1、山东枣庄市2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解训练（6）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 【2014高考英语一模试题】Tess was eight years old. Her little brother Andrew was very sick and their parents were completely out of money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother, Only amiracle can save him now.Tess took her money and made her
2、way six blocks to Rexalls Drug Store.And what do you want? the chemist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. Im talking to my brother from Chicago whom I havent seen for ages.Well, I want to talk to you about my brother, Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. Hes really sick. He has something bad
3、 growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?We dont sell miracles here, little girl. Im sorry but I cant help you, the chemist said, softening a little.Listen, I can help you. The chemists brother was a well-dressed man. He asked Tess,
4、What kind of miracle does your brother need?I dont know, Tess replied. Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy cant pay for it, so I want to use my money.How much do you have? asked the man from Chicago. One dollar and eleven cents, Tess answered. And its all the money I have, but I can get s
5、ome more, if I need to.Well，what a coincidence (巧合), smiled the man. A dollar and eleven cents the exact price of a miracle for your little brother. Take me to where you live. Lets see if 1 have the kind of miracle you need.That man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon in neurosurgery (神经外科). The op
6、eration was completed without charge and it wasnt long until Andrew was home again and doing wellTess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost one dollar and eleven cents plus the faith of a little child.56. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Tesss brother would recover because th
7、ere was a miracle.B. Tesss brother would die because his family had no money to treat his illness.C. Tesss family would look for a miracle to treat Andrews illness.D. Andrew should go to hospital for a miracle.57. Why did the chemist get annoyed first？A. Because he was a nervous manB. Because Tess d
8、idnt buy his medicine.C. Because Tess had bothered him and his brother.D. Because Tess was poorly dressed.58. What can we learn about Dr. Carlton Armstrong?A. He was a stonehearted man.B. He cared for only a little money.C. He never helped others unless given a lot of money D. He was a kind gentlema
9、n and ready to help others.59. What can be the best title？A. A dying boy and her sister B. A miracle of $ 1.10C. A kind doctor and his brother D. A poor girl and a doctor56. B. 细节推断题。由第一段可知父亲对儿子的病感到无能为力。57. C. 细节理解题。由第三段的对话内容可知。58. D. 细节推断题。由全文内容可知。59. B. 主旨大意题。全文主要讲述了一个奇迹的发生。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C
10、和D）中，选出最佳选项。【2014高考英语一模试题】In the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That is what keeping up with the Joneses is about. It is the story of someone who tried to look as rich as his neighbors.T
11、he expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He began earning $ 125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money in those days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood. When he saw that rich people
12、rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich people had servants. Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbors. It was like a race, but one could never finish this race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for
13、 Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They had to move back to an apartment in New York City. Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbors. He saw the funny side of it and started to wri
14、te a series of short stories. He called it Keeping up with the Joneses because Jones is a very common name in the United States. Keeping up with the Joneses came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momands series appeared in different newspapers across the country for ov
15、er 28 years.People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. And there are Joneses in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.60. Some people want to keep up with the Jones
16、es because they _.A. want to be as rich as their neighborsB. want others to know or to think that they are richC. dont want others to know they are richD. want to be happy61. It can be inferred from the story that rich people like to _.A. live outside New York City B. live in New York CityC. live in
17、 apartments D. live with many neighbors62. Whats the authors attitude to keeping up with the Joneses?A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Supportive. D. Objective. 60. B. 细节理解题。由第一段最后一句可知。61. A. 细节推断题。由第二段第5句和最后一句可知。62. A. 观点态度题。由最后一段最后一句可知。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。The National Park Service in the Unit
18、ed States will mark its one hundredth anniversary in 2016. As it nears its second century, the Park Service plans to increase its educational programs for students and teachers.The plans include transportation support for one hundred thousand students each year to visit national parks to learn about
19、 nature and history. Yellowstone is believed to have been the worlds first national park when it was established in 1872. Other students will get a chance to see parks in faraway places through Skype and other online programs.The National Park Service also works with partners to provide education. O
20、ne of its partners is a nonprofit organization called NatureBridge. NatureBridge is celebrating its fortieth anniversary and says one million young people have taken part in its programs. The organization works with students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and uses national parks as its clas
21、srooms. It provides field science programs at Yosemite National Park and four other locations in California and the northwestern state of Washington.Now, NatureBridge is launching an East Coast center with a four-million-dollar grant from Google. The program will begin in April at the Prince William
22、 Forest Park in Virginia. Students stay for three to five days in NatureBridge programs. The activities are aimed at developing their science skills. For example, they learn about different soils and study water quality under a microscope.Jason Morris is executive vice president of NatureBridge. He
23、says when they are not sleeping, eating or in a laboratory, the students spend their time outdoors. Julia Washburn is associate director of education and interpretation for the National Park Service. She says in a time of budget cuts, the agency has to find ways to still meet its goals. Ms. Washburn
24、 says one of the most important services that the Park Service provides every day is nature interpretation. Park rangers (公园管理员) try to make visiting the outdoors more meaningful. Interpretation is a form of informal education. Essentially, it is a word that we use for the people in parks that expla
25、in the park or help orient（确定方向） you. So park rangers are interpreters. They orient you to the place you are in and help you make connections, emotional and intellectual connections, with the place.72. Which of the following description about NatureBridge is NOT correct?A. Its an organization workin
26、g together with National Park Service to provide education.B. Some of the activities held by NatureBridge are financially supported by Google.C. Students from kindergarten to college can sign up for the organizations activities.D. Its going to cut down budget for the activities because of economic h
27、ard times.73. In which national park will the program by East Coast centre start?A. Yellowstone National Park B. Prince William Forest ParkC. Yosemite National Park D. Not mentioned in the passage.74. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. National parks are used as outdoor classrooms for students.B.
28、 Students are called on to join NatureBridge.C. Some famous national parks in US are attractive to students.D. Park rangers make visiting parks more interesting.75. Which of the following is the correct structure of the whole passage? (Para=paragraph)Para.1 Para.2Para.3 Para.4Para.5A.Para.1Para.3Par
29、a.2Para.4Para.5B. Para.1Para.4Para.2 Para.3Para.5C. Para.1Para.3Para.2Para.4Para.5 D.【文章大意】美国The National Park Service即将迎来其100周年纪念。借此机会The Park Service计划加强其教育项目。第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列帐篷的信息： AThe Hardwear Hoopster provides roomy, shelter for yo
30、u and 5 of your friends any season of the year. Its revolutionary design adds space to the tent without additional weight, so you have plenty of room for cooking, sleeping, hanging out, and having fun. Weight 10.5kg. Cost $499. B The North Face VE 25 features top-shelf materials and construction so
31、you and two mountain climbing partners can feel safe and secure any time of year. Its reinforced egg-shaped structure can withstand the absolute worst mountain weather, storms, high winds and heavy snow. Weight 4.5 kg. Cost $560. CSierra Lightning HD - Fully waterproof and designed to keep things li
32、ght without sacrificing internal space or ease of setup. Plenty of room for you and two friends to stay warm, dry and safe on your next trip. Weight 4.5kg. Cost $139. DThe Hubba 2-Person Tent is perfect when you head out for some spring or summer camping with a friend. Its simple to set up, which is
33、 helpful in bad weather or low light. Weight 3.2 kg. Cost $89. ECopper Spur UL3 4-Person 3-Season Tent this family-sized tent uses aluminum poles and nylon fabrics to minimise weight. Gives you enough room to move at night without overloading your pack. Ideal for any spring, summer or autumn outings
34、. Weight 3.0kg. Cost $369. FThe Alpinist 2-Person 4-Season Single-Wall Tent uses high-tech material to deliver the protection of a double-walltent without the weight. Although this single-wall shelter weighs only 2.5kg, its three-pole design holds tough against mountain storms, and its steep walls s
35、hed snow and rain like a champ. Cost $685.以下是相关人物及要求的描述，请把描述与相关插图及提示性文字匹配起来。46. Jane, her husband and their three children are taking on a two-week driving tour of north Queensland. They plan to camp outside each night to enjoy the wonderful summer weather.【答案】A【解析】Jane一家五口人进行两周的驾车旅行，他们计划在外面露营度过晚上，来
36、享受美好的夏天的天气。选项A叙述的是The Hardwear Hoopster provides roomy, shelter for you and 5 of your friends any season of the year.一年四季都可以，并且可以供六个人使用，符合Jane一家的要求，故选A。47. Mike is going on a four-day hiking trip to the top of Mt Jones. He and his three hiking mates must carry all their own food and water so he want
37、s a lightweight tent that is big enough for all of them.【答案】E【解析】Mike想去Mt Jones进行徒步旅行，他和三个同伴一起去，他们自备食物和水，所以他们想要一个轻的帐篷，并且能够足够他们住下的帐篷。选项E叙述的是Copper Spur UL3 4-Person 3-Season Tent this family-sized tent uses aluminum poles and nylon fabrics to minimise weight. Weight 3.0kg.这种帐篷可供4个人使用，重量是3千克，是非常轻的，这正符
38、合Mike的要求，故选E。48. Hank and his brother are planning a week-long fishing trip to Bourne Beach. As it is summer and they dont go camping often, they just want an inexpensive tent to provide a little shade from the sun and protection from any rain.【答案】D【解析】Hank和他的弟弟计划进行一次去Bourne Beach的一周垂钓旅行，他们想要一个比较便宜的
39、帐篷，提供阴凉处并且能够防雨就行了。选项D叙述的是The Hubba 2-Person Tent Its simple to set up, which is helpful in bad weather or low light. Weight 3.2 kg. Cost $89.这种帐篷简易又轻，又便宜，这正符合Hank他们的要求，故选D。 49. Victor is headed on the dangerous two-week hike to the top of Mt Kembla with a climbing buddy. He needs a very light-weight
40、 tent that will be able to provide him with protection from the freezing temperatures at the mountaintop.【答案】F【解析】Victor想和他的朋友去Mt Kembla爬山，两周的时间，他们需要携带比较轻的帐篷来御寒。选项F叙述的是The Alpinist 2-Person 4-Season Single-Wall Tent uses high-tech material to deliver the protection of a double-walltent without the w
41、eight. its three-pole design holds tough against mountain storms, and its steep walls shed snow and rain like a champ.这种帐篷是用高科技的材料做成的，双面墙能抵御风暴御寒重量很轻，这正符合Victor他们的要求，故选F。50. Wilma and two friends are going on a 3 day walk through the Blue Mountains. Although it is summer, rain is frequent and the nig
42、httime temperature can drop to 8-10. As they are students their budget is limited.【答案】C【解析】Wilma和他的两个朋友要进行一次穿越the Blue Mountains的三天的旅行，正值夏天这里会经常下雨，夜间的温度会降到8-10度，他们是学生预算是有限的。选项C叙述的是Sierra Lightning HD - Fully waterproof and designed to keep things light without sacrificing internal space or ease of setup. Plenty of room for you and two friends to stay warm, dry and safe on your next trip. Cost $139.这种帐篷可以容纳三个人，它是用防水的材料做成的适合在夏天使用，对于学生来说139美元价格还可以，这正符合Victor他们的要求，故选C。
