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高三英语校本资料编号（ ） 共享类型： 阅读限时训练（2） 2012年2月13日 印910份 编制人：苏丽平 AHow to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. Theyll say, This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it. Of course not! You dont have to suffer needlessly. Your destiny depends on you, not on any other external factors. I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Guess what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep. Next day, the same routine cycle follows. Huh! Is this what she calls doing her best? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting(运用) the effort to live the life of our dreams. Remember that you reap what you sow. You just dont sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Dont expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, dont just regard it as a temporary setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. Its not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.If someones life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, dont just stand (or sit ) there, do something to improve your life.41. According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life _. A. Doesnt need improving B. couldnt be improved C. will be better some day D. Will be worse in the future 42. What does the author think of the womans life? A. positive B. satisfying C. colorful D. passive43. Which of the following statements is the authors opinion? A. Your temporary problem is not discouraging. B. Your luck can be changed by your efforts C. You can only achieve success when God wills it. D. You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.44.In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of _. A. positive action B. positive thinking C. hope for the best D. intention to succeed 45. The text is mainly written to advise you to _. A. understand yourself B. improve your life C. believe in yourself D. change your normal way BHe has vowed that he will not stop building his business until it is worth 100 million. But hard-working Owens can stop for at least a moments celebration after making his first 1 million at the age of 16. Owens, who has used a computer since the age of seven, began teaching himself basic web design at the age of ten when he was given his first Mac computer. He used his pocket money to fund his first business project, website Mac Box Bundle at just 14 which has made 700,000 since its establishment in 2008. Mac Box Bundle sells a combination of popular Mac applications which are worth up to $400 together for under just $100 and donates 10 percent of the money to charities.He then established an advertising company Branchr a year later and worked on the business after school and at weekends. Branchr made a surprising 500,000 in its first year. Branchr works as a platform for website owners to sell advertising. Owens, from Northampton, currently employs eight staff-all adults-around the UK and America as sales and technical assistants. The young man lives with his parents. His mother who is a company secretary said he was inspired to go into business after observing the huge success achieved by Apples chief executive officers(首席执行官) Steve Jobs.Owens said, I think everyone has business sense in them, and they just need to gain experience and be determined to make it. There is no magical formula(法则) for business, It takes hard work, determination and the drive to do something great. My aim is to become a leading name in the world of Internet and mobile advertising and push myself right to the top of the game.The teenager insists his professional success has not affected his personal life, and says his interests include photography and playing the guitar. My friends and I dont really talk about my success. To them Im just a normal teenager and it doesnt change anything between us.46. What can we know from Paragraph 1? A. Owens company is worth 1 million now. B. Owens learned to use computers at the age of 10. C. Owens made 700,000 from Mac Box Bundle in 2008. D. Owens is successful and enthusiastic about public welfare.47. From Paragraph 2 we know that Branchr _. A. takes up all Owens spare time B. offers a platform for advertising business C. designs practical software for website owners D. takes up advertising business for Nac Box Bundle48. Why did Owens come up with the idea of doing business? A. Because eight adults were ready to help. B. Because it was easy to establish web companies. C. Because his parents wanted him to have a try. D. Because he drew inspiration from Steve jobs.49. Owens tends to think that _. A. every person has potential talent for business B. getting experienced in business needs determination C. it is hard work for people to decide to do something great. D. he is sure to play a leading part in the world of the Internet.50. What do Owners friends think about him? A. He sets a good example. B. He does quite well in music. C. He is a common school boy. D. He puts friendship above anything else. CThe morning for our snowmobiling (雪上汽车) adventure finally arrived, and we set off on the hour-and-a-half drive to the resort. A fresh powder had fallen the night before, and everything was frosted white. We couldnt have asked for more perfect conditions. The sun sparkled (闪光) on the snow, and the trails (路线) were completely empty not another person or snowmobile in sight. We were thrilled at being the only people for miles around until we got going. As we drove through the deserted wilderness (荒野), my excitement became stone-cold fear. I had no idea what I was afraid of, or why I was afraid, but suddenly every turn, every hill, every steep (陡峭的) side of the mountain scared me to death. I kept picturing us crashing headlong into a tree or falling off the side of a drop. u But after lunch things changed. We were the only humans who had been there since the snowfall. The peaceful place, the incredible beauty of the landscape, and the almost sacred experience of sharing a mountain with the wildlife touched my very core (核心). My mind cleared and quieted and my muscles relaxed. As we drove the last leg of the run, I began to resent being afraid to drive. Deep down, I wanted to be in charge of the thing that scared me. It made me angry that fear was keeping me from something I really wanted to do. The day was coming to an end, and the resort was only a few miles away. I knew that if I didnt take my chance now, I would regret it. I signaled for my husband to pull over. I wanted to drive, although my heart pounded (重击). I stared off slowly and felt the wind in my face. I smiled and sped up a little. I let out a “Yee-haw!” and went full out, taking my husband on the best ride of the day. We ended the day on that breathless, carefree, and I felt proud of myself proud of overcoming my fear.51. What is the story mainly about? A. What the author loves about snowmobiling. B. What difficulties the couple faced during their adventure. C. What interested the author during her time snowmobiling. D. How the author overcame her fear during her adventure.52. What can be concluded from the article? A. The author was confident as she was driving in the deserted wilderness. B. The author didnt get worried until they started to drive through the deserted wild. C. Aware that she and her husband were the only people around, the author became anxious. D. The author was so nervous that she almost crashed into a big tree.53. According to the article, after lunch the author _. A. gradually calmed down B. stopped to enjoy the beautiful scenery C. saw some wildlife on the mountain D. was afraid to continue her journey54. The underlined word “resent” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _. A. consider B. appreciate C. hate D. recognize55. What message does the story convey? A. A persons biggest enemy is his or her inner self. B. Its no use crying over the spilt milk. C. Take time to enjoy the beauty of nature. D. Respect and take pride in yourself. DRecreational tree climbing is taking root in the ecotourism industry, and its sending guys like Tim Kovar to far off reaches of the globe. Kovar, a tree-climbing instructor, recently returned to the U.S. from Brazil, where he spent time developing a tree-climbing operation thanks to the slow travel movement. Slow travel, is like the slow food movement, the practice of giving fast food in favor of homegrown cookingthe kind that takes hours to prepare and enjoy. Likewise, slow travel urges visitors to experience a places natural surroundings and learn about the ecology in a way not afforded by extreme games. Tree climbing is a slow activity, says Kovar. Its not something you do quickly and then youre on to the next thing or event. There is no such thing as a quick climb, especially for beginners. This wasnt a race against the clock or the fellow climbers. In fact, tree climbing is unlikely to ever become a feature of the extreme games. Many climbers refuse competition. There has already been so much competition in the world.When you stand below the tree, it can be amazing, Rusel DeMaria says, looking affectionately up at Michaels Triumph, a 150-foot-tall tree. But reaching the treetop, he adds, is an entirely different feeling. Likewise, his wife, Viola Brumbaugh, kneels on the ground and asks Michaels Triumph for permission to climb. It goes a lot smoother that way, She says.And climbing has been included into many educational programs. New Tribe offers guided climbs through its school, Tree Climbing Northwest, where we teach enough tree biology and forest ecology to raise awareness in our students, says New Tribe present Sophis Sparks. We know that the tree climbing experience deepens personal appreciation for trees. After climbing, people value trees more and are motivated to support preservation. This is not just to preserve their playground. Perhaps that is why he struggles with the term recreational tree climbing, saying, I prefer to call it inspirational tree climbing.56. What do slow travel and the slow food movement have in common?A. They take people a long time. B. They are related to the eco-tourism industry. C. They advocate protecting nature. D. They cost people little money57. What do we know about tree climbing from the passage?A. People compete to see who can climb to the top first.B. It favors the experience of enjoying nature.C. It is a kind of extreme sport and needs a lot of effort.D. People view it as a challenge to climb the tallest tree in a forest.58. Brumbaugh kneels on the ground before climbing trees to _.A. beg for the safety of climbing B. Expect to climb faster than her husband C. Show respect for the tree D. ask for permission of her husband 59. Sophia Sparks prefers the term inspirational tree climbing because it _.A. provide people with more chances to play outsideB. bring a lot of pleasure to life C. Deepens personal love between each other D. Makes people realize they should protect trees60. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Tree-climbing travelling B. Slow travel movementsC. Dangers of climbing D. Respect for nature第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列DVD碟片的封面及提示性文字，并按照要求匹配信息，并在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。A. Doras Christmas Carol Adventure is a move that teaches cognitive thinking the true meaning of Christmas spirit. B. Lets Explore collects together classic Nick Jr. Dora episodes that teach preschoolers problem -solving skills.C. Diegos Halloween features a Halloween Diego episode teaching problem-solving skills, Halloween customs, and facts about the South American fruit bat.D. Diego Saves Christmas features a Christmas Diego episode that teaches something about animal homes and attributes, focusing on facts about llamas. E. Perfect Pumpkin is a preschool Halloween video featuring episodes about Halloween celebrations, Halloween customs, and Halloween traditions. F. Birthday Boogie contains episodes of the popular educational preschool show that teaches something about birthdays, pretend plays, talents and ways to ride. 以下是这些DVD碟片的内容简介。请匹配简介及其对应的DVD封面及提示性文字。 61. This DVD comes with four episodes of the popular, musical, and brightly colored childrens educational show, each featuring a different preschool concept. In one of the episodes, Brobee is sad because he thinks everyone has forgotten his special day, but actually the other characters are working hard on a surprise party for him. In another episode, characters use dressing-up to play different roles and make up pretend stories.62. Parents searching for family-friendly Christmas specials for preschoolers can try this DVD. By travelling to the past and future, the main character, a lovely girl, tries to teach Swiper not to steal things so that he will not be on Santa Claus naughty list anymore. During her travels, she encourages preschool viewers to be active and helps them practice learning skills such as using clues to answer riddles, spotting hidden objects in a picture, and doing simple math. In a word, this DVD teaches kids simple skills and true spirit of Christmas.63. This DVD presents how the main character and his friends and family at the Animal Rescue Center celebrate Christmas, and teaches children about where animals live and some animal characteristic. Kids can watch this episode to get into the holiday spirit while also learning new facts about llamas and how these South American animals can help people work. The concrete examples provided in this DVD will help kids remember this new information.64.This DVD will teach children skills to deal with problems in real life including map reading skills, and how to arrange events, in which children can learn about equipment used for exploring space, such as the Milky Way. This DVD shares themes of exploration and rescue. The puzzles and problems presented in each episode cover a range of skills and information and will teach kids many new abilities and knowledge.65. This is a pretty educational video which will appeal to parents whod like their children to develop learning skills while enjoying Halloween fun. It teaches children about the characteristics of a kind of South American animal. Also, it teaches typical Halloween customs like wearing Halloween costumes and the concept of trick-or-treat, as well as familiar Halloween symbols. When watching this DVD, kids must use Spanish terms and several skills to answer the questions asked by the characters.上张限时阅读练习中的写作One possible version:Dear Kristie, I was in very low spirits when hearing this shocking news, and so was the whole nationAll the people have been undertaking a thoughtful review of the ethical and moral challenges we are faced withWhile we blame those hardhearted passers-by, there might be deep reasons behind the scenesFor various reasons there is a growing tendency for people to keep away from being involved in such accidentsHowever, on no account shall we tolerate this heartless behaviorLuckily in the story you mentioned, an old lady, who earned her life by collecting rubbish, came to the little girls aid and helped rush her to hospitalSo we have every reason to believe that the Chinese traditional virtues of being ready to help others will remain foreverBelieve me, Kristie, and believe in the Chinese people!Sincerely yours,Li Ming参考答案（9份）阅读（共两节。满分50分）A篇论述如何做到自我提升；不能只有积极的思想，还要有积极的行动。41. B。细节理解题。根据第三段的“she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it”和第四段的“She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it”，可知该女子接受现在的生活是因为她认为她已经尽力，但生活却未能改变。42. D。作者态度题。作者认为该女子只是重复日常活动，并没有“doing her best”，所以是passive (消极的)。43. B。细节理解题。根据第五段的“Dont expect your luck to change, unless you do something about it”，可知B为正确答案。44. A。细节理解题。第五段主要强调行动，而不仅仅靠运气、思想或希望。尤其是根据末句的“Its not enough to think positively