1、2014高考英语阅读理解评估检测（3） 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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。AChristopher Thomas, 27, was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast. Diagnosed with diabetes(糖尿病), Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin(胰岛素)
2、 three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness and even death. And if that werent bad enough, he had no health insurance. After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided hed better find a way to fight back. He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables,
3、nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created , a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information and resources. Jason Swenckis son, Kody, was diagnosed with diabetes at six. Father and son visit the online childrens
4、 forums(论坛) together most evenings. Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over, says Swencki, one of the sites volunteers. They know what hes going through, so he doesnt feel alone.Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 m
5、illion diagnosed cases. And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages. These days, Thomass main focus is his charity(慈善机构), Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people 225 to date who cant afford a diabetics huge expenses. Fight-it.org has raised about $23,000 in products and in
6、cash. In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean. Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often devotes up to 50 hours a week to his cause, while still doing his full-time job waiting tables. Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money in
7、to finding a cure, says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstars original members. But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now.26. Which of the following is true of Christopher Thomas?A. He needs to go to the doctor every day.B. He studies the leading cause of diabetes.C. He has a p
8、ositive attitude to his disease.D. He encourages diabetics by writing articles.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段尤其是第一句“Thomasdecidedhedbetterfindawaytofightback”故选C。27. D was created for _.A. diabetics to communicate B. volunteers to find jobsC. children to amuse themselves D. rock stars to share resources【答案】A【
9、解析】细节理解题。根据第二段末for diabetics and their loved ones a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information and resources.故选A28. According to the text, Kody _.A. feel lonely because of his illnessB. benefits from C. helps create the online kids forumsD.writes childrens stories online【答案】B【
10、解析】细节理解题。根据Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over, says Swencki, one of the sites volunteers. They know what hes going through, so he doesnt feel alone.可知故选B。29. What can we learn about Fight It?A. It helps the diabetics in financial difficulties.B. It organizes parties for volunteer on
11、ce a year.C. It offers less expensive medicine to diabetics.D. It owns a well-known medical web-site.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people 225 to date who cant afford a diabetics huge expenses.故选A。30. The last paragraph suggests that Thomas _.A. works full-time i
12、n a diabetes charityB. employs 22 people for his websiteC. helps diabetics in his own wayD. tries to find a cure for diabetes【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now. 他是在用自己的方式来帮助别人，.故选C。A(2011西城二模，A)On Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. Pe
13、ople there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I needed to buy a birthday card for my soninlaw whose birthday is the 29th of December. Picking up a few more things as well as my cared I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a
14、 basket and not a trolley load. This line was next to the Customer Service Desk.Seemingly waiting quite a long time，I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought.It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner
15、 of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady told me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, Im not going to bother now. I had enough of shops an
16、d Im going home.The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time, saying, “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk.” Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighted, the yo
17、ung lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye.Eventually my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas.” She had been into Superdrug to bu
18、y me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge.What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept ev
19、eryone spellbound.圣诞购物时，一位陌生的女士在排队交款时的闲聊中知道“我”想买圣诞甜饼而这家店里没有，她为“我”推荐了一家商店，见“我”没有时间去买，就主动买来给“我”。小小的慷慨之举温暖人心，令人感到快乐。1The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means_.A. interested B. disappointed C. astonished D. frightened答案：A。词义猜测题。由尾段内容可知，在就餐时“我”给家人说起这件事时，他们都很感兴趣。故选A。2Which of
20、the following could be the best title of the story?A. A Piece of Lucky Feather B. A Surprise Christmas GiftC. The Boring Shopping Experience D. The Unforgettable Big Hug答案：B。主旨大意题。由本文尤其是尾段描述可知B项作为标题最能体现文章主旨。3How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?A. Worried. B. Satisfied. C. Grateful.
21、D. Proud. 答案：C。由尾段前两句尤其是第一句“What a generosity to a stranger！”可知作者对那位女士是心怀感激的(grateful)。4What can we learn from the story?A. Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment.B. A simple action can bring other people happiness.C. Being patient will decrease the waiting time.D. Life without hope and fai
22、th is a full thing.答案：B。推理判断题。本题实际考查文章主旨：小小的慷慨之举温暖人心，令人感到快乐。故选B。 (2011西城二模，B)Count Me OutCall me oldfashioned. Call me old. Call me what you want, but refuse to become part of this new Internet world.I do not possess a computer at home or at the office. Actually，I stopped going to an office 35 years
23、 ago, when all communications were done with a pen, a typewriter, or，if the matter was of worldshaking importance, over the telephone. Likewise, if you like something advertised in a newspaper or magazine, you visited the shop selling it at the given address, or you phoned the number shown. Then you
24、 spoke to the fellow and asked for further details.Tell me what you think of the following ad that appeared the other day in the newspaper. It was for a cure for cancer and this is what it said: “Awareness is the key. Visit spfulford. com at the awareness site.” There was no address or telephone num
25、ber for the site. So what do unfortunate people without a computer do it when they are seeking a cure for their illness?There are, I am told, certain advantages in having access to the Internet. You can, for example, send love messages across the world or even get married to someone that you meet on
26、line. This bit doesnt interest me；I have been happily married for 60 years. There are，of course, other activities for Internet users besides finding love. They can pay bills, order groceries, or discuss with their doctors.And this is by no means all. More amazing things are yet to come in the near f
27、uture. I read a newspaper report recently that quoted Stephen Hawking, an important British scientist. “The complexity of a computer as it exists today is probably less than the brain of an earthworm，” he said. “But, as technology advances, computers will become more complex, and a time may come whe
28、n the Internet may develop consciousness. In other words，the Internet will be able to think, have feelings, and may well be able to act on its own.” If Professor Hawking is right, I may change my attitude about conjurers. As I grow older each day, I would like one of those that not only thinks for m
29、e but also accepts responsibilities for all my mistakes.本文描述了一位老人对电脑和网络的态度。5Whats the meaning of the title “Count Me Out” ?A. Get me out of the Internet world.B. Computers are trying to take control of life.C. Modern technology pushes old people away.D. Do not expect me to be a supporter of the Inte
30、rnet.答案：D。主旨大意题。由首、尾段可知答案。6According to Paragraph 2，the author thinks computers are _.A. unnecessary B. convenientC. expensive D. advanced 答案：A。推理判断题。由第二段可知，作者认为多少年来没有电脑也一样什么都能做到，认为没有必要使用电脑。故选A。7What might the author like about the future computer?A. Taking blames. B. Curing illnesses.C. Delivering
31、messages.D. Responding to emotions. 答案：A。推理判断题。由尾段尾句“As I grow older each day, I would like one of those that not only thinks for me but also accepts responsibilities for all my mistakes.”可推知A项正确。C82013天津卷 BLast nights meteor(流星)shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding ans
32、wers.According to Gabe Rothschild, Emerald Valleys mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky.What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of t
33、he meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated，” admitted town resident Duane Cosby.“We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomersscientists who study stars and planetshave been complaining about this problem for decades.T
34、hey say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past.They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from lig
35、ht pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs，snakes，etc.For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating (迁徙的)birds.According to the International DarkSky Association，“100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countles
36、s more animal casualties(伤亡) result from the use of artificial lighting.Clearly，people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans，too.They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a persons chances of getting cancer.Emerald V
37、alley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution.For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory.Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to
38、remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.41It happened last night that _A. the citys lights affected the meteor watchingBthe meteors flew past before being noticedCthe city light show attracted many peopleDthe meteor watching ended up a soc
39、ial outing 42What do the astronomers complain about?AMeteor showers occur less often than before.BTheir observation equipment is in poor repair.CLight pollution has remained unsolved for years.DTheir eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting.43What is the author concerned about according to Par
40、agraph 4?A. Birds may take other migration paths.BAnimals living habits may change suddenly.CVarieties of animals will become sharply reduced.DAnimals survival is threatened by outdoor lighting.44Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect to_Alessen the chance of getting cancerBc
41、reate an ideal observation conditionCensure citizens a good sleep at nightDenable all creatures to live in harmony45What message does the author most want to give us?ASaving wildlife is saving ourselves.BGreat efforts should be made to save energy.CHuman activities should be environmentally friendly
42、.DNew equipment should be introduced for space study.【要点综述】 本文是一篇科普文。主要介绍了城市的光污染对日常生活、天文学家的工作以及动物的生活都产生了消极的影响。在Flagstaff，Arizona已经采取了灯光管理措施。 41A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.”可知，昨天晚上由于城市的灯光太亮，影响了人们观看流星。故选A。42C细节理解题。根据第三段
43、“have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from”可知，天文学家多年来一直在抱怨光污染问题未解决。故选C。43D推理判断题。根据第四段第一、二句“ that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc.”以及本段最后一句“ 100 million birds a year throug
44、hout die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”可知，第四段作者主要叙述的是动物也受到了光污染的影响，甚至它们的生存也受到了影响。故选D。44B推理判断题。根据第六段第二句“has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at”可知，这条规定是为了给天文学家的工作创造理想的观察条件。故选B。45C主旨大意题。根据整篇文章的叙述，作者主要描述了城市的光污染对生活、工作以及动物造成的影响，因此作者在文中呼吁我们人类的活动应该对环境有利。故选C。
