1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家广西来宾市2017高考英语一轮阅读理解专练（4）含答案阅读理解。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources (来源), as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that
2、windmills (风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.For many centuries, people used windmills to grind (磨碎) wheat into flour or pump water f
3、rom deep underground when electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States
4、, windmills were rarely used.During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher c
5、osts. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.风能早在公元前七世纪就开始被人们用风车所利用，当人们发明了电以后，风能被用来发电，但随着电的广泛使用，风车逐渐不被人们使用了。而进入二十世纪七十年代后，人们又逐渐认识到了风能的优势。1From the text we know that windmills _.A. were invented by European armiesB. have a history of more t
6、han 2,800 yearsC. used to supply power to radio in remote areasD. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered答案：C。细节理解题。由第一段最后两句话可知风车首先是在古代伊朗被使用，故排除A项；公元前七世纪到现在应是不足2800年，故排除B项；由第二段当中的第二、三句话可以排除D项，同时也能知道C项是正确的。2What was a new use for wind power in the late l9th century?A. Sailing a boat. B
7、. Producing electricity.C. Grinding wheat into flour.D. Pumping water from underground.答案：B。细节理解题。由文章第二段中的第二句话可知“在十九世纪末期人们发现了电以后，住在偏远地区的人们开始用风车发电”。3One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that _.A. wind power is cleanerB. it is one of the oldest power sourcesC. it was cheaper to cre
8、ate energy from windD. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs答案：A。主旨大意题。由文章最后一段可知。4What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. The advantages of wind power.B. The design of wind power plants.C. The worldwide movement to save energy.D. The global trend towards pro
9、ducing power from wind.答案：D。推理判断题。文章最后一句话“如今，出现了一个全球化的运动，要通过风能的利用来提供越来越多的电力”，表明作者会就这个话题继续展开。（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：记叙文话题：人物传记词数：586时间：6You could feel sorry for Alberto Torres，who is blind.The last thing he remembers seeing was his daughter being born 13 years ago.Then the world went bla
10、nk; he can only imagine what his only child looks like now，as a teenaged honor student.Bad luck is no stranger to this warm and thoughtful 37yearold man.His mother died of cancer when he was 4，and his father，who was often ill，had to give him up to the care of the state when he was 11.He later worked
11、 for 19 years in a workshop making household goods，deathly boring work.Earlier this month，Alberto Torress wife，who had just been laid off from her job，had to have a breast removed due to cancer and now faces a year of radiation treatments.Things seemed always to go from almost incredibly bad to wors
12、e.Even Mr.Torress good luck has a dark side：Five years ago，his lovely guide dog pulled him out of the path of a truck.Mr.Torres was not hurt.The dog was killed.But Mr.Torres does not feel sorry for himself.“These are just little bumps you have to go over in your life，” he said.At 5 am.on a recent mo
13、rning，we caught up with Mr.Torres at a subway stop in Brooklyn，New York，near where he lives in a thirdfloor apartment (with no elevator)He had been up since 3 am.，feeding his new dog，making coffee，getting ready.“When youre blind，it takes a little longer to do things，” he said.Mr.Torres was beginning
14、 his twohour trip to his job developing film in the Xray department of the emergency room of the Bronx hospital.He would take the G train to Queens Plaza station to the R train，heading towards Manhattan.He would then ride the R train to 59th Street where he would walk upstairs to switch to the Numbe
15、r 6 train.At one point along the journey，he might chat with a stranger.At another，someone would pat his dog，calling him by name.People offered assistance，even seats.At 125th Street，Mr.Torres would transfer to the Number 4 train by crossing the platform.At 149th Street，he would go down to the Number
16、2.He would take that to East 180th Street where he nearly always has a long wait for his final train，to Pelham Parkway.Then he and his dog would walk 20 minutes to the hospital.It was a hard job to come by.Before he got the job，Mr.Torres was determined to escape the workshop run by an organization d
17、edicated to help people who cant see.He wanted a job developing Xray film，something that everyone must do in the dark.He had to handle the long trip，as well as the work.“Our philosophy here is that blind people can do just about anything except drive buses，” it was the thinking about disabled people
18、 at the Bronx hospital.“We find what a person can do rather than what he cant do，” said the hospitals director.One day a while ago marked the first anniversary of Mr.Torress hiring.He developed 150 or so Xrays，his husual output，to celebrate.Mr.Torres works by himself in a small，dark room that smells
19、 of chemicals.He cannot wear gloves，because he needs to feel.It is hard work，related to emergency of lives.His immediate supervisor says he trusts him 100%.Mr.Torres makes $20，000 a year.But his motivation goes beyond money.“If I start feeling like a victim，that makes me bitter.And why be bitter？Tha
20、t makes you go into a hole and stay there.” he said.“Im not doing anything out of the ordinary，” insisted Mr.Torres as he quickly completed the task.【语篇解读】本文是传记类文章阅读。文章主要讲述了Alberto Torres先生自女儿出生就失明了，并惨遭各类非常人的打击，但他依然向正常人一样顽强生活。1Mr.Torres became blind when _Ahis daughter was just bornBhe was thirteen
21、years oldChis mother died of cancerDhis wife was out of work答案A考查细节辨认。根据文章第一段的第二句话The last thing he remembers seeing was his daughter being born 13 years ago可知他在女儿出生时失明的。故选A。2Mr.Torres does not feel sorry for himself because he _Awas once saved by his lovely guide dogBis taken good care of by the go
22、vernmentCthinks its natural to have setbacks in lifeDbelieves it takes a little longer to do things答案C考查细节辨认。根据文章第二段的Mr.Torres所说的话These are just little bumps you have to go over in your life可知他认为生活中的不幸都是自然的。故选C。3The description of Mr.Torress long trip to work shows _Athe effective traffic systemBthe
23、 kindness of New YorkersCthe loyalty of his guide dogDhis will to overcome difficulty答案D考查主旨大意。A.有效的交通系统；B.纽约人的好心；C.他的向导狗的忠诚；D.他克服困难的意志。根据文章第三、四段的描述，是Mr Torres的坚强意志让他克服了困难。故选D。4.What is the principle of the hospital in employing a worker?ASympathy counts most.BAbility comes first.CPreference for the
24、 blind.DEasy job for the weak.答案B考查判断推理。A.同情心最重要；B.能力为先；C.偏爱盲人；D.对弱者来说的容易工作。根据文章第四段的“We find what a person can do rather than what he cant do，”可知该医院雇佣人是能力为先。故选B。5Mr.Torres works very hard in order to _Amake plenty of moneyBwin his supervisors trustClive like a normal personDcomplete his daily task答案
25、C考查细节辨认。根据文章最后一段的Im not doing anything out of the ordinary可知Mr.Torres工作就是为了像正常人一样工作。故选C。6In the eyes of the writer，Alberto Torres is a man of _Adeep thinking Bweak motivationCspecial talents Dgreat independence答案D考查主旨大意。通读全文，并根据文章中对主人翁的描述可知在作者的眼中Alberto Torres是一个独立的人。故选D。（2016高考训练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出
26、最佳选项。体裁：记叙文话题：人与自然词数：320时间：5All trade in five named species of sharks is to be regulated (管制) from now on.Without a permit，the sale of their meat or fins(鳍) will be forbidden.The regulation was agreed last year at a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Thailand.A
27、ccording to the rules，the whitetip (白鳍鲨)，the porbeagle (鼠鲨)，and three varieties of hammerhead will be protected.Besides，manta rays (比目鱼)，valued for their gills (鳃)which are used in Chinese medicine，will also be protected.The action is seen as the most important one in the 40year history to protect t
28、hese species.“Regulating international trade in these shark and manta ray species has a great effect on their survival and is a very clear way of helping to protect sharks and our oceans，” said Secretary General John Scanlon.“The practical steps will involve issues such as limiting export levels，and
29、 identifying the fins，gills and meat that are in trade.This may seem challenging，but by working together we can do it and we will do it.”Under the rules，all trade in these sharks and rays across 180 countries will not be allowed unless they have got their permits given by the national related organi
30、zation.As a matter of fact，trade in shark fins has already decreased greatly as a result of campaigns to raise awareness.Recently it has been reported that sales have gone down by 70%.Earlier this year the hotel giant，Hilton Worldwide stopped serving shark fins at its 96 owned and managed AsiaPacifi
31、c hotels.However，Denmark，Canada，Guyana，Japan，Iceland and Yemen have all announced they will not follow the new rules and will continue to fish for some or all of these species.Under the regulations though，they are only able to trade with other countries that are also ready to ignore the rules.Offici
32、als point out that for such a questioned issue，the number of countries which is going to continue the trade is small.【语篇解读】去年在泰国的一个国际会议上，与会人员通过了保护鲨鱼和比目鱼的规定。人们需要获得许可证才能捕杀和交易鲨鱼。1The purpose of putting the new rules into force is to _Alimit peoples trade in ocean animals meatBprotect some species of sh
33、arks against over fishingClet fishers know the importance of protecting sharksDprevent big hotels from serving sharks meat答案B细节理解题。根据第一、二段内容可知，实施新规定的目的是保护五种鲨鱼和比目鱼，只有获得许可，人们才可以捕捞和贩卖这些鲨鱼。2Which of the following doesnt belong to species of sharks?AThe manta ray.BThe porbeagle.CThe whitetip.DThe hammerh
34、ead.答案A细节理解题。根据第二段“According to the rules，the whitetip，the porbeagle，and three varieties of hammerhead will be protected.Besides，manta rays.”可知，比目鱼不属于鲨鱼。3What can be inferred from John Scanlon s words in Paragraph Four?AThe regulation may have some negative effects on sharks.BThe export of sharks me
35、at will be called off in some periods.CIts nearly impossible to carry out the regulation worldwide.DOfficials are confident that the regulations have a promising future.答案D推理判断题。根据第四段“This may seem challenging，but by working together we can do it and we will do it.”可知，John Scanlon认为虽然很具有挑战性，但是只要人们一起
36、努力，保护鲨鱼的行动就会成功，由此可推知，官方对新规定的前景很看好。4Hilton Worldwide is a good example of _Apeoples getting their permits to trade in shark finsBa successful companys managing its wealthCpeoples beginning to stop eating shark finsDpeoples raising awareness to protect sharks答案D推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知，随着保护鲨鱼意识的提高，鲨鱼交易已经大幅度减少了
37、。希尔顿酒店停止向顾客出售鱼翅，这给提高保护鲨鱼意识做出了好的表率。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Leadership is the most significant word in todays competitive business environment because it directs the manager of a business to focus inward on their personal abilities and style. Experts on leadership will quickly point out t
38、hat “how things get done” influences the success of the outcomes and indicates a right way and a wrong way to do things. When a noted leader on the art of management, Peter Drucker, coined the phrase“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things”, he was seeking to clarify t
39、he distinctions he associates with the terms. When Stephen Covey, founder and director of the Leadership Institute, explored leadership styles in the past decade, he focused on the habits of a great number of highly effective individuals. His Seven Habits of Highly Effective People became a popular
40、bestseller very quickly. His ideas forced a reexamination of the early leadership example, which centered on the feature that was found in the character ethic(道德准则) and the personality ethic. The former ethic suggested success was founded on modesty, loyalty, courage, patience and so on. The persona
41、lity ethic suggested it was ones attitude, not behavior, that inspired success, and this ethic was founded on a belief of positive mental attitude. In contrast to each of these ideas, Covey advocates that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness, and he highlights how vital i
42、t is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments. To achieve a desired vision for your business, it is essential that you have a personal vision of where you are headed and what you value. Business leadership means
43、 that managers need to “put first things first,” which implies that before leading others, you need to be clear on your own values, abilities, and strengths and be seen as trustworthy. 1. What does Peter Druckers phrase infer? A. Leaders should be good at making right decisions. B. Leaders should be
44、 good at doing things right. C. Leaders should be good at ignoring the distinctions he associates with the terms. D. Leaders should be skilled in predicting future. 2. Under what condition are people likely to succeed, in terms of what the personality ethic suggests ? A. When people have little dete
45、rmination , they will be successful. B. When people have good behaviour, they will gain success. C. If people have positive mental attitude , they are likely to succeed. D. If people have negative mental attitude , they are certain to succeed. 3. How can leaders enjoy outstanding success in their wo
46、rk environments, according to Stephen Covey? A. Firstly they have to think highly of themselves. B. They are supposed to benefit themselves.C. They can not adjust themselves. D. First personally they must manage themselves . 4. What is the meaning of the underlined word “vision”? A. Bright future. B
47、. Good beginning. C. Good scenery. D. Pretty background. 5. To be good leaders , what must managers pay close attention to ? A. They must pay close attention to universal principles of effectiveness. B. They must pay close attention to their own values, abilities and strengths. C. They must pay close attention to modesty. D. They must be concerned about courage and patience. 【参考答案】15、ACDAB- 9 - 版权所有高考资源网
