1、2014届高考英语二轮复习阅读专题优化训练：日常生活类阅读22Driving to a friends house on a recent evening, I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friends rooftop. I stopped to watch it for a few moments, thinking about what a pity it is that most city people - myself included - usually miss sights l
2、ike this because we spend most of our lives indoors. My friend had also seen it. He grew up living in a forest in Europe, and the moon meant a lot to him then. It had touched much of his life. I know the feeling. Last December I took my seven-year-old daughter to the mountainous jungle of northern I
3、ndia with some friends. We stayed in a forest rest house with no electricity or running hot water. Our group had campfires outside every night, and indoors when it was too cold outside. The moon grew to its fullest during our trip. Between me and the high mountains lay three or four valleys. Not a l
4、ight shone in them and not a sound could be heard. It was one of the quietest places I have ever known, a bottomless well of silence. And above me was the full moon, which struck me deeply. Today our lives are filled with glass, metal, plastic and fiber-glass. We have television, cell phones, pagers
5、, electricity, heaters and ovens and air-conditioners, cars, computers. Struggling through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day, most of it spent indoors, I thought, “Before long, I would like to live in a small cottage. There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountain
6、s. And perhaps write, but not in anger. I may become an old man there, and wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled and measure out my life in coffee spoons. But I will be able to walk outside on a cold silent night and touched the moon.”1The best title for the passage would be _.A. Touched by the Moo
7、nB. The Pleasures of Modern LifeC. A Bottomless well of SilenceD. Break away from Modern life2The writer felt sorry for himself because _.A. there was too much pollution.B. he failed to see the fullest moon.C. he didnt adapt to modern inventionsD. there were too many accidents on the road.3What impr
8、essed the writer most in the mountainous jungle of northern India?A. No modern equipment.B. Complete silence.C. The nice moon.D. The high mountain.4Modern things are mentioned mainly to _.A. show that the writer likes city life very much.B. tell us that people greatly benefit from modern life.C. exp
9、lain that people have less chances to enjoy nature.D. show that we can also enjoy nature at home through them.5The author wrote the passage to _.A. express the feeling of returning to nature.B. show the love for the moonlight.C. advise modern people to learn to live.D. want to communicate longing fo
10、r modern life.【答案】1A2B3C4C5A【解析】试题分析：在开车去朋友家的路上，作者被朋友家屋顶上冉冉升起的美丽的满月吸引了。作者停下来看了片刻，觉得大多数住在城里的人错过这样的美景真是遗憾。1根据第一段的“I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friends rooftop”和第二段的“It had touched much of his life.”及第三段的“And above me was the full moon, which struck me deeply.”还有最后
11、一段的“.touched the moon”可知，作者和朋友都被月亮的美打动了。故选A。2根据第一段“thinking about what a pity it is that most city people - myself included - usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoors”可知，作者和大多数人一样，住在大城市里，错过了欣赏满月美景，故选B。3根据第三段“And above me was the full moon, which struck me deeply.”可知，一
12、轮满月深深地触动了作者，故选C。4作者提到现代生活中的物品，言外之意是，人们生活在忙碌的现代社会，到处明亮的灯光、各种家用电器等，方便了人们的生活，同时也剥夺了人们接触大自然的机会，故选C。5根据最后一段“Before long, I would like to live in a small cottage. There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains.”可知，作者表达了回归大自然的强烈欲望，故选A。考点：生活类短文阅读As computers become all the more popula
13、r in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes(笔画) of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand m
14、ore. Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widespread among university students. Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer. All the students interviewed say they usually us
15、e a computer. Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And thats why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear. “When Im writing with a pen, I find I often cant remember how to write a
16、 character, though I feel Im familiar with it.” “Im not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.” Many students dont feel this is something to worry about. Now that its more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite? Many educators think differently. Shi L
17、iwei, the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, “Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains
18、 the writers emotion. Through ones handwriting, people can get to know ones thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.” To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的) and in unive
19、rsities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand. 6Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. The Importance of Handwriting and Typing.B. To type or to Handwrite.C. Writing by Computer will Replace Writing by Hand.D. Practica
20、l and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters.7The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer because _.A. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays.B. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently.C. they found it not easy to remember how to write a char
21、acter.D. computers have become a trend and fashion in China.8Which of the following statements in NOT the advantage of handwriting?A. Handwriting contains the writers emotion.B. The writers thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.C. Handwriting can impress people well and build
22、ones self-confidence.D. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.9We can draw the conclusion from the passage that _.A. more and more students will give up writing on a computer.B. writing by hand will give way to typing by computer one day.C. more and more students will pay atten
23、tion to handwriting.D. the typing article better expresses ones emotion and quality.10What is the authors attitude toward typing on a computer?A. supportive B. proud C. objective D. Disapproval【答案】6B7B8C9C10C【解析】试题分析：随着电脑在中国的普及，中国人正在逐渐地依赖电脑键盘来输入汉字。但是如果过多使用电脑，人们就会忘记汉字的笔画。专家建议人们，尤其是学生，多用手写字。6根据第一段可知，文
24、章主要讲的是电脑的普及对手写汉字带来的威胁，长期使用电脑，有忘记汉字笔画的危险。根据第二段“Do you write by hand more or type more?”可知，在生活中，应该用电脑打字，还是手写呢？故选B。7根据第四段“Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer.”可知，使用电脑能快速、容易发现并改正错误，故选B。8根据倒数第二段“Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value.handwriting contains the wr
25、iters emotion.to know ones thinking and personality.Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”可知，A、B、D正确，故选C。9根据最后一段“To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的) and in universities, some professors are
26、 asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.”可知，许多小学把书法定为必修课，许多大学也开始要求手写作业和文章。由此可见，越来越多的学生会注意手写，故选C。10根据“Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer.Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value.”可知，作者既谈到了电脑输入的好处，也说到了手写的好处，作者的态度是客观的。故选C。考点：生活类短文
27、阅读Justin Bieber used to be an ordinary Canadian boy, but his life totally changed in 2008. With his great musical talent, this 17-year-old boy has become a superstar in the music industry. Justin Bieber was born in Straford, Ontario and was raised by his single mother. Bieber learned to play musical
28、 instruments when he was very young. In 2007, he took part in a local singing competition in his hometown, and he did it just for fun. He never took singing lessons before but surprisingly he placed second in the competition. Then,with the help of his mother, he uploaded videos of him singing on a w
29、ebsite and they successfully attracted the attention of viewers. His videos got popular through word of mouth and some of them have received up to 10,000,000 views. Justin Bieber would have never gotten a career in the music business without his videos. Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive of
30、 So So Def Recordings, had watched Biebers videos and he was impressed by the boys talent. Braun then contracted Bieber and he flew the boy into Atlanta 7 months after the first video was posted. Bieber showed his talent in singing as well as his ability in playing musical instruments. He then got a
31、 record deal. In 2009,Justin Bieber released his first single “One Time” while he was recording the debut album（首张专辑）.The single “One Time” tells a story about love. This song had success not only in Canada and the US, but also in the international market. Then he released his debut album “My World
32、2.0”in 2010 and the song “Baby” became the lead single. This album successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries. In June 2010, he started his first world tour in Hartford, Connecticut. One month later, he started recording his second album.11Justin Biebers career in music began to take
33、 off when _.A. he met with Scooter Braun B. he released his debut albumC. he won second place in a competition D. his singing videos were uploaded to a website12It can be inferred from the text that Justin Bieber _.A. owed his success to good luckB. showed a gift for music when he was youngC. is the
34、 youngest superstar ever in the music industryD. released his debut album with the help of Scooter Braun13What do we learn about Justin Biebers “One Time” according to the text?A. It is about love and was released in 2010.B. It attracted the worlds attention after released.C. It successfully entered
35、 the Top Ten Charts in seven countries.D. It is the lead single of his debut album “My World 2.0”.14What is the best title for the text?A. Justin Biebers journey to success.B. Lucky boy- Justin Bieber.C. What made Justin Bieber a singer.D. Secrets of Justin Biebers succes.【答案】11D12D13B14A【解析】试题分析：贾斯
36、汀比伯曾经是一个普通的加拿大男孩，但是他的生活在2008年发生了很大的改变。有着出色的音乐天赋的他，这个17岁男孩成为了音乐界的一个超级明星。11根据第二段“he uploaded videos of him singing on a website and they successfully attracted the attention of viewers.”可知，比伯把自己比赛的视频放到网上以后，获得了大量的关注。故选D。12根据第三段“Braun then contracted Bieber and he flew the boy into Atlanta 7 months afte
37、r the first video was posted. Bieber showed his talent in singing as well as his ability in playing musical instruments. He then got a record deal.”可知，Braun签约了比伯，帮助比伯出第一张专辑，故选D。13根据最后一段“This song had success not only in Canada and the US, but also in the international market.”可知，“one time”不仅在加拿大和美国受
38、欢迎，也在国际上获得了成功，故选B。14文章主要介绍了贾斯汀比伯的成名之路，比伯比赛的视频得到广泛关注，接着签约唱片公司，出第一张专辑，开始世界巡演，出第二张专辑。故选A。考点：娱乐类短文阅读There is an old Chinese proverb that states One Generation plants the trees; another gets the shade, and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter
39、 is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibility and unconditional love, which preclude mo
40、thers and daughters from being best friends. Marina, 27 years old, says, I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldnt consider her my best friend. Best friends dont pay for your wedding. Best friends dont remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends dont tell you
41、how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesnt mean that the mother and daughter relationship cant be very close and satisfying. While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and
42、 adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also shar
43、e the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together. Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they arent speaking. The mother and ch
44、ild relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mothers emotional well-being. It isnt that they dont care deeply about their mothers. Its just that they shouldnt be burdened with their mothers well being. The mother and d
45、aughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always trumps friend.15The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 p
46、robably means “_”.A. differ B. prevent C. benefit D. change16Why do many mothers and adult daughters keep a rewarding relationship?A. Because they have a lot in common.B. Because they have common family values.C. Because they have no generation gap.D. Because they keep a constant relationship.17What
47、 do we know from the passage?A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A mothers love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends friendship.D. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.18T
48、he author proves his statements mainly by _.A. listing data B. giving explanations C. quoting sayings D. making examples19What is the best title for the passage?A. How to be a good mother and daughterB. Who is a mothers best friend?C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Can a mother be a daughter
49、s best friend?【答案】15B16A17C18B19D【解析】试题分析：本文论述了“母女关系”，认为母女关系独具特点，不同于友谊，母亲与女儿不可能成为最好的朋友。作者认为，母女之间有许多共同之处，但是，友谊可能不再，母女关系永存、不可替代。友谊是双向的，但是母亲永远希望保护女儿、为女儿负责，女儿却不必为母亲的幸福承担责任。15词义推断题。母亲对女儿负有各种层次大小不等的责任和无条件的爱（a hierarchy of responsibility and unconditional love）。母女之间责任义务常常是单向的，不可能像朋友关系那样是双向的。这使她们不可能成为朋友。pre
50、clude后面的from提示其含义应为prevent. 故B项正确。16细节题。第三段many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship.说明母女之间的共同之处有助于增强相互关系的可能性，因而这是一种rewarding adult relationship. 故答案为A。17主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，本文论证的是母女关系不
51、同于朋友关系但超越朋友关系。A，B两项与文章主旨不符，D项与第二段I love spending time with my mom 一句不符。故C项正确。18主旨大意题。问的是“论证方法”。本文采用的是“说理”的方法。故B项正确。A项“列数据”；C项“引名言”；D项“举实例”。19主旨大意题。全文论述的是母女不可能像最好的朋友。故D项正确。考点：议论文。A relationship is defined as a state of connectedness between people. Although in todays society with its crazy rhythm of
52、everyday life, when people tend to live in thickly populated cities, spending most of their time in the office and hardly knowing their neighbors name, we still find ourselves in some kinds of relationships-with friends, family, or colleagues. Family relationships are the first relationships people
53、enter. Parents and relatives influence our emotional development by creating a model that we are sometimes bound to follow all our lives, often subconsciously （潜意识地）. In day-care, at school, then in the office we spend a lot of time among fellow students and co-workers. We learn to keep business rel
54、ationships, to work in a team environment, then form smaller groups of like-minded people and finally select some of them as our friends. What is a true friendship? How does it start? Are we destined to become friends with certain people or can we actually plan whom to be friends with？ “Everybodys f
55、riend is nobodys.” said Arthur Schopenhauer. Unlike a companionship based on belonging to the same team or group, friendship is a very personal and selective type of relationship. It calls for trust, sincerity, and emotional bonds. Sociologists believe that most people are looking for similarities i
56、n views, social status, and interests when choosing friends. No wonder that our friends are often people of the same age, sex, and education. Another important factor is joint activity and solidarity. This is the reason why many of us befriend our colleagues and other people who work in the same fie
57、ld. Most people would agree that a friend is someone who always listens and understands. Understanding in this context implies a lot of meanings-compassion, sympathy, and emotional closeness. Its a process in which your friend reads your emotional state, shares your feelings, identifies himself or h
58、erself with you.20What is the best title of this passage？_A. Family and RelationshipsB. How to Make Friends with ColleaguesC. What is a True FriendshipD. People and Relationship21According to the passage, which of the following affects us most when choosing friends？A. Kindergarten. B.Family. C. Scho
59、ol. D. Office.22 Why are our friends usually of the same age，sex，and education？A. Because they are clever and well-behaved.B. Because most of us are looking for similarities in views，social status, and interests when choosing friends.C. Because they help us with our work and share our happiness and
60、sorrow.D. Because they cooperate with us well.23Which of the following statements is NOT true？A. A companionship is based on belonging to the same team or group.B. Friendship needs trust, sincerity, and emotional bonds.C. Relationships are friendships between people.D. Understanding is a process in
61、which the friend reads our emotional state, shares our feelings, identifies himself / herself with us.【答案】20D21B22B23C 【解析】试题分析：文章介绍人与人之间和家人的、朋友的，还有和同事的关系，阐述家庭关系的重要性，人们如何建立与朋友，同事的关系。20主旨题：从第一段的句子、A relationship is defined as a state of connectedness between people. 可知这篇文章讲的是人和人际关系，选D21细节题：从第二段的句子：Pa
62、rents and relatives influence our emotional development by creating a model that we are sometimes bound to follow all our lives, often subconsciously （潜意识地）. 可知在选朋友的时候，家庭起着重要的作用，选B22细节题：从第五段的句子：Sociologists believe that most people are looking for similarities in views, social status, and interests
63、when choosing friends. No wonder that our friends are often people of the same age, sex, and education. 可知人们在寻找同样观点，社会地位和兴趣的人，选B23细节题：从第一段的句子：we still find ourselves in some kinds of relationships-with friends, family, or colleagues.可知人们的关系有家人的朋友的，还有和同事的关系，不仅仅是朋友间的关系。选C 考点：考查社会生活类短文Bicycle SafetyOpe
64、ration Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack-even if you are only away for a minute.
65、Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. Its fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.EquipmentBrakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.Helmet A
66、necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.Lights Always have a front headlight-visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.Rules of the RoadRiding on Campus As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and
67、 posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15km/h, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of
68、Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such posts can result in a fine.If Things Go WrongIf you break the rules, you will be fine
69、d. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:No bicycle registration-$25Bicycle parking banned-$30Blocking path with bicycle -$40Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -$3524Registration of your bicycle may help you _.A. get your serial numberB. find your st
70、olen bicycleC. receive free repair servicesD. settle conflicts with walkers25According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?A. Brakes.B. A helmet. C. A taillight. D. A headlight.26If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _.A. $25B. $30 C
71、. $35 D. $4027What is the passage mainly about?A. Directions for bicycle tour on campus.B. A guide for safe bicycling on campus.C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus.D. Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.【答案】24B25C26B27B【解析】试题分析：文章介绍了有关自行车安全的问题。从自行车的行驶安全，防止被盗，刹车，头盔到头灯的要求以及校园停放等问题。其中还涉及到校园内
72、自行车的某些方面的收费问题。24B细节理解题。Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.意思是：注册永久的记录了你的编号，这对于找到你失踪的自行车是非常有用的。所以答案应为B。25C细节判断题。Brakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.句意为：刹车，要保证处于良好的工作状态，并作适当的调整。Helmet A
73、 necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.句意为：头盔是必要的，要确保你的头盔符合现在的安全水平。 Lights Always have a front headlight-visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea句意为：灯，一定要确保有前灯，至少可以看到前方500英尺的距离，尾灯也是一个不错的主意。由此可知尾灯是自由的选择，没有强制性。故答案应为B。26B细节理解题
74、。Bicycle parking banned-$30。自行车乱停将罚款30美元，所以把自行车锁在一棵树上，是违背了这条要求。故答案应为B。27B大意理解题。文章从刹车，头盔，注册自行车等各个方面说明的均是有关自行车安全的问题，故答案应B。即校园内自行车安全的指导。【考点】考查日常生活类文章的阅读理解。Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.Give
75、n that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help t
76、hem out.“Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied. I was pretty alarmed by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They brea
77、k your legs, put in special extending screws, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows, you can get at least 5cm taller!”At that point, I was shocked. I am short, I cant deny that, but I dont think I would put myself through months of agony(痛苦) just to be a few centim
78、eters taller. I dont even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as Im not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall! It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality.No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and m
79、ovies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm. Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that it must be purchased, no matter what the cost.
80、In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.28We can know from the passage that the author works as _.A. a doctor B. a model C. a teacher D. a reporter29Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to_.A. marry a better manwomanB.
81、become a modelC. get an advantage over others in job-huntD. attract more admirers30According to the passage, the author believes that _.A. everyone should purchase perfection, whatever the costB. its right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobsC. media are to blame for
82、misleading young people in their seeking for surgeryD. it is ones appearance instead of skills that really matters in ones career 31 What does the author think of his height?A. He hates to be called a short man.B. He tries to increase his height through surgery.C. He always wears shoes with thick so
83、les to hide the fact.D. He just accepts it as it is【答案】28C29C30C31D【解析】试题分析：如今电影、杂志等各种媒体以及美容、瘦身的各类广告充斥着人们的生活，给人们一种误导：美是值得花费任何代价都要追求的。甚至于作者在和学生谈论毕业打算的时候都吃惊的发现，学生们都想通过整形来获得外表上的优势，以期望在工作面试时靠出众的外表而脱颖而出。28C细节理解题。根据文章第二段Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors可以判断作者是个老师，所以C选项正确。29C推理判断题。
84、根据文章第二、三段内容可知现在很多年轻人都想通过整形手术来获得超过别人的资本，所以答案选C。30C推理判断题。根据文章末段No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm.可知作者对媒体广告大肆宣传整形减肥等持批判态度，认为是它们误导了人们，所以答案选C。31D推理判断题。文章第四段I am short, I cant deny . Im not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall!可知作者坦然接受自己矮的事实，所以D选项正确。考点：考查社会百态类短文阅读。
