1、江苏省仪征市2014高考英语阅读理解三月训练（2）及答案阅读理解-A“Americas No.1 Health Problem.” So reads the headline of an article published by the American Institute of Stress that claims the biggest threat to health today is neither cancer nor AIDS. The report says: “It has been estimated（估计）that 75 to 90 percent of all visit
2、s to primary care physicians are for stress related problems.” It is no exaggeration（夸张）to say that people today are being attacked by stress. According to the National Consumers League, “Work is the top source of stress for adults who have problems and stress in their lives (39%), followed by famil
3、y (30%). Other sources include health (10%), concern about the economy (9%) and concern about international conflict and terrorism (4%).”However, stress is hardly unique to the United States. A British survey in 2005 estimated that “over half a million individuals in Britain believed in 2004 that th
4、ey were experiencing work-related stress at a level that was making them ill.” As a result of “work-related stress, depression or anxiety,” there are “an estimated thirteen and a half million reported lost working days per year in Britain.” The picture is no less bleak in mainland Europe. According
5、to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, “work-related stress has been shown to affect millions of European workers across all types of employment sectors.” One survey revealed that there are “about 41 million workers affected by work-related stress each year.” What about Asia? A report
6、 issued by a conference held in Tokyo concluded: “Job stress is a common concern among many countries in the world, both developing and industrialized countries.” The report observed that “several countries in East Asia, including China and Korea, have rapidly industrialized and economically grown.
7、These countries now have a lot of concerns on job stress and its harmful effects on workers health.” 1. The author quoted “Americas No.1 Health Problem.” (Para. 1) in order to _. A. talk about health problems in America B. introduce the topic of stress C. emphasize the stress in America D. tell read
8、ers something about American Institute of Stress 答案解析：答案为B。本题为推理题。本文的内容是为了揭示世界上人们的工作压力非常大，对健康造成了威胁，因此作者在开头使用“Americas No.1 Health Problem”是为了引入压力的话题，故答案为B。来源:2. From the passage we can learn that . A. both cancer and AIDS are not as serious as the threat of stress to health来源:B. stress is mainly fro
9、m working and living pressureC. Americans never care about international conflict and terrorismD. people in mainland Europe are more optimistic than English people答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。由第二段 “Work is the top source of stress for adults who have problems and stress in their lives (39%), followed by famil
10、y (30%). Other sources include health (10%), concern about the economy (9%) and concern about international conflict and terrorism (4%).” 可知，工作和家庭生活中的压力比重最大，故B选项正确，C选项错误。由第一段 “Americas No.1 Health Problem.” So reads the headline of an article published by the American Institute of Stress that claims
11、 the biggest threat to health today is neither cancer nor AIDS.”可知，癌症和艾滋病没有压力带给健康的威胁那么严重的情况是在美国，不具有普遍性，故A选项错误。第三段揭示了英国人的工作压力非常大，第四段的首句理解是关键 “The picture is no less bleak in mainland Europe.” 意为“欧洲大陆的情况依旧不容乐观”，故D选项错误。3. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _. A. Asian people are more willi
12、ng to develop their countriesB. the rapid economic development is the main reason for stress C. some people in Asian countries have health problems from employment stress D. Asian countries have a better situation of stress than Europe 答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。最后一段揭示了亚洲的压力情况，由该段的最后一句话 “These countries now h
13、ave a lot of concerns on job stress and its harmful effects on workers health.” 可知，一些亚洲国家的工作压力也影响了人们的健康，故C选项正确，B选项错误，经济发展不是压力的主要原因，压力来自工作。A、D选项未提，均不选。4. Whats the main subject of the passage? A. Stress attacking health.B. How to deal with stress.C. A survey on working stress.D. Health problems aroun
14、d the world.答案解析：答案为A。本题考查文章的主题。全文揭示了在美国，欧洲，亚洲人们的工作压力对健康造成了威胁，故答案为A。【2014中原名校联盟一模】DMid-IB at a glanceThe summer vacation is the time to consolidate（巩固）your learning and prepare for the year ahead. In July and August Oxford Study Courses will once again hold its Mid-IB Summer School for students half
15、 way through their IB Diploma（国际预科证书）.Well be back giving another generation of IB students a unique opportunity to sample a way of life enjoyed by students at famous universities.Students who have completed the first year of their IB Diploma can join us and we can help them prepare for their import
16、ant second year.Students can choose how many subjects they study. Each subject is studied for one week. You can attend up to 5 weeks.The Mid-IB Summer School is held at Cambridge University in the UK （between June 20th and August 1 st） and at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Tec
17、hnology （MIT）in Boston, USA （between July 6th and July 25th）.-Student comments “The classes have shown me new approaches to learning. I have also learned how to approach exam questions and now feel confident in doing so.” “It was cool creating tight and close relationships with other students from a
18、round the world, realizing we all had a connection to each other.” “I really enjoyed the level of independence, although I felt like people were watching out for us. I also felt like an Oxford student!” “I have enjoyed the learning style and the course work has been extremely beneficial（有益处的）academi
19、cally.”-Enjoy the summerOur Summer School gives you an action-packed social scene with visits to the fun places in the area, organized sports and social events, and advice on how to enjoy your free time in these amazing cities with your new friends. Welcome to contact us at oseose- or on +44（0）1865
20、521802!68. The Mid-IB Summer School is intended for the students who _.A. have finished their first year of college B. intend to apply for Oxford University C. dont know how to spend their summer vacation D, have completed the first year of their IB Diploma69. What can be inferred from the text? A.
21、Students will visit many fun places around the world. B. A student can at most choose 5 subjects. C. Only students from England and America have access to the school. D. Students can obtain their IB Diploma when they finish their studies.70. Which of the following about the Mid-IB Summer School is t
22、rue? A. It begins in July. B. It provides only academic courses. C. It is held in three universities. D. Students attending will study for 5 weeks.71. The text is most probably a（n）_. A. news story B. speech C. travel guide D. advertisement【参考答案】68-71、DBCD 【2014中原名校联盟一模】EMarch 22, 20II-Most restaura
23、nts in the United States offer their customers a glass of tap water at no charge with their meal, but this week many restaurants are asking dinners to pay a dollar, or more, for a glass of water. Cards on their tables explain that this small amount helps bring clean water to children around the worl
24、d. Its called the UNICEF Tap Project.“UNICEFs Tap Project is really all about bringing attention to the fact that over 900 million people around the globe do not have access to good, clean, healthy drinking water,” says Cary Stem, who heads the US Fund for UNICEF. She adds that water-borne illness i
25、s the second-highest cause of preventable childhood death in the world.“Each and every day approximately 4,100 children die just because they dont have that access - 4,100 every single day.”The public service campaign encourages people to help change that statistic with a simple, affordable action:
26、paying a dollar to get a glass of tap water at a restaurant.“One dollar buys enough good, clean water for a child for 40 days,” Stem says.“The tap project has expanded since it began five years ago with 300 restaurants in New York City. This year, Stem says, about 3,000 restaurants across the countr
27、y are participating in the campaign. We raised about $2.5 million over the last five years of this campaign,” says Stem. “Last year, we raised over $1 million for the first time. This year were hoping to top that.”Stem credits the continued success of the campaign to an army of volunteers who suppor
28、t the tap project and raise money in their communities.The UNICEF Tap Project is promoting its efforts with a simple motto: when you take water, give water. Currently, UNICEF works in more than 100 countries around the world to improve access to safe water and sanitation facilities in schools and co
29、mmunities.Stem hopes that, by participating in the project, more Americans will realize that what they often take for granted is a precious and scarce resource in many other parts of the world.72. Restaurants began to charge for tap water to _. A. increase their profit B. urge customers to save wate
30、r C. raise peoples awareness of the world water problem D. collect money for those without access to safe water73. We can learn from the text that the Tap Project _. A. began in New York City B. was started by volunteersC. is hoping to collect $2.5 million this year D. provides help for 1,000 countr
31、ies in the world74. It can be learned that _.A. the Tap Project began in 2006 B. America suffers a serious problem C. 4,100 children die of water pollution every year D. water-borne illnesses are the biggest killer of children75. How does Cary Stem feel about the work of the Tap Project?A. Concerned
32、 B. Hopeful C. Disappointed D. Angry【参考答案】72-75、DAAB 阅读理解-（1）Last July, my 12-year-old car died on Californias Santa Ana Freeway. It was an hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldnt reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I figured Id just he
33、ad east. A bus pulled up, and I asked the driver how far she was going. “Four more lights,” she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night. She dropped me off at the end of her route and told me which bus to look for. After waiting 30 minutes, I be
34、gan to think about a very expensive taxi ride home. Then a bus pulled up. There was no lighted number above its windshield(挡风玻璃). It was out of service. But the door opened, and I was surprised to find that it was the same driver. “I just cant leave you here,” she said. “This isnt the nicest place.
35、Ill give you a ride home.” “Youll drive me home in the bus?” I asked, perplexed(困惑). “No, Ill take you in my car,” she said. “Its a long way,” I protested. “Come on, ” she said. “I have nothing else to do.” As we drove from the station in her car, she began telling me a story. A few days earlier, he
36、r brother had run out of gas. A good Samaritan picked him up, took him to a service station and then back to his car. “Im just passing the favor along, ” she said. When I offered her money as a thank-you, she wouldnt hear of it. “That wouldnt make it a favor, ” she said. “Just do something nice for
37、somebody. Pass it along.” 1. Why did the writer say that he would have a long night?A. He wondered how long he had to wait for the next bus. B. No driver would give him a ride. C. He didnt know the routes. D. He perhaps would have to take a taxi. 2. Judging from its context, the place where the writ
38、er waited for the second bus was _. A. very quiet and peaceful B. dark without street lightsC. neither clean nor beautiful D. a little unsafe3. Why did the writer change his mind after waiting for 30 minutes at the end of the route?A. No bus would come at the time. B. A taxi ride would be more comfo
39、rtable. C. He became impatient and a bit worried. D. He knew the driver would never return. 4. The bus driver drove the writer home later because _. A. she happened to go in the same direction B. she wanted to do something good for other peopleC. her brother told her to do so D. she wanted to earn m
40、ore money5. The bus driver hoped that the writer _. A. would do as she did B. would keep her in memoryC. would give the money to others D. would do her a favor(1)1. A。推理判断题。根据Four more lights, she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night可知答案为A。2.
41、 D。推理判断题。根据I just cant leave you here, this isnt the nicest place. Ill give you a ride home(晚上这里不安全，我将送你回家)可知答案为D。3. C。推理判断题。根据After waiting 30 minutes, I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home作者在这里等了很久都不见有车来，因此他应该是着急了，所以有搭的士车回家的想法，即答案选C。4. B。推理判断题。从司机的回答Just do something nice for somebody. Pass it along 可知他只是想帮助别人，即答案选B。5. A。事实细节题。从司机和作者的对话中可知她只是想为他人做些好事，比较四个选项可知此题最佳答案为A。