1、2014高考英语阅读理解基础极品训练题（3）及答案阅读理解-CWhat would you do if you were lost in the dark forest at night? The first sensible lesson is that you shouldnt bother trying to find your way in the dark at all, but just stay put until dawn. Because then you wont trip over things? No, mainly because youll have an idea
2、 of direction. The sun rises in the east. But you will be amazed at how many people forget they know that. Apparently, the area underneath a holly bush provides a good makeshift shelter they are thick, and evergreen. The next thing to do or rather not to do is panic, for the obvious reason that unle
3、ss there is someone there to hear you scream, it will get you nowhere. Just try to think of nice, happy things.There is always a point in films when a person who is lost in the desert or the snow, dehydrated(脱水的) and exhausted, comes across a set of their own footprints and realizes they have just w
4、alked in a huge, round circle. It is wrong to owe it to the unequal strengths or different lengths of your legs. Experiments prove that, without the sun or the moon (or landmarks) as a fixed guide, lots of small errors add up over time so the brain cant correctly identify the “straight ahead” direct
5、ion. To just get out of somewhere, pick a spot on the horizon and just head for it.There are several ways to find directions in the dark, and by far the best is to establish north using the stars. Most people can identify the Plough, which is part of Ursa Major. It looks a lot like a saucepan. The P
6、lough rotates through the sky, but lets imagine the saucepan lying horizontally (水平地), with its handle on the left. You need to trace a line from the star at the right-hand base of the pan, through the star at the right-hand rim (边沿), and follow it upwards; the north star is roughly five times the d
7、istance between those two “pointer” stars. Then drop a vertical line from the North Star to the horizon and thats north.“Tonight is very cloudy and I cant see the Plough.” Maybe luckily, it is quite windy. Keep in mind that almost all of our weather comes from a south-westerly direction. (This only
8、works if you are in the British Isles). To find the direction, you can throw light bits of dried-out grass in the air and see which way they blow; or, if there are clouds and patches of clear sky, see which way they blow across the stars. You can also get an idea of direction from leggy plants. If t
9、hey look as if they have been blown over, they will probably be pointing north-east. If they are simply leaning in one direction as they grow, theres a good chance that is south (they will be reaching towards the sun). The last thing to do is to judge your direction and off you go.12. What might be
10、the best title of the passage ?A. How to survive in the forestB. How to protect yourself in the forest C. How to direct your way out of the wildD. What to do if you are lost13. Which of the following pictures matches the description of the position of the north star?14. Why will people often walk in
11、 a circle if they are lost in the desert or the snow?A. Because without anything to refer to for directions, the brain will be confused by errors.B. Because one of the legs is longer and stronger than the other.C. Because the desert or the snow usually covers a large area for people to get across.D.
12、 Because people usually feel dehydrated and exhausted in the desert or the snow.15. If you were lost in Taklimakan Desert in China, _ would NOT be dependable for you to identify the directions.A. the sun B. the North Star C. wind D. the moon阅读理解 Nowadays, people in China are increasingly interested
13、in celebrating foreign festivals, especially those western festivals. A survey conducted recently by sina. com. showed that among the 18,222 people surveyed 63.90% said celebrating Christmas is just another way of recreation, nothing serious while 17.85% surveyed considered the festival as a fashion
14、 act, showing they were not “out”. These two parts clearly indicate the general opinion of the young. 10.45% people involved said the celebration of a religious western festival with so much enthusiasm is absolutely ridiculous pursuit of foreign goodness. Only 7.80% of people define Christmas as a k
15、ind of festival colonization(殖民).The arising of celebrating foreign festivals clearly has something to do with the advancement of Chinas economy. In my point view, Christmas and other festivals celebrated in China have difference from the origin. They have lost their religious background and turned
16、into a big occasion to have fun and enjoy life. Shop owners pockets are filled, the publics hunger for happiness is filled, and that is enough. Foreign festivals in China are more like carnivals giving people pleasure and enjoyment. The crisis of traditional Chinese festivals that are losing their a
17、ttraction may be linked to the culture tradition and background of the festivals. Most Chinese festival culture is related more or less to real life. “The country is based on its people while the people are relied on their food”. But the western culture shows much of romance. Some festivals have the
18、ir religious background while others have much to do with culture and people. At this point, food seems to be too plain. Flowers and chocolates are more welcomed.Foreign festivals in China are celebrated for fun. They give people opportunities to relax and celebrate, to show appreciation and gratefu
19、lness. The acceptance of foreign festivals generally depends on the openness of the public, the familiarity with the western culture, and most importantly, on peoples economic status.1From the survey we know that among the people surveyed _. Amost think celebrating foreign festivals is ridiculous Bm
20、any fear that traditional Chinese festivals will disappear soon Csome think that celebrating foreign festivals is a sign of foreign goodness chasing Dhalf think celebrating foreign festivals makes people not go out of fashion2The writer thinks that foreign festivals celebrated in China _.Ahave lost
21、their religious backgroundBare the same as those celebrated in the WestCcan give more fun than traditional Chinese festivalsDmay reduce the hunger of public people3What is the main difference between foreign festivals and traditional Chinese ones?AForeign festivals can make Chinese shop owners pocke
22、ts full quickly.BThe food at foreign festivals is too simple.CChinese festivals always have something to do with culture.DForeign festivals are romantic while traditional Chinese ones are connected with reality.4Which of the following may NOT be the reason why so many people accept foreign festivals
23、? APeople can relax themselves.BPeople can show their thanks to others. CForeign festivals have longer histories than Chinese ones. DPeople have known more about the western culture.参考答案 C A D C阅读理解BEIJING, China (CNN) - Chinese workers and army soldiers were racing to sweep snow-covered highways an
24、d unclog railway routes for millions of travelers trapped by cold weather. More than 67 million people have been affected by the weather and economic losses are expected to reach as much as $3 billion, Chinese officials say. The snowstorms have damaged power lines, houses and farmland, causing fears
25、 of food and energy shortages. Twenty-four people have died and some 827,000 people have been evacuated in 14 different provinces, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Monday. In the past week, the snowstorms have hit the provinces in central, eastern and southern China.Weve never seen such a cold wea
26、ther lasting for such long a time, said Tang Shan, a man in his 70s in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province. The last time we had one here was over 50 years ago, and not this bad. The snow and sleet have paralyzed（使瘫痪）roads, railways and airports, leaving tens of millions of travelers marooned, o
27、fficials say. Many of them are bound for home ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which falls on February 7. The Lunar New Year travel is Chinas busiest travel period of the year. But the cold weather is delaying travel plans. In the southern city of Guangzhou
28、, as many as 500,000 train passengers had to stay in the station. About 100,000 packed the square in front of the train station while others found shelter in schools and other public buildings while waiting for their trains. Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has ordered urgent measures to unclog the transp
29、ort jam and ensure a steady supply of food and energy. “Lets unite as one to fight against the disaster,” he said in an emergency meeting.“Lets ensure that the people enjoy the Spring Festival.” But more terrible weather is expected. On Monday Chinas Weather Station issued a rare“red alert”warning o
30、f more serious snowstorms in the coming days. If so, the number of trapped travelers will surely increase.1What is the passage mainly about?AThe transport jam before the Spring Festival.BThe terrible effects of the snowstorms.CThe travelersfears of food shortages.DThe measures to fight against the d
31、isaster.2According to the passage, which of the following are mentioned?aA large number of passengers suffered from snowstorms.bMany house sand fields were damaged by the terrible snowstorms.cNo such heavy snowstorms have ever happened in China.dThe snowstorms are expected to come to an end in the f
32、ollowing days.eRoads, railways and airports were strongly influenced by the snowstormsAa，b，cBb，c，dCc，d，eDa，b，e3What does the underlined word“unclog”in the first paragraph mean?AclearBcleanCcoverDclose4The government has taken the following measures except .Afinding shelter in schools and other publi
33、c buildings for the passengersBtrying their best to ensure a steady supply of food and energyCcalling on people to stop work to fight against the disasterDwarning people of more terrible snowstorms in the coming days参考答案 B D A C阅读理解-D Have you got any wonderful plans for your coming winter vacation?
34、 Here are some wonderful films for you to kill time.Away We Go With a baby on his way, a young couple, Burt and Verona, look at their lives and are puzzled about what they really want. So they hit the road and seek a place to call home.On their journey, they visit a handful of characters and learned
35、 a lot. Its about taking the scenic route in life, preparing for the hope and excitement and fear of new beginnings, while never forgetting to look out of the window.Orphan Esther, a bright and well-behaved child, however, is not as innocent as she appears. Soon after being taken home, the peace of
36、her adoptive family is completely changedYou want a good horror film about a child from hell? Then you got one! Do not, in any cases, take children to see it. 500 Days of Summer Tom is in love with Summer from the moment he sees her. Can he accept that she simply likes him for now, not for forever?
37、The movie is about Tom wrestling with that reality. Tom remembers his love, Summer, as a series of joys and bafflements. But Summer is just herself and he cannot have her. Here is a rare movie that begins by telling us how it will end and is about how the hero has no idea why.2012The director Roland
38、 Emmerich successfully dresses a corny story with an old Mayan prediction, which is believed by many to happen in the coming 2012 and as a result, attracts millions of people into the cinema. Its just an entertaining Hollywood blockbuster(大片) with plenty of jokes, instead of a description of what th
39、e end of the world is really like. Dont take it too seriously!8. This passage aims to _.A. make comments on films for a cinema B. introduce films for a film corporationC. recommend several films for fun D. advertise several films for a website9. If you bring your seven-year-old sister to the cinema,
40、 which of the following film should you avoid?A. Away We Go. B. Orphan. C. 2012. D. 500 Days of Summer.10. Among all the characters mentioned in the passage, who directed films in Hollywood? A. Roland Emmerich. B. Tom and Summer. C. Burt and Verona. D. Esther.11. Which of the following statements is
41、 TRUE according to the passage?A. Orphan is a comedy about Esther adopted by a kind family. B. 500 Days of Summer is a romance with a happy ending. C. Away We Go shows beautiful scenery on the young couples journey.D. The ancient Mayan prediction is going to happen in 2012.阅读理解 The next decade will
42、witness the most important changes in the way we consume sport since the appearance of mass audience television in the 1950s. The development of media channels such as satellite and cable television, the internet and mobile telephones has broken the traditional free television model in every advance
43、d economy. Well managed sports will remain valuable content and many will continue to grow. Forward thinking governing bodies will grasp the opportunity by repackaging their sports to adapt to the new broadcast landscape. Others will not.Brand marketers have seen the effectiveness of the traditional
44、 TV sport advertising fall over the last twenty years as audiences for free to air television fall year by year. The growth of sponsorship（赞助）as a marketing tool is one result. However, sport must compete for the sponsor dollar with other forms of content such as music, the arts and culture and caus
45、e-related marketing, each of which offers a powerful choice.At the same time some of sports biggest marketers, the soft drink, beer and fast food companies, will come under growing pressure from social and political pressure groups concerned about levels of obesity（肥胖）, over drinking and anti-social
46、 behavior that have become such a part of modern life.Companies such as McDonalds, Coca Cola and Budweiser face calls to cut its ties with sport, which will be popular over the next decade. Are we facing a ban on soft drink sponsorship similar to that of tobacco? Certainly, the removal of hundreds o
47、f millions of sponsorship dollars from the sports economy worldwide would have destructive influence. This report analyses the threat, seeking comparisons with the strategy employed by the tobacco abolitionists（废除主义者） a decade ago.1Which of the following does NOT affect traditional television model?
48、ACable television.BThe internet.CMobile phones.DMass audience television2What can we infer from the second paragraph?ASponsorship leads to the fall of sport advertising.BSport cant match the arts.CMusic, the art and culture often act as sponsors in sports.DThe fall of advertising only happens to som
49、e brand marketers3If a child is overweight, which of the following may be responsible according to this passage?AHis parents.BGrowing sport sponsorshipCSome big food or drink companies.DAdvanced economy.4In he last paragraph, the author fears that Athe ban on tobacco will be abolished ten years later.Bthe sponsorship of soft drink companies will destruct sports economy.Cfood and drink companies will be popular.Dfast food and soft drink sponsorship will be banned like tobacco sooner or later.参考答案 14、D A C D
