2016年浙江省杭州市外国语学校高考英语（阅读理解提分训练）每日一练49

　　倒数第一周星期

　　A

　　How to be Prepared

　　Electricity, water, gas and telephone may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire department are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to take care of yourself for least three days, preferably for a week.

　　This list can also be applied to other disaster, such as floods or wildfires.

　　food and water (a gallon a day per person )

　　a first aid kit

　　a fire extinguisher suitable for all types of fires

　　flashlights, a portable radio extra batteries

　　blankets, clothes, shoes and money (ATMs may not work)

　　baby and pet food

　　It’s also a good idea to decide beforehand how where your family will reunite if separated during a quake and to conduct in-home practice drills. You might choose an out-of-the-area friend or relative that family members can call to check on you.

　　During an earthquake

　　If you are indoors, stay there. Get under and hold onto a desk or table, or stand against an interior wall. Stay away from exterior walls, glass, heavy furniture, and stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.

　　If you are outside, get into the open, stay into the open. stay away from buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you.

　　If you are driving, move the car out of traffic and stop .avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses. Try to get clear of trees, light posts, signs and power lines.

　　If you are in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do not rush for the exit. Stay low and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

　　After an earthquake

　　If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency. Likewise, avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles.

　　Be aware that items may fall out of cupboards or closets when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with touch. Check for cracks and damage to the roof and foundation of your home.

　　Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that aftershocks， sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes.

　　If you leave home，leave a message telling friends and family your location.

　　41.Which of the following items is unnecessary to prepare before an earthquake？

　　A. batteries

　　　B. Credit card

　　C. Medicine

　　D. Cash

　　42.When an earthquake comes，you should ______.

　　A. stay away from heavy objects

　　B. rush for the exit immediately

　　C. hide yourself in the kitchen

　　D call the police right away

　　43.when a earthquake is over，you should______.

　　A. drive car to take your family to the safe place

　　B. call your relatives to tell them you are safe

　　C. check the security of your home

　　D. clear up the mess as soon as possible.

　　44. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage.

　　A. You’d better make it clear how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake after the quake happens.

　　B. If the pone still works, only use it when necessary.

　　C. If you are in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do rush for the exit.

　　D. If you are indoors, get into the open.

　　45. What does the underlined word “aftershock ” mean?

　　A. A mess one has to deal with after a terrible thing.

　　B. A further reaction following the shock of a deeply disturbing thing.

　　C. A less serious quake following a large earthquake in the same area.

　　D. An instruction the government gives to solve problems.

　　B

　　Riding School：

　　You can start horse—riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m. and 8：30 P. m. （3：30 p. m. on Saturdays）. There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.

　　Opening Hours：Monday through Friday：9：00 a. m. —8：30 p. m.

　　Phone：（412）396—6754

　　Fax：（412）396—6752

　　Sailing Club：

　　Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons（Tuesdays 6 p. m.～8 p. m. ）.

　　Opening Hours：Tuesdays：6：00 p. m. —8：00 p. m.

　　Phone：（412）396—6644 Fax：（412）396—6644

　　Diving Centre：

　　Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week，in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.

　　Opening Hours：Monday and Friday：6：30 p. m. —8：30 p. m.

　　Phone：（412）396—6312

　　Fax：（412）396—6706

　　Medical Center：

　　The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also，all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.

　　Opening Hours：24 hour from Monday to Sunday

　　Phone：（412）396--6649

　　Fax：（412）396—6648

　　Watersports Club：

　　We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing，and water-skiing，A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently，but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a. m to 4 p. m，with lessons all through the day.

　　Opening Hours：Monday through Friday：9：00 a. m. —4：00 p. m.

　　Phone：（412）396—6899

　　Fax：（412）396—6890

　　46. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous，you should　join

　　.

　　A. Watersports Club

　　B. Diving Centre

　　C. Sailing Club D. Riding School

　　47. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings，you may

　　fax

　　.

　　A. （412）396—6648

　　B. （412）396—6706

　　C. （412）396—6752

　　D. （412）396—6876

　　48. If you are planning to explore the ocean depths. you should attend your lessons at

　　.

　　A. 24 hour from Monday to SundayB. Monday through Friday：7：00 a. m. —10：00 p. m.

　　C. Tuesdays：6：00 p. m. —8：00 p. m. 　D. Monday and Friday：6：30 p. m. —8：30 p. m.

　　49. You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end，you can go to

　　.

　　A. Watersports Club

　　B. Diving Center

　　C. Sailing Club

　　D. Riding School

　　50. Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

　　A. Good equipment.

　　B. Well trained staff members.

　　C. Various less expensive medicines.

　　D. Nursery for newly-born babies

　　C

　　As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.

　　Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widespread among university students. Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer.

　　All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.

　　It’s faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that’s why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear.

　　“When I’m writing with a pen, I find I often can’t remember how to write a character, though I feel I’m familiar with it.”

　　“I’m not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”

　　Many students don’t feel this is something to worry about. Now that it’s more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?

　　Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei, the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, “Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer’s emotion. Through one’s handwriting, people can get to know one’s thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”

　　To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的) and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.

　　51. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

　　A. The Importance of Handwriting and Typing.

　　B. To type or to Handwrite.

　　C. Writing by Computer will Replace Writing by Hand.

　　D. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters.

　　52. The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because __________.

　　A. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays.

　　B. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently.

　　C. they found it not easy to remember how to write a character.

　　D. computers have become a trend and fashion in China.

　　53. Which of the following statements is NOT the advantage of handwriting?

　　A. Handwriting contains the writer’s emotion.

　　B. The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.

　　C. Handwriting can impress people well and build one’s self-confidence.

　　D. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.

　　54. The underlined expression “taking stock in” probably means ___________.

　　A. getting bored with

　　B. getting dependent on

　　C. becoming curious about

　　D. getting curious about

　　55. We can draw the conclusion from the passage that ___________.

　　A. more and more students will give up writing on a computer.

　　B. writing by hand will give way to typing by computer one day.

　　C. more and more students will pay attention to handwriting.

　　D. the typing article better expresses one’s emotion and quality.

　　D

　　It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

　　Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

　　“Jack, did you hear me?”

　　“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

　　“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce(回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.

　　“I told that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

　　“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.

　　“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important… Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.

　　Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

　　The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture… Jack stopped suddenly.

　　“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.

　　“The box is gone,” he said.

　　“What box?” Mom asked.

　　“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.

　　It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box, He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

　　“Now, I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

　　Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.

　　“Mr. Harold Belser”, it read.

　　Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.

　　“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

　　Inside he found these words carved: “Jack, Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

　　“Oh, my god! the thing he valued most…was.. .my time.”?

　　Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” Janet, his assistant, asked.

　　“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.?

　　“Oh, by the way, Janet…thanks for your time!”?

　　56. Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?

　　A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser.

　　B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.

　　C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.

　　D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.

　　57. Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.

　　A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

　　B. Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday

　　C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address

　　D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together

　　58. Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch? Because __________.

　　A. he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.

　　B. he had no children or relatives.

　　C. he thought he had to keep his word.

　　D. Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.

　　59. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?

　　A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.

　　B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.

　　C. He had missed his son and his family for days.

　　D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.

　　60. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

　　A. The Good Old Times

　　B. What He Valued Most

　　C. An Old Gold Watch

　　D. The Lost Childhood Days