河北省秦皇岛市山海关区2016高考英语 信息匹配类和阅读理解练习（2）

1、河北省秦皇岛市山海关区2016高考英语 信息匹配类和阅读理解练习（2）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。What does it mean to say that we live in a world of persuasion? It means that we live among competing interests. Your roommates need to study for an exam may take priority (优先) over pizza. Your instructor may have good reaso

2、ns not to change your grade. And the object of your romantic/interest may have other choices.In such a world, persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable consideration to our points of view. When we persuade, we want to influence how others believe and behave. We may not alway

3、s prevail other points of view may be more persuasive, depending on the listener, the situation, and the merit of the case. But when we practice the art of persuasion, we try to ensure that our position receives the attention it deserves.Some people, however, object to the very idea of persuasion. T

4、hey may regard it as an unwelcome interruption into their lives. Just the opposite, we believe that persuasion is unavoidable to live is to persuade. Persuasion may be ethical (合乎道义的) or unethical, selfless or selfish, inspiring or degrading. Persuaders may enlighten our mind or prey on our vulnerab

5、ility. Ethical persuasion, however, calls on sound reasoning and is sensitive to the feelings and needs of listeners. Such persuasion can help us apply the wisdom of the past to the decisions we now must make. Therefore, the most basic part of education is learning to resist the one kind of persuasi

6、on and to encourage and practice the other.Beyond its personal importance to us, persuasion is necessary to society. The right to persuade and be persuaded is the bedrock of the American political system, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution (美国宪法).1. According to the passage, persu

7、asion means _.A. changing others points of viewB. exercising power over other peopleC. getting other people to consider your point of viewD. getting people to agree with you and do what you want2. The underlined word in the second paragraph “prevail” means_.A. win B. fail C. speak D. listen3. The pa

8、ssage states that some people object to persuasion because they think it is _.A. a danger to society B. difficult to do wellC. unwelcome behavior D. never successful4. The passage mainly discusses _.A. how people persuadeB. why people persuadeC. that persuasion is both good and badD. that persuasion

9、 is important and it is all around us【答案与解析】1. C 细节题。将第二段中persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable consideration to our points of view与各选项进行比较可知。2. A 词义题。由破折号后面的句子other points of view may be more persuasive可知，我们不一定占上风，故选A。3. C 细节题。由第三段中第一二句Some peopleinto their lives可知。4. D

10、 主旨题。根据第一段对we live in a world of persuasion的理解，第三段中we believe that persuasion is unavoidable-to live is to persuade 及最后一段中persuasion is necessary to society与各选项进行比较可确定选D。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。Compulsive（强迫的）shoppers may have a new psychological excuse to blame for their wild shopping. P

11、sychologists at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand are studying the “shop-till-you-drop” habit as a behavioral disorder similar to compulsive eating. Compulsive shoppers frequently buy more than they can afford or more than they need, and it causes them distress.“It becomes a problem when y

12、ou are out of control,” psychology lecturer Neville Blampied said. “When you are feeling bad and blue, what do you do? Some people eat chocolate cake and ice cream. Some people take the credit card and go out to the shop.” Bank managers understand the problem because they have to deal with people wh

13、o have to be persuaded to stop using their cards drawing money.Compulsive shopping was first discovered in 1915, although it was then known as oniomania. Few studies have been done on the problem.An advertisement in a Christchurch paper, calling for people to take part in an experimental treatment p

14、rogram designed by Mr Wilson, attracted 10 replies. But the problem, said Mr Wilson, is “clearly not rare”. He thinks that compulsive shopping should not be treated with drugs. “As psychologists we are interested in non-drug treatments for behavioral difficulties,” Mr Wilson said.Compulsive eaters o

15、r shoppers get a kick from their habit. “Both activities provide an immediate kind of kick and you feel a bit better,” he said. “You have long-term problems, but human beings are extremely good at not seeing long-term problems and are very sensitive to short-term benefits,” he said.The aim of the tr

16、eatment was to help people find better ways of managing their emotions. The program, consisting of 10 one-hour weekly lessons and two follow-up treatments, is loosely based on teaching stress management.“You often have to start to get people to correctly recognize their emotions. Not being able to k

17、now what you really feel weakens your ability to solve the problems connected with whats making you feel that way,” Mr Wilson said.8. What is this article mostly about?A. Signs of compulsive shopping. B. Studies of compulsive shopping.C. comparison of compulsive shopping and compulsive eating.D. An

18、experimental treatment program designed by Mr Wilson.9. The underlined word“it”in the first paragraph most probably refers to .A. a new psychological excuse B. compulsive eatingC. the study done by Blampied D. the behavior of wild shopping10. Which of the following is considered important in treatin

19、g compulsive shoppers?A. Teaching them to manage their money better.B. Teaching them to understand their emotions.C. Persuading them not to draw money from the bank.D. Treating them with right drugs.11. When the writer says that compulsive shoppers get a kick from their habit, he means that they .A.

20、 feel distressed after their wild shopping B. feel better after treatment from psychologistsC. are better able to deal with stress problems D. have a feeling of excitement after shopping【参考答案】811、BDBD 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。The baby elephant Ishanga was lying in the bushes, scared, starv

21、ing, and struggling to breathe. Until just a few days before, she had been with her mother, walking through the sweeping grasslands of Tsavo National Park in the African country of Kenya.The babys mother was killed, most likely by a poacher. On Wednesday, November 17，2010， an anti-poaching team was

22、removing the deadly wire traps that poachers set throughout the park. Luckily, a member of the team spotted the baby and rushed to help her.Suddenly, a lion sprang from the bushes and clamped its mouth around her neck. One person managed to pull out his gun and fire shots in the air. The shocked lio

23、n released the baby and backed away.Now the weakened baby had a grave wound on her neck. About 300 miles north of Tsavo is a place that helps baby elephants. Over the years, the orphanage(孤儿院）has raised 130 elephants and successfully released them back into the wild.After a tense wait and a plane ri

24、de, the babys rescuers made it to the orphanage. The medical staff worked frantically to treat her wound. She was scared and wild. She screamed, and wouldnt let any humans get near her, refusing to eat or drink.After two hours of intense medical care, Ishanga awoke and slowly struggled to her feet.

25、Two keepers and a veterinarian had been with her all night. They were relieved that she seemed to be recovering.The next day, though Ishanga remained weak, her keepers introduced her to some of the other 14 young elephants living at the orphanage. The keepers stood back as the other elephants extend

26、ed their trunk in friendly greetings. The older elephants led Ishanga around, giving her a tour of her new home.Over the past year, Ishangas wounds have healed. She has made many friends. Itll be up to Ishanga to decide when shes ready to leave the orphanage. Returning to the wild is a long process

27、that can take more than 10 years. For now, she is in no rush to leave this extraordinary community of elephants and humans. Ishanga has a long, happy life ahead of her.26.The underlined word “poacher” in paragraph 2 probably means_.A. someone who hunts illegallyB. someone who protects wild animalsC.

28、 someone who is an elephant keeper D. someone who works in the park【答案】A【解析】词义猜测题。根据an anti-poaching team was removing the deadly wire traps that poachers set throughout the park.一个反盗猎团队移除致命陷阱,偷猎者设置的陷阱在整个公园。anti-poaching team反盗猎团队，故推测poacher是非法偷猎者，故选A。27.When the baby elephant was saved by the team,

29、 she was_.A. badly ill B. very dangerous C. deadD. badly wounded【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据Now the weakened baby had a grave wound on her neck.小象被救时脖子处严重受伤，故选D。28.The baby elephant was sent to _by plane.A, hospital B. Nature C. the orphanage D. National Park【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据After a tense wait and a plane ride

30、, the babys rescuers made it to the orphanage.用飞机把小象运到孤儿院进行救助，故选C。29.According to the passage, we can know that_.A.Ishanga is eager to leave the community after recoveringB.the anti-poaching team shot the lion and saved IshangaC.it will probably take Ishanga a long time to return to the natureD.a ye

31、ar later, Ishanga still didnt adapt to living in the orphanage【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据Returning to the wild is a long process that can take more than 10 years.对于Ishanga来说回归自然是一个漫长的时间，故选C。30.The passage is mainly about _.A.the rescue of a baby elephantB.the importance of animal protectionC.a brief introduct

32、ion to the elephant orphanageD.a story about poachers and an anti-poaching team【答案】A【解析】主旨大意题。根据短文的内容可知主要叙述了拯救小象的过程，故选A。【东北三省2014模拟】补全对话 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. _36_ The Spring Festival is coming up so this is th

33、e perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey. Before getting into the recommendations, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If youre at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a childrens book or reading a book

34、 that youve read in Chinese translation. _37_ If youre at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options._38_ When I pick up a book I like,

35、even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a fri

36、end whos interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. _39_ Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is

37、always unusual and fun. _40_ Happy reading! A. If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful.B. The most important thing is to pick a book that youre really interested in.C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family. D. You should just find a topic or a

38、uthor youre interested in, and the rest will go from there. E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail.F. Instead, theyre a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since youre alrea

39、dy familiar with the story.【参考答案】6-40 FGBED【湖南省怀化市2014高考英语3月一模试题】Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that eve

40、ning my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenager daughter Holly practice her driving. At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said, “Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I

41、 like it but it is just metal and wont last forever. Never set your heart on anything that wont last.” After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted, “Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck.” My heart sank and my mind was flooded with conflicting thoughts. Was anyone hurt? W

42、ho else was involved? As I ran to the door, I heard a voice in my heart say, “Here is a chance to show Holly what you really love. Shell never forget it.” The accident had occurred in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle, the family van (搬运车). In her inexperience, she h

43、ad confused the brakes and the gas pedal. Holly was unhurt physically, but when I reached her, she was crying and saying, “Oh, Dad, Im sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried. Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck. I told her the