杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练08.doc

学习资料收集于网络，仅供参考杭州外国语学校2019年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练08 倒数第九周星期三AI recently turned fifty, which is young for a tree, midlife for an elephant, and ancient for a sportsmanFifty is a nice number for the states in the US or for a national speed limit but it is not a number that I was prepared to have hung on meFifty is supposed to be my fathers age but now I am stuck with this number and everything it meansA few days ago, a friend tried to cheer me up by saying, Fifty is what forty used to be He had made an inspirational pointAm I over the hill? People keep telling me that the hill has been moved, and I keep telling them that the high-jump bar has dropped from the six feet I once easily cleared to the four feet that is impossible for me now. Youre not getting older, you are getting better says DrJoyce BrothersThis, however, is the kind of doctor who inspires a second opinionAnd so, as I approach the day when I cannot even jump over the tennis net, I am moved to share some thoughts on aging with youI am moved to show how aging feels to me physically and mentallyGetting older, of course, is obviously a better change than the one that brings you eulogies （悼词）. In tact, a poet named Robert Browning considered it the best change of all: Grow old along with me!The best is yet to meWhether or not Browning was right, most of my first fifty years have been golden ones so I will settle for what is ahead being as good as what has gone byI find myself moving toward what is ahead with a curious blend （混 合） of both fighting and accepting my aging, hoping that the philosopher was right when he said Old is always fifteen years from now1The author seems to tell us in Paragraph 1 that_Atime alone will tell Btime goes by quicklyCtime will show what is right Dtime makes one forget the past2When the author turned fifty, people around him _Atried to comfort him Bgot inspiration with himCwere friendlier with him Dfound him more talkative3What does the writer mean by saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?AHe has become olderBHe is not good at high jump any moreCHe feels sorry that he is not so good at high jump as beforeDHe wants to make it known that he was once good at high jump4The author considers his fifty years of life _Apeaceful Bordinary Csatisfactory Dregretful5We can infer from the passage that_Athe old should led asimple lifeBthe old should face the fact of agingCthe old should take more exerciseDthe old should fill themselves with curiosityBThe heat engine is certainly one of the most important devices that man ever inventedIn its simplest meaning, the heat engine is a device that transforms heat energy into other forms of energy, such as mechanical and electrical energyA great majority of the engines used today lie under the contributions that the heat engine made in the fields of industry, transportation, and the production of electricity gives us a deeper and more detailed look at the importance of heat enginesThe heaf engine had a great role in the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century Scientists developed machines, based on heat engines, which could increase the amount of goods produced, and at the same time, decrease the amount of time and money consumedThe manufactured goods became affordable to almost everyone, and they were not a luxury any more, After the introduction of the heat engine in the industrial field, the concept of mass production was first realized, and industry boomed as never beforeThrough history man has always tried to invent efficient means of transportationHowever, it was not until the invention of the heat engine that this became possibleA new era replaced the old era of animal-powered transportation, an era whose characteristics were speed and comfortThe train was the first means of transportation that used the heat engine, and it introduced new horizons of long-distance travellingHowever, it was another machine that replaced the horse as a personal means of transportationIt was called the car, and it also used the heat engineThe achievements of the car in a few decades wiped out centuries of horse transportationScientists realized the importance of electricity since the day it was discovered Unfortunately, electricity was not available in nature for direct useScientists had to come up with ways of producing itHere again, the heat engine was used to produce mechanical energy, which in turn can produce electricityToday, many power-producing stations all over the world still use heat enginesThey use coal or fuel oil to evaporate water, then the steam is used to turn a turbine which can produce electricityIn conclusion, heat engines proved to be one of the most important inventionsIt is enough to observe the importance of industry, transportation, and electricity in our lives to know the importance of heat enginesAlthough the engines used today are quite different from the early ones, the same concept of changing heat into other kinds of energy is still used6What is the passage mainly about?AThe importance of electricityBThe importance of heat energyCThe importance of the heat engineDThe importance of means of transportation7The underlined word transforms in Para1 can be best replaced by _Achanges Bdivides Cadapts Dbreaks8Which of the following is TRUE after the scientist used heat engine in industry?AHeat engines greatly promoted industryBMore money and less time were spent in producing goodsCManufactured goods decreased a lot because of mass productionDThe invention of the heat engine resulted in the invention of electricity9Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?AThe animal-powered transportation was slow but comfortableBThe heat engine is the greatest invention ever in the history of industryCThe car is a means of personal transportation that is based on the heat engineDBefore the invention of the heat engine, the animal was the only means of transportationCI was a fat kid who grew into an overweight adultI was constantly laughed at for being heavier than the other kids, leaving me feeling shyI tried several diets, but none worked, and I ended up gaining weightAnother factor contributing to my weight gain was my love for cooking, especially rich, high-fat desserts, which I enjoyed preparing and, of course, eatingWhen I finished high school at the age of 18, I weighed 215 poundsLacking the self-confidence to go to a new, faraway school, I decided to stay close to home instead of going away to collegeI continued with my unhealthful eating habits and felt more miserable as the weight came on, but I did nothing about it except buy larger plus-size clothesMy turning point came 10 years later at a friends New Years Eve party when I was at my all-time highest weight of 330 poundsI caught my reflection in a mirror and the truth hit me: I was overweight and unhealthy, and unless I did something about it now, I would only get bigger and unhappierAfter leaving the party, I thought about my past weight-loss efforts and realized they didnt work because they required me to give up foods I lovedThen I would constantly think about food and binge, abandoning the diet altogetherIf I took a common-sense approach and ate smaller portions of all foods, I would be able to satisfy my hunger and not feel deprivedMy biggest challenge was finding a way to fit my passion for cooking into my healthier lifestyleAt first, I tried to stay away from the kitchen to prevent myself from thinking about foodThe result: Food was all I thought aboutThere had to be some way to combine cooking with healthful eatingI found the solution after reading several low-fat cookbooksWith some trial and error, I could modify my favorite foods and make them low in fat, yet deliciousThe pounds started coming off, and when I started exercising （usually cardio and weight training five times a week）, they seemed to melt awayI didnt feel deprived, and I felt free to give my body the care and attention it deservedI lost 165 pounds over the next two yearsI had many ups and downs, but I was determined to go onAnother challenge to me was not to beat myself up if I ate something that was unhealthy and to take it as a sign to abandon my healthful habitsInstead, I vowed to start again and always keep my goal in mindThanks to losing weight and becoming fit I am in line with my body and myselfMy dream is to help others realize the ease and benefits of low-fat cooking and eatingIve created and published a book of low-fat recipes（食谱） and run workshops and seminars（研讨会） on healthful eatingNow that I know what I can achieve when I set my mind to it, my dreams are no longer out of reachI have finally found myselfWork out ScheduleRunning, stair climbing, step aerobics or kickboxing: 60 minutes/5 times a weekWeight training: 30 minutes/3 times a weekMaintenance Tips1Make exercise a priorityAfter you work out, youll be more likely to eathealthfully2You dont have to miss out on enjoying your favorite foods to lose weightJust enjoy them in smaller portions3Dont beat yourself up if you slipGet back to your regular exercise and eating program as soon as you can and forgive yourselfHave you recently made fitness a priority?10What factors contributed to the narrators failure in losing her weight at first?AHer laziness in starting exercisingBHer unwillingness to abandon low-tat dessertsCHer passion for cooking and unhealthy eating habitsDHer lack of maintenance tips11What did the narrator do as she kept on gaining weight?AShe tried a few low-fat dietsBShe decided to stay away from homeCShe bought herself clothes of larger sizesDShe could do nothing except that she felt deprived12The narrators story tells us that _Ait is important to have a balanced dietBcooking by oneself will make one healthyCtrial and error is important in learning cookingDreading cookbooks will help to build up a good eating habit13Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AShe missed opportunity to attend college because of her shynessBShe didnt attend the New Years Eve party because of her weightCHer dream of becoming a beautiful girl came true after she lost weightDShe didnt seriously consider losing her weight until she realized how fat she was14It can be concluded from the passage that _Ayou will live a healthy life if you cook yourself every dayByou will feel deprived if one fails to give attention to your bodyCit is the most important thing for you to have some maintenance tips in order to keep fitDbeing overweight can not only be bad for your health but also bring you much trouble in your lifeDWhats the most important thing youve done in your life? The question was put to me during a presentation I gave to a group of lawyersThe answer came to me in an instantIts not the one I gave, because the situation wasnt rightAs a lawyer in the entertainment industry, I knew the audience wanted to hear some amusing stories about my work with well-known personsBut heres the true answer: The most important thing Ive ever done occurred on October 8, 1990I began the day playing tennis with an old friend I hadnt seen for a whileBetween points we talked about what had been happening in each others livesHe and his wife had just had a baby boy, who was keeping them up at nightWhile we were playing, a car came screaming up the road toward the courtsIt was my friends father, who shouted to my friend that his baby had stopped breathing and was being rushed to the hospitalIn a flash my friend was in the car and gone, disappearing in a cloud of dustFor a moment I just stood there, paralyzed （呆若木鸡）Then I tried to figure out what I should doFollow my friend to the hospital? There was nothing I could accomplish there, I convinced myselfMy friends son was in the care of doctors and nursed, and nothing I could do or say would affect the outcomeBe there for moral support? Well, maybeBut my friend and his wife both had large families, and I knew theyd be surrounded by relatives who would provide more than enough comfort and support, whatever happenedAll I could do at the hospital, I decided, was get in the wayAlso, I had planned a full day with my family, who were waiting for me to get homeSo I decided to head back to my house and check in with my friend later, As I started my car, I realized that my friend had left his truck and keys at the courts, I now faced another problemI couldnt leave the keys in the truckSo I decided to go to the hospitaland give him the keysWhen I arrived, I was directed to a room where my friend and his wife were waitingAs I had thought, the room was filled with family members silently watching my friend comfort his wifeI went in and stood by the door, trying to decide what to do nextSoon a doctpr appeared He approached my friend and his wife, and in a quiet voice told them that their son had diedFor a long time the two held each other and cried, unaware of the rest of us standing around in pained silenceAfter they had calmed themselves, the doctor suggested they might want to spend a few moments with their sonMy friend and his wife stood up and walked past their familyWhen they reached the door, my friends wife saw me standing in the cornerShe came over and hugged me and started to cry My friend hugged me, too, and said, Thanks for being hereFor the rest of that morning, I sat in the emergency room of that hospital and watched my friend and his wife hold the body of their infant son, and say goodbyeIts the most important thing I have ever doneThe experience taught me two lessonsFirst: The most important thing Ive ever done happened when I was completely helpless None of the things I had learned in university, in three years of law school or in six years of legal practice were of any use in that situationSomething terrible was happening to people I cared about, and I was powerless to change the outcomeAll I could do was stand by and watch it happenAnd yet it was critical that I do just that -just be there when someone needed meSecond: The most important thing Ive ever done almost didnt happen because of things I had learned inclassrooms and professional lifeLaw school taught me how to take a set of facts, break them down and organize themThese skills are critical for lawyersWhen people come to us for help, I almost forgot how to feelToday I have no doubt that I should have leapt into my car without hesitation and followed my friend to the hospitalFrom that one experience I learned that the most important thing in life isnt the money you make, the status you attain or the honors you achieveThe most important thing in life is the kids team you coach or the poem you write ?or the time when youre just somebodys friend15When he was asked about the most important thing he had done in life at a presentat