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1、高一阅读专项练习AWhen I looked at the grade on my math paper my jaw (下巴) almost dropped to the ground: a big “65” in bright red ink. I had never received such a terrible grade before.I was so ashamed that when I got home that afternoon I lied to my dad. I told him I got 85 and that the report wouldnt come u

2、ntil the end of the month. Dad smiled. His daughter would never lie about her grade, so he didnt doubt the unusual delay (延迟) of my report. A month later, Dad casually (随意地) asked me again about the report at the dinner table. He looked right into my eyes and asked for an answer. Having no choice, I

3、 told him that I had in fact got just 65 in my math final. I had lied because I didnt want to let him down. For a moment, he just looked at me. I would have preferred a telling off than that silence. Finally, Dad said, in a hurt voice, “You have already let me down, with your lie. I am not disappoin

4、ted at your math score. That is no big deal no one can be perfect all the time. But I am very disappointed in you. If you cant be honest with your dad, who can you be honest with? Its much easier to achieve a better grade than rebuild someone elses trust in you.Dads words touched my heart. I couldnt

5、 forgive (原谅) myself for having hurt his feelings. I took out the report that I had been hiding for weeks, handed to him and apologized, sincerely. I realized that my honesty is not only important to me personally, but to those around me that truly care about my well-being (幸福).In one of Shakespeare

6、s plays a character says: “No legacy (遗产) is so rich as honesty. After the crisis between Dad and me, I began to understand those words.1. The first paragraph may suggest that the author _. A. was punished by her father for a bad gradeB. never expected teachers to give her bad gradesC. usually got a

7、 higher gradeD. was bad at math2. The author lied to her father because _. A. she thought her father would believe her storyB. she didnt want to let her father downC. her father wouldnt get her grade reportD. her father got angry whenever she got a poor grade3. Why did her father stay silent after h

8、is daughter told him that she had lied? A. He didnt understand what his daughter had said.B. He was angry that his daughter lied to him again.C. He was unhappy with his daughters bad score.D. He was hurt that his daughter had lied to him.4. The purpose of the article is to tell us that _.A. dishones

9、ty may work sometimes, but there is a price to pay B. sometimes a lie can make things easier C. we should study hard to make our parents happyD. we should accept the fact that we are not perfectBTheres a line in Shakespeares Hamlet that sums up (总结) US teenager Samuel Vegas story beautifully: “We kn

10、ow what we are, but know not what we may be.When Vega was a sophomore (高中二年级学生) at Chicagos Roberto Clemente High School, he was in top classes getting D grades.Though he had always been a strong reader, he hated reading.Words didnt jump off the page. Instead, they lay there silent and lifeless. The

11、y didnt speak to him. Vega was at school the day his English teacher invited students to audition (试镜) for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater program. Vega decided to audition for a part and was amazed when he won the lead role.“I was surprised by what Id gotten myself into, said Vega, who played Hamle

12、t. “Professional actors and a director were training us.During rehearsals (排练), the actors sat in a square and practiced their lines. Vega said that for the first time, the words even those written in the 16th century began to come alive for him.“I wanted to know what the words meant, Vega said. “Sh

13、akespeare used all these big and difficult words and phrases to create characters, and you had to know what he meant and own it in order to understand how to play the character. Though Vega had never acted before, the professional actors were impressed by the teenagers natural talent.Soon, Vega star

14、ted bringing a dictionary to rehearsals to help him understand his lines. He started carrying the dictionary wherever he went.Whether he was reading for history class or social studies, he used the same skills he had learned from reading Shakespeare. He said he tried to get into the heads of the peo

15、ple he was reading about, and he imagined himself as them.Reading helped him a great deal. His grades improved from Ds to Bs, along with some As.5. According to the article, Vega _.A. was a slow reader before his performance in a Shakespeares playB. was invited by his teacher to perform the leading

16、role in Shakespeares playC. became the top student in his class after that performing experienceD. had a desire to understand his role, which made him take reading seriously6. What can we learn from the article? A. Teenagers often have trouble finding their true identity.B. Teenagers often have to d

17、iscover their potentials for themselves. C. Teenagers might find it difficult to decide about their future jobs.D. Teenagers meet too many difficulties on the path to adulthood nowadays.7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A. Vegas experience of performing in Hamlet

18、improved his reading skills.B. Vega had never performed in a play before.C. Vega may have chosen acting as his career.D. Vega used to be fond of reading Shakespeares plays.CScientists have found that human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays (紫外线) while skiing in snow-covered areas than si

19、tting on the beach, according to a report by the UK newspaper the Telegraph.Researchers at Kanazawa Medical University, Japan and American company Johnson & Johnson conducted the study together. They looked at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a ski trail (滑道) in Ishikawa Prefe

20、cture, northern Japan. They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japans Okinawa Prefecture.They found that on the beach, eyes are exposed to a daily 260 kilojoules (千焦耳) of UV a square meter compared to 658 kilojoules in snow-covered areas.The findings are supp

21、orted by the Japan Meteorological Agency (日本气象厅). According to the agency, the reflection ratio (比率) of UV light on beaches is often between 10 and 25 percent, compared to 80 percent in new snow areas. The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300-meter rise in height.UV rays harm the eyesMost

22、of us know that UV rays can harm the skin. Thats why we wear sunscreen (防晒霜) before we go out in the sun. But many of us may not realize that UV rays are also harmful to the eyes. If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation (放射) over a short period of time, you may experience photokera

23、titis. Like a “sunburn of the eye, photokeratitis is painful. Your eyes will become red and feel strange feeling. They may be sensitive to light. Fortunately, this is usually temporary (暂时的) and seldom causes permanent (永久的) damage to the eyes. Long-term exposure to UV radiation, however, can be mor

24、e serious. Scientific studies and research have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage, which could lead to total blindness. It is never too late to begin protecting the eyes from the suns harmful rays. The following tips f

25、rom the American Optometric Association (美国验光协会) can help prevent further eye damage:*Wear sunglasses any time your eyes are exposed to UV light, even on cloudy days and during winter months. *Choose gray-colored glasses. They reduce light without changing the color of objects. *Wearing a hat with a

26、 rim (帽沿) can also provide protection.8. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A. Most people know that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the skin.B. Short-time exposure of the eyes to UV rays doesnt harm themC. Too much eye exposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.D

27、. You dont have to protect your eyes from UV rays on cloudy days.9. According to the article, what do we know about the UV rays?A. The reflection ratio of UV rays changes a lot in Japan.B. The higher you stand, the more you will be exposed to UV rays.C. The level of UV rays is high during winter mon

28、ths.D. Sensitivity to light and tearing are common effects of daily UV rays exposure.10. You would most likely find the article in _.A. a doctors diary B. a travel journalC. a medical magazine D. a physics textbookDAt the center of New Zealand can be found its artistic community. Lying at the top no

29、rthwest corner of South Island is the town of Nelson, New Zealands centre for arts and crafts (工艺). Named after Englands famous Admiral Horatio Nelson by the first English settlers, the city today is a paradise (天堂) for lovers of coffee and fine arts with its numerous galleries and street cafes. The

30、 city has nurtured (培养) its artists and today has a cosmopolitan (国际化的) arts community among its 50,000 residents.Artists are attracted by Nelsons Victorian architecture and luminous (明亮的) light. Nelson gets over 2,500 sunshine hours per year, making it the countrys sunniest city. Along its high str

31、eets can be found potters, sculptors, glassblowers, and dozens of wood carvers (雕刻师) using native New Zealand Southern beech (山毛榉). Art-lovers try to visit on Saturday mornings to catch the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) artisan and fresh produce market where olive oil and ceramics (陶器) are sold side by side. Amo

32、ng the citys unique specialty shops is the goldsmith where the ring used in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (三部曲) was designed. Each year Nelson celebrates its creative soul with the Nelson Arts Festival in October, which marks the beginning of the busy summer festival season.Highlights are the A

33、dam New Zealand Festival of Chamber Music and the annual summer Jazz Festival. Not to be overshadowed by the music is the Suter International Film Festival, which screens 20 non-Hollywood films in late May to June every year. Also of note is the Nelson School of Musics Winter Festival, held by New Z

34、ealands oldest music school, which plays over 150 music concerts each year.11. The town of Nelson is famous for all but _.A. galleries and cafes B. architecture and craftsC. lights and glass D. art festivals12. What can we infer from the passage?A. New Zealands summer festival season starts in Octob

35、er.B. The Lord of the Rings was made in New Zealand.C. On Saturday mornings there are fresh produce markets.D. Nelson has the longest history in New Zealand.13. If you visit Nelson in November, what festival may you catch?A. the Nelson School of Musics Winter Festival.B. the Jazz Festival.C. the Nel

36、son Arts Festival.D. the Suter International Film Festival.14. Which do you think is the probable reason for Nelson being a center of arts and crafts?A. Nelson was the second city in New Zealand to be settled by the English. B. Nelson lies at the top northwest corner of the South Island.C. People li

37、ving in Nelson are from all over the world.D. The city values arts and crafts a lot.EColumbus College, 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Kowloon CityTo: All Staff From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development CommitteeDate: May 20, 2010A week ago, “Sports for Life programme was sent to the parents, requir

38、ing them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.Sports 1: BasketballWe expect that this will be the most popular of the

39、four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay 10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one te

40、acher watching over each game.Sports 2: GymWe will be using St. Peters Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirs

41、t. Three activities, skipping, jogging, outdoor aerobics (有氧运动), all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.Sports 3: HikingHiking (远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes late

42、r. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost 75/hr.Sports 4: SwimmingThe Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the p

43、oolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm). Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is 10 per visit.15. Which of the following is TRUE according to th

44、e passage?A. Students selecting basketball had better register early.B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.16. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. students takin

45、g part in basketball will walk to the courtsB. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of treesD. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water17. It can be concluded that _.A. each sport will take only on

46、hour B. students will be charged for the four sports C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon PeakD. teachers will accompany students on each sport18. The purpose of the memo is to _.A. attract students interest in the programmeB. require the parents to select a sport for their childC. help the

47、staff explain the programme to the parentsD. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time任务型阅读从所给选项中选择可填入空白处的最正确选项，使短文完整、顺畅。It wouldnt be terribly comfortable for you to sleep standing up, but the opposite is true for horses. 1 Horses have bones and ligaments (韧带) in their legs that can lock together in a special way. That allows the animal to be completely relaxed while standing. 2 In fact, it is preferable to lying down. Horses are heavy animals with big muscles (肌肉), but their bones are surprising