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1、.山东省淄博市高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMany schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much old
2、er. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelors degree. Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reids age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as o
3、ne of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a mens group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reids school friends say they can talk to him just about anything. About a half century ago
4、, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties.“Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 year
5、s to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be t
6、he beginning of a dream. “Remember that path that you left waits for you. Its there. Its yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, thats exactly what I did,” said Reid.Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degre
7、e. Then, hell return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree. 21. Which of the following is true of Mr. Reid?A. He was laughed at by other students.B. He was interested in study in his youth.C. He enlarged the views of young people.D. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.22. From the
8、 third paragraph, we can infer that Mr. Reid was _. A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic23. What does Paragraph 6 mainly discuss?A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream.B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.C. When Mr. Reid entered college.D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.24. What les
9、son can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid?A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.BRaymond Wang, 17, of Canada was awarded first place for a device that improves air quality on airplanes while
10、cutting down the spreading of diseases at this yearsIntel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).According to Intel, Wangs system improves the quality of fresh air in a plane cabin by more than 190 per cent, while cutting diseases by up to 55 times, compared to conventional designs. Intel
11、 noted that Wangs invention could be easily and economically fixed into existing airplanes. Two other teen researchers earned awards of $50,000 each at the event. One developed a technique to more quickly diagnose diseases caused by HIV. Its the virus responsible for AIDS. The other invented a devic
12、e to more quickly shut down undersea oil spills.“Intel believes young people are the key to future innovation and that in order to confront the global challenges of tomorrow, we need students from all backgrounds to get involved in science, technology and engineering,” says Wendy Hawkins, executive
13、director of the Intel Foundation. “We hope these winners will inspire other young people to pursue their interest in these fields,” she says, “and apply their curiosity and creativity to the common good.”This years Intel International Science and Engineering Fair featured approximately 1,700 young s
14、cientists selected from more than 75 countries and regions. In addition to the top winners, 600 finalists received awards and prizes for their innovative research. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair honours the worlds most promising student scientists, inventors and engineers. Thei
15、r projects are then evaluated online by nearly 1,000 judges from almost every scientific field.The 2015 Intel ISEF is funded jointly by Intel and the Intel Foundation with additional awards and support from dozens of other academic, governmental and scientific organizations. This year, US$4 million
16、was awarded.25. Compared to traditional designs, Raymond Wangs system _.A. prevents oceans from oil pollution quicklyB. improves air quality on airplanes effectivelyC. treats diseases happening on airplanes quicklyD. costs more but can be easily fixed into airplanes26. For what purpose is Intel ISEF carried out?A. To inspire teenagers to challenge the author
