湖北省宣恩县高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解精编（二）.doc

湖北宣恩县2017高考英语一轮阅读理解精编（二）阅读理解-史地常识类(2013九江二模)its interesting to see how people make use of the time they spend on public transport in indian cities like delhi and mumbai.in crowded buses and trains people manage to take a short nap and some even reach the snoring stage.or they spread out a newspaper over multiple knees and arms to read about the latest sport results or political crisis.then there are the experienced travellers who have been playing cards with the same group over the last decade or so.they even have their specific seats so wellworn that you can make out the shape of their backsides.there is no doubt about it.travelling by public transport is being in the thick of the seasons of lifea sweaty life in summer where people，blissfully unaware of the rivers of sweat running down their brows and inside their clothes.at the first smell of a perfumed man or woman boarding the stuffy bus or train，most people feel they are reborn.during the rains you cant avoid getting wet or muddied.the windows，almost always，are not a perfect fit and if youre not drenched by a sudden，heavy rain shower then you are bound to catch a jet spray of muddy water caused by a fellow motorist driving fast through a puddle.the rains are a perfect time for people to switch their old umbrellas for new ones.since there are so many that look alike，its impossible to tell whose is whose.winter is the time when it feels goodor at least warmto be part of a crowd.it is amazing how much the collective breaths of a hundred or so people can raise the freezing temperature inside.looking at the masses dressed in their bright red pullovers or green coats，its fun to imagine what faces lie beneath their dark woolen hats.the cold winter passes，making way for spring.it is impossible not to see every little flower by the wayside blooming proudly.and the warm sun manages to transmit some of their pleasantness to the inside of a bus or train.now，wouldnt it be perfect if we had public transport worth the name in all our cities? 【语篇解读】 普通的画面，平常的生活，变化的季节，永恒的旋律，印度的公共交通工具上每天都演绎着平凡人平淡的故事。24on indian public transport，you can always expect to see people _.asleeping and reading newspapers barguing and playing gamescenjoying the view and playing cards dcarrying umbrellas and whispering politely解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的内容可知在印度的公共交通工具上，可以看到人们在睡觉或者在看报纸。答案a25according to the author what will make passengers feel refreshed when travelling in summer?athe cool evening breeze.bthe rain pouring over their clothes.cthe joy of a game of cards.dthe sweet fragrance of a new passenger.解析细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句的内容可知，一位新乘客散发出的香味能让车上的乘客神清气爽，犹如重生。答案d26if you see people in colourful clothing and breathing heavily，you are probably travelling during the _.asummer brainy seasonscwinter dspring解析推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的内容可推知，当人们穿着各色衣服并且大口呼吸的时候，这里是”冬季”。答案c27we can infer from the passage that _.aindian people dont mind switching umbrellas with othersbalmost everyone in india wears perfume when they go outcthe buses and trains are old and in poor conditionsdindian transport is the most crowded in the world解析推理判断题。结合第三段以及第五段中的内容可推知，公共汽车和火车都很破旧。答案c28what is the tune of language used in this passage?ahumourous. bcritical.cfrightening. dconcerned.解析推理判断题。文章生动形象地刻画了印度公共交通工具上的众生相，根据文章中的多处细节描写可知作者笔调“幽默”。后三项分别表示“批判的”“令人恐惧的”“担心的”，都不是本文的写作风格。答案a阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的a,b,c或d四个选项中，选出最佳选项。i suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. looking down, i immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. there i saw ma shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. her calf was floating and screaming with fear. ma shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water, and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away. there was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mothers body and was gone. ma shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk against the rocky bank. then with a huge effort, she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock. just at this moment, she fell back into the river. if she were carried down, it would be certain death. i knew, as well as she did, that there was one spot where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf. while i was wondering what i could do next, i heard the sound of a mothers love. ma shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring(吼叫) all the time, but to her calf it was music. 1. the moment the author got down to the river bank he saw.a. the calf was about to fall into the riverb. ma shwe was placing the calf on the rockc. the calf was washed away by the rising waterd. ma shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water2. how did ma shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water? a. by putting it on a safe spot. b. by pressing it against her body.c. by taking it away with her. d. by carrying it on her back.3. how did the calf feel about the mother elephants roaring? a. it was a great comfort. b. it was a sign of danger.c. it was a call for help. d. it was a musical note.4. what can be the best title for the text? a. a mothers loveb. a brave actc. a deadly riverd. a matter of life and death【参考答案】1-4 、daaa阅读理解。when first entered, vanda restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob （烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.owned by a local couple, this persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.the space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly chaining.lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customer especially those experienced in the delights of middle eastern cooking.a common sight is that of old persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on tv, drinking a black tea known as persian chair, an reading local persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled wit food.the variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordably but practical as well.the food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.the main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.one delicious and extremely healthy dish is the josiah kabob, which is made of grille chicken picks served with either rice or bread. another great kabob is the chellos kabob, kabob consenting of grilled beef.although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. it is a plan that should not be overlooked.( ) 1.when first entering the restaurant, one can find that ita. is splendidly decorated.b. has pleasant smells of kabobs.c. is crowded with dining table.d. looks like a common restaurant.( ) 2.what activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant? a. watching news events on tv. b. drinking a kind of black coffee. c. reading local english newspaper. d. discussing world topics in low voices.( ) 3.the food of the restaurant a. is served in small amounts. b. is rather expensive. c. is rich in verity. d. is very healthy ( ) 4.what is the dish jorje kabob mainly made of？a. riceb. chicken c. breadd. beef( ) 5.it can be inferred from the passage that restaurant.a. occupiesb. owns a favorable locationc. is popular for its special food d. has a quiet environment inside 【文章大意】说明文：餐厅的介绍。1. 【答案】b【解析】细节理解题。由第一段的but once the pleasant smells of kabob （烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.得出答案。2. a 细节理解题。要找到除了吃还能在该餐厅干嘛，关键词tv, coffee, newspaper等，找到第五段第一句，talking loudly排除d；watching tv符合b；black tea排除；persian newspaper排除c。3. d 细节理解题。找到第六段，第一句：varietyis limited排除a，amountis fairly large排除c,第二句排除b，第七段health conscious, very healthy 确定d4. b 细节理解题。找到倒数第二段made of grilled chicken piece确定b5. c 推理判断题。第三段首句the space is small与a矛盾；第四段首句hardly noticeable street corner与b矛盾；第五段首句talking loudly(也是第57题d选项的错误原因)与d矛盾阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（a、b、c和d）中，选出最佳选项。the united states is faced with serious traffic problems. too many cars travel on the freeways to and from the city. this heavy traffic causes delays and lots of pollution from cars that are using their engines but not moving anywhere. many cars going nowhere is called a “traffic jam.”while many cities in the united states have traffic problems, some of the worst are in los angeles, california. los angeles is a big city with a large downtown area. one of the reasons why there is so much traffic is that few people use public transportation to get aroundexperts say one possible solution to the traffic problem in los angeles would be to makepeople want to use the public transportation system of buses instead of their own cars. people say the buses should be made easier, faster, less costly and more dependable than driving a car.one suggestion is to reduce the cost of riding the bus. people who usually drive their cars could save a lot of money on gas and parking costs. also, los angeles could make the buses easier for people to use. the buses could travel to more places in the city. and there could be more special lanes on the freeways that only buses could drive in. these changes would make taking the bus faster and easier than driving a car.other experts have said that the best way to ease traffic problems is to charge people money to drive on the freeways. these charges, or tolls, would be for the most crowded roads. the tolls would be in effect during the times of day when most people drive to work and home again. these times in the morning and late afternoon are called “rush hour”. people would try to avoid driving on these roads, which would decrease the amount of traffic. also ，the money collected from these tolls could be used to improve the roads and public transportation system.36.the passage mainly discusses _.a.different means of transportation of the united statesb.possible solutions to solving american traffic problemsc.causes of the serious traffic problems in americad.some new laws about american public transportation【答案】b【解析】主旨大意题。根据短文的内容可知美国针对交通拥挤应该采取的措施，故选b。37.which is not the effect caused by the heavy traffic?a.too many private cars.b. time wasting.c.serious air pollution.d. traffic jams.【答案】a【解析】细节理解题。根据this heavy traffic causes delays and lots of pollution from cars 及many cars going nowhere is called a “traffic jam.”交通拥挤可以引起在路上耽误太多的时间、空气污染及交通堵塞等，交通拥挤不能引起私家车的增多，故选a。38.the reason why los angeles has some of the worst traffic problems is that _.a.there is a lack of public transportationb.the city is big with a large