2013年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测39

1 20132013 年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测 3939 阅读理解阅读理解 A A Topping the class academically was certainly an advantage For Nigel studying was a piece of cake The reward was certainly much bigger compared to the little effort Nigel had made It all began when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories And the peak of his school career came not when he topped the class but when he was selected for the nationwide competition Unlike everyone else Nigel wanted to join in the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets 乐高积木 and making something out of them Nigel spent two months building his robot It was during the time that Nigel found out about the big prize for the competition as well as a competitive rival 对手 Alicia from a neighboring school His early intentions were forgotten Getting the thousand dollar prize was more important than anything else Nigel decided to make friends with Alicia Unaware of his intentions she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition He even helped her to put the finishing touches 收尾工作 to her robot He was glad with the way things had progressed His robot looked even better than Alicia s and it was able to play a ball with its arm something Alicia had failed to do On the day of the competition he saw Alicia Everything became clear the minute she saw him among the competitors She stared at him puzzled at first then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over her The flashbulbs 闪光灯 of the camera exploded in Nigel s face The robot had performed actions so unique and different that the specialists judgments were the same Nigel was so pleased with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from him Without her he would never have won the competition 56 What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work A He was offered a part time job B He was honored with a scholarship C He helped his teachers build a robot D He helped in the computer laboratories 57 Nigel s original intention of joining the contest was to 2 A win honor for his schoolB be the top student of the school C build a robot with the Lego sets D win the thousand dollar prize 58 What is the author s attitude towards Nigel s actions A Favorable B Critical 批评的 C Doubtful D Sympathetic B American cities are similar to other cities around the world In every country cities reflect the values of the culture Cities contain the very best aspects of a society opportunities for education employment and entertainment They also contain the very worst parts of a society violent crime racial 种族 conflict and poverty American cities are changing just as American society is changing After World War II city residents became wealthier They had more children They needed more space They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live These are areas without many offices or factories During the 1950s the American dream was to have a house in the suburbs Now things are changing The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults They unlike their parents want to live in the cities Many young professionals doctors lawyers and executives 主管人员 are moving back into the city Many are single others are married but often without children They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there they are afraid of the fuel shortage or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers This population shift 转变 is bringing problems as well as benefits Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent In the 1950s many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities Only a few years ago people thought that the older American cities were dying Some city residents now see a bright new future Others see only problems and conflicts One thing is for sure many dying cities are alive again 59 What does the author think of cities all over the world A They are alive B They are hopeless C They are similar D They are 3 different 60 Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II A Because older American cities were dying B Because they were richer and needed more space C Because cities contained the worst parts of society D Because they could hardly afford to live in the city 61 According to the 4th paragraph a great many poor people in American cities A are faced with housing problems B are faced to move to the suburbs C want to sell their buildings D need more money for daily expenses 62 We can conclude from the text that A American cities are changing for the worse B people have different views on American cities C many people are now moving from American cities D the population is decreasing in older American cities C C We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years Here you can search for plays musicals concerts and operas across the UK BobBob thethe BuilderBuilder Spud sSpud s BigBig MessMess at Apollo Theatre Children will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters Bob with his hard working team builds a new eco centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley This show is full of fun and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment recycling and of course teamwork Kids show Dates Dates From 1st November 2009 to 8th May 2010 at 19 00 PrPriceice information information 20 00 to 40 00 TheThe LionLion KingKing at Sunny Theatre It is taken from an African story A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom Musical 4 Dates Dates From 24th September 1999 to now Tuesday to Saturday at 14 00 Sunday at 15 00 Not on show on Monday PricePrice informationinformation 22 5 to 65 00 MotherMother CourageCourage andand HerHer ChildrenChildren at National Theatre Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war Her encouraging story is told through humor and song Play Dates Dates From 9th September 2009 to 8th December 2009 PricePrice informationinformation 10 00 DukeDuke Bluebeard sBluebeard s CastleCastle at Coliseum Theatre Full of curiosity Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house a garden of flowers a kingdom and a lake of tears But what is behind them Opera Dates Dates From 6th November 2009 to 28th November 2009 Nov 6 10 12 20 25 at19 30 Nov 14 28 at 18 30 PricePrice information information 22 00 to 50 00 63 The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of A film posters B performance information C the theatre s advice D picture exhibitions 64 In which performance a child can learn to work together with others A Bob the Builder Spud s Big Mess B The Lion King C Mother Courage and Her Children D Duke Bluebeard s Castle 65 Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time A Bob the Builder Spud s Big Mess B The Lion King C Mother Courage and Her Children D Duke Bluebeard s Castle 66 What can we learn from the text A The first three shows are inspiring B The shows are intended for children C All of them have won many awards D The characters in the shows are brave D Most Americans believe that someone isn t grown up until the age of 26 and they 5 should complete their education have a full time job have a family to support and be financially independent They also believe that becoming a real grown up is a process which begins at about the age of 20 and takes about five years according to the report from the University of Chicago s National Opinion Research Center The findings are based on a representative sample of 1 398 people over the age of 18 who were surveyed in person The survey found that people expect the transitions to grown up status to be completed at the following ages age 20 9 self supporting age 21 1 no longer living with parents age 21 2 having a full time job age 22 3 education completed age 24 5 being able to support a family financially age 25 7 getting married and age 26 2 having a child There is a large degree of agreement across social groups on the relative importance of the seven transitions said Tom Smith director of the survey The only obvious pattern of differences is on views about supporting a family having children and getting married Older adults consider these more important than younger adults do This probably shows in large part a change in values across generations away from traditional family values The most valued step toward reaching adulthood the survey found is completing education followed by full time employment supporting a family financial independence living independently and marriage 67 According to the first paragraph someone is a grown up when he A has found a full time job B has finished his study in university C can make money and support himself after completing his education D can support a family and be financially independent after graduation 68 A young man of 24 may be busy A finding a job B finding a girl friend C making money D preparing for his wedding 69 The underlined word status in the second paragraph probably means A position B rank C level D situation 70 From the passage we learn that A being grown up is just a matter of age B being grown up is a process which takes some time C all people think completing education means being grown up 6 D the survey found everyone had a different view about being grown up 71 The best title for the passage should be A It takes a long time to grown up B Are we grown up yet C Getting married means being grown up D Completing education means being grown up E A food additive is any substance 物质 that is added to food Many people are put off by the idea of chemicals in food The truth is that all food is made up of chemicals Natural substances like milk as well as man made ones like drinks on sale in the market can be described by chemical formulas 分子式 Some chemical substances are indeed harmful but a person who refused to consume any chemicals would find nothing to eat The things we eat can be divided into natural and man made substances Some people feel that only natural foods are healthy and that all man made ingredients 原料 are to be avoided But many natural chemicals found in plants and animals are harmful when eaten and some laboratory made substances increase the nutritional value of food Other chemicals have natural and man made forms that are exactly alike vitamin C is vitamin C whether it comes from a test tube or from an orange Like chemical man made doesn t necessarily mean not fit to eat Food additives are used for many reasons We add sugar and salt and other things to foods we prepare at home to make them taste better Food producers have developed a range of additives that stabilize thicken harden keep dry keep wet keep firm or improve the appearance of their products Additives can make food more convenient or nutritious give it a longer shelf life and make it more attractive to the consumer thus increasing the sales and profits of the producers Food additives are presently the centre of a storm of serious argument Food producers have been known to use additives that have not been proved safe some substances in common use have been proved unsafe and have been taken off the market Many people feel there s a risk of eating food to which anything has been