1、湖北省襄阳市2014高考英语阅读理解二轮训练（13）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apples case, developers can also obtain the location i
2、nformation for each photo.Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday. “We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private info,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were f
3、riendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”On Sunday, Mr. Schumersaidthat he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission(联邦贸易委员会) asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light.Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, sa
4、id the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.“It sends shivers up the spine to think that ones personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without consent,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F.T.C. “If the technology e
5、xists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and thats exactly what must happen.”Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.He said other companies ha
6、d been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “Im optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If its not changed, then well look the F.T.C., and if that doesnt work then well look at legislative approach.”The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be morevigilan
7、t(警醒的)in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.36.The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google .A. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information.B. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos.C. to urge them not to invade
8、consumers privacy.D. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private info参议员鼓励他们不要侵犯顾客的个人隐私，故选C。37. Which of the following statements is true?A. Privacy invasion fro
9、m Apple has existed for a long time.B. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.C. Apple and Google have decided to make a change.D. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据Mr. Schumersaidthat he planned to send a letter to the Fed
10、eral Trade Commission(联邦贸易委员会) asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light.可知Mr. Schumer对苹果和谷歌引起的个人隐私问题很重视，故选D。38. Mr. Schumers letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door to privacy invasion . A. causes people to worry about
11、the safety of their personal information . B. can be used if permitted.C. causes personal information to be posted online without permission.D. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely techno
12、logy exists to close it, and thats exactly what must happen.他认为引起人们对于个人安全问题的担心，故选A。39.If the privacy concerns cant be solved with the help of the F.T.C., .A.The companies will be fined.B. The companies will be closed.C. The senators will turn to legislation.D. The senators will force the companies n
13、ot to invade privacy.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据if that doesnt work then well look at legislative approach如果个人的隐私问题解决不了将采用立法的问题，故选C。40.Where can we read about the passage?A.In a science report. B. In a newspaper. C. In a magazine D. In a textbook.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据短文的内容主要叙述的是对于公司的对于客户的个人隐私的泄露问题的的解决途径，所以这篇文章出现在
14、报纸上，故选B。【2014高考英语马鞍山市质量检测】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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My wife Julie and I were out on the road that runs around where we live, when we saw an old worn-out dog stumbling (蹒跚) painfully up the road. We stopped, bent down, talked gently to the dog and patted it. I checked and there w
15、as a collar with a phone number. I called but no one answered.The dog was painfully thin. So Julie ran home to get some of our dogs food while I tried to encourage the dog. After Julie came back, we sat down on the sidewalk while our new friend made short work of the food. Eventually we got her home
16、. After trying for many times we got a response from the number. A lady came around with a bunch of flowers for us. She explained that Tara had been her fathers dog. She was very old and got lost that morning. So, Tara was safely returned home.Here is the truth of the story:Actually Julie and I were
17、 out that morning because I was leaving. She was trying to persuade me to come back, but I wasnt hearing anything that made that sound likely. I was about to turn and go when an old black dog walked between us and almost fell down. Suddenly we had something more important than our problem to worry a
18、bout. There was a creature in need right before us and we had to work together to help it.We did help it. And here I am writing the story in my own home, in my own family.In the song “Love Is Not a Fight” Warren Barfield talks about marriage. At one point he sings, “And if we try to leave, may God s
19、end angels (天使) to guard the door.”Sometimes angels come disguised (伪装) as dogs. 60. How was the dog when found?A. Too weak to walk.B. Thin and worn out. C. Unable to eat food.D. Homeless but gentle.61. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that .A. the dog didnt go with the writerB. the writer had his own
20、pet dog C. Julie bought some food for the dogD. the dog didnt eat any of the food62. The underlined part “our problem” in the passage refers to the fact that .A. the writer didnt want to take Julies adviceB. an old black dog appeared in front of themC. Julie disagreed with the writers travel on busi
21、ness D. the couple had some trouble with their marriage63. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. An Angel DogB. A Helpful CoupleC. Saving the DogD. A Famous Song【参考答案】6063 BBDA 【2014高考英语马鞍山市质量检测】 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 We would like to wish all our rea
22、ders a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. Were looking forward to sharing more adventures and discoveries with you in 2014, including:At a crossroads in the AtlanticAs the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of
23、British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.Photostory: On the road againA selection of images from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M Aurel Steins early 20th century photographs of the Sil
24、k Road.Dossier: Going undergroundMark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emission (排放).Net lossKit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (渔场) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing in
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26、to 35% or call +44 (0)1635 588 496. Geographical is also available in WHSmith and many independent news agents.56. Who took photos of the Silk Road? A. M Aurel Stein. B. Fred Pearce. C. Mark Rowe. D. Lucien Castaing-Taylor.57. If you want to read something about global warming, you can read . A. At
27、a crossroads in the AtlanticB. Photostory: On the road again C. Dossier: Going undergroundD. Net loss58. Which of the following statements is true?A. Ascension Island has a bright future with more population.B. Commercialization contributes to the loss of fishery in Thai.C. The January edition of 20
28、14 is to come out in the winter break.D. The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews. 59. The passage is written to . A. share adventures and discoveriesB. give advice on taking photos C. attract readers to buy the magazineD. introduce the content of the magazine【参考答案】5659 ACBC 【20
29、14高考英语四川省成都市一模试题】 DBy far the most common difficulty in study is simple failure to get down to regular concentrated work. This difficulty is much greater for those who do not work to a plan and have no regular routine of study. Many students muddle along , doing a bit of this subject or that, as the
30、 mood takes them, or letting their set work pile up until the last possible moment.Few students work to a set timetable. They say that if they did work out a timetable for themselves they would not keep to it, or would have to change it frequently, since they can never predict from one day to the ne
31、xt what their activities will be.No doubt some students take much more kindly to a regular routine than others. There are many who shy away from a self-controlled weekly timetable, and dislike being tied down to a fixed program of work. Many able students state that they work in cycles. When they be
32、come interested in a topic they work on it attentively for three or four days at a time. On other days they avoid work completely. It has to be admitted that we do not fully understand the motivation to work. Most people over 25 years of age have become used to a work routine, and the majority of re
33、ally productive workers set aside regular hours for the more important areas of their work. The “ tough-minded ” school of workers doesnt fully accept the idea that good work can only be done naturally, under the influence of inspiration.Those who believe that they need only work and study as the fi
34、t takes them have a mistaken belief either in their own talent or in the value of “ freedom ”. Freedom from control and discipline leads to unhappiness rather than to “ self-expression ” or “ personality development ”. Our society insists on regular habits, timekeeping and punctuality ( being on tim
35、e ), and whether we like it or not, if we mean to make our way in society, we have to meet its demands.43 The most widespread problem in applying oneself to study is _ .A. changing from one subject to anotherB. the failure to keep to a set timetable of workC. the unwillingness to work out a systemat
36、ic planD. working on a subject only when one feels like it44. Which of the following is TRUE ?A. Many students are not interested in using a self-controlled timetable .B. Many students dont like being told to study to a fixed timetable .C. Most people over 25 years of age dont work to a set timetabl
37、e .D. Tough-minded people agree that good work is done naturally .45. The underlined part “ as the fit takes them ” means _ .A. when they have the energyB. when they are in the moodC. when they feel fitD. when they find conditions suitable46. A suitable title for the passage might be _ .A. Attitudes
38、 to StudyB. A Study PlanC. The Difficulties of StudyingD. Study and Self-discipline【参考答案】43-46: BABD【2014高考英语四川省成都市一模试题】 EA mathematician who goes mad is not a subject most directors consider commercially attractive, but then Ron Howard isnt among most directors, despite an impressive list of credit
39、s, a Beautiful Mind is his most successful work to date, combining psychological drama with a moving love story to produce a film that is as interesting as it is entertaining.The Oscar winning Russel Crowe has put himself in line for further honors with his acting John Nash, the Nobel Prize-winning
40、mathematician troubled by schizophrenia(神经分裂症). A Beautiful Mind pictures Nash as an unusual hero, not just because of his academic achievements, but also because of the courage he displays while battling his illness.In 1947, Nash was one of many great young minds at Princeton. “To find a truly orig
41、inal idea is the only way to distinguish myself.” The proud and determined student declared. His exploration of such an idea afforded him little time for the normal socializing. His shyness and straightforward approach brought him few friends.After finally hitting on a revolutionary new idea, Nashs
42、career took off and his reputation was secured. He balanced research work with teaching, which is where he met the bright and beautiful student Alicia (Jennifer Connelly). Things in his life were going well when his talent for code breaking brought him to the attention of the military who employed h
43、im during the early stages of the cold war with Russia. However, the stress of his work made Nashs illness develop.Crowes performance is perfect. He and Connelly ignite (make something exciting) the films passionate love story and Connellys wonderful performance makes the audience moved by Alicia, w
44、hose courage, strength and faith in her husband are the primary reasons for his recovery.47. The passage is most probably _. A. a book review B. a movie review C. a movie poster D. an advertisement48. Which can replace the underlined phrase “hit on” in the fourth paragraph? A. put up with B. come on
45、 C. put on D. come up with 49. Which of the following statements is not true? A. John Nash did not go mad totally. B. Ron Howard is an outstanding director. C. The stress of the academic work caused Nashs illness. D. Nash didnt have many friends.50. We can infer form the text that _. A. without Alicia, John Nash would not have recovered from schizophrenia. B. John Nash gave up his career when troubled by schizophrenia. C. Russell Crowe won another Oscar Award after this movie. D. John Nash volunteered to serve in the army.【参考答案】47-50: BDCA
