1、南昌市2014高考英语阅读理解二轮限时训练精品题（5）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（5）】AWhen I think about the horror movie The Ring, I remember one of my friends once said, Death doesnt choose those who are young or old, sick or healthy. It just chooses randomly. It explained why she was so afraid whil
2、e watching the movie.This is how I think of cancer. It has no predetermined plan. It does not matter if you are old or young.I had a perfect life. It was a bubble that could not be pierced(刺入) by unhappiness. No one died, and no one was sick; we were all happy and loving life.Then I found out my gra
3、ndfather had cancer.No matter how much I told myself he would live, somehow I still felt as if it was a death sentence. He was so young, only 63.He fought so hard. Whenever I feel my own life taking a turn for the worse, as if things would never get better, I remember how many years he lived fightin
4、g such a scary and difficult disease. After he died, a grand gathering is held for him. All his friends and relatives attended it. It is a traditional Irish wake. They ate and drank and celebrated Grandpas life. He died with dignity, surrounded by loved ones.I honestly dont know how I coped. I never
5、 cried alone. I had the compassion of my friends and the support of my family and teachers. I just remembered my grandfathers wish that we should celebrate his life after he passed away.Thats how we came up with the idea for Hives for Lives - a business my sister and I started where all the profits
6、go to the American Cancer Society. We sell honey, honeycombs, beeswax candles, and lip balms, which all come from our beehives in Virginia.26. Why was the authors friend so afraid while watching the movie? A. Because death chooses people at random. B. Because death chooses people on purpose. C. Beca
7、use death only chooses young people. D. Because death only chooses healthy people.27.It can be inferred from Paragraph 6 that_. A. the author always met with difficulties in life B. every time the author thought of his grandfather, he cried C. his grandfather has fought against cancer for two years
8、D. his grandfathers fighting against cancer encouraged the author a lot28. The underlined word wake in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _ . A. a festival held annually B. a state of not falling asleep C. the track left behind something that has passed D. the time when people get together to reme
9、mber the dead person29. Which of the following bee-related products cant be bought from Hives for Lives? A. Lip balms. B. Honeycombs. C. Beeswax candles. D. Brushes. 30. Why did the author and his sister start the business Hives for Lives? A. Because they loved bees. B. Because they wanted to be ric
10、h. C. Because they wanted to help those with cancer. D. Because they wanted to pay off their grandfathers debt.【参考答案】26-30 ADDDC 爷爷患癌症逝世促使作者和妹妹成立了Hives for Lives，所得收益全部捐献给美国癌症协会。26. A。细节理解题。从第一段的Death doesnt choose those who are young or old, sick or healthy. It just chooses randomly.可知答案。27. D。推理判断
11、题。第六段中谈到“每当生活向不好的方向发展时，我就会想起爷爷与这种可怕的疾病斗争了多少年”，由此可知爷爷与癌症作斗争给了我面对生活中困难的勇气。28. D。词义猜测题。划线词前后句均有提示。传统的“爱尔兰式守灵”以饮酒和喧闹为特征。关键抓住D项关键字the dead person。29. D。细节理解题。由最后一段的We sell honey, honeycombs, beeswax candles, and lip balms.可知答案。30. C。细节理解题。由最后一段的. all the profits go to the American Cancer Society.可知作者和妹妹做
12、生意是为了给癌症协会募捐善款，以帮助癌症患者。较难题目特训：介绍说明类In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canadas Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubiks cube.The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will
13、be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the early signs of earthquakes.There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Man
14、itoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper, it i
15、s real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and la
16、unching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space.“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery, said Education, Citizenshi
17、p and Youth Minister Peter Bjonson. “We want to make science more relevant (相关的), interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space, Bjonson added.The Win-Cube program is mainly aime
18、d at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitobas devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforceall important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.1. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is.A. named aft
19、er Manitoba and its shapeB. intended for international communicationC. designed like a Rubiks cube both in shape and sizeD. challenged by university students around the world2. According to Mr. Bjonson,.A. those Manitoba high school students are worth praisingB. the study of space can be practically
20、 made in classroomsC. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of spaceD. scientific research is too far away from high school students3. The primary purpose of the project is to.A. find the early signs of earthquakesB. relate studies to practical experienceC. help high school students study r
21、eal-world engineeringD. inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students4. The best title for this passage may be.A. Manitoba SchoolB. Win-Cube ProgramC. Space CooperationD. Satellite Launching【参考答案】33.1-4 CADB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。AWill Nanfang University of Science and Technol
22、ogy in Shenzhen announce a new beginning for Chinas higher education reform? Its too early to answer.But its presence is challenging the Ministry of Education.Even without the approval of the ministry it seems that the school is determined to move forward and enroll 50 students, so-called child prod
23、igies(奇才), to begin classes on March l, 2011.On graduating in 2015, these students will receive a diploma unauthorized by the Ministry of Education-unlike the students of their age from the state-run universities.The school is committed to modeling itself on Hong Kong University of Science and Techn
24、ology, but if the government will not approve the school, the situation could cause a lot of trouble for those 50 students if they want to do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions.Other schools could turn their applications down for their unauthorized diplomas.The difficulties, howe
25、ver, have not frightened students and their parents away.On Dec.18, 2010 more than 1,000 students and their parents visited Nanfang University of Science and Technology for interviews.Private investment marks the school out from other higher learning institutions in the nation.Not a penny comes from
26、 the government. So the government will have no voice in how the school will be run.The Ministry of Education has published a comprehensive plan for education reform and development between 2011 and 2020.The goal is to make Chinas higher education internationally competitive.To accomplish this goal,
27、 the government should have the courage to let the educators who have big ideas try them out.The ministry should have applauded the independence the school in Shenzhen has shown and encouraged more to do likewise.Education reform in China has reached a new and crucial stage.Nanfang University of Sci
28、ence and Technology has a long way to go to prove itself competitive rather than a diploma mill.1Over 1,000 students and parents visited the school because .Athey believe that the school will have a bright futureBthey believe the government is sure to approve the schoolCthe school models itself on H
29、ong Kong University successfully Dthey will never do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions2The trouble the students in the school may have is that .Athe government will have no voice in the schoolBthey wont receive any diploma when graduating from the schoolCother schools are unlike
30、ly to accept their diploma from the schoolDthey will not learn how to be competitive3What does the author think of Nanfang University of Science and Technology?AIt is another kind of diploma mill.BIts impossible for the school to be competitive.CIt will never get the approval from the Ministry of Ed
31、ucation.DIts independence from the government may benefit the education reform.4What is the best title of the passage?AUniversity of New Style. BChinas Education Reform.CModeling Hong Kong University. DAuthorized or Not?参考答案14 ACDA 阅读理解(2011江西卷，D)Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, t
32、ime and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as
33、human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearl
34、y every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的)
35、 resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality
36、of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!While m
37、any resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers
38、. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is
39、true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.本文是一篇议论文，向我们阐述了人类进行太空探索的原因。人类的基因构成决定了人类探索其他领域包括太空的能力。人类探索太空可能暂时没有多大用处，但是在将来这可能会帮助人类生存下去。16Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?ATo express his doubts.BT
40、o compare different ideas.CTo introduce points for discussion.DTo describe the conditions on Earth.答案：C。推理判断题。作者在第一段提出问题目的是引出下面要讨论的话题。17What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?AHumans are natureborn to do so.BHumans have the tendency to fight.CHumans may find new sources of food.
41、DHumans dont like to stay in the same place.答案：A。细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知人类探索太空的原因是其基因的构成。18The underlined word “spinoffs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.Asurvival chances Bpotential resourcesCunexpected benefitsDphysical possessions答案：C。词义猜测题。后面所说的“improvements in earthquake prediction，in satellites
42、for weather forecasting and in communications systems”可知此处的划线短语意为“益处，好处”。19What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?AOur genetic makeup. BResources on the earth.CThe adaptive ability of humans.DByproducts in space exploration.答案：C。细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句话可知，人类的适应能力会让人类在其他星球生存下去。20Which of
43、 the statements can best sum up the passage?ASpace exploration has created many wonders.BSpace exploration provides the best value for money.CSpace exploration can benefit science and technology.DSpace exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.答案：D。主旨大意题。A、B两项可以容易地排除。全文主要讲的是太空探索对帮助人类生存的益处，而不是对科技的益处。