1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家湖北省黄石市2014高考英语阅读理解训练题（1）及答案Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29， 1958) is an American recording artist， entertainer， and businessman. In the early 1980s， he became an important figure in popular music. The popularity of his music videos， such as “Beat It”， “Billie Jean” and “Thrill
2、er”， helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” made Jackson a famous person on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos， Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques， such as the robot and the moonwalk.
3、His distinctive musical sound and sound style influenced hip hop， pop and contemporary R&B artists.Jackson has donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his foundation， charity singles and support of 39 charities. The singer has experienced health concerns since the early
4、1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. Jackson married twice and fathered three children. One of the few artists to have been inducted (进入)into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice， his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Recordsincludi
5、ng one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time”13 Grammy Awards， 13 number one singles in his solo careermore than any other male artist in the Hot 100 eraand the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. As one of the worlds most famous men， Jacksons highly publicized personal life， coupled wi
6、th his successful career， has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades.9.What is the main idea of the passage？A. The popularity of Michael Joseph Jacksons music videosB. The health concerns and the finances of Michael Joseph JacksonC. Michael Joseph Jacksons successful careerD. The
7、 brief introduction of Michael Joseph Jackson10.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？A. since the late 1990s， he has become an important figure in popular music.B. Jackson made a number of physically complicated dance techniques popular.C. The singer experienced health
8、concerns in the early 1980s.D. Only in America the sale of his works is over 750 million units.11.How many times has he been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame？A. Once. B. Twice.C. Three times. D. Five times.911、DBB*结束 “BANG” the door caused a reverberation. “Never set foot in this house a
9、gain！” shouted father. With tears welling(涌出)up in my eyes，I rushed out of the house and ran along the street.A young father who held a child in his arm walked past rile. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and harmonious(和谐). But now I dont know whether it is because I have gro
10、wn up or because Dad is getting old. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. I wandered the street，without a destination in my mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on there were
11、fewer and fewer people in the streets，until I had only streets to keep me company. When I finally reached the high rise apartment block in which I lived，I saw that the light was still on. I thought to myself，“Is father waiting for me，or is he still angry with me？” In fact，it was nothing. Perhaps，Dad
12、 was throwing some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except fathers. Dad was always like this. Maybe he didnt know how to express himself. After shouting at me，he never showed any mercy
13、 or regret. After an argument he will creep(蹑手蹑脚)up in my sleep and then tuck me underneath the covers. This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature. The light was still on. With the key in hand，I was as nervous as I
14、had ever been. At last，I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Loveit is second to none.12.The underlined word “reverberation” refers to .A. an earthquake B. a heavy
15、 MowC. a shake D. a sound forced back13.When seeing a young father with a child in his arm，the writer might have the following feelings EXCEPT .A. he/She admired them very muchB. he/She wished that the relation between him/her and his/her father could also be so harmoniousC. he/She felt that happine
16、ss had been far away from him/herD. he/She felt disappointed with his/her father14.Why do you think the father often shouts at his child？A. The father is getting older and older.B. The child had already grown up.C. They never agree with each other.D. The father has got used to doing that.15.What con
17、clusion can you draw after reading the text？A. The father treats his child in an unfair way.B. The father is actually kind to his child.C. The father is neither kind nor cruel to his child.D. The father is always finding fault with his child.1215、DDDB*结束 The United States is the worlds largest consu
18、mer of energy. We use electricity, gas and oil to light and heat our buildings and run our cars. The demand for power is growing. But we may not need to build new power plants for or find more oil. The best way to increase our supply of energy is to be more efficient.Did you know that when you leave
19、 your video-game console on, it consumes more electricity than two refrigerators? Or that those funny-looking, twisty bulbs use 75 less power than traditional light bulbs? We have the tools to save money, reduce pollution and even help our planet, simply by wasting less energy.As President, Barack O
20、bama plans to make energy efficiency in American a major goal. He has pledged to cut 15% of all energy used by the Federal Government. In a speech, he called for 75% of government office buildings to be updated for better efficiency. He pointed out that energy-efficient buildings and homes will save
21、 consumers billions of dollars on energy bills. An extra benefit, he added, will be a cleaner, safer planet.Gas, coal and oil are called fossil fuels. Fossil fuels have been the worlds main source of energy for hundreds of years. But burning them releases dirty gases, which cause pollution.There are
22、 two main ways to save energy. The first is to use more efficient machines. Hybrid cars use less gas. New appliances are designed to use less electricity. Todays refrigerators are three times more efficient than those before 1973. Laptop computers consume much less energy than desktop computers.The
23、second is to use machines more productively. According to the US Department of Energy, in the average home, 75 of the electricity used to power electronic equipment is standby power (备用电源) . That means power flowing to plugged-in appliances whether or not they are being used.Homeowners can avoid was
24、ting power by pulling the plug on appliances when they are not in use. Efficiency experts argue that todays best techniques could cut US oil and gas use in half, and reduce our electricity use by three-fourths.4. The underlined word pledged in Paragraph 3 probably means _ .A. promised B. wondered C.
25、 reminded D. attempted5. By referring to Obamas plan, the author mainly intended to say that _. A. the US government office buildings have wasted the most energy B. Obama has decided to take the lead to cut down the use of electricityC. it is time for the US to shoulder the responsibility for a clea
26、ner planetD. the US is determined to improve energy efficiency in the whole America6. It can be inferred from the text that _.A. to build new power plants or find more oil is no longer usefulB. burning fossil fuels can lead to a growing demand for powerC. everyone can make a difference by wasting le
27、ss energyD. most of the electricity is wasted with appliances plugged-in7. What would be the best title for the text?A. The worlds largest consumer of energy. B. The worlds energy efficiency movement.C. We need to find new energy. D. We have to be more energy efficient.47、AD C D*结束(2012南昌市高三调研)At fi
28、rst, the earths surface layer (层) was made up of huge blocks of hard, solid rocks. Then slowly, these rocks broke up into smaller and smaller pieces. Finally stones, pebbles (砾石) and grains of sand were formed. Many sorts of plants and animals lived and died on the surface of the earth. Their remain
29、s mixed up with the stones, pebbles and formed soil. The outmost layer of the earth is soil.There are many ways in which large pieces of rock break up into smaller ones. Wind, water, heat and cold help to break up rocks. When winds blow grains of sand against a large rock for a long time, the softer
30、 layers of the rock are slowly worn away. These leave holes and cracks (裂缝) in the rock, which become bigger and finally the rock breaks up into smaller pieces.The moving water of streams and rivers also helps to break up rocks. As the water moves along, it carries with small pieces of rock.These ru
31、b the larger ones. Thus, the larger rocks are worn down to smaller pieces.The heat of the sun is also helpful in breaking up rocks. When the sun shines, the rocks become very hot. If these rocks are suddenly cooled, they may crack. Ice also plays a part in making soil. Water in the cracks can turn i
32、nto ice in cold weather. As this happens, it becomes bigger and the cracks become wider, and finally break up into smaller pieces.1According to the passage, soil _.Aforms very slowly Bis a mixture of stones, pebbles and sandCmakes up the layers of the earth Dis becoming smaller and smaller2Which of
33、the following speeds up the breaks of rocks most?AHot weather. BCold water.CSharp changes in temperature. DMore dead plants in the cracks.3Which of the following is NOT true?AThe remains of many plants and animals can form soil.BIf a large rock never moves, it will never break up.CEven if a large ro
34、ck never moves, it will break up.DIce in the cracks helps to break up rocks.4The best title for this passage should be _.ASoil from rocks BWays to break up rocksCSoil on the earth DSoil, outmost layer of the earth*结束If youre into sports, youve seen it happen. Youve probably even experienced it: bask
35、etball players shaking hands after four quarters of knocking each other around, tennis players leaping over the net to shake hands with their opponents (对手) after a hard-fought match, soccer players exchanging sport shirts after an intense 90 minutes, even boxers touching gloves at the beginning of
36、each round, then hugging each other after beating each other into a pulp for 12 rounds. It seems like competitors in every event, from spelling bees to hockey, behave this way. Whats going on?Its all part of sportsmanship, a great tradition in sports and competition that means playing clean and hand
37、ling both victory and defeat with grace, style, and dignity.What is sportsmanship? Sportsmanship is defined as: playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the judgment of referees and officials, treating opponents with respect.Some people define good sportsmanship as the golden rule o
38、f sports - in other words, treating the people you play with and against as youd like to be treated yourself. You demonstrate good sportsmanship when you show respect for yourself, your teammates, and your opponents, for the coaches on both sides, and for the referees, judges, and other officials.Bu
39、t sportsmanship isnt just reserved for the people on the field. Cheerleaders and fans also need to be aware of how they behave during competition. Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude; and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you.Learning good sportsmanship means finding that the
40、positive attitude learned on the field carries over into other areas of life. At school, for example, youre able to appreciate the contributions made by classmates and know how to work as part of a team to complete a project. You may enjoy more success at work as well, because a big part of learning
41、 good sportsmanship is learning to be respectful of others, including customers and co-workers.9. The author introduces the topic of the passage by_.A. showing an interesting discussionB. comparing several sport eventsC. explaining some game rulesD. giving some specific examples10. When players play
42、 clean, _.A. they play in fresh airB. they play in a skilled wayC. they play within the rulesD. they play without hurting each other11. The purpose of writing this passage is to _.A. advise readers to take some exerciseB. provide some basic sport knowledgeC. show the meaning of sportsmanshipD. expec
43、t players to compete actively参考答案 911、DCC*结束Do you know what really troubles me? For some reason, words with silent letters have always bothered me. For example, consider these words: know, design, island, school, wrist, naughty, and salmon. All of these words have at least one letter that is not ty
44、pically pronounced, and these words are just a very small part of words with silent letters in them. Some words are even worse, consider this word: colonel. Not only are some letters not pronounced, but letters that are not even there are pronounced. Even foreign languages, especially French, are gu
45、ilty of this needless complexity and confusion. I know there must be some main historical reasons why the words are spelled and pronounced the way they are, but that does not mean bad traditions must continue to survive. Especially if they are no longer logical. Unfortunately, there is very little t
46、hat anyone can do for it, because theres no group of people who can change or have the right to change the English language for everyone. However, the only thing we can do is make changes in the way we talk and write in hopes that it catches on. For example, I pronounce the letter “l” in salmon on p
47、urpose to make people annoyed and to sound more different or complicated. I even pronounce colonel the correct or French way. I can only hope these two minor changes to the English language make sense to you, and you will help to keep up these minor changes forever in your everyday life.9. Which of
48、the following is the main reason for silent letters? A. French language. B. Historical reasons. C. Some linguists D. Bad traditions.10. The underlined phrase “catches on” probably means “_”. A. becomes popular B. gets across C. follows the fashions D. doesnt fall behind11. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Troubles in everyday life B. Traps in English words C. Words with silent letters D. Necessary changes of languages(C) BAC- 9 - 版权所有高考资源网
