题目内容
14.William Kamkwamba:How I harnessed the wind At age 14,in poverty and hunger,a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home.Now at 22,William Kamkwamba,who speaks at TED for the second time,shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. | |
Thomas Suarez:A 12-year-old app developer Most 12-year-olds love playing videogames-but Thomas Suarez taught himself how to create them.After developing iPhone apps like"Bustin Jeiber,"a hit-a-mouse game,he is now using his skills to help other kids become developers. | |
Amy O'Toole,Beau Lotto: Science is for everyone,kids included What do science and play have in common?Scientist Beau Lotto thinks all people (kids included) should participate in science and,through the process of discovery,change understanding.He's supported by 12-year-old Amy O'Toole,who,along with 25 of her classmates,published the first peer-reviewed article by schoolchildren.It starts:"Once upon a time…" | |
Lauren Hodge,Shree Bose,Naomi Shah: Award-winning teenage science in action In 2011 three young women swept the top prizes of the first Google Science Fair.Lauren Hodge,Shree Bose and Naomi Shah describe their extraordinary projects-and their route to a passion for science. | |
A.used B.stopped C.chased D.produced
71.According to the passage,Thomas SuarezB.
A.made big money by developing games
B.learned to develop apps by himself
C.spent all his time on computer games
D.taught adults to develop video games
72.Danny,a 16-year-old boy who is working on a science project and planning to participate in an online competition.Which of the following will he most probably watch?D
A.How I harnessed the wind
B.A 12-year-old App Developer
C.Science for Everyone,Kids Included
D.Award-winning Teenage Science in Action
73.All these TED videos aim toD.
A.analyze the different ways to success
B.promote the latest scientific inventions
C.introduce the famous teenage speakers
D.encourage passion for science and creativity.
分析 本文讲述了几个TED演讲的视频.这些视频围绕科学,并举例说明一些未成年的朋友也可作出的一些小小的成就,鼓励人们要热情的对待科学.
解答 70.答案A.词义猜测题."used"利用;常常."stopped"停止."chased"追捕."produced"生产.根据原句"How I harnessed the wind"和后文的描述可猜测,此句意思应该为,我怎样去利用风.故选A.
71.答案B.细节理解题.根据文章"Thomas Suarez"段落中"After developing iPhone apps like"Bustin Jeiber,"可知,Thomas Suarez在研究如何开发app.故选B.
72.答案D.细节理解题.根据题目中"who is working on a science project and planning to participate in an online competition"可知这个16岁的小男孩正在从事科学项目,而且要参加比赛.纵观全文,Award-winning teenage science in action是关于科研项目的视频,且视频中的女孩子也参加过一些科学比赛并获取奖项.故选D.
73.答案D.主旨大意题.通读全文.本文讲述了几个TED演讲的视频.这些视频都是在围绕科学,并举例一些未成年的朋友也可作出的一些小小的成就.所以这些视频也是在鼓励人们要保持对科学的热情.故选D.
点评 本文为新闻报道类阅读.新闻报道类在英语阅读理解中是一种特点十分鲜明的题材.因为文章往往呈现出"倒金字塔"的特征,此类题的英语阅读理解技巧是重点看导语.导语位于新闻报道的首段,高度概括新闻事实,通过它点出新闻的主题,其次寻找关键词,理解题意,做出解答
-Quite a number of them say they are addicted to ________computer games during the vacation.( )
A. | surveyed; playing | B. | surveyed; play | ||
C. | surveying; playing | D. | surveying; play |
Dear Applicant,A We regret to inform you that your application to the stated establishment cannot be processed at this time due to the fact that it does not exist. After consultation with out mythical advisors we have also determined that even if it didn't exist,the course"wandology"would be highly in demand and hence require at least two As and a B in any of the following subjects: Advanced Spellcrafting Mystimatics Defence Against The Dark Arts History of the Occult Shaft Design Your hand written grade sheet claiming top marks in"waving a stick about","waving a pointy hat"and"watching Paul Daniels TV specials"sadly is not suitable for submission,however by applying through clearing you may be suitable of Liberal Arts courses.Alternatively you may wish to resubmit next year by tying your letter to an owl and hoping for the best. On behalf of UCAS I wish you every success. Yours sincerely, XXX |
Dear Duke University Admissions,B Thank you for your rejection letter of March 26,2015.After careful consideration,I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me admission into the Fall 2015 freshman class at Duke. This year I have been fortunate enough to receive rejection letters from the best and the brightest universities in the country.With a pool of letters so diverse and accomplished I was unable to accept the rejection letters I would have been able to only several years ago.Therefore,I will be attending Duke University's 2015 Class.I look forward to seeing you then. Best, Siobhan O'Dell |
Dear Siobhan,C I understand how disappointed you are that we were unable to offer you a space in our incoming class,I want to be honest with you and let you know that it's very rare that we learn something that leads us to change our decision,in the last ten years we've about 500 requests for a review…and changed the decision four times Wish you all the best~ XXX |
A.A---B
B.C---B
C.C---A
D.B----C
57.Chances for Duke University to change its admission decision in history wereC.
A.none
B.big
C.slim
D.hard to tell
58.What makes it impossible for the applicant to resubmit an application next year?A
A.Tying the letter to an owl and send it to UCAS
B.Printing out grade sheet
C.Applying for the Liberal Arts course as an option
D.Improving his scores
59.What can we infer form the letter about college application?D
A.It is disappointing for sure.
B.Rejection letters are better written than offers.
C.It is no as fun as on imagines.
D.There could be extra work beyond normal procedure.