浙江省松陽縣2024高考英語一輪閱讀理解訓練（2）及答案

　　【四川省成都七中2024診考試Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science under a law that threatens research into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archaeologists(考古學家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centers on the law introduced by the Ministry of Justice in 2008 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance.

　　“Your current requirement that all archaeologically unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years or further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write.

　　The law applies to any pieces of bone uncovered at around 400 dig sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2008 that date back to 3,000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventually the bones will have to be returned to the ground.

　　The arrangements may result in the waste of future discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950,000 years ago. If human remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what this species was. Under the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed.

　　Before 2008, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it.

　　Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out this problem, but we feel that we cannot wait any longer.”

　　The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept.

　　47. According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because _______. A. it is only a temporary measure on the human remains B. it is unreasonable and thus destructive to scientific research C. it was introduced by the government without their knowledge D. it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains

　　48. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Temporary extension of two years will guarantee scientists enough time. B. Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh. C. Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time. D. Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.

　　49. What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains? A. The Ministry of Justice did not intend it to protect human remains. B. The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857. C. The law on human remains hasn’t changed in recent decades. D. The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.

　　50. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. New discoveries should be reburied, the government demands. B. Research time should be extended, scientists require. C. Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities say. D. Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archaeologists warn.

　　【參考答案】47-50 BCDD?

　　　B

　　“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face”. A charming way of saying “Keep off the grass”. But could you figure it out? Or this: “Wash Clothing Store” for laundry.

　　They are both typical Chinglish, a combination of English vocabulary and Chinese grammar. Expressions such as “people mountain people sea”, means extremely crowded, and “give you some color to see”, meaning a punishment, are widely known and recognized.

　　Chinglish has been attracting global attention in recent years as China grows rapidly in status on the world stage, attracting both fans and detractors(批評者).

　　The Beijing Speaks Foreign Languages Programme and English First China Company, a language trainer known as EF Education, jointly launched a campaign to root out poor grammar and misused vocabulary in downtown Beijing. They argue Chinglish is an embarrassment that we should let it die out at all costs.

　　“It is meaningful to allow the capital to show its most beautiful historical and cultural heritage to the world." Michael Lu, vice-president of EF Education said, “since the launching of the campaign, foreign teachers and students had been very keen to volunteer participation.”He believed signs were very important in public services. "The signs in some old buildings confused foreign visitors.

　　Chinglish, although the target of much criticism, has also won supporters who regard it as an interesting way for foreigners to learn how Chinese people think and express themselves.

　　“Many Chinglish logos carry Chinese elements and they will enrich the English language,” 32-year-old Oliver Radtke said. He had even published a book “Chinglish: Found in Translation,” on the subject. About 50,000 copies of the book have been sold since it was published in 2007.

　　Some Chinese university experts also side with Chinglish. "English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and the emergence of Chinglish again testifies(說明) to the language’s vitality and inclusiveness," said Shi Anbin, an associate professor of Tsinghua University.

　　50．How did Chinglish come into being?

　　A. Chinese people misunderstood the meaning of the new words.

　　B. Chinese people combined English vocabulary with Chinese grammar.

　　C. Chinese people based their English on the native English speakers.

　　D. Chinese people make wide use of English vocabulary with bad spelling.

　　51．What Shi Anbin said means

　　.

　　A. there are many French and Spanish words in English

　　B. English is the language with vitality and inclusiveness

　　C. Chinglish enriches English and shouldn’t be got rid of

　　D. Chinglish has greater effect on English than French and Spanish

　　52．According to Oliver Radtke, Chinglish

　　.

　　A. shows how Chinese people think

　　B. does damage to the English language

　　C. shows the great humor of Chinese people

　　D. should be sold to all over the world

　　0—52 BCA

　　【2024陜西省西安市長安區第一中學一模】C

　　Dogs can know the meaning of a human perspective, say researchers.

　　Dogs are more capable of understanding situations from a human's point of view than has previously been recognized, according to researchers.

　　They found dogs were four times more likely to steal food they had been forbidden, when lights were turned off so humans in the room could not see.

　　This suggested the dogs were able to alter their behavior when they knew their owners' perspective had changed.

　　The study, published in Animal Cognition, conducted tests on eighty-four dogs.

　　The experiments had been trying to find whether dogs could make their behavior suitable to react to the changed circumstances of their human owners. It wanted to see if dogs had a "flexible understanding" that could show they understood the viewpoint of a human.

　　It found that when the lights were turned off, dogs in a room with their human owners were much more likely to disobey and steal forbidden food.

　　The study says it is "unlikely that the dogs simply forgot that the human was in the room" when there was no light. Instead it seems as though the dogs were able to differentiate between when the human was unable or able to see them.

　　Juliane Kaminski carried out the research into how dogs are influenced by human circumstances.

　　Dr Juliane Kaminski, from the University of Portsmouth's psychology department, said the study was "incredible because it implies dogs understand the human can't see them, meaning they might understand the human perspective".

　　Previous studies have suggested that although humans might think that they can recognize different expressions on their dogs' faces, this is often inaccurate and a projection of human emotions.

　　“Humans constantly attribute(歸屬) certain qualities and emotions to other living things. We know that our own dog is clever or sensitive, but that's us thinking, not them,” said Dr Kaminski.

　　“These results suggest humans might be right, where dogs are concerned, but we still can't be completely sure if the results mean dogs have a truly flexible understanding of the mind and others' minds. It has always been assumed only humans had this ability.

　　53．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

　　A. The researchers made the test on dogs in eighty-four countries.

　　B. Dogs always obey and don’t steal forbidden food.

　　C. Dogs may adapt their behavior in response to the changed circumstances.

　　D. The research is carried out to find out how dogs are influenced by light.

　　54．Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

　　A. Dogs---Our Loyal Companions Understand Us Most.

　　B. Dogs Are Our Best Friends.

　　C. Dogs Can Understand Us In a Way, Researchers Say.

　　D. Dogs Have Certain Qualities and Emotions of Human Beings, Researchers Say.

　　55. Where can we probably read this kind of articles?

　　A. Textbooks.

　　B. Advertisements.

　　C. Instructions.

　　D. Magazines.

　　56．This passage can be classified as

　　.

　　A. an argumentative writing

　　B. a feature story

　　C. a dog show review?

　　D. a research result

　　【參考答案】53—56 CCDD

　　【天津市2024高考英語六校第三次聯考試題】D

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.

　　The seeds, and the power to grow them,? are contained in the most awesome machine ever created：the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.

　　You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial(長期的) victims and martyrs（殉道者）. They are leaves tossed(搖擺) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.

　　You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.

　　Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.

　　If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.

　　In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.

　　51. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they?______.

　　?????? A. are ready to change their minds

　　??????

　　B. can’t exercise control over themselves

　　?????? C. don’t have the power to face their fate??????

　　D. are easily affected by windy weather

　　52. Losers would think that?______.

　　?????? A. success is the result of hard work

　　??????

　　B. their failure is only because of bad luck??

　　?????? C.?working hard will lead to success???

　　D. they don’t make efforts to succeed

　　53. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that?______.

　　?????? A. setting our expectations is essential before taking action

　　?????? B. developing confidence is the key to future success

　　?????? C. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind

　　?????? D. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes

　　54. The last paragraph serves as?______.

　　?????? A. the proof of the author’s points????????????

　　B. an introduction to another topic??

　　?????? C. the conclusion of the argument????????????

　　D. a comparison between two views

　　55. Which is the best title for the text?

　　?????? A.?Develop our confidence.????????????????????

　　B. The secrets of success.

　　?????? C. Success is a choice.?????????????????

　　D. How to achieve success.

　　【參考答案】51—55 BBDCC

　　【云南省昆明市2024一模試卷】 (共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分)

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡

　　上將該項涂黑。

　　My son David, who was 3.5 years old, taught me a beautiful lesson today. After we finished playing with the beads (珠子) , David slowly picked up each bead, looking at it as if it were made of chocolate and then put it into the box they were stored in. With over a hundred beads to go, I was getting impatient. "Why could he not pick up 10 in one go and put them in? My morning was going to be ruined today!"

　　But then it hit me like a brick. I noticed that he did this with as much interest as he had while we were playing. The boy was enjoying the whole process. For him the fun was in the game itself as well as in the process of properly packing up and cleaning up. It was not just about his turn or the fun part. Every bit was as fun as the other.

　　I thought of myself as a kid when we would go out to play cricket (板球). If I was not batting or bowling (擊球或擲球), I was unhappy as I impatiently waited for my turn to do so. As a result, I was unhappy while waiting for my turn and only happy for the few moments I either batted or bowled. Only the process of doing something I combined with happiness made me cheerful. The rest of the time I was waiting for my rum in the future or recalling great bowling from the past.

　　Looking at how peacefully my son was putting beads into the box taught me that the process is the goal. The joy of journey is not in getting there but in every step of it.

　　1. Why was the father getting upset?

　　A. He wasn't interested in the game.

　　B. His son didn't do it as he was told to.

　　C. It'd take long to put away the beads.

　　D. David put away the beads casually.

　　2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

　　A. I was hit by David with a brick.

　　B. I felt very annoyed at what David did.

　　C. I was at a loss what to do with David.

　　D. I suddenly understood David's behavior.

　　3. We can learn from the text that the author _____.

　　A. felt satisfied with his teammates

　　B. happily watched his teammates play

　　C. was eager to join in the game