1、2015广东省揭阳市高考英语学案：阅读理解练习（6）及答案解析（9月）【英语卷（解析）2015届河北省唐山一中高二下学期期末考试（201407）】C7 D Now Hear This What do former American president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common? Both men have hearing damage from exposure to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence. As a
2、teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. Townshend, who has the more severe hearing loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who. He is one of the first rock musicians to call the publics attention to the problem of hearing loss from exposure to loud music. Temporary hearing loss can happen
3、after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music. One early warning sign is when your ears begin to feel warm while you listen to music at a rock concert or through headphones. One later is that an unusual sound or a ringing is sometimes produced in your head after the concert. What happens is that
4、the hair cells in the inner ear are damaged, but theyre not dead, says a physician and ear specialist Dr. Sam Levine. According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, its possible to recondition the cells somewhat. However, he adds, Eventually, over a long period of time, hair c
5、ells are permanently damaged. And this is no small problem. What sound level is dangerous? According to Dr. Levine, regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels (分贝) is considered dangerous. The chart below offers a comparison of decibel levels to certain sounds. Heres another measurement you can use
6、. If youre at a rock concert and the music is so loud that you have to shout to make yourself heard, you re at risk for hearing loss. Thats when wearing protective devices such as earplugs becomes critical. The facts are pretty frightening. But are rock bands turning down the volume? Most arent. Roc
7、k music is supposed to be loud, says drummer Andrew Sather. I wouldnt have it any other way. And neither would the real fans of rock. Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness, according to Dr. Levine. He states, Theres no cure for hearing loss. Your ears
8、 are trying to tell you something. That ringing is the scream of your hair cells dying. Each time that happens, more and more damage is done. Levels of Common NoisesNormal conversation 50 65 dBFood blender 88 dBJet plane flying above a person standing outside 103 dBRock band during a concert 110 140
9、 dB32. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that . A. loud music is a major cause of hearing lossB. famous people tend to have hearing problems C. teenagers should stay away from school bandsD. the problem of hearing damage is widely known33. In Paragraph 3, the underlined word recondition means . A. not
10、to be seen B. to fill with sound C. to become larger in size D. to make good again34. The purpose of the chart at the end of the article is to show . A. a list of harmful soundsB. the effect of rock concerts C. the noise levels of familiar sounds D. relationship between daily activities and hearing
11、loss35. Which of the following statements will Dr. Sam Levine probably agree? A. When your ears feel warm, your hair cells are dead. B. Drummer Andrew Sather gives good advice. C. Many are taking the risk of losing hearing. D. Doctors know how to cure hearing loss.【答案】34.A解析：细节题从第一段的句子：Both men have
12、 hearing damage from exposure to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence.可知嘈杂的音乐是听力丧失的主要原因，选A35.D解析：猜词题从第三段的句子：if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, its possible to recondition the cells somewhat.可知如果你避免进一步暴露于嘈杂的音乐，这些毛发细胞会变好的，选D36.B 解析：推理题：从第四段的话：regular exposure to noise
13、above 85 decibels (分贝) is considered dangerous.和表格里面的比较数字：Rock band during a concert110 140 dB可知最后的表格是为了表明摇滚音乐会的影响，选B36。C解析：细节题从文章最后一段的句子：Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness,可知Dr. Sam Levine可能会同意很多人在冒失去听力的危险，选 C阅读理解Are you looking for some new and e
14、xciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making handmade pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and ot
15、her arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater.
16、 Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Preshow play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try handson_
17、science. Visit one of the many handson science museums around the country. These science playlands are great fun for kids and grownups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy
18、a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.1If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _.Aa Youtheater Ban art museumCa natural history museum Da handson science museum2What can kids do at a Youtheater? ALook at rock collections. BSee dinosaur models. CWatch pup
19、pet making. DGive performances.3What does “handson science” mean in the last paragraph? AScience games designed by kids. BLearning science by doing things. CA show of kids science work. DReading science books.4Where does this text probably come from? AA science textbook. BA tourist map. CA museum gu
20、ide. DA news report.【要点综述】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了4则关于博物馆信息的广告。第一则：艺术博物馆；第二则：自然历史博物馆；第三则：木偶剧院；第四则：自己动手科学博物馆。1C细节理解题。如果孩子对宇宙感兴趣，那你就得带孩子去“自然历史博物馆”。宇宙的内容是自然历史博物馆的一部分。根据第二则广告中的“This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.”可知C正确。2. C细节理解题。根据第三则广
21、告中的“Puppet(木偶)making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.”可知C正确。3. B词义猜测题。根据文章中最后一则广告中的“Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.”可知在这种博物馆中，孩子们通过按按钮、做实验和建东西去体验。所以B正确。4. C推理判断题
22、。根据文章的第一句话“Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：”和四则广告全是有关博物馆的内容可知，这是一则博物馆广告介绍，所以这取材于博物馆指南。【英语卷（解析）2015届河北省唐山一中高二下学期期末考试（201407）】C7 C Denmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life. You dont need statis
23、tics to understand the Danes happy lot. Walk around any Danish town and youll experience some of the most harmonious civic spaces anywhere. Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye, and the locals m
24、anners and sense of humor is refreshing.Denmarks capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved medieval streets, renowned art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants and a healthy business center. Finding something to do is never a problem and if all else fails, just admiring the stree
25、ts with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours .Beyond the capital and the bigger cities, Denmark offers a mix of lively towns such as Ribe and Odense plus rural countryside, medieval churches , Renaissance castles and tidy 18th-century villages.The coastline of Denmark with its s
26、and dunes and greenery is a sight that always attracts visitors. So, no matter what time of year youre in Denmark, you shouldnt miss out on a trip to the nearest beach .Its hard , in short , to find fault with the place. The visitors most heartfelt complaint is usually the cost of visiting Denmark.
27、True, it is not a cheap destination , but no more so than the UK, and which nations public transport system would you rather use?Cheer yourself up by thinking of the countrys remarkable organization and clockwork railway timetable as being financed by the extremely high taxes paid by your hosts. Whe
28、n viewed in this way , this first-rate destination seems like good value, and you get the fairy tales thrown in for free: the Danish royal family is genuinely loved and respected by the vast majority of its citizens, not least handsome Prince Frederik , his beautiful Australian-born princess-bride,
29、Mar, and their young family.28. Which of the following words can best describe Danes ? A. Polite and humorous .B. Happy and romantic. C. Kind and friendly. D. Out-going and humorous .29. The writer implies in the last two paragraphs that _ . A. Visiting the U.K. will cost less than travelling in Den
30、mark . B. The transport system in the UK cant equal that in Denmark . C. People in Denmark pay high taxes to welcome visitors . D. The Danish royal family plays an important role in politics .30. How does the passage mainly develop ? A. By providing examples.B. By making comparisons. C. By giving de
31、scriptions.D. By following time order.31. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage ? A. To introduce Danish culture . B. To show the attractions of Denmark . C. To share experiences of travelling in Denmark . D. To describe the happy life people live in Denmark .【答案】28 A 解析 细节理解题，根据第一段提到D
32、enmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life.丹麦是个快乐的国度，Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye, and the locals manners and sense of humor is refreshing可知体现了礼
33、貌，故选A项。29 B 解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段提到True, it is not a cheap destination , but no more so than the UK, and which nations public transport system would you rather use?确实，这不是一个便宜的目的地，但远远超过了英国，你更喜欢用哪国的交通呢？可知选B项。30 C 解析： 细节理解题。以第一段为例，第一句话提到Denmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best
34、quality of life.丹麦是个幸福的国度，下方通过描述来进行证明，故选C项。31 B 解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段提到When viewed in this way , this first-rate destination seems like good value,，用这种方式看，这是一流的有价值的目的地，故选B项。【英语卷(解析)2015届广东省广州市海珠区高三摸底考试（201408）】C Google has started Google Science Fair (GSF) 2014, its annual online competition for bright,
35、creative and ambitious teenagers who want to change the world with science. While the project is led by Google, it also has the support of the Lego Group and world-famous publications National Geographic and Scientific American. The competition is open for students aged 13 to 18, who can sign-up now
36、, form a team and begin working on a submission(提交申请).The winner will be rewarded with a ten-day exploration to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavor, as well as a VIP tour of “Spaceport America” in New Mexico. Google is also throwing in a $50,000 scholarship and $10,000 for
37、the winners school to purchase cutting-edge science lab equipment.Google suggests that each project should be “an in-depth investigation of a science question or engineering problem” but otherwise, its up to students to pick and develop an idea that follows the competition rules.Completed projects n
38、eed to be submitted by May 12, 2014 at 11:59 PDT. Google will announce the regional competitors in June, ahead of global finalists in August and the competition winners in September.Interested? Here are the rules.If you want to enter the competition as an individual, you should register first. Compl
39、ete requested information about yourself and your project in the registration section before creating your project. You may edit this later. Click the box stating that you have read, accept, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Terms.Upon completion of registration you may begin working
40、 on your project. The project must follow the technical, creative, and legal entry requirements set out in these Official Rules and the G Site. You will be required to complete all sections of the Project Site. You may begin working on your project after completing the registration process, however,
41、 you may not submit it for judging until you have requested and received parental consent (允许). Once you have done this, your parent or guardian will receive an email from Google with instructions on how they can give their consent for you to participate. The project will not be judged unless this c
42、onsent is received. 36. From the first paragraph, we can learn that .A. GSF is a science competition B. teenagers should form a team C. every teenager can take part in it D. GSF is organized by Google alone37. If you win in the competition, you will get the following except . A. a ten-day exploratio
43、n to the Galapagos Islands B. a tour of “Spaceport America” in New MexicoC. a sum of scholarship of $50,000 D. a school equipped with advanced science labs38. If you plan to enter GSF alone, . A. you should create your project as the first stepB. you neednt follow the official rules at allC. you sho
44、uld provide some personal information D. you should start your project before registration39. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?A. Parental consent.B. Submission time.C. Registration process.D. Project requirements.40. The main purpose of the passage is to .A. explain problems on how to
45、 enter GSF B. provide information about GSFC. persuade teenagers to enter GSF D. tell us the importance of GSF【答案】【解析】C7 社会生活类解析：文章讲述了关于GSF的相关信息36, 选A，第一段中第一句最后 change the world with science可知37，选D，D项错在 原文是 cutting-edge lab equipment38, 选C，排除法39 选A，通过读最后一段 能很容易的知道 中心是parental conset40, 选B，A,C,D太片面【阅
46、读理解】An idea that started in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same tome.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the
47、program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book project in 1998. Her original prog
48、ram used author visits,study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong kong.In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book
49、in the One Book, One Chicago program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New Yo
50、rk ,where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns,where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all thei
51、r energy And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.Ultinatel was Nancy points out,the level of sucicess is not meastured by how many people read a book,but by how many people are enriched by the process.or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would
52、 not otherwise have shared a word.1.What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?A.To invite authors to guide readers.B.To encourage people to read and share.C.To involve people in communnity service.D.To promote the friendship between cities.2.Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry o
53、ut the projict?A.They had little interest in reading.B.They were too busy to read a book.C.They came from many different backgroundsD.They lacked support from the locat government3.According to the passage,where would the project be more easily carried out?A.In large communities with little sense of
54、 unityB.In large cities where libraries are far from homeC.In medium-sized cities with a diverse populationD.In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached4.The underlined words“shared a word”in Paragraph 5 probably mean A.exchanged ideas with each otherB.discussed the meaning of a wordC.game
55、d life experience D.used the same language5.According to Nacy,the degree of students of the project is judged by A. the careful selection of a proper bookB. the growing popularity of the writersC.the number of people who benefit from reading.D.the number of books that each person reads.【参考答案】1-5、BCDAC