高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解选编（二）11.doc

吉林北宁市2017高考英语一轮阅读理解选编（二）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。 体裁：议论文话题：历史故事时间：6分钟The movies just wouldnt be the same without the warm buttery taste of popcorn.Amazingly，this delicious treat started its life as a corn kernel(玉米粒)and not from just any corn.Popcorn is a type of sweet corn that was originally grown in Mexico and spread to China，India and elsewhere.It is the only kind of corn that will pop.Today，most of the worlds popcorn is grown in the United States.Every popcorn kernel contains a tiny drop of water，surrounded by soft starch(淀粉)When the popcorn is heated，the water turns into steam.This puts pressure on the surrounding hard kernel，forcing it to explode.The soft starch increases about 40 times in size as the corn kernel turns itself inside out.In the 1500s popcorn was an important food source for the Aztec Indians of central and southern Mexico.But it wasnt only food.It was also used in ceremonies or in headdresses and necklaces.By the time the Europeans arrived in America，popcorn had spread through most of the American Indians.Some early American settlers ate popcorn with cream and sugar for breakfast.But it wasnt until the late 1800s that popcorn became popular.The demand for popcorn increased and farmers began farming popcorn.The first mobile popping machine was invented in 1885，and popcorn was sold by street sellers much like hot dogs are sold today.During the Great Depression of the 1930s，the popcorn business still thrived as people could still afford it.Then in the 1950s television arrived and popcorn consumption decreased.People stayed home and stopped going to the theatre.But the link between movies and popcorn had already existed.Soon people began making popcorn at home on the stove.Later，microwave popcorn was introduced.Today the movies have regained popularity and popcorn has once again become the favorite.【语篇导读】没有温热香甜的爆米花，电影似乎也会失去味道吧。那么，关于爆米花你又了解多少呢？1Popcorn was first planted in _.AChina BAmericaCIndia DMexico解析细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知答案。答案D2Why does the corn kernel pop when heated?ABecause it is covered with soft starch.BBecause the pressure inside is too big.CBecause the starch becomes bigger in size.DBecause there is water inside the kernel.解析细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三两句可知，玉米粒内的水并不能直接导致它炸开，而是水蒸气产生的压力作用于四周坚硬的内核上，造成它爆炸。故答案选B。答案B3We can know from the passage that _.Apopcorn began to be farmed in the late 1800sBpopcorn was only a kind of food in the 1500s Chot dogs used to be sold by street sellersDpeople stopped going to the movies without popcorn解析细节理解题。根据第四段第二、三两句可知，是在19世纪末期，随着人们对爆米花需求的增长，农民们才开始种植这种玉米。答案A4The underlined word“thrived” in the fifth paragraph probably means “_ ”Astarted to be popularBwas seriously affectedCsuffered a lot Ddeveloped very well解析词义猜测题。根据上文的still以及下文的as people could still afford it可推断出，这里指即使是在经济大萧条时期，因为爆米花仍然是人们买得起的食品，所以爆米花产业仍然发展得很好。答案D【2014高考英语模拟适应卷】 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。 Do you ever wonder why the English have one word for some animals and a different one for their meat? Why do they use pig and pork, cow and beef, and sheep and mutton. To find out, we have to go back to 1066. In that year, the Norman French invaded England and put a French king on the English throne. The French not only changed the government but they also changed the language. French became the language（王位） of the upper classes of society. And it remained that way for 300 years. Only these high society people could afford to eat meat. As a result, French words like porc (pork) and beouf (beef) came into the English language. However, poor English farmers raised the animals. So, the English language retained the words pig and cow from the native Anglo-Saxon. The Norman French added about 10,000 French words to the English language. Seventy-five percent of them are still in use today. Language experts estimate that English speakers who have never studied French already know 15,000 French words! Between one-third and two-thirds of all English words have French origin. Some words such as possible and avenue are the same in French and English; only the pronunciation changes. Other words such as ballet or a la carte retain their French pronunciation in both languages. In French grammar, nouns have either a male or female gender, so adjectives（形容词） take different forms for each. English has only one adjective that does this, and it came from French. The world bl ond describes someone with light-colored hair. Blond is used for men, and blonde describes women. And they are also nouns. Some French words that entered the English language have taken on completely different meanings. The French phrase a la mode means “in style.” In English, the phrase means “with ice c ream.” Someone must have decided something eaten with ice cream was in style! Now, as you learn English, youre on your way to learning French!64French was once popular among the upper classes of the UK because _ . Atoo many Frenchmen moved to Britain. Bthe French brought animals with them Cthe king and his officials spoke French Dthe king allowed French to be spoken65The underlined word “retained” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _? Aadopted Bkept Cintroduced Ddeserted66Why does an English speaker find French easy to learn? ABecause English and French share similar pronunciation. BBecause English grammar and French grammar are similar. CBecause English has great influences on the French language. DBecause a large number of English word have French origins.67What conclusion can we draw from the text? ALanguage is closely related to history and culture. BLanguage is controlled by the upper classes of society. CFrench and English words dont have much in common. DEnglish combines French and the Native Anglo-Sanxon.【参考答案】64-67 CBDA 社会生活类 Ive recently returned from a trip to China where Starbucks signed two historic Memoranda of Understanding to invest in growing high-quality coffee in Yunnan province. Well be cooperating with the Peoples Government of Puer City (Yunnan Province) and the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. These agreements signal cooperation between Starbucks and China to revolutionize the Chinese coffee market and help local farmers there grow new, high-quality coffees that are sure to be prized throughout the world. Although we will continue to buy coffees from many countries, this opportunity allows us to help build Chinas specialty coffee market from scratch. Well open another Farmer Support Center, manage a base farm to grow coffee for production and create a demo farm that offers training on soil quality, tree planting and pruning, and education about C. A. F. E. Practices. We will also operate wet and dry mills. Between the agronomists and partners with years of leadership in the coffee industry, we have the experience necessary to be very successful. I am excited about the immense opportunity this partnership represents. But whats even more rewarding is the opportunity to give back to the farmers in this area. During my visit, I met with 156 excited farmers who represent the 27 ethnic tribes that live in the lush, rural area of Yunnan. This is the ideal region with the perfect climate for growing specialty coffee in China. The area is Puer, known for its beauty and also its exquisite teas. We are looking forward to this historic partnership with the Chinese government and Yunnan farmers. For us, this will be a market with huge potential for growth. For the farmers, this means hope for a brighter, more stable business that respects the people and the land of this area. We are doing something truly special. In just a few short years, we will reinvent the coffee sector in China and bring an awareness of Yunnan coffee to the rest of the world. 1. What seems to be a big piece of news to Yunnan province? A. There will be a blockbuster shown in Yunnan. B. Two Memoranda are signed on coffee-planting. C. I have made a trip to revive a prize in Yunnan. D. High-quality coffees have been found in Yunnan. 2. What other support will Yunnan be offered? Another Farmer Support Center will be opened. The relative training on coffee-planting will be given. Wet and dry mills will be operated to produce coffee. I will be sent back to Yunnan to inspect the preparation. A. B. C. D. 3. What is the reason that Yunnan is chosen to cooperate with? A. The perfect climate. B. So much cheap labour. C. Many ethnic tribes. D. Rich experience in farm work. 4. Why does the author say it is a historic partnership? A. It opens up the coffee industry in China. B. It will change the world coffee market. C. It will bring more high-quality coffee from Yunnan. D. It is the first time to grow coffee in China. 5. What can be implied in the passage? A. Yunnan coffee will shock the world. B. More ethnic tribes will be known to the world. C. More people in the world will know Yunnan. D. The cooperation will be more in other fields. 【参考答案】11.BBACC Remember that divorce is confusing for children. When you first talk with children, limit your discussion to the most important issues; children can become confused if they are given too much information at once.children need to hear that their basic needs will be met, that someone will still fix breakfast in the morning, help them with their homework. Children also need to know that their relationship with both parents will continue, if possible. In the face of so many changes, children also need to hear what will remain the same. Parents can make sure their children through words and actions that their love will continue despite the changes in family life. During these family discussions, it is important for parents to tell children that the divorce is final and avoid giving children false hopes that the parents will reunite. Parents can also use this time to tell children that the divorce is not their fault. Many children believe that the divorce is a result of something that they did. For instance, when asked why parents divorce, some children may explain that parents are divorcing because the children misbehaved or received bad grades in school. Remember to ask children about their fears and concerns. Give children time to think about the divorce and the changes ahead. Take your childrens questions and concerns seriously and listen to what they say. As stated by one child, “This is gonna affect the rest of my life and I dont know if they just dont realize that, or dont care, or what, but I dont feel like Im being heard.”Children need to know that parents recognize the impact of divorce on childrens lives. By listening to childrens thoughts and feelings about the divorce, parents show their ongoing care and concern. 1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Talking with children about divorce. B. The relationship between children and parents. C. Dont blame your child for divorce. D. Showing more concern for your child. 2. If you first talk about your divorce with your son, . A. you can tell him the real reason why you couple parted B. you should say that you couple will remarryC. you may as well tell him you still love himD. you can avoid talking about your sorrow3. Faced with a broken-up family, . A. parents can provide numberless of reasonsB. parents can keep their relationship continuedC. parents should remove the worry of the childD. parents must be careful and cautious4. According to the passage parents divorce will. A. make children filled with guiltyC. result in childrens grades going downC. leave children lack self-confidenceD. cause children to be ill-tempered5. If you were such a parent, you should do the following EXCEPT. A. you should pay more attention to what your child talks aboutB. you must care whatever your child is thinking aboutC. you can blame the divorce on your partnerD. youd better keep regular touch with your child【参考答案】12. ACCAC 【2014高考英语模拟适应卷】 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。What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English maybe good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work.You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just asimportant, you may become interested in a partic