1、2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题（29）及答案阅读理解-AZhu Rongji, Chinas premier between 1998 and 2003, is back in the center of public attention, talking once more with the media and the Chinese people. This time, however, the words of the highly regarded speaker are in written form.Zhu Rongjis Answers to Journalists Qu
2、estions, published by Peoples Press, has been getting good reviews and 27,000 copies flew off the shelves in the first two days.“Whatever lies ahead, be it a field of landmines（地雷阵）or unfathomable abyss(万丈深渊), I will exert all my efforts and contribute all my best to the country,” the former premier
3、 said in the book, which is a collection of comments from domestic and international press conferences.“Zhu seldom ignored the tough questions raised by foreign media, instead replying with confidence and humor,” said Wu Xuejin, co-editor of the book. “He left the reporters and the public with a str
4、ong impression.”For example, the former premier once spoke about corruption（腐败）, saying: “Ill prepare 100 coffins(棺材). Ninety-nine for those corrupt officials and one for myself.”Yu Guoming, vice-dean of the School of Journalism and Communication at Renmin University of China, said people in China w
5、ant to have an opportunity to learn more about their leaders.Chen Pengming, editor in charge of the project, said: “Zhus personal charisma(魅力) mirrored the collective wisdom of the Chinese leaders on dealing with the 1997 Asian financial crisis, deepening the economic reforms and the process of join
6、ing the WTO. Readers thus are able to gain a clear understanding of how the then central government succeeded in handling those issues.” (From China Daily)56. How many copies has the book Zhu Rongjis Answers to Journalists Questions been sold in the first two days?A. 260,000B. 26,000C. 270,000D. 27,
7、00057. What is the meaning of the underlined word ?A. spare B. use forcefully or effectivelyC. attempt D. expect58. How did the former premier answer the tough questions raised by journalists?A. He avoided answering such questions.B. He replied them confidently and humorously.C. He scolded the journ
8、alists.D. He commented on other topics.59. Whats his attitude towards corruption?A. toughB. gentleC. indifferentD. kind参考答案56-59 DBBA 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。AZoos divide opinion ： there are those who think it is cruel to keep animals locked up while others
9、believe zoos are essential for the survival of endangered species.To argue that zoos imprison animals is to misunderstand what zoos are about. Without zoos many of the creatures we love and admire would no longer exist. Every single day，over one hundred animal species vanish. Scientists predict that
10、 as early as 2050 one quarter of the Earths species will become extinct.Some animals are in danger because they are hunted. Alarmingly, the population of tigers has already fallen by ninety-five percent. Other species are in danger because of a lack of food. For example, there are fewer than 1300 gi
11、ant pandas left in the wild.Zoos have special breeding programmes to help those animals at risk. These breeding programmes are proving extremely successful. As Irene Shapiro from Zoo and Wildlife Support says, “the Puerto Rican Parrot has grown in numbers from just thirteen to about eighty-five and
12、the Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey, which has almost ceased to exist twenty years ago, has been reintroduced back into the wild. ”Unfortunately, not everyone understands this important role zoos play. For example, Brian Featherstone from the Anti-Zoo Forum says, “I cant believe we take animals from the
13、wild and put them in cages for the entertainment of the public! We should view them on film or TV in their natural environment.，However, this misses the point. A zoo does more than display animals to the public. It ensures their survival. Without zoos you would not be able to see many of these anima
14、ls on TV or anywhere else!26.Whats the writers attitude towards zoos?A.He shows no opinion either for or against them.B.He thinks that they are unnecessary and cruel.C.He believes they play an important environmental role.D.He expresses a desire that more of them be built.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。最后一段作者说，动物园保
15、证了动物的幸存，没有动物园你将不可能在电视上或者其他任何地方看到许多动物。由此可见，作者认为动物园扮演着一个重要的环境角色。故选C。27.The underlined word “vanish” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _.A. remainB. disappearC. become rarer D. get killed【答案】B【解析】词义猜测题。A。保持，留下 B。消失 C.变得更稀罕 D.被杀下一句说，科学家预言早在2050年四分之一的地球物种将会灭绝。因此，每一天都会有100多个动物物种消失。故选B。28.According to the
16、 passage the worlds tiger population _.A.will rise by 5% next yearB. is relatively stableC/ is 95% smaller than in the pastD. has fallen to 95%【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。第三段“Alarmingly, the population of tigers has already fallen by ninety-five percent.”说明让人担忧的是，老虎的数量已经下降了95%，即数量比过去少了95%。故选C。29 According to the
17、 passage some people do not agree with zoos because they _A.are too expensive to runB. put animals in dangerC.do not provide enough food D. keep animals locked up【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。第五段Brian Featherstone就认为我们应该在电影或电视上看动物在自然环境中的生活。所以，一些人不同意动物园的做法是因为动物园把动物都锁了起来，使其无法生活在自然界。30.According to the writer ，the mo
18、st important function of the zoo is to _.A.make a lot of moneyB. entertain visitorsC.ensure animals survivalD. educate the public【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。最后一段“However, this misses the point. A zoo does more than display animals to the public. It ensures their survival.”说明Brian Featherstone没有抓住要领，动物园不仅把动物展示给公众
19、。它确保了动物的生存。故选C。阅读理解The Chinese mainland and Taiwan today extended the number of regular cross-Straits direct passenger flights from 108 to 270 a week.Six cities, which are Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan, are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights
20、 to Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.The 108 direct passenger flights previously operated were all classed as chartered(特许的)flights. The new services will contain both regular chartered and scheduled flights.Among the 27 designated(指定的)mainland terminals（终点）, 25 will la
21、unch scheduled direct passenger flights from Monday to Saturday, to Taipeis Taoyuan or Kaohsiung airports.Scheduled direct cargo flights will be launched between Shanghai, Guangzhou on the mainland and Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, which will bring the total number of weekly chartered and scheduled cargo flig
22、hts to 28, according to the CAAC.The mainland and Taiwan began direct air and sea transport links and postal services on Dec 15 last year. Previously, air and sea connections, including mail, were routed through a third location, usually Hong Kong.On Nov 4 last year, the mainland and Taiwan agreed t
23、o regular direct passenger charter flights across the Straits. Before that, flights were only offered on weekends and during the countrys four major traditional festivals the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Xinhua Agency)60. Which city is not in
24、cluded in the six cities?A. GuiyangB. NanchangC. WuhanD. Harbin61. What is the meaning of the underlined word “cargo”?A. something of carsB. goodsC. something about animalsD. cage62. Which description is Not true according to the passage? A. Before this extending there were 108 direct passenger flig
25、hts a week.B. Before Nov 4 last year, passengers only obtained flights on weekends and the four major traditional festivals.C. After January this year, air and sea connections incluing mail, had to be through Hong Kong.D. Among the 27 mainland cities, 25 will launch scheduled direct passenger flight
26、s.63. According to the CAAC, the total number of weekly chartered and scheduled cargo flights will be _.A. 27 B. 28 C. 29 D. 30参考答案60-63 CBCB Dogs are known for their sense of smell. They can find missing people and things like bombs and illegal drugs. Now a study suggests that the animal known as m
27、ans best friend can even find bladder （膀胱）cancer.Cancer cells are thought to produce chemicals with unusual smell. Researchers think dogs have the ability to smell these smells, even in very small amounts, in urine（尿液）. The sense of smell in dogs is thousands of times better than that in humans.The
28、study follows reports of cases where, for example, a dog showed great interest in a growth on the leg of its owner. The man was later found to be skin cancer.Carolyn Willis led a team of researchers at Amersham Hospital in England. They trained different kinds of dogs for the experiment. The study i
29、nvolved urine collected from bladder cancer patients, from people with other diseases and from healthy people.Each dog was tested 8 times. In each test there were 7 samples for the dogs to smell. The dog should signal the one from a bladder cancer patient by lying down next to it. Two cocker（一种猎犬） d
30、ogs were correct 56 percent of the time. But the scientists reported an average success rate of 41 percent.The British Medical Journal published the research. In all, 36 bladder cancer patients and 108 other people took part. During training, all the dogs reportedly even identified（认出）a cancer in a
31、person who had tested healthy before the study. Doctors found a growth on the persons right kidney（肾）.Carolyn Willis says dogs could help scientists identify the combined chemicals produced by bladder cancer. That information could then be used to develop machines to test for the chemicals. The team
32、 also plans to use dogs to help identify markers for other kinds of cancer.64. Whats the general idea of the text?A. Dogs have a good sense of smellB. Dogs can help cure cancerC. Dogs can smell cancerD. Dogs help perform experiments65. According to the text, people who suffer bladder cancer_A. often
33、 have urine with unusual smellB. probably smoke cigarettes in their lifeC. can easily make dogs lie downD. are likely to die within nine years66. The underlined word “involved” in the text is closest in meaning to _.A. showedB. provedC. usedD. preferred67. What can we conclude from the last paragrap
34、h?A. Dogs can only smell bladder cancer.B. Dogs have a good knowledge of cancer.C. Scientists might invent some equipment to test cancer.D. Cancer doesnt have any sign in the beginning.参考答案 64-67 CACCToday, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are common around the world. Many people ride bic
35、ycles for recreation, whereas others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818. Because it was made of wood, it wasnt very strong nor did it have pedals (脚踏板）.Riders moved it by pushing their feet against the ground.In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Sco
36、ttish blacksmith, invented a much better bicycle. Macmillans machine had iron-covered wheels to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated levers, similar to pedals, so his bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didnt look much like the modem bicycle, though, because its back
37、wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. Although Macmillans bicycles could be ridden easily, they were never produced in large numbers.In 1861, Frenchman Pierre Michaux and his brother Ernest invented a bicycle with an improved pedal mechanism. They called their bicycle a velocipede，but
38、 most people called it a “bone shaker” because of the effect of the wood and iron frame. Despite the impolite nickname, the velocipede was a hit. After a few years, the Michaux family was making hundreds of the machines annually, mostly for fun-seeking young people.Ten years later, James Starley , a
39、n English inventor, made several innovations that revolutionized bicycle design. He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the bicycle more efficient，and lightened the wheels by using wire spokes. Although this bicycle was much lighter and less t
40、iring to ride, it was still clumsy, extremely top-heavy，and ridden mostly for entertainment.It wasnt until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. Invented by another Englishman, H. J. Lawson, the safety bicycle would look familiar to todays cyclists. The safety bicycle had e
41、qual-sized wheels, which made it easier to ride. Lawson also attached a chain to the pedals to drive the back wheel. By 1893，the safety bicycle had been further improved with air-filled rubber tires, a diamond-shaped frame, and easy braking. With the improvements provided by Lawson; bicycles became
42、extremely popular and useful for transportation. Today, they are built, used, and enjoyed all over the world.31.This passage was most likely written in order to _.A.compare bicycles used for different purposesB.describe the problems early bicycle makers experiencedC.persuade readers to use bicycles
43、for transportationD.tell readers about the early history of the bicycle【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。通观全文，第一辆自行车是于1818年在德国被发明的-1839年 Kirkpatrick Macmillan发明了一辆更好的自行车- 1861年法国人Pierre Michaux 和他的兄弟Ernest 发明了一辆改进了脚踏板机械装置的自行车-两年后James Starley做出了一些革新，彻底改变了自行车的设计-1874年真正的现代自行车出现了-1893年安全脚踏车被进一步改进-今天，自行车在全世界被制造，运用和喜爱。这讲的
44、是自行车的发展史。32.Macmillan covered the wheels of his bicycle with iron to _A.add weight to the bicycleBmake the bicycle easier to rideC.allow the wheels to last longerD.let the bicycle be more comfortable【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。第二段“Macmillans machine had iron-covered wheels to keep them from getting worn down.” M
45、acmillan的自行车有被铁覆盖的轮子来使它免于被磨坏。所以覆盖铁是为了使车轮用的更长久。33.Which of the following bicycle types was invented by James Starley? 【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。第四段“He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel,.” James Starley制造的前车轮比后车轮大好几倍。和图片B相符。34 Which of the following statements is true according to the pa
46、ssage?A.Two hundred years ago，bicycles did not exist.B.The first bicycle could be ridden at a very quick pace.C.The Michaux brothers called their bicycle a “bone shaker”.D.Macmillans machine had wheels with rubber tires.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。“The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818。”第一辆自行车是在1818年被发明的，而200年前是1813年，所以那时自行车还不存在。故选A。35.The information about bicycles in this passage is arranged according to _.A.importanceB. timeC. placeD. interest【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。A。重要性； B.时间； C.地点； D.兴趣。 本文讲的是自行车的发展史，是逐段按时间排列出这些信息的。