高考英语阅读理解基础精品题练习（18）.doc

2014高考英语阅读理解基础精品题练习（18）及答案阅读理解words：299难度系数：建议用时：9分钟as an aidfashioned as it sounds, doctors say the best way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more.for women who are middleaged or older, experts say an hour of daily exercise is necessary just to keep weight.but for most women, fitting in an hour of exercise in an already busy day is difficult, and it is even impossible.especially for many women, most hours are already filled with a fulltime job and raising a family.at the end of the tiring day, at least in the us., there is little incentive to prepare a dinner when fast food is so availableand so much more fattening.nearly twenty million women in the us.have the problem of obesity.the united nations report notes that america is one of the countries that have the most obese people in the world and mississippi has more overweight women than any other state in the us.the us.center for disease control says the number of overweight women increased by 60% between 2004 and 2009 in america.the world health organization says more than one billion women in other nations are in the same shape.while there is plenty of advice on how to lose kilograms, a new study is carried out on middieaged and older women who keep normal body weight, or bmi (body mass index)“we found that physical activity was effective in controlling weight only among women who started to gain weight from a normal bmi ，”imin lee and her colleagues found more exercise did not help.“once a woman is obese, there was no relation between physical activity and weight change among these women，”lee said.the researchers say the only way that obese women can lose weight is to simply cut calories.9what makes it difficult for most women to have an hour of exercise every day?alosing confidence in exercising.bpaying all attention to their jobs.chaving no interest in exercising.dbeing too busy to find spare time.解析：选d。由第二段内容可知，工作和家庭占据了妇女们的大多数时间，因此她们很难找到业余时间锻炼。10the third paragraph shows us that _.amore and more women are caring about their weightbthe problem of woman obesity worldwide is seriouscmany organizations are built to care about fat womendamerica has more overweight women than any other country解析：选b。由第三段内容特别是最后一句话可知，世界范围内的妇女肥胖问题十分严重。11what should an obese woman do to lose weight according to lee?aeat more vegetables and fruit and less fat.bkeep busy all day long and do a lot of exercise.cfind a high energy costing and tiring job.dsleep less, eating less and exercising more.解析：选a。由最后一段最后一句话可知，肥胖妇女只能靠减少食物中的热量来减肥，也就是说她们应该多吃水果和蔬菜，少吃含高热量的东西。12from the passage，we know an hour of daily exercise can _.ahelp people to lose weight bmake people put on weightcmake people keep weight dkeep people busy解析：选c。由第一段最后一句话可知，每天一小时的锻炼只能使人保持体重。 beijingapple inc is one step closer to beginning sales of ipad2 tablet computers with cellular （手机） network compatibility （兼容） for the first time in the chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion according to chinas telecommunication equipment certification center, a device by apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for the company to begin official sales in china. the device, listed under model number “a1396”, is compatible with the 3g standard wcdma, and would work with the cellular network operated by apples local iphone partner, china unicom （hong kong） ltdchina unicom declined（谢绝）to commentapple already offers the 3g ipad2 in hong kong through its partners, but currently only offers wi-fi versions of the device in the chinese mainland still, consumers in china, which according to research firm idc surpassed（超过）the us as the worlds largest pc market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3g tablets through unofficial channels.separately, apple spokeswoman carolyn wu said sept 6 that the companys first hong kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in the citys central shopping and business district in the international finance centers upscale（高档的）ifc mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the citys waterfront. wu also said that apple is planning a new store in shanghai later this quarter, which will be its biggest store in china. she declined to give more details or to comment on the 3g ipad2apple currently has four full-service apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any apple stores in the world. the company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market the new stores reflect apples confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computerssales in the chinese mainland, hong kong and taiwan helped boost（增长）the companys third-quarter results, newly appointed chief executive tim cook said in julychina revenue（收益）surged（激增）six-fold to about $38 billion during the three months ended june 25“this has been a substantial（重大）opportunity for apple and i firmly believe that were just scratching the surface right now,” cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in china. “i see an incredible opportunity for apple there”from china daily 2011-09-08【1】 according to the news, which of the following statements is true?a wcdma is not the only 3g standard in the worldb apple inc sells its products in the market of the chinese mainland all by its own storesc the consumers in china can only get ipad2 of wi-fi versionsd chinese mainland is the second largest pc market in this years second quarter【2】how many full-service apple stores in china?a 4 b 6 c 8 d unknown【3】 whats the probable meaning of “six-fold” in the last but one paragraph?a one-sixth b six times c.60 percent d 2times【4】 cook said “were just scratching the surface right now” because _a they dont know much about chinas marketb they will sell more products and gain more profit in chinac they need to obtain more permission from chinas governmentd they ignored the rural market in china 阅读理解words：347难度系数：建议用时：6分钟sylvester and i are watching television advertisements because we need information for a class research project.we have to discuss realism and dreams in television advertising, and so we are looking for examples of things that are not true in television advertisements.the question we are asking is, “is the advertisement true to life, or does it offer an unreal picture of the product？”sylvester is keeping track of the lies, and he already has quite a long list.he says that all housewives seem to live in lovely homes, dress beautifully, and love their household chores.they smile and boast about floor cleaners and proudly display their dirty clothes, dirty tabletops, and dirty children.in addition, he has never seen men doing housework.sylvester thinks that this view of family life is filled with things that are not true.i am keeping track of the people who appear in the advertisements.i have found handsome men chasing after beautiful women, and they are always recommending brand x toothpaste or brand y cologne (科隆香水)i see teenagers and children with their friends, having wonderful time at parties and at school, and they are usually enjoying large, happy family gatherings.i think that these advertisements are also filled with things that arent true.sylvester and i have discovered that much of american life is pictured unrealistically on television.teenagers do not always have fun at parties, and very few people love doing chores.people do have problems but few of these are ever shown in advertisements.instead, we watch cinderella discover a miracle floor cleaner, finish the kitchen chores, and waltz off to the ball.our heads are filled with these dreams, and they also suggest that, for any problem, brand z will provide the instant cure.sylvester and i will have very few facts and a lot of dreams to write about in our research reports.13why are the speaker and sylvester watching television?athey are looking for good products.bthey are trying to be like tv people.cthey are interested in advertising.dthey are doing a school project.解析：选d。从第一段第一句话“sylvester and i are watching television advertisements because we need information for a class research project.”中可以看出。14what does the author think about how teenagers are shown?ait is incomplete. bit is unrealistic.cit is true to life. dit is too boring.解析：选b。从第四段第一句“sylvester and i have discovered that much of american life is pictured unrealistically on television.”中可以看出。15sylvester and the author have come to the conclusion that television advertising _.atruly reflects american lifebis lacking in much imaginationcseldom shows problems dgives great fun to children解析：选c。从第四段第三句“people do have problems but few of these are ever shown in advertisements.”中可以看出。16the most suitable title for the passage is _.aa class research project on tv bamerican life to be showncchildren like to sylvester advertisementsduntrue things in tv advertising解析：选d。文章从第一段就提出，作者和sylvester讨论广告所说是否真实。他们从广告中捕捉信息，得出结论，广告所言不是完全真实的。“i think that these advertisements are also filled with things that arent true.”a和c不正确，b不切题。 words：409难度系数：建议用时：9分钟museum of the moving image(mmi) (monday closed)as the best museum in new york city and with a balance of handson(实际操作的)activities and information，its the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages.its a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple hours.prosexcellent movie screenings.easy subway access. consdifficult to reach by car.new york hall of science(nyhs) (monday closed)being new york citys only handson science and technology center，it is an interactive science museum focused on its audience of children.it has the most handson exhibits in an nyc museum，and its a fun destination for ages 5 and up.older folks might take great interest in the nasa rockets outside the museum，but dont bother unless youve kids to keep you company.proscool interactive science exhibits，the rockets.conshard to reach by public transportation.queens county farm museum(qcfm) (yearround 7 days a week)it is an actual farm in new york city and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruit can be made into wine.good chance to meet sheep，goats，pigs，chickens and cow! the animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors.and the museum sells feed for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats.prosoutdoor fun.consexpensive festivals，long bus ride，no subway.queens museum of art(qma) (monday and tuesday closed)opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center for the borough(行政区)，it exhibits art by local and international artists.its best exhibits are on the two worlds fairs，and of course，the panorama of new york city，a giant，highly detailed diorama(透景画)of all five new york city boroughs.prosthe panorama，great gift shop.easy subway access.consnot much for kids.5.the least likely choice for 5yearold jack to make among the museums is _.ammi bnyhscqma dqcfm解析：选c。考查对材料细节的综合把握。c信息来自第一则信息的people of different ages，第二则信息的focused on its audience of children，第三则信息的your kids can feed和第四则信息的not much for kids的比较。6according to the text，which of the following is not true?aall the museums mentioned above lie in new york city.bno other museum in new york city is better than mmi.clucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums.dnyhs has the most handson activities in america.解析：选d。考查对材料细节的综合把握d信息错在“in america”，应该是“in an nyc museum”。7we can know from the text that _.apeople can visit only one of the museums any time and any daybvisitors can pay a visit to all the museums by subway cthere is often a rare bird flying in the sky above mmi dthe panorama is，as a matter of fact，a great gift shop 解析：选a。考查对材料细节的综合把握。a信息来自第三则信息中的“开放时间”。 american culture is unique because it is formed and developed under certain conditions. the major factors contributing to the making of this new nation and the forming of a new culture are the hard environment, ethnic diversity and plural religion, which is quite different from other nations in the world. what is more, these elements are still influencing the american culture. the early immigrants who were english puritans settled down in northeast part of america from 1607 to 1892. frontiers were pushed further west. the frontiersmen looked for a land of rich resources and a land of promise, opportunity and freedom. actually they looked for a better life. so individualism(个人主义), self-reliance, and equality of opportunity have perhaps been the values most closely associated with the frontier heritage of america. in history, people from different countries in the world rushed to america three times. they brought their own culture to america and later on, different cultures were mixed together. thus the unique american culture was formed, a common cultural life with commonly shared values.the fundamental american belief in individual freedom and the fight of individuals to practice their own religion is at the center of religious experience in the united states. the great diversity of ethnic backgrounds has produced religious pluralism; almost all of the religions of the world are now practiced in the united states. nowadays, we can see the continual influence of the three elements in the current american society. american family is typically parents and their unmarried children. middle-aged and elderly people generally do not live with their married children. the people in america have a very strong desire to start a new life in a new place. quite a number of people change residences every year. the average american moves fourteen times in his lifetime.【1】 we can learn from this article that _. a. the population of the united states includes a large variety of ethnic groups b. the early immigrants brought about the unique american culture c. people in the world once rushed to america because of its unique culture d. the american family members dont get along well with each other【2】 whats the authors attitude towards american culture? a. he is critical of it. b. he admires it very much. c. he just states the facts. d. he looks down upon it.【3】what might be the most suitable title of this article?a. the immigrants in america b. why american culture is unique c. the influence of american culture d. plural religion and american culture words：346难度系数：建议用时：9分钟(2010高考课标全国卷)there were smiling children all the way.clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway，wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards penang.often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives.this is the simple village people of malaysia.i was moved.i had always traveled to malaysia by plane or car，so this was the first time i was on a train.i did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.i looked about the train.there was not one familiar face.i sighed and sat down to read my economics.it was not long before the train was across the causeway and in malaysia.johore baru was just another city like singapore，so i was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.as we went beyond the city，i watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.then the first village came into sight.immediately i came alive；i decided to wave back.from then on my journey became interesting.i threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in malaysian life.then everything came alive.the mountains seemed to speak to me.even the trees were smiling.i stared at everything as if i was looking at it for the first time.the day passed fast and i even forgot to have my lunch until i felt hungry.i looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 300 pm.soon the train pulled up at butterworth.i looked at the people all aro