1、唐山市玉田县2016高考英语阅读理解二轮练习（1）及答案 史地自然型阅读理解(二) Besides containing attractive flowers, trees and other plants that beautify the community, ecofriendly rain gardens(雨水花园) are healthy for the environment and the people living and working nearby.A rain garden is not very different from a traditional garden.
2、It is just a far more ecofriendly garden. Usually it is built lower than the ground. Rain gardens make smart use of rain and storm water by temporarily holding water from rain and storms and letting it soak(浸入)slowly into the ground before it runs into streams or enters the public drinking water sup
3、ply.Thus, a rain garden keeps the water, allowing it to be used as needed by plants in the rain garden, rather than flowing immediately into nearby streams and going unused. The water will soak slowly into the ground within a day or two. This creates an advantage that the rain garden does not allow
4、mosquitoes to breed. This is a simple, attractive, and ecofriendly “green” way to treat storm water.Whats more, planting a rain garden helps reduce pollution and improve the environment. Without using expensive machinery and chemicals, rain gardens remove harmful chemicals in the rainwater and cut d
5、own on the amount of pollution reaching streams and rivers by up to 30%.Native plants are recommended for rain gardens because they are more used to the local climate, soil, and water conditions. They may attract local wildlife such as native birds. Water your rain garden immediately after planting
6、and once a week, unless you have had at least an inch of rain during the week. Once native plants establish the necessary root system, they will require little care.Often, local governments and private businesses develop large rain gardens in their yards and in public parks as a way to improve the e
7、nvironment and solve flooding problems. However, you dont need to be a professionally environmental engineer to create a rain garden. As long as youre ecoconscious homeowners, you can help the environment by building smaller rain gardens in your yards.1. Which of the following is NOT true for the fu
8、nction of rain gardens?AThey are good for living conditions.BThey increase pollution.CThey can beautify the community.DThey improve the environment.2. Which of the following is the ecofriendly function of rain gardens discussed in Paragraph 4?AThey can keep the rain and storm water.BThey can help re
9、duce the pollution problem.CThey can be healthy for the people around.DThey can make the environment more beautiful.3. One of the main reasons why native plants are recommended is that_Athey cost less and are much easier to getBthey may attract local wildlife to comeCthey require little care from th
10、e local gardenerDthey are more used to the local growing conditions4. What do we know about rain gardens?AThey need little water after all the plants are planted.BThey usually need at least an inch of rainwater a week.CThey may attract local birds and change the local climate.DThey may reduce the wa
11、ter pollution problem by 70%.5. Who are the intended readers of the passage?AHomeowners.BStudents.CEngineers.DEducators.【参考答案解析】B【要点综述】 本文主要介绍了环境友好型的雨水花园是如何运作的。1B由第四段“Whats more, planting a rain garden helps reduce pollution and improve the environment.”可知，雨水花园不会增加污染，故B项有误。由第一段“Besides containing at
12、tractive flowers, trees and other plants that beautify the community, ecofriendly rain gardens(雨水花园) are healthy for the environment and the people living and working nearby.”可知雨水花园可以美化社区、改善环境以及对居住环境有益，为环境友好型花园，故A、C、D三项正确。2B由第四段“Whats more, planting a rain garden helps reduce pollution and improve t
13、he environment.”可知，雨水花园可帮助减少污染。3D由第五段“Native plants are recommended for rain gardens because they are more used to the local climate, soil, and water conditions.”可知，建议种本地的植物是因为本地的植物更适应本地的环境。4B由第五段第三句“Water your rain garden immediately after planting and once a week, unless you have had at least an i
14、nch of rain during the week.”可知，雨水花园在一个星期中需要至少一英寸的雨水。5A由本文最后一句“As long as youre ecoconscious homeowners, you can help the environment by building smaller rain gardens in your yards.”可知本文主要写给私房屋主。 广告型阅读理解 CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYBay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 4408716392.The Egyptian Pyram
15、ids, 7 pm Sept. 17. Join us as Don King, a longtime student of Egyptology, discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding these ancient wonders.Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book My Dad Is a Freak: a Me
16、moir, 7 pm Sept. 27.Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 4403334700 or cuyahogalibrary.org.Dress for Success, 7 pm Sept. 17. First impressions count. Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use appearance to determine selfesteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress to emphasize y
17、our strengths and improve your employ ability. Registration required.Music Study Groups, 1：152：45 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 19Nov. 28. Explore current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes are designed for both new and experi
18、enced music lovers and are led by Dr Rose Breckenridge.Practical Herbs, 7 pm Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing herbs and how to use them. Registration required.North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. 4407776211 or cuyahogalibrary.org.Job Club, 1：303：00 pm
19、Sept. 17. Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and interviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.War of 1812, 7：008：45 pm Sept. 17. This year marks the 200th anniversary. Professor Catherine Rokicky from Cuyahoga Community College will
20、give a presentation about the war, and immediately following well discuss the book Mr and Mrs Madisons War: Americas First Couple and the Second War of Independence by Hugh Howard. Registration required.Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St., Olmsted Falls. 4402351150 or cuyahogalibrary.org.Family Sto
21、rytime, 7：007：30 pm Wednesdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and a story or two. For children from birth through age 8 with their caregivers.Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 am to 1 pm Sept. 15. Follow up, 45 pm Sept. 26. Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam
22、. Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for the real exam. Registration required.Imaginative Illustrations, 11 am to noon Sept. 29. A handson drawing program where children exercise their imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K5. Reg
23、istration required.1There are many activities for you to choose from on Sept. 17 EXCEPT _Alistening to a speech which is about the warBattending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramidsCattending a program about how to reduce exam anxietyDlearning about how to leave a good first impression on ot
24、hers2If you want to study some medical knowledge, you can call _A4408716392 B4403334700C4407776211 D44023511503If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact _ABay Village Branch B. North Olmsted BranchCFairview Park Branch D. Olmsted Falls Library4In order to help yourself fi
25、nd a new job soon, youd better go to _ABay Village Branch and Fairview Park BranchBNorth Olmsted Branch and Olmsted Falls LibraryCFairview Park Branch and North Olmsted BranchDFairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library5It is learned from the passage that _Ayou can study music for more than one m
26、onth in Fairview Park BranchByou can get the information about the four branches on the InternetCyou can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoonDboth Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors(二)【要点综述】 本文为广告，主要介绍一家社区公共图书馆的四个分部所举办的相关活动的时间及内容。1C细节理解题。根据“Huntington P
27、ractice SAT Test，10 am to 1 pm Sept.15.Follow up，45 pm Sept.26.Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam.Discuss strategies to improve your score，and get tips on preparing for the real exam.”可判断学习应试技巧的时间是9月15日和26日，故选C项。2B推理判断题。根据“Practical Herbs，7 pm Oct.3.Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will tal
28、k about growing，drying and storing herbs and how to use them.”可推断，要学习医学知识需要拨打4403334700，故选B项。3D推理判断题。根据“Olmsted Falls Library”下面的内容可判断其活动均与孩子的教育有关，故选D项。4C细节理解题。根据“Dress for Success，7 pm Sept.17.First impressions count.Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use appearance to determine selfesteem，respect，confidenc
29、e and organizational skills.Learn how to dress to emphasize your strengths and improve your employ ability.”和“Job Club，1：303：00 pm Sept. 17.Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes，job search strategies and interviewing.Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.”可判断其均与求职有关
30、，故选C项。5A细节理解题。根据“Music Study Groups，1：152：45 pm Wednesdays，Sept.19Nov.28.”可判断选A项。广告型阅读理解 Summer Movie PreviewGreen LanternRated PG13 (June 17，also in 3D)Directed by Martin CampbellStarring: Ryan Reynolds，Blake Lively，Peter SarsgaardDC Comics magicringbearing superhero Green Lantern flies off the pag
31、e and onto the big screen this summer.Each Green Lantern wears a mystical green ring that gives them superpowers.They have sworn to keep peace in the universe.But when a powerful villain(坏蛋) named Parallax arrives on the scene，itll be up to the Corps newest and first human member，test pilot Hal Jord
32、an (Reynolds)，to save the day.Judy Moody and the Not Bummer SummerRated PG (June 10)Directed by John SchultzStarring: Jordana Beatty，Heather Graham，Parris MostellerJudys closest friends are leaving for adventures，including a circus camp and a mysterious island in the summer holiday.Judy is bummed wh
33、en she finds out her parents are going to California，and she has to stay home with her Aunt Opal (Graham)Luckily Judy and Aunt Opal can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary adventure.Maybe summer can be saved after all!Cars 2Not Yet Rated (June 24，also in IMAX 3D)Directed by John Lasseter，Codi
34、rected by Brad LewisStarring: Owen Wilson，Larry the Cable Guy，Emily Mortimer，Michael CaineRace car Lightning McQueen (Wilson) and tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) head out on a road trip to remember in Cars 2.In the 3D sequel，the pair travels the globe，such as Japan and Europe.But its Mater who
35、 goes for the ride of his life，when British agents mistake him for a spy.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows：Part 2Rated PG13 (July 15，in Theatres and IMAX 3D)Directed by David YatesStarring: Daniel Radcliffe，Rupert Grint，Emma Watson，Ralph Fiennes，Tom Felton，Alan RickmanThe ends not nearits here.Af
36、ter 10 years of bringing magic to the big screen，the eighth and final Harry Potter film hits theatres on July 15.Picking up where Part 1 left off，Harry (Radcliffe)，Ron (Grint) and Hermione (Watson) must race to find and destroy the last of Voldemorts Horcuxes，the objects that are helping keep the ev
37、il wizard alive.1Which of the following is not made as a 3D movie?AGreen Lantern. BJudy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.CCars 2. DHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows：Part 2.2The underlined word “bummed” in the second part probably means “_”Aexcited BdisappointedCfrightened Dinterested3Which of the
38、following is not a director?AJohn Schultz. BBrad Lewis.CMartin Campbell. DRalph Fiennes.4What cannot be inferred from the passage?AHal Jordan will try to keep peace in the universe.BAt last Judy has a pleasant summer holiday.CMater was misunderstood by British agents.DHarry Potter film will never ha
39、ve an end.5According to the passage，we know the above films are all _A. about adventures B. intended for childrenC. played in June D. about romantic story (三)【要点综述】 本文为四篇暑假即将要上演的四部电影的预告。1B 细节理解题。由四个广告的第一句可知只有第二部不是3D电影。2B 词义猜测题。由画线词的前一句“Judys closest friends are leaving for adventures, including a ci
40、rcus camp and a mysterious island in the summer holiday.”可知，她的朋友在暑假要去探险，而又由画线词所在句“she has to stay home with her Aunt Opal”可知她不得不待在家里，她应该是失望的。3D 细节理解题。由最后一个影片中的“Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes”可知，只有Ralph Fiennes不是导演，而是演员。4D 推理判断题。由最后一部影片中“The ends not nearits here
41、.”可知，Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2是哈里波特系列影片的最后一部。5A 推理判断题。由四部电影的介绍可知，这四部电影都是有关冒险的，故选A项。史地自然型阅读理解(二) Given Australias size and the fact that early settlements were far apart, Australian society is remarkably homogeneous (同种的). Its citizens are fundamentally prosperous and the way of li
42、fe in the major cities and towns is much the same, however many miles divide them. It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents. However, there is some difference in lifestyle between city dwellers(居民) and the country people. Almost 90 per cent of the population lives in the fastpaced cities al
43、ong the coast and has little more than a passing familiarity with the desert. The major cities preserve pockets of colonial heritage, but the overall impression is modern, with new buildings reflecting the countrys youth. In contrast, the rural communities tend to be slowmoving and conservative. For
44、 many years, Australia was said to have “ridden on the sheeps back”， a reference to wool being the countrys main money earner. However, the wool industry is no longer dominant. Much of Australias relatively sound economy is now achieved from natural coal and wheat, and by being the largest diamond p
45、roducer in the world. Newer industries such as tourism and wine making are also increasingly important. Australians are generally friendly and relaxed, with a selfdeprecating sense of humour. On the whole, Australia is a society without hierarchies (等级制度), an attitude generally held to stem from its
46、 prisoner beginnings.Yet, contrary to widespread belief, very few Australians have true prisoner origins. Within only one generation of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Australia had become a nation of immigrants. Originally coming almost entirely from the British Isles, today one in three Au
47、stralians comes from elsewhere. Australias liberal postwar immigration policies led to an influx of survivors from wartorn Europe, most notably Greeks, Italians, Poles and Germans.The emphasis has shifted in recent years and today the majority of new immigrants are from Southeast Asia. Today Austral
48、ia is a “blend of nations” and although some racism exists, it has generally been a successful experiment and the country is justifiably proud to have one of the most harmonious multicultural communities in the world.1. What does the writer mean by saying “It takes a sharp ear to identify regional a
49、ccents.” in the first paragraph?AAustralians speak Standard English with no local accents whatsoever.BYou have to practise a lot to learn to understand the different accents.CThe Australian regional accents are very difficult to understand indeed.DThere is not much difference between the accents in
50、different areas of Australia.2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AMost Australians have ancestors who were prisoners.BThe Australian economy is dependent on sheep exports.CThe majority of people living in Australia come from Europe.DThe pace of life is different in
51、the city and in the country.3. The underlined pronoun “it” in the last paragraph refers to “_”AcommunityBracismCblend of nationsDSoutheast Asia4. We can infer from the passage that _Athere are no signs of Australias colonial past in its modern citiesBAustralias recent immigration policy encourages i
52、mmigrants from Southeast AsiaCimmigrants from Southeast Asia have brought racial problemsD“riding on sheeps back” resulted in slow development in rural communities5. This passage mainly focuses on Australias _AsocietyBeconomyCracial problemsDhistory【参考答案解析】C【要点综述】 本文介绍了澳大利亚人的生活节奏、城乡的差别以及澳大利亚的移民政策等等。
53、1D第一段“the way of life in the major cities and towns is much the same, however many miles divide them.It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents.”说明虽然澳大利亚的面积较大，但是很多发音都是一样的。要想听出口音的区别，除非有很敏感的耳朵。故D项正确。2D文章第一段“The major cities preserve pockets of colonial heritage, but the overall impression is mo
54、dern, with new buildings reflecting the countrys youth.In contrast, the rural communities tend to be slowmoving and conservative.”说明在澳大利亚，城市和乡村的生活节奏是不同的。故D项正确。3C根据文章最后一段“Today Australia is a blend of nations and although some racism exists, it has generally been a successful experiment and the country is justifiably proud to have one of the most harmonious multicultural communities in the world.”可知这里的it就是指前文的blend of nations。故C项正确。4B文章最后一段“The emphasis has shifted in recent years and today the majority of new immigrants are from Southeast Asia.”说明现在很多的移民都来自东南亚，并且澳大利亚政府鼓励来自东南亚的移民。故B项正确。5A
