阅读理解专项训练（06） 高考英语二轮复习

1、阅读理解专项训练（06）2022届高考英语复习高考英语阅读训练.第页(共8页)A阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案. She was considered “Britains worst learner driver” last year after failing her theory test 110 times. But the woman is not giving up just yet. And even if the woman eventually manages to prove that she knows the rules and dange

2、rs of the road by passing the test, she still has her practical driving exam to overcome. The price of the test was 31 a time. Amazingly, if she had started sitting the exam at the minimum driving age of 17, she would have sat it more than eight times a year for the past 13 years.Although no other l

3、earner has come close to the womans astonishing number of attempts to achieve her driving theory certificate, several seem to be trying their best. A 30-year-old man from Peterborough has failed the theory test 86 times. A 27-year-old man from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and a 39-year-old

4、 man from London have both failed their 66th attempts to pass the exam this year. And a 47-year-old male learner from Reading has struggled through 61 tests without any luck.Although men are said to be around six per cent more likely to pass the practical driving test than females, they are six per

5、cent less likely to gain their theory certificate than the opposite sex. The new figures were obtained by MailOnline following a Freedom of Information request to the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency show that even when learners manage to pass the theory test, some still struggle to master the p

6、ractical exam and spend a fortune attempting to do so.For example, one middle-aged manforked outat least 2,294 sitting the practical driving test a record 36 times before, thankfully, passing on his 37th attempt. The practical driving test, which lasts about 40 minutes, costs 62 to take on a weekday

7、 or 75 on an evening, weekend or holiday. It is generally considered more difficult than the theory test.1. How much did the woman spend to get driving theory certificate?A. 3, 210.B.2,294C.1,100.D.141.2. Who was the male learner that failed most?A.The man from Reading.B.The man from Haverfordwest.C

8、.The man from London.D.The man from Peterborough.3. Driving and Vehicle Standards Agencys research shows _.A.men do better in driving vehiclesB.men are good at reading booksC.women can analyse driving betterD.women cant get theory certificate4. The underlined phrase “forked out” may mean _.A.driveB.

9、payC.gainD.request5. If one wants save money, the person should take the practical driving test on _.A.Monday morningB.Saturday morning.C.Friday evening.D.Sunday afternoon.B阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案. Travel doesnt come cheap, but it is possible to see some of the most amazing places on the pla

10、net on a tight budget. All it takes is a few sacrifices and hard work. Here are some of the ways travelers can keep their costs down while enjoying their journey.Stay in a strangers houseHouse-sitting is one of the easiest ways to cut costs on a trip abroad with the need to spend a huge amount of mo

11、ney on accommodation reduced. Depending on the arrangement with the owner, food and transport may be included in exchange for taking care of the persons home and, in some cases, pets.Make a differenceThere are plenty of organizations that allow people to volunteer in countries where help is needed.

12、They allow people to travel to places they normally wouldnt visit as a regular tourist and make a positive contribution to the world.World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), for example, connects farmers and those who are looking to learn more about the industry. Hosts provide accommodatio

13、n, food and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles in exchange for four to six hours of volunteer work per day.Teach English abroadIts not uncommon for those who live in England, the US, Canada or Australia to hear about a friend or a friend of a friend traveling abroad to teach English. Th

14、e usual destinations where English-language teachers are in demand include South Korea, China, Japan and Jordan. One way to find teach jobs abroad is through the British Council, which runs a language assistant programme for those who have completed at least two years of university education.Get pai

15、d to hit the slopesSki resorts in breathtaking locations all over Europe and North America offer seasonal work for a variety of positions, including instructors and cooks. Knowing how to ski isnt a must, but its the perfect opportunity for those who are passionate about skiing or snowboarding, or ke

16、en to learn.1. In the article, the writer wants to show _.A.how to make the traveling budget tightB.how to earn a lot of money by working hardC.how to travel abroad without paying muchD.how to have a good journey more enjoyable2. The house-sitting cuts the cost of trips because _A.the owners sell ta

17、sty foodB.travelers accommodate freeC.transport will be includedD.the owners care for their pets3. World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms can help travelers to _.A.sense the pleasure of helpingB.learn the industrial lifestylesC.help those who are in dangerD.work six hours every week4. A person wh

18、o wants to teach English abroad must _.A.become interested in living in ChinaB.go to the place where teachers are neededC.turn to theBritish Council for helpD.study in university more than two years5. Where could people hit the slopes?A.The places with much snow.B.The place with organic foods.C.The

19、place with mental work .D.The place with many cooks.C阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案. Pods travel above city streets using a network. This is SkyTran - but is it the future? SkyTran wants to do away with train schedules and central stations to develop a system above the ground with “ramps” acting as

20、 stations where users can board the pods. Call for SkyTran on your smart phone and a computer-controlled pod arrives. It will fly you across the city to your destination. SkyTran says the technology uses only a third of the electricity used by one of todays hybrid cars because its vehicles weigh jus

21、t 300 pounds.The first project will be at the campus of Israel Aerospace Industries. The 400-meter system is planned for completion by late 2015, with the hope of getting the licence needed to build 20 kilometers in Tel Aviv for public use in three years. And there are hopes to move into cities acro

22、ss Europe and Asia.Building traditional urban roads and railways is expensive and requires much land. One way around that is to go underground, with subway systems serving populations well in cities throughout the world - but at great cost. “We can build on sidewalks, buildings, anywhere really and

23、create a whole host of stations for people to choose from.” says Skytran CEO Jerry Sanders, who added, “The system can be built for $10 million per mile.”Joe Dignan is a smart cities expert based in the United Kingdom. As he sees it, theres a rosy horizon for SkyTrans automated, personalized transit

24、. “The test is, would you use it yourself? And I would certainly use it. I can see it very much useful for cities that are developing fast.”Ryan Chin is managing director of the City Science Initiative at MIT. He says, “Personal Rapid Transit systems like this one in the last several years may make

25、sense in some limited applications like an expansive airport, university/corporate campus, or something like big cities(take Shanghai or Dubai).”1. How do passengers get on the Pods?A.By the trains.B.By the central stations.C.By the ramps.D.By the cars.2. How can the SkyTran save energy?A.It flies i

26、n the sky.B.It has a light weight.C.It has round shape.D.It runs on the ground.3. When will the people in Tel Aviv be able to use SkyTran?A.In 2015.B.In 2018.C.In 2021.D.In 2024.4. What is advantage of Skytran according to Jerry Sanders?A.It costs much less to build.B.It can be built underground.C.I

27、t can make much money.D.It creates station on buildings.5. The underlined phrase “a rosy horizon” may mean_.A.the SkyTran will look beautifulB.the SkyTran will never be by peopleC.the SkyTran will become popularD.the SkyTran will cause some problems.D阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.Around twenty peo

28、ple were missing Wednesday after a TransAsia Airways flight clipped its wing on a bridge shortly after takeoff from Taipei and then crashed into a nearby river, killing at least 23. There are 58 people on board, 53 passengers and 5 crews. The number of death was expected to rise.Rescuers rushed to t

29、he scene of the crash, where a large party of the plane out of the Keelung River with one wing missing. Hours later, emergency personnel crowded around what remained of the plane. Cranes were brought to the river to lift up the wreckage. As night fell in Taiwan, 20 people were still missing. Wu Jun-

30、Hong, a Taipei Fire Department official who was in charge the rescue, said “At the moment, things dont look too optimistic.” Wu told reporters at the scene. “Those in the front of the plane have little chance of surviving.”Dashcam footage from vehicles on a highway beside the river showed the plane

31、banked sharply to its left after taking off, just missing apartment blocks, then its left wing clipping the side of the highway. A taxi on the bridge was hit as the plane went down, injuring the driver. Wednesdays flight had taken off from Taipeis downtown Sungshan Airport. It is reported that the A

32、TR72-600 model is the TransAsias best plane and said the pilot had 4,900 hours of flying experience. The planes “black boxes” were recovered and TV footage showed them in apparently decent condition.It was the second of TransAsias French-made ATR 72 to crash in the past year. Last July, a flight crashed while tryi