1、2014高考英语阅读理解精英训练题（4）及答案阅读理解（2011广东卷）BCan dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopte
2、d before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.However, it wasnt all sweetn
3、ess and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggres
4、sion, while a dog doing the same signals submission.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behaviour. They are learning how to talk each others language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk dog, and dogs can learn how to talk Cat.Whats interesti
5、ng is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each others body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was preciously suspected. Once familiar with each others presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet
6、 each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together in the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom(梳理) each other.The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets-to people who dont get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even wo
7、rld superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.31. The underlined word swimmingly in paragraph1 is closest in meaning to_.A. early B.sweetly C.quickly D. smoothly32. Some cats and dogs may fight when_.A. they are cold to each other B. they look away from e
8、ach otherC. they misunderstand each others signalsD. they are introduced at an early age33. What is found surprising about cats and dogs?A. They eat and sleep togetherB. They observe each others behaviorsC. They learn to speak each others languageD. They know something from each others voice34. It i
9、s suggested in paragraph 4 that cats and dogs_.A. have common interests B. are less different than was thoughtC. have a common body langageD. are less intelligent than was expected35. What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?A. We should learn to live in harmonyB. We should knows more about
10、 animalsC. We should live in peace with animalsD. We should learn more body languages【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。通过科学研究表明猫和狗在一定的情况下是能够和平相处的。如果先收养猫并且猫不到6个，狗不到一年，他们就能顺利地和平相处。通过观察他们不能和平相处的原因是他们之间误解了彼此的身势语而造成的。但有趣的是猫和狗能够相互学习彼此的身势语，这样他们就能和平相处。31.D考查推测词义。如果先收养猫并且猫不到6个，狗不到一年，他们就能顺利的和平相处。2/3被采访的家庭也表明这样的结果。32. C考查细节理解。根据
11、第二段while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite.可知选C。33.C考查细节理解。根据文章第三段In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behaviour. They are learning how to talk each
12、 others language.可知C正确。34. B考查细节理解。根据文章第四段中的They can learn to read each others body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was preciously suspected.可知B正确。35. A考查推理判断。根据文章的最后一段可知，在动物王国，人们公认的猫和狗都能和平相处，何况人呢？ (2012泸州一诊)A dead sixton satellite passed over the West Coast and near Au
13、ckland before burning up over a remote area of the Pacific Ocean, Nasa maps show.The 20yearold Upper Atmospheric Research Satellite (UARS) dropped about 24 pieces of metal debris (碎片) over 800 km as it entered Earths atmosphere on Saturday.Nasa data tracks its descent (下落) from above the Indian Ocea
14、n off the coast of Africa to the Pacific Ocean at 14.1 degrees south latitude and 189.8 degrees east longitude.New Zealand was the only major land mass on its reentry path.Nasa says satellite debris scattered (撒落) over the south Pacific Ocean about as far away from large land masses as you can get.I
15、t says the US Air Force calculated the satellite entered Earths atmosphere generally above American Samoa.But pieces of it did not start hitting the water for another 480 kilometers to the northeast, southwest of Christmas Island.Experts believe the metal pieces fell over an 800kilometre span.On Sat
16、urday, scientists said it was possible some pieces could have reached northwestern Canada, but Nasa said overnight that new calculations show it landed earlier than they thought, nowhere near North America.Nick Johnson, Nasas chief scientist for orbital debris, said the satellite had descended “well
17、 within” the range predicted (预测) by the Joint Space Operations Center (JSOC)“This was not an easy reentry to predict because of the natural forces acting on the satellite as its orbit decayed (轨道变形)Some other nations around the world also were monitoring the satellites descent in the last two hours
18、 and all the predictions were well within the range estimated by JSOC.”UARS was launched aboard space shuttle Discovery in 1991.Nasa stopped using the satellite in 2005, after moving it into a lower orbit that cut its life short by 20 years.文章大意：Nasa地图准确预测了卫星碎片的坠落轨迹。63Which is the right reentry path
19、 of the falling satellite?A.IONZPO B.AIONA CPOIONZ DIOPONAIOIndian Ocean; NZNew Zealand; POPacific Ocean; AAfrica; NANorth America)答案：A细节理解题。由第四段可知，该卫星碎片的轨迹一定包含New Zealand，可以排除B、D两项；由第三段可知，该卫星碎片从印度洋上空坠落，最后落在了太平洋；所以A项正确。64Which is true about the debris according to the text?A.Some reached North Ameri
20、ca.B.Few fell about American Samoa.C.Some reached the sea a little later.D.Most dropped onto the land and some into the Pacific.答案：C细节理解题。由第五段第一句话可知。65What can we infer from Nick Johnsons words?A.JSOC did a good job in predicting.B.The satellite descended in a set way.C.The satellite was controlled
21、by JSOC.D.It was not easy for the satellite to reenter.答案：A推理判断题。由第七段第一句话可知，Joint Space Operations Center对该卫星回归的预测非常准确。66From the text we can know that the satellite was at first designed to use for about_.A.15 years B.20 years C35 years D40 years答案：C细节理解题。由最后一段可知，该卫星是1991年发射的，2005年停止使用，这颗卫星的设计使用年限被
22、缩短了20年。所以，该卫星的设计使用年限是35年。 (2012自贡二诊)Astronauts aboard the space station celebrated a space first on Wednesday by drinking water that had been recycled from：their urine(尿)，sweat and water got from air. They said “cheers，” clicked drinking bags and toasted NASA workers on the ground.The urine recyclin
23、g system is needed for astronaut stations on the moon and Mars. It also will save NASA money because it wont have to ship up as much water to the station by space shuttles or cargo rockets. Besides, its important as the space station is about to expand from three people living on board to six.The re
24、cycling system had been brought up to the space station last November by space shuttles Endeavour, but it couldnt be used until samples were tested back on earth. So when it came time to actually drink up, NASA made a big deal of it. Thethreeman crew stood holding their drinks and congratulated engi
25、neers in two NASA centers that worked on the system. “This is something that had been the stuff of science fiction，” American astronaut Michael Barratt said before taking a small mouthful. “The taste is worth trying.” The new system takes the combined urine of the crew from the toilet, moves it to a
26、 big tank, where the water is boiled off, and the vapor is collected. The rest of the urine is thrown away. Then the water vapor is mixed with water from air, and then it goes through filters(过滤器). When six crew members are aboard it can make about six gallons from urine in about six hours. “Some pe
27、ople may find the idea of drinking recycled urine distasteful, but it is also done on earth, but with a lot longer time between urine and the tap，” said Marybeth Edeen, the space stations national lab manager.The technology NASA developed for this system has already been used for quick water purific
28、ation after the 2004 Asian tsunami.67According to the text, the recycling system is important because_.Ait makes traveling to the moon for the average person possibleBwith it NASA wont need to ship any water up the space stationCit can help meet the need for more water after the crew is expandedD. i
29、t protects the environment in space by reducing the amount of waste答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“.it wont have to ship up as much water to the station by space shuttles or cargo rockets. Besides, its important as the space station is about to expand from three people living on board to six.”可知选C。68From parag
30、raph 5，we can know_.A. the theory behind the recycling system B. the effect of the recycling systemC. an opinion on recycling urine D. the process of recycling urine答案：D推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“The new system takes the combined urine of the crew from the toilet, moves it to a big tank, where the water is boil
31、ed off, and the vapor is collected. The rest of the urine is thrown away.”可知，这是循环利用的过程。69What did Edeen say about recycled urine and the recycling system?AThe taste of recycled urine is not as good as that of common water.BThe recycling system has made a science fiction story come true.CThe idea of
32、drinking recycled urine makes astronauts feel unpleasant.DIt takes a longer time on earth to make water from urine than in space.答案：D推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句中“.it is also done on earth, but with a lot longer time between urine and the tap.”可知，在地球上，把尿净化成自来水需要更长的时间。70.What is the best title for the passage?A.
33、The Research of NASA Has Made Great ProgressB. New Technology Is Used in the Space StationC. Drink up：Space Station Recycles Urine to WaterD. Good News：Water Recycled from Urine Tastes Good答案：C主旨大意题。根据全文可知，主要讲述了在空间站将尿转换成水。阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AA three-year independent investigation in
34、to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon has yielded new eyewitness evidence which, according to the Southern California-based researchers who conducted the investigation conclusively (and unfortunately), establishes as a historical fact that the violence which took place in Arlington that d
35、ay was not the result of a surprise attack by suicide hijackers, but rather a military black operation involving a carefully planned and skillfully executed deception.A CNN Reporter at the scene states that there is no evidence that a 757 hit the Pentagon.What hit the Pentagon? A Boeing 757 loaded w
36、ith passengers and fuel right? Who was on Flight 757? According to the Flight Information there were No Arabs on it. That makes me wonder if Flight 757 actually existed at all.From the pictures and the videos, people can find that there are several doubtful points that need to be taken into consider
37、ation, for example the marker line on the grass in the satellite and ground pictures, the different colors of the smoke, the hole which the plane impacted, and the standing pylons (架线塔).Also, from the comparison of the different pictures, people can find some other strange points. For example, the g
38、ear (齿轮) is not the matching one. The wreckage of the plane is not the one from the American Airlines. The glass on the pavement of the pole is another doubtful point. The last thing that need considering is about the collapse. One of the gif video shows the plane impacting the Pentagon. The only pr
39、oblem with this video footage is that it has been altered (改变) and can not be fully trusted.These crash photos and videos shown here clearly have been doctored (篡改) and dont even match the physics of what happened. So where is the real video? It leaves me many questions. Is this a missile? It is a r
40、eal enigma.1. Where can you possibly read this article?A. In a newspaper.B. In a book.C. In a magazine.D. On a website2. What the word “yielded” mean in the first sentence?A. given inB. surrenderedC. producedD. given away3. Which of the following doubtful points is not mentioned in the passage?A. th
41、e colors of the smokeB. the marker line on the grassC. the standing pylonsD. the model of the plane4. What is the authors attitude towards the 911 investigation?A. Positive.B. Skeptical.C. Neutral.D. NG.参考答案 1-4DCDB (2012广西老牌高中一调)Tired of all the pushing in supermarkets? Fed up with waiting in endle
42、ss lines to pay for what you have bought? Angry at wasting time in traffic jams only to find no parking spaces when you eventually arrive at the store? If this is you, then online shopping is the answer to your dreams of troublefree(安全可靠的)shopping, or is it？Online shopping brings its own challenges.
43、 Here are a few things to bear in mind when browsing(浏览)various websites. The claim(主张)made by online sites is that shopping online is a safe and secure way to make purchases. The evidence challenges this. In any case, you only have to be the victim of fraud(诈骗)once to experience all the problems th
44、at come with this form of stealing. Use only sites that have a trusted history and an excellent reputation.Another problem is the appearance of items in reality is often quite different from what you see on your computer screen. This might not be a problem if you are buying washing up powder but cou
45、ld be a major disappointment when that beautiful blue dress you ordered turns up in green. Also, product descriptions are sometimes simply untrue! Perhaps the wisest plan is to purchase items where design and color are not essential to customer satisfaction.Some even argue that online shopping indir
46、ectly contributes to global warming. Yes, your car can stay parked but how are online goods delivered? Often by some large van porting out carbon monoxide and adding to our already desperate traffic problems. You are also by now becoming increasingly irritated(使烦恼)by the fact that the delivery is la
47、te and you have wasted the leave from work you have taken to receive it!Without question, online shopping is here to stay and it has its benefits. However, perhaps it is not as wonderful as some of its supporters claim it to be.文章大意：网购越来越受欢迎，但是它也有许多缺点。71The author lists several questions in Paragrap
48、h 1 to_.A.support online shopping B.collect answers from readersC.introduce the topic of the passage D.show his dislike of going shopping答案：C推理判断题。由第一段可知，作者列举出问题的目的是为了引出下文。72By what can online shoppers avoid fraud?A.Choosing big websites. BUsing only trusted websites.C.Collecting shopping evidence.D
49、.Seeking advice from the police.答案：B细节理解题。由第二段最后一句话可知，避免上当受骗的方法就是使用可信度高、声誉好的网站。73What can we learn about online shopping from Paragraph 3?A.We shouldnt believe product descriptions easily.B.Its normal for a blue dress to change into green.C.Its usually wise for us to buy colorful products.D.Product
50、appearances are sometimes not good.答案：A细节理解题。由第三段中的“.product descriptions are sometimes simply untrue！”可知，网购的时候，产品的描述不一定可信。74The author agrees with the fact that_.A.customers are never satisfied with productsB.online shopping is a safe way to make purchasesC.delivery delay often makes online shoppers unhappyD.online shopping has nothing to do with global warming答案：C推理判断题。由倒数第二段可知，网购中商品的递送环节常常是网购者不满意的地方。75What is the authors attitude towards online shopping?A.Very popular.B.A wise choice.C.A waste of time.D.Not troublefree.答案：D推理判断题。文章第一段的最后两句话实际上概括了作者对于网购的观点：网购也有许多缺点，网购也有不尽如人意的地方。*结束*结束