高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解系列（四）（含解析）1.doc

广东海康县2017高考英语阅读理解一轮系列（四）【2016高考训练题】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。（主旨大意）(议论文) helps human societies survive in changing natural environmentFor example, the end of the last Ice Age, beginning about 15,000 years ago, brought a big challenge to which humans had to adaptBefore this time, large parts of the northern hemisphere were covered in great sheets of ice that contained much of the earth s waterIn North America, large animals that wandered the vast tundra（冰原）provided people with food and materials for clothing and simple sheltersWhen the earth became warm, large Ice Age animals disappeared, and many land areas were covered by rising sea levels from melting iceBut people survived, they developed new technologies and learned how to survive on new plant and animal speciesFinally some people settled into permanent villages, durable houses and farmsCultural adaptation has made humans one of the most successful species on the planetThrough history, major developments in technology, medicine, and nutrition have allowed people to reproduce and survive in ever-increasing numbersThe global population has risen from 8 million during the Ice Age to about 6 billion todayHowever, the successes of culture adaptation can also create problems in the long runOver the last 200 years, people have begun to use large quantities of natural resources and energy and to produce a great amount of material and chemical wastesThe global population now consumes some important natural resourcessuch as petroleum, wood, and mineralsfaster than nature can produce themMany scientists believe that in the process of burning fuels and producing wastes, people may be changing the global climate in unpredictable and possibly harmful waysThus, the adaptive success of the present-day global culture of production and trade may be temporary1. What is the first paragraph mainly talking about?（主旨）A. How the human beings survived in the Ice Age B. What the situation was like during the Ice AgeC. What caused the Ice Age to come to an end D. Why the Ice Age was very important2. To deal with the problems, human beings should _according to the passage（细节）A. stop developing any longer B. reduce the overuse of natural resourcesC. stop the global warming and using natural resources D. save more animals in case they all die out3. Which of the following is the problem caused by cultural adaptation according to the passage?（细节）A. A very developed culture came into being B. New technologies have been developed C. Natural resources have been used up. D. Human activities have done damage to the balance of nature.4. Which of the following can be the best tide of the passage?（主旨）A. Natural Environment Should Be ProtectedB. The Success of Cultural Adaptation Is Not PermanentC. The Global Population Is Increasing Since Ice Age D. Human Beings Are Capable of Surviving on Earth参考答案14、ABDB 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Imagine living in a city made of glass. No, this isnt a fairy tale. If you could grab your diving gear and swim down 650 feet into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington State, you would witness the secret world of glass reefs.The reef youd be looking at is made up of glass sponges(海绵). But how can animals be made of glass? Well, glass is formed from a substance called silica. The sponges use the silica found in ocean waters to build glass structures that will give them shape and support. Be careful! Some of the fragile creatures are up to 200 years old.When sponges die, new ones grow on top of the pile of old ones. Over centuries, a massive and complex reef takes shape. Some sponges look like wrinkled trumpets, while others look like overgrown cauliflower or mushrooms.Dr. Paul Johnson, who discovered the Washington reef in 2007, also found other surprises such as bubbles of methane(甲烷) gas flowing out of the seafloor nearby. The methane feeds bacteria, and the bacteria feed the glass sponges.“Its a new ecosystem we know nothing about,” said Dr. Johnson.The reef of yellow and orange glass sponges is crowded with crabs, shrimp, starfish, worms, snails, and rockfish. The glass reef is also a nursery for the babies of many of these creatures and was called a “kindergarten” by scientists.Many animals that live in the reef hang around for a long time, just like the sponges. Rockfish, for example, live for more than 100 years. Scientists are just beginning to study all the species that call the reef home. The Washington coast isnt the only place where a living glass reef has been found. The first was discovered in Hecate Strait off the coast of British Columbia in 1991. Scientists all over the world were stunned to see it. 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了科学家们在海底世界发现的奇观。在海底的礁石中生长着各类生物，他们形成了一个新的生态系统。26. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Man-made cities under the sea B. The world under the seaC. Glass “cities” under the sea D. Creatures under the sea【答案】C【 解析】结合本文大意，主要给我们讲述了海底的玻璃城。故选C。27. It can be learned that the glass reef _.A. is made up of a kind of materials called spongesB. is a work of art made by some American scientists C. is a new ecosystem people are not familiar withD. was first discovered off the coast of Washington State 【答案】C【 解析】根据文章第五段“Its a new ecosystem we know nothing about,” said Dr. Johnson.可知答案为C。28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The sponges must feel soft. B. Silica comes from animals body fluid.C. Methane is harmful to glass sponges. D. Glass sponges depend on the bacteria for a living. 【答案】D【 解析】根据文章中The methane feeds bacteria, and the bacteria feed the glass sponges可知答案为D。29. Why did scientists call the glass reef a “kindergarten”?A. Because the babies of many sea creatures grow well there.B. Because thousands of children visit it every year.C. Because it is crowded with snails and rockfish, etc.D. Because all the species call the reef home.【答案】A【 解析】根据文章中The glass reef is also a nursery for the babies of many of these creatures and was called a “kindergarten” by scientists.可知答案为A。30. What does the underlined word “stunned” in the last paragraph mean?A. Greatly surprised. B. Extremely scared. C. Highly satisfied. D. Very pleased. 【答案】A【 解析】结合文意可知当科学家们发现了这些有生命力的礁石的时候会是多么的惊奇。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。 I was walking along the deserted main street of a small seaside town in the north of England looking somewhere to make a phone callMy car had broken down outside the town and I wanted to get in touch with the Automobile Association Low gray clouds were drifting across the sky and there was a cold damp wind blowing off the seaIt had rained in the night and water was dripping from the bare trees that lined the streetI was glad that I was wearing a thick coatI could see no call box, nor was there anyone at that early hour I could askI had thought I might find a shop selling the Sunday papers or a milkman doing his job, but the town was completely deadThen suddenly I found what I was looking forThere was a small post office, and almost hidden from sight in a dark narrow street next to it was the towns only public call box, which badly needed a coat of paint, I hurried forward but stopped in astonishment when I saw through the dirty glass that there was a man insideHe was very fat, and was wearing a cheap blue plastic raincoat and rubber bootsI could not see his face - he was bending forward over the phone with his back pressed against the glass and didnt even raise his head at the sound of my coming nearer and nearerCarefully and surprisedly, I remained standing a few feet away and lit a cigarette to wait my turnIt was when I threw the dead match on the ground that I noticed something bright red trickling from under the call box door56The author was walking through the small seaside town_Alate morning Bbefore midnight Cearly morning Dlate evening57The weather of the day was _, when the story happenedAstormy, damp and clear Bwindy, cold and cloudy Crainy, cold and clear Drainy, windy and cold58Why was the author astonished when he saw that there was a man in the call box? Because_ Athe man inside was still wearing a raincoatBhe didnt expect it to be taken upCthe man had his back with himDthe man did not seem to be moving59The author waited, standing a few feet away from the box because_Ait was bad manners to overhear others phone calls Bthe man didnt notice his comingChe wanted to have a cigarette to calm himself downDit was not safe to be close to the box60What do you suppose happened to the man in the call box?AHe slept BHe was too fat to move aroundCHe was lost in his important phone call DHe had most probably been killed【参考答案】56-60 CBBAD 【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。One day, Jack threw some papers on my desk. “Whats wrong?” I asked. “Next time you want to change anything, ask me first,” he said, and left. I had made just one small change. But its not that I hadnt been warned. My colleagues had said he was responsible for the resignations of the two previous secretaries. As the weeks went by, I came to look down on Jack.After another of his episodes had left me in tears I stormed into his office. “what?” he said suddenly. “Jack, the way youve been treating me is wrong. Ive never had anyone speak to me that way. As a professional, its wrong for me to allow it to continue,” I said. Jack smiled nervously, “Susan, I make you a promise that I will be a friend. I will treat you as you deserve to be treated, with respect and kindness.” Jack avoided me the rest of the week, and never questioned my work again. I brought cookies to the office one day and left some on his desk. Another day I left a note: ”Hope your day is going great. ” Over the next few weeks, there were no more Jack episodes. One year later I discovered I had breast cancer, and was scared. The statistics were not great for my long-term survival.One day, however, Jack visited me in the hospital and silently handed me a bundle with several bulbs inside. “Tulips(郁金香),” he said. I smiled, not understanding. “If you plant them when you get home, theyll come up next spring. I think you will be there to see them when they come up. Next spring you will see the colours I picked out for you.” Tears clouded my eyes and he left. I have seen those red and white striped（有条纹的） tulips push through the soil every spring for over ten years now. This past September the doctor declared me cured. At a moment when I was praying for just the right word, a man with very few words said all the right things. After all, thats