杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练04

杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练04 倒数第十周星期四 A One day, Mr. Arnold was teaching a lesson, and things were going as normally as ever. He was explaining the story of mankind to his pupils. He told them that, in the beginning, men were nomads; they never stayed in the same place for very long. Instead ，they would travel about, here and there, in search of food, wherever it was to be found. And when the food ran out, they would move off somewhere else. He taught them about the invention of farming and keeping animals. This was an important discovery, because by learning to cultivate(耕作)the land, and care for animals, mankind would always have food steadily available. It also meant that people could remain living in one place, and this made it easier to set about tasks that would take a long while to complete, like building towns, cities, and all that were in them. All the children were listening attracted by this story, until Lucy jumped up: “And if that was so important and improved everything so much, why are we nomads all over again, Mr. Arnold?” Mr. Arnold didn?t know what to say. Lucy was a very intelligent girl. He knew that she lived with her parents in a house, so she must know that her family were not nomads; so what did she mean? “We have all become nomads again,” continued Lucy, “The other day, outside the city, they were cutting the forest down. A while ago a Gsherman told me how they fish. It?s the same with everyone: when there?s no more forest left the foresters go elsewhere, and when the fish run out 9the fishermen move on. That?s what the nomads did, isn?t it?， The teacher nodded, thoughtfully. Really, Lucy was right Mankind had turned into nomads. Instead of looking after the land in a way that we could be sure it would keep supplying our needs, we kept developing it until the land was bare. And then off we would go to the next place! The class spent the rest of the afternoon talking about what they could do to show how to be more civilized. The next day everyone attended class wearing a green T-shirt, with a message that said “I am be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right not a nomad!” And ，from then on, they set about showing that indeed they were not. Every time they knew they needed something, they made sure that they would get it using care and control. If they needed wood or paper, they would make sure that they got the recycled kind. They ordered their fish from fish farms, making sure that the fish they received were not too young and too small. They only used animals that were well cared for, and brought up on farms. And so, from their little town, those children managed to give up being nomads again, just as prehistoric men had done, so many thousands of years ago. 1. Why would early humans travel about in the beginning? A. To experience different lifestyles. B. To go sightseeing in different places. C. To find what they could to feed themselves. D. To do more exercise to build themselves up. 2. From Paragraph 2，we can know that ______• A. people got tired of living in the same place B. people gradually got used to living in cities C. people spent a long time in learning to keep animals D. people tended to settle down after learning farming 3. In the teacher?s opinion ，Lucy?s argument was ______ A. reasonable B. ridiculous C. puzzling D. shocking 4. Which of the following agrees with the message “I am not a nomad” (Paragraph 7)? A. People eat young fish for its delicious taste. B. People use recycled materials as much as possible. C. Fishermen move elsewhere when there is no fish left. D. Foresters leave the place where wood is not available. 5. The writer tries to make us believe that ______. A. mankind has been progressing mainly through traveling about B. it?s unwise for mankind to use the land in an uncontrolled way C. if S quite good for students to learn more about the history of mankind be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right D. teachers should encourage students to voice their person the opportunity to get in touch with you; they own opinions bravelyIt?s nice to have friends. Sometimes may or may not give you their information in return, but you need one person to talk to. You can play games, hang that?s fine. Maybe they don?t have time for new out or even just talk on the phone. Consider these friends~~don?t take it personally! Just offer your suggestions to meet people and form strong, lasting information to whoever seems to be potentially a good friendships. Well, take your time, and don?t rush. friend, and eventually somebody will get in touch. ?Be loyal(忠诚的)to a friend.[来源:学科网ZXXK] ?Join an organization or a club with people who have You've probably heard of fair-weather friends. They?re common interests. the ones who are happy to be around you when things arc You don?t necessarily have a lot of common interests going well ，but are nowhere to be found when you with people in order to make friends with them. But if really need them. Part of being a friend is being prepared you have something in common with them, it can make it to spare time and energy in order to help out your a lot easier to talk to them and plan activities. Whatever friends. If a friend needs help with an unpleasant thing, your age and whatever your interests, there is an or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on ，be there. organization or a club for you. Social networking sites If your friends make a joke ，laugh with them. Never such as Facebook , Twitter are also a great way to meet complain about a friend. new people and learn more about them. ? Be a good listener. ?Join a sports team. Many people think that in order to be seen as „friend As long as you enjoy the sport and support your material? they have to appear very interesting. Far more teammates, joining a local team with a laid-back attitude important than this ，however, is the ability to show that could be a great way to make new friends. A sports team you?re interested in others. Listen carefully to what isn?t the only way. If you play instruments or sing ，try people say, remember important details about them (their joining a band. ?Make small talk. names, their likes and dislikes), ask questions about their Keep the conversation light and cheery. Even if you?re interests, and just take the lime to learn more about complaining about something, make sure it?s something them. You don?t want to be the guy or girl that always you?re both dissatisfied with, and emphasize the has a better story than anyone else or that changes the positive—how such a situation can be avoided in the subject suddenly instead of continuing the flow of future. Many conversationalists say that it is good to conversation. follow a 30/70 (30% talking, 70% listening) pattern ? Be trustworthy. during small talk when possible. One of the best things about having a friend is that you ?Ask them out for lunch or coffee. have someone to whom you can talk about anything, That will give you a better opportunity to talk and get be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right even secrets that you hide from the rest of the world. The to know each other a little bit better. A good way to key to being a good friend is the ability to keep secrets, extend yourself is to say: “Hey, well, I've got to go, but if so it?s no secret that you shouldn?t tell other people things 6. According to the given information, what quality do you need to have if you want to make friends? A. Patience. B. Curiosity. C. Bravery. D. Humor. 7. Those who can enjoy a happy life together but it?s hard to go through hardness hand in hand are________ A. loyal friends B. close friends C. dishonest friends D. fair-weather friends 8. While having a conversation with your friends, you should avoid_______. A. applying the 30/70 pattern B. talking too much about yourself C. showing interest in their topics D. knowing more details about them 9. To be a reliable friend ，you'd better_______. A. have some common interests with your friends B. find something to complain about with your friends C. keep the secrets that your friends have told you D. exchange your personal information with your friends C How good are you at saying “no”, For many, it?s surprisingly difficult. This is especially true of editors, who by nature tend to be eager and engaged participants in everything they do. Consider these scenes: It?s late in the day. That front-page package you?ve been working on is nearly complete; the last editing and it?s finished. Then enters the chief editor, who makes a suggestion requiring a more-than-modest rearrangement of the design and the addition of an information box. You want to scream: “No! It?s done!” What do you do? The first rule of saying no to the boss is „don?t say no，. He probably has something in mind when he makes the suggestion, and it?s up to you to find out what. The second rule is 'don't raise the risks by challenging his authority，. That issue is already decided. The third rule is „be ready to put forward choices and consequences，. The boss?s suggestion might be appropriate, but there are always consequences. He might not know about the pages backing up that need attention ，or about the designer who had to go home sick. TeII him he can have what he wants, hut explain the consequences. Understand what he?s trying to accomplish and propose(提议)a Flan B that will make it happen without destroying what you?ve done so far. be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right Here?s another case. Your least-favorite reporter suggests a silly story idea. This one should be easy, but it?s not. If you say no, even politely, you risk holding back further ideas, not just from that reporter, but from others who heard that you turned down the idea. This case is common in newsrooms that lack a systematic way to filter(过滤)story suggestions. Two steps are necessary. First, you need a system for how stories are proposed and reviewed. Reporters can bear rejection of their ideas if they believe they are given a fair hearing. Your natural reaction and strong rejection, even of a worthless idea, might not qualify as systematic or fair. Second, the people you work with need to make a “What if ".?，，agreement covering „„What if my idea is turned down?，，How are people expected to react? Is there an appeal process? Can they “perfect the idea and resubmit it? By imagining What if...?” situations before they happen, you can reach understanding that will help ease you out of opposition. 10. This passage is mainly about_______. A. the cases where ideas are rejected B. the ways to give different opinions C. the skills of saying no D. the methods for solving disagreements 11. Instead of directly refusing your boss?s suggestion, you should_______. A. pretend that you are sick B. seek what he is thinking about C. state that your design is quite perfect D. ask him to give the reason for his suggestion 12. By saying “This one should be easy •••” (Paragraph 4)，the writer means it?s easy to_______ A. understand the silly story idea B. let others politely say no C. fool your least-favorite reporter D. turn down that reporter?s idea 13. Why is it important to set up a system for stories to be proposed and reviewed? A. To allow reporters enough time to change their attitude. 5B. To develop reporters strong sense of fairness. C. To encourage reporters to give valuable ideas. D. To guarantee reporters chances to give further explanations. 14. What is conveyed in the last paragraph? be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right A. Sometimes we may view a problem from another angle. B. We may relax ourselves by raising questions when we're in trouble. C. “What if …,” situations help improve our relationship with others. D. It?s almost impossible for others to accept our ideas at once. D Red roses were her favorites; her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, “Be my Valentine(情人)，” like all the years before. Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year.” She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know that he would pass away. He always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine. She cut away some stems, placed them in a very special vase, and set the vase beside the picture of his smiling face. She would sit for hours in her husband?s favorite chair, staring at his photo and the roses sitting there. A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate. Loneliness and solitude had become her fate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentine?s Day before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses in, and just looked at them in shock. Then, she went to get the telephone to call the florist(花匠)shop. The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain why someone would do this to her, causing her such pain. “I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago，” the owner said, “I knew you'd call, and you would want to know. The flowers you received today were paid for in advance. Your husband always planned ahead. He left nothing to chance.” “There is a standing order that I have on file down here. And he has paid, well in advance; you'll get them every year. There is also another thing that I think you should know. He wrote a special little card ... he did this years ago.” “Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here. That?s the card ... that should be sent to you the following year.” She thanked him and hung up the phone ，her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, she slowly reached to get the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. Then ，as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it?s been a year since I was gone. I hope it hasn?t been too be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right hard for you to overcome. I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real. If it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say. You were the perfect wife.” “You were my friend and lover; you satisfied my every need. I know it?s only been a year, but please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.” “When you get these roses, think of all the happiness that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you must go on; you have some living still.” “Please ... try to find happiness, while living out your days. I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways. The roses will come every year, and they will only stop when your door?s not answered, when the florist stops to knock. He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt. To take the roses to the place, where I?ve instructed him, and place them where we are, together once again.” 15. How did Rose feel when she received roses a year after her husband?s death? A. Surprised and disappointed. B. Happy but confused. C. Proud but frightened. D. Sad and puzzled. 16. What can we know about Rose's husband when he was alive? A. He knew his wife loved roses more than himself. B. He preferred to make arrangements ahead of time. C. He gave his wife a pleasant surprise every Valentine?s Day. D. He was so busv that he had to order roses in advance each year. 17. The writer presents many details of the note intended for Rose to show that_______. A. true love is permanent whatever happens B. remembering the happy times is inspiring C. sending roses is the best wav to express love D. forgetting about the past means a sense of relief 18. The underlined word “grieve” (Paragraph 7) is closest in meaning to_______ A. kill yourself B. feel deep sorrow C. marry again D. buy roses 19. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_______ be appropriate, legible. 6.4.3-core line, set the set into the direction should be determined according to the Terminal installed, when a Terminal row of vertical installation, on the line number (Word) should be arranged horizontally, from left to right A. roses won't be delivered anywhere if no one answers the door B. Rose won?t be able to get through the difficult days without her husband C. someday roses will be sent where Rose and her husband are buried D. sometimes the florist comes five times a day to check whether Rose is out 20. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Roses for Rose B. Be My Valentine C. An Unexpected Gift D. 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