1、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。For many years，artists have flocked to Paris，France，to paint or to learn to paint.Perhaps artists first went there because of the citys beauty.They went to paint pictures of the broad，treelined streets，the great churches，and the graceful river bridges.The art
2、ists felt comfortable in Paris because the people of the city had always enjoyed art.Paris had great art museums，filled with famous paintings and statues from many countries.And the people of Paris had always welcomed new ideas.In this city，artists felt free to experiment with new ways of painting.A
3、s soon as famous artists painted in Paris，students came to learn from them.People came to buy paintings.People called art dealers set up galleries where paintings were bought and sold.Others kept shops that sold artistspaints and supplies.Students and artists who were not yet famous could live in Pa
4、ris for very little money.They learned by studying great art in the museums，and they learned from one another.They held art fairs，hanging their paintings outdoors along the streets.Today，New York City and Florence，Italy，are also famous art centers.But the worlds principal art exhibits are still held
5、 in Paris.Important judges of art live there.Most of the new ways of painting that have started in the last hundred years began in Paris.So artists and art dealers still go to Paris because it is the worlds leading art center.1Art students learned by studying great art in Paris_Astreets BchurchesCmu
6、seums Dschools解析：由第四段第二句话“They learned by studying great art in the museums，and they learned from one another.”可知答案。答案：C2The story does not say so，but it makes you think that_.AParis is famous for its artistspaints and suppliesBthere is more than one way to paintCart fairs are held in galleriesDFlor
7、ence is the center of world art exhibits解析：最后一段中的“Most of the new ways of painting that have started in the last hundred years began in Paris.”作者提到了new ways。答案：B3Important judges of art_.Alive in ParisBfeel free to experimentCwork in New YorkDhave no new ways of painting解析：最后一段的第三句话点出答案。答案：A4Student
8、s can learn from_.Atheir parents Bone anotherCthe streets Dthe trees解析：第四段第二句话告诉我们“students learn from one other”。答案：B5On the whole，this story is about_.Athe worlds most famous art centerBhow to buy a painting in Paris，FranceCthe famous art centers of New York and FlorenceDwhere to set up galleries解
9、析：从整篇文章来看都是在讲巴黎，它是世界艺术之都。答案：A【四川省资阳市2014模拟】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 extraordinary Eastgate Building in Harare, Zimbabwes capital city, is said to be the only one in the world to use the same cooling and heating principles as the termite mound (白蚁堆).Architect Mick Pearce used precisely
10、 the same strategy when designing the Eastgate Building, which has no air-conditioning and almost no heating. The building the countrys largest commercial and shopping complex uses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building of its size. The Eastgates owners saved $3.5 million on a $36 mi
11、llion building because an air-conditioning plant didnt have to be imported. The complex is actually two buildings linked by bridges across a shady, glass-roofed atrium (天井) open to the air. Fans suck fresh air in from the atrium, blow it upstairs through hollow spaces under the floors and from there
12、 into each office through baseboard vents (通风口). As it rises and warms, it is drawn out via ceiling vents and finally exists through forty-eight brick chimneys. During summers cool nights, big fans blow air through the building seven times an hour to cool the empty floors. By day, smaller fans blow
13、two changes of air an hour through the building, to circulate the air which has been in contact with the cool floors. For winter days, there are small heaters in the vents.This is all possible only because Harare is 1600 feet above sea level, has cloudless skies, little dampness and rapid temperatur
14、e swings days as warm as 31 commonly drop to 14 at night. “You couldnt do this in New York, with its fantastically hot summers and fantastically cold winters,” Pearce said.The engineering firm of Ove Arup & Partners monitors daily temperatures. It is found that the temperature of the building has ge
15、nerally stayed between 23 and 25, with the exception of the annual hot period just before the summer rains in October and three days in November, when a doorkeeper accidentally switched off the fans at night. And the air is fresh far more so than in air-conditioned buildings, where up to 30% of the
16、air is recycled.47. Why was Eastgate cheaper to be built than a conventional building?A. It was designed in a smaller size. B. No air conditioners were fixed in. C. Its heating system was less advanced.D. It used rather different building materials.48. What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 3 re
17、fer to? A. Fresh air from outside.B. Heat in the building. C. Hollow space.D. Baseboard vent. 49. Why wouldnt a building like Eastgate work efficiently in New York?A. New York has less clear skies as Harare.B. Its dampness affects the circulation of air.C. New York covers a larger area than Harare.D
18、. Its temperature changes seasonally rather than daily.50. The data in the last paragraph suggests Eastgates temperature control system _.A. allows a wide range of temperatures B. functions well for most of the yearC. can recycle up to 30% of the airD. works better in hot seasons 【参考答案】4750、BADB【天津市
19、2014高考英语六校第三次联考试题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。As demand for power and fuel grows steadily in the coming decades, we must consider every possible energy source on hand if were to meet the worlds needs. And because clean natural gas is found in great plenty, there is little doubt that it will pla
20、y a major role on the world energy stage in this century, much like oil did in the last. But, like oil, gas reserves are concentrated in just a few places in the world, usually far from where theyre needed most. And thats only part of the challenge. The world has had well over 100 years to search fo
21、r oil and to build the necessary facilities to bring it to market; the natural gas facilities, particularly when it comes to liquefied（液化）natural gas（LNG）, are not nearly as developed. So what needs to be done? On the supply side, producing nations need policies that allow for better development of
22、their natural gas in an open, stable business environment, notonein which the rules of the game change without warning. The governments of consuming nations, on the other hand, must make policies for sustainable（可持续的）development to ensure theyll have enough supplies in the future. That means buildin
23、g the related facilities, including LNG stations. This, in turn, will require coastal areas to allow these necessary, but not necessarily pretty, facilities to be built in their backyards. And energy companies have a responsibility to be good neighbors in those areas by operating these facilities re
24、sponsibly and safely. They must also continue to put in the billions of dollars needed to build the complex transport and storage facilities required to bring more gas to market. Expanding and diversifying（使多样化）energy sources by using more natural gas could lead to lower fuel prices and to greater e
25、nergy security. Weve taken some of the steps to get started, but we need your help to get the rest of the way.41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Gas played a major part in the 20th century. B. Gas reserves are widely spread around the world.C. Natural gas facilities are f
26、ar from satisfactory. D. Necessary facilities are ready to bring gas to market.42. The underlined word one（in Paragraph 2）refers to _.A. a gas supply side B. a policy for gas development C. a gas consuming nation D. a business environment43. Consuming nations of natural gas need to _.A. have long-te
27、rm policies for gas supply B. open markets in their backyards C. build pretty facilities along the coast D. change the rules of the game44. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. warn people of the lack of power and fuel B. discuss the importance of oil and natural gasC. instruct people how to m
28、ake use of energy sourcesD. call for better use and development of natural gas 45. The passage might be followed by a paragraph about _. A.which countries are in great need of gas B. where energy sources are concentratedC. what kind of help you can offer D. what problems of energy sources we may fac
29、e【参考答案】4145 CDADC 【天津市2014高考英语六校第三次联考试题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Lets pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs(悬崖).Hotel de Glace CanadaIf you dont mind the cold, this igloo(冰屋) style hotel is certainly for you.
30、 Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated(隔热) that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. Its around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice the hotel does have some dress requirement
31、s that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: .The Tigers Nest Monastery BhutanBuilt directly onto a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest i
32、s constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairways. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by shaky rope bridges. Visit the website for more information.Dinosaur Provincial Park CanadaKnown to be
33、one the greatest fossil locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 500 specimens (标本) in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natural ecosystem. For more information, please visit http:/tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.Leshan Gi
34、ant Buddha Sichuan ChinaThe worlds largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the stature was carved from the surrounding cliffs
35、 and preserved in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information. 36. Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?A. It lies in the Arctic. B. Even the bedding is made of ice.C. Every g
36、uest is provided with sleeping bags. D. You can visit its website for dress requirements.37. Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest?A. leshan-giant-buddha-leshan B. C. http:/tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.D. 38. If John is interested in fossils, he can p
37、ay a visit to _.A. Leshan Giant Buddha Sichuan China B. Hotel de Glace Canada C. The Tigers Nest Monastery BhutanD. Dinosaur Provincial Park Canada39. This passage is mainly to tell us about _.A. four different constructions in the world B. some popular hotels in CanadaC. four unusual places in the
38、world D. all kinds of parks in Europe40. The passage is probably taken from a magazine on _.A. politics B. environment C. educationD. travel【参考答案】3640 ADDCD 专题讲座阅读理解之词义猜测题 (2012课标全国卷，A)Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to？Try some of these places：Visit art museums.Th
39、ey offer a variety of activities to excite your kidsinterest.Many offer workshops for making hand made pieces，traveling exhibits，book signings(签名)by childrens favorite writers，and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from
40、dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.Also，ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Preshow play shops a
41、re conducted.by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts.Puppet(木偶)making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try handson_science.Visit one of the many handson science museums around the country.These science playlands
42、 are great fun for kids and grownups alike.Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons，experimenting，and building.When everyone is tired，enjoy a fun family science show，commonly found in these museums.1If a child is interested in the universe，he
43、probably will visit_.Aa YoutheaterBan art museumCa natural history museumDa handson science museun2What can kids do at a Youtheater?ALook at rock collections.BSee dinosaur models.CWatch puppet making.DGive performances.3What does“handson science”mean in the last paragraph?AScience games designed by
44、kids.BLearning science by doing things.CA show of kidsscience work.DReading science books.来4Where does this text probably come from?AA science textbook.BA tourist map.CA museum guide.DA news report.参考答案CCBC,本文为说明文，题材为介绍说明类。主要介绍了几家各具特色的博物馆，可以带给孩子们一些新的体验。Also，ask what kind of workshops and educational
45、 programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.what引导的宾语从句作动词 ask 的宾语；that 引导定语从句，修饰先行词 events。来源:还可以问一问，有哪些是为孩子们准备的工作室和教育项目以及即将举办哪些特殊活动。来源:1猜测词义是指在阅读过程中根据对语篇的信息、逻辑、背景知识及语言结构等的综合理解去猜测或推断某一生词、难词、关键词的意思。它是一种非常有用的阅读技巧，获得这种技巧之后，读者在阅读过程中能很快通过上下文提供的线索或生词本身的结构特点推断出词义来，从而提高阅读速度和阅读能力。方法见下图：2在词义猜测题中，所考查的词或短语的意义常常不停留在字面上，要根据语境来判断：见“形”辨义：利用构词法来理解词义；望“文”生义：根据上下文，利用同义词、反义词进行猜测；拆“句”知义：分析句子，根据句子内部的逻辑关系理解词义。