湖北省黄冈市高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解精练（60）.doc

湖北黄冈市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮精练（60）【2016高考训练】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。londons newest skyscraper (摩天大楼) is called the shard and it cost about 430 million pounds to build.at a height of almost 310 metres，it is the tallest building in europe.the shard has completely changed the appearance of london.however，not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.the shard was designed by the famous italian architect renzo piano.when he began designing the shard for london，piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire(尖顶)he wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city.the sides of the building arent regular.so the building has an unusual shape.it looks like a very thin，sharp piece of broken glass.and that is how the building got the name：the shard.piano says that the spire shape of the shard is part of a great london tradition.the shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of london or the tall masts(桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river thames.the shard has 87 floors.at the top，there is an observatory.at the moment the building is empty，but eventually there will be a fivestar hotel.there will also be top quality restaurants，apartments and offices.before building work began，a lot of people didnt want the shard though the plans were approved.now they are still unhappy about the shard.some critics say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like new york，but not in london.they say that the best thing about the shard is its spire shape.but that is the only thing.there is no decoration，only flat surfaces.the egyptians did that 4,500 years ago.they also think the shard is too big for london.it destroys the beauty of the city.other critics dont like what the shard seems to represent.they say that the shard shows how london is becoming more unequal.only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel.but the people who live near the shard are among the poorest in london.so the shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.the shard now dominates the london skyline.it is not certain，however，that ordinary london citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city.1londons newest skyscraper is called the shard because of _.aits cost bits sizecits shape dits height2when he designed the shard，piano wanted it to _.achange londons skylinebinherit londons traditioncimitate the egyptian styledattract potential visitors3the critics who refer to social division think the shard _.ais only preferred by the richbis intended for wealthy peoplecis far away from the poor areadis popular only with londoners4which would be the best title for the passage?athe shard：cheers and clapsbthe shard：work of a great architectcthe shard：new symbol of london?dthe shard：a change for the better?答案：【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英国伦敦的地标性建筑约310米高的欧洲第一高楼“碎片大厦”。有人说这栋摩天大楼使伦敦看起来更漂亮，但更有批评意见一直伴随着大楼的诞生。1c解析：细节理解题。由第二段中的“it looks like a very thin，sharp piece of broken glass.and that is how the building got the name：the shard.”可知，这栋楼的名字的由来是其外形像一块很薄、很锋利的碎玻璃片，因此选c项“它的形状”，而非它的“花费、尺寸或高度”。2b解析：细节理解题。第二段中的piano says that the spire shape of the shard is part of a great london tradition.(piano说“碎片大厦”的尖顶外形是伦敦伟大传统的一部分。)解释了设计师的想法，与b项“继承伦敦的传统”相吻合。a项“改变伦敦的天际线”是结果而不是设计初衷，c项“模仿埃及风格”及d项“吸引潜在的游客”文中均未涉及。3b解析：细节理解题。由第五段中的“only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel.”可知，谈到社会分化的批评家认为“碎片大厦”是“专为有钱人设计的(is intended for wealthy people)”。4d解析：主旨大意题。全文介绍了欧洲第一高楼英国伦敦的“碎片大厦”。由第一段的最后一句“however，not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.”可知，对于这个改变，毁誉参半，故d项“碎片大厦：更好的改变？”作为标题最为合适。a项“碎片大厦：欢呼与掌声”只关注了支持者，不够全面。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。 【2016高考训练】 one girl named becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. she always won the blue ribbons. needless to say, she didnt feel threatened when i competed against her at the next show. she didnt need to. i came in next to last.the stinging memory of beckys smirks made me determined to beat her. for the whole next month i woke up early every day and rode cowboy five miles to the arena (赛马场). we practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then i would walk cowboy home totally exhausted. all of our hard work didnt make me feel confident by the time the show came. i sat at the gate and sweated it out while i watched becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.my turn finally came. i put on my hat, rubbed cowboys neck and entered the arena. at the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and i turned him toward the finish line. as we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. cowboy and i had beaten becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!i gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. at thirteen, i realized that no matter what the odds, id always come out a winner if i wanted something badly enough to work for it.1. the underlined expression shown the gate (paragraph 3) most probably means _.a. told how to enter the arena b. shown how to make the horse beautifulc. removed from the competition early d. told to enter the timed-speed events2. when the final race finished, nobody cheered because .a. the audience didnt like cowboy b. people envied the writerc. the win was unexpected d. the writer bad run out of time3. why was the writer not confident of victory?a. he was an inexperienced rider. b. he had not practiced enough.c. he believed he was unpopular with the crowd.d. he thought his horse wasnt as good as the others.4. what did the writer learn from his experience?a. life can sometimes be unfair. b. anything is possible if one tries hard enough.c. a positive attitude will bring success.d. one should not make judgments based on appearance.参考答案14、ccdb 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。 【2016高考训练】last week, while visiting my dad with my daughter, we went to a restaurant for dinner. when we were seated, my dad asked the waitress if there were any soldiers eating at the restaurant. then waitress said there was a soldier having dinner with his friend. my dad told the waitress to tell the soldier and his friend that their dinner was paid for! he also said that he did not want to be known as the benefactor(施主).then waitress later commented on my dads thoughtful behavior saying that she had never seen anything like this before. at a local college, she had studied opera and so she used this to thank my dad by performing a piece from the pearl fisherman. her voice brought me to tears because it sounded perfect!after a while, the soldier appeared at our table (i dont know how he knew my dad paid the bill for him.) and said that he would be sent to the front the next morning and that he could not leave this country without saying “thanks” to my dad. my dad replied that it was he who wanted to say “thanks”. they shook hands as the soldier left.before we left, the waitress came by again. she did a magic show as another way to show her “thanks” to my dad. her show was really great. my dad left her a note with email address asking for her next performance time in addition to a $ 50 tip.everyone witnessed something exemplary(可作榜样的) in the human spirit that night. i can only hope to see more of this in the future.1. what did the soldier do in response to the authors fathers kindness?a. he gave something to authors dad. b. he gave a big tip to the waitress.c. he said thanks to the authors dad in person. d. he did a magic show for the author and her father.2. the author considered her fathers action to be _.a. funny b. understandablec. worthlessd. honorable3. their passage mainly tells us that we should _.a. learn to be grateful to others b. find ways to thank others c. try to learn from each otherd. respect soldiers and waitresses参考答案13、cda 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。together. 35 years.alvin ailey american dance theaterthey make you sway. with a dance form all their own. originating as an intimate, innovative dance company, it has evolved into an international force. taking the spirit of africanamerican culture and translating it into dance and community programs for more than 35 years. a heritage of bringing together a repertoire of ailey classics and great dance masterpieces along with exciting new works by emerging artists. modern vibrant. athletic. colorful. involving. because it is dance in step with the people. part of the neighborhood, their pulse beatsbeatsbeats of life. lifting spirits. able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. pirouetting the globe. soaring, moving as one, moving dance into the future. join philip morris in its 12th year of supporting alvin ailey american dance theater. and celebrate the achievement of the ailey past as they boldly step forward. (from )1. what does the advertisement ask people to do?a. to see a play.b. to watch a match.c. to ball there.d. to see philip morris.2. how is the company?a. modern and involving. b. intimate and innovative.c. athletic and colorful.d. vibrant and innovative.3. what does alvin ailey american dance theater hold this activity for?a. to develop the spirit of africanamerican culture.b. to leap tall buildings in a single bound.c. to pirouette the globe.d. to celebrate the achievement of the ailey past.【答案与解析】1. c 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第 2 句 join philip morris in its 12th year of supporting alvin ailey american dance theater 可知答案选 c。2. b 事实细节题。根据文章第 3 段第 2 句 originating as an intimate, innovative dance company 可知答案选 b。3. d 事实细节题。根据文章最后一句 and celebrate the achievement of the ailey past as they boldly step forward 可知，答案选 d。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。 【2016高考训练】plan ahead to make your family trip run smoothlyfamily vacations are cherished memories. keeping children entertained on the road or during a flight, however, can be challenging. the best way to cut down on anxiety? plan ahead. avoid giving children snacks that contain sugar and caffeine. sweet treats keep them happy and quiet for five minutes, as it fills them with unusable energy that will turn into crankiness (脾气坏) when the sugar wears off. bring fun, small snacks like flavored baked chips, apple sauce, raisins, granola barsand top it off with a little protein like and cheese sticks to keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady. bring plenty of plastic or paper bags. this is the perfect time to put those spare bags around the house to use. store them in your purse or pocket, as well as in the car. this is a quick solution for garbage, diaper wrapping or motion sickness. avoid extra costs on bulk items you will need during the trip. when flying, purchase bulk items like diapers, formula, wipes at your destination. in the past it was convenient and free to check these items. now each checked luggage item costs $25 or more on average. when driving, do the opposite; take your bulk items to avoid extra trips to the store when you arrive, which can help you avoid impulse travel purchases. bring a full change of clothing for each child. keep these items within fairly easy reach. when a spill or mess happens, this will help parents avoid unexpected (and unbudgeted) clothing purchases. travel planning can help make family vacations what they are supposed to be: fun!1which of the following can keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady? acoffee. bapple pie with sugar in it. ccandies. dcheese sticks. 2why should you bring plenty of plastic or paper bags during vacation? abecause you can use them to keep garbage, vomit (呕吐物) and wrap diaper. bbecause they can prevent you from being stolen. cbecause big bags can hold more items, which brings you much convenience.dbecause they can save you $25. 3which is the proper place for you to buy bulk items when driving? aat the destination. bat wherever you can buy cheaper ones. cat the place you just go out of the things you need. din the stores near your house.4what should parents do to avoid unexpected clothing purchases during their vacation? ado not let children make their clothes dirty. bbring a full change of clothing for each child. cwash the dirty clothes frequently. ddo not allow children eat during their vacation. 参考答案、14 dadb 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。 【2016高考训练】centuries ago, man discovered that removing moisture(潮湿)from food helps to store it, and that the easiest way to do this is to expose the food to sun and wind. in this way the north american indians produce pemmican(dried meat ground into powder and made into cakes), the scandinavians make stockfish and the arabs dried dates.all foods include watercabbage and other leaf vegetables contains as much as 93% water, potatoes and other root vegetables 80%, lean meat 75% and fish, anything from 80% to 60%, depending on how fatty it is. if this water is removed, the activity of the bacteria(细菌)which cause food to go bad is checked.fruit is sun-dried in asia minor, greece, spain and other mediterranean countries, and also in california, south africa and australia. various methods are used, but in ge