2012届高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解训练题1
Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, covering a wide area with its alkali sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.
Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”- the land of fire. Death Valley’s present name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has been declared a National Monument(纪念碑) and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this place.
Here nature created a lot of surprising, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the
Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, covering a wide area with its alkali sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.
Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”- the land of fire. Death Valley’s present name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has been declared a National Monument(纪念碑) and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this place.
Here nature created a lot of surprising, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the
most astonishing and variable parts of Death Valley is the Devil’ s Golf Course, where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams. Sand sculptures(沙雕) stand on a frightening ground, as evening shadows move and lengthen.
1. _______ is the lowest place in the desert.
A. Tomesha B. Death Valley
C. Nevada D. Badwater
2. The name of the valley comes from _______.
A. an Indian name B. the death of the miners
C. the local people D. a National Movement
1. _______ is the lowest place in the desert.
A. Tomesha B. Death Valley
C. Nevada D. Badwater
2. The name of the valley comes from _______.
A. an Indian name B. the death of the miners
C. the local people D. a National Movement
3. From the passage we can learn that _______.
A. no one had ever known the desert before the miners
B. it’s still not easy to travel across the desert
C. people can find gas-stations, cafes and hotels in the desert
D. people have changed the natural sight of the desert
4. Devil Golf Course is famous for _______.
A. the frequent wind B. the colors of the sand
C. dream-like sights D. the sand sculptures
5. From the passage we can see that the writer _______ the Death Valley.
A. appreciates B. is fearful of
C. dislikes D. is tired of
【答案解析】
本文介绍了美国的一个著名沙漠--“死亡谷”名称的由来以及 “死亡谷”奇特的风光。
1. D. 细节题。根据 …and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States 可推知此题答案为 D。
5. From the passage we can see that the writer _______ the Death Valley.
A. appreciates B. is fearful of
C. dislikes D. is tired of
【答案解析】
本文介绍了美国的一个著名沙漠--“死亡谷”名称的由来以及 “死亡谷”奇特的风光。
1. D. 细节题。根据 …and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States 可推知此题答案为 D。
appreciates 2. B. 推断题。根据 …when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story… 可知“死亡谷”的名称来源于这些迷路矿工的死亡。
3. C. 推断题。根据 …well-marked roads where good services can be found easily… 可以判断 C 为最佳答案。
4. C. 细节题。根据 …where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams 可推知答案为 C。
5. A. 推断题。根据the special beauty of this place…like the sights on the moon… ever-changing…showing the most unusual colors等关键词语可以知道作者是带着赞赏的语气来描述“死
3. C. 推断题。根据 …well-marked roads where good services can be found easily… 可以判断 C 为最佳答案。
4. C. 细节题。根据 …where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams 可推知答案为 C。
5. A. 推断题。根据the special beauty of this place…like the sights on the moon… ever-changing…showing the most unusual colors等关键词语可以知道作者是带着赞赏的语气来描述“死
高中英语书面表达 （满分30分）
假定你是李华，亚洲冬季运动会将在你居住的地方举办，现在正招募志愿者，你希望成为其中一员。请按要求用英语给组委会写一封申请信。内容应包括：
1．个人情况：年龄、性别、学历；
2．个人条件：英语好、爱好体育、善于交往、乐于助人、熟悉本地情况；
3．承诺：提供最佳服务
Dear Sir/ Madam,
1．个人情况：年龄、性别、学历；
2．个人条件：英语好、爱好体育、善于交往、乐于助人、熟悉本地情况；
3．承诺：提供最佳服务
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
参考范文
One Possible Version:
Dear Sir/ Madam,
My name is Li Hua. I would like to work as a volunteer for the Winter Asian Games.
I am a boy/girl of 17 and I am studying at high school now. I am good at English and I can
talk with foreign tourists in English freely.
I believe I can do a good job for the Games. First, I like sports and I know the place very well. Second, I get along with others easily, which is especially useful for a volunteer. Third, I’m ready to give help whenever it is needed. My promise is to offer the best service possible to the people at the Games.
Please consider my request, and I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours faithfully,
1. I wonder what it feels like to be one of ____ really rich. The Brows already have Rolls Royce and now they are buying_____ third. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.the; the B.不填; a C.the; a D.不填;the
2．---What do you think about____ dress in the shop window?
I believe I can do a good job for the Games. First, I like sports and I know the place very well. Second, I get along with others easily, which is especially useful for a volunteer. Third, I’m ready to give help whenever it is needed. My promise is to offer the best service possible to the people at the Games.
Please consider my request, and I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours faithfully,
1. I wonder what it feels like to be one of ____ really rich. The Brows already have Rolls Royce and now they are buying_____ third. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.the; the B.不填; a C.the; a D.不填;the
2．---What do you think about____ dress in the shop window?
--- Oh, it's beautiful. She will be pleased if she can have it as____ birthday present. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.a; a B.a; the C.the; a D.the; the
3.On November 11, 2004, Palestinians learnt that Yasser Arafat, _____ symbol of their struggle, died in _____ Paris hospital. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.a; / B.the;a C.a; the D.the; the
4.---It's reported that nearly 150,000 people lost their lives in Asian tsunamis(海啸).
---Yes, ______ news came as _____ shock to me. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.the; a B.the; the C.a; a D.a; the
5.---How many people are still leading _____ life under ______ poverty line in the world?
--- Perhaps one fourth. [仿2004NMET(IV)-35]
A.the; 不填 B.a; the C.a; a D. 不填; 不填
6.---It is said that Jack is very rich and goes to work in his own new car every day. What is he?
--- _______, I am not sure.
A.a; a B.a; the C.the; a D.the; the
3.On November 11, 2004, Palestinians learnt that Yasser Arafat, _____ symbol of their struggle, died in _____ Paris hospital. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.a; / B.the;a C.a; the D.the; the
4.---It's reported that nearly 150,000 people lost their lives in Asian tsunamis(海啸).
---Yes, ______ news came as _____ shock to me. [仿04NMET(I)--24]
A.the; a B.the; the C.a; a D.a; the
5.---How many people are still leading _____ life under ______ poverty line in the world?
--- Perhaps one fourth. [仿2004NMET(IV)-35]
A.the; 不填 B.a; the C.a; a D. 不填; 不填
6.---It is said that Jack is very rich and goes to work in his own new car every day. What is he?
--- _______, I am not sure.
A.Somebody of a manager B.Something of a manager
C.Anyone of a manager D.Anything of a manager
[仿04辽宁卷-24 / 04NMET-35/ 04江苏卷-21 / 04浙江卷-33 / 04福建卷-22 / 04重庆卷-31 / 04广东卷-27 /04湖南卷--21]
7.As they are retired, Mr and Mrs Scott prefer a house in the country to spend their late years to _____ in a large city. [仿NMET(III) --34]
A.like B.it C.one D.that
8.---Have you got used to the Chinese food, Robert? [仿04四川卷--32]
---Yes. But I don't like _____ when a Chinese host keeps serving me the food I don't like.
A.this B.that C.those D.it
9.---Excuse me, where's the tea-room ?
---It's right over there. Can I help you with_____? [仿04湖南卷--21]
--- No, thanks.
A.anything B.something C.nothing D.everything
10.---Can you come on Monday or Tuesday ? [仿04北京卷--21]
C.Anyone of a manager D.Anything of a manager
[仿04辽宁卷-24 / 04NMET-35/ 04江苏卷-21 / 04浙江卷-33 / 04福建卷-22 / 04重庆卷-31 / 04广东卷-27 /04湖南卷--21]
7.As they are retired, Mr and Mrs Scott prefer a house in the country to spend their late years to _____ in a large city. [仿NMET(III) --34]
A.like B.it C.one D.that
8.---Have you got used to the Chinese food, Robert? [仿04四川卷--32]
---Yes. But I don't like _____ when a Chinese host keeps serving me the food I don't like.
A.this B.that C.those D.it
9.---Excuse me, where's the tea-room ?
---It's right over there. Can I help you with_____? [仿04湖南卷--21]
--- No, thanks.
A.anything B.something C.nothing D.everything
10.---Can you come on Monday or Tuesday ? [仿04北京卷--21]
--- I'm afraid _____ day is possible.
A.either B.some C.neither D.any
11.---What's the difference between the first house and the second ? [仿04浙江卷--33]
---The first house has a garage while the second has _____.
A.no one B.nothing C.neither D.none
12．The house rent is expensive. I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying_____here. [仿04广西卷--33]
A.asmuch three times B.much as three times
C.twice times much D.three times as much
13．---We are leaving on June 15. [仿04江苏卷--32]
---So why not come to spend _____ days with us? I'm serious.
A.all these last few B.these all last few
C.these last few all D.all last these few
14.She looks more beautiful when she wears her____ skirt. {仿04江苏卷--32}
A.green tight new silk B.new tight green silk
A.either B.some C.neither D.any
11.---What's the difference between the first house and the second ? [仿04浙江卷--33]
---The first house has a garage while the second has _____.
A.no one B.nothing C.neither D.none
12．The house rent is expensive. I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying_____here. [仿04广西卷--33]
A.asmuch three times B.much as three times
C.twice times much D.three times as much
13．---We are leaving on June 15. [仿04江苏卷--32]
---So why not come to spend _____ days with us? I'm serious.
A.all these last few B.these all last few
C.these last few all D.all last these few
14.She looks more beautiful when she wears her____ skirt. {仿04江苏卷--32}
A.green tight new silk B.new tight green silk
C.silk new tight green D.tight silk green new
15.It's too late to go out now. ____ , it's starting to rain. [仿04NMET(I)--35]
A.Meanwhile B.However C.Besides D.Anyhow
15.It's too late to go out now. ____ , it's starting to rain. [仿04NMET(I)--35]
A.Meanwhile B.However C.Besides D.Anyhow
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