1、2014高考英语阅读理解二轮限时训练精品题（1）及答案【2014高考英语南京市、盐城市一模】请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Parents all struggle to get children to understand that money doesnt grow on trees, wanting them to be responsible, work hard and learn to save a few bucks. But these lessons are among the most difficult
2、 to teach.Enter KidZania, an internationally praised and truly unique childrens theme park, that makes life a little easier for parents.KidZania is not a traditional theme park in almost any sense of the word there are no roller coasters or merry-go-rounds in sight. There are, however, plenty of att
3、ractions and activities that will keep children busy, active, engaged and excited all day.What makes it so much fun is that its a kid-sized city complete with restaurants, banks, grocery stores and hospitals where the kids get to be adults, doing the things most of us do on any normal day.They start
4、 by picking one of nearly 100 “careers” and learning about it. Then, they put on their uniform and are ready to work and earn KidZania dollars (“Kidzos”).Most activities are universal but some are localized to reflect the distinct flavors and personality of the country and region where the park is l
5、ocated and to keep it real for the kids.Kids get paid for every job they do, which helps them explore the mysteries of managing money. Kidzos in hand, they can spend it or save it. If they run short of money, theyll have to find a way to earn some.Each KidZania city is planned in amazing detail, eve
6、n including real world brands that help sponsor the city and keep it running. I was a littlewaryof all the popular corporate logos, but the brands werent pushed at all. They are there to reinforce the “real city” feeling by mixing it with things kids recognize.KidZania employs senior citizens who gi
7、ve the park a homey feel and help put children at ease. Management also employs the disabled, whether blind, deaf or wheelchair-bound. Besides making for a more realistic city, this teaches children about those with different abilities and gives them an opportunity to spend time with people they mig
8、ht otherwise have stared at or treated less than kindly.Socialization is an important part of KidZania, just as it is throughout childhood. The KidZania experience empowers kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and the inspiration to be great global citizens. And its part of what
9、 makes KidZania such an amazing place for families and children.59. KidZania is unique in that _.A. it has no entertainment facilitiesB. it includes lots of localized activitiesC. it offers kids chances to learn through workingD. it employs many seniors and disabled people60. The underlined word “wa
10、ry” in Paragraph 8 is similar in meaning to _.A. astonishedB. cautiousC. delightedD. conscious61. Childrens theme park KidZania is set up to _.A. prepare them to be good citizens in the futureB. provide them with a place to have a good timeC. make them aware of their parents hardshipD. assist them i
11、n building a good relationship with parents62. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Children do part-time jobs at a theme parkB. A theme park pushes kids to be grown-upsC. KidZania theme park makes adults life easierD. Kids get to be adults at KidZania theme park【参考答案】59.
12、 C60. B61. A62. D 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将 该项涂黑。 A little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and as she grew she would play in the small garden. There, she was able to see over the garden fence and across the valley to a wonderful house high on the hill. This house
13、 had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers. Although she loved her parents and her family, she yearned to live in such a golden house and dreamed all da
14、y about how wonderful and exciting it must feel to live there.When she got to an age when she gained enough skill and sensibility to go outside her garden fence, she asked her mother if she could go for a bike ride outside the gate and down the lane. After pleading with her, her mother finally allow
15、ed her to go, insisting that she should keep close to the house and not wander too far. The day was beautiful and the little girl knew exactly where she was heading! Down the lane and across the valley, she rode her bike until she got to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill.As she d
16、ismounted her bike and leaned it against the gate post, she focused on the path that led to the house and then on the house itself. She was so disappointed as she realized all the windows were plain and rather dirty, reflecting nothing other than the sad neglect of the house that was derelict.So sad
17、 she didnt go any further and turned, and heart broken as she remounted her bike. As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her. There across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden as the sun shone on her little home.She realized that she had been livi
18、ng in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the golden house. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!26.Why did the girl long for the house on the hill?A.Because there was a small garden. B. Because its magic.C.Because its ordinary.D.
19、Because its windows looked golden.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据This house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers.因为小女孩认为那是一个有金窗子的房子，希望长大后住在金窗子的房子里，而不是像她家的普通房子，故选
20、D。 27.Whichstatement is True according to Paragraph 2 and 3?A.Thegirls mother finally allowed her to go to the golden house alone.B.Thegolden house was on the hill where the girl lived.C What disappointed the little girl was that the house was locked.D. Actually , the windows of the golden house wer
21、e common and covered with dirt.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据She was so disappointed as she realized all the windows were plain and rather dirty,她走到金窗子的房子那里一看它的窗子是非常平常的并且还相当的脏，故选D。28.What amazed the girl was that_A.Her home was another golden houseB.There was no golden house indeedC.She could see the golden hous
22、e only when she looked upD.The golden house disappeared when the sun shone on it【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her. There across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden as the sun shone on her little home.当她向她家的房子看去时她的房子在阳光的
23、照射下竟然地金色的窗子，故选A。29.What can be inferred from the passage? A.The mother thought that she neednt keep an eye on her daughter.B.The girl was determined to go to the golden house at the beginning.C.The girl had no idea where she was heading after leaving home.D.The girl didnt love or care for her parent
24、s .【答案】B【解析】推理判断题。根据This house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers.可以推出这个女孩在起初就想去金色房子那里，故选B。30.The passage is intended to tell us that_.A.girls of
25、ten have amazing imagination B. not all dreams will come trueC.what we dream of may be just around us D. nothing is impossible to a willing heart【答案】C 【解析】写作意图题。根据She realized that she had been living in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the golden hou
26、se. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!自己梦想得到的东西其实就在自己的身边，故选C。 【2014高考英语南京市、盐城市一模】 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APlaya la Audiencia, ManzanilloPlaya la Audiencia is one of the most popular beaches in Manzanillo for families and one of the best beach spo
27、ts along Mexicos Pacific coast. Playa la Audiencia is a stunning little beach with a golden shoreline which overlooks the bay and offers great conditions for swimming, diving, and other cool water sports such as jet-skiing and kayaking. If you are a diving enthusiast, youll definitely love spending
28、time in Playa la Audiencia since its waters are shallow, calm and filled with rocks covered with corals.Playa Brujas, MazatlanPlaya Brujas is probably one of the best surfing spots in Mazatlan. Playa Brujas is located 20 minutes drive from the heart of Mazatlan and its a popular spot among local sur
29、fers. If you are a surfer looking to hit some waves along the west coast of Mexico, youll find Playa Brujas a very good spot to visit since Brujas possesses satisfactory waves all year round.NorthBeach, Isla MujeresNorth beach is one of the nicest beaches in Isla Mujeres and its one of Mexicos fines
30、t beaches in the Yucatan Peninsula. North Beach boasts a nice stretch of beach with white-powdery sand, warmturquoisewaters and great diving spots.The bestbitabout North Beach besides its private location is that the beach is just minutes away by boat from Cancun, so youre never too far from Cancuns
31、 tourist attractions such as Wet n Wild Paterpark and Xplor Eco Park, where you can enjoy caving adventures and zip-line rides.Xpu Ha BeachXpu Ha Beach is located roughly between Tulum and Playa del Carmen and it is a nice spot for relaxing under the sun, walking and horseback riding. Xpu Ha is loca
32、ted along the stunning Riviera Maya and unlike other beaches along the Mexican Riviera Xpu Ha beach boasts asubtlebeach club atmosphere. Xpu Ha Beach isnt as busy as Mamitas beach club but it still possesses cool beach clubs, a rental shop and a hotel.56. If someone has appreciation for caving adven
33、tures, he or she should go to _.A. North BeachB. Xpu Ha BeachC. Wet n Wild PaterparkD. Playa Brujas57. The similarity that the four beaches share is that _.A. tourists can have some sportsB. they have clubsC. the waters are shallow D. they have satisfactory wave58. Which of the following is true acc
34、ording to the passage?A. Playa Brujas is close to Mazatlan and lies along the east coast of Mexico.B. North Beach is the finest beach in the Yucatan Peninsula for its private location.C. Tourists can rent some equipment at Xpu Ha Beach, which is as busy as others.D. When a couple choose a beach with
35、 children, Playa la Audiencia is their best choice.【参考答案】56. C57. A58. D 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将 该项涂黑。Kilimanjaro Climb : a Rite of Passage for Father and SonClimbing Kilimanjaro is a transformational experience for many people. The things that make the mountain hard are the very thing
36、s that make it so powerful. In the case of my son Josh and I，the walk up Kilimanjaro proved a powerful symbol of his transition into manhood, and a great change in our relationship.Day three on the mountain, Josh was hit with massive headaches. He told me every step felt like a nail driving into his
37、 head. And then, on the night we climbed the crater rim, less than 40 minutes from the summit, Josh fell. I was walking ahead, and did not even see it. He was so exhausted that he could not get up. He recalled our guides, debating whether or not they should take him straight down. Josh snapped out o
38、f it. He forced himself to his feet, shook the guides off. He set his face towards the peak and just kept marching. Near the summit he caught up with me and we reached the peak together.“ Ive never been in so much pain and so happy at the same time，he said, as we sat side by side on the frozen rock
39、and looked down over Africa. “You know, in the past when wed go on camping and rafting trips, you guided and took care of me through it all. But on Kilimanjaro it was different. From the bottom up, I climbed it. I never felt like a kid, even when 1 was in pain. You never acted like a parent.”“Thats
40、not quite true，”I replied. “When you told me that on the summit you fell-and I did not even notice, my first thought was, Oh my God! Im such an awful parent! But then it hit me, He got himself up. He walked to the peak on his own. He didnt need me to help.，”I realized as I spoke that two people had
41、died that night on Kilimanjaro. A child and a parent. It was just two friends who walked down the mountain together.31.What is NOT mentioned in the first paragraph?A.Kilimanjaro is powerful.B.Kilimanjaro is hard to climb.C.Many people, including Josh, have changed after climbing Kilimanjaro.D.The wr
42、iter has a distant relationship with his son after climbing Kilimanjaro.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第一段提到乞力马扎罗山很强大，很难爬，很多人，包括Josh都在爬过乞力马扎罗山后改变了。没有提到 D选项的内容，故选D。32.From the second paragraph we know that_A.Josh had a slight headache.B.Josh reached the top of the mountain with the help of the guides.C.Josh over
43、came various difficulties on his way to the summit.D.Climbing Kilimanjaro was too hard for such a child as Josh.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段的句子：He forced himself to his feet, shook the guides off. He set his face towards the peak and just kept marching. Near the summit he caught up with me and we reached th
44、e peak together.可知Josh在登上山顶的过程中克服了很多困难。.故选C。33.What does the underlined phrase in the second paragraph mean?A.cheered up B. gave upC. burst outD. ran out【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。cheer up振作起来；gave up放弃；burst out突发；ran out耗尽。根据He forced himself to his feet, shook the guides off.可知：snap out of重新振作起来。故选A。34.What
45、can be inferred from the talk between the father and the son?A.Josh felt quite good about his independence.B.Josh appreciated his parents ，company and care.C.The father felt guilty all the time.D.The father should have taken good care of Josh as usual.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。根据：“ Ive never been in so much pa
46、in and so happy at the same time，可知Josh对自己的独立感觉很好。故选A。 35.Why did the father feel that two people had died?A.Because two people had lost their lives while climbing Kilimanjaro.B.Because the father and son had become friends.C.Because they had witnessed an accidence of a father and son.D.Because two friends had misled him.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据It was just two friends who walked down the mountain together.可知父亲觉得和儿子成为了朋友，所以以前的两个人死了。故选B。
