2019-2020年高考英語考前熱身專練 新聞報(bào)道類閱讀21、We might not be alone in the universe. Actually, it may be confirmed as a very crowded place by new puter models developed to help identify habitable planets.Estimates of places where life can exist have been based on the possibility of them having surface water. But software recently developed by the Aberdeen University allows researchers to identify planets with underground water kept liquid by heat from planets.Water is fundamental for life and planets too close to the sun lose water to the atmosphere through evaporation. On the other hand, planets located in distant reaches from their star have their surface water locked away as ice.Sean McMahon, who is carrying out the work, explained: "Traditionally people have said that if a planet is in this Goldilocks zonenot too hot and not too coldthen it can have liquid water on its surface and be habitable."But this concept might change when considering that planets can receive two sources of heatheat direct from the star and heat generated deep inside the planet.It is easy to observe it in our own planet. As you go down through the crust (殼) of the Earth, the temperature gets higher and higher. Even when the surface is frozen, water can exist below ground.There could be immense quantities of water in factfull of primitive life.Professor John Parnell, also from Aberdeen University said: "There is a significant habitat for microorganisms below the surface of the Earth, extending down several kilometres"."And some believe that the majority of life on Earth could even reside in this deep biosphere."So the Aberdeen team are developing models to predict which distant planets might harbour underground reservoirs of liquid water with the possibility of alien life.1What is considered as the symbol of life existence traditionally? A. Solid water on its surface. B. Solid water below ground.C. Liquid water below ground. D. Liquid water on its surface.2Why did John Parnell mention the fact about Earth?A. To prove that there is majority of life on Earth.B. To prove that life may also exist in other planets.C. To prove that there is primitive life down through Earth.D. To prove that there is a habitat for microorganisms below Earth.3What theory is the Aberdeen teams study based on?A. Planets can lose water through evaporation.B. Planets can receive heat direct from the star. C. Planets can have their surface water locked away as ice.D. Planets can receive heat generated deep inside the planet.4What can we know about the puter models? A. They will help identify planets where there is life. B. They will help researchers find Goldilocks zones.C. They have helped find some significant discoveries. D. They have already located some habitats for life.【答案】1D2B3D4A2、The Lunar New Year, which starts in late January this year, is the most important festival for Chinese people as most of them drop any business at hand to go back to their hometown to see their families. It is a tradition that has been cherished since ancient times, but as social mobility increases in modern times, the road to family reunions has bee very uneasy.It is not the higher travel costs, nor the expected big spending on gifts and other festival items, but the train ticket that has driven many travelers mad. Ive heard some colleagues plain that they have tried every means to secure a train ticket, only to find it a mission impossible. Some of them have turned to the latest software to aid online booking; others have sought help from friends to increase the possibility of successful booking.No doubt chunyun, the Spring Festival travel season, is the largest-scale annual human migration in the world. Last year, 220 million passengers traveled by train during the Spring Festival season, which usually lasts 40 days. It is a huge jump from 10 years ago, when the number was 128 million.With the big sudden increase in demand, the railway pany has increased investment in railway construction; still, it cannot bridge the supply gap, leading to fierce public plaints and criticism.Admittedly, it is almost impossible for the railway pany to suddenly improve its capacity to meet the explosive demand during the Spring Festival holiday. Moreover, any temporary increase in capacity would bee unnecessary after the holiday and mean great mercial losses during the off season.What the pany can reasonably do is gradually improve its capacity while focusing on better distribution of its existing resources during the special peak season. At any rate, however, the problem cannot be solved overnight.5pared with ten years ago, the percentage of passengers last year increased by_.A. 40% B. 58% C. 71% D. 83%6Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Social mobility in modern times hasnt changed much in these years.B. The latest software may increase the possibility of successful booking.C. Higher travel costs discourage travelers from reunions with families. D. People nowadays cherish reunion with their families more than before.7Which word can be used to best describe the way to solve the problem only by increasing capacity?A. Expensive B. Effective C. Hopeful D. Impractical8Whats the tone of the whole passage?A. Optimistic. B. Objective C. Subjective D. Critical 【答案】5C6B7D8B【解析】3、Americas child movie star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday evening at the age of 85. Her fans in China are also deeply saddened. Temple is just one example of movie stars that China adored, and still adores. Heres our editors pick of the top movie stars who have influenced China. 1. Sylvester StalloneOh, Rambo! The first strong American man that China knew. His accented English, easily recognizable even for someone who doesnt speak English, and his eyes that never seemed to smile, makes him someone whom cannot be forgotten. He represented the strong American image, and even stirred a boxing and bodybuilding fever in China.2.Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 December 25, 1977)In the 20th century, it is not too much to say that Einstein made the greatest contributions to science, and not many would disagree that Chaplin did the same for film. He was the first actor that introduced edy to most Chinese viewers, and politically, he was also a close friend of Chinas. His silent films broke the barrier of language and his form of art was recognized by all. It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today. 3. Shirley Temple ( April 23, 1928 February 10, xx) When Chinese audiences saw this adorable child star for the first time on screen, Shirley Temple had already lived for more than half a century. In her movies, she was always alone or in trouble, but this adorable little blonde(金發(fā)女郎) could always resolve anything with her kindness, push away the fogginess and bring about light. The brand "Shirley Temple" was a product of the Great Depression. People watched her act to forget their hardships as Temple entertained the poor, the rich, adults and children alike. Several decades later, when her films were screened in China, the effects were the same. 4. Audrey Hepburn( May 4, 1929 January 20, 1993) She will forever be the princess in Chinese peoples hearts. Even to this day, a large number of tourists go to Rome to visit the Mouth of Truth with their lovers and eat ice cream on the Spanish Steps. Her sense of style seems to never go out of style. When she was alive, she was living perfection. Even after her death, she has remained an icon. Thats something that only Audrey Hepburn is capable of.9According to the passage, who was most known for edy in China?A. Sylvester Stallone B. Charlie Chaplin C. Shirley Temple D. Audrey Hepburn10What can we learn from the passage?A. Sylvester Stallone taught boxing and bodybuilding and caused a fever in China.B. Charlie Chaplin was Chinas close friend because he introduced edy to China.C. Audrey Hepburns movie made the Mouth of Truth and the Spanish Steps popular. D. Shirley Temples works can only help Americans forget hardships and enjoy life better.11What does the underlined word “icon” mean in the passage?A. symbol B. sign C. mystery D. heroine12In which part can we most probably read this passage?A. Art B. Columns C. Music & Theater D. Film &TV【答案】9B10C11A12D【解析】文章報(bào)道了影響中國的一些著名的影星。9細(xì)節(jié)題：根據(jù)It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today. 4、Guide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind people under the age of 16. The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesight are lacking in independence. They have only a limited social life because of their disability. Giving some of them guide dogs at a younger age is intended to help them to widen their range of activities and to improve their sense of self-confidence and independence. Guide dogs for these teenagers will begin to be provided from next year. There has been an experimental project to test the use of guide dogs with younger people. Charlotte, aged 14, was among the youngest guide dog owners. She had been gradually losing her eyesight since the age of eight, and lost her eyesight pletely this year. She has been assisted by a two-year-old guide dog. Charlotte used to have a long stick to help her move around, but having a guide dog allows her much more freedom and makes her feel safer. However, the association says there is a worryingly patchy supply of services for the young blind people across the UK, and it calls for national standards to be introduced. As with adult blind people, only a small number of them are likely to be considered suitable for a guide dog. Most will continue to rely on extra help and training from education and social services. 13We can learn from the text that owning guide dogs .A. may meet with difficulties sometimes B. is beneficial to blind childrens development C. became possible in the UK recently D. is quite universal in the UK14According to the text, Charlottes example proves that . A. it is necessary to carry out the experimental projectB. guide dogs can get along well with disabled people C. the associations opinion is not quite rightD. youngsters need panions and friends15What does the underlined word “patchy” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Endless.B. Perfect.C. Inadequate.D. Diverse.16What is the main idea of the text?A. Blind people need guide dogs assistance in their daily life.B. Age limit for the blind to have guide dogs is to be removed.C. More guide dogs will be trained in the UK.D. The project of using guide dogs is to begin.【答案】13B14A15C16B【解析】5、With the average home in the capital selling for 19,548 yuan a meter in November, a tiny mobile home built by a 24-year-old office worker is creating a stir(震動(dòng)) online.Dai Haifei built the 6-square-meter pad(住所) because he could not afford to buy or rent in the capital.Dais new home costs him 6,400 yuan and he has been living in it for nearly two months in courtyard at Chengfu Road, Haidian district.Dai, who is one of the millions of migrants who moved to the capital from other parts of China seeking a better life and better job, said he realized his financial burden had bee too great.The Hunan native said he simply could not make ends meet(收支相抵) when he became an intern at a Beijing-based construction design pany in xx. “I rented a home at the very beginning-a small room in an apartment that cost me about 900 yuan per month,” said Dai in an interview with local media. “It was too expensive for me. ”Dais father works on a construction site in his hometown and his mother is a cleaner.Dai, who ended up being a formal employee of the pany, figured out his own way to solve the problem-with inspiration from a housing design project at his panys exhibition early this year.The project, named“An egg given birth to by the city”, included a series of egg-like movable houses, with a karaoke house, chair house and traders house in it.Dai, who borrowed 6,400 yuan from an older cousin and who got additional help from several friends, decided to make one of his own. He spent nearly two months building his“egg house”in his hometown, a village in southeast Hunan that is around 1,700 kilometers from Beijing.17Where is this passage probably taken from?A. A story book.B. A cartoon film. C. A news report. D. A research report.18What is Dai Haifei?A. An official of government. B. A journalist.C. An office worker of a pany. D. A manager of a pany.19Why did he build the pad?A. Because he will sell it for money. B. Because he has no house to get married in. C. Because he doesnt have enough money to buy or rent a house.D. Because he wants to get help from the society.20Which statement is not TRUE?A. He es from a Hunan village. B. He has lived in the egg home for two months.C. He got the idea from a friend. D. He once rented a room.21Whats the writers attitude?A. Supporting. B. Puzzled. C. Criticizing.D. Objective.【答案】17C18C19C20C21D【解析】6、(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year-old Julien Duret from France was the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Seaport museum. He handed the girl to her father, David Anderson, who had dived in after him.“I didnt think at all,” Duret told the Daily News. “It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret, an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(碼頭) when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. Immediately, he took off his coat and jumped into the water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. Duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his story of heroism had greatly moved New York until he was leaving the city the next morning. “I dont really think Im a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.”22Why was Duret in New York? A. To meet his girlfriend. B. To spend his holiday.C. To work as an engineer. D. To visit the Andersons.23What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?A. He was interviewed by a newspaper.B. He went to the hospital in the ambulance.C. He disappeared from the spot quickly.D. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes.24Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Duret thought twice before he jumped into the cold water.B. Duret dived into the water before the girls father.C. The rescue happened on the day Duret left for France.D. Duret didnt think he was brave enough to be a hero.25What is probably the headline of this news report?A. A Careless Father B. A Poor Girl C. Warm-hearted Onlookers D. Brave Frenchman Found【答案】22B23C24B25D【解析】7、Beijing（13, July） China sent up a new data relay satellite（數(shù)據(jù)中繼衛(wèi)星）, Tianlian I-02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan provinceThe new satellite will promote the countrys satellite munication network for space docking（對接）The satellite was launched on a Long-March-3C carrier rocket at 11:41 pm, sources at the centre told Xinhua News AgencyThe satellite separated from the rocket 26 minutes after its launch and was then successfully delivered into a geostationary transfer orbit （地球同步轉(zhuǎn)移軌道）Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellite is the countrys second data relay satelliteThe first, Tianlian I-01, was launched on April 25xxThe two satellites will form a network to improve munications between Chinas spacecraft and bases on Earth, according to the centreThey will also be used to help the nations first space docking, scheduled for the second half of this yearAs planned, China will launch space module Tiangong-I, which was designed as a platform that will dock with an unmanned spaceship, Shenzhou, for the countys first space-docking mission this yearTwo more Shenzhou spaceships will dock with Tiangong-I next year, and one will be manned by two or three astronauts, according to China Manned Space Engineering Office, which was the main user of the Tianlian I series data relay satellites“The new satellite can cover a greater area to track and mand the countrys space vehicles in low-Earth orbits, such as manned spacecraft and remote sensing satellites, from a higher position in outer spaceOnly three satellites of this kind are needed to form a global munication network, and China has two now” Pang Zhihao, a researcher and deputy editor-in-chief of Space International, saidThe satellite could also equip astronauts with real-time munications, which will benefit the countrys future manned space flights, he said26What is the main purpose to send up Tianlian I-02 ?ATo test the function of a Long-March-SC carrier rocketBTo carry some astronauts into space to do some researchCTo send more information and clearer pictures to mobile phones on the earthDTo promote the countrys satellite munication network for space docking27From the passage we know Aone more such satellite is needed to form a global munication networkBthe satellite was developed by China Manned Space Engineering OfficeCit was less than three years since China launched its first date relay satellite of this kindDthe satellite could help track and mand space vehicles in orbits because its lower in position28Which of the following is TRUE according to the news report?AShenzhou is a manned spaceshipBTiangong-I will dock with three Shenzhou spaceships next yearCthe satellite is of great importance to Chinas space explorationDchinas first space docking will be done in the second half of next year29The best title of the passage could be_AChina Launched a New Space ShuttleBChinas Plan for Space ExplorationCChinas Progress in Chinas Space ExplorationDNew Satellite Helps Chinas Space Exploration【答案】26D27A28C29D【解析】8、The New York Philharmonic(愛樂樂團(tuán)) came to an unexpected stop on Tuesday night when an audience members cell phone started ringing and wouldnt stop.Conductor Alan Gilbert was nearing the end of Mahlers Ninth Symphony(交響樂) when the interruption began. As eh New York Times writes, the symphony, “contains some of the most spiritual and peaceful music ever written.”As the cell phone continued to ring, the iPhones signature ringtone, Gilbert stopped the entire performance. And yet shockingly the phone continued to ring. “Nothing happened,” Gilbert told the Times, “Nobody was to blame for it. It was unbelievable.”Gilbert