安徽省蚌埠市2012届高考英语专题总复习 精选阅读理解强化集（38）

1、安徽省蚌埠市2012届高考英语专题总复习精选阅读理解强化集（38）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AI fell in love with England because it was quaint (古雅)all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice, like dolls houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. Ive slightly changed my mind after

2、 seventeen years because I think its an ugly town now.Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good mannerspeople shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is disappe

3、aring.I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. Youre forced to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here it usually has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice.As a wo

4、man, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p. m. I used to use it, but now Im afraid.The idea of family seems to be more or less non-existent in England. My family is well united and thats typically French. In Middlesex I had a neighbour who is

5、 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.1. The writer doesnt like London because she _.A. is not used to the life there now B. has lived there for seventeen yearsC. prefers to live in an old-fashioned house D. has to be p

6、olite to everyone she meets there2. Where do people usually meet their friends in England?A. In a cafe. B. In a restaurant. C. In a nightclub. D. In a pub. 3. The underlined part “it” (in Para. 4) refers to_.A. a taxi B. the money C. a bomb D. public transport 4. The writer took her neighbour to Fra

7、nce for Christmas because he _.A. felt lonely in England B. had never been to FranceC. was from a typical French family D. didnt like the British idea of familyBThe Great Barrier Reef is home to brightly colored fish, eye-catching coral, and swaying seaweed. What else is hiding in the worlds largest

8、 coral reef? Scientists recently dived into the water to find out. A team of scientists explored the reef, located along Australias northeastern coast. They also checked out Ningaloo Reef on the countrys western coast. The searches turned up hundreds of animal species, including some that may be new

9、 to science. Scientists spied worms shaped like trees, big-clawed shrimp and jellyfish. “It is awe-inspiring to know that so much of what we see has not yet been described,” says Patricia Hendricks, who took part in the expedition. That is a trip with a specific goal. “The reef is truly a beautiful

10、place with so many mysteries.” Scientists wanted to get a closer look at some of the underwater cities lesser-known residents soft coral. Using netted bags and their hands, the scientists searched the reefs. They found about 130 types of soft coral that may be new species. A lot is known about hard

11、coral, but soft coral is more of a mystery. The creatures are very diverse, or varied. Some are shaped like bushes or fans. Others are whips that twist with the currents. They grow in a rainbow of colors. Despite the variety, some types of soft coral look very similar to one another. “This makes the

12、m a challenge to study, and so very little is known about them,” Hendricks told WR News. She and other researchers took samples of the soft coral. The scientists also zeroed in on what was living in and around the coral. They hope to identify the new species. The reef research isnt done yet. The sci

13、entists plan to return to the same three spots annually for the next six years. They left 36 plastic “houses” stuck to the ocean floor. The scientists hope some of the coral reefs residents will move into the houses over time. That will make it easier for scientists to study the creatures on future

14、trips. The scientists findings could give humans a hand. Some marine life is used in medicine. Researchers can also study how the creatures deal with pollution and climate change. That might give scientists ideas on how people could better adapt, or change. Knowing what creatures live in oceans is i

15、mportant, scientists say, because one-third of the worlds coral reefs are endangered. “If we dont know what is present in the first place, how are we ever going to protect it properly?” asks Hendricks. “Learning about new species is an important step.” 5. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Scient

16、ists find surprises in the Great Barrier Reef. B. Soft Coral no longer remains a mystery. C. Scientists left 36 plastic houses to the ocean floor.D. Scientists made explorations to deal with ocean pollution. 6. According to the passage, what makes the study of the soft coral a big challenge?A. The d

17、iversity of the soft coral. B. Many unknown species. C. The similar appearance. D. Various shapes and colors. 7. What does the writer mean by “That might give scientists ideas on how people could better adapt, or change.”(Para.5) ? A. Ocean species may be of great medical value in the future. B. A s

18、tudy of ocean creatures adaptation may assist scientists in their research. C. Research on ocean creatures will help solve the pollution problem. D. Studying new ocean species will help improve peoples living environment. 8. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. the scientists discovered man

19、y ocean species by accident B. coral reefs in the world are endangered because of climate change C. the Great Barrier Reef has been attracting more scientists attentionD. the samples of the soft coral enables scientists to further explore the ocean CDo you love yourself? You may think you do, but do

20、 you really? Theres only one way to find out-by taking a close look at what you think, say, and do. You may not like some of what you find, but if you are serious about really loving yourself, you can use this insight to do some positive inner work. Herere three ways for gaining greater personal ins

21、ight for deeper love:Listen Closely to Your Thoughts Your thoughts will determine your actions. One thing helping you to listen to your thoughts is keeping a journal. It is not necessary for you to write in it every day, but it helps to record various insights you gain as you go about your life. Ins

22、tead of using a big notebook, you might use a small notepad that you can keep in your pocket for easy access to record your thoughts as they occur to you. Whichever method you choose, whats most important is that you write your thoughts down. It will help you know whats in your heart.Be Honest with

23、Yourself To do this, you should pay attention to your actions. Actions speak louder than words, and they always tell the truth. If you say you love your job, but your actions say otherwise, which do you think is more reliable? On the other hand, if you say youre not good at a certain job, but your a

24、ctions say otherwise, thats also important. What do you do with this insight? You can use it to make more positive choices in your life. By being honest with yourself, you will act according to truth instead of just what you tell yourself.Take Quiet Time to Listen to Your Inner Voice This is similar

25、 to the first point, but it takes a step further-beyond the natural mind to the heart that cannot be seen. You may want to use your quiet time to think deeply. However you use this time, the key is to shut out all of the noise around you by focusing deep within yourself. Breathing deeply during quie

26、t time will also help you focus. I know its hard to find quiet time during a particularly busy day, but its so important-even if its just 10 minutes a day and you have to hide somewhere to get it. Quiet time can really make a difference in your life. Despite what your mind may be telling you, you ca

27、n have love with no limits. The key is to unconditionally love yourself first.9. By looking deep into what we think, say, and do, we can _.A. know whether we really love ourselves B. appreciate what we give to the worldC. realize what type of relationship we long for D. know whether we are loved and

28、 accepted by others10. An important way for gaining personal insight is to _. A. do some positive inner work B. keep a journal wherever you go C. look closely at what others say about us D. pay attention to our thoughts11. The insight we gain from our actions can help us _. A. focus our attention on

29、 our jobs B. make more positive choices in our life C. act according to the truth D. tell the differences between our words and our actionsDLawmakers in the United States have expanded an investigation into the use of location-tracking systems on mobile devices. The action follows recent reports abo

30、ut the storing of information on the Apple iPhone. Some people consider location tracking to be a threat to personal privacy and security.Allan Friedman, the research director, says, “All wireless companies do some location tracking as part of their networks. This information is usually stored by th

31、e companies, not the devices, and there are laws to protect it. Law enforcement(执法) agencies, for example, have to have a fairly high standard before it can access that data. And the phone company is also forbidden from selling that information.Now, two researchers report that location tracking info

32、rmation is being stored directly on Apple devices. They said Apples newest operating systems gather global positioning system and timestamp information. The information is stored on the device in a file that is also uploaded (上传) to any computer that the device is connected to. The researchers say t

33、he information is available to anyone who has access to the device or computer.Allan Friedman says, “This raises additional concerns. Theres the idea that because its on my phone and on my computer, rogue applications(恶意程序) that I pay for or that Im tricked into downloading may be able to access thi

34、s data and somehow misuse it.”Apple says it is “not tracking the location of your iPhone”. It is simply keeping a database of Wi-Fi hotspots and cellphone towers near the users location. This information is meant to help the iPhone quickly find its location when needed.Letters have been sent to some

35、 of the leading mobile device developers, including Apple and Google. The letters asked for more information about their location tracking systems. Allan Friedman calls this an important start to strengthening privacy laws. He says, “There arent strong controls over things like location information, what they are doing with it, how long they are keeping it. And perhaps the most important question is, is my location data with other facts about me?”12. Why did American lawmakers investigate th