高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day31

1、高一英语阅读理解强化训练 Day 31Passage 1As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we reme

2、mber and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer

3、 would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researchersgave

4、 people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder （文件夹 ）. Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather,

5、 they remember how to find it. This is called“ transactive mem（交互记忆） ”According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of

6、 information so that theyt mean we are becoming either moreare able to access it at a later date. This doesn less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.1. What can we learn about the first experiment?A. Sparrow ' s team typed the information into a computer.B.

7、 The two groups remembered the information equally well.C. The first group did not try to remember the information.D. The second group did not understand the information.2. In transactive memory, people _.A. keep the information in mindB. change the quantity of informationC. organize information lik

8、e a computerD. remember how to find the information3. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow' s research?A. We are using memory differently.B. We are becoming more intelligent.C. We have poorer memories than before.D. We need a better way to access information.Passage 2If you la

9、nd in India anytime in late February or March, it' s wise to check the dof the annual Holi festival and bring a spare set of clothes. That' s because for adays in spring, people crowd the streets and pelt （投掷） anyone walking by withbrightly-colored POWder to Celebrate the arrival Of SPring a

10、nd the end Of evil. Itto avoid the fun and the paint, Unl ess you Stay in Side or look angry eno Ugh to discourage the custom.“WatCh out, madam! ” Said my taxi driver in AmritSar as We drove through a crowdof young people pelt ing each other With powder.“ The colors n ever come out of yourclothes, ”

11、 he said. “And you might be having PUrPIe hair for many days.”I did a quick check. I WaS Weari ng black, a color rarely See n in In dia. It is usuallyconn ected With the lowest social classes, and Can be VieWed as Unl ucky. I WaS happyfor my clothes to be Pain ted in colors.“I have some POWder I bou

12、ght for my ChiIdre n. You Can have some gladly, to joinin our customs. ” he enCOUraged. Holding What the driver handed me as my WeaPon of choice, I WaIked into the Holi smoke. At first people politely avoided foreigners. BUt then a girl in a Sari一种印度服饰）ran UP smiling and PUt PaintOn my face. I retur

13、ned the favor With a han dful of pink.With its brilliant clothes, exotic flowers, trucks COVered With IightS and brightlyPain ted PiCtUreS of gods, In dia is truly one of the most colorful PIaCeS on the pla net!1. WhiCh of the following SentenCeS about the Holi festival is correct?A. It falls on the

14、 Same day each year and is CeIebrated for a few days.B. It is a PIayfUI CUItUraI eve nt to throw colors at friends or Stra ngers.C. It has many purposes, CeIebrating the end of SPring in particular.D. It is fun for local people but a little Un acceptable for foreig ners.2. I WaS happy for my black c

15、lothes to be Pain ted in colors because .A. the festival in flue need my taste in fashi on.B. the taxi driver SUggeSted Weari ng SOmeth ing colorful.C. black WaS the color not liked by people in In dia.D. a girl inVited me to join in their customs.3. We Can Iear n from the PaSSage that .A. the color

16、 black PrOVideS people With a SenSe of mystery and traditi on.B. foreigners Can' t be too CarefUI in the Street in India during the Holi festival.C. a sari, worn especially by Indian women, is a must for the Holi CeIebration.D. anyone can be attacked during Holi festival.PaSSage 3Do you know how

17、 to PrePare for and SUrViVe a major earthquake? ACCOrd ing toDePartment of ConSerVation SCientists, it is important to have the right anSWer to that questi on.How to Be PreParedEIeCtricity, water, gas and teleph ones may not be worki ng after an earthquake. Thepolice and fire departments are likely

18、to be tied up. You should be PrePared ttend fortend for yourself for at least three days, PreferabIy for a week. You' ll need foocand so on. It ' S also a good idea to decide ahead of time how and Where your family will meet aga in if SeParated duri ng a quake. You might choose an out-of-the

19、-area frie nd or relative that family members Can call to CheCk on you.If you ' re in doors, Stay there. Get Un der a desk or table. The kitche n is a PartiCUIarlydangerous place. If you' re in an office building, stay away from windows and outsidewalls and do not use the elevator. If you

20、9; re outside, get into the open. Stay clear ofbuildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you. If you' re driving,the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasse（s 立交 桥）.After an Earthquake Check for fire. If you smell gas, shut off the main gas va

21、lve（阀） . If there 's sign of damage to electrical wiring, turn off the power at the control box. If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency. Avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. Be careful that things may fall out of cupboards when the door i

22、s opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with just a touch. Listen to the radio for important information and instructions.Remember that aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own way, generally follow large quakes. If you leave home, leave a message telling yo

23、ur friends and family your location.1. The underlined phrase“ tend for ” in the second paragraph probably means“_A. look forB. take care ofC. be proud of D. think of2. Which of the following would be the best subtitle （ 副 标 题 ） for the third paragraph ?A. Before an Earthquake.B. After Making Prepara

24、tions.C. While Staying at Home.D. During an Earthquake.3. What should you do when an earthquake happens ?A. We should stay away from the kitchen.B. We should drive on a bridge.C. We should turn off the power.D. We should listen to the radio frequently.4. What will probably happen after a big earthqu

25、ake ?A. The local people' s life will return to normal in a week.B. There will be more earthquakes in a short time.C. There won ' t be any earthquakes in a short time.D. The local people will stay at home waiting for help.Passage 4Many people like traveling. Travel in Canada has become excit

26、ing as a number of lakes including "Great Lakes" in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from arou

27、nd the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and

28、 attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate （照亮） both sides of the fall for several hours afterdark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the

29、 spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British

30、Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.Travel in Canada is being made easy as t

31、ransportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry

32、 exports milk products around the world.1. What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph? A. Coastlines and sunbath.B. Lakes and beaches.C. Animals and plants.D. Mountains and water.2. The second paragraph is mainly to tell us .A. Canada and the USB. the beauty of Niagara F

33、allsC. the importance of the fallD. the hydroelectric power3. What do we know about Toronto according to the passage? A. It is a political center in Canada.B. It displays the Canadian bravery.C. Its people come from different countries.D. Travelers can buy something cheap there.4. Captain George Van

34、couver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in order to A. tell us a history storyB. compare Vancouver and VictoriaC. remind us to keep him in mindD. introduce the city of VancouverPassage 5Today is a very special day for me. It reminds me of my very first day at Microsoft22 years ago when I was a

35、 young man. Like you, I had a choice about where to come to work. I came here because I believed Microsoft was the best company in the world. I saw then how clearly we empower （授权） people to do magical things with our creations and make the world a better place. I knew there was no better company to

36、 join if I wanted to make a difference. This is the very same inspiration that continues to drive me today.It is a great honor for me to lead and serve this great company of ours. Steve andBiIl have taken it from an idea to One Of the greatest and most UniVerSaIly admiredCOmPanies in the world. I &#

37、39; Ve been fortunate to work closely With both Bill and SteVe in my different roles at MiCrOSoft, and as I SteP in as CEO, I ' VeSked Bill to devote additi onal time to the compa ny, focus ing on tech no Iogy and products. I' m also locforward to work ing With Joh n ThOmPS on as our new Cha

38、irma n of the Board.While We have See n great success, We are hungry to do more. Our in dustry doesnot respect tradition it only rapocion. ThiS is a CritiCaI （关键的）time forthe industry and for MiCrOSoft. Make no mistake； We are heading for greater PIaCeSas tech no Iogy evolves （演变）and We evolve With

39、and ahead of it. OUr job is to en SUre that MiCrOSOft thrives （兴旺）in a mobile and cloud-first world.EVery one of US n eeds to do our best work, lead and help drive CUItUraI Cha nge. Itruly believe that each of US must find meaning in our work. The best work happensWhen you know that it ' S not j

40、ust work, but SOmething that will improve other peoplelives. ThiS is the opport Un ity that drives each of US at this compa ny.1. The Writer chose to work for MiCrOSOft PrObabIy because.A. it could help him realize his dreamB. he could make an amount of mon ey.C. he Wan ted to be famous in the world

41、.D. there WaS not any other compa ny at all.2. The Underlined word“ innoVation ” in ParagraPh 3 PrObabIy refers to.A. somebody that is SUCCeSSfUIB. SOmething that breaks traditionC. somebody that is very creativeD. something that controls the company3. What probably drives the writer and his employe

42、es to work harder? A. The work should be finished on time.B. They don ' t want to be punished at all.C. Changes will take place sooner or later.D. They are eager to make people liver happier.4. The writer is most likely to be a person .A. who works in a government officeB. who is in charge of th

43、e company nowC. who is especially good at making a speechD. who is about to retire from his present position参考答案Passage 11. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中 People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it. 可知第一组的人知道他们 可以再次找到信息 , 所以他们没有试图记住它。由此可知 , 第一组的人没有努力 去记这

44、些信息。故选 C。2. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中 When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactivememory （交互记忆 ） ”可. 知当人们使用互联网时 , 他们不记得信息。 相反, 他们记得如何找到它。 这被称为“交互记忆”。由此可知, 在交互记忆中 , 人 们记住如何找到信息。故选 D。3. A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中 This doesn 't mean

45、 we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing. 可知这并不意味着我们变得更聪明或更笨 , 但毫无疑问 , 我们使用记忆的方式正 在改变。由此可推知 , 根据 Sparrow 的研究 , 互联网的影响是我们使用记忆的方 式不同了。故选 A 。Passage 21. B 细节理解题。根据第一段 That' S because for a few days in SPring, people crowd the Str

46、eetS and pelt （投掷）anyone walking by With brightly-colored POWderto celebrate the arrival of spring and the end of evil. 在印度的胡里节人们向任何行 人们投掷彩色的粉末来庆祝春天的到来和邪恶的结束 , 可以得知这是一个充满 玩乐文化的节日 , 人们可以向朋友和陌生人泼洒颜色。故选 B。2. C 细节理解题。根据第一段 It ' s hard to avoid the fun and the paint, unless youStay inSide Or IOOk ang

47、ry enoUgh to discourage the CuStOm我穿了黑色衣服,这个颜色在印度很少被看到被印度人认为是不幸运的 , 故选 C。3. D 推理判断题。根据第一段 It 'S hard to avoid the fun and the paint, unIeSS you Stay inSide or Iook angry enough to diScourage the cuStom. 很难避免这种被喷洒的 乐趣 , 可以得知在印度的胡里节上任何人都有可能被彩色粉袭击 , 故选 D。PaSSage 31. B 词义猜测题。该词组所在句子的前两句提到，地震以后，可能电、水、 煤气和电话都会被切断， 警方和消防部门可能受阻， 所以在这种情况下应该做好 准备，照顾自己至少三天。因此选 B。【易错分析】A选项是 寻找”的意思；C选 项是自豪，骄傲”的意思；D选项是 记起，想起”的意思。都与前后文不搭。2. D主旨大意题。通读选项会发现，此题要求要选出本段讲述的是什么时候 发生的事，根据本段中的主要信息： “Get under a deSk or tabIe”“The kitchen iS a particuIarIy dangerouS pIace”“ Stay away from window