1、河南安阳市2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练题附答案【阅读理解】William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13,1865. His childhood lacked the harmony (和睦) that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, h
2、e inherited (继承) excellent taste in art from his familyboth his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama (戏剧) and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in the coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national t
3、heatre in the late 1890s.His early theatrical experiments，however，were not received favorably at the beginning. He didnt lose heart，and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.Compared with his dramatic works, Yeatss poems attract much admiring notice.The subject matter includes love，nature，hi
4、story，time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Prize in 1923
5、.Yet，he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40，he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 75. After Yeatss death in 1939, WH. Aud
6、en wrote, among others, the following lines：Earth，receive an honoured guest：William Yeats is laid to rest.Let the Irish vessel (船) lieEmptied of its poetry.本文介绍了爱尔兰著名作家威廉巴特勒叶慈，他在19世纪90年代成立了爱尔兰国家剧院，他以诗体戏剧及诗歌闻名，于1923年获得了诺贝尔奖。1Which of the following can describe Yeatss family?AIt filled Yeatss childhoo
7、d with laughter. BIt was shocked by Yeatss choice.CIt was a typically wealthy family. DIt had an artistic atmosphere.答案：D。细节理解题。根据短文第一段倒数第二句话可知：他从家人那儿继承了很好的艺术鉴赏能力，他的父亲和哥哥都是画家，证明他是在一个有艺术氛围的家庭中长大。2According to the passage，what do we know about Yeatss life?AYeats founded the first Irish theater.BYeats
8、stuck to modern forms in his poetry.CYeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s.DYeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize.答案：C。细节理解题。根据短文第二段第二句话“He set himself.theatre in the late 1890s.”可知A项不对。根据第三段第三句话“Though Yeats.to them”可知，B项不对。根据第三段最后一句话可知，D项不对。由此可知C项正确。3What ki
9、nd of feeling is expressed in WH.Audens lines?AEnvy. BSympathy. CEmptiness. DAdmiration.答案：D。推理判断题。envy忌妒；sympathy同情；emptiness空虚；admiration敬佩，钦佩。Auden的诗词中有honored guest，最尊敬的客人，可知Auden是敬佩叶慈的。4What is the passage mainly about?A. Yeatss literary achievements.B. Yeatss historical influence.C. Yeatss art
10、istic ambition.D. Yeatss national honor.答案：A。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述作家叶慈在文学方面所取得的成绩，他的诗体戏剧获得了很大的成功，他的诗歌赢得了广泛的认可，1923年，他获得了诺贝尔文学奖。 【2014高考训练】Ask runners why they run and youll get a variety of answers; to stay healthy or to feel better. Some have an even bigger reason一to stay calm or out of prison. But Back on
11、My Feet puts recovering addicts and the homeless on the road to a brighter future, starting with a simple step; attending group runs three tunes a week.At 5:30 a.m. on a hot July day, Back on My Feets Team Brooklyn gathered in a parking lot. After a round of hugs and some warm-up, the group of eight
12、 volunteers and seven residents(居民)set out on a run to nearby Prospect Park. Some ran three miles, some longer, but the goal for all was to finish as a teamIts helping me put my life back together, said Jimmy, a 58-year-old cancer survivor who was homeless and a former alcohol addict. “Its healthy.
13、It makes me feel good inside,” adds Jimmy.Many are skeptical(怀疑的)about the idea of homeless runners, according to Anne Mahlum, who founded Back on My Feet in 2007 after starting a running club for men at a shelter near her Philadelphia home. They did want to run, and in just six years, Mahlums small
14、 running club has expanded to 10 cities around the country, and 388 active members.The only requirement for joining, besides wanting to, is insisting on at least 30 days.The first day we give them new shoes and Back on My Feet shirts, Mahlum says. “Then they run a mile the first day. And then gradua
15、lly well encourage them to build goals. “After 30 days,residents gain access to services like financial aid,housing assistance and employment opportunities through Back on My Feets partners. In its first year, the New York chapter has seen 41 members obtain employment, 34 gain housing and 50 work in
16、 job-training programs.Thats not to say its always easy. “I wanted to quit. But then I started to push myself，”said Adel, 39, who began running in March. “Now I would love to run a 10-mile run. Or maybe a marathon one day, who knows. I ran this far, so why not?”50. Back on My Feet aims to help .A. p
17、eople build a better future B. the homeless remain healthyC. the addicts quit their bad habits D. the prisoners get out of prison51. Members of Back on My Feet must .A. run on weekends B. run the same distanceC. attend group runs D. keep the same speed52. What great change happened to Adel after a p
18、eriod of running?A. He was more confident. B. He was much prouder.C. He was more addictive. D. He was more grateful.53. According to the author, Back on My Feet is .A. in need of money B. well-known around the worldC. meeting difficulty D. making progress【参考答案】5053 ACAD 【2014高考训练】Recently, the docum
19、entary(纪录片)“A Bite of China, which takes the fine foods as the theme, has beaten many TV series, becoming extremely popular on the microblog(微博)and turning into the hottest topic. Chinese people are proud of the great food culture of China and some even praise the documentary by saying that “it is a
20、 best video that arouses our great love of our country”.Produced by Chen Xiaoqing, an award-winning documentary maker, “A Bite of China” is filled with mouthwatering images of food ranging from royal cooking to local specialties. It focuses on the beautiful and simplified process of food making and
21、attracts food lovers and ordinary audiences.“Television is filled with food these days, especially introductions by some professional cooks, even famous TV hosts. We also have some scenes of food-making, but how to create dishes is only one aspect of food culture,” Chen says. “The program tries to b
22、ring something new by presenting more cultural elements related to dishes, such as eating habits and eating principles,” be adds.Each series lasts 50 minutes. Every series will focus on different people, who will tell stories about their adventures with food. “A Bite of China” also focuses on social
23、 changes while presenting food cultures, such as the dispersion of families that leave the elderly in their hometowns while other members work outside. In such cases food serves as reminders of happy times and expectations of reunions.54.Which of the foliowing statements is NOT true according to the
24、 passage?A. The documentary has many different characteristics.B. The documentary is not only about food making.C. The documentary also involves social problems.D. The documentary usually lasts fifty minutes.55.What does the underlined word “dispersion” probably mean?A. connection B. separationC. co
25、mmunication D. immigration56. The purpose of the passage is to A. attract more people to enjoy Chinese foodB. make people know more about Chinese foodC. introduce a popular TV programD. deal with some social problems【参考答案】5456 DBC 社会生活类 The global energy crisis is approaching. What can we do?Here ar
26、e some steps you can take.Cooling puts the greatest stress on your summer energy bill and the power grid (电网). Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas mileage,a yearly tune-up of your heating and cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort. Clean or replace filter monthly or as nee
27、ded.For central air conditioning systems and room air conditioners,look for the ENERGY STAR,the federal governments symbol for energy efficiency. For central air,purchase the system with the highest possible Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratia(SEER).Use energy-efficient ceiling fans either alone or wit
28、h air conditioning. Ceiling fans do a great job of circulating air. When used with air conditioning,fans allow you to raise the thermostat (恒温器)and cut costs. Ceiling fans cool people,not rooms,so before you leave,turn off the ceiling fan.Let a programmable thermostat “remember for you” to automatic
29、ally adjust the indoor climate with your daily and weekend patterns to reduce cooling bills by up to 10 percent. You can come home to a comfortable house without wasting energy and creating pollution all day while you are at work.Try to make your home airtight enough to increase your comfort,make yo
30、ur home quieter and cleaner and reduce your cooling costs up to 20 percent.Cut your air conditioning load,and reduce pollution by planting leafy trees around your home and fixing reflective bricks on your roof.Close blinds or shades on south-and west-facing windows during the day,or fix shading equi
31、pment to avoid heat build-up.Turn off everything not in use:lights,TVs,computers. And use fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯),which provide bright,warm light while using at least two-thirds less energy,producing 70 percent less beat and lasting up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs (白炽灯).Drive the car t
32、hat gets better gas mileage whenever possible if you own more than one vehicle. If you drive 12,500 miles a year,switching 10 percent of your trips from a car that gets 20 miles per gallon to one that gets 30 mpg will save you more than $65 per year.Carpool. The average U. S. commuter (乘车上班族) could
33、save about $260 a year by sharing cars twice a week with two other people in a car that gets 20. 1 mpgassuming the three passengers share the cost of gas.1. According to the passage,the thermostat is used to.A. make rooms quieterB. control room temperatureC. turn off the air conditionerD. reduce roo
34、m air pollution2. We can conclude from the passage that the author probably discourages.A. planting leafy trees around your homeB. turning off the ceiling fan before you leave your houseC. keeping your south-facing windows open during the dayD. using fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs3.
35、 According to the passage,you can save fuel by.A. using energy-efficient ceiling fansB. sharing cars with others on workdaysC. turning off everything not in useD. reducing 10% of your car trips every year4. This passage is mainly about.A. energy-saving tipsB. fuel-saving tipsC. do-it-yourself tipsD.
36、 environment-protecting tips【参考答案】50.1-4 BCBA 社会生活类 Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing?Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy,such as pop c
37、ulture,he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.I would never have said to my mom,Hey,the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”Music was not the onlygulf. From clothing and hairstyles t
38、o activities and expectations,earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits.Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. N
39、ow they are comfortable and common. And parent-child activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood.No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”But family experts warn that the new equality can also
40、 result in less respect for parents.“Theres still a lot of strictness and authority on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College. “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents. “Family res
41、earchers offer a variety of reasons for these evolving roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic process that encourages everyone to have a say.My parents were on the before side of that change, but todays
42、parents, the 40-year-olds,were on the after side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “Its not something easily accomplished by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”1. The underlined word gap in Para. 3 most
43、 probably means_.A. interestB. distanceC. differenceD. separation2. Which of the following shows that the generation gap is disappearing?A. Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.B. Parents put more trust in their childrens abilities.C. Parents and children talk more about
44、sex and drugs.D. Parents share more interests with their children.3. The change in todays parent-child relationship is_.A. more confusion among parentsB. new equality between parents and childrenC. less respect for parents from childrenD. more strictness and authority on the part of parents4. By say
45、ing “todays parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the after side,the author means that todays parents.A. follow the trend of the changeB. can set a limit to the changeC. fail to take the change seriouslyD. have little difficulty adjusting to the change5. The purpose of the passage is to_.A. describe the difficulties todays parents have met withB. discuss thedevelopment of the parent-child relationshipC. suggest the ways to handle the parent-child relationshipD. compare todays parent-child relationship with that in the past【参考答案】51.1-5 CDBAB