外研版高中英语必修一《阅读理解》专项练习题(共25页).doc

精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上外研版高中英语必修一阅读理解专项练习题（含答案）A so-called “smart drug” intended to improve people's cognitive (认知的) function to protect the brain from altitude sickness.Visiting high-altitude sites for work, spot, religious pilgrimages and military can result in cognitive effects, including memory loss and attention difficulties. There's little you can do to prevent these symptoms except acclimatize -but this takes time and doesn't always work. A drug called oxiracetam might be the answer.ShengLi Hu at the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China and her colleagues studied the performance of male military personnel at altitude. All lived in towns around 1,800 meters above sea level, During the study, they spent eight days at this altitude and then climbed for three days to reach 4,000 meters, where they stayed for up to a month.Twenty participants took oxriacetam three times a day for the first 15 days of the study, while another 20 received no intervention. The man did tests of attention and memory at the start and end of the study and 20 days in, by which time they had been at 4,000 meters for nine days.While all the participants experienced a drop in cognitive ability at 4,00 meters, those who took oxiracetam showed a much smaller drop than the control group.The team found that at high altitude the brain stem, which plays a critical role in supporting basic living functions, received blood at the expense of areas responsible for more advanced cognitive functions. But in people who took oxiracetam, blood flowing throughout the brain rose,thus offering more oxygen to these areas. This may be how the drug seems to lessen cognitive problems like with low oxygen.It isn't yet known whether diverting blood in this way could have negative effects in the long run. "The results are striking and imply that oxiracetam may be beneficial for helping to relieve cognitive ability decline caused by altitude." says Timothy Hales at the University of Dundee, UK.1The underlined word “acclimatize” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_ .AadaptBignoreCexistDrelax2What does the experiment done in China indicate?AThe higher altitude you are at, the slower your brain will be.BAt 4,000 meters, the two subject groups show little difference.CMemory tests are beneficial to relieving attention difficulties.D“Smart drug" largely reduces negative effects of altitude sickness.3According to the passage, the root cause of the cognitive effects lies in_ .Aphysical tirednessBlow oxygen contentCcognitive trainingDextreme high altitude4What is the best title for the passage?AFight High AnxietyBOxiacetam - A Magic DrugCKeep Sharp at AltitudeDProblems on High-altitude Sites Weve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnteven exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk, he explains. The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband, says Dunn. But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. Small talk is the basis of good manners, he says.5What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?AAddiction to smartphones.BInappropriate behaviours in public places.CAbsence of communication between strangers.DImpatience with slow service.6What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?AShowing good manners.BRelating to other people.CFocusing on a topic.DMaking business deals.7What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?AIt improves family relationships.BIt raises peoples confidence.CIt matters as much as a formal talk.DIt makes people feel good.8What is the best title for the text?AConversation CountsBWays of Making Small TalkCBenefits of Small TalkDUncomfortable Silence Welcome to University of Waikato. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment in which residents feel comfortable, safe and a sense of belonging.Student Village and Waikato ApartmentsWaikato Accommodation Services offers two types of residential accommodation: Student Village and Waikato Apartments.Student Village consists of fifteen independent units. Each contains five bedrooms, toilet facilities, and a shared kitchen with a fridge and cupboard. There is also a games room and a TV room.Waikato Apartments are situated in a three-level apartment building. Each level has four apartments containing six bedrooms, toilet facilities, and a kitchen. Each level has a shared area with a TV, a study desk and easy chairs.Security and SafetyCampus Security is available to assist 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you see anything suspicious, please call Campus Security on .Please ensure that you have your own insurance for your personal belongings as Waikato Accommodation Services takes no responsibility for any theft or damage to personal belongings.Housekeeping and MaintenanceHousekeeping staff service all shared areas. Residents are responsible for keeping their rooms, kitchens and shower rooms clean and tidy.Maintenance staff ensure necessary repairs to facilities are made. If your room or other shared area needs maintenance, please inform the Accommodation Office. Maintenance staff may be required to enter your room to tend to a maintenance requestthis will be prearranged.Termination（终止）of Residence and Checking OutYou are required to pay accommodation fees for the full period of the residency contract. At the end of your contract you must arrange a time with the office staff to check out. A room inspection will take place and you will be responsible for payment for any damage or missing items. If you fail to check out in this manner, the staff will hold an inspection in your absence and assess whether any payment is required.9What facilities are available in both Student Village and Waikato Apartments?AKitchen and TV.BStudy desk and fridge.CCupboard and study room.DGames room and toilet facilities.10What should you do when you suspect that someone is destroying school facilities?AReport to the insurance company.BContact Campus Security.CInform the assistant teacher.DCall Waikato Accommodation Services.11The responsibility of the maintenance staff includes .Amaking plans for Accommodation OfficeBmonitoring these of kitchen facilitiesCfixing a broken windowDcleaning shower rooms12If you cant check out in the required way, the staff will .Aask you to pay higher accommodation feesBassess whether an inspection is necessaryCstill carry out the room inspectionDwait until you can arrange a time13Which of the following is the passage probably taken from?AA technical instruction book.BA university newspaper.CA residency contract.DA student guide. Most people know something about the greenhouse effect. Factories send gasses such as carbon dioxide, or CO2, into the atmosphere, the air around the earth. In the past, this wasnt a problem because trees absorbed the CO2. But now people in many countries are cutting down billions of trees all around the world. At the same time, factories are sending more CO2 into the atmosphere. Its difficult to believe, but factories put billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. One ton is over 2000 pounds, so it is a lot of pollution. There is too much CO2 and there arent enough trees, so the world is getting warmer. In other words, we have a greenhouse effect. This is terrible for the environment.What can we do about this? Firsts we can stop using so much coal and oil. We can learn to use different kinds of energy: the sun, wind, steam from volcanoes，and heat from inside the earth. Second, instead of cutting down trees, we should plant more trees. One tree can absorb ten pounds of carbon dioxide every year.The trees are good for the earths atmosphere and for Guatemala (拉丁美洲国家危地马拉).In small towns and villages in Guatemala, most women are poor and have hard lives. Trees help them in three ways. First, the Connecticut factories pay them to plant the trees. Their pay is com, not money. The com is good for their children. Second, these women know a lot about their environment. They know where to plant when to plant, and what kinds of trees to plant. For example，they plant many fruit trees. The fruit gives them vitamins for their families s diets. Other trees are good for firewood. In a few years, the women wont spend so much time looking for firewood. Third, all these trees are good for the soil. Now rain cant wash the soil down from the mountains so easily.This plan isnt enough to stop the greenhouse effect. However, its a start. The woman of Guatemala are helping themselves and helping their environment.14Which of the following statement is NOT true?AFactories send more CO2 into the atmosphere.BTrees cant absorb the same CO2 as they did in the past.CBillions of trees are being cut down throughout the world.DThe greenhouse effect is extremely bad for the environment.15Whats the main idea of the second paragraph?AThe reasons why we should plant more trees.BWays we can adopt to take heat from volcanoes.CMeasures to be taken to forbid the use of coal and oil.DThings we can do to stop or reduce the greenhouse effect.16How does planting trees help improve womens lives in Guatemala?ABy preventing the greenhouse effect.BBy developing their skills of planting trees.CBy enabling them to earn more money to support their family.DBy making them get com and fruit to feed their family in return.17Whats the authors attitude towards the plan of planting trees in Guatemala?ACritical.BNeutral.CPositive.DDoubtful. When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease, doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school.Now, Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon, but she was also named the school's prom (高中毕业舞会) queen.Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen, her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks, who also thought it was a great idea.“I really got to know Shipley,” said Michael. “When you take the time to get to know other people, it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself.”Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter, explaining their plans for the prom. “It became very popular in the school,” she said.Their efforts paid off, and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen.On the day of the prom, Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother, Joan Fraley, who also went to the prom, said the night will stay with her always.“I was standing there and the children were shouting her name,” she said. “They called her name as the new prom queen I started crying. I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”Katie repeated that feeling.“I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me. I love you all.”Todd Corsetti, the principal (校长) at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments.”“I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place,” Todd said. “As we finish our school year, it's a great legacy (遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them.”18When Katie was born, she _.Anearly died in hospitalBwasn't expected to live longCwasn't supposed to finish high schoolDcaught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes19Hearing about Katie's story, Michael _.Aturned to his friends for helpBbegan to raise money for KatieCdecided to live for others rather than himselfDwas very happy to help Katie realize her dream20Why did Fraley cry at the prom?AShe felt sorry for Katie.BShe thought of Katie's hard life.CShe was invited to Katie's graduation.DShe was moved by what others did for Katie.21What is Todd's opinion on the students?AThey are the kindest teens.BThey are the hope of the world.CThey set a good example to others.DThey can do much better in the future.In the U. S. state of Washington, a road called Interstate(州际公路；州际的)90 cuts through a wild mountainous area to reach the city of Seattle. For the area's many kinds of animals, busy high- way greatly limits their movements. Animals need to move to find food, to find mates, to find new places to live as their populations expand or just when conditions change, like a fire breaks out. Crossing I-90 as the road is called is a risky but sometimes necessary act. But soon, animals will have a safer choice. They will be able to go above it.To help the animals, the state is finishing work on its largest - ever wildlife bridge. The 11-meter-tall, 20 - meter - wide bridge begins in the forest. It forms two arches above the highway, one for each direction of traffic. Workers are adding fencing anti plants to help guide the animals across the bridge，Two-meter-thick walls will help block noise from vehicles below. Scientists chose the area because it is within a natural migration(迁徙)path for some animals.The I -90 bridge is part of a growing number of wildlife crossings across the United