2013高考英语（遵义市）阅读理解（6）（答案）
史地常识型阅读理解
新闻报道类[2012·天津卷]
The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones, writing by hand has become something of a nostalgic(怀旧的) skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful—both in school and in life.
Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks－both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.
In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.
Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen，” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind's_eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot (发现) spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.
“In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks，” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”
46. What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?
A. The absence of blackboards in classrooms.
B. The use of new technologies in teaching.
C. The lack of practice in handwriting.
D. The popular use of smartphones.
47. Berninger's study published in 2009 ________.
A. focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer
B. indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper
C. found that good essays are made up of long sentences
D. discussed the importance of writing speed
48. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?
A. Spelling improves one's memory of words.
B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.
C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.
D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.
49. What does “mind's eye” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. Window.
B. Soul.
C. Picture.
D. Imagination.
50. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
A. Computers can help people with their choice of words.
B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.
C. Handwriting still has a place in today's classrooms.
D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.
【要点综述】随着现代科技的发展，书写渐渐被人们忽视。但是Virginia Berninger的研究表明，书写在现代教学中应该占有一席之地。
46. B 信息理解题。根据第一段中的 “With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones, writing by hand has become something of a nostalgic skill”可知答案。
47. A 信息理解题。根据第三段可知答案。
48. B 信息理解题。根据第四段可知答案。
49. D 词义猜测题。根据第五段可知答案。
50. C 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段最后一句可知答案。
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The Best of Alaska
Nothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足) to the last frontier!
Highlights：
JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾). The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(玻璃珠) and culture from these master artists.
SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
DATES/PRICES:
2012: May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.
7 days—$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.
Contact:
E-mail: info@alaskamountainguides.com
Call: 800－766－3396
Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School
P．O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
( )6.You can feel the history of the local place at ________.
A．Juneau B．Skagway C．Haines D．Gustavus
( )7.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.
A．Glacier Bay National Park B．the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C．the White Pass Yukon D．the fjords
( )8.According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion ________.
A．will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B．can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax
C．are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines
D．can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
( )9.Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees?
A．Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train. B．A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C．Having the last supper at Juneau. D．Flying from Juneau to his hometown.
( )10.It is known from the advertisement that ________.
A．the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out
B．Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than Haines
C．Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past
D．Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty
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本则广告主要介绍了阿拉斯加州的自然景观及其历史文化以吸引游客。
6．B 细节理解题。根据Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops.可判断选B。
7．A 细节理解题。根据Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.可判断选A。
8．C 推理判断题。根据Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾). The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.可推断选C。
9．D 细节理解题。根据including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.可判断选D。
10．D 推理判断题。根据“Highlights”介绍的几处景点可知，它们要么以当地历史或文化，要么以当地自然景观而出名。由此不难推断，阿拉斯加州以其历史、文化和自然景观出名。
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