江西省2020屆高三英語二輪專項訓(xùn)練閱讀理解(48)

1、江西省 2020 屆高三英語二輪專項訓(xùn)練：閱讀理解（48）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A. B. C和D）中，選出最佳選項。 AThe Best of AlaskaNothing evokes （喚起）Alaska like a whale exploding out of the wateror an eagle pullinga silver fish from the river Combine these images withhigh mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do hav

2、e the Best of Alaska!Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion （遠足） to the last frontier! Additional highlights include: a scenic flight over Glacier Bay National Park, a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, historic Skagway, a whale watching cruise and the company o

3、f knowledgeable local guides HIGHLIGHTS:JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty It is here that we start and end our tripHAINES:Haines is a small community located along the fjords （峽灣） The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have madeHaines a premier c

4、enter for adventure in Alaska In 2020, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living The activities listed below are located in HainesALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation （公 司） dedicated to the

5、 preservation （保存）and continuation of traditionalnative craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaska s outstanding craftsmen and artisans （工匠） We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading （串 珠飾） and culture from these mas

6、ter artists SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops In Skagway, westop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Vis itor s Center and ride the

7、 White Pass Yukon Route Railway GUSTAVUS:Gustavus is the gateway to the GlacierBay NationalPark We ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights This willbe the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay DATES / PRICES:2020: May 16, June 20, July 18, August

8、157 days $3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, parkfees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from JuneauCONTACTS:E-mail: infoalaskamountainguides comCall: （ 800） 766-3396Write: Alaska

9、Mountain Guides & Climbing SchoolP O Box 1081, Haines AK 998271 You can feel the history of the local place atA JuneauB SkagwayCHainesD Gustavus2 You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at A the Glacier Bay National ParkB the KlondikeGold Rush National ParkD the NorthwestC the White Pas

10、s YukonNative Tribes3 According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursionA will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts Bcan contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or faxC are able to experience some adventurous activities in HainesD c

11、an get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge4 Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees?A Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train BA full day cruise in Glacier BayCHaving the last supper at JuneauD Flying from Juneau to their hometowns 5 It is known from the adv

12、ertisement that A Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than Haines8 the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes has died outC Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beautyD Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the pastBFrom a very early age, some children sh

13、ow better self-control thanothers Now, a newstudy that began with about 1,000 children in NewZealand has tracked how a child s low self -control can predict poor health, money troubles and even a criminal record in their adult yearsResearchers have been studying this group of children for decades no

14、w They observed the level of self-control the youngsters displayed Parents, teachers, even the kids themselves, scored the youngsters on measures like “ acting before thinking ” and “ Persistence in reaching goals ”The study led by Moffitt of Duke University and colleagues followed 1,000 children fr

15、om birth to age 32 in Dunedin, New Zealand“The children who had the lowest self -control when they were age three to ten, later on had the most health problems in their 30s,“ Moffitt said“and they had the worst financial situation . They were more likely to have a criminal record and to be raising a

16、 child as a single parent on avery lowincome." Moffitt explained that self -control problems were widely observed, and weren ' t just a feature of a small group of misbehaving kidsMoffittsaid it ' s stillunclear why some children have betterself-controlthan others, though she said other

17、 researchers have found thatit ' s mostly a learned behavior, with relatively little genetic influence . But good self-control can be set to run in families because children with good self-control are more likely to grow up to be healthy and prosperous parents . But the good news, Moffitt said,

18、is that self-control can be taught by parents, and through school curricula that have been shown to be effective .6. From the first two paragraphs we learn thatA. the research has been carried out for five yearsB. self-control in kids tends to determine their futureC. self- control was assessed by c

19、hildren ' s intelligenceD. children ' s self -control is almost the same at early age7. Children with lowto .A. become wealthy in later lifeC. have better financial planning8. According to Moffitt , self-control are more likelyB. get good school performanceD. adopt negative behaviorsA. only

20、good genetic factors can shape their lives in the future8 scientists know well why some children have better self-controlC self-control in childhood has nothing to do with criminal activityD willpower as a child really i nfluences people s chances of adulthood9 What can be inferred from the passage?

21、A Self-control cannot be taught in schools B The study is restricted within few participantsC It s never too late to deal with self-control problems D Good parenting can improve self-control and life success10 Which of the following might be the best title of the passage？A Child s self -control pred

22、icts future health and successB Kids are encouraged to take risks at an early ageC Children s development cannot be changed by teachersD How to teach the kids a bit of self-control in schoolsCAn increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to （歸因于）the global eco

23、nomic crisis awakening a publicthirst for knowledge about how the financial system worksApplications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15%this January, according to UCAS, the Universitiesand Colleges AdmissionsService A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to

24、do economics at A-level were also up Professor John Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departments were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250 “ There are a large number of stu

25、dents who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it One of the things I have done thisyear is to relate myteaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn' t traditionally done . " He added .University applications rose 7% last year . But there were rises ab

26、ove average in several subjects . Nursing saw a 15%jump, with people' s renewed interest in caters in the pubic sector （部門）,which are seen as more secure in economic crisis .A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters

27、, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said, "It ' s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be

28、 a generation that' sfinancially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty . ” 11. Professor John Beath ' s lectures are .A. given in a traditional wayB . connectedwith the present situationC. open to both students and their parents D. warmly recei

29、ved byeconomics12 . Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their .A. greater stabilityB. higher payC. fewer applicationsD. better reputation13. In the opinion of most parents .A. economics should be the focus of school teachingB. more students should be admitted to universitiesC

30、. the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened.D. children should solve financial problems themselves14. According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters .A .wiserinmoney managementB. have access to better equipmentC .confide about their future careersD. get job

31、s in Child Trust Funds15. What' s the main idea of the text?A. Universities have received more applications.B. Economics is attracting an increasing number studentsC. college students benefit a lot from economic uncertaintyD. parents are concerned with children ' s subject selection . DThe o

32、ldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback . Modern holistic （整體的）medicine is an approach that treats the whole patient, not justthe disease . It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness . The most important influences on today ' s holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medi

33、cine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body health .Holistic medicine usually combines diet, physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage （按 摩）and acupuncture （針灸）.Herbal treatment, a practice of treating川nessby usingplants, i

34、s influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese andAyurvedic medicine . Homeopathy （順勢療法）is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA Homeopathy began in Germanyin the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemanndescribed how very tiny doses （齊【J量）of a d

35、rug had an effect on his patients . According to Hahnemann, the morethe drug was diluted （稀釋）,the stronger its effects . The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses. In the UKhomeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about acceptable

36、treatment .Meditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine . They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers whocombined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs . Transcendental meditation （超脫 靜坐）is one of the best knownof these techniques . People repeat words inside

37、their head to reach a state of deep relaxation.The holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient, not just the disease . Life-style, emotional problems and diet are just someof the factors that can affect a person' s health . Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet , exercise and fresh air, all of which contribute to health . Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments, so that theirpatients can