四川省達(dá)州市2014 高考英語閱讀理解一輪暑假訓(xùn)練（9）（答案） Today, theres hardly an aspect of our life that isnt being upended by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via / through electronic mail“If the automobile and aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology,” says Microsoft, “a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gasAnd you could buy a Boeing 747 for the cost of a pizza”Probably the biggest payoff, however, is the billions of dollars the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customersNothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a year“We view the growth of the Internet and e-commerce as a global trend,” says Merrill Lynch, “along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricity”You would be hard pressed to name something that isnt available on the InternetConsider: books, health care, movie tickets, construction materials, baby clothes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline ticketsAnd even after youve moved on to your final resting place, theres no reason those you love cant keep in touchA company called FinalThoughtscom offers a place for you to store “afterlife e-mails” you can send to Heaven with the help of a “guardian angel”Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable （能預(yù)測的） futureNearly all children in families with incomes of more than $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard FoundationYoungsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the InternetMost kids use computers to play games （some for 30 hours or more a week）, and many teenage girls think nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just leftWhats clear is that, whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning back“The Internet is just 20% invented,” says cyber pioneer Jake Winebaum“The last 80% is happening now”10What can we learn from the Microsofts remark? ATodays cars and airplanes are extremely overpriced BInformation technology is developing at an amazing speed CInformation technology has reached the point where improvement is difficult DTheres more competition in information technology industry than in car industry11According to the author, the biggest benefit of the Internet is that_ Ait saves companies huge amounts of money Bit speeds up profit making Cit brings people incredible convenience Dit provides easy access to information 12The author gives the example of FinalThoughtscom to make the point that_ Athere are some genius ideas on the Internet Balmost anything is available on the Internet Cpeople can find good bargains on the Internet Dsome websites provide novel services to increase hits13What can we learn from the fourth paragraph? AThere is a link between income and computer ownership BMany American children dont put computers to good use CStudies show that boys are more computer literate than girls DThe USwill stay ahead in the information technology in years14Which sentence has the phrase that possesses the same meaning as the one underlined in the fifth paragraph? ASome can tell you that he has changed their lives, while others think nothing of himBThink nothing of itIt was my pleasureCHe thinks nothing of staying up all night in the Café barDHe thinks nothing of the pain in his back for the moment15What is the message the author intends to convey? AThe Internet is going to get firm hold of our lives some day BThe Internet is going to influence our lives even more greatly CWe should have a positive attitude towards the changes the Internet brings DChildren should be well prepared for the challenges in the information age參考答案 （C） BABDCB *結(jié)束Ad. 1April fools partyOn Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70s and 80s by DJs Den & Sion. 9pm till late. Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan (US$6) Time/date: 9 pm, April 1 Place: Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District Tel: 8454 0321 Ad. 2Language in useEnjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun. Time/date: 7 to 9 pm, March 25 Place: Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District Ad. 3The "worst" partyOrganized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense. Tickets: Free entrance Time/date: 9 pm, April 1 Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 64668575 Ad. 4La Nuit FrancaiseAgain on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous. The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together. The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition. Time/date: 7 to 10 pm, April 14 Place: Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 64629110 Ad. 5Marco VDutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kongs DJ Spark. Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was ranked No. 15 in this years international DJ MAG DJ Top100. Tickets: 40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free drink Time/date: 10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1 Place: Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District Tel: 65283636 13. Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1 and Ad. 3?A. The two parties will be held on the same day.B. The two parties will be held at the same time. C. The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.D. Some old music will be played at the parties.14. Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?A. Marco V. B. La Nuit Francaise.C. Language in use. D. The "worst" party.15. We can infer that_. A. Marco V is a newly established bandB. La Nuit Francaise may be French wordsC. the "worst" party will attract a lot of college studentsD. you will enjoy free drink at April fools party1315、CCB *結(jié)束 Psychiatrists (精神病專家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child raisingolder parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream. Henry Metcalf a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But hes also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but hes learned that young at heart doesnt mean young. Lately hes been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says Metcalf. “You cant get away from that.” Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry theyll be mistaken for grandparents, or that theyll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they wont be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says. Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertilily (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.” 13. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream”（Paragraph 1）? A. They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age. B. They cant obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of. C. They cant get full pension unless they work some extra years. D. They have to go on working beyond their retirement age. 14. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that _ . A. older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children B. many people are young in spirit despite their advanced age C. older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies D. taking afternoon naps is a good way to regain energy 15. Whats the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst? A. Approaching of death. B. Slowing down of their pace of life.C. Being laughed at by other people. D. Being mistaken for grandparents. 1315、DCA*結(jié)束NEW YORK CITY?A hurricane warning has been given for New York CityForecasters say Hurricane Irene could cause widespread flooding, power failure and billions of dollars in damageAbout 65 million Americans live in Hurricane Irene's projected path many of whom have been evacuatedIn New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered the city's first-ever evacuation Roughly 250,000 people have been told to leave their homes in low-lying areas, including the Wall Street financial districtWASHINGTON DCOn Aug24, 2011, Apple announced that MrSteve Jobs, who has battled cancer for several years, was stepping down as the CEO but would serve as chairmanIn January, he had announced that he was taking a medical leave of absence from AppleIn announcing his leave, he turned daily oversight of the company over to the chief operating officer, Timothy DCook, and it was MrCook whom Apple named to succeed him as the next CEO of the companyTRIPOLIOpposition forces in Libya say they control more than 90 percent of the countryIt is still not clear where Moammar Gadhafi isThe opposition has offered more than 1,600,000 dollars for his capture （逮捕）The head of the opposition forces said his group supports a decision by local businessmen to provide the money in an effort to speed up the captureEarlier Wednesday, government forces fired onto the former headquarters （總部） of Mr. Gadhafi, which is now controlled by opposition forcesHeavy fighting also continued near Tripoli's airport and in a town of Zuara13The underlined word "evacuated" probably means _Asent away to safer places Bgathered around to higher positionsCflooded off to lower reaches Dleft behind to dangerous situations14Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Apple?ASteve Jobs BMichael BloombergCMoammar Gadhafi DTimothy DCook15From the news above, we know that in Libya _Athe local businessmen have offered money to catch hold of GadhafiBthe opposition forces suffered a thorough defeat near Tripoli's airportCthe government forces are defending the headquarters of MrGadhafiDthe town ofZuara is the place where Moammar Gadhafi probably hides 13. A 14. D 15. A *結(jié)束