1、2016高考英语二轮阅读理解一百六十集选练（19）及（解析）答案【2016模拟题】 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。The idea of inventing an international language is not a new one. Over the past 180 years, linguists (语言学家) have created over ten different languages that are based on German, Spanish, and English. One of these was Basic En
2、glish. By 1923 the First World War had been over for five years, but Europe was still recovering from its effects. Charles Kay Ogden, a linguist and writer, was running several bookshops in Cambridge. He published The Meaning of Meaning (1923), a book describing how we use language. The book receive
3、d high praise, which drove Ogden to design an international language something that was much simpler than English. In 1930 Ogdens book Basic English: A General Introduction with Rules and Grammar was published. Perhaps it takes about seven years for one to become a good English speaker. Ogden believ
4、ed that Basic English could be learned in seven weeks. There were only 850 words and the grammar was very simple. The language attracted the attention of educators all over the world, but its development was stopped by the Second World War. After the war, both the British Prime Minister Winston Chur
5、chill and the President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt looked for ideas that might bring world peace. They both gave speeches that encouraged the use of Ogdens international language. In the past 60 years, the language has had some success. In some parts of East Asia, teachers are still
6、using Ogdens word lists. However, in the main, the language has disappeared. Because there are many more non-native than native speakers of English, recently some linguists have asked whether we should give careful consideration to Ogdens ideas again. And the Wikipedia website (www.wikipedia.org) ha
7、s started a version (版本) written in Basic English for non-native learners of the language. Search for it on the Internet now! 1. According to the text, Basic English _. A. was very easy to learn B. has a history of 180 years C. is mainly based on three languages D. developed fast over the last 60 ye
8、ars 2. What was Churchill and Roosevelts attitude towards Basic English?A. They were worried about it. B. They were uncertain of it. C. They supported it. D. They didnt care about it. 3. The linguists mentioned in the last paragraph seem to _. A. write in Basic English on Wikipedia B. encourage peop
9、le to use Basic English C. believe Basic English will disappear soon D. think there will be fewer speakers of English 4. The main purpose of the text is to _.A. advertise a website B. review two books C. describe some linguists works D. introduce an international language(语言学习)本文是说明文。本文介绍了由英国语言学家奥格登
10、创造的简单世界语基本英语。1. A。推理判断题。根据第三段的Ogden believed . in seven weeks. There were . very simple可知，奥格登认为用七周时间就能掌握基本英语。因为基本英语只有850个单词，语法又非常简单，所以很容易学。2. C。推理判断题。根据第四段的They both gave speeches that encouraged the use of Ogdens international language可知，丘吉尔和罗斯福都发表过演讲，鼓励人们使用基本英语。故他们对基本英语持支持的态度。3. B。推理判断题。根据最后一段的rec
11、ently some linguists . Ogdens ideas again可知，这些语言学家提出是否应该重新认真考虑奥格登的理念，因为他们倡导使用基本英语。4. D。写作目的题。本文主要介绍了一种重要的世界语基本英语，简要描述了语言学家奥格登创造基本英语的过程以及它的发展情况。【由江苏省盐城市2014模拟改编】阅读理解。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Air pollution is a leading cause of cancer and classified among Group 1,or top, human carcinogens (致癌物
12、质), said the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the World Health Organizations (WHO) cancer agency, on Oct 17,2013. The most widely used system for classifying carcinogens comes from the IARC, which places them into five groups. Group 1 carcinogens definitely cause cancer i
13、n humans. Group 2A is probably carcinogenic to humans, Group 2B is possibly carcinogenic, the carcinogenicity of Group 3 in humans is unclassifiable, and Group 4 is probably not carcinogenic to humans. Only a little more than 100 are classified as Group 1 cancer-causing substances, including ultravi
14、olet radiation and tobacco smoke.“Our task was to evaluate the air everyone breathes rather than focus on specific air pollutants,” the lARCs Dana Loomis said in a statement. “The results from the reviewed studies point in the same direction: the risk of developing lung cancer is significantly incre
15、ased in people exposed to air pollution.” In 2010, lung cancer resulting from air pollution killed 223,000 people worldwide, and there was also convincing evidence that it increases the risk of bladder (膀腕) cancer, according to the IARC.Air pollution is already known to raise risks for a wide range
16、of illnesses, including respiratory and heart diseases. Air pollution is global, although the levels of it vary over space and time. Loomis said people in Asia, eastern North America, some places in Central America and Mexico, as well as North Africa have relatively high exposure. Developing countri
17、es with large populations and booming manufacturing sectors, such as China, are particularly at risk. Many cities in China, such as Beijing, frequently see smog. This week, Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang province, became the first Chinese city to officially suspend classes due to serious s
18、mogMany developed countries face similar problems, although to a lesser degree than most developing nations. In Europe, levels of many pollutants have fallen. But between 91 and 96 percent of Europeans living in cities are exposed to levels of PM2.5tiny particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 mic
19、rometersthat are higher than the WHO safety limits, says a report published by the European Environment Agency on Oct 15. Although both the composition and levels of air pollution can vary dramatically from one location to the other, the 1ARC said its conclusions apply to all regions of the world.“G
20、iven the scale of the exposure affecting people worldwide, this report should send a strong signal to the international community to take action without further delay,” said Christopher Wild, director of the IARC.1、What might be the best title of the passage?ASignals of air pollutionBSafety limits o
21、f air pollutionCAir pollution, cancer riskDAir pollution, smog risk2、Whats the main task of IARC?ATo focus on cancer-causing substances.BTo evaluate the air quality.CTo study the developing risk of cancer.DTo send signals to the international community.3、Why should the international community take a
22、ction without further delay?AThe composition and levels of air pollution vary from place to place.BMore and more people in developing countries are exposed to air pollution.CDeveloped countries face air pollution, the level of which is higher than the safety limits.DA large number of people worldwid
23、e are exposed to air pollution.【参考答案】13、C B D 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 【2016高考训练】An artist in Oakland, California is using his skills to help the homeless. Greg Kloehn builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless som
24、e safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The t
25、wo men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also visits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her belongings.In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the st
26、reets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also at
27、taches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social proj
28、ect. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.1. The following are the advantages of the small shelters EXCEPT _. A. saving power and energyB. decorating the streets where they are C. protecting possessions of the homelessD. keeping the homeless safe and comfortable
29、2. We can learn from the passage that _.A. An act of kindness has made people simple and gratefulB. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny housesC. The shelters are immovableD. The government has got involved in the action3. Whats the main idea of the passage? A. A more comfortable shelter on the str
30、eets. B. An artist creates homes for the homeless. C. A successful social project in Oakland.D. An artist makes a living by designing small shelters.参考答案13、BAB 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。【2016高考训练】Most of us have quite good memories, but our memories are limited. For example, we cannot remem
31、ber everyone we have ever met or what we did on every single day of our lives. However, there are some people who do have prodigious memories. These people have a rare condition known as savant syndrome (学者症候群). Savants suffer from a developmental disorder, but they also exhibit great talents that c
32、ontrast(显出差异) sharply with their physical and mental disabilities.Kim Peek (1951-2009) was a savant who lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. He was born with damage to parts of his brain, but it seemed that other parts of his brain, particularly those relating to memory, became over-
33、developed.Peeks unique abilities appeared at a very early age. When he was just 20 months old, he could already remember every book that was read to him. Peek could read two pages of a book at the same time-one page with the right eye and one with the left-in less than 10 seconds and remember everyt
34、hing he read. By the time he died, Peek had memorized more than 9,000 books. He could remember all the names and numbers in a variety of telephone books. He could remember thousands of facts about history, literature, geography and sports.Dr. David Treffert, an expert on savant syndrome, once descri
35、bed Peek as “a living Google” because of his astonishing ability to memorize and connect facts. However, at the same time, Peek was unable to carry out simple tasks, such as brushing his hair or getting dressed, and he needed others to help him. In 1989, the movie Rain Man won the Oscar for best Pic
36、ture. The main character in the movie, played by Dustin Hoffman, was based on Kim Peeks life. He started to appear on television, where he would amaze audiences by correctly answering difficult questions on different topics. Peek became world famous, and he and his father began touring widely to tal
37、k about overcoming disabilities. He inspired a great many people with his words. “Recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone in the way you want them to treat you, will make our world a better place for everyone. Everyone is different.”1. The underlined word “prodigious”
38、 in Paragraph 1 probably means _.A. happy B. vivid C. amazing D. short2. According to the text, Peek _.A. could take care of himselfB. was born with a good memoryC. was the student of Dr. David TreffertD. became brain-damaged at 20 months old3. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By proving facts.B. By following time order.C. By analyzing causes.D. By making comparisons.4. Peeks words suggest that we should _.A. respect different culturesB. listen to different opinionsC. treat different people differentlyD. be respectful of othersdifferences参考答案14、CBAD
