1、專題三 閱讀理解(二)【山東省冠縣一中2012屆高三下學期第三次模擬】CThe Best of AlaskaNothing evokes（喚起）Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!Join us

2、for an unforgettable 7-day excursion (遠足）to the last frontier! Additional highlights include: a scenic flight over Glacier Bay National Park, a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, historic Skagway, a whale watching cruise and the company of knowledgeable local guidesHI

3、GHLIGHTS:JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beautyIt is here that we start and end our tripHAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fiords（峽灣）. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.

4、 In 2004, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living. The activities listed below are located in HainesALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation（公司）dedicated to the preservation and continuation

5、of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaskas outstanding craftsmen and artisans. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading（串珠飾）and culture from these master artistsSKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for

6、 its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitors Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route RailwayGUSTAVUS:

7、Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park. Well stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier BayDATES / PRICES:2011: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 157 days $3,500, including lodging, al

8、l meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from JuneauCONTACTS:E-mail: infoCall: （800）766-3396Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School P.O. Box 1081, Haines AK

9、 9982766. You can feel the history of the local place at_.A. Juneau B. Skagway C. Haines D. Gustavus67. You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at _.A. the Glacier Bay National Park B. the Klondike Gold Rush National ParkC. the White Pass Yukon D. the Northwest Native Tribes68. According to

10、 the advertisement, the participants of the excursion _.A. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian ArtsB. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or faxC. are able to experience some adventurous activities in HainesD. can get lots of traditional

11、native artworks free of charge69. Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees?A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train. B. A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.C. Having the last supper at Juneau. D. Flying from Juneau to their hometowns.70. It is known from the advertisement th

12、at _.A. Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than HainesB. the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes has died outC. Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beautyD. Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past.【答案】66-70 BACDC 【山東省冠縣一中2012屆高三下學期第三次模擬】DElena

13、 Kagan has reached a lifelong goal: becoming a Justice on the United States Supreme Court. The US Senate confirmed Kagan on Thursday by a vote of 63-37. She replaces Justice John Paul Stevens, who retired in June.Kagan will take a sacred oath (誓言) to uphold the Constitution of the United States on S

14、aturday at a swearing-in ceremony. The new Justice will bring the number of women sitting on the nations highest court to three. Kagan joins Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor-all three New Yorkers.Kagan is the fourth woman in history to sit on the Supreme Court. Justice Sandra Day OCo

15、nnor was the first female Justice. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and served from 1981to 2006.Kagan, who is 50 years old, is the second Justice appointed by President Barack Obama. (He appointed Justice Sotomayor in 2009.) Obama told reporters on Thursday that Kagan will make an “outst

16、anding Justice who understands that her rulings affect people.” He also noted that the addition of another woman to the Supreme Court marks a sign of progress for the country. Obama and Kagan will celebrate her confirmation with a ceremony at the White House today.Kagan has spent most of her adult l

17、ife working with the law. She served in President Clintons administration as a legal adviser, was the head of Harvard Law School, and until her confirmation Thursday, was the US Solicitor General-one of the most powerful lawyers in the federal government. Kagan was born in New York City. She grew up

18、 in an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the strong-willed, independent middle sister sandwiched between two brothers.Kagans mother was a public school teacher who taught fifth and sixth grades. Her father was a lawyer.The new Justice once wore a judges robe in a picture for her high-sc

19、hool yearbook. Now shell be wearing real ones as she and the other eight Justices decide some of the most important legal cases.71. What can we infer according to paragraph 1?A. Elena Kagan has become the only female Justice of America.B. Its Kagans dream to be a Justice on the United States Supreme

20、 Court.C. Kagan achieved this position in the election by beating John Paul Stevens.D. It will take a long time for Kagan to become a Justice on the United States Supreme Court. 72. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. To take the place of an old Justice, a Justice was elected by

21、the Senate.B. There will be four women working in the United States Supreme Court. C. Kagan will take a sacred oath before taking in part in the election.D. No one but a New Yorker can be a Justice of the Supreme Court. 73. What can we infer from Obamas words?A. He will appoint more women Justices t

22、o the Supreme Court.B. He appointed Kagan as she had done a good job before.C. There is much to be improved on the Supreme Court.D. He is sure Kagan will be excellent in her new work.74. What is the main idea of paragraph 5?A. Kagan is a born lawyer. B. It is about Kagans biography.C. Kagans charact

23、er is fit for her job. D. Kagan has worked for two Presidents.75. This text must be taken from _.A. a storybook B. a textbook C. a newspaper D. a biography of famous people 【答案】71-75 BADBC【山東省萊蕪市第一中學2012屆高三4月自主檢測】 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 APresident Obama is encouraging moms t

24、o make their education a priority. While encouraging people of all ages to seek their education, Obama is particularly targeting working moms with his Scholarships for Moms program. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal governments long-standing offer of Pell Grants. To encourage m

25、ore mothers to return to school, the Obama administration is now making some changes.For the Scholarships for Moms program, the biggest incentive is the amount of money being offered. The maximum amount awarded through Pell Grants is about $4,000 per student, but for mothers who apply to the program

26、, the amount is increased to $5,000. The aim of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree that allows them to better provide for their families now and in the future. In addition, the administration hopes that equipping mothers to earn more money as working professi

27、onals will also be a stimulus to the economy.In addition, a great incentive for mums considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in nearly any type of higher education institution. Four-year universities as well as smaller community colleges, are covered. You can go to a private school

28、 or a public one. An option for busy moms who cant stay on campus is to study through online courses. Basically the governments Scholarships for Moms program is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers who are keen on study back into the classroom.With the Obama scholarship, the worry of returning to

29、school is removed. In almost any area of interest, working moms can earn a degree. This means they can be fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education no longer has to be an unfulfilled wish or unobtainable goal. The Scholarships for Moms program was designed to help create a brigh

30、ter future for mothers and their children.56. From the first paragraph we can know that _.A. people of all ages to go college in AmericaB. Obama values moms education very muchC. Moms should try to support their familiesD. Many mothers refuse to go to school now57. More money is offered by the Schol

31、arships for Moms program in order to _.A help mothers to make a livingB inspire people to learn from mothersC persuade more students to work harderD encourage moms to go back to school58. The phrase “equipping mothers” (in paragraph 2) probably refers mothers who _.A. have a degree B. are dressed we

32、ll C. stay at home D. own much money59. Many moms probably appreciate the program because _.A they can make more money at schoolB the university lasts as long as four yearsC there are more chances for them to chooseD they like the atmosphere in the classroom60. Who will benefit from the Obama schola

33、rship most? A. Teacher and their students. B. Working moms and their children.C. All the schools and their families. D. Fathers and mothers in America. B.We all know that money cant buy happiness，but many times we act as if wed be happier with a bit more money. We are conditioned to want to be rich

34、(when we know the rich arent happy either); we are trained to want the latest gadget（小玩意兒） or style that television tells us to want; we want to earn more money because then well have the good life. But none of that will bring us happiness. No matter how much we earn, how much we have in the bank, h

35、ow nice our clothing or cars or toys, none of it will make us happier. So what will bring us happiness? Luckily, its three things that dont cost a thing. These three things have been proven by surveys of thousands of people about what they have, what their lives are like, and how happy they are. Her

36、e they are, the Three Secrets to Happiness: 1. Good relationships. We have a human need to be close, to be intimate, with other human beings. Having good, supportive friendships, a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy. Ac

37、tion steps: Take time, today, to spend time with your loved ones. 2. Positive thinking. Im obviously a big proponent of positive thinking as the best way to achieve your goals, but it turns out that it can lead to happiness too. Optimism and self-esteem are some of the best indicators of people who

38、lead happy lives. Action steps: Make positive thinking a habit. Get into the habit of squashing all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones. Instead of “I cant” think “I can”. 3. Flow. This is a popular concept on the Internet these days the state we enter when we are completely focu

39、sed on the work or task before us. We are so buried in our task that we lose track of time. Having work and leisure that get you in this state of flow will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness. People find greatest enjoyment not when theyre passively mindless, but when theyre absorbed in a mindful c

40、hallenge. Action steps: Find work that you have a passion for. Seriously this is an extremely important step. Find hobbies that you have a passion for. Turn off the TV this is the opposite of flow and get outside and do something that truly engages you. Youve been given the Three Secrets to Happines

41、s. Dont waste them!61. Which of the following is the most proper title of this passage?A. The secrets to happiness B. What is happiness?C. Money and happiness D. Who are happy?62. The writer expresses his _ attitude towards money and wealth.A. negative B. supportive C. objective D. respective63. Whi

42、ch of the following doesnt belong to the advice given by the writer?A. Being engaged in what you are interested in.B. Having good relationships with others.C. Watching TV.D. Being optimistic about life.64. The underlined word “squashing” can be replaced by “ _”.A. removing B. scolding C. repairing D

43、. reducing 65. The writer talks about the happiness by means of _ in this passage. A. opinions and advice B. facts and comparisonsC. examples and analysis D. observations and conclusions CChinese New Year for KidsChinese New Year for Kids is a full color paperback book with beautiful, real Chinese i

44、llustrations. This is a hands-on workbook for parents and teachers, written for children from aged 3 to 12 years old, for use in the classroom or at home. Music, physical movement, art, and food all add to the atmosphere of taking an imaginary trip to China during the Chinese New Year.Author: Cindy

45、RobertsDate: 2002-10-01List Price: $ 9.95Price: $ 9.95 Buy it on The Polar ExpressOne couldnt select a more delightful and exciting promise for a childrens book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus take him and other children to the North Pole. And one c

46、ouldnt ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg.Author: Chris Van AllsburgDate: 1985-10-28List Price: $18.95Price: $12.89 Buy it on The Secret of Saying ThanksPerhaps youd like to know a secret, one of the happiest ones of all. Youll discover it all on your

47、 own, maybe when you least expect it. If youve not yet discovered the secret of saying thanks, its waiting for you. The secret can be found ahead in the sunrise that offers promises for the day, or in the gentle shade of a tree sheltering you from the hot rays of the sun.Author: Douglas WoodDate: 20

48、05-09-27List Price: $16.95Price: $11.53 Buy it on The Runaway PumpkinWhen Buck, Billy, and their little sister Lily spy the biggest pumpkin theyve ever seen, they cant resist. Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill to show everyone, but its too big! Before they know it, its rolling out

49、 of control down the hillside. It knocks over Grandpa Baxter and makes him think of pumpkin soup. And when Grandpa Baxter finally stops it, all he can think of is pumpkin bread.Author: Kevin LewisDate: 2003-09-01List Price: $15.95Price: $6.38 Buy it on 66. We can infer from this passage that Chinese

50、 New Year for Kids _. A. is very popular to all the readers in the world B. is helpful to foreigners to travel to China C. helps to learn the culture of the Chinese New Year D. show us a lot of outdoor games and activities67. Which of the following came out the earliest? A. The Runaway Pumpkin B. Th

51、e Secret of Saying Thanks C. Chinese New Year for Kids D. The Polar Express68. The festivals that are mentioned in this passage are _. A. Christmas, Thanksgiving Day and Halloween B. April Fools Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter C. Halloween, Christmas and Valentines Day D. Thanksgiving Day, Easter a

52、nd Mothers Day69. If you buy a copy of the Runaway Pumpkin you can save about _. A. 30% B. 60% C. 40% D. 70%70. The author has written this passage mainly to _. A. offer us some advice on shopping B. tell us some interesting stories C. introduce some childrens books D. show us prices of some books D

53、“Reduce, reuse and recycle”, this popular environmental slogan tells us how to reduce the amount of rubbish that ends up in landfills.The slogan is being used to deal with one possibly dangerous form of electronic junk, such as old computers, cellphones, and televisions. But this process of managing

54、 e-waste may be used in an unscrupulous way more often than not, a recent report suggests.“Many of these materials are being sent to developing nations under the excuse for reuse-to bridge the digital divide,” said Richard Gutierrez, a policy researcher.One of the problems is that no one proves whet

55、her these old machines work before they hit the seaways. Because of this, the report says, e-waste is a growing problem in Lagos, Nigeria, and elsewhere in the developing world. Much of the waste ends up being thrown away along rivers and roads. Often its taken apart by poor people, who may face dan

56、gerous exposure to poisonous chemicals in the equipment.Tradesmen also pay workers a little money to get materials back such as gold and copper. This low-tech recovery process could expose workers and the local environment to many dangerous materials used to build electronics. According to Gutierrez, this shadow economy exists because the excuse for recycling and reusing electronics gives businessmen “a green passport” to ship waste arou