2017年度高考英语二轮阅读理解三月特训（75）

1、2014届高考英语二轮复习 三月精品练习阅读理解1Russian tradition orders that men should kiss each other three times on the cheeks at official functions. Now, a new ruling in Moscow is calling for politicians in the capital to stick to the old handshake. According to Britains The Telegraph newspaper, politicians in Moscow

2、 have been told to stop kissing each other when they meet because the “kissing ceremony” takes so long. Leonid Brezhnev, the general secretary of the Communist Party from 1964 to 1982, was famous for treating male colleagues to a full lip-lock. One photograph of him kissing Erich Honecker, the leade

3、r of the Democratic Republic of Germany, was used for a protest painting on the Berlin Wall with the caption: Oh, God, help me survive this deadly love. Kissing three times on the cheeks at official occasions is a Russian tradition. The practice has been revived among high-ranking officials in past

4、years. In the distant past, a kiss from the tsar (emperor) was the highest sign of recognition. The Moscow ruling, however, has prompted authorities in other cities to consider banning the practice. Alexei Kleshko, a parliament member in Siberia, said: “Single-sex kisses should be avoided, including

5、 at official meetings. Its enough to shake hands. Of course, if one is talking about a long friendship or fatherly relations, it might be OK to embrace. But thats the maximum that should be allowed.” Another MP Vladimir Gorlov, said he only allowed himself to kiss the hand of a woman at work: There

6、are informal relations and there are meetings governed by protocol, he said. “When a man is kissing another man at an official event, I have a negative attitude towards it. There are rules of decency. 5. Moscow is calling for politicians to stick to handshake because _. A. it is popular at home and

7、abroad B. it is their traditionC. it saves time D. Russian women have a strong love of it6. By mentioning Brezhnev, the author _. A. wants to show his respect to BrezhnerB. admires Brezhnev for his skills at kissingC. just shows the media made fun of pictures of politicians kissingD. praises Brezhne

8、vs good relation with Honecker7. If the tsar kissed a Russian woman, she would feel _. A. nervous B. proudC. shameful D. curious8. We can infer from the last two paragraphs that _. A. Kleshko is strongly against any kind of kissB. Kleshko is a man out of dateC. Gorlove shares the same view with Kles

9、hko is single-sex kissesD. Gorlove wont kiss any man in any form 2Parkour is a sport with the aim of moving from one point to another as smoothly, efficiently and quickly as possible using chiefly the abilities of the human body. Its more similar to martial arts (武术) than to a sport. Parkour focuses

10、 on how any obstacle is dealt with, whether the obstacle is either physical or mental.Inspiration for parkour came from the “Natural Method of Physical Culture” developed by Georges Hebert in the early twentieth century. French soldiers in Vietnam were inspired by Hebers work and created what is now

11、 known as parcours du combatant (障碍训练课程). David Belle, who was introduced to this method by his father Raymond Belle, a Vietnamese soldier who had practiced it, had taken part in activities such as martial arts and gymnastics, and sought to apply his athletic skill in a manner that would have practi

12、cal use in life.After moving to Lisses, David Belle continued his journey with others. “From then on we developed,” says Sebastien Foucan, who helped to spread parkour, “and really the whole town was there for us; there for parkour.”Over the years as devoted practitioners (实践者) improved their skills

13、, their moves continued to grow in scale, so that building-to-building jumps and drops of over a storey(楼层) became common in media description, causing much misunderstanding on the nature of parkour.”Although many practitioners say parkour isnt an extreme sport, it does carry risk with it. The pract

14、ice of running, jumping, and leaping from a variety of urban structures (roof tops, staircases, raised surfaces, walls, etc.) and landing on concrete, of course, carries the potential for injury. Some of the most common injuries include sprained (扭伤的) ankles and injuries to the knees.According to on

15、e practitioner, “One of the biggest differences between parkour and other so-called extreme sports is that it is not concerned only with physical skills, but also with ones mental and spiritual pleasure.”1.The second paragraph is mainly about _.A. Belles devotion to parkourB. the origin of parkourC.

16、 the use of parkour during wartime D. the practical use of parkour in life2.What do we know about David Belle?A. He used to be a French soldier in Vietnam.B. His attitude toward Heberts work was negative.C. He and Foucan held different views on parkour.D. He attempted to make full use of his athleti

17、c skill in life.3.What do we infer from the passage?A. The practitioners think parkour is worth the risk.B. Parkour needs specially designed training places.C. The practitioners are often blamed by the media.D. Parkour was developed in the early twentieth century.4.Parkour requires _.A. only the abi

18、lities of human body B. move from one point to anotherC. the ability to deal with mental problemsD. the ability to remove obstacles physically and mentally5.According to the passage, which of the following is parkour?A. B. C. D. 3The ocean bottom, a region nearly 25 times greater than the total land

19、 area of the Earth, is even today largely unexploredUntil about a century ago, the deep-ocean floor was completely inaccessible and hidden beneath waters averaging over 3,600 meters deepTotally without light and subjected to intense pressures hundreds of times greater than at the Earths surface, the

20、 deep-ocean bottom is a strangeenvironment to humans, in some ways as forbidding and remote as the outer spaceAlthough researchers have taken samples of deep-ocean rocks for over a century, the first detailed global study of the ocean bottom did not actually start until 1969, with the beginning of t

21、he National Science Foundations Deep Sea Drilling Project(DSDP)Using techniques first developed for the offshore oil and gas industry, the DSDP s drill ship, the Glomar Challenger, was able to maintain a steady position on the oceans surface and drill in very deep waters, taking samples of rock from

22、 the ocean floorThe Glomar Challenger completed 96 voyages in a 15-year research program that ended in November 1983During this time, it sailed 600,000 kilometers and took almost 20,000 samples of rocks aroun d the worldThose samples have allowed geologists to reconstruct what the planet looked like

23、 hundreds of millions of years ago and to make out what it will probably look like millions of years in the fu ture, Today, largely on the strength of evidence gathered during the Glomar Challenger s voyages, nearly all earth scientists agree on the theories of plate tectonics （构造学）and continental d

24、rift that explain many of the geological processesThe samples of rocks drilled by the Glomar Challenger have also provided a climatic record stretching back hundreds of millions of yearsThe information of past climatic change can be used to predict future climates68What does the underlined word “ina

25、ccessible” in line 3 means?AunrecognizableBunreachableCunusableDunreasonable69Why does the author mention “outer space” in the first paragraph?AThe Earths climate millions of years ago was similar to that in outer spaceBIt is similar to the ocean floor in being strange to the humansCRock formations

26、in outer space are similar to those found on the ocean floorDTechniques used by scientists to explore outer space were similar to those used in ocean exploration70Which of the following is true of the Glomar Challenger?AIt is a type of submarineBIt is an ongoing projectCIt has gone on over 100 voyag

27、esDIt made its first DSDP voyage in 196871Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as being a result of the Deep sea Drilling Project?AGeologists were able to determine the Earths appearance millions of years agoBTwo geological theories became more widely accepted by scientistsCGeologi

28、sts observed forms of life never before seen DInformation was revealed about the Earths past climatic changesThere is plenty for kids and teens to do in the Syracuse area during the summer, including some great educational opportunities. Here are the top four.Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp The zoo offers

29、 separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have half a day from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps feature numerous edu

30、cational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members.Active Learning Services at ChristianBrothersAcademy From August 1 to August 5, ChristianBrothersAcademy will host Active Learning Services f

31、rom USA Chess. Topics of learning will include Chess Camp (age 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (age 8-15). Chess Camp promises improved chess skills through chess instructors utilizing demo(演示) boards and historic games. Half day sessions will cost $280 for the Computer Camps. A full day of C

32、hess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camps cost $430.SyracuseUniversitySummerCollege From July 5th to August 12th , SyracuseUniversity will host pre-college programs for high school students. The SummerCollege will offer a wide variety of programs including arc

33、hitecture, engineering and computer science, public communications, and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by the teachers of SyracuseUniversity and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2325 to $7642.The Sheldon Institute at SUNY OswegoThe State University of New York will hold two-w

34、eek educational enrichment programs for students entering grades2-4 from July 25 to August 5. Children will have a set program featuring art, science, technology, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available.4If a preschool boy

35、and his 8th-grade brother attend the Zoo Camps, they should pay_.A. $264B. $275 C. $295 D. It depends.5When should a child start to attend the Zoo Camps?A. On July 10. B. On July 15. C. On August 14.D. On August 196What do we know about the Chess Camp from the passage?A. It will last for two weeks.

36、B. Only children aged 8-15 can attend it.C. Whole day sessions will cost $250 for it. D. Children can learn improved chess skills through it.7Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low cost?A. ChristianBrothersAcademyB. Rosamond Gifford ZooC. The Sheldon Institute D. SyracuseU

37、niversityA hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, build model ships, weave baskets, watch birds, hunt animals, climb mountains, raise flowers, fish, ski, skate, and swim. Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and plays, and perform on musi

38、cal instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies, and from shells to stamps. People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. Sometimes they even produce financial profit(利润). Hobbies help people balance between work and play.

39、Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of (不论)his age, position, or income. Hobbies can help a persons mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable

40、 in helping patients recover from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give bedridden or wheel-chair patients something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies or pastimes. In early times, mos

41、t people were too engaged in making a living to have many hobbies. But some persons who had leisure(休闲)did enjoy hobbies. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood or pottery. People today have more time than ever before for hobbies. Machines have reduced the amount of time they mus

42、t spent on their jobs. Hobbies provide variety for workers who do the same monotonous(单调的) tasks all day long. More people are retiring than ever before, and at an earlier age. Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly found leisure hours. Sir William Osi

43、er, a famous Canadian doctor, expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.”8It seems that people who may spend more time enjoying their hobbies.A. have little money B. have much moneyC. have retired from their work D. have left school9The underlined phra

44、se “recover from” in the third paragraph means .A. get back B. become healthy againC. become calm D. supply with a new cover10In early times, most people spent less time on their hobbies, because .A. they were busy in making a living B. they suffered from illnesses.C. they were brave and hard-workin

45、g D. they were not interested in them.11Whats the writers opinion about hobbies?A. People all over the world have the same hobby.B. Machines also have their hobbies.C. Hobbies are popular among people in Egypt.D. People should have hobbies in their spare time.When I was growing up, I had an old neig

46、hbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didnt look like any doctor Id ever known. He never yelled at us for playing in his yard. I remember him as someone who was a lot nicer than most of the adults in our community.When Dr. Gibbs wasnt saving lives, he was planting trees. His house sat on ten acres, and his lifes

47、 goal was to make it a forest.The good doctor had some interesting theories concerning plant care and growth. He never watered his new trees, which flew in the face of conventional wisdom. Once I asked why. He said that watering plants spoiled them so that each successive tree generation would grow

48、weaker and weaker. So you have to make things rough for them and weed out(淘汰) the weaker trees early on.He talked about how watering trees made for shallow roots, and how trees that werent watered had to grow deep roots in search of moisture. I took him to mean that deep roots were to be treasured.S

49、o he never watered his trees. He planted an oak and, instead of watering it every morning, hed beat it with a rolled-up newspaper. Smack! Slap! Pow! I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the trees attention.Dr. Gibbs passed away a couple of years after I left home. Every now and aga

50、in, I walked by his house and looked at the trees that Id watched him plant some twenty-five years ago. Theyre extremely tall, big and robust since they have deep roots now. However, the trees in my garden trembled in a cold wind although I had watered them for several years.It seems that adversity(

51、逆境) and suffering benefit these trees in ways comfort and ease never could. I stood there deep in thought.Every night before I go to bed, I check on my two sons. I stand over them and watch their little bodies, the rising and falling of life within. I often pray for them. Mostly I pray that their li

52、ves will be easy. But I think its time to change my prayer(祷词) because now I know my children are going to encounter hardship.12According to Dr. Gibbs theories, trees will become weaker if they_ A. are lack of care B. are watered C. are weeded out D. are beaten13.According to Para.3 and Pare.4, we c

53、an infer that Dr. Gibbsmoto（座右铭）may be_ A. “seeing is believing” B.“Put everything in proper use” C. ”Practice makes perfect” D. “No pains, no gains”14.The underlined word robust in Para.5 most probably means_ A. strong B. strange C. deep D. old15 Which of the following may be the authors best prayer for his two sons now ? A. I wish them strong wings, with which they can fly higher and touc