2010年11月份高考英语百题精练（2）试题 新人教版

1、2010年11月份百题精练（2）英语试题第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of students and ,to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget.Standing before the group of overachievers（成绩超过预料

2、的学生）,he said, "Ok, time for a quiz." He pulled out a one-gallon, wide -mouth jar and set it on the table in front of him. He also produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar. When no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, "Is this jar

3、 full?"Everyone in the class yelled, "Yes." The expert reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. He dumped some gravel in and shook the jar, causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asked again, "Is this jar

4、full?""Probably not." one of them answered. "Good." He replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all of the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more he asked the question, &quo

5、t;Is this jar full？”“No!" the class shouted. "Good." He replied. He grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then he looked at the class and asked, "What is the point of this illustration?" One eager student raised his hand and

6、 said,“No matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always fit some more things in it!""_,"the expert replied.“The truth this illustration teaches us if you don't put the big rocks in first ,you'll never get them in at all. What are the "big rocks&q

7、uot; in your life? Time with your loved ones, your education, your dreams, a worthy cause, or teaching others? Remember to put these big rocks in first or you'll never get them in at all."56Which group of words means containers?Ajar, gravel, bucket Bjar, illustration, gravelCjar, bucket, pi

8、tcher Djar, brim, pitcher57What replies would the expert probably make in the last paragraph?AI beg you pardon BGood idea20090327CThat's not the point DYou got it58Choose the order that the expert put things in the jarArocks->sand->gravel->waterBrocks->gravel->sand->waterCgrave

9、l->water->sand->rocksDgravel->sand->water->rocks59What's the expert's conclusion?AWe must think of all kinds of ways to solve our problems.BWe must try really hard to fit more small things in our life.CWe must know what big rocks are in our life and then put them in first.D

10、We must know things like gravel, sand and water are not important at all.BFor many students in Beijing, Mr. Obama symbolizes all that is possible in the United States. He's a popular winner here, seen as a self-made man who has made it to the top."I think he is very charming, and a presiden

11、t who can create a new era（时代）,"said Zhang Wei, a university student. "I like him very much and most of my friends do too."Ni Weibo, another university student, agrees. "Sino-U.S. Relations still need more cooperation, "she said. "I think he will help take it to a new e

12、ra."China's President Hu Jintao congratulated Mr. Obama within hours of his victory, saying he hoped bilateral ties could be made stronger.Political analysts（分析家）here say China will be looking for the incoming president to avoid contentious issues such as Taiwan's independence, human ri

13、ghts and Tibet.Instead, they say Beijing would like Mr. Obama to focus on solving the global economic crisis（危机）,and to help China's slowing economy by opening up U.S. markets.But trade relations might be a sticking point, says Renmin University's Professor of International Studies, Shi Yinh

14、ong.He warns," There is a possibility that President Obama will take some protectionist measures which China will not accept, then trade disputes could develop to a degree that we have not seen ever before."Despite making the headlines, Mr. Obama faces some tough challenges in managing the

15、 U.S. Relationship with China.China is now a stronger and more confident country than the China his predecessors（前任）dealt with. And in this time of economic uncertainty, analysts say it's a country with which Mr. Obama will want to maintain a good relationship.60Many students in Beijing expect t

16、hat Mr. Obama can_.Amake everything possible Bfurther strengthen Sino-U.S. relationsCbecome a self-made man Dtry to help China into a new era61According to some analysts, which of the following is what China would like Mr. Obama to do?AFacing some tough challenges.BTaking some protectionist measures

17、.CMaking Sino-U.S. bilateral ties stronger.DOpening up markets to speed China's economy.62The underlined word "dispute" means"_"Aserious disagreement Bsevere measuresCtough crisis Dconfusing issues63As mentioned in the text, Mr. Obama will want to maintain a good relationship

18、 with China because_.AChina is now a stronger and more confident countryBhe has tough challenges in managing the relationship with ChinaChe wants to avoid issues like Taiwan's independence, human rights and TibetDMr.Hu Jintao congratulated Mr. Obama within hours of his victoryCIt used to be that

19、 shopping was a fairly simple activity-you went to the supermarket, picked up what you need, paid for it and left. But in recent years it's become a lot more complicated. Supermarkets in the UK now sell much more than food :you can get your insurance there ,pay bills and a variety of other servi

20、ces. In many ways they've become a one-stop shop for lots of life's daily chores.You can also get "rewards"-join up and get a "loyalty card" and every time you shop you'll get points and discounts. And just when you thought supermarkets couldn't offer anything els

21、e, they turned into mini-banks, offering you cash when you shop. Go into any UK supermarket, pay for your shopping, and you're more than likely to be asked if you want "any cashback with that?”This is only offered if you pay by debit card（签证卡）.Effectively ,if you buy 30 worth of shopping, y

22、ou can pay 50 with your debit card and the supermarket will give you your shopping plus,20 in cash from the till（收款机）.Originally introduced by the supermarket giant Tesco, it eases busy shoppers' lives by cutting out an extra visit to the bank. Of course, they didn't just introduce this for

23、the customer's benefit-shops also benefit by having less cash in-house, and by paying less in fees for taking this cash to their local bank.In recent years the phrase "Cashback!" has also been observed as an exclamation of joy or satisfaction, as in "It's three drinks for the

24、price of two in the pub tonight. Cashback!"64Supermarkets in the UK now are different from what it used be because_.Athey will ask shoppers to pay only by cashbackBthey don't sell food and other daily necessitiesCthey have made shopping much more complicatedDthey provide a variety of other

25、services besides shopping65The cash you get when you shop in supermarkets comes from the_.20090327Apoints and discounts Bbuilt-in mini-banksCsupermarket giant Tesco Dextra visits to the bank66Who will benefit from "Cashback!"?AOnly busy shoppers BOnly supermarkets CThe local banks DBoth sh

26、oppers and shops67What may be the best title for the text?AUK Supermarkets BCashback!COne-stop Shops DThe Best ServicesDApsley House is the London town house of the Dukes of Wellington. Inside you will find palatial State Rooms including the sumptuous Waterloo Gallery hung with rare Old Masters. The

27、 house contains an unrivalled collection of porcelain, silver and Wellington memorabilia.Admission: Adult 5.50.Opening Times: Oct from 21 Mar Wed-Sun 11.00-17.00. 1 Nov-31 Mar Wed-Sun 11.00-16.00. Closed MonTue.Visit Time:1 hour.Telephone 020 7499 5676Please see website for more information.Benjamin

28、 Franklin House, the world's only remaining Franklin home and listed Georgian building, is just steps from Charing Cross. The Historical Experience presents the excitement of Franklin's London years through live Audio-visual performance.Admission: Adult 7.00.Tour Times: Wed-Sun 12.00,13.00,1

29、4.00,15.15,16.15 Closed Mon and Tue.Visit Time:1 hour.Telephone:020 7839 2006.Please see website for more information.Visit Kensington Palace and immerse yourself in centuries of royal style. Explore the elegant State Apartments, including the magnificent King's Staircase and the Victorian Rooms

30、, where a young Victoria awoke to the news that she was to be queen.Take afternoon tea in the Orangery, glimpse the stunning Sunken Garden and see beautiful dresses owned by Diana, Princess of Wales. Discover the glamorous and alluring world of the "Debutantes" in this new and exciting exh

31、ibition.Admission: Adult 12.30.Opening Times: Octfrom 1 Mar. Daily 10.00-18.00.Last admission 17.00. 1 Nov-28 Feb. Daily 10.00-17.00.Last admission 16.00.Visit Time:2 hours.Telephone:0844 482 7777.Please see website for more information.68In what way is Kensington Palace different from the other two

32、 places of interest?ATourists can't see website for more information.BIt's in London while the other two are notCIt won't be closed on Monday and Tuesdays.DTourists will pay less but have more visit time69What makes Benjiamin Franklin House special?AIt offers afternoon tea for touristsBI

33、t's the only remaining Franklin homeCIt charges free for group touristsDIt's closer to Kensington Palace70Kensington Palace is a place of interest where_.Aa young Victoria used to liveBtourists can experience historical momentsCDiana used to store her dressesDtourists can get information by

34、telephone71Three adult tourists now have 20 pounds. They can visit_ together.AApsley House BBenjamin Franklin HouseCKensington Palace Dnone of the three placesEThe intelligence of the dog is among the highest of all the animals, maybe higher than we give him credit for. Although his brain is only ha

35、lf as large as ours, he is certainly the most intelligent of domestic animals.A scientist in Brazil has proven dogs can count. He used a technique which also proved that 5 month old infants can count:"He placed treats in a bowl, hid it with a screen and let the animals watch as he removed or ad

36、ded some. The dogs studied the contents longer when the screen was taken away if a trick had been played leaving more or less treats than expected .He tasted 11 mongrels（杂种狗）and found they paid little attention when one plus one resulted in two treats. But they looked more closely when one plus one

37、left three."Memory is an important component of intelligence. The dog's memory for scents is extraordinary. His visual memory is only fair, but his memory for sounds is very good, since he can remember and identify familiar voices even after an absence of many years .While he builds up a large store of identifiable sounds without the slightest effort, remembering different words requires more concentration.The dog's capacity for learning is more a matter of memory than of true u