2014-2015学年人教版高中英语选修8语篇提能练习题及答案解析26份11.doc

语 篇 提 能阅读理解AA wellknown manufacturer of weighing machines produced a new model.The machine had a computer inside it, and this computer could do wonderful things: it could weigh people very accurately; it could tell them their weight in their own language; and it could tell them what they should eat to reduce their weight.The manufacturer decided to try out the machine before he sold it to shops. He looked around for a good place to put it and finally decided on an airport. There were always people from many different countries at an airport.The first person to use the machine was an Italian woman. She stood on the machine, put a coin in and waited to bear her weight. The machine took only a second or two to weigh her, decide on her nationality and the language she spoke, and figure out what kind of food she should eat. “Good morning, madam，” it said in perfect Italian. “Your weight is 72 kilos, three times more than it should be for a woman of your height, age and nationality. This is because you have been eating too much spaghetti (意大利式细面条). I suggest you eat more fruit and vegetables. Please have a nice day.”The second person to use the machine was a Chinese girl. She stood on the machine, put a coin in and waited to hear her weight. “Good morning, Miss，” the machine said in perfect Mandarin (普通话). “Your weight is 38 kilos, exactly the correct weight for your height, age and nationality. Continue to eat what you are eating. Please have a nice day.”The third person to use the machine was a huge Japanese sumo wrestler. He walked up to the machine and looked at it for a long time. He knew he weighed far too much, but finally, he found the courage to stand on the machine and put a coin in. The machine spoke immediately. “Good morning. Will one of you guys please get off？”1What could the computer do?A. Weigh and talk to people.B. Translate information.C. Give them diet pills.D. Make them lose weight.答案与解析A细节理解题。由第二段可知这台机器能称体重并与人说话。2What did the machine say to the Italian woman?A. She was a little too light.B. She was a little too heavy.C. She disliked spaghetti.D. She couldnt speak Italian.答案与解析B细节理解题。由第四段倒数第四句可知B项正确。3From the text we can infer that the girl was _ to hear the machines words.A. disappointed B. pleasedC. confused D. unconscious答案与解析B推理判断题。由第五段倒数第三句可知，这个女孩体重很标准，故她称完后应该是心情很高兴。4What did the machine suggest about the sumo wrestler?A. He was unhealthy.B. He was courageous.C. He was too heavy.D. He had dieted well.答案与解析C推理判断题。由最后一句可推断， C项正确。BHi, Im Michael J. Lindell, Inventor, Manufacturer, and President of My Pillow Corporation. Years ago, like you, I found myself extremely frustrated with my pillow going flat. Most pillows are designed to break down. I would wake up in the morning with a sore arm, my neck would hurt, my fingers would be numb, and I would toss and turn all night not knowing why. I tried many different pillows on the market and none of them worked. So, I started to research pillows and study sleep disorders. I was determined to create the worlds healthiest, most comfortable, and strongest pillow. My Pillow uses our unique, patented medical fill that stays cool, corresponds to your exact individual needs regardless of sleep position, and stays healthy for your full 10year guarantee. It is nonallergic, and you can wash and dry it as easily as your favourite jeans.My Pillow is not available in stores. I have spent the last seven years selling My Pillow facetoface at fairs, expos and events. Hundreds of experts and medical doctors carry and recommend them for their patients. I have been featured on medical talk shows that air around the world. I have sold hundreds of thousands of pillows and have received great gratitude from satisfied customers regarding how My Pillow has changed their lives and provided a more comfortable, restful sleep.And, My Pillow comes in different sizes and is fit for your size and sleeping pattern. So you can be assured that you will have the most comfortable pillow for you.I truly believe it is the best pillow in the world and that if everyone had one and got better sleep, the world would be a much nicer place.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。作者介绍了自己研发的枕头My Pillow。这种枕头使用独特的获得专利的药品当作填充物，能够保持凉爽，该枕头有各种尺寸，适合各种睡姿，另外，也可以随便拆洗烘干。My Pillow有着很好的销路，同时也获得了购买者的一致好评。5What makes My Pillow unique?A. It is easily washed and dried.B. It suits your sleeping position.C. It contains special cooling medicine.D. It helps you stay healthy for 10 years.答案与解析C细节理解题。根据文章第一段倒数第二句“My Pillow uses our unique, patented medical fill that stays cool . of sleep position”可知，这种枕头使用独特的、获得专利的药品当作填充物，从而能够保持清爽。故答案选C项。6Where can people probably buy My Pillow?A. At fairs. B. In stores.C. In markets. D. On the Internet.答案与解析A细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句“I have spent . at fairs, expos and events.”可知，答案选A项。7What is the authors purpose in writing this article?A