1、兰州市2014高考英语阅读理解二轮巩固练习（3）附答案【 山东省菏泽市2014高考英语一模试题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（、）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A pair of giant pandas from southwest Chinas Sichuan Province arrived at their new home in Belgiums Pairi Daiza zoo, some 60km southwest of downtown Brussels, at around 15:00 local time (1400GMT) on February 23,
2、2014.About 2,500 people, many of them excited children waving national flags of China and Belgium as well as panda-decorated flags or wearing costume of Panda greeted the pandas along the road to the zoo. Visitors today can only observe the pandas through a closed-circuit television system in the re
3、ception. Officials said they wanted the pandas fully adapted to their new home before making public debut in April. The pandas, Xing Hui, the male and Hao Hao, the female, are both 4 years old and are on lease from a breeding center in southwest Chinas Sichuan Province. The lease term is 15 years, a
4、ccording to officials with the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas, the worlds largest research base for the species. “Its a good thing for Belgium.” Nicole Duflot, a grandmother coming to the zoo with her husband and her grandson told Xinhua, “We cant see the Panda today but its
5、 a great thing for us to come here.” The Pandas will be living in a panda hall of 5,300 square meters within the zoo.“I hope Xing Hui and Hao Hao will enhance friendship between Belgium and China.” Liao Liqiang, the Chinese ambassador to Belgium, said during an interview with Xinhua.46. What was the
6、 main purpose of China leasing pandas to Belgium?A. We were supposed to make money from Belgium.B. We meant to improve the relationship between China and Belgium.C. We expected to amuse the Belgian children.D. We wanted to make the pandas adapt to the environment abroad.47. The underlined word “debu
7、t” probably means _.A. first appearance B. ceremony C. announcement D. argument48. According to the passage, which statement is right?A. Xing Hui and Hao Hao will live in the city centre of Brussels.B. Xing Hui and Hao Hao were very popular with the elders in Belgium.C. Xing Hui and Hao Hao will com
8、e back to China in 2029.D. Xing Hui and Hao Hao were born in 2008 in Sichuan Province.49. On the first day of the pandas arrival, visitors could _.A. gently feel the pandas along the road to the zoo B. get into the panda hall of 5,300 square metersC. take pictures with the pandas freelyD. watch the
9、pandas through the TV system in the zoo50. From the passage, we can predict that_.A. Belgiums Pairi Daiza Zoo will make much money soonB. Xing Hui and Hao Hao will be very well treated in their new homeC. Belgiums Pairi Daiza Zoo will serve the Chinese visitors with free admissionD. pandas will be b
10、est-sellers in Belgium【参考答案】4650 BACDB 阅读理解We discuss the issue of when to help a patient die. Doctors of our generation are not newcomers to this question. Going back to my internship（实习）days, I can remember many patients in pain, sometimes in coma(昏迷), with late, hopeless cancer. For many of them,
11、 we wrote an order for heavy medicationmorphine(吗啡)by the clock. This was not talked about openly and little was written about it. It was essential, not controversial.The best way to bring the problem into focus is to describe two patients whom I cared for. The first, formerly a nurse, had an automo
12、bile accident. A few days later her lungs seemed to fill up; her heart developed dangerous rhythm disturbances. So there she was: in coma, on a breathing machine, her heartbeat maintained with an electrical device. One day after rounds, my secretary said the husband and son of the patient wanted to
13、see me. They told me their wife and mother was obviously going to die; she was a nurse and had told her family that she never wanted this kind of terrible death, being maintained by machines. I told them that while I respected their view, there was nothing deadly about her situation. The kidney(肾) f
14、ailure she had was just the kind for which the artificial kidney was most effective. While possibly a bit reassured, they were disappointed. Here was the head surgeon seemingly determined to keep everybody alive, no matter what.Within a few days the patients pacemaker(起搏器) could be removed and she a
15、woke from her coma. About six months later, the door of my office opened and in walked a gloriously fit woman. After some cheery words of appreciation, the father and son asked to speak to me alone. As soon as the door closed, both men became quite tearful. All that came out was, We want you to know
16、 how wrong we were.The second patient was an 85-year-old lady whose hair caught fire while she was smoking. She arrived with a deep burn; I knew it would surely be deadly. As a remarkable coincidence there was a meeting for discussion going on at the time in medical ethics(道德). The speaker asked me
17、if I had any sort of ethical problem I could bring up for discussion. I described the case and asked the students their opinion. After the discussion, I made a remark that was, when looking back, a serious mistake. I said, Ill take the word back to the nurses about her and we will talk about it some
18、 more before we decide. The instructor and the students were shocked: You mean this is a real patient? The teacher of ethics was not accustomed to being challenged by actuality. In any event, I went back and met with the nurses. A day or two later, when she was making no progress and was suffering t
19、erribly, we began to back off treatment. Soon she died quietly and not in pain. As a reasonable physician, you had better move ahead and do what you would want done for you. And dont discuss it with the world first. There is a lesson here for everybody. Assisting people to leave this life requires s
20、trong judgment and long experience to avoid its misuse.10. In the early days when a patient had got a deadly, hopeless illness, _.A. doctors used to ask the patient to go back home and wait for deathB. doctors would write all their treatment plan on the patients medical recordC. doctors would talk a
21、bout their treatment plan openlyD. usually doctors would inject more morphine into the patient to end his life11. The first patients husband and son wanted the doctor_.A. to end her lifeB. to save her lifeC. to operate on her at onceD. to use an artificial kidney12. In the second paragraph, why were
22、 they disappointed?A. Their wife and mother was going to die. B. They doctor didnt do as they asked to.C. Their wife and mother had to receive a kidney transplant.D. The doctor scolded them for their cruelty 13. At the meeting, the author discussed with the students_.A. how to help patients end thei
23、r livesB. the importance of mercy killingC. the relationship between mercy killing and ethicsD. the case about an old lady 14. The author suggested that doctors_ before they assist a patient in killing himself.A. discuss it with the others firstB. make sure there is no other choice left C. be requir
24、ed to do so first by the patientD. give the patient enough morphine 15.Which of the following can best describe the author?KA. Cruel. B. Determined. C. Experienced. D. Considerate. 参考答案 10-15 DABDBC阅读理解“Soon, youre going to move it out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known t
25、o mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.Roses require a good deal of care, and if it werent for the pleasure they give, i
26、t wouldnt be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned (剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just on
27、e little tomato plant. A big mistake.Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing (施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long
28、since disappeared under the thick leaves.Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold：First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw (缩回) my full fist without
29、dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up bet
30、ween ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, Ill think about that tomorrow. 5. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?A. A lot of care and the right soil. B. Frequent pruning and ferti
31、lizing.C. Tomato plants grown alongside. D. Cages placed around the roots.6. The writer planted the tomato because _. A. it cost only $1.25 B. the soil was just right for itC. there was room for it in the garden D. the roses branches needed to be covered 7. This year the writers roses were _.A. remo
32、ved from the rose bed B. picked along with the tomatoesC. mostly damaged by too much sunlight D. largely hidden under the tomato plant8. By saying “the prize so dearly won” in paragraph 5, the writer wants to _.A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes B. show the hardship of growing the rosesC
33、. express her liking for the roses D. express her care for the tomatoes参考答案B) ACDA 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。【吉林省九校联合体2014高考英语二模试题】AAccording to the US Geological Survey, about seven million earthquakes strike worldwide every yearbut fortunately, only about 1500 of these are of
34、a magnitude(震级) of 5 or greater on the Richter scale. Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are more prone to earthquakes than others. Although the chance of being caught in “The Big one” is remote, its wise to be prepared if you live in a region where earthquakes are common.Educate your fami
35、ly about earthquakes before a big one strikes. For example, they need to know to take shelter in a doorway or under a strong object if indoors, and never to run outdoors if they are inside. If outside, they need to know to stay away from power lines and buildings where objects could fall.Teach famil
36、y members how to turn off gas or water lines or electrical power that may need to be shut off after a quake if severe damage occurs.Develop a plan. Where will your family meet in the event of a disaster? What if some people are at work or school? How will you know if they are safe? Where will you al
37、l meet up?Pack a preparedness kit(衣物装备) and keep it in a safe location. In a major earthquake, its possible that you wont be able to get into your house. Keep supplies in your car trunk or an outside storage shed if possible. Pack whatever your family is likely to need, enough for three days to a we
38、ek, including food, water, medication, first aid and personal hygiene supplies, flashlights, a portable radio, blankets, clothes and shoes, cash, or camp stove, candles, matches or lighters, and a whistle.Consider earthquake insurance for your home if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Regular ho
39、meowners insurance doesnt cover earthquake damage.21.The underlined words “prone to ” in paragraph 1 can be replaced by_.A. likely to suffer B. frequent to explore C. regular to measure D. impossible to experience22. According to the passage, if you are outside in an earthquake, you should_.A. stay
40、where you are B. hide under a big tree C. avoid power lines D. sit on the ground23. We can learn from the passage that_.A. about 1,500 earthquakes happen every yearB. people should store some clothes in their houses in advanceC. family members should meet in their home after an earthquakeD. people s
41、uffering earthquakes often should buy earthquake insurance24. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to Keep Safe in an EarthquakeB. How to Prepare for an EarthquakeC. Who Can Help Us After an Earthquake?D. Where Is an Earthquake-prone Area?【参考答案】A. 21-24 ACDB 阅读理解Below is a page adapte
42、d from an English dictionarystick verb (stuck, stuck )push sth in+adv./prep. to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth: VN The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. Dont stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. V I found a nail sticking in the tyre.attach+adv./prep.
43、to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way: VN He stuck a stamp on the envelope. We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. I stuck the photos into an album. V Her wet clothes were sticking to her body. The glues useless-the pieces just wont st
44、ick.putVN +adv./prep. (informal) to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly: Stick your bags down there. He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. Can you stick this on the noticeboard? Peter stuck his head around the door and said, Coffee, anyone? (spoken) Stick em up! (= put
45、 your hands above your head-I have a gun)become fixedV (in sth) to become fixed in one position and impossible to move: The key has stuck in the lock. This drawer keeps sticking.difficult situation(BrE, informal) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to accept a difficult or unpleasant
46、situation or person: VN I dont know how you stick that job. Theyre always arguing-I cant stick it any longer. The problem is, my mother cant stick my boyfriend. V -ing John cant stick living with his parents.become acceptedV to become accepted: The police couldnt make the charges stick (= show them
47、to be true). His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).V to not take any more cardsIdioms: stick in your mind (of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time: One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.stick in your th
48、roat / craw (informal)(of words) to be difficult or impossible to say: She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat.(of a situation) to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angrystick your neck out (informal) to do or say sth when there is a risk that
49、you may be wrong: Ill stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.stick to your guns (informal) to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrongPhrasal Verbs: stick around (informal) to stay in a place,
50、waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive: Stick around; well need you to help us later.stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth: If you want to play an instrument well, youve got to stick at it.stick by sb no passive to be loyal to a person and support them, especiall
51、y in a difficult situation: Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him.stick by sth no passive to do what you promised or planned to do: They stuck by their decision.stick sthdown (informal) to write sth somewhere: I think Ill stick my name down on the list.stick out to be noticeable or
52、 easily seen: They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.stick sthout (of sth) to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth further out than sth else or through a hole: His ears stick out. She stuck her tongue out at me. Dont stick your arm out of the
53、car window.stick to sthto continue doing sth in spite of difficulties: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it: He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). Shall we meet on Friday this week? No, lets stick
54、 to Saturday. She stuck to her story.stick together (informal) (of people) to stay together and support each other: We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together.stick up to point upwards or be above a surface: The branch was sticking up out of the water.stick with sb/st
55、h no passive (informal)to stay close to sb so that they can help you: Stick with me and Ill make you a millionaire!to continue with sth or continue doing sth: They decided to stick with their original plan.nounfrom treeC a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree: We collected d
56、ry sticks to start a fire. The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin).for walkingC (especially BrE) = WALKING STICK: The old lady leant on her stick as she talked.in sportC a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the
57、 ball: a hockey sticklong thin pieceC (often in compounds) a long thin piece of sth: a stick of dynamite carrot sticks (AmE) a stick of butterC (often in compounds) a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose: pieces of pineapple on sticks The men were carrying spades and m
58、easuring sticks.in plane / vehicleC (informal, especially AmE) the control stick of a planeC (informal, especially AmE) a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehiclefor orchestraC a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestracriticismU (BrE, informal) criticism or harsh words: The referee g
59、ot a lot of stick from the home fans.country areas(the sticks) pl. (informal) country areas, a long way from cities: We live out in the sticks.personC (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a person: Hes not such a bad old stick.6. When Jimmy says: “Every morning, I have to take the crowded bus to school, w
60、hich I really cant stick.”, he may feel _.A. worriedB. curiousC. annoyedD. discouraged7. Due to her fashionable dress, the woman stuck out when she was walking in the street. “stuck out” in this sentence means “_”.A. be noticeableB. be followedC. be admiredD. be envied8. When I was in trouble, Paul
61、was the only one who _ to help me.A. stuck in his throatB. stuck togetherC. stuck upD. stuck his neck out9. Sally said to me: “Try a peaceful life out in the sticks, and you will experience something totally different.” She means _.A. I should go to the woods to enjoy a new life.B. I should ignore the criticism and enjoy myself.C. I should go to the remote areas to have a change.D. I should go out by plane instead of by train to change my feelings参考答案 6-9 CADC
