1、2014高考英语阅读理解精英练习题（9）及答案阅读理解DToday, theres hardly an aspect of our life that isnt being upended by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mail. “If the automob
2、ile and aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology,” says Microsoft, “a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gas. And you could buy a Boeing 747 for the cost of a pizza.”Probably the biggest payoff, however, is the billio
3、ns of dollars the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customers. Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a year. “We view
4、the growth of the Internet and e-commerce as a global trend,” says Merrill Lynch, “along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricity.”You would be hard pressed to name something that isnt available on the Internet. Consider: books, health care, movie tickets, constructi
5、on materials, baby clothes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline tickets. And even after youve moved on to your final resting place, theres no reason those you love cant keep in touch. A company called FinalT offer
6、s a place for you to store “afterlife e-mails” you can send to Heaven with the help of a “guardian angel”.Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable(能预测的) future. Nearly all children in families
7、with incomes of more than $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Youngsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the Internet. Most kids use computers to play games (some for 30 hours or mo
8、re a week), and many teenage girls think nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just left.Whats clear is that, whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning back. “The Internet is just 20% invented,” says
9、 cyber pioneer Jake Winebaum. “The last 80% is happening now.” 15. What can we learn from the Microsofts remark?A. Todays cars and airplanes are extremely overpriced. B. Information technology is developing at an amazing speed. C. Information technology has reached the point where improvement is dif
10、ficult. D. Theres more competition in information technology industry than in car industry.16. According to the author, the biggest benefit of the Internet is that_. A. it saves companies huge amounts of money B. it speeds up profit making C. it brings people incredible convenience D. it provides ea
11、sy access to information 17. The author gives the example of FinalT to make the point that_. A. there are some genius ideas on the Internet B. almost anything is available on the Internet C. people can find good bargains on the Internet D. some websites provide novel services to increase hits18. Wha
12、t can we learn from the fourth paragraph? A. There is a link between income and computer ownership. B. Many American children dont put computers to good use. C. Studies show that boys are more computer literate than girls. D. The U.S. will stay ahead in the information technology in years.19. Which
13、sentence has the phrase that possesses the same meaning as the one underlined in the fourth paragraph? A. Some can tell you that he has changed their lives, while others think nothing of him.B. Think nothing of it. It was my pleasure.C. He thinks nothing of staying up all night in the Caf bar.D. He
14、thinks nothing of the pain in his back for the moment.20. What is the message the author intends to convey? A. The Internet is going to get firm hold of our lives some day. B. The Internet is going to influence our lives even more greatly. C. We should have a positive attitude towards the changes th
15、e Internet brings. D. Children should be well prepared for the challenges in the information age.参考答案-BABDCB任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。首先请阅读下列住宿信息。ALocation: Outside university Room Type: Shared flatAvailability: From 1 Sept. 2010Numbe
16、r of beds: 5 singlesWeekly Rent: 65Notes: I vacancy, sharing with male undergraduates. BLocation: Inside universityRoom Type: Private flatAvailability: From 25 Aug. 2010Number of beds: 1 doubleWeekly Rent: 92.40Notes: Full private shower, basic kitchen, furniture, bedding services and broadband Inte
17、rnet included. CLocation: Outside universityRoom Type: Private flatAvailability: From 1 Apr.2010Number of beds:2 doublesWeekly Rent:15.00Notes: 1 double bedroom with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and WC. Sofa bed in lounge can be used as a second double bed. Includes free broadband Internet. DLocation:
18、Inside universityRoom Type: Standard with washbasinAvailability: From 25 Sept. 2010Number of beds:1 singleWeekly Rent:70.00Notes: Private single bedroom. Also has public kitchen, bathrooms, WC and relaxing area with sofas that are shared by around 15 people.ELocation: Inside universityRoom Type: Tow
19、nhouse flatsAvailability: From 25 Sept.2010Number of beds:12 singlesWeekly Rent:35.00Notes: 12 people share each house. These are brand new for 2008, and each house contains a good size public kitchen, living area with sofas and downstairs laundry. F请阅读下列师生的信息，然后匹配与其需求相对应的住宿信息。_ 21. Robert Jones. Ro
20、bert will be a guest teacher at the university beginning September 1. He has no car so needs accommodation that is very near work and thats big enough for him and his wife. Privacy is important so he does not want to share things with others. As the university will pay his living expenses, money is
21、no problem. _ 22. Bill West. Bill will begin his undergraduate studies in the autumn term (September 2010). Bill is very sociable and is eager to live with others. He would prefer to stay in town rather than the university so he can experience more of what the city offers. _23. Shelia Budgie. Shelia
22、, a postgraduate student from Australia, will come to the university at the beginning of April for 6 months study. She needs a very quiet, private place in the university where she can study in peace. As she loves to cook she also wants a place with a private kitchen. _ 24. Angelo Liokas. Angelo, a
23、language student from Greece, arrives in October and wants to live in the university and share with other students so he can practice his English. As his money is very limited he needs an inexpensive room that has cooking and washing equipment available to him. _ 25. Linda Chan. Linda will finish he
24、r studies this spring and wants her family to come from China to attend her graduation ceremony. She needs a place that can accept the four family members planning to attend in April. They will also need Internet access to stay in touch with family members in China.参考答案- BAFEC阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
25、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，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。AMark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to go against their fathers wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loves experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like
26、his father.“Dad will be really mad if he finds out youve been playing with his new computer” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”“He wont find out,” Mark said, “Ill just have a quick look and shut it down.”Mark had been scolded before for touching his fathers equipment. But his curiosity was di
27、fficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.It was a strange-looking machine one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “Its an experimental model,” his father had explained, so dont touch it under any circumstances.” But his fathers warning only served to make
28、 Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colours, shifting and changing, and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.” “Yes!” Mark cried excitedly
29、, “Its a computer game. I knew it! Dads only been pretending to work. Hes really been playing games instead!” A new message appeared on the screen:“ENTER NAMESVOYAGEVOYAGEMarks finger flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names. “INPUT ACCEPTED. START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.AUTO-RETRIEVE
30、INITIATED(自动回收程序已启动).” The screen turn even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.“I think wed better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled out in terror, reaching for the power switch. A beam(光束) of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒)，until the
31、y themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed：“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFULDESTINATION: MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 202526. Why did Mark touch the computer against his fathers warning?A. He want
32、ed to take a voyage.B. He wanted to practice his skills.C. He was so much attracted by it.D. He was eager to do an experiment.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。由“But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.”这一句“Mark的好奇心难以控制而且这部新电脑真的使他很困惑。”可知Mark被它深深吸引了。故选C。27. Where did the boys
33、 father most likely work?A. In an electronic factory.B. In a computer company. C.In a scientific research center.D. In an information processing center.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。从第一段说Mark的目标是成为像他爸爸一样的科学家，以及第五段说电脑是从爸爸的实验室带回来的，可知爸爸是做科研工作的。后来电脑又把他们带到了火星可以推测他在科学研究中心工作。故选C。28. Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on th
34、e screen was the name of _.A. a computer gameB. a company website C.a software producerD. an astronomy program【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。由第六段“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “Its a computer game. ”可知Mark以为这是电脑游戏的名字。故选A.29. Why did Jason want to shut off the computer?A. He was afraid of being scolded.B. He didnt li
35、ke the loud noise and light.C.He didnt want to play games.D. He was afraid something dangerous might happen【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。由“Jason yelled out in terror,”可知他很恐惧，是害怕危险会发生。故选D。30. What happened to the boys at the end of the story?A. They were blown into the air.B. They were sent to another planet.C.They
36、 were hidden in the strong light. D. They were carried away to another country.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。结尾说孩子们不在那里了，屏幕显示：输送成功。且有“DESTINATION: MARS”得知他们被送往了火星。所以故事的结尾是男孩们被送去了另一个星球。故选B。 Every year many students went to the college bookstore to purchase the different textbooks that they need for their classes. L
37、ittle do these students realize that, in doing so, they are throwing good money away. It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases, actually cost as much as, if not more than, college fees.Many people think that college bookstores are the most convenient source for textbooks. Titles are us
38、ually kept and students may purchase new textbooks or choose to buy second-hand books and save money. But the money saved by purchasing second-hand textbooks from college bookstores is small compared to the amount they could save by shopping online.More and more online booksellers have begun selling
39、 textbooks at heavily discounted prices. Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books as they keep a large number of textbooks, which means sizable savings for students. Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they surf online since there are so
40、 many unreal booksellers on the Net. Price isnt the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider shopping costs and delivery time when making their decision.Online auctions(拍卖) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its p
41、ros and cons. A plus is that students can get incredibly cheap books. One problem is that while online bookstores have a system in place that ensure you receive your order within a reasonable amount of time, with an auction purchase, however, you must depend on the auction sellers timetable. One way
42、 that students can really save is by getting books for free. Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Here students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels. In the past students needing help with their studies would often have to spend a lot of mon
43、ey buying expensive study guides. Today that is no longer the case. Cash-strapped students can now visit the website SparkNotes for free downloadable study guides as well as classics. 31. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Learning to Save on TextbooksB. Why Buy TextbooksC.O
44、nline Shopping D. Tips for Buying Secondhand Textbooks【答案】A【解析】标题归纳题。本文主要讲在线购书比去学校书店买更节省，最后一段还介绍了一种能免费获得教科书的节省的方法。所以本文主要讲在教科书方面怎样省钱。故选A.32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source to obtain textbooks ?A. College bookstores.B. Online used bookstores.C.Online auctions.D. Second-hand bookst
45、ore centres.【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。第一段讲到A.College bookstores。第三段“Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books .”提到了B（在线二手书）。第四段讲C.在线拍卖。但始终没提到D。33. The underlined expression “pros and cons” (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to _.A. professionals and conservativesB. joy and sadnessC.a
46、dvantages and disadvantagesD. processes and conditions【答案】C【解析】词义猜测题。“pros and cons” 指“正反两方面”，即“优点和缺点”。与C意思相同。34. According to the passage, Project Gutenberg is probably _.A. a government project aimed at helping English majorsB. a project to help poor students get free learning materialsC. a websit
47、e for English majors to get the guides from language expertsD.a website for students to get free sources for English learning【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。文章最后一段“Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Here students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels.”说明 “P
48、roject Gutenberg”是英语专业学生认为非常贵重的资源，学生可以在这儿合法地下载大量经典小说收藏。因此它是一个学生可以为英语学习获取免费资源的网站。故选D。35. From the passage, we can learn that_.A. the cost of textbooks in college is low compared to the amount spent on tuition B. online auctions are perfect for students seeking text booksC. students should visit many
49、websites before buying their booksD.students should consider shopping costs and delivery time above all else when making their buying decision【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。文章第一段“It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases, actually cost as much as, if not more than, college fees.”说明听起来可能难以置信，但在某些情况下，教科书
50、的费用即使不比大学学费多，也是持平的。故A不对。文章第四段“Online auctions(拍卖) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its pros and cons.”说明在线拍卖也是有利有弊的，而不是完美的。故B错误。第三段“Price isnt the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider shopping costs and deli
51、very time when making their decision.”说价格不是网购唯一考虑的因素，学生在做决定之前也要考虑购物成本和交货时间。能看出学生在作出购买决定之前应该首要考虑购物成本和交货时间，但不是首要考虑的。故D错误。第三段“Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they surf online since there are so many unreal booksellers on the Net. ”说明学生应该避免在他们搜索到的第一个店购买教科书，因为网上有太多不真实的书商。所以在买书之前应该看许多网站，故C正确。
