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1、20132013 高考英语重庆八中二轮阅读理解精选训练（高考英语重庆八中二轮阅读理解精选训练（0606）及答案）及答案A Even plants can run a fever, especially when theyre under attack by insects or disease. But unlike human, plants can have their temperature taken from 3,000 feet awaystraight up. A decade ago, adopting the infrared(红外线)scanning technology
2、developed for military purposes and other satellites, physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress. The goal was to let farmers precisely target pesticide(杀虫剂)spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field, which invari
3、ably includes plants that dont have pest problems. Even better, Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye. Mounted on a plane flown at 3,000 feet at night, an infrared scanner measured the heat emitted by crops. The data were transformed
4、 into a colourcoded map showing where plants were running “fevers”. Farmers could then spotspray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide than they otherwise would. The bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and longterm backers
5、 were hard to find. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce, and refinements in infrared scanning, Paley hopes to get back into operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works. “This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States, ” s
6、ays George Oerther of Texas A one grain may be insignificant but as a group they form the beach. Once you have set and attained small goals for yourself, move on to slightly larger, more challenging goals. It takes more than just setting goals to be happy. It takes positive thinking. How can we atta
7、in this? There are a number of factors that can make us think negatively and one of those is diet. In my opinion, a person who eats a lot of take out and fast food is feeding their body junk. Start by eating better foods which give the body much NEEDED minerals. If your physical body is happy, its m
8、uch easier for your mental body or “thinking ability“ to be happy. Next, exercise. A half-hour a day is recommended for positive well being. Then think about good memories you had, or generally think of things that make you smile. Remember, everything you wear costs money but to wear a smile is free
9、. A smile can be the difference between an average day and a great day. If you follow these steps, positive change is inevitable. 62. Which of the statements about depression is TRUE? A.Depression is a kind of illness that cant be cured like some cancer. B.Depression can all be cured successfully by
10、 patients themselves. C.Those who suffer from depression feel dissatisfied with themselves. D.Those who suffer from depression live in similar circumstances. 63. According to the passage we can learn that _. A.a practical goal can help people to achieve a sense of success B.we shouldnt be satisfied
11、with small goals that are insignificant C.we should avoid challenging goals that may lead to failure D.people can enjoy happiness only if they set reasonable goals 64. In order to achieve positive thinking a person should do these things EXCEPT_. A. set challenging goals B. eat healthier foods C. ex
12、ercise half an hour a day D. always wear a smile 65. Whats the passage mainly about?A. To prove the argument that depression can be changed.B. To analyze the danger depression can bring to people.C. To introduce to readers how to keep positive thinking.D. To recommend some ways to deal with depressi
13、on. E Beauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier，have better marriages and have more respectable occupations. Personal consultants give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defenda
14、nts(被告)But in the executive circle，beauty can become a liability. While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder，it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were thought as having more integrity than plainer men；effort and ability were thought to accoun
15、t for their success. Attractive female executives were considered to have less integrity than unattractive ones；their success was attributed not to ability but to factors such as luck. All unattractive women executives were thought to have more integrity and to be more capable than the attractive fe
16、male executives. Interestingly，though，the rise of the unattractive overnight successes was attributed more to personal relationships and less to ability than that of attractive overnight successes. Why are attractive women not thought to be able？An attractive woman is thought to be more feminine and an attractive man more masculine(有男子气概的)than the less attractive ones. Thus，an attractive woman has an ad
