1、兰州市2016高考英语二轮阅读理解学生选练（9）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。Puerto Rico(波多黎各)may be part of the USA but its music and dance is a mixture of both Spanish and American rhythms. The country, as a result, is a mixture of very new and very old. It exhibits the open American way of life yet remain
2、s the more formal Spanish influences. This is reflected in the architecture, not just the difference between the old and the modern in urban areas but also in the countryside, where older buildings sit side by side with schools and houses. It is found in the cooking, too many fast food restaurants t
3、ogether with local cooking which has its roots in the mixture of culture of all the Caribbean and in the music, where rock music is played in beach resorts(圣地)but in the hilly center, Puerto Rican music can be heard. Old volcanic mountains, long motionless, take up a large part of the center, with t
4、he highest peak, Cerro de Punta, at 1,338 m in the Cordillera. The mountains are surrounded by a coastal plain with the Atlantic shore beaches cooled all the year round by trade winds(信风) The population is 3.8 million, of which about 1.5 million live in San Juan, although about another two million P
5、uerto Ricans live in the USA. Average life is 73.8 years and GDP per person is US $ 12,212, the highest in Latin America, although not up to the level of mainland USA. The people are largely a mixture of Amerindian, TainoArawak, Spanish and African. Most Puerto Ricans do not speak English and less t
6、han 30% speak it fluently(流利地). Second generation Puerto Ricans who were born in New York, but who have returned to the island, are called Nuyoricans(新波多利哥人). The people are very friendly and hospitable but there is crime, linked to drugs and unemployment. 1It can be inferred from the passage that_.
7、 APuerto Rico belongs to the USABPuerto Rico is part of SpanishCPuerto Rico is an independent countryDPuerto Rico has the highest peak in Latin America答案：A细节理解题。波多黎各是南美洲的岛屿，属于美国。由首句Puerto Rico may be part of the USA得出。2The underlined word“It”in the first paragraph refers to_.Athe countryBa resultCa
8、mixture of very new and very oldDPuerto Rico答案：C语意理解题。应向前找，再向后看看it代表的内容，此处是指既古老又现代的混合体。It在句中作代词，指代前一句中的名词或短语，首先可以排除B。a result，因为“as a result”是插入语，A项the country虽然意思正确，但与C项相比就相对间接了；而D项Puerto Rico比A项更加间接，故排除。3Whats the character of the culture of Puerto Rico?AEither new or old.BA mixture of different p
9、eoples.CToo many fast food restaurants.DEither Spanish or American.答案：B推理判断题。波多黎各文化的特点是西班牙、美国等不同民族的混合，由第一段可以得出。A项和D项是两者中的选择而不是结合，C项属细节。4What are the disadvantages of Puerto Rico?AToo many Puerto Ricans live in the USA.BFew people in Puerto Rico can speak English.CPuerto Ricos GDP is lower than that
10、of the USA. DSocial problems connected with drugs and lack of jobs. 答案：D细节理解题。文中作者提到的不利因素与毒品和失业相关的犯罪。即把犯罪概括为社会问题。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。A chance to meet the Inuit people of Nunavut in Canada. While staying with the Inuit people you will have the chance to ride on a dog sled and can
11、oe in a seal skin kayak.If you do not eat meat, this tour is not for you as the Inuit eat mainly animals，birds and fish. This means they need to move around to gather food. You will join them when they are furthest south in the Arctic Circle. You will stay in igloos (houses made from snow) or tents
12、and wear clothes made from animal skins The Inuit usually live in small family groups but have large summer gatherings for feasts and celebrations where they swap stories. You will have the chance to join in with one of these large gatherings. You will have the opportunity to take part in the drummi
13、ng and dancing，and listen to traditional accounts of bravery as well as play games! While dancing you may even be asked to wear a special animal dance mask which is usually carved from wood. The Inuit believe in animal spirits. Their jewellery is made from owl claws，wolf bones and bird skulls and yo
14、u will get the chance to make some of these unusual pieces of jewellery. 1While staying with the Inuit people you will have the chance to _.A. ride on a dog sled and canoe in a seal skin kayak B. take part in the drumming and dancingC. listen to traditional accounts of bravery as well as play games
15、D. All of the above答案：D细节理解题。由第一段第二句可知A项正确；由第三段第三句可知B、C两项正确。2Why do the Inuit need to move around?A. Because their living place is very cold in winter B. Because they need to hunt animals, birds and fish for food C. Because they need to grow vegetables in summerD. Because there is a lot of wind in w
16、inter答案：B细节理解题。由第二段前两句可知，因纽特人的主要食物是动物、鸟和鱼，他们要不断迁徙以猎取食物。 3In summer，the Inuit gather for _.A. huntingB. selling and exchanging thingsC. feasts and celebrationsD. weddings答案：C细节理解题。由第三段第一句可知答案。4Why is the Inuits jewellery made from animals bones? ABecause it is much easier to make jewellery from anima
17、ls bonesBBecause jewellery made from animals bones looks more beautifulCBecause it is lighter to wearDBecause the Inuit believe in animal spirits答案：D细节理解题。从最后一段最后两句可知，因纽特人相信动物灵魂，所以他们佩戴由动物骨骼制成的首饰。 5Where does the passage probably come from?A. a science reportB. a diaryC. a travel advertisementD. a tr
18、avel brochure答案：D推理判断题。文章注意介绍了在旅游中将会遇到的事情，时态以现在时和将来时为主，所以不可能是日记(diary)和科学报告(science report)；没有具体的时间和旅游路线，所以也不可能是广告。 AMany cities have subways and underground public transportation to take locals and tourists alike rapidly around the cityHowever, theres something different about riding a London subwa
19、yIt may not look different, but the historical value of one of Englands most popular forms of transportation is enough to make riding the subway a must when visiting LondonWith a little under 100 different stations, the subway can take you almost anywhere you need to goRiding a London subway, a pers
20、on from other countries will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each otherIn fact, eye contact is avoided at all timesThats not rudeness people are just too busy to bother lookingBusy doing what, you ask? Well, theyre certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet thin
21、kingNor are they reading a bookNew technology has replaced quiet habitsToday the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-bookApple must earn a fortune from London commuters（使用月票上下班者）Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000yes, thats 40,000 “apps” have been designedC
22、ommuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillersOne “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanksAnother one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destinationiSteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphoneYou
23、 can then write in the “steam” on your phone screenFor those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be the distraction（消遣）of choiceIts not just teenagers who “plug in” to their musiciPods are a popular way to pass the time for all agesAnd if games, e-books and music arent enough to
24、keep you occupied, then perhaps you would prefer a film? The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV shows or films on the way to workWith all these distractions, its amazing that people still remember to get off the train1Those who want to save time to reach
25、where they go can download _ to their iPhonesAiShoot BTube Exits CiSteam DiPod 2People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because _Athey are going to work and have no time to communicate with each otherBthey love reading books and do not want to be disturbedCthey feel sleepy because of
26、getting up earlyDthey are busy playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films3The underlined word “apps” in the fourth paragraph means _Acomputers Bprograms downloaded for the iPhone Ccomputer companies Dfortune from London commuters4.The main idea of the passage is that _ALond
27、on commuters are unfriendly to strangersBApple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 appsCtechnology is changing how London commuters spend their traveling timeDriding a London subway is a must when visiting LondonTest 4：1.B细节理解题。根据Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on th
28、e train to be closest to the exit of their destination故选B。2.D细节理解题。根据最后一段可知人们在地铁里没空看别人，是因为大家都忙于玩游戏读电子书听音乐或看电影，故选D。3.B词义猜测题。根据have been designed可知它是电脑里已经设计好的程序，故选B。4.C主旨大意题。整篇短文叙述了伦敦的人们是怎样打发他们在做地铁的时间的，故选C。BWhen Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed th
29、e elegant first lady. The reporter released the secretMa Ke.Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit, accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping. The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a
30、popular singer, has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first ladys wardrobe.Even so, Ma prefers a low-key approach. “If you eat a tasty egg w
31、hy would you want to see the hen?” she says of all the media attention.Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs
32、 and had been wearing them for years.The two naturally became friends. Ma says: “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer. Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design. Those who dont shar
33、e my philosophy wont buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what Im doing now.”However, regardless of the brand, Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.“Instead she present
34、ed a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage,” says a western designer.The first ladys double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops, though Exceptions physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.5
35、. The passage mainly discusses _.A. the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuans dress, Ma Ke B. the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designerC. Peng Liyuans clothes on her first state visitD. the reactions to Peng Liyuans first visit to Moscow6. In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 Ma Ke
36、mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show _.A. it is hard to explain “Which came first, the egg or the hen?”B. paying such great attention to her was unnecessaryC. the outcome was more important than the processD. her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress7. What can be inferred from the
37、 passage?A. First ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.B. Pengs suits can be bought in Ma Kes clothes stores.C. Ma Ke offered to design the first ladys clothes through her friends.D. Peng had liked Mas designs long before she got to know her in the flesh.8. Which of the followin
38、g statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.B. Many citizens found Peng Liyuans choice quite unexpected.C. Black leather handbags like Pengs are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.D. After Peng Liyua
39、ns visit to Moscow Ma Kes clothes became more popular.5.A主旨大意题。根据The reporter released the secretMa Ke.故选A。6.B词义猜测题。根据Even so, Ma prefers a low-key approach.故选B。7.D推理判断题。根据Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behin
40、d the label Exception de Mixmind.Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years.故选D。8.C细节理解题。根据her black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops,故选C。CGoing on holiday not only makes you feel good while youre there - you gain
41、 the health benefits for months, new research shows. Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found. The benefits last at least a fortnight longer than the vacation and can be felt for months in some case
42、s where it is claimed. Experts say workers should always take their full holiday entitlement each year - as many as one in three dont - to get the benefits.The study compared key health markers in holidaymakers visiting Thailand, Peru or the Maldives, with people who stayed at home and continued wor
43、king. The average blood pressure of those on holiday dropped by six percent while the workers saw their blood pressure rise by two percent over the same period. The sleep quality of holidaymakers improved by 17 percent while that of the non-holidaymakers deteriorated by 14 percent.The study also fou
44、nd the ability of vacationers to recover from stress - known as the stress-resilience test - improved by 29 percent. There was a 71 percent fall in stress resilience scores among workers. Tests showed a fall in blood glucose levels, reducing the risk of diabetes, trimmer waistlines and enhanced mood
45、 and energy levels, with the effects sustained for at least two weeks after returning home. The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UKs largest healthcare charity.9. According to the passage, how many people go on holiday?A. One third.B. Two thirds
46、.C. 17 percent. D. A quarter.10. Which of the following can we infer from the passage?A. The further you go, the better the benefits.B. Most people like to stay at home during the holiday. C. Holiday makers are more adaptable than non-holidaymakers.D. The result of the study is mostly based on the d
47、escription from the people involved.11. The author intends to tell us that _.A. we have to go on holiday as much as possibleB. youll certainly get depressed if you dont go on holidayC. it is best to go to foreign countries like MaldivesD. we had better go on holiday for the benefit of health12. The
48、best title of the passage is _ .A. Health Benefits from Holiday B. A Holiday Health ExperimentC. Health Problems of Having HolidayD. Key Health Markers in Holidaymakers9.B细节理解题。根据Experts say workers should always take their full holiday entitlement each year - as many as one in three dont - to get t
49、he benefits.2/1的人去度假，故选B。10.C推理判断题。根据Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found.可以推出度假的人比不度假人更具有适应性，因为缓解了压力和度假有利于身体健康，故选C。11.D细节理解题。根据Going on holiday not only makes you feel good while youre there -
50、you gain the health benefits for months,为了身体的健康我们最好去度假，故选D。12.A标题归纳题。根据全文的内容旅游带来了身体的健康，故选A。DDeath Valley is a land of beautiful yet dangerous extremesDeath Valley can be dangerously cold during the winter months Storms in the mountains can produce sudden flooding on the floor of the ValleyThe air te
51、mperature during the summer has been as high as fifty- seven degrees Celsius The sun can heat the ground so that the temperature of the rocks and soil can be as high as seventy -four degrees Celsius. Death Valley contains evidence of several ancient volcanoes that caused huge explosions Evidence of
52、one of these explosions is called Ubehebe Crater The explosion left a huge hole in the ground almost a kilometer and a half wide In many areas of Death Valley it is easy to see where the ground has been pushed up violently by movement deep in the Earth This movement has created unusual and beautiful
53、 rock formations Some are red Others are dark brown, gray, yellow or blackThe area was named by a woman in 1849 Thousands of people from other parts of the country traveled Lo the gold mining areas in California They Were in a hurry to get there before other people didOne group trying to reach Calif
54、ornia decided to take a path called the Old Spanish Trail By December they had reached Death ValleyThey did not have to survive the terrible heat of summer, hut there was still an extreme lack of waterThere were few plants for their work animals to eatThe people could not find a pass through the cal
55、l mountains to the west of the Valley, Slowly, they began co suffer from a lack of foodTo survive, they killed their work animals for food and began to walk out of the Valley As they left, one Woman looked back and said, Good -bye, death valley ” The name has never been changedAlmost everyone who vi
56、sits Death Valley visits a huge house called Scotty s CastleThe building design is Spanish, with high thick walls to provide protection from the fierce heatThe castle is named for Walter Scott , called Scotty by his friends He was a gold minerHe told everyone that he built the house with money he ma
57、de from his gold mine, Many people believed himBut it was not really the truth13The first two paragraphs discuss Death Valley s A geography B climate C location D Size14The woman who named Death Valley intended to Aexplore the mystery of the valley Bfind an area with plants for animalsCexperience th
58、e terrible heat of summer Dlook for gold in California15If the passage continues, it will be about . Athe truth about Scottys Castle Bwhy Spanish built the castleCwhen the castle was built Dwhere the castle lies in13.B段落大意题。根据前两个段主要介绍了死亡谷的温度，暴风和洪水等情况，总之介绍了它的气候。14.D细节理解题。根据The area was named by a woman in 1849Thousands of people from other parts of the country traveled Lo the gold mining areas in CaliforniaAs they left, one Woman looked back and said, Good -bye, death valley ” The name has never been changed她也去加利福尼亚寻找金子，故选D。15.A推理判断题。根据最后一段可知下面将些关于Scottys Castle的真实情况。