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1、2010届高考英语阅读理解复习专项训练：八阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。A YOU dont need millions to be happy. In fact, at The Happiness Institute in Australia, a couple of hundred dollars may be enough. The institute opened its doors last year, and, since then, men and women of all ages have
2、 been paying A$200 an hour (US$140) for lessons on how to feel great. “You can actually increase your happiness levels. Thats what we teach,” said Timothy Sharp, founder of the institute. Experts say that only about 15 per cent of happiness comes from income, assets and other financial factors. As m
3、uch as 85 per cent comes from things such as attitude, life control and relationships. Most of us are significantly better off financially than our parents and grandparents, but happiness levels havent changed to reflect that. Studies show that once the basic needs of shelter and food are met, addit
4、ional wealth adds very little to happiness. Many decades ago, the “sage of Baltimore, Maryland”, editor HL Mencken, defined wealth as earning US$100 more than your “wifes sisters husband.” Behavioral economists now say part of the reason we are richer but not happier is because we compare ourselves
5、to people better off materially. “The argument is that if you want to be happy theres a very simple thing you can do: Compare yourself to people who are less well off than you poorer, smaller house, car,” said Sharp. The Happiness Institute aims to show you how to overcome these unhappiness factors
6、by focusing on “more than just your bank account.” “If I compare myself to Bill Gates then Im always going to be down,” said Sharp. A better thing to compare with, he said, might be Kerry Packer, Australias richest person who has had a kidney transplant and heart surgery in recent years.56. Which of
7、 the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes at the Happiness Institute. B. Most of us are happier than our parents or grandparents since we earn more. C. Earning US$ 100 more than your wifes sisters husband if you wan
8、t to be happy. D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are examples of those who are extremely rich but obviously unhappy.57. The underlined phrase has the same meaning as the word _. A. healthyB. unhealthyC. freeD. wealthy58. The author wrote the passage to tell us _. A. happiness is everything B. weal
9、th is the foundation of happiness C. have fun at the Happiness Institute D. money doesnt always mean happinessBMany people in the United States like eggs for breakfast. There are many different ways to cook eggs. One of the most common kinds of eggs for breakfast is scrambled eggs. In addition, this
10、 is one of the easiest dishes to cook. Read this recipe(秘法)for scrambled eggs and you will see how easy it is. Scrambled EggsUtensilsIngredientsa frying pana spatula(刮勺)1 tea spoona fork or spoona small bowleggs2 tablespoons of milk or buttersaltpepper(胡椒)Steps: 1) Melt the butter in a frying pan ov
11、er medium(适中的)heat. 2) In a small bowl, mix the eggs and the milk. Use the fork (or the spoon)to mix these well. 3) Pour this mixture into the pan. 4) Stir the eggs from time to time with the spatula. Continue until the eggs are no longer liquid.5) Add salt and pepper, Add a little or a lot, as you
12、like. 59. For this recipe, you do not need _. A. a knife B. a spatula C. a bowl D. a fork60. Which of these steps comes first?A. Stir the eggs with the spatula. B. Eat the eggs for breakfast. C. Add salt and pepper. D. Mix the eggs and the milk. 61. Which of these words means “to change from solid t
13、o liquid”?A. pour B. stir C. melt D. scramble62. Read the recipe again, in which of the five steps do you scramble the eggs?A. Step2 B. Step 3 C. Step 4 D. Step 5CEvery day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us somequestions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask for yo
14、ur opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friendsyou are in a slightly unnatural situat
15、ion where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear youloudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease (not worried) but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take spec
