1、2014天津市和平区高考英语阅读理解精选（7）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised to find
2、 that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out.“Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied. I was pretty alarmed by that response. It
3、 seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special extending screws, and slowly expand the gap between
4、 the two ends of the bone as it regrows, you can get at least 5cm taller!”At that point, I was shocked. I am short, I cant deny that, but I dont think I would put myself through months of agony(痛苦) just to be a few centimeters taller. I dont even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as Im not tryi
5、ng to hide the fact that I am just not tall!It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality.No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm. Advertis
6、ements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that it must be purchased, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a
7、 person is in his chosen career.60. We can know from the passage that the author works as _. A. a doctor B. a model C. a teacher D. a reporter61. Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to_. A. marry a better manwoman B. become a modelC. get an advantage over others in job-hunt D. attract more
8、 admirers62. According to the passage, the author believes that _. A. everyone should purchase perfection, whatever the costB. its right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobsC. media are to blame for misleading young people in their seeking for surgeryD. it is ones app
9、earance instead of skills that really matters in ones career 63. What does the author think of his height? A. He hates to be called a short man.B. He tries to increase his height through surgery.C. He always wears shoes with thick soles to hide the fact.D. He just accepts it as it is【参考答案】60C 61-63、
10、 CCD 阅读理解-Since the end of World War I (WWI) in 1918，Canadians, and millions of others around the world have paused at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honour the sacrifices our soldiers have made in different wars, fighting for the freedoms that we all enjoy today. Known as Rememb
11、rance Day, the day originated as a tribute to the soldiers of WWI， a dark period for our young country, which claimed the lives of over 60,000 military personnel and civilians and over 16 million dead worldwide.As there are no more surviving soldiers of WWI，today we rely on the wisdom and words of t
12、hose soldiers who fought in the wars that followed，and this day now also recognizes their heroic contribution.They tell us to always remember what those brave souls fought for, and all they ask in return is that we never forget.Thats why we wear the red poppy (罂粟花);thats why when we see a soldier in
13、 uniform we should stop him or her and say “Thank you” ; thats why we take a pause from our busy lives for two short minutes today to honor that request.Yet this message is fading away, year after year.Take for example the terrible decision to allow parents to excuse students from Remembrance Day ce
14、remonies at school.Not only is this disrespectful, it distances the student from his or her classmates.It is difficult to understand why any Canadian parent would want to remove their child from the time-honored tradition of reading the poem In Flanders Fields, while a wreath of poppies is laid.It i
15、s more important than ever to teach school-aged children about our history，no matter how violent it was. Sheltering them from the realities of war is a great disservice.Understanding why conflicts happened, or happen today, can help shape choices and decisions they make as adults.Of course, because
16、we live in a free society, we cannot force an individual to do something. It is unfortunate, but some parents now have their child “opt-out” of the services. These people should be reminded they are free to make such choices only because of the men and women the rest of us are remembering.36.Which o
17、f the following is true about Remembrance Day?A.Its only held in Canada.B.Its ceremony lasts 11 hours.C.It falls on November 11th each year.D. Its to celebrate the countrys independence.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。第一段讲“自从1918年第一次世界大战结束，加拿大和数百万世界各地人，都在每年第11个月的第11天的第11个小时（也就是11月11日11时）停下来，向为我们今天所享受的自由而战，在不同的战争中牺牲的
18、战士表示敬意。”故选C。37.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Remembrance Day activity today?A.Stopping at 11a.m. to remember the war dead.B.Listening to stories told by WWI soldiers.C.Wearing a red poppy to show respect.D.Showing gratitude to soldiers in uniform.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。第一段，提到人们在每年11 月11 日11时停
19、下来纪念阵亡战士，即A。第五段“Thats why we wear the red poppy (罂粟花);thats why when we see a soldier in uniform we should stop him or her and sayThank you”。提到戴红罂粟花和向穿制服的军人说谢谢，即C和D。整篇文章没有提到听一战战士讲故事。故选B。38.What can we learn from the passage?A.War history is too violent for school children.B.The writer was once a sol
20、dier in the Canadian army.C.Few students are willing to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies.D.More parents are keeping their children away from frightening war stories.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。“Take for example the terrible decision to allow parents to excuse students from Remembrance Day ceremonies at sc
21、hool.”提到父母为孩子找借口离开纪念日仪式。倒数第三段“It is more important than ever to teach school-aged children about our history，no matter how violent it was. Sheltering them from the realities of war is a great disservice.”说明把历史教给学龄孩子是比以前更加重要，无论那是多么猛烈。对他们掩盖真相是极其有害的行为。这些信息都说明，更多的父母在让他们的孩子远离战争故事。故选D。39.The underlined wo
22、rd “It” in the last paragraph probably refers to _A.the death of so many soldiers in warsB.the fact that there were so many wars after WWIC.peoples ungratefulness for the freedom they haveD.removing children from Remembrance Day events【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。“It is unfortunate, but some parents now have thei
23、r child “opt-out” of the services.”现在一些父母让他们的孩子选择退出服役。通过上下文可知，这是很不幸的。40.The writer believes that 。A.the sacrifice of the soldiers should always be rememberedB.Remembrance Day is becoming less important for soldiersC.schools - no longer think Remembrance Day is necessaryD.people should be forced to l
24、earn about the realities of war【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。倒数第三段“It is more important than ever to teach school-aged children about our history，no matter how violent it was. Sheltering them from the realities of war is a great disservice.”说明作者坚信战士们的牺牲应该永远被纪念。故选A。阅读理解-BToday, bicycles are elegantly simple machine
25、s that are common around the world. Many people ride bicycles for recreation, whereas others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818. Because it was made of wood, it wasnt very strong nor did it have pedals (脚踏板）.Riders moved it by pushing their feet
26、against the ground.In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmith, invented a much better bicycle. Macmillans machine had iron-covered wheels to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated levers, similar to pedals, so his bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didnt loo
27、k much like the modem bicycle, though, because its back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. Although Macmillans bicycles could be ridden easily, they were never produced in large numbers.In 1861, Frenchman Pierre Michaux and his brother Ernest invented a bicycle with an improved ped
28、al mechanism. They called their bicycle a velocipede，but most people called it a “bone shaker” because of the effect of the wood and iron frame. Despite the impolite nickname, the velocipede was a hit. After a few years, the Michaux family was making hundreds of the machines annually, mostly for fun
29、-seeking young people.Ten years later, James Starley , an English inventor, made several innovations that revolutionized bicycle design. He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the bicycle more efficient，and lightened the wheels by using wire s
30、pokes. Although this bicycle was much lighter and less tiring to ride, it was still clumsy, extremely top-heavy，and ridden mostly for entertainment.It wasnt until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. Invented by another Englishman, H. J. Lawson, the safety bicycle would lo
31、ok familiar to todays cyclists. The safety bicycle had equal-sized wheels, which made it easier to ride. Lawson also attached a chain to the pedals to drive the back wheel. By 1893，the safety bicycle had been further improved with air-filled rubber tires, a diamond-shaped frame, and easy braking. Wi
32、th the improvements provided by Lawson; bicycles became extremely popular and useful for transportation. Today, they are built, used, and enjoyed all over the world.31.This passage was most likely written in order to _.A.compare bicycles used for different purposesB.describe the problems early bicyc
33、le makers experiencedC.persuade readers to use bicycles for transportationD.tell readers about the early history of the bicycle【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。通观全文，第一辆自行车是于1818年在德国被发明的-1839年 Kirkpatrick Macmillan发明了一辆更好的自行车- 1861年法国人Pierre Michaux 和他的兄弟Ernest 发明了一辆改进了脚踏板机械装置的自行车-两年后James Starley做出了一些革新，彻底改变了自行车的设计-1
34、874年真正的现代自行车出现了-1893年安全脚踏车被进一步改进-今天，自行车在全世界被制造，运用和喜爱。这讲的是自行车的发展史。32.Macmillan covered the wheels of his bicycle with iron to _A.add weight to the bicycleBmake the bicycle easier to rideC.allow the wheels to last longerD.let the bicycle be more comfortable【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。第二段“Macmillans machine had iro
35、n-covered wheels to keep them from getting worn down.” Macmillan的自行车有被铁覆盖的轮子来使它免于被磨坏。所以覆盖铁是为了使车轮用的更长久。33.Which of the following bicycle types was invented by James Starley? 【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。第四段“He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel,.” James Starley制造的前车轮比后车轮大好几倍。和图片B相符。34 Which
36、 of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Two hundred years ago，bicycles did not exist.B.The first bicycle could be ridden at a very quick pace.C.The Michaux brothers called their bicycle a “bone shaker”.D.Macmillans machine had wheels with rubber tires.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。“The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818。”第一辆自行车是在1818年被发明的，而200年前是1813年，所以那时自行车还不存在。故选A。35.The information about bicycles in this passage is arranged according to _.A.importanceB. timeC. placeD. interest【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。A。重要性； B.时间； C.地点； D.兴趣。 本文讲的是自行车的发展史，是逐段按时间排列出这些信息的。
