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河北省唐山市丰南区2016高考英语暑假阅读理解选练（5）阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (a、b、c和d) 中, 选出最佳选项。what makes a person a scientist？does he have ways or tools of learning that are different from those of others？the answer is “no”it is not what the tools that a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist.you will probably agree that knowing how to use the power is important to a carpenter (木匠)you will probably agree，too，that knowing how to investigate (调查)，how to discover information，is important to everyone.the scientist，however，goes one step further，he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be confirmed (确认) by other persons.he also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works.the scientists knowledge must be exact.there is no room for half right or right just half the time.he must be as nearly right as the conditions permit.what works under one set of conditions sometimes must work under the same conditions at other times.if the conditions are different，any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration (演示) must be explained by the changes in the conditions.this is one reason that investigations are important in science.albert einstein，who developed the theory of relativity，arrived at this theory through mathematics.the accuracy of his mathematics was later tested through investigations.einsteins ideas were shown to be correct.a scientist uses many tools for measurements.then the measurements are used to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations. 1what makes a scientist according to the passage?athe tools he uses.bhis ways of learning.cthe ways he uses his tools.dthe different tools.解析：细节理解题。由第一段“it is not what the tools that a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist.”可知。答案：c2what can we learn from the passage?athe scientists knowledge is always right under all conditions.bwhen the condition changes，the result of the observation may also change.ccondition makes no difference to scientists.dtheres no point for ordinary people knowing how to investigate.解析：细节理解题。由第二段“if the conditions are different，any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration (演示) must be explained by the changes in the conditions.”可知。答案：b3“the scientist，however，goes one step further，.”the author says this to show _.athe importance of informationbthe importance of thinkingcthe difference between scientists and ordinary peopledthe difference between carpenters and people with other jobs解析：句意理解题。上文提到了如何调查，如何发现信息对每个人来说都很重要，下文用however引起转折，说明科学家们应该更进一步，他必须确保问题有合理的答案。故此处的the scientist，however，goes one step further，.用来说明科学家和普通人的不同之处。答案：c4a scientific theory should be one that_.anot only works under one set of conditions sometimes，but also works under the same conditions at other timesbleaves no room for improvementcdoes not allow any change even under different conditionsdcan be used for many purposes解析：细节理解题。由“what works under one set of conditions sometimes must work under the same conditions at other times.”可知答案。答案：a5what is the main idea of the passage?ascientists are different from ordinary people.bthe theory of relativity.cexactness is the center of science.dexactness and way of using tools are the keys to the making of a scientist.解析：主旨大意题。本文第一句“what makes a person a scientist？”提出了文章的主题，第一段论述“how a scientist uses these tools makes him a scientist”，第二段论述“the scientists knowledge must be exact”，故d正确。其余各项只是文章中的细节。答案：d。【2014高考英语吉林省实验中学一模试题】 the computer keyboard helped kill shorthand-a system of rapid handwriting, and now its threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. when handwritten essays were introduced on the sat exams for the class of 2011, just 15% of the most 1.5 million students wrote their answers in cursive (草写字母）.the rest? block letters.and those college hopefuls are just the first edge of a wave of us students who no longer get much handwriting instructions in the primary grades, frequently 10 minutes a day or less. as a result, more and more students struggle to read and write cursive.at keene mill elementary school in springfield, all their poems and stories are typed. children in fairfax county schools are taught keyboarding beginning in kindergarten. older students who never mastered handwriting say it doesnt affect their grades.there are those who say the culture is at a crossing, turning from the written word to the typed one. if handwriting becomes a lost form of communication, does it matter?it was at university of virginia that researchers recently discovered a previously unknown poem by robert, written in his unique script. handwritten documents are more valuable to researchers, historians say, because their authenticity (真实性）can be confirmed. students also find them more fascinating.the loss of handwriting also may be a cognitive (认知的）opportunity missed. several academic studies have found that good handwriting skills at a young age can help children express their thoughts better-a lifelong benefit. it doesnt take much to teach better handwriting skills. at some schools in prince georges county, elementary school students use a program called handwriting without tears for 15 minutes a day. they learn the correct formation of manuscript letters through second grade, and cursive letters in third grade.there are always going to be some kids who struggle with handwriting because of their particular neurological (神经系统的) wiring, learning issues or poor motor skills. educators often point to this factor in support of keyboarding.64. what is the author concerned about after 2011 sat exams?a. keyboarding. b. shorthand. c. handwriting. d. block letters.65. a poem by robert mentioned in the passage is used to _.a. prove how valuable handwriting isb. explain what a famous poet he isc. show how unique his poem isd. stress how fascinating the documents are66. the example of handwriting without tears helps to argue that_.a. the schools are responsible for the loss of handwritingb. the loss of handwriting is a cognitive opportunity missed c. it doesnt take much to teach better handwriting skillsd. the culture is turning from the written word to the typed one67. according to the author, when is a perfect time to learn handwriting?a. kindergarten. b. primary school. c. high school. d. college.【参考答案】【参考答案】64-67 cacb 【2014高考英语吉林省实验中学一模试题】in todays fast paced, high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at days end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morninghowever, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stressstudies show that tv viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the bluesmost individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind activelearning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or artalso, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your intereststry to replace a half hour tv watching with reading it is reported that in the united states recently, many individuals have as few as two good friendslong work hours and car commute act to separate people from each otherthis separation is deadlyfind ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekendsoften this can be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionshiptaking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interestshobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with familyoverall, the key is to spend less free time being passivethe best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis68. what can we learn from the passage?awatching television may cause women to feel depressedbfinding interests and hobbies in common means taking a classcgoing to concerts is the best way to make you mentally activedgetting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life69. what does the underlined word commute in paragraph 3 probably mean?athe arrangement to work every day bthe journey to work every daycthe communication between people dthe separation between people70. which would be the best title for the passage?alive a happy and healthy life brelax yourself in various wayscspend your free time wisely dinteract with others outdoors【参考答案】【参考答案】68-70：abc【北京市丰台区2014统一模拟】 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分） 从每题所给的a、b、c、d四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。例：its so nice to hear from her again. , we last met more than thirty years ago.a. whats more b. thats to sayc. in other words d. believe it or not 答案是d。21. with a school built in the village, the children neednt climb the mountain for study. a. at b. for c. over d. in22. it has been so foggy recently. cheer up! the fog to clear up from tomorrow. a. expects b. is expected ,c. will expect d. will be expected 23. i had wanted to visit the gallery before i florence, but it s closed on sundays. a. left b. has left c. leave d. would leave24. when in trouble, many teenagers go to their friends for advice. a. to ask b. asking c. ask d. asked 25. you should consider carefully the car you want to buy is worth the money. a. that b. which c. whether d. what26. the earthquake victims were given clothes and food, without which they of cold and hunger. a. would die b. will die c. have died d. would have died27. are you free tomorrow? i was wondering if we could have lunch together. no, im afraid not. i