2013英语三级阅读专练(含答案解析)

2013英语三级阅读理解模拟练习ATae kwon do(跆拳道） is the Korean martial（军事的）art of hand-to-hand combat（战斗） Maybe that should really be body-to-body combat because in tae kwon do the whole body must be trained to properly defend and attackThere are some similarities between tae kwon do and other martial arts For example，tae kwon do uses quick straight-line moves which can also be found in Japanese martial arts，but tae kwon do also uses flowing circular moves like the type of moves found in Chinese martial artsThe main difference between tae kwon do and other martial arts is the powerful kicking technique which tae kwon do usesThis is where the name tae kwon do comes fromIn Korean， tae meansto kick，kwon meansto strike with the hand，and do meansartTherefore，tae kwon do can be translated asthe art of kicking and punching Paintings found on the walls and ceilings of ancient Korean tombs in-dicate that tae kwon do，or something similar to it，has been practiced in Korea since about 50 BCAlso， records of a specially trained group of young warriors called Hwarang explain how these young men were taught taek kyon（an early form of tae kwon do）along with history，philosophy，ethics，archery，riding，and sword fightingMembers of the Hwarang were also encouraged to travel throughout Korea in order to learn about the people who lived in all regions of the countryThis helped spread the practice of taek kyon throughout KoreaEventually taek kyon，which was practiced for exercise and sport was replaced by subak，another martial art The purpose of subak was specifically fighting，so members of the military were required to learn itHowever，peoples interest in subak died out over timeBy the 1800s，few Koreans actually practiced subakAfter Korea was invaded in 1909，authorities put an end to the practice of all martial arts in the countryIn the long run， this ban actually led to increased interest in martial arts，and secret groups began to practice subak again in the Buddhist temples hidden high in the mountains in KoreaAfter Korea gained its independence again in 1948，interest in many forms of martial arts grew around the countryThe Korean Tae Kwon Do Association was formed in 1961，and this was followed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in 1973 Today，tae kwon do enjoys great popularity around the worldMore than 20 million people practice tae kwon do in more than 120 countries Tae kwon do was also made an official demonstration sport in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul，Korea 41Tae kwon do means_ A martial arts B the art of kicking and punching C taek kyon or subak D younger warrior 42How is tae kwon do different from other forms of martial arts？ A The movements are straight B It is practiced by men and women C It uses powerful kicks D The movements are flowing 43What was the Hwarang？ A A kind of martial arts B A group of warriors C A kind of painting D An early form of tae kwon do 44Where did Koreans practice martial arts after being invaded in 1909？ A In Buddhist temples B In sports competitions C In special schools D In tunnels 45When was tae kwon do first seen at an Olympic competition？ A 1948 B 1973 C 1961 D 1988BFrom the earliest times，man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，FranceThe works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries The Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fort（炮台）In 1190，it was the kings castle with high walls and a round towerIt had a moat to keep out his enemies Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grewBy 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fortThe Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens During times of peace，new treasures were brought inDuring days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from ItalyDa VincisMona Lisais the best known painting in the museum today In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is nowIt is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy 46On the whole，this passage is mainly about_. A an art museum called the Louvre B an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci C a king of France named Francis I D the best known painting in Louvre 47Which of the following is not true？ A The Louvre used to be a fort a very long time ago B French kings and queens once lived in it C The Louvre was taken by enemies in 1190 D Many treasures were brought into the Louvre over the years 48Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？ A It helps people remember who the King of France is B It keeps people out of the palaces C It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art D It helps people to know who is the greatest artist 49From the passage we know that _ A it is not possible for treasures to be stolen B old forts always make the best museums C great art should be shared with all the people D king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort 50In the third paragraph the wordmoatprobably means_ A a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies B a long and deep ditch dug round a castle and was usually filled with water C a cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought D a long and high wall around castleCJames Langston Hughes finally arrived in New York on September 4, 1921 to attend Colombia University. Langston felt frustrated at Colombia due to the discrimination of his white classmates. His grades began to suffer and finally he left and looked for a job.Job were still hard to come by for most blacks. He longed to work on a ship that would sail abroad. After much persistence, he headed to Africa on a freighter ( 货船 ). Hughes was disturbed by the African tribes lack of political and economical freedom. The Africans considered him white because of his brown skin and stranded dark hair. It was here that he met a mulatto （白黑混血 ）child who was ignored by the Africans and the whites. This was a sourced of inspiration for his play, “Mulatto”.Hughes found work on another freighter and ended up in Pairs. While there he worked at a night club that featured southern cooking and jazz performers. While moving on to Italy, Hughed was robbed and left stranded ( helpless ) wanting to return to the United States. He tried to get a job on a ship heading for the U.S.A. but was told they only hired the white. In this depressed state of mind he wrote, “ I, Too, Sing America.”He returned to America and found the Harlem Renaissance was spreading across racial boundaries ( 种族界线 ). Many black poets and authors were now published in mainstream publications. Hughes was warmly welcomed by his peers （ 同辈 ）and recognized for the potery he wrote while traveling. 51. What inspired James Hughes to white the play “Mulatto”? A . Neither the African nor the whites took care of a mulatto child he met. B . The African did not like white people. C . Blacks found it hard to find a decent job. D . There was no political nor economical freedom in Africa.52. How did Hughes pay for his trip from Africa to Paris? A . He sold his poems. B . He got a job on ship. C . He worked for a night club. D . His African friends gave him some money.53. What happened to Hughes at Colombia University? A . His white classmates were kind and helpful to him. B . He was recognized as a promising poet. C . He graduated with honors. D . He was very disappointed.DInsomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His matters may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake. Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease.The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillisers or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous. 54. According to the writer, insomnia is _. A a rare problem B a sign of illness C a common complaint D a modern disease 55. People who have difficulty sleeping should sleep in_. A a light room B a dark room C a cold room D a warm room56. Insomnia needt be taken seriously because_. A people can catch on sleep during the day. B many people sleep far too much. C it can easily be cured by doctors. D it is cured naturally by tiredness.57. The main cure for insomnia is_. A not to read too much at night B not to eat too much for supper C not to watch too much television D not to get too anxious about sleeping EUnless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids (小行星) now，one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it，say some scientists. Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星)that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and dont threaten us. But there are also thousands whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth. Buy $ 50 million worth of new telescopes right now. Then spend $ 10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one，the scientists say，well have a way to change its course. Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons. But the cost wouldnt be cheap. Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are: 1) How likely the event is; and 2) How bad the consequences if the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500，000 years. Sounds pretty rare-but if one did fall，it would be the end of the world. “If we dont take care of these big asteroids，theyll take care of us，”says one scientist. “Its that simple.” The cure，though，might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth? “The world has less to fear from doomsday(毁灭性的) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them，” said a New York Times article. 58. What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids? A . They are heavenly bodies different in composition. B .They are heavenly bodies similar in nature. C .There are more asteroids than meteoroids. D .Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids. 59. We can conclude from the passage that_ . A .while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the world B .asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near future C .the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlikely to happen in our lifetime D .workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids with Earth. 60. Which of th