1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家【由北京市丰台区2014高考模拟改编】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。What is so amazing about giving blood? The National Blood Service, which covers all of England and North Wales, needs nearly two and a half million blood donations each year. When you give blood, youll be doing one of the most amazi
2、ng things anybody could dream of saving a life._All types of blood are needed not just rare ones. In fact, the commoner the blood type, the more are needed. So even if your blood is one of the most common types group O for example you can be sure that by donating three times a year, you really are d
3、oing something amazing. What is the donation process?The donation will last about an hour in all. When you arrive, you will be asked a few questions about your health. Then a drop of blood will be taken and tested just to make sure youre not anemic(贫血). If all is well, your donation will be taken. T
4、his only takes about ten minutes, during which time 470ml of blood will be collected. Most people hardly feel a thing. After a short rest, a drink and biscuits, youll be up and ready to go. All equipment used in the collection of your blood is new and is never reused, so you dont have to worry about
5、 risks to your health in the collection of your blood.Who can become a blood donor?Becoming a blood donor really is very simple. As long as youre in good health and aged between 17 and 60, you can become a blood donor. If you would like more information or advice, or you want to become a blood donor
6、, ring the donor helpline on 0845 7711. The donor helpline is open 24 hours a day every day of the year. 1. Which is the subtitle of Paragraph 2? A. Why should you donate blood? B. What types of blood are needed? C. What should you consider before donation? D. How many times a year can you donate bl
7、ood?2. Before giving blood, you will _.A. rest for a while B. wait for one dayC. fill in a form D. take a blood test3. What does the passage tell us about the donation process?A. It takes many hours.B. Its done on computer.C. It doesnt need equipment.D. It wont affect donors health.4. The purpose of
8、 the writing is to _.A. introduce the National Blood Service B. show the importance of donationC. call on people to donate blood D. remind people of the danger【参考答案】1.B 2.D 3.D 4.C2016高考英语二轮：（寒假）阅读理解训练（23）及答案 AMy father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting
9、someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dads test. None did. Dad was always right-they didnt pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how Id figure it out on my own.Thats when Jack arrived on the scene. He wa
10、s different from any other guy Id dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasnt a turkey like the other guys Id brought home. Jack passed my familys test. But what about Dads?Then came my mothers birthday.
11、 The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Dont worry,” he said, “but Ive been in an accident. Im fine, but I need you to pick me up.”When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist pu
12、t the corsage in a box.The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “Ive been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he sa
13、id. He told me hed planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. Id never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.“Oh, lets just go i
14、nside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, whats wrong?” I asked. “Im sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage Ive ever received. I w
15、as given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jacks as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dads test? I knew Jack had passed.21.According to the text, we know the writers father was _.A. i
16、nterested in observing things aroundB. good at judging ones characterC. strict with her boyfriendD. fond of challenges22. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. Jack got the familys approval except Dads.B. Jack was different from any other boy.C. Jack was getting on well with Mother.D. Jack knew a
17、lot about piano.23. The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means _.A. piece of adviceB. wedding ceremonyC. celebration of birthdayD. offer of marriage24. On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt _.A. pleased B. worriedC. surprised D. disappointed参考答案21-24 BADC BWASHINGTONLaura Straub
18、is a very worried woman. Her job is to find families for foreign teenagers who expect to live with American families in the summer. It is not easy, even desperate. “We have many children left to place40 out of 75,” said Straub, who works for a foreign exchange programme called LEC.When foreign excha
19、nge programmes started 50 years ago, more families were accommodating. For one thing, more mothers stayed at home. But now, increasing numbers of women work outside the home. Exchange-student programmes have struggled in recent years to sign up host families for the 30, 000 teenagers who come from a
20、broad every year to spend an academic year in the United States, as well as the thousands more who take part in summer programmes. School systems in many parts of the U.S., unhappy about accepting non-taxpaying students, have also strictly limited the number of exchange students they accept. At the
21、same time, the idea of hosting foreign students is becoming less exotic(有异国情调的). In search for host families, who usually receive no pay, exchange programmes are increasingly broadening their requests to include everyone from young couples to the retired. “We are open to many different types of fami
22、lies,” said Vickie Weiner, eastern regional director for ASSE, a 25-year-old programme that sends about 30,000 teenagers on academic-year exchange programmes worldwide. For elderly people, exchange students “keep us youngthey really do”, said Jen Foster, who is hosting 16-year-old Nina Post from Den
23、mark. 25. Viekie Weiner is the person who _.A. works for a programme called LECB. works for a programme called ASSEC.is 25 years oldD. hosts foreign students.26. According to the text, why was it easier for Laura Straub to find American families for foreign students?AAmerican school systems were bet
24、ter than now. BThe government was happy because it could gain tax. CForeign students paid hosting families a lot of money. DMore mothers didnt work outside and could look after children. 27. To deal with the problem in recent years, exchange programmes have to _.Aextend the range of host families Bl
25、imit the number of the exchange students Cborrow much money to pay for the costs Dmake hosting foreign students more exotic 28. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Exchange Students Keep Old People Young.B. Idea of Hosting Students is Different. C. Foreign-exchange Program Is
26、 Going on. D U.S. Struggle to Find host Families.参考答案25-28 BDAD CLast year, A Bite of China, made by CCTVs Documentary Channel, sparked discussion not only on Chinese food ,but also on locally made documentary programs.When you think of documentaries, you may think of them as long, boring programs.
27、But documentaries can be wonderful and bring stories from the real world into our homes. With fascinating footage（影片片段） and stories, documentaries encourage us to think about interesting issues we wouldnt necessarily know about.So, what makes a good documentary, and what should we pay attention to w
28、hen we watch one? Here, we offer a few easy strategies to help you get the most out of watching documentaries.Pay attention to the themesWhile watching a documentary, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the themes people talk about and what ideas they focus on. Is it meant to be informative or raise
29、a certain emotional response?Think criticallyListen to what the people in the documentary are saying and ask yourself the following questions: If you were debating with someone or introducing a new concept, would you say the things the people in the documentary are saying? Do the arguments make sens
30、e?Check the sourcesIf youre sitting at the computer and cant think of anything to do, why not look up the points the documentary made and see if they are accurate? You could even read more about what is presented in the documentary.Who are the creators?The creators or financial backers of a film wil
31、l usually be involved with how the subject matter is presented. For instance, as the documentary 2016: Obamas America was directed in large part by a conservative writer, its not surprising that its critical of President Obama from the beginning.29. Which of the following is the most proper to descr
32、ibe documentaries? A. non-fictional B. controversial C. subjective D. thoughtful30. The passage is mainly written to _. A. inform us of factors of good documentaries. B. help us enjoy documentaries better. C. introduce ways of making documentaries. D. help us figure out themes of documentaries.31. W
33、hy is 2016: Obamas America mentioned in the article? A. Because the author dislikes Obama. B. Because it is directed by a writer. C. Because it is quite popular in China. D. Because it is a persuasive example.32. According to the passage, _. A. it is always difficult to get the themes of documentari
34、es. B. financial backers often appear in documentaries. C. its better to think twice about what is in documentaries.D. many points of documentaries are not accurate.参考答案29-31BDC DWhen it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidencePeople natura
35、lly have different levels of confidenceSome have a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goalsIncreasing self confidence is one of the most common reasons people give for seeki
36、ng the help of psychologists and other professionalsOne of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raiseThis process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their ow
37、n abilitiesAfter all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to successIf you are certain of your abilit
38、ies, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you aree the best at what you doHaving a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you co
39、uld improveKnowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence33What is the passage mainly about?AThe influence of confidence on ones lifeBThe difference of peoples confidenceCThe importance of confidence to success DThe judgment on ones confidence34
40、Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those _Awho dream to be recognized expertsBwho expect to give guidance to othersCwho want to ask the boss for a raiseDwho think their goals are hard to reach 35What does the underlined word indispensable in Paragraph 5 probably mean?Aoutgoing Battractive Cimportant Denergetic36What message does the author want to convey（传递） in the last paragraph?ATo overlook ones disadvantagesBTo make full use of ones advantagesCTo have great confidence in ones abilitiesDTo make objective evaluations of ones abilities参考答案32-35BAAD- 8 - 版权所有高考资源网