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2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选（12）及答案AMr. Patrick was new to the school and to us. Even though he was a great teacher, he seemed rather like a character out of a horror movie. He didnt look that bad, but somehow, he looked extremely scary to me.Some kids began to believe that he was a murderer or a ghost; some believed he was mad and a few believed that he might have suffered a lot in his life. I was one of those few.One day I gathered up my courage and headed towards the school garden. He was, as usual, sitting on a bench alone. I breathed heavily a few times and then walked towards him.“How are you?” I asked with my voice crackling.He managed to say, “Fine.”“Well, good to know,” I tried to be happy.“Hmmm” was all I heard.“Whats up with you?” then seeing a puzzled look on his face, I tried to be more formal and respectful. “I mean, why arent you like all other people in the school? Why are you always so quiet and sad? Why”“No dear, some things are better left unsaid,” he said gloomily.“Oh no sir, nothing is better left unsaid. If you want to share your feelings with me and reduce the pain of your heart, you are free to do so. I promise I will never ever tell anyone.”“With you? You are just a little girl; what will you understand?”I was somehow offended but still I managed to persuade him, “So what, Sir? You see, if you tell me your problem, you will have a light heart and you will have the feeling that someone somewhere cares about you.”“Oh okay, that was a very nice belief indeed; lets take a walk and I will let you know everything.”Soon after our little talk, there was a visible change on his face. Later that day in the class, there was a smile on his face.56. From the text, we can know about Mr. Patrick that he .A. once acted a character in a horror movie B. scared his students with his looksC. often punished the students for bad marks D. did better in teaching than others in the school57. Mr. Patrick was thought by the author to .A. be a murderer or a ghost B. be madC. have suffered a lot D. have a special personality58. While walking towards Mr. Patrick in the school garden, the author felt .A. excitedB. nervousC. worried D. happyBRead this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving. Cliffords Thanksgiving VisitClifford has to stay home with his neighbors, as Emily Elizabeths family goes visiting her grandmother. At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family, but then he decides to visit his mother too. He travels many miles, crosses bridges, and he even gets into the subway! Follow Cliffords trip to the big city! At . it is $3.99. The author is Norman Bridwell. It is for children aged 4-8.The Magic Tree HouseThe Magic Tree House describes how Jack and Annie return back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as their adventures and excitements. It is for ages 4-8. The book costs $2.50 at . The author is Sal Murdocca.Franklins ThanksgivingFranklin thinks that there will be an over-abundance of food for Thanksgiving dinner. So he invites his teacher and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. It costs $2.50 at www.P. The book is for children aged 4-8. The author is Paulette Bourgeois.The First ThanksgivingThe First Thanksgiving is for ages 4-8 and it tells about the story of the pilgrims learning languages. It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画). The author is James Waiting and the price of the book is $2.50. You can find it on .59. Clifford travels to the big city probably because _. A. he is eager to visit his grandmother B. he is not happy at home C. he misses his neighbors very much D. he likes traveling very much 60. If you are interested in the pilgrims life you can read _. A. Cliffords Thanksgiving Visit B. The Magic Tree House C. Franklins Thanksgiving D. The First Thanksgiving 61. Kids can understand The First Thanksgiving better with the help of _. A. teachersB. other readers C. picturesD. computers CBreathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime momentthe commencement.Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in purple cap and gown.Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(效忠宣誓).Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry; the smiles fade; but the memories last forever.”Then came the core (核心) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasnt boring for those receiving the diploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.A new page in the book of that persons life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.62. Whats the article mainly about? A. An American graduation ceremony. B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.C. A presentation of college diplomas. D. A US colleges farewell party.63. According to the text, which of the following statements about the author is TRUE?A. Hollywood superstars went to attend the ceremony.B. Every single senior became a superstar at the ceremony.C. When each graduate got his or her diploma, there were cheers. D. All graduates would treasure the diploma for the rest of their lives. 64. The right order of the following events is_.a. Diplomas were presented to graduates. b. Students gave farewell speeches.c. The US national anthem was played. d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.e. Seniors went into the stadium.A. b-c-a-d-e B. b-d-c-e-a C. e-d-b-a-c D. e-d-c-b-a65. From the text, we can infer that_.A. foreign exchange students could get a diploma B. a diploma guarantees a bright futureC. the ceremony symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in lifeD. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diplomaDAre you a team person? Are you at your best as part of a small, tightly united group of dedicated workers? If so, the future may hold more for you than you think.High technology, some predicted, would make team work a thing of the past. Thats happening in those areas of business and data processing where one person and a computer can replace a team of workers.But, elsewhere, teamwork is very much alive. High technology has led to a new type of teamwork in a number of fields, including advertising, scientific research, engineering design, architecture and ocean exploration. Through computer networking, scientists, engineers and technicians at different locations-often thousands of miles apart-can work on the same project at once. They can exchange ideas, try out different designs and test their results.Examples? An engineering team can now design and try out a robot system, a new manufacturing process, or an entire factory before it is built. An architectural team can do the same with a building or a bridge. A medical team can simulate (模拟) a dangerous operation before performing it on a patient.Of course, computerassisted team effort doesnt end with investigation and simulation. It now usually continues into actual design, manufacturing and testing. “Computeraided design (CAD) and computeraided manufacture (CAM) are breaking down barriers between traditional design and manufacturing functions,” explains Dr. Prakash Rao, an engineering manager at General Electric. “Interdisciplinary teams and engineers follow a product from concept to production. Everything is interconnected like a network.”Sometimes a computeraided effort can extend beyond production. A team that produces robots may use them to explore space and ocean depth. For hightechnology team work, the future seems limitless.66. The underlined part “hold more” most probably means to .A. maintain more chances B. give more rights C. make more regulations D. store more information67. According to the passage, the writer believes that .A. teamwork requires more use of computers than that of human beingsB. teamwork will be completely replaced by computersC. the concept of