2014-2015学年人教版高中英语选修13 (2)英语练习题.pdfVIP

语 篇 提 能 阅读理解 A Bed Rocks The best seat in your house might be a pile of rocks — as long as those rocks are living stones. These soft pillows look just like stones. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, from small decorative cushions to stone­shaped sofas. Pile them into a mini­mountain to bring an outdoorsy feel to your living room, then surprise your friends by plopping (扑通倒下 ) down without bruising your body. Put the cushions on your bed, and you just might “rock” yourself to sleep. ________ The Selks bag is a body­shaped sleeping bag with separate spaces for your arms and legs, giving you the freedom to jump, run, dance, and play games. Putting on the Selks bag is very easy, with zippers (拉链) on either side of your body to help you get in and out. Aquarium Art No room on your desk for a fish tank? Hang one on the wall! Just four inches deep and about the size of a 30­inch television, the Aquavista 500 is a living work of art. This aquarium comes with everything you need to take care of your fish, including a filter (过滤器), heater, and small computer screen that lets you set temperature, program a timer for the lights, and control other things. About eight fish can live comfortably in the aquarium. The tank comes with a background that can be changed so you and your fish will never get bored. Phone Finder Have you ever forgotten your cell phone at your house or on the soccer field? If so, then the ZOMM can help. This small thing can be attached to your key chain and wirelessly connects to your phone. Whenever you wander more than 30 feet away from your cell, the ZOMM sounds an alarm. You can also answer calls on it. When your phone rings, instead of digging around in your backpack