【由湖南省2014高考十三校联考第二次考试改编】
元宵节古诗词100首简单易背WASHINGTON The head of the World Bank says for the first time in human history, it is possible to end poverty around the world．Jim Yong Kim told a Washington audience Tuesday, he wants to make ending world poverty by 2030 a top goal for the bank and governments around the world．World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says that the problems of poverty, hunger and inequality are wide, urgent and a matter of survival of millions．
"We know that despite the great successes of the last decade, there are still about 1．3 billion people living in extreme poverty, 870 million who go hungry every day, and 6．9 million children under five dying every year," he said．
But Kim told a Washington audience that the previous successful efforts to cut the number of people living in extreme poverty by half give them hope．
"We are at an auspicious moment in history, when the successes of past decades and an increasingly f
avourable economic outlook （前景:） combine to give developing countries a chance-for the first time ever-to end extreme poverty within a generation," he said in a speech at Georgetown University．"Our duty now must be to ensure that these favourable circumstances are matched with deliberate decisions to realize this historic opportunity．"
Kim says success will require increasing the speed of economic growth, particularly in South Africa and South Asia．
But he warned that civil unrest （动乱） could happen if economic growth does not help people at all income levels, and also include women and youth．
Kim says that the World Bank and other development agencies will have more resources to get this job done right．"Meeting this 2030 goal will take extraordinary effort," he said．
However, Kim warned that all the progress in fighting poverty could be destroyed by climate disasters unless the nations of the world do more to prevent climate change．
1．In the opinion of Jim Yong Kim, world poverty _____．
A．is not quite hard to end by 2030
B．exists only in Africa and Asia
C．is difficult but hopeful to end by 2030
D．will be sure to disappear by 2030
2．Which of the following gives Jim Yong Kim the hope to end world poverty?
A．A decreasing number of people are living in poverty．
B．Great successes have been achieved in science and technology．
C．Economic growth is increasing in developing countries．
D．All countries have started to fight poverty．
3．The underlined word "auspicious" in Paragraph 5 most probably means "_____"．A．unforgettable B．lucky
C．disappearing D．important
4．According to Jim Yong Kim, in order to end world poverty, _____．
A．we must prevent civil unrest from happening
B．we can't ignore the needs of women and youth
C．we must make more people realize the importance of fighting poverty
D．the countries across the world must work together to stop climate change
5．What s the passage mainly about?
A．The key of ending world poverty is preventing climate change
B．A top goal - ending world poverty will possibly be achieved by 2030
C．The success of ending poverty - economic growth
D．The progress in fighting poverty
【参考答案】1--5、CABDB
【湖南省长沙市长郡中学2016届高三下学期第六次月考】
Most of the time, the ground feels solid beneath our feet. That's comforting. But it's also misleading because there's actually a lot going on underground. Masses of land (called plates) slip, slide, and bump against each other, slowly changing the shape of continents and oceans over millions and billions of years.
Scientists know that Earth formed about 4. 5 billion years ago. They also know that our planet was hot at first. As it cooled, its outermost layer, called the crust （地壳), eventually formed moving plates. Exactly when this shift happened, however, is an open question.
Now, an international group of researchers has an answer. They've found new evidence suggesting that Earth's crust started shifting at least 3.8 billion years ago. The new estimate is l. 3 billion years earlier than previous ones.
Not long before 3. 8 billion years ago, lots of small planets were hitting Earth, keeping its crust in a hot, melting state. After the hard crust formed, much of it sank at various times into the planet's hot insides. There, it melted before returning to the surface.
In some places, however, the crust never sank. One of the oldest such places is in Greenland, in an area called the Isua supracrustal (上地壳) belt. The rocky crust there is between 3. 7 and 3. 8 billion
years old. The belt was once part of the seafloor, but now it is exposed to air. The researchers recently took a close look at the Isua supracrustal belt. They noticed long, parallel cracks（裂缝）in the rock that have been filled in with a type of volcanic rock.
To explain this structure, the scientists propose that tension in the crust caused the seafloor to crack open long ago. Hot, liquid rock oozed from deep inside Earth to fill the cracks. Finally, the whole area cooled, forming what we see today.
That explanation, plus chemical clues inside the rock, suggests that the Isua supracrustal belt was once part of plate under the ocean, beginning around 3.8 billion years ago.
“It's a fantastic case of solving a jigsaw puzzle（拼图）,”says one of the researchers. He notes that the puzzle was “a very difficult one because these rocks are all very old and have been badly ruined".
32. The underlined phr ase “oozed from" in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to
A. filled up gradually
B. washed away quickly
C. flew out of slowly
D. broke through suddenly
33. What can we infer from the text?
A. The shapes of continents and oceans changed slowly.
B. The Earth's crust started shifting l.3 billion years ago.
C. The crust began to shift when the Earth was hot.
D. The hit from small planets made the Earth cool.
34. What do scientists know about the past of the Isua supracrustal belt?
A. It was once covered by hot, liquid rock.
B. It remained under the deep sea.
C. It stayed hot and sinking.
D. It kept moving slowly.
35. The text is mainly about
A. why the Earth cooled
B. how the Isua supracrustal belt formed
C. whether the ground beneath our feet is still
D. when Earth's crust began shifting
【答案】
32.C
33.A
34.B
35.D
34.B细节理解题。根据第五段In some places, however, the crust never sank. One of the oldest such places is in Greenland, in an area called the Isua supracrustal (上地壳) belt. The rocky crust there is between 3. 7 and 3. 8 billion years old. The belt was once part of the seafloor, but now it is exposed to air.可知Isua supracrustal以前是属于海底的。故选B。
35.D主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句Ex actly when this shift happened, however, is an open question. 可知地壳什么时候开始发生转变是这篇文章的讨论话题。故选D。
【名师点睛】
细节理解题最常用的方法是对原文句子中的关键词进行替换，把原文中的一些词换成意义相近的词，成为正确选项。如34题，问题的问的是Isua supracrustal belt，那么就在原文中到Isua supracrustal
belt，再看关于它的描述，发现原文中The belt was once part of the seafloor 与选项B中的It remained under the deep sea.是同等替换。
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2016高考选练----阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
It’s a litt le understood, but surprisingly common condition which women from all walks of life are suffering from—Asker’s Syndrome. The main symptom of Asker’s Syndrome is that you’re unable to ask for what you want.
win7共享打印机I took notice o f Asker’s Syndrome during a recent visit from my mother and mother-in-law. Both of them are unable to express something as simple as what they would like for dinner. For example, asking my mum which frozen meal she would like goes something like this:
Me: Which dinner do you want?
杨受成 关之琳Her: You choose.
Me: No. You choose, you’re the one who’s going to eat it.
Her: Whichever one you don’t want.
Me: Mum!!!
Her: Just open the fridge and the first one you pull out will do.
Similarly, when I asked my mother-in-law to select which meals she’d like me to order from the home-delivery she would like and she said, “I’ll just have whichever one is left over.” This goes way beyond politeness. After pushing both of them at length to state a preference—and failing—it would seem that they are actually incapable of voicing what they want.
And it’s not just older women who have a “this is good enough for me” attitude. A friend who works in marketing told me about a focus group she ran with thirty-something women. They were only able to express their preferences through their children or partner. Rather than saying what they liked, they would answer “My son would like this,” or “My husband would enjoy that.”
Asker’s Synd rome can strike young. At five years old my daughter Violet is showing the early stages of Asker’s Syndrome. She’s learned that women don’t ask, but rather drop hints. She’ll say, “Mumm
y I saw yoghurt in the fridge,” rather than, “Can I have a yoghurt please?” or “Remember last Sunday afternoon we went to the park?” rather than “Can we go to the park?”
It’s widely documented that women are less likely than men to ask for pay rises and promotions. Instead they work hard without complaints, hoping that somebody else will decide they are worthy and give them an award.
No doubt, many wom en develop Asker’s Syndrome as a defensive measure because they’ve been labeled as pushy or rude for simply asking for what they want. But in the long term, preventing our ability to express our desires doesn’t serve us well.
It’s time to cure ourselves and our girls of Asker’s Syndrome. For women in our culture, asking is a skill that we need to learn and practice. And if we all do it, then women asking will become the standard of proper behavior rather than the exception.
32. According to the example of the two mothers, the author wants to indicate that______.
A. older women care more about their children’s opinion
B. older women are afraid that their choices are out of date
C. older women are too pushy to voice what they want
D. older women are suffering from Asker’s Syndrome
33. The underlined phrase “drop hint” probably means “_____” according to the passage.
教师学期工作总结A. express oneself indirectly
B. leave a message
C. ask for advice
D. tell a white lie
34. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
A. The author persuaded her two mothers to express their preference.
B. Older women suffer more from Asker’s Syndrome than young ones.
C. Many women feel it impolite to ask for what they want.
D. Women get promoted as long as they work hard.
叶璇霍建华35. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?
A. All good things come to those who wait.
B. Ask for what you want if you deserve it.
C. It’s bad manners t o express your idea directly.
D. However old you are, women should be confident.
参考答案32-35DACB
2016高考选练----阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
In terms of tourism, Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth visiting. Coney Island—Fun Unlimited!
Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the world’s largest recirculating pool, several diving boards, and an “in pool”slide . For basketball and volleyball lovers, there are special courts available. Apart from this, the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides, boating facilities, a golf course, etc. Other amusement parks in Ohio include, Erieview Park, The Beach Waterpark, Memphis Kiddie Park, etc.
Columbus—The Headquarters!
Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus, the capital city of the state! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs, high quality restaurants, and shopping hubs constitute a major chunk of the city’s attractions.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—For Music Lovers!
If you are a die-h ard music lover, then certainly this place wouldn’t disappoint you! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995, with an intention of celebrating the spirit of rock and roll music, and also studying it! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions, music events, and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for everything on rock and roll music!
Cleveland—High Class Experience!
One of the oldest cities, Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States. With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction, Cleveland is also famous for landmarks such as Cavaliers’ Gund Arena, Playhouse Square and Indians’ Jacobs Field. Moreover, vibra nt nightlife, clubs, restaurants, large hotels and shopping festivals add to the touristic significance of this place.
Lake Erie—The Perfect Holiday!
With nearly 900 miles of shoreline, Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjoy numerous activities like fishing, swimming, boating, etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides, it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet and relaxing time.
5. According to the passage, a basketball lover is most likely to go to .
A. Coney Island
B. Columbus
C. Cleveland
吴莫愁纹身D. Kelleys Island
6. What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
A. It was open to the public in 1990.
B. It is an attraction for music lovers.
C. It offers some shopping festivals.
D. It provides no music training projects.
7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Lake Erie is perfect for family picnic outing.
B. Lake Erie is ideal for quietness and relaxation.
C. The capital of Ohio is situated in Cincinnati.
D. Kelleys Island can be reached by boat.
参考答案5-7 ABC
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