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高考真题认真做， 解题技巧细总结2012届明德中学高三冲刺阶段高考全真阅读简答题训练（2007年湖南高考）阅读下面短文，根据第73至第75小题的具体要求，简要回答问题。 The north magnetic pole (磁极) is no longer a resident of Canada. It has drifted across the Canadian Arctic and is now angling toward Siberia. Not to be confused with the geographic North Polethe northern extremity of the Earths axis（地轴），the north magnetic pole (where the Earths magnetic field is directed downward) is moving due to natural changes in the Earths magnetic field, a process that originates about 3, 000 kilometers below our feet, in the outer core（核心）of the planet. But scientists are now noticing that the magnetic pole has picked up its pace. Over the past century, the pole has been migrating at an average speed of about 10 kilometers per year, says Larry Newitt, head of Geomagnetic Laboratory at Natural Resources Canada in Ottawa. Since the 1970s, this speed has increased to about 50 kilometers per year. Scientists are wondering why the speed is increasing, says Newitt. One Hypothesis (假说) relates it to “magnetic jerks”, sudden shifts (变化) in the rate of change of the magnetic field. There have been three jerks in the past four decades, each one correlating to an increase in speed. If the north magnetic pole continues at its current rate, it could reach Siberia by 2056. “For most of recorded history, the pole has been a part of Canada, and now its not,” says Newitt. “It may be a blow to our collective psyche, but other than that, it doesnt have a major effect on most peoples existence.73. Find in the passage a word closest in meaning to the underlined word “angling”._74. What could happen to the north magnetic pole by the middle of the 21 century? (回答词数不超过8个)_75. What is the main idea of the passage? （回答词数不超过8个）_（2008年湖南）第二节 简答题(共3小题, 每小题2分, 满分6分)阅读下面短文, 根据第73至第75小题的具体要求, 简要回答问题。 Every January, Breckenridge hosts the International Snow Sculpture Championships. Fourteen teams travel from all over the world to Switzerland to compete. Teams sculpt for sixty-five hours over five days. Each team hopes that when the time is up, its sculpture will be judged the best. As the championship begins, the fourteen teams are faced with huge blocks of snow that weigh twenty tons each. The sculptors bring out their favorite tools that work best on the hard iced snow, but they are not allowed to employ tools that use electricity. Most teams are inspired by what they have seen in daily life. For example, one team carved a teapot with tea pouring out. Another team sculpted a little cat on its hind feet(后脚)reaching into a fish bowl complete with water ripples(涟漪) and a crab(螃蟹) trying to attack the cat. In 2006, Team USA sculpted a golden dog looking at its image reflected in a mirror. To create the effect that the little dog saw its reflection in the glass, the artists carved two dogs facing each other with their paws(脚爪)touching. As the final hours of the competition tick by, exhausted team members add last-minute detail. They use small brooms to brush off snow caught in tiny holes. One team member counts down the last five minutes while others are busy cleaning up the tools. If they leave any tools behind, they will be out. When the whistle bows, everyone must step away from the sculpture. The judges then vote on creativity, technical skills, and visual impact (视觉效果)of the designs. In 2006, Team USA took first place for their golden dog sculpture titled “Discovery”. But the competition is not just about medals and ribbons. “Its not about the prize,” said Rob Neyland, Team USAs captain. “Its about touching the audience. ”Every year, as the championship ends, each team is already dreaming of the next masterpiece it will design. 73. What kind of tools are the sculptors Not permitted to use?(回答词数不超过6个) 74. What gives the sculptors ideas for their creative work? (回答词数不超过9个) 75. Why did Team USA win the competition in 2006? (回答词数不超过15个) （2009年湖南）简答题（共3小题：每小题2分，满分6分）阅读下面短文，根据第73至第75小题的具体要求，简要回答问题，将答案转写到答题卡上。A long time ago, Milton S. Hershey, the creator of the popular chocolate bars, was dipped in warm chocolate. I know all about it. My grandfather was there!At nineteen, Hershey established a candy business in Philadelphia. Although it failed, he tried again in several other cities and succeeded with Crystal A Caramels. But Hershey was not content. He began experimenting with chocolate and managed to sell his first chocolate bars in 1900. They were an instant success. In 1903, Hershey built a factory. Hershey was usually pleasant and kind and enjoyed a good joke. However, in his chocolate factory, he held high standards for all the workers. He was both respected and feared. His anger would burst out when things didnt go as hed expected, and workers were fired for mistakes.My grandfather began working in the factory as a young man. His job was to push the vats（大桶）of warm chocolate to a storage area. To do this, he had to push the heavy vats up a ramp（斜坡）and across the walkway. One day, Hershey was walking backward on the walkway while my grandfather was pushing a vat of chocolate up the ramp. Bump. Clunk. Ker-plop! Hershey fell backward into the vat. Everyone else held their breath and ran up to pull him out. Grandfather froze in fear. Was he going to lose the job? Hershey stood stiffly with hands on his hips. Color rose in his face. He said something in a low voice. Then he smiled. Its not your fault, son, he said. I need to watch where Im going. He put some chocolate in his mouth. Mmm, thats good, he said. Everyone laughed. The tour continued, with Hershey dripping chocolate as he went. And Grandfather kept his job.73. What did Grandfather do in Hersheys factory?(回答词数不超过12个) 74. Why didnt Hershey fire Grandfather?(回答词数不超过10个) 75. What does the incident show us about Hershey?(回答词数不超过15个)（2010年湖南）Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Secret SantasOn Christmas morning, Linda wakes up, and tries to imagine the wide-eyed surprise of children in another household as they unwrap the presents she carefully chose for them. Linda has never met the children, but thats all part of the joy of giving as secret Santas, she says.Its an amazing feeling to buy gifts on an anonymous (匿名的) basis, says Linda.It brings a whole new meaning to the holidays.Linda and Tony are an American couple living in Toronto, Canada, and Linda did charitable work as a member of the American Womens Club of Toronto. As the name suggests, members are U.S. citizens living in Toronto, who join together for fellowship and community service.To find her adopted family, Linda goes to the local schools and requests a wish list for a family thats struggling to survive. Last year she helped a single mother with three children. The mother works as a cleaning lady in a nursing home.The list is always heartbreaking. They have an opportunity to ask for anything and do just the opposite, asking for basic clothes or simple toys, she says. We always buy the kids a new winter coat, hats, and gloves. She also buys gifts for the parents.Last year Linda asked the mother for a second wish list-one that didnt include the basics. Every child should have a Christmas that sticks with them for a lifetime. She purchased iPods for the two older children and a video game system for the youngest.I have learned a very valuable lesson in all of this, says Linda. Pay attention to whats going on in your own backyard-no matter where you live.The joy of giving as secret Santas is much sweeter when the gift is anonymous.81. What reaction does Linda imagine the children will have?(No more than 5 words) (2 marks)82. Why did Linda join the American Womens Club of Toronto?(No more than 10 words) (2 marks)83. Why did Linda ask for a second wish list?(No more than 15 words) (3 marks)84. What kind of people does secret Santas in the passage refer to?(No more than 12 words) (3 marks)（2011年湖南）Section B(10 marks)Diretions:Read the folloning passage.Answer the questions accoeding to the information givan in the passage.My First Long RunTwo weeks ago,I had a quarrel with my husband.After he had driven off in anger,I realized that I wasnt going to feel any better just sitting there.Feeling abandoned and guilty,I put on my gym shoes to get some fresh air.Our driveway has a slope(斜坡)that is easier just to jog down if you are lazy,taking advantage of gravity.Instead of stopping at the end of the slope,I decided to see if I could just jog to the end of the street.I had tried a few months ago and failed miserably.Since that first attempt I had been jogging regularly and was significantly fitter,but still very lazy.However this time around I managed to reach the stop sign with ease and figtured I would go a little further.After about one kilometer,however,I noticed that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier I had to relax my body, and tried to take deep breaths of air. I kept giving myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed.No one would even know.But I didnt stop.I wanted to keep going harder,better,faster,stonger,To my great surprise,I ran 4.9km in 31 minutes.When I got back,I had tears in my eyes.I did something I thought I could never do.It was the first long run of my life. Since then ,I have improved my stride (步幅) and time.After every run I feel fitter ,happier and motivated to keep progressing.I love the runners high.I normally jog because I want to look good .I want to run because it makes me feel good .81.Why did the anthor f