河南开封市2014高考英语一轮 阅读理解训练（2）

1 开封市开封市 20142014 高考英语阅读理解一轮训练 高考英语阅读理解一轮训练 2 2 附答案 附答案 阅读理解 专题训练 议论文的阅读 2 阅读下列材料 按要求完成读写任务 Like many of my generation I have a weakness for hero worship At some point however we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them This leads us to ask What is a hero Despite immense differences in cultures heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people A hero does something worth talking about A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen But a hero goes beyond mere fame Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves Like high voltage 电压 transformers heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people The hero lives a life worthy of imitation Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth enthusiasm and meaning A sure test for would be heroes is what or whom do they serve What are they willing to live and die for If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame they may be famous persons but not heroes Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant Heroes are catalysts 催化剂 for change They have a vision from the mountain top They have the skill and the charm to move the masses They create new possibilities Without Gandhi India might still be part of the British Empire Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr we might still have segregated 隔离的 buses restaurants and parks It may be possible for large scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities but the pace of change would be slow the vision uncertain and the committee meetings endless 根据短文 写一篇 30 词左右的摘要 根据所读短文 选择最佳选项 2 1 Although heroes may come from different cultures they A generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C are often influenced by previous generations D all unknowingly attract a large number of fans 2 According to the passage heroes are compared to high voltage transformers in that A they have a vision from the mountaintop B they have warm feelings and emotions C they can serve as concrete 具体的 examples of noble principles D they can make people feel stronger and more confident 3 Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because A they are popular only among certain groups of people B their performances do not improve their fans morally C their primary concern is their own financial interests D they are not clear about the principles they should follow 4 Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who A are good at demonstrating their charming characters B can move the masses with the skill and the charm C are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D can provide an answer to the problems of their people 5 The author concludes that historical changes would A be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices C take place if there were heroes to lead the people D produce leaders with attractive personalities 参考答案 The author thinks heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves live a life worthy of imitation and are catalysts for change They 3 should fight for the good of the masses 31 words 1 解析 细节判断题 从文中的 heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people 可以得出结论 答案 A 2 解析 英雄就像变压器 能 step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people 答案 C 3 解析 因为虽然他们是 famous 但是 who would claim that their fans find life more abundant 既然他们的歌迷的生活没有变得更有意义 也就是 do not improve their fans morally 答案 B 4 解析 通过文章的结构来判断 They have the skill and the charm to move the masses 是主题句 Gandhi and Martin Luther King 等的事情是实例 答案 B 5 解析 细节判断题 文中有 without leaders the pace of change would be slow 答案 A 结束 With nearly 22 percent of Japan s population already aged 65 years old or older The rapidly aging population has caused many problems a labor shortage tax shortage and financial difficulties in paying health bills and pensions 养 老金 of large numbers of the elderly Moreover a growing number of older Japanese are spending their golden years away from the care traditionally provided by children and grandchildren That s where cutting edge technology steps in This technology is creating a care providing market Businessmen are using cutting edge technology to create products to care for the country s growing elderly population They have been producing everything from easy entry cars to remote controlled beds Old people in Japan can expect to be served food by a robot They can also ride a voice recognition wheelchair or even possibly hire 4 a robot nurse At a home care exhibition in Tokyo many new products were shown Buyers crowded round a product called My Spoon Feeding Robot It can help elderly or disabled people to eat with a spoon and fork fitted arm Operating a stick with his chin the designer moved the arm toward a block of soft tofu skillfully getting the fork to break off a small piece The arm then returned to a set position in front of his mouth allowing him to bite and swallow It s all about making people able to help themselves We want to give the elderly control over their own lives the designer said The company has already sold 300 of the feeding robots which cost 3 500 each There is also a car designed for easy entry It is mainly for people who have to use wheelchairs or those who have difficulty walking Its slogan is A car that s more patient than your daughter 17 The underlined word cutting edge in Paragraph 1 most probably means A old B advanced C cost saving D cheap 18 The rapidly aging population in Japan A are interested in inventing robot nurses B causes a decrease in labor force and an increase in tax C strengthens the relationship between family members D promotes the development of Japan s care providing technology 19 My Spoon Feeding Robot A has not come on the market yet B cannot use a fork C helps the elderly eat D can operate a stick with its chin 20 What is the passage mainly talking about A The development of technology in Japan B An invention My Spoon Feeding Robot C Robots can help elderly Japanese D The rapidly aging population in Japan 5 参考答案 BDCC 结束 1 The Video Camera Pen Item 78431 129 95 Available for Immediate Shipment Order by Phone 1 800 321 1484 This is the pen that has a built in video camera capturing videos or still images with a click of its button Ideal for use while secured in a pocket it can capture up to five hours of video and up to 20 000 images Its battery provides up to two hours of power before requiring a recharge 2 The Wristwatch Camcorder Item 78098 149 95 Available for 3 day shipment Order by Phone 1 800 321 1484 This is the men s watch with an unnoticeable camcorder so you ll always have a camera ready to capture a chance famous person or a pet s ridiculous actions The camera is located at the two o clock position yet the watch s hands never make it covered The camera s rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of use from a four hour charge 3 The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater Item 77918 249 95 Available for Immediate Shipment Order by Phone 1 800 321 1484 This is the only personal media viewer that provides a private viewing experience just like watching a widescreen 55 inch television from 10 meters away It connects to a video iPod iPhone portable DVD player Includes two AA batteries that provide up to six hours of continuous operation and iPod cable 6 4 The Digital Phone Album Watch Item 77281 99 95 Available for Immediate Shipment Order by Phone 1 800 321 1484 This is the watch that vividly displays 120 of your favorite digital photographs You can download digital photographs to the watch The watch can be viewed in the Photo Album mode time and photo view or digital mode time and date view A six hour charge provides up to 10 days of use 60 What s the purpose of this passage A To compare some creative inventions B To advertise some unique goods C To teach how to operate the items D To show how fashionable the items are 61 What do Item 78431 and Item 78098 have in common according to this passage A They both sell well B They are both cheap C They both have unusual appearances D They both can take photos 62 If you re a movie fan you probably show strong interest in A The Video Camera Pen B The Wristwatch Camcorder C The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater D The Digital Phone Album Watch 63 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage A In fact Item 78098 cannot tell time B Item 77918 works as a DVD player C In a way Item 77281 is user friendly D All the items include rechargeable batteries 参考答案 60 63 BDCC 7 结束 Passage 3 Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers Why read an article in the newspaper when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures Why read the life story of a famous man when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know Television has not killed reading however Today newspapers sell in very large numbers And books of every kind are sold more than ever before Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment Although some books with hard covers are expensive many books are printed today as paperbacks 平装 本 which are quite cheap A paperback collection of short stories for example is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home Every home should have a good dictionary A good encyclopedia 百科全书 though expensive is useful too because you can find information on any subject Besides you can have such books as history books science textbooks cookb