高四英语周练2017.09.05第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADon‘t have plenty of time for reading? If you are interested in non-fiction books, here are good choices for you.A Room of One’s OwnThis essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on several lectures given to two women‘s colleges at Cambridge University in 1928. In it, Woolf describes that it‘s circumstance not talent alone that allows men to be more successful at writing. Women, in other words, spend so much time cooking, cleaning, and tending to their children that they have no time left for art. To write well, therefore, a woman must have a ―room of her own.‖ While on its surface, this essay appears to be only about writing, it is actually about wealth and class, freedom and imprisonment, and the power struggle between sexes.The Art of WarWritten by ancient Chinese warrior (武士) Sun Zi, The Art of War is widely considered to be one of the best books about military strategy in human history. Consisting of 13 chapters, each dealing with a separate aspect about how to fight a war, the book has been translated into every major language and has thousands of editions. For centuries, it has been used to train world leaders for its detailed study of military strategy (军事策略) and effective leadership.Letter to My DaughterThis book of essays and poems by Maya, a respectable American poet, is written for the daughter she never had—the millions of women, both young and old, that she considers to be her ―family.‖ From the viewpoint of a caring, older relative, this book contains lessons selected from her own life experiences, including the birth of her only child, a son, as well as the development and loss of friendship.A Brief History of TimeIf yo u‘re short on time, then why not read about, well, the creation of time? This 1998 edition from brilliant scientist and mathematician Stephen Hawking explores mind-bending questions about the creation of the universe, including if and when it will end, and if so, how. Despite its heavy subject matter, Hawking addresses these questions in a way that‘s easy to understand, even for those who know little about physics.21. What can we learn about the four books?A. A Brief History of Time mainly focuses on the matter of time.B. Letter to My Daughter is actually a common family letter.C. The Art of War gives advice on how to be world leaders.D. A Room of One’s Own is more than about writing.22. What can be inferred from the passage?A. As a physicist, Hawking is equally famous in writing.B. Maya devotes herself to fighting for women‘s rights.C. The book by Sun Zi is helpful in policy-making.D. Woolf looks down upon men in writing.23. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To make comparisons between the four books.B. To recommend the four books to readers.C. To make comments on the four books.D. To promote sales of the four books.BJon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash. Dressed in plain clothes, Jon Hoffman caught the man and pressed him against the hood (引擎罩) of his car. But Hoffman had trouble controlling the thief, and they got into a struggle.―The detective has a military background, and he said he thought th e suspect must have a military background, too, because he was able to break away so easily,‖ a local police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching were Harvey andKirby, two day laborers.Harvey did what has become common these days---he took out his phone and hit record. ―I hate to say it, but I thought that this policeman was doing something stupid,‖ Harvey said. ―But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there won‘t be a shooting if I get over there in time.‖ Harvey jumped into action---while he was still recording the video---as did Sample.―Harvey caught hold of the suspect‘s arms, while Kirby seized his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on,‖ said the police spokesperson. The 27-year-old suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses. The charity jar he stole held less than $50.―I‘ve been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life,‖ Harvey said. ―It feels good to be on the right side and do something positive.‖After the arrest, the three men got to know each other at a local steak house---Hoffman‘s treat, as a thank-you.24. What made Hoffman call for help when arresting the suspect?A. He was not on duty.B. He couldn‘t control the suspect.C. He needed witnesses to support him.D. He wanted to push the thief into the car.25. Why did Harvey and Kirby record the scene at the beginning?A. To follow the fashion.B. To record the cop‘s violence.C. To keep track of the criminal.D. To avoid being involved in the incident.26. What can be inferred about Harvey?A. He was ready to break the law.B. He was out of work at that time.C. He had a good military background.D. He might have had some illegal deeds.27. What is Hoffman‘s attitude towards Harvey and Sample?A. Grateful.B. Prejudiced.C. Skeptical.D. Admirable.CSome pigs tend to be optimistic while others are more pessimistic, according to a new research that is meaningful to animal welfare. The study, published in the journal Biology Letters, is the first to show that mood and personality interact in an animal, influencing judgment.Asher, a researcher at the University of N ewcastle‘s Institute of Neuroscience, and her team housed groups of pigs in two types of environment. One reflected standard commercial conditions and the other was cushier with more space and plenty of soft, deep straw. After the pigs got accustomed to these new homes over a few weeks, the researchers picked 18 pigs from each type to train and test their judgment.―To do this, we trained each pig that in one corner of a training room there would be a bowl with chocolate sweets —pigs love them — and at the opposite side of the room there would be a bowl containing coffee beans, which pigs find bitter-tasting,‖ a researcher said.Over a number of training trials, pigs learned to go to the bowl reliably when it was in the corner where they had figured out to expect chocolate sweets. On the contrary, they quickly learned to avoid the bowl when it was in the corner where they would expect to find the coffee beans.The researchers next placed an unfamiliar bowl in different locations, to see how the pigs would react. Some gaily dashed to the bowl no matter what, showing optimism that it would contain their favorite sweets. Others, however, behaved as though they expected it to contain coffee beans, displaying pessimism.The findings suggest that a one-size-fits-all answer to animal welfare issues does not exist. Even if pigs are just equal to bacon or other meat for some people, there is still cause for concern. Studies have suggested that how an animal is treated during its lifetime can directly affect meat quality and taste.28. What was the study trying to figure out?A. How to make pigs happier.B. The similarities between humans and pigs.C. How living environment affected pigs‘ mood.D. How pigs‘ mood and personality affected their judgment.29. Wha t does the underlined word ―cushier‖ in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Simple.B. More comfortable.C. Unpractical.D. Less free.30. Which bowl can test whether a pig is optimistic or pessimistic?A. The bowl with chocolate sweets.B. The bowl containing coffee beans.C. The bowl full of both sweets and beans.D. The bowl unfamiliar to two types of pigs.31. What do the findings of the new research imply?A. People should treat pigs equally.B. People‘s health relies on meat quality.C. Peopl e should meet pigs‘ various needs.D. People‘s attitude toward pigs is totally wrong.D―It‘s a big hammer to crack a nut.‖ This is how one angry parent described the recent crackdown (强制措施) by London police on parents who drop their kids off at school by car. Yes, you read that correctly – the very mode of transportation that many American schools insist is the only safe way to deliver kids to school is now considered illegal in the UK.The decision to fine any vehicles seen dropping off or picking up kids within a particular zone of east London comes from city councilors‘(议员) long-term efforts to make the area safer and less crowded. They say they‘ve been trying for years ―to encourage reasonable parking‖, but in vain. Neighborhood residents complain frequently about their driveways being blocked by illegally parked cars for 15 minutes or more, often while they‘re trying to get to work, and the streets are long overcrowded.Now the rules have changed. Some parents are angry. Angie is a mother who made the ―big hammer‖ comment and says the crackdown is ―way over the top.‖ The nearest drop-off point for her six-year-old is now a five-minute walk from the school. Others are happy with the decision, severe though it may seem.Councilor Jason Frost said: ―Traf fic has clearly reduced, and more children are now walking to school, which is a great outcome. I would rather have complaints that we are slightly inconveniencing parents than hear that a child had been seriously injured because nothing wasdone.‖I witness daily the chaos (混乱) created by these in-town drivers, when I walk my own kids to school. There‘s a parking lot crowded with vehicles and a slow-moving train of cars moving in circles, many filling the air with harmful smokes. Meanwhile, the conversations around child over-weight and the importance of daily physical activity continue to stand out in schools.32. Why is Angie opposed to the new rule?A. She is often fined by London police.B. She will lose her job as a school driver.C. She has adapted to the American practice.D. She thinks it adds inconvenience to her son.33. Why has the new rule been made according to Jason Frost?A. On account of many complaints.B. Because of heavy traffic jams.C. Owing to safety concern.D. Due to air pollution.34. What can be seen after the crackdown is carried out?A. Less daily chaos.B. Support from all people.C. More over-weight children.D. Complaints from neighbors.35. What is the main idea of the text?A. Parents attempt to resist a school rule.B. London police cause widespread anger.C. American schools care more about kids‘ safety.D. Different voices are heard on a new traffic policy.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。