细节理解专项二

1、阅读理解专题限时练一细节理解专项二A（2017 长沙市统一模拟 ）In between running one of the worlds largest charitable age ncies and acti ng as Microsofts tech no logy advisor , Bill Gates man ages to find time to read books, both long and short.Now Gates who has been labeled a“ geeeldyhasreleased a list of his favorite books.Al

2、l of the books are standout reads ， according to the billi on aire， most of which are focused on bus in ess and economy.Here are Bills top four picks（with parts of his full review of each book） .Business Adventures by John BrooksBrooks collection was published in 1969 and remains one of Gates favori

3、tes.He re-read it aga in this year, labeli ng it the best bus in ess book he has ever read.“ Shortly after we met Warre n Buffett lent me this collecti on of bus in ess articles from The New Yorker from the 1950s and 1960s.I loved them as much as he did.Brooks in sights（洞察力）into bus in ess have aged

4、 beautifully , and they are as true today as ever.”Capital in the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas PikettyPikettys novel hit the shelves in August 2013 and sparked much discussion concerning in come in equality throughout this year.Gates also got to sit dow n with Piketty himself after reading the no

5、n- fiction work to discuss the topic.“ AsI told him , although I have concerns about some of his sec on dary points and policy prescriptio ns , I agree with his most importa nt con clusi ons : in equality is a grow ing problem and gover nments should play a role in reduci ng it.”How Asia Works, by J

6、oe StudwellStudwells work , which was published in May 2014 , addresses how countries such as Japan, South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth , and why other coun tries have failed to do the same.“ The agriculture sect ion of the book was particularly in sightful.It provided ample

7、 food for thought for me as well as the whole Agriculture team at our foundation .And it left us thinking about whether parts of the Asia n model can apply in Africa.”Making the Modern World : Materials and Dematerialization , by Vaclav SmilSmils books are a constant favorite of the Microsofts found

8、er one of his books makes Gates list almost every year.“ Making the Modern World” came out late in 2013explores the global use of materials , from silicon to wood and plastic.If anyone tries to tell you were using fewer materials , send him this book.With his usual skepticism and his love of data, S

9、mil shows how our ability to make things withfewer materials say， soda cans that need less aluminum makes them cheaper ， which actually encourages more production. ” 1 The books mentioned in the text are all about A charity in the worldB business and economyCpoverty in the worldD Bill Gates life exp

10、erience2Of the books ， is best praised by Bill Gates.A How Asia WorksB Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyC Business AdventuresD Making the Modern World ： Materials and Dematerialization 3 Gates once had a personal discussion with the author of .A Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyB Business Advent

11、uresC How Asia WorksD Making the Modern World ： Materials and Dematerialization4 In How Asia Works， the author analyses A why African agriculture cannot develop fastB how they can apply Asian economic model in African countriesC why Asia is slow in agricultural developmentD how some Asian countries

12、have rapidly grown in economyB（2017 南昌市第一次模拟）People who possess high self-esteem are able to commit better and produce a greater bond in relationships with others.Dr.Douglas feels that most people do not value themselves，but with love and self-respect anyone can be above normality and grasp success

13、with the family ，the office ， or others.We have become too reliant on intelligence ，beauty， and money for our own self-esteem.The loss of esteem reduces the will and ability to set and reach goals.In a series of reading Douglas teaches how to avoid negative statements， how to change them into self-f

14、acing behavior，and how to take charge of your mental attitude.Where other motivational and self- help work stops with the theoretical plan for success ，Douglas takes everyday examples and puts them into his books.From raising children who believe in themselves to using self- esteem to help bridge th

15、e gap in the workplace ， he gives readers concrete solutions to the problems that might ruin their interpersonal relations.Self-esteem building comes from filling your thoughts with positive affirmations（ 肯定 )and learning to react to failures with motivation instead of self- destruction.These lesson

16、s are valuable for anyone who feels that life is even slightly out of control.People who feel they have adequate esteem can learn to use it to make their success grander， faster， and more beneficial for others.Douglas approaches this process of self- development as a means of more than creating good

17、 things for the individual but also for setting up keys for influencing good things for others.For more than thirty years ，Dr.Douglas has addressed more than two million people on topics from time management to speaking effectively to raising drug- free children.He is the author of fifteen books, in

18、cluding How to Make a Habit of Succeeding.5 What can we infer from Paragraph One?A Most people behave well enough.B Self- respect means being above normality.C Self- esteem matters much.D Committing better equals greater success.6 Why does Douglas put everyday examples into his books?A To be reliant

19、 on self- esteem.B To set and reach goals.CTo avoid negative thoughts.D To offer concrete solutions.7 What does the author advise those whose life is slightly out of control to do?A Learn to be positive.B Face it unmotivatedly.CAdmit self- destruction.D Ask for help.A Influencing the individual. C A

20、 Influencing the individual. C Gaining more benefits.(2017石家庄市第一次模拟B Influencing more people.D Speaking more effectively.C) While the world is still debating the safety ofself- driving cars ， Dubai is preparing to launch an autonomous flying taxi.Starting in July ， the worlds first passenger drone(

21、无人机 ) ， the EHANG 184， will be available to passengers.The shuttle，released in Las Vegas in January 2016，weighs 440 pounds and can fly at heights of up to 11 ，500 feet.The egg-shaped vehicle has room for a single passenger weighing up to 220 pounds and a small suitcase.Though the flying taxi can rea

22、ch speeds of up to 100 mph ， it will typically operate at about 62 mph.Passengers can ask for the flying taxi to pick them up from appointed zones using a smartphone app.Passengers strap into the sea，t select a destination on the touch screen，and enjoy the flight.To ensure the passengers safety ， al

23、l flights are monitored remotely by acontrol room on the ground.In the unlikely event that any of the components malfunction or disconnect ， the drone will make an emergency landing to ensure the customers safety.Its also programmed to ensure its route wont affect that of another drone.While having

24、no control over the remotely piloted vehicle may appear scary ，the producer，China- based EHANG ，says，“ It is the safest， smartest and eco-friendly low altitude autonomous flying vehicle. ” Any drawback ？ The EHANG 184 has a battery life of 30 minutes and a flight range of just 31 miles.Also unknown

25、is the cost of each ride.Though the flying taxi seems advanced， it is not the first driverless transportation option available to Dubais residents.As part of its goal to have 25%of the public transportation automated by 2030 ， the authorities have built the worlds longest driverless metro and introduced self-navigating shuttles.Officials recently also partnered with