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1、市高考英语阅读理解训练题15附答案WASHINGTON (Reuters) People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer (胰腺癌), an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.People who drank mostly fruit juice instead of sodas did not have the same risk, the study

2、of 60,000 people in Singapore found.Sugar may be to blame but people who drink sweetened sodas regularly often have other poor health habits, said Mark Pereira of the University of Minnesota, who led the study.The high levels of sugar in soft drinks may be increasing the level of insulin胰岛素in the bo

3、dy, which we think contributes to pancreatic cancer cell growth, Pereira said in a statement.Writing in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, Pereira and colleagues said they followed 60,524 men and women in the Singapore Chinese Health Study for 14 years.Over that time, 140 of t

4、he volunteers developed pancreatic cancer. Those who drank two or more soft drinks a week had an 87 percent higher risk of being among those who got pancreatic cancer.Pereira said he believed the findings would apply elsewhere.Singapore is a wealthy country with excellent healthcare. Favorite pastim

5、es(消遣) are eating and shopping, so the findings should apply to other western countries, he said.But Susan Mayne of the Yale Cancer Center at Yale University in Connecticut was cautious.Although this study found a risk, the finding was based on a relatively small number of cases and it remains uncle

6、ar whether it is a causal因果的connection or not, said Mayne, who serves on the board of the journal, which is published by the American Association for Cancer Research.Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with 230,000 cases globally. In the United States, 37,680 people are diagno

7、sed with pancreatic cancer in a year and 34,290 die of it.13. We can infer from Pereiras words that _. A. the healthcare in Singapore should be greatly improved B. 2 soft drinks a day are considered harmful to health C. sugar might not be the only cause of pancreatic cancer D. 87 out of 140 voluntee

8、rs developed pancreatic cancer14. How does Susan seem to feel about the findings of the study? A. Doubtful B. Satisfied. C. Worried. D. Hopeful.15. The best title of the text might be . A. The Deadliest Forms of Cancer B. Sugary Soft Drinks Lead to Cancer C. A Study in University of MinnesotaD. Drin

9、k Fruit Juice Instead of Sodas参考答案 (D) DBD*结束省高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解48 Terraforming (Earth-forming) other planets, also known as planetary engineering (行星工程), seems like a task still centuries away for mankind to accomplish. However, it is a vigorous topic that attracts both popular and scientific intere

10、st. Why should the possibility of terraforming other planets be studied when it may be centuries before we know enough to even decide if its a good idea? Mankind is getting more and more hard facts about other planets. The atmosphere of Venus has been explored; robots have surveyed the surface of Ma

11、rs; Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn have been studied by spacecraft. Speculations have been answered; new questions have been raised, and enough hard data is right now becoming available to allow us to make the first attempt of planetary engineering. In the past, people with excellent ideas about terraf

12、orming have kept them to themselves, or buried them in a desk drawer because they did not realize that anyone else was interested. But now, a wide circle of people has begun to do this kind of work. For instance, NASA funded a project on transforming Mars. There are several strong reasons which dema

13、nd that the possibilities of terraforming be studied carefully. First, its an exciting idea of a possible future for human beings. Such thinking has a valuable role in providing options for our future directions. Secondly, the techniques of terraforming will also help contemporary technologies in we

14、ather and climate control. Thirdly, such study may assist us in detecting any possible existence of extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI, The Search for Extraterrsstial Intelligence, 地外文明搜索) and alien (异己的) civilizations on other planets. Though the mission is far beyond our reach at the moment, we s

15、hould at least keep our options open. Through debate and study on this subject, the possibility of rebuilding other planets to make them suitable homes for people may come true some day in the future.4. According to the context, whats the meaning of the word “speculation in paragraph 2?A. The act of

16、 discussing something with a group of people. B. The act of studying and researching.C. The act of guessing without knowing all the facts about something.D. The acting of writing letters to a certain organization.5. Why did people keep the idea of terraforming to themselves in the past?A. They thoug

17、ht no one else would show interest in the idea.B. They gradually came to find the idea crazy.C. They thought the idea would never come true.D. They had few resources for further study on this topic.6. Which is NOT the reason to support the study of terraforming?A. Even if we dont succeed in terrafor

18、ming, such study may help us to better understand technologies such as climate and weather control.B. Such study may explore a new direction of development for human beings.C. Such study may enable us to find the lives on other planets.D. As the resources on Earth are being drained, its very urgent

19、to study how to migrate (迁移) to other planets.7. Whats the main idea of the article?A. Its highly possible that terraforming other planets will come true so we should increase investing in this program. B. Even if the idea of terraforming other planets may take centuries to realize, we have many rea

20、sons to support such studies. C. Terraforming other planets is the best option for human beings future. D. More and more people are taking planetary engineering as their occupation.参考答案-4-7. CADB *结束故事类-卷 At exactly eleven Sir Percival knocked and entered, with anxiety and worry in every line of his

21、 face. This meeting would decide his future life, and he obviously knew it.“You may wonder, Sir Percival， said Laura calmly, “if I am going to ask to be released(免除)from my promise to marry you. I am not going to ask this. I respect my fathers wishes too much.His face relaxed a little, but one of hi

22、s feet kept beating the carpet.“No, if we are going to withdraw(退出)from our planned marriage, it will be because of your wish, not mine.“Mine？he said in great surprise.“What reason could I have for withdrawing？“A reason that is very hard to tell you.she answered.“There is a change in me.His face wen

23、t so pale that even his lips lost their color. He turned his head to one side.“What change？he asked, trying to appear calm.“When the promise was made two years ago，she said, “my love did not belong to anyone. Will you forgive me, Sir Percival, if I tell you that it now belongs to another person？“I w

24、ish you to understand， Laura continued，“that I will never see this person again, and that if you leave me, you only allow me to remain a single woman for the rest of my life. All I ask is that you forgive me and keep my secret.“I will do both those things，he said. Then he looked at Laura, as if he w

25、as waiting to hear more.“I think I have said enough to give you reason to withdraw from our marriage，she added quietly.“No. You have said enough to make it the dearest wish of my life to marry you，he said.60. How did Percival feel during his meeting with Laura?AAngry. BCalm.CNervous. DExcited.61We c

26、an learn from the passage that _.ALaura had once promised to marry PercivalBLauras father wished to end her marriageCPercival had been married to Laura for two yearsDPercival asked to be released from the marriage62The passage is probably taken out of _.Aa novel Ba reportCa diary Dan essay【要点综述】本文是一

27、篇记叙文。描写了Sir Percival怀着忐忑不安的心情与未婚妻见面的情景及两人之间的对话。60. C细节理解题。从第一段“with anxiety and worry in every line of his face、第三段“his feet kept beating the carpet和第八段“trying to appear calm可推出Percival很紧张。61. A推理判断题。从第二段和第九段可知答案。62. A推理判断题。本文是对Sir Percival与未婚妻见面的情景及两人之间的对话的描写，应该是一篇小说的节选。*结束社会生活类-二市第一次联考“Children sh

28、ould not be left unsupervised(无人监督的) to play with a dog.say experts in this weeks British Medical Journal.Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites. “Dog bites and maulings are a worldwide problem, particularly in children. write Marina Morgan and John Palmer.Every ye

29、ar 250,000 people who have been bitten by dogs attend minor injuries and emergency units in the United Kingdom, and half of all children are reportedly bitten by dogs at some time, boys more than girls.Accurate death figures are difficult to obtain, but in the past five years, two to three cases a y

30、ear have made news headlines.Based on the latest medical evidence, they advise doctors how to examine and treat a patient presenting with a dog bite.They discuss the risk of infection and when to refer to specialist care.For travelers bitten abroad, they suggest assessing the risk of rabies(狂犬病)In t

31、erms of prevention, they suggest that children should be taught to treat dogs with respect, avoid direct eye contact, and not tease them.They should be taught not to approach an unfamiliar dog; play with any dog unless under close supervision; run or scream in the presence of a dog; pet a dog withou

32、t first letting it sniff you; or disturb a dog that is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies.“Dog owners also need to change their behavior， says Rachel Besser, a childrens doctor and lifetime dog owner, in an article.“It is clear that not all dog owners appreciate that children should not be left

33、 unsupervised with a dog， she says.Just as some parents are obliged to take parenting classes, she would like to see compulsive classes for expectant dog owners to teach them about the responsibilities of dog ownership.Educational programs are also needed to teach children about some precautionary b

34、ehaviors around dogs. Finally, she would like to see vets advising dog owners about bite prevention, and doctors promoting bite prevention when treating patients who have been bitten by dogs.16Dog biting studied by the experts is a problem _.Athat doctors dealing with dog bites should pay attention

35、to Bhappening only to a few children of the world Conly boys may meet with Dabout which experts get accurate statistics from the news headlines17The underlined word “they in paragraph 4 refers to “_Adoctors Bparents Cexperts Ddog owners 18To avoid dog bites, a child should _.Atreat dogs with respect

36、 and direct eye contact Bapproach an unfamiliar dog Crun or scream in the presence of a dog Dleave a dog feeding itself 19What are Rachel Bessers words mainly about? AAll the dog owners would like children to be left unsupervised with a dog. BAll the dog owners have a correct behavior toward dogs. C

37、Not all dog owners appreciate that children should be left with dogs under supervision.DNot all dog owners should attend classes about the responsibilities of dog ownership.20Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? ADogs, Dangerous To Children BChildren Should Know Behaviors Ar

38、ound Dogs CDoctors, Treat Dog Bites Correctly DNever Leave Children Unsupervised With Dogs 【要点综述】 狗咬人，尤其是狗咬小孩的现象尤其需要引起关注，为此，需要采取一定的措施。16. A细节理解题。根据第一段“Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites.可知，专家所研究的狗咬人的问题也应该是相关医生应给予重视的问题，故答案选A项。17. C代词指代题。第四段共有三句，其主语均为“they，应指同样的人

39、，根据“Based on the latest medical evidence再结合第一段专家的讲话可推断，“他们指研究狗咬人这一问题的专家们，应选C项。18. D细节理解题。根据第五段“They should be taught not to approach an unfamiliar dog; play with any dog unless under close supervision; run or scream in the presence of a dog; pet a dog without first letting it sniff you; or disturb a

40、 dog that is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies.可知，为了防止狗咬，小孩应该让狗自己吃，而不要去打搅它，应选D项。19. C细节理解题。根据第七段“It is clear that not all dog owners appreciate that children should not be left unsupervised with a dog可知，雷切尔医生认为，并非所有的狗的主人都认为孩子们和狗在一起的时候要有大人的照看。由此判断选C项。20. D主旨大意题。狗咬人，尤其是狗咬小孩的现象比拟严重，那么如何防止狗咬小孩呢？这才是本文的写作重点，而只有D项更能说明此问题，故正确答案选D项。*结束