1、河南浚县2017高考英语暑假阅读理解基础题及参考答案阅读理解。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。Chinas new buzzword, tuhao, may be in next years Oxford English Dictionary. “If its influence continues, it is very likely to appear on our updated list of words, ”said Julie Kleeman, project manager with the editing team. In Chinese
2、, tu means uncouth and hao means rich. It has traditionally been referred to rich people who throw their weight around in Chinas rural areas. In recent years, people borrowed the term to describe those who spend money in an irrational(没道理的)manner. The word gained credence in September with the launc
3、h of Apples new gold-colored iPhone, an item loved by Chinas rich people. The color became known as“tuhao gold. ”The word is now often used by the online community to refer to people who have the cash but lack the class to go with it. Kleeman also mentioned two other Chinese wordsdama and hukouwhich
4、 may also be taken in the dictionary. Hukou means household registration in Chinese and has been widely used. Dama, meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media by the Wall Street Journal in May when thousands of Chinese women were buying up record number of gold. They were the dri
5、ving force in the global gold market between April and June when the gold prices had slumped(下跌). “We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary, ”she said. Some of them are: Guanxi, literally meaning“connection”, is the system of social networks and influential relationsh
6、ips which facilitate business and other dealings. Taikonaut is a mix of taikong, meaning outer space, and astronaut. The new words will be first uploaded on the official website before the dictionaries arrive. The online version is also renewed every three months. “It at least broke our old rules. I
7、t used to take 10 years to include a new word but now we keep the pace with the era, ”according to John Simpson. 【文章大意】在近期一档关于中国热词的栏目播出后, “tuhao”一词引起了牛津英语词典编著者的关注。这个中国时髦热词“tuhao(土豪)”明年有望被收入牛津英语词典。1. What does“Tuhao”mean now? A. The rich who like iPhone made of gold. B. The people who have power in t
8、he countryside. C. The people who spend money reasonably. D. The rich who find no class to belong to. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第三段的The word isnow often used by the online community to refer to peoplewho have the cash but lack the class to go with it. 可知, tuhao指的是那些有钱但是没有阶层归属的人们。2. Why is the word“Dama”popular
9、 now? A. They bought gold in the global market. B. They are wealthy middle-aged women. C. They brought the gold prices down. D. They worked on the Wall Street. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第五段的when thousands of Chinese women were buying up record number of gold. They were the driving force in the global gold mark
10、et可知, 大妈一词来自于购买国际市场上黄金的人们。3. Which word has already been in the Oxford English Dictionary? A. Tuhao. B. Taikonaut. C. Dama. D. Hukou. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary和Taikonaut is a mix of taikong, meaning outer space, and astronaut可知选B。4.
11、 According to John, the Oxford English Dictionary. A. updates its new version every three monthsB. takes 10 years to include a new word nowC. speeds up its acceptance of new wordsD. has its online version to collect new words【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据最后一段的It used to take 10 years to include a new word but now
12、we keep the pace with the era可知, 现在牛津词典收录新词的速度快了。2016高考英语阅读理解集训。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。Washington: NASA has announced evidence that Jupiters largest moon, Ganymede, has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface. The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earths surface, accor
13、ding to new Hubble observation.New Hubble observations of Ganymedes magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon, which is the largest in our whole solar system, is home to a subsurface ocean.Scientists estimate the ocean is 95 kilometres thick, which is about 10 times deeper than Earths oceans. Bu
14、t unlike our salty waters, Ganymedes ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice.While scientists have speculated(推测) since 1970s about the presence of an ocean on Ganymede-the largest moon in our solar system- until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecra
15、ft, which didnt observe the moon long enough to confirm a liquid ocean.This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplished. In its 25 years in orbit, Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system. A deep ocean under the icy surface of Gan
16、ymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth.Scientists have already confirmed the existence of an ocean on Europa, another moon orbiting Jupiter, and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water.Hubble is
17、a telescope that orbits Earth, but because of its impressive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant planets. Using these same principles, scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant planets as well.28. What can we learn about the Ganymede from the passag
18、e?A. It is a planet with the largest moon in our whole solar system.B. Its ocean adds to peoples excitement about life beyond Earth.C. It will be used by NASA as a base for the Hubble telescope.D. Its liquid ocean was first proved by the Galileo spacecraft.29. Which of the following best describes t
19、he writers attitude towards Hubble?A. Cautious B. Doubtful C. Negative D. Favourable30. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 mean?A. An underground ocean has been found in Europe.B. The presence of an underground ocean in Europe is not possible.C. It is now certain that there is an ocean ion
20、 Europe.D. No evidence has shown the existence of an ocean on Europe.31. What type of writing does this passage belong to?A. A term essay B. A news reportC. An experiment report D. An exploration review.参考答案2831、BDCB 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。In a time of low academic (学术的) achievement by childr
21、en in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis
22、 is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed to give children a good start ac
23、ademically as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathe
24、matics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese responde
25、nts chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. 62 percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japa
26、nese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity (多样性) in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential (潜力) development. In large cities, some kindergartens
27、 are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools.Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the childrens chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive p
28、rograms have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.5. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe _.A. Japanese parents pay more attention to preschool education than American parentsB. Japans economic success is a result o
29、f its scientific achievementsC. Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD. Japans higher education is better than theirs6. Most American respondents believe that preschools should also attachimportance to _.A. problem solvingB. group experienceC. parental guidanceD. individually
30、oriented development7. In Japans preschool education, the focus is on _.A. preparing children academicallyB. developing childrens artistic interestsC. tapping childrens potentialD. shaping childrens character8. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?A. The
31、y can do better in their future studies.B. They can gain more group experience there.C. They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D. They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.5. C 推断题。从第一段的第一、二句我们可以看出因为美国孩子的学术成就缓慢，很多美国家长到日本取经，然而他们看到的不是他们所预料的，由此我们知道，很多美国人认为日本非常重视孩子的学术教育
32、。6. B 细节题。从第二段我们知道，62的美国人把group experience作为他们的三个最重要的选择之一。7. D 细节题。从第一段的To prepare children for successful careersand the ability to function as a member of a group可知。8. D 细节题。从最后段的第一句可知。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Its interesting to see how people make use of the time they spend on public transpo
33、rt in Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai.In crowded buses and trains people manage to take a short nap and some even reach the snoring stage. Or they spread out a newspaper over multiple knees and arms to read about the latest sport results or political crisis.Then there are the experienced travell
34、ers who have been playing cards with the same group over the last decade or so. They even have their specific seats so well-worn that you can make out the shape of their backsides.There is no doubt about it. Travelling by public transport is being in the thick of the seasons of life a sweaty life in
35、 summer where people, blissfully unaware of the rivers of sweat running down their brows and inside their clothes. At the first smell of a perfumed man or woman boarding the stuffy bus or train, most people feel they are reborn.During the rains you cant avoid getting wet or muddied. The windows, alm
36、ost always, are not a perfect fit and if youre not drenched by a sudden, heavy rain shower then you are bound to catch a jet spray of muddy water caused by a fellow motorist driving fast through a puddle.Rains are a perfect time for people to switch their old umbrellas for new ones. Since there are
37、so many that look alike, its impossible to tell whose is whose.Winter is the time when it feels good or at least warm to be part of a crowd. It is amazing how much the collective breaths of a 100 or so people can raise the freezing temperature inside. Looking at the masses dressed in their bright re
38、d pullovers or green coats, its fun to imagine what faces lie beneath their dark woolen hats.The cold winter passes, making way for spring. It is impossible not to see every little flower by the wayside blooming proudly. And the warm sun manages to transmit some of their pleasantness to the inside o
39、f a bus or train.Now, wouldnt it be perfect if we had a public transport worth the name in all our cities?6. On Indian public transport, you can always expect to see people _.A. sleeping and reading newspapersB. arguing and playing gamesC. enjoying the view and playing cardsD. carrying umbrellas and
40、 whispering politely7. According to the author what will make passengers feel refreshed during summer travelling?A. The cool evening breeze.B. The rain pouring over their clothes.C. The joy of a game of cards.D. The sweet fragrance of a new passenger.8. If you see people in colourful clothing and br
41、eathing heavily, you are probably travelling during the _. A. summerB. rainy seasonsC. winterD. spring9. We can infer from the passage that _.A. Indian people dont mind switching umbrellas with others B. almost everyone in India wears perfume when they go outC. the buses and trains are old and in po
42、or conditionsD. Indian transport is the most crowded in the world10. What is the tune of language used in this passage?A. Humourous. B. Critical. C. Frightening. D. Concerned.【参考答案】610、ADCCA 2016高考英语阅读理解集训。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。The earth is dying before us yet we sit and watch. If the T
43、V or the game system breaks, we run off to the stores to get it fixed immediately no matter what the cost. Why arent we willing to fix our earth? Are our televisions and game systems more important to us than where we live? Where shall we continue to live, until the end of time?The earth is our home
44、 and cannot be replaced. We must take care of it. We have come up with so much technology that limits us instead of helping us. Take that game system we run to repair. What does it do? It occupies kids time! The earth has already given kids plenty of entertainment in the forms of fields and hills, f
45、orests and plains, water and land. However, instead of using what the earth has given us, and helping kids by giving them exercise as they run around, we decide to ruin kids minds with game systems that glue them to the screen for hours, and make them ignore their homework and chores. We have pollut
46、ed this earth by making these things which do not even help in any way!We have already messed up this world, we have ruined the air, water, and animals that it has so willingly provided for us. We need to stop this destruction of life and bring back the world we had before. It will not be easy, but
47、everybody can help! What about something as simple as turning the lights off when you leave a room? Recycling what can be recycled? Picking up litter? Donating money to an environmental organization? None of these things are very hard. We cant just always say, “Oh, the earth is a mess. Ah, well, tho
48、se big companies that are polluting so much can stop and fix it.” Instead, we need to help out. Its not only those big companies; its everyday things that we do too that are ruining the earth. So stop and think about what you can do to make a difference to our world!32. Why does the author mention t
49、elevisions and game systems in Paragraph 1?A. To make people better aware of the urgency to the protection of the earth.B. To explore the great harm done to the earth by too much technology waste.C. To show the relationship between overuse of those things with early death.D. To remind people to spen
50、d less on them and use the saved money in a wiser way.33. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that the authorA. thinks we must take care of our irreplaceable home-the earthB. thinks running around in fields occupies too much of kids timeC. takes an extremely negative attitude to things like
51、 game systemsD. takes it for granted that technology gives kids plenty of entertainment34. We can clearly feel that the author wrote this passage with deep_A. angerB. emotion C. sadnessD. regret35. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To criticize those big companies that ruin the earthB. To ask people to save kids from the harm done by pollution.C. To give kids plenty of entertainment in a clean environmentD. To call on people to stop ruining the earth参考答案3235、ACBD
