1、2013高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（10）及答案维A1 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)难度系数：One of London 2012s promises to the local community is to be mindful of the effects of construction on the environment and on the people living around the Olympic Park.Before we start working on the Olympic Park site，we produced a report called the En
2、vironment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.The Environment Statement mainly focused on the following aspects: the likely significant effects of the Olympic Park project on the environment and the measures necessary to manage its effects.The report to
3、ok issues such as air quality，noise，ecology，water quality，flooding and transport into consideration.As part of the report，we also began to carry out several surveys to understand fully the existing environmental conditions on the site.These included surveys of plants and animals，noise，water and air
4、quality.We have recorded noise and dust levels around the Olympic Park and will publish our results on the website.We are taking measures to help manage and control dust and noise levels across the site.We are protecting the waterways which run around and through the Park from the effects of constru
5、ction.For example，we are storing chemicals and oils offsite so that they do not pollute the waterways.We have relocated a number of wild birds and other animals to new habitats so they will not be affected by the construction.They will be brought back to the area after the construction ends.We have
6、also produced a Code of Construction Practices which contractors must follow for any construction activity in the Park.It includes information about working hours and how to manage the effects of construction like noise and dust.Note：contractor n承包商长短句分析：Before we start working on the Olympic Park s
7、ite，we produced a report called the Environment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.句法点睛：before引导的是时间状语从句，we produced a report called the Environment Statement为主句，which引导的是定语从句，修饰report。句意：在我们着手建造奥林匹克公园之前，我们写了一篇环境报告，这是奥林匹克公园审批方案的材料之一。【语篇解读】 本文为新闻报道。举办20
8、12年奥运会是英国面临的一大盛事。英国奥组委对建造奥林匹克公园可能引发的问题及采取的措施作出了说明。1To fully understand the present environmental conditions on the site，the surveys carried out include tests on _.Aplants and floodingBwater and air qualityCtransport and new habitats for animalsDchemicals and animals答案B细节理解题。由第三段最后一句可知B项正确。2Why did t
9、hey produce a Code of Construction Practices?ABecause they wanted to make the Olympic Park popular.BBecause they wanted to please the visitors from other countries.CBecause they wanted to complete the construction of the Olympic Park quickly.DBecause they wanted to make rules for contractors working
10、 in the Park.答案D细节理解题。由文章最后一段中第一句可知答案为D。3Where do you think we can find the passage?AIn a diary of a person living in London.BIn a report by the London Olympic Committee.CIn a report by wildlife protectors.DIn a notice for people living around the park.答案B推理判断题。通读全文可以推知，这是伦敦奥组委为了保护环境所作的承诺及为此采取的措施，所以
11、我们可以推知本文应该是伦敦奥组委写的报告。因此B项正确。4What does the Environment Statement mainly talk about?AHow to make London Olympic Games better than any other Olympic Games.BThe effects of Olympic projects on the development of London.CThe effects of the Olympic Park project on the environment and measures to manage th
12、em.DHow to protect wildlife and waterways effectively during the construction of the Olympic Park.答案C细节理解题。从第二段的“the likely significant effects of the Olympic Park project on the environment and the measures necessary to manage its effects”可知，环境报告主要讲述了奥林匹克公园对环境的影响，以及在处理这些影响上所采取的措施。*结束维A2 阅读理解(每题2分，满
13、分8分)选材相似度：设题相似度：难度系数：Researchers from France and Italy discovered that Canadian parents are less strict with their children than mothers and fathers in France and Italy.“Our most important finding was the difference between Canadians and the others，” said Professor Michel Claes，the lead author of th
14、e study.“Canadians focus on independence and negotiation.On the other hand，Italians，for example，exercise more control.We found Canadians seem to focus on negotiation in case of a conflict.”Claes said Canada，France and Italy were selected for the study because they share important cultural and social
15、 factors.“We chose FrenchCanadians because they share the same language as France，and originally came from France and share certain values.Italy was included because it was considered to have similar，strong and important family values，” he explained.The researchers examined the emotional ties betwee
16、n parents and their children by questioning 1,256 students aged 11 to 19 years old.Canadian students reported less control and more free actions，according to the study.Italian parents were stricter and French parents were somewhere in the middle.Claes explains that the differences lie in education i
17、n Canada，France and Italy.“North America has its own educational values，which promote individualization.Tolerance and comprehension are encouraged.Italy，on the other hand，promotes respect of authority，control，and the need for permission，” he said.Children from all three countries described their mot
18、hers as warm and communicative.Italian and Canadian children had similar feelings about their fathers，and reported high levels of emotional ties.But French fathers were generally thought by their children to be more distant and cold.“We were surprised by this，” Claes admitted.“It seems as though the
19、 relationships between French mothers and their children were becoming closer over time，while fathers maintain a form of distance and coldness，which is more of a source of conflict in France than in the other countries.”Note：individualization n个性化【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。一项调查显示：加拿大的父母们比法国和意大利的父母们更加和蔼、民主、宽容。
20、1Professor Michel Claes believes that Canada，France and Italy _.Ahave the same family spiritBhave some similar cultural traditionsChave experienced some similar social changesDhave experienced similar cultural developments答案B推理判断题。根据第三段中的“share important cultural and social factors”可知，这三个国家有一些文化方面的共
21、同点。2How did the researchers carry out the study?ABy collecting answers of parents from Canada，France and Italy.BBy collecting answers of children from Canada，France and Italy.CBy questioning parents and their children from ItalianCanadian families.DBy questioning children from FrenchCanadian familie
22、s.答案B细节理解题。从“The researchers examined the emotional ties between parents and their children by questioning 1,256 students aged 11 to 19 years old.”可知，他们通过问卷调查的形式进行了研究。3According to Michel Claes，what mainly lead to the differences in parentchildren relationships among Canada，France and Italy?AEducati
23、onal opportunities.BTraditional ideas.CEducational values.DHistorical events.答案C细节理解题。根据倒数第四段以及倒数第三段中的“North America has its own educational values.Italy，on the other band，promotes respect of authority”可知，造成家长和孩子关系差别的原因在于各国的教育特点不同。4Which of the following is NOT a finding of the study?AFrench childre
24、n have troubled relationships with their parents.BCanadian children have close relationships with their parents.CItalian children have good relationships with their parents.DKids from Canada，France and Italy have closer ties with their moms.答案A细节理解题。从文章最后两段可知，来自三个国家的孩子都认为母亲很温和，易交流，只是法国孩子与父亲还有明显的距离感，故选A项。*结束
