1、2014高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练题（1）及答案广告型阅读理解- (三)Stewart Island ferry servicesWhile most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. Duri
2、ng the onehour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island, keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, Titi Islands and Mt AnglemStewa
3、rt Islands highest point.Free tea and coffee on board.Interpretation handouts are available (English only)Wheelchair access available.Personal baggage is carried free on the ferriesmax. Two bags per person (one stowed and one small carryon). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.Vehicle parking
4、 available at Bluff (extra costreservations recommended)FERRY TO STEWART ISLANDDepart BluffAll year 9：30 amSept.May 5：00 pmOct.Apr. 11：00 amJun.Aug. 4：30 pmLate Dec.mid Jan. 8：00 amFERRY TO BLUFFDepart Stewart IslandAll year 8：00 amSept.May 3：30 pmOct.Mar. 6：00 pmApr. 5：00 pmJun.Aug. 3：00 pmLate Dec
5、.mid Jan. 9：30 amOther departures as locally advertised.Duration 1hr.Checkin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.(Checkin and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.)“20% MultiPurchase REWARD” on return ferry services. Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAV
6、E 20% off all lower priced!Kids go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!Kids go FREE for travel 20 April5 May 2014.1If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveller had better _Arefer to the handouts firstBuse wheelchair accessCmake a reservationDpark it 30 minutes before departure time2John,
7、 who went to Stewart Island on Dec. 28th, got to the ferry dock at 7：55 am. When did he most probably leave Bluff?AAt 8：00 am. BAt 9：30 am.CAt 11：00 am. DAt 3：00 pm.3Which of the following is FALSE about the ferry services?ATea and coffee are free for passengers.BChildren go free for travel for abou
8、t 15 days.CTravellers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing.DPassengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage. (三)【要点综述】本文描述的是Stewart Island轮渡服务的具体细节和各种信息。1C细节理解题。根据“Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra costreservations recommended)”可知要停车，要事先预约。故C正确。2B推理判断题。根据“FERRY TO
9、STEWART ISLANDCheckin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.(Checkin and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.)”可知，在9点30 是最有可能的。故B正确。3D细节理解题。根据“Personal baggage is carried free on the ferriesmax.Two bags per person (one stowed and one small carryon)Additional b
10、aggage is by prior arrangement.”可知，并没有说要额外收行李费。故D项错误。 【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】CThe French word renaissance means rebirth.It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France，then adopted by historians of culture，by art historians，and eventually by music historians，all of wh
11、om applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 14501600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe.Scholars and artists of the fift
12、eenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.To these scholars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual values.Fulfillment in lifeas opposed to concern about an afterlifebecame a desirable goal，and expressing the
13、 entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on.Artists and writers now turned to secular(不朽的)as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical cultur
14、e of the Renaissance periodhow people thought about music as well as the way music was composed，experienced，discussed，and circulated.They could see the architectural monuments，sculptures(雕塑)，plays，and poems that were being rediscovered，but they could not actually hear ancient musicalthough they coul
15、d read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.For example，the influential religious leader Ber
16、nardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time.He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors，painters，architects，and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of m
17、ind than a specific set of musical techniques.Furthermore，music changed so rapidly during this century and a halfthough at different rates in different countriesthat we cannot define a single Renaissance style.36What is the passage mainly about?AThe musical compositions that best illustrate the deve
18、lopments during the European Renaissance.BThe musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance.CThe European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.DThe ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance.37The under
19、lined word “now” in Paragraph 1 refers to _.A1855Bthe period of the RenaissanceCtile time of the classical civilizations of Greece and RomeDthe time at which the author wrote the passage38It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of _.Aspirituality i
20、n everyday lifeBcommunication among artists across EuropeCa cultural emphasis on human valuesDreligious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes39What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?AIts effect on listeners was described in a number of classical t
21、exts.BIt was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.CIt expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture，painting and poetry.DIt had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.40According to the passage，why was Bernardino Cirillo disappo
22、inted with the music of his time?AIt did not contain enough religious themes.BIt had little emotional impact on audiences.CIt was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.DIt was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.36C主旨大意题。全文主要讲述了欧洲文艺复兴的发展，其中以音乐风格的变化为主要例证。37B词义猜测题。讲述故事时用now表示“那时，当时
23、”，即故事发生的时候。38C推理判断题。根据第一段第五句“To these scholars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual values.”可知，文艺复兴时期的思想家寻求的是对人的价值的重视。39A推理判断题。根据第二段的“.although they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They l
24、earned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why.”可推知选A。40D推理判断题。从第二段最后的描述中可以看出，Bernardino Cirillo对他那个时代中的模仿的音乐非常失望，敦促音乐家来向古代雕塑家、画家、建筑师和学者学习，这说明他认为他那个时代的音乐依赖性太强。科普知识型阅读理解(二)-(一)Studying volcanoes is a demanding profession. Hazel Rymer frequently has to struggle through r
25、ainforests, climb to the top of mountains, then climb 200 metres into the crater of active volcanoes. But the 38yearold volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is. “Driving to work is more risky，” she insists. “And the deepest I go into the crater of a volcano is about 300
26、 metres，” she adds, trying to make it all sound as ordinary as taking the dog for a walk. Hazel has been studying volcanoes for a long time, so its not surprising that she is used to the danger. Her interest in volcanoes began at school. A teacher gave her a book about Pompeii. “I remember reading a
27、bout the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of the city，” she explains. “The thought of all those people just frozen in time had quite an effect on me and I am still excited by their dangerous beauty today.” Nowadays, volcanoes are getting more and more unpredictable. There have been many chan
28、ges in sea level caused by global warming and melting ice caps. These have resulted in some dormant volcanoes erupting, so studying them is more dangerous than ever before. Hazel says that although she doesnt take any unnecessary risk, she has had some frightening moments. Her worst experience was o
29、n the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, when she was slowly surrounded by lava. “I had a choice of walking ten hours to get around the lava flow or just walking across it，” she explains. She chose to pick a path across the cooler rocks in the lava stream. “I guess it was five metres. The flow was 1，00
30、0， so if you hesitated your boots would begin to melt. It was scary, but it really was a practical decisionthere wasnt time to do anything else.” And what about the future? “I havent been to the volcanoes in Indonesia yet. And I would love to spend some time working in the Antarctic，” she says. “I w
31、ould also like to know why quiet lava flows erupt from some volcanoes and why other volcanoes go bang.” In other words, Hazel Rymer wont be exchanging her volcanoes for the relative safety of Driving to work just yet. 1. Hazels claim that “Driving to work is more risky” than exploring volcanoes show
32、s that _. A. people have exaggerated the dangers of volcanoes in the past B. Hazel does not really understand the dangerous situations she puts herself in C. there are many bad drivers in the place where Hazel lives D. Hazel is being modest and understating the dangers she faces 2. When did Hazel fi
33、rst become interested in volcanoes? A. When she was visiting Italy. B. When she was at school. C. When she was twenty. D. When she saw Vesuvius. 3. The underlined word “These” (Paragraph 3) refers to _. A. melting icecaps B. volcanic eruptions C. changes in sea level D. higher temperatures 4. When H
34、azel was on Mount Etna she had to _. A. take a dangerous route B. take an unnecessary risk C. leave her boots behind D. walk for ten hours around the mountain 5In the future, Hazel wants to _. A. revisit volcanoes she knows B. go on holiday to the Antarctic C. find a less dangerous job D. discover n
35、ew things about volcanoes(一)【要点综述】 本文主要介绍了火山学家Hazel Rymer对火山的一些研究行动。1D 推理判断题。由此句话的前一句“But the 38yearold volcanologist does her best to make it sound less alarming than it is.”以及此句话可知，Hazel Rymer说开车上班比对火山进行研究更危险可以得知，她是谦虚的，并且淡化其面临的危险。2B 细节理解题。由第二段第二句“Her interest in volcanoes began at school.”可知她在读书时就
36、对火山感兴趣。3C 代词指代题。由画线词的前一句话“There have been many changes in sea level caused by global warming and melting ice caps.”可知，是海水高度的变化导致休眠火山的爆发，故C正确。4A 细节理解题。由第三段最后几句“I had a choice of walking ten hours to get around the lava flow or just walking across it，she explains. She chose to pick a path across the c
37、ooler rocks in the lava stream.I guess it was five metres. The flow was 1，000， so if you hesitated your boots would begin to melt. It was scary, but it really was a practical decisionthere wasnt time to do anything else.”可知，她选择了从熔岩流中走过，这是一条更危险的路。5D 细节理解题。由最后一段的内容“I would also like to know why quiet
38、lava flows erupt from some volcanoes and why other volcanoes go bang”可知，Hazel将继续对火山进行研究，并发现一些新的东西。【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】DThe high school prom is the first formal social event for most American teenagers.It has also been a rite(仪式) of passage for young Americans for nearly a century.The word “prom” was
39、 first used in the 1890s，referring to formal dances in which the guests of a party would display their fashions and dancing skills during the evenings grand march.In the United States，parents and educators have come to regard the prom as an important lesson in social skills.Therefore，proms have been
40、 held every year in high schools for students to learn proper social behavior.The first high school proms were held in the 1920s in America.By the 1930s，proms were common across the country.For many older Americans，the prom was a modest，homegrown affair in the school gymnasium.Promgoers were well dr
41、essed but not fancily dressed up for the occasion：boys wore jackets and ties and girls their Sunday dresses.Couples danced to music provided by a local amateur band or a record player.After the 1960s，and especially since the 1980s，the high school prom in many areas has become a serious exercise in e
42、xcessive consumption，with boys renting expensive tuxedos and girls wearing designer gowns.Expensive cars were hired to drive the promgoers to big restaurants or discos for an allnight celebrationsWhether simple or lavish，proms have always been more or less upsetting events for adolescents who worry
43、about selfimage and fitting in with their peers.Prom night can be a fearful experience for socially awkward teens or for those who do not secure dates.Since the 1990s，alternative proms have been organized in some areas to meet the needs of particular students.For example，proms organized by and for h
44、omeless youth were reported.There were also “couplefree” proms to which all students are welcome.41In what way are high school proms significant to American teenagers?AThey are part of the graduation ceremony.BThey are occasions for teens to show off their wealth.CThey are important events for teena
45、gers to learn social skills.DThey are formal events in which teens share their fearful experiences.42Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?AProper social behavior must be observed by promgoers.BProms held in earlier times gave less pressure to teenagers.CProms are regarded as imp
46、ortant because everyone dresses up for the occasion.DThe prom has changed from a modest event to an expensive party over the years.43According to the text，what led to alternative proms?ANot all students behaved well at the proms.BProms were too serious for young promgoers.CTeenagers wanted to attend
47、 proms with their dates.DStudents with special needs did not enjoy conventional proms.44Which is true according to the text?AUnconventional proms have been organized since the 1990s.BIn the 1980s，proms were held in local churches for teenagers to attend.CProms have been a significant event in Americ
48、an high schools since the 1930s.DIn the 1890s，high school proms were allnight social events.45Which of the following is suggested but not clearly stated?AMany high school students attend proms together with their lovers.BThe first high school proms were held in the 1920s in America.CProm night can b
49、e a fearful experience for socially awkward teens.DThe high school prom is the first formal social event for most American teenagers.41C根据第一段首句和第二段末句可知答案。42D第三段主要讲述了proms由简朴到奢华的发展过程。43D答案依据在文章末段。因为传统proms给部分学生带来心理压力，故催生了一些替代形式。44C20世纪90年代之前，不论简朴还是豪华，proms都属传统型的(conventional)，后来才产生了非传统型的，据此排除A项；全文提到的proms的举办场地有学校体育馆、大饭店等，但没有一处提到church，故排除B；第三段说自20世纪30年代proms普及以来，中学生及家长越来越重视，将其看作中学生重大社交活动。据此可确认答案为C；根据第二段可知，19世纪90年代prom还只是成人间的社交舞会，根本未进入学校，故排除D。45A第三段首句、第四段第二句和第一段首句分别明确而具体地交代了B、C、D选项中的信息，只有选项A中的信息在第四段中有暗示“who do not secure dates”，此处的“dates”指约会的恋人。
