1、河南安阳县2016高考英语阅读理解【二轮】统练及答案阅读理解。Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strength. Imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I firs
2、t learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, yo
3、u fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not ma
4、ke strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus
5、on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by
6、inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material
7、 knocking at the door of imagination.Syudy your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server. Then you can say,” I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors” tragedies and tory, and know that they are cheering on.( ) 1.Imitation proves useful when you .A. know yo
8、u are unique B. lose the balance of lifeC. begin to learn something new D. get tired of routine practice( ) 2. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should_.A. forget daily fear and pain B. choose the right exampleC. ask others for decisions D. stay away from stars( ) 3.Acording to the author. Th
9、e world moves on because of those who are .A. desperate to intruence others with their knowledge B. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others ideas( ) 4.The trouble a creator faces is .A. the lack of strong motivation B. t
10、he absence of practical ideas C. how to search for more materials D. how to use imagination creatively( ) 5. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To highlight the importance of creatively.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation with creation.D. To expl
11、ain the meaning of success.【文章大意】议论文文章讨论了要创新，不要盲目模仿。1.C细节理解题。根据文章第二段In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful.以及例子说明模仿在开始学习新东西是有用的。2.B推理判断题。根据文章第三段可知人们选择不好的榜样时，就会使模仿的结果变坏。所以，要想避免模仿结果变坏，要选择好的榜样。3.B细节理解题。定位moves on与deeply相对应，。根据文章 of the movies, books, teachers, and f
12、riends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation.与因为他们让你感动的是出于他们的创作灵感,而不是绝望。4.D细节理解题。根据文章Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do w
13、ith the material knocking at the door of imagination.可以得出答案。5.A主旨大意题。文章主要了要创新，不要盲目模仿。2016高考英语阅读理解教育类 Would you want a doctor who got high marks in medical school just for trying hard? Apparently many college students would have no problem with that. They believe students are owed a good grade simply
14、 because they put a lot of effort into a class. The researchers asked more than 800 undergraduates if they agreed or disagreed with some statements. For example: If I have completed most of the reading for a class, I deserve a B in that course. And: A professor should not be annoyed with me if I rec
15、eive an important call during class. Just 16 percent thought it was OK to take that phone call. But 66 percent agreed that a professor should consider effort and not just the quality of a students work when deciding grades. And 40 percent thought they should get a B, the second highest mark, just be
16、cause they did most of the reading for class. Some experts are not surprised that students often see no difference between effort and results. Social critics like to say that in childrens activities these days everyone gets an award just for trying, so no one will feel rejected.Yet competition to ge
17、t into the best colleges is fiercer than ever. Students may worry that low grades will keep them out of graduate school or a good job. And there may be another explanation: pressure from parents to get a good return on the familys investment. These days, college can cost more than a house. A former
18、teaching assistant recently wrote to the New York Times about his experience with grade expectations. He would try to explain it this way when students asked for a top grade just for studying hard in chemistry class: What if a baseball player came to spring training and worked harder than all the ot
19、hers, but still could not play well? Would the team accept him anyway, just because he tried so hard?The students would say no. But most of them would still ask for an A.【小题1】What does the passage mainly discuss? AWhether students deserve high marks just for trying hard.BWhether students are allowed
20、 to answer calls in class.CHow students can get a good grade in the course.DWhy students put a lot of efforts in their studies.【小题2】According to the research, most of the students _.A. thought it was all right to answer the call during class.B. thought they did most of the work for class and should
21、get a B.C. objected to deciding grades only by the quality of a students work.D. agreed that they should be given top grades because of their hard work.【小题3】Which of the following opinions do social critics agree to about childrens activities? AThose who are active in the activities can get an award
22、.BOnly by playing an important role in the activities can you get an award.CWhoever takes part in the activities can get an award.DAn award is prepared for anyone who performs best in the activities.【小题4】From the sixth paragraph we can learn that _. Ait costs much more to build a college than to buy
23、 a house.Bthe costs of studying at college are much more than staying at home.Cthe costs of sending a child to college are much more than buying a house.Dit is difficult for parents to send a child to college. 2016高考英语阅读理解教育类Should universities focus on training workers for the next decade or curing
24、 diseases for the next century? A group of governors, educators, and CEOs weighed in on the best way universities can prepare for the future. They debated how the U.S. can take the responsibility for research while still preparing students for real jobs. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin said that the f
25、irst thing she thinks about as governor is educating Oklahoma students and strengthening the workforce. So shes carrying out a program called “America Works: Education and Training for Tomorrows Jobs” that aims to “reorganize our education system with the current needs of our employers”. The state g
26、overnor added that this new educational approach doesnt just benefit students and companies, but also improves the state economy. “Weve been able to attract new companies to our state because of what were doing with our universities, because our students are a pipeline for the workforce,” she said.
27、“General Electric Company (one of the worlds biggest companies) is coming to Oklahoma.” Other group members were more focused on the long-term goals of a research university. Amy Gutmann pointed out that “basic research is the foundation for everything else that happens at a university. And if we do
28、nt do it, nobody else will.” “And if nobody does that research, well pay the price in health care bills,” argued Vagelos, who is a former CEO of Merck & Co., Inc, one of the largest pharmaceutical (制药的) companies in the world. “The jobs of universities are basic research, which is what is needed for
29、 attacks on disease,” he said. “There has been a reduction in coronary heart disease (冠心病) by 60% in the last forty years because of this research, and that reduces health care costs.”James Hunt, former North Carolina governor, argued for a happy medium. Effective communication, he said, would help
30、the public see that the research conducted at universities actually serves a practical purpose. Eli Broad, founder of the Broad Foundations, agreed. “We have to show the public what research has achieved,” he said. “We have to show how it actually goes from basic research to something they can under
31、stand.”【小题1】Why does Oklahoma appeal to General Electric Company? AUniversity graduates in the state are well trained.BTheres much support from the local government.CMany students in the state hope to be workers.DThe state economy has been growing rapidly.【小题2】What is Gutmanns attitude toward Fallin
32、s program? ACurious.BTolerant.CDisapproving.DSympathetic.【小题3】Vagelos mentioned coronary heart disease in order to show _. Athe achievements of Merck & Co., IncBthe difficulty of developing new drugsCthe heavy burden of health care costsDthe importance of basic research【小题4】Which of the following ca
33、n be the best title of this text? AUniversities or colleges?BWorkers or researchers?CBasic or further research?DEducation or development? 阅读理解 Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to go play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more inf
34、ormation that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels(血管), including those in the brain, stronger and more full
35、y developed. Doctor Cameron is sure that this allows people who exercise to think better. As she says, “ while we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can actually cause physical changes in the brain.”The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babi
36、es who do activities that requires a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. Even a little movement can show big results. Margaret Barnes, a scientist, also believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning
37、disabilities that children have in primary school or high school can result from a lack of movement as babies. “Babies need movement that encourages and excites their five senses. They need to set up a connection between motion and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to conne
38、ct physical activity with higher learning,” says Margaret.Older people can develop their brains as well. Cornell University studied a group of seniors who have a shortterm memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, b
39、ut it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for babies, exercise for older people should not be too simple. Learning some new skills or actions, such as with yoga or tai-chi helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most pe
40、ople, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main aim is to increase the brains flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week.1. What is the main idea of this passage?A. How exercise makes people strong.B. How t
41、o get good scores on a test.C. How exercise helps the brain.D. How the brain can change. 答案解析：答案为C。本题为主旨大意题。第一段就点出了全文的中心 “According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed.”，锻炼可以使血管，包括大脑里的血管更结实、发育更好，后面的段落分别对中心进行阐
42、述证明。故答案为C。2. According to the passage, what is the connection between exercise and brain development?A. Exercise helps make our blood vessels.B. Physical exercise helps us think better.C. The brain needs special mental exercise.D. The more exercise, the bigger the brain. 答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。由第一段 “Acc
43、ording to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Doctor Cameron is sure that this allows people who exercise to think better.” 可知，答案为B。3. The smallest amount of exercise required to gain any benefit is .A. three h
44、ours per week B. 40 hours per weekC. three hours per dayD. 40 hours per month答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节题。由最后一段最后一句话 “And your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week.”可知，答案为A。4. Why is yoga suggested for seniors?A. It does good to the joints of old people.B. It does not increa
45、se the heart rate.C. It includes learning new actionsD. It can be done in groups.答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。由最后一段 “Learning some new skills or actions, such as with yoga or tai-chi helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time. For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful.”，可知C选项正确。A、D选项未提及；B选项与文意相反。故答案为C。
