浙江省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（14）.doc

浙江省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（14）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。AWill Nanfang University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen announce a new beginning for Chinas higher education reform? Its too early to answer.But its presence is challenging the Ministry of Education.Even without the approval of the ministry it seems that the school is determined to move forward and enroll 50 students, so-called child prodigies(奇才), to begin classes on March l, 2011.On graduating in 2015, these students will receive a diploma unauthorized by the Ministry of Education-unlike the students of their age from the state-run universities.The school is committed to modeling itself on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, but if the government will not approve the school, the situation could cause a lot of trouble for those 50 students if they want to do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions.Other schools could turn their applications down for their unauthorized diplomas.The difficulties, however, have not frightened students and their parents away.On Dec.18, 2010 more than 1,000 students and their parents visited Nanfang University of Science and Technology for interviews.Private investment marks the school out from other higher learning institutions in the nation.Not a penny comes from the government. So the government will have no voice in how the school will be run.The Ministry of Education has published a comprehensive plan for education reform and development between 2011 and 2020.The goal is to make Chinas higher education internationally competitive.To accomplish this goal, the government should have the courage to let the educators who have big ideas try them out.The ministry should have applauded the independence the school in Shenzhen has shown and encouraged more to do likewise.Education reform in China has reached a new and crucial stage.Nanfang University of Science and Technology has a long way to go to prove itself competitive rather than a diploma mill.1Over 1,000 students and parents visited the school because .Athey believe that the school will have a bright futureBthey believe the government is sure to approve the schoolCthe school models itself on Hong Kong University successfullyDthey will never do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions2The trouble the students in the school may have is that .Athe government will have no voice in the schoolBthey wont receive any diploma when graduating from the schoolCother schools are unlikely to accept their diploma from the schoolDthey will not learn how to be competitive3What does the author think of Nanfang University of Science and Technology?AIt is another kind of diploma mill.BIts impossible for the school to be competitive.CIt will never get the approval from the Ministry of Education.DIts independence from the government may benefit the education reform.4What is the best title of the passage?AUniversity of New Style. BChinas Education Reform.CModeling Hong Kong University. DAuthorized or Not?BIt was a hot summer day. My dad and I were getting ready to go out for a ride on the boat with my friend Katie and the dog when the phone call came, the call that made that bright, beautiful day a cold, dark, gloomy one.I had just put on my suit, shorts, and tank top, and packed my bag with sunscreen and everything else I would need for the day. I ran into my parents room to find Dad. When I saw him on the phone, he was crying. Id never seen my dad cry before. My heart sank. What possibly could have happened?Max, Im so sorry, I heard him say. Thats when it hit me. I knew that Suzie had died.Max has been my dads best friend for years. Suzie, his daughter, had a rare disease that mainly affected her body. Her brain was OK. She knew what was going on; she knew that shehad problems and was different from other kids. Once she told her dad that she wished she could die and be born in a different body. Yet although she couldnt live a normal life ，she was still happy.When Suzie and I were little, we spent quite a bit of time together. As we grew up, we grew apart. She lived in New York, and I lived in the Midwest. When Suzie was ten she had to live ina hospital in Virginia. About eight months before she died, Max gave us her number at the hospital and we talked at least twice a week until the end. Suzie was always so excited to talk to us and wanted to know every detail about my life. She wanted to know everything I did and every thing I ate. In a way, she lived through me. After we found out about her death, we made our plans to go to New York for the funeral. When she was alive, I sent her a Beanie Baby and she sent one back to me. I had bought her another one but never had the chance to send it to her, so I took it to put in her casket(棺材).Her funeral was very different from any funeral Id ever been to. After they lowered her casket, each one of us put a shovelful of dirt over her. I remember crying so hard, I felt weak. My cheeks burned from the tears. My whole body was shaking as I picked up the shovel, but Im glad I did it.When Suzie and I first started calling one another, I thought it would be more of a burden on me, but I was completely wrong. I learned so much from her. She gave me more than I could ever give to her. I will never forget her or the talks we had. I now know that I must never take anything for granted especially my health and the gift of life.5The authors family cancelled their ride because_.AKatie couldnt join them for the rideBthe weather was too terrible for a rideCthey couldnt find their dogDMaxs daughter passed away6What does the underlined part “In a wav, she lived through me.” mean?ASuzie got to know what life outside hospital was like by sharing my experience.BSuzie was financially dependent of me.CSuzie managed to pull through her illness with the help of my family.DSuzie was too weak to live her own life.7Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?ASuzie was the only person helping the author with difficulties.BThe author feared that she might also get the same disease as Suzie.CThe author benefited a lot from talking on the phone with Suzie.DThe author didnt understand Suzie was her true friend until Suzies death.8What is the most important lesson the author learned from Suzies death?ANever let go of a friend even if you are apart.BBe thankful for what we have in our life.CTalking with a friend can cure your illness.DWe can learn more from our friends than they do from us.CMuseum of the Moving Image(MMI)(Monday Closed)As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on(实际操作的)activities and information, its the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages. Its a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple hours.ProsExcellent movie screenings. Easy subway access.ConsDifficult to reach by Car.New York Hall of Science(NYHS)(Monday Closed)Being New York Citys only hand son science and technology center, it is an interactive science museum focusing on its audience of children. It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum, and its a fun destination for ages 5 and up. Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum, but dont bother unless youve kids to keep you company.ProsCool interactive science exhibits, the rockets.ConsHard to reach by public transportation.Queens County Farm Museum(QCFM)(Year-round 7 days a week)It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruit can be made into wine. Good chance to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors. And the museum sells feed for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats.ProsOutdoor fun.ConsExpensive festivals, long bus ride, no subway.Queens Museum of Art(QMA)(Monday and Tuesday Closed)Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center in New York City, it exhibits art by local and international artists. Its best exhibits are on the two Worlds Fairs. and of course,the Panorama of New York City, a giant , highly detailed diorama(透景画)of all five New York City boroughs. 行政区)ProsThe Panorama, Great gift shop. Easy subway access.ConsNot much for kids.9The least likely choice for 5-year-old Jack to make among the museums is_.AT MMI BT NYHS CQMA DQCFM10 According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?AAll the museums mentioned above lie in New York City.BNo other museum in New York City is better than MMI.CLucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums.DNYHS has the most hands-on activities in America.11We can know from the text that_.Avisitors can pay a visit to all the museums by subway Bpeople can visit only one of the any dayCthere is often a rare bird flying in the sky above MMIDthe Panorama is, as a matter of fact, a great gift shop12In which museum can you enjoy outdoor fun?AMMI.BNYHS.CQCFM.DQMA.DIn the last years of the Warring States period, the State of Qin attacked the State of Wei on a large scale repeatedly and occupied large areas of land, for the State of Wei was too weak to defend itself. In 273 B.C. ,the Qin army launched a more serious attack upon the State of Wei than ever. The king of the State of Wei gathered his officials, and asked with a worried look if anyone could propose a way to defeat the Qin army. After years of chaos caused by the wars, the officials trembled when fighting was mentioned, and no one dared to speak of resistance.At the critical moment when a large enemy force was bearing down upon the border, most of the officials persuaded the king to use for peace, at the cost of giving away to the State of Qin the large area of land north of the Huanghe River and south of the Taihang Mountain. However Su Dai, a counselor, did not agree. He hurried up to the king and said:Your Majesty, they dont think about the interests of the country at all. It is just because they are afraid of death that they ask you to sue for peace by betraying the country. Of course you can temporarily satisfy the ambition of Qin, but it will never stop attacking us until our land is totally given away.He added. Once there was a man whose house was on fire. People told him to put out the fire with water, but he would not listen. Instead, he carried a faggot to put out the fire, only to make the fire fiercer. Isnt it similar to carrying faggots to put out a fire if you agree to sue for peace at the cost of the land of the State of Wei?Though Sue Dais argument was very convincing, the king accepted the suggestion of those officials and gave away to the State of Qin a large area of the land of the State of Wei. As might be expected, the Qin army attacked the State of Wei in 225 B.C. Again, surrounding the capital city Daliang and flooding it by digging open the dykes(堤防) of the Huanghe River. The State of Wei was finally destroyed.13When asked how to defeat the Qin army, most officials .Awere scared and at a loss what to doBwere worried and asked Su Dai fir adviceCdecided to ask a force to bear down upon the borderDtrembled and decided to give up fighting back14The underlined phrase sue for in Paragraph 2 probably means .Ahope for Bbeg for Csearch for Dsend for15Su Dai used the example of carrying faggots to put out a fire to show .Athe ambition of the State of Qin Bthe risk of fighting backCthe serious results of giving in Dthe terrible results of defense16The story is mainly developed by .Atime Blogic Cspace Dcause and effectETuvalu, north of Fiji, is a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean.Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalus nine little islands is more than five metres above sea level. Salt water is already entering the countrys drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. It fears it will be swallowed up by the sea. Without urgent help, the countrys days are numbered.But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050.A century ago, St. Marks Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine time a year. Nowdays it happens more than 100 times.While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalus rising sea level is caused by global warming.The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degree over the past century; scientists expect it to rise by an extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.Warmer weather makes glaciers（冰川） melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it take up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10-25cm in the last 100 years.People have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2, through burning coal, o