2016高考英語二輪復(fù)習(xí) 閱讀理解初期練習(xí)（4）

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1、2016高考英語二輪閱讀理解初期練習(xí)（4） 【2015高考復(fù)習(xí)】閱讀理解 A mother was devastated，crying，yelling all she can in that dark corner.There was nobody to hear her yell and not a soul to calm her，because outside her house is a long winding lonely road.The wind was at rest and the leaves didn't rustle，silence filling th

2、e air.Loneliness was already killing her，but no one knows what made her cry! Losing something you love with all your heart isn't really the pain you can ever overcome.Radha lost her baby，her only means to live.She saw her child getting killed and the accident was terrible.One lonely night，she was

3、 walking down the street to get a breath of fresh air with her child hugged tight in her arms. The whole time she walked with her child in her arms，the only thing that worried her was Aryan's future.She was imagining and feeling every day of the child's growth，and figuring what she would have in st

4、ore for him.But who knows what's in store for us tomorrow，life can change in a second. On that deserted road，were a few streetlights barely enough？It was this light that could be seen from a disktance，but as it came closer it got brighter and brighter.That light changed Radha's life into darkness

5、forever.A speeding car came down that road.The driver came at a speed of 110 kmph throwing beer bottles out of his half open window.He was definitely drunk，and the speed took everything in its path.Just then，there was a loud cry，and silence set in again. But the mother wasn't hurt.She opened her e

6、yes，unable to focus her eyes，and didn't see Aryan.After a few minutes when her sight cleared up she looked all over in a panic for her baby，but alas...The child hadn't even seen life. Simply，don't drink and drive.You_could_take_a_life，but_kill_a_number_of_people. 【語篇導(dǎo)讀】　一位司機(jī)酒后駕車發(fā)生事故，奪去了一個(gè)充滿活力的孩子

7、的生命和一位母親的全部希望…… 16．The underlined word“devastated”in Paragraph 1 would probably mean“_____”． A．worried B．scared C．heart-broken D．weather-beaten 答案　C　[詞義猜測(cè)題。從該詞所在句的“crying，yelling all she can...”可知，這位母親傷心欲絕，所以devastated語義同heart-broken，選C項(xiàng)。] 17．Which of the following statements is TRUE

8、of Radha? A．She had expected much of Aryan. B．She got her eyes injured in the accident. C．She was hit by one bottle on the arm. D．She had everything ready for Aryan's future. 答案　A　[推理判斷題。從第三段的前兩句可知，這位母親對(duì)孩子的期望很高，故答案選A項(xiàng)。] 18．The underlined sentence implies that________. A．drunk driving is absol

9、utely forbidden B．drunk driving is certain to kill a lot of people C．the driver killed Aryan and his mother D．there is more than one victim in a car accident 答案　D　[推理判斷題。從文章中這位母親撕心裂肺的哭喊及常識(shí)可推知，酒后駕車的受害者不止一個(gè)，答案選D項(xiàng)。] 19．What would be the best title for the passage? A．The Death of a Miserable Child

10、. B．A Sad Mother on a Windy Night. C．The Price for Another Man's Mistake. D．Speeding from Drunk Driving. 答案　C　[主旨大意題。文章主要講述了一位司機(jī)酒后駕車發(fā)生事故導(dǎo)致一個(gè)孩子死亡，孩子的母親傷心絕望的故事，所以C項(xiàng)“另一個(gè)人的錯(cuò)誤的代價(jià)”能較好地概括全文，答案選C項(xiàng)。] 【2015高考復(fù)習(xí)】閱讀理解 A survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that U．S.ex

11、ecutives believe that people with a sense of humour do better at their jobs，compared with those who have little or no sense of humour.In fact，a whopping 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humour do better. The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense

12、of humour may help light-hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times.And，what's more，it may propel them up the corporate ladder past their humourless colleagues. Why？It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players. Studies have shown that happy

13、 workers are more productive.In fact，a researcher at California State University found that humour could help the employees to release tension. Consequently，they can concentrate on their work more efficiently.What's more，employees who enjoy interacting with their co-workers aren't as likely to be

14、distracted，or absent from work. Research conducted by psychologist Dr Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humour helps us think.When people feel stuck on important projects，they tend to feel angry or depressed.This negative mood can interfere with subsequent performance.Ac

15、cording to Dr Trice's research，taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat. If humour is really this important，then why don't we use it more often on the job? Most likely，the main rea

16、son is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humour in the workplace.They tend to think humour and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional，perhaps both.However，it is important to realize that some humour is inappropriate for the workplace，and that it is often used at wrong time

17、s. 【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇時(shí)文報(bào)道。管理者們認(rèn)為，和那些沒有幽默感的人相比，具有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。比如，幽默的人富有合作意識(shí)，具有較高的工作效率等。 20．Most people think a sense of humour can ________. A．help you to do your work better B．make you have a rich life C．make you pleased with your work D．help you to make more friends 答案　A　[細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段可知，和沒有或很

18、少有幽默感的人相比，有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。B、C和D在意義上和幽默感沒有聯(lián)系，也和本文意思不符。] 21．Which one of the following can describe a person with a sense of homour? A．Serious. B．Funny. C．Changeable. D．Friendly. 答案　D　[推理判斷題。由全文內(nèi)容可以看出：有幽默感的人更容易與人交流，與人合作；有幽默感的人更平易近人，更“友好”；而不是“易變、嚴(yán)肅、有趣”等。] 22．Many people don't use humour

19、 more often in the workplace because ________. A．they like keeping silent when working B．they don't know the positive effects of humour C．they think they should obey the rules D．they don't like joking or laughing 答案　B　[細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第五段可知，在工作場(chǎng)所人們大都表現(xiàn)得不幽默，其原因是不知道幽默的積極效果。其他選項(xiàng)與文章的意思不符。] 23．Which is

20、 probably the best title for the passage? A．People with a sense of humour. B．Humour is important in the workplace. C．Humour and humourless. D．Everyone likes humour. 答案　B　[主旨大意題。全文主要談的是工作中的幽默的積極作用。比如，幽默可以使人減輕壓力，可以使人有較高的工作效率等。本文不是純粹地講幽默，也不是純粹地說有幽默感的人。] 閱讀理解解讀 In the winter months the te

21、mperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to mid-March. Though Canada's winter may be much colder and lon

22、ger than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and e

23、njoy your time outside in the snow. Dressing for winter During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need： ☆warm waterproof boots ☆a scarf for your neck ☆a hat that covers

24、 your ears ☆gloves for your hands ☆thick winter coats, pants and sweaters Layers keep you warm It's a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it's always easier to remove a piece of clothing tha

25、n to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need： ☆a warm waterproof coat ☆waterproof hats ☆an umbrella ☆rain boots or snow boots Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also conta

26、ct Related Links, for example, an immigrant-serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter. 文章大意：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了冬季去加拿大旅行可以參加的活動(dòng)，以及游客在穿戴方面應(yīng)注意的事項(xiàng)。 5．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To tell about the details about Canada. B．To

27、 show many outdoor winter activities. C．To introduce the daily life of Canadians. D．To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada. 6．What is the important part for many Canadians in winter? A．Ice fishing. B．Joining a group. C．Leading an active life.

28、 D．Staying in the snow. 7．If you spend a winter in Canada, you'll prepare the following EXCEPT ________. A．a(chǎn)n umbrella and sunglasses B．thick winter coats and pants C．waterproof hats and coats D．snow boots and gloves 答案：A　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Dressing for winter和Layers ke

29、ep you warm中“☆”部分的內(nèi)容可知，A項(xiàng)中的“太陽鏡”不是需要準(zhǔn)備的戶外裝備。故答案選A。 8．The author suggests layering your clothing probably because ________. A．it is cool to dress like that B．it is a rule to dress like that C．the weather there is changeable D．the weather is usually very hot 閱讀理解解讀 The early lack of exp

30、osure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be harmful to achieving gender (性別) balance in these fields. It begins when we are young and continues throughout our time in high school. While at home, girls generally don't get to experience the level of exposure or encourageme

31、nt in STEM fields that their male counterparts do. It is often subtle, but it's the first hurdle that faces and confuses so many women. Boys, on the other hand, get on their path, and are encouraged to do so, generally earlier than girls. For example, boys are more often given science sets as toys,

32、 which spark an interest in these subjects. In school, boys are often pushed to take the more challenging math and science classes. So if we want to attract the best and brightest minds into the fields that will advance us as a people, a country, and a planet, we can no longer look to only half of

33、the population. Young girls cannot possibly consider opportunities they do not know exist. If girls are not exposed to certain subject and career paths, they are highly unlikely to choose to follow them in college. Our bias (偏見) toward girls, either from families or from schools, is so rooted in ou

34、r culture that we often don't even recognize it. Although the situation has changed greatly in the past 20 or 30 years, there is still a sense, that girls aren't as good at math, for instance, even though there is almost no evidence to support such a belief. It is important that as a society we dea

35、l with gender stereotypes long before young people are faced with a decision to declare or choose a major in college. Without making efforts to break them, we are limiting the potentials of our youth, both male and female. Providing the necessary resources, exposure, and encouragement would help you

36、ng women understand that their gender shouldn't determine the career path they choose, and that pursuing a STEM career does not make them less feminine. 文章大意：本文是一篇議論文。由于受傳統(tǒng)偏見的影響，女孩最終進(jìn)入STEM(科學(xué)、技術(shù)、工程、數(shù)學(xué))領(lǐng)域的人數(shù)不多，直接導(dǎo)致了這些領(lǐng)域中男女比例失衡。作者呼吁，讓更多的女性參與到STEM領(lǐng)域中去。 9．According to the passage, not many girls grow

37、to enter STEM fields because ________. A．girls are not as good at STEM as boys B．girls do not like to take science classes C．girls get fewer chances to know about STEM D．girls seldom survive the high pressure positions 10．The underlined word “it” in Para. 4 refers to ________. A．our bias

38、 B．our culture C．the situation D．a(chǎn) sense 11．The main purpose of the passage is to ________. A．show women's potentials in STEM fields B．praise women's contributions to STEM fields C．describe the present gender bias in STEM fields D．call for more involvement of women in STEM fields 12．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? CP：Central Point　P：Point　Sp：Sub-point (次要點(diǎn)) C：Conclusion