1、惠水县2017高考英语一轮阅读理解家庭作业题【含参考答案】（2017高考训练）阅读理解。One moment it was quiet and calm in the forest, the next, the air was charged with tension.The elephant had heard the distant alarm calls of animals and her mood suddenly changed.I urged the elephant deeper into the forest.We sounded like a forest fire cra
2、ckling, snapping, trailblazing.But through all the noise came a sharp warning cry.The elephant stopped and we heard it again the telltale call of a spotted deer.I looked quickly around the shadows of the forest.Rays of sunlight shone through tree branches, beneath which the patchwork (交错) of green p
3、lants and shadowswithinshadows would make tiger stripes (条纹) look more attractive.Apart from an occasional noise from the elephants stomach, the forest was silent.Gradually, the tension slipped from our bodies.The elephant seized a nearby branch and put it into her mouth.I reached forward and gently
4、 moved my hand over the elephants neck; there was a soft part, free of wrinkles and hairs, behind her ear.This was my fourth time to_sense_the_aura of the forest in Corbett, although I saw no tigers in the end.Located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains, Corbett is home to about 135 Bengal tigers
5、, but the forest seemed to be guarding their whereabouts (出没处), a silent reminder of their secrecy and rarity.Still, I was happy enough touching the elephant behind the ear.If I had so desperately wanted to see a tiger, I could have gone to a zoo.After all, spotting tigers merely confirms their beau
6、ty; tracking them can make you aware of something more.1.Which of the following was a clear signal of alarm?A.The elephant stopped.B.A spotted deer called.C.The elephant seized a branch.D.The forest was silent for a while.2.The author begins his account of the tour in the forest mainly by_.A.describ
7、ing various soundsB.comparing different animalsC.listing different activitiesD.introducing various plants3.What does the underlined part “to sense the aura” in Para.4 most probably mean?A.To see the diversity.B.To enjoy the scenery.C.To feel the atmosphere.D.To experience the freedom.4.How does the
8、author feel after several visits to Corbett?A.Seeing a Bengal tiger is quite thrilling.B.It is very timeconsuming to travel in Corbett.C.It is really worthwhile to study the animals in Corbett.D.The process of finding Bengal tigers is most appealing.1解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The elephant had heard the dis
9、tant alarm calls of animals .”和“.the telltale call of a spotted deer.”可知，梅花鹿的叫声是一个明确的报警信号。2解析：选A逻辑结构题。根据第一段中的calls of animals, crackling, snapping, trailblazing, through all the noise came a sharp warning cry, the telltale call可知，作者是通过描述不同的声音来开始记载他的森林之旅。3解析：选C句意理解题。根据上下文可知这句话的意思是“这是我第四次感受森林中的这种气氛”。4
10、解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段，特别是最后一句“After all, spotting tigers merely confirms their beauty; tracking them can make you aware of something more.”可推断出，作者去科比特数次之后，感受到寻找孟加拉虎的过程是非常吸引人的。 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。【2014高考英语综合能力测试题】Back in 2006, as my father was dealing with advanced dementia(痴呆), our family fac
11、ed a serious set of challenges. In addition to his health problems, we struggled with the lack of transparency in what his health insurance plan covered, and with substantial out-of-pocket costs. We were often left with unexpected bills after appointments and medical procedures with little recourse(
12、援助).At times-it felt as though the system was set up against us. On several occasions, his insurance company interfered with his treatment, dictating important decisions about his care rather than his doctors. And there was little we could do about it. Helping my mom navigate the process proved to b
13、e a frustrating and expensive burden on us. Throughout it all, I would often wonder how many other families were in the same boat struggling with rising health care costs and the worst insurance industry abuses.Not long after my dad passed away, I first heard then Senator Obama speak about his own m
14、others struggles with health insurance and the need to pass health reform. I knew that I had to be a part of making that change. Since joining the Obama Administration in 2009, Ive worked hard to help implement the Affordable Care Act. Its an honor to come to work every day at the White House to hel
15、p make this landmark legislation a reality for millions of hard-working Americans who will benefit from the security and peace of mind of having health insurance.26. Which of the following is NOT included in the writers family challenges? A. The problem of payment. B. The problem of wealth plan. C.
16、The problem of unexpected costs. D. The problem of health insurance plan.27. Whats the writers attitude towards the old health insurance system? A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Doubtful. D. Unconcerned.28. The underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _ . A. going by ship B. taking
17、 the same boat C. in the same good state D. in the same difficult situation29. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The writers father has died. B. The writers mother has died. C. Obamas mother has died. D. The Affordable Care Act has been passed.30. How long has the writer worked for the A
18、ffordable Care Act? A. Two years. B. Three years. C. Five years. D. Seven years.【参考答案】26-30 BBDAC一方面，美国医疗保健系统存在太多的浪费；另一方面，仍有3500万美国人处于未参保状态，他们在昂贵的急诊室花费状态下接受没有保险赔偿的治疗。从1990年起，攀升的成本已经使个人、企业和政府无力承担，所以美国总统奥巴马提出平价医疗法案。26. B。细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，未提及B项。27. B。 观点态度题。根据第二段第一句At times it felt as though the system
19、was set up against us.可知答案。28. D。词义猜测题。根据句意可知划线短语意为“处于相同困境”。29. A。细节理解题。根据第三段第一句Not long after my dad passed away.可知答案。30. C。推理判断题。根据第三段的Since joining the Obama Administration in 2009.可以推断出答案。社会生活类 Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science under a law that threatens r
20、esearch into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archaeologists (考古学家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centres on the law introduced by the Ministry of Justice in 200
21、8 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance. “Your current requirement that all archaeologic
22、ally unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years of further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write. The law applies to any pieces of bone uncovered at around 400 dig
23、 sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2008 that date back to 3, 000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventually the bones will have to be returned to the ground. The arrangements may result in the waste of future
24、 discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950, 000 years ago. If human remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what this species was. Und
25、er the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed. Before 2008, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains. The Ministry of Ju
26、stice assured archaeologist two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it. Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said:“Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out this problem, but we f
27、eel that we cannot wait any longer.”The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept. 1. According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because.A. it is only a temporary measure on the human remainsB. it is unreasonabl
28、e and thus destructive to scientific researchC. it was introduced by the government without their knowledgeD. it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Temporary extension of two years will guarantee scientists en
29、ough time.B. Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh.C. Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time.D. Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.3. What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains? A. The Ministr
30、y of Justice did not intend it to protect human remains.B. The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857.C. The law on human remains hasnt changed in recent decades. D. The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.4. Which of the following might be the best title of
31、the passage? A. New discoveries should be reburied, the government demandsB. Research time should be extended, scientists requireC. Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities sayD. Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archaeologists warn【参考答案】67.1-4 BCDD 阅读理解-AThe young man arri
32、ved on the Massachusetts beach early carrying a radio, a shovel, and a strange set of tools: a brick layers trowel, a palette knife, spatulas, spoons, and a spray bottle.He walked down near the waterthe tide was output down the radio and tuned it to soft rock. Then he shoveled wet sand into a pile n
33、early four feet high and as many feet across. Then he created a rectangular（长方形的）shape.After that, he set to work with palette knife, spatulas, and spoons. He shaped a graceful tower, topped walls, fashioned beautiful bay windows, and carved out big front gate.The man knew his sand. He smoothly fini
34、shed some surfaces and embroidered（雕刻）artistic designs on others. As the shapes began to dry, he gently kept them slightly wet with water from the spray bottle, in case they might break in the wind.All this took hours. People gathered. At last he stood back, obviously satisfied with a castle worthy
35、of the Austrian countryside or Disneyland.Then he gathered his tools and radio and moved them up to drier sand. He had known for a while what many in the rapt（全神贯注的） crowd still overlooked: the tide was coming in. Not only had he practiced his art with confidence and style, he had done so against a
36、powerful, immutable（不可抗拒的）deadline.As the crowd looked on, water began to lap at the base of the castle. In minutes it was surrounded. Then the rising flood began to eat into the base, walls fell, the tower fell, and finally the gates arch fell. More minutes passed, and small waves erased bay window
37、s and battlementssoon no more than a small part was left.Many in the crowd looked terribly sad; some voiced fears and discouragement. But the sculptor（雕塑家） remained calm. He had, after all, had a wonderful day, making beauty out of nothing, and watching it return to nothing as time and tide moved on
38、.1. In this selection, why did the sculptor start early in the day?A. He knew the tide was out on this particular morning.B. It gave time for the crowd to gather.C. He needed the sun to help dry the sand.D. It was easier to begin with only a few people around. 答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。文章的开头提到年轻男子一大早带着他的工具来到
39、了沙滩，由第二段的首句 “the tide was out.” 可知潮水已消退, 他进行后面的工作都是在此前提下进行。故答案为A。2. Which of the following best shows that the sculptor was an expert?A. He attracted a large crowd. B. He created beautiful details.C. He was able to finish his work. D. He showed satisfaction on his face.答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。文章的前四段都是在描述
40、年轻男子进行雕塑工作的全过程，选择地点，时间和对工作细致认真，从第三段的 “graceful”、 “ fashioned beautiful” 和第四段的 “smoothly finished”、 “gently kept” 等词都可以看出他的技术熟练。 故答案为B，雕塑家创造的美丽细节证明了他是个专家。3. In this selection, what does the incoming tide signal?A. It is time to begin working. B. It is the busiest time of the day.C. It is the end of a
41、 days work. D. It is time for lookers-on to leave.答案解析：答案为C。本题为细节推理题。第六段的第二句话 “the tide was coming in”是设题点，本句后面的 “he had done so against a powerful, immutable（不可抗拒的）deadline.” 其中，deadline告诉我们到来的潮水就是雕塑工作的最后期限，故答案为C。4. How did the lookers-on react when the tide began to come in?A. They tried to save t
42、he sand castle. B. They were disappointed to see the art ruined.C. They were nervous about their own belongings. D. They helped the artist finish the castle.答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。从最后一段首句 “Many in the crowd looked terribly sad; some voiced fears and discouragement.” 可知, 故答案为B。5. The reader can tell that t
43、he sculptors reward for his work is .A. payment for his work B. attention from the crowdC. fame as an artistD. personal satisfaction答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。从最后一段 “But the sculptor（雕塑家） remained calm. He had, after all, had a wonderful day, making beauty out of nothing, and watching it return to nothing as time and tide moved on.” 可知，雕塑家对于被潮水毁掉的作品非常镇定，这一天他完成了一件美丽的作品，对于他个人来说，心灵获得了满足。故答案为D。
