1、2016河南兰考县高考英语阅读理解能力选练（1）及答案2016高考英语阅读理解-健康保健类 You know eating fruit and vegetables does good. But do you know it can also make you look good? People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found. Scientists at St Andrews Unive
2、rsity found eating them slightly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers skin. They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks. Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 porti
3、ons a day was found to make the person look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others. Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids(类胡萝卜素)，which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can a
4、lso prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer. But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange，it was not known a small increase was perceptible(被觉察）to othersand was seen as appealing. A camera measured changes to the s
5、kins redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident in three weeks. Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin. Th
6、ere are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene(番茄红素)which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colourand beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach. Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols(多元酚)，fou
7、nd in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.【小题1】What do we know from the research? AIf you take in a little more fruit and vegetables, you will obviously look more attractive in three weeks.BPeople who increased their intake of greens by 3.3 portions a day wer
8、e found the most attractive after six weeks.CIncreasing your intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day can greatly improve your health.DThe researchers took the pictures of the 35 people in the research at different stages.【小题2】Which of the following is NOT the function of carotenoids？ AThey can protec
9、t against cell damage from pollution and UV rays.BThey can prevent heart disease and cancer.CThey can keep you in good health.DThey can prevent age-related diseases.【小题3】Which of the statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? AWeve already known eating extreme amounts of carrots can turn skin
10、orange.BWe knew in the past that eating a few more carrots could make us look appealing.CThe research showed the improvement in skin is linked with the levels of carotenoids in it.DAmong hundreds of carotenoids, lycopene is thought to have the most dramatic effect【小题4】Which can be the best title of
11、the passage? AEating fruit and vegetables does good.BEating fruit and vegetables makes you look good.CHow to become attractive？DFruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids.1、【北京市丰台区2014统一模拟】 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。Earn Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries! Do you have too much free time
12、 this summer vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community (社区)? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.Book Theater brings children s book stories to life.
13、It has shows at all Sunny Libraries. Applicants should enjoy performing in front of an audience and working with young children.Work Hours:Practice: Fridays 4:00 pm 6:00 pmPerformance: Tuesdays 10:00 amRate of Pay: $16/performanceComputer Tutor helps guests to deal with technology problems, involvin
14、g Internet searches and using the SALS Website to find materials. Applicants should have computer skills.Work Hours:MondayFriday 9:00 am5:00 pmRate of Pay: $ 8/hourBookmobile helps the driver find the routes to libraries. The truck you work in is air-conditioned, and the driver is friendly. Applican
15、ts must be able to lift heavy boxes. Work Hours:Sunday and Friday 9:00 am 4:00 pmRate of Pay: $10/hourReader Desk provides service with a smile while checking materials in and out to guests. Friendly attitude and ability to work on library data system required.Work Hours:MondayTuesday 8:00 am4:00 pm
16、Rate of Pay: $ 7.50/hour56. If you are interested in acting, should be your choice. A. Book Theater B. Bookmobile C. Computer Tutor D. Reader Desk57. If you get the job of Bookmobile, you are expected to . A. work with young children B. lift heavy boxes C. check materials for guests D. repair comput
17、ers58. The purpose of the advertisement is to . A. attract students to libraries B. raise money for libraries C. introduce new books D. offer job opportunities【参考答案】56. A 57. B 58. D 2016高考英语阅读理解-健康保健类Sleep deprivation(缺失)is an important hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, ac
18、cording to researchers carrying out international education tests. It is a particular problem in richer countries with sleep experts linking it to the use of mobile phones and computers in bedroom late at night. Sleep deprivation is such a serious problem that lessons have to be dragged down to a lo
19、wer level to suit sleep-deprived learners, the study found. The international comparison, carried out by Boston College, found the United States to have the highest number of sleep-deprived students, with 73% of 9- and 10-year-olds and 80% of 13- and 14-year-olds identified by their teachers as bein
20、g negatively affected. In literacy(读写能力) tests there were 76% of 9- and 10-year-olds lacking sleep. This was much higher than the international average of 47% of primary pupils needing more sleep and 57% among the secondary age group. Other countries with the most sleep-deprived youngsters were New
21、Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Australia, England, Ireland and France. High-performing Finland is also among the most lacking in sleep. Countries with the best records for getting enough sleep include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Japan and Malta. The analysis was part of the huge da
22、te-gathering process for global education rankings, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS)and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study(PIRLS)“I think we underestimate the impact of sleep. Our data show that across countries internationally, on average, children who
23、have more sleep achieve higher in maths, science and reading. That is exactly what our data show,” says Chad Minnich of the TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center. “Its the same link for children who are lacking basic nutrition,” says Mr Minnich, based at the Lynch School of Education, Boston Co
24、llege. “If you are unable to concentrate, to attend mentally, you are unable to achieve at your best level, because your mind and body are in need of something more basic. Sleep is a fundamental need for all children. If teachers report such large proportions of children suffering from lack of sleep
25、, its having a significant impact. But worse than that, teachers are having to adjust their instruction based on those children who are suffering from a lack of sleep. The children who are suffering from a lack of sleep are driving down instruction.” That means that even the children who are getting
26、 enough sleep are still suffering from this sleep-related lowering.【小题1】 What did the researchers of Boston College try to find? AWhy children dont get enough sleepBHow many hours children sleep every nightCThe relationship between sleep and test resultsDThe relationship between sleep and health【小题2
27、】Many children suffer from sleep deprivation because _. Athey sit in front of the TV for too longBthey can hardly sleep soundly and deeplyCtheir homework occupies too much of their timeDmodern technological devices consume a lot of their time【小题3】Which of the following countries has the most sleep-d
28、eprived students? AJapanBMaltaCFinlandDPortugal【小题4】Why are children who get enough sleep also victims? ABecause they are disturbed by sleep-deprived studentsBBecause teaching is driven down by sleep-deprived studentsCBecause they have to spend time helping sleep-deprived studentsDBecause the teache
29、rs waste time disciplining sleep-deprived students2、【北京市丰台区2014统一模拟】BCar Talk When I got the driving license last summer, Mom and I took our first trip around an empty parking lot. Then I found that my mother was not the best teacher for me. It wasnt that she shouted, or told me that I was doing poo
30、rly. As you can imagine, my mothers helpful instructions only managed to make me more nervous. Since I could no longer practice with her, the job was placed in the hands of my father. The idea of learning from Dad was not one that thrilled me. I loved him dearly, but I just did not see Dad as someon
31、e I could be comfortable learning from. He almost never talked. We shared a typical father-daughter relationship. Hed ask how school was, and Id say it was fine. Unfortunately, that was the most of our conversations. Spending hours alone with someone who might as well have been a stranger really sca
32、red me. As we got into the car that first time, I was not surprised at what happened. Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing, aside from a few instructions on how to turn. As my lessons went on, however, things began to change. Dad would turn the radio up so I could fully appreciate his favor
33、ite Stones music. And he actually began talking. I was soon hearing about past failed dates, basic body gym class, and other tales from his past, including some of his first meeting withMom. Dad s sudden chattiness was shocking until I thought about why he was telling me so much in the car. In all t
34、he years that I had wondered why my father never spoke that much, I had never stopped to consider that it was because I had never bothered to listen. Homework, friends, and even TV had all called me away from him, and, consequently, I never thought my quiet father had anything to say. Since I began
35、driving with him, my driving skill has greatly increased. More important, though, is that my knowledge of who my father is has also increased. Just living with him wasnt enoughit took driving with him for me to get to know someone who was a mystery.59. The author couldnt practice driving with her mo
36、ther because . A. she couldnt talk with her mother B. her father wanted to teach her C. her mother made her nervous D. she didnt trust her mother60. At first, the idea of learning driving from her father made her . A. happy B. uneasy C. satisfied D. disappointed61. What surprised the author when the
37、 driving lessons went on? A. Her Dad liked modern music. B. Her Dad was the best teacher. C. Her Dad was a chatty person. D. Her Dad told her his sad stories.62. With her story Car Talk, the author indicates that . A. fathers love their daughters dearly B. mothers are less patient than fathers C. fa
38、mily members need real communication D. it takes time to improve the father-daughter relationship【参考答案】59. C 60. B 61. C 62. C 【北京市丰台区2014统一模拟】CNow Hear This What do former American president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common.? Both men have hearing damage from exposure to
39、 loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence. As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. Townshend, who has the more severe hearing loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who. He is one of the first rock musicians to call the publics attention to the problem of hearing l
40、oss from exposure to loud music. Temporary hearing loss can happen after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music. One early warning sign is when your ears begin to feel warm while you listen to music at a rock concert or through headphones. One later is that an unusual sound or a ringing is somet
41、imes produced in your head after the concert. What happens is that the hair cells in the inner ear are damaged, but theyre not dead, says physician and ear specialist Dr. Sam Levine. According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, its possible to recondition the cells somewhat.
42、 However, he adds, Eventually, over a long period of time, hair cells are permanently damaged. And this is no small problem. What sound level is dangerous? According to Dr. Levine, regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels (分贝) is considered dangerous. The chart below offers a comparison of decibe
43、l levels to certain sounds. Heres another measurement you can use. If youre at a rock concert and the music is so loud that you have to shout to make yourself heard, you re at risk for hearing loss. Thats when wearing protective devices such as earplugs becomes critical. The facts are pretty frighte
44、ning. But are rock bands turning down the volume.? Most arent. Rock music is supposed to be loud, says drummer Andrew Sather. I wouldnt have it any other way. And neither would the real fans of rock. Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness, according to
45、 Dr. Levine. He states, Theres no cure for hearing loss. Your ears are trying to tell you something. That ringing is the scream of your hair cells dying. Each time that happens, more and more damage is done. Levels of Common NoisesNormal conversation 50 65 dBFood blender 88 dBJet plane flying above
46、a person standing outside 103 dBRock band during a concert 110 140 dB63. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that . A. loud music is a major cause of hearing loss B. famous people tend to have hearing problems C. teenagers should stay away from school bands D. the problem of hearing damage is widely know
47、n64. In Paragraph 3, the underlined word recondition means . A. not to be seen B. to fill with sound C. to become larger in size D. to make good again65. The purpose of the chart at the end of the article is to show . A. a list of harmful sounds B. the effect of rock concerts C. the noise levels of
48、familiar sounds D. relationship between daily activities and hearing loss66. Which of the following statements will Dr. Sam Levine probably agree? A. When your ears feel warm, your hair cells are dead. B. Drummer Andrew Sather gives good advice. C. Many are taking the risk of losing hearing. D. Doctors know how to cure hearing loss.【参考答案】63. A 64. D 65. B 66. C
