江西省2020届高三英语二轮专项训练 阅读理解（48）

江西省2020届高三英语二轮专项训练：阅读理解（48）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（ABC和D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe Best of AlaskaNothing evokes （唤起） Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion （远足） to the last frontier! Additional highlights include: a scenic flight over Glacier Bay National Park, a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, historic Skagway, a whale watching cruise and the company of knowledgeable local guidesHIGHLIGHTS:JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty It is here that we start and end our tripHAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords （峡湾） The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska In 2020, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living The activities listed below are located in HainesALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation（公司）dedicated to the preservation（保存）and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaskas outstanding craftsmen and artisans（工匠） We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading （串珠饰） and culture from these master artistsSKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitors Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route RailwayGUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park Well stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier BayDATES / PRICES:2020: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 157 days $3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from JuneauCONTACTS:E-mail: infoalaskamountainguidescomCall: （800）766-3396Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing SchoolPO Box 1081, Haines AK 998271 You can feel the history of the local place at_A JuneauB SkagwayC HainesD Gustavus2 You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at _A the Glacier Bay National Park B the Klondike Gold Rush National ParkC the White Pass Yukon D the Northwest Native Tribes3 According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion _A will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian ArtsB can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or faxC are able to experience some adventurous activities in HainesD can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge4 Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees?A Going from Gustavus to Juneau by trainB A full day cruise in Glacier BayC Having the last supper at JuneauD Flying from Juneau to their hometowns5 It is known from the advertisement that _A Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than HainesB the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes has died outC Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beautyD Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the pastBFrom a very early age, some children show better self-control than others Now, a new study that began with about 1,000 children in New Zealand has tracked how a childs low self-control can predict poor health, money troubles and even a criminal record in their adult yearsResearchers have been studying this group of children for decades now They observed the level of self-control the youngsters displayed Parents, teachers, even the kids themselves, scored the youngsters on measures like “acting before thinking” and “Persistence in reaching goals”The study led by Moffitt of Duke University and colleagues followed 1,000 children from birth to age 32 in Dunedin, New Zealand“The children who had the lowest self-control when they were age three to ten, later on had the most health problems in their 30s,” Moffitt said，“and they had the worst financial situation They were more likely to have a criminal record and to be raising a child as a single parent on a very low income” Moffitt explained that self-control problems were widely observed, and werent just a feature of a small group of misbehaving kidsMoffitt said its still unclear why some children have better self-control than others, though she said other researchers have found that its mostly a learned behavior, with relatively little genetic influence But good self-control can be set to run in families because children with good self-control are more likely to grow up to be healthy and prosperous parents But the good news, Moffitt said, is that self-control can be taught by parents, and through school curricula that have been shown to be effective6From the first two paragraphs we learn that Athe research has been carried out for five yearsBself-control in kids tends to determine their futureCself-control was assessed by childrens intelligenceDchildrens self-control is almost the same at early age7Children with low self-control are more likely to Abecome wealthy in later life Bget good school performanceChave better financial planning Dadopt negative behaviors8According to Moffitt， Aonly good genetic factors can shape their lives in the futureBscientists know well why some children have better self-controlCself-control in childhood has nothing to do with criminal activityDwillpower as a child really influences peoples chances of adulthood9What can be inferred from the passage?ASelf-control cannot be taught in schoolsBThe study is restricted within few participantsCIts never too late to deal with self-control problemsDGood parenting can improve self-control and life success10Which of the following might be the best title of the passage？AChilds self-control predicts future health and successBKids are encouraged to take risks at an early ageCChildrens development cannot be changed by teachersDHow to teach the kids a bit of self-control in schoolsCAn increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to （归因于）the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system worksApplications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also upProfessor John Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departmentswere drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasnt traditionally done ” He addedUniversity applications rose 7% last year But there were rises above average in several subjects Nursing saw a 15% jump, with peoples renewed interest in caters in the pubic sector（部门）, which are seen as more secure in economic crisisA recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explainZack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said, “Its possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation thats financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty”11 Professor John Beaths lectures are A given in a traditional way B connected with the present situationC open to both students and their parents D warmly received by economics12 Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their A greater stability B higher payC fewer applications D better reputation13 In the opinion of most parents A economics should be the focus of school teachingB more students should be admitted to universitiesC the teaching of financial matters should be strengthenedD children should solve financial problems themselves14 According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters A wiser in money management B have access to better equipmentC confide about their future careers D get jobs in Child Trust Funds15 Whats the main idea of the text?A Universities have received more applicationsB Economics is attracting an increasing number studentsC college students benefit a lot from economic uncertaintyD parents are concerned with childrens subject selectionDThe oldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback Modern holistic（整体的） medicine is an approach that treats the whole patient, not just the disease It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness The most important influences on todays holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body healthHolistic medicine usually combines diet, physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage（按摩）and acupuncture（针灸） Herbal treatment, a practice of treating illness by using plants, is influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine Homeopathy（顺势疗法）is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA Homeopathy began in Germany in the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemann described how very tiny doses（剂量）of a drug had an effect on his patients According to Hahnemann, the more the drug was diluted（稀释）, the stronger its effects The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses In the UK homeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about acceptable treatmentMeditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers who combined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs Transcendental meditation（超脱静坐）is one of the best known of these techniques People repeat words inside their head to reach a state of deep relaxationThe holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient, not just the disease Life-style, emotional problems and diet are just some of the factors that can affect a persons health Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet，exercise and fresh air, all of which contribute to health Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments, so that their