1、江苏新沂市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解选练（2）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。【2014试题】Why Doesnt Anybody Copy Apple?Apples products are the envy of the world. They have been spectacularly successful and are widely imitated, if not copied. The minute Apple crystallizes a product, everyone knows how to competeThis
2、idea that the basis of competition is set by Apple and then the race is on to climb the path of improvement is unquestionableWhen Apple releases a product that defines a category or dramatically changes the structure of an industry, it becomes obvious what needs to be built. But what I wonder is why
3、 everyone wants to copy Apples products but nobody wants to copy being Apple?I can think of two reasons. Firstly, Apple is not worth copying because its not successful; secondly, Apples success cannot be copied because it is a magical processThere is a great deal of evidence for the first hypothesis
4、. The idea of Apple being successful is not something reflected in its stock priceBeing valued lower than the average company in the S&P（标准普尔）500 indicates that to whatever degree Apple was successful in the past, its not seen by the vast majority of observers as successful in the futureWhy should o
5、ne bother copying Apple if it results in being punished with a low valuation? If one works really hard at innovation and then that innovation becomes commoditized（商品化）very quickly, why should one bother?When innovation practitioners are asked what makes Apple successful, the answers regarding the ca
6、use of this success border on the mythical. The climax of this hypothesis is the “chief-sorcerer” theory of success which places one magician, like Steve Jobs, in charge of casting all the right spells（符咒）What about Apples own opinion of what makes it tick? Tim Cook refers to a great team and integr
7、ation of hardware, software and services as unique Apple advantages. Its a better explanationIntegration is something that can take a long time, but it is possible with great effortA few companies are starting to make moves in that direction, but efforts are half-heartedThere is no “move the Earth”
8、panic to become an integrated company from Samsung, Google or MicrosoftMy own suspicion is that Apple is more aware of what makes it special than it lets out However, as Tim points out, its not a formulaIts complex, its subtle, but its not magicIts a process that requires a degree of faith and coura
9、ge32When a new product of Apple comes out, often it _Aruins an industry dramaticallyBstarts a revolution of an industryCputs itself in an unbeatable positionDis soon overtaken by imitated products33According to the passage, other companies dont “copy being Apple” because _.A. Apple is not a successf
10、ul companyB. they have no access to relevant resourcesC. Its hard to find a magician like Steve JobsDbeing Apple takes more than time and efforts34We can infer from Para. 5 that _Aother companies are dedicated to integrationBApple itself is fully aware of its unique advantagesCApple will hold the le
11、ading position in this industryDother companies dont have a great team as Apple does35What does the author think of Tim Cooks statement?AAcceptable BDisappointing CUnquestionable DConvincing【参考答案】BDCA【2014高考英语湖北省八校联考】阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Many years ago in a small German town, a Je
12、wish businessman had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to the moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the businessmans beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain.The moneylender told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty bag. The girl
13、 would then have to pick one pebble from the bag. If she picked the black pebble, she would become the moneylenders wife and he would forgo her fathers debt. If she picked the white pebble, she need not marry him and her fathers debt would still be forgiven. But if she refused to pick a pebble, her
14、father would be thrown into jail.They were standing on a pebble-strewn path. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. The sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. He then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the bag. No doubt
15、 she was caught in a dilemma.What would you have done if you were the girl? Careful analysis would produce three possibilities: 1. The girl should refuse to take a pebble.2. The girl should know that there were two black pebbles in the bag and expose the money-lender as a cheat.3. The girl should pi
16、ck a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to save her father from his debt and imprisonment.The above story is used with the hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral (横向的)and logical thinking. Read onThe girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Wit
17、hout looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn pathwhere it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles. “Oh, how clumsy of me!” she said. “But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.” Since the re
18、maining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the moneylender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely advantageous one.55. The underlined word “forgo” in paragraph 2 may mean _.A. pay offB. run
19、outC. take over D. give up56. Which of the following indicates lateral thinking?A. The girl refused to take a pebble and fled at once.B. The girl exposed the cheat and found another way.C. The girl picked one pebbles and made it disappear.D. The girl picked a black pebble and accepted the result.57.
20、 It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. The girl dropped the pebble onto the path on purposeB. The girl dropped the pebble onto the path by accidentC. The girl didnt know there were two black pebbles in the bagD. The girl replaced a black pebble in the bag58. What lesson can we learn from th
21、e story? A. Keeping calm when facing a difficult situation.B. Thinking about a complicated problem in another way.C. Thinking twice before making a final choice.D. Coming up with a clever answer is easy.【参考答案】55-58DCAB 2014高考英语湖北省八校联考】阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Public caught up in argum
22、ent over safety of genetically modified or simply GM products, report Zhang Lei and Zhong Nan inBeijing.More than 300 people gathered to enjoy a bowl of porridge made from genetically modified food on Saturday, an attempt to quell public fears about the safety of the product.The first China Golden R
23、ice Tasting Event was held at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, Hubei province, sparking another round in the nationwide debate about the safety of GM crops, often called Frankenfood by opponents.Similar events have been held in more than 28 cities since May, the university said.Both the pr
24、o and anti camps have posted conflicting comments on the Internet, with each providing evidence to back up their beliefs, but the exchanges are becoming increasingly bitter.Jiang Tao, a senior engineer at the Center for Agricultural Resources Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who is in fa
25、vor of GM foods, was annoyed about what he called amateurs spreading rumors.Just look at the people who are opposed to GM foods; can you find anyone from a related field in the scientific community? he asked. Jiang also accused the anti-GM lobby of repeatedly using outdated or inaccurate data to sup
26、port an incorrect stance.Chen Yunfa, an independent researcher into the Yangtze River Delta economy, recently wrote a commentary on the Internet news portal Eastday in which he criticized the actions of the 61 scientists, saying they had gone beyond their proper duty. He suggested that large multina
27、tional corporations might be behind the letter and similar incidents, prompted by a desire to freeze Chinas patent hybrid rice technology out of the market.To support his contentions, Chen said that GM rice, first produced by scientists in the US, still hasnt gained official approval from the US gov
28、ernment. However, the US authorities have actually granted licenses to six varieties of GM rice. The commercial planting of two varieties - anti-herbicide (BAR) transgenic rice LL RICE 06 and LL RICE 62 - produced by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, was approved in 1999 and a licens
29、e for cultivation for edible use was granted in 2000.The public outcry for GM labeling and boycotting has hindered the advancement of the technology. Concern about GM foods has been fueled by studies like the one published by French professor Gilles-Eric Sralini in September 2012. Sralini claimed th
30、at his research involving rats proved that the GM corn fed to them caused tumor growth. Furthermore, there is growing concern that the pesticides(杀虫剂) used on GMOs（转基因作物）are contributing to the decline of the worlds honey bee population, leading to honey bee deaths by infecting the brains of the ins
31、ects with toxins. Therefore, some experts recommend the labeling of non-GM foods so that consumers can make that decision without a regulatory burden being placed on GMOs.However, we should be cautious about anything that may risk humans life. Only time will tell.59. Why did more than 300 people enj
32、oy porridge made from genetically modified food? A. To show evidence that GM products are dangerous.B. To support that the first China Golden Rice Tasting is safe.C. To rid public of fears and worries about the safety of GM foods. D. To draw publics attention to nationwide planting of GM products.60
33、. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Those who are for GM products and those who are against keep arguing fiercely by holding conferences.B. People are failing to show evidence to support their pros and cons, although they hold a firm belief of their own.C. Some pe
34、ople think those against GM foods have a good knowledge of GM technology and are spreading rumors.D. GM food may be just a way for some multinational corporations to drive Chinas patent hybrid rice out of the market. 61. What can we infer from the second paragraph from bottom?A. The public advocated
35、 that GM products should be labeled clearly.B. Sralini claimed that his research proved the GM corn caused rats to grow faster.C. Many honey bees have died because they were fed with GM corn. D. There should be some restrictions on GM products selling.62. What is the writers attitude towards GM prod
36、ucts?A. Supportive. B. Suspicious. C. Indifferent. D. Critical.【参考答案】59-62 CDAB 【四川省2014“联测促改”活动模拟试题】A阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答落卡上将该项涂黑。 Special Holiday OfferYour holiday summary:An exciting world with a history of about 5000 years far away from t e West. combining an ages-old civilisat
37、ion with he glass and steel of the 21st Century world into which it is rapidly developing, China is a wonder to see, Fund a joy to experience.Accontrtodations (食宿 ):Throughout your stay we have reserved top quality accommodation, generally four-star level. Many hotels will have a pool, and all will
38、have a restaurant and bar. Where we will stay arc the Best Western Premier in Beijing, the Dorure International in Shanghai, the Tang Chug in Xian and the Universal Hotel in Guiiin. Your stay is arranged with a European-style breakfast at each hotel and a Chinese lunch and dinner that will generally
39、 be taken in local restaurants, offering food typical to each local area.31. What you have just read may be A. a news report B. an advertisement C. an announcement D. a book review32. The tourists will travel to China by A. ship B. train C. plane D. bus33. If you want help when booking the holiday to (7hina, you may A. call New market Holidays. B. go to consult New market Holidays.C. write a letter to New market Holidays. D. send an c-mail to New market Holidays.34. How many cities will the tourists stay in China?A. 3. B. 4 C. 5 D. 6【参考答案】3134、BCAB
