山西省2012高考英語二輪復(fù)習(xí)專題訓(xùn)練：閱讀理解（49）閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。AThere is a big distinction between working hard and being a workaholic(工作狂).Working hard involves being organized, focused, getting a lot of work done, knowing when to stop, and having a life other than work. Workaholics, on the other hand, are often disorganized, always find reasons for working more, feel lost without work to do, hide from problems through work, don't know how or when to relax, bring work home from the office, can't communicate well with fellow workers and family members, and have unbalanced, one-dimensional lives. Workaholics, like those who are constantly drunk, suffer from a controlling habit, usually defined as compelling(強(qiáng)烈的) behavior despite negative onsequences. They are sometimes pushed into their habit by their work beliefs, by workaholic role models, and by a work system that automatically sanctions workaholism. Despite lip service to the contrary, most employers want loyal employees to work longer hours, rewarding them with higher pay and better benefits. In many companies, workers unwilling to burn the midnight oil are at risk. Certainly, they endanger their jobs by working normal hours. Americans tend to become trapped in a working and spending consumption mode, driven by merchants, that leads them to rack up(累積) their expectations. According to some psychology counselors(顧問), workaholism can be both good and bad for us. It can fuel a sense of self-worth and accomplishment. And we get paid for it and praised for it, which produces good feelings we may not necessarily be able to get in other parts of our lives. As a matter of fact, workaholism is a problem that has been evident since the Stone Age. And psychology counselors have noticed three types of workaholice who generally share the same traits.1The second paragraph is mainly about _高.考.資.源.網(wǎng)Athe definition of workaholicsBthe similarity between working hard and workaholics Cthe disadvantages of workaholismDthe difference between working hard and workaholics2Which of the following is NOT the characteristics of workaholics?AThey often deal with their work in a disorganized way. BThey often drink a lot and always get drunk at work.CThey can not balance their work with family life well.DThey are sometimes driven to work by a controlling habit.3The underlined sentence probably means that _Amany workers risk their lives to work until midnight for their companies Bmany workers unwilling to work into the night endanger their companiesCworders unwilling to work until late at night get fired easily in many companies Dpany workers working late into the night are in danger of turning workaholics4. What is likely to be talked about in the following paragraph?AThree different types of workaholics.BThe positive effects of workaholism.CThe negative effects of workaholism.DThe typical character of workaholics.BMary and Peter were having a picnic with some friends near a river when Mary noticed an object overhead. "Look!" she shouted to her friends. "That's a spaceship up there and it's going to land here."  Frightened by the strange silver-colored spaceship, most of the young people got in their cars and drove away quickly. Peter was fond of Mary and always stayed close to her. They, more curious than frightened, watched the spaceship land and saw a door open. When nobody came out, they went to the spaceship and entered inside.Peter followed Mary into the spaceship and did not hear the door closed behind him. The temperature fell rapidly and the two young people lost consciousness.  When they woke up, they were surprised to see that they were back by the river again. The spaceship had gone. Their car was nearby.  "What happened?" asked Mary. Peter scratched (抓) his head, saying slowly, "Don't ask me. Perhaps we had a dream. Did you.Did you see a spaceship?" "Yes," said Mary. "And we both went into it. Then." she looked at her wrist. "That's funny. My watch has stopped. Oh, well, come on. It's time to go home."  Driving about fifty meters, they found their way blocked by a thick wall made of something like glass. They got out of the car and tried to find their way round the wall but discovered that they were inside a circular wall. It was like a mirror and prevented them from seeing through it. On the other side of the wall, strange creatures walked past slowly. A few stopped to stare through the wall and read a new notice which, translated into English, said: "New arrivals at the zoo: a pair of Earthlings in their natural surroundings with their mobile house."  5. When the spaceship arrived, why didn't Peter drive away?  A. He did not like leaving Mary.  B. He knew that the spaceship was harmless.  C. He was too frightened to drive.  D. There was a wall blocking the road. 6. Why did Peter enter the spaceship?  A. He saw the food and was hungry.  B. Mary told him to enter it.  C. He just followed Mary.  D. He wanted to study it.  7. Peter scratched his head so we know that _.  A. he had lost consciousness  B. he was puzzled and did not know what to say to Mary  C. he had lost his memory  D. he was still half asleep  8. What do the words "strange creatures" mean to tell us? A. They were wild animals in a zoo.  B. They were robbers.  C. They had landed on Earth in a spaceship and lived there.  D. The young couple were on another planet. CWE NEED1.Your NAME, YEAR of birth, HOME ADDRESS/CITY/STATE/PHONE NUMBER, SCHOOL NAME(and English teacher) and EMAIL ADDRESS so we can email you if you're publishedFor photos，place the information on the back of each envelope：PLEASE DON'T FOLD2This statement MUST BE WRITTEN on each work：“I promise the above work is completely original，”and sign your name SEND IT ALL SUMMER！ By mailTeen Ink ·Box 30 Newton，MA 02461 On the webTeenInkSubmissions By emailSubmissionsTeenInk THE FINE PRINTType print carefully in inkKeep a copyWriting may be edited；we reserve the right to publish it without your permissionIf due to the personal nature of a piece you don't want your name published，we will respect your request，but you MUST include your name and address for our recordsInclude a self-addressed envelopeand we'll send a coupon(優(yōu)惠券)for any Pepsi product and an announcement to let you know we got your workIf published，you will receive a copy of Teen Ink，and a wooden penAll works submitted will not be returned and all copyrights belong to Teen InkWe keep the right to publish all such works in any formsAll material in Teen Ink is copyrighted to protect us and prevent others from republishing your work9. All of the following must be submitted EXCEPT Aphone number BEnglish teacher's name Cschool address Dtime of birth10We can conclude from the passage that Teen Ink is a Amagazine Bpublishing house Cresearch center Dadvertising company11The underlined word “submitted” probably means . A承認(rèn) B出版 C取得版權(quán) D提交12Choose a suitable title for this piece of advertisement AJOIN TEEN INK BEMAIL US YOUR WORK CSEND US YOUR WORK DKEEP IN TOUCH WITH TEEN INKDTeens who become addicted to their cellphones may be placing their health at risk by harming their ability to sleep well，a new Swedish study suggests."The message is that teenagers who use their cellphones excessively are much more stressed, much more restless, much more tired, and have a great tendency to develop sleep deprivation(剝奪) as a result of their calling habits, " said the study author Dr. Gaby Bader.He focused on the experiences of 210 healthy Swedish boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 20. The teens kept what the authors described as "regular working/studying hours" and were not previously diagnosed with any particular sleep irregularityHe observed that the above-15 call group kept more irregular sleeping hours than the lower-use group，had more difficulty falling asleep，more difficulty waking up，and experienced more sleep disruptions（擾亂）Bader said that among young people，a relatively recent technological invention like the cellphone has quickly become existed nearly everywhere，giving rise to considerable pressure to keep in touch. And this pressure can develop into an addiction，with serious negative results for teenager health."We see more and more people-especially the young generation- who grew up with these kinds of items and gadgets in their hands," Bader said. "And they become dependent on the technology. So，we have to teach young people to be structured. To know when to have the cellphone on，and when to switch it off. To avoid becoming the slave of technology，instead of the master. "Dr. Mary Carskadon expressed little surprise with the finding. " Interpersonal（人際的）contact is one of the things that's best at keeping us awake，" she observed. "And so，a young person receiving cellphone texts or phone calls is going to have more deep disturbances. And they are going to be tired and restless，and probably，as a result，going to use more stimulants（興奮劑）And judgment is not always the best in our teenage years. So, that's where I think parental attention to this issue may be useful. "13. Teens who become addicted to their cellphones will become A. too anxious to have regular sleep. B. unable to stay still.C. unable to sleep. D. excited to forget sleep.14. What we can learn from the sixth paragraph is that A. more teens know how to make technology serve themB. teens used to be taught how to use technologyC. we should make use of technology rather than be in the control of itD. the young generation depends less on the technology to grow up15. According to Dr. Mary Carskadon，how to deal with the problem?A. Teenagers should judge how to use their phones.B. Teenagers should reduce their interpersonal contact.C. Teenagers should switch their phones off.D. Parents should give more attention to children's use of phones.16What's the passage mainly about?A. Too much phone time has a bad effect on teens' sleep.B. Too many cellophone calls have cost teens too much.C. Few cellphone calls will damage teens' friendships.D. Too little cellphone time improves teens' attention at class.ETattoos(紋身) have been used both to indicate high rank and to brand societys outcasts(補(bǔ)拋棄者). But perhaps most of all, the permanent designs created by tattoos have been used simply to decorate the human body.    Tattoos are designs made on the body by cutting or pricking the skin and inserting(嵌入)  pigment, or coloring, into the scratch(劃痕). Because the color is under the skin, a tattoo is usually permanent. Devices used to prick the skin have included sharpened bones, thorns, knives, and needles. Some Eskimo and Siberian peoples used a needle to draw a color-coated thread under the skin. A technique similar to tattooing is cicatrisation, in which the skin is cut to create permanent scars. Modern electric needles have refined the tattooing process.      Tattoos have been found on Egyptian mummies dating back to about 2000 BC. They were worn by ancient Greeks, and Britons, by the Japanese, and by tribal peoples in America, New Zealand, and many pacific islands. Their purposes varied. Many people thought tattooed designs were magical protection against misfortune, as do some present-day Arabs who tattoo themselves to ward off evil. Sometimes tattooing was a mark of courage or gave the illusion of courage. The Maoris of New Zealand tattooed elaborate designs on their faces to disguise(掩飾) expressions of fear. Early Japanese wore tattoos to show their rank in society. Tattoos were used in the 19th century to brand criminals and in the 20th century to label inmates of Nazi concentration camps.      Tattooing has always been remarkable in a decorative, cosmetic capacity(能力). Centuries ago Japanese men who bared their chests in their work, such as carpenters, decorated themselves with tattoos. Tattoos were popular among American and European sailors. Though the use of tattoos has declined, it gained publicity in the 1980s as a permanent eyeliner for women. Physicians warned, however, that this could have unwanted side effects. Tattooing has been linked with cancer, and contaminated tattooing equipment can spread diseases, including AIDS.17From the passage we learn that              .       Aall tattoos were not worn for the same purpose       Btattoos are designed patterns made on the surface of the skin       Cancient Egyptians and Greeks wore tattoos as a decoration       Dthere has been a growing tattooing tendency among women since 198018How many different purposes of tattoos are mentioned in the third paragraph?       AFive.                   BSix.                     CSeven.                DEight.19According to passage, one side effect of tattooing lies in the fact that        .       Atattooing creates permanent scars on the body       Btattooing can spread diseases like AIDS       Ctattooing could contribute to cancer       Dtattooing make people suffer a great deal20In the passage it is suggested that        .       Athe Eskimos and Siberians shared the same purpose wearing tattoos       Bit was discovered that the Egyptians were the first to tattoo themselves       Csome Arab people hold the belief that tattoos can drive off evil       Dwomen paid no attention to tattoos until the late 19th century120 DBCAA CBDCA DCACD AABCC高考資源網(wǎng)獨(dú)家6用心 愛心 專心