河北省唐山市丰润区2016高考英语阅读理解好信息匹配暑假自练（4）

1、河北省唐山市丰润区2016高考英语阅读理解好信息匹配暑假自练（4）阅读理解。It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers(生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features(特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clo

2、thes button. Men's clothes tend to button from the right, and women's from the left. Considering most of the world's population-men and women-are right-handed, the men's standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women's clothes button from the left? History re

3、ally seems to matter here. Buttons first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women's shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men's shirts button fro

4、m the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand would be less likely to get caught in the shirt. Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standa

5、rd, once set, resists change. At a time when all women's shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacturer to offer women's shirts that buttoned from the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to devel

6、op new habits and skills to switch. Besides, some women might have found it socially awkward to appear in public wearing shirts that buttoned from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men's shirts. ( ) 1. What is surprising about the standard of the clothing i

7、ndustry? A. It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years. B. It is different for men's clothing and women's. C. It woks better with men than with women. D. It fails to consider right-handed people. ( ) 2. What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century? A. They tended to we

8、ar clothes without buttons. B. They were interested in the historical matters. C. They were mostly dressed by servants. D. They drew their swords from the left. ( ) 3. Women's clothes still button from the left today because.A. adopting men's style is improper for women B. manufacturers shou

9、ld follow standards C. modern women dress themselves D. customs are hard to change ( ) 4. The passage is mainly developed by. A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons C. examining differences D. following the time order 【语篇解读 语篇解读】本文由男女衣服的不同,分析产生这种不同的原因,并且告诉我们这种不同为 语篇解读 什么延续到现在.1. 答案 B 【解析】 细节理解题.

10、"What seems strange , however, is that the standard adopted for women 由 is the opposite of the one for men."可知男女衣服的标准不一样令人惊奇.所以答案选 B 项. 2. 答案 D 【解析】 细节理解题. 根据文中 "Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hang would be less likely to get caught in the

11、shirt."可判断选 D 项. 3. 答案 D 【解析】细节理解题.根据"Actually, a standard , once set, resists change."可知,习惯一旦 养成,就很难改变是女式衣服的纽扣仍然在左边的原因.由此判断选 D 项. 4. 答案 A 【解析】组织结构题.通观整篇文章可以看出,作在开始提到一个现象男女衣服的标准 相反,然后分析这种现象产生的历史原因,最后告诉我们现在这是这样的原因.由此判断选 A 项. 【四川省凉山州2014第二次诊断性测试】阅读下面五篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

12、Art museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasinglypopular "design museums" that are opening today, however, perform quite a different role. Unlikemost art museums, the design museum shows objects that are easily found by the general publicThese museums s

13、ometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the center ofthe hall Pe叩le have argued that design museums are often made use of as advertisements for newindustrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales-it is the honoring ofexcellently invented products. The dif

14、ference between the window of a department store and theshowcase in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second tellsyou the success of a sale. One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with theexhihits. Unlike the average

15、art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened orpuzzled. This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced productswork and look as they do, and how design has improved the quality of our lives. Art museumexhibits, on the other hand, would most probabl

16、y fill visitors with a feeling that there is somethingbetween their understanding. In recent years, several new design museums have opened their door. Each of these museumshas tried to satisfy the publics growing interest in the field with new ideas. London's DesignMuseum, for example, shows a c

17、ollection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electrictypewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins. The choices open to design museums seem far less strictthan those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society whilewalking around such exhibits as interesti

18、ng and unusually attractive toys collected in our everydaylife.47. Showcases in design museums are different from store windows because they A. show more technologically advanced products B. help increase the sales of productsC. show why the products have sold well D. attract more people than store

19、windows do48. The author believes that most design museum visitors A. do not admire mass-produced products B. are puzzled with technological exhibits C. dislike exhibits in art museums D. know the exhibits very well49. The choices open to design museums A. are not as strict as those to art museums B

20、, are not aimed to interest the public C. may fail to bring some pleasure to visitors D. often contain precious exhibits50. The best title for this passage is“” A. The Forms of Design Museums B. The Exhibits of Design Museums C. The Nature of Design Museums D. The Choices Open to Design Museums【参考答案

21、】4750、CDAC 【重庆市南开中学2014高考英语二诊考试】 请阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。It is hard to imagine that such a small country，the size of Indiana with the population of Alaska，tucked in the Himalaya Mountains，accessible only by two airplanes，is the “Happiest Country in the world and has one of the fastest

22、 growing GDPS in the worldThis country is Bhutan，“Land of the Thunder Dragon”，which is located in South Asia and is encompassed by India，China，and NepalBhutan is the last standing Buddhist Kingdom in the World and，until recently，has preserved much of their culture since the l7th century by avoiding

23、globalization and staying isolated from the worldInternet，television，and western dress were banned from the country up until ten years agoOver the past ten years globalization has begun to change in Bhutan，but things remain perfectly balancedBhutan is the only country in the world that has a GNH，whi

24、ch refers to “Gross National HappinessThe process of measuring GNH began when Bhutan opened up to globalizationIt measures peoples quality of life，and makes sure that “material and spiritual development happen together”Bhutan has done an amazing job of finding this balanceBhutan has continually been

25、 ranked as the happiest country in all of Asia，and the eighth Happiest Country in the world according to Business WeekIn 2007，Bhutan had the second fastest growing GDP in the world，at the same time as maintaining their environment and cultural identityIn 2008，in Bhutans first democratic election，28-

26、year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wang Chuck was elected president of BhutanHe promises to “maintain a stance （立场)of protection against the worst aspects of globalization，maintaining the Gross National Happiness”But Jigme himself is no stranger to globalizationHe attended high school at Phillips Academy

27、 and university at Wheaton College and then graduated from Oxford44The underlined word “encompassed in the first paragraph most probably means _ . AcoveredBsurroundedCseparatedDguarded45Why is Bhutan regarded as “the happiest country”? ABecause it changes its policy and begins to open up BBecause it

28、 uses “GNH” to measure its achievement CBecause it stresses both material and spiritual development DBecause it has the second fastest growing GDP in the world46What Can we infer from the last paragraph? AThe election in Bhutan is far from satisfactory BGlobalization has influenced Bhutans religion

29、CJigmes educational background will cause distrust DPeople in Bhutan will continue living a happy life47Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?【参考答案】4447、ACDD 阅读理解。Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward g

30、oals.I like this image.But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours.We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was

31、alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.Road trips felt risky，so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to.We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.But then Banner, our lamb was born.He was rejected by his mama days before

32、our planned trip to Boise.I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me.My husband made the decision for me.That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through.We took the country roads out of necessity.W

33、e had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him.The kids chased him and one another.They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waisthigh grass.Even if we simply looked out of the car

34、windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway.Here was life.And new horizons(见识)We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.I grew brave with the trip back home and creati

35、ve with my disciplining technique.On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling.I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead.I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight.But that trip wit

36、h Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of journeyand the best part of yourself.46Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?AIt was less tiring.BIt would be faster a

37、nd safer.CHer kids would feel less confined.DShe felt better with other drivers nearby.47The author stopped regularly on the country roads to _Arelax in the fresh airBtake a deep breathCtake care of the lambDlet the kids play with Banner48What does the author discover from the trip according to Para

38、graph 6?AFreeways are where beauty hides.BGetting close to nature adds to the joy of life.CEnjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.DOne should follow side roads to watch wild animals.49Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?ATo give herself some

39、time to read.BTo order some food for them.CTo play a game with them.DTo let them cool down.50What could be the best title for the passage?ACharm of the DetourBThe Road to BraveryCCreativity out of NecessityDRoad Trip and Country Life【要点综述】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要通过作者的经历向读者解释了一个生活哲理：在实现目标的过程中通常我们要多绕一些路。在路上比我们直接到

40、达目的地要收获更多的东西。46B细节理解题。根据第二段“We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy”可知作者在回父母家的路上，为了早点到达而选择了高速，而一个女性单独带着四个孩子走高速也是为了安全。故选B。47C细节理解题。根据第五段第三句“We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him.”可知，作者停下来是为了照顾

41、小羊羔Banner。故选C。48B推理判断题。根据作者在第六段的描述可知，作者沿着乡村小路走时，接近自然，既欣赏了美丽的景色，也为自己的旅程增加了快乐。故选B。49D细节理解题。根据第八段“everyone started quarrelingordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead.”可知，孩子们在车上争吵起来，作者命令他们下车，走着去前面找作者。这样做的目的是让孩子们冷静下来。故选D。50A主旨大意题。作者在第一段借著名诗人William Stafford的话来揭示本文的主题：the detour。再根据下文的描述，展示了

42、作者在乡村的路上获得的快乐，由此可知本文的题目既要有detour又要有与joy相关的词汇，选项A正好符合。【2014高考英语安徽省皖南八校二模】任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。How Self-Acceptance Leads to Happiness Within Finding acceptance is a natural desire of most people. When we are young, it is important to us to be accepted by o

43、thers. To do this, we will often adopt the views and interests of the others rather than develop our own. Over time, however, we have the opportunity to learn to accept ourselves. People who have done this are confident in their true abilities; they do not feel the need to impress other people. They

44、 are concerned with whether their actions produce worthwhile results rather than with how they are seen by others. Less confident people constantly agree with everything others suggest, for fear of having their own ideas rejected. Defensive people are also usually unconfident; in an attempt to hide

45、their unconfidence, they blame others. Confident people do not give up when faced with a difficult situation; they say "I can" rather than "I can't." Knowing that each day is an opportunity to use their talents to acquire good health, good friendships, and great happiness, th

46、ey always put their best foot forward. Gradually they can appreciate the differences between themselves and other people. Recognizing the details that we cannot change about ourselves helps us grow personally, so why waste energy complaining about being short? Instead of focusing on personal charact

47、eristics we are not satisfied with, we ought to focus more on what we are good at. Such expressions as "Love yourself" and "Be true to your own self" are about self-acceptance, as well as honesty and morality. We should consider them to be good advice, and treat them as signposts

48、 showing the way to happiness within.TopicWe should learn to accept ourselves as well as find 76 by others.Benefits of accepting ourselves We are 77 in our true abilities and our lives. We are less 78 to give up when faced with difficult situations. We are able to acquire good health, good friendshi

49、ps, and great happiness, We are provided with 79 for personal growth. 80 on accepting ourselves We are concerned with 81 results rather than others views of ourselves. We neednt fear that our own ideas are rejected, 82 can we blame others. We can have a gradual 83 of the differences between ourselve

50、s and others. We focus more on our 84 rather than unchangeable personal characteristics we are not satisfied with.ConclusionWe are to love ourselves and make our way to 85 within.【参考答案】任务型读写76 acceptance 77 confident 78 likely 79 opportunities / chances80 Tips / Advice / Suggestions / Opinions / Vie

51、ws 81 worthwhile 82 nor / neither83 appreciation 84 strength(s) / advantage(s)85 happiness【2012浙江省宁波市八校联考】下面材料是某购物网上提供的一些跟睡眠有关的新产品的介绍。请仔细阅读材料，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中，选出符合61-65各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。A. Pillow TieTried taking a snooze with the help of your tie? The Pillow Tie, which looks j

52、ust like a normal tie when worn with a suit, comes with a larger knot （结） and holds a discreet air bag in the back side with a small mouthpiece hidden behind its arrow end to blow up. The wearer simply has to lift the tie to their mouth, inflate（使膨胀） it and lay their head and pillow on a desk.The ti

53、e is perfect for the office, especially after lunch time, but more practically for the early morning public transport journey as it can be inflated in seconds and make the tie more comfortable. It is being sold through A for $49.99.BLightSleeperMillions of people have trouble falling asleep each nig

54、ht, which is why LightSleeper was created. Developed in the United Kingdom, LightSleeper can help a person fall asleep and also help a person fall back to sleep after waking in the middle of the night. LightSleeper works by projecting a soothing light onto the ceiling while the person is lying down.

55、 The idea is to watch the light, because the circular motion of the light has a relaxing effect. It has gone on sale this month at a price of $200.C. Snore StopperNo one likes being the one no one wants to sleep around.Heres a new product designed to slow down the frequency and level of your snoring

56、（打鼾）， The Snore Stopper has a sensitive micro-sound detector that will detect when youre snoring. Once it does that, it will send a very mild electronic signal to your wrist. This consequently changes your sleeping position to stop you from snoring. This product wont cause any damage to your body. Y

57、ou can purchase it now for $36 from A.D. Zeo Personal Sleep CoachIntroduced by Zeo, this smart headband seems to be an ideal solution for your sleepless nights. It not only helps you sleep well but also is capable of giving you the information on how much, how well and how deep you are sleeping duri

58、ng the night. The information will be shown on your Zeos digital bedside display.Zeo headband is light weight so you will not experience difficulties sleeping with it. You can pick up the Sleep Coach for $399.E. SleepTrek3For those poor souls who really have suffered years of abnormal sleeping patterns, the latest medical kit is the SleepTrek3. It is a small lightweight physiological data r