2014高考英语阅读理解抓分练习精品(36)及答案

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上2014高考英语阅读理解抓分练习精品（36）及答案阅读理解Topping the class academically was certainly an advantage. Studying was a breeze for Nigel. The reward was certainly incomparable to the little effort that he had to put in. It began when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories.The

2、peak of his school career came not when he topped the school but when he was selected for the nationwide competition. Unlike everyone else, Nigel wanted to join the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets and making something out of them. Nigel spent the next two months rebuilding his ro

3、bot. It was during this time that Nigel found out about the prizes for the competition as well as another competitor，Alicia，from a neighboring school. His early intentions were forgotten. Getting the thousanddollar prize was more important than anything else. Nigel decided to befriend Alicia.Unaware

4、 of his intentions，she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition. He even helped her to put the finishing touches to her robot. He was glad with the way things had progressed. His robot looked even better than Alicias and it was able to bounce a ball with its arm, s

5、omething Alicia had failed to do.On the day of the competition, he saw Alicia. Everything dawned on her the minute she saw him among the competitors.She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over her.The flashbulbs of the camera exploded in Nigels face.

6、The robot had performed actions so unique and different that the specialistsjudgments were the same. Nigel was so pleased with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from him. Without her, he would never have won the competition.5. What reward did Nigel receive for doi

7、ng well in his school work?A. He was offered a parttime job.B. He was honored with a scholarship.C. He helped his teachers construct a robot.D. He helped in the computer laboratories.【详解剖析】细节理解题。由文中第一段“It began when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories.”可以得知答案。【最佳选项】D1、N

8、igels original intention of joining the contest was to_.A. be the top student of the schoolB. bring great honor to his schoolC. construct a robot with the Lego setsD. win the thousanddollar prize【详解剖析】细节理解题。根据第二段“Unlike everyone else，Nigel wanted to join the contest because he liked playing with the

9、 Lego sets and making something out of them.”可以看出答案。【最佳选项】C2、Why did Nigel help Alicia finish her robot?A. He tried to make friends with her.B. He was fond of building robots.C. He intended to help her.D. He didnt want her to suspect him.【详解剖析】推理判断题。由文中第二段“.as well as another competitor，Alicia，from

10、a neighboring school.His early intentions were forgotten.Getting the thousanddollar prize was more important than anything else.”能够推断出答案。【最佳选项】D3、What is the authors attitude towards Nigels actions?A. He is mildly critical.B. He is strongly critical.C. He is in favor of them. D. His attitude is not

11、clear.【详解剖析】观点态度题。根据文中第一段第二、三句“Studying was a breeze for Nigel.The reward was certainly incomparable to the little effort that he had to put in.”可以判断学习对于他是不费吹灰之力的事，他付出很少的努力就能的到奖赏当然就是举世无双的了，言语中带着讽刺。【最佳选项】A(2012·泸州一诊)Sydney Opera House Guided Walking TourDuration: 60 minutes (approx.)Location: Sy

12、dney, AustraliaGo behind the scenes listed at the World HeritageSydney Opera House, one of the world's “must­see” attractions.On your one­hour guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House, you'll see what goes on behind the world's most recognizable sails.You'll hear the v

13、arious stories of the building's construction, as interesting as any opera story, brought alive by the tour's new interactive audiovisual (音视频的) presentation.Likely to Sell OutThe Sydney Opera House Guided Tour regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book now to avoid disappointment.The Syd

14、ney Opera House was intended for greatness ever since it opened in 1973, and today it is one of Australia's most recognizable marks.Your guide will bring to life the mysterious stories behind this wonder of architecture and engineering on your one­hour tour.You'll visit one of the major

15、 concert halls in the opera house, where over 1500 performances are staged each year, and lose yourself in the beautiful world of Australia's wonderful performing arts center.The short one­hour tour leaves you with plenty of time in the day free to enjoy yourselves in Sydney.Tour and Pricin

16、g OptionsClick the link below for a price on your preferred travel date.Our pricing is changing with the latest information to make sure you always receive the lowest price possiblewe 100% guarantee (保证)it.Your currency (货币) is set to US dollars.Click here to change your currency.Schedule DetailsDep

17、arts (出发): DailyDeparture Point: Sydney Opera House Information DeskDeparture Time: Tour starts every half hour between 9：00 am and 5：00 pm.(New Years Eve tours end at 12：00 pm.New Year's Day tours begin at 11：00 am.)Return Details: Returns to the starting pointAdditional Information: Wheelchair

18、 accessible, please advise at time of booking if you have limited ability to move around.Pricing details for August 2011$ 29.10 (Adult); $ 23.37 (Child); Free (Infant)文章大意：本文介绍了澳大利亚悉尼世界文化遗产歌剧院。60What does the tour allow visitors to enjoy?A.The beautiful views of Sydney.B.The various stories of the o

19、peras.C.The performances in the arts center.D.The building's wonderful construction.61What can we say about the price of the tour?A.It's growing. BIt's very low. C.It's changeable. D.It's acceptable.62Which is true to visitors according to the text?A.They will get back to where t

20、hey set out.B.They can change money at the information desk.C.They have to wait for half an hour to start the tour.D.They are free to enjoy other places of interest in Sydney.63What's the purpose of the text?A.To guide the visitors.B.To attract visitors to the tour.C.To introduce Sydney Opera Ho

21、use.D.To explain the one­hour walking tour.60答案：D细节理解题。由第一段第三句话“You'll hear the various stories of the building's construction”可知，你会听到该大楼的建设的各种版本的故事。61答案：C细节理解题。由“Tour and Pricing Options”下的第二句话“Our pricing is changing.”可知。62答案：A细节理解题。由“Schedule Details”下“Return Details: Returns to the

22、starting point”可知，游客们会在最后回到出发点。63答案：B推理判断题。由全文内容可知，本文旨在吸引游客到此旅游。阅读理解Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623, when the first patent law to protect IP rights was passed. IP rights protect an artist from having his/her creative ideas

23、 copied by another. For example, if somebody generates an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further，he/she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17th centur

24、y，IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing，but today, intellectual property rights are also enjoyed by those who create music, art and literature.In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a

25、technology which looks set to weaken them altogether：the Internet. Many years ago, if you wanted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store；if a novel，from a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual pro

26、perty without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.5. According to the writer, in the beginning, IP rights were mainly of use to_.A. those creating music，art and literatureB. novelistsC. engineers and inventorsD. those not receiving financial reward for their work【详解剖析】细节判断题。从第一段最后两句可以判断