湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习阅读训练 (97)

　　【2016届北京朝阳区高三上学期期中】 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　When it comes to the world of computers, green computing is becoming one of the most popular trends． The term "green computing" is one that is being used in many different markets and areas all over the world in today's global technology． _ 71

　　Green computing is basically learning to use computer resources more efficiently to help the environment as well as making energy savings．

　　72Green computing started as early as 1992, when the EPA created Energy Star, a program that promotes energy efficient computing equipment and technologies． It was because of this program that many computer companies launched sleep mode（模式） and millions of computer users around the world began to adopt this policy to help save energy when they were not using their computers． _73

　　_ It also began to become a goal that more companies try hard to meet over the years, There are several government agencies that have continued to work for better standards to promote green computing． 74 Because of these new requirements, there are over 20 states that have now established

　　a special recycling program for old computers and electronics to help with green computing．

　　Many of today's IT systems are beginning to rely

　　on both people and hardware to help push their computer systems toward a more green computing

　　system． This is a hard balance to achieve, as it has to satisfy both users and management． 75 Many companies are learning the best ways of green computing in their business process． While many home computer users may not be quite as familiar with green computing as large firms, this term is starting to become more mainstream all around the world and the requirements for new, better computers to help both the companies and the end users of the equipment, as well as our environment, are becoming more and more urgent．

　　A．It also worked out a ranking system for products．

　　B．The main goal of a green computing program is to reduce the use of energy and materials that

　　harm the environment．

　　C．But what is exactly green computing?

　　D．Green computing also helps to promote the use of biodegradable products and recycle computer

　　parts whenever possible．

　　E．Energy Star was actually revised in 2006 to make the requirements stricter for computers．

　　F．Even the disposal of computer waste is all managed so that everyone in the circle is happy with

　　the outcome.

　　G．Around the same time the term "green computing" began to be used as well．

　　The term "green computing" is one that is being used in many different

　　markets and areas all over the world in today's global technology．continued to work for better standards to promote green computing．This is a hard balance to achieve, as it has to satisfy both users and management．Should Good Sportsmanship Be Taught in School?

　　Almost everyone feels that it is important for young people to win fairly and show respect toward others. Should good sportsmanship, then, be taught in school? Critics do not think so.

　　_____71_____

　　Presented here are the most important benefits of teaching sportsmanship.

　　Teaching good sportsmanship and having a positive attitude in activities like sports, class elections, and science fair competitions are critical to success in school. _____72_____

　　Acting calmly under pressure helps young adults succeed not only in sports but also in life.

　　_____73_____

　　A person cannot play by the rules if he or she does not understand what the rules are. Knowing the rules also applies to other activities. If students enter a science fair competition, for example, they must follow the guidelines. Those who know the rules are much more likely to succeed. When students learn sportsmanship, they discover, how knowing the rules relates to achievement.

　　Good players become skilled at handling responsibility. When people accept responsibility, they achieve their best. Positive thinkers, moreover, influence others, especially those who are struggling with a problem. A gifted basketball player, for example, might teach skills to a less-talented player. Helping others raises the performance of the entire team. The team, consequently, could reach new heights and set new records. _____74_____ Those who do not practice sportsmanship pass off responsibility. For them, if an opportunity is lost, it is someone else’s fault. When students participate on a team, they benefit by learning to accept responsibility, encourage others and own up to mistakes.

　　Sportsmanship is a winning idea. It must be taught in school. Students need direction to become “good sports”. Students will be responsible for their own actions and will have a positive influence on others. As students enter the workforce, businesses benefit. The community also benefits because these students will someday become leaders. _____75_____

　　A. We need to educate students about how sportsmanship pays off for everyone.

　　B. However, the stronger argument favors teaching good sportsmanship.

　　C. Sports help young adults learn how to team up with others.

　　D. Good sportsmanship also means admitting mistakes.

　　E. Activities involving winning or losing can be tense.

　　F. It is natural that players should be eager to win.

　　G. Good team players know the rules of the game.

　　71. 【答案】B

　　【解析】根据Critics do not think so. 和Presented here are the most important benefits of teaching sportsmanship.可知，一个反对而另一个阐述好处，所以中间应是转折。故选B。

　　【考点定位】考查上下文的语境理解

　　72. 【答案】E

　　【解析】根据前文的critical to success in school.可知，选E，说明被批评的理由。Activities involving winning or losing can be tense.

　　【考点定位】考查上下文的语境理解75. 【答案】 A

　　【解析】根据As students enter the workforce, businesses benefit. The community also benefits because these students will someday become leaders.可知A正确；

　　【考点定位】考查上下文的语境理解