1、2014高考英语二轮阅读理解限时训练精品题（10）及答案 史地自然型阅读理解(二)-AIf you are afraid of the dark，its not a big deal.Its perfectly normal to feel afraid. After all，animals do, too. “Fear matters，”says Karen Warkentin，an ecologist.“Its a good thing，” she adds, “because fear makes you do things that keep you alive.”Like kids，
2、many animals experience fear and they respond to the feeling in variety of ways.A frightened turtle pulls its head and legs inside its shell.A small fish will swim away when a big，hungry fish approaches.Some animals respond to fear in ways you might not expect.The first example is that the fear of b
3、eing eaten can scare some frogs right out of their eggs. Warkentin made the surprising discovery while studying redeyed tree frogs in Costa Rica.In this species，female frogs attach jellylike clumps(果冻一样的块状物)of their eggs to the undersides of leaves.The leaves hang on branches that dangle(悬挂)over pon
4、ds.After they hatch from the eggs，the tadpoles(蝌蚪)then fall into the water，where they eventually grow into adult frogs.Tree frog eggs usually grow for 6 days before hatching.If they sense that a hungry snake is about to attack，however，they can hatch up to 2 days ahead of the schedule. As the snakes
5、are unable to swim，by falling into the water early，the tadpoles can escape.If hatching early helps protect redeyed tree frogs from snakes，you might wonder why their eggs dont always hatch sooner.It turns out that hatching early brings its own danger.Once tadpoles land in the water，hungry fish and ot
6、her animals like to eat them, too.Staying in their eggs for full 6 days，then，allows frog embryos(胚胎)to grow big and strong.This extra growth improves their chances of surviving in the water.1. It can be inferred from the passage that fears_Ahelp animals grow bigger and strongerBare less common among
7、 young animalsChelp animals move a lot to fit the environmentDare more or less important in order for animals to survive2. We are told in the passage that tree frogs_Aface danger both inside their eggs and in the waterBwill grow fast if they fall into the water laterCare surprisingly clever when ins
8、ide their eggsDstay in their eggs longer if they are frightened3. Why do the tadpoles hatch up to 2 days ahead of the schedule？Because_Athey like falling into the water earlyBthey want to grow into adult frogsCthey sense a hungry snake is about to attackDfrog embryos can grow strong4. What is the be
9、st title of the passage?AWhat is fearBWhy do we feel afraid?CYou feel afraid，and animals do, tooDFear is a good thing5. What do you think would be discussed in the following paragraph?AFurther explanations as to why tree frogs hatch ahead of the schedule.BHow the unborn frogs know when a snake is ab
10、out to attack them.CAnother example of animals that respond to fear in an unexpected way.DHow tree frogs improve their chances of survival before falling into the water.【参考答案解析】A【要点综述】 恐惧是人类和动物常见的一种现象，恐惧是一件好事。动物对于恐惧的反应是不同的，有些反应方式甚至超乎你的想象。 1D根据第一段“because fear makes you do things that keep you alive.
11、”可知D项正确。2A根据第五段的“If they sense that a hungry snake is about to attack，however，they can hatch up to 2 days ahead of the schedule.”和第六段的“Once tadpoles land in the water，hungry fish and other animals like to eat them, too.”可知，它们在孵化期间害怕蛇的攻击，在水里害怕其他动物把蝌蚪吃掉。故选A项。3C根据第五段“If they sense that a hungry snake i
12、s about to attack，however，they can hatch up to 2 days ahead of the schedule.As the snakes are unable to swim，by falling into the water early，the tadpoles can escape.”可知，因为对它们有威胁的蛇不会游泳，所以提前孵化出来，掉到水里，蝌蚪就能够逃脱蛇的攻击了。故选C项。4D根据第一段“Fear matters”和“Its a good thing”，可知，害怕是一件好事。故选D项。5C根据第三段“Some animals respon
13、d to fear in ways you might not expect.The first example is that the fear of being eaten can scare some frogs right out of their eggs.”可知，既然这是举例，有了第一个例子，那么它的后面肯定还有例子。故选C项。 阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给出的四个选项(A,B,C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。 Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We
14、take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives. This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and the popularity of fantasy(幻想) literature or movies like The Lord o
15、f the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other, to the world around us, and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us? Human beings, as biologists have suggested, pos
16、sess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms. However, people, especially in big cities, often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren, it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video ga
17、mes than with common wildlife. Without modern technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction(交互) with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends, we seek to under
18、stand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen. The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet(出路) for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with t
19、he living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough, we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own. ( ) 1. The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves_ A. the close connection between man and the fan
20、tasy world B. the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature C. the fine taste of moviegoers around the world D. the general existence of the sense of curiosity ( ) 2. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A. People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy. B. The w
21、orld around us could serve as a source of wonder. C. The world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond. D. Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder. ( ) 3. If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will_ A. fail to appreciate the jo
22、y in our lives B. be confused by the world of make-believe C. miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world D. be trapped by other worlds existing all around us ( ) 4. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world. B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy
23、 world. C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder. D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe. 【语篇解读 语篇解读】本文是一篇论说文,介绍了我们每一个人都有好奇心,总是幻想美好的世界, 语篇解读 但同时,告诫我们,不要沉迷在幻想之中,现实世界也是很美丽的,也是一切期间产生 的根源. 1. 答案 D 【解析】细节理解题.由第二段可知,举 The Lord of the Rings 这个例子是为了证明人们的 好奇心是普遍存在的.所以答案选 D 项. 2
24、. 答案B 【解析】 推理判断题. Without modem technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals.这句话告诉我们,如果没有现代技 术, 即使一个小小的池塘也能成为一个令人惊异的世界. 从而我们可以推测出我们现实世界 也是很美丽的,也是一切期间产生的根源. 3. 答案 A 【解析】 细节理解题. 根据 The world of make-believe is not necessarily
25、bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world.可知,如果幻想成为我们好奇感的唯一出路 的话,我们就会失去一些东西,就会失去与现实世界的联系,我们也就不能体会到我们现实 生活中的快乐.由此判断选 A 项. 4. 答案 B 【解析】作者意图题.由文章最后一段可知,作者写这篇文章的目的就是要告诉我们不要沉
26、迷在幻想之中.由此判断选 B 项.阅读理解-A I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because Im in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, Im having a dinner party means: Im booking a table for 12 at a r
27、estaurant you cant afford and well be sharing the checque evenly, no matter what you eat. Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. Theyll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who dont drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to u
28、se the same trick, the hostess will shout: Where are you going? And its not like I can say I have somewhere to go: everyone know I have nowhere to go. But in London, dinner parties are in peoples homes. Not only that，the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were fro
29、m France, India. Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations in New York. The mix is less striking. Its like a gathering at Bloomingdales, a well-known department store. For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Malle
30、rys, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club ( ) 1. What does the word shot in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Choice. B. Try C. Style. D. Goal ( ) 2. What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New
31、 York? A There is a strange mix of people. B. The restaurants are expensive. C. The bill is not fairly shared. D. People have to pay cash ( ) 3. What does the author think of the parties in London? A. A bit unusual B. Full of tricks. C. Less costly. D More interesting. ( ) 4. What is the authors opi
32、nion of some New Yorkers from her experience? A. Easy-going. B. Self-centered. C. Generous. D. Conservative. 1. B.词义猜测题.从第一句的 hate,到 but 意义上的转折,说明尽管不喜欢,还是要尝 试一下,所以 try 的意思更接近 shot. 2. C.细节理解题.根据第一段中 Theyll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who dont drink, end up paying
33、 even more.可知类似作者这样的人在纽约吃饭 吃亏,因为付钱多. 3. D. 推理判断题.根据第二段和其中的句子 Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. 可以推断伦敦的 party 要比纽约的有趣. 4. B.推理判断题.从最后一段的 talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York.和 In New York people would think it was a usual new club 可以推断,作 者对一些纽约人
34、的看法,是以自我为中心的. 史地自然型阅读理解(一)-CToday, one can trace Venices rich past from its buildings. Most cities can claim at least a handful of outstanding churches, palaces or houses of historical interest, but in Venice very nearly everything is remarkable, from the magnificent Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Squa
35、re ) and the palaces that line the Grand Canal to the centuriesold homes of simple fishermen. It would be easy to say that the city itself is an enormous museum if it were not for the fact it is so obviously alive.At first sight, Venice looks unbelievably permanent, an apparently complete Renaissanc
36、e (文艺复兴) city so untouched by time that there seems no reason why it should not go on forever. Now the city is slowly sinking, as the clay on which it is built loses its elasticity (弹性) and the massive wooden piles rot (腐烂) away. Flooding, such a rare occurrence a hundred years ago now happens sever
37、al times each winter.The damage caused by the flooding is immense, and the fabric of the ancient buildings is now being further damaged by pollution from the mainland town as well as by the wash produced by the constantly increasing number of motor boats that speed up and down the canals.A further t
38、hreat to Venice comes from the Venetians themselves, some of whom are not particularly interested in preserving the city as one of the wonders of the world and would prefer to see it modernized.“What better place is there for the meeting of dear friends? See how it glows with the advancing summer; h
39、ow the sky and the sea and the rosy air and the marble of the palaces all glimmer and melt together.” Thus wrote the famous author Henry James, of Venice, which provided the setting for his story The Aspern Papers, in the nineteenth century. The Splendor of Venice has captured the imagination of art
40、ists for centuriesand not just of the great painters and novelists. How tragic now that she is faced with the double threat of man and nature. Venice indeed will be lucky to survive.1Venice proudly boasts _Aits beautiful churches, palaces and houses Bits unique St. Marks Square and the Grand Canal C
41、its picturesque waterscape Dits marvelous ancient buildings2The writer thinks that _ AVenice can be regarded as a big museum BVenice is no longer a big museum CVenice is different from a big museum DVenice can never be a big museum because of its modernization3How do the motor boats endanger the bui
42、ldings?AThey produce violent movements of water. BThey pollute the air.CThey pollute the water.DThey produce too much noise.4From the fourth paragraph, we know that _ AVenetians are eager to modernize their city BVenetians value the Grand Canal CVenetians dont care about any threat to the Grand Cana
43、l Dthe threat of man is greater than the threat of nature5In the last paragraph, the writer _ Ais very confident that Venice will survive Bis doubtful whether Venice will survive Cthinks that Venice will have luck Dis afraid that Venice will no longer attract artists and novelists【参考答案解析】C【要点综述】 本文为
44、说明文，主要介绍威尼斯引以为豪的古建筑正承受着来自人类与大自然的双重威胁。1D推理判断题。根据第一段“but in Venice very nearly everything is remarkable, from the magnificent Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square ) and the palaces that line the Grand Canal to the centuriesold homes of simple fishermen.”可判断威尼斯以它杰出的古建筑而闻名，故选D。2A细节理解题。根据第一段“It would be ea
45、sy to say that the city itself is an enormous museum if it were not for the fact it is so obviously alive.”可推断作者认为威尼斯是巨大的博物馆，故选A。3A细节理解题。根据第三段“the wash produced by the constantly increasing number of motor boats that speed up and down the canals.”可判断选A。4D细节理解题。根据第四段“A further threat to Venice comes from the Venetians themselves”可知人为因素比自然因素对威尼斯造成的损坏更大，故选D。5B推理判断题。根据最后一段“How tragic now that she is faced with the double threat of man and nature. Venice indeed will be lucky to survive.”可知威尼斯面临着来自人类和自然的双重威胁，要想幸存下去将也是一件碰运气的事，即可推断作者对威尼斯的未来持怀疑态度，故选B。