1、广西来宾市2017高考英语一轮阅读理解专练（8）含答案2016高考训练题。阅读理解。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。The baby is just one day old and has not yet left hospital. She is quiet but alert（警觉）. Twenty centimeters from her face researchers have placed a white card with two black spots on it. She stares at it carefully. A researc
2、her removes the card and replaces it by another, this time with the spots differently spaced. As the cards change from one to the other, her gaze（凝视）starts to lose its focus-until a third, with three black spots, is presented. Her gaze returns: she looks at it for twice as long as she did at the pre
3、vious card. Can she tell that the number two is different from three, just 24 hours after coming into the world?Or do newborns simply prefer more to fewer? The same experiment, but with three spots shown before two, shows the same return of interest when the number of spots changes. Perhaps it is ju
4、st the newness? When slightly older babies were shown cards with pictures of objects (a comb, a key, an orange and so on), changing the number of objects had an effect separate from changing the objects themselves. Could it be the pattern that two things make, as opposed to three? No again. Babies p
5、aid more attention to squares moving randomly on a screen when their number changed from two to three, or three to two. The effect even crosses between senses. Babies who were repeatedly shown two spots became more excited when they then heard three drumbeats than when they heard just two; likewise（
6、同样地）when the researchers started with drumbeats and moved to spots.1Babies are sensitive to the change in _.A. the size of cards B. the colour of picturesC. the shape of patternsD. the number of objects2Why did the researchers test the babies with drumbeats?A. To reduce the difficulty of the experim
7、ent B. To see how babies recognize soundsC. To carry their experiment further D. To keep the babes interest.3Where does this text probably come from?A. Science fiction B. Childrens literatureC. An advertisement D. A science report参考答案13、DCD试题分析：本文属于科学研究类的短文，研究婴儿对于外界声音和变化的反应。科学家在实验中使用了不同的刺激物对婴儿进行刺激以证
8、明研究的准确性。1D 细节题。根据第一段后4行As the cards change from one to the other, her gave（凝视）starts to lose its focus-until a third, with three black spots, is presented. Her gaze returns: she looks at it for twice as long as she did at the previous card.可知当眼前黑点变成3个的时候，孩子的注意力又恢复了。故D项正确。2C 推理题。根据文章最后三行Babies who we
9、re repeatedly shown two spots became more excited when they then heard three drumbeats than when they heard just two; likewise（同样地）when the researchers started with drumbeats and moved to spots. 可知使用敲鼓的声音来进行试验，就是为了更进一步了解具体情况。故C正确。3D 推理题。本文属于科学研究类的短文，研究婴儿对于外界声音和变化的反应。所以最可能是从科学报告里摘录出来的内容。故D正确。（2016高考训
10、练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：记叙文话题：逸文趣事词数：296时间：6That evening Holmes and I drove across the moor until we could see the lights of the Stapletons house in front of us.Then we got out and began to walk very quietly along the path towards the house.When we were very close，Holmes told me to stop.He took
11、his revolver(左轮手枪) from his pocket，and I did the same.“We shall hide behind these rocks，” he whispered.“Watson, you know the house，so I want you to go forward and look through the windows.I want to know where the Stapletons and Sir Henry are，and what they are doing.”Very carefully and quietly I move
12、d towards the house.I looked first into the dining room window.Mr.Stapleton and Sir Henry were sitting and smoking their cigars，but there was no sign of Miss Stapleton.I went back to the dining room window, and as I looked in again, Mr.Stapleton left the room and came out of the house.He went to a h
13、ut beside the house, and unlocked the door.I heard a strange sound coming from the hut，but I could not think what was making the noise.I went back to Holmes and told him what I had seen.He wanted to know where Miss Stapleton was, and I had to tell him twice that there was no sign of her in the house
14、.The moon was shining on the Great Grimpen Marsh, and a fog was rising from it.Holmes watched the fog and began to look worried.The fog was creeping up from the marsh towards the house.We were hidden near the path, which was on the far side of the house from the marsh.“The fog is moving towards us,
15、Watson, and that is very serious，” said Holmes.“It is the one thing that could make my plans go wrong.”As we watched, the fog, which had crept as far as the house, began to flow round it.Angrily Holmes hit the rock in front of us with his open hand.“If Sir Henry doesnt come out in the next quarter o
16、f an hour, the path will be covered by the fog.In half an hour we shall not be able to see our hands in front of our faces.We must move back to higher ground above the fog.”We moved away from the house and out of the fog, which was creeping slowly along the ground and hiding the path from our view.“
17、We must not go too far，” said Holmes.“If we do, Sir Henry may be caught before he reaches us.”Then we heard quick footsteps on the path.After a few moments, Sir Henry appeared out of the fog and walked on in the clear moonlight.He came quickly along the path, passed close to where we were hidden, an
18、d began to walk up the hill behind us.As he walked, he looked over his shoulder again and again, like a man who is worried that something is following him.“Listen！” said Holmes sharply.“Look out! Its coming！”I heard him make his revolver ready to fire，and I did the same.We tried to see into it, and
19、wondered what horrible thing would appear.I looked at Holmes.His eyes were fixed on the place where the path disappeared into the fog.He was pale，but his eyes were bright.Then suddenly his eyes nearly jumped out of his head，and his mouth opened in frightened surprise.I looked away from him to see wh
20、at his eyes were fixed on.When I saw the awful shape that was coming towards us out of the fog, my blood turned cold.The revolver nearly fell from my hands，_The huge black burning hound(猎犬)ran quickly and silently after Sir Henry, who was near to death, and we were helpless with fear.【语篇解读】Watson和Ho
21、lmes去Stapleton家探听情况，一条凶猛的猎犬的出现让他们感到非常害怕。1It can be concluded that Sir Henry _Awas the master of the houndBsensed he was in danger when escapingCwas clear where Miss Stapleton wasDwas finally killed by the fierce hound答案B考查推理判断。结合文章倒数第五段中的“As he walked，he looked over his shoulder again and again，like
22、 a man who is worried that something is following him”可以推断出答案。2The strange sound coming from the hut was most probably made by _AMr.Stapleton BMiss StapletonCSir Henry Dthe hound答案D考查推理判断。文章第四段为下文埋下伏笔，结合文章结尾可以推断，发出声音的就是那条猎犬。3Why did Holmes hit the rock angrily?ABecause Watson failed to find any sign
23、 of Miss Stapleton.BBecause something was wrong with their plans.CBecause the fog might well ruin their plans.DBecause Sir Henry hadnt appeared so far.答案C考查细节理解。根据第七段“The fog is moving towards us.It is the one thing that could make my plans go wrong”可知答案。4Which of the following is the correct order
24、according to the passage?aThe fog was rising and moving towards Holmes and Watson.bHolmes saw a burning hound coming.cMr.Stapleton went to a hut beside the house and unlocked the door.dHolmes and Watson hid behind the rocks.eSir Henry appeared out of the fog.Aa, d, c, b, e Bd, c, a, e, bCc, b, e, a,
25、 d Dd, c, e, a, b答案B考查细节理解。根据文章的相关叙述可知，ae分别可以在第七段、最后一段、第四段、第二段、第十二段中找到依据。Holmes和Watson首先躲在石头后面观察，然后Watson看到Mr.Stapleton去一个小屋，后来雾逐渐升起，而后Sir Henry跑了出来，接着猎犬跟了上来，故选B项。5Which of the following is the most suitable for the blank in the last paragraph but one?Aand I could hardly stand itBand I was ready to
26、fireCand inside I was filled with angerDand my whole body froze with fear答案D考查推理判断。根据空处所在段的内容“my blood turned cold.The revolver nearly fell from my hands”可知，Watson此时感到非常害怕，故D项符合题意。（2016高考训练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：说明文话题：语言学习词数：330时间：7(2015福建泉州一中期中)Talk to yourselfIt may be obvious，but the best way
27、 to get better at a language is to speak it.Even if there is no one around to speak to，talk to yourself.Name things as you pass themchair，television，cat，tree，school.Learn basic phrases like“it is cold today” or “it is sunny today” and use whichever is appropriate when you first look out of the windo
28、w.This simple language learning tip will help this everyday vocabulary sink in and become second nature.Talk to friendsEven if they dont speak the language，talk to the people you know in your new language.Warm them in advance that you are practicing your new knowledge and they will know whats coming
29、.Even a simple “good morning” or “see you later” in your new language will make those phrases more natural to you.Your friends may even start to pick up a few phrases as well.Listen to musicListen to music in your new language.Youll hear the language used in a real context and this will help you pic
30、k out the rhythm and the pronunciation even better.You will also come to further understand and better appreciate the culture behind the language.Make mistakesThe easiest language learning tip is to try! Go ahead and speak and write! Dont be afraid to make mistakes，because I guarantee you will! In f
31、act，you will learn as much from your mistake as you will learn from your success.Never let the fear of making any mistakes hold you back.Without making any mistakes，how will you ever be fluent or even comfortable with the language?Find a language clubWhen you are ready，try to find a language club in
32、 your area.Speaking with other people who have already gone through or are still going through the process of learning the language can be extremely helpful.They will give you lots of language learning tips and helpful advice.【语篇解读】本文为说明文，为读者提供了学习语言的五条建议。1If you want to keep everyday vocabulary in y
33、our mind，youd better _Atry to find a language club in your areaBtalk to yourself and name things as you pass themCnot be afraid to make mistakesDlisten to music in your new language答案B细节理解题。根据第一部分中的This simple language learning tip will help this everyday vocabulary sink in and become second nature.
34、可知B项正确。2According to the passage，we know _Athe more mistakes we make，the more fluent our English might beB“talking to yourself” is the best way to learn a languageCif someone doesnt speak your new language，you should not practice with him/herDnot all language clubs are helpful答案A推理判断题。根据倒数第二部分中Witho
35、ut making any mistakes，how will you ever be fluent or even comfortable with the language？可以推断出作者认为犯的错误越多，英语就会说得越流利。3You will master the usage of your new language if you _ according to the material.Atalk to yourself Btalk to friendsClisten to music Dfind a language club答案C推理判断题。由Listen to music部分可以看
36、出，通过听音乐学习语言，可以感受真实的语境，还能进一步理解语言背后的文化，所以C项正确。4The main idea of this passage is _Athe more you practice，the better your English will beBpracticing speaking English in different waysClanguage learning tipsDsome advice on English learning答案C主旨大意题。全文围绕语言学习介绍了五条建议，所以C项正确。2016高考英语训练-阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（
37、A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 I was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994. but I can remember my mothers words as if it were yesterday. “Kernel, I dont want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him. ” AIDS wasnt something we talked abo
38、ut in my country when I was growing up. From then on , I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore . and my dad lived alone . For a while , he could take care of himself . But when I was 12. his condition worsened . My fathers other children lived far away, so it
39、fell to me to look after him.We couldnt afford all the necessary medicine for him. and because Dad was unable to work . I had no money for school supplies and often couldnt even buy food for dinner . I would sit in class feeling completely lost , the teachers words muffled as I tried to figure out h
40、ow I was going to manage.I did not share my burden (负担)with anyone . I had seen people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease . And even adults could be cruel . When my father was moved to the hospital. the nurses would leave his food on the bedside even though
41、he was too weak to feed himself.I had known that he was going to die . but after so many years of keeping his condition a secret . I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless. I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support. That day , she kept me on the phon
42、e for hours . I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life .I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him. having never spoken about AIDS to anyone. Even me , he didnt want to call attention to AIDS. I do.1. What does Kernel tell us about her father?A. He had stayed i
43、n the hospital since he fell illB. He depended on the nurses in his final days.C. He worked hard to pay for his medication.D. He told no one about his disease.2. What can we learn from the underlined sentence?A. Kernel couldnt understand her teacher. B. Kernel had special difficulty in hearing.C. Ke
44、rnel was too troubled to focus on the lesson.D. Kernel was too tired to hear her teachers words.3. Why did Kernel keep her fathers disease a secret?A. She was afraid of being looked down upon.B. She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.C. She found no one willing to listen to her.D. She wanted to obey her mother.4. Why did Kernel write the passage?A. To tell people about the sufferings of her father.B. To show how little people knew about AIDS.C. To draw peoples attention to AIDS.D. To remember her father.参考答案14DCAC