高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解自选练习31.doc

四川兴文县2017高考英语阅读理解（一轮）自选练习阅读理解。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。English around the worldToday，nearly 350 million people across every continent use the English vocabulary as a mother tongue.Three quarters of the worlds mails and letters are in English.So are more than half the worlds technical and scientific periodicals(期刊)it is the language of technology from Silicon Valley(硅谷) to Shanghai.English is the medium for 80 percent of the information stored in the worlds computers.Nearly half of all business deals in Europe are conducted in English.It is also the language of sports and glamour(魅力)the official language of the Olympics and the Miss Universe competition.Five of the largest broadcasting companies in the world(CBS，NBC，ABC，BBC，CBC)transmit in English to audiences that regularly exceed one hundred million.Though English is a language as old as Greek or Chinese，its truly significant development has occurred only in the last one hundred years or so.Taking the most conservative estimates，there are three or four hundred million people using English，but not as a native language.English has become a second language in countries like India，Nigeria or Singapore where it is used for administration，broadcasting and education.In these countries，English is a vital alternative language，often unifying huge districts and diverse populations.When Rajiv Gandhi appealed for an end to the violence that broke out after the murder of his mother，he went on television and spoke to his people in English.Then English is used as a foreign language in some countries，like Holland or Yugoslavia，where it is backed up by a tradition of English teaching.It is used to have contact with people in other countries ，usually to promote trade and scientific progress.A Dutch poet is read by a few thousands.However，translated into English，he can be read by hundreds of thousands.As either a first，second or foreign language，English has been a global phenomenon.1According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?ANearly half of the worlds mails and letters are written in English.B70 percent of the information in the worlds computers is stored in English.CEnglish is not as old as Chinese.DIn the last one hundred years，English developed greatly.答案：D细节判断题。从文章第一段第二句可排除A项，第四句话排除B项，第二段第一句话排除C项。2In the countries like India，Nigeria or Singapore English is used for the following purposes except_.Aadministration BbroadcastingCeducation Dbusiness答案：D细节判断题。从文章第二段第三句可看出A，B，C项都提到了，只有D项没有提到。所以选择D项。3Which of the following words can be used to explain the underlined one in paragraph one?Abroadcast BsendCtake Dtranslate答案：A词义猜测题。从本句可看出这句话的主语是广播公司，所以它的谓语应该是向听众广播。阅读理解解读Walking in a farmers market often brings one to explore new food options, and now more locallyfarmed protein choices are available to help bridge the gap between our meals and the farms on which they originated. More and more local small farms are popping_up in opposition to factory farms.Todays commercial farms do not fit the image that comes to mind while happily singing along to “Old McDonald”. Instead, most of the nations food comes from CAFOs, Confined Animal Feeding Operations, where animals are kept in tightly enclosed conditions as they are fattened up and readied to be killed for food.Fortunately, knowing exactly where ones food comes from has led to an increase in the availability of what is known as “grassfed” beef. Technically, all cattle are grassfed for at least a limited amount of time, but what makes the meat significant is that it is grassfinished, not forcefed corn, soy or grains. This change in diet makes all the difference since corn is not part of the cows traditional diet, and therefore causes major health issues for it. To deal with the health issues, antibiotics (抗生素) are used and some of the antibiotics used to treat the cattle are similar to those given to humans, so they can decrease the effectiveness of medicine when a consumer is sick.A healthier diet for the cattle leads the meat to lower in both fat and calories. And when cooking grassfed beef, youd better use a slightly lower temperature to make it more delicious.文章大意：本文是一篇议论文。为了应对机械化农业的弊端，越来越多的小农业开始兴盛起来了，它们生产的农畜牧产品不仅丰富了人们的一日三餐，同时也更绿色、更健康。5The underlined words “popping up” (in the 1st paragraph) probably means _.Aimproving Bfading Cprofiting Dappearing6The song “Old McDonald” describes _.Aanimals raised freely on local farmsBanimals kept in tightly enclosed conditionsCcommercial farms providing fast foodDcommercial farms providing unpopular foods7Some medicines are less effective for beef consumers probably because _.Asome cattle feed on grainsBall cattle diet on grassCsome medicines are used to treat sick cattleDsome antibiotics are used by both cattle and people8We can infer from the text that _.Afood from local farms can help add to the variety in our daily mealsBsoy or grains are on the list of traditional diets of the cattleCcorn for the cattle leads the meat to lower in both fat and caloriesDlower temperature makes grassfed beef more delicious【2016模拟题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to go against their fathers wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father. “Dad will be really mad if he finds out youve been playing with his new computer.”Jason said，“He told us not to touch it.” “He wont find out，” Mark said，“Ill just have a quick look and shut it down.” Mark had been scolded before for touching his fathers equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him. It was a strangelooking machineone his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked.“Its an experimental model，” his father had explained，“so dont touch it under any circumstances.” But his fathers warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought，Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later，the screen turned into colors，shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the center of the screen：“SPACE TRANSPORTER.” “Yes！” Mark cried excitedly，“Its a computer game. I knew it！Dads only been pretending to work. Hes really been playing games instead.” A new message appeared on the screen：“ENTER NAMES VOYAGER 1：. VOYAGER 2：.” Marks fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names. “INPUT ACCEPTED.START TRANSPORT PROGRAM. AUTORETRIEVE INITIATED(自动回收程序已启动)” The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume. “I think wed better shut it off，Mark，” Jason yelled，reaching for the power switch. He was really frightened. But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen，wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒)，until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen，the letters changed. “TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL.DESTINATION: MARS.RETRIEVE DATE：2025.”4Why did Mark touch the computer against his fathers warning? AHe wanted to take a voyage. BHe wanted to practice his skill. CHe was so much attracted by it. DHe was eager to do an experiment.5Where did the boys father most likely work? AIn an electronic factory. BIn a computer company. CIn a scientific research center. DIn an information processing center.6Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of _. Aa computer game Ba company website Ca software producer Dan astronomy program7Why did Jason want to shut off the computer? AHe was afraid of being scolded. BHe didnt like the loud noise and light. CHe didnt want to play games any more. DHe was afraid something dangerous might happen.【参考答案】4-7CC AD 阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Movie magic can defy reality, but actors are inescapably humanThey grow and change, and dont necessarily change for the betterHarry Potter actors, who are now saying their final goodbyes to their roles, have all become fully-fledged（成熟的） grown-ups, worlds apart from the little kids who began the Hogwarts adventures in 2001While many fans feel sad that the magical franchise is coming to an end, some feel even sadder to see how much the actors have changed over the yearsDaniel Radcliffe （who plays Harry Potter） went from being a really cute kid to a thin, pale-looking guy, said Filipino Internet User LealuvyI kind of wish he stayed a kid foreverRadcliffe himself doesnt seem to be bothered by his change of appearanceIn an interview with GQ magazine last week, he teased himself: If people find me sexy or cool, its because they like short, little, nerdy guysAnd we do have our niche（合适的职业） Meanwhile, actors growing up to be handsome have their headachesHarry Melling, who played Potters cousin Dudley Dursley, told The Telegraph that he was almost recast for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when producers discovered he d lost a lot of weight he had as a kidHe was too thin for the partThey （the producers） did this double take, Oh my God, we are going to have to do something, and I felt guilty, said MeilingAside from changes in looks, the gradual personality change of child stars is another big concern of audience and producersMiley Cyrus began her career at 13 in Disneys hit TV series Hannah MontanaWhen Cyrus decided to show her adult personality by releasing sexy photos, people began to get uneasy about herReports said that furious Disney bosses were considering replacing Cyrus with a more clean-cut teen starCyrus finally kept her role after public apologiesBut some parents banned their children watching the showMy daughter has been banned from watching the show, supermodel Cindy Crawford told Showbiz SpyI really dont think Miley Cyrus is much of a role model for my kid6lThe underlined word defy in Paragraph 1 means _AchallengeBcontrol Cclarify Dabandon62Which one is TRUE according to the passage?AActors always grow and change for the betterBDaniel Radcliffe cant escape from being a kidCSome fans feel sad about the ending of the film series and the actors changesDHarry Melling was too thin to recast for the film63Radcliffe doesnt feel bothered by his change of appearance because _Apeople think him sexy or coolBpeople like short, little, nerdy guysChe thinks he grows up to be handsomeDsome people do think such a boy as him is sexy64What do audience and producers concern about?AThe actors changes in appearances and gradual personalityBThe actors weightCWhether the producers did the double takeDWhether the actors are sexy or clean-cut65We can infer that _ from the story of Miley CyrusAMiley Cyrus decided to change her sexy adult personality later onBDisney bosses prefer pure teen stars to sexy adults in their moviesCparents prevented their children from watching her showDCindy Crawford is a supermodel, who has a daughter【参考答案】61-65 ACDAB 阅读理解解读On a visit to Japan, Wangari Maathai learned the story of the hummingbird (蜂鸟) and the forest fire. While the other animals run in fear, the hummingbird flies above the fire time and again, leaving a few drops of water from its beak.“Why do you bother？” the other animals shout at the hummingbird. “Im doing the best that I can，” the hummingbird replies.“Its such a beautiful story，” Ms. Maathai says, thinking of the worlds environmental problems. “Theres always something we can do with our little beak like the little hummingbird.”In 2004 Maathai was honored with a Nobel Peace Prize for her work founding the Green Belt Movement (GBM), which hires villagers, especially women, to improve the environment. Since then, shes realized that peoples values are what inspire them. If the values are good ones, good actions will follow.“If you dont have good values, youll develop vices (恶劣行径)，” says Maathai. “And if we give in to the vice, we destroy ourselves. We destroy the environment.” Thats the message of her new book.In 1971, Maathai received a doctors degree from the University of Nairobi, the largest university in Kenya. Shes now back in her homeland beginning work on the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (WMI) at the University of Nairobi. “They want to call it after me，” she says.WMI will pay more a