1、2014高考英语阅读理解精英系列练习题（12）及答案【广东省六校2013年 5月模拟】C Child prodigies (神童) cause awe, wonder and sometimes jealousy: how can such young children display the kinds of musical or mathematical talents that most adults will never master, even with years of hard practice? It is widely acknowledged that prodigies
2、are born, not made. Practice alone isnt going to turn out the next 6-year-old Mozart.So finds a recent study of eight famous young prodigies, which sought to make it easier to understand the causes of their talent. The study found a few key characteristics these youngsters had in common. For example
3、, they all had exceptional working memories, far better than ordinary people. Surprisingly, however, the study found that not all of the prodigies had high IQs. Indeed, while they had higher-than-average intelligence, some didnt have IQs that were as remarkable as their early achievements would sugg
4、est.The authors also found that prodigies scored high in autistic (自闭症的) features, especially in their extreme attention to details. They scored even higher on this feature than people diagnosed (诊断) with Aspergers syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism (自闭症) that typically includes great enthu
5、siasm about details.Three of the eight prodigies had a diagnosed autism disorder. Four of the eight families included in the study reported autism diagnoses in first-or-second-degree relatives, and three of these families reported a total of 11 close relatives with autism. In the general population,
6、 in comparison, about 1 in 88 people have either autism or Aspergers.Other unusual similarities between prodigies and those with autism: theyre both more likely to be male and both are associated with difficult pregnancies, suggesting that what they had gone through before they were born may play a
7、role in their development.Yet, very little research has been done on the connection between autism and extreme talent. As a matter of fact, prodigies appear to benefit from certain autistic tendencies. In other words, these children may have some genetic feature or learned skill that allows them to
8、maintain intense focus, without damaging their social skills or suffering from other disabilities that typically accompany autism disorders. Comparing these children with those who have autism could therefore potentially help explain what goes wrong in those who develop disabling forms of autism and
9、 what goes right in others with similar features who simply benefit from the condition and are able to improve their abilities.36. According to Paragraph 1, what is the common idea towards child prodigies?A. They are not created.B. Practice can create child prodigies.C. They must be created.D. Music
10、al child prodigies are created within several years.37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the recent study?A. All the child prodigies have limited working memories.B. All the child prodigies dont have high IQs.C. All the child prodigies have autism at the same time.D. Child prodigies come
11、into being after a good education.38. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. All these eight prodigies are diagnosed with autism.B. Prodigies are more likely to suffer from autism than the ordinary people.C. Children diagnosed with autism are likely to become a prodigy.D. Child prodigies and those wi
12、th autism have something in common. 39. What is the main idea of the passage?A. What talent and autism have in common?B. What are the characteristics of talent?C. What are the findings about a mental disease called autism?D. What is autism? 40. Such an article is most likely to be found in _.A. a bu
13、siness magazine B. a newspaper C. a sports program on TV D. the Science Column of a magazine【参考答案】36-40 ABBAD 36. A. 此题为细节理解题。根据第一段第五行“It is widely acknowledged that prodigies are born, not made可知，人们普遍认为，天才是天生的，并不是后天培养的。由此可得答案。(另外原文中it is widely acknowledged等同于题干中的the common idea；原文中的made等同于选项中的crea
14、ted)37. B. 细节理解题。 根据第四段“the study found that not all of the prodigies had high IQs.可知，并非的天才都有高智商。此题目的陷阱就在于all not和not all都是不完全否定，翻译为“并不是所有的人”而不是“所有的人都不”。另外A、C、D项分别可在第3、4、5段中找到正确答案。38. B. 此题为推理判断题。根据第6段第一句话和最后一句话可知，8个天才中有3个被诊断为自闭症患者，天才的亲属患有自闭症的可能性也大。相比之下，普通人患有自闭症的比例更低一些。39. A. 此题为主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知此篇文章重点
15、讲述的是天才和自闭症的相似之处。40. D. 纵观全文可得出答案。社会生活类-2012湖北卷 AYouve just come home, after living abroad for a few years. Since youve been away, has this country changed for the betteror for the worse?If youve just arrived back in the UK after a fortnights holiday, small changes have probably surprised youanything
16、 from a local greengrocer suddenly being replaced by a mobilephone shop to someone in your street moving house.So how have things changed to people coming back to Britain after seven, ten or even 15 years living abroad? What changes in society can they see that the rest of us have hardly noticedor n
17、ow take for granted? To find out, we asked some people who recently returned. Debi: When we left, Cheltenham, my home town, was a town of white, middleclass familiesall very conservative(保守的). The town is now home to many eastern Europeans and lots of Australians, who come here mainly to work in hot
18、els and tourism. There are even several shops only for foreigners. Having been an immigrant (移民) myself, I admire people who go overseas to find a job. Maybe if I lived in an inner city where unemployment was high, Id think differently, but I believe foreign settlers have improved this country becau
19、se theyre more openminded and often work harder than the natives. Christine: As we flew home over Britain, both of us remarked how green everything looked. But the differences between the place wed left behind and the one we returned to were brought sharply into focus as soon as we landed. To see po
20、licemen with guns in the airport for the first time was frighteningin Cyprus, theyre very relaxedand I got pulled over by customs officers just for taking a woolen sweater with some metalmade buttons out of my case in the arrivals hall. Everyone seemed to be on guard. Even the airport carhire firm w
21、anted a credit card rather than cash because they said their vehicles had been used by bank robbers. But anyway, this is still a green, beautiful country. I just wish more people would appreciate what theyve got.51After a short overseas holiday, people tend to _.Anotice small changesBexpect small ch
22、angesCwelcome small changesDexaggerate small changes52How does Debi look at the foreign settlers?ACautiously. BPositively.CSceptically. DCritically.53When arriving at the airport in Britain, Christine was shocked by _.Athe relaxed policemenBthe messy arrivals hallCthe tight securityDthe bank robbers
23、54Which might be the best title for the passage?ALife in Britain.BBack in Britain.CBritain in Future.DBritain in Memory.【要点综述】此篇涉及人们对家乡变化的关注，短期离家和长期离开家乡的人们对家乡变化的感悟是不一样的。51A信息理解题。由第二段第一句small changes have probably surprised you可知答案。其他选项不能根据文章得出。52B推理判断题。由第五段中but I believe foreign settlers have improv
24、ed this country because可知B项正确。53C信息理解题。由倒数第二段第一句policemen with guns in the airport及最后一句their vehicles had been used by bank robbers. 可知C为正确答案。54B主旨大意题。第一段即为全文的主旨段，从全文也可看出文章讲的是离开家乡一段时间再回来，人们便会感知家乡的变化。社会生活类- 2012江西卷 C Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a
25、 program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable_young_people (ages 717)with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend. Volunteer tutors come from all walks of lifemarried, single，with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement
26、 parents or social workers.They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed. A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a pic
27、nic at a park，cooking，playing sport or going to a football match.These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive selfrespect，confidence and life direction. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most wellknown provi
28、der of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years. Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008. Emily is a 10yearold girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me. Emilys mum
29、came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her selfworth. Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. I googled it and found out how to be a part of it.
30、 I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes its all work and no play. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly h
31、elped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is! 66. What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters? A. To offer students public services. B. To help students improve their grades. C. To organize sport activities for young people. D. To provide partnership and fun f
32、or young people. 67. A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least _.A24 hours B. 36 hours C. 48 hours D. 72 hours 68. According to Emilys mother, this program may provide Emily with _. A. advice from her teachers B. a new way to assess herself C. a new way to judge her schoolma
33、tes D. more comments from her schoolmates69. Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program? A. She used to be a volunteer. B. She needed a parttime job. C. She felt a bit bored with her life. D. She wanted to get a challenging job.70. According to the passage, vulnerable young people are probabl
34、y those who are _. A. popular at school Brather weak physically Ceasily hurt emotionally D. confident in themselves【要点综述】本文为说明文。主要介绍了一个旨在帮助717岁孩子的一个叫做Big Brothers Big Sisters志愿者组织。并且举例介绍了Emily和Sarah在参加这个组织后受益。66. D细节理解题。由第一段第二句“It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable
35、 young people (ages 717)”可知Big Brothers Big Sisters这一组织的目的是为了给年轻人提供伙伴和快乐。67. B细节理解题。由第三段第一句“A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months.”可知每次最低1小时乘以每个月至少3次再乘以12个月，那么就是36小时了。68. B细节理解题。由倒数第三段中的“ prov
36、iding different feedback(反馈) about herself other than just ”可知这个项目可能给Emily提供一种新的方法来进行自我评价。69. C细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes its all work and no play.”可知Sarah觉得有时总是工作没有玩耍，所以才想加入这个项目。70. C词义猜测题。由画线词所在句子 “It is a progra
37、m which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 717) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.”可知这个组织为这一部分年轻人提供友谊和欢乐，通过给他们榜样以及可支持他们的朋友来满足他们，那么这一部分年轻人应该是指感情上容易受伤的那部分人。【广东省六校2013年 5月模拟】D When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow,
38、the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady. The reporter released the secretMa Ke.Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit, accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping.
39、 The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first ladys wardrobe.Even so, Ma prefers
40、a low-key approach. “If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen?” she says of all the media attention.Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for an intr
41、oduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years.The two naturally became friends. Ma says: “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer. Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is
42、 reflected in the design. Those who dont share my philosophy wont buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what Im doing now.”However, regardless of the brand, Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favo
43、r foreign fashion brands.“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage,” says a western designer.The first ladys double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops, though Exceptions physical stor
44、es do have seen a rising number of visitors.41. The passage mainly discusses _.A. the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuans dress, Ma Ke B. the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designerC. Peng Liyuans clothes on her first state visitD. the reactions to Peng Liyuans first visit to Moscow42. I
45、n the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show _.A. it is hard to explain “Which came first, the egg or the hen?”B. paying such great attention to her was unnecessaryC. the outcome was more important than the processD. her dissatisfaction with the media attenti
46、on on her dress43. What can be inferred from the passage?A. First ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.B. Pengs suits can be bought in Ma Kes clothes stores.C. Ma Ke offered to design the first ladys clothes through her friends.D. Peng had liked Mas designs long before she got t
47、o know her in the flesh.44. In the passage, Peng Liyuan _. A. often reflects on what she has in her heart before choosing clothes B. is sympathetic and has a strong environmental consciousness C. always desires the exceptional charm of the brandD. is knowledgeable in philosophy45. Which of the follo
48、wing statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.B. Many citizens found Peng Liyuans choice quite unexpected.C. Black leather handbags like Pengs are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.D. After Peng Li
49、yuans visit to Moscow Ma Kes clothes became more popular.【参考答案】41-45 ABDBC41. A. 主旨大意题。本题的答案主要依据就文章Para. 1，因为此为新闻类题材，其主旨或标题不在概括全文，而是最吸引人的部分，即文中Para. 1，尤其是最后一句The reporter released the secretMa Ke. 记者揭开了主设计师马可的面纱，此句有reporter亦可判断是一则新闻。42. B. 推理判断题。在Para. 3提到马可说的这句话，再结合前一句Ma prefers a low-key approach可
50、以看出马可是一个低调的人，即对应答案B。选项A说鸡和蛋谁先出现，属于无关选项，可排除选项；选项C说结果比过程重要，和马可的为人不符合，也不能推出；D说表达不满，不合文意。43. D. 推理判断题。在Para. 2 中Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently 可见在两人正式认识前彭丽媛就喜欢穿马可设计的衣服了，所以选D。选项A错误，Para. 2 The elegant and attractive Peng, form
51、erly a popular singer, has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. 不是wherever they are. 选项B错误，最后一段Para. 8 The first ladys double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available at any of E
52、xceptions shops在店里是不能购买到相同的产品的；选项C错误，Para. 4提到Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert10年前两人通过一位记者介绍认识，并非为了此次出访设计衣服才去认识的。44. B. 推理判断题。Para. 5 Professor Peng is a caring person, dedicated to charity and environmental protection. 正好对应选项B当中的有同情心的和强烈的环保意识。选项A错误，Para. 5 what you have
53、 in your heart is reflected in the design.穿衣反应内心的价值，并非是选择衣服前都先反思下内心；选项C错误，文中没有提到exceptional charm；选项D错误，在Para. 5第三行提到Those who dont share my philosophy wont buy my clothes. 和我没有共同的理念的人就不会买我的衣服。45. C. 细节理解题。最后一段Para. 8 The first ladys double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available
54、 at any of Exceptions shops.所以选项C 是 false，即应该选择C。选项A 是true，Para. 7&8中可以看出；选项B是true，Para. 6 Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.说明彭丽媛的选择让国人感觉出人意料。选项D是true，Para. 8 though Exceptions physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors. 顾客越来越多，证明越来越受欢迎。