1、 2014高考英语阅读理解抓分练习题（52）及答案Today, meres hardly an aspect of our life that isnt being upended by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mailIf the automobile and
2、 aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology, says Microsoft, a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gasAnd you could buy a Booing 747 for the cost of a pizza Probably the biggest payoff, however, is the billions of dollar
3、s the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customers Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a yearWe view the growth of th
4、e Internet and e-commerce as a global trend, says Merrill Lynch, along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricityYou would be hard pressed to name something mat isnt available on the Internet Consider: books, health care, movie tickets, construction materials, baby clo
5、thes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline ticketsAnd even after youve moved on to your final resting place, theres no reason those you love cant keep in touchA company called FinalThoughtscom offers a place for yo
6、u to store afterlife e-mails you can send to Heaven with the help of a guardian angel”Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable（能预测的） future Nearly all children in families with incomes of more
7、man $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard FoundationYoungsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the InternetMost kids use computers to play games （some for 30 hours or more a week）, and many teena
8、ge girls mink nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just leftWhats clear is that, whether like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning backThe Internet is just 20% invented, says resistant design cyber pioneer Jak
9、e WinebaumThe last 80% is happening now17What can we learn from the Microsofts remark?ATodays cars and airplanes are extremely overpricedBInformation technology is developing at an amazing speedCInformation technology has reached the point where improvement is difficult.DTheres more competition in i
10、nformation technology industry than in car industry18The author gives the example of FinalThoughtscom to make the point that .Athere are some genius ideas on the Internet Balmost anything is available on the InternetCpeople can find good bargains on the InternetDsome websites provide novel services
11、to increase hits19What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?AThere is a link between income and computer ownershipBMany American children dont put computers to good useCStudies show that boys are more computer literate than girls.DThe USwill stay ahead in the information technology in years20What
12、is the message the author intends to convey?AThe Internet is going to get firm hold of our lives some dayBThe Internet is going to influence our lives even more greatlyCWe should have a positive attitude towards the changes the Internet bringsDChildren should be well prepared for the challenges in t
13、he information age参考答案17-20 BBDB【福建省南平一中2013三模】BUntil last spring, Nia Parker and the other kids in her neighborhood went to school on Bus 59. But as fuel prices rose, the school district needed to find a way to cut its transportation costs. So the schools busing company redrew its route map, cancel
14、ing Nias bus. Now Nia and her neighbors travel the half mile to school via a “walking school bus”a group of kids, supervised (监护) by an adult or two, who make the walk together.Many parents are delighted to see their kids walking to school, partly because many did so themselves. According to a 1979
15、survey, nearly half of school kids walked or biked to school, compared with only 16 percent in 2011. Modern parents have been unwilling to let kids walk to school for fear of traffic, crime or simple bullying, but with organized adult supervision, those concerns have reduced.Schools and busing compa
16、nies are finding other ways to save money. In rural areas where busing is a must, some schools have even chosen four-day school weeks. Busing companies instruct drivers to cancel extra stops from routes and to turn off the engine while idling(挂空挡). They are also using computer software to determine
17、the most fuel-efficient routes, which arent always the shortest ones.There could be disadvantages, however, to the busing cutbacks. If every formerly bused student begins walking to school, its an environmental winbut if too many of their parents decide to drive them instead, the overall carbon foot
18、print can grow. Replacing buses with many more parent-driven cars can also increase safety risks. A 2011 report concluded students are 13 times safer on a school bus than in a passenger car, since buses have fewer accidents and withstand (经受住) them better due to their size. And some students complai
19、n about the long morning hikes, particularly when the route contains a really big hill.60. According to the passage, how does Nia Parker go to school now? A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot. D. By bike. 61. In regards to walking to school, modern parents seem much concerned with the _. A. safety of th
20、eir kids B. kids physical strength C. time spent on the way D. changes in the route62. To save money, some schools choose to _. A. shorten the school week B. take the shortest routes C. stop using school buses D. use fuel-efficient buses63. Busing cutbacks may lead to _. A. fewer complaints about lo
21、ng morning hikes B.morestudentstakingpublictransportation C. an increase in carbon dioxide emissions D. a decrease in the safety of school buses【参考答案】60-63 CA A C 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 A Women enjoy free time less than men, a new study finds. And its getting worse
22、. When men have free time, they feel less rushed. However, women do not feel less rushed after work. The results suggest that mothers in particular feel the pressures of children and housework even when they have time to relax. The meanings of free time for men and women are quite different, said Sa
23、ver, the assistant professor of this study. The study was based on two national surveys, one in the mid-1970s involving 708 people and the other in the late 1990s with 1,151 participants. The participants kept diaries on how they spent a specific 24-hour period. They were also asked how often they f
24、elt rushed during a typical day - never, sometimes or always. The workload increased for women between 1975 and 1998, especially in comparison with men. In 1975, women and men had similar amounts of free time, but by 1998 women had had less leisure time than men. Women worked more hours in paid empl
25、oyment in 1998 than they did in 1975, Saver said. The amount of time they spent in household labor decreased during that period, but not enough to offset (抵消) the increase in paid work hours. The chance of feeling sometimes or always rushed was more than twice as high for married women with children
26、 than it was for single, childless women, But men who were married and had children didnt feel more rushed than single, childless men. Saver said other research suggests women still feel more responsible for taking care of children and housework, even if men are doing more than they once did.1. Whic
27、h of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Women wont think about their children or housework when they have free time. B. When men have free time, they will feel as rushed as when they are busy. C. Men spend more time at work than before, but they feel less rushed. D. After marriage, m
28、en also help to do some housework. 2. The purpose of the author writing this article is to_. A. encourage women to enjoy more free time B. introduce the results of current research C. describe the differences between men and women D. explain the reasons for womens pressures 3. Compared with single,
29、childless men, men who were married _. A. had to spend more time on work B. had to do more housework C. could enjoy less leisure time D. didnt feel more rushed 4. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Men Hold More Social Responsibilities B. Women Suffer from More Illnesses C. Women Feel
30、More Rushed than Men D. Men Get More Rewards from Work 参考答案-DBDC BThere are several ski hills that can be found locally, and not so locally. Heres a bit of an informal snow report for any visitors to the city who may be unfamiliar with the local options for skiing.Sunshine Village Sunshine is defini
31、tely the premier ski hill in the area. Of all the hills in Alberta, Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown. Ticket prices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past. Adults pay $76.5, seniors $61.5, and children only pay $26.5. At present, they have a snow base of 107 cm
32、. The terrain (地形) is a mix of both easy and hard runs.Lake Louise Of all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,200 acres of ski-able terrain. It has the best balance between easy and difficult runs, and it gets snow of 93 cm right now. Adults pay $75.5, seniors pay $54.5, and children pay
33、 $24.5. Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access backcountry skiing.Nakiska While it will be opening shortly, Nakiska is popular to the public. Currently, they have a base of 71cm. The terrain at Nakiska is varied, but slants (倾斜) more towards the easy side. Its the be
34、st place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain. Tickets are relatively cheap. Adults pay $64.5, seniors pay $51.5, and children only pay $19.5.Olympic Park O.P. was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Canada, and it is a world-class facility (设施） for almost every
35、winter sport. It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities. It has a snow base of 102 cm, but it isnt the primary focus. However, with tickets starting at $5 and capping at $39, it is very inexpensive.5. What can we know about Sunshine Village? A. It is a ski hil
36、l in Europe. B. Its snow is the thickest of the four. C. It is suitable for ski beginners. D. its ticket prices are getting more expensive.6. What does the underlined word renown mean in the passage? A. Good attraction. B. Place of interest. C. Prize or reward. D. Fame or reputation.7. Which will be
37、 the best choice for someone who is fond of other sports games besides skiing? A. Sunshine Village. B. Lake Louise. C. Olympic Park. D. Nakiska.8. How much will a woman pay if she and her husband with two children go skiing in the best family place? A. 168 dollars. B. 103.5 dollars.C. 209 dollars. D
38、. 129.5 dollars.参考答案-BDCA 【福建省南平一中2013三模】C Its still there, the Vietnamese school where my brother and I used to go. Even with a new coat of paint and the high wire fence, the school I knew ten years ago remains the same.Every day at 5 p.m., instead of flying kites with our friends, my brother and I
39、 had to go to Vietnamese school. No amount of kicking, screaming, or arguing could stop my mother, who was determined to have us learn the language of our culture. She held us by the collar and walked with us the seven long, hilly blocks from our home to school, leaving our tearful faces before the
40、front of the school. We all sat in little chairs in a big empty room, which had a slight smell of old clothes that had been stored for a long time. I hated that smell. There was a stage far to the right, with an American flag on one side and the flag of the Republic of Vietnam on the other side. Alt
41、hough the school mainly taught language - speaking, reading, dictation - the lessons always began with an exercise in politeness. With the entrance of the teacher, the best student would tap a bell and everyone would get up, and say in Vietnamese, How are you, teacher? The language always made me em
42、barrassed. More often than not, I had tried to separate myself from the loud voice that followed me whenever I went to the American supermarket outside our area. The voice belonged to my grandmother, a small old woman who could shout louder than anyone on the street. Her Vietnamese was quick, it was
43、 loud, it was not beautiful. In our area, the comings and goings of hundreds of Vietnamese on their daily tasks sounded crazy. I did not want to be thought of as being mad, as talking stupid. When I spoke English, people nodded at me, smiled and encouraged me. Even Vietnamese people would laugh and
44、say that Id do well in life.My brother was even stricter than I about speaking English. He was especially cruel towards my mother, scolding her for her poor English. Bits of Vietnamese were often mixed in her conversation. After two years of struggle, I finally divorced my culture. I was permitted t
45、o stop Vietnamese school. I thought of myself as American. At last, I thought I was one of you; I wasnt one of them. Sadly, I am only an American. 64. What can be learned from the passage? A. The authors brother liked learning Vietnamese. B. The authors mother taught him English at home. C. The auth
46、or didnt like learning Vietnamese when he was young. D. The authors mother put her sons in a language school in Vietnam.65. The author often felt embarrassed because _. A. his Vietnamese was not beautiful enough B. he could not fly kites like other kids at school C. his grandma spoke Vietnamese loud
47、ly in public D. his mother always treated him rudely in the market66. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author feels _. A. frightened B. peaceful C. satisfied D. regretful67. Whats the theme of the passage? A. It is important to adapt to a new environment. B.It is important to appreciate your own culture. C. It is important to remember your childhood. D. It is important to learn a foreign language. 【参考答案】64-67 CCDB
