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吉林雙遼市2017高考英語一輪閱讀理解選編（二）
閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。
(2013·合肥市二模，B)
Walking in a farmers' market often brings one to explore new food options, and now more locally farmed protein choices are available to help bridge the gap between our meals and the farms on which they originated. More and more local small farms are popping_up in opposition to factory farms.
Today's commercial farms do not fit the image that comes to mind while happily singing along to “Old McDonald”. Instead, most of the nation's food comes from CAFOs, Confined Animal Feeding Operations, where animals are kept in tightly enclosed conditions as they are fattened up and readied to be killed for food.
Fortunately, knowing exactly where one's food comes from has led to an increase in the availability of what is known as “grass fed” beef. Technically, all cattle are grass fed for at least a limited amount of time, but what makes the meat significant is that it is grass finished, not force fed corn, soy or grains. This change in diet makes all the difference since corn is not part of the cow's traditional diet, and therefore causes major health issues for it. To deal with the health issues, antibiotics (抗生素) are used and some of the antibiotics used to treat the cattle are similar to those given to humans, so they can decrease the effectiveness of medicine when a consumer is sick.
A healthier diet for the cattle leads the meat to lower in both fat and calories. And when cooking grass fed beef, you'd better use a slightly lower temperature to make it more delicious.
文章大意：本文是一篇議論文。為了應對機械化農(nóng)業(yè)的弊端，越來越多的小農(nóng)業(yè)開始興盛起來了，它們生產(chǎn)的農(nóng)畜牧產(chǎn)品不僅豐富了人們的一日三餐，同時也更綠色、更健康。
1．The underlined words “popping up” (in the 1st paragraph) probably means ________.
A．improving B．fading
C．profiting D．a(chǎn)ppearing
答案：D 詞義猜測題。根據(jù)文章第一句中“and now more locally farmed protein choices are available”可知，現(xiàn)在有更多的當?shù)匦∞r(nóng)場喂養(yǎng)的動物可滿足人們對蛋白質(zhì)的需求，即當?shù)爻霈F(xiàn)了越來越多小農(nóng)場，由此可知，appear與pop up意思最為接近，故答案D符合文義。
2．The song “Old McDonald” describes ________.
A．a(chǎn)nimals raised freely on local farms
B．a(chǎn)nimals kept in tightly enclosed conditions
C．commercial farms providing fast food
D．commercial farms providing unpopular foods
答案：A 推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第二段第一句“Today's commercial farms do not fit the image...”的提示和下文對商業(yè)農(nóng)場喂養(yǎng)動物的方法的描述可知，the song “Old McDonald”所描述的喂養(yǎng)方式正好和商業(yè)農(nóng)場相反，由此可推知，答案A符合文義。
3．Some medicines are less effective for beef consumers probably because ________.
A．some cattle feed on grains
B．a(chǎn)ll cattle diet on grass
C．some medicines are used to treat sick cattle
D．some antibiotics are used by both cattle and people
答案：D 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第三段最后一句中“and some of the antibiotics used to treat the cattle are similar to those given to humans...”可推知，答案D符合文義。
4．We can infer from the text that ________.
A．food from local farms can help add to the variety in our daily meals
B．soy or grains are on the list of traditional diets of the cattle
C．corn for the cattle leads the meat to lower in both fat and calories
D．lower temperature makes grass fed beef more delicious
答案：A 推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第一段第一句“Walking in a farmers' market often brings one to explore new food options, and now more locally farmed protein choices are available to help bridge the gap between our meals and the farms on which they originated.”可推知，選項A“當?shù)匦∞r(nóng)場的食物可以豐富我們的一日三餐”符合文義。B、C兩項與原文不符；D項不是經(jīng)過推理得出的，不符合題意，故排除。
說理議論（閱讀理解）由 (2013安徽名校聯(lián)盟高三第一次聯(lián)考)改編
Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I believe now we might all agree that self-improvement is of great benefit for each of us. However, there are lots of stops along the road to self-improvement, which often calls for patience, emotional strength and kindness.With concentrated effort, you can become a better person than you ever thought possible.
1. .Nice people always put themselves in the other person’s shoes. If the service is a little slow, maybe it’s because the waitress has been standing for 8 hours and her back and feet are aching.Perhaps her little baby isn’t feeling well and she got very little sleep the night before.In a word, you never know the full story from a brief meeting with a person.?
2.Be a reasonable man. Service-centered businesses often live by the idea “The Customer is Always Right.” They’re totally mistaken. The customer is not always right; sometimes the customer is quite difficult to deal with. You do not “deserve” a free meal because the waitress forgot to bring you a spoon. If you have a grievance, let it out, but be reasonable.
3.Fight fairly. When arguing with another person, stick to the subject. Present the facts briefly, and don’t bring up unrelated incidents that happened 4 weeks from last Tuesday. Never hesitate to create a chance for other people to voice their opinions. They are just as important as yours.
4.Put others first. Let the troubled-looking Mom have the parking space. Stand a few extra seconds holding the door for an elderly person. Don’t interrupt people when they’re speaking, or finish their sentences for them. Such small things, yet the effects are immediate and far-reaching.Nice people make a concentrated effort to be kind and put others needs above their own.Stop a moment and think how you can help someone, and you’ll become a nicer person.
1.What might the speaker most probably discuss last time?( )
A.The origin of self-improvement.
B.The process of self-improvement.
C.The structure of self-improvement.
D.The importance of self-improvement.
2.The best title for the second paragraph is “ ”.?
A.Be understanding B.Stay calm
C.Be positive D.Be merciless
3.The underlined word “grievance” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to .?
A.mistake B.complaint
C.commitment D.decision
4.Which of the following may the speaker support? ( )
A.Learn to share the other person’s point of view.
B.Put forward relevant facts in detail when arguing.
C.Make your voice heard when others are speaking.
D.Involve your own matters with others’ when arguing.
語篇解讀:自我提高是非常重要的,本文的作者就如何自我提高,成為一個受歡迎的人提出了寶貴的建議。
答案及剖析:1.D 推理判斷題。由第一段的第一句話...to pick up where we left off last time, I believe now we might all agree that self-improvement is of great benefit for each of us...可知,作者上一次的話題是關(guān)于自我提高的重要性的,故選D項。
2.A 主旨大意題。由該段的內(nèi)容可知,作者建議人們做一個善解人意的,為他人考慮的人,故選A項。
3.B 詞義猜測題。由此處的語境可知,如果你在飯館吃飯的時候有不滿的地方可以提出來,但是要合情合理,故選B項。
4.A 細節(jié)理解題。由作者提出的幾點建議的內(nèi)容可知A項正確。由第四段的Present the facts briefly, and don’t bring up unrelated incidents that happened...和Never hesitate to create a chance for other people to voice their opinions以及第五段的Don’t interrupt people when they’re speaking...可知B、C、D三項與作者的觀點背道而馳。
【疑難詞匯解讀】
1.reasonable adj.合理的,公道的;有理性的
I bought the car at a reasonable price.
我以合理的價格買的這輛車。
2.far-reaching adj. 深遠的,廣泛的
What he said at the meeting has a far-reaching effect on us.
他在會上說的話對我們有深遠的影響。
【長難句子分析】
However,狀語 there are謂語 lots of stops主語 along the road to狀語 self-improvement,狀語 which often calls for patience, emotional定語從句 strength and kindness.定語從句
然而,在自我提高的過程中會有很多需要耐心、感情力量和善良的地方。
2016高考題
1.【2016·全國新課標II】C
Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual(虛擬). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.
9. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?
A. To explain what they are.
B.To introduce BookCrossing.
C. To stress the importance of reading.
D. To encourage readers to share their ideas.
10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2refer to?
A. The book. B.An adventure.
C.A public place. D. The identification number.
11. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?
A. Meet other readers to discuss it. B.Keep it safe in his bookcase.
C. Pass it on to another reader. D. Mail it back to its owner.
12. What is the best title for the text?
A. Online Reading: A Virtual Tour B. Electronic Books: A new Trend
C. A Book Group Brings Tradition Back D. A Website Links People through Books
【答案】9. B 10. A11. C 12. D
11.C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第四段最后一句“....the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home”讓書蒙上塵土是一種很自私的行為，網(wǎng)站BookCrossing.com的目的正是鼓勵人們與別人分享圖書，所以拿到書的人最可能繼續(xù)把書傳遞下去。故C項正確。
12.D 標題概括題。根據(jù)文章第三段可知BookCrossing.com把人生命中最重要的兩個事物：人和書聯(lián)系在一起。D項內(nèi)容能夠涵蓋文章的中心思想。
【名師點睛】
本文考查了代詞指代題。根據(jù)本句“....hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it”留下書的人希望自己的書能夠隨著找到它的人走得更遠?？芍渲械膇t指代前半句提到的同一事物“the book”。
閱讀的時候我們可以根據(jù)上下文的指代關(guān)系進行選擇：文章中的代詞it，that，he，him或them可以指上文提到的人或物，其中it和that還可以指一件事。有時代詞指代的對象相隔較遠，要認真查找；有時需要對前面提到的內(nèi)容進行總結(jié)，才能得出代詞所指代的事。例如：??????
However,?the?question?that?"moon?people"?asked?is?still?an?interesting?one.?A?growing?number?of?scientists?are?
seriously?thinking?about?it.?
?????首先，it指上句中的the?question，而the?question又指上一段中“月球人”所提的問題，所以要經(jīng)過兩次查找才能選出答案。
考點：考查說明文閱讀
【2016南昌市第一次模擬測試卷】
閱讀理解。閱讀下面短文，選擇最佳答案填空。A
Here is a letter from the Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on The Players' Tribune website on November 30th.
“...This season is all I have left to give. My heart can take the pounding(重擊).My mind can handle the grind(苦差事)but my body knows it's time to say goodbye---"
“Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in the history of our game. Whether competing in the Finals or hoisting jump shots after midnight in an empty gym, Kobe has an unconditional love for the game.
I join Kobe's millions of' fans around the world in congratulating him on an outstanding NBA career and thank him for so many thrilling memories.”
——Adam Silver, NBA commissioner(總裁)
“We're all sad. This era of Lakers basketball has been one of the most fun, exciting prosperous eras we could imagine. We're in full support of him. But it's still very sad.”
——Jeanie Buss, Lakers president
“I know his purpose is to finish out this season and play. It's always sad when greatness decides to hang it up" 'I thought he had at least another year in him.”
- ——Byron Scott, Lakers coach, and Bryant's teammate during the 1996-97 season
¨He pushed me to be better more than any player I've faced. Kobe is the greatest competitor I have ever faced. I am glad he has found peace. I don't know if we'll see another one like him.”
- ——Shane Battier, of the Miami Heat
’ “Hard to believe @ kobebryant is finally going to hang it up. One of the NBA's great champions. Enjoy the rest of this season, my friend.”
- ——Scottie Pippen, retired NBA All-Star
1. What can we learn from Kobe Bryant's letter?
A. He has lost passion for basketball.
B. He'll return to basketball court soon. .
C. He'll finish this season before he retires.
D. He'll retire immediately after the letter.
2. According to Byron Scott, _ .
A. Kobe has an unconditional love for basketball
B. Kobe is supposed to play at least for another year
C. Lakers team has played very well this year
D. it is difficult to find another player like Kobe
3. Where can we most probably read the comments?
A. From an Internet page. B. In a newspaper.
C. In a sports magazine. D. In a TV program.
參考答案1. C 2. B 3. A
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吉林雙遼市2017高考英語一輪閱讀理解訓練（二）
閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。
(2013·南京市二模，D)
While waiting to pick up a friend at an airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life changing experiences that you hear other people talk about—the kind that happens to you unexpectedly. To me, this happened and was only two feet away from me.
Locating my friend among the passengers, I noticed a man coming toward me carrying two light bags. He stopped right next to me to greet his family.
First he walked to his youngest son (maybe 6 years old) as he laid down his bags. They gave each other a long, loving hug. As they separated enough to look in each other's face, I heard the father say，“It's so good to see you, son. I missed you so much！” His son smiled somewhat shyly, and replied softly，“Me, too, Dad！”
Then the man stood up, gazed into the eyes of his oldest son (maybe 9 or 10) and while cupping his son's face in his hands said, “You're already quite a young man. I love you very much, Zach！” They too hugged a most loving, tender hug.
While this was happening, a baby girl (perhaps one or one and a half year old) was squirming (扭動) excitedly in her mother's arms, never once taking her little eyes off the wonderful sight of her returning father. The man said，“Hi, baby girl！” as he gently took the child from her mother. He quickly kissed her face all over and then held her close to his chest while rocking her from side to side. The little girl instantly relaxed and simply laid her head on his shoulder, motionless in pure contentment.
After several moments, he handed his daughter to his oldest son and declared，“I've saved the best for last！” and went to give his wife the longest, most passionate kiss I ever remember seeing. He gazed into her eyes for several seconds and then silently mouthed, “I love you so much！” They stared into each other's eyes, beaming big smiles at one another, while holding both hands.
For an instant they reminded me of newly weds, but I knew by the age of their kids that they couldn't possibly be. I puzzled about it for a moment then realized how totally attentive I was in the wonderful display of unconditional love not more than an arm's length away from me. I suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if I was invading something sacred, but was amazed to hear my own voice nervously ask，“Wow! How long have you two been married？”
“Been together fourteen years total, married twelve of those.” he replied, without breaking his gaze from his lovely wife's face. “Well then, how long have you been away？” I asked. The man finally turned and looked at me, still beaming his joyous smile. “Two whole days！”
Two days? I was stunned. I had assumed he'd been gone for at least several weeks—if not months. I know my expression betrayed me. “I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years！”
The man suddenly stopped smiling.
He looked me straight in the eye, and with forcefulness that burned right into my soul, he told me something that left me a different person, “Don't hope, friend... decide！” Then he flashed me his wonderful smile again, shook my hand and said，“God bless！”
With that, he and his family turned and walked away together. I was still watching that exceptional man and his special family walk just out of sight when my friend came up to me and asked, “What'cha looking at？” Without hesitating, and with a curious sense of certainty, I replied，“My future！”
文章大意：本文是一篇記敘文。作者通過講述自己在機場看到一家人在分別兩天重逢后的親密場景及男主人對作者所說的話，表達了這次事件對自己的震撼，并下定決心拿出更多的愛給自己的家人。
1．Which word could best describe the baby girl?
A．Quiet. B．Innocent.
C．Naughty. D．Sweet.
答案：D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段第一句和最后一句可知，這個小女孩非常的可愛，見到父親時，她在母親的懷里扭動，非常地興奮，在父親懷里的時候她把頭放在父親的肩膀上一動不動。故答案選D。
2．The writer suddenly felt uncomfortable because ________.
A．he felt it impolite to stare at the family
B．he felt he withdrew from society
C．the family found him curious about them
D．he didn't love his wife as much
答案：A 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第七段最后一句中的“I suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if I was invading something sacred”和文化常識可知，作者由于被這親密的幸福情景所吸引，一直盯著他們看，距離很近(only two feet)，而這在西方是很不禮貌的行為，侵犯了他人的隱私。故答案選A。
3．What can we learn from the story?
A．The family became the writer's friends.
B．The writer decided to look for a wife.
C．The writer's family will get more love from him.
D．The writer will tell his friend the story immediately they meet.
答案：C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第四段最后一句“I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years！”及最后一段中作者看著那家人離開說“My future！”可推知，作者以后將會給予家人更多的關(guān)愛。故答案選C。
4．Which paragraph in this story best shows the love of the couple?
A．Paragraph 4. B．Paragraph 5.
C．Paragraph 6. D．Paragraph 7.
答案：C 細節(jié)理解題。通讀全文可知，第三至五段描述的是對孩子的愛，第六段中“give his wife the longest, most passionate kiss...”展示的是夫妻之間的愛。故答案選C。
5．Why does the writer think his airport experience is life changing?
A．Because he came across a most loving family.
B．Because he realized the difference between “hope” and “decide”．
C．Because he thought it was really a unique experience.
D．Because the family he met with had a strange power over him.
答案：B 推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章最后兩段內(nèi)容可知，男主人所說的“Don't hope, friend... decide！”給了作者極大的震撼和鼓勵，讓作者明白了“希望”與“決定”之間的不同，決定今后給予家人更多的關(guān)愛。故答案選B。
科普知識（閱讀理解）由 (2013安徽“江南十?！备呷?lián)考) 改編
US scientists have fixed experimental sensors (傳感器) in some cities to map wind patterns and provide possible lifesaving information in a chemical or biological attack.
Two test models,in the form of nine-meter high aluminum (鋁) towers,are now undergoing testing in New York City,one in Greenwich Village and the other near Times Square.
Half a dozen similar sensors have been fixed in and around Washington.
Simulations (模仿) of terrorist attacks carried out since the Sep.11,2001 attacks have stressed the importance of finding out as soon as possible those areas that would be most affected by giving out poisonous gas or radioactive material into the air.
Now,the only reliable sources of information on wind speeds and direction are major airports,which are generally located too far away from city centers to be of much use.
The experimental sensors measure wind strength and direction 10 times per second.The information is downloaded through the Internet to computers that can turn out a detailed wind map,updated every 15 minutes.
Addressing a recent House of Representatives committee meeting,the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) “Air Resources” laboratory,Bruce Hicks,stressed the importance of developing the wind mapping program.
“The wind sensors now being tested were produced by scientists recognizing there’s a real problem and we’d better start handling it fast or else we’ll get into trouble.”Hicks said.
Funds(資金) during the testing period had been provided by the new Department for Homeland Security which will decide whether to fix sensor networks in major US cities,if the experiment should have positive results.
1.The purpose of developing the wind mapping program is to .?
A.get lifesaving information during terrorist attacks
B.get useful information about weather changes
C.map the speed and direction of the wind
D.prevent possible terrorist attacks
2.According to the text,the information from major airports is .?
A.slowly downloaded B.not quite reliable
C.quickly updated D.not very useful
3.From the text,we can learn that the wind mapping program .?
A.has been put into practical use
B.is being experimented
C.is just an idea under discussion
D.has finally failed for lack of money
4.What is the text mainly about?( )
A.Scientists’ mapping wind to sense terrorist attacks.
B.Whether wind mapping program is useful or not.
C.How the wind mapping program works.
D.The importance of wind mapping program.
語篇解讀:美國科學家在很多主要城市安裝了測量風向的傳感器,目的是更加精確地為防范生化武器的襲擊提供信息。
答案及剖析:1.A 推理判斷題。由文章第一段的...to map wind patterns and provide possible lifesaving information in...attack可知選A項。
2.D 細節(jié)理解題。由第四段的描述可知,來自主要機場的信息離市中心太遠,以至于它們提供的信息用處不大,故選D項。
3.B 細節(jié)理解題。由第二段和最后兩段可知,the wind mapping program 正在測試當中,故選B項。
4.A 主旨大意題。文章的第一段為本文的主題段,由此可知A項正確。
【疑難詞匯解讀】
1.undergo v.經(jīng)歷,經(jīng)受
She is undergoing surgery.
她正在接受手術(shù)。
2.poisonous adj.有毒的
New furniture often gives out something poisonous.
新家具常釋放有毒的東西。
【長難句子分析】
Simulations(模仿) of terrorist attacks主語 carried out定語since the Sep.11,2001 attacks時間狀語 have stressed謂語 the importance of賓語 finding out as soon as possible those areas賓語 that would be定語從句 most affected定語從句 by giving out poisonous gas or radioactive方式狀語 material into the air.方式狀語
自2001年9月11日的恐怖襲擊以來,針對恐怖襲擊進行的模仿已經(jīng)強調(diào)了通過釋放有毒氣體或放射性物質(zhì)的方法盡快弄清那些可能受到影響的地方的重要性。
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。
The central part of the United States suffered its own economic crisis(危機)in the nine-teen eighties.Unemployment reduced the population.The Spencer public library worked to help people in the town of Spencer,Iowa,to find jobs,It created a list of jobs and offered books on job skills and training.
One cold January morning in nineteen eighty-eight,library
Workers found a small,almost frozen kitten(小貓)in the book
drop.A book drop is the small metal door in the wall of the
building Where people can return books when the library is
closed.No one Knows who put the kitten there or why.But it
turned out to be lucky for both the kitten and the town.
The library held a contest to name the cat.The winning
name was Dewey Readmore Books.Library officials agreed to
permit him to live in the building.Dewey loved to keep people
company while they chose books or used the library computer.
Soon,Deweys presence began attracting families and school groups to the library.
The local newspaper wrote about the new library cat.His story spread across the nation.Dewey began receiving letters from people in other countries.And a film crew from Japan arrived to include him in a movie about cats.
Head librarian Vicki Myron was Dewey's main caretaker.Last year,she published the best-selling book“Dewey:The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World.”Here she gives readers an idea of how much the cat meant to her town.
READER:
“How much of an effect can an animal have?How many lives can one cat touch?How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library into a meeting place and tourist attraction,inspire a classic American town,bring together an entire region and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the story of Dewey Readmore Books,the beloved library cat of Spencer,Iowa.”
61.What is probably the best title of the passage?
A.An economic crisis B.The Spencer public library
C.A best-selling book D.A library cat
62.Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A.Some people left the town due to the economic crisis.
B.The cat brought joy to the town of Spencer.
C.The cat had a special ability to read letters from abroad.
D.The cat was taken good care of in the library.
63.Dewey's presence was lucky for the town of Spencer because .
A.His story encouraged the town to face the economic crisis
B.He helped the jobless to find jobs in the library
C.He was considerate about the readers to the library
D.A film crew from Japan was attracted to Spencer
64.Tourists came to Spencer mainly because .
A.it is a classic American town with attractive sights
B.they wanted to have a look at Dewey
C.they had Dewey to be with them while reading
D.it had a public library with most popular books
65.The last paragraph wants to tell us .
A.pets should be well treated
B.everyone should read the story of Dewey Readmore Books
C.Vicki Myron thinks highly of Dewey
D.Vicki Myron advises us to buy her book on Dewey
【參考答案】61—65 CDACA
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。
NOT all memories are sweet.Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences.Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars.Often they relive experiences in nightmares.
Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill,which will help people forget bad memories.The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience.They hope it might reduce,or possibly wipe out,the effect of painful memories.
In November,experts tested a drug on people in the US and France.The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain,So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced,not that the memories are wiped out.They are not sure to what degree people's memories are affected.
The research has caused a great deal of argument.Some think it is a bad idea,while others support it.
Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers' troubling memories after war.
They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.
“Some memories can ruin people's lives.They come back to you when you don't want to have them in a daydream or nightmare.They usually come with very painful emotions,”said Roger Pitman,a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.“This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”
But those who are against the research say that maybe the pills can change people's memories and changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity.They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.
“All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were terrible at the time but make us who we are.I'm not sure we want to wipe those memories out,”said Rebecca Dresser,a medical ethicist.
66.The passage is mainly about .
A.a new medical invention
B.a new research on the pill
C.a way of wiping out painful memories
D.an argument about the research on the pill
67.The drug tested on people can .
A.cause the brain to fix memories
B.stop people remembering bad experiences
C.prevent body producing certain chemicals
D.wipe out the emotional effects of memories
68.We can infer from the passage that .
A.Experts are not sure about the effects of the pills.
B.the pill will certainly stop people's emotional memories
C.taking the pill will do harm to people's physical health
D.the pill has already been produced and used by the public America
69.which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with in the last paragraph?
A.some memories can ruin people's lives.
B.people want to get rid of bad memories.
C.experiencing bad events makes us different from others.
D.the pill will reduce people's sufferings from bad memories.
70.You may probably read the passage in
A.a guidebook B.a textbook
C.a medical magazine D.a science fiction
【參考答案】66—70 BACDA
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