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1、2017届二轮阅读理解专题训练卷（2）编制：蔡淑梅ADear Mr. Smith,I am seeking an opportunity to work with World Destiny as a Computer Systems Manager. My professional experience and my awareness of your high reputation and great achievements have led me to want to work for World Destiny.Since 1998 I have focused on compute
2、r-system design and training. As Systems Administrator for Newport Museum for the past two years, I have directed accounting, capital campaign and publication production. We designed the system from scratch, developing all applications, policies, procedures, and training programs. I was well prepare
3、d for such a challenge by my previous positions as a Systems Support Specialist and MicroComputer Assistant for the Imperial Corporation of America.Over the years, I have worked with Novell, using programs including dBase, Wordstar and Microsoft Word. This familiarity with a variety of hardware and
4、software has helped me to get up to speed on nearly any computer with a minimum training period.Additional experience in other fields also adds my value to World Destiny. As a Market Research Coordinator for Cushman & Wakefield of California, I not only researched and maintained（维护） a comprehensive
5、database of Silicon Valley, but also produced statistical and written reports that support Cushman & Wakefields reputation. Previously, I organized companywide annual sales meetings for Qualogy, Inc.Mr. Smith, while this experience more than qualifies me to join any number of successful companies, i
6、t is my personal goals that lead to my interest in being part of the World Destiny team. I believe my computer, promotional, and organizational skills, fueled by my beliefs, make World Destiny and me right for each other. Can we arrange an interview at your earliest convenience? I will call within t
7、he next week to arrange a meeting.Sincerely, Beth Henning1. Beth Hennings work experience include _. A. Computer Systems Manager for Corporation of America B. Systems Support Specialist for World Destiny C. Systems Administrator for Newport Museum D. MicroComputer Assistant for Novell2. While workin
8、g with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Beths work involved _. A. training new workersB. maintaining a database C. organizing sales meetingsD. developing company policies3. Beth Henning proves herself qualified for the position mainly by _. A. stressing her personality strengths B. promising her v
9、alue to the company C. listing relevant experiences and skills D. expressing a strong interest in the companyB When the telephone rings late at night, most women guess it must be one of only four or five people calling. A sister? Maybe. An emergency? Possibly. A mother? Probably not at that time of
10、night. Much more probably it is a close female friend calling to tell you that she has split up with her boyfriend again or perhaps simply that a good movie has just started on TV. At a time when families are spread far and wide and marriages often end in divorce, friendships are becoming more and m
11、ore important. Erika, a 32-year-old lawyer, is strengthened by her ten-year friendship with her married friend Jane. “I was very sick one night, so I called Jane at about 3:00 a.m. to talk about it,” she says. “She was very supportive and even came over to take me to the doctors the next morning.” A
12、s American TV shows like Friends, which follows the lives of a very close group of young friends, have become more popular, many of us are beginning to see the value of such friendships. TV shows like this tell us that our romantic relationships may not last, but we need to keep in touch with our cl
13、ose friends if we want to survive. A TV show called Real Women is about the lives and relationships of five former school friends. In this show, family, husbands, and work are all less important than friendships. One of its actresses says the show reflects her own experience. “Friendship is about co
14、mmitment. I dont see some of my friends for ages but when we get together, it is as if time hasnt passed.” This is true of Erika and Janes friendship. With Erikas family 200 miles away, it is Jane who keeps a spare set of keys to Erikas apartment and waters her plants whenever she is away. “Having J
15、ane around gives me a certain amount of freedom. It is not the kind of thing that you could ask anyone to do, but she knows I would do the same for her.” Erika feels that because she no longer sees her family every day, she now enjoys a closer relationship with her best friend. Jane, who may move to
16、 a different city soon, is worried about leaving such a support system of friends. “My friends have more to do with my life than my parents and, therefore, I dont have to spend a lot of time explaining things to them. Friends are more up to date with what is happening.”4. According to the passage, a
17、 late-night phone call for most women is probably from _. A. a friend B. a relative C. a stranger D. a doctor5. TV shows like Friends tell us that _. A. marriages with friends often end up in failure B. families and work are as important as friends C. close friends help us face problems in life D. f
18、riendship fades as time goes by6. From the passage, we can learn that Erika and Jane _. A. live far away from each other B. have been friends for 32 years C. spend a lot of time explaining things D. trust and support each other in daily life7. Which of the statements will the author probably agree w
19、ith? A. A near friend is more helpful than a faraway relative. B. Both marriage and friendship demand commitment. C. However far away were, parents worry about us. D. Long distance makes the hearts closer.C This week at the British Science Festival, Prof Rory Wilson of Swansea University has been re
20、vealing (揭示) the secrets of the animal kingdom, including penguins diving habits and the emotional(情感的) states of elephants. “The problem with animals is that we often want to know things about them that they dont want to tell us or that arent easy to find out. The only way to do it is to put someth
21、ing on the animal that will accompany it,” Prof Wilson said. Addressing a crowd of journalists, Prof Wilson said his work was all made possible by a small electronic chip (芯片) his team developed specifically to monitor animals in their private hours. This chip contains pressure, temperature and ligh
22、t sensorsoffering an extraordinary view of an animals life. The chip, Prof Wilson explained, does exactly what our smartphones or fitness monitors do, continually tracking and recording the wearers position and movements. “This is a novel written by an animal. Its very exciting to be the first perso
23、n to open that novel.” This earlier chip was about five times larger than the current version, 27mm across and 4mm thickand weighing 1.2g. So far the group at Swansea has recorded the lives of more than 1,000 animals and 100 different species. Prof Wilson said the whole enterprise was a team effort.
24、 His group consists of academics, postdocs and students, who spend months searching through all the data collected by the chips. Presenting results from a chip on a penguin in Argentina, he said the penguin was a personal favorite; he still analyzes these birds data himself. Looking at the huge scre
25、en in Prof Wilsons lab, we could see the penguins individual steps. A change in movement and a drop in temperature indicate the exact moment of a dive into the water. The sensors within the chip are so accurate that they can easily detect behaviors that humans might not noticeeven offering deep unde
26、rstanding into some animals emotional state. Think of the way we humans walk. If someone is happy, this can be reflected in our physical behaviorit is often said that they “have a spring in their step”. To observe if this sort of phenomenon also occurs in animals, Prof Wilsons team analyzed the walk
27、ing movement of elephants in a zoo. They realized that an elephant walking towards something it liked would walk in a particular way. When that same elephant though was made to go away from the thing it liked, it would walk in a different manner. “How well you can predict the behavior of animals and
28、 protect them is dependent on how well you understand the rules by which theyre working.” Prof Wilson said.8. According to Prof Wilson, what contributes most to his teams discovery? A. The cooperation of experts from different fields. B. The use of a special electronic chip. C. The personal interest
29、 in penguins. D. The special way of data analysis.9. It can be learned from the passage that the sensors can _. A. evaluate stress resulting from animals fighting B. examine penguins unusual behavior while diving C. distinguish different walking manners of elephants D. provide information about the
30、animals inner feelings10. Monitoring animals behavior helps _. A. set rules for them B. control their behavior C. change their habits D. understand and protect them11. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Inspiring Novels Written by a Group from Swansea University B. Pioneering Diaries Uncover
31、 the Secret Lives of Animals C. Penguins and Elephants Tracked for Emotional State D. Scientists Made a Breakthrough in Animal StudyD Earthquake in Japan. Donald Trump is accused of planting story about actresss height after she rejected him. Mexico arrests ex-police chief in case of 43 missing stud
32、ents. Do you really need to know all these things? Three years ago, I began an experiment. I stopped reading all newspapers and magazines. Televisions and radios were rejected. I deleted the news apps from my iPhone. I didnt touch a single free newspaper and deliberately looked the other way when so
33、meone tried to offer me any such reading material. The first weeks were hard. Very hard! I was constantly afraid of missing something. But after a while, I had a new understanding. The result after three years: clearer thoughts, more valuable ideas, better decisions, and much more time. And the best
34、 thing? I havent missed anything important. A dozen reasons exist to give news a wide berth. Here are the top three: First, our brain reacts differently to different types of information. Shocking, people-based, fast-changing details all appeal to us. News producers capitalize on this. The result: E
35、verything complex, abstract, and profound(深刻的) must be systematically singled out, even though such stories are much more relevant to our lives and to our understanding of the world. As a result, we walk around with a misrepresented mental map of the risks and threats we actually face. Second, news
36、is irrelevant. In the past year, you have probably consumed about ten thousand pieces of news. Be very honest: Name one of them, just one that helped you make a better decisionfor your life, your career, or your businesscompared with not having this piece of news. No one I have asked has been able t
37、o name more than two useful news storiesout of ten thousand. News organizations claim that their information gives you a competitive advantage. Too many fall for this. If news really helped people advance, journalists would be at the top of the income pyramid. Third, news is a waste of time. An aver
38、age human being spends half a day each week reading about current affairs. This is a huge loss of productivity. Take the 2008 terror attack in Mumbai. Lets say a billion people viewed the minute-by-minute updates and listened to the chatter of a few “experts” and “commentators.” Thus our conservativ
39、e calculation: One billion people multiplied by an hours distraction equals one billion hours of work stoppage. News wasted around two thousand livesten times more than the attack. I would predict that turning your back on news will benefit you as much as removing any of the other ninety-eight error
40、s we have covered in the pages of this book. Read long background articles and books. Nothing beats books for understanding the world.12. How did the author feel at the beginning of his experiment? A. He was in constant fear.B. He enjoyed it very much. C. He had a better vision about life.D. He miss
41、ed his friends and relatives.13. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Refuse to read news. B. Select news carefully. C. Question news.D. Help circulate news.14. In the authors opinion, news _. A. represents a competitive advantageB. offers a mental map of the world C. lea
42、ds to a loss of productivityD. brings journalists income up15. Whats the main purpose of writing the passage? A. To offer tips on choosing news. B. To advocate giving up reading news. C. To share experiences on avoiding news. D. To criticize medias misleading choice of news.七选五 Casual Dress in the W
43、orkplaceFor Ruth, an employee at an insurance company, Friday isnt just another workday. It is the day when she can wear a sweater and casual trousers instead of business suit. 16 “It is a real treat. It puts us in good mood and winds the week down.” Ruth has joined thousands of workers across the U
44、nited States who happily change from jackets, ties, and dresses to jeans, polo shirts, and sweaters on Fridays.Why dress-down Friday? “I think it gives an atmosphere of less formality（正式）,” says President Matthew of Entex Industries. Today, dressing casually on the job is a way to show your company
45、is in style. Another contributor is faxes, voice mail and email, which have reduced public contact. 17 However, even though dressing down is popular, the trend is controversial. Some workers remain strongly opposed. “You have got all the time in the world to dress down when you retire,” declared one
46、 woman. 18 “We had some very important guests come in on a Friday a few months ago,” says another worker. “These people dressed in navy suits. Our people dressed way down. I thought it was embarrassing. It sent the wrong message about our company.” Many people feel that suits, ties and dresses are s
47、uperior to casual clothes in creating a positive professional image. 19 Some experts think it will go away one day. As long as the trend continues, though, dressing casually can cause a little confusion in the workplace. Business people arent sure what to wear, and many people just put on whatever they feel like in the morning. 20 They believe dressing down at work is one of the signs that the society is lowering its standards of everything. Czardas and John T. Malloy, author of Dress for Succ