2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解初期练习(4).doc

2016高考英语二轮阅读理解初期练习（4）【2015高考复习】阅读理解 A mother was devastated，crying，yelling all she can in that dark corner.There was nobody to hear her yell and not a soul to calm her，because outside her house is a long winding lonely road.The wind was at rest and the leaves didnt rustle，silence filling the air.Loneliness was already killing her，but no one knows what made her cry!Losing something you love with all your heart isnt really the pain you can ever overcome.Radha lost her baby，her only means to live.She saw her child getting killed and the accident was terrible.One lonely night，she was walking down the street to get a breath of fresh air with her child hugged tight in her arms.The whole time she walked with her child in her arms，the only thing that worried her was Aryans future.She was imagining and feeling every day of the childs growth，and figuring what she would have in store for him.But who knows whats in store for us tomorrow，life can change in a second. On that deserted road，were a few streetlights barely enough？It was this light that could be seen from a disktance，but as it came closer it got brighter and brighter.That light changed Radhas life into darkness forever.A speeding car came down that road.The driver came at a speed of 110 kmph throwing beer bottles out of his half open window.He was definitely drunk，and the speed took everything in its path.Just then，there was a loud cry，and silence set in again. But the mother wasnt hurt.She opened her eyes，unable to focus her eyes，and didnt see Aryan.After a few minutes when her sight cleared up she looked all over in a panic for her baby，but alas.The child hadnt even seen life.Simply，dont drink and drive.You_could_take_a_life，but_kill_a_number_of_people.【语篇导读】一位司机酒后驾车发生事故，夺去了一个充满活力的孩子的生命和一位母亲的全部希望16The underlined word“devastated”in Paragraph 1 would probably mean“_”Aworried BscaredCheartbroken Dweatherbeaten答案C词义猜测题。从该词所在句的“crying，yelling all she can.”可知，这位母亲伤心欲绝，所以devastated语义同heartbroken，选C项。17Which of the following statements is TRUE of Radha?AShe had expected much of Aryan.BShe got her eyes injured in the accident.CShe was hit by one bottle on the arm.DShe had everything ready for Aryans future.答案A推理判断题。从第三段的前两句可知，这位母亲对孩子的期望很高，故答案选A项。18The underlined sentence implies that_.Adrunk driving is absolutely forbiddenBdrunk driving is certain to kill a lot of peopleCthe driver killed Aryan and his motherDthere is more than one victim in a car accident答案D推理判断题。从文章中这位母亲撕心裂肺的哭喊及常识可推知，酒后驾车的受害者不止一个，答案选D项。19What would be the best title for the passage?AThe Death of a Miserable Child.BA Sad Mother on a Windy Night.CThe Price for Another Mans Mistake.DSpeeding from Drunk Driving.答案C主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了一位司机酒后驾车发生事故导致一个孩子死亡，孩子的母亲伤心绝望的故事，所以C项“另一个人的错误的代价”能较好地概括全文，答案选C项。【2015高考复习】阅读理解A survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that US.executives believe that people with a sense of humour do better at their jobs，compared with those who have little or no sense of humour.In fact，a whopping 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humour do better.The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humour may help lighthearted employees keep their jobs during tough times.And，whats more，it may propel them up the corporate ladder past their humourless colleagues.Why？It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players.Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive.In fact，a researcher at California State University found that humour could help the employees to release tension.Consequently，they can concentrate on their work more efficiently.Whats more，employees who enjoy interacting with their coworkers arent as likely to be distracted，or absent from work.Research conducted by psychologist Dr Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humour helps us think.When people feel stuck on important projects，they tend to feel angry or depressed.This negative mood can interfere with subsequent performance.According to Dr Trices research，taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.If humour is really this important，then why dont we use it more often on the job?Most likely，the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humour in the workplace.They tend to think humour and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional，perhaps both.However，it is important to realize that some humour is inappropriate for the workplace，and that it is often used at wrong times.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇时文报道。管理者们认为，和那些没有幽默感的人相比，具有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。比如，幽默的人富有合作意识，具有较高的工作效率等。20Most people think a sense of humour can _.Ahelp you to do your work betterBmake you have a rich lifeCmake you pleased with your workDhelp you to make more friends答案A细节理解题。根据第一段可知，和没有或很少有幽默感的人相比，有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。B、C和D在意义上和幽默感没有联系，也和本文意思不符。21Which one of the following can describe a person with a sense of homour?ASerious. BFunny.CChangeable. DFriendly.答案D推理判断题。由全文内容可以看出：有幽默感的人更容易与人交流，与人合作；有幽默感的人更平易近人，更“友好”；而不是“易变、严肃、有趣”等。22Many people dont use humour more often in the workplace because _.Athey like keeping silent when workingBthey dont know the positive effects of humourCthey think they should obey the rulesDthey dont like joking or laughing答案B细节理解题。根据第五段可知，在工作场所人们大都表现得不幽默，其原因是不知道幽默的积极效果。其他选项与文章的意思不符。23Which is probably the best title for the passage?APeople with a sense of humour.BHumour is important in the workplace.CHumour and humourless.DEveryone likes humour.答案B主旨大意题。全文主要谈的是工作中的幽默的积极作用。比如，幽默可以使人减轻压力，可以使人有较高的工作效率等。本文不是纯粹地讲幽默，也不是纯粹地说有幽默感的人。 阅读理解解读In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from midDecember to midMarch. Though Canadas winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.Dressing for winterDuring winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need：warm waterproof boots a scarf for your necka hat that covers your ears gloves for your handsthick winter coats, pants and sweatersLayers keep you warmIts a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a Tshirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, its always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need：a warm waterproof coat waterproof hatsan umbrella rain boots or snow bootsLearn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact Related Links, for example, an immigrantserving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.文章大意：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了冬季去加拿大旅行可以参加的活动，以及游客在穿戴方面应注意的事项。5What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?ATo tell about the details about Canada.BTo show many outdoor winter activities.CTo introduce the daily life of Canadians.DTo encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.6What is the important part for many Canadians in winter?AIce fishing. BJoining a group.CLeading an active life. DStaying in the snow.7If you spend a winter in Canada, youll prepare the following EXCEPT _.Aan umbrella and sunglasses Bthick winter coats and pantsCwaterproof hats and coats Dsnow boots and gloves答案：A细节理解题。根据Dressing for winter和Layers keep you warm中“”部分的内容可知，A项中的“太阳镜”不是需要准备的户外装备。故答案选A。8The author suggests layering your clothing probably because _.Ait is cool to dress like thatBit is a rule to dress like thatCthe weather there is changeableDthe weather is usually very hot阅读理解解读The early lack of exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be harmful to achieving gender (性别) balance in these fields. It begins when we are young and continues throughout our time in high school.While at home, girls generally dont get to experience the level of exposure or encouragement in STEM fields that their male counterparts do. It is often subtle, but its the first hurdle that faces and confuses so many women. Boys, on the other hand, get on their path, and are encouraged to do so, generally earlier than girls. For example, boys are more often given science sets as toys, which spark an interest in these subjects.In school, boys are often pushed to take the more challenging math and science classes. So if we want to attract the best and brightest minds into the fields that will advance us as a people, a country, and a planet, we can no longer look to only half of the population. Young girls cannot possibly consider opportunities they do not know exist. If girls are not exposed to certain subject and career paths, they are highly unlikely to choose to follow them in college.Our bias (偏见) toward girls, either from families or from schools, is so rooted in our culture that we often dont even recognize it. Although the situation has changed greatly in the past 20 or 30 years, there is still a sense, that girls arent as good at math, for instance, even though there is almost no evidence to support such a belief.It is important that as a society we deal with gender stereotypes long before young people are faced with a decision to declare or choose a major in college. Without making efforts to break