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贵州绥阳县2017高考英语阅读理解一轮专题选练阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (a、b、c和d) 中, 选出最佳选项。mention the terms italian culture and renaissance art and one is immediately reminded of the mysterious smile of leonardo da vincis mona lisa. the renaissance period had a deep effect on european culture development. having its beginnings in italy, by the 16th century, it had spread to the rest of europe. its influence was felt in different fields such as philosophy, literature, religion, science, politics, and, of course, art. the scholars of the renaissance period applied the humanist method in every field of study, and wanted human emotion and realism in art. renaissance scholars studied the ancient latin and greek texts, searching the monastic(修道院的)libraries of europe for works of ancient times that had become obscure, in their hunt for improving and perfecting their worldly knowledge. this was completely different from the religion that christianity(基督教)stressed. however, that does not mean that they refused christianity. in fact, much of the greatest works of the renaissance period was devoted to it, with the church supporting a lot of the works of renaissance art. however, there were slight changes in the manner in which the scholars began to treat religion, which affected the cultural life of the society, which in turn influenced the artists of that period and therefore was reflected in their art. in raphaels school of athens, for example, some well-known people were described as classical scholars, with leonardo da vinci being given as much importance as plato in his time. giotto di bondone, 12671337, a florentine, who is regarded as the greatest italian painter just earlier than the renaissance period, is thought to be the first artist who treated a painting as a window into space. however, it was only after the writings of filippo brunelleschi, 13771446, who is considered the first great builder of the italian renaissance, that perspective was formally accepted as an artistic technique. 【文章大意】文章介绍了文艺复兴的发源地意大利在当时的背景下的文化特色和相关艺术家在这个时期的作用。1. what makes italy stand out in a way in world history? a. its artists during the renaissance were numerous. b. it was the center of the european countries. c. it had leonardo da vincismona lisa. d. it was the home to the renaissance. 【解析】选d。推理判断题。第二段第二句话的beginnings in italy, by the 16th century, it had spread to the rest of europe说明意大利正是文艺复兴的发源地, 从而影响整个欧洲。2. the underlined word“obscure”in paragraph 3 most probably means“”. a. meaningless and hard to recognizeb. clear and meaningful to guide peoplec. unclear and difficult to understand or seed. easy to understand but having little meaning【解析】选c。词义猜测题。该题根据语境结合选项进行猜测。句中的the monastic说明这些资料的来源, 和宗教有关的应该是较难理解的, works of ancient times也说明了这一点。3. when was perspective officially received during the renaissance? a. after the completion of leonardo da vincis mona lisa. b. after leonardo da vincis being compared to plato. c. after giotto di bondones paintings were respected. d. after filippo brunelleschis completing his writings. 【解析】选d。细节理解题。最后一段的强调结构里的被强调部分就是本题的解题线索。4. the passage aims to tell us. a. italys renaissance art and artistsb. the famous artists in italys historyc. italys influence on the world in cultured. the hardships during the renaissance in italy【解析】选a。主旨大意题。文章是围绕着意大利在文艺复兴中的文化发展和相关的艺术家展开的。【2014高考英语一模试题】valentines day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. for most couples it also means withdrawing money at the atm to express their love. fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy even during the date so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:a fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. if you plan on spending your valentines day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. if you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.if you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. the lower the lumens, the weaker the light.for those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. for example, did you know that if youre baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? learn more about saving energy while cooking.for those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your tv and dvd into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. by plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.if you plan on going on a romantic “escape” from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.51. how do most people spend their valentines day according to the passage?a. they make green trips by riding bikes or walking dogs. b. they go to visit their parents or grandparents together. c. they stay at home making delicious food for lovers. d. they spend money creating romantic environment.52. what does the author advise you to do when you use a fireplace that night? a. try to burn less wood by covering the chimney. b. try to use more wood to produce more heat. c. try to hold more heat by using it effectively. d. try to make the room wetter than usual.53. what does the author advise you to do if you choose to have dinner at home? a. choose the bulbs without lumens. b. choose the bulbs with lower lumens. c. choose the small bulbs with higher lumens. d. choose the colorful bulbs as many as possible.54. how should you cook meals according to the author?a. adjust electricity amount according to different dishes.b. set the oven for 25 degrees higher than required.c. try to cook all kinds of food with a china dish.d. try to bake some cakes in a glass dish.55. what is the greenest way for you to see a film on valentines day? a. just watch a dvd at home. b. just see the film in the running car. c. go to the nearest theatre by bike. d. “escape” from your house by car.【参考答案】5155 dcbaa 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（a、b、c、d）中，选出最佳选项。【2014质量检测】in los angeles, drivers spend sixty-one hours every year stuck in traffic. these drivers know all too well how bad the traffic can be. “therere too many cars, and you cant move around a lot.”professor cyrus shahabi also knows about traffic jams. he lives more than 65 kilometers from his office at the university of southern california, in los angeles. he is always late even with the help of a navigation (导航) system.he decided to develop a program called clearpath for that. he says his program uses historical data to predict traffic conditions even before the driver leaves the house.“whats unique is that we use a lot of data thats currently become available including traffic data, weather data, and we analyze that so that we can predict whats going to happen in front of you when you leave home.”professor shahabi says his system does more than just respond to current traffic conditions. with clearpath, he says, a driver can decide what time he wants to leave, and clearpath will give the fastest route. it looks at the entire road network, including surface streets as well as highways, before the driver hits the road. professor shahabi hopes to have clearpath available nationwide and overseas once they can collect traffic data from other cities.“i always thought that los angeles had the worst traffic, but now i know that shanghai, beijing, seoul, tokyo, believe it or not, singapore, hong kong certainly are examples that can immediately use this. ”professor shahabi hopes to share this new technology with companies that already have navigation systems, such as google and apple.21. drivers in los angeles were mentioned in order to_. a. show care for them b. introduce their life c. solve traffic problems d. raise the topic22. what is unique about clearpath?a. it can use a lot of information all over the world.b. it can ensure that you will never be late for work.c. it helps drivers see clearly what happens on the road.d. it helps drivers know the road conditions ahead of time. 23. the underlined word “hits” in the fifth paragraph probably means _.a. have an accident b. get toc. turn left or rightd. collect traffic data24. whats professor shahabis attitude toward his invention?a. disappointed. b. proud. c. optimistic. d. worried.21. d. 写作意图题。通过举例来引起下文，提出主题。22. d. 细节理解题。由第四段可知。23. b. 词义猜测题。由本段上一句可知，在司机出发之前，这个系统会对路况进行分析。35、c. 观点态度题。由文章最后一段可知，professor shahabi希望自己的发明能够得到进一步推广，对前景很乐观。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的a、b、c、d四个选项中，选出最佳答案。【2014高考英语二模试题】people people is americas no 1 magazine about fascinating people its a guide to who and whats hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports it is published weekly publisher: the time inc magazine company cover price: $ 21147 our price: $ 11700 issues:53 issues/12 monthslucky lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys,and the fashion tips youll need before you hit the stores what makes lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it publisher: conde nast publications inc cover price: $ 3540 our price: $ 15 00 issues:12 issues/12 monthsparents the most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your childs health and safety, an the best ways to encourage your childs learning publisher : meredith corporation cover price: $ 42 00 our price: $ 9 97 issues:12 issues/12 monthsentertainment this magazine covers movies , television , music , broadway stage productions , books , and popular culture unlike celebrity-focused magazines like people,its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews its intended for a more general audience publisher: the time inc magazine company cover price: $ 199 50 our price: $ 38 95 issues:57 issues/12 months56which of the following targets common readers? a lucky b entertainment c parents d people57according to the passage, what makes lucky so special? aits exclusive information related to shopping b its pictures of fashion stores c the access it provides to bargains d its competitive price58celebrity-focused magazines are probably ones focusing on apolitical events b festivals and celebrationsc hot events and famous starsdtelevision programs59youre most likely to find the above informationain an educational magazineb in a magazine sales reportcon a magazine club websited in a cultural magazine60every issue of costs the subscriber leasta luckyb parentscpeopled entertainment【参考答案】56-60 baccd 【2014高考英语二模试题】endless playing of songs like all i want for christmas in shops during the festive season doesnt just drive us mad the songs also make us more careless with our money, research has warned.while repeated performance of jingle bells may seem like an innocent attempt to raise customers spirits during the nightmare of christmas shopping, the songs also have a more delicate impact.“background music, or “muzak”,can be used by marketers to impose cultures -such as the commercialization of christmas- onto consumers and influence their behaviour,” experts said.dr. alan bradshaw of royal holloway, university of london, said, “festive jingles are force-fed to christmas shoppers in a bid to change their mood, influence their sense of time and what sort of products they buy. in other words, this is an attempt to control your shopping habits in a way that you might hardly be aware of.”“often we are told that we have the freedom to choose where we want to shop, but during christmas the use of music in this way is so common that our freedom to choose disappears.”dr. bradshaw and prof morris holbrook of columbia university examined the phenomenon and found that retailers often “dumb down” the music played in shops to relax customers, meaning it is easier to control their behaviour.it is thought that slowing down the rhythm of