1、广西南宁市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解演练（5）及答案阅读理解。Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my familys last vacation. It was my sixyearold sons winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta,
2、 the airline, offered us $ 400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay. I took my ninemonthold and took off for home.The next day, my husband and son were offered more
3、credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouragedokay, orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $ 1,600. Not bad, huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a bigtime bargain hunter, I know the value of
4、a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of
5、the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth. Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps
6、its shape longer, and its the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.1. Why did Delta give the authors family credits?A. They took a later flight.B. They had early bookings.C. Their flight had been delayed.D. Their flight had been cancelled.2.
7、 What can we learn about the author?A. She rarely misses a good deal.B. She seldom makes a compromise.C. She is very strict with her children.D. She is interested in cheap products.3. What does the author do?A. Shes a teacher. B. Shes a housewife.C. Shes a media person.D. Shes a businesswoman.4. Wha
8、t does the author want to tell us?A. How to expose bad tricks.B. How to reserve airline seats.C. How to spend money wisely.D. How to make a business deal.文章大意一些人千方百计地省钱，作者也不例外。上次作者家人一起度假返程时，由于预订该趟航班机票的乘客过多，Delta航空公司给每位退票的乘客返还400美元。作者因为要去纽约开会就先带着9个月大的孩子如期回家了，而丈夫和6岁的儿子则等待次日的航班，结果由于他们乘坐了更晚一些的航班而得到了多达16
9、00美元的补偿。1A。考查细节理解。根据第一段的第五句“The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知，由于预订这趟航班的乘客过多，因此航空公司决定对于那些愿意退票，然后乘坐次日航班返回的人每人返还400美元。2A。考查细节理解。根据第一段的前两句及第三段第二句中的“But as a bigtime bargain hunter”可知，作者很少错过很便宜的东西，故A项符合
10、题意。3C。考查推理判断。根据第四段的第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.”可知，作者是一位媒体人。4C。考查主旨大意。根据最后一段的内容可知，作者想要告诉我们如何聪明地花钱，在哪些地方可以省钱，在哪些地方可以出手大方。2014高三双基测试Explore India with your own personal car and driver!Welcome to India Driver Tours. My name is Amit and for many years I hav
11、e been driving travellers from all over the world through North India.With excellent English and local knowledge, I will organise a truly special journey through Indias north. Travel with India Driver Tours and you will experience a deep insight into Indian culture and traditions. You will travel wi
12、th a professional driver who can share his experience of life in India and help you discover the wonders of the country.Travelling with India Driver Tours is fully flexible. You can design your own itinerary or use one of our suggestions. We can design a trip that will suit your schedule, your budge
13、t and your interests.Here are some suggestions to help you choose your unique personal tour with your own car and driver.Trip 1DelhiAgraJaipurDelhi(5 nights/6 days)The Golden Triangle. If you are short of time, this trip allows you to experience some of the most famous sights in India, including, of
14、 course, the Taj Mahal, located in Agra.Trip 2DelhiPushkarJodhpurUdaipurJaipurAgra Delhi(9 nights/10 days)The best of Rajasthan with Delhi and Agra. This gives you an ideal taste of beautiful Rajasthan plus the excitement of Indias city life.Trip 3DelhiMandawaBikanerJaisalmerJodhpurUdaipurPushkarJai
15、purAgraDelhi(14 nights/15 days)The luxurious tour. Take your time to explore the beauty, history and diversity of Rajasthan. From Indias capital city, through the desert and beyond. Trip 4DelhiMandawaBikanerJaipurRanthamboreOrchhaKhajurahoAgraDelhi(10 nights/11 days)The trip will take you to see saf
16、aris, tigers, elephants.Trip 5DelhiSariskaJaipurRanthamboreBharatpur(Keoladeo National Park)AgraDelhi(9 nights/10 days)This trip takes in the three main nature reserves in the region plus a visit to the Taj Mahal. You will indulge(沉溺于) your love of the natural world and visit one of the great manmad
17、e wonders.Trip 6DelhiChandigarhShimlaManaliDharmsala (McLeod Ganj)Amritsar(10 nights/11 days)Experience Indias spectacular Northern states as you travel from Delhi to Amritsar. See the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayan mountain range and explore Buddhism at some wellknown temples.1、Which of the
18、following is the feature of travelling with India Driver Tours?A. Insurance. B. Flexibility.C. Comfort. D. Luxury.2、 If you stay in India only for a week, which of the trips is the most suitable for you?A. Trip 1. B. Trip 2.C. Trip 3. D. Trip 4.3、If you choose Trip 4，_.A. you might believe in Buddhi
19、smB. you may be interested in wildlifeC. you may be fond of adventureD. you may prefer the city life文章大意本文为应用文，是一则去印度北部旅游的促销广告。1、B。细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Travelling with India Driver Tours is fully flexible.”可知，India Driver Tours的特色是旅行有相当大的灵活性。2、A。细节理解题。根据Trip 1下面的“5 nights/6 days”可知，只有Trip 1的旅行时间在一周之内，故选A。3
20、、B。推理判断题。根据Trip 4下面的“The trip will take you to see safaris, tigers, elephants.”可知，如果你选择Trip 4的话，可以判断你可能对野生动物感兴趣。阅读理解。阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。The Coalition for the Homeless is an organization that seeks to address the needs of the homeless population in the United States.It is a netw
21、ork of offices，some of which provide food and houses for the homeless population，and some of which fight for the passing of laws that would give every American the right to a place to call home.According to the Coalitions studies，of over two hundred million people living in the United States，up to t
22、hree million are homelessand the number is still growing.Since the late 1970s，fastrising house prices，large cuts in government supported housing programs，and economic recession(经济衰退) have made it impossible for many Americans to meet housing costs.Sadly，this has resulted in a number of persons being
23、 forced to leave their homes and/or unable to find new affordable homes.According to another research，families with children appear to be the fastestgrowing part of the homeless population，making up 39% of it.The old idea of a homeless person，that of the single man who gets drunk all the time，is no
24、longer true.A much larger part of the population now finds itself homeless.Even worse，once a person becomes homeless，he often finds it impossible to find a job，since most employers require anyone who wants a job from them to provide a home address on a job application.本文记叙了无家可归者联盟试图帮助解决无家可归人的需要。为他们提
25、供食物和房屋，为他们的权力而战。从二十世纪七十年代以来，由于房价上升，政府支持减少，经济衰退，使无家可归者越来越多，更糟的是，他们找不到工作。17The underlined word “address” in the first line probably means “_”Atalk about Bdeal withCfight for Dwrite to答案：B。词义猜测题。从下文可知，该联盟提供给无家者食物，房子，即表明该联盟在努力满足和解决无家者的需求。故B项正确。18How many people are homeless in the US.according to the Co
26、alition studies?A39% of the population.B200 million people.CAbout 3 million people.DAbout onefifth of the population.答案：C。细节理解题。根据短文第三句话可知，美国有两亿人口，其中有多达三百万人无家可归，且这个数还在上升。19Homeless people often have difficulty finding a job because_.Athey have no home addressesBthey mostly have a drinking problemCth
27、ey arent supported by government programsDthey often dont have enough work experience答案：A。细节理解题。根据短文最后一句可知，因为大多数雇主要求找工作的人在申请表上填上家庭住址，所以无家可归者发现他们不可能找到工作。20What is the main cause of the rising number of the homeless in the US.?AThe passing of new housing laws.BThe fast growth of family size.CThe slow
28、construction of houses.DThe everrising price of housing.答案：D。细节理解题。根据第四句话可知，从20世纪70年代，房价快速增长，使许多美国人不可能满足住房费用，从而使更多的人无家可归。阅读理解。阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Habits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly，setting our brains on autopilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of f
29、amiliar routine. “Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting creatures，”William Wordsworth said in the 19th century. In the everchanging 21st century，even the word“habit”carries a negative meaning.So it seems contradictory to talk about habits in the same context as innovation (创新)But brain resear
30、chers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits ，we create parallel paths, and even entirely new brain cells, that can jump our trains of thought onto new，innovative tracks.Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit, we can instead direct our own change by
31、consciously developing new habits. In fact，the more new things we try, the more creative we become.But dont bother trying to kill off old habits；once those ruts of procedure are worn into the brain，theyre there to stay. Instead，the new habits we deliberately press into ourselves create parallel path
32、ways that can bypass those old roads. “The first thing needed for innovation is attraction to wonder，” says Dawna Markova, author of The Open Mind. “But we are taught instead to decide ，just as our president calls himself the Decider. ”She adds, however，that“to decide is to kill off all possibilitie
33、s but one. A good innovational thinker is always exploring the many other possibilities.” “All of us work through problems in ways of which were unaware，” she says. Researchers in the late 1960s discovered that humans are born with the ability to approach challenges in four primary ways: analyticall
34、y, procedurally, collaboratively (合作地) and innovatively. At the end of adolescence，however, the brain shuts down half of that ability, preserving only those ways of thought that have seemed most valuable during the first decade or so of life.The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights an
35、alysis and procedure, meaning that few of us use our innovative and collaborative ways of thought. “This breaks the major rule in the American belief systemthat anyone can do anything, ” explains M. J. Ryan, author of the 2006 book This Year I Will.and Ms. Markovas business partner. “Thats a lie tha
36、t we have preserved，and it fosters commonness. Knowing what youre good at and doing even more of it creates excellence. ”This is where developing new habits comes in.本文论述了创新思维与有意识培养新习惯之间的关系。17Brain researchers have discovered that _.A. the forming of new habits can be guidedB. the development of hab
37、its can be predictedC. the regulation of old habits can be transformedD. the track of new habits can be created unconsciously答案：A。事实细节题。由第三段首句“Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit, we can instead direct our own change by consciously developing new habits.”可知A项正确。18The
38、underlined word “ruts” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _.A. zones B. connectionsC. situations D. tracks答案：D。词义猜测题。由画线词所在的第四段中的信息词pathway(路，径)和road(路，道路)可推测出D项正确。track路，路径，轨迹。19Which of the following statements most probably agrees with Dawna Markovas view?A. Decision makes no sense in choice
39、s.B. Curiosity makes creative minds active.C. Creative ideas are born of a relaxing mind.D. Formation of innovation comes from fantastic ideas.答案：B。推理判断题。由第五段首句和尾句尤其是“The first thing needed for innovation is attraction to wonder(创新的第一要素是好奇)”可推断出B项正确。20The purpose of the author writing this article is to persuade us _.A. to give up our traditional habits deliberatelyB. to create and develop new habits consciouslyC. to resist the application of standardized testingD. to believe that old habits conflict with new habits答案：B。主旨大意题。总览文章可知，作者认为创新和新习惯的养成在很多方面是相通的，从而试图说服我们去有意识地创新和培养新习惯。
