1、浙江宁波市2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）基础选练（2）及答案【2015高考复习】阅读理解In an ideal world，people would not test medicines on animals.Such experiments are stressful and sometimes painful for animals，and expensive and timeconsuming for people.Yet animal experimentation is still needed to help bridge vast gaps in medical knowled
2、ge.That is why there are some 50 to 100 million animals used in research around the world each year.Europe，on the whole，has the worlds most restrictive laws on animal experiments.Even so，its scientists use some 12 million animals a year，most of them mice and rats，for medical research.Official statis
3、tics show that just 1.1 million animals are used in research in America each year.But that is misleading.The American authorities do not think mice and rats are worth counting and，as these are the most common laboratory animals，the true figure is much higher.Japan and China have even less comprehens
4、ive data than America.Now Europe is reforming the rules governing animal experiments by restricting the number of animals used in labs.Alternatives to animal testing，such as using human tissue or computer models，are now strongly recommended.In addition，sharing all research results freely should help
5、 to reduce the number of animals for scientific use.At present，scientists often share only the results of successful experiments.If their findings do not fit the hypothesis being tested，the work never sees the light of day.This practice means wasting time，money，and animals lives in endlessly repeati
6、ng the failed experiments.Animal experimentation has taught humanity a great deal and saved countless lives.It needs to continue，even if that means animals sometimes suffer.Europes new measures should eventually both reduce the number of animals used in experiments and improve the way in which scien
7、tific research is conducted.【语篇解读】用动物进行试验被人们的舆论推向了风口浪尖，然而，受诸多因素的影响，终止动物试验的道路依然任重而道远。尽管欧洲有严格的法律限制，但是仍然需要另找突破口。1What is the main idea of this passage?AThe success of animal experiments should be ensured.BA ban on the use of animals in the lab should be enforced.CGreater efforts need to be taken to red
8、uce the number of lab animals.DScientists should be required to share their research results with each other.解析主旨大意题。文章第一段指出用动物进行试验难以杜绝的原因，第二段提到欧洲对动物试验的法律限制的效果并不理想，第三段讲了欧洲为限制动物试验所作的努力，最后一段提到欧洲的新措施应该既要减少用于试验的动物的数量，又要改善科学研究的方法，所以C项最能概括文章大意。答案C2Which of the following statements is true about animals us
9、ed in the lab?AAmerica uses only about 1.1 million lab animals per year.BEurope does not use mice and rats as lab animals at all.CBritain does not use as many lab animals as China does.DJapan has limited data on the number of lab animals used each year.解析正误判断题。第二段的最后一句提到日本和中国与美国的数据相比甚至更不全面，由此可推知日本对每
10、年用于实验室动物的数据记录有限。 答案D3Which of the following is mentionad as an alternative to replace animal experiments?AStatistical studies.BComputer models.CDNA planted in animals.DTissue from dead animals.解析细节理解题。根据第三段第二句中的内容可知可用“人体组织”和“电脑模型”来取代动物试验。答案B4What usually happens to unsuccessful animal experiments?AT
11、hey are not revealed to the public.BThey are made into teaching materials.CThey are collected for future publication.DThey are not removed from the research topic list.解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的倒数第二、第三句可知，科学家们只分享成功的试验，如果结果与假设不符，所做的工作将永不公开。由此可推断不成功的试验不会展示给公众。答案A阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Its easy t
12、o see how to help others, but what about those whose needs arent so obvious? This story may have happened a while back, but it was a lesson which has stayed with me and helped me ever since.It was Thanksgiving and I was volunteering with my parents at a shelter for the poor. We stood behind the coun
13、ter dishing out hot food to whoever came in. most of our dinners looked like they had been having hard times, their clothes old, worn and dry. In shot, they looked poor!Then, a man came in, who looked anything but poor. He was well dressed, wearing an expensive suit. I wondered what he was doing the
14、re and my jaw dropped in amazement when he joined the line for food. The closer he came to my service station, the more I muttered. What was this man doing? I wanted to know. Surely he wasnt gong to take food.Then my mother quietly took me to one side. She said, “ You have assumed that the needs of
15、the people who come here must be purely physical: hunger, inadequate shelter and needs are emotional? What if he needs comfort, friends, or just to be among other human beings?” her words hit me like a ton of bricks! I felt like I should apologize to the man, but I didnt. About a week later the shel
16、ter received a large donation from an anonymous source. I cant help but wonder if it came from that man.Now, whether I meet others, I remember my mothers words and try to send kindness and blessings to them, regardless of how they look.Needs arent always visible. But kindness always makes a differen
17、ce.64. The task of the author at the shelter was to_.A. decide whether dinners looked poor B. learn life experience thereC. serve hot food to the poor D. help parents order dishes65. When the man waited waited in line, how did the author feel?A. Surprised B. Pitiful C. Excited D. Angry66. The author
18、 felt he should apologize to the man, because he_.A. was asked to do so by his mother B. gave the man food much less than othersC. realized something was wrong with the man D. knew later that the man went there to donate67. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We should show others kindness
19、whatever their needs are B. Some needs cant be known clearly at timesC. Needs can always be met by kindnessD. We should find out others needs64.C 细节理解题。由文章第二段中的前两句话可知答案。65.A 细节推断题。由文章第三段中的第三句话可知答案。66.D 推理判断题。由文章第四段后两句话及第五段内容可推知答案。67.B 推理判断题。联系全文尤其的首句话，再结合本段中的关键词“visible”、“But”、“makes a difference”可推
20、知答案应该为B项。A、C两项说法太绝对；文章主要是告诫我们：要以真诚善意待人，而并非强调让我们去发现别人的需求，故D项也不对。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。【2013广东省广州市调研测试】Steven Spielbergs new movie Lincoln paints a vivid and breath-taking picture of the 16th U.S. president and his determination to end slavery. Spielberg based his film on parts of Team of
21、 Rivals, a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin. He makes Abraham Lincoln relevant today by presenting a cunning political mind trying to overcome Washingtons all too familiar political divisions.In previous movies, Lincoln was shown as a simple yet almost perfect man. But Spielbergs Lincoln is different. “
22、I was determined to make a movie about a working president dealing with real problems. Not some angel,” Spielberg said.We watch the president first ending slavery and then the war.The films adviser, historian Eric Martin, explains how Lincolns thinking evolved.“His main objective when the war began
23、was not the freeing of the slaves but to keep the country united. Lincoln realizes that in order to keep the country together, the question of slavery will have to be addressed,” Martin said.The film focuses on the last four months of his presidency.In the movie, the arguments among political enemie
24、s seem very similar to the problems we see in Washington today. The disagreements were bitter.The film turns to Lincolns relationships with his wife and kids, his beliefs and constant self-examination. Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor who plays Lincoln, offers an Oscar-worthy performance as the 16th Pres
25、ident. Not only is his physical similarity to the president incredible, he is able to capture many of Lincolns mannerisms and his high-pitched, almost lady-like voice. “I found it very easy to play the role of Lincoln because the real man himself was so open. When I was researching his history to pr
26、epare for the part, one of the most surprising things I found was just how accessible he was. Even in war-time, when he was in great danger, he was always willing to meet with others and share his ideas,” Day-Lewis said.Spielbergs Lincoln will head to the Oscars. But more important it will make hist
27、ory.41. What does Spielberg say is different about his movie of Lincoln? A. It is based on a book called “Team of Rivals”. B. It mainly shows how cunning Lincoln was. C. It focuses on how he worked as a politician. D. It describes how determined he was.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据I was determined to make a mov
28、ie about a working president dealing with real problems.主要集中于林肯是作为一个政治家是怎样工作的，故选C。42. According to Martin, Abraham Lincoln _. A. started the war to free the slaves B. ended slavery to keep the country united C. was killed because of his military failure D. was forced to free the slaves【答案】B【解析】细节理解题
29、。根据Lincoln realizes that in order to keep the country together, the question of slavery will have to be addressed,林肯要结束奴隶制度保持国家统一，故选B。43. Which of the following is true about the actor who plays Lincoln? A. He looks very similar to Lincoln. B. His performance is very lady-like. C. He won an Oscar fo
30、r his performance. D. He believed he really was Lincoln.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据Not only is his physical similarity to the president incredible, he is able to capture many of Lincolns mannerisms and his high-pitched, almost lady-like voice演员看起来要和真正的林肯长相相似，故选A。44. What is the authors opinion about the movie
31、? A. It reflects historical facts. B. It is controversial. C. Its performances arent realistic. D. It is of high quality.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据Spielbergs Lincoln will head to the Oscars. But more important it will make history.作者对这部电影的评价很高，故选D。45. In what section in a newspaper can this passage most prob
32、ably be found? A. People in history B. Entertainment C. Lifestyle D. Politics【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据短文主要介绍了电影的内容可知应该出现在娱乐节目，故选B。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Teachers using red pens to mark students work could harm their psyche as the color is too aggressive, according to the education strategies dra
33、fted by an Anstranlian state government.The Good Mental Health Rocks kit, which was distributed to about 30 schools in Queensland state, offers strategies such as “Dont mark in red pens -use a different color.” Other tips include structurint time for peer tutoring every day, apologizing to students
34、when necessary and asking students to conduct a “personal skills audit” where they focus on their strengths rather their weaknesses.The kit, designed to help Queensland teachers address mental health problems in the classroom, suggests social and emotional well being has been linked to young peoples
35、 schooling, among other things. The education aid has caused some arguments in the government, with deputy opposition leader Mark Mcardle calling it “kooky, loony, loopy lefty policies.”But Health Minister Stephen Robertson, whose department devised the kit, said youth suicide was a serious issue. “
36、 If mental health professionals determine that as one of a number of stragegies teachers should consider, then Ill support them every day.” He told reporters recently, “This is not a matter for ridicule, this is serious.”According to some Australian mental health groups, the greatest number of peopl
37、e with mental illness are aged between 18 and 24 years, with 14 percent of Australian children and adolescents suffering from some sort of illness. Boys are slightly more likely to experience mental health problems than girls and depression is one of the most common conditions among young people and
38、 increase during adolescence, the website of mental health group Mindframe said.68. The author suggests that_.A. teachers should not mark students work in red pensB. teachers should not be so aggressive to their studentsC. students should be allowed to help their classmates every day D. students sho
39、uld be encouraged to mark their classmates every day69. The “Good Mental Health Rocks” kit was designed to_.A. improve students health B. develop students strengths C. take care of mental health problems D. improve teachers teaching strategies70. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many teenage
40、rs kill themselves every yearB. Teachers will be forbidden to use red pens foreverC. Different people hold different opinions about the kit.D. Boys are much more easily to have mental health problems than girls.71. Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Most Australian children are in a poor s
41、tate of healthB. Adolescents are much easier to suffer from mental problemsC. More and more Australian people are suffering from depressionD. Boys are much more easily to have mental health problems than girls68.A 推理判断题。本文谈论的主题是老师不要用红笔改作业。这一观点也是作者写作的观点。69.C 细节理解题。由文章第三段首句可知，“the Good Mental Health Rocks kit”设计的目的就是要关注学生的心理健康。70.C 推理判断题。由文章第三段末句以及第四段中的内容可知，“the Good Mental Health Rocks kit”的推出引发了一系列的争论，不同的人对此持有不同的看法。71.B 段落大意题。由文章最后一段的内容可知，本段主要讲述的是心理问题最容易在青少年当中出现。
