高三英语阅读训练（十六.doc

高三英语阅读训练（十六）Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world. I was pretty 36 when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, its not even really a campus. Its 37 like a district in a small town.Harvards main buildings are from the 18th century, They look very old and 38 . You might 39 say theyre a little shabby. They dont fit the modern 40 of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by 41 and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval (connected with the Mid-Ages) castle. But when I looked across the street, 42 shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century 43 . It creates a strong contrast (对比) and brings a special 44 to the school.Our tour 45 Gary took us around and told us. You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they hold their 46 ceremony. They just set up tents and benches (a long seat for two or more people, especially outdoors) and have a very simple ceremony. Its 47 ! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the grass?I 48 some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of 49 turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very 50 . There was no competitive feeling at all.Harvard has the worlds first computer in its science centre 51 there are hundreds of high-end (高端的) computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also 52 the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and 53 technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to 54 in.I hope one day Ill 55 my dream school - Harvard.36. A. upset B. troubled C. tired D. shocked37. A. less B. more C. much D. most38. A. grand B. solid C. simple D. noisy39. A. even B. still C. ever D. yet40. A. idea B. way C. model D. pattern41. A. stones B. grass C. plants D. flowers42. A. empty B. quiet C. busy D. free43. A. again B. once C. only D. then44. A. environment B. scene C. condition D. atmosphere45. A. partner B. guide C. visitor D. professor46. A. celebration B. closing C. graduation D. opening47. A. uninteresting B. uncomfortable C. unbearable D. unbelievable48. A. saw B. had C. felt D. imagined49. A. books B. pages C. blankets D. benches50. A. lucky B. nervous C. calm D. happy51. A. and B. but C. though D. yet52. A. in B. beyond C. under D. among53. A. old B. fresh C. fast D. new54. A. study B. live C. read D. tour55. A. serve B. find C. attend D. visitWe lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said: Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and wont last forever. Never set your heart on anything that wont last. After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted: Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck. My heart sank and my mind was flooded with conflicting thoughts. Was anyone hurt? Who else was involved? As I ran to the door, I heard a voice in my heart say: Here is a chance to show Holly what you really love. Shell never forget it. The accident had occurred in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle, the family van. In her inexperience, she had confused the brakes and the gas pedal (油门). Holly was unhurt physically but when I reached her, she was crying and saying: Oh, Dad, Im sorry. I know how much you love this truck. I held her in my arms as she cried.Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck. I told her the whole story. Her eyes moistened (润湿) and she said: That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my dads car and ran into a log that had fallen across the road. I ruined the car. When I got home my Dad knocked me to the ground and began to kick me. Over 40 years later, she still felt the pain of the night. It was a deep wound on her soul.I remember how sad Holly was on the night she crashed our truck, and how I comforted her. One day, when Holly thinks back on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thou- sand times more than any piece of property.I repaired the van, but the dent (凹陷) in my truck is still there today. Every day it re- minds me of what really matters in my life.63. What caused the crash?A. The brakes werent working.B. Holly stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brakes.C. Holly was drinking a soft drink while driving.D. The car got a flat tire and Holly lost control.64. What happened to the authors friend after she ruined her dads car?A. She suffered physical pain for a long time.B. She lost the courage to drive.C. Her father kicked her out of the house.D. Her father was violent toward her.65. Which of the following descriptions is true according to the passage?A. When the author first learned about the crash, he regretted sending her daughter to the store.B. The author allowed his daughter to use his truck because his son was too young to drive.C. When the author saw the crash, he was sorry for the damage to his beloved car.D. By comforting his daughter, the author showed how much more he loved her than his truck.66. The main idea of the story is that .A. love is more important than possessionsB. parents should never let a teenager driveC. there is no point blaming someone after an accidentD. we should always forgive others mistakeMany people catch a cold in the springtime or fall. It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon, why cant they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There are actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isnt a cure for each one.When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and cause a block in it. You feel terrible because you cant breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature goes up and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a runny nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing every- thing it can to kill the cold.Different people have different cures for Colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to make themselves feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids (流汁). Other people take medicine to stop Various symptoms (症状) of colds.There is one interesting thing to note some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesnt have a way to fight it and kill it. Bodies can do an amazing job on their own. There is a joke, however, on taking medicine when you have a cold. It goes like this:It takes about one week to get over a c