1、2014辽宁省鞍山市高考英语阅读理解练习（8）及答案【广东省广州市2014综合测试】A dog-lover has invented a high-tech way of feeding his pet by Twitter（推特，流行社交网络）. Computer expert Nat Morris, 30, has designed a system to give his pet a “tweet treat” by sending him a Twitter message.His dog Toby gets some delicious dog biscuits from a com
2、puter-controlled food machine whenever Nat sends a message to “feedtoby”.Nat often works away from home and isnt always able to feed Toby by hand. But his new invention allows Nat to feed his dog from anywhere in the world.Nat said, “Toby absolutely loves it. At first he didnt know what was going on
3、. Now he sits underneath the machine, wagging his tail and waiting for the treats to drop.”Nat fills the food machine with small pieces of dog biscuits, but not too many in case four-year-old Toby gets too many messages. And Nat has even equipped his house with an online camera so he can see Toby en
4、joying the food at his home.But one problem is that friends and family have been so amazed with the “Tweet treat” machine that. they have starting to send tweets to Toby too. So Nat has had to restrict feeding time to make sure Toby doesnt turn into Tubby。“People have been sending him food at all ho
5、urs of the day, so I had to limit it to between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Im thinking of doing an updated one which measures his weight before he is fed, just to make sure hes not putting on too much puppy fat,” explained Nat.How Nats Twitter Feeder Works:When a message is sent to feedtoby it is received by
6、 a mini-computer that is linked to the food machine.When the mini-computer receives the message, a bell rings and Toby comes running over and sits in front of the feeding machine. Next the machines motor pulls open a trap door which releases a serving of food.The doggy biscuits then drops into Tobys
7、 food bowl. Finally a digital camera takes a photo of him and sends it back to Nat on Twitter - so he knows Toby has been fed.31. Nat has invented a high-tech way to feed his dog because he _.A. wants his friends to feed Tody B. has very strong computing skillsC. is often too busy to feed his dog D.
8、 doesnt like to feed Tody by hand32. Why has Nat decided to limit the feeding machines opening time?A. He doesnt want Toby to get too fat. B. He fears the machine will run out of food.C. He wants hid friends to stop feeding Toby. D. He doesnt want Toby to be woken up at night.33. It can be learned f
9、rom the passage that Toby _.A. sits beneath his feeder all day longB. is now used to being fed by machineC. doesnt know what happens to the feederD. no longer receives tweets from Nats friends34. Which of the following shows the correct order of how the Twitter Feeder works?a. The bell goes off.b. A
10、 message is sent to feedtoby.c. The mini-computer gets the message.d. The digital camera takes a photo of Toby and sends it to Nat.e. The motor starts to work and opens the door to release dog food.A. a, b, c, e, d B. b, c, e, a, d C. b, c, a, e, d D. c, b, a, d, e35. In which section of the newspap
11、er would you most probably find this passage?A. Technology B. Health C. Environment D. Style【参考答案】31-35 CABCA C52013安徽卷 -EArgentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place.Around 1870，it was experiencing an economic(经济的)boom，and the capital，Buenos Aires，attracted many people.Farmers，as
12、well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy，came to Buenos Aires seeking jobs.These jobs didnt pay well，and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city.As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city，the dance known as the tango(探戈舞) came into
13、 being. At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes.It was danced in the bars and streets.At that time there were many fewer women than men，so if a man didnt want to be left out，his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available
14、women.Gradually，the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean society and became more respectable. In Europe at this time，strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. The interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris.Every kind of dance from ballet(芭蕾舞) to
15、 belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. After tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europe，they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance，saying it was a little too shocking，the
16、 dance did find enough supporters to make it popular.The popularity(流行)of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world.Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War brought the tango to North America.It reached Japan in 1926，and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hi
17、red a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador，and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea.72The origin of the tango is associated with_Abelly dancers BAmerican soldiersCa Spanish city Dthe capital of Argentina73Which of the following is true about the tango?AIt was created by fo
18、reigners from Spain and Italy.BPeople of the upper classes loved the tango most.CIt was often danced by two males in the beginning.DA dancer in Seoul became the Argentinean ambassador.74Before World War ，the tango spread to_AAmerica BJapanCFrance DSouth Korea75What can be the best title for the text
19、?AHow to Dance the TangoBThe History of the TangoCHow to Promote the TangoDThe Modern Tango Boom【要点综述】 你知道探戈舞的历史吗？它是如何诞生的？又如何传播到世界各地？且看本文一一道来。72D细节理解题。根据题干中“the origin of the tango”定位到第一段的内容，可知探戈起源于阿根廷首都，故选D。73C推理判断题。根据题干中的关键词“tango”定位到文章第二段第三句“At that time, there were many fewer women than men, so
20、if a man didnt want to be left out, his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.”，因此可知C项正确。74C细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Before World War”定位到最后一段。探戈传到美国是第一次世界大战结束后，传到日本是1926年，传到韩国更晚。由此可知，答案A、B、D均不对。而从文章第三段可知，探戈传到法国应该是在第一次世界大战之前。故选C。75B主旨大意题。根据
21、题干中的关键词“best title”定位到文章的内容。由文章内容可知，文章首段讲述了探戈的诞生，接着讲述了探戈的传播，也就是说，全文讲述的是探戈的历史。故选B。C52013福建卷 -DPride and Prejudice for the Modern WomanLet us imagine how Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austens most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.Austens popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she w
22、ould certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Heres my own suggestionIt is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.“My dear husband，” said his hope
23、ful wife one day, “have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman？”Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not. “But it is, it is，” she replied excitedly. Mr DullHusband made no reply.“Dont you want to know her plan
24、s？” she cried with some impatience.“Well, clearly you think it matters to your silly little headso Id better listen.”“Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how_a_woman_can_know_anything_about_that_is_beyond_me. She
25、 will move in herself next month.” “What is her name？” “Bingley.”“Is she married or single？”“What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys.” “How so? How can it possibly affect them？”“My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. Th
26、ere are bound to be jobs going.”“Is that her point in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.”“Nonsense, my love, how little youve noticed the world has changed. Shes got a firstrate degree and some sort of business qualification, Im told. She surely needs one of
27、our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call.”“Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job.” “Oh, thats not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think Ill go along all the same.”And Mrs B
28、ennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSElisted company. It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more “female” dimension and
29、 her lifespan (年限) among the citys business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, shed no doubt have enjoyed Davosand might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.67Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AAusten was born 200 years ago.BAusten rewrote Pride and Prejudice.CAu
30、stens success lies in her wisdom.DAustens updated work gains popularity.68The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet _Ahad mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about BingleyBfelt kind of worried and doubtful about BingleyCwas extremely anxious to meet BingleyDhad a great curios
31、ity about Bingley69In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to _A. get married to B. work for herC. help her move in D. take over her store70What does the writer intend to tell us?AWomen with brains can also be as successful as men.BWomen have to pay a high price for succes
32、s.CA judgment must be made free from prejudice.DSex discrimination still exists nowadays.【要点综述】 文章选自改编版名著傲慢与偏见章节，独辟蹊径，夹叙夹议，通过讲述Mrs Bennet对Bingley从事商业活动的态度及她本人的经历，深刻揭示了性别歧视依然存在这一社会现实。文章将古典文学的欣赏性与现实的批判性有机地结合起来。67C细节理解题。根据文章开头“Austens popularity is rooted in her intelligence.” 可知。intelligence“智力”相当于wis
33、dom。68A句意理解题。画线句子意为：我完全不懂得一个女人是怎样懂得做生意的。结合上文她告诉丈夫时说的话及说话的语气可知，Mrs Bennet对Bingley既崇敬又惊讶。69B细节理解题。从原文句子“those lazy boys need something to wake them up.” 及“She surely needs one of our boys！” 可知答案。70D推理判断题。 根据原文最后一段，作者说十年后的今天，Mrs Bennet 虽然已是一名老员工了，但她的工资及福利均比不上男同事，说明现在社会仍然存在性别歧视。 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项
34、中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。【江西省上饶市2014高考英语二模试题】APeople People is Americas No 1 magazine about fascinating people Its a guide to who and whats hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports It is published weekly Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company Cover Pric
35、e: $ 21147 Our Price: $ 11700 Issues:53 issues/12 monthsLucky Lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys,and the fashion tips youll need before you hit the stores What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it Publisher: Conde Nast Publi
36、cations Inc Cover Price: $ 3540 Our Price: $ 15 00 Issues:12 issues/12 monthsParents The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your childs health and safety, an the best ways to
37、encourage your childs learning Publisher : Meredith Corporation Cover Price: $ 42 00 Our Price: $ 9 97 Issues:12 issues/12 monthsEntertainment This magazine covers movies , television , music , Broadway stage productions , books , and popular culture Unlike celebrity-focused magazines like People,it
38、s main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews Its intended for a more general audience Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company Cover Price: $ 199 50 Our Price: $ 38 95 Issues:57 issues/12 months56Which of the following targets common readers? A Lucky B Entertainment C Parents D People5
39、7According to the passage, what makes Lucky so special? AIts exclusive information related to shopping B Its pictures of fashion stores C The access it provides to bargains D Its competitive price58Celebrity-focused magazines are probably ones focusing on Apolitical events B festivals and celebratio
40、nsC hot events and famous starsDtelevision programs59Youre most likely to find the above informationAin an educational magazineB in a magazine sales reportCon a magazine club websiteD in a cultural magazine60Every issue of costs the subscriber leastA LuckyB ParentsCPeopleD Entertainment【参考答案】56-60 BACCD