1、2014高考英语阅读理解能力提升试题20阅读理解- Medical drugs sometimes cause more damage than they cure. One solution to this problem is to put the drugs inside a capsule, protecting them from the bodyand the body from themuntil they can be released at just the right spot. There are lots of ways to trigger (引发) this rel
2、ease，including changing temperature, acidity, and so on. But triggers can come with their own risksburns, for example. Now, researchers in California have designed what could be a harmless trigger to date: shining nearinfrared light (NIR, 近红外线) on the drug in the capsule.The idea of using light to l
3、iberate the drug in the capsule isnt new. Researchers around the globe have developed polymers (聚合物) and other materials that begin to break down when they absorb either ultraviolet (UV, 紫外线) or visible light. But tissues also readily absorb UV and visible light, which means the drug release can be
4、triggered only near the skin, where the light can reach the capsule. NIR light largely passes through tissues, so researchers have tried to use it as a trigger. But few compounds (化合物) absorb NIR well and go through chemical changes. That changed last year when Adah Almutairi, a chemist at the Unive
5、rsity of California, San Diego, reported that she and her colleagues had designed a polymer that breaks down when it absorbs NIR light. Their polymer used a commercially available NIRabsorbing group called onitrobenzyl (ONB). When they catch the light, ONB groups fall off the polymer, leading to its
6、 breakdown. But ONB is only a soso NIR absorber, and it could be poisonous to cells when it separates from the polymer.So Almutairi and her colleagues reported creating a new material for capsules thats even better. This one consists of a long chain of compounds called cresol groups linked in a poly
7、mer. Cresol contains reactive (易反应的) components that make it highly unstable in its polymeric form, a feature Almutairi and her colleagues use to their advantage. After polymerizing the cresols, they cap each reactive component with a lightabsorbing compound called Bhc. When the Bhcs absorb NIR ligh
8、t, the reactive groups are exposed and break the long polymer into two short chains. Shining additional light continues this breakdown, potentially releasing any drugs in the capsule. Whats more, Almutairi says, Bhc is 10 times better at absorbing NIR than is ONB and is not poisonous to cells.63. Ac
9、cording to the passage, which of the following could be the best trigger?A. Temperature change. B. NIR light. C. Acidity change. D. UV light.64. Why is ONB unsatisfactory?A. It breaks down when it absorbs NIR light.B. It falls off the polymer and triggers drug release.C. It has not come onto the mar
10、ket up till now.D. It is not effective enough and could be poisonous.65. Which word can be used to complete the following process of changes?A. protected B. formed C. exposed D. combined【要点综述】这是一篇科技文。怎样使用胶囊？如何让吃药更加安全、疗效更好？文章对此做了介绍。63. B信息理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Now, researchers in California have designed wha
11、t could be a harmless trigger to date: shining nearinfrared light (NIR，近红外线) on the drug in the capsule.”可知答案。64. D推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“ONB groups fall off the polymer, leading to its breakdown.”和“and it could be poisonous to cells”可知答案。65. C信息理解题。根据最后一段第五句“When the Bhcs absorb NIR light, the reactive gr
12、oups are exposed and break the long polymer into two short chains.”可知此处用exposed，即C项正确。阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（A）WELCOMWelcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences（住所）of the Queen, who some
13、times stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide
14、. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.Visitors with childrenFor those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for
15、safely reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.St Georges ChapelVisitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St Georges Chapel first before it closes.Shopping Shops offer a wide range of s
16、ouvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and childrens toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. Form April to September ice cream is a
17、lso available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNon-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in t
18、he Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel in consideration of other visitors.SecurityAs Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety an
19、d security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route. ( ) 1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _.A. in the Courtyard B. in the State ApartmentsC. at the Admission Center D. at St Georges Chapel36. C. 细节理解题。在Audio tours标题下直接找到the Admission Center。( ) 2. What is specially offer
20、ed to visitors with kids?A. A security guard. B. A pushchair. C. A free toy. D. A baby carrier. 37. D. 细节理解题。在visitors with babies标题下有baby carriers are available to borrow.( ) 3. Who can get re-entry permits?A. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.B. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.C
21、. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.D. Visitors eating outside St Georges Chapel.38.A. 细节理解题。在Refreshments标题下有Visitors wishing to leave the castle for refreshments in the town may obtain the re-entry permits from the castle shops.( ) 4. Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phone
22、s?A. To ensure the safety of others.B. To ensure the security of the Castle.C. To prevent them from disturbing others.D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.39. C. 细节理解题。在Photography and mobile phones标题下有Mobile phones must be switched off inconsideration of other visitors. ( ) 5. In the last
23、part, a “working royal palace” refers to one _. A. still being constructedB. still used by the royal familyC. where the Queen usually worksD. where works of art are on show40.B. 词义猜测题。根据第一部分中的句子Windsor is one of the official residences of the Queen, who sometimes stays there.可以猜测B项正确，C项是不正确的，因为该项只是Q
24、ueen usually works。 社会生活类Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. In fact, according to an official report on youth violence, “I
25、n our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why arent students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars,
26、or stay physically fit? First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult (侮辱) . For example, a fight could start over the
27、fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isnt in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict. Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can pra
28、ctice the golden rule of conflict resolution (解决) : stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words, name- calling, and accusations only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, soft words spoken at a normal s
29、ound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control. After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy (策略) for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person s
30、hould listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non- threatening questions to clarify the speakers position. Then the two people should change roles. Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesnt mean trying to figure out whats wrong with the other person.
31、It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish. For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How
32、 did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesnt, careful thought helps both sides figure out a mutual solution. There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesnt mean there needs to be vio
33、lence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64 percent of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75 percent of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92 percent of the studen
34、ts felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses, and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country. 1. This article is mainly about.A. the lives of s
35、chool childrenB. the cause of arguments in schoolsC. how to analyze youth violenceD. how to deal with school conflicts2. From Paragraph 2 we can learn that.A. violence is more likely to occur at lunchtime B. a small conflict can lead to violenceC. students tend to lose their temper easilyD. the eati
36、ng habit of a student is often the cause of a fight3. Why do students need to ask themselves the questions stated in Paragraph 5? A. To find out who is to blame. B. To get ready to try new things. C. To make clear what the real issue is. D. To figure out how to stop the shouting match. 4. After the
37、conflict resolution program was started in Atlanta, it was found that.A. there was decrease in classroom violenceB. there was less student cooperation in the classroomC. more teachers felt better about themselves in schoolsD. the teacher- student relationship greatly improved5. The writers purpose f
38、or writing this article is to.A. complain about problems in school educationB. teach students different strategies for school lifeC. advocate teaching conflict management in schoolsD. inform teachers of the latest studies on school violence【参考答案】41.DBCAC阅读理解-（B）Why play games? Because they are fun,
39、and a 1ot more besides. Following the rulesplanning your next move.acting as a team memberthese are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun.
40、But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作) . Many childrens games have a practical side Children around the world play games that
41、 prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. Which sharpens the hand-eye coordination（协调）needed in hunting.Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from arou
42、nd the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an eve
43、nt that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play itsome for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not onl
44、y soccer balls but also a promising future.Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.( ) 1. Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to _.A. be a team
45、 leader B. obey the basic rulesC. act as a grown-up D. predict possible danger41.B. 细节理解题。根据第一段中Following the rulesplanning your next move.acting as a team memberthese are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.可知B项正确。( ) 2. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably m
46、eans that games can_. A. describe life in an exciting wayB. turn real-life experiences into a playC. make learning life skills more interestingD. change peoples views of sporting events42.C. 词义猜测题。这部分前面的谓语动词是translate有“翻译，解释，转移，调动”的意思，该部分后面有一个定语从句，前后结合就可以理解这部分的意思了。( ) 3. According to the passage, wh
47、y is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?A. It inspires peoples deep love for the country.B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.43. A. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的People who watch the event wave flags, knowing
48、that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it.可知A项正确。( ) 4. Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _.A. bring fun to poor kidsB. provide soccer balls for childrenC. give poor kids a chance for a better lifeD. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids44
49、.C. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.可推出C项是正确的。( ) 5. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Gamed benefit people all their lives.B. Sports can get all athletes together.C. People are advised to play games for fun.D. Sports increase a countrys competitiveness.45.A. 推理判断题。整段分析做游戏的好处，不仅儿童、成人也可以玩游戏。由此可以推断有些对人终身有益。
