1、浙江乐清市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮精练(5)及答案说理议论(阅读理解) Brrriiinnng.The alarm clock announces the start of another busy weekday in the morning.You jump out of bed,rush into the shower,into your clothes and out the door with hardly a moment to think.A stressful journey to work gets your blood pressure climbing.Once at
2、 the office,you glance through the newspaper with depressing stories or reports of disasters.In that sort of mood,who can get down to work,particularly some creative,original problem-solving work?The way most of us spend our mornings is exactly opposite to the conditions that promote flexible,open-m
3、inded thinking.Imaginative ideas are most likely to come to us when were unfocused.If you are one of those energetic morning people,your most inventive time comes in the early evening when you are relaxed.Sleepy peoples lack of focus leads to an increase in creative problem solving.By not giving you
4、rself time to tune into your wandering mind,youre missing out on the surprising solutions it may offer.The trip you take to work doesnt help,either.The stress slows down the speed with which signals travel between neurons (神经细胞),making inspirations less likely to occur.And while we all should read a
5、 lot about whats going on in the world,it would not make you feel good for sure,so put that news website or newspaper aside until after the days work is done.So what would our mornings look like if we wanted to start them with a full capacity for creative problem solving? Wed set the alarm a few min
6、utes early and lie awake in bed,following our thoughts where they lead.Wed stand a little longer under the warm water of the shower,stopping thinking about tasks in favor of a few more minutes of relaxation.Wed take some deep breaths on our way to work,instead of complaining about heavy traffic.And
7、once in the officeafter we get a cup of coffeewed click on links not to the news of the day but to the funniest videos the web has to offer.1.According to the author,we are more creative when we are .A.focusedB.relaxedC.awakeD.busy2.What does the author imply about newspapers?()A.They are solution p
8、roviders.B.They are a source of inspiration.C.They are normally full of bad news.D.They are more educational than websites.3.By “tune into your wandering mind”(in Para.2),the author means“.”A.wander into the wildB.listen to a beautiful tuneC.switch to the traffic channelD.stop concentrating on anyth
9、ing4.The author writes the last paragraph in order to .A.offer practical suggestionsB.summarize past experiencesC.advocate diverse ways of lifeD.establish a routine for the future语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。早上闹钟一响,赶紧从床上跳起来,冲进浴室,迅速穿上衣服,跑出门,连思考问题的时间都没有;紧张的一天就这样开始了。到了办公室第一眼看到的又是报纸上的一些令人沮丧的消息或一些灾难的报道,这样怎么能给自己一个有创造力、独
10、立解决问题的心情呢?那么到底应该怎么做才行?请看文章给出的建议。答案及剖析:1.B事实细节题。从第二段第二、三句可知当我们放松时,最能想出富有创意的想法来,故B项正确。2.C推理判断题。从第一段.you glance through the newspaper with depressing stories or reports of disasters.可知作者认为报纸上登载的都是一些不好的消息。故C项是正确的。3.D猜测词义题。整句话说“如果不让大脑走走神,你就会错过大脑给你提供的令人惊奇的解决问题的办法”。所以D项是正确的。4.A主旨大意题。作者在前面提出了问题,写最后一段的目的就是给出
11、解决问题的建议。所以A项是正确的。【2014高考英语湖北省汉阳市联考试题】A阅读下列短文,从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Feeling exhausted and hopeless, I began walking to my car. Every step seemed tiring, and every step was another to survive. As I looked up into the sky I thought about how my grandmother had left me, and my ang
12、er began to return. I was annoyed by the loss, and my belief in God was beginning to fade. I couldnt understand why these things happened. So as I stood in a public parking lot a million questions formed in my mind. Why did this happen to me? Arent we supposed to get signs from the people that pass
13、on? Why did I not feel her presence anymore? Is there a heaven?Suddenly, a woman driving right by my side rolled down her window and distracted my unanswered thoughts. “Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me,” she said loudly. Thinking she was going to ask for my parking spot, I simply pointed to my car. T
14、he thought of having to say where my car was seemed like too much to bear. “No, excuse me,” she said again.At this point, I felt I had no choice but to see what this annoying lady wanted. As I got closer, I was startledwas this my grandmothers nurse, Adu, who lived with her during her final months?
15、I soon realized that she wasnt, although the resemblance was unusual. Then, I realized that this Adu was searching for something in her bag. Surprisingly, I was overcome by a sense of relief that led me to be patient the entire time the lady was searching. Others would be nervous by a stranger reach
16、ing in their bag, but I wasnt. She finally reached to the very bottom of her bag and handed me a three-page booklet. “It looks like you need this,” she said calmly with a warm smile on her face.I looked down at the mysterious and obviously used booklet and on the front cover in big bold letters read
17、 “What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?”It took me only a few seconds to comprehend the exchange with this woman, but by the time I looked up, she was gone.I walked slowly into my car holding the tiny little book that was given to me with fear that it would fly away in the wind. I didnt know what it was ex
18、actly, but I knew that if my grandmother had anything to do with that I didnt want to let it go.I felt a sense of relaxation as I opened the first page. It explained how people pass on, but their spirit remains with us. This was the first time since my grandma had passed that I felt her with me, jus
19、t like I had wanted. I didnt know whether to laugh or cry, but I did know that I finally felt happiness from the surprising change in events.I couldnt, and still cant, believe what had happened to me on that day. I dont remember the specific details that you usually hear about like what the person w
20、as wearing, the time of day, or even the weather, but it doesnt matter. It was a random day in November when my life turned back around and I began to feel hope again. It was real. It was a miracle. And, Ill remember it for the rest of my life.51. The author refused to say anything to the woman but
21、just pointed to her own car at first mainly because _.A. the author did not know the womanB. the woman interrupted the authors thoughtsC. the author thought she wanted to use the vacant parking spaceD. the author was too weak to say anything52. What can we learn about the authors grandmother?A. She
22、often made the author angry. B. She left nothing to the author.C. She was kind to the author. D. She lost faith in God.53. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The author and the woman became good friends later.B. The woman turned out to be the authors grandmothers nurse.C. The author knows the
23、specific details about this experience.D. The author was very grateful to the unknown woman.54. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Miracle at the Parking Lot B. What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?C. True Love for My Grandmother D. Adu, My Grandmothers Nurse【参考答案】51-54 CCDA 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(
24、A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。【2013届广东省六校第二次联考】Every year many students went to the college bookstore to purchase the different textbooks that they need for their classes. Little do these students realize that, in doing so, they are throwing good money away. It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases
25、, actually cost as much as, if not more than, college fees.Many people think that college bookstores are the most convenient source for textbooks. Titles are usually kept and students may purchase new textbooks or choose to buy second-hand books and save money. But the money saved by purchasing seco
26、nd-hand textbooks from college bookstores is small compared to the amount they could save by shopping online.More and more online booksellers have begun selling textbooks at heavily discounted prices. Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books as they keep a large number of t
27、extbooks, which means sizable savings for students. Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they surf online since there are so many unreal booksellers on the Net. Price isnt the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider sh
28、opping costs and delivery time when making their decision.Online auctions(拍卖) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its pros and cons. A plus is that students can get incredibly cheap books. One problem is that while online bookstores have a system in place tha
29、t ensure you receive your order within a reasonable amount of time, with an auction purchase, however, you must depend on the auction sellers timetable. One way that students can really save is by getting books for free. Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Her
30、e students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels. In the past students needing help with their studies would often have to spend a lot of money buying expensive study guides. Today that is no longer the case. Cash-strapped students can now visit the website SparkNotes for free dow
31、nloadable study guides as well as classics. 31. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Learning to Save on TextbooksB. Why Buy TextbooksC.Online Shopping D. Tips for Buying Secondhand Textbooks【答案】A【解析】标题归纳题。本文主要讲在线购书比去学校书店买更节省,最后一段还介绍了一种能免费获得教科书的节省的方法。所以本文主要讲在教科书方面怎样省钱。故选A.32.
32、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source to obtain textbooks ?A. College bookstores.B. Online used bookstores.C.Online auctions.D. Second-hand bookstore centres.【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。第一段讲到A.College bookstores。第三段“Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books .”提到了B(在线二手书)。第
33、四段讲C.在线拍卖。但始终没提到D。33. The underlined expression “pros and cons” (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to _.A. professionals and conservativesB. joy and sadnessC.advantages and disadvantagesD. processes and conditions【答案】C【解析】词义猜测题。“pros and cons” 指“正反两方面”,即“优点和缺点”。与C意思相同。34. According to the passage,
34、Project Gutenberg is probably _.A. a government project aimed at helping English majorsB. a project to help poor students get free learning materialsC. a website for English majors to get the guides from language expertsD.a website for students to get free sources for English learning【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。
35、文章最后一段“Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Here students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels.”说明 “Project Gutenberg”是英语专业学生认为非常贵重的资源,学生可以在这儿合法地下载大量经典小说收藏。因此它是一个学生可以为英语学习获取免费资源的网站。故选D。35. From the passage, we can learn that_.A. the cost of
36、textbooks in college is low compared to the amount spent on tuition B. online auctions are perfect for students seeking text booksC. students should visit many websites before buying their booksD.students should consider shopping costs and delivery time above all else when making their buying decisi
37、on【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。文章第一段“It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases, actually cost as much as, if not more than, college fees.”说明听起来可能难以置信,但在某些情况下,教科书的费用即使不比大学学费多,也是持平的。故A不对。文章第四段“Online auctions(拍卖) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its pros and
38、cons.”说明在线拍卖也是有利有弊的,而不是完美的。故B错误。第三段“Price isnt the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider shopping costs and delivery time when making their decision.”说价格不是网购唯一考虑的因素,学生在做决定之前也要考虑购物成本和交货时间。能看出学生在作出购买决定之前应该首要考虑购物成本和交货时间,但不是首要考虑的。故D错误。第三段“Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they surf online since there are so many unreal booksellers on the Net. ”说明学生应该避免在他们搜索到的第一个店购买教科书,因为网上有太多不真实的书商。所以在买书之前应该看许多网站,故C正确。