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1、黑龙江省双鸭山市2017高考英语一轮复习阅读理解统编题（四）黑龙江双鸭山市2017高考英语阅读理解一轮统编题（四）阅读理解训练(2015东北三省四市二模)Windows 8, apart from Windows 95, is the biggest surprise and the only version of Microsofts operating system has been changed from the core(核心) when compared to its former one. However, a recent study has shown that under
2、20% of business owners would be willing to upgrade to the new version of Windows. The reason for this remains to be discussed and debated, and we will try to throw light on this research by providing you with some of the most common advantages and disadvantages of Windows 8.Generally speaking, there
3、 are a great number of plus_sides related to upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.SpeedThis is the biggest advantage to mention. Boot time has been reported to be up to nine times shorter than that with Windows 7.New passwordsInstead of typing your passwords, windows 8 will let you use gestures on
4、your favorite photos to enter your password. This is not only practical but also extremely cool!Windows 8 experienceApart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices, including smart phones, tablet PCs and so on. Also, owing to the fact that it has been specifically designed with touch scr
5、een users in mind, Windows 8, besides using keyboard and mouse, will offer a whole new user experience.However, there are still some disadvantages.The first one that has to be mentioned is that there is no Start Menu from Windows. Yes, there is no Start button in the lower left corner, and this migh
6、t be a real puzzle of many Windows users. Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面) introduced by Windows 8. The biggest problem that is worth noticing is that Windows 8 was originally designed for touch screen users, and this may have a had effect on desktop users who
7、 have gotten used to doing everything with the help of their keyboard and mouse.文章大意：本文是说明文，介绍了Windows 8的优缺点。12What does “plus aides” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?AMath symbols.BAdvantages.CNew rules.DMessages.答案：B词义猜测题。math symbols数学符号；Advantages有利条件；New rules新规章制度；Massages信息。从plus这个词的本意和下文中提到的
8、“Speed, New passwords，Windows 8 experience”还有“However, there are still some disadvantages.”可知答案选B。13The most attractive aspect of Windows 8 is its _.Acomplex passwordBfast rateCunique experienceDnew interface答案：B细节理解题。complex password 复杂的密码；fast rate 快的速度； unique experience 独特的经验；new interface 新的界面。
9、从“Speed”部分“This is the biggest advantage to mention.”可知答案选B。14From the passage we can learn that Windows 8 _.Ano longer requires a passwordBwas upgraded from Windows 95Cwill be popular with desktop usersDcan be used on more than computers答案：D细节理解题。考查考生对细节信息的提取能力。no longer require a password不再需要密码；wa
10、s upgraded from Windows 95从Windows 95开始升级；will be popular with desktop users 将受到桌面用户的喜爱；can be used on more than computers不仅用于电脑。从“Windows 8 experience”部分“Apart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices”可知，应选D。15Many Windows 8 Users will face the problem that _.AStart Menu is hidden in t
11、he lower left cornerBthey have to use fingerprints instead of buttonsCkey board and mouse cant be used any longerCthey dont get accustomed to the new interface答案：D细节理解题。考查考生对细节信息的提取能力。Start Menu is hidden in the lower left corner开始菜单隐藏在左下角；they have to use fingerprints instead of buttons要使用指纹代替按钮；ke
12、yboard and mouse cant be used any longer 键盘和鼠标不再被用；they dont get accustomed to the new interface他们不习惯新的界面。由文章最后一段中 “Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面)introduced by Windows 8.” 可知答案选D。黑龙江省大庆市喇中2016高考英语阅读练习科普环保类Our body clock, or natural body rhythm, influences ou
13、r energy and alertness. Paying attention to it can help us choose the suitable time of the day when we best perform specific tasks. The reality, however, is that most of us organize the time around work demands, school deadlines, commuting or social events. Doing whatever the body feels like doing i
14、s a luxury in todays fast-paced modern society. But that doesnt mean it isnt worth trying. Obeying our body clock has significant health benefits. Disrupting our natural body rhythm, on the other hand, has been linked to problems such as depression, obesity, or headache, says Steve Key, a biology pr
15、ofessor. When the body clock can synchronize (使同步) the rhythms of its natural processes, it “gives us an advantage in daily life”, says Key. According to him, when it comes to cognitive (认知的) work, most adults perform best in the late morning. As our body temperature starts to rise just before awake
16、ning in the morning and continues to increase until midday, our memory, alertness and concentration gradually improve. However, he adds, our ability to concentrate typically starts to decrease soon thereafter. Most of us are more easily distracted (分心) between noon and 4 pm. Alertness also tends to fall after eating a meal and sle
