高考英语阅读理解强化训练Day34

1、 高考英语阅读理解强化训练Day 34Passage 1Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!Marble CavesLocated in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal cl

2、ear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.Reed Flute

3、CaveReed F1ute Cave known as “ the Palace of Natural Arts ” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China. The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites 钟孚 L 石)，stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.Fingal s CaveThis incredible

4、 sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave s size, shape, and naturally 拱形的 a)rcrhoeodf (combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral like atmosphere.The Blue GrottoThe Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the

5、 coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light j

6、ust above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?Because it has enough light in it.Because it has the most beautiful scenery.Because it is surrounded by clear waters.Because boats are only

7、 available at sunset.Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?A. Reed F1ute Cave. B. Marble Caves.C. The Blue Grotto.D. Fingal s Cave.What is special about the Blue Grotto?A. C1ear waters.B. Various birds and animals.C. Bright blue light.D. Strange shapes.Passage 2What makes

8、a person a giver or taker? The idea“ give vs. take ” takes shape ininteractions (互动) and relationships of our lives. We re either giving advice, makingtime for people, or we re on the receiving end. We keep changing between the two based on different situations on a daily basis, if not an hourly one

9、.According to Adam Grant, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, most people are matchers. They make careful observations on takers and make it a point for them to pay something back. They hate to see people who act so generously towards others not receive any rewards. Actually, most matcher

10、s will try hard to promote and support givers so that they can get the good they deserve.Is there a gender factor 性别因素() that plays a part in this?A study led by Hannah Riley Bowles, a professor at Harvard University, focused on this question. She asked 200 senior managers to sit down in pairs where

11、 one person would act as the boss and the other as an employee to discuss salary promotions. Male “ employees ” asked for an average salary of $146k while the females asked for only $141k. But why did they not bargain as hard as the men? Simply because they were more likely to be givers.As a woman,

12、I do enjoy the act of giving up my time, my knowledge, and my careand my attention to others. I dont expect anything in return, but I do tend to pull myselfand my attention to others. I donaway when I feel like I m being taken for granted. I also tend to get upset when I see a loved one s continuous

13、 actions of kindness go unnoticed. So, it s safe to say Igiver, 35% matcher and 15% taker.I do know someone, however, who is 99% giver. They re constantly devoting theirtime, sharing valuable insights （洞察力） and going out of their way for everyone whocrosses their path. Although they re changed the l

14、ives of many people, they rarely see any of it returned. But the universe is slowly repaying them; they re now extremesuccessful, well known for what they do.We can learn from the first paragraph that .most people think they are giverspeople are not always givers or takersan individual is born to be

15、 a giver or a takerfew differences exist between givers and takersIn Adam Grant s opinion, most people .hate takers B. prefer giving to takingC. enjoy relying on themselves D. balance giving and taking 3. Hannah s study focused on .A. the role of giving and taking in jobsthe gender difference in giv

16、ing and takingthe role of men and women in societythe salary difference between women and menThe author tends to .think acts of kindness should be valuedexpect something in return for giving most of the timetake giving for grantedbe a complete matcherWhat can be inferred from the last paragraph?Givi

17、ng is the shortest path to success.Sharing is the greatest human quality.No good deed goes undone.Givers are worth respecting.Passage 3The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis S wamp （沼泽地）creeping into their bones. It was a strange place.

18、Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.“ So, Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals.“ How did this place getname?“Are you sure you want to hear it? It s a scary story, “ warned Jack.“Of course! ” cried out Tom. “If there were

19、anything to be scared of, you wouldn have chosen this place! ”“ Ok, but don t say I didn t warn you, said Jack, and he began this tale.“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite different it was

20、 covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystal-clear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.“ You are clearing too much land, warned one old man. The land is a living 甘 It will hit b

21、ack at you if you abuse it. “ Silly fool, said Dennis to himself. If I clear more land, I can grow more crops.I ll become wealthier. He s just jealous! “ Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm tha

22、t he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”“What happened? ” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.“ Theland h

23、it back just as the old man warned, ” Jack shrugged. “ Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”“Whaa stupid story, laughed Tom. Plantcan t Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainte

24、d晕倒）.The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy （常春藤 ） had covered Tom s face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.The underlined word “ dare ” in Paragraph 1 is closed in meaning to A. courage B. assistanceC. ins

25、truction D. challengeWhy did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?To frighten them.To satisfy their curiosity.To warn them of the danger of the place.To persuade them to camp in the swamp.Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?The old man envied him.The old man was foolishHe was too busy to

26、listen to others.He was greedy for more crops.Why did Tom scream and faint?He saw Dennis s shadow.He was scared by a plant.His friends played a joke on him.The weather became extremely cold.What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?Grasp all, lose all.No sweat, no sweet.It is no use crying o

27、ver spilt milk.He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.Passage 4When I was small and my grandmother died, I couldnt understand why I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.So it came as no surprise to learn that researchers believe crying and laughi

28、ng come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scientists are discovering that so, too, does crying.Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure is important to our emotional （情感 的） health, and crying seems to work weft. One study found that 85 percent of women

29、and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry, people around us become kinder and friendlier and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; so

30、metimes we dont even know were very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying, and then we can deal with them.emotJust as crying can be healthy, not crying holdingback tears of anger, pain or suffering can be bad for physical 身体的） health. Studies have shown that too much control o

31、f emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, dont fight it. Its a natural and healthyemotresponse （反应）.Why didnt the author cry when her grandmother died?Be

32、cause her father did not want her to feel too sad.Because she did not love her grandmother.Because she was too shy to cry at that time.The author doesnt give the explanation.It can be inferred from the text that .there are two ways to keep healthycrying does more good to health than laughingcrying a

33、nd laughing play the same rolesemotional health has a close relationship to physical healthAccording to the author, which of the following statements is true?Crying is the best way to get help from others.Fighting back tears may cause some health problems.We will never know our deep feelings unless

34、we cry.We must cry if we want to reduce pressure.What might he the most suitable title for the text?A. Power of TearsB. How to Keep HealthyC. Why We CryD. A New Scientific DiscoveryPassage 5Peter Skyllberg, a Swedish man, was trapped in his car for two months, with temperaturesreaching 30 wCi,th no

35、food or water, and yet he survived. The best explanation was that his vehicle created an igloo （snow house） effect and protected him from the extremely low temperatures and that his body would hibernate （ 冬眠 ） during this time.Can humans get into a low energy consumption state like a bear by reservi

36、ng energy, and reducing body temperature? Chinese scientists are looking for the key to regulating body temperature.Scientists have found the hypothalamus1r 丘月而），an area in the central lower part of the brain, is responsible for regulating body temperature. Wang Hong, a brain scientist at the Shenzh

37、en Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, led her team to mark the neurons!（经元）responsible for regulating body temperature in mice by means of a cutting edggeenetic biology technique. In the experiments, they injected 注射（） drug into mice to make the body temperatures o

38、f themice drop from 37 Cto 27 Cin two hours. The team found the change in body temperature caused no harm to the health of the mice. We dont know if we can develop a drug that can control human body temperature. We still need a lot of study. Wangsaid.said.cooling techniques areChinese scientists are

39、 not alone in such research. Bodycooling techniques arebeing used in pioneering hospitals around the world. Dutch doctors are now using low temperatures for patients who have suffered brain injuries in accidents. According to doctors working in Florence, it may even help to save the brains of babies

40、 who are born suffering from severe epileptic fits （癫痫病发作）.Why does the author mention Peter Skyllberg? To tell an amazing story.To introduce the topic.To teach survival skills.To explain igloo effect.What did Wang Hongs team find in the experiment? Genetic biology technique helped a lot.A drug coul

41、d control human body temperature.The mices health wasnt damaged by the change of body temperature.Hypothalamus was responsible for regulating body temperature.How can body cooling techniques help people? Brain injuries may be treated properly.People trapped in snow can survive.Patients with epilepti

42、c fits will be cured.Medical accidents can be avoided.The text is probably taken from .A. a biology textbookB. a science fictionC. a survival brochureD. a medical magazine参考答案Passage 1A 细节理解题。由 Marble Caves 中的 “The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun s rays light up the cave

43、walls, making it an experience to remember. 可知，” 游览的最佳时间：日出和日落时，太阳的光线照亮洞穴的墙壁，使之成为一种值得记忆的体验。所以为什么日落是参观Marble Caves的最佳时间是因为那个时候，洞里面有足够的光。故A 选项正确。D 细节理解题。由 Fingal s Cav的 The cave s size, shape, and naturally arched 拱形的）roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral like

44、 atmosphere知，这个洞穴的大小、形状和自然的拱形屋顶与波 浪相结合，创造出奇怪的声音，增加了如同大教堂般氛围的吸引力。所以如果你喜欢奇怪的声音，你可以去 Fingal s Cav敬D选项正确。C 细节理解题。由The Blue Grotto 中的 “ This cave is unique for its brilliantblue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance可知,”这个洞穴是独一无二的，因为它明亮的蓝光来自两个

45、源头：洞穴的入口和入口下面的一个更大的洞。所以Blue Grotto 的特别之处在于它的明亮的蓝色光。故C 选项正确。Passage 2B 推理判断题。根据第一段Were either giving advice, making time forpeople, or were on the receiving end. We alternate between the two based on different situations we face on a daily basis, it not an hourly one可知， 我们根据每天面对的 不同情况在两者之间交替。我们有时是给予者

46、有时是索取者。故选B。D 推理判断题。根据第一段They make careful observations on takers andmake it a point for them to pay something back. They hate to see people who act so generously towards others not receive any rewards. Actually, most matchers will try hard to promote and support givers so that they can get the good

47、they deserve.知， 在Adam Grant看来，大多数人在寻求给予和接受之间的平衡。故选 D。B 细节理解题。根据文章第四段的内容可知，哈佛教授调查发现女子比男子更有可能是给予者，这表明这项实验集中于人们是给予者还是接受者的性别差 TOC o 1-5 h z 异，故选B。A 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中I also tend to get upset when I see a lovedones continuous actions of kindness go unnoticed., 作者不期望任何回报，但 作者会在觉得他的善意没有受到注意的情况下感到沮丧，所以作者认为一个人的善

48、意应该被珍惜。故选A。C 推理判断题。根据最后一段But the universe is slowly repaying them;they re now extremely successful, well known for what theylo&, 好的行为最终都会得到回报，善有善报。故选C。Passage 3D 词义猜测题。由 “They liked camping, but not near this swam阿知，男 ” 孩子们并不愿在这块沼泽地附近野营，之所以现在在这里是受到了杰克的“挑战 ”。故选D。B 推理判断题。根据第二、三、 四段他们的对话可知，杰克警告他们这个故事很吓

49、人，但经不住他们的请求还是告诉他们了，故杰克讲这个故事并不是为了吓他们，而是为了满足他们的好奇心。故选B。D 细节理解题。由第八段中“ If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I llbecome wealthier. He s just jealous口，他想种更多的庄稼，变得更富，还以 为别人嫉妒他。由此可知，他不听老人的劝告是因为他太贪婪，想种更多的庄稼。故选D。A细节理解题。由最后一段倒数第二句 Some green swamp ivy（春藤）had covered Tom s face知；他晕倒的原因是他被常春藤吓到了。故选 B。A主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，Dennis因为贪婪