1、重庆市2017高考英语阅读理解选编（140）（附解析）【阅读理解】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Skeptics are a strange lot.Some of them refuse to admit the serious threat of human activities to the enviroment, and they are tired of people who disagree with them.Those people，say skeptics，spread nothing but bad news about the en
2、vironment.The “ecoguilt”brought on by the discouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as people search for more comforting worldviews.Perhaps that explains why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity.That book ，The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares t
3、hat it measures the “real state of the world”as fine. Of course ，another explanation is the deep pockets of some big businesses with special interests. Indeed, Mr. Lomborgs views are similar to those of some industryfunded organizations, which start huge activities through the media to confuse the p
4、ublic about issues like global warming.So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborgs book go largely unchallenged in the media though his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion
5、 that “After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.”Such onesided views should have immediately been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborgs “preference for unexamine
6、d materials is incredible(不可信的)”A critical (批判的)eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People mi
7、ght become halfblind before a world partially exhibited by the media. Thats a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.本文讲述了怀疑论者不承认人类活动对环境造成的危胁，认为地球状况是良好的，这迎合了一些追求利益的商业公司。但是关系地球健康的问题是相当重要的，人们一定要严肃对待。1. According to the passage, which of t
8、he following may be regarded as “skeptics”？A. People who agree on the popularity of “ecoguilt”B. People who disbelieve the serious situation of our planet.C. People who dislike the harmful effect of human activities.D. People who spread comforting news to protect our environment.答案：B。细节理解题。根据短文第一段可知
9、，怀疑论者不承认人类活动对环境的影响。短文第二段第二句话中提到，他们认为世界的真正状态是好的，由此可知B项正确。2. Which of the following can be a reason for the popularity of Lomborgs book?ASome big businesses intend to protect their own interests. BThe book challenges views about the fine state of the world.CThe author convinces people to seek comforti
10、ng worldviews.DIndustryfunded media present confusing information.答案：A。细节理解题。根据短文第二段最后一句话可知Lomborg的观点与一些由工业资助的组织的观点是相似的。因此可知这些大的组织为了自己的利益也不会注重环保。3. The author mentioned the review in Nature in order to _.A. voice a different opinionB. find fault with Lomborgs book C. challenge the authority of the m
11、ediaD. point out the value of scientific views答案：A。推理判断题。第三段提到加拿大的一家报纸对Lomborg的书大加赞扬，第四段又提到这片面的观点应当受到挑战，然后说“Nature”杂志上就有不同的评论。由此可知A项正确。4. What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage?A. To encourage the skeptics to have a critical eye.B. To warn the public of the danger of halfblindness w
12、ith reviews.C. To blame the medias lack of responsibility in presenting information.D. To show the importance of presenting overall information by the media.答案：D。作者意图题。由短文最后一段第二句话可知，媒体应当提供全方位的信息，让人们在了解情况的前提下做出决定。由此可知D项正确。阅读理解训练 (2015山东省威海市二模)British planning experts are heading to China to advise on
13、 building cities that do not damage the environment. They will address mayors on the need to avoid US. Model by building dense(稠密的) cities with lowcarbon buildings and good public transport. Their visit follows a report warning that the roadbased US. Model could make climate change impossible to con
14、trol.Europes denselypopulated cities, with strong public transport links, are held up as an example for China to follow. By good planning and spending a little more, livable new cities could be built with lowcarbon infrastructure(基础设施). In China many institutions are taking the climate more seriousl
15、y than before and the traveling group from Britains Town and Country Planning Association will meet officials from the Chinese governments economic research agency in a workshop on lowcarbon buildings.They will also meet officers in fastgrowing Shenyang, which has more than six million inhabitants(居
16、民). On another day they will present their ideas at the National Academy. Several of Chinas major cities suffer heavy traffic jams. Some of their leaders are now looking for new ideas to make cities more denselypopulated, while the mayors of some fastgrowing cities are hoping to build in a less ener
17、gyconsuming way.China also suffers a crisis of agricultural land, so highdensity planning has many benefits. Kate Henderson said “As more and more people across the world move from rural to urban areas we must guarantee our cities grow stably.” This means delivering schools, parks and public transpo
18、rt alongside employment areas and housing. “We look forward to sharing our thinking on how Garden City principles can be appliedboth to creating new cities and to renewing existing ones.”文章大意：英国设计专家将来中国为我们建设环保而密集型的城市提供建议。8Why does the writer mention US. Model in the passage?ATo show the advantages o
19、f Europes Model.BTo enrich our knowledge about City Model.CTo tell us its disadvantages and give us a warning.DTo convey American experts views on city planning.答案：C细节理解题。由第一段最后一句话“.warning that the roadbased US. Model could make climate change impossible to control.”可知。9What is unique for Europes d
20、enselypopulated cities?AThe roadbased Model is good for the environment.BIt can speed up the growth of the newlybuilt cities.CIts inhabitants enjoy the convenience of the wide roads.DIts designs focus on lowcarbon buildings and public transport.答案：D推理判断题。由第二段前两句话“Europes denselypopulated cities, wit
21、h strong public transport links, are held up as an example for China to follow. By good planning and spending a little more, livable new cities could be built with lowcarbon infrastructure(基础设施)”可知。10What does the underlined word “they” in Para 3 refer to?ABritish planning experts.BMayors from China
22、s major cities.COfficers from Shenyang.DLeaders from Chinese institutions.答案：A猜测词义题。由所在句后动作“will present their ideas at the National Academy(将会在国家研究院展示他们的理念)可知，他们指的是英国设计专家。该题因为看不懂画线句后的动作，所以易误选B、C项。11What is the best way to make Chinese cities grow stably?ABy saving more agricultural lands.BBy buildi
23、ng apartments near working areas.CBy persuading people to move to rural parts.DBy building environmentfriendly dense cities.答案：D推理判断题。由文章大意可知。（2016高考训练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：影评话题：电影故事词数：370时间：8Few of us havent read Cinderella，the story of a young woman living in poverty who meets the prince of h
24、er dreams.Some might not want to admit it，but there is a hidden Cinderella in everyones heartwe all wish we could achieve recognition or success after a period of obscurity(默默无闻)Mary Santiago has that secret dream，too.Her story is featured in Another Cinderella Story，a film set in a US.high school.M
25、ary is shy but loves to dance.Compared with other girls，she is invisible.However，her world changes completely when a famous teenager pop singer，Joey Parker，appears.Joey is everything the rest of the boys in her class are notkind，handsome and desirable.Mary and Joeys paths cross at a ball.They meet a
26、nd fall in love with each other.But when Mary has to rush back home，she leaves behind her MP3 player，which becomes the only clue Joey has to find the girl of his dreams.Of course，there is a wicked stepmother，who turns out to be Dominique Blatt and she takes in Mary after her dancer mother dies.Domin
27、ique treats Mary like a maid and does everything she can to make sure Mary doesnt get into the top dance school.Her two daughters are equally determined to stop Joey falling for Mary，even if that means embarrassing her.The story，though it mostly follows Cinderella，does add a few modern day twists to
28、 the classic fairy tale.Refreshingly，the film，unlike many high school films，does not focus on looks，although the actors are all beautiful.There is also a lot less materialism in Another Cinderella Story than in many similar movies.“The movie takes the Cinderella fairy tale as its jumpingoff point，”
29、writes the movie critic Amber Wilkinson.“Yet the focus is firmly on following your dream.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇影评。讲述的是一部以灰姑娘的童话故事为蓝本的新电影灰姑娘之舞动奇迹。1In the movie，Mary Santiago is the main character who _Ais brave in expressing her loveBis badly treated by the stepmotherChas a dream of meeting a princeDis embarra
30、ssed by the pop singer答案B2What can we infer from the passage?AJoey is just like other boys in Marys class.BThe MP3 player helps Joey in finding Mary.CNot many people have a dream to be realized.DMarys mother influences her a lot in singing.答案B3What does the movie critic Amber Wilkinson mean by his w
31、ords about Another Cinderella Story?AThe movie is exactly another copy of the Cinderella fairy tale.BThe movie is as good as the story Cinderella.CThe movie and Cinderella both focus on following your dream.DThe movie is based on the story Cinderella while a little different from it.答案D4The passage
32、is mainly about _Aan introduction to Mary SantiagoBa review about a filmCan essay about dreamsDan advertisement of Cinderella答案B阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon CityMemoTo: All Staff From: Jackie Mock, Secretary; Sports Development Committ
33、eeDate: May 20, 2010A week ago, “Sports for Life” programmer was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it . Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when y
34、ou answer the phones.Sports 1: Basketball.We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwan Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus , each student will h
35、ave to pay 10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game. Sports 2: GymWe will be using St. Peters Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lo
36、t of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.Sports 3: Hiking Hiking(
37、远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost 75/hr. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen
38、.Sports 4: Swimming The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this act
39、ivity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is 10 per visit.( ) 1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Students selecting basketball had better register early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.C. Hiking u
40、sually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.( ) 2. It can be inferred from the passage that A. students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts.B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. hiking students can have a
41、 regular rest in the shade of treesD. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water( ) 3. It can be concluded that A. each sport will take only on hour sportsB. students will be charged for the four sports C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon PeakD. teachers will accompany
42、 students on each sport( ) 4. The purpose of the memo is to A. attract students interest in the programmeB. require the parents to select a sport for their childC. help the staff explain the programme to the parentsD. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time【语篇解读】本篇文章为说明文。文章主要讲述了公司为让员工更好
43、地给家长解释“Sports for Life”这个体育运动项目而编辑的备忘录1、答案A。【解析】细节理解题。根据Sports 1中第二句话“Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible”可知，选择篮球的学生最好早报名。因此可知A项符合文章。2、答案 B。【解析】推理判断题。由文中“requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play”可以推断出“每一个学生可以参加这四个运动中的任何一项。故选B。3、答案D。【解析】推理判断题。由
44、Sports 1中第二句话“There will be four basketball with one teacher watching over each game”， Sports 2中“And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities”，Sports 3中“Three teachers will accompany the students”及Sports 4中“Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the going-on from the poolside”可以推断出：每项运动，都有教师陪同。故选D项4、答案C。【解析】推理判断题。根据文章中“Here is a memo（备忘录）for your reference when you answer the phones”可以推断出：这个备忘录的目的是帮助员工将这个活动项目解释给家长。因此选项C符合题意。
