1、江苏邳州市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮选练（3）及答案【陕西省咸阳市2014高考英语模拟考试】With the development of society, the choice of food and drinks for children is more diversified than ever before. However, every coin has two sides. Many facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse, according to the sta
2、tistics. I feel there are a number of reasons for this.Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded by shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream, at low prices. This has turned out a whole generation of grown-ups who seldom cook a meal for themselves. If there we
3、re fewer of these restaurants then probably children would buy less take-away food.There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweight. I agree to this, because good eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast food shops. If
4、children are given fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food, or are always allowed to choose what they eat, they will go for sweet and salty foods every time, and this will carry on throughout their lives.There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little ex
5、ercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home, they sit in front of the television or their computers. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime（消遣）, it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food. What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports.The above are the main reason
6、s for this problem, and therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active, as well as guiding them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.50. What is suggested by the author to deal with “overweight”?A. Blaming the shops selling unhealthy and fatty foods.B. Asking young children
7、 to walk to school every day.C. Living an active life and removing bad eating habits.D. Not watching TV or playing computer games after school.51. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?52. The author writes the passage to _A. show people a social problem B. provide facts for g
8、overnmentC. advise solutions to a problem D. compare opinions with people53. The underlined word “diversified” in the first paragraph most probably means _.A. various B. difficult C. expensive D. available阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。【2014高考英语综合能力测试题】When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you
9、ever wonder why you look the way you do? Do you also wonder what biological processes were at work to shape your face, which is as individual and unique as a fingerprint?The answer is in a little piece of your DNA called a gene enhancer(增强片段),according to scientists at Berkeley Lab. These little pie
10、ces6 of DNA help switch on or boost the expression of specific genes, that control the development of the face and head before birth. Whats interesting about these little influential bits of DNA is that a gene enhancer doesnt have to be found anywhere close to the genes and, in some cases, doesnt ev
11、en have to be located on the same chromosome.Of course, there are a number of hereditary(遗传) factors which help determine appearance, for example, a child resembles a parent. The researchers, who outlined their findings in the journal Science, said the gene enhancer adjusts the genes to give your fa
12、ce its final unique look. Even with identical twins, there are subtle differences in appearance. Identical twins Linda and Terry Jamison look similar but are not exactly the same in appearance.Our results suggest that there are thousands of enhancers in the human genome that are involved in facial d
13、evelopment, said Axel Visel, a geneticist with Berkeley Labs Genomics Division, who led the research. We dont know yet what all of these enhancers do, but we do know that they are out there and they are important for facial development. Scientists have previously been able to identify some of the ge
14、netic faults that can cause birth defects, such as a cleft lip(兔唇), but havent been able to fully understand what genetic factors are responsible for subtle differences in appearance.26. The author put forward two questions at the beginning of the passage to _. A. expect readers to answer them B. ca
15、rry out a survey among readers C. start a discussion among readers D. draw readers attention to the topic27. From Paragraph 3, we know that_. A. identical twins look similar but not exactly the same B. hereditary factors determine our appearance completely C. a child resembles a parent because of af
16、terbirth factors D. the gene enhancer is something useless and unimportant28. The underlined word subtle in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_. A. not a little B. not a bit C. not small D. not obvious 29. According to the passage, which statement is NOT true? A. A cleft lip is a kind of birth def
17、ects which are caused by genetic faults. B. Genetic faults can not be identified and fully understood with todays technology. C. Gene enhancers have something to do with the facial development according to the research D. The relation between genetic factors and subtle differences in appearance rema
18、ins a mystery.30. Which part of a website is the passage probably taken from? A. Culture. B. Opinion. C. Science. D. Business.【参考答案】26-30 DADBC 你照镜子的时候，曾想过为什么会是这个样子吗？你还想过什么生物过程在起作用使你的脸像指纹一样与众不同吗？26. D。作者意图题。通读全文及第一段可知答案。27. A。细节理解题。从第三段最后两句Even with identical twins, there are subtle differences in a
19、ppearance. Identical twins Linda and Terry Jamison look similar but are not exactly the same in appearance.可知答案。28. D。词义猜测题。从第三段最后一句Identical twins Linda and Terry Jamison look similar but are not exactly the same in appearance.可知即便是十分相像的双胞胎，外貌上也是有很细微的差别的。29. B。细节理解题。从最后一段的Scientists have previously
20、 been able to identify.but havent been able to fully understand.可知答案。30. C。推理判断题。该短文是科普文章，故要到网站的科学信息部分才能读到。【陕西省西安市第一中学2014高考英语二模试题】B Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you?Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency
21、 call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public placesespecially enclosed spaces. Would you
22、 want to listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.When eating at a restaurant with friend
23、s, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hea
24、r the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone.Many people believe that they cant live without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent on
25、es and save the personal calls until you are at home.【小题1】What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance? A. Call back after the performance. B. Answer it near the exit door. C. Talk outside the exit door. D. Speak in a low voice.【小题2】 Putting your mobile phone on a res
26、taurant table may make your friends think_. A. you prefer to talk to your friends at the table B. you value your calls more than your friends C. you are enjoying the company of your friends D. you are polite and considerate of your friends【小题2】When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to
27、 _. A. use a more sensitive microphone B. shout loudly into your microphone C. go away quietly to continue the phone call D. use your hand to help speak into the phone【小题4】The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be_. A. limited B. expected C. encouraged D. r
28、ecommended【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】A【解析】试题分析：文章介绍了一些使用电话的礼仪，怎样打电话不会打扰到别人，什么地方应该尽量不要接电话，还有接电话以后怎么说话都要注意。【小题1】细节题：从文章第二段的句子：sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly可知如果你在演出的中途想接电话，应该在出口外面交谈，选C 【陕西省西安市第一中学2014高考英语二模试题】When a ra
29、re disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope. Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzos parents set out to prove the doctors wrong.The parents devoted themselves to keeping
30、 their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies werent interested in supporting research into such a rare disease.However, the parents
31、still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error, they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料) commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named Lorenzos Oil, saved the boys life. Despite the good results, sc
32、ientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it.Finally, the boys father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten yea
33、rs of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.【小题1】Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because_ .A. they had never treated the disease before B. Lorenzo was too young to be curedC. no cure had been found for ALD D. ALD was a rare disease【小题2】The families of other
34、 ALD patients thought that _ .A. the research for the new cure would cost too much moneyB. the efforts of Lorenzos parents were a waste of timeC. Lorenzos parents would succeed in finding a cureD. Lorenzos oil was a real cure for ALD【小题3】 Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzos Oil_. A. was re
35、ally effective B. was a success story C. only worked in theory D. would save the boys life【小题4】 From the passage we can conclude that_. A. doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cure B. many ALD patients still refuse to use the oil C. various cures have been found for ALD D. the oil really works as a cure for ALD【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】D【小题4】归纳题：从文章最后一段的句子：Finally, the boys father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.可知这种油做为ALD的疗法真的管用。选D考点：考查故事类短文
