高中英语阅读A篇集锦一.docx

1、高中英语阅读A篇集锦一高中英语阅读集锦（一）1 2012北京卷AThe Basics of MathMade ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for

2、Algebra(代数) and beyond.The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular

3、 mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The

4、lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazingand completely understandablefield of study.By the conclusion of the course, students

5、 will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H.

6、Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America,” is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is master in making math l

7、ectures learner-friendlier and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make-up classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provi

8、de complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.56. What does the course Basic Math mainly cover? A. Algebra. B. College Mathematics. C. Arithmetic. D. Mathematics Education.57. What benefits can students expect from Basi

9、c Math? A. Stronger imaginative ability. B. Additional presentation skills. C. More mathematical confidence. D. Greater chances of becoming teachers.58. What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel? A. He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television. B. He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic

10、 Math. C. He works in Georgia State University. D. He specializes in training teachers.59. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from? A. A news report. B. A book review C. A lesson plan. D. An advertisement2 2012全国卷AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids （孩

11、子） to? Try some of theseplaces: Visit art museumsThey offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interestMany offerworkshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by childrensfavorite writer, and even musical performances and other artsHead to a natural history museum

12、This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur（恐龙） models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the skyAlso, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming upGo to a YoutheaterLook for one in your area offering plays fo

13、r child and family visitorsPre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts- Puppet（木偶）making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might findTry hands-on scienceVisit one of the many hands-on science

14、museums around the countryThese science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alikeTheyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and buildingWhen everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these

15、museums56If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit Aa Youtheater Ban art museum Ca natural history museum Da hands-on science museum57What can kids do at a Youtheater? ALook at rock collections BSee dinosaur models CWatch puppet making DGive performances58What does hands-on sc

16、ience mean in the last paragraph? AScience games designed by kids BLearning science by doing things CA show of kids science work DReading science books59Where does this text probably come from? AA science textbook BA tourist map CA museum guide DA news report3 2012上海卷(A)Phil White has just returned

17、from an 18,000-mile, around-the-world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised 70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. Whites second reason for making the trip was to break the world r

18、ecord and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than l,300 hours in the saddle（车座）and destroyed four sets of

19、tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very,

20、very long road. The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was cha

21、sed by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part

22、of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.65. When Phil White returned from his trip, he_.A. broke the world record B. collected money for OxfamC. destroyed several bikes D. travelled about 1,300

23、hours66. What does the word epic in Paragraph l most probably meanA. Very slow but exciting. B. Very long and difficult.C. Very smooth but tiring. D. Very lonely and depressing.67. During his journey around the world, Phil White _.A. fought heroically against robbers in IranB. experienced the extrem

24、es of heat and coldC. managed to ride against the wind in AustraliaD. had a team of people who travelled with him68. Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?A. Imaginative. B. Patriotic. C. Modest. D. Determined.4 2012安徽卷A Welcome to one of the lagest collections of footwear（鞋类）in

25、the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits（展品）from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyong from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.Room 1 The celebrity（名人）footwear section is probably the most populau in the entire museum.

26、 Stared in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities choice of footwear extremely isteresting.Room 2 Most of our vistors are amazed and shocked by the collection of “special purpos

27、e”shoes onExbibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example , there are Chinese shoes made of Silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!Room 3 As well as shoes and boots the museum also exhibits shoe shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable.

28、For exanple , there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair lf shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!The footwear Library People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up Information on anything and everything related

29、 to the subject of footwear.56. Where would you find a famous singers shoes?A. Room1. B. Room 2.C. Room3. D. The Footwear Library57. All exhibits in each room . A. share the same theme B. have the same shapeC. are made of the same material D. belong to the same social class58. Which of the following

30、 is true according to the text? A. The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.B. Room 2 is the most visited place in the museum.C. Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.D. Researchers come to the Footwear Library for data.59. The purpose of the text is to get more peop

31、le to . A. do research B. design shoesC. visit the museum D. follow celebrities5 2012福建卷A Some people believe that a Robin Hood is at work，others that a wealthy person simply wants to distribute his or her fortune before dying. But the donator who started sending envelopes with cash to deserving cau

32、ses，accompanied by an article from the local paper, has made a northern German city believe in fairytales (童话）. The first envelope was sent to a victim support group. It contained 10，000 with a cutting from the Braunschiveiger Zeitung about how the group supported a woman who was robbed of her handbag; similar plain white anonymous (匿名）envelopes, each containing 10,000, then ar