1、【由山东省2014模拟改编】 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。Phil White has just returned from an 18,000-mile, around-the-world bicycle tripWhite had two reasons for making this epic journeyFirst of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he didHe raised 70,000 for the British charity,
2、 OxfamWhites second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the worldHe is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days laterHe spent
3、 more than l,300 hours in the saddle（车座） and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chainsHe had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the AmericasAmazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support teamNo jeep carrying food, wa
4、ter and medicineNo doctorNothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.The journey was lonely and desperate at timesHe also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountainsHe cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in needThere wer
5、e other dangers along the roadIn Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he hadThe worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of AustraliaFor l,000 kilometres he battled against the win
6、d that was constantly pushing himThis part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the endNow MrWhite is back and intends to write a book about his adventures. 1When Phil White returned from his trip, he _.Abroke the world recordBcollected money for OxfamCdestroyed several
7、bikes Dtravelled about l,300 hours2What does the underlined word epic in Paragraph l most probably mean?AVery slow but excitingBVery long and difficult.CVery smooth but tiringDVery lonely and depressing.3During his journey around the world, Phil White _. Afought heroically against robbers in IranBex
8、perienced the extremes of heat and coldCmanaged to ride against the wind in AustraliaDhad a team of people who travelled with him4Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?AImaginative BPatriotic CModest DDetermined.5What actually inspired Phil White to overcome all the difficulties?
9、ATo help people in need.BTo test his new bicycle.CTo prove his potential.DTo show off his ability.【参考答案】15、BBCDA 2016高考英语二轮：（精选）阅读理解训练（8）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。AThree Boys and a Dad Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to r
10、elax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. This will be like a walk in the park, hed told his wife. Ill look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom. Things started well, but just after eight oclock, his three little
11、good kidsMike, Randy, and Alexcame down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted breakfast, daddy. When food had not appeared within thirty seconds, Randy began using his spoon on Alexs head as if it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat(节拍). Mike chanted Wheres my toast
12、, wheres my toast, in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds. Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randys underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find c
13、lean socks, although they were before their very eyes. Someone named Not Me had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started. By ten oclock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread
14、 and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared to be reading quietly in the family room, but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the
15、 talk show was over and reading would be impossible. At exactly11:17, Brad called the daycare centre(日托所). I suddenly have to go into work and my wifes away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes? The answer was obviously yes because Brad was smiling.21. When his wife left home, Brad expected t
16、o _. A. go out for a walk in the park B. watch TV talk show with his children C. enjoy his first day off work D. read the newspaper to his children22. Which of the following did Randy do? A. Drawing on the wall B. Eating apple jam C. Feeding the fish. D. Reading in a room23. Why did Brad ask the day
17、care centre for help? A. Because he wanted to clean up his house. B. Because he suddenly had to go to his office. C. Because he found it hard to manage his boys. D. Because he had to take his wife back home.24. This text is developed _. A. by space B. by comparison C. by process D. by time参考答案21-25
18、CBCD B Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we cant go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our best advice to help them make the right choices in colle
19、ge. Hopefully, they will have fewer regrets than we do. Following are five guidelines parents can share with their college-bound kids to put the whole experience in perspective.EDUCATION IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY As soon as you arrive on campus, there will be competing interests. Feel free to check the
20、m out but always remember that you are there first and foremost for your education. Go to class prepared and on time. Be engaged during class. Make sure your professor knows you and realizes that you care.BE RESPONSIBLE There are many layers of responsibility. Do what you say you will do and, if you
21、 cant, own up to it early and communicate clearly. But being responsible isnt just about meeting your commitments; it is also about taking care of you, your body, and your friends. For example, more than 1800 college students die annually from alcohol-related injuries. Look out for yourself and othe
22、r people. Make moderate(适度的), sensible decisions so you arent affected by the consequences later.TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY Incredible opportunities will present themselves: studying abroad, interning at a unique place, trying new things. Dont let fear prevent you from taking advantage of them. There may
23、never be so much time or as many resources devoted to your betterment again in your life. Say yes to opportunities that will help you grow. FIND AND BE A MENTOR（良师益友） Some of the best lessons available to us can come outside of the classroom in the form of a mentor. One of the most powerful growth o
24、pportunities is being a mentor. Early on, find someone on campus who you feel can help you grow and develop a relationship with him or her. Also find someone for you to mentor. You will reinforce and enrich your own learning experience by teaching someone else.GET THE JOB DONE It is natural to occas
25、ionally feel you want to quit, when it makes more sense to you to go find a full-time job. Resist that urge. As Jocelyn Negron-Rios, a mother of two, who is currently completing her degree, advises, No matter how difficult it seems, keep at it because however insurmountable（难以对付的）it feels now multip
26、ly that by 10,000 and that is how it feels when you are in your thirties with a full-time job and a family and are trying to pursue a degree.25. According to the passage, the most important thing for college students is _. A. taking part in different activities B. working hard to get a degree C. sei
27、zing every chance to try new things D. improving themselves by learning from the others26. Which of the following about college life is true? A. Passing on what youve learned in college can help you enrich your learning experience. B. Make sure that you are responsible for yourself rather than other
28、s. C. Professors will not assess your performances in class but the grades you get in exams. D. You can make full use of the opportunity whenever you want. 27. What can we infer from the words said by Jocelyn in the last paragraph? A. Persistence is the key to success when you meet with difficulties
29、 in your learning process. B. It is better if you gain more working experience before you finish your education. C. As long as you work hard, you can gain a degree even when you are in your thirties. D. Youth is the best time to learn since you have less burden.28. What is the main purpose of the pa
30、ssage? A. To give some rules for the college students. B. To call on the students to make full use of college years. C. To summarize some tips for parents to share with their children. D. To analyze the benefits and difficulties of college life.参考答案25、B 2628、ADC C At the beginning of every year we p
31、romise ourselves we will live a healthier life, and exercise more. The year tarts with the best of intentions, but many times we are unable to keep up with very high goals. Good news is that a healthy lifestyle is achievable and its all about making small changes that make a difference. News on heal
32、thy lifestyles says that the key is moderation and consistency. There are so many health and well-being products out there in the market promising many things. And although many may be true, select carefully. The basics of a healthy lifestyle is maintaining a balanced diet and doing regular exercise
33、. By eating well, it means really to make sure you include plenty of vegetables and fruit preferably in season in your diet, avoid fried and junk foods and foods high in sugar as well as processed foods. Eating fresh homemade meals rather than ready-made meals, which are high in salt and sugar, is a
34、lways the better option. Reducing alcohol intake, drinking plenty of water and supplementing your diet with healthy snacks like nuts and seeds. For external care choose natural skin care products and hair care oil. Natural beauty care involves using natural moisturizers（保湿剂）like Argan oil, Coconut o
35、il and Sweet Almond oil. These nourish（滋养） the skin far more than counter creams full of chemicals. Skin reflects what we put inside of us, so a healthy diet with plenty of greens and healthy protein will make your skin brighter. Of course exercise is essential but the key is regular and consistent
36、exercise. So walking three times a week for 45 minutes is much more beneficial than a binge workout once a week.29. Why cant we keep up with our goals according to the passage? A. The goals are too high to achieve. B. We have a large amount of work to do. C. We are naturally lazy and never do exerci
37、se. D. The reason isnt given in the passage.30. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. we should think twice before choosing heath products B. the key to a healthy lifestyle is getting enough sleep C. food high in salt and sugar is the best choice for us D. we should walk once a day for a he
38、althy lifestyle31. What can we learn from the passage? A. We cannot form a healthy lifestyle if we are busy. B. We can eat some junk food in order to save money. C. Our skin shows whether we have a healthy diet. D. Health products are not good for our health.32. What does the passage mainly talk abo
39、ut? A. How to achieve our goals. B. The best way to take exercise. C. How to make a difference in life. D. Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle.参考答案2930、DA 3132、CD DWHERE TO STAY IN BOSWELL？ YOUR GUIDE TO OUR BEST HOTEL Name/AddressThe No.Of RoomsSingleDoubleSpecial AttractionsFIRST HOTEL;222Edward R
40、oad; Tel.414-64331202535Air-conditioned rooms, French restaurant, Nightclub, Swimming pool, Shops, Coffee shop and bar, Telephone, radio andTV in each room, Close to the city centerFAIRVIEW HOTEL;129 North Road;Tel. 591-5620501218Close to the air-port, Telephone In each room, Bar, Restaurant, Garage
41、, Swimming-pool ORCHARD HOTEL;233 Edward Road;Tel. 641-64461201520Facing First hotel, European restaurant, Coffee shop, Dry-cleaning, Shops, tv, night-club OSAKA HOTEL;1264 Venning Road;Tel. 643-82001803050Air-Conditioned rooms, Japanese and Chinese restaurants, Shops, Swimming-pool, Large garden 33
42、.The number of the rooms in the best hotels in Boswell is . A. 120 B. 470 C. 450 D. 240 34.If a Japanese traveler likes to eat in French restaurant, is the right place for him to go to. A. 233 Edward Road B. 1264 Venning Road C. 222 Edward Road D. 129 North Road 35.Which hotel faces the Orchard hotel? A. The First hotel. B. The Osaka hotel. C. The Fairview Hotel. D. No hotel.参考答案3335、BCA
