2017届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 2 Heroes课时练(2).doc

课时练(二)阅读理解提速练(练速度)(限时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2016河南省普通高中毕业班适应性测试)Registration Is Now Open for Summer 2016Request_a_brochure_or apply_today!The Great Books Summer Program is an experience like no other in American education. For the past thirteen years, GBSP has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read, discuss and debate selections from the greatest works of literature, experience collegelevel discussions and seminars, and enjoy summer fun with other literaryminded students. We offer summer camps at Stanford University, Amherst College and Oxford University. A sample of life at Great Books: Read and discuss the likes of Plato, Jefferson, Tolstoy, Borges and Vonnegut with an international community of literatureloving students and distinguished college faculty.Then join our arts and literature electives to write in a creative fiction workshop, paint“en plein air (在户外)”， learn a new instrument, act in a Shakespeare play, or closely read a Russian novel with a group of new friends. Join us in the evening for a camp dance, ice cream social or for a surprise guest speaker .perhaps a Pulitzerprize winning author or celebrated movie director！Enjoy a worldclass university campus. Make friendships that will last a lifetime.The student experience: Find your voice in the classroom. The Great Books Summer Reading Program gives students the opportunity to grow academically and socially as they prepare for high school or college. Open discussions encourage students to express themselves and give power to their ideas. Students gain confidence in their ability to read a text closely and express their ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.Three distinguished campuses: Amherst College in Massachusetts, Stanford University in California and our inaugural session at Oxford University in Oxford, England. This is the perfect opportunity to preview life on a college campus!Dont miss your chance to join students from 49 states and 29 countries in this unique learning experience! Space is limited. Register_today! 1Who can register GBSP?ACelebrated movie directors.BDistinguished college faculty.CPulitzerprize winning authors.DMiddle and high school students.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“GBSP has gathered .students from across the world”可知，初高中学生可以加入暑期名著阅读计划。故选D。2Those who take part in GBSP will_.Ahave the privilege to apply for the universities mentioned in the textBbe honored at a special ceremony at Oxford University in Oxford, EnglandCbe offered the great works of Plato, Jefferson, Tolstoy, Borges and VonnegutDhave the opportunity to grow academically and socially for future development解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，为了学生将来的发展，GBSP会给学生提供发展学术和增进社交能力的机会。故选D。3What type of writing is this text?AA book review.BAn official report.CAn advertisement.DAn exhibition guide.解析：选C推理判断题。根据文章开头“Registration Is Now Open for Summer 2016 Request_a_brochure_or_apply_today！”并结合全文可知，本文是一则广告，介绍了暑期名著阅读计划及其好处，以吸引读者报名参加。故选C。B(2016济南市高考模拟)Nick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, but the brave 32yearold man plays football and golf, swims, and surfs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.“I call it my chicken drumstick，” joked Nick. “Id be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 per cent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller (螺旋桨)”When Nick was born, his father was so shocked he left the hospital room to vomit. His distraught mother couldnt bring herself to hold him until he was four months old.“It was so hard for them, but right from the start they did their best to make me independent. My dad put me in the water when I was 18 months old and gave me the courage to learn how to swim，” said Nick.Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges. At the age of seven, Nick tried out some specially designed electronic arms and legs, in the hope that he would be more like other kids. During the short trial period of the electronic arms and legs, Nick realized that even with them, he was still unlike his peers at school, and they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his flexibility quite significantly.“When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others，” said Nick. “I realized why God had made us like this to give hope to others. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to encourage others and decided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I dont.”“I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves，” he said. “If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.” By now, he has visited 35 different countries, touring the world as a motivational speaker.4What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water?AHis small size.BHis small foot.CHis light weight. DHis big lungs.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句并结合第二段中的“my drumstick acts as a propeller (螺旋桨)”可知，Nick的小脚使其游泳成为可能，故选B项。5The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”Acoldblooded BbadtemperedCreally crazy Dextremely upset解析：选D词义猜测题。根据第三段的第一句可推知，Nick刚出生时的样子吓到了父母，当时Nick的母亲应该是很难过的，故选D项。6Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because _.Ahis family couldnt afford themBhis classmates didnt like themCthey were too heavy to handleDthey affected his appearance解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句中的“. and they turned out to be much .flexibility quite significantly.”可知，电动的胳膊和腿太沉了，使他的灵活性大受影响，因此在尝试一段时间后，他不再使用它们了，故选C项。7Which of the following statements is TRUE?ANicks parents were very strict with him.BNicks family accepted his disability at his birth.CNicks mother was to blame for his disability.DNick learned to be independent at a young age.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知，Nick在他18个月大时，他的父母就开始培养他的独立性，故选D项。C(2016烟台二中高三期中考试) “Made in China” has ChangedMany shoppers in the West still prize labels, boasting (吹嘘) a product was made in Italy without knowing that a growing number of Italian products come from factories that are Chineseowned and staffed. The products which were marked “Made in China” gave the buyer an impression of “low pride and low cost, low technology and development”. The statement used to be true, but now it has changed.“Made in China” is becoming a leading part in the world market. Chinas garment industry (制衣业) has been investing in producing technology and training for decades, and its workforce has collectively gotten better at sewing garments. As a result, the quality of Chinesemade clothes is rising fast. It has been home to a highlyskilled, highlyspecialized garment industry, one that supplies even some highend (高端的) labels and offers the best mix of price, speed, and quality.“If I was to make a basic mens jean, Id make that in Pakistan，” said Edward Hertzman, coowner of the trade publication Sourcing Journal. “If I was going to make a fashionable womens garment, I would move to China because their skill set is better, their hand is better, their finishing is better, and they can handle that type of fashion.”Indeed, luxury fashion labels now routinely make things in China. Burberry, Armani, and Prada have all produced things there, because theyre still able to get good workmanship at a relatively low price. Even the Japanese brand Visvim, known for its crazy attention to detail, also produces highend, handmade footwear in China. Despite the rising wages and costs of doing business in China, companies have not walked away. “China is viewed by people who make buying decisions as unique and hard to copy elsewhere，” says Josh Green, CEO of Panjiva. 语篇解读：本文是议论文。文章讨论了“中国制造”发生的变化。中国制造从过去的低端、廉价、质量不高正逐渐向现在的高端、价高、质优上转变。8Which of the following is NOT true about “Made in China”？AIt used to be associated with poor quality.BIt has lost its leading status in the world market.CIts products are recognized by luxury fashion brands.DIt reflects Chinas investment in producing technology.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知中国制造现在在世界上正占据着主导地位。故选B。9Edward Hertzman thinks highly of “Made in China” in such aspects as _.workers skillslow pricesadvanced technologya sense of fashionA BC D解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段可知Edward Hertzman认为中国制造的优势在于技术娴熟、专业、时尚，中国制造已不是低廉的代名词。10What is the similarity between Prada and Visvim?ABoth of them are from Japan.BNeither of them sells at a low price.CThey both make products in China.DThey both produce handmade footwear.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第四段可知这两种牌子现在都在中国制造产品。11What can be learned from the last paragraph?ADoing business in China costs a lot more now.BChinese companies are more creative than others.CForeign producers want to copy Chinas success.DRising costs stop the interest of foreign companies.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知现在中国的工资上涨、制造成本增加，这说明，现在在中国做生意成本更高了。D(2016东北三省三校联合模拟)While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the first two things, there may soon be a solution to the third one, thanks to this cool 3D pizza printer!About a year ago, NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor, a 3D technology expert, to build a device (设备) that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand. The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked, tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens.Late last year, the engineer presented a video of his first prototype (原型) that begins by creating a single slice of dough (面团) that is cooked and printed at the same time. Then comes the tomato “sauce” a mix of tomato powder, oil and water and finally, a protein slice that resembles cheese. While the video doesnt show the baking process, the inventor says that once the pizza is printed, it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds.While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover, Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts. Thats because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years. Though that may sound unrealistic, actually it is not.Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients (配料) and then they are reduced to the powder form. This, as you can imagine, will not be so easy. But, while the printer may not be ready for space, it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth. Hopefully, NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars!语篇解读：本文是一篇科普说明文。宇航员在太空时，也会有不同的食物需求。最新的研究表明，3D打印技术有望让宇航员们在太空吃上比萨。12Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do?ATo ask us not to take common things for granted.BTo show they live a difficult life there.CTo show their life is boring in space.DTo introduce the topic of the text.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，使用3D打印技术可以解决宇航员在太空吃比萨的问题。由此可推断出，文章开篇描述几个无法实现的愿望旨在引出本文的话题。故D项正确。13NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to _.Acreate some new type of 3D printerBattract more companies to work for NASAChelp astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one dayDproduce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，美国航空航天局提供125 000美元是为了开发为宇航员们提供新鲜比萨的技术设备。故C项正确。 14The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that_.Ahe has no money left to go on with his researchBthe pizza doesnt seem appetizing to pizza loversChe has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty yearsDhe cannot make the food container last for decades解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句“Thats because .printer last for 30 years.”可知，让打印机中的食物容器能够维持 30 年是目前的一大难题。故D项正确。15Whats the best title of the passage?ANASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat betterBAstronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizzaCNASA is working on making pizza for common peopleDA 3D pizza printer has been used to make pizza解析：选B标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一种可以在太空自制比萨的3D打印技术，因此将来宇航员们也许能吃上热腾腾的比萨。故B项最适合做本文标题。.阅读七选五(2016银川一中高三模拟)Many of us deal with the rush every morning in preparation for work or school, but it doesnt have to be this way. With a little time management, these steps can help you cut down on your morning s