identifying one's state of health through eye scans
C.By helping doctors discover one's diseases of the eye
D.By comparing the eye-scan data from different hospitals.
4.What can be inferred about the Moorfields's project from Paragraph 5
A.It takes advantage of abundantly available medical data.
B.It makes the collection of medical data more convenient.
C.It improves the Moorfields' competitiveness in the medical field.
D.It strengthens data sharing between the Moorfields and the Biobank.
阅读理解专练100
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E-scooters are an increasingly common site on Britain’s roads and pavements. With an electric motor attached, they have become the go-to vehicle of unruly teenagers everywhere.
But here are two things that might surprise you: First, Even though they’re quite clearly being used by thousands of people, because of the way the law is written, e-scooters cannot use the pavements and cycle lanes, because they have a motor. But they can’t use the roads as motor vehicles either, because they are not properly licensed or taxed. And the second thing: I think they are brilliant. Because energy density and efficiency has improved, it has made it possible to strap a battery onto a scooter, and actually have it carry you far enough to be useful.
I’m enthusiastic about scooters because I think they’re like a Swiss Army Knife, and can help solve multiple problems in society. They’re much greener than cars, which is great for the environment. They’re much smaller too, so take up less space on the road. They could even help ease Britain’s ongoing housing crisis. Because e-scooters could expand the distance in which it is reasonable to commute, making more housing accessible to the people who need it. And from a less high-minded perspective, it’s impossible to deny that they’re huge fun to ride.
In 2020, the government authorized local authorities to permit trials of rental scooter schemes around the country. The scooters are operated by a range of providers, and can be picked up off the street by scanning a QR-code with an app. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Scooter users are already annoying — so wouldn’t legalizing them make them even worse I’m not convinced. If e-scooters were legalized, they could be properly licensed and regulated. I also think if privately owned scooters were allowed, it would also incentivize good behavior, as scooter owners rather than renters would be more likely to, for example, own a helmet and take good care of their own equipment.
There is some good news for the sceptics though. At the end of last year, the government scooted the question of legalization into the long grass, announcing that instead of making a decision, the regional trials would be extended until November. So, my dream of an e-scooter utopia might have to wait for a bit longer.
1.Which of the following may be out of our expectation
A.E-scooters are common on Britain’s roads. B.E-scooters cannot be used everywhere legally.
C.The practical value of e-scooters is limited. D.People prefer riding an e-scooter to using a car.
2.Why do e-scoters have a positive effect on the housing crisis in Britain
A.More houses are acceptable to more people
B.E-scooters are great for the housing environment.
C.E-scooters take up less space in houses.
D.It’s huge fun to ride an e-scooter in the house.
3.What does the underlined word “incentivize” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Encourage. B.Maintain. C.Restrict. D.Praise.
4.What is the government’s attitude towards legalization of e-scooters
A.Favorable. B.Cautious. C.Opposed. D.Indifferent.
专题05.答案
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答案：1-4 BCDA
阅读理解专练82
答案：1-4 CACD
阅读理解专练83
答案：1.D; 2.D; 3.C; 4.A
阅读理解专练84
答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.D; 4.B
阅读理解专练85
答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.D
阅读理解专练86
答案：1-4 BACC
阅读理解专练87
答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.C; 4.B
阅读理解专练88
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.B; 4.B
阅读理解专练89
答案：1-4 ABAB
阅读理解专练90
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D; 4.A
阅读理解专练91
答案：1-4 BBAA
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答案：1-4 DCAB
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答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.A; 4.C
阅读理解专练94
答案：1-4 BACB
阅读理解专练95
答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A; 4.B
阅读理解专练96
答案：1-4 ADCD
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答案：1-4 CADD
阅读理解专练98
答案：1-4 ABBC
阅读理解专练99
答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.A
阅读理解专练100
答案：1-4 BAAB
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It was the first day of spring here but it didn't feel like it. The COVID-19 epidemic was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of fear and loneliness. "Social distancing" had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed; the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until further notice. There had been a run on things in the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of the sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.
My family were staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out of my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however, that I saw something that lifted that weight off my soul, made me smile, and made my heart feel happy again. In the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there. With him was my younger son's former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck at home. Watching them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbour, Mr Rogers, once said: "In the bad times, always look for the helpers."
I have no doubt that this crisis will pass like all the crises before. But it is our choice whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to become a kinder, more giving, and more loving person. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and in all the days to come.
1.Why didn't the author like the first day of spring
A.He had to work at home instead of being at the office.
B.There was an epidemic everywhere in the world.
C.There wasn't social distance between each other.
D.His own company had been closed for a long time.
2.How did people feel in the face of the epidemic
A.Disappointed. B.Confident. C.Tense. D.Doubtful.
3.What made the author happy
A.Staying together with his family.
B.Talking with his old friend in the street.
C.Watching childhood television at home.
D.Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door.
4.What do Mr Rogers' words actually mean
A.We are supposed to help each other in bad times.
B.In good times we needn't do much to help others.
C.We should ask more people to help us in bad times.
D.It's not necessary for us to find helpers in bad times.
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Simone Biles was born in 1997. Soon, her parents found that she couldn't sit still. When she was 6 years old, her day-care group went on a field trip to a gym. Simone loved watching the gymnasts train and performances. She couldn't just watch them, though-she had to try their moves. She was so good that one of the coaches sent a letter home with her, inviting Simone to take gymnastics classes.
Simone loved the classes, and she was excellent at climbing, swinging, jumping, and tumbling (翻筋斗). Though she had a lot to learn, the coaches could hardly keep up with Simone. When one girl performed a standing back tuck (翻折), Simone was sure she could do one too. Her coach didn't believe her, so Simone tried the trick and made it on the spot.
At 9, Simone learned why she couldn't sit still: She had ADHD (多动症). Her brain moved fast and her body did too-which made it hard for her to concentrate in school but which also made her an amazing gymnast. "The challenges we face help define who we are, "Simone wrote "My challenge is also my superpower." Simone's superpower would help make her one of the most dynamic gymnasts ever seen.
Simone is one of the greatest athletes in history. At age 16, she won two gold medals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships (AGWC), including the all-around (the total score from competing in all events). She has now won 25 world medals, 19 of them gold. That's the most in world gymnastics history.
Simone competed in her first Olympics in 2016. She was the first female U. S. gymnast to win four gold medals in an Olympic Games. Since then, Simone has debuted (首次呈现)some moves never successfully done in world competitions, including a double-double dismount (下马) from the balance beam. The move became known as the Biles. Several signature moves have been named after Simone.
1. Who found Simone Biles' gymnastics talent
A. Her parents. B. A tour guide.
C. A gymnastics coach. D. Her kindergarten teacher.
2. What brought Simone the gift of gymnastics
A. A disease. B. An accident. C. A superpower. D. A family tradition.
3. Which is one of Simone Biles' achievements
A. She has now won 25 world gold medals.
B. Some competitions are named after Simone.
C. She won two gold medals at AGWC in 2013.
D. She competed in her first Olympics at 21.
4. Why are some signature moves named after Simone Biles
A. She made those moves well-known worldwide.
B. She has won the most World Championship medals.
C. She created and owned the gymnastics skills by herself.
D. She used the actions for the first time internationally.
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Jules Verne was born on 8 February 1828 in the French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while travelling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional(虚构的)castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.
In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write science adventure stories. This had never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping(扣人心弦的)stories.
To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based on scientific facts, making them believable. These happy stories weren't to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His hooks started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil-purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.
In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions came out. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.
1.What is the function of paragraph 1
A.To describe Verne's discovery.
B.To introduce the characters of his stories.
C.To present the adventure of Sambin's husband.
D.To show the teacher's impact on Verne's writing.
2.What does the underlined word "This" refer to in paragraph 2
A.Studying law. B.Graduating from university.
C.Writing novels, poems and plays. D.Writing science adventure stories.
3.What can he learned about Verne's later works
A.They covered happy elements.
B.They were unbelievable stories.
C.They revealed Verne's doubt on science.
D.They were partly written by Verne's son.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Verne
A.Talented and productive. B.Popular and caring.
C.Optimistic and generous. D.Friendly and honest.
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When Thomas Panek lost his eyesight more than 25 years ago, the avid runner doubted he would ever pursue his lifelong passion again.
Indeed, although Panek had been crazy about running since high school, the idea of running blind seemed altogether too challenging. But he did manage to keep his dream alive—with help from human guides who assisted him on each run.
Even so, the real joy of the run—the thrill of independence that comes from conquering a course on your own terms—eluded(躲避) him. “When you’re tied to another person, it’s no longer your own race,” the 48-year-old said. “The independence isn’t quite there.”
Then Panek found a friend—indeed, man’s best friend—who would help him achieve that sense of purpose. He started running with a guide dog named Gus. Not only did Panek rediscover his love for running, but, along the way, he founded Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for the visually disabled.
On March 16, Gus glided across the finish line with his human at the New York City Half Marathon. At that moment, they both breezed into the history books. Panek, who finished the course in a little more than two hours and 20 minutes, became the first blind runner to complete the race led by dogs.
Brandishing their respective medals, Panek and Gus—who would retire after the race—shared a breathless embrace. “It’s a little emotional for me because he’s been there with me the whole time,” Panek said.
But Panek was quick to point out that it wasn’t just Gus who provided the wind beneath his running shoes. In all, three guide dogs helped him see his way to the finish line. Siblings Westley and Waffle picked up the early legs of the course, each running between five and eight kilometers of the 21-kilometer race.
With retirement looming, it would be the faithful yellow lab’s last race. But for Panek, the road ahead remains long and bright—not only for him, but for anyone with a disability who still hopes to run down a dream.
1.When did Thomas become blind
A.When he was about 23. B.When he was 25 years old.
C.When he was in high school. D.When he was 48 years old.
2.Why did Panek get himself the guide dog Gus
A.Because he didn’t want to have another person with him.
B.Because he wanted to found Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
C.Because he wanted to help those with visual disability.
D.Because he wanted to enjoy the delight of running independently.
3.What do we learn about the dog Gus from the passage
A.It was the first dog to lead a blind runner at the Half Marathon.
B.It ran the whole course of the New York City Half Marathon.
C.It ran about eight kilometers with Thomas Panek at the race.
D.It wouldn’t be working as a guide dog to Thomas Panek any more.
4.Which of the following best shows Thomas’s qualities as a runner
A.Independent and caring. B.Passionate and persistent.
C.Crazy and emotional. D.Kind and helpful.
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My doctor took me for a walk around the farm where she lives. I was physically and emotionally exhausted and discouraged by anxiety and depression. The place was full of life. There were insects, horses, rabbits and a cat. She told me to focus on my body in the environment. When I was ill I tended to retreat into my mind and disconnect from here and now. So, when I met a horse named Fira, I expected nothing.
As I got closer to Fira, she nuzzled(用鼻子安抚) her nose into my chest, putting a gentle pressure over my heart. Something happened inside me: I felt as if I had reached a wellspring of past hurts, fears and failings. I began to melt emotionally. I patted Fira’s nose and breathed in her smell. I found I didn’t have to concentrate on feeling better; Fira helped me feel loved and safe. I worked with Fira often, learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her. Initially, I wasn’t sure exactly what one would do with a horse excepting riding it. But I knew that Fira had touched me in an uncommon way and had made me feel better. She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it back to me in an open, affectionate way.
In my meetings with Fira, I found that I lost my usual self-consciousness, and I would focus entirely on communicating. I learned to live in the present, to focus on what was happening this day, in this moment, in this place. I learned to forget the past, with all its hurts. I learned to forget the future, which hasn’t happened yet. When you stand beside a horse, you exist completely in the moment.
With Fira by my side, I saw into a life in which trust comes first, and compassion follows. I found a deep peace in leading her along a path, by using my own power of intention to indicate whether to start, stop, turn left or turn right. I felt an inner quiet and even joy. My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.
1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph
A.She loves animals very much. B.She went to a doctor with high hopes.
C.She suffered from mental illness. D.She often lost consciousness.
2.When she approached Fira further , the author____________.
A.became grateful for her past pain B.had an emotional breakdown
C.was curious about what would happen D.felt deeply touched
3.When the author and Fira worked together,_________.
A.Fira accepted the author’s emotions and reacted positively
B.Fira helped the author focus on her thoughts
C.the author recalled her past hurts, fears and failings
D.the author had to try hard to feel better
4.What did the author learn during her time with Fira
A.It is necessary to show compassion to others.
B.One shouldn’t be affected by emotions.
C.One should learn lessons from the past.
D.It is important to live in the moment.
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In July 1954 Richard Baker, who died aged 93, became the first announcer to introduce a news bulletin(新闻简报) on BBC television. His debut(首次亮相) was limited and urged BBC to put aside any fear that seeing facial expressions might be distracting for viewers, and make their newsreaders visible.
Baker's first newsflash outside a scheduled bulletin came in October 1955, when Princess Margaret declared the break up with Peter Townsend, and from 1957 he was joined by Robert Dougall as the regular faces of BBC TV news.
Baker had started with the corporation in 1950, first as a studio manager and then an announcer on the Third Programme, now Radio 3, and returned to his love for classical music, introducing concerts from the Royal Albert Hall for TV (1960—1995), and presenting programmes with enthusiasm on Radio 2, including "Friday Night Is Music Night" (1998—2005). He also broadcast on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Besides, he had become the nearest BBC had found to successor to Richard Dimbleby as a reporter for a outside broadcasts of great occasions.
His sense of composure—thinking on his feet without betraying the fact—served him well in broadcasting. He liked to give the impression that he was rather a muddler who could forget where he should be at any given moment, but in reality he was in be complete control.
He was declared TV Newsreader of the Year three times in the 1970s, and won a Sony Gold award for his lifetime achievement in radio. As a member of the Broadcasting Standards Council, he did much to lessen complaints against his industry.
1.Why was BBC cautious about making newsreaders visible
A.Facial expressions were hard to read. B.The audience's attention might be distracted.
C.Technological support was not reliable. D.Viewers were uninterested in newsreaders.
2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.Baker made a career in BBC. B.Music programs were popular.
C.A suitable job was hard to find. D.Baker had a deep love for music.
3.What contributed to Baker's success in his career
A.His good sense of humour. B.His rich work experience.
C.His calm personality. D.His good education.
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Journalism was a promising industry. B.Baker was the most successful newsreader.
C.Broadcasting received some criticism. D.Baker had a talent for management.
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It is her ordinariness that makes her extraordinary.
Unlike many in the entertainment world, British singer-songwriter Adele-full name Adele Laurie Blue Adkins-isn't an image-obsessed(过分关注形象的), diet fanatic(狂热者). "My life is full of drama and, won't have time to worry about something like what I look like," she told Rolling Stone magazine. "I don't like going to the gym. I like eating fine foods and drinking nice wine."
Adele grew up with her single mom in north London. She is like any normal London girl, except that Adele has had countless number one hits and holds three Guinness World Records, one for being the first solo female singer to spend 11 straight weeks at number one in the UK chart.
Adele started writing songs at the age of 15 when she bought herself a guitar. She recorded three songs for a class project and posted them on . They were spotted by a record company, and her career kicked off. Her first album, 19-her age at the time-shot to number one in 2008.
Fans love her deep, jazzy voice and Adele has her own tips for singing. "It's more impressive, somehow, if you don't try to impress," she said. "Be natural with it. Say it straight."
Her chatty London-girl attitude can have its downsides(不利方面). She recently had to cancel a tour because of a vocal chord(声带)problem. She told The Sun that the root of the problem was "because I was talking too much".
Adele is now number nine in the Sunday Times Rich List for British music stars under the age of 30, but she remains as grounded(脚踏实地的) as ever. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, she described how she enjoys her success: "Money doesn't matter to me I give a lot to Great Ormond Street Hospital, monthly It's important to me that I give, because people always helped me and my mom out when we needed it."
1.What makes the British singer Adele extraordinary
A.That she doesn't care about her image.
B.That she sticks to being herself.
C.That she likes eating and drinking.
D.That she is totally different from other singers.
2.Why did Adele have to cancel a recent tour
A.Because there was something wrong with her voice.
B.Because she didn't want to talk too much.
C.Because The Sun complained she was too chatty.
D.Because her London style was not popular.
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Adele is one of the richest ladies in the world.
B.Adele is the 9th most famous British music star.
C.Adele contributes to society by donating money.
D.Adele has totally changed her lifestyle after success.
4.What is the best title of this passage
A.The life of a singer. Adele
B.Adele, an extraordinary singer
C.Adele's secret of being successful
D.The singing career of Adele
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It was a nervous time. World War II had started, and British ships were always watching for German submarines called U-boats. The ship Ben Lomond had left Cape Town, South Africa, with a crew of 55, including a young officer named Poon Lim.
On November 23, 1942, the worst fear came true. The Ben Lomond was attacked by a U-boat. Within minutes the boat was sinking. Poon Lim grabbed a life jacket and leaped over the side. He swam rapidly away from the ship in case it exploded. Sure enough, it let out a large boom and sank beneath the waves. For two hours Poon Lim struggled in the water. Once he almost got onto a life raft with five other sailors, but it got away from his grasp. Then he saw another life raft that was empty, swam to it, and climbed aboard. He found a few cans of biscuits, a water jug, some flares, and a flashlight, which could be enough supplies for about a month.
Day after day Poon Lim had his few biscuits and a couple of sips of water. He searched the horizon for ships. Twice he leaped up to shout and wave when he saw help coming. Once he saw a freight ship. It passed him. At a later time, he saw a United States Navy plane. It flew low over the raft but then disappeared. Still later a U-boat spotted him but for some reason left him alone.
Poon Lim knew he needed to stay strong. He couldn’t get much exercise on an eight-foot-square raft, but he could swim. A couple of times a day, he circled the raft, always watching for sharks. Soon his food and water ran low. He knew that drinking seawater would make him sick, so he tore off the canvas cover on his life jacket and set it out to catch rainwater. Then he took apart the flashlight and used a wire inside to make a fishhook. For months Poon Lim drifted, catching fish and sometimes birds. One time he even caught a shark. Finally, after 130 days, he noticed that the color of the water was changing. Two days later, on his 133rd day, he saw a boat. Three sailors in a small sailboat picked him up and took him to Belem, a city on the coast of Brazil. Poon Lim had crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
No one ever had survived longer on a raft at sea. Poon Lim received many honors, including Britain’s highest award. A booklet of his survival methods was put into every British life raft.
1.What happened just after Poon Lim’s ship was hit
A.It immediately exploded. B.Poon Lim jumped over the side.
C.Poon Lim found a life raft. D.The U-boat picked up survivors.
2.What did Poon Lim do just after his food and water ran low
A.He jumped up and down and waved, hoping to attract help.
B.He went swimming, hoping to find some fish.
C.He made a rain catcher and some fishing equipment.
D.He spotted a United States Navy plane.
3.Which of these things happened last
A.Poon Lim noticed that the water had changed color.
B.Poon Lim landed in a Brazilian city.
C.Some sailors picked up Poon Lim.
D.Poon Lim caught a shark with his fishhook.
4.Why was Poon lim presented with many honors
A.He had voyaged the longest time on the Atlantic Ocean.
B.He managed to spend 133 days on a life raft with determination.
C.He had a knowledge of survival methods on the sea.
D.He didn’t surrender himself to German U-boats.
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Jacob Kohut, 35, was one of the soldiers. He finally had some downtime during his 12-hour shift. He sat in the back of a Humvee, flute in hand, teaching students via his laptop how to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. That meant he was on double duty, as an active soldier and as a dedicated school band teacher.
For the past five years, he’s taught music at two Fairfax County, Virginia, schools—Canterbury Woods Elementary School in the morning and Frost Middle School in the afternoon. When he was on duty, Kohut’s days began in the morning with teaching his elementary class remotely from the drill floor of the DC Armory, finishing the lesson mere minutes before his shift started at 10 a.m. Later in the day, during his break, he would go online to teach his middle school students from the back of a Humvee.
Diane Leipzig, the headteacher of Canterbury Woods Elementary School, told Kohut she would find a substitute teacher to cover his classes while he was on duty, but he insisted on continuing to teach. She says, “He’s an excellent example. He teaches our kids the significance of practice and determination.” Music has always been a driving force in Kohut’s life. “My mom was a music teacher. That’s why I do what I do, because she was such a good role model.” says Kohut. Kohut insists he is not doing anything extraordinary. “We are here to do what’s needed, and if that means standing outside for 18 hours straight in the freezing cold, we're ready to do that.” he says. As the 11 instruments played by his virtual students synchronized in song, the familiar melody of Ode to Joy rang through the Humvee. At that moment, Kohut realized there wasn’t a timelier tune to teach his students. “It’s a symbol of unity and peace,” he says, “and that’s what the world needs right now.”
1. What’s the double identity of Jacob Kohut
A. Soldier and teacher. B. Soldier and student.
C. Teacher and student. D. President and teacher.
2. What do we know about Kohut's lesson to elementary students
A. The lesson began in the afternoon. B. The lesson finished very near his shift.
C. The lesson was performed face to face. D. The lesson was targeted at music itself.
3. What message does Leipzig want to convey in paragraph 3
A. Kohut had a positive effect on kids. B. Kohut wasn't equal to the position.
C. Kohut should be replaced by others. D. Kohut was typical of an inspired soldier.
4. Which of the following best describes Kohut as a teacher
A. Thrilled. B. Devoted. C. Ambitious. D. Humorous.
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A 76-year-old grandmother, dressed in Hanfu, the traditional clothing of China. attracted hundreds of thousands of people's attention with her beauty and passion for life. The first short video was filmed by her grandson Liu Haochen in early October, and received 1. 76 mil- lion likes on short video platform Douyin within a month.
Now known as "Grandma of Chenchen" with 200t000 fans, she has tried on many different Chinese traditional clothing, dutiful headwear and fans with traditional Chinese pam mgs are some of her favorite parts in dressing. Liu, also a lover of Hanfu. said he wanted to share happy memories with his grandma and to record her life at old age. And he found、she was quite suitable for the clothing.
The grandma learned Peking Opera al 13, entered an opera school al 19 and then became an actress at Hunan Peking Opera in Hunan province. Now at the age of 76, she is still teaching opera.
She said she agreed the moment Liu invited her to shoot a video. I didn't really know what it was about at the time. I thought it would be good to spend some time with Chenchen," she said, as Liu had been busy working far from home.
In October, she participated in a catwalk show in Changzhou, with performers much younger than her. Although the show went on in the rain, all the audience enjoyed the show. “When I was on the stage, the audience kept shouting my name. I was very cheerful, she said.
Along with videos about Hanfu, she also shares her daily life, which is full of happiness and smile—shopping, chatting with friends and playing with cats. She said she felt as young as a young person.
1.What can we know about "Grandma of Chenchen"
A.Her grandson dressed in Hanfu attracted many people's attention.
B.Her grandson shared the same interest with her.
C.She has learned Peking opera for 57 years.
D.She knew Douyin when she first shot a video.
2.What can we infer from paragraph 5
A.The audience were much younger than the grandma.
B.The show was stopped by rain.
C.The show turned out to be a success.
D.The grandma performed a walk like a cat.
3.What can we conclude from the story of “Grandma of Chenchen"
A.Life lies in movement.
B.Where there is a will, there is a way.
C.Save a penny for the rainy days.
D.Be positive, youth is always there.
4.In which section of a newspaper can you read the text
A.Fashion. B.Music. C.Sports. D.Science.
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Mice and rats have long been used in medical research because of their biological similarities to humans. Now, scientists have trained rats to drive small vehicles created for them. One of the main findings of the experiment was that the driving activity seemed to help the rats relax.
Researchers at the University of Richmond in Virginia led the experiment. The team built tiny cars out of plastic and other materials. The vehicles had an opening at one end where electrical wires were attached. By touching one of the three different wires, the rat could control the direction of the vehicle.
Researchers trained 17 rats over several months to drive around the experiment containers. The animals proved that they could be trained to drive forward as well as in other directions to get to the sweet treats placed inside the containers.
The researchers examined levels of two hormones(荷尔蒙) in the rats—one causes stress and another reduces it. All rats that took part in the training had higher levels of the hormone that reduces stress. The research suggests the increased relaxation levels could be linked to the enjoyment of successfully learning a new skill. The team also found that the rats that drove themselves showed higher levels of the stress-fighting hormone than those that simply rode in small cars controlled by humans.
Lambert said the most exciting result of the experiment for her was about the possible effects on humans. The research may open new areas of non-drug treatments for people suffering from mental health problems.
"There's no cure for schizophrenia or depression and we need to catch up," she said. "And I think we need to look at different animal models and different types of tasks and really respect that behaviour can change our neurochemistry(神经化学)."
Speaking to the British-based magazine New Scientist, Lambert said her team is planning to continue experiments to learn more about how the rats learn to drive. The new research will also examine why some activities appear to reduce stress, and which areas of the brain are involved in the process.
1.What did the experiment find
A.Rats are able to drive vehicles. B.Rats feel relaxed when driving.
C.Rats can be used in medical research. D.Rats are biologically similar to humans.
2.What does the finding of the hormone examination of the rats suggest
A.One hormone causes stress and another reduces it.
B.Acquiring a new skill brings about joy.
C.Levels of hormone are controlled by stress.
D.Relaxation contributes to enjoyment.
3.Why is the research significant
A.It may lead to a way to treat human mental problems.
B.It will affect the way that humans drive their cars.
C.It may help people train animals better.
D.It can surely change neurochemistry.
4.What does Lambert's team want to find out next
A.Which parts of the rats' brains control their emotions.
B.Why rats have the ability to fight stress.
C.When activities affect the levels of stress.
D.Why certain activities reduce stress.
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"He'll be over in a minute, one of Saul Klein's colleagues says apologetically, glancing towards a row of glass rooms where figures can be seen deep in conversation. One minute turns into two and then five, and then ten. Finally, Klein bounds over, saying, "Right, shall we start "
Klein is the kind of person who you can imagine is in this situation a lot. It's not because he's rude or forgetful or unreliable. In fact, he's not any of those things.
The Johannesburg-born Klein is an entrepreneur(企业家), often spoken about as the brains behind Lovefilm and an early employee at Skype, but his CV(履历) goes beyond that.
For now, he says, the majority of his time is taken up with the companies Local Globe has invested in. "I'm involved on some level with all the companies in the portfolio (投资组合)." What that means in practice is that Klein attends regular meetings, and extraordinary meetings "where we meet with the companies", and gives advice "when companies are coming for important events like fundraising". Oh, and on top of that, he's also part of every company's WhatsApp group—200 groups to be precise.
"Time is nothing to him, so he'll be replying to messages at 5 o'clock in the morning," one of his assistants says. But Klein, a father of three children aged 12, 11 and 4, says he actually tries to be "quite strict" about his time. "I've always tried not to do business at breakfast or dinner time. I try to be able to take the kids to school in the morning, and normally be at home for bedtime. Obviously as the kids get older, they don't want you around as much, but that's not the case while they're at this age," he says.
This routine isn't just limited to mornings and evenings, Klein says. Ever since he started dating his wife, they both have practiced "relaxing lifestyle". "It basically means from a Friday night to a Saturday night, I'm not looking at emails, I'm not answering my phone, and I avoid driving. We've been doing that for almost 20 years at this point. I've always found that to be a great relief."
1.Why does Saul Klein often let others wait
A.He is rather unreliable. B.He is a little ill-mannered.
C.He has quite a poor memory. D.He is too busy with his work.
2.What does the author mean by saying "his CV(履历) goes beyond that"
A.Saul Klein has to attend regular meetings. B.Saul Klein still attempts to enlarge his CV.
C.Saul Klein also has other important positions. D.Saul Klein loves changing his work very often.
3.What does Saul Klein most probably consider important
A.Sparing time for his family. B.Getting enough sleep every day.
C.Keeping all the promises he has made. D.Working late at night to finish his work.
4.What does Saul Klein's story tell us
A.Employees should put their work first. B.Busy people can also live a balanced life.
C.Entrepreneurs often ignore their loved ones. D.Some couples are living a very unhealthy life.
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When it comes to becoming eco-conscious, many people choose to start with something simple: recycling. But it's not as simple as everyone seems to believe.
Indeed, the desire for some people to recycle can lead to ill-informed decisions about what can and cannot be recycled, and non-recyclable objects are accidentally put into the recycling bin. The practice is what is known as wishcycling.
Wishcycling boils down to the idea that just about anything can be recycled, and that if you put it into a recycling bin, those who are responsible for it will find a way to recycle it. This is obviously not true, because, despite everything that you've been told by the media, not everything is recyclable.
Small non-recyclable objects that are attached to recyclables are generally acceptable. For example, glue and tape attached to paper will be removed in the recycling process without any trouble. But improperly recycling broken eyeglasses, plastic shopping bags, food waste and greasy(油渍)pizza boxes could cause problems to the recycling process.
The objects in the recycling bin are typically sorted by machines at recycling centers, not people. These complex machines are designed to separate plastics, paper, and other recyclables. If something is thrown into the bin that shouldn't be there, it could end up damaging the machine, which means the recycling center could lose time and money every time people decide to wishcycle. Sometimes, a non-recyclable object is able to sneak (溜) past these sorting machines. If this happens, the non-recyclable object ends up in a load of recyclables that will be sold for the recycling center to make a profit. However, having just one non-recyclable thing mixed in can pollute the entire load of recyclables, which has to be thrown away.
So what you as a consumer need to do is make your own recycling practice most functional. The best way is to educate yourself. There are certain general rules when it comes to recycling that everyone should know.
1.What do we know about wish cycling
A.It is misled by the media. B.It leads to a better ecology.
C.It is related to ill intentions. D.It comes from people's hope.
2.Which of the following can be put into the recycling bin according to the passage
A.Paper with glue on it. B.Oily pizza boxes.
C.Plastic shopping bags. D.Left-over food.
3.What is paragraph 5 about
A.The problems from wishcycling. B.The need to update the machines.
C.The reasons for making less profit. D.The objects unsuitable for recycling.
4.What might be talked about in the paragraph that follows
A.Reducing waste. B.Making rules.
C.Recycling properly. D.Consuming wisely.
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Eleven-year-old Allan Baltz of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is familiar with the foster （领养）care system. When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with their foster parents Derek and Lesli Baltz.
Last fall when Allan got an opportunity to pay it forward, he made it count.
During the height of the 2021 shutdown, to keep their kids entertained at home, the family decided to switch up their hairstyles. Lesli dyed her hair red and Alice went blue. Derek tried out a mustache, and Allan went the craziest by growing out a long, beautiful mullet（胭脂鱼发型）.
When friends pushed Allan to enter the USA Mullet Championships competition, Allan initially wasn't interested because he thought he couldn't win. However, once he learned there was a cash prize, he changed his tune.
"He instantly was like 'Oh, OK.I can do it, and we'll give the money to kids in foster care' " Lesli said. "He didn't hesitate. He didn't say，'I can get a bike, then give some money away.' It was just instant that he wanted to give it away."
After submitting his photo and following up with several weeks of campaigning, Allan took home the top prize in the kid's division with more than 25,000 votes in his favor.
He split his winnings between two local foster care organizations, Together We Foster and Project Zero, but his impact went far beyond just the $2,500 he donated. His giving heart inspired others to do the same, and he ended up raising an additional $4,500 for the two organizations.
"People also started volunteering...and donating，"Lesli said. "A few people that we know decided to start fostering because of Allan's story. The way that people hear it and it inspires them to do something about the foster care crisis is really incredible." Lesli said she couldn't be prouder of Allan's heart for helping others and feels truly lucky to be his mom.
1.What do the underlined words "pay it forward" mean in paragraph 2？
A.Spend plenty of money. B.Pass on love to others.
C.Pay for goods in advance. D.Win great popularity.
2.Why did Allan grow a mullet？
A.It was really a good way to have fun. B.It was an extremely popular hairstyle.
C.It was required for the competition. D.It was the craziest thing he'd ever done.
3.Which of the following words would be used to describe Allan？
A.Talented and decisive. B.Selfless and open-minded.
C.Generous and kind-hearted. D.Sensitive and sociable.
4.What was the influence of Allan's donation of prize money？
A.It led to the donation totaling $4,500 in the end.
B.It inspired more people to get involved in foster care.
C.He helped to successfully solve foster care crisis.
D.He luckily won true love and admiration of Lesli.
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In 2010, Barack Obama was to pay a visit to Mumbai's Gandhi Museum, where palm (棕榈) trees full of me dotted the grounds. The president knew me well-coconuts(椰子) are a part of life in Indonesia, where he spent his boyhood. Before his visit, Indian authorities, however, removed every last sign of me around the museum. They were afraid the president of the United States would be taken out by one of me falling on his head.
Let's get this out of the way: My reputation as the “killer fruit" of countless innocents was then and still is a misbelief. A repeatedly misinterpreted 1984 study overstated the number of deaths I caused by hitting people on the head, and the word spread. Today, the only things about me "to die for" are the sometimes too-delicious foods you humans make with me, such as cookies and pies. A decade ago, health experts briefly gave me a halo because some of my fats may raise beneficial cholesterol(胆固醇).But ask a heart doctor today and they’ll tell you that coconut oil will raise your bad cholesterol as much. Death by coconut, indeed!
People have other wrong ideas about me. But allow me to leave you with a sweet presidential tale. A World War II boat commanded by one John F. Kennedy was destroyed in 1943 by a Japanese warship. Kennedy and his surviving crew were stuck on an island. They were suffering from hunger, thirst and injuries when they met two friendly native coast-watchers. Kennedy scratched a message into a coconut shell: “NAURO ISL...COMMANDER...11 ALIVE...NEED SMALL BOAT...KENNEDY.”
The coast-watchers delivered this successfully and all the crew were saved. Years later, the coconut shell was given to the newly elected president. It sat on his office desk throughout his presidency and now is a center-piece of the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston-as the proof that we coconuts don't take lives, we save them.
1.Why did Indian officials get rid of “me”
A.To reduce Obama’s fear. B.To avoid unexpected injuries.
C.To show their welcome tradition. D.To follow the request from the US.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined words in paragraph 2
A.thought little of me B.did great damage to me
C.made me well-known D.brought me a good name
3.How does the author sound in the passage
A.Amusing. B.Anxious. C.Concerned. D.Romantic.
4.What is the purpose of the passage
A.To show a new discovery. B.To correct people’s misbelief.
C.To tell the history of coconuts. D.To describe a successful rescue.
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They say procrastination (拖延) is the thief of time- actually deadlines are. New research has found that if you want someone to help you out with something. it is best not to set a deadline at all. But if you do set a deadline, make it short.
Professor Stephen Knowles tested the effect of deadline length on task completion for their research. Participants were invited to complete an online survey concerning a charity donation. They were given either one week, one month, or no deadline to respond. Professor Knowles says although the topic of the survey was about charity: the results are true of any situation where someone asks another person for help.
The study found responses to the survey were lowest for the one-month deadline and highest when no deadline was specified (明确规定) . No deadline and the one-week deadline led to many early responses, while a long deadline appeared to give people permission to procrastinate. And then forget. Professor Knowles wasn't surprised to find that specifying a shorter deadline increased the chances of receiving a response compared to a longer deadline. However, he did find it interesting that they received the most responses when no deadline was specified.
"We interpret this as evidence that specifying a longer deadline, as opposed to a short deadline or no deadline at all, removes the urgency to act, "he says." People therefore put off undertaking the task, and since they are inattentive or forget, postponing it results in lower response rates.
He says of the research that it is possible that not specifying a deadline might still have led participants to assume that there is an unspoken deadline. Professor Knowles hopes his research can help reduce the amount of procrastinating people do. "Many people procrastinate. They have the best intentions of helping someone out, but just do not get around to doing it.
1. Why did Professor Knowles do the research
A. To study the role a deadline plays in procrastination.
B. To find out whether people are interested in charity.
C. To attract public attention to the effects of procrastination.
D. To test the effect of procrastination on task completion.
2. What most likely leads to procrastination
A. No deadlines. B. Short deadlines.
C. Specific deadlines. D. Long deadlines.
3. Why do people procrastinate when given a long deadline
A. They oppose the deadline. B. They are unwilling to act.
C. They lack a sense of urgency. D. They are too busy to remember.
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Procrastination—the Thief of Time
B. Procrastination—an Urgent Problem to Solve
C. Deadline—a Result of Procrastination
D. Deadline—the Key to Reducing Procrastination
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The British are known for their sense of humour. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.
Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, "It's a little damp(潮湿的) outside." Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, "She isn't exactly friendly." Understatement is often used in unpleasant situations or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humour.
Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen in their everyday life such as when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour. Mr Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.
Mr Bean doesn't talk often, and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr Bean is popular in many countries around the world because people do not have to speak English to understand the humour. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.
1.Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes
A.The British often enlarge the fact.
B.British jokes are connected with many different cultures.
C.The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.
D.British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.
2.How does the author explain understatement
A.By using examples. B.By making comparisons.
C.By following time order. D.By describing a process.
3.How does Mr Bean make people laugh
A.By telling funny stories.
B.By making jokes about others' accents.
C.By copying how others behave.
D.By using his body movements and facial expressions.
4.What can be the best title for the text
A.British Humour in Comedy B.Humour in Different Cultures
C.Developing Your Sense of Humour D.Understanding British Humour
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There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, people, events and the resulting effects.
People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, hurt many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy people would be more pitiful. The intention of criticising and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realise its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people hurt many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in a bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favour their hopes. If they bring public objections to themselves, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join in to criticise their wrongdoings. They should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
1.What does the underlined phrase "sour the pleasure of society" most probably mean
A.Making others unhappy. B.Enjoying the pleasure of life.
C.Tending to please others openly. D.Having a good taste in social life.
2.What can we conclude from the text
A.We should pity all such unhappy people.
B.People can get rid of the habit of unhappiness.
C.Such unhappy people are dangerous to social life.
D.Unhappy people cannot understand happy persons.
3.What may the author suggest when unhappy people insist on keeping the habit
A.Showing no respect and politeness to them.
B.Preventing any communication with them.
C.Persuading them to recognise the bad effects.
D.Quarrelling with them until they realise the mistakes.
4.What is the purpose of the text
A.To describe two types of people in the world: happy and unhappy.
B.To laugh at unhappy people and let us avoid such kind of people.
C.To suggest unhappy people remove the habit of unhappiness.
D.To suggest people should fix their attention on happy things.
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The different parts of a health care system have different focuses. A hospital's stroke(中风) unit monitors blood flow in the brain. The cardiac unit is interested in that same flow, but through and from the heart. Each collection of equipment and data is effective in its own field. Thus, like the story of blind men feeling an elephant, modern health care offers many separate pictures of a patient, but rarely a useful united one.
On top of all this, the instruments that doctors use to monitor health are often expensive, as is the training required to use them. That combined cost is too high for the medical system to scan regularly, for early signs of illness, so patients are at risk of heart disease or a stroke.
An unusual research project called AlzEye, run by Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, in cooperation with University College, London(UCL), may change this. It is attempting to use the eye as a window through which signals about the health of other organs could be discovered. The doctors in charge of it, Siegfried Wagner and Pearse Keane, are studying Moorfields' database of eye scans, which offers a detailed picture of the health of the retina(视网膜).
The project will go a step further:With the information about other aspects of patients' health collected from other hospitals around England, doctors will be able to look for more accurate signs of disease through eye scans.
The Moorfields data set has lots of linked cases to work with--far more than any similar project. For instance, the UK Biobank, one of the world's leading collections of medical data about individual people, contains 631 cases of a"major cardiac adverse event". The Moorfields data contain about 12, 000 such. The Biobank has data on about 1, 500 stroke patients. Moorfields has 11, 900. For the disease on which the Moorfields project will focus to start with dementia, the data set holds 15, 100 cases. The only comparable study has 86.
Wagner and Keane are searching for patterns in the eye that show the emergence of disease elsewhere in the body. If such patterns could be recognized reliably, the potential impact would be huge.
1.Why does the author mention “the story of blind men feeling an elephant” in Paragraph 1
A.To claim the ineffectiveness of our health care system.
B.To tell the similarity in various health care units.
C.To explain the limitation of modern health care.
D.To show the complexity of patients' pictures
2.What does the underlined word "this"in Paragraph 3 refer to
A.The challenge of making advanced medical instruments.
B.The high risk of getting a heart disease or a stroke
C.The inconvenience of modern health care service.
D.The incomplete and expensive health monitoring.
3.How does AlzEye work
A.By thoroughly examining one's body organs.
B.By identifying one's state of health through eye scans
C.By helping doctors discover one's diseases of the eye
D.By comparing the eye-scan data from different hospitals.
4.What can be inferred about the Moorfields's project from Paragraph 5
A.It takes advantage of abundantly available medical data.
B.It makes the collection of medical data more convenient.
C.It improves the Moorfields' competitiveness in the medical field.
D.It strengthens data sharing between the Moorfields and the Biobank.
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E-scooters are an increasingly common site on Britain’s roads and pavements. With an electric motor attached, they have become the go-to vehicle of unruly teenagers everywhere.
But here are two things that might surprise you: First, Even though they’re quite clearly being used by thousands of people, because of the way the law is written, e-scooters cannot use the pavements and cycle lanes, because they have a motor. But they can’t use the roads as motor vehicles either, because they are not properly licensed or taxed. And the second thing: I think they are brilliant. Because energy density and efficiency has improved, it has made it possible to strap a battery onto a scooter, and actually have it carry you far enough to be useful.
I’m enthusiastic about scooters because I think they’re like a Swiss Army Knife, and can help solve multiple problems in society. They’re much greener than cars, which is great for the environment. They’re much smaller too, so take up less space on the road. They could even help ease Britain’s ongoing housing crisis. Because e-scooters could expand the distance in which it is reasonable to commute, making more housing accessible to the people who need it. And from a less high-minded perspective, it’s impossible to deny that they’re huge fun to ride.
In 2020, the government authorized local authorities to permit trials of rental scooter schemes around the country. The scooters are operated by a range of providers, and can be picked up off the street by scanning a QR-code with an app. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Scooter users are already annoying — so wouldn’t legalizing them make them even worse I’m not convinced. If e-scooters were legalized, they could be properly licensed and regulated. I also think if privately owned scooters were allowed, it would also incentivize good behavior, as scooter owners rather than renters would be more likely to, for example, own a helmet and take good care of their own equipment.
There is some good news for the sceptics though. At the end of last year, the government scooted the question of legalization into the long grass, announcing that instead of making a decision, the regional trials would be extended until November. So, my dream of an e-scooter utopia might have to wait for a bit longer.
1.Which of the following may be out of our expectation
A.E-scooters are common on Britain’s roads. B.E-scooters cannot be used everywhere legally.
C.The practical value of e-scooters is limited. D.People prefer riding an e-scooter to using a car.
2.Why do e-scoters have a positive effect on the housing crisis in Britain
A.More houses are acceptable to more people
B.E-scooters are great for the housing environment.
C.E-scooters take up less space in houses.
D.It’s huge fun to ride an e-scooter in the house.
3.What does the underlined word “incentivize” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Encourage. B.Maintain. C.Restrict. D.Praise.
4.What is the government’s attitude towards legalization of e-scooters
A.Favorable. B.Cautious. C.Opposed. D.Indifferent.
专题05.答案
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答案：1-4 BCDA
阅读理解专练82
答案：1-4 CACD
阅读理解专练83
答案：1.D; 2.D; 3.C; 4.A
阅读理解专练84
答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.D; 4.B
阅读理解专练85
答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.D
阅读理解专练86
答案：1-4 BACC
阅读理解专练87
答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.C; 4.B
阅读理解专练88
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.B; 4.B
阅读理解专练89
答案：1-4 ABAB
阅读理解专练90
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D; 4.A
阅读理解专练91
答案：1-4 BBAA
阅读理解专练92
答案：1-4 DCAB
阅读理解专练93
答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.A; 4.C
阅读理解专练94
答案：1-4 BACB
阅读理解专练95
答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A; 4.B
阅读理解专练96
答案：1-4 ADCD
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答案：1-4 CADD
阅读理解专练98
答案：1-4 ABBC
阅读理解专练99
答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.A
阅读理解专练100
答案：1-4 BAAB
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