1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2014高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练题（13）及答案社会生活型阅读理解(一)- (三)We all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles (肌肉) of your neck, or because an unexpected twist(扭曲)has made your neck ache. The slightest move makes you jump with pain. Nothing could be worse tha
2、n a pain in the neck. That is why we use the phrase to describe some people who give you the same feeling. We have all met such people.One is the man who always seems to be clapping his handsoften at the wrong timeduring a performance in the theatre. He keeps you from hearing the actors.Even worse a
3、re those who can never arrive before the curtain goes up and the play begins. They come hurrying down to your row of seats. You are comfortably settled down, with your hat and heavy coat in your lap. You must stand up to let them pass. You are proud of yourselfcontrol after they have settled into th
4、eir seatsWell, what nowGod, one of them is up again. He forgot to go to the mens room, and once more you have to stand up, hanging on to your hat and coat to let him pass. Now, that is “a_pain_in_the_neck”Another, wellknown to us all, is the person sitting behind you in the movies. His mouth is full
5、 of popcorn (爆米花); he is chewing(嚼)loudly, or talking between bites to friends next to him. None of them remain still. Up and down, back and forth, they gofor another bag of popcorn, or something to drink.Then, there is the man sitting next to you at lunch, smoking. He wants you to enjoy it too, and
6、 blows smoke across your food into your mouth.We must not forget the man who comes into a bus or subway and sits down next to you, just as close as you will let him. You are reading the newspaper and he gets closer so that he can read the paper with you. He may even turn the paper to the next page b
7、efore you are ready for it.We also call such a person a “rubber neck”， always getting close to where it does not belong, like neighbours who watch all your visitors. They enjoy learning about your personal business. People have a strong dislike for “rubber necks”. They hate being watched secretly.1.
8、 Where can you find this passage?A. In a medicine dictionary. B. In a kids story book. C. In a social science book. D. In a science textbook.2. According to the passage, how do you feel when late comers walk back and forth in front of you in a cinema?A. Disturbed. B. Bored. C. Ignored. D. Relaxed.3.
9、 A “rubber neck” often _A. says bad words behind people B. quarrels face to face with neighboursC. bargains with salespeople over the price D. asks about other peoples business4. Which of the following persons cannot be described as a “pain in the neck”？A. Someone who often claps at the wrong time d
10、uring a performance.B. Someone who feels ache in his neck due to a cold in the muscles.C. Someone who sits next to you smoking, which you never enjoy. D. Someone who keeps eating or talking all through the movies. 5What is the main purpose of the author? ATo tell people what might be bad manners in
11、public.BTo criticize (批评) the people who might be a “pain in the neck”. CTo show anger to those who are described as a “pain in the neck”. DTo tell people how to stop the pain in the neck. (三)【要点综述】 文章介绍了一些在公共场合不礼貌的行为，可以把有这些行为的人比喻成“pain in the neck”。1C 推理判断题。这篇文章讲述了一些在社交场合让人不舒服的行为，所以本文应该是出自一本社交科学的书，
12、故选C项。2A推理判断题。从第四段的句子“You must stand up to let them pass. You are proud of yourselfcontrol after they have settled into their seats”可知，这种行为让你感觉很厌烦，故选A项。3D细节理解题。从最后一段的“They enjoy learning about your personal business.”可知，rubber neck是喜欢打探别人隐私的人，故选D项。4B细节理解题。文章介绍的 pain in the neck 的人是从行为上让人厌烦的，不是真的有颈椎病的
13、人，故选B项。5A 主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了一些在公共场合不礼貌的行为，故选A项。 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(七)】APlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions.This means that the plant has changed something in its “body” or “habits” to
14、make it easier to survive in difficult conditions.There are several conditions they have had to adapt to.First，the soil of the forest floor is shallow.Also，the soil of the rainforest is not very rich，or easy to grow in.Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the y
15、ear.Finally，many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.The biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforests lower levels.Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways.Many plants have very large leaves.The large leaf is
16、helpful because it has a bigger surface area.The bigger surface area a leaf has，the more sunlight it can absorb.The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight.Other plants called lianas (climbing woody vines) have adapted by rooting themsel
17、ves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer.Still other plants，such as epiphytes，have adapted by growing directly on the treestrunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.An adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall th
18、at many rainforest plants have is called “drip tips”Their leaves are tapered (逐渐变细) to a sharp point at the end.This allows water to run off the leaf quickly.There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment.These will be discussed in detail，as we investigate the
19、 plants of the rainforest! 26Which of the following is a difficulty that the rainforest plants have to face?AChanges in their “body” or “habits”BSoil that is not very deep.CEpiphytes that grow on treestrunks.DThe worsening of the natural environment.27How do lianas adapt to the environment in the ra
20、inforest?AThey grow under big leaves for protection.BThey rely on other plants to reach the canopy layer.CThey change their leaf structure constantly.DThey grow on other plantsbranches.28The underlined word “This” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to _.Athe takein of sunlightBthe large amounts of rainf
21、allCthe leaves having a sharp point at the endDwaters running off the leaves quickly29What can be inferred about rainforest plants?AThey have to face dangers not only from animals but also from each other.BToo little sunlight and too much water are the biggest problems they face.CDifferent kinds of
22、plants have different ways to absorb sunlight.DAll of their adaptations have been investigated in detail.30What would be the best title of the passage?AHow do Plants Adapt to the Rainforests?BWhy do Plants Change Themselves?CWhat Kind of Plants Is the Most Adaptable?DWhat Is the Best Place for Plant
23、s to Live in?26B细节理解题。根据第一段的“First，the soil of the forest floor is shallow.”，可知B为答案。27B细节理解题。根据第二段的“Other plants called lianas.growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer.”可知答案为B。28C词义猜测题。this指代的是前面提到的“Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end.”。D项是改变后的结果。29C推理判断题。根据第二段的“Plants
24、 have adapted to this problem in several ways.”及后来列举的不同植物的适应方法可推出C为正确答案。30A主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了热带雨林中一些植物是如何适应那里艰难的生存条件的。社会生活型阅读理解(二)-(一)An “apple polisher” is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂), but is close to it.All sorts of people are “apple polishe
25、rs”， including politicians and people in high officesjust about everybody. Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed.There are other phrases meaning the same thing as “applepolishing”“softsoaping” or “butteringup”. A gift
26、 is just one way to “softsoap” somebody, or to “butter him up”. Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praisetelling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is.Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusua
27、l man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth, flattery is good medicine for most of us, who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its good value and nourishment, as a cat l
28、aps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves.Sometimes, however, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it. A good example is the famous 12th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England. The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his
29、courtiers(朝臣). They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless might.He decided to teach them a lesson. He took them to the seashore and sat down. Then he ordered the waves to stop coming in. The tide was too busy to listen to him. The king was satisfied. This might show his followers how w
30、eak his power was and how empty their flattery was.1Which of the following activities has nothing to do with “applepolishing”？AA boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks.BAn employee tells her boss how good he is at management.CA knight is said to be of limitless power by his followers.DA teach
31、er praises her students for their talent and wisdom.2What does the writer want to prove with Cromwells example?AEverybody can be an apple polisher.BCromwell was not a good apple polisher.CGeorge Fox and his party were not apple polishers.DThere are people who dont like being applepolished.3Which of
32、the following statements about flattery is TRUE according to the author?AToo much flattery can carry us away.BFlattery is too empty to do people any good.CFlattery can get you nothing but excessive(过度的) pride.DFlattery is one of the ways to applepolished people.4Why did King Canute of Denmark and En
33、gland take his followers to the seashore?ABecause he was sick of his normal life.BBecause he disliked being overpraised any more.CBecause he wanted them to realize how wise he was.DBecause he wanted them to see how weak he was as a king.5Who does the author think that flattery can do good to?AThose
34、who are politicians or in high offices.BThose who lack confidence.CThose who are really excellent.DThose who think highly of themselves.(一)【要点综述】 本文论述了现代社会存在的一个普遍现象，人们往往为了自己的一点儿利益去送礼或者说一些阿谀奉承的话，当然有时即使这样做了也未必就能实现自己的愿望。1D推理判断题。根据“An apple polisher is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special tr
35、eatment.”可知，一个老师表扬学生并不是想得到什么好处。故选D项。2A细节理解题。根据“All sorts of people are apple polishers，including politicians and people in high officesjust about everybody.Oliver Cromwell，the great English leader，offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party，but failed.”可知，高层的领导者也有拍马屁的人，可以想象每个人都
36、可能是这种人。故选A项。3D细节理解题。根据“An apple polisher is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment.”和“A gift is just one way to softsoap somebody，or to butter him upAnother that is just as effective is flattery”可知选D项。4B细节理解题。根据“The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his
37、 courtiers(朝臣)”可知国王厌烦了朝臣们的阿谀奉承，故选B项。5B细节理解题。根据“In truth，flattery is good medicine for most of us，who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves.It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it.”可知，对于缺乏自信的人来说，奉承是有好处的。故选B项。【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(七)】BSome people make you feel comfortable when
38、 they are around.You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life.These people have something in common.And once we know what it is，we can try to do it ourselves.How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have.If you follow the skills，theyll help you put p
39、eople at their ease，and make friends with them quickly.First of all，good talkers ask questions.Almost anyone，no matter how shy he is，will answer a question.One wellknown businesswoman says，“At business lunches，I always ask people what they did that morning.Its a common question，but it will get thing
40、s going.” From there you can move on to other matterssometimes to really personal questions.And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.Second，once good talkers have asked questions，they listen to the answers.This point seems clear，but it isnt.Your questions should have a point and help
41、to tell what sort of person you are talking to.And to find out，you really have to listen carefully and attentively.Real listening at least means some things.First it means not to change the subject of conversation.If someone sticks to one topic，you can take it as a fact that hes really interested in
42、 it.Real listening also means not just listening to words，but to tones of voice.If the voice sounds dull，then，its time for you to change the subject.Finally，good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting.If youre saying goodbye，you may give him a firm handshake and say，“Ive really e
43、njoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again，dont keep it a secret.Let people know what you feel，and they may walk away feeling as if theyve known you half their life.31Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _.Afor you to make more and more new friendsBto begin your bus
44、iness talksCto get the conversation going smoothlyDfor you to make a deep and lasting impression on others32After having asked somebody a question，itll be polite of you to _.Amake clear what kind of person he isBlisten to his reply attentivelyCwait quietly and patiently for his answerDgo on asking h
45、im more questions33Generally speaking，good talkers are people who _.Aare good at making any topic interestingBnever talk too much or too littleCalways speak in a gentle wayDknow how and when they should change the topic of the talk34If you really take delight in meeting someone again，_.Ayou may take
46、 him as your lifelong trustworthy friendBit seems necessary for you to let him know itCits proper for you to give him a second handshakeDitll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him35Whats the main idea of the passage?AHow to make people comfortable.BHow to be a good talker.CHow to m
47、ake people at ease by talking.DHow to find suitable topics to talk.31C推理判断题。从第三段倒数第二句“From there you can move on to other matterssometimes to really personal questions.”可知问问题可以使谈话自然进行下去，故答案为C项。32B 细节理解题。从第四段最后一句“And to find out，you really have to listen carefully and attentively.”可知B项正确。33D细节理解题。从第五段最后两句“Real listening also means not just listening to words，but to tones of voice.If the voice sounds dull，then，its time for you to change the subject.”可知D项正确。34B细节理解题。从最后一段第三句“If you want to see that person again，dont keep it a secret.”可知B项正确。35C 主旨大意题。本文是说明文，第一、第二两段是主题段。归纳可知答案为C项。- 10 - 版权所有高考资源网
