2009年高考英语阅读理解和任务型阅读课堂综合练习十四（附解析）

2009年高考英语阅读理解和任务型阅读课堂综合练习十四一阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。ASo long as teachers fail to distinguish (differ) between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake to do for children that which only children can do for themselves. Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them. It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading. Douglas insists that “reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible”. Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. They differ in kind and function. The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to plan cleverly the most efficient(有效的) system for teaching themselves to read. Teaching is also a public activity: It can be seen and observed. Learning to read involves all that each individual does to understand the world of printed language. Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public scrutiny. If teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable, what then can be done through teaching that will aid the child in the long search for knowledge? Smith has one principle rule for all teaching instructions. “Make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children.” When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfill them properly, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is got rid of. Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the chance to solve the problem of learning to read by learning. 1. The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that_. A. too much time is spent in teaching about reading B. reading tasks are given with little guidance C. it is one of the most difficult school courses D. students spend limited hours in reading 2. The teaching of reading will be successful if _. A. teachers can make their teaching activities observable B. teachers can teach their students how to read C. teachers can improve conditions at school for the students D. teachers can enable students to develop their own way of reading 3. The word “scrutiny” (Paragraph 3) most probably means “_”. A. unbelief B. control C. inquiry D. observation 4. The main idea of the passage is that_.A. reading is more complicated than believable B. reading ability is something gained rather than taught C. teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possible D. teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to read BEducation is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.In some modem countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all one can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough; we find in such countries a far larger number of people with university degree; they refuse to do what they think “low” work; and, in fact, work with hands is thought to be dirty and shameful in such countries. But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is far more important than that of a professor; we can live without education, but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned our streets and took the rubbish away from our houses, we should get terrible diseases in our townsIn fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we must be educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever work suited to his brains and ability and, secondly, that we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that is very bad to be ashamed of ones work. Only such a type of education can be considered valuable to society. 5. The writer of the passage thinks that _.A. education can settle most of the worlds problemsB. free education for all probably leads to a perfect worldC. free education wont help to solve problemsD. all the social problems cant be solved by education6. The writer wants to prove that _.A. our society needs all kinds of jobsB. our society needs free education for allC. a farmer is more important than a professorD. work with hands is the most important7. The purpose of education is _.A. to choose officials for the countryB. to prepare children mainly for their future workC. to let everyone receive education fit for himD. to build a perfect world8. The passage tells us about _ of the education.A. the meansB. the systemC. the valueD. the typeCChildren start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; theres no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. You only have to share your childrens curiosity(好奇). Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary(薪水) and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat facing one another in silence. Finally I said, “Now that were finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science?” After a long pause, a boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper(蚱蜢) eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?” This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours. Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical(符合逻辑的), complete and creative answers.Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, dont jump in with “Thats right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior(行为). But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying “Thats interesting” or “Id never thought of it that way before”, or coming up with more questions or ideas.Never push a child to “Think”. It doesnt make sense, children are always thinking, without your telling them to. Whats more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target(目标) for your disagreement.Lastly, show; dont tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass(放大镜), and theyll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates(蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.9. According to the passage, children are natural scientists, and to raise their interest, the most important thing for adults to do is _.A. to let them see the world aroundB. to share the childrens curiosityC. to explain difficult phrases about scienceD. to supply the children with lab equipment10. In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word “lists” could best be replaced by _.A. any questionsB. any problemsC. questions from textbooksD. any number of questions11. According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults _.A. ask them to answer quicklyB. wait for one or two seconds after a questionC. tell them to answer the next dayD. wait at least for three seconds after a question12. In which of the following paragraph(s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science discussion?A. The second and third. B. The fourth and fifth.C. The fifth and sixth. D. The seventh.13. The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their childrens curiosity except that adults should _.A. tell their children stories instead of reciting(背诵) factsB. offer their children chances to see things for themselvesC. be patient enough when their children answer questionsD. encourage their children to ask questions of their ownDJonathan James looks like just another kid about to graduate from high school. But this 19-year-old Swede is anything but ordinary, from the computer in his parents home he helps the US Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) find out the worlds most wanted cyber criminals Jonathan first made headlines when he and another Swede, Fredrik Bjoerck, found out the maker of the “Melissa” virus in March 1999. He came to the aid of the FBI again on May 7, finding out the suspected sender of the dangerous “I LOVE YOU” virus. The suspect was caught in Manila on May 8.Jonathans special skills are in hot demand as officials around the world express alarm at the “virtual” crimewave. In between studying for final exams, hanging out with friends and refereeing his younger brothers football matches, the quiet, gentle teenager also gives lessons on e-security(电子安全) to large companies. He reads a lot and exchanges information with other computer experts to know much about the latest tricks of the hacker (黑客) trade.Many companies have already tried to employ him, but he is not interested at the moment. Instead, he plans to begin law school in the autumn at Swedens Uppsala University and start up his own e-security company.Although he works with the FBI now, his family insists hes just “a regular kid”. “Jonathan is a great kid, he has his friends and he does a lot more than just play with the computer,” his little sister Tessa said, adding that he helps the FBI because “he likes to help”, not because hes looking for fame and recognition.When the world was hit by the “Love Bug” virus, Jonathan was too busy preparing a speech on e-security to look into the problem. “Finally on May 7, I had some free time, so I began looking.” Within a few hours, he had found the suspect and e-mailed his method and results to the FBI. He said his work on the “Melissa” virus, which took three weeks to solve, was a big help in finding the suspect so quickly.“This time I knew exactly where to start, I knew what to disregard and what to look at.” 14. The passage mainly wants to tell us that_.A. Swedish kid helps FBI find out the most wanted cyber criminalsB. Jonathan is really a quiet, gentle and ordinary boyC. many companies want the young computer expert to join inD. any cyber criminals will surely be found out wherever they are15. The public started to know something about Jonathan just from_.A. his helping the US FBI to find out the sender of the dangerous “I LOVE YOU” virusB. his work together with Fredrik Bjoerck to find out the maker of the “Melissa” virusC. his little sisters talk about his good qualities as a regular kid and a good programmerD. his speech on e-security to many computer companies after his fight against hackers16. From Jonathans success in finding out the sender of the dangerous Love Bug” virus we can infer that _.A. where theres a will, theres a wayB. experience is knowledgeC. hard work leads to successD. failure is the mother of success17. What do we know about Jonathan? A. He is a good fame hunter with various abilities.B. He is such a brave fighter that any criminal will feel afraid.C. He is an expert on security, not interested in running a company.D. He is a regular kid but does something unusual.二. 任务型阅读请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词。Sick of your job? Why cant you leave?Its a case of the grass not being any greener on the other side. Nearly 60 per cent of Australian workers are not happy with their employer, but almost 50 per cent stick it out because they believe there are not many ideal companies around, a survey released recently shows.The report by career networking site LinkM.au found that after taking into account working hours, staff morale, industry, wages, image, charity support and career progression, the 2000 people surveyed predominantly believed their company did not quite make the grade.Just over 25 per cent of respondents claimed their companys record regarding staff morale was downright awful, 30 per cent said their working hours were too long and inflexible, 59 per cent reported that their offices are shoddy and drab, and 32 per cent said their wages were far too low.Employers must realise that the Australian workplace is an environment of low unemployment so they need to provide better working environments or risk losing staff, CEO of LinkM.au Campbell Sallabank said.Those that are deemed to be respectable and glamorous firms with great working conditions are few and far between.Only 17 per cent said they believe they worked for an ideal company, while 33 per cent said the competition was tough to get into those types of firms.Predominantly, staff morale (75 per cent), wages (68 per cent) and proximity to home (54 per cent) are the factors considered when determining the ideal companies.Workers should not hold back from trying to improve their office environment, Mr Sallabank said.There are all sorts of ways where employees can be successful in obtaining this but if attempts continually fall on deaf ears then voting with your feet is the best way to improve the situation as there are plenty of good employers out there.Title: Title of your job? Why not leave?Different _1_On _2_32% said their wages were far too low.On staff morale25% of responders _3_ that their companys record on staff morale was downright awful.On working hours30% said they _4_ too much time in the office and the working hours were inflexible.On office conditions59% reported that their offices are in poor _5_To _6_ in shortAfter taking working hours, staff morale, industry, wages, charity support and career _7_ into _8_, 2000 people surveyed _9_ believed their company didnt quite _10_ the employees.一阅读理解A【答案与解析】本文从教与学的关系出发，提出了对孩子们的阅读教学方法的看法。1.A。推断题。根据文章第1段倒数第2句：在阅读活动方面并不是时间无休止的投入，也就是说：在阅读上花费的时间太多了。由此可推知此题答案为A。2.D。细节题。通读 Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public scrutiny 可知，private 与 not open to public scrutiny 同义，据此可推知答案为D。3.D。词义猜测题。根据上文private 及单词所在的语句n