中考英语复习：-难度较大的阅读文章含答案(三).doc

第一篇More Than a Ride to School The National Education Association claims“The school bus is a mirror Of the community”They further add that,unfortunately,what appears on the exterior(外部)does not always reflectthe reality of a chosen communityThey are rightand sometimes it reflects more!Just ask LieslDenson Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for Liesl Bruce Hardysch001 bus driver for Althouse Bus Company has been Liesls bus driver sincekindergarten Last year when Liesls family moved to Parkesburg，knowing her bus went by hernew residence，she requested to ride the same bus This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the busShe says“Its been agreat ride so far!My bus driver is so c001 and has always been a good friend and a good listenerSometimes when youre a child adults do not think that what you have to say is importantMrHardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel important”Her friends AshleyBatista and Amanda Wolfc agree Brace Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975This year he willcelebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus TransportationCompany President。Larry A1thouseacknowledges Bruce Hardys outstanding record“You do not come by employees 1ike Brucethese days；he has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving recordRecognized in2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350，000 accident free miles，Hardys reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with thestudents that ride his bus A1thouse further added“Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and hasbeen providing quality transportation ever since MY grandfather started the business with onebusAlthouse Bus Transportation is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive andsafe service to our local school and community and looks forward to continuing to providequality service for many more years to come Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyedThanks to出ivers likeBruce Hardy,they have been building relationships through generationsLiesls mother CaroIalso enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardys bus to the Octorara Sch001 District31 The word“mirrorin the first line could be best replaced by A “vehicle” B “device” C company” D “reflection”32 How long has Bruce Hardy been working for Althouse Bus Transportation? A For 30 years B For 70 years C Since last year D Since 200033 Which of the following statements is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?A Heisc001B He is a good friendC He is impatientD He has driven 350，000 accident free miles34 Who founded Althouse Bus Transportation? A Larry Althouse B Althouses grandfather C Liesls mother, D Ashley Batista35 What has Althouse Bus Transportation been mainly aiming at? A Making as much money as possible B Building up its fame C Developing its business D Providing the local community with quality service第二篇Dont Count on Dung Conservationists(自然保护主义者)may be miscalculating the numbers of the threatenedanimals such as elephantssay African and American researchersThe error occurs because of a flaw in the way they estimate animal numbers from the piles of dung(粪)the creatures leavebehind The mistake could 1ead researchers to think that there are twice as many elephants as there really are in some regions according to Andrew Plumptre of the Wildlife Conservation Society(wcs) in New York Biologist Katy Payne of Cornell University in Ithaca，New York，agreesWe really need to know elephant numbers and the evidence that we have is quite indirect，”says Payne，whoelectronically tracks elephants Counting elephants from planes is impossible in the vast rainforests of Central AfricaSo researchers often estimate elephant numbers by counting dung piles in a given areaThey also need to know the rate at which dung decays Because its extremely difficult to determine these rateshowever，researchers counting elephants in one region tend to rely on standard decay rates established elsewhere But researchers at the WCS have found that this decay rate varies from region to regiondepending on the climate and environment Using the wrong values can lead the census astray(离开正道)，says Plumptre He and his colleague Anthony Chifu Nchanji studied decaying elephant dung in the forests of Cameroon They found that the dung decayed between 55 and 65 per cent more slowly than the dung in the rainforests of neighbouring GabonIf researchers use decay rates from Gabon to count elephants in Cameroon，they would probably find more elephants than are actually aroundThis could mean estimates in Cameroon are at least twice as high as those derived fromdecay rates calculated locally，says Plumptre“However accurate your dung density estimatemight bethe decay rate can severely affect the result” Plumptre also says that the dungpile census should be carried out over a region similar in size to an elephants natural range The usual technique of monitoring only small，protected areas distorts numbers because elephants move in and out of these regions，he says“If the elephant population increases within the protected area，you can not determine whether 1t is a real increase or whether it is due to elephants moving in because they are being poached(入侵偷猎)outside” Plumptre says that similar problems may also affect other animal census studies that rely on indirect evidence such as nests，tracks or burrows(地洞)36 The word“threatened”in the first sentence of the first paragraph could be best replaced by A endangered” B “frightened” C “killed” D “angered”37 Why do researchers estimate elephant numbers in an area by counting dung piles? A Because elephants are difficult to catch B Because it is not possible to count elephants from a plane C Because it is not possible to keep track of elephants D Because elephants are shy animals38 Piles of dung cant be relied upon when it comes to estimating elephant numbers because A they are different in size B they scatter an over the region C they are different in decay rate D they are different in quality39 According to Plumptre，the region over which a dungpile census is carried out should beA small enoughB well protectedC carefully monitoredD large enough40 The first word“He”in paragraph 6 refers to A Andrew Plumptre B Katy Payne C Anthony Chifu Nchanji D the writer of the article第三篇More Than Just Money When Patricia Rochester decided to go back to school after ten years as a staff nurse atToronto Western Hospitalher employer not only cheered her onbut also Paid her tuition andgave her a day off with pay every week to studyThroughout her years at the hospital，Rochesterhas also taken workshops on everything from coaching peers to career developmentcoursesthat she believes have helped her advance at work“Im now head of the mentoring(指导)program for new hiresstudents and staff nurses”she says“Theres a lot of room for personal improvement here” Perhaps as important，Rochester says her employer supports and values her workIf you put in overtime”the nurse points Out“you get your mealsthey11 order in pizza or Greek food or Chinese”And if staffers feel stiff and stressed from too many hours on the wardthey can call for a flee 15-minute shoulder-and-neck massage(按摩)or even sign up for an eight-weekevening course on meditation skills and stress-reliefIf thats not enough，employees can takeadvantage of five family days a year that can be used if the kids come down with the flu or anaging parent needs ferrying to an important doctors appointment And they have access to arange of perks(好处)such as special rates on hotel rooms，drugstore purchases，and scholarshipsfor employeeschildren You might wonder how an organization can provide such resources and still surviveButUniversity Health Network is one of a number of progressive employers in Canada that havediscovered that investing in staff is good business If such initiatives help companies cut down on turnover(人员更替)alone，theyre wellworthwhilesays Prem Benimadhu，a vicepresident at the Conference Board of CanadaIt costsanywhere frmn$3300 to rehire support staff，an average$13，300 for technical staff and awhopping(巨资)$43，000 for an executive position，according to one study of Conference Board members Innovative initiatives help companies attract talented employees，cut down on sick days(which cost Canadian businesses an estimated$17 billion a year,or an average of$3，550 perEmployee)and keep employees more interested in their workWith the substantial talent shortagethat already exists in Canada and the prospect of mass retirement over the next five yearsasmany as 50 or 60 percent in some sectorsBenimadhu says that intelligent employers areputting a renewed focus on the people who work for them41 When Rochester decided to go to school，her employer A persuaded her to change her mind B fired her C cheered her on D discouraged her42Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to ease oneS stiffness and stress?A To take an eight-week evening course on meditation skills and stress-reliefB To call for a flee 15-minute shoulder-and-neck massageC To use five family daysD T0 ask for sick leave43 Investment in staff has been motivated A to attract the publicS attention B to reduce staff turnover, C to solve labor disputes D to show off financial resources44 Canada has been short of A talented people B timber C flesh water D money45 In paragraph 2，the phrase“come down withcould be best replaced by A “shake off B “get rid of C “get” D cure”第4部分：阅读理解 3l D mirror和retie(：non都有“反映”的意思。reflection的动词是reflect，在第一段中出现了两次。vehicle是“交通工具”，device是“装置”， company是“公 司”。32 A 该题问的是：Bruce Hardy为Althouse公交公司工作了多少年了?第四段的 第二句话是这么说的：今年，他要庆祝为Althouse公交公司工作30年。33 c 该题问的是：下面的哪一种说法不符合Bruce Hardy的实际情况?A和B可 见于第三段第二行。D可见于第四段的后半部分。c说的是：Bruce Hardy不耐心。 第三段说到了Bruce Hardy是一个很好的听众，他总是听着你要说的话。可见，说 Bruce。Hardy不耐心不符合实际情况。34 B 该题问的是：谁创立了Althouse公交公司?A说的是：Larry Althouse。Larry 。Althouse是公司的总裁。B说的是：Althouse的祖父。倒数第二段有这样一句话： 我(A1th011se)的祖父开始经营时只有一辆公共汽车。可见，B是正确答案。35 D 该题问的是：Althouse公交公司追求的目标是什么?A说的是：尽量多挣钱。 B说的是：出名。c：开发业务。D：为社区提供高质量的服务。D可见于倒数第 二段。36 A threatened：有灭绝危险的。threatened animals：有灭绝危险的动物。 endangered：有灭绝危险的；有生命危险的。an endangered species：一个有灭绝危 险的物种。frightened：受惊的。killed：杀死了的。angered：激怒了的。37 B 该题问的是：为什么研究人员通过数粪堆估计一个地区的象数?第三段有这 么一个句子，意思是说：从飞机上数中非广阔的赤道雨林中的象是不可能的，研 究人员通过数粪堆估计一个特定地区的粪堆估计该区域的象数。因此B是正确答 案。38 c 该题问的是：不可依据粪堆数估计象数的原因是什么?文章第五段第一句话 是这么说的：这种取决于气候和环境的腐烂速率在不同的地区是不一样的。 可见