2012初三二模专项阅读D篇

1、真诚为您提供优质参考资料，若有不当之处，请指正。2012初三二模专项：阅读D篇01.东城DChildren can spend hours a day looking at computer screens and other digital devices(数码设备). Some eye doctors say this leads to an increase in “computer vision syndrome(电脑视力综合症).” Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist（验光师）in Tampa, Florida. He has seen

2、an increase in problems in children. “A lot more children come into the office either because their parents have noticed that they have headaches or red or watery eyes or discomfort, or because their nearsightedness appears to be increasing and theyre worried,” he says.Dr. Bonilla-Warford says part

3、of the problem is that children may be more likely to pay no attention to early warning signs than adults. “Even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, theyre less likely to tell their parents, because they dont want to have the game or the computer or whatever ta

4、ken away,” he explains. He says another part of the problem is that people blink（眨眼）less often when they use digital devices. He says, “A person who uses an electronic device blinks about one third as much as we normally do in everyday life. And so that can result in the front part of the eye drying

5、 and not staying protected like normal.”Eye doctors offer suggestions like following which is known as the 20/20/20 rule. That means every twenty minutes look away twenty feet or more for at least twenty seconds from whatever device youre using.Other suggestions include putting more distance between

6、 you and the device and using good lighting. Of course, another way is to spend less time looking at screens. Many experts say children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital deviceswith no screen time for children under two.But not all eye doctors have noticed an increase in proble

7、ms in children. Dr. David Hunter, from Childrens Hospital Boston, has not seen an increase in his practice. “While it is possible to develop fatigue looking at screens for a long period of time, theres certainly no proof that it actually causes any damage（伤害）to the eyes.” he says.57. Which of the fo

8、llowing is true according to the passage?A. Dr. Bonilla-Warford thinks using computers causes nearsightedness.B. People keep their eyes protected against drying by blinking normally. C. Children under two can watch TV for less than two hours a day.D. Dr. David Hunter says headache causes an increase

9、 in eye problems.58. What does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?A. Interest. B. Ability. C. Tiredness. D. Difficulty.59. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Looking at Screen: Two Hours or MoreB. How Can Children Use Their Eyes Properly C. Using Digital Devices: Advantages and Disadvanta

10、gesD. How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Children02.西城03.朝阳DI traveled to Singapore from my home in Thailand on March 12 last year for a four-week English course. If I was used to the environment, I would like to go to high school there. I got along well with my teachers and classmates. Even thoug

11、h we had known each other only a short time, we formed a good friendship.On April 3, I made plans to meet my friends at East Coast Park, so we could hang out for the last time before I returned to Thailand. That morning, I went to the underground station and found a place just behind the yellow line

12、 that stops people from standing too close to the edge of the platform (站台). More people began lining up behind me, and before long I could feel the push of the people at my back.Just as the train came up to the station, the people pushed forward. I lost balance (平衡) and fell off the platform. Befor

13、e I knew what was happening, the trains front wheels rolled across my legs. Looking at the platform, I shouted, “Help me! Quickly!” I didnt cry because I knew that if I started I might not be able to control myself.After I was lifted onto the platform, I was taken directly to the nearest hospital wh

14、ere a doctor told me that they would not be able to save my legs. I accepted what he said. Whatever was going to happen would happen. Theres no point in crying about whats already lost.I stayed in the hospital for two months and ten days. And then an exciting thing happened. The second daughter of t

15、he King of Thailand learned about my accident and had me moved to the Sirindhorn Center back home. She also offered me the chance to finish my education at the Chitralada School in Bangkok. I was so happy because the school is very difficult to get into. It was very kind of her to help out a person

16、like me. At the center, I was fitted with German-made prosthetic legs. Learning to walk again was difficult. Every step needed a lot of training.I often asked why I could still smile after the accident. The fact is that I dont know why I should be sad. All that Ive lost are legs, not my life. Everyt

17、hing that happened after the accident was truly surprising. I really believe that I now have a great doctor at the center. I have met others whove lost limbs like me. Getting into Chitralada School is beyond belief for me. Meeting new people is great. Getting help from the Kings daughter has been ve

18、ry encouraging.I think my attitude comes from how my parents raised me. This is what my dad said in an interview: “I tell both of my daughters that nothing is certain. We could die tomorrow or in the next five years. Anything could happen, so we always have to be prepared. I think my daughter has do

19、ne very well in the accident.”56. Whats the writers purpose to go to Singapore?A. To join her family.B. To meet some friends.C. To finish high school.D. To improve her English.57. Whats the final result of the accident?A. The writer fell off the platform.B. The train ran over the writer.C. The write

20、r lost both of her legs.D. The writer was taken to hospital.58. What the writers father said mainly tells us that _.A. we can never know the futureB. death usually comes suddenlyC. the world is full of dangersD. one must be ready for anything59. Which of the following can be the best title for the p

21、assage?A. Walk OnB. Goodbye My LegsC. Stand Up D. Im Still Living04.海淀DFor eight weeks last summer, scientists from several universities and government weather laboratories carried out the Severe Thunderstorm Electrification and Precipitation Study (STEPS). They set up a center in Goodland, Kansas,

22、home to some of the heaviest thunderstorms（雷暴雨） in the United States. In this area, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico meets hot, dry air from the southwest, resulting in storms so huge that they can last for days as they move east across the country. The scientists working in Goodland were trying to

23、 learn as much as they could about these disordered storm systems. They already knew that the combination of strong winds, large amounts of moisture(潮湿), and big differences in temperatures could produce thunderheads, known as Super Cells. They also knew that super cells could produce terrible weath

24、er, including tornadoes（龙卷风）. What the scientists did not know, however, was why some super cells produce heavy rain, lightning, and tornadoes, while others produce large hail（冰雹）that can destroy a wheat crop or a roof. The scientists supposed that the physical characteristics of storm clouds would

25、give the reason for such differences.To study the storm clouds, the researchers in Goodland met each morning and studied weather data(数据), hoping for bad weather. Their cars, equipped with weather instruments, were ready. Whenever a storm came near, some scientists drove toward the storm front and b

26、egan collecting data on winds, temperature, air pressure, and humidity. During the storm, they also calculated the time and place of every lightning strike.At the same time that the scientists on the ground were collecting their data, researchers in the air were operating a special radar station tha

27、t would help them measure（计量） the shape and size of the water drops inside the clouds. These scientists rode in a single-engine plane specifically designed to fly through terrible weather systems. While the pilot guided the plane through heavy wind, lightning, hail, and ice, the scientists on board

28、collected their storm data.Researchers say that it will take years for them to understand all the data they have collected. Their hope is that by comparing the conditions on the ground with the conditions in the air, it may be possible to learn much more about how lightning is produced, why some sto

29、rms produced baseball-sized hail, and why others produce floods and tornadoes.56. According to the passage, large, disordered storm systems can be caused _.A. by tornadoes B. by large hail and iceC. when humid air and hot, dry air meet D. when water drops make clouds grow too large57. Which of the f

30、ollowing actions did the scientists carry out first?A. They collected storm data.B. They waited for bad weather.C. They measured water drops.D. They drove toward the storm front.58. The research data collected by the scientists in Kansas _.A. was so great that it will take time to sort out properly

31、B. has provided clear answers to the scientists questions C. will lead to other research projects at the STEPS labs D. has explained why some storms produce hail and others do not 59. Whats the passage mainly about?A. How scientists used what they knew about storms in their research. B. How the scie

32、ntists tried to learn more about serious storm systems.C. How scientists collected different data on land and in the air.D. How scientists chose Goodland Kansas as their research base. 05.昌平D. Each person has different learning preferences and ways which do good to them, including visual, auditory,

33、logical, social, solitary or tactile. It is useful for people to discover some learning styles that work best for them or ways that are better in certain situations. It is also possible for people to work out new ways of learning in the near future.Visual Learning StyleVisual learners learn better w

34、ith the help of pictures, videos, tables, and books. These people benefit when information is presented on ppt or white board, on a piece of paper, or in a book. Visual learners often make sure they have enough notes and spend more time reviewing information from textbooks. Visual learners also ofte

35、n draw pictures when trying to understand a subject.Auditory Learning StyleAuditory learners better get information presented in lectures (讲座) and public speeches, audio recordings, etc. While a visual learner would prefer to read a book or watch a video, auditory learners would prefer to sit in a l

36、ecture.Tactile Learning StyleTactile Learners learn best through hands-on participation (参与). These types of people are also known as kinesthetic learners. For example, a tactile learner in a car repair class would learn better by working on cars rather than sitting through a lecture or reading a bo

37、ok. They also show excellent achievement in classes where students are able to study in labs.Logical StylePeople who are good at math and reasoning skills are usually logical learners. They notice overall rules quickly and have the ability to relate information to what they learned before. Logical l

38、earners understand things better by drawing connections to what they know.Social StyleSocial learners usually have excellent written and oral communication skills. These people feel no trouble at all to speak with others and often understand others easily. For this reason, others usually get suggest

39、ions from social learners. Social learners also learn best working with groups and try to meet individually (单独地) with teachers for help.Solitary StyleSolitary learners usually prefer to work by themselves alone. They usually do not depend on others for help when solving a problem or studying. Solit

40、ary learners can work out their learning preferences and methods. Since solitary learners prefer to work alone, it is possible for them to waste time on a difficult problem before looking for help.To get the most out of your time studying, it is very helpful to find out your personal learning prefer

41、ences and styles. It is very beneficial to know the learning styles that are best for you when selecting a major, preparing for a test and even selecting a future job.56. Whats the best name for this passage?A. Discover Your Learning StyleB. Understand All Learning StylesC. Get Help from Yourself an

42、d OthersD. Work out New Ways for Yourself 57. Who might be the writer of this passage?A. Someone who studies at people.B. Someone who studies at testing.C. Someone who studies at maths.D. Someone who studies at language.58. Where can people probably find this passage?A. In a public newspaper.B. In a

43、 short storybook.C. In a school magazine.D. In a personal diary.59. Whatre kinesthetic learners like?A. People who learn better by writing. B. People who learn better by listening. C. People who learn better by drawing.D. People who learn better by doing.06.大兴DEvery year a couple of things rise to t

44、he top of the “must have” list, becoming the seasons popular gifts. Hundreds of people line up outside stores, hoping to buy the gifts. Such gifts are examples of social epidemics(流行病)-cases when many people do the same thing at the same time. Why do we end up with the same presents? It could be tha

45、t the popular gifts are simply better than the rest. But more likely, a gifts popularity is random(任意的).Peoples shopping behavior is not independent. Our behavior depends on the behavior of those around us. This influences both what people talk about and what they buy. Conversations are often driven

46、 to the common ground, so we talk about celebrities (like Lady Gaga), the weather or the local sports team. When it comes to the presents we are buying, we tend(倾向于) to bring up the things we think others have heard of.Social influence leads us to buy what other people buy. Some scientists recently

47、did an experiment. In the study, people visited a website where they could listen to songs and download them for free. Some people were given information about what previous(先前的) site visitors had downloaded, and this led to convergence(趋同): People tended to download songs others had chosen. In addi

48、tion, participants(参与者) in the experiment were divided into eight groups and could see the previous downloads only people of their own group. What the researchers found was powerful. Across the separate groups, the songs that became “hits” were greatly different. The top song in one social world was

49、 a failure in another. Why? Well, if people imitate(模仿) others, then whatever gets an early advantage in popularity is likely to stand out.As with these “hit” songs, the popular gifts depend less on their qualities but more on human psychology(心理). So as you stand in long line trying to get whatever

50、 it is that everyone else seems to want this year, stop to realize that this may have less to do with the gift and more about our instincts(本能). And remember that whoever you are giving the present to may be just as happy with something else.56. Whats the passage mainly about? A. Our shopping behavi

51、or is influenced by our society. B. We should learn to depend on ourselves in our life. C. Everyone should line up and buy the gifts in order. D. We should have to follow the rules in the market.57. What does the underlined word “celebrities” probably mean? A. Peace.B. News.C. Famous people.D. Frien

52、dship.58. Why does the writer show the experiment to us in the third paragraph? A. To tell us how to carry out an experiment carefully. B. To make us pay more attention to the achievements. C. To explain why people buy different kinds of gifts crazily. D. To show how social influence shapes common r

53、esults.59. We can make a conclusion from the passage that_. A. the gift you offer may not be the favorite of its owner B. the price of all the gifts will be raised in a short time C. we must make sure there is a trade mark on the gift D. more and more gifts may be returned to the stores soon 07.房山DY

54、our parents always tell you that a solid education is the key to a successful future. For those of you who have or will be graduating from high school, the promise you made to finish your schooling has been completed. Another few years in some college classroom just doesnt sound too attractive; so w

55、hat are your choices? Lets see, Choice 1You can live with your parents, leech on to them, and basically do nothing. Or Choice 2You could get yourself a job. Of course, there are other choices, but for this little discussion, well just suppose that they arent related.Okay, so Choice 2 is obviously go

56、ing to be more productive. You will finally be entering the real world. What would be a good place to start? Well, hopefully high school helped to give you some sort of an idea of what type of job you would like to enter. If not, then it would be a good idea to speak with an advisor or a person work

57、ing in the field you may be interested in before you jump into a job that you wont like. Gaining knowledge on a particular line of work beforehand can be good by helping you in your search to find the job that you will enjoy doing. Another reason to research jobs and get some hands on work is relate

58、d to the fact that it will also be helpful in providing you with some valued experience. Internships(见习) or volunteering are usually a good place to start.If you are ready to begin a job after high school, you will clearly be saving money from high college cost and happily making a living in your chosen jobs. F