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1、2011高考英语阅读理解分类汇编之新闻报道类1.(2011山东卷)DSince the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers, Jose Milan and Michele Tavella from the Feder
2、al Polytechnic school in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated(展示)a small robotic wheelchair directed by a persons thoughts.In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right band. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoug
3、hts.“our brain has billions of nerve ceils. These send signals through the spinal cord (脊髓)to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled peopl
4、e to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also
5、has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain. Prof. Milan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI tech
6、nology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guaran
7、tee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.A. help to update computer systems B. link the human brain with computersC. help the disabled to recover D. control a persons thoughts 72. How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory? A. By controlling his muscles. B. By tal
8、king to the machine. C. By moving his hand. D. By using his mind.73. Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5? A. scalpcomputercapwheelchair B. computercapscalpwheelchair C. scalpcapcomputerwheelchair D. capcomputerscalpwheelchair74. The team will test with real
9、patients to A. make profits from them B. prove the technology useful to them C. make them live longer D. learn about their physical condition75. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Switzerland, the BCI Research Center B. New Findings About How the Human Brain Works C. BCI
10、 Could Mean More Freedom for the DisabledD. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries【解析】:71-75:BDCBC【语篇解读】本文是一则新闻报道,介绍了Brain-computer interface(BCI)技术的发明,原理和对残疾人带来的益处。71. B。细节理解题。从第一段第一句话可知。72.D细节理解题。见第二段“Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right band.
11、”。73.C.细节理解题。见第五段描述。74.B细节推断题。见最后一段“to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from.”,证明他们可以从中获得的好处。75.C.主旨大意题。本文是新闻文体,因此要关注首段的中心,由首段的第二句话“Brain-computer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.”推断选C。2.(2011湖北卷)CIn todays throw away society, d
12、ealing with the citys growing mountain of waste is an inereasing challenge for the city countil(市议会)。 Recently. Edinburgh is faced with the problem of dssposing of(处理)about250,000Million tons of waster a year . Despite different ways to dispose of much of it in a green manner-largely through encoura
13、ging tecycling-its aging facilities such as the Powderhall landfill do not have the ability to deal with it. The European Union(EU) has issued a new policy, regulating how such mountains of waster are to hr disposed of. The five councils (Edinburgh. East Lothian. West Lothian. Midlethian and Borders
14、) face fine around $18million a year from 2013 it they dont inerease recycling levels and rely less on landfill. With this in mind, the coumlls got together with the idea of building a lage incinerator plant (垃圾焚烧厂)to burn half of the waste produced in their districts. But the plan fell apart after
15、the change of target levels by a new UK government waste policy which required that no more than 25% of the citys waste should be disposed of in this way by 2025.After the plan was abandoned, a private company which already transported millions of tons of the citys wast by train to a landfill site n
16、ear Dunbar, offered an alternative soution when it suggested opening a huge waste site near Portobello.Since Powderhall is supposed to close in 2015, it seemed necessary for the members of the Edinburgh Council to accept the suggestion. But soon they turned it downafter 700 local objections reached
17、thembecause it would have meant hundreds of lorries a day making loud noise through heavily populated areas.That still leaves eth council with a problem. By 2013,only50%of 1995 levels of waste will benllewed to be sent to landfill. Even if recveling large are met, there will still be a large amount
18、of rubbish to be burnt up. Due build an Edinburgh and Midlothian councils have now decided to work together to build an ineinerator plant as time to find a solution is fast running out.59. The main way of handling waste in a green manmer in Edinburgh is .A. recyeling B. restoring C. burying D. burni
19、ng60. The five councils worked out a plan to build an incinerator plant to .A. reduce the roast of burying waste B. meets the EU requirements C. speed up waste recycling D. tempter landfill sites 61. The city council of Edinburgh rejected the suggestion to open a huge landfill site near Portobello b
20、ecause .A. a name from a private company B. the comelier was not interested in it C. it was not supports by EUD. the local poodle was waist it 62. What is the final dream an Edinburgh and Midlothian Country? A. To open a new landfill nearby B. To close the powder hall landfill in 2015C. To set up a
21、plan for burning wasteD. To persuade people to deduce their waste.【答案】ABDC3.(2011广东卷)DIn a world with limited land, water and other natural resources(资源), the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise. Actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disppearing and the globe b
22、ecoming increasingly warm. People now realize that this unheathy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable(可持续的)ways. That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the healthy while using its supply of nat
23、ural resources.Today, sustainable development is a popular trend in many countries. According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decade. China, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the ne
24、w round of the global energy resolution. It is now trying hard to made full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil(棕榈
25、油), which is produced without cutting down valuabe rainforest. In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown more than 50%.Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions(排放) and targets for saving and
26、 reusing energy. Besides, stronger arrangement of public resouces like forests can also help to speed up the development. Finally, governments can avoid the huge public expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accerlarate the change from the trad
27、itional model to a sustainable one.The major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of a growing population within the limits of this single planet. That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.41. The traditional business model is
28、 harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that_.A.it makes the world warmerB. it consumes natural resoucesC. it brings severe damage to futureD. it makes growth hard to continue42. What can we infer from Paragraph2?A. China lacks wind and solar energyB. China is the leader of the low-carbon marke
29、tC. High-speed trains are a low-carbon developmentD. Palm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests43. To fully develop the low-carbon markets governments can_.A. cut public expensesB. forbid carbon emissionC.develop public resouscesD. encourage energy conservation44. We can learn from the last pa
30、ragraph that business have many chances to _.A. develop sustainable productsB. explore new natural resouscesC. make full use of natural resouscesD. deal with the major challenge45. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce a new business modelB. To compare two business modelsC. To pred
31、ict a change of the global marketsD. To advocate sustainable development【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章阐述了传统经济发展模式给地球带来了许多危害。这种发展模式破坏了毁坏了森林、使全球气候变暖等。现在低碳、可持续的经济发展模式成为许多国家的发展主流方向。中国政府正在充分发挥潜能大力开发新的低耗能、低排放的新能源市场。41.B考查细节理解。根据第一段可知:传统经济发展模式的危害是使全球气候变暖、不能持续发展、给未来发展造成损失。所以B正确。42.B考查推理判断。综合第二段的China, for example, has s
32、et its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy resolution及段意可知:中国在绿色环保、低能减排的市场上成为领军国家。故选B。43. D考查推理判断。根据First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions(排放) and targets for saving and reusing energy可知选D。44.A考查推理判断。根据最后一段That is no smal
33、l task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.可知选A。45.D考查作者的写作意图。文章由传统经济发展模式的弊端引出可持续经济发展的模式,作者通篇阐释了可持续经济发展的模式的好处及发展方向。所以作者提倡可持续发展。2011高考英语阅读理解分类汇编之广告应用文类1.(2011全国新课标)DWanted, Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. Youll
34、work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christma
35、s suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:3016:00Excellent pay.Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants Assistant When you join the them in our Revenue Administrati
36、on Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.Weal
37、den District CouncilSoftware Trainer If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as we
38、ll as present them. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.67. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. C. The Enterprise
39、 Shopping Centre D. Wealden District Council.68. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _.A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work C. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a month69. which position is open to recent school gradua
40、tes?A. Producer,London Kiss.B.Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD.Software Trainer70.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?A.One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledgeD. One trained in producing music programmes.6
41、7.A 68.D 69.C 70.C2.(2011天津卷)AHomestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least o
42、nce a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation ZonesHomestays are located in London mainly in Zones2,3 and of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as
43、 much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones3 and 4often offer larger accommodation in a less crowned area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.Meal Plans Available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts importan
44、t to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物类食品),bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normallypart of a Continental Breakfast in England. D
45、inners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit.you must first ask your hosts permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Se
46、lf-Catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room.This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestule and is more suitable for the long-stay student.However,it does not provide the same fam
47、ily atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.36.The passage is probably written for A.host willing to receive foreign studentsB.loreigners hoping to build British cultureC.travellers planning to vist famlies in LondonD.English learners applying to like in English homes37.Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning.B. Medical care.C. Free transport.D. Physical trainning.38.What can be inferred from Paragraph3?A.Zone