高中英语全程考评特训卷【新教材】课下天天练(十七).docx

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1、课下天天练（十七）40分阅读提分练姓名 班级 考号 时间：40分钟阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A2022甘肃省第二次高考诊断Sharks are amazing creatures. They are known as the deadliest hunters in the sea. Fortunately most arc not, but there arc some kinds of sharks that can be extremely dangerous. Look at

2、these short descriptions of four kinds of sharks.The Great White SharkThe Great White Shark is one of the most frightening creatures in （he sea. They live in tropical and subtropical waters, and they can grow up to 9 meters long. Most Great White Sharks are actually grey, blue or brown with a white

3、belly, and their powerful teeth are triangles with edges like saws.The Whale SharkWhale Sharks are the largest kind of shark in the world up to 11 meters in length. They live in tropical waters all around the world, but they arc not dangerous. Whale Sharks arc brown or grey with white or yellow stri

4、pes. They often travel near the surface of the sea.The Mako SharkMako Sharks are fierce predators. They come from the same family of sharks as the Great White Shark and they are especially fastthey can swim at speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour. They arc large bluish sharks found in the Atlantic

5、 Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. Mako Sharks can grow up to 3 meters long.The Great Hammerhead SharkThe Great Hammerhead Sharks most striking feature is its wide （hick head which looks like a hammer. The average size of a Great Hammerhead Shark is approximately 3.5 meters, but it can grow up

6、to 6 meters long. These sharks average over 500 pounds but can weigh as much as 1, （）00 pounds. Like most sharks the females are larger than the males. They have several rows of teeth that have 24 to 37 teeth per row. The Great Hammerhead Shark has a very keen sense of smell, which helps it find its

7、 prey.1. What can we learn from the text?A. Sharks usually live in icy waters.B. Mako Sharks arc fast but not dangerous.C. The Great While Shark has 24 to 37 sharp teeth.D. Whale Sharks arc bigger than other sharks in the sea.2. Why is a shark called the Great Hammerhead Shark?A. Because of the size

8、 of its body.B. Because of the waters it lives in.C. Because of the shape of its head.D. Because of the function of its teeth.3. From which is the text probably taken?A. A news report.B. A book review.C. An advertisement.D. A biology magazine.B2022长春市高三质量预测四CHARITY HONORS SONS MEMORYNonprofit provid

9、ing gifts to 18 to 39 years old is raising memoryBy PAM KRAOENSY S FUND provider %mall Qfu lo onocr ptienu w they can engage m bobbie% and intcrox%.RAMONA, Calif.Before he died from cancer at age 29, Silas River Bennett spent his final months taking photographs of (he world around him, emailing frie

10、nds, buying gifts for his sisters and encouraging his family to give things to the needy. What was important to him was to have a sense of himself outside of cancer, v said his mom, Lorraine Kerz of Ramona.Bennett went to the hospital in fall 2007 with severe back pains. He was diagnosed with stage

11、4 lung cancer that had spread to his bones. Doctors believed the cancer was environmentally caused, perhaps by exposure to some poisonous gas in the basement where he lived or poisons in the paints he used as a painter. Kerz said her son was a man with a great sense of humor and a very creative mind

12、. He had an electric intellect“ who loved debating and watching Jeopardy! a game show on TV and telling stories with his photographs. After Bennett died in May 2008, Kerz wanted to honor the creative spirit and generosity of her son, whose nickname was “Sy”. The result was Sys Fund, a Ramona-based a

13、ll-vohinteer national nonprofit that has fulfilled the wishes of more than 250 people aged 18 to 39 who are battling cancer. Sys Fund provides them with small giftssuch as laptops, cameras, guitar lessons, or printersto lift their spirits and refocus their energies in a positive direction.The group

14、raises money through three fundraisers each year, such as golf tournaments and 5K races. This year because of the COVID-19, theyre trying a virtual fundraiser for the first time. After registering online, participants must download the Leis Roam app to their phones to donate. For those who want to a

15、pply for a wish grant, visit sysfund.org. The organization is also seeking more volunteer members. For details, email Kerz at .4. Why did Kerz found Sys Fund?A. Because she wanted to honor her son.B. Because she wanted to get rid of cancer.C. Because she wanted (o make her son famous.D. Because she

16、wanted to gain more profit.5. What can we learn about Sy?A. His cancer was caused by poisonous paints.B. He spent his final months preparing for the fund.C. He was energetic and lived a short but colorful life.D. He died more than one year after he was diagnosed with cancer.6. How does Sys Fund help

17、 the needy?A. By selling some things to cancer patients at a low price.B. By seeking more volunteers to tell stories.C. By asking participants (o download an app to the phones.D. By providing cancer patients with small gifts.7. Where is this text most 1 汰ely from?A. A newspaper.B. A guidebook.C. An

18、announcement.D. A diary.C2022云南省第一次高中毕业生统一检测A New Zealand council has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made (heir home at a nearby golf course (球场)a

19、nd started “regularly crossing the road to get to the beach”， according to a post from Dunedin City Council.“You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space, M continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be

20、made permanent.“No dogs should be on the beach, either, M wrote Gaylene Smith/We need to protect our beautiful seaDogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog-walkers in an update.“ Were lucky to have sea lion

21、s on our coastline and we need (o share the space with them, as this is what makes our coastline so unique! ” wrote the course on a medium.The council went on to explain that New Zealand sea lions arc endangered, and arc one of the worlds rarest species of sea lion.There arc an estimated 12, 000 New

22、 Zealand sea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ $250, 000.8. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Closing the nearby beach

23、 temporarily.C. Forbidding entry into a golf course.D. Forbidding walking dogs outside.9. How did the City Council announce (he decision?A. By informing people on TV.B. By posting it on a medium.C. By advertising in a newspaper.D. By sending out notices.10. What is the attitude of the local people t

24、oward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.11. What can we learn about New Zealand sea lions from the text?A. They are under legal protection.B. They are a common species.C. They are afraid of humans.D. They are being killed by dogs.D2022长春市高三质量预测四hs hard to turn down hambur

25、gers, French fries, potato chips and all of the other junk food that seem to call out to us. However, eating too much junk food can harm your body, particularly if youre between the ages of 10 and 19.“Junk food shapes adolescent brains in ways that weaken their ability to think, learn and remember.

26、It can also make it harder to control impulsive behaviors, said Amy Reichelt, a brain and nutrition specialist at Western University, Canada, it may even up a teens risk of depression and anxiety ”Reichelt and two other researchers found adolescents are more sensitive than any other age group to pro

27、cessed foods with a lot of fat and sugar. Adolescent brains are still developing the ability to assess risks and control actions. The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that tells us we shouldnt eat chips all (he time and helps us resist that urge. But this region is the last to matureit doe

28、snt fully develop until we are in our early 20s. Meanwhile, teen brains get more active from rewards for a while. The parts of the brain (hat make us feel good when we do something pleasurable are fully developed by the teen years.In fact, these regions are even more sensitive when we are young. Tha

29、ts because dopamine (多巴胺)，a natural chemical that lifts our mood when wc experience something good, is especially active in adolescent brains. Therefore, the teen brain has two strikes against it when it conies to resisting junk food. It has a heightened drive for rewards and reduced self-regulation

30、 n said Reichelt.So, whats the best way to say no to junk food? Researchers suggest exercise. When we exercise, the brains reward system becomes less sensitive to food. Exercise also cause the body to make a protein that helps brain cells grow and boosts connections between the prefrontal cortex and

31、 other brain regions. The prefrontal cortex thus can work better to help us make wise decisions and control our impulses.12. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A. The effects of eating junk food.B. The causes of favouring junk food.C. The tendency of sharing junk food.D. The benefits of a

32、voiding junk food.13. What is the function of the prefrontal cortex?A. It serves as the sense of taste.B. It promotes teenagers spirits.C. Il is partly in charge of self-control.D. It helps teenagers grow physically mature.14. What does “irrefer to in the third paragraph?A. The prefrontal cortex.B.

33、The urge.C. The adolescent brain.D. The body.15. Why it is hard for teens to give up junk food?A. Junk food is delicious and nutritious.B. Junk food is popular among young people.C. Teenagers dont realize the harm of junk food.D. Teenagers can feel temporary excitement from junk food.第二节（5小题；每小题2分，满

34、分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。2022南昌市第三次模拟In the workplace, one of the most important skills to possess is good communication. 1 ： it means they are able to listen to others, as well as successfully convey their own ideas and opinions. While listening and speaking are important in

35、effective communication, there are other skills that are vital to good communication in the workplace.2 . This means not only listening with your ears but also being able to comprehend what the person is saying. Giving co-workers your full attention when they are conveying an idea can go a long way

36、in building relationships and furthering progress.Having empathy （同情）is very useful in communication. 3 . Put yourself in the other persons position instead of judging or criticizing based on your own beliefs. While this may be difficult for some, empathizing with others can be very helpful in keepi

37、ng in tune with your own emotions and ideas.Encouraging others will heighten confidence and appreciation in the workplace, 4 you help others feel they are wanted, welcomed and respected by co-workers. People are much more likely to spare no effort if they know they are valued.Body language can great

38、ly impact how others treat you in the workplace. Being extroverted （夕卜向的）and friendly lets co-workers know you are open to hearing their opinions about projects or new designs.5 .Be sure to maintain eye contact the majority of the time you arc speaking with someone, and use hand gestures （o help you

39、 form clearer thoughts. Smiling offers encouragement and creates a noticeable difference in how you are treated. People who smile more are seen as more approachable and trustworthy.While many of these good communication skills occur naturally in individuals, some may need to be learned and practiced

40、 in order to become second nature.A. While communication is importantB. By praising others and offering words of encouragementC. Praising co-workers helps communication go smoothlyD. It involves seeing things from the point of view of othersE. People value co-workers who can communicate effectivelyF. Being able to listen to others is vital in the communication processG. Body language is a large part of being empathetic and encouraging