1、杭州市2014高考英语冲刺阅读理解选练（6）及答案高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项English has become the worlds number one language in the 20th century. In every country where English is not the native language, especially in the Third World, people must strive to learn it to the best of their abilities, if they want to participate fully in th
2、e development of their countries. But many people are concerned that Englishs dominance (优势地位) will destroy native languages.A close examination reveals （显示） a great number of languages have fallen casualty to English. For example, it has wiped out Hawaiian, Welsh, Scotch Gaelic, Irish, native Ameri
3、can languages, and many others. Luckily, some of these languages are now being revived （复苏）, such as Hawaiian and Welsh, and these languages will live again, hopefully, if dedicated people continue their work of reviving them. In the case of Welsh, its revival is so successful that the language is n
4、ow being used as a medium of insturction in schools and universities in Wales. Many leaders of these Third World countries are obsessed with (被迷住) English and for them English is everything. They seem to believe that if the students speak English, they are already knowledgeable. These leaders speak
5、and write English much better than their national languages. If these leaders deliver speeches anywhere in the world they use English and they feel more at home with it and proud of their ability as well. The citizens of their countries do not understand their leaders speeches because they are made
6、in a foreign language.All the greatest countries of the world are great because they constantly use their own languages in all national development activities, including education. From a psychological point of view, those who are taught in their own language from the start will develop better selfc
7、onfidence and self-reliance. From a linguistic point of view, the best brains can only be produced if students are educated in their own language from the start. Those who are taught in a foreign language from the start will tend to be imitators and lack self-confidence. They will tend to rely on fo
8、reign consultants.There is nothing wrong, however, in learning a foreign language at advanced levels of education. But the best thing to do is to have a good education in ones native language first, then go abroad to have a university education in a foreign language.1. The main idea of the first par
9、agraph is probably _.A. to stress the position of EnglishB. to appeal the protection of native languagesC. to show the importance of grasping English for employeesD. to demonstrate ( 阐述) English is the worlds number one language 答案解析：答案为B。本题为主旨题。虽是对第一段的大意提问，但实则是对全文的中心进行定位。考生要确定第一段的主题句 （topic sentenc
10、e）.是第一句话 “English has become the worlds number one language in the 20th century.” 还是该段的最后一句话 “But many people are concerned that Englishs dominance will destroy native languages.”？即作者关注的问题是英语还是本国语言？略读后文可知，由于更多的国家讲英语，很多其他语言已经消失， 然而也有一些语言在复苏，同时也谈到了母语对国家和个人的作用。因此，本文的重心是关注本国语言。故答案为B。2. The revival of Ha
11、waiian and Welsh shows any language will live if it _.A. is against foreign language B. is used as a medium in educationC. is taught in schools D. is done by dedicated people 答案解析：答案为D。本题为细节题。从第二段 “.and these languages will live again, hopefully, if dedicated people continue their work of reviving t
12、hem.” 可知，答案为D。3. The underlined expression in paragraph three probably refers to _ A. they are sure to use English better with their families B. they use English better in their countries than in foreign countries C. their native language is poorer than their English D. they are not afraid that crit
13、ical audience find their errors 答案解析：答案为B。 本题为句意推断题。理解该句需要结合上下文。由划线部分的前一句话 “These leaders speak and write English much better than their national languages.”可知，这些领导用英语讲话和写作比用本国语言要好，因此可以推断，他们用英语发表演讲的时候，会感觉运用自如. 故答案为B。 本题的混淆选项C选项 “他们的本国语言比英语要差”强调的是本国语言，而划线部分强调的是领导人的英语运用能力。4. In the opinion of the writ
14、er, which statement below is NOT true? A. A native language has great effect on the development of a nation. B. The earlier a person learns a foreign language, the greater his ability will be. C. Learning a foreign language should be arranged in a later time. D. The native language will greatly infl
15、uence ones life. 答案解析：答案为B。本题为推断题。从倒数第二段首句 “All the greatest countries of the world are great because they constantly use their own languages in all national development activities, including education.”可知，所有伟大的国家之所以伟大是因为他们在发展国家的时候使用了本国语言，故答案A正确。从倒数第二段后部分内容可知，从心理学的角度讲，一开始就学习母语的人会更自信，更独立；从语言学的角度讲，大脑只
16、有在最开始学母语的情况下才能发展最好；而一开始就学外语的人会变成模仿者并缺乏自信。可以推断，作者认为母语对人的生活有影响，外语学习应该安排在后面，而不是越早学外语，一个人的能力就越强。故C、D正确，B错误。阅读理解(2011新课标卷，C)Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husbands income. So this year she did something more than a hobby: She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms. Feel
17、ey has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The familys old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms.Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said, “The cost of everything is going
18、 up and I was looking to lose a few pounds too; so its a winwin situation all around.”They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy(经济), have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing ga
19、rdens. Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home. Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months. In Austin, Tex., some of the gardens have a threeyear waiting list.George CBall Jr, owne
20、r of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40% over last year, double the average growth of the last five years. Mr.Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is the striking rise in the cost of food like bread and milk, togeth
21、er with the increases in the price of fruits and vegetables. Food prices have increased because of higher oil prices. People are now driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden.本文讲述了由于生活费用增高，加上经济下降，越来越多的人开始自己种菜，并且现在人们开车少了，旅游少了，有更多的时间来种菜，减少生活费用。9. What does the underlined wo
22、rd “residents” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?Achickens BtomatoesCgardens Dpeople答案：A。词义猜测题。由上文的a chicken house(鸡舍)可知，它的居民应该是小鸡，故A项正确。10Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?AMore Americans are doing it for fun.BThe price of oil is lower than before.CTheres a growing need for fr
23、uits.DThe cost of living is on the rise.答案：D。细节理解题。由短文第二段第一句话可知，由于生活费增高，经济下降，越来越多的人们开始自己种菜。故D项正确。11Which of the following might be the best title for the text?AFamily Food Planning BBanking on GardeningCA Belttightening MoveDGardening as a Hobby答案：B。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了由于生活费用增高，经济下降，迫使人们自己种菜来减少开支。A项意为：家庭食物
24、计划；B项：依靠种菜；C项：紧缩腰带运动；D项：把种菜当做爱好。较难题目特训：科普知识类For many of us, aspirin, one of the most common nonprescription drugs, is a constant companion. It is the most effective drug that we have, and if we eliminated all but three drugs, aspirin would definitely be one of the three drugs we should keep. Even wi
25、th all the new drugs available, it still has a place in many of our medicine cabinets, as a “miracle drug” in its ability to fight pain and inflammation (炎症) and even more amazing in its ability to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Aspirin is the first member of a class of substances called non-s
26、teroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs非甾体抗炎药). These drugs reduce pain, fever and inflammation, and are used to treat a variety of conditions. Many believe that aspirin has many benefits not yet fully understood. Media reports on the use of aspirin to prevent or treat diseases such as heart attack
27、s and cancer leave many people struggling to keep all the facts straight. Others who cannot tolerate aspirin might feel a bit left out as new uses and benefits of aspirin continue to appear in the news. In all cases, more researches are needed to determine what benefits aspirin may provide and wheth
28、er these benefits would outweigh the potential side effects. Aspirin, for example, is known to cause gastrointestinal (胃肠的) bleeding with heavy use, and there is research that indicates an increased risk of bleeding-related stroke in people who use it regularly. In some cases, these reactions can be
29、 killers. Another potentially deadly problem is aspirin poisoning and most people dont know about it. Before you start taking any of these over-the-counter (不需处方也可出售的) drugs on a long-term basis, its a good idea to discuss it with your health care provider. 1. From the second paragraph we know. A. H
30、umans have fully understood the benefits of aspirin. B. Aspirin is the only member of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. C. Not every one of us can take aspirin. D. Aspirin can be used to stop bleeding. 2. Whats the third paragraph mainly about? A. Many researches about aspirin. B. Aspirins side
31、 effects. C. New uses of aspirin. D. The unknown aspects about aspirin. 3. The underlined word in the first paragraph means. A. kept B. saved C. investigatedD. removed4. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Aspirin can cure us of most diseases. B. Aspirin is important in redu
32、cing pain and heart attack. C. The side effects of aspirin outweigh its benefits. D. We can buy some aspirin and take it immediately if we dont feel well. 【参考答案】7.CBDB高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项-ADuring times of trouble, Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke from a small room without a fireplace in the White House basem
33、ent to millions of Americans. In his calm and conversational manner, he reassured（使恢复信心）the nation in the depths of the Great Depression（大萧条）and through a World War.Saul Bellow described his own experience of listening to President Roosevelt, hold the nation together, using only a radio and the powe
34、r of his personality.“I can recall walking eastward on the Chicago Midway drivers had pulled over, parking bumper to bumper, and turned on their radios to hear Roosevelt. They had rolled down the windows and opened the car doors. Everywhere the same voice, its odd Eastern accent, which in anyone els
35、e would have angered Midwesterners. You could follow without missing a single word as you walked by. You felt joined to these unknown drivers, men and women”The nation needed the assurance of those Fireside Chats, the first of which was delivered on March 12, 1933. Between a quarter and a third of t
36、he work force was unemployed. Every bank in America had been closed for at least eight days. Its hard for us to imagine. It was the hardest time of the Great Depression.The “Fireside” was symbolic（象征性的; most of the chats came from a small room in the White House basement. Frances Perkins, Roosevelts
37、 Secretary of Labor, described the change that would come over him just before the broadcasts: “His face would smile and light up as though he were actually sitting on the front porch(门廊) or in the parlor with them. People felt this, and came to respect and love him.”In that first radio visit, Roose
38、velt began by explaining how the banking system worked: “When you put money in a bank, the bank does not place the money into a safedeposit vault（金库房. It invests your money in many different forms of creditbonds, mortgages.” He went on to announce that the banks would reopen the next day.1. The main
39、 purpose of the article is to .A. give examples of the power of radio broadcastingB. make people examine their attitudes toward moneyC. suggest that Roosevelt was Americas greatest presidentD. show how Roosevelt reassured Americans during hard times答案解析：答案为D。本题为主旨大意题。纵观全文，本文主要讲述美国总统罗斯福在困难时期如何恢复人们的信心
40、。第一段为本文的中心段落，后面的内容都是围绕本段展开。故答案为D。 2. According to the article, the Fireside Chats raised the hopes of Americans because President Roosevelt .A. spoke to them in a friendly and confident toneB. explained to them how to invest their moneyC. was open about his own fears for the countryD. used humor to
41、draw their attention away from their problems答案解析：答案为A。本文为细节题。从第一段的第二句话 “In his calm and conversational manner, .”可知，与此意思最接近的就是选项A。3. The name “Fireside Chats” was probably intended to .A. demand listeners to protect resourcesB. encourage spirited discussion among listenersC. request people to desir
42、e for hope and reassuranceD. persuade Americans to talk with their families 答案解析：答案为C。本题为细节题。从文章第四段首句 “The nation needed the assurance of those Fireside Chats, the first of which was delivered on March 12, 1933.”可知，Fireside Chats主要是帮助人们恢复希望和信心。故答案为C。4. Saul Bellows description of his own experience
43、of listening to President Roosevelt shows .A. how popular and encouraging Roosevelts Fireside Chats were B. how easily Roosevelts Fireside Chats could be understoodC. what great interest general public took in national affairsD. what a hard life Americans had in Great Depression答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节推断题。从文章第二段 “hold the nation together, .”和倒数第二段 “His face would smile and light up as though he were actually sitting on the front porch(门廊) or in the parlor with them. People felt this, and came to respect and love him.” 可知，罗斯福的Fireside Chats受到人们的欢迎，并鼓舞着人们。