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高三英语11月份百题精练（2）
英语试题
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Demands for stronger protection for wildlife in Britain sometimes hide the fact that similar needs are felt in the rest of Europe. Studies by the Council of Europe, of which 21 countries are members, have shown that 45 percent of reptile species(爬行动物) and 24 percent of butterflies are in danger of dying out.
European concern for wildlife was outlined by Dr. Peter Baum and expert in the environment and nature resources division of the council, when he spoke at a conference arranged by the administrators(治理者) of a British national park. The park is one of the few areas in Europe to hold the council’s diploma(证书) for nature reserves of the highest quality, and Dr. Baum had come to present it to the park once again. He was afraid that public opinion was turning against national parks, and that those set up in the 1960s and 1970s could not be set up today. But Dr. Baum clearly remained a strong supporter of the view that natural environment needed to be allowed to survive in peace in their own light.
No area could be expected to survive both as a true nature reserve and as a tourist attraction, he went on. The short view that reserves had to serve immediate human demands for outdoor recreation(娱乐) should be replaced by full acceptance of their importance as places to preserve nature for the future.
“We forgot that they are the guarantee of life systems, on which any built-up area ultimately depends, ” Dr. Baum went on. “We could manage without most industrial products, but we could not manage without nature. However, our natural environment areas, which are the original parts of our countryside, have shrunk to become mere islands in a spoiled and highly polluted land mass.”
56. Recent studies by the Council of Europe show that______.
A. it is only in Britain that wildlife needs more protection
B. all species of wildlife in Europe are in danger of dying out
C. there are fewer species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe than elsewhere
D. certain species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe need protection
57. Dr. Baum, a representative of the Council, visited one particular British national park because ____.
A. he was presenting the park with a diploma for its achievements
B. he was concerned about how the park was being run
C. it was the only national park of its kind in Europe
D. it was the only park which had received a diploma from the Council
58. Although it is difficult nowadays to convince the public of the importance of nature reserves. Dr. Baum felt that______.
A. people would support moves to create more environment areas
B. people would carry on supporting those national parks in existence
C. existing national parks would need to be more independent to survive
D. certain areas of countryside should be left undisturbed by man
59. In Dr. Baum’s opinion, a true nature reserve _____.
A. could never survive in a modern age
B. should provide buildings for human activities
C. should be regarded as a place where nature is protected
D. could provide special areas for tourists to enjoy
B
WASHINGTON: These days even dead Presidents get facelifts(整容手术).After the reworking of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President two years ago on the$20 note, the US Treasury has been at it again.
There has been a flood of calls to the Treasury by members of the public puzzled by the images of Abraham Lincoln and Alexander Hamilton on redesigned $5 and $10 notes. They look as though they have had plastic surgery.
Lincoln, who was never regarded as much of a looker and certainly wasn’t drawn as such on the $5 bill that has been printed for the past dozens of years suddenly looks chiseled(轮廓清楚) and fittingly statesman-like like on the new note. He appears to have had his beard trimmed, too; and there is a clear suggestion of a hair transplant.
Alexander Hamilton, who was George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War, looked tired and drawn on the $10 bill. Now the furrowed forehead, loose cheeks and pursed(噘起)lips have gone. He has a clear stare, smooth cheeks, a slight smile and a noble nose.
In fact, of course, they have the clever men and women at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to thank for their handsome features. The redesigns were part of a measure to beat counterfeiting(造假) which totaled $180 million last year.
Increasingly sophisticated(复杂) copying techniques have caused difficulties for the authorities and the new bills have a number of safety features intended to prevent forgers(伪造者),including watermarks that repeat the face within the portrait.
60. What does “plastic surgery”(Line 3,Para 2)mean?
A. Some parts of the images have been removed.
B. Some parts of the images have been repaired or replaced.
C. Some parts of the images have been coated with a plastic layer(层).
D. Some parts of the images have been enlarged.
61. Which of the following sentences is not TRUE?
A. People never consider Lincoln as a good-looking politician even on the previous $5 bill.
B. It is the men and women at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who have finished the task.
C. Up till now, three presidents’ images on the notes have been reworked.
D. A good many of the public have felt puzzled at the images on the redesigned $5 and $10 notes and called to the Treasury.
62. Why were there such redesigns?
A. To beat the counterfeiting.
B. To meet the calls of the public.
C. To beautify the notes.
D. To display(展示) the advanced copying techniques.
C
In recent years many countries of the world have been faced with the problem of how to make their workers more productive. Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied. But do more various jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the worker’s life more enjoyable, it does not actually makes him work harder. As far as increasing productivity is concerned, then variety is not an important factor.
Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important, and there is no doubt that this is true. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modern factory with its complicated machinery which must be used in a fixed way. Thus while freedom of choice may be important, there is usually very little that can be done to create it .
Another very important consideration is how each worker contributes to the product he is making. In most factories the worker sees only one part of the product. Some car factories are now experimenting with having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line. It would seem that not only is degree of the worker contribution an important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can do something about.
To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this is important. But perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is boring. Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want more money, nor will shorter working hours be so important to them.
63. Which of the following is the best way to make workers work harder according to the author?
A. Increasing their pay.
B. Giving them more spare time.
C. Making the work itself meaningful.
D. Replacing large production lines with small one.
64. The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job his own way is that ______.
A. the machinery is so complex that it should be fixed
B. the production lines are too large in modern factories
C. the bosses can create very little freedom of choices for workers
C. the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules
65. For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because ______.
A. he can only make a part of a car
B. he does not know what he is doing
C. his life in spare time is more interesting
D. the importance of his job is not clear to him
66. In the article, the word “productivity” means______.
A. the activity of producing something
B. the production volume in a time unit
C. the plan and the method of production
D. both the quantity and quality of a product
67. The best title for this passage may be ______.
A. Problems of Modern Workers
B. Making Jobs More Interesting
C. Pushing Workers to Product More
D. How to Improve Labour Productivity
D
Many instructors believe that an informal, relaxed classroom environment is good to learning and innovation. It is not uncommon for students to have easygoing and friendly relationships with their professors. The casual(随和的) professor is not necessarily a poor one and is still respected by students. Although students may be in a subordinate(从属的)position, some professors treat them as equals. However, no matter how equal professors would like to be, they still are in a position of authority.
Professors may establish social relationships with students outside of the classroom, but in the classroom they maintain the instructor’s role. A professor may have coffee one day with students but the next day expect them to meet a deadline for the submission(提交评判) of a paper or to be prepared for a discussion or an exam. The professor may give extra attention outside of class to a student in need of help but probably will not treat him or her differently when it comes to evaluating school work. Professors have several roles in relation to students; they may be friends as well as teachers. Students must realize that when a teacher’s role changes, they must appropriately adapt their behaviour and attitudes.
68. Generally speaking, relationships between students and their professors are ______.
A. common B. friendly C. poor D. equal
69. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Professors can set up good social relationship with students outside the classroom.
B. In the classroom, professors should be in a position of authority.
C. Professors may treat their students differently in evaluating school work.
D. If a student has good relationship with a professor, he’ll still have to take an exam.
70. A student must learn to change his behaviour and attitude when ______.
A. the professor invites him to have coffee together
B. he is in need of help
C. the professor changes his role
D. the professor gives him extra attention
71. The main subject discussed in the text is ______.
A. changing relationship B. the teacherstudent relationship
C. professors’ authority D. students’ positions
E
China Football Industry Development Corp (hereinafter called CFIDC) has been given by the China Football Association (hereinafter called CFA) the exclusive (独有的) rights to promote “Team China” (including the Chinese Men’s National Team, Chinese Men’s Junior Team, Chinese Women’ National Team and Chinese Women’s Youth Team), including, but not limited to, the rights of matches, sponsorship (赞助) , TV rights, and intellectual (智力的) property rights.
There are companies that have not been authorized (授权) by CEIDC but have taken advantage of the above-mentioned rights after Chinese Men’s National Team won at the Asian Qualifiers for the World Cup. Their actions have infringed (侵犯) on the benefits and interests of Team China and CFIDC.
THEREFORE, CFIDC hereby declares:
No one is allowed to use Team China property rights without prior (earlier in time) official authorization or permission from CFIDC. Any commercial activities, which are not authorized by CFIDC, will be regarded as infringement of the rights of CFIDC. CFIDC reserves (保留) the right to take legal action against these infringements. Tel: 86-10-67185782/83/84/85, 86-10-67135243
Anyone who wants to utilize (利用) the property rights mentioned above should contact CFIDC in advance.
Beijing Tongda Law Offices,
Legal Consultant of CFIDC
February 22, 2002
72.This notice tells us that .
A. Team China has been founded
B. only CFIDC has the rights to promote “Team China”
C. CFIDC will only have rights of matches, sponsorship, TV rights, and intellectual property rights
D. Team China will be under the leadership of CFIDC
73. We know, from the notice, that .
A. no company should take advantage of the above-mentioned rights now
B. it’s impossible to set up CFIDC before Chinese Men’s National Team won at the Asian Qualifiers for the Word Cup
C. the notice comes out to protect the benefits of Team China and CFIDC
D. CFIDC is made up of several branch companies
74.This notice means .
A. no company except CFA is allowed to make use of Team China property rights
B. it is unlawful to use Team China property rights without the permission of CFIDC
C. any company can take commercial activities if they have the permission of CFIDC
D. CFIDC will soon take legal action against other companies
75.The underlined word “consultant” at the end of the notice probably refers to .
A. a lawyer B. an office C. an organization D. an address of CFIDC
参考答案
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