高二暑假英语阅读专练（十二）

1、高二暑假英语阅读专练十二AA subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture. Beijing, China The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-scree

2、n maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain(青花瓷）. Stockholm, Sweden The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950.The Stockholm Subway is well-known for

3、its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks（岩床）. This makes you feel as if you are in a cave. London, UK The London Undergound or the Tube is the oldest

4、 subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War II, it was used to protect people form German plane attacks on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the trains, so it is very hot in summer. New York, US The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It

5、 has an express train on almost every line. You can get to the place you are going to quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun; you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing. 1. When was the Beijing Subway opened? A. In 1950. B. In 1863. C. In 1

6、969. D. During the World War II. 2. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain. B. Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer. C. Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves. D. Michael Jacks

7、on often danced in the New York City Subway.3. The passage may come form _ . A. a story book B. a newspaper advertisement C. a science book D. a travel magazine BI never saw my father home from work late or ill, nor did I ever see my father take a “night out with the boys”. He had no hobbies but jus

8、t took care of his family.For 22 years, since I left home for college, my father called me every Sunday at 9:00 am. He was always interested in my life-how my family was doing. The calls even came when he and my mother were in Australia, England or Florida.Nine years ago when I bought my first house

9、, my father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day for three days, painting my house. He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done. All he asked, was a glass of iced tea, and that I hold a paintbrush for him and talk to him. But I was too busy, for I had a law practice to run, and I could no

10、t take the time to hold the paintbrush, or talk to my father.Five years ago, my 71-year-old father spent five hours putting together a swing set（秋千）for my daughter. Again, all he asked was that I get him a glass of iced tea, and talk to him. But again, I had laundry to do, and the house to clean.The

11、 morning on Sunday, January 16, 1995, my father telephoned me as usual, this time he had seemed to have forgotten some things we had discussed the week before. I had to get to church, and I cut the conversation short.The call came at 4:40 am. That day my father was sent to hospital in Florida. I got

12、 on a plane immediately, and I vowed（发誓）that when I arrived, I would make up for the lost time, and have a nice long talk with him and really get to know him.I arrived in Florida at 1:00 am, but my father had passed away at 9:12 pm. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or time to wait

13、for me.In the years since his death I have learnt much about my father, and even more about every single day.4. We know from the reading that the father_.A. had no friends around himB. liked to paint housesC. thought of his family as his allD. was not healthy in his youth5. When her father painted h

14、er first house, the daughter_.A. could only afford a glass of iced teaB. spent eight hours working with her fatherC. could do nothing but hold a paintbrushD. was too busy to talk to her father 6. On January 16, 1995, the daughter felt that her father_.A. had forgotten to discuss some things with her

15、B. seemed to be a little different C. became interested in church D. had no time to phone her as usual7. Which is the best title of the passage?A. Painting HousesB. Daughters FamilyC. A Great FatherD. Father and ICTheBrownBearMy wife Laura and I were on the beach, with three of our children, taking

16、pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly. Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!” An agressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly

17、 stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back- the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger. I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me.

18、 Its huge head was against my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long. Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand

19、 little chance of running faster than a brown bear. The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break. Drawing back my

20、 free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back toward the forest, before returning for another attack- The first time I felt panic.Clearly satisfied that we caused no fu