1、广西柳江县2017高考英语阅读理解暑假练题（五）及答案阅读理解。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。 Imagine looking for your lost dog. You step into a cave. But instead of the dog, you find beautiful cave paintings. You see paintings of horses, deer, and bison drawn in black, brown, red and yellow. Your first question would proba
2、bly be“Who did this? ”This is what happened to four French boys in 1940. They found the Lascaux caves. The paintings the boys discovered in those caves are about 17, 000 years old. They were drawn by the ancient people called Cro-Magnon(克鲁马努人). Cro-Magnons looked much like people of today. They used
3、 tools, such as fishing nets. But their art was extremely good. The main cave at Lascaux is called Great Hall of Bulls, which has a picture of bulls and horses in many colours. The largest animal is 18 feet long. There are smaller animals, such as bison, stags and a bear. There is also a strange spo
4、tted two-horned(两只角的)animal. To the left of the main cave are the most famous paintings that are the drawings of animals in many different colours. One painting is called Little Horses. On the ceiling are horses and cows. The most unusual sight may be in the Shaft of the Dead Man where there is a rh
5、inoceros, a carefully drawn dead man, an injured bison and a bird. Why did Cro-Magnon artists do these beautiful drawings on cave walls? Did the drawings call upon some magic power? Did the Cro-Magnon people hope that the drawings would bring good luck? There is one thing the paintings seem to tell
6、us. The Cro-Magnons were interested in the world. They looked at beauty and they understood it. 【文章大意】本文介绍了法国Lascaux岩洞壁画的相关情况。1. The author uses the word“you”in Paragraph 1 to. A. attract readers attentionB. make it clear that this is a true storyC. give readers good directions to find the cavesD. c
7、ompare modern people with Cro-Magnon people【解析】选A。推理判断题。第一段虚构了一个以读者为主人公的场景, 目的就是为了引起读者的阅读兴趣。2. Most of the drawings in the caves are about. A. boysB. toolsC. humansD. animals【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第三、四段对壁画的描述可知, 洞内的绝大多数壁画是关于动物的。3. What does the passage mainly tell us? A. Cave paintings are beautiful. B. Who
8、 found the beautiful cave paintings. C. The Lascaux caves hold colourful ancient paintings. D. Drawings of horses are on the walls of the Lascaux caves. 【解析】选C。主旨大意题。文章开头指出了发现壁画的过程, 接下来的内容描述了这些壁画。只有C项能够全面概括全文内容。A项范围太广, 且有些偏题; B、D两项只是文中的细节, 不能概括全文。4. The passage is most probably taken from. A. a rese
9、arch paperB. a cultural magazineC. a science newspaperD. a travel guide【解析】选B。推理判断题。本文主要介绍了法国Lascaux岩洞内的壁画。这些古老的壁画本身就是宝贵的文化遗产, 因此本文最有可能来自文化方面的杂志。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、D）中，选出最佳选项。You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It s time to get started. But wh
10、at s next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To save time and money, use the college s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won t
11、 have to locate or afford a place to park either. It s also a good way to be environmentally aware. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks it s a surefire way to save mo
12、ney and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if youre serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun. Be mindful of your diet. Make hea
13、lthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15”is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. While electives（选修课）can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely on them. Clubs an
14、d other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.25. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?A. Driving your own car. B. Renting an apartment.C. Buying used books. D. Attending acti
15、vities.26. The “freshman 15”tells the fact that some freshmen _.A. take relaxed attitudes to their dietsB. have little regular physical exerciseC. focus less on their academic workD. attend limited activities on campus27. The underlined phrase“ having too much on your plate” probably refers to _.A.
16、using too much money for mealsB. taking part in too many after-class activitiesC. eating too many unhealthy foodsD. taking an elective that has too many students参考答案25、C 2627、 AB 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。At Blossom End Railroad Station, 22-year-old Stanley Vine sat, waiting for his new employer
17、. The surrounding green fields were so unlike the muddy landscape of war-torn France. After four horrible years as an army private fighting in Europe, Stanley had returned to England in February 1946. Armed now with some savings and with no prospects for a job in England, he answered a newspaper ad
18、for farm help in Canada. Two months later he was on his way.When the old car rumbled toward the tiny station, Stanley rose to his feet, trying to make the most of his five foot, four inch frame. The farmer, Alphonse Lapine, shook his head and complained, “Youre a skinny thing.” On the way to his dai
19、ry farm, Alphonse explained that he had a wife and seven kids. “Moneys tight. Youll get room and board. Youll get up at dawn for milking, and then help me around the farm until evening milking time again. Ten dollars a week. Sundays off.” Stanley nodded. He had never been on a farm before, but he to
20、ok the job. From the beginning Stanley was treated horribly by the whole family. They made fun of the way he dressed and talked. He could do nothing right. The humourless farmer frequently lost his temper, criticizing Stanley for the slightest mistake. The oldest son, 13-year-old Armand, constantly
21、played nasty tricks on him. But the kind-hearted Stanley never responded. Stanley never became part of the Lapine family. After work, they ignored him. He spent his nights alone in a tiny bedroom. However, each evening before retiring, he lovingly cared for the farmers horses, eagerly awaiting him a
22、t the field gate. He called them his gentle giants. On Saturday nights he hitch-hiked into the nearest town and wandered the streets or enjoyed a restaurant meal before returning to the farm. Early one November morning Alphonse Lapine discovered that Stanley had disappeared, after only six months as
23、 his farmhand. The railway station master, when questioned later that week, said he had not seen him. In fact no one in the community ever heard of him again. That is, until one evening, almost 20 years later, when Armand, opened an American sports magazine and came across a shocking headline, “Mill
24、ionaire jockey, Stanley Vine, ex-British soldier and 5-time horse riding champion, began life in North America as a farmhand in Canada.”16. Stanley Vine decided to go to Canada because _.A. he wanted to escape from war-torn FranceB. he wanted to serve in the Canadian army C. he couldnt find a job in
25、 EnglandD. he loved working as a farmhand17. Which of the following is True according to the passage?A. Stanley joined the French army when he was 18 years old.B. On the farm Stanley had to milk the cows 14 times a week.C. The Lapine family were rich but cruel to Stanley.D. Stanley read about the jo
26、b offer in a newspaper.18. What can we infer from the passage?A. When Stanley first met his employer, he tried to impress him but failed.B. Stanley had never worked on a farm, so he made a lot of mistakes.C. Stanleys weekly salary was not enough for him to live on.D. Stanley left the farm by train,
27、without telling anyone why he did so.19. What did Stanley like doing after work each day?A. Hitch-hiking to different towns.B. Caring for the farmers horses.C. Wandering around the farm alone.D. Preparing meals on the farm.20. Why was Armand so astonished when he read about Stanley in the magazine?A
28、. He didnt know Stanley had been a British soldier.B. He had no idea Stanley had always been a wealthy man.C. He didnt know his father paid Stanley so little money.D. He didnt expect Stanley to become such a success.【参考答案】1620、CDABD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。 India was once part of the British Em
29、pire, but thanks to modern technology and a booming economy, it has turned the tables on its former colonial master. Indian tutors are helping to teach math to British children over high-speed Internet connections. Early results suggest the idea is improving exam results. But not everyone is happy a
30、t this “outsourcing” of tutoring. Its 3:30, and pupils at Raynham Primary School in London are gathering for their after-school maths lessons. Five time zones thousands of kilometers awaytheir math tutors are also arriving for class. High-speed Internet has made it possible for Indian tutors to teac
31、h British pupils in real time. Each pupil gets a dedicated one-to-one online tutor. The students work with activities on their computer screen and wear a headset and microphone to talk to their tutor. The class teacher, Altus Basson, says he has seen an improvement in results. “There are some childr
32、en whove really rocketed in their results. Children who struggleto focus in class focus a lot better on the laptops. The real advantage is that each child gets a focused activity and a single tutor,” he said. Such individualized teaching is the core idea of Brightspark Education, the company that pr
33、ovides the online tutoring, says founder Tom Hooper. “Children today feel very confident online; they feel very engaged; they feel very in control. And thats half the battle with education.Give them control, make them feel confident and enjoy their learning and youll see them start to improve and em
34、brace it, he said. Raynham Primary School is among the first in Europe to try online tutoring. At between $20 and $25 an hour, its about half the cost of face-to-face coaching. But some people say an Internet connection is not enough of a connection for teaching and learning. Kevin Courtney is deput
35、y General Secretary of Britains National Union of Teachers. We think, theres a really important emotional connection between a teacher and a child whether its a whole class or whether its one-to-one. You need that immediacy of feedback and were not convinced that that can happen across an Internet c
36、onnection. In one of the wealthiest.countries in the world, we think that we can afford to have teachers with genuine emotional connection there with thechildren, he said. Brightspark Education says the online tutoring is used only as an addition to supplement regular teaching. The company says its
37、service does not represent a threat to teachers jobs in Britain. Parents say theyre very satisfied with the results theyve seen. And what about the children?Children: I love it!I love it!I hate maths! So math-or, as the British call it, mathsis still not everyones favorite subject even with the late
38、st technology to teach it.6. What do we know about the online tutoring? A. Indian tutors are helping to teach math in Britain. B. Tutors and students are in different places. C. An online tutor helps several students at the same time. D. Tutors and students communicate by telephone.7. What can we le
39、arn about Brightspark Education? A. It shows a threat to teachers jobs in Britain.B. It can take place of the regular teaching. C. It only pays attention to math teaching. D. It emphasizes the individualized teaching.8. According to Kevin Courtne, _. . A. online tutoring will represent a threat to t
40、eachers jobs in Britain B. online tutoring has a great influence on British. C. the emotional connection between a teacher and a child is important D. immediacy of feedback can happen across an Internet connection9. The tone of this passage could best be described as _. A. humorous B. ironic（讽刺的） C.
41、 admiring D. dissatisfied10 Whats the best title for this passage ? A. A New Teaching Pattern B. Indian Teachers and British StudentsC. To Learn Maths with the Latest Technology D. Indian Tutors Teach British Kids Online【参考答案】610、BDCAD 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案。【广东省深圳市2014高考英语第一次调研考试】AHe had been
42、 on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: “Fasten your seat belts.”Then, after a while, a calm voice said, “We shall not be serving the drinks at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence(气流). Please be sure your seat belt
43、 is fastened.”As he looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming nervous.Later, the voice of the announcer said, “We are so sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us.”And then the storm broke out. The terri
44、ble thunder could be heard even above the sound of the engines. Lightening lit up the darkening skies and within moments that great plane was like a feather thrown around on a vast ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on great currents of air; the next, it dropped as if it were about to crash.T
45、he man admitted that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, “As I looked around the plane, I could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying.”“The future seemed terrible and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm. And t
46、hen, I suddenly saw a girl to whom the storm meant nothing. She just sat on her seat and was reading a book. Everything within her small world was calm and orderly. Sometimes she closed her eyes, then she would read again; then she would straighten her legs, but worry and fear were not in her world.
47、 When the plane was being hit by the terrible storm, when it shook this way and that, as it rose and fell so severely, when all the adults were scared half to death, that unusual child was completely composed and unafraid.”The man could hardly believe his eyes. It was not surprising, therefore, that
48、 when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying off board, he asked the girl why she had not been afraid. The sweet child replied, “Sir, my Dad is the pilot and he is taking me home.”26What happened while the author was taking the flight?AA passenger was scared t
49、o death.BThe plane met a turbulence.CA girl became deaf in the plane.DDrinks and food were run out.27Some passengers were praying during the turbulence because .AGod asked them toBthey could do nothingCthey were too afraidDthey were warned to28Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word
50、 “composed” ?AcleverBcalmCstrongDhealthy29Which is the right order of the description about the girl when others were scared half to death? aShe closed her eyes.bShe straightened her legs.cShe went on reading.dShe sat on her seat reading.Ad-a-c-bBd-c-a-bCa-d-b-cDa-b-c-d30What makes the girl behave s
51、o differently from others then?ADestination.BDetermination.CBehavior.DConfidence.阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）A篇是一篇故事，讲述了作者在一次飞行途中，遇到了强气流，所有乘客都非常害怕，作者发现一个女孩始终保持镇定，悠闲的坐在座位上看书，丝毫不害怕。到了目的地，作者问她为什么不害怕，女孩答道，“我爸爸是机长，他带我回家”，表现出强烈的信心。26. 答案为B。考查文章细节理解能力。根据文章前一、二段可知。27. 答案为C。考查推理判断能力。根据文章的三、四、五、六段可知。28. 答案为B。考查单词猜测能力。根据后面的unafraid可知。29. 答案为A。考查文章细节理解能力。根据倒数第七段可知。30. 答案为D。考查主旨理解能力。通过文章的最后一句可知。
