1、辽宁盘山县2016高考英语阅读理解二轮训练(1)及参考答案阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。(A Strong Stock Market) The increase in the margin rate from 50% to 70% was not an attempt to stem any rampant speculation on the part of the publicactually the market seemed technically quite strong, with public participation essential
2、ly dignifiedbut rather an attempt by the Federal Reserve Board to preserve the sound underpinnings that existed in the market. Naturally, such a move had a momentarily chilling effect upon prices but if the FRB had been preoccupied with undue speculation, the increase might have been to the 80% or e
3、ven 90% level. Such an increases in the margin rate is a confirmation of a strong stock market and since 19,such increases have resulted in interim market highs over twelve months later. Obviously, there could be no guarantee that this would once again be the case, but if history is any guidelineand
4、 if business and corporate earnings were to continue on the same coursecontinued optimism over the outlook for the stock market would seem more prudent than pessimism. The margin increase underscored the good rise that stocks had enjoyed for the previous yearand the fact that a 50% rate was maintain
5、ed as long as it was pointed up the fact that the rise was mainly conservative in that it was concentrated in the blue chips for the most part. In past Investment Letters we have voiced the thought that speciality stocks could outperform the general market from this point. We continue to believe tha
6、t this could be the case. For example, steel stocks tend to sell at certain fixed price/earnings ratios. Below a certain ratio they are considered good valueabove a certain ratio, overpriced. If a company produces a unique product it is far more difficult for market analysis to place a numerical rat
7、io upon the companys earnings. We have also contended in the past Letters that the stock market reflects mass psychology as well as the business outlook. When investorsboth the public and the institutionsare nervous and pessimistic they definitely hesitate to buy stocks: they seek low price/earnings
8、 multiples and high yields. These same investorswhen they are in an optimistic frame of mindbecome for less preoccupied with yields and more wiling to pay a premium(high p/e multiples) for accelerated growth. If the publics attitude towards the auto industry is any measure, then this period seems to
9、 have been one of optimism.1. The title that best expresses the ideas of this passage is A. A Time to Sell Stock. . A Strong Stock MarketC. Raising the Margin Rate C. Price/earnings Ratio in Steel2. When investors are pessimistic what do they do?A. They look to the FRB for help. . They buy steelC. T
10、hey buy automobile stocks. D. They look for high yields.3. Why does the writer believe that speciality stocks could outperform the general market?A. Because analysis have difficulty in deciding upon a fixed price/earnings ratio. Because the activity had been limited to blue chips.C. Because the rise
11、 was conservative.D. Because of the FRB action.4. When investors are optimistic, what do they do?A. They look for accelerated growth. . They buy speciality stocks.C. They look for high yields. C. They are more prudent.Vocabulary1. margin rate 保证金率,边际比率2. rampant 无约束力,猖獗的,蔓延的3. stem 遏制4. stem from 滋长
12、,源自5. underpin 加强基础,支持6. underpinning 支持物,基础(建筑物下的)7. preoccupy 先占,使专心于,吸引住8. undue 过分的,非法的,不适当的9. interim 间歇;暂时的,间歇的10. guideline 方针,指导路线11. underscore 在下面划线,强调12. point up 加强,强调13. bluechip 兰筹股票14. blue-chip 兰筹的15. outperform 在使用上胜过16. overprice 将标价过高17. numerical ratio 数率,数字比率18. earnings 收益,利润,收
13、入19. contend 竞争,坚决主张,争论20. premium 佣金,酬金难句译注1. The increase in the margin rate from 50% to 70% was not an attempt to stem any rampant speculation on the part of the publicactually the market seemed technically quite strong, with public participation essentially dignifiedbut rather an attempt by the
14、Federal Reserve Board to preserve the sound underpinnings that existed in the market.结构简析 是notbut句型,两个破折号中间是插入成分;中插入一个带with+N+participle 短语参考译文 保证金率从50%增长到70%,并不是想要遏制群众方面猖獗的投机,而是联邦储备委员会想要保持现存于股市强劲基础事实上股市由于群众非常庄严的参与在技术上看起来相当强劲。2. Obviously, there could be no guarantee that this would once again be th
15、e case, but if history is any guidelineand if business and corporate earnings were to continue on the same coursecontinued optimism over the outlook for the stock market would seem more prudent than pessimism.结构简析 复合句。中间有插入语if clause, 进一步说明条件。参考译文 显然,不可能保证这种情况再次出现(情况再是这样)。可是,如果历史具有指导方针的话如果商业和公司的利润仍然
16、保持在同样轨道上那么对股市前景乐观似乎要比悲观更精确些。3. The margin increase underscored the good rise that stocks had enjoyed for the previous yearand the fact that a 50% rate was maintained as long as it was pointed up the fact that the rise was mainly conservative in that it was concentrated in the blue chips for the most
17、 part.结构简析 这句句子内有四个that clause:第一个that是good rise的定语从句。第二个和第三个that都是the fact that句型。但第二个the fact that中,as long as it was, 指头一年,pointed up是谓语。第四个是in that连词,义:因为。写作方法与文章大意 文章论述“强劲证券市场”的种种情况。首先是联邦储备委员会为保持强股市基础要求保证金率增长。这种增长过去,现在,将来都能巩固强市。其次由于绝大部分集中在兰筹股上,使股市看好上升趋于保守,引出行业股比普通股吃香。最后是投资者心情和股市强弱有关。答案祥解1. B. 强
18、劲证券市场(强市)。见难句译注1和第一段第三句:“那种保证金率的增长有力的巩固了强劲证券市场。从19年起,这种增长导致一年来股市屡创新高。A. 买出股票的时候。 C. 提高保证金率。 D. 钢的市盈率。这三项都不对,它们只是文中涉及的方面。2. D. 他寻找高业绩(即公司的产量或投资收益)。见文章倒数第三句:“当投资者公众和团体机构紧张而又悲观时,他们肯定在买进股票上举棋不定;他们寻求低价格/利润倍数和高额利润。A. 他们寻求联邦储备委员会的帮助。 B. 他们买进钢材。 C. 他们买进汽车股票。3. A. 因为在决定定价/利润比上难以分析。见第二段第二句:“在过去的投资保证上我们一直表达了这样
19、的思想:行业股票在使用上可能超过普通股。我们依然相信情况可能就是这样。举例说:钢股往往在一定价格/利润比上抛出。低于一定比率,可认为股是好价值,而高于一定比率就是超价。如果一个公司就生产独一无二的产品,那市场分析就很难对公司所得定出数比。“B. 因为股市活动受兰筹股所限。 C. 因为行情上升保守。这两项见难句译注3。 D. 由于联邦储备基金会的行动。4. A. 他们寻求加速的增长。见文章倒数第二句:“同样是这些股民,当投资者(对股市前景)持乐观态度时,他们不太关注(公司的)业绩(产值)而愿意以高价来购买具有高成长性的股票。”【2014高考英语安徽省合肥市质量检测】阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四
20、个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并标在答题卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生, 先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置, 再转涂到答题卡上。Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior, chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But dont feel sad.
21、 There smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.Betta fishThey make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owners presence and become more active when
22、 they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.ChinchillasWithout bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they cant get pests such as fleas (跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very
23、social animals, even if you are only alone, you will become its family. In cold winter days, only a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.Land hermit crabsIn a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals comm
24、only kept pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they dont cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.Red-eared slidersIf youre interested in a lifelong friend, a red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared
25、for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30 cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (晒太阳) area. Housing
26、a red eared slider is not easy.60. All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _.A. active and allergicB. quiet and peacefulC. colorful and tastyD. small and smelly61. Which of the following is not true about these creatures?A. Bettas are active and rich in colors.B. Chinchillas are originally
27、mountain animals.C. Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.D. Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner.62. If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, youd better choose _ .A. Betta fish B. Chinchillas C. Land hermit crabs D. Red-eared sliders63. The passage is mainly to _ A. introduce
28、 the best way to keep petsB. offer useful pictures for choosing petsC. inform students of lifestyle of pets D. recommend some dormitory pets【参考答案】6063 BCDD【2014高考英语安徽省合肥市质量检测】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, 并标在答题卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生, 先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置, 再转涂到答题卡上。Mort than half a century ago, there w
29、ere 4, 000 drive in movie theaters in the United and watching a movie from your car was a popular way to spend an evening. Although the number of drive-ins has reduced to just a few hundred, outdoor movie has across the nation. Going to an open-air theater has become a modern summer pastime for a in
30、creasing number of movie fans.In recent years, outdoor movie screenings have come up in parks, vacant lots and shopping malls around the nation. On average, about 1,000 people attend each movie night. It attracts a lot of young professionals, young workers and residents nearby. For some, the outdoor
31、 movies bring back the memories of the drive-in theaters of their youths. But for the majorities, they think it is comparable to the atmosphere of drive-ins, as they can bring friends, food, good wine, and watch the movie together.The returning of Americans love affair with outdoor movies makes Step
32、hen Bastas even busier. His seven-member crew sets up screens in various locations mostly in the Washington area every day throughout the summer. They are doing pretty well and they hope to continue the trend. And it looks like they are going to. Because many fans say there is nothing like watching
33、a movie on a breezy summer evening under the stars,64. In the first paragraph, the author tries to tell us _.A. outdoor movies attract more movie-loversB. drive-in movie theaters have already disappearedC. watching a movie from your car is more popularD. summer brings back more drive-in movie fans65
34、. Most people choose to go to an outdoor movie mainly because they can _.A. have snacks before the movieB. cheer up with young friendsC. bring back good old daysD. enjoy the casual atmosphere66. From the passage, we can learn that Stephen Bastas is most probably _.A. a movie makerB. an outdoor movie fanC. a movie directorD. an open-air theater operator67. How does Stephen Bastas feel about the future of outdoor movies? _.A. OptimisticB. AmazedC. WorriedD. Disappointed【参考答案】6467 ADDA