高三英語閱讀理解專項(xiàng)練習(xí)(十一)

1、難度指數(shù)不積跬步無以至千里高三英語閱讀理解專項(xiàng)練習(xí)（十一） AHumans are not the only ones that like gold. Australian scientists have discovered a new fungus (真菌) that decorates its long, thread-like tendrils (卷須) with gold collected from the soil. The experts desperately hope the “gold digger” will provide information on the loc

2、ations of gold deposits and make searching for the precious metal easier, and more environmentally friendly.The gold-loving fungus was discovered accidentally by a team of researchers led by Dr. Tsing Bohu, a scientist at Australia national science agency, CSIRO, when they were examining the microbe

3、s (微生物) in the soil at Boddington, a tiny town home to Australias largest gold mine.A closer analysis suggested that the fungus uses chemical interactions with underground minerals to accumulate gold from its surroundings. Though fungi often interact with other things in nature, the reaction with go

4、ld was unexpected. Fungi are well-known for playing an important role in the recycling of organic material, such as leaves and bark, as well as for the cycling of other metals,” Dr. Bohu explained. But gold is so chemically inactive that this interaction is both unusual and surprising.”The fungi are

5、 not wearing the gold for beauty. There is a biological benefit from this reaction.” Dr. Bohu said, Gold-loving fungi can grow faster and bigger relative to other fungi that dont work with gold.”The researchers still need to conduct further analysis to understand the relationship between the fungi a

6、nd the precious metal. More importantly, they need to determine if its presence is a sure sign of the existence of large deposits of the metal underground. The scientists also believe the fungi could be used to detect the presence of gold in waste products and man-made electronics.However, those hop

7、ing to get free gold from the fungi are in for a disappointment, for the delicate fungus is hard to see. Also, its gold can only be seen under a microscope.1. What do the experts hope for?A. Investigating the sites.B. Excavating the gold mines.C. Getting further informed.D. Unearthing gold deposits.

8、2. What could be learned according to Dr. Bohu?A. Fungis interaction with gold is unexpected but beneficial.B. Golds classification is biologically identified by fungi.C. Fungis formation with gold is fairly natural and frequent.D. Gold is chemically accumulated by fungis evolution.3. How does the a

9、uthor find the finding?A. It excites the gold diggers motivation.B. It has a long way to go before confirmation.C. It lays the foundation of geological studies.D. It ensures the search of gold sites.4. What can be the suitable title for the text?A. Beauty-loving Fungi Wrapped by GoldB. Gold-loving F

10、ungi Discovered in AustraliaC. Boddington, Austrias Largest Gold MineD. New Discovery of Gold with FungiBChristmas wouldnt be Christmas without mountains of wrapping paper covering the floor on 25 December. Or would it?A rise in interest in crafting(手工藝)，coupled with a greater awareness of the envir

11、onment under lockdown, has led to an increase in interest in furoshiki-the Japanese art of fabric wrapping this year.Furoshiki are traditional Japanese cloths used to transport food, clothes or gifts. They are increasingly being accepted by shoppers as an alternative to paper. The cloths are easy to

12、 use: gifts are placed in the centre of the fabric, which is then tucked(卷起)around the object and fastened with a knot (結(jié)).Because fabric is so much more malleable (可塑的)than wrapping paper, it can be used to make even the most awkward-shaped gifts look professionally wrapped. The Covid-19 pandemic(大

13、流行病)has brought the environment into a new focus for people, causing people all to make more environmentally conscious decisions around what we buy.Part of the appeal of fabric wrapping is that it is a present in itself. The receiver can not only enjoy a beautifully wrapped gift but can then reuse t

14、he cloth to give a gift of their own.Some customers use their cloth within family or friendship circles, so that it eventually makes its way back to them. Theres a certain magic and tradition in passing it from person to person.Then theres the rising interest in craft. Fabric wrapping is often handm

15、ade. Compared to standard wrapping paper, fabric wrapping offers more chances to experiment with different folding techniques and the way it lends itself to botanical decoration. There is a huge appetite for people wanting to learn new craft skills and perhaps create their own gifts for friends and

16、family.The practice of using furoshiki became widespread during Japans Edo period (1603-1868), when people bundled(捆)their clothes in fabric while visiting public baths. The custom was generally the preserve of older people in Japan, but younger generations are getting on board as a result of the pa

17、ndemic. They have started to reconsider their ways of life.5. Which of the following can best describe furoshiki?A. Sustainable.B. Wasteful.C. Complex to knot.D. Awkward to carry.6 What is the advantage of furoshiki over standard wrapping paper?A. It has less human touch.B. It improves gardening ski

18、lls.C. It stimulates appetite for food.D. It offers more space for creativity.7. Why does furoshiki begin to be accepted by younger people?A. It has a long family tradition.B. Pandemic promotes green rethink.C. Public baths are gaining popularity.D. Its their turn to preserve the custom.8. What is t

19、he text mainly about?A. The history of furoshiki.B. The benefits of furoshiki.C. Ways to wrap a gift with furoshiki.D. Reasons for a growing interest in furoshiki.CThe short film Piper, released by Pixar in 2016, won the 89th Academy Award for Best Animated Short film. Piper was written and directed

20、 by Alan Barillaro, previously working in the animation department. Its a wonder that he had the fortune to win Oscar for his first film. The short film follows a baby bird named Piper, as she learns and overcomes her fears of finding food at the seafront. Piper is encouraged to peck（啄）at the sand b

21、each but gets wet through with water from a wave. Discouraged by the terrible wave, she hopes to get food from her mother but fails. After gathering up the courage again, she meets a hermit crab（寄居蟹）who shows her not to be scared of the ocean but to embrace it. Finally, she discovers the secret of t

22、he ocean and feeds herself even her family. Its a story about facing challenges and not being discouraged by failure. Like Piper, we can always find solutions and come out stronger than ever before. Somehow Pixar manages to fit all of these into a five-minute-long short film, without using any spoke

23、n language and entirely by animation. Movements and personified facial expressions are what drive this story in this film. Much like the nature documentary, the continuous pulling of the shallow focus adds the sense of realism. The clean and clear animation allows for even the slightest micro-expres

24、sions to be picked up by the audience. And the music is consistent with Pipers emotions, making the audience feel the same way. This film and lots of others by Pixar make us laugh and cry all the time. By fitting a simple story with simple characters, we are led through challenges to a satisfying co

25、nclusion for our characters. Its one of the best short films in a long time.9. What is the storyline of the short film?A. A mother instructs her child to find food.B. A bird overcomes fears and grows independent。C. A bird family tries to adapt to life at the seafront.D. A sand beach offers food to t

26、he birds living nearby.10. What techniques are used in the short film?A. Animation and music.B. Sound and virtual scenes.C. Movements and speeches.D. Clear pictures and vivid lines.11. Whats the authors attitude towards the short film?A. Indifferent.B. Critical.C. Favorable.D. Negative.12. What is t

27、his text?A. A documentary.B. A review.C. A story.D. An essay.DOn Friday January 14, 2022, blast was heard 2,000 km away in New Zealand and 3,300 km away in Australia. Boats crashed into a quiet harbor in Southern California, a remote island was battered in Japan by 4 foot waves and two women were sw

28、ept to their deaths on a beach in Peru some 6,000 miles from an undersea volcanic eruption so powerful that the tsunami which it set off stirred ocean waters halfway across the globe.But on Sunday, as reports of the volcanos effect crowded in from far-flung countries, there was little word from Tong

29、a, the island nation just 40 miles from the site of the extraordinary explosion. As concerns from all over the world grew, the nation of about 100,000 people remained largely cut off from the rest of the world, its undersea internet cables knocked out of commission by the volcano.In Tonga on Sunday,

30、 many residents lost not only communication channels but electric power. Up to 80,000 people there could be affected, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies told the BBC.New Zealand and other nations in the region pledged to give Tonga aid to recover. But with heavy concentrations of airborne ash making flights impossible, just like the Iceland volcano eruption in 2021, it was difficult even to know what was needed. Ardern, the New Zealand prime minister, said flights over