高考英语二轮阅读理解基础训练题（19）.doc

2014高考英语阅读理解基础二轮训练题（19）及答案阅读理解-a the 400 phone messages said it all. veterans(老兵) wanted to talk, and jeff beers, a military history buff and the son of a retired navy man, was ready to listen. beers had volunteered for the veterans history project, a program at the library of congress dedicated to preserving the oral histories of americans 19 million veterans. local newspapers listed beers number, and the response was tremendous. hes videotaped 52 vets ever since. “most of them are shocked that anyone would be interested in their small story,” says beers, 33, an assistant engineer for the city of poway, calif. “they ask, why now? but it has to be now, before its too late.” the u.s. department of veterans affairs estimates that 1,847 veterans die each day. beers and the other volunteers are collecting the i-was-there detail. one of the most moving came from a world war ii pow (prisoner of war): “he had to march 500 miles through the black forest in winter. they ate bark soup and slept at local farm.” the ww ii generation comprises(包含) most of the 700 histories gathered since the program began in 2001. but, says director ellen lovell, they want to hear from vets of every war. “i interviewed my brother-in-law, an army surgeon in vietnam,” she says. “he said he shared things with me that hes never told anyone.”1. what do we know from the text about the veterans?a. they live a very happy life after the war.b. they often told their stories to others.c. they were highly respected by people.d. they are becoming fewer and fewer in numbers.答案解析：答案为d。本题为细节推理题。由第二段最后一句话 “the u.s. department of veterans affairs estimates that 1,847 veterans die each day.”可知，每天有1847位老兵死去，也就意味着老兵的数目越来越少，故d选项正确。2. how did the veterans feel when they were interviewed?a. happy. b. sad. c. surprised.d. disappointed.答案解析：答案为c。本题为细节题。由第二段首句 “most of them are shocked that anyone would be interested in their small story,” 可知，老兵对于有人对他们的故事感兴趣感到非常吃惊，故答案为c。 3. what does the underlined word “it” (paragraph 1) refer to?a. veterans wanted to talk.b. jeff beers was ready to listen.c. the veterans had many stories.d. there were many phone messages.答案解析：答案为a。本题为词义推断题。由第一段前面的内容 “the 400 phone messages said it all. veterans wanted to talk, and jeff beers, a military history buff and the son of a retired navy man, was ready to listen.”可知，“it”指代的是紧跟着它后面的内容“veterans wanted to talk”，故答案为a。4. what kind of stories is jeff beers most interested in?a. historical records of world war ii.b. stories written by newspaper reporters.c. stories most talked about by public.d. personal experiences of people during different wars.答案解析：答案为d。本题为细节推理题。由倒数第二段 “one of the most moving came from a world war ii pow (prisoner of war): he had to march 500 miles through the black forest in winter. they ate bark soup and slept at local farm.”可知，jeff beers最感兴趣的是战争期间人们的个人经历，故答案为d。 c42013北京卷 -aep portable heaterwe all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the ep portable heater. with over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new ep heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.the ep has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. the outside of the ep only gets warm to the touch so that it will not burn children or pets.the ep will not reduce oxygen in the room. with other heaters, youll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.the advanced ep also heats the room evenly,_wall to wall and floor to ceiling. it comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. and they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. with the ep, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.the ep comes with a 3year warranty(保修) and a 60day, no questions asked, satisfaction guarantee. if you are not totally satisfied, return it at our expense and your money will be given back to you.now we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. if you order after that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discounted price.take action right now!56what is mainly discussed in paragraph 2?a. the heat of the ep. b. the safety of the ep.c. the appearance of the ep. d. the material of the ep.57from the passage, we can learn that the ep _a. doesnt burn up oxygen b. runs without any noisec. makes people get sleepy d. is unsuitable for children and pets58the underlined word “evenly” in paragraph 4 probably means _. a. continuously b. separatelyc. quickly d. equally59the main purpose of the passage is to _. a. persuade people to buy the productb. advise people to save on heating billsc. report the new development of portable heatersd. compare the functions of different heater brands【要点综述】 这是一篇广告，主要宣传的是一种新型的取暖器。这种取暖器能降低耗电量，为业主省钱；安全，不伤害儿童及宠物；不消耗房间氧气；供暖均匀，遍及房间任何地方；三年保修，60天包换；十天内半价，免费送货。56b 段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知，主要讲取暖器的安全问题。所以选b。57a 细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容可知，这种取暖器不耗费氧气。所以选a。选项b没有提到；选项c、d的说法是错误的。58d 词义猜测题。根据第四段evenly之后的解释“wall to wall and floor to ceiling”可知，墙与墙之间，地板到屋顶是全部的空间，因此加热是均匀的。continuously连续不断地；separately单独地，个别地；quickly迅速地；equally平均地，均等地。59a 作者意图题。根据文章前面介绍的内容和最后的“take action right now！”可知，本文是产品销售的广告，目的是吸引人们购买。c42013大纲全国卷 -d lowcost gifts for mothers daygift no. 1 offer to be your mothers health friend. promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical checkup. most mothers always say “no need，” but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctors visit. the best part? this one is free.gift no. 2help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. put them all in one place. be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “having all this information in one place could end up saving your mothers life，” dr marie savard said.gift no. 3enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep，” savard said. “we know that good sleep is very important to our health.”gift no. 4some gift companies such as presents for purpose allow you to pay it forward this mothers day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive thingsmany of which are “green”and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. when your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.68. what are you advised to do for your mother at doctors visits?a. take notes.b. be with her.c. buy medicine.d. give her gifts.69what can be a gift of organization for your mother?akeeping her medical information together.bbuying all gifts for her from one company.cmaking a list of her medical checkups.dstoring her medicines in a safe place.70where can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers sleep?a. in gift no. 1. b. in gift no. 2.c. in gift no. 3. d. in gift no. 4.71buying gifts from presents for purpose allows mothers to_a. enjoy good sleep b. be wellorganizedc. get extra support d. give others help【要点综述】 本文是一篇应用文，题材是广告。作者介绍了4则母亲节期间为母亲提供礼物的广告。68b细节理解题。根据第一则广告中的“promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical checkup.”(不管是疾病检查还是定期的医疗检查，你都一定要陪母亲看医生。)可知b正确。关键词定位：文章中的promise to be there和be with her意思相同。69a细节理解题。根据文章第二则广告中的“help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information.”可知选a。70c细节理解题。根据题干关键词“improve your mothers sleep”定位第三则广告中的“buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep”(给母亲买棉床单和舒适的枕头，让母亲睡眠更好)。由此可知c正确。71d推理判断题。文章最后一段提到“present for purpose”，联系该段中的“she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.”可知，这个礼物可以让母亲给别人提供帮助。 阅读理解-(2)when most people think of tropical islands, lined with white sandy beaches and bright blue seas, it is often the caribbean or south pacific that comes to mind. but for chinese tourists who want a taste of paradise on earth there is a new place to consider.mauritius, an island lying off the southeast of africa in the indian ocean, has just been added to chinas list of tourist destinations. rich in history, natural beauty and culture, the island has been a popular destination for the worlds tourists for many years.on december 15 a total of eight african countries were added to the list. the others are tunisia, tanzania, ethiopia, kenya, zimbabwe, zambia and the seychelles.the island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of european powers, including dutch, french and british. in 1968, mauritius won its independence.at present, over half the population of mauritius is hindu and another fifth is muslim. both groups are descendants(后裔) from workers brought to the island from india by the british. some chinese were also brought over to work. there are also descendants of african slaves and franco-mauritians, the original settlers of the island.one of the best things about the island is the food. there is a mouth-watering mix of european, chinese and indian flavours and seafood is very popular. a typical mauritian dinner might have indian chicken curry, chinese pork, british roast beef and french-style vegetables. boiled rice is served with just about everything. all that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer and rum(朗姆酒).the pleasant tropical climate and scenery provide the perfect setting to enjoy everything. the sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef. this makes mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. the large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing. (from )5. which of the following cant be used to describe mauritius?a. tropical island, white sandy beach and bright blue sea.b. beautiful scenery, rich history and culture.c. most of the people in mauritius are black.d. delicious food mixed with eastern and western flavours.6. which group of the following topics is not discussed in the text?a. food and history. b. scenery and population. c. location and sports. d. natural resources and agriculture.7. which of the following is true?a. mauritius has something similar to the caribbean or south pacific.b. mauritius has a history of less than 40 years. c. mauritius has been a popular destination for chinese tourists for many years.d. the main food in mauritius is local beer and rum.8. the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refers to _.a. pleasant tropical climate b. beautiful scenery c. the sea with colorful life d. the coral reef 5. c 事实细节题。第五段“over half the population of mauritius is hindu”的意义：毛里求斯现在一半的人口为印度人。根据我们中学生应该具备的常识，印度人不属于黑色人种，由此推断可知6. d 事实归纳题。通读全文，短文中没有涉及“自然资源和农业”。其他几项都能找到。7. a 推测题。短文第一段的意义是：一提起以白色的沙滩和迷人的大海而著称的热带群岛，人们大多会想起加勒比海或是南太平洋上的岛屿。而现在，中国游客又多了另外一个天堂般的好去处毛里求斯。由此衬托出毛里求斯与加勒比海或南太平洋上的岛屿有相类似的风光。毛里求斯1968年赢得独立，独立不到40年，但不能说她有不到40 年的历史，可排除b项。第二段提到毛里求斯日前对中国公民开放旅游，可排除c项。倒数第二段“boiled rice is served with just about everything. all that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer and rum”的意思是：主食为米饭。用餐的时候少不了喝一些当地的啤酒和朗姆酒，可排除d项8. c 指代题。根据这两句的意义：五颜六色的小生物在珊瑚礁周围生存和繁衍，把大海点缀得分外美丽。(这样的大海)使毛里求斯成为游客畅游、潜水的好地方。因此，this指代the sea with colorful life。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的a.b.c和d项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 a after our early morning wake-up, we are still a couple ofhours away from the overlooks.it is pitch black.i can feel theheavy humid fog left behind my last nights rain. this is why the tour memo listed flashlight. unfortunately; the majorityof our hiking party of nine must have missed the memo, so wehave only four flashlights between us. an hoar later,we are on the trail. it is dark, foggy, wet and the rocks are alippery.we alternate places between the flashlights haves and have-nots. as we march, the only voices heard are from the haves: step up, step down, watch out for the rock on your left. we reach intipunku with only 15 minutes to spare. the view at sunrise is not what we were told in the travel brochures. three feet in front of our faces is a white substance called fog. as we walk towards the machu picchu ruins, my anticipation is mounting. when will the fog lift? slowly, as if someone is cranking up a curtain, huayna picchu begins to appear,overlooking machu picchu. first there are fleeting glimpses, and then finally, there is, in its full splendor. when i envisioned going to machu picchu, i always thought of mysterious ruins and the famous postcard picture looking toward huayna picchu. but there is more to this man-made / natural wonder of the world. it is the adventure of getting there. i knew i wanted to experience the feel of the inca culture and the energy of this sacred valley, i also knew i didnt want to take the train, but needed to hike. depending on your starting point,the inca trail is 25 to 33miles of semi-arid desert, breathless mountain passes and stunning tropical cloud forest. our hike took us four nights and 25 miles to finish. our local guide mauro keeps telling us no worries, the hike is 90 percent mental and only 10 percent physical. i am not