高三英语阅读理解专项训练
科技环保类文章在高考英语试题中显现的频率最高，几乎每年都有一片，如NMET2004（1）D篇，NMET2003E篇，NMET2002 A篇，NMET2001C篇等。此类文章一样为说明文，但也常常夹杂着叙述和议论，并经常显现一些较新的科技名词或术语。考生若经常阅读英语报刊，具备丰富的课外知识，并积存一定的时新词汇，对解读此类文章会大有关心。
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A device that stops drives from falling asleep at the wheel is about to undergo testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.
    The system, called Driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20%—40% that are caused by tiredness. Airline pilots can also use it to reduce the 30% of all pilot-error accidents that are related to fatigue.
    Driver Alert is based on a computerized wristband. The device, worn by drives or pilots, gives out a sound about every four minutes during a car journey. After each sound the driver must respond by squeezing the steering wheel(方向盘). A sensor in the wristband detects this pressing action and measures the time between the sound and the driver's response.
    Tiredness is directly related to a driver's response time. Usually, a watchful driver would take about 400 milliseconds to respond, but once that falls to more than 500 milliseconds, it suggests that the driver is getting sleepy.
    In such cases the device gives out more regular and louder sounds, showing that the driver should open a window or stop for a rest. If the driver's response continues to slow down, the sounds become more frequent until a nonstop alarm warns that the driver must stop as soon as possible.
    The device has been delivered to the department's laboratories for testing. If these tests, scheduled for six months' time, are successful, the makers will bring the product to market
within about a year.
1. According to the text, Driver Alert ______.
  A. aims to reduce tiredness-related accidents  B. aims to prevent drivers from sleeping
  C. has gone through testing at laboratories    D. has been on sale for 12 months
2. How should a driver respond to the sounds from Driver Alert?
A. By sounding a warning.                B. By checking the driving time.
  C. By touching the wrist hand.              D. By pressing the steering wheel.
3. We can learn from the text that the driver needs to stop for a break when his response time is _____.
  A. about 400 milliseconds                  B. over 500 milliseconds
  C. below 500 milliseconds                  D. about 4 minutes
4. When the driver gets sleepy while driving, Driver Alert ______.
  A. moves more regularly                  B. opens the window for the driver
C. stops working properly                  D. sounds more frequently and loudly
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alert怎么读难度： 易  字数：266 words 标准用时：4 minutes  实际用时：_________
Alzheimer's disease is a major national health problem. Nearly 2 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's disease. It is a leading cause of death among the elderly. But Alzheimer's disease is not confined(限于) to the aged. There may be a million or more people under the age of 65 suffering from the disease.
At one time, people suffering from the disease were said to be "getting old". The disease was thought to be a natural part of growing old, but it is now known that Alzheimer's disease strikes young and old alike. It is an organic(器官的) disease that destroys brain cells.
Alzheimer's disease affects the patient's memory, speech, and movement. In the beginning stages of the disease, the patient may seem slightly confused. He may have trouble speaking. Then the patient's memory begins to fail. He may forget dates, telephone numbers, names and plans.
As the disease progresses, the patient may not recognize family and friends. These symptoms(症状) often cause terrible anxiety in the patient. He may feel lost and frightened. Sometimes the patient reacts with wild and bad behavior.
In the last stages of the disease, the patient may not be able to take care of himself. He may have lost the ability to speak and walk.
Scientists don't know exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease. It may be caused by a virus(病毒). It may be caused by a poisonous substance(物质) in the environment. At present, there is no cure for the disease. But there are ways to slow its progress. Exercise and physical treatment can help the patients of this disease.
5. The main idea of the passage is that Alzheimer's disease _______.
  A. is a terrible part of the aging process      B. is an organic disease that affects young and old

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