1、高考阅读理解A篇高考阅读理解A篇【2017全国卷1】APacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster D
2、ome.Hungry Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLockers
3、 are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.Support Pacific Science Center Since 1962 Pacific
4、Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. Its an
5、 amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. visit pacific organizer.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A.In Building 1
6、.B. In Building 3.C.At the last Dome.D.At the Denny Way entrance.22.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A.Train Science teachers.B.Disncie science books.C. Inspire scientific research.D.Take science to the classroom.23.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A.To encourage donat
7、ions.B.To advertise coming events.C.To introduce special exhibits.D.To tell about the Centers history.【2017全国卷2】AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists form all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeares plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespea
8、re wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK. The companys productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production ofShakespeares Richard will be directed by
9、the Nationals Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time : Saturday 28 April,2.30pm & Sunday 29 April,1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | Georgian One of the most famous theaters in Georgia,the Marjanishvili,founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This
10、 new production of As You Like. It is helmed（指导）by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time :Friday 18May,2.30pm & Saturday 19May,7.30pmDefinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language （BSL）By translating the rich and humorous text of Loves Labors Lost into the physical language of
11、 BSL,Definitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time : Tuesday 22 May,2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the
12、centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide ,Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel .This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their first vis
13、it to the UK.Date & Time :Monday 28May,7.30 & Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm21.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A.Richard . B.Lovers Labors LostC.As You Like It D.The Merchant of Venice22.What is special about Definitely Theatre?A.It has two groups of actors B.It is the leading t
14、heatre in LondonC.It performs plays in BSL D.It is good at producing comedies23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A.On Saturday 28 April. B.On Sunday 29 AprilC.On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May【2017全国卷3】ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery Tour Running: February 1st through Apr
15、il 30th This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price) Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request. Duration(时长)：2 ho
16、urs Price: $90Back to the Fifties Tour Running: August 16th through August 31st This tour transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing form the Cannery 5:00 pm a
17、nd 7:00 pm Duration:2 hours Price:$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco Depa
18、rting from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Duration :1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon requestHoliday Lights Tour Running: December 6th through December 23nd This attractive four takes you to some of San Franciss most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth
19、 as you get into the holiday spirit. Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm Duration: I hour and 30 minutes Advance reservations required.21.Which of the tours is available in March?A.San Francisco Winery Tour.B.Back to the Fifties Tour.C.Spooky Hallowen Tour.D.Holiday Lights Tour.22.What ca
20、n tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A.Go to Treasure Island.B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.C.Have free ice cream.D.Visit the Presidio district.23.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B.Set off early in the morning.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Make reservations
21、 in advance.【2017北京卷】A It was a cold March day in High Point, North Carolina. The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, stamping their feet to stay warm, Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered(发抖) a little as she watched her teammate Paris Whi
22、te play. The two didnt know each other well Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before. Suddenly, Paris fell to the ground,“Pariss eye rolled back,” Taylor says. “She started shaking. I knew it was an emergency.” It certainly was, Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without immediate
23、medical care, Paris would die. At first no one moved. The girls were in shock. Then the softball coach shouted out, “Does anyone know CPR?” CPR is a life-saving technique. To do CPR, you press on the sick persons chest so that blood moves through the body and takes oxygen to organs. Without oxygen t
24、he brain is damaging quickly.Amazingly, Taylor had just taken a CPR course the day before. Still, she hesitated. She didnt think she knew it well enough. But when no one else came forward, Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR, “It was scary. I knew it was the difference between life and death,” s
25、ays Taylor.Taylors swift action helped her teammates calm down. One girl called 911. Two more ran to get the school nurse, who brought a defibrillator, an electronic devices(器械) that can shock the heart back into work. Luck stayed with them: Paris heartbeat returned.“I know I was really lucky,” Pari
26、s says now. “Most people dont survive this. My team saved my life.”Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.Today, Paris is back on the softball team. Taylor will apply to college soon. She wants t
27、o be a nurse. “I feel more confident in my actions now,” Taylor says. “I know I can act under pressure in a scary situation.”56.What happened to Paris on a March day?A.She caught a bad cold.B. She had a sudden heart problem.C.She was knocked down by a ball.D.She shivered terribly during practice57.W
28、hy does Paris say she was lucky?A.She made a worthy friend.B. She recovered from shock.C. She received immediate CPR.D.She came back on the softball team.58.Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?A.Enthusiastic and kind.B.Courageous and calm.C.Cooperative and generous.D.Ambitious and
29、professional.【2017江苏卷】ACHRONOLOGICAThe Unbelievable Years that Defined HistoryDID YOU KNOWIn 105 AD paper was invented in China? When Columbus discovered the New World?The British Museum opened in 1759?CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of
30、 the internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloonsand monkeys in space.Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasnt always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years War didnt actually last for 100 years and w
31、hy Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record. CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book
32、also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new!56.WhatisCHRONOLOGICAaccordingtothenext?AAbiography. BA
