1、2016高考英语二轮阅读理解训练七十集之连载（20）及答案2016高考训练题。阅读理解。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。 Like many old towns in the forested valleys of the Northwest, Albany, Ore, has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, but when the local economy began to decline some 15 years ago, the downs seemed to outnumber
2、the ups. Albany was changing completely. We had to find a way to reinvent ourselves, says Wendy Kirbey, the former owner of a coffee shop downtown. So in 2002,Kirbey,69,proposed (提议) a project she hoped would help her town rediscover its pride: a Victorian-style carousel (旋转木马),the animals carved by
3、 the townspeople themselves. It felt like the perfect fit for our historical town, she says. Despite a sceptical city council (议会) and a starting budget of only $ 150,Kfrbey and a handful of volunteers got to work. Ten years later, more than 300 people have spent nearly 150,000 hours on the Albany C
4、arousel, making a lively herd of unusual creatures. Each of the 52 animals has been adopted by a sponsor, who oversees its creation and often adds a personal touch. The project has shown the diverse skills and creative talents of Albany (pop. 50,000). The amazing thing about this attempt is that whe
5、never weve needed something, its been provided for us, says Kirbey. Somebodys aunt knows somebodys uncle who comes down to lend a hand. Kirbey says it will take two more years to complete the project. But the carousel is already working its magic. It is our towns No. 1 attraction, says Rod Porsche o
6、f the Albany Visitors Association. As the animals are completed, theyre put on show in local hotels, restaurants and shops; people who come to see the fantastical figures around town and tour the workshop (as many as 2,000 visitors a month) are helping Albany with its economic recovery. I cant imagi
7、ne how great its going to be when the carousel is up and running, Porsche says.1. What can we learn about the carousel? A. It cost a fortune. B. It looks very modern. C. It received support from all walks of life. D. It took ten years to build.2. By saying the underlined sentence, Kirbey wants to te
8、ll us_ . A. the townspeople are closely linked B. it is a small world C. uncles and aunts make great efforts D. help is at hand3. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Porsche has made an outstanding contribution to Albany. B. Porsche is sceptical of the town-s attractions. C. Porsche has ma
9、de many friends through the project. D. Porsche thinks highly of the project.4. The text is mainly about_. A. how a struggling town found a way to create a little magic B. the ups and downs of Albany C. how the carousel would help a town recover its culture D. the creative talents of Albany参考答案14、CD
10、DA 阅读理解。The year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the fanning culture of China. In the farming economy （经济）, oxen are the major animals pulling plows（犁）. Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as boats on land for their ability to carry loa
11、ds. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures. In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the
12、Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who1ive in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe that the cattle bone soup represents the blo
13、od relationship among family members. In order to express their love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar calendar （农历）, and during their run they will take their oxen along, which indicates they regard the creature as hu
14、man. Because of the contribution of oxen in their lives, the Chinese people are very grateful to the animal. In addition, the use of oxen in ceremonies and the thanks people owe to oxen help to develop various traditional customs, which becomes an important part of the folk culture of the Chinese na
15、tion. 1. The words boats an land underlined in Paragraph 2 refer to _A. animals for taking goods B. creatures for pulling plowsC. treasures of the folk culture D. tools in the farming economy2. From the third paragraph, we know that _ A. oxen are no more important today than in the pastB. ceremonies
16、 are held when people cook cattle bone soupC. oxen are treated as human in some areas of ChinaD. people run with oxen to shake off diseases every month3. Which of the following helps to develop traditional customs?A. The special role of oxen in frowning. B. Peoples respect and love for oxen. C. The
17、practical value of an oxs body. D. The contribution of oxen to the economy. 4. Why does the author write the text? A. To stress the importance of oxen in farming. B. To introduce the Chinese folk culture. C. To describe how to celebrate the Year of Ox. D. To explain how to develop agriculture with o
18、xen. 【参考答案】14、A C B B2016高考训练题。阅读理解。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。 On a sunny day last August, Tim heard some shouting. Looking out to the sea carefully, he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea. Two 12yearold boys, Christian and Jack, rowed out a boat to search for a f
19、ootball. Once theyd rowed beyond the calm waters, a beach umbrella tied to the boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into the open water. The pair panicked and tried to row back to shore. But they were no match for it and the boat was out of control. Tim knew it would soon be swallowed by the wav
20、es. “Everything went quiet in my head，”Tim recalled (回忆)“I was trying to figure out how to swim to the boys in a straight line.” Tim took off his clothes and jumped into the water. Every 500 yards or so, he raised his head to judge his progress. “At one point, I considered turning back，” he says.“ I
21、 wondered if I was putting my life at risk.” After 30 minutes of struggling, he was close enough to yell to the boys, “Take down the umbrella！”Christian made much effort to take down the umbrella. Then Tim was able to catch up and climb aboard the boat. He took over rowing, but the waves were almost
22、 too strong for him. “Lets aim for the pier (码头)，” Jack said. Tim turned the boat toward it. Soon afterward, waves crashed over the boat, and it began to sink. “Can you guys swim？” he cried. “A little bit，” the boys said. Once they were in the water, Tim decided it would be safer and faster for him
23、to pull the boys toward the pier. Christian and Jack were wearing life jackets and floated on their backs. Tim swam toward land as water washed over the boys faces. “Are we almost there？” They asked again and again. “Yes，” Tim told them each time. After 30 minutes, they reached the pier.1Why did the
24、 two boys go to the sea?Ato go boat rowing. Bto get back their football.Cto swim in the open water. Dto test the umbrella as a sail.2What does “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?Athe beach.Bthe water. Cthe boat. Dthe wind.3Why did Tim raise his head regularly?Ato take in enough fresh air. Bto consider tur
25、ning back or not.Cto check his distance from the boys. Dto ask the boys to take down the umbrella.4How did the two boys finally reach the pier?AThey were dragged to the pier by Tim.BThey swam to the pier all by themselves.CThey were washed to the pier by the waves.DThey were carried to the pier by T
26、im on his back.参考答案14、B D C A 阅读理解。Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial valueThe concept dates back to 1623,when the first patent law to protect IP rights was passedIP rights protect an artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by anotherFor example, if some
27、body generates an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rightsIf someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further, he/she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its useBack in the 17th century, IP rights were primarily carried out to
28、protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing, but today, intellectual property rights, are also enjoyed by those who create music, art and literature In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken the
29、m altogether: the InternetMany years ago, if you wanted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store; if a novel, from a book storeIn those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for itHowever, a lot
30、 of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the InternetThis practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights1According to the writer, in the beginning, IP rights were mainly of use to _ _Athose c
31、reating music, art and literature BnovelistsCengineers and inventors Dthose not receiving financial reward for their work2What do we know about the Internet according to the passage?AIt makes IP rights harder to protect BIt sells songs and filmsCIt does not affect the way we understand IP rights DIt
32、 prevents the production of artwork3According to Paragraph 2, what has “taken the world by storm”?AIntellectual property rights BThe InternetCFree downloading DThe large number of songs, films and books4A possible title for this passage could be _ _AA History of IP Rights BWays to Protect Your IP Ri
33、ghtsCThe Present and the Future of IP DIP Rights and Our Attitudes【参考答案】14、C A C D2016高考训练题。阅读理解。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。People believed for a long time that the heart was the center of a persons emotions. That is why the word heart is used in so many expressions about emotional situation
34、s.One such expression is to lose your heart to someone. When that happens, you have fallen in love. But if the person who won your heart does not love you, then you are sure to have a broken heart. In your pain and sadness, you may decide that the person you loved is hard-hearted, and in fact, has a
35、 heart of stone.You may decide to pour out your heart to a friend. Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is, you may ask her to have a heart. You are asking your friend to show some sympath
36、y for your situation. Your friend has her heart in the right place if she says she is sorry, and shows great concern for how you feel.Your friend may, however, warn you not to wear your heart on your sleeve. In other words, do not let everyone see how lovesick you are. When your heart is on your sle
37、eve you are showing your deepest emotions.If your friend says my heart bleeds for you, she means the opposite. She is a cold-hearted person who does not really care about your situation.In the ever-popular motion picture, The Wizard of Oz,（绿野仙踪） the Tin Man seeks a heart. He wanted to feel the emoti
38、on of love, and was seeking help from the powerful Wizard of Oz to find a heart.The Cowardly Lion, in the same movie, did “have a heart”. But he lacked courage and wanted to ask the Wizard of Oz to give him some. You could say that the cowardly lion was chicken-hearted. That is another way of descri
39、bing someone who is not very brave. A chicken is not noted for its bravery. Thus, someone who is chicken-hearted does not have much courage.When you are frightened or concerned, your heart is in your mouth. You might say, for example, that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend y
40、ou some money to pay for a new house. 1What is the main idea of the passage?AThe heart was the center of a persons emotions.BThere are many expressions about heart and what do they mean.CWe should learn some expressions about “heart”.DIt is important to learn some expressions about “heart”2How many
41、expressions about “Heart” are mentioned in the passage?A.10 B.8 C.9 D.113If you hear one of your family members is hurt in a traffic accident, you will feel _.A.heart is in your mouth. B.have your heart in the right place C. wear your heart on your sleeve D.lose your heart4Why did the writer mentionThe Wizard of Oz,in the passage?A. To show that it is ever popular.B. To introduce a film to the readersC. To give some more examples about the phrases.D. To show that the Tin Man is not brave.参考答案1-4、B D A C
