1、陕西永寿县2016高考英语二轮阅读理解练习(6)及答案【2016模拟题】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。 People in the western state of California who are in the United States illegally can now request a drivers license. The law went into effect on January 1.California is not the first American state with such a law, but it has the
2、 largest of illegal immigrants. More than a million people began to request licenses shortly after the new state law went into effect. Among them was Christian Alvarado. Mr. Alvarado entered the United States from El Salvador. (萨尔瓦多)eight years ago without permission from the U. S. government. Some
3、call such people illegal immigrants Others call them undocumented immigrants. Mr. Alvarado thinks it so exciting,for he has been waiting for the license for a long time. But some are worried that their personal information will be used to find them and deport them. Armando Botello is a spokesman for
4、 the California Department of Motor Vehicles,or DMV. He says people should not be afraid, for such information will not be shared. The new licenses are the same as licenses given to citizens except that they have the words Federal Limits Apply. That means the license cannot be used to travel on an a
5、irplane or enter a federal building. Ana Garcia, working at the Central American Resource Center,says some illegal immigrants fear those words will be used to abuse them. Civil rights groups say the police and others will not. Dan Schnur,a political scientist at the University of Southern California
6、, said that the main argument against the new law is that it rewards illegal behavior. But Professor Schnur argued that young,white Americans generally support immigration reform, including giving drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. “Its simply because they grew up in a much more multicultural s
7、ociety than their parents or their grandparents did. ” Professor Schnur says he believes the changes in beliefs about illegal immigrants that have taken place in California will spread throughout the United States.25. Why did the new law make Mr. Alvarado excited?A.Because he got his driving license
8、 as a legal immigrant.B.Becausehe became a legal immigrant of California.C.Becausea law went into effect for the new immigrants.D.Becausehe could seek a drivers license according to a new statelaw.26.What is thedifference of the new licenses compared to thosegiven to citizens?A. The words “Federal L
9、imits Applys will abuse illegal immigrants.B. People are not permitted to travel on an airplane or enter a federal building using the new licenses.C. They can be used to act against the police and other people.D. With the words Federal Limits Apply, immigrants can enjoy special rights.27. What can w
10、e infer about the new license?A. Some undocumented immigrants have concern over it.B. It is intended to reward illegal behavior.C. It has come into effect throughout the United States.D. Dan Schnur believes that it is more acceptable to young Americans.28.Whats the publics attitude towards the new l
11、aw released on January 1 in California?A.supportive B. debatable C. doubtful D. neutral参考答案25-28DBAB 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。As an experienced photojournalist in Nashville, Tennessee, I was hired by USA Today newspaper to photograph a spinal bifida (脊柱畸形) corrective surgical procedure. It
12、 was to be performed on a twenty-one week old fetus(胎儿)in uterus(子宫)at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At that time, in 1999, twenty-one weeks in uterus was the earliest that the surgical team would consider for surgery. The worst possible outcome would be that the surgery would cause prematur
13、e delivery, and no child born earlier than twenty-three weeks had survived. The tension could be felt in the operating room as the surgery began. A typical C-section incision (切口) was made to access the uterus, which was then lifted out and laid at the junction of the mothers thighs(大腿). The entire
14、procedure would take place within the uterus, and no part of the child was to breach the surgical opening. During the procedure, the position of the fetus was adjusted by gently manipulating(熟练操作) the outside of the uterus. The entire surgical procedure on the child was completed in one hour and thi
15、rteen minutes. When it was over, the surgical team breathed a sigh of relief, as did I. As a doctor asked me what speed of film I was using, out of the corner of my eye I saw the uterus shake, but no ones hands were near it. It was shaking from within. Suddenly, an entire arm thrust out of the openi
16、ng, then pulled back until just a little hand was showing. The doctor reached over and lifted the hand, which reacted and squeezed the doctors finger. As if testing for strength, the doctor shook the tiny fist. Samuel held firm. I took the picture! Wow! It happened so fast that the nurse standing ne
17、xt to me asked, “What happened?” “The child reached out,” I said. “Oh. They do that all the time,” she responded. The surgical opening to the uterus was closed and the uterus was then put back into the mother and the C-section opening was closed.It was ten days before I knew if the picture was even
18、in focus. To ensure no digital manipulation of images before they see them, USA Today requires that film be submitted(提交) unprocessed. When the photo editor finally phoned me he said, “Its the most incredible picture Ive ever seen.”46. In 1999, people believed that it was _.A. possible for a fetus 2
19、1 weeks born to survive B. likely for a fetus born 21 weeks to become deformed (畸形的)C. right time for a fetus born 21 weeks to receive an operationD. risky for a fetus 21 weeks in uterus to receive an operation47. From the second paragraph, we can see that the surgery was _.A. challenging but succes
20、sfulB. demanding and unsuccessful C. simple and shortD. long-lasting and difficult 48. The underlined “It” in paragraph 3 refers to _.A. the shaking of the uterusB. the arm of the fetus C. the taking of the pictureD. the head of the fetus49. From the editor said in the last paragraph, we know the ph
21、oto editor was very _.A. disappointedB. satisfiedC. annoyedD. depressed【参考答案】46-49 DACB 时闻型阅读理解(一)As Apple tries to maintain its growth and success in China, the worlds largest smart phone market is becoming even more critical. Apples shares(股份) fell sharply as the companys earnings for the holiday
22、quarter through December disappointed investors.The sales of the iPhone, which included both the iPhone 5 and older models, came in at the low end of analysts expectations, while the companys income plan for the second quarter was below analysts forecasts, though Apple was known to give conservative
23、 (保守的) forecasts.Some analysts have said that for Apple to regain its growth, the company needs a more aggressive strategy for markets, or more specifically for China, where the market for smart phones has been expanding more rapidly than anywhere else. In China, demand is particularly great for ine
24、xpensive phones that run on Android(安卓) operating system, sold by many Chinese phone makers as well as Koreas Samsung Electronics Co.But Apple says its already enjoying strong growth in China. “We saw big growth in iPhones,” Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said. He said that the company had been qu
25、ickly expanding its sales channels in China, including the number of Apple stores. “This isnt nearly what we need; were not even close to that, but were making great progress,” he said.In China, a big missing piece for Apple is China Mobile Ltd, the biggest local telecom carrier that doesnt yet sell
26、 the iPhone. Earlier this month, Mr Cook met China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua in Beijing and discussed cooperation, stirring hopes that the worlds largest mobile carrier may soon start offering the iPhone.Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was working on a lowerend iPhone
27、 that could launch as early as this year. But one possible challenge for Apple in China is that lowpriced Androidbased phones are getting better in terms of quality. A report from CLSA in late November showed that many smart phones sold at about 1,000 yuan ($160) came with higherresolution screens,
28、better cameras and more powerful processors than phones at that price did a year earlier.1Apples shares dropped sharply because in December_Athe iPhone wasnt popular in ChinaBits product quality was widely criticizedCthe earnings for the holiday quarter were disappointingDthe investors were not sati
29、sfied with Apples management2What can we learn from the passage?AApple tends to offer a lower sales forecast.BChina Mobile Ltd began to team up with Apple.CCook was pessimistic about what Apple did in China.DApple didnt take measures to develop Chinese markets.3The author uses the report from CLSA t
30、o prove_Atheir prices are actually lower than a year earlierBApple in China has ability to deal with any problemClowerend Androidbased phones are progressing fastDthe promotion of lowerend iPhones will face a challenge4The main purpose of the passage is to show the readers _AApples high popularity i
31、n ChinaBthe challenge Apple faces in ChinaCthe approaching failure Apple will suffer in ChinaDApples aggressive strategies in its market expansion(一)【要点综述】本文讲述了著名的智能手机生产商苹果公司在中国的销售遇到了很大的挑战,并分析了苹果公司新的对策和做法。1C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Apples shares(股份) fell sharply as the companys earnings for the holiday quart
32、er through December disappointed investors.”可知C项正确。2A推理判断题。第二段的“the companys income plan for the second quarter was below analysts forecasts,though Apple was known to give conservative (保守的) forecasts.”说明苹果公司向来的预期都很保守。故A正确。3D推理判断题。最后一句“A report from CLSA in late November showed that many smart phone
33、s sold at aboutthan phones at that price did a year earlier.”说明中国国内生产的低端的智能手机质量都很好;如果苹果公司生产这样的产品,会面临很大的挑战。故D正确。4B主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知,苹果公司在中国遇到了较大的困难和挑战。故B正确。文化教育型阅读理解(一) (三)A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate(中级的) and postintermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and
34、 teachers will also find it useful.The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English and illustrated with numerous examples. Areas of particular difficulty have been given special attention. Differences between conversational usage and strict grammatical for
35、ms are shown but the emphasis is on controversial forms.In the fourth edition,the main changes are as follows.1. Explanation and examples have been brought up to date.2. There is now more information on countable and uncountable nouns, attributive and predicative adjectives, adverbs of place, senten
36、ce adverbs, cleft sentences, prepositions, conjunctives, modal verbs, perfect tenses, infinitive constructions, the passive, purpose clauses.3. Some material has been rearranged to make comparisons easier. For example, parts of chapters on can, may, must, etc. are now grouped by functions; verbs of
37、liking and preference have a chapter to themselves; suggestions and invitations have joined the chapter on commands, requests and advice.4. The content list now summaries every edition heading, and there is a new index containing many more references.In this edition the sign “” is frequently used to
38、 show a change of speakers in examples of dialogues. Although the sign “” sometimes connects two words or expressions with the same meaning, it is often used more freely, eg. to indicate a transformation from active to passive or direct to indirect speech.We wish to thank all at Oxford University Pr
39、ess who have assisted in the preparation of the fourth edition. We would also like to thank Professor Egawa of Nihon University, Japan, Professor Rene Dirven of Duisburg University, Germany and other colleagues for their friendly and helpful suggestions.London, November 1985 AJ.T., AVM1The grammar b
40、ook mentioned in this passage is not suitable for _Aa middle school teacherBa primary school studentCa senior high studentDa college student2According to the passage, we know that his grammar book_Acompares modern English with old EnglishBgives a large number of examples to reduce difficultyCattache
41、s more importance to controversial formsDpays little attention to strict grammatical forms3Which of the following statements about the changes is TRUE?AThis book keeps up with the latest usages of the American English language.BThis edition offers more information about pronouns.CIts not easy for us
42、 to find the information we need in this book.DOne particular chapter discusses verbs like “care, like, love, hate, prefer, wish”4When you see this line in the book, “Did you get a ticket? Yes, I managed to get one.”, we can understand that _Athe two parts before and after the sign “” mean the sameB
43、the two parts before and after “” are said by two different peopleCthe second speaker repeats what the first speaker saysDthe topic is changed in the part after the sign “”5In the last paragraph, the authors thank several people because_Athey have helped the authors with this editionBthey have agree
44、d to buy a lot of books from the authorsCthe authors want to make use of the fame of those peopleDthose people will make advertisements for this book (三)【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一本语法书的特点及对它的第四版的主要变化进行了介绍。1B细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate(中级的) and postintermediate students.
45、”可知,语法书适合中级水平或者更高水平的学者,即不适用于小学生。故选B项。2C细节理解题。根据第二段“Differences between conversational usage and strict grammatical forms are shown but the emphasis is on controversial forms.”可知,更加注重于有争议的形式。故选C项。3D推理判断题。根据第三条的“verbs of liking and preference have a chapter to themselves”可知。故选D项。4B细节理解题。从“In this edition the sign is frequently used to show a change of speakers in examples of dialogues.”可知,“”表示两个不同的人在对话,所以前后两部分是不同的人说话的内容。故选B项。5A细节理解题。从“We would also like to thank Professorfor their friendly and helpful suggestions.”可知,他们这些人都给作者们提供了好的建议和帮助。故选A项。