1、2017高考英语阅读理解解析版汇编（111）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。体裁题材词数难度建议用时说明文教育3207分钟Many years ago，an experiment in education was carried out in secret at a school in England.The school had two classes for children of the same age.At the end of the school year an examination was held，in order to s
2、elect the children for the classes of next year.However，the results of the exam were never made known.In secret，based on their performance in the exam，the higherperforming and lowerperforming children were divided equally between the two classes.Only the headmaster and the psychologists knew the tru
3、th.Teachers for the next year were carefully selected for equal ability and experience.Even the classrooms were chosen with similar facilities (设备)Everything was made as equal as possible，except for one thing：one was called “Class A”，the other，“Class B”In everyones minds the children in Class A were
4、 the clever ones，and the kids in Class B were not so clever.Some of the parents of the Class A children were pleasantly surprised that their children had done so well and rewarded them with presents and praise，while the parents of some of the Class B kids complained that their children did not work
5、hard enough and took away some of their rewards.Even the teachers taught the Class B kids in a different manner，not expecting so much from them.For a whole year the illusion existed.Then there was another endofyear exam.The results were not surprising.The children of Class A performed so much better
6、 than those of Class BIn fact，the results were just as if they had been the top half chosen from last years exam.They had become “Class A” children.And those in the other group，though equal the year before，had now become “Class B” kids.That was what they were told for a whole year，that was how they
7、were treated，and that was what they believedso that was what they became.【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一个令人深思的教育实验。1According to the text，it is a fact that _Athe Class A kids worked harderBthe Class A kids had better facilitiesCkids in the two classes had equal abilityDteachers of Class A were more experienced答
8、案C2The underlined word “illusion” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to“_”Areward system Bfalse impressionCteaching plan Dold tradition答案B3Why didnt the Class B kids perform well in the second exam?ABecause they didnt work hard.BBecause they had lost selfconfidence.CBecause their teachers were irr
9、esponsible.DBecause what they learned was too difficult.答案B4The experiment proved the importance of _Agreat ambitions Bnatural talentsCstrong determination Doutside influence答案D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。Placed Insights，a dataservice provider，monitors the consumption behavior of more t
10、han 70，000 Americans at the age of 14 and older on a monthly basis.One half of Americans went to McDonalds at least once a month.Nearly four in ten Americans visited Walmart.The findings show that some companies visited by more than one in ten Americans each month are primarily fastfood，discountreta
11、il outlets(直销店) and health clinics.The types of businesses these companies are in and the traffic customers use to get to them play a big part in their success.According to Placed Insights，less than 40% of Americans visited a bank or clothing store in March.At the same time，an estimated 60% visited
12、a department store，and more than twothirds went to a fastfood restaurant at least once.Placed Insights founder and CEO David Shim explains what it is that affects much on whether Americans visit a business once a year or once a week.“People often go out for fast food.They dont necessarily go shoppin
13、g for a sweater every day，but they do eat.”It should come as no surprise that most of these companies have made efforts to expand their products，with varying degrees of success.Walmart，for example，has expanded its business to offer groceries，and even has fastfood restaurants in many stores.Starbucks
14、 has expanded its menu options to include breakfast sandwiches and other meals.McDonalds new McCafe coffee brand has been very successful.These are all new services designed to make more money on existing customers，bring in new customers，and bring them in more often.While the types of goods and serv
15、ices being offered by these companies are critical，the more critical factor is their dominant national presence.These companies have thousands of locations all over the country.Rare is the American town without a McDonalds，Burger King，Taco Bell，Subway，or some combination of the three.McDonalds has m
16、ore than 14，000 locations in the US. in 2012 while Subway has more than 25，000.【解题导语】本文介绍了美国人经常去消费的一些商店以及为什么美国人经常去这些商店。1What do we learn from Placed Insightss research?AThe majority of people going to McDonalds are children.BMore people go to Walmart than to McDonalds.COver one in ten Americans goes
17、 to a clothing store each month.DMcDonalds and Walmart have many customers in part because they are easy to get to.答案D2According to David Shim，which has the most influence on where Americans decide to shop?AThe types of goods.BThe brands of the companies.CThe traffic.DPeoples preferences.答案A3What is
18、 Paragraph 4 mainly about?AWhat types of goods the mostvisited outlets sell.BWhat the mostvisited outlets do to attract customers.CWhy people often go to fastfood outlets.DWhat type of outlet is the most popular in America.答案B4What is the main reason that some outlets get visited more frequently tha
19、n others?AThey provide necessities of daily life.BThey provide better service than other outlets.CThey provide more choices of goods.DThey spread all over the country.答案D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。Contrary to popular belief，looking at someones face alone is not enough to tell us whethe
20、r they are roaring in celebration or screaming in frustration，researchers claimed. While people may believe they have the ability to read each others faces，body language is the real clue that shows whether strong emotions someone is feeling are positive or negative.In a study，groups of participants
21、were shown a series of facial expressions such as tennis players photographed just after winning or losing a point.In some cases the volunteers were able to see the players full body，but in others they were only shown either their face or their body with the other removed.Participants could clearly
22、tell whether the players were winning or losing when they were shown the full picture or just the body，but their guesses were no better than chance when based on the face alone.Those who were allowed to see the full image were convinced they had made their judgment based on the players facial expres
23、sions even though results from the two other groups suggested otherwise.The researchers carried out a second study where participants were shown a wider range of faces showing emotions including joy，pleasure，victory，pain and defeat.Using photoediting software，the researchers attached the faces to bo
24、dies expressing the opposite emotion，and asked participants to act out the emotions they saw in the photos.The resulting poses were like the body poses in the photographs but not the facial expressions，demonstrating that people base their interpretation of strong emotions not on the face but the bod
25、y.Dr Aviezer，who led the study，said，“These results show that when emotions become extremely intense，the difference between positive and negative facial expressions becomes unclear. The results may help researchers understand how our body interacts during emotional situations. For example，individuals
26、 may fail to recognize facial expressions，but if they are trained to process important body language，their performance may significantly improve.”【解题导语】最新的研究表明：通过观察别人的眼睛，人们并不能完全读懂他们的心情，但如果通过肢体语言，人体却能更好地了解。1People tend to believe that _Asomeones body language has an effect on their feelingsBreading s
27、omeones face alone cannot tell their feelingsCsomeones body language is the only clue to their feelingsDsomeones feelings can be read by their facial expressions答案D2What do we know about the first study?AThe participants were divided into four groups.BAll participants were given the same pictures to
28、 see.CIt proved that emotions influence peoples body language.DParticipants could tell the players feelings when seeing the full picture.答案D3In the second study，the participants were asked to _Aexpress the opposite emotionBact out the emotions they sawCuse photoediting softwareDperform different rol
29、es答案B4What did Dr Aviezer think of the results of the study?ARidiculous. BUseless.CUnrealistic. DHelpful.答案D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。Ice Age Cave Art of Southwest FranceMay 21，2013May 27，2013Day 1 US.Bordeaux，FranceLeave the US. for Bordeaux to start our prehistoric exploration(史前探索)
30、Day 2 BordeauxLes EyziesdeTayacSireuilOn arriving in Bordeaux，join the group to Les EyziesdeTayacSireuil，Frances prehistory capital. Check into Les Glycines hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner here.Day 3 Les EyziesdeTayacSireuilBegin at the Combarelles cave，believed to have been used by CroMagnon man betw
31、een 14，000 and 12，000 years ago. After lunch in a restaurant in the rock，enjoy a guided tour of the National Prehistory Museum，containing one of the largest prehistoric collections. Our day ends at the cave of FontdeGaume. Discovered in 1901，it remains one of the most exciting places in the world，wi
32、th many drawings of horses，deer and so on.Day 4 Les EyziesdeTayacSireuilJourney through Black Prigord，starting with a tour of Sarlat. After lunch in town，visit Bernifal. Discovered in 1898，it offers its visitors various paintings.Day 5 Les EyziesdeTayacSireuilAt the Rouffignac cave，get on an electri
33、c train to explore the nearly 10 kilometers of cavea real underground maze(迷宫) of prehistoric drawings and several surprising handprints. Pause for lunch in a local farm house，then continue to Abril Castanet.Day 6 Les EyziesdeTayacSireuilAfter checking out of Les Glycines，travel to Cougnac cave，cont
34、aining the oldest paintings in a site open to the public. Enjoy lunch in this beautiful town on the Dordogne river. As you leave Rocamadour，visit the Abri des Merveilles，then continue to the popular Chateau de Mercues.Day 7 ToulouseU.SCheck out of the Chateau de Mercues，and travel to the Toulouse ai
35、rport for your return flight to the US.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，是去法国旅游的行程安排。1Where will tourists have a welcome dinner?AAt the Rouffignac cave.BAt the Cougnac cave.CIn the Les Glycines hotel.DAt the Combarelles cave.答案C2On Day 3，the tourists will have lunch in a place which _Ais carved in the rockBlies in the
36、 museumCis full of drawings aroundDwas discovered in 1901答案A3On which day will tourists visit Cougnac cave?ADay 3. BDay 4. CDay 5. DDay 6.答案D4How many nights will tourists stay in Les Glycines hotel?ATwo nights. BThree nights.CFour nights. DFive nights.答案C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。体裁题
37、材词数难度建议用时议论文教育3338分钟Kids can be taught valuable lessons on nature from the time they are old enough to observe their surroundings.With the help of a parent，grandparent or caregiver，a small child can learn to explore parks，wooded areas and gardens.Parents and caregivers should take every available op
38、portunity to introduce them to plant life，beneficial insects，wildlife and more.These types of lessons are important.One of the best ways to explore nature with a small child is on their level.Look for wild flowers，and point out their beautiful colors and patterns.Even a very small child can learn to
39、 recognize wild flowers.However，it is also important to teach a small child the importance of leaving nature untouched for others to enjoy.Leaving wild flowers alone will allow them to spread and continue their life cycle.They look beautiful in a vase，but they are even more lovely in their natural h
40、abitat.The world in between blades (叶片) of grass and under the leaves of flowers is seldom seen by human beings.When looking for ways to explore nature with a small child，take the time to get down on the ground and look for insects including ants，fireflies，ladybugs，earthworms and caterpillars.A chil
41、d should be taught that living beings are not toys.They have feelings and needs.A small child should be taught that life is valuable to every living creature.Kids that are taught to respect nature will grow to be more caring adults.Plant life is also an important part of our environment，and it is fu
42、n to explore with a child of any age.Plant some vegetables or flower seeds when seeking additional ways to explore nature with a small child.If space is lacking，start a small container garden.Fill a pot with rich organic soil，and have the child help plant the seeds and care for the seedlings (幼苗) as
43、 they grow.Not only is it fun and educational，but it is also a great bonding experience and a way to positively influence a small and impressionable child.【解题导语】本文介绍了如何帮助孩子观察自然，了解自然，使他们长大后成为有责任心和同情心的人。1A kid should be taught valuable lessons on nature when _Ahe shows interest in plantsBhe is old eno
44、ugh to go to schoolChe is able to walkDhe can observe things答案D2When the kids are watching wild flowers，the author stresses the importance of _Ateaching them how to grow themBtelling them to protect themCtelling them the patterns and colorsDteaching them how to recognize them答案B3Kids should be taugh
45、t to respect nature in order to _.Alet them be more caring after growing upBlet them know that life is hard for everyoneChelp them gain more knowledge and love scienceDtell them the right way of watching the world答案A4In Paragraph 3，the author mainly tells us to _Astop children from playing with insectsBprotect all the insects that we discoverCshow a child the world that they rarely seeDlet a kid know insects are beneficial to us答案C