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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上高考阅读理解A篇【2017全国卷1】APacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Las

2、ter Dome.Hungry Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLo

3、ckers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.Support Pacific Science Center Since 1962 Pac

4、ific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. I

5、ts an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. visit pacific organizer.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A.In Build

6、ing 1.B. In Building 3.C.At the last Dome.D.At the Denny Way entrance.22.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A.Train Science teachers.B.Disncie science books.C. Inspire scientific research.D.Take science to the classroom.23.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A.To encourage

7、donations.B.To advertise coming events.C.To introduce special exhibits.D.To tell about the Centers history.【2017全国卷2】AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists form all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeares plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shak

8、espeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK. The companys productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production ofShakespeares Richard III will be dir

9、ected by the Nationals Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time : Saturday 28 April,2.30pm & Sunday 29 April,1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | Georgian One of the most famous theaters in Georgia,the Marjanishvili,founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the wo

10、rld. This new production of As You Like. It is helmed（指导）by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time :Friday 18May,2.30pm & Saturday 19May,7.30pmDefinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language （BSL）By translating the rich and humorous text of Loves Labors Lost into the physical la

11、nguage of BSL,Definitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time : Tuesday 22 May,2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv | HebrewThe Habim

12、a is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide ,Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel .This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their

13、first visit to the UK.Date & Time :Monday 28May,7.30 & Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm21.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A.Richard . B.Lovers Labors LostC.As You Like It D.The Merchant of Venice22.What is special about Definitely Theatre?A.It has two groups of actors B.It is the

14、leading theatre in LondonC.It performs plays in BSL D.It is good at producing comedies23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A.On Saturday 28 April. B.On Sunday 29 AprilC.On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May【2017全国卷3】ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery Tour Running: February 1st th

15、rough April 30th This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price) Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request. Duration

16、(时长)：2 hours Price: $90Back to the Fifties Tour Running: August 16th through August 31st This tour transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing form the Cannery

17、5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Duration:2 hours Price:$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Franc

18、isco Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Duration :1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon requestHoliday Lights Tour Running: December 6th through December 23nd This attractive four takes you to some of San Franciss most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for yo

19、ur warmth as you get into the holiday spirit. Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm Duration: I hour and 30 minutes Advance reservations required.21.Which of the tours is available in March?A.San Francisco Winery Tour.B.Back to the Fifties Tour.C.Spooky Hallowen Tour.D.Holiday Lights Tour.2

20、2.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A.Go to Treasure Island.B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.C.Have free ice cream.D.Visit the Presidio district.23.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B.Set off early in the morning.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Make res

21、ervations in advance.【2017北京卷】A It was a cold March day in High Point, North Carolina. The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, stamping their feet to stay warm, Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered(发抖) a little as she watched her teammate

22、Paris White play. The two didnt know each other well Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before. Suddenly, Paris fell to the ground,“Pariss eye rolled back,” Taylor says. “She started shaking. I knew it was an emergency.” It certainly was, Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without i

23、mmediate medical care, Paris would die. At first no one moved. The girls were in shock. Then the softball coach shouted out, “Does anyone know CPR?” CPR is a life-saving technique. To do CPR, you press on the sick persons chest so that blood moves through the body and takes oxygen to organs. Without

24、 oxygen the brain is damaging quickly.Amazingly, Taylor had just taken a CPR course the day before. Still, she hesitated. She didnt think she knew it well enough. But when no one else came forward, Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR, “It was scary. I knew it was the difference between life and

25、death,” says Taylor.Taylors swift action helped her teammates calm down. One girl called 911. Two more ran to get the school nurse, who brought a defibrillator, an electronic devices(器械) that can shock the heart back into work. Luck stayed with them: Paris heartbeat returned.“I know I was really luc

26、ky,” Paris says now. “Most people dont survive this. My team saved my life.”Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.Today, Paris is back on the softball team. Taylor will apply to college soon. Sh

27、e wants to be a nurse. “I feel more confident in my actions now,” Taylor says. “I know I can act under pressure in a scary situation.”56.What happened to Paris on a March day?A.She caught a bad cold.B. She had a sudden heart problem.C.She was knocked down by a ball.D.She shivered terribly during pra

28、ctice57.Why does Paris say she was lucky?A.She made a worthy friend.B. She recovered from shock.C. She received immediate CPR.D.She came back on the softball team.58.Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?A.Enthusiastic and kind.B.Courageous and calm.C.Cooperative and generous.D.Ambit

29、ious and professional.【2017江苏卷】ACHRONOLOGICAThe Unbelievable Years that Defined HistoryDID YOU KNOWIn 105 AD paper was invented in China? When Columbus discovered the New World?The British Museum opened in 1759?CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the cr

30、eation of the internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloonsand monkeys in space.Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasnt always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years War didnt actually last for 100 ye

31、ars and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record. CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, t

32、his book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something n

33、ew!56.WhatisCHRONOLOGICAaccordingtothenext?A Abiography. BAtravelguide.CAhistorybook. DAsciencefiction.57.HowdoesthewriterrecommendCHRONOLOGICAtoreaders?ABygivingdetailsofitscollection.BByintroducingsomeofitscontents.CBytellingstoriesatthebeginning.DBycomparingitwithotherbooks. 【2017天津卷】ASuppose you

34、re in a rush, felling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in troubleRealization will probably set in seconds after youve clicked “send”. You freeze in horrors and burn with shame.What to do? Here are four common email accidents, and how to recover.Cli

35、cking “send” too soonDont waste your time trying to find out if the receivers has read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.Writing the wrong timeThe sooner you notice, the be

36、tter. Respond quickly and briefly, apologizing for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: dont handle it too lightly, as people can be offered, zxxk especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(i.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names).Clicking “reply all” unintentionallyYou

37、accidentally reveal(透露)to entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday youd like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when ev

38、eryone starts hitting “reply all” to join in a long and unpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.Sending an offensive message to its subjectThe most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about so

39、meone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person youre discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensiblysee it as an opportunity toclear up any difficulties you may have with this person.36

40、. After realizing an email accident, you are likely to feel _. A. curious B. tired C. awful D. funny 37. If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to _.A. apologize in a serious mannerB. tell the receiver to ignore the errorC. learn to write the name correctlyD. send a short notice

41、to everyone38. What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by your “reply all” email?A. Try offering other choices.B. Avoid further involvement.C. Meet other staff members.D. Make a light-hearted apology.39. How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive email?A. By pr

42、omising not to offend the receiver again.B. By seeking support from the receivers friends.C. By asking the receiver to control his anger.D. By talking to the receiver face to face.40. What is the passage mainly about?A. Defining email errors.B. Reducing email mistakes.C. Handling email accidents.D.

43、Improving email writing.【2017浙江卷】ABenjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days , a brush was made from camels hair. There were no camels nearby. Be

44、njamin decided that cat hair would work instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush.The brush did not last long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged （蓬乱）. His father said that the cat must be sick. Benjamin was forced to admit what he had been do

45、ing.The cats lot was about to improve. That year, one of Benjamins cousins, Mr.Pennington, came to visit. He was impressed with Benjamins drawings. When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings （版画）by an artist. These were the first pictures and fir

46、st real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen. In 1747，when Benjamin was nine years old，Mr.Pennington returned for another visit .He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift.He asked Benjamins parents if he might take the boy to Philadelphia for a visit. In the city, Mr.Pennington gave

47、Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings.The boy began a landscape (风景) painting.Wiliams ,a well-known painter,came to see him work . Wiliams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home .The books were long and dull. Benjamin could read only a little,having been a poor student.But he later said,”Those two books were my companions by day,and under my pillow at night.”While it is likely that he understood very little of the books,they were his introduction to classical paintings.The nine-year-old boy decided then that he