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1、閱讀與完形高三1題材體裁難度系數(shù)字數(shù)題數(shù)閱讀時間正確率 動物說明文3635 6 分鐘After many years on the endangered list of animals, Japan's Amami Black rabbit can finally breathe a sigh of relief That's because this year, the rare animal is no longer in danger of dying out!The effort to save the dark-furred rabbit often referred

2、 to as a living fossil, began in 1921, when the Japanese government promoted it to the status of "natural monument". This meant that it could not be hunted down for food. However, when that did not work, it got yet another promotion to "special natural monument", which meant that

3、 the rabbit could not be trapped or hunted.While that helped it was not enough - By 2004 with only between 2,000-5,000 specimens left in the wild, the Amami rabbit was officially declared endangered! The reason for the severe population decline was attributed to loss of habitat caused by forest clea

4、ring for home and agriculture use and the introduction of a new invading species not native to the island Mongoose(貓鼬). Brought in to get rid of the snake population, the animals instead seemed to prefer the black rabbit. In 2005, the government issued a strict mongoose capture order and slowly but

5、surely, the rabbits started to come back.This rabbits live in a rather unusual lifestyle. Its ideal habitat is a forest that features both trees and large grasses the former to find acorns(橡樹子) to feed on and the latter, to hide its babies. That's because to protect them from being eaten by pred

6、ators(肉食動物), the Amami rabbit buries them deep into the ground among the grasses and covers them up with dirt during the day. Then, in the middle of the night, still keeping a vigilant eye out for predators, it digs them out from their hiding place and feeds them. No wonder the animal is sometimes r

7、eferred to as "midnight rabbit".Though many measures have been taken to stop this furry treasure from being wiped out from the world, there are many more that are still in danger. We sure hope that officials in other parts of the world try their best to save the endangered species.根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選

8、擇最佳答案。1. The status of "natural monument" means _.A. you cant kill them B. you cant capture themC. you cant hunt them for food D. you cant trap or hunt them2. Why was the rabbit still in danger after it was promoted to "special natural monument"?A. Because it was always eaten by

9、snakes.B. Because people still wanted to capture it for food.C. Because the rabbit lives in a rather unusual lifestyle.D. Because of loss of habitat and a new invasive species.3. In its ideal large grasses habitat are used _.A. to feed on B. to protect its babies C. to hide themselves D. to give bir

10、th to babies4. The underlined word "vigilant" in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by _.A. watchfulB. goodC. fearful D. shiny5. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Many officials dont pay attention to rare species. B. Rare black Amami rabbits were no longer endangered. C. Sa

11、ving the endangered species has a long way to go. D. The measures taken to protect the rabbit were in vain.Passage 2題材體裁難度系數(shù)字數(shù)題數(shù)閱讀時間正確率歷史故事記述文34756On New Years Day, people all over the world marked the passing of 2012 with candies and fireworks. But January 1, 2013, was also celebrated for being the

12、 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation(解放奴隸宣言). This order, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, set the United States on a path toward ending slavery. Lincoln signed the executive order on January 1, 1863, when America broke up into twopartly over the issue of whether or not to end sla

13、very. At the time of Lincolns order, the two sides, called the Union and the Confederacy, were locked in the violent struggle of the Civil War. A civil war occurs when groups from the same country fight each other. Americas Civil War was the deadliest conflict that the country has ever faced. The Em

14、ancipation Proclamation formally declared all slaves in the Confederacy “forever free.” At the time, Lincoln had very little power to execute the order in the Confederate states. Those 11 Southern states had already seceded from the Union. The documents real power was unworkable, as it changed the n

15、ations official stand on slavery. After the Union won the war in 1865, the states were reunited, and Congress passed the 13th Amendment(修正案) to the Constitution. The amendment was then approved by the states. It fully ended slavery throughout the country. The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the anniv

16、ersary by creating a special stamp that quotes the Proclamation. “Stamps often make use of our culture and help us remember the events and people who have had an impact on American history,” said Deputy Postmaster General Ronald A. Stroman, from the U.S. Postal Service. This week, communities across

17、 the nation honored the Emancipation Proclamation with special services in churches and historical films. Priest Clementa Pinckney led a church service, known as Watch Night, to celebrate the anniversary at a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Many African-American churches around the country hel

18、d similar services. “Its not just an African-American celebration; its an American celebration,” Pinckney told the crowd. “Its freedom come full circle.”根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選擇最佳答案。1. Why was America divided into two parts?A. It is caused by Americas Civil WarB. There were disagreements over the slaveryB. Abraham

19、 Lincoln was elected as PresidentD. The Union meant to break away from America2. The Confederacy _. A. was for Lincolns orderB. had a history of 150 yearsC. wanted to change slaveryD. hated President Lincoln3. The underlined word "seceded" in the third paragraph can be replaced by _.A. giv

20、en in B. worked together C. broken away D. pulled over4. Why was a special stamp issued?A. to celebrate the anniversary of the orderB. to celebrate the anniversary of LincolnC. to celebrate the history of America D. to celebrate the festival of African-American5.The underlined phrase in the last par

21、agraph means "_".A. There were many celebrations like before.B. Freedom hasnt been developed since 1863. C. We still dont enjoy the freedom nowadays.D. Freedom needs further development in the future.參考答案Passage 1奄美兔是僅生活在日本的一種瀕危動物。在政府采取多項措施以后，這種局面才得以緩解。此外，奄美兔過著一種特殊的生活方式，對生存棲息地要求較高。1. C細節(jié)理解

22、題。由第二段第二句可知，答案為C。2. D細節(jié)理解題。由第三段第二句可知答案為D3. B細節(jié)理解題。由第四段第二、三句，可知，奄美兔用草地來隱藏和保護小兔。4. A詞義猜測題。由第四段第四句以及前文可知，夜里，奄美兔對食肉動物保持警惕，以免讓它們發(fā)現(xiàn)小兔的藏身地。5. C推理判斷題。由最后一段可推知，還有許多瀕危動物需要保護。作者呼吁政府保護動物，因此說明保護動物要做的工作還有很多，這是一個長期的工作。Passage 22013年1月1日著名的解放奴隸宣言頒布150周年，美國許多地方都舉行了慶?；顒?。本文主要講述了解放奴隸宣言誕生的歷史。1. B細節(jié)理解題。由第二段第一句可知，答案為B。2.

23、D推理判斷題。由第三段第一句可知，南部邦聯(lián)不愿廢除奴隸制度，而林肯總統(tǒng)卻頒布了解放奴隸宣言。因此可推知南部邦聯(lián)憎恨林肯總統(tǒng)。3. C詞義猜測題。由第三段第二句可知，林肯總統(tǒng)不能真正執(zhí)行這個法令，原因是南部邦聯(lián)已經(jīng)脫離出去了。再根據(jù)第四段第一句可知，內(nèi)戰(zhàn)后，又重新統(tǒng)一了。故seceded意為“脫離，退出”，故選C。4. A細節(jié)理解題。由第五段第一句以及第一段可知，發(fā)行郵票是為了紀念解放奴隸宣言頒布150周年。5. A推理判斷題。由最后一段可知，本段主要講述人們是如何慶祝奴隸解放宣言頒布150周年的。最后一句意為“它就像自由繞了一大圈”，借此說明慶祝的氣氛讓人感覺好像回到了150年以前。Passa

24、ge 3題材體裁難度系數(shù)字數(shù)題數(shù)閱讀時間正確率 日常生活說明文3315 6 分鐘Mosquitoes are among the most disease-carrying insects around. This is mainly because they are able to carry many diseases without ever actually becoming infected by them. The mosquito's own natural defenses will attack these diseases and eliminate them, b

25、ut if that mosquito bites a person or an animal, it may transmit that disease. The ability to transmit diseases comes mainly from the fact that when a mosquito bites you, it injects saliva(唾液) into the site. Any bacteria or diseases that mosquito is carrying can then be passed along. Because of the

26、problems and health risks of mosquitoes, there are many methods of mosquito control environmental authorities employ. In many areas of the world, mosquitoes can transmit diseases to millions of people every single year. In the United States, even with our pest control systems, mosquitoes infect many

27、 people each year. In most cases, a mosquito bite is simply an itchy annoyance, but in rare cases it can bring destructive diseases. It is important to understand all of the methods of mosquito control so that you can be sure that you are protected. There may be some treatments that are not optional

28、, such as town and city-wide pesticide applications. You can take steps of your own, as well. Treat your yard and around your home with a pesticide barrier. Reapply it as recommended throughout the spring through the fall. You can also add torches or candles that you can light when you are out in th

29、e backyard. These products emit smoke that discourages the presence of mosquitoes. Inspect your yard and the outer portion of the area for any indications of standing water. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so any pools or ponds on your property can be breeding grounds for the pests. Eliminate th

30、e water sources and dry out the area to discourage them. When you eliminate the environment that the mosquitoes live in, they will have no reason or purpose for wandering around your home and property. 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選擇最佳答案。1. Why do mosquitoes carry diseases without becoming infected by them?A. Because of

31、their strong bodies B. Because of their special salivaC. Because of their own natural defenses D. Because of transmitting the diseases away2. What can be infered from the first paragraph?A. Mosquitoes spread the diseases on purpose.B. Each mosquito carries destructive diseases.C. The saliva of mosqu

32、itoes contains a lot of bacteria.D. Mosquitoes can clear all the bacteria or diseases.3. What should you do if a mosquito bites you?A. Go to see a doctor B. Chase and kill itC.Ignore it D. Dont know whether it is serious4. Which of the following is NOT the measure of preventing mosquitoes bites?A. P

33、utting a pesticide barrier at home. B. Wearing long sleeves and long pants.C. Removing standing wastewater D. Decorating your yard with torches or candles5. What is the best title of the passage?A. A Disease-carrying Insect. B. Ways of Diseases Spreading. C. Methods of Mosquito Control. D. The Harm

34、of Mosquitoes.Passage 4題材體裁難度系數(shù)字數(shù)題數(shù)閱讀時間正確率資源回收再利用說明文31220 20 The great progression in science and technology causes a waste of natural resources. This results in global warming and 1 of carbon pollutants. To put an end to this natural disaster, more and more people are 2 metal recycling in Los Angel

35、es. This is, in fact, a good attempt to save the earth and maintain 3 balance. 4 the process of metal recycling in Los Angeles, the scrap particles present in the landfills（垃圾堆填物） are 5 and recycled to make the materials ready for human usage. There are plenty of metals 6 , including aluminum(鋁), co

36、pper and iron. The particles are properly 7 and made qualified for being used for plenty of 8 . This all quality metal can then be used for the 9 of household appliances, ships, trucks, railway tracks, cars, ovens and other items of significant 10 . Metal recycling in several parts of Los Angeles is

37、 making a good result. By this means, iron and copper are 11 under the process. This is really becoming news with the scrap providers as they can make 12 with this business. They are 13 wastes to earn a profitable sum of money. The process is simple as 14 the old scraps into new and innovative items

38、. In the manner 15 rate is better controlled and people have learnt to make money out of nothing. Producing items out of new material is 16 expensive. This increases the demand of scrap metal recycling in Los Angeles. Now the recycling industry is 17 highly of, and it is creating 18 opportunities fo

39、r people across the globe. This is the trusted way of making the most of the natural resources on earth. The scrap metal recycling in factories are serving to 19 support to big manufacturing companies. The finished items being produced out of the rubbish are no doubt worthy of high 20 . 閱讀短文，選擇能填入空白

40、處的最佳答案。1. A. clearanceB. accelerations C. accumulationD. elevation 2. A. taking toB. taking overC. taking away D. takinge after 3. A. natural B. economicalC. necessaryD. relative4. A. OverB. During C. Through D. By 5. A. formedB. destroyed C. built D. extracted 6. A. available B. changeable C. fashi

41、onableD. breakable 7. A. releasedB. reprocessedC. collectedD. washed8. A. causesB. reasons C. thingsD. people9. A. applicationB. invention C. market D. production 10. A. usageB. purpose C. procedure D. method 11. A. studied B. sold C. brought D. wasted12. A. moneyB. newsC. room D. progress 13. A. ap

42、plying B. recycling C. throwing D. discovering 14. A. shapingB. cutting C. collecting D. changing 15. A. pollutionB. recoveryC. employment D. interest 16. A. usuallyB. comparably C. comparatively D. casually 17. A. fliedB. spoken C. developed D. struggled18. A. job B. tradeC. abroad D. meeting 19. A

43、. loseB. offer C. provideD. strengthen 20. A. pityB. criticismC. sympathy D. praisePassage 5題材體裁難度系數(shù)字數(shù)題數(shù)閱讀時間正確率科學技術(shù)說明文34757 分鐘Imagine lighting a fire to a hard-packed snowball or the mud deep inside the ocean bed. While that may sound impossible, it is not only feasible, but the government of Japan

44、believes that they can use this energy to fuel the entire country for at least a decade.As you have probably guessed the ice and mud in question are not the ones we normally encounter, but a special kind that has methane(甲烷) gas molecules locked inside, which is what burns, when in contact with a ma

45、tch. Also known as methane compound, it was first discovered in the 1800's and for many years thought of as annoying ice that blocks pipelines during cold weather. As for the methane material found under the ocean? The methods of extracting(提取) it are simply too complex. That's because not o

46、nly do the pipes first have to get to a kilometer below sea level to the seabed, but be lowered hundreds of meters down further, to where the gas is located. Also, many of the reserves lie in areas where the seabed starts to drop off, making it even more difficult to lay the pipes accurately. Otherw

47、ise, there is the danger that the gas will escape when it experiences the change in pressure, as it is being lift up.On March 11th, 2013, the officials from Japan announced that they had becoming the first country to successfully extract “fire ice” from the seabed. Though making an encouraging step

48、in the right direction, Japan still has to prove that it can achieve stable production and safely extract the gas without causing any great damage to the seabed. Besides the danger that large scale production may cause the gas to escape into the atmosphere, experts are also concerned that damaging l

49、arge areas of seabed could result in an underwater slide leading to tsunami! But if scientists can overcome all these hurdles, “fire ice” could prove to be a great green energy alternative. Also, it would be cool to have things powered by these strange, ice-like balls, wouldn't it?根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選擇最佳答案。

50、1. The underlined word "feasible" in the first paragraph can be replaced by_.A. practicableB. unrealisticC. long-term D. ideal2. What is 'Fire Ice'?A.A high-heat ice B. A bright iceC. A kind of ice looked like fire D. A kind of new source of green energy3. Why was it thought of as

51、annoying ice for many years in the past? A. Because it is hard to get close it.B. Because it contains the marine sediments.C. Because it blocks pipelines sometimes.D. Because it is very dangerous to get it.4. Which of the following is NOT the challenge of extracting it?A. The gas is located in deep

52、sea.B. The reserves make it difficult to lay the pipes. C. The gas may release during transportation.D. Extracting "fire ice" is bad for marine animal. 5. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Extracting the gas causes great damage to the seabed.B. Mining 'fire ice" may have the potentia