1、四川（米易县）2016高考英语二轮阅读理解选练（2）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。The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of
2、 people and music has created American music.Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.Others remind of the people they love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have spec
3、ial music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The StarSpangled Banner”. In the US high schools and colleges have school songs too.Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes.Modern sc
4、ience has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.American music, from the earliest folk songs to mo
5、dern “pop”， is known around the world. Music is one of Americas most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing song. Understanding American musi
6、c can help you understand American people, their history and culture.So, as the song says, “put a dime (10 cents)in the juke box (自动点唱机), baby. Lets listen to the music！”1The article mainly tells us about _.Ahow American music developedBwhen American music developedCwhat American music isDwhy Americ
7、an music is so popular答案：A全文主要讲述了美国音乐的发展历程及现状，故A项最佳。2From the text we know that _.AAmerican music has spread all over the worldBAmerican music began in the 1550sCAmerican music is specialDAmerican music has changed modern science in the US 答案：A文章倒数第二段第一句“American music.most important exports.”可知美国音乐
8、已被全世界的人知晓。音乐是美国最重要的出口产品。 3The sixth paragraph probably means that _. AAmerican music is very popularBAmerican music is known to people all over the worldCAmerican music can help us understand American people, history and cultureDAmerican music is important in our lives答案：C文章倒数第二段最后一句话“Many people le
9、arn and. help you understand American people, their history and culture.”可知美国音乐帮助我们了解美国人、美国历史和美国文化。4American music is _.Afor dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinkingBa mixture of people and music from all over the worldCan important form of international communicationDa part of the history of
10、the world答案：B由文章第一段可知世界各地的人们移民到美国并带去了他们的音乐。这些音乐混合起来构成了美国音乐。 5Which of the following statements is true?AOnly modern American music is worldfamous.BIf people dont understand the same language, they dont understand the same music.CMany people learn English by enjoying American songs. DIf you want to u
11、nderstand American history and culture you must understand American music.答案：C由文章第六段可知人们可以通过欣赏美国歌曲来学习英语，故C项最佳。同样由此段可判断B，D项是错误的。阅读理解训练 (2015辽宁省重点中学协作体三模)Dear Miss Manners，Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It was terrible.Another friend set up a “go fund me” type page for friends and to
12、donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while they were getting back on their feet.Last week, they sent thankyou notes.My roommate received one addressed to her and I did not. The notes were not in modularized; it was a printed onesizefi
13、tsall message.My roommate realized I didnt receive a thankyou note, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out.I didnt know she had done this until later.The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their frien
14、d who addressed the notes must have missed me！(Miss Manners, they didnt even address the notes themselves！)It was accompanied by a picture of the thankyou note, which was texted to me with the message, “Here is a thank you just for you. ”I was a little annoyed.I helped them in their need and didnt g
15、et a second thought.I have not responded to her text message.Is it fair of me to consider this friendship over? Should I tell her that I am upset, or should I accept that this rude thank you was better than nothing?文章大意：这是一篇书信文体阅读。作者主要介绍了自己和舍友一起帮助了遭受火灾的一对夫妇，没想到没有收到感谢信，而舍友收到了。作者为此写信向Miss Manners征求意见。
16、4For what purpose did Mary write the letter?ATo start a public donation for the unlucky couple.BTo teach us how to see the true colors of friendship.CTo tell us to learn a lesson from her story.DTo ask for advice on how to deal with her annoyance.答案：D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段一连串的疑问句和第一句话I was a little annoyed可
17、知Mary写这封信就是为了寻求关于处理她烦恼的建议。故选D。5From the letter we can infer that _.Athe couple lost their car in the fire so they had to go everywhere on foot.Bso far Mary hasnt received a thankyou note addressed to her.CMarys roommate sent the couple a message to blame their carelessness.Dthe couple left Mary out
18、by accident when they wrote the thankyou notes.答案：B推理判断题。根据文章第一段的Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while they were getting back on their feet排除A；根据文章第四段的第一句话The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their frie
19、nd who addressed the notes must have missed me！(Miss Manners, they didnt even address the notes themselves！)排除D；根据文章的第二段My roommate realized I didnt receive a thankyou note, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out排除C；根据文章的倒数第二段可知作者至今还没有收到正式的感谢信，仅仅收到一张表示
20、感谢的picture，由此判断选B。6What does Mary think of the couple she helped?AcarelessBconsiderateCunbelievableDunreliable答案：D推理判断题。careless粗心的；considerate体贴的；unbelievable不可相信的；unreliable不能依赖的。根据文章的一连串发问，特别是最后一段第二句话I helped them in their fume of need and didnt get a second thought可知作者认为那对夫妇是不可信赖的。故选D。7The lette
21、r is most likely taken from _.Aa diaryBa brochureCa newspaperDa report答案：C推理判断题。a diary日记；a brochure手册；a newspaper报纸；a report报告。通读全文可知作者在向Miss Manners征求意见，诉说自己的烦恼，应是写给一家报社，这篇文章最可能登在报纸上。故选C。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。Mexico City is truly one of the most amazing cities in the world with
22、a mixture of both the old and new world. From the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip will be quite an adventure.Once in your taxi and the moment you leave the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of the traffic can be stress
23、ful to some. The Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道), running southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is trying to see all
24、of these sites during your vacation time. One of the most popular attractions in this area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in
25、the area. Walking southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a great place to spend an afternoon. Across the street from the museum is the Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. Its also a good idea to take the train up the hill to w
26、here the castle is located as the hill is steep (陡峭的). Its important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking. You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market during the evening on a weekend. Its a great place to get some cheap
27、 souvenirs （纪念品）to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.50. The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with_. A. the high speed of the traffic B. the heavy traffic of the city C. the polluted
28、air in the city D. their safety in the city51. Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following places? P = Paseo de la Reforma M = the National Museum of Anthropology C = the Chapultepec Castle Z = the Mexico City Zoo52. Which of the following attractions may interest those who w
29、ant to study the military (of the army) history of Mexico City? A. The National Museum of Anthropology. B. The Coyoacan market. C. The Chapultepec Castle. D. The Aztec sites. 【参考答案】-50-52、 BDC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。选材相似度： 设题相似度： 难度系数：On that September morning five years ago，a memor
30、y of his father came to Mayor Rudy Giuliani.In it，the Brooklyn plumber and bartender was telling his only child，“In a crisis，you have to become the calmest person in the room.”Giuliani became more than that.His suit coated with ash from the wreckage，he stood firm，vowing that New Yorkers would show t
31、he world the meaning of courage.He comforted victims families，attended funerals of police and firefighters，rallied his fellow citizens on radio and television.Hed overcome hardships before，including a bitter，public end to his marriage，and a battle with prostate cancer.Alongside the terrifying challe
32、nges of 9/11，theyre the kind of events that could break anyones public and personal life.But Giulianis resolve to success is stronger than ever，and now he is about to find out if his legacy of leadership endures.After the coming midterm elections，he will decide whether to seek the Republican nominat
33、ion for President in 2008，or whether to carry on with the business ventures he took up post9/11.Having spent years in public serviceas a US.Attorney (lawyer) in New York，an Associate Attorney General during the Reagan Administration，and two terms as mayor of the Big AppleGiuliani,62，is finally cashi
34、ng_in.Chair and CEO of Giuliani Partners LLC，hes making millions as a security and crisis management consultant.Hes also a law partner with Bracewell & Giuliani，and gives speeches that reportedly earn him $100,000 a pop.Still，he insists that his current work is about the challenge rather than the mo
35、ney.“Learning more about business，finance，how to straighten out organizationsthats very exciting to me，” he says.But when he talks about public service，his intensity added.“I miss being involved in the most important things that are going on.When some crisis happens，you feel thats what youve been tr
36、ained for，what you know how to do.”Notes：plumber n管道工bartender n酒吧侍者rally vt.使恢复力量endure n耐久nomination n提名venture n企业consultant n顾问【语篇解读】 本文是人物介绍，介绍了美国著名的领导人鲁迪朱利亚尼。1The passage probably appears in a _.Afilm B novel Cmagazine Dlecture答案C推理判断题。通读全文可知，这篇人物介绍应该出自杂志。2Which of the following statements is
37、NOT true according to the passage?ARudy Giuliani was well prepared to run for president in 2008.BRudy Giuliani once worked as plumber and bartender before becoming mayor.CThe terrifying challenges of 9/11 made Giuliani more determined than ever.DRudy Giuliani worked as mayor of the Big Apple，which i
38、s a nickname for New York.答案B细节理解题。第一段“.a memory of his father came to Mayor Rudy Giuliani.In it，the Brooklyn plumber and bartender was telling his only child，”中的the Brooklyn指的是Rudy Giuliani的父亲，故B项表述错误，符合题意。3Giuliani has experienced a lot of difficulties EXCEPT _.Aincomplete marriageBprostate cancer
39、Cterrifying challenges of 9/11Dlosing his business ventures答案D细节理解题。第三段介绍他经历了离婚、严重的癌症、911危机挑战，但是文中没有提到他失去了他创立的事业。4It can be inferred that the writer wrote the passage to _.Aencourage people to face the terrifying challenges of 9/11 bravelyBintroduce Giuliani to the public and persuade people to support himCtell the public Giulianis family background and his natural leadershipDtell the public that the Republican will win the election答案B推理判断题。文章向公众介绍了美国著名政治人物鲁迪朱利亚尼的个人经历、人格魅力以及他为2008年的总统提名所作的准备和他为国家服务的决心，其目的当然是为了赢得更多公众的支持。