高考英语 阅读理解基础练习（9）.doc

2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习（9）及答案 第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。a(2012三明普高联考)its lucky for young athletes all over the world to get their chance at olympic gold since the international olympic committee(ioc)voted unanimously (一致地) to host the young olympics.the firstever summer youth olympics made their debut(首次亮相) in august of 2010. the 12day competition featured 3,200 kids between the ages of 14 and 18. the first winter youth olympics will be held in 2012 and are expected to attract 1,000 athletes. both games will take place every four years on a regular basis.childhood obesity was listed as one of the reasons for launching the young olympics, ioc president jacques rogge said he hoped the global competitions would inspire young people to get off the couch and get into shape. rogge also admitted that the ioc wished to attract a younger television audience to the formal olympics. in the past years, interest in the games among young people has decreased, with the average age of olympic viewers on the rise.rogge agreed that kids today are more interested in such competitions as the x games, which features such sports as bmx freestyle, surfing on the sea and moto x racing.the olympics have tried to keep up with the competition by adding bmxcrossing cycling(自行车越野赛), skicross and snowboarding to the olympic program. and the ioc is hoping to strengthen its reputation among teens by including skateboarding in the 2012 london olympics.文章大意：为了鼓励青少年多进行体育锻炼，国际奥委会一致同意召开青奥会。56the international olympic committee decided to start the youth olympics in order to_.a. encourage young people to exercise moreb. stress the importance of the olympics c. develop students sense of competitiond. pull in an older audience to the olympics57which of the following is mentioned in the passage?ahow long the winter youth olympics will last.bwhen the winter youth olympics will be held.chow many judges attended the summer youth olympics.dyoung people have lost interest in youth olympics.58the text tells us that_is likely to be added to the 2012 london olympics.a. skateboarding b. snowboarding.c. bmx freestyle. d. ski cross59the main subject of this passage is likely to be_.a. childhood obesity leads to youth olympicsb. the history of different sets of olympicsc. x games are popular among young peopled. the firstever young olympics56答案：a细节理解题。由第三段可知，举办青奥会的目的是鼓励年轻人多锻炼，减少肥胖。57答案：b细节理解题。由第二段第三句话“the first winter youth olympics will be held in 2012 and are expected to attract 1,000 athletes.”可知，b项被提到了。58答案：a细节理解题。由最后一段最后一句话“and the ioc is hoping to strengthen its reputation among teens by including skateboarding in the 2012 london olympics.”可知，skateboarding这一项目可能会被加入2012年伦敦奥运会。59答案：d主旨大意题。由文章大意可知，本文主要讲述了青奥会的有关信息，所以d项符合。其他三项都是细节。read the advertisement (广告) and then choose the right answer. driver wanted(1) clean driving license(执照)(2) must be of smart 帅气的 appearance.(3) age over 25apply to (申请); capes taxi, 17 palace road, roston.air hostesses for international flights (国际航班空姐) wanted.(1) applicants ( 申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.(2) height 1.6 m to 1.75 m.(3) education to gcse standard(标准).(4) two languages . must be able to swim.(5) apply to : recruitment (招聘) office, southern airlines.heathrow airport west. hr37 kk.teachers neededfor private language school.teaching experience unnecessary.apply to : the director of studies, instant languages ltd ,279 canal street, roston64.what might prevent jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for capes taxis? a. fond of beer and wine. b. punished for speeding and wrong parking. c. unable to speak a foreign language. d. not having college education.65. ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving , has just graduated from a college. which job might be given to him? a. driving for capes taxi. b. working for southern airlines. c. teaching at instant languages ltd. d. none of the three.66. what might prevent mary, aged 25 , becoming an air hostess? a. she once broke a traffic law and was fined. (罚款). b. she cant speak japanese very well. c. she has never worked as an air hostess before. d. she doesnt feel like working long hours flying abroad.67. which of the following is not mentioned (提及) in the three advertisements? a. marriage b. male or female c. education d. working experience参考答案-bcda this year 2300 teenagers (young people aged from 13-19) from all over the world will spend about ten months in us homes. they will attend us schools , meet us teenagers, and form impressions(印象) of the real american teenagers. american teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.here is two-way student exchange in action. fred, ninteen, spent last year in germany with georges family . in return, georges son, mike , spent a year in freds home in america.fred, a lively young man , knew little german when he arrived, but after two months study, the language began to come to him. school was completely different from what he had expected much harder. students rose respectfuly (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. they took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the united states. there were almost no outside activities.(活动)family life ,too, was different. the familys word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual (个人). fred found the food too simple at first. also, he missed having a car. “back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. in germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”at the same time, in america, mike , a friendly german boy, was also forming his idea. “i suppose i should criticize (批评) american schools.”he said. “it is far too easy by our level (水准). but i have to say that i like it very much. in germany we do nothing but study. here we take part in many outside activities. i think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens(市民).there ought to be some middle ground between the two”68.the world exchange program is mainly to _.a.help teenagers in other countries know the real americab.send students in america to travel in germanyc.let students learn something about other countriesd.have teenagers learn new language69. what is particular(特别) in american schools?a.there is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.b.there are a lot of after-school activities.c.students usually take 14 subjects in all.d.students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.70.what did mike think after experiencing the american school life?a.a better education should include something good from both america and germanyb.germen schools trained students to be better citizensc.american schools were not as good as german schools.d.the easy life in the american school was more helpful to students. 参考答案-cba阅读理解（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列短文, 掌握其大意，从每题所给的四个选项(a、b、c和d)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。athe office has always been a place to get ahead. unfortunately, it is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind. take a look around next time you re at work. see how many lights are left on when people leave. see how much paper is being wasted. how much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. look at how much water is being wasted in the restrooms. and how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. we bet its a lot. now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. when you are at the copier, only make the copies you need. use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. turn off your lights when you leave. use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single-use cups. set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. and when youre in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, dont let the tap run. remember, if we use fewer resources today, well save more for tomorrow.56. the main purpose of the passage is to tell people. a. the disadvantages of working in an office b. the waste produced in an office c. to save resources when working in an office d. how to save water in a restroom57. how many kinds of waste are mentioned in the passage? a. two b. three c. four d. five58. it is suggested that we use both sides of the paper at the copier because. a. we are short of paper b. the printing is not important c. we should save paper d. we have to pay for the paper59. the underlinedword “mugs” is most likely to be . a. a machine that makes coffee b. a container that can be used again and again c. a paper product for tea d. something that can only be found in an office 60. form the passage we can infer that in the office. a. using computers is a waste of resource b. many people dont turn off the computers after using them c. computers are run by electricity d. a computer is not a must for working (2012泸州一诊)sydney opera house guided walking tourduration: 60 minutes (approx.)location: sydney, australiago behind the scenes listed at the world heritagesydney opera house, one of the worlds “mustsee” attractions.on your onehour guided walking tour of the sydney opera house, youll see what goes on behind the worlds most recognizable sails.youll hear the various stories of the buildings construction, as interesting as any opera story, brought alive by the tours new interactive audiovisual (音视频的) presentation.likely to sell outthe sydney opera house guided tour regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book now to avoid disappointment.the sydney opera house was intended for greatness ever since it opened in 1973, and today it is one of australias most recognizable marks.your guide will bring to life the mysterious stories behind this wonder of architecture and engineering on your onehour tour.youll visit one of the major concert halls in the opera house, where over 1500 performances are staged each year, and lose yourself in the beautiful world of australias wonderful performing arts center.the short onehour tour leaves you with plenty of time in the day free to enjoy yourselves in sydney.tour and pricing optionsclick the link below for a price on your preferred travel date.our pricing is changing with the latest information to make sure you always receive the lowest price possiblewe 100% guarantee (保证)it.your currency (货币) is set to us dollars.click here to change your currency.schedule detailsdeparts (出发): dailydeparture point: sydney opera house information deskdeparture time: tour starts every half hour between 9：00 am and 5：00 pm.(new years eve tours end at 12：00 pm.new years day tours begin at 11：00 am.)return details: returns to the starting pointadditional information: wheelchair accessible, please advise at ti