【高考专题辅导】湖南省2021版高考英语 专题检测卷（三十四）阅读简答.doc

阅读简答（建议用时：20分钟）Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. 1Most people agree that the direct, assertive(坚定自信的)American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the US, children often argue with their parents, students may disagree with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the soup has a fly in it or the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter; if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will politely point it out. Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Of course, competition isnt always bad. As a matter of fact, it promotes excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more traditional, leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, challenging American lifestyle. Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are generally viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kindhearted. Most newcomers to the US like Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual. Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of immigrants, the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long. 1. Find a word in the passage with the closest meaning to the underlined word in the last paragraph. _2. What do most foreigners think of Americans? (No more than 9 words)_3. Why is the extremely competitive nature considered as one of American faults? (No more than 10 words)_4. What does the passage mainly talk about? (No more than 5 words)_2Software developed by an Israeli company could help concerned parents protect their children from possible dangers online. The software from United Parents, which can be downloaded for free onto the childs computer, sends parents a warning by email or text message when doubtful relationships or activities are discovered. A computer analyzes(分析)childrens interactions on Facebook and within 10 days the service will also be able to follow interactions over MSN Messenger. “Parents probably know about one or two email accounts or nicknames the child uses but often there are other accounts they dont know about, ”co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Hanan Lavy said. “We give the parents the information and they choose what to do with it. ”When doubtful interactions are discovered, a warning will direct parents to United Parentswebsite where they can get more information and advice about what to do next. Lavy said the service protects childrens privacy more than other products that save chat content and screen captures and require parents to look through masses of information. United Parents does not share with parents private content and dialogues, only the analysis done by a computer. A Consumer Reports survey released in May found that millions of children use Facebook without supervision, exposing themselves to serious threats from potential dangers online. Lavy, who was head of research and development at Mercury, started United Parents after he saw the risky online behavior of a relative. “I thought the methods available were so unhelpful. I wanted the option of building a community where parents can help other parents, ”he said. Though many of the products available are from small players such as United Parents, large companies such as Intel Corps McAfee are entering the market. 1. How does the software make parents aware of their childrens doubtful relationships or activities? (No more than 9 words)_2. Why do you think some children dont want their parents to know about all their accounts or nicknames? (No more than 10 words)_3. What is the purpose of Lavys starting United Parents? (No more than 10 words)_4. What is the main idea of the passage? (No more than 10 words)_答案解析1答案: 1. Newcomer. 2. They view them as/ They think they are friendly, adaptable, energetic and kindhearted. 3. Because it may sometimes urge/cause people to do something bad. 4. It talks about American characters. / Its about American characters. 2答案: 1. By sending parents a warning email or text massage. 2. Because they want to keep something secret from their parents. /Because they dont want their parents to control them. /Because they want to protect their privacy. 3. To build a community where parents can help each other. 4. Software helps parents protect children online.- 4 -