1、高考英语阅读理解训练十九高考英语阅读理解训练十九Passage 1 Scientists today are making greater effort to study ocean currents （洋流）. Most do it using satellites and other high-tech equipment. However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special wayby studying movements of random floating garbage. A scientist with man
2、y years experience, he started this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States. There were so many shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and match left and right shoes to sell o
3、r wear. Ebbesmeyer found out in his researches that the shoesabout 60,000 in totalfell into the ocean in a shipping accident. He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back. As expected, the company told him that they didnt. Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment. I
4、f he learned when and where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents. The Pacific Northwest is one of the worlds best areas for beachcombing （海滩搜寻） because winds and currents join here, and as a result, there is a group of
5、 serious beachcombers in the area. Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed. In a year he collected reliable information on 1,600 shoes. With this data, he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program des
6、igned to model ocean currents, and publish the findings of their study. As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean. He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts, with 500
7、 subscribers from West Africa to New Zealand. They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf gloves.1. The underlined phrase swap meets in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A. fitting rooms B. trading fairs C. business talks D. group meetings2. Ebbesmeyer phoned the shoe comp
8、any to find out _.A. what caused the shipping accident B. when and where the shoes went missingC. whether it was all right to use their shoes D. how much they lost in the shipping accident3. How did Ebbesmeyer prove his assumption?A. By collecting information from beachcombers. B. By studying the sh
9、oes found by beachcombers.C. By searching the web for ocean currents models. D. By researching ocean currents data in the library.4. Ebbesmeyer is most famous for _.A. traveling widely the coastal cities of the world B. making records for any lost objects on the seaC. running a global currents resea
10、rch association D. phoning about any doubtful objects on the sea5. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?A. To call peoples attention to ocean pollution. B. To warn people of shipping safety in the ocean.C. To explain a unique way of studying ocean currents. D. To give tips on ho
11、w to search for lost objects on the beach.Passage 2When I was about 4 years old, I decided to go to Disney World. For most young kids, its a normal request, but I had cerebral palsy (脑瘫). Walking into anywhere, let alone a crowded place like Disney World was, to put it lightly, a tall order. Luckily
12、, I had people in my corner to help me. Over the next three years, I worked with physical doctors, acquired a walker, and practiced walking, standing, and balance all skills that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.I remember the feeling when my legs would protest doing any more work. Despit
13、e this, everyone else told me I could do it, so I kept it up. It was all because of people like my parents, brothers, teachers, and doctors that I was able to grow so much, both physically and mentally. Constantly pushing me to “walk on,” yet encouraging me whenever I needed it.On June 9, 2008, as I
14、 stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street, my dad asked me if I wanted any help. I instantly replied, “No!” and situated myself facing the end of the tunnel, feet planted firmly, heart most likely beating out of my chest. Then I went, walking ever so slowly at first, then gradually speeding up.
15、Step, step, step, step, bump. Holding fast onto the handlebars, I gathered up all my strength, picked up my walker and straightened out, picking up my pace once again. It wasnt too long before the cheering increased because I had made it to the end, where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes an
16、d arms open wide ready to hug her son and tell him how proud she was.Looking back on that experience, I realize something pretty thoughtful. Every once in a while, life will throw a few bumps in the road. Though it may set you back for a bit, dont let it stop you. Pick yourself back up and finish. I
17、ts worth it. Besides, there just might be someone there cheering you on along the way.1. Which of the following best explains “a tall order” underlined in paragraph 1?A. An easy decision. B. An available action.C. A reasonable order. D. A challenging task.2. Why does the author say hes lucky?A. He e
18、ventually has his brain disease well cured.B. He constantly gets courage and support from others.C. He is likely to do any kind of work in his later life.D. He is naturally gifted in keeping balance on his own.3. The author gives a vivid picture of himself in paragraph 3 to_.A. explain he was terrif
19、ied to take the first stepB. describe he took pride in his mother and friendsC. show how he managed to walk by himselfD. prove how he understood to respect others4. What can be the best title of the text?A. Where Dreams Come True B. When Bad Fortune FallsC. How I Value Friendship D. Why I Look Back
20、My LifePassage 3We humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hoursabout 10 hours and 39 minutes a dayat our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us? It might be, mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.B
21、lue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While its true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, theres no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think
22、 it is, which is why bluelightblocking glasses are so popular. So, do the glasses work?“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but theres no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr.Rahul Khurana, a clinical spokesman, told Business Insider.Blue light
23、 exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isnt harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when were looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳). More than 60 percent of peopl
24、e experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems isnt the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So, if eyestrain is the real issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.1. Wh
25、at do we know about blue light?A. It has the shortest wavelength.B. Its a kind of nuclear radiation.C. It consumes a great deal of energy.D. It may come from electronic devices.2. What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses?A. Evidence of their benefits to eyes.B. Widespread use of sma
26、rt devices.C. Belief in blue lights harmful effect.D. Scientific understanding of blue light.3. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. Rubbing eyes makes people strained.B. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.C. Blue light may connect with tired eyes.D. Eye problems are not easy to deal with.4
27、. According to the text, wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be _.A. useless B. harmful C. tiring D. beneficialPassage 4When my son was eleven years old, he came home from school in tears one day. A couple of the older kids had bullied (欺负) him at the bus stop. Rob wanted to stay home from schoo
28、l so he wouldnt have to meet the boys.We called the school. “Well be happy to call the boys parents,” we were told, “And you should call the police.” “We dont know what we will do yet.” I said. I felt that calling the police was a choice to be used when everything else failed, and I wanted first to
29、consider other ways of dealing with the situation. I asked him to hold off calling the boys parents.The next day was Saturday. Rob happened to look out of the window and said in fear, “There are the boys who beat me up!” Two older boys were standing in front of our house, as if they were waiting for
30、 Rob to step outside.My wife Bev opened the door and said with a smile, “Hi guys. Would you like some ice cream?” They looked at each other in puzzlement. But they were teenagers, after all, so one of them said, “Sure. Why not?”Bev quickly introduced herself, Robs younger brothers and me. She even i
31、ntroduced Rusty, the dog. And I think you already know Rob, she said. Her idea was to help them to see that Rob was a person, not a target. He had a family and even owned a family pet.Bev drew the boys into chat while we ate ice cream. After a few minutes, she said, “I know theres been some trouble
32、at the bus stop. I think there may be a misunderstanding. They nodded that there had indeed been trouble at the bus stop. She continued, Maybe we can talk about the misunderstanding so you can be friends.” We talked until the ice cream was finished. Finally the boys apologized.Understanding is a difficult task. It may be easier to control conflict by force than to find a way to cooperate. Force can calm a situation. But understandin
