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高考英语任务型阅读专项训练阅读填空题精练1阅读短文，根据所读内容在表中的空格处填上适当的单词或短语，每空不超过3个单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）（1）Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character.The image of an eagle is on the US Presidents flag, and on the one-dollar bill. The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The US declared that the eagle was its national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of its long life, great strength, and noble looks.But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin didnt agree with the choice. The bald eagle.is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by robbing he argued. Franklin wanted the turkey as the countrys national bird.If Americans chose their national symbol deliberately(人为地), the symbol of England arose out of history.King Henry I (1068-1135) was a brave warrior but also wise. He was the first English King to use a lion as a royal symbol, which is popularly known as the king of the jungle. By the year Richard I, known as The Lion Heart for his bravery, came to the throne in 1189, the famous Three Lions badge had been formed. Now it can be seen on the shirts of Englands sports teams.Everyone knows about the Australian kangaroo. Legend has it that the kangaroo gets its name from an early meeting between local aborigines and white settlers. When asked by the Europeans what these strange-looking animals were, a native replied kangaroo meaning, I dont understand you.The kangaroo is an individualistic animal. Although it does gather in groups, the kangaroo is not a herd animal. If a group is attacked, individuals run off in different directions. Australians think the kangaroo represents positive values, such as individual responsibility and pride.Animals Showing National Spirit and Character76. _CountryFeaturesWhy chosen / considered soEagle78. _80. _82. _Great strengthPowerful83. _77. _England81. _84. _Known as “king of the jungle”Kangaroo79. _IndividualisticTypical to the land85. _（2）Have you ever been frustrated (沮丧的) when left talking to yourself after your mobile phone battery runs out in the middle of a call?If yes, then here comes some good news. Scientists are now perfecting a way to recharge (充电) electrical equipment while on the move.Researchers from the Netherlands, France and Portugal announced last week that they have developed very thin solar panels (太阳能板) that can be put on clothes. They can also be added to furniture and rooftops. They change light from the sun into electricity.In about three years, youll be able to wear a jacket that will recharge your phone as you walk. For camping fans, the development could lead to a tent which charges batteries all day so you can have light or music at night.The basic technology of wearable solar panels is the same as that used for conventional (传统的) solar panels. Pairs of sheets of semi-conducting silicon (半导体硅) are linked together to form the panel.But scientists made them much thinner by using different silicon. At one micro-metre, they are the same thickness as photographic film.This technology will make it easier for people to use clean energy sources, said Gerrit Kroesen, a physicist in the Netherlands who led the team of scientists.But the thin panels are not as efficient as the thicker ones. While some solar panels now operate at an efficiency of about 20 per cent, the new flexible (柔韧的) panels are only 7 per cent efficient. But the scientists believe that this is worth accepting for a stronger and more useful panel.But the thinner panel is cheaper. An A4 sized panel put onto the back of a jacket costs less than US$13. It could charge a cellphone during a summer walk in the countryside. As long as you stay within range of the transmitting masts (发射天线) that relay a call to the networks, phones will never again run out of power.New Way to Recharge Electrical EquipmentNew invention76. _77. _Change light from the sun into electricityBasic material78. _Development in technology79. _80. _81. _Easier to use clean energy sourcesCheaperWhere to fix82. _83. _Rooftops84. _Netherlands FrancePortugalCountry of the leading researcher85. _（3）Events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes are all natural disasters. They are mostly related to the weather. Some are predictable -like a hurricane. Some, like an earthquake, surprise us. It is necessary for us to learn about them, so we can be prepared! Flooding happens during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when ocean waves come onshore, when snow melts too fast or when dams or banks break. Flooding is the most common of all natural disasters. Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. Evaporation from the seawater increases their power.Hurricanes have winds at least 74 miles per hour. When they come onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. Tornadoes are natures most violent storms. Tornadoes must always be taken seriously. Tornadoes can be very dangerous - sometimes even deadly. They come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as moving. Tornado winds can reach 300 miles per hour. They cause damage when they land the ground. They can damage an area one mile wide and 50 miles long. While thunder wont hurt you -lightning will! So its important to pay attention when you hear thunder. Thunderstorms happen mostly in summer and every thunderstorm has lightning. Lightning can strike people and buildings, which is very dangerous. Thunderstorms affect small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. A volcano is a mountain with a large opening at the top through which melting rock, steam, gases escape from time to time with violent force from inside the earth. When pressure increases, eruptions occur. Gases and rock shoot up through the opening fill the air with small pieces. Eruptions can cause lava flows, hot ash flows, mudslides, falling ash and floods, which is likely to knock down entire forests, cause floods and earthquakes. Fresh volcanic ash can cause damage to the lungs of older people, babies and people with respiratory problems.Terrible Natural Disasters76. _ReasonsBasic featuresPossible damage toFloodingHeavy rainsThe most common79. _Snow meltsDams or banks breaks77. _80. _BuildingsStrong wind at least 74 miles per hour82. _Heavy wavesTornadoesWind 300 miles per hour83. _81. _Thunder Lightning 84. _78. _Pressure inside EarthGases and rock shoot up85. _Cause floods and earthquakesThe peoples health参考答案（1）76. National Symbols 77. Lion 78. The US 79. Australia 80. Large 81. Brave 82. Its long life 83. Noble looks 84. Its long history 85. Representing positive values （2）76. Recharging solar battery 77. Function 78. Semi-conducting silicon 79. Thinner 80. Flexible 81. Advantages 82. Clothes 83. Furniture 84. Countries of researchers 85. The Netherlands（3）76. Natural disasters 77. Hurricanes 78. Volcanic eruptions 79. Ocean waves 80. Heavy rain 81. Dangerous, even deadly 82. Trees and cars 83. A large area 84. People and buildings 85. Entire forests 阅读填空题精练2（4）Many animal and plant species have become extinct（灭绝的）and many more are in critical danger. DodoThe Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earths biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681.RhinosThe Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves（保护区）. Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers（偷猎者）.The Giant PandaThe future of the Giant Panda is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals. However, The pandas distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose（造成）one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.WhalesDespite the fact that one-third the worlds oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries（保护区）, 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions（碰撞）with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.TigersThe last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.Animal Conservation76. _Present stateReasons for decreasingMain features / useDodo 78. _Hunted for food84. _Attacked by animalsRhinosRapidly decreased81. _85. _TigersSome species extinctHunted for bonesTraditional Chinese medicines79. _Hunted for organsWhales80. _82. _Rich oilCollisions with ships83. _Caught in fishing nets77. _Far from certainThreats from poachersblack and white patched coat（5）The smart job seeker needs to rid herself of several standard myths about interviewing. What follows is a list of some of these untruths and some suggestions to help you do your best at a job interview.Myth 1: The aim of interviewing is to obtain a job offer. Only half true. The real aim of an interview is to obtain the job you want. That often means rejecting job offers you dont want! So, before you make it with an employer, be sure you want the job.Myth 2: Always please the interviewer.Not true. Try to please yourself. Giving answers that you think will suit a probable employer and practicing a policy of appeasement (讨好) are certain to get you nowhere. An effective interview (whether you are offered the job or not) is like an exciting encounter in conversation with your seatmate on an airplane.Myth 3: Never interrupt the interviewerAn exciting conversation always makes us feel free free to interrupt, to disagree, to agree enthusiastically. So, when interviewing, try to be yourself. Employers will either like or dislike you, but at least youll have made an impression. Leaving an employer indifferent is the worst impression you can make. And the way to make an effective impression is to feel free to be yourself!Myth 4: Never express different opinionsAnother silly myth. Dont be afraid to disagree with your interviewer in an agreeable way. And dont hesitate to change your mind. The worst that could happen would be that the interviewer says to herself “Theres a person with an open mind!”Job Seekers Standard MythsTopic 77. _Authors opinionFalse practice82. _76. _Myth 178. _Obtain a job offerObtain the job you wantMake sure what you wantMyth 2Not true80. _83. _Treat the interviewer as your seatmateMyth 3Not true 81. _84. _Myth 479. _Never refuse 85. _Free to change your mind6If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places associated with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL)（世界遗产名录）. But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Lets look at a few of them.Citadel of Haiti These monuments were built at the end of the nineteenth century when Haiti became independent and the many thousands of black slaves in Haiti were free for the first time. These ex-slaves built the monuments, which the WHL describes as “a universal symbol of liberty”. Robben Island in South AfricaThis island was used through the centuries as a prison, a hospital and a military base. But its probably most famous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents. The WHL says it represents “the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism”. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India This railway was opened in 1881 and is still operating today. It crosses a difficult area of mountain landscape and it is a great example of railway engineering. The WHL says that it is “the first, and still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway”. Borders of France and Spain This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but has almost completely disappeared in modern times. The city of Brasilia, Brazil Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it “a landmark in the history of town planning”. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time carefully. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and architect. World Heritage76. _Special featuresReasons for being chosenOn which continentCitadel of HaitiEx-slaves built them80. _84. _Robben Island in South Africa77. _81. _Africa Mandela was once a prisoner thereFreedom over oppression and racismThe Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in IndiaThe first mountain railway for hill passengers82. _Asia Borders of France and Spain78. _A type of agriculture which disappeared85. _Interesting geological formationsSmall farmsThe city of Brasilia, Brazil79. _83. _South AmericaCarefully designed参考答案：（4）76. Wildlife 77. The Giant Panda 78. Extinct 79. Close to disappearing 80. Endangered 81. Hunted by poachers 82. Hunted for oil 83. Poisonous pollution 84. Flightless 85. Highly prized medicine （5）76. Myths about interviewing 77. Myth types 78. Only half true 79. Silly 80. Please the interviewer 81. Never interrupt 82. Suggested practice 83. Please yourself 84. To be yourself 85. Free to disagree（6）76. World heritage sites 77. Maximum-security prison 78. Natural beauty 79. Created from nothing 80. Symbol of liberty 81. Triumph of democracy 82. Outstanding railway engineering 83. Wonderful town planning 84. South America 85. Europe 英语阅读理解附详解（习俗类）(1) CARDIFF, Wales Poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered in Wales to celebrate the tradition(传统) of storytelling.“It might seem strange that people still want to listen in age of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again,” said David Ambrose, director of Beyond the Border, an international storytelling festival(节) in Wales. “Some of the tales, like those the Inuit from Canada, are thousands years old. So our storytellers have come from distant lands to connect us with the distance of time,” he said early this month.Two Inuit women, both in their mid 60s, are among the few remaining who can do Kntadjait, or throat singing, which has few words and much sound. Their art is governed by the cold of their surroundings, forcing them to say little but listen attentively. Ambrose started the festival in 1993, after several years of working with those reviving (coming back into use or existence) storytelling in Wales. “It came out of a group of people who wanted to reconnect with traditions. and as all the Welsh are storytellers, it was in good hands here.” Ambrose said.1. Ambrose believes that the art of storytelling _.A. will be more popular than TVB. will be popular againC. started in WalesD. are in the hands of some old people2. From the tales told by the Inuit, people can learn _.A. about their life as early as thousands of years agoB. why they tell the stories in a throat-singing wayC. how cold it has been where the Inuit liveD. how difficult it is to understand the Inuit3. According to the writer, which of the following is NOT true?A. Storytelling once stopped in Wales.B. Storytelling has a long history in Wales.C. Storytelling is always well received in Wales.D. Storytelling did not come back until 1993 in Wales.4. The underlined phrase in good hands means _.A. controlled by rich peopleB. grasped by good storytellersC. taken good care ofD. protected by kind people【答案解析】短文介绍了威尔斯故事节的有关情况。1. B。推断题。根据 but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again 可以推断这种讲故事的传统会再度受到欢迎。2. A。细节题。根据 Some of the tales, like those the Inuit from Canada, are thousands years old 可推知此题答案为 A。3. D。细节题。文中说Ambrose started the festival in 1993，Ambrose1993年创办