1、江苏省常州市2014高考英语阅读理解联合训练（9）及答案阅读理解By 2050 Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050TV channels will have disappearedInstead, people will choose a program from a “menu” and a computer will send the program directly to the televisionToday, we can use the World Wide Web to r
2、ead newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers awayBy 2050, music, films, programs, newspapers, and books will come to us by computerCars will run on new, clean fuels and they will go very fastCars will have computers to control the speed and there wont be any accidents
3、Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they areBy 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destinationSpace planes will take people halfway around the world in two hoursToday, the United Sates Space Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth againBy 2050
4、, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hoursRobots will have replaced people in factoriesMany factories already use robotsBig companies prefer robots - they dont ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a dayBy 2050, we w
5、ill see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homesMedical technology will have conquered many diseasesToday, there are electronic devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hearBy 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people to see and hear a
6、gainScientists will have discovered how to control genesScientists have already produced clones of animalsBy 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people, and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they haveScientists will be able to do these things, but should
7、they?4Which of the following can NOT be realized today?AReading newspapers on a computerBMaking a space shuttle go into space and land on Earth againCCreating cloned animalsDChoosing TV programs freely from a “menu”5According to the text, some big companies prefer robots to human workers because hum
8、an workers _Acan work 24 hours a dayBoften ask for more payCare not clever enoughDare often late for work6From the 6th paragraph we can infer that _Athere will be no blind and deaf people by 2050Bfew diseases will attack peopleCelectronic devices will be connected directly to the brain to help each
9、otherDmedical technology will be more effective by 20507Whats the authors attitude towards the cloning technology?AThe author does not agree on the use of cloning technologyBThe author thinks human cloning is impossibleCThe author does not really support the idea of human cloningDThe author is quite
10、 excited about human cloning【参考答案】47、DBDC第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AImagine living in a city made of glass. No, this isnt a fairy tale. If you could grab your diving gear and swim down 650 feet into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington State, you w
11、ould witness the secret world of glass reefs.The reef youd be looking at is made up of glass sponges(海绵). But how can animals be made of glass? Well, glass is formed from a substance called silica. The sponges use the silica found in ocean waters to build glass structures that will give them shape a
12、nd support. Be careful! Some of the fragile creatures are up to 200 years old.When sponges die, new ones grow on top of the pile of old ones. Over centuries, a massive and complex reef takes shape. Some sponges look like wrinkled trumpets, while others look like overgrown cauliflower or mushrooms.Dr
13、. Paul Johnson, who discovered the Washington reef in 2007, also found other surprises such as bubbles of methane(甲烷) gas flowing out of the seafloor nearby. The methane feeds bacteria, and the bacteria feed the glass sponges.“Its a new ecosystem we know nothing about,” said Dr. Johnson.The reef of
14、yellow and orange glass sponges is crowded with crabs, shrimp, starfish, worms, snails, and rockfish. The glass reef is also a nursery for the babies of many of these creatures and was called a “kindergarten” by scientists.Many animals that live in the reef hang around for a long time, just like the
15、 sponges. Rockfish, for example, live for more than 100 years. Scientists are just beginning to study all the species that call the reef home. The Washington coast isnt the only place where a living glass reef has been found. The first was discovered in Hecate Strait off the coast of British Columbi
16、a in 1991. Scientists all over the world were stunned to see it. 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了科学家们在海底世界发现的奇观。在海底的礁石中生长着各类生物，他们形成了一个新的生态系统。26. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Man-made cities under the sea B. The world under the seaC. Glass “cities” under the sea D. Creatures under the sea
17、【答案】C【 解析】结合本文大意，主要给我们讲述了海底的玻璃城。故选C。27. It can be learned that the glass reef _.A. is made up of a kind of materials called spongesB. is a work of art made by some American scientists C. is a new ecosystem people are not familiar withD. was first discovered off the coast of Washington State 【答案】C【 解
18、析】根据文章第五段“Its a new ecosystem we know nothing about,” said Dr. Johnson.可知答案为C。28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The sponges must feel soft. B. Silica comes from animals body fluid.C. Methane is harmful to glass sponges. D. Glass sponges depend on the bacteria for a livin
19、g. 【答案】D【 解析】根据文章中The methane feeds bacteria, and the bacteria feed the glass sponges可知答案为D。29. Why did scientists call the glass reef a “kindergarten”?A. Because the babies of many sea creatures grow well there.B. Because thousands of children visit it every year.C. Because it is crowded with snail
20、s and rockfish, etc.D. Because all the species call the reef home.【答案】A【 解析】根据文章中The glass reef is also a nursery for the babies of many of these creatures and was called a “kindergarten” by scientists.可知答案为A。30. What does the underlined word “stunned” in the last paragraph mean?A. Greatly surprised
21、. B. Extremely scared. C. Highly satisfied. D. Very pleased. 【答案】A【 解析】结合文意可知当科学家们发现了这些有生命力的礁石的时候会是多么的惊奇。 阅读理解-One day, Jack threw some papers on my desk. “Whats wrong?” I asked. “Next time you want to change anything, ask me first,” he said, and left. I had made just one small change. But its not t
22、hat I hadnt been warned. My colleagues had said he was responsible for the resignations of the two previous secretaries. As the weeks went by, I came to look down on Jack.After another of his episodes had left me in tears I stormed into his office. “what?” he said suddenly. “Jack, the way youve been
23、 treating me is wrong. Ive never had anyone speak to me that way. As a professional, its wrong for me to allow it to continue,” I said. Jack smiled nervously, “Susan, I make you a promise that I will be a friend. I will treat you as you deserve to be treated, with respect and kindness.” Jack avoided
24、 me the rest of the week, and never questioned my work again. I brought cookies to the office one day and left some on his desk. Another day I left a note: ”Hope your day is going great. ” Over the next few weeks, there were no more Jack episodes. One year later I discovered I had breast cancer, and
25、 was scared. The statistics were not great for my long-term survival.One day, however, Jack visited me in the hospital and silently handed me a bundle with several bulbs inside. “Tulips(郁金香),” he said. I smiled, not understanding. “If you plant them when you get home, theyll come up next spring. I t
26、hink you will be there to see them when they come up. Next spring you will see the colours I picked out for you.” Tears clouded my eyes and he left. I have seen those red and white striped（有条纹的） tulips push through the soil every spring for over ten years now. This past September the doctor declared
27、 me cured. At a moment when I was praying for just the right word, a man with very few words said all the right things. After all, thats what friends do.【文章大意】本文主要为我们讲述了作者和Jack之间由开始的冲突不断，到后来作者患癌后Jack 对她的鼓励，才发现Jack 是一个真正的朋友。31. Jack became angry that day because_.A. he was feeling unwellB. Susan had
28、failed to keep his office cleanC. he felt Susan changed too much about the papersD. Susan had changed something without his permission【答案】D【 解析】根据文章中“Next time you want to change anything, ask me first,” he said, and left. I had made just one small change.可知答案为D。32. Susan stormed into jacks office t
29、o tell Jack that_.A. he wasnt worthy of respectB. he should apologize to her right away C. she would treat him the way he treated herD. one should show others respect and kindness【答案】D【 解析】Susan 冲到Jack 的办公室是觉得Jack对她太没有礼貌，不尊重她。33. Which of the following describes Susan?A. Moody but firm.B. Shy and de
30、mandingC. Confident and friendly.D. Tough and troublesome.【答案】C【 解析】A.易怒但倔强；B.害羞且苛求C.自信，友好D.坚韧，爱惹麻烦。根据文意可知答案为C。34. From the passage, we can conclude that_.A. Jack cares about his employeesB. Jack gets along well with his employeesC. Jack is always particular about his workD. Jack doesnt care about t
31、he feelings of others【答案】A【 解析】结合全文可知Jack 其实是一个关心同事的人。这一点可以从作者生病后Jack 的表现看出。35. We can infer from the passage that_.A. a friend in need is a friend in deedB. a few words can be as meaningful as manyC. a friend who says little must be a good friendD. we must treat disrespectful people with disrespect
32、【答案】B【 解析】根据文章中最后一句a man with very few words said all the right things. After all, thats what friends do.可知答案为B。阅读理解-You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or a creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which
33、 caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame your
34、self or others. Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they dont blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they ha
35、ve choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth. Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical
36、 realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause othersand even themselvesto feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them.
37、Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives. In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible sufferi
38、ng for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life. In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a cl
39、ear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are. 【文章大意】本文叙述了创造者和受害者的两种出事状态，以及如何把受害者转变成创造者的方法。受害者和创造者都能决定自己的生活方向，都是生活的主人。受害者是因为太沉浸在痛苦中而创造者选择那些激励自己的事物。在每种情况和环境下，你可以通过设置明确的目的充实丰富的生活选择来改变受害者的那种思想。31. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1
40、probably refer to?A. People and things around you. B. Opportunities and problems. C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their sufferings. 【答案】A【 解析】词义猜测题。根据“they” are around.可知“they”在我们周围，因此是我们周围的人或事。故选A。32. According to Paragraph 2, creators _. A. seem willing to experience failures in life
41、 B. possess the ability to predict future lifeC. handle ups and downs of life wisely D. have potential to create something new【答案】C【 解析】推理判断题。根据Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter.可知创造者无论什么事情发生，他们都能做出抉择，说明他们能够处理生活的挫折。故选C。33. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Creators and victims fac
42、e quite different things in life. B. Creators and victims are masters of their lives. C. Victims can influence more people than creators. D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional. 【答案】B【 解析】推理判断题。根据Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives. 可
43、知受害者和创造者都能决定自己的生活方向。因此，他们都是生活的主人。故选B34. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _. A. strong attachment to (沉浸在）sufferings in life pulls people into victims B. people need family support to deal with challengers in life C. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains D. ones
44、 experiences determine his attitude toward life 【答案】A【 解析】推理判断题。根据One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime.可知一个人太沉浸在痛苦中，他就会成为受害者。故选A。35. What is the authors purpose in writi
45、ng this passage?A. To define victims and creators. B. To evaluate victims against creators. C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators. D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators. 【答案】D【 解析】推理判断题。根据In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are. 可知在每种情况和环境下，你可以通过设置明确的目的充实丰富的生活选择来改变受害者的那种思想。因此本文的目的是告诉我们如何从受害者转变成创造者。故选D。