高三英语限时阅读训练（15）Ⅰ.完形填空词数 266 难度系数★★ 建议用时14′When your kids were six or seven, you sent them to school. Did you ever wonder what goes through a teacher's __1__ as he or she tries to teach your kids? Did you ever wonder what the teacher __2__ from you, the parents?Parents can be __3__ or suspicious. They can be of great help to the teacher __4__ be in need of help themselves. Some teachers think parents are too __5__ on their children. Here is __6__ one teacher puts it.“I usually have the __7__ of parents coming in and __8__ me how much they care about the kids' education and how they really __9__ their kids. They tell me they stand and __10__ them closely when they do their homework. Sometimes they __11__ offer help with the kids' lessons as if they were teachers. They check their school work, and are too sensitive to __12__. They blame the kids on everything having to do __13__ school. When a parent asks me how his or her kid is getting on in my class, my answer usually is ‘Well, you know, he is __14__ a good kid. He is fine in my class. Maybe you don't have to be so __15__ with your kid.’”Teachers want parents to know that they are professionals at __16__ with children. They have __17__ many children and even parents. Because of this, teachers can be __18__ at educating children. Teachers are __19__ that parents want their children to do well, but they know more about what children should be able to do at different ages and __20__.1． A.heart B．mind C．soul D．spirit2． A.reflects B．results C．benefits D．expects3． A.effective B．attentive C．supportive D．positive4． A.but B．or C．thus D．as5． A.hard B．keen C．dependent D．crazy6． A.where B．how C．when D．why7． A.problems B．contracts C．accidents D．agreements8． A.advising B．examining C．telling D．instructing9． A.help with B．deal with C．make up D．give up10．A.connect B．guide C．watch D．inspire11．A.even B．already C．still D．merely12．A.marks B．efforts C．pains D．words13．A.at B．beyond C．in D．with14．A.nearly B．really C．seldom D．hardly15．A.satisfied B．careful C．strict D．cautious16．A.working B．playing C．staying D．joking17．A.fed B．observed C．attended D．greeted18．A.pleased B．worried C．disappointed D．experienced19．A.content B．doubtful C．aware D．suspicious20．A.stages B．classes C．schools D．projectsⅡ.阅读理解A词数 328 难度系数★★★ 建议用时6′A vertical farm is a concept farm which is planted on levels or floors. A sky scraper type building can house a vertical farm. Since the garden is built upwards，rather than outwards，it requires much less space than a conventional(传统的) farm.The world is quickly running out of room for conventional farming. Vertical farms could be a key to this situation. An 18­story vertical farm could feed as many as 50,000 people，all in an area which is the size of the average city block. Vertical farms in the city could cut down on transportation costs as well. Think about the amount of fuel it takes to transport food from farmland to city. The resources saved would be surprising. Besides saving travel time，food would be delivered in fresher condition and with less damage.There is a growing concern about the use of pesticides in agriculture today. But the vertical farm would be a greenhouse type environment, avoiding the need for a large number of pesticides. Vertical farms can be built in a contained space，therefore they are an excellent solution for living well in an environment far different from our own. Hydroponics(水耕法) could be a big part of vertical gardening. This would reduce the amount of soil needed to grow food. Of course，not all food does well with this type of planting，but there are many crops that actually seem to do better.In some climates，a lack of sunlight creates a short growing season. The solar power option may not work as well here. The addition of grow lights would make it possible to grow crops in vertical gardens in these areas. In other words，we could grow crops in areas where we never could before.Vertical farms may just be a concept for now，but they are a concept that will solve many of our problems in the future.21．According to the passage, a vertical farm________.A．is mainly built outwards B．is only an environmental friendly farmC．is planted on levels upwards D．is dependent on solar power22．The second paragraph is mainly about________.A．the meaning of a vertical farm B．the future of a vertical farmC．the cost of a vertical farm D．the benefit of a vertical farm23．It can be learned from the passage that vertical farms________.A．have been put into useB．need less room than conventional farmsC．only use hydroponics to grow foodD．may increase the transportation costs24．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Vertical farms for our future B．Vertical farms and green skyscrapersC．Ways to deal with future problems D．Advantages of vertical farmsB词数 317 难度系数★★★ 建议用时7′Experts say that agriculture provides fourteen percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions each year. The gases released include carbon dioxide，a major cause of global warming.Twenty­one n ations around the world recently joined forces to better understand and prevent greenhouse gas emissions from farms. The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases was launched at the United Nations conference on climate change. The meeting took place in Copenhagen，Denmark last month.Agricultural experts blame a number of farm activities for producing greenhouse gases. For example，animal waste and cattle digestive systems release methane (甲烷，沼气) gas. Fertilized soil and the burning of crop waste also release harmful gases into the air. Experts say some methods of farming—turning the soil to prepare for planting—also release harmful carbon dioxide.An official of the European Commission's Directorate General for Research says agriculturalgreenhouse gas emissions can be cut. Maive Rute suggests feeding animals a diet designed to reduce emissions.The new agricultural research group says protecting against global warming is only part of its purpose. It says the world also needs to develop better farming methods to feed growing populations in poor countries.United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said no one single nation can fight agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increase food production at the same time. This is why the alliance is important for combining resources and finding new ones.The United States Department of Agriculture will increase spending on farm emissions research by ninety million dollars over the next four years. The total will reach one hundred and thirty million dollars. The U．S.D.A. will share the research with other countries in the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and support researchers from developing countries that belong to the alliance. Money from the Borlaug Fellowship Program will let the researchers study agricultural climate change with American scientists.Mister Vilsack said that just as climate change has no borders，there should be no borders for research.25．In Paragraph 4，Maive Rute recommends ________.A．increasing food production B．changing cattle digestive systemsC．developing better farming methodsD．giving animals the food meant to produce fewer emissions26．The underlined word “alliance” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.A．action or state being joined togetherB．an agreement signed between countriesC．a program or project set up for a researchD．an organization formed for different goals27．How much has the U．S.D.A. spent on farm emissions research so far?A．130 million dollars. B．220 million dollars.C．40 million dollars. D．90 million dollars.28．The purpose of the passage is to ________.A．suggest a total ban on farm activitiesB．introduce the Copenhagen conference held last monthC．appeal to more countries to cut agricultural emissionsD．inform readers of the major cause of global warmingC词数 269 难度系数★建议用时6′One day while shopping in a small town in southern California，it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing，and marched angrily out of the store. My hostility toward that clerk increased with each step.On the outside，standing by the road，was a dark­skinned young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine，and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave way immediately. The magnetic power of that smile dissolved all bitterness within me，and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding.“Beautiful day，isn't it？”I remarked，in passing. Then，I turned back. “I really owe you a debt of gratitude，”I said softly. His smile deepened，but he made no attempt to answer.A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. “Sir，but he doesn't speak English，”she volunteered.“You want I should tell him something？”At that moment I felt transformed. The young man's smile had made a big person of me.“Yes，”my reply was enthusiastic and sincere，“tell him I said ‘Thank you！’”“Thank you？” The woman seemed slightly puzzled.I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. “Just tell him that，”I insisted.“He'll understand; I am sure！”Oh，what a smile can do！Although I have never seen that young man again，I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on，I became smile­conscious，and I practice the art diligently，anywhere and everywhere，with everybody.29．The author left the store angrily because ________.A．his intended purchases were of poor qualityB．there's nothing he wanted in the shopC．the clerk didn't speak English D．the clerk didn't treat him kindly30．The underlined word “hostility” in the first paragraph probably means ________.A．attitude B．hatred C．idea D．opinion31．What does the author mean by saying “I found the muscles in my own face happily responding” in Paragraph 2?A．He did not want to smile. B．He would thank the young man.C．He smiled back at the young man. D．He was happy to meet the young man.32．The passage tells us that we should ________.A．help people in trouble B．smile at othersC．practice smiling every day D．be generous to strangersD词数 281 难度系数★★★ 建议用时7′Every day，all across the nation，as many as one in four children refuses to go to school. The reasons are various. “School Refusal”，formerly known as “School Phobia”，is an actual anxiety­based disorder.Many children are vague about their complaints and unable to be sure what is making them anxious，so it is sometimes regarded as typical childhood will fullness. However，the effects of constant school refusal can be far­reaching for your child's education.So，where's the line between what's normal and what's not？“You need to look at whether it is affecting the child or family's normal life，”explains Christopher Kearney，Ph.D. In other words，if a child's grades are suffering from frequent absences or a parent's job is disturbed，it is time to look closely at the issue. Parents should listen carefully to children who say t hey can't go to school because of “untestable things”such as stomachaches or headaches.While these complaints alone don't necessarily indicate school refusal，there may be deeper problems if combined with general complaints about school，talks of threats at school and so on.There are different kinds of behavior in school refusal. Some children are influenced by their friends who skip school to hang out with their friends，showing a sense of rebellion(叛逆)．Some children cling to their mothers，screaming at the thought of having to enter the school building.However，that doesn't mean that getting a child back into the classroom is impossible. According to Maryann Roth，a school psychologist and guidance counselor(顾问)，parents should attempt to make the child get back to school，no matter how hard it is. Working closely with school officials and possibly a specialist to create a plan is a necessary step.33．The underlined word “vague”(Paragraph 1)is closest in meaning to ________.A．irregular B．unclear C．curious D．unusual34．According to Paragraph 2，the real reason of “School Refusal”may be that the children ________.A．are suffering from illness B．are afraid of endless testsC．want to stay with their parents D．feel bored and unsafe at school35．When facing“School Refusal”of their children，parents should ________.A．take the problem seriously if their daily life is disturbedB．discuss the seriousness of the problem with their childrenC．take their children to see the doctor immediatelyD．keep their children away from their rebellious friends36．The passage intends to ________.A．explain that “School Refusal” is a symptom of an illnessB．explain the phenomenon of “School Refusal” and how to treat itC．remind parents to take good care of their childrenD．explain that “School Refusal” is normal and not seriousE词数 364 难度系数★★★建议用时8′Our culture has caused most Americans to assume not only that our language is universal but that the gestures we use are understood by everyone. We do not realize that waving goodbye is the way to summon a person from the Philippines to one's side，or that in Italy and some Latin­American countries，curling the finger to oneself is a sign of farewell.Those private citizens who sent packages to our troops occupying Germany after World War Ⅱand marked them GIFT to escape duty payments did not bother to find out that“Gift”means poison in German. Moreover，we like to think of ourselves as friendly，yet we prefer to be at least 3 feet or an arm's length away from others. Latins and Middle Easterners like to come closer and touch，which makes Americans uncomfortable.Our linguistic(语言的)and cultural blindness and the casualness with which we take notice of the developed tastes，gestures，customs and languages of other countries，are losing our friends，business and respect in the world.Even here in the United States，we make few concessions(让步)to the needs of foreign visitors. There are no information signs in four languages on our public buildings or monuments；we do not have multilingual(多语的)guided tours. Very few restaurant menus have translations，and multilingual waiters，bank clerks and policemen are rare. Our transportation systems have maps in English only and often we ourselves have difficulty understanding them.When we go abroad，we tend to stay in hotels and restaurants where English is spoken. The attitudes and information we pick up are conditioned by those natives－usually the richer－who speak English. Our business dealings，as well as the nation's diplomacy(外交)，are conducted through interpreters.For many years，America and Americans could get by with cultural blindness and linguistic ignorance. After all，America was the most powerful country of the free world，the distributor(分发者)of needed funds and goods.But all that is past. American dollars no longer buy all good things，and we are slowly beginning to realize that our proper role in the world is changing. A 1979 Harris poll reported that 55 percent of Americans want this country to play a more significant role in world affairs；we want to have a hand in the important decisions of the next century，even though it may not always be the upper hand.37.It can be inferred that Americans being approached too closely by Middle Easterners would most probably ________.A．stand still B．jump aside C．step forward D．draw back38．The author gives many examples to criticize Americans for their ________.A．cultural self­centeredness B．casual mannersC．indifference toward foreign visitors D．pride towards other cultures39．According to the author，Americans' cultural blindness and linguistic ignorance will ________.A．affect their image in the new era B．cut themselves off from the outside world C．limit their role in world affairs D．weaken the position of the US dollar 40．The author intends to make Americans realize that it is ________.A．dangerous to ignore their foreign friendsB．important to maintain their leading role in world affairsC．necessary to use several languages in public placesD．time to get familiar with other cultures高三英语限时阅读训练（15）Ⅰ.完形填空语篇解读：家长对自己刚刚上学的孩子抱有很大的希望，因此对孩子非常关注，但是老师毕竟是教育孩子的专家，他们对孩子的教育是很专业的，所以家长不必过于担心自己的孩子在学校的学习情况。