1、2021届高三阅读专项拆分训练正误判断类【3】【1】 Its a popular belief that a fishs memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they dont remember what theyve eaten or where theyve been, and they dont identify you or any of their friends. But dont be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has
2、found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food. They then waited for 12
3、days before putting them back in the tank again. Researchers used computer software to monitor the fishs movements. They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences. For a long time
4、, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals. But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.B.African cichlids
5、can remember things for 12 days.C.African cichlids dont belong to the list of smart animals.D.Only African cichlids have a good memory.【答案】B【解析】 根据第二段In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago.they could remember their past experiences.可知，非洲慈鲷可以记住12天的事情。故选B
6、。【2】 Big trees are incredibly important ecologically. For a start, they provide food for countless other species and shelter for many animals. With their tall branches in the sun, they capture vast amounts of energy. This allows them to produce massive crops of fruit and flowers that sustain much of
7、 the animal life in the forest. Only a small number of tree species have the genetic ability to grow really big. The biggest are native to North America, but big trees grow all over the globe, from the tropics to the forests of the high latitudes (纬度). To achieve giant size, a tree needs three thing
8、s: the right place to establish its seedling, good growing conditions and lots of time with low adult death rate. Lose any of these, and you will lose your biggest trees.All the following factors are a must for making big trees EXCEPT _.A. no deadly damageB. genetic contributionC. ideal environment
9、for growthD.high-latitude location【答案】D【解析】 根据第二段中的“To achieve giant size, a tree needs three things: the right place to establish its seedling, good growing conditions and lots of time with low adult death rate.”可知，只有D项没有提到，故选D。【3】 Betty is not traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has
10、 thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces (牙套) on her teeth. But this hasnt stopped her from becoming one of Americans favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it? The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty. Betty is the main character in a TV show Ugly Betty
11、. The show is about her life as an office worker at a fashion magazine in New York. The TV show has just started. Betty has many exciting experiences and romantic stories. Betty is often looked down on and laughed at by the people around. But she manages to do better than others with her hard work,
12、charm and wisdom. The show tells us about how a girl goes from an ugly young duck into a beautiful swan.Which of the following is NOT true according of the show?A. Betty is a girl of wisdom.B.Betty acts as a beautiful swan on the show.C.Betty is an American favorite TV character.D.Betty is often loo
13、ked down on by the people around.【答案】B【解析】 根据第三段中的The show tells us about how a girl goes from an ugly young duck into a beautiful swan.可知，这个节目告诉我们一个女孩如何从一只丑小鸭变成一只美丽的天鹅。这是个比喻，在节目里Betty不是一只美丽的天鹅。故选B。【4】 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and
14、old-fashioned coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife. Places youll explore Forth BridgeAn incredible engineering achievement, and a UNESCO World Heritage sight. AnstrutherBe charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint (古色古香的) buildings of this traditional fishing villa
15、ge. St Andrews CathedralThis ruined cathedral was once one of Scotlands most splendid buildings. Important information Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter Tour inclusions Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach Air conditioning as stan
16、dard The stories and services of a Rabbies driver-guide Tour exclusions Entry fees to visitor attractionsWhich of the following statements is TRUE about the tour?A. Tour guide services are provided.B.Falkland Palace is open in December.C.The tour lasts for two days.D.Entry fees to all attractions ar
17、e included.【答案】A【解析】 根据Tour inclusions部分中的The stories and services of a Rabbies driver-guide可知，这次旅游提供导游服务。故选A。【5】 Today, we are told, children dont spend enough time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TVthey seem to be living in a virtual world. They ha
18、ve lost touch with nature. But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some wild time. They want kids to swap at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building d
19、ens (洞穴), climbing trees, and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.Which of the following activities are children NOT encouraged to do?A.Building dens.B.Climbing trees.C.Playing hide and seek.D
20、.Watching TV.【答案】D【解析】 根据第二段中的Activities such as building dens (洞穴), climbing trees, and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do.可知，这些组织鼓励孩子们进行的户外运动项目有建洞穴、爬树、玩捉迷藏，不包括看电视。故选D。【6】 Fifty four years ago, young Quentin entered this world. When he was two, his whole family moved to L
21、os Angeles, and before Quentin Tarantino turned a teenager, he had already seen more movies than most people. In his twenties he started working at the Manhattan Beach Video Archives, where he made some important friendships and tried his hand at making a first movie. It would take another few years
22、 until he would sell the scripts for True Romance and Natural Born Killers. With Pulp Fiction, QT finally turned Hollywood upside-down for good, and established himself as, what they would then call, an enfant terrible of the new film-making community. After Jackie Brown, he took a pause for a while
23、, not turning out a major motion picture until Kill Bill. Then in 2007, he made Grindhouse together with his friend Robert Rodriguez. The movie was well-received among critics, but was a financial disaster. Tarantino has talked about a war movie for many years, but not until 2008 did any of those ru
24、mors come together, when he announced that he had in fact finally finished a script for Inglourious Basterds, a massive war epic. The movie went into production that same year, starring Brad Pitt in the leading role. It was a huge international success and gathered quite a few awards.According to th
25、e passage, which one of the followings is right?A. Quentin Tarantino was born and raised in Los Angeles.B.After Jackie Brown, Tarantino shot Kill Bill right away.C.The film Grindhouse made in 2007 gained huge profits.D.2008 witnessed the production of Inglourious Basterds.【答案】D【解析】 根据第三段中的not until
26、2008 did any of those rumors come together.starring Brad Pitt in the leading role.可知，直到2008年，他才宣布自己终于完成了无耻混蛋的剧本，这是一部宏大的战争史诗。同年，这部电影开始制作，由布拉德皮特主演。即2008年见证了无耻混蛋的诞生。故选D。【7】 Mental illness and disability were family problems for English people living between 1660 and 1800. Most women and men who suffere
27、d from mental illness were not institutionalized as this was the period before the extensive building of mental hospitals. Instead, they were housed at home, and cared for by other family members. Now a new study by Cambridge historian Dr. Elizabeth Foyster will reveal the impact on families of cari
28、ng for mentally ill and disabled relatives. Much has been written about the insane themselves but few studies have considered mental illness from the perspective of the carers. The lifetime burden of caring for those individuals whose mental development did not progress beyond childhood, and who con
29、temporaries labeled as idiots or fools, has been little explored by historians. Foysters research, which has been funded by the Leverhulme Trust, will carefully examine the emotional and economic consequences for families at a time when the Poor Law bound them to look after their mentally ill and di
30、sabled family members.Which is NOT the reason why those mentally ill and disabled were not institutionalized from 1660 to 1800?A. Mental illness and disability were family problems then.B.The extensive building of mental hospitals didnt start yet.C.They were abandoned by the government and the famil
31、y.D.The family would be found guilty if they didnt care for them.【答案】C【解析】 根据第一段中的as this was the period before the extensive building of mental hospitals可知，这段时间精神病院还未广泛建立；以及Instead, they were housed at home, and cared for by other family members.当时精神疾病和残疾主要还被当作家庭问题；根据第三段中的at a time when the Poor La
32、w bound them to look after their mentally ill and disabled family members可知，当时的济贫法规定家庭必须照顾患有精神疾病的家庭成员（不照顾他们就会被判有罪），以上三点是1660年至1800年精神病患者和残疾人没有被收容的原因，文中并没有提到他们被政府和家庭遗弃。故选C。【8】 In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. Its a five-day celebrati
33、on that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps. For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fireworks. It is no wo
34、nder that the festival ranks high among the countrys favorite celebrations.Which of the following may not be a reason for childrens love of Diwali?A. Having a week off.B.Getting Christmas gifts.C.Enjoying amazing food.D.Setting off fireworks.【答案】B【解析】 根据第二段可知，印度孩子们喜欢排灯节因为他们可以放假一周，吃美味食物，还有大量烟花，没有说收到圣诞节礼物。故选B。