1、2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题（16）及答案阅读理解That little “a” with a circle curling around it that is found in E mail addresses is most commonly referred to as the “at” symbol.Surprisingly though, there is no official, universal name for this sign. There are dozens of strange terms to describe the symbol.Before it
2、became the standard symbol for electronic mail, the symbol was used to represent the cost of something or how heavy something is. For instance, if you purchased 6 apples, you might write it as 6 apples $1.10 each.With the introduction of e-mail came the popularity of the symbol. The symbol or the at
3、 sign separates a persons online user name from his mail server(服务器) address. For instance, joe. Its widespread use on the Internet made it necessary to put this symbol on keyboards in other countries that have never seen or used the symbol before. As a result, there is really no official name for t
4、his symbol.The actual origin of the symbol remains a mystery. History tells us that the symbol came from the tired hands of the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages before the invention of printing machines, every letter of a word had to be copied with great efforts by hand for each copy of a publish
5、ed book. The monks that performed these long, boring coping duties looked for ways to reduce the number of individual strokes (笔画) per word for common words. Although the word “at” is quite short to begin with, it was a common enough word in text and documents so that those monks thought it would be
6、 quicker and easier to shorten the word “at” even more. As a result, the monks changed the shape of “t” into a circle to surround “a”, thus leaving out two strokes in the spelling “t”. 18Which of the following is the best title of the passage?AHow “at” developed into .BHow came into being.CHow monks
7、 invented .DHow people wrote the cost of something.19Which is NOT the reason for the monks to spell “at” as ?AThough “at” is short, it was used very often.BThe monks wanted to be quicker and easier with their copying.CThe monks wanted to invent a new word.DCopying work was long and boring for them.2
8、0According to paragraph 5, which is TRUE about the symbol of today?AWhen you are online, you must use the symbol.BKittly is an email address.CIn countries where is used, governments have given it an official name.DIt is likely to find the symbol on computer keyboards worldwide.参考答案 18-20 BCD C52013安
9、徽卷 EArgentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place.Around 1870，it was experiencing an economic(经济的)boom，and the capital，Buenos Aires，attracted many people.Farmers，as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy，came to Buenos Aires seeking jobs.These jobs didnt pay well，and the
10、 people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city.As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city，the dance known as the tango(探戈舞) came into being. At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes.It was danced in the bars and streets.At that time
11、 there were many fewer women than men，so if a man didnt want to be left out，his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.Gradually，the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean society and became more respectable. In Europe
12、at this time，strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. The interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris.Every kind of dance from ballet(芭蕾舞) to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. After tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europ
13、e，they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance，saying it was a little too shocking，the dance did find enough supporters to make it popular.The popularity(流行)of the tango continued to grow in many other pa
14、rts of the world.Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War brought the tango to North America.It reached Japan in 1926，and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador，and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea.72The o
15、rigin of the tango is associated with_Abelly dancers BAmerican soldiersCa Spanish city Dthe capital of Argentina73Which of the following is true about the tango?AIt was created by foreigners from Spain and Italy.BPeople of the upper classes loved the tango most.CIt was often danced by two males in t
16、he beginning.DA dancer in Seoul became the Argentinean ambassador.74Before World War ，the tango spread to_AAmerica BJapanCFrance DSouth Korea75What can be the best title for the text?AHow to Dance the TangoBThe History of the TangoCHow to Promote the TangoDThe Modern Tango Boom【要点综述】 你知道探戈舞的历史吗？它是如何
17、诞生的？又如何传播到世界各地？且看本文一一道来。72D细节理解题。根据题干中“the origin of the tango”定位到第一段的内容，可知探戈起源于阿根廷首都，故选D。73C推理判断题。根据题干中的关键词“tango”定位到文章第二段第三句“At that time, there were many fewer women than men, so if a man didnt want to be left out, his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attenti
18、on of the few available women.”，因此可知C项正确。74C细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Before World War”定位到最后一段。探戈传到美国是第一次世界大战结束后，传到日本是1926年，传到韩国更晚。由此可知，答案A、B、D均不对。而从文章第三段可知，探戈传到法国应该是在第一次世界大战之前。故选C。75B主旨大意题。根据题干中的关键词“best title”定位到文章的内容。由文章内容可知，文章首段讲述了探戈的诞生，接着讲述了探戈的传播，也就是说，全文讲述的是探戈的历史。故选B。Once I saw a sign hanging in a classr
19、oom that read, “Your Mother Doesnt Work Here-Clean Up Your Own Mess.” There must be a reason why such a sign was every created. Your child is never too young for housework.From the time your child can walk and understand basic commands you can start teaching the fine art of putting things away. Put
20、your cup on the table for Mommy. Younger children are capable of helping feed the pets, putting clothes away and can certainly find the toy box to pick up after playing. Other areas younger children may be able to help with include bringing their own laundry basket into their room and cleaning count
21、ertops with paper towels. Youll find that children really want to help. They feel grown up and special helping mommy and daddy.As the children age, youll need to increase their responsibilities. By the time they are five they should be able to help quite a bit in the kitchen. They can help mix bakin
22、g items; set the table, clear the table; and load and empty dishwasher. Children even enjoy dusting. Its really a shame that enthusiasm doesnt carry over into adult life!First through fifth graders ought to be able to let pets outside (and back in again) as well as take the pets for a walk. Theyll g
23、et excited about the opportunity of making you a meal .It doesnt matter if they leave your car soap streaked from washing it. Theyre learning and youre teaching. Teach your elementary aged child to fold and hang up the laundry and youll set a good lifelong pattern.If you invest a little patience and
24、 time providing proper instruction, youll be helping yourself and your child develop into well rounded adults! 4According the passage, children want to help with housework because .Athey can get paid by their parentsBthey think they are old enough to do soCthey want to improve their sense of dutyDth
25、ey find themselves old enough to help5To help your children develop, parents need do the following EXCEPT .Aincrease their childrens responsibilitiesBset a good pattern for their childrenCprovide proper instructions patientlyDbring their washed clothes into their room6According to the passage, a fiv
26、e-year-old boy cannot do .Amix baking itemsBset the tableCload an empty dishwasherDmake a meal7What might be the possible reason for the sign（in Paragraph one）being created?Aparents can do housework efficiently.Bparents have trained their children in the right way.Cparents havent taught their childr
27、en responsibility for housework.Dthe teachers are not responsible for their students.8Which of the following would be the best title for the t ext?AParents are Responsible in Resisting ChildrenBChildren Enjoy Gulping Parents with HouseworkCYour Child is Never Too Yong for HouseworkDYour Child Capabl
28、e of Helping you Out48、BD DCC C52013福建卷 DPride and Prejudice for the Modern WomanLet us imagine how Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austens most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.Austens popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as wo
29、uld her characters. Heres my own suggestionIt is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.“My dear husband，” said his hopeful wife one day, “have you heard that the local sto
30、re, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman？”Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not. “But it is, it is，” she replied excitedly. Mr DullHusband made no reply.“Dont you want to know her plans？” she cried with some impatience.“Well, clearly yo
31、u think it matters to your silly little headso Id better listen.”“Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how_a_woman_can_know_anything_about_that_is_beyond_me. She will move in herself next month.” “What is her name
32、？” “Bingley.”“Is she married or single？”“What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys.” “How so? How can it possibly affect them？”“My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going.”“Is that her point i
33、n settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.”“Nonsense, my love, how little youve noticed the world has changed. Shes got a firstrate degree and some sort of business qualification, Im told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call.”“Me? No
34、. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job.” “Oh, thats not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think Ill go along all the same.”And Mrs Bennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now
35、managing director of a FTSElisted company. It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more “female” dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the citys business leaders
36、shorter than theirs. Still, shed no doubt have enjoyed Davosand might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.67Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AAusten was born 200 years ago.BAusten rewrote Pride and Prejudice.CAustens success lies in her wisdom.DAustens updated wo
37、rk gains popularity.68The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet _Ahad mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about BingleyBfelt kind of worried and doubtful about BingleyCwas extremely anxious to meet BingleyDhad a great curiosity about Bingley69In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingle
38、y surely needed one of their boys to _A. get married to B. work for herC. help her move in D. take over her store70What does the writer intend to tell us?AWomen with brains can also be as successful as men.BWomen have to pay a high price for success.CA judgment must be made free from prejudice.DSex
39、discrimination still exists nowadays.【要点综述】 文章选自改编版名著傲慢与偏见章节，独辟蹊径，夹叙夹议，通过讲述Mrs Bennet对Bingley从事商业活动的态度及她本人的经历，深刻揭示了性别歧视依然存在这一社会现实。文章将古典文学的欣赏性与现实的批判性有机地结合起来。67C细节理解题。根据文章开头“Austens popularity is rooted in her intelligence.” 可知。intelligence“智力”相当于wisdom。68A句意理解题。画线句子意为：我完全不懂得一个女人是怎样懂得做生意的。结合上文她告诉丈夫时说的
40、话及说话的语气可知，Mrs Bennet对Bingley既崇敬又惊讶。69B细节理解题。从原文句子“those lazy boys need something to wake them up.” 及“She surely needs one of our boys！” 可知答案。70D推理判断题。 根据原文最后一段，作者说十年后的今天，Mrs Bennet 虽然已是一名老员工了，但她的工资及福利均比不上男同事，说明现在社会仍然存在性别歧视。 Starting at a new workplace can be stressful for anyone, whether you have ye
41、ars of experience or are just beginning your career. Here are a few expert tips to help you.1.Be the Early BirdReaching the office early will give you more time to explore and absorb your new surroundings. Arriving early also gives you time to network. And of course it helps impress the new boss by
42、showing your eagerness to work.2.Ask QuestionsIt shows your mangagers that you are interested in learning about you new job. More importantly, the answers will help you adapt to your new surroundings quickly. And try to limit yourself to general or work-related questions.3.Watch Your Body LanguageYo
43、ur actions can give away a lot more than you think. Frowning, folding your hands, rocking back-and-forth in you chair or shaking your leg constantly, are some gestures that might give the impression that you are nervous, not confident or are too casual about your job.4.Be a ListenerListen more and t
44、alk less. When you talk more, you might unintentionally speak out of turn. Lsitening and observing can help you learn more about you peers and managers and their way of doing things. Try not to get sucked into office politics.5.Arrive Ready to LearnChange is always difficult, but prepared to absorb
45、a new culture, different ways of doing things and take on new responsibilities. Try not to say things like “I used to do this in this way”, which makes you seem too aggressive or even annoying.6. Dont Rush to Shake Things UpWe normally see people come in and make a quick assessment of what is happen
46、ing, and start making changes quickly. Thats not a god idea because it can cause conflict with your new team. Instead consider introducing your way of doing things slowly while you communicate with your team as often as possible.Apply these principles and within no time you would have made a place f
47、or yourself in the organization.9Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThis passage is intended for people who have just graduated form college.BWe can ask any personal question after arriving at a new place.CWe can continue working in the same way as before.DListening and observi
48、ng can benefit you a lot.10What does the underlined phrase mean in the sixth piece?AconcludeBdecideCchangeDplan11What can we infer from the passage?AIf you need help, dont hesitate to ask people around you in the new organization.BPeople can be under pressure to work after arriving at a new place.CIt is better to arrive at offices as early as possible.DTalking more can make it easy for people to get into the office politics.12What is the purpose of this passage?Ato educateBto persuadeCto instructDto adviseDC AD
