高考英语阅读理解练习13含解析

1、2014高考英语阅读理解练习（13）及答案（解析）C52013·安徽卷 EArgentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place.Around 1870，it was experiencing an economic(经济的)boom，and the capital，Buenos Aires，attracted many people.Farmers，as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy，came to Buenos Aires seeking

2、jobs.These jobs didn't pay well，and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city.As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city，the dance known as the tango(探戈舞) came into being. At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes.It was

3、danced in the bars and streets.At that time there were many fewer women than men，so if a man didn't want to be left out，his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.Gradually，the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean

4、 society and became more respectable. In Europe at this time，strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. The interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris.Every kind of dance from ballet(芭蕾舞) to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. Aft

5、er tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europe，they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance，saying it was a little too shocking，the dance did find enough supporters to make it popular.The popularity(流行

6、)of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world.Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War brought the tango to North America.It reached Japan in 1926，and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador，and prom

7、ote tango dancing throughout South Korea.72The origin of the tango is associated with_Abelly dancers BAmerican soldiersCa Spanish city Dthe capital of Argentina73Which of the following is true about the tango?AIt was created by foreigners from Spain and Italy.BPeople of the upper classes loved the t

8、ango most.CIt was often danced by two males in the beginning.DA dancer in Seoul became the Argentinean ambassador.74Before World War ，the tango spread to_AAmerica BJapanCFrance DSouth Korea75What can be the best title for the text?AHow to Dance the TangoBThe History of the TangoCHow to Promote the T

9、angoDThe Modern Tango Boom【要点综述】你知道探戈舞的历史吗？它是如何诞生的？又如何传播到世界各地？且看本文一一道来。72D细节理解题。根据题干中“the origin of the tango”定位到第一段的内容，可知探戈起源于阿根廷首都，故选D。73C推理判断题。根据题干中的关键词“tango”定位到文章第二段第三句“At that time, there were many fewer women than men, so if a man didn't want to be left out, his only choice was to dance w

10、ith another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.”，因此可知C项正确。74C细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Before World War”定位到最后一段。探戈传到美国是第一次世界大战结束后，传到日本是1926年，传到韩国更晚。由此可知，答案A、B、D均不对。而从文章第三段可知，探戈传到法国应该是在第一次世界大战之前。故选C。75B主旨大意题。根据题干中的关键词“best title”定位到文章的内容。由文章内容可知，文章首段讲述了探戈的诞生，接着讲述了探戈的传播，也就是说，全

11、文讲述的是探戈的历史。故选B。C42012·四川卷 Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More that 200 B&Bs(bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Dont miss it. Just collect the vo

12、uchers(活动券) in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below：·The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.·The offer is of two kinds： 20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during

13、stay period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012； 35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/201231/08/2012.·The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.·The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B &Bs before 28/04/2012.·Eac

14、h voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.·If voucher holders book either the 20 or 35 per room per night, and additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Pleas

15、e check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.·Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve(保留)the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.·Vouchers may not be used together with any other

16、offer.·The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional $10 may be paid to confirm(确认) the booking and will be returned on arrival.·The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18.45. The voucher can be us

17、ed for a stay at the chosen B&B on _.A09/01/2012 B04/02/2012C01/03/2012 D28/04/201246. How much should be paid for a two­night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?A70. B40. C35. D30.47. What right do the B&Bs reserve?ATo charge extra $10 for bookings with no vouchers.BTo refuse boo

18、kings for guests under the age of 18.CTo charge at full price for stays not confirmed.DTo request extra charges as tips.48. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to_.Abook either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&BsBhave lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

19、Cuse the B&B offer together with other offersDbook the stays through B&BDaily【要点综述】本文介绍了英国的B&Bs旅行食宿优惠活动，主要谈到了此次活动的具体操作及注意事项。45. D推理判断题。根据文中所提到的时间：02/04/201231/05/2012；01/09/201231/10/2012；01/06/201231/08/2012可知，四到十月活动券有效。故答案为D。46. B推理判断题。根据文中“20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay

20、 period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012”可知，在十月住两天晚上需40。47B细节理解题。根据最后一条规定“The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18.”可知答案为B。48. A细节理解题。根据第三条规定“The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.”可知答案为A。C42012·

21、;课标全国卷 Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：·Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand­made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childr

22、en's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.·Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared f

23、or kids and any special events that are coming up.·Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre­show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and st

24、age make­up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.·Try hands­on_science. Visit one of the many hands­on science museums around the country. These science play­lands are great fun for kids and grown­ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and

25、physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.56If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _.Aa YoutheaterBan art museumCa natural history muse

26、umDa hands­on science museum57What can kids do at a Youtheater? ALook at rock collections. BSee dinosaur models. CWatch puppet making. DGive performances.58What does “hands­on science” mean in the last paragraph? AScience games designed by kids. BLearning science by doing things. CA show o

27、f kids' science work. DReading science books.59Where does this text probably come from? AA science textbook. BA tourist map. CA museum guide. DA news report.【要点综述】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了4则关于博物馆信息的广告。第一则：艺术博物馆；第二则：自然历史博物馆；第三则：木偶剧院；第四则：自己动手科学博物馆。56C细节理解题。如果孩子对宇宙感兴趣，那你就得带孩子去“自然历史博物馆”。宇宙的内容是自然历史博物馆的一部分。根据第二则广

28、告中的“This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.”可知C正确。57. C细节理解题。根据第三则广告中的“Puppet(木偶)making and stage make­up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.”可知C正确。58. B词义猜测题。根据文章中最后一则广告中的“They'll keep your c

29、hild mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.”可知在这种博物馆中，孩子们通过按按钮、做实验和建东西去体验。所以B正确。59. C推理判断题。根据文章的第一句话“Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：”和四则广告全是有关博物馆的内容可知，这是一则博物馆广告介绍，所以这取材于

30、博物馆指南。C52013·福建卷 DPride and Prejudice for the Modern WomanLet us imagine how Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her

31、characters. Here's my own suggestionIt is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.“My dear husband，” said his hopeful wife one day, “have you heard that the local store,

32、 standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman？”Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not. “But it is, it is，” she replied excitedly. Mr DullHusband made no reply.“Don't you want to know her plans？” she cried with some impatience.“Well, clearly

33、you think it matters to your silly little headso I'd better listen.”“Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how_a_woman_can_know_anything_about_that_is_beyond_me. She will move in herself next month.”“What is he

34、r name？”“Bingley.”“Is she married or single？”“What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys.”“How so? How can it possibly affect them？”“My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going.”“Is that her poi

35、nt in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.”“Nonsense, my love, how little you've noticed the world has changed. She's got a firstrate degree and some sort of business qualification, I'm told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give

36、her a call.”“Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job.”“Oh, that's not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think I'll go along all the same.”And Mrs Bennet went along. That w

37、as 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSElisted company. It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more “female” dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the city's business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, she'd no doubt have enjoyed Davosand might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.67Which of the following is TRUE according to the passag