1、2015高考英语南宁市三月阅读理解、信息匹配练习（6）答案阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of
2、 people and music has created American music.Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.Others remind of the people they love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have spec
3、ial music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The StarSpangled Banner”. In the US high schools and colleges have school songs too.Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes.Modern sc
4、ience has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.American music, from the earliest folk songs to mo
5、dern “pop”， is known around the world. Music is one of Americas most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing song. Understanding American musi
6、c can help you understand American people, their history and culture.So, as the song says, “put a dime (10 cents)in the juke box (自动点唱机), baby. Lets listen to the music！”1The article mainly tells us about _.Ahow American music developedBwhen American music developedCwhat American music isDwhy Americ
7、an music is so popular答案：A全文主要讲述了美国音乐的发展历程及现状，故A项最佳。2From the text we know that _.AAmerican music has spread all over the worldBAmerican music began in the 1550sCAmerican music is specialDAmerican music has changed modern science in the US 答案：A文章倒数第二段第一句“American music.most important exports.”可知美国音乐
8、已被全世界的人知晓。音乐是美国最重要的出口产品。 3The sixth paragraph probably means that _. AAmerican music is very popularBAmerican music is known to people all over the worldCAmerican music can help us understand American people, history and cultureDAmerican music is important in our lives答案：C文章倒数第二段最后一句话“Many people le
9、arn and. help you understand American people, their history and culture.”可知美国音乐帮助我们了解美国人、美国历史和美国文化。4American music is _.Afor dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinkingBa mixture of people and music from all over the worldCan important form of international communicationDa part of the history of
10、the world答案：B由文章第一段可知世界各地的人们移民到美国并带去了他们的音乐。这些音乐混合起来构成了美国音乐。 5Which of the following statements is true?AOnly modern American music is worldfamous.BIf people dont understand the same language, they dont understand the same music.CMany people learn English by enjoying American songs. DIf you want to u
11、nderstand American history and culture you must understand American music.答案：C由文章第六段可知人们可以通过欣赏美国歌曲来学习英语，故C项最佳。同样由此段可判断B，D项是错误的。阅读理解。阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 One evening in February 2007. A student named Paula Ceely brought her car to a stop on a remote in Wales. She got out to open a meta
12、l gate that blocked her path . Thats when she heard the whistle sounded by the driver of a train. Her Renault Clio parked across a railway line. Second later, she watched the train drag her car almost a kilometre down the railway tracks. Ceelys near miss made the news because she blamed it on her GP
13、S device(导航仪).She had never driven the route before .It was dark and raining heavily. Ceely was relying on her GPS. But it made no mention of the crossing. I put my complete trust in the device and it led me right into the path of a speeding train, she told the BBC. W ho is to blame here? Rick Steve
14、nson, who tells Ceelys story in his book When Machines Fail US, finger at the limitations of technology. We put our faith in digital devices, he says, But our digital helpers are too often not up to the job. They are filled with small problems. And its not just GPS devices: Stevenson takes us on a t
15、our of digital disasters involving everything from mobile phones to wireless key boards. The problem with his argument in the book is that its not clear why he only focuses digital technology, while there may be a number of other possible causes. A map-maker might have left the crossing off a paper
16、map. Maybe we should blame Ceely for not paying attention. Perhaps the railway authorities are at fault for poor signaling system. Or maybe someone has studied the relative dangers and worked out that there really is something specific wrong with the CPS equipment. But Stevenson doesnt say.Its a pro
17、blem that runs through the book. In a section on cars, Stevenson gives an account of the advanced techniques that criminals use to defeat computer-based locking systems for cars. He offers two independent sets of figures on car theft; both show a small rise in some parts of the country. He says that
18、 once once again not all new locks have proved reliable. Perhaps, but maybe its also due to the shortage of policemen on the streets. Or changing social circumstances. Or some combination of these factors.The game between humans and their smart devices is complex. It is shaped by economics and psych
19、ology and the cultures we live in. Somewhere in the mix of those forces there may be way a wiser use of technology. If there is such a way, it should involve more than just an awareness of the shortcomings of our machines. After all, we have lived with them for thousands of years. They have probably
20、 been fooling us for just as long.( )1.WhatdidPaulaCeelythinkwasthecauseofheraccident?A.Shewasnotfamiliarwiththeroad.B.Itwasdarkandrainingheavilythen.C. The railway works failed to give the signal.D. Her GPS device didnt tell her about the crossing( )2. Thephrase “nearmiss”(paragraph2)canbestberepla
21、cedby_.A.closebitB.heavylossC. narrow escapeD.bigmistake( )3. WhichofthefollowingwouldRickStevensonmostprobablyagreewith?A. Moderntechnologyiswhatwe cantlivewithout.B.Digitaltechnologyoftenfalls shortofoutexpectation.C.Digitaldevicesaremore reliablethantheyusedtobe.D.GPSerrorisnottheonly causeforCel
22、erysaccident.( ) 4. In the writers opinion, Stevensons argument is_.A. one-sided B. reasonable C. puzzling D. well-based( ) 5.What is the real concern of the writer of this article?A. The major causes of traffic accidents and car thefts.B. The relationship between humans and technologyC.Theshortcomi
23、ngsofdigital devicesweuse.D.Thehuman unawarenessoftechnicalproblems.【参考答案】1-5、DCBAB【河北省唐山市2014高考英语一模试题】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D）How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything
24、you do? Its not easy! 36 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life 37 Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter - your own and those from people who believe in and encourage youDeep down you know yourself better than anybody elseDont fear people 38 The r
25、eason most people dont take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of themIf you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody Value yourself and your choicesWhen you do, others will tooOwn the choices you make in your life 39
26、When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you tooShow confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not Focus on appreciationNo matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful forAll successful people ask, What am I gratefu
27、l furl How can / improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others 40 These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, andproductivityAFocus on your own talents and strengthsBNever let others opinions guide your choicesCTreat every person like they are i
28、mportantDWhen you doubt yourself, others will doubt youEStay fearless in everything you will have to doFBe thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you I lead a successful lifeG However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want【参考答案】36. G 37. B 38. E 39. D 40. F
29、【河北省石家庄市2014高考英语质量检测（2）】（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Cant get out of the office? Try these tips for a healthier, less stressful workday 36 For upper-body strength: Stand a yard or more away from your desk, with your feet togetherPlace your palms on the edge of the des
30、k a shoulders width apart Lower your chest to the edge of the desk, and push hack upRemember to breathe out on the way upDo 20 times The little mermaid（美人鱼）at work Sit upright in your chairHold your right wrist over your head with your left hand and pull it, stretching your right sideMake sure to ke
31、ep your shoulders down as you bendHold for 10 seconds 37 Take hold of your left wrist over your head with your right hand and stretch the other wayRepeat five times on each side Shoulder spin A good move for flexibilitySit tall in your chair and reach your left hand behind your back, between your sh
32、oulder blades（肩胛骨）, palm outThen reach your right hand up toward the ceiling, bend it downand try to touch your left hand 38 Hold for 10 seconds If not, grab onto your shirt and keep practicingSwitch arms and repeat The wooden leg For lower-body strength: Sit in your chair, extend one leg out straig
33、ht in front of you and hold for two secondsThen raise it up as high as you can, and hold it again for two seconds 39 The magic carpet ride This works your core and arms 40 Then place your hands on the armrests, suck in your gut （内脏 ）and raise yourself a few inches above the seat using your belly mus
34、cles and handsHold for 10 to 20 secondsRest for 30 secondsRepeat five timesARepeat with each leg 15 timesBInvisible chair sitCDesk push upsDIf you can reach it, great!ESit in your chair, legs crossed and feet on the seatFReturn to upright postureGRelease and raise your arms toward the ceiling again【参考答案】七选五阅读填空（52=10）：3640 CFDAE
