2014届高三英语二轮专题测试：阅读理解41.doc

2014届高三英语二轮专题测试：阅读理解1.Does solving a math problem give you a headache? Do you feel nervous when you sit a math exam? For most students, math can be tough but scientists have proved that math problems can actually trigger physical pain.Scientists came to his conclusion with an in-depth experiment, which was published in the Public Library of Science One journal. They began by finding out how much participants fear math. Those involved were asked a series of questions such as how they feel when they receive a math textbook or when they walk into a math lesson.Based on their answers, participants were divided into groups. One group was made up of people who were particularly afraid of math and participants in the other group were more comfortable with the subject.Both groups were then given either math tasks or word tasks. When a math task was going to come next, a yellow circle would appear but when a word task was soon to come, a blue square would be shown.Using a brain-scan machine, scientists noticed that whenever people from Group One saw a yellow circle, their brain would respond in a way similar to when their body is feeling pain. It was like the pain they would fee, for example, if they burnt their hand on a hot stove. But they reacted less strongly when they knew that they would be faced with a word task.However, scientists saw no strong brain response from people in the second group.Math can be difficult, and for those with high levels of mathematics-anxiety (HMA), math is associated with tension, apprehension and fear. “When you are really thinking about the math problems, your mind is racing and you are worrying about all the things that could go wrong,” explained Ian Lyons from University of Chicago, US, leader of the study. “The higher a persons anxiety of a maths task, the more he activated brain regions associated with threat detection, and the experience of pain.”More interestingly, the brain activity disappeared when participants actually started dealing with the math tasks. “This means that its not that math itself hurts; rather, the anticipation of math is painful,” Lyons said.Based on the study, scientists suggested that things could be done to help students worry less and move past their fear of math, which might mean they perform better in tests.72. In the first stage, scientists ask participants some questions to _.A. see whether math hurtsB. find out how much they fear mathC. observe how their brain responseD. test their endurance of pain73. The underlined word “the anicipation of math” is closest in meaning to .A. the attempt of learning math B. the motivation to work out math problemC. the effort to understand math D. the act of thinking about math74. Which is the best title for the passage?A. How to overcome math fear. B. Physical pain affects math performance.C. Math pain in your brain. D. Unknown truth about pain.75. What can be concluded from the experiment?A. The anticipation of math has no relation to students confidence in math.B. Moderate mathematic anxiety promotes students academic performance.C. Effective solutions have been worked out to lower students anxiety of math.D. Physical pain caused by HMA disappears in the process of doing math problem.2.DEFINITIONSTENANCYAGREEMENTTHE LANDLORD Mrs Gloria Black of 6 Sutton Road, Cambridge CB5 7AQ THE TENANT Marina KahnPROPERTY 24a Wood Road, Cambridge CB2 8BGTOGETHER WITH CONTENTS (fixtures, furniture and equipment) specified in the inventory(attached)TERM from 1 st January 20 to 31 st December 20 (12 months)RENT 500 per calendar month, payable in advance on the first day of each monthDEPOSIT 500, payable on commencement of this AgreementAGREEMENTSAThe Landlord may re-enter the Property and terminate this Agreement if the Rent or any part of it is not paid within fourteen days after it becomes due.BThe Landlord may bring the tenancy to an end at any time before the expiry of the Term (but not earlier than six months from the Commencement Date of this Contract) by giving the Tenant not less than two months written notice starting that the Landlord requires possession of the Property.CThe Landlord shall put the deposit with the Deposit Protection Service, and shall inform the Tenant within 14 days of taking the deposit of the contact details of this service and details of how to apply for the release of the deposit from this service.TENANTS OBLIGATIONS1Pay the Rent into the Landlords bank account at the times specified.2Pay for all water, gas and electricity consumed on the Property during the Term; and pay in full for all charges made for the use of telephone on the Property during the Term.3Keep the interior of the Property during the Term in a good and clean state of repair, condition and decoration.4Permit the Landlord to enter the Property at all reasonable times; to inspect the Property and its contents; and to carry out any works of maintenance or repair to the Property; to show prospective new Tenants around the Property at the end of the tenancy.5Not take in any paying guest without the prior written consent of the Landlord.6Not use the Property other than as a private dwelling; nor carry on any profession, trade or business in the Property.7Not use any musical instrument, wireless or television between midnight and 7 am, nor permit any singing or dancing between these hours.8Not keep in the Property any cat, dog or other pet without the prior written consent of the Landlord.SIGNATURESTenant:Name (print): MARINA KAHN Signed: Marina Kahn Witnessed by: Name (print): ALICE RACE Signed: A. RACE Occupation: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Address: 16 School House Lane, Cambridge, CB2 8GH Tenant:Name (print): GLORIA BLACK Signed: Gloria Black Witnessed by: Name (print): OLIVE LYDIA LEE Signed: Olive L Lee Occupation: Librarian Address: 3 Fieldhead Road, Peterborough PB4 8DU 68. Whats the monthly rent of the property?A. 500.B. 575.C. 1000.D. 1500.69. Whats the landlords witness?A. A teacher.B. A librarian.C. A house agent.D. A bank clerk.70. Which of the following is allowed in the property?A. Watching TV at any time.B. Holding an all-night dancing party. C. Changing it into a business office.D. Entertaining friends with self-cooked meals.71. Which of the following is the right of the landlord?A. He can show new tenants around the property at any time. B. He can enter the property to inspect its contents.C. He can take back his property whenever he wants.D. He can keep the deposit for himself.3.Brigham Young University students can now receive the unconditional love of dogs without breaking rules prohibiting pets in university housing.Jenna Miller started her company Puppies for Rent this summer in the Provo area as a way for students and others to rent puppies by the hour.The pups have been rented for first dates and surprise parties and by mothers rewarding their children. After signing a contract, customers can rent them for $15 an hour, $25 for two hours and $10 for each additional hour.Miller offers her seven puppies for playtime rentals, with each dog hand delivered straight to the customers door. Her lawyer brother helps her with legal contracts and fees. She now has four employees helping look after and deliver the animal.Carl Arky, spokesman for the Humane Society of Utah said his group is against the business. Puppies need consistency and stability in their lives, he said, and renting them to various people might affect the animals growth and development.Miller said the animals are treated well and she has a 100 percent success rate so far finding them a permanent home. Money paid by renters goes toward adoption fees if they decide to own a puppy.65. Which of the following are not possible renters of the puppies?A. Young lovers.B. Party organizers.C. Mothers.D. Scientific group members.66. Millers brothers main responsibility is to .A. draft contractsB. deliver animalsC. find adoption familiesD. walk dogs67. Why is Carl in disagreement with the service?A. Because playing with pets is harmful to childrens health.B. Because some people will be cruel to the rented animals.C. Because unstable living enviroment is not good for animals growth. D. Because it will prohibit the puppies from finding a permanent home.4.The candidate longing for election to the highest office in the United States must be native-born American citizen who is at least 35 years old and who has lived in the United States for at least 14 years. The election course is complicated, and the road to the Oval Office is long.Potential candidates must present papers stating their intention to seek their partys recommendation; delegates then choose from among those running some months later at the national conferences. Before that, however, each state holds a primary election that determines how the states voters want the partys delegates to vote. Methods of choosing the delegates vary from state to state. At the conferences, there are speeches and often heated discussions. It may take several rounds of voting before delegates can agree on a candidate. On the final day of the meeting, the presidential candidate announces his or her choice for vice president. Election Day, by law, is the Tuesday that follows the first Monday in November. On this day, registered voters may cast their votes for president, vice president, and candidates for other federal (联邦), state, and local offices. The popular vote, however, does not determine who will be president. The president is chosen by a vote of the Electoral College, a group of 538 citizens from the 50 states and the District of Columbia who are chosen to cast votes for the president and vice president. The rules for choosing electors, as with the delegates, vary. Each state also decides whether its electoral votes must reflect the popular vote. The number of electors in each state is determined by the number of representatives and senators (议员) that a state sends to Congress and, therefore, may change every 10 years, depending on the results of the United States census (人口普查). The winner must get at least 270 of the electoral votes when the Electoral College meets in December of the election year. The election results are not official, however, until the following January, when Congress meets in a joint conference to count the electoral votes.At the end of the road to the Oval Office is the swearing-in ceremony, at which the new or reelected president takes the oath (誓言) of office on January 20. 72. Which of the following is not a requirement for candidates for the presidency of the USA?A. Minimum age of thirty-five years old.B. Previous experience in an elective office.C. Native of the United States of America.D. Bottom residency of fourteen years in the States.73. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Election results are not authorized until the first month of the coming year.B. Ways to select the delegates of each state are very much the same in the USA.C. The successful presidential candidate wins a maximum number of electoral votes.D. A partys potential candidate is chosen months before its national conference is held.74. We can conclude from the passage that _. A. the candidate who wins the popular vote will be the winner of the electionB. the electors dont have the right to vote against their registered voters willC. the presidents of the United States are theoretically picked by the citizens directlyD. the change of a states population barely has effect on the presidential election75. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. The Various Ways of Presidential Election in the USAB. The Qualifications for Being the President of the USAC. The Rules for Choosing Presidential Candidates in the USAD. The Process of the Election for the President of the USA5.File Created Page 1 of 1 DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT PRINTED AT ALBANY N.Y. AIRPORT ON JULY 10 2012 11:15 A.M._Dear Valued Customer, We regret that your baggage was not available to claim after your recent flight. Everything possible will be done to locate your property and return it to you promptly. For information regarding your delayed baggage, contact the United Airlines Baggage Resolution Center at its 24 hour, seven day a week number:1-800-335-BAGS (2247) (US Toll Free)281-821-3536 (Local Houston Number)Or visit site: /for/bagtracingAs soon as you file your Delayed Baggage Report, United Airlines will begin to trace for your baggage system wide. Our Baggage Resolution staff will make every effort to call you once a day to keep you updated on our progress. So that we can quickly access your records, please refer to the File Reference Number on this receipt when corresponding or calling. Keep this receipt with your claim check and E-Ticket receipt until your baggage is returned to you. In most circumstances, United Airlines will deliver your baggage when it is located. Delivery times vary depending on location. If your baggage has not been returned to you within the initial five-day tracing period, please download a claim form at /web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/delayed.aspx and return it to us with the required documentation included./bmswtweb/Docs/FileCreatedPrintPC.aspx?ref_num=144_DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT FILE REFERENCE: ALBUA25876_Name: JOHN JACKSON Contact Number: 802-247-9999Delivery Address: 66 MOONBROOK DRBRANDON Email: VERMONT USA 05745 _Bag Tag Description0037387643 Soft-Side Upright suitcase0037387657 Non-Zippered, hard side horizontal suitcase69. Where does the receipt most probably come from?A. Suitcase Tracing Website. B. Delivery Center of United Airlines.C. Baggage Resolution Center. D. Information Center of the Airport.70. From the receipt we can learn that John Jackson _.A. must have filed his Delayed Baggage Report alreadyB. couldnt deal with his delayed baggage on line until July 17, 2012C. should call 802-247-9999 for the information about his delayed baggageD. may not know anything about his delayed baggage during the first five days71. Which of the following information is not provided in the receipt? A. The description of the customers checked suitcases.B. The regular routine of the delayed baggage tracing.C. The contact phone number of Albany N.Y. Airport.D. The customers delayed baggage file reference number. 6.When I was in college, a man named Henry worked as a custodian (看门人) in our student union building. White-haired, with a Pennsylvania Dutch accent, Henry could usually be seen in a baseball cap, a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.He was the custodian, and he was the most respected and most well-known person in the building. Everyone loved Henry, and it was because of all the implicit ways he expressed his love for everyone around him. Henry didnt have to say, “I love you.” He lived his love.Henry was always excited when he met someone new, and he wanted to know everything about them. He felt it was important to do things for people he valued. And Henry seemed to value everyone he met. He brought in articles or cartoons for certain people