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最新英语时文阅读理解专练（3）编写：付林(A)一、 完形填空A Chinese scientist was presented a prestigious U.S. medical award on September23for the _(1) of artemisinin(青蒿素),a drug therapy for malaria(疟疾)that has saved _(2)_ lives across the globe, especially in the _(3) world.The _(4)_ pharmacologist (药物学家)Tu Youyou(屠呦呦)became the first scientist on the Chinese mainland to win a Lasker Award(拉斯克奖).The Lasker Awards are _(5)_ “Americas Nobels.” In the Awards65-year-history,76laureates(得奖者)have received the Nobel Prize,including28in the last two decades.Tu, a scientist at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(中国中医科学院)in Beijing, was appointed head of a government project _(6)_ eradicating(消灭)malaria in1969.It was then that she began combining modern techniques _(7)_ Chinese traditional medicine to find drug therapy for the disease.“Not often _(8)_ the history of clinical(临床的)medicine can we celebrate a discovery that has eased the pain and distress(痛苦)of hundreds of millions of people and _(9)_ countless numbers of lives, particularly children, in over100countries,”Lucy Shapiro, a member of the award jury(评审团)and professor of Stanford University, said _(10)_ describing Tus discovery.-from Shanghai Students Post October 4, 2011( )1.A. discover B. discovery C. found D. find out ( )2. A. million B. million of C. millions D. millions of ( )3. A. develop B. develops C. developing D. to develop ( )4. A. 81yearsold B. 81yearolds C. 81yearold D. 81 year old ( )5. A. known B. known as C. known for D. know as ( )6. A. aimed at B. worked at C. good at D. looked at ( )7. A. in B. on C. with D. for ( )8. A. from B. in C. about D. for ( )9. A. save B. saved C. saving D. to save ( )10. A. when B. before C. while D. after 二、 阅读理解Everything old is new againthat was the theme at the recent exhibition of Chinese classic brands(品牌) held in Shanghai. More than180brands from around China participated in the event. Visitors to the exhibition were glad to find that these old brands displayed the classic products that once made them famous and have also added new merchandise to their brands collection.So whats behind this throwback to yesteryear(近年)? Its the smart combination of old and new which is appealing to todays market. The old brands remind people of the pastof simpler, happier and less stressful times. The addition of something new keeps the brands competitive with trendier labels. For example, Shanghais Wangkai Photo Studio(王开摄影),founded in1923,has stood the test of time and gained considerable street created over the years. Until recently though, the glory days were like the images in a fading photo. To grab the young market, Wangkai began advertising and booking online, and they modernized their style without compromising(降低) their high quality.Other retro brands such as Chinas Huili (回力)shoes and Americas Converse sneakers have successfully connected with the teens of today who are searching for a sense of authenticity. Theyve redesigned timeless bestsellers with updates and theyve introduced new streetwise models that stay true to the original style. When todays youth slip on these shoes they feel a connection to the past and a sense of old-school cool.With todays ever widening generation gap, I think its cool that mamas and papas and even grandmas and grandpas can share a love for a brand with the younger generations.-from Shanghai Students Post October 4, 20111. What does “the classic brand” mean in the passage? A. the old things B. famous products in the past C. a new things D. a fashion product at present 2. How many classic brands were on show in the exhibition in Shanghai ? A. more than 18 B. over 180 C. around 810 D . just 81 3. What does the word underlined in the second part mean in Chinese ? A. 复旧的 B. 扔回去的 C. 往回传的 D. 向后抛的4. Wangkai Photo Studio has been in Shanghai for about _ years. A. 78 B. 231 C. 193 D. 87 5. The writer hopes to have a products _. A. which are only loved by the old people. B. which are only loved by teenagers. C. which are only loved by American people. D. which are loved by both the old people and the teenagers. 三、 短文填空A TEACHER once told each of her students to bring a clear plastic bag and a bag of potatoes to school. For every person they didnt want to forgive in their lives, they chose a potato, _(1) the persons name on it and the date, and put it in the plastic _(2) . Some of their bags were very heavy.They were then _(3) to carry this bag with them _(4) for one week. They would put it beside their bed at night, on the seat when sitting in a car _(5) on a bus, and next to their desk at school. Days of carrying the bags around with them made students get to know _(6) a weight they were carrying in their minds. And they had to _(7) attention to it all the time so they didnt forget it or leave it in embarrassing places. As time passed _(8) , the potatoes went bad and smelt nasty.Too often we think of tolerance as a gift to other people, and it clearly is for ourselves! _(9) we choose to keep our sadness and hatred (仇恨) in our hearts, we will have to _(10) them around all our lives.-from 21st Century September 7,20111_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._(B)一、 完形填空AUSTRALIANS and New Zealanders are famous _(1) their love of the outdoors. They like to do _(2) possible out in the sunshine, and this includes eating!In the southern hemisphere (南半球) its now early spring. Many people are _(3) warmer weather when they can enjoy barbecues (BBQs, 烧烤) with their friends and family. Almost every family has a unit to cook BBQ, _(4) its a big modern one or a small well-used one.But whatever kind of BBQ unit you use, it means the same thing - delicious grilled (烤) food! The _(5 ) foods to barbecue are sausages (香肠), steaks (肉排), fish, and garlic bread. Kids love to toast marshmallows (圆形软糖) on sticks for dessert too. The outside of the marshmallow becomes crisp while the inside melts. Its yummy! Of course, you need _(6) vegetables too and there are always _(7) kinds of salads to eat with your grilled meat.The great thing about BBQs is you can take them anywhere. They are easy _(8) so you can have a BBQ party at the beach, in a park, in your backyard or _(9) you like. But remember to be careful when using fire!Americans _(10) like BBQs and in summer they often have outdoor BBQ parties in beautiful parks and backyard BBQs with their neighbors. -from 21st Century September 28,2011( )1. A. as B. at C .for D. with ( )2. A. as many as B. as much as C. as few as D. as little as ( )3. A. looking for B. looking at C. looking up D. looking forward to ( )4. A. if B. when C. after D. whether ( )5. A. most popular B. very popular C. more popular D. quite popular ( )6. A. eating B. to eat C. eat D. ate ( )7. A. difference B. differences C. different D. a difference ( )8. A. to carry B. carry C. carrying D. carried ( )9. A. whenever B. wherever C. however D. whatever ( )10. A. too B. as well C. either D. also 二、 阅读理解Q Q expressions are often used when we chat with our friends on the Internet. The vivid(生动的),funny, moving images help us express our feelings and emotions. If you dont know the following hot animated(动画的)images, then you are probably out!Frog Leon Frog Leon was created in the summer of 2003.Since its birth, it has always considered itself as “the cutest creature in the universe.” Indeed, a large number of netizens have fallen in love with it because of its lovely appearance and nice character. Small as a mung bean(绿豆),Leon has its own big dream. That is to be friends with everybody and be happy forever.YoCi YoCi is short for YoYo and CiCi ,a male monkey and a female monkey. Both of them have a plump(胖胖的)round face and a pair of shining big eyes. Like frog Leon, YoCi are good at making faces. Their bright smile and blinking（闪光的）eyes win many fans hearts.Tuzki Dont mistake Tuzki for a cartoon figure from a foreign country. In fact, Tuzki was born in Beijing, China! A third-year college student, Wang Maomao, “gave birth to” the “rabbit” in 2007.Tuzki uses much funny body language thanks to its two soft thin arms. That makes it sweet for its fans.-from Shanghai Students Post October 7, 20111.We often talk with each other on the Internet by _. A. QQ B. phone C. mobile phone D. email 2. What does the word underlined “netizen” mean in Chinese ? A. 市民 B. 网民 C. 网络 D. 动漫人物3. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Someone created the anmated image Frog Leon. B. YoCi likes making netizens laugh. C. Tuzi is a cartoon figure from a foreign country. D. Wang Maomao was in a college in 2007 4. Netizens love TuZi because of its _. A. funny face B. funny appearance and rich character C. shinning eyes D. two soft thin arms which can make funny actions5. _ has a big dream that is to make friends with all the people and feel pleasure for all the time. A. TuZi B. YoCi C. Frog Leon D. QQ 三、 短文填空Two weeks ago, Hebe held an autograph session in Shanghai for her second album, My love. She was surprised to see that many fans were already _(1 ) to sing her new songs, and two or three of the songs had even become their _( 2 ) !Hebe is glad to get so much support ,not _( 3) from her fans, but also from her two best friendsSelena and Ella.A new song _( 4 ) You was written for Selena. Selena was badly injured in a fire last year. In the studio, Hebe _( 5 ) to stop recording the song many times _( 6 ) she couldnt help _(7 ) when she thought of poor Selena! Selena loves the song very much _(8 ) has helped promote Hebes new album on her microblog. Another song called Angel in Devils was Ellas favorite.As _(9) Hebe, she says every new song is her favorite. She wants _(10) to love her music.-from Shanghai Students Post October 7, 20111_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._( C )一、完形填空Some time ago, my wife and I traveled to visit my sister. We had taken more clothes than we needed and had a hard time carrying our things on the train.In front of us, on two benches, _1_ six young men in their early 20s. They were big and _2_ , and I disliked them immediately (即刻). They were laughing loudly, obviously (明显) _3_ themselves, and they _4_ a foreign language.As we went quickly _5_ the countryside, I kept an eye on them as they joked around. Sometimes they took a look in our direction. When two of them got _6_ , I relaxed a little. The rest of them _7_ to laugh and joke in their own language.When we finally arrived at our _8_ , only one of them was left on the train. He was obviously _9_ too. As I struggled towards him with my heavy luggage (行李), he reached out and asked in English: “Want a hand with that, mate?”He _10_ the heavier bag up the station steps for us. We were pleasantly surprised and very thankful.( )1. A. sat B. stood C. lay D. lived( )2. A. polite B. quiet C. lazy D. noisy( )3. A. helping B. enjoying C. teaching D. devoting( )4. A. told B. spoke C. said D. talked( )5. A. above B. onto C. over D. through( )6. A. off B. up C. along D. on( )7. A. wanted B. started C. stopped D. continued( )8. A. house B. hotel C. station D. shelter( )9. A. bored B. worried C. excited D. frightened( )10. A. carried B. left C. brought D. bought二、阅读理解Steve Jobs and “The American Dream”Steve Jobs died last week at the age of 56,after a very long battle with cancer. His death was mourned by millions of people worldwide. He was a businessman, but he was the “Michael Jackson” of businessmen. His Apple products were like songs that touched peoples hearts and changed their lives.Jobs was not an inventor, but he was an innovator(创新者) and a man with a great vision. He took technology that others had invented and designed products that had great style and were easy for people to use. And he made Apple products seem cool! The iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad were always the coolest products on the market.Steve Jobs was also a good example of “The American Dream.” He came from humble(低下的) beginnings. He had been adopted as a child by a working class family in California. He didnt have a good education. Instead, he dropped out of college early on and started Apple in his garage. But his success was soon followed by adversity.Jobs was fired as CEO of the company in1985,but that setback(挫折) did not stop him. Jobs built a new computer company and also started Pixar(皮克斯动画工作室)which produced the hit movies Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Later, when Apple was struggling, Jobs was brought back to save the companyand he did it!Jobs is a great role model for young people. He had a dream and he took chances(even foolish chances, he admitted)to achieve that dream. He suffered setbacks in business and in his health, but he refused to let those setbacks dampen his desire of achieving his dream. In the end, he left some inspirational words for young innovators: “Stay hungry, stay foolish*!”-from Shanghai Students Post October 14, 20111. Steve Jobs was _. A. an inventor B. a producer C. a successful American businessman D. a dreamer2. Which of the following is not TRUE? A. Jobs was good at using technology which others had invented. B. The products which were designed by Jobs were easy to use C. The products which were designed by Jobs were very fashionable D. Jobs invented many products. 3. Jobs built Apple in _. A. his garage B. college C. Pixar D. his parents family 4. What does the word “ fired” underlined mean in Chinese in the passage? A. 燃烧 B. 着火 C. 解雇 D. 火5. Jobs words “Stay hungry, stay foolish*!”mea