1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2014高考英语阅读理解精英训练二轮精品题（18）及答案阅读理解The United States has always been a country of many cultures. Before Europeans came to North America, many groups of Native Americans lived here. Different Native American groups had different cultures. The first Europeans in the United States were fro
2、m England and Holland, but immigrants came from all European countries. Many people also immigrated from Asia and Africa. Sadly, many Africans were brought to the United States as slaves. Many immigrants come from Latin America too. Today, the United States has people from more cultures than ever.In
3、 the 19th century, people spoke of the United States as a “melting pot.” People thought that all immigrates should forget their native cultures and languages and become English-speaking Americans. They felt that people should assimilate - join American culture. However, not everyone wanted to assimi
4、late completely. Many people tried to keep parts of their cultures, such as foods, customs, and languages. However, their children often forgot their parents or grandparents language. But most Americans, even those whose families have been here a long time, can tell the countries their relatives cam
5、e from. And of course, new immigrants take great pride in their curare and language.For all of these reasons, melting pot is no longer a good way to describe the United States. Instead, people now call the United States a “salad bowl.” They say salad bowl because in a salad, you can still see all of
6、 the individual parts (lettuce, tomato, and so on), but all the different parts mixed together and begin to take on the flavor of one another.8. Which of the following is the key information the writer wants to tell us in the first paragraph?A. There used to be many groups of Native Americans.B. Eng
7、lishmen were among the first to settle in America.C. Asians and Africans also immigrated to America.D. USA today is made up of people from across the world.9. The “melting pot” _.A. is an accurate way to describe the United StatesB. is a place where people from different cultures should assimilate c
8、ompletelyC. cannot accurately reflect the reality in the United StatesD. cannot be replaced by the “salad bowl”10. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Many immigrates to the United States try to keep some of their culture.B. Immigrates are encouraged to use English wherever th
9、ey go in the USA.C. Children of early immigrates can speak English as well as their parents native language.D. New immigrants want to live in their own culture and language.11. The “salad bowl” reflects the fact that immigrates to the United States _. A. help each other B. assimilate only partially
10、C. take great pride in their culture and languageD. remain independent【参考答案8-11】DCA B 专题讲座阅读理解之细节理解题 (2012大纲全国卷，C)Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about eighty miles.It was late.Several times I got stuck behind a slowmoving truck on a narrow road with a solid whit
11、e line on my left，and I became increasingly impatient.At one point along an open road，I came to a crossing with a traffic light.I was alone on the road by now，but as I drove near the light，it turned red and I made a stop.I looked left，right and behind me.Nothing.Not a car，no suggestion of car lamps，
12、 but there I sat，waiting for the light to change，the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering why I refused to run the light.I was not afraid of being caught，because there was clearly no policeman around，and there certainly would have been no danger in going through
13、it.Much later that night，the question of why Id stopped for that light came back to me.I think I stopped because its part of a contract(契约) we all have with each other.Its not only the law，but its an agreement we have，and we trust each other to honor it：we dont go through red lights.Trust is our fir
14、st inclination (倾向)Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us.The whole construction of our society depends on mutual(相互) trust，not distrust.We do what we say well do；we show up when we say well show up；and we pay when we say well pay.We trust each other in these matters，and were angry or dis
15、appointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.1Why did the author get impatient while driving?AHe was lonely on the road.BHe was slowed down by a truck.CHe got tired of driving too long.DHe came acro
16、ss too many traffic lights.2What was the authors immediate action when the traffic light turned red?AStopping still.B Driving through it.CLooking around for other cars.DChecking out for traffic police. 3The event made the author strongly believe that .Atraffic rules may be unnecessaryBdoubting other
17、s is human natureCpatience is important to driversDa society needs mutual trust4Why was the author proud of himself?AHe kept his promise.BHe held back his anger.CHe followed his inclination.DHe made a right decision.参考答案14：BADD,本文为记叙文，题材属于人物故事类。作者在没有警察且没有其他车辆的情况下仍然遵守交通规则，因为这个社会需要彼此的信任。We trust each
18、other in these matters and were angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.本句中含有两个定语从句，that 为关系代词，代指 the person or organization，we have in them 也为定语从句，先行词为trust，关系代词省略掉了。在这些问题上，我们彼此信任，对于那些我们信任他们而他们却破坏这种信任的人或者组织，我们都感到气愤和失望。细节是围绕主题展开的，是对中心主题的进一步表达。细节题是针
19、对原文提到的某个事物、现象或理论的考查。细节题主要考查考生是否能在快速阅读文章的同时，从中获取某些特定的直接信息或理解特定信息的意义。做细节理解题时，考生可采用以下步骤阅读理解-DExpecting good things can make you healthier and might even lengthen your life, says researcher Suzaane Segerstrom, PhD, author of Breaking Murphys Law. Segerstrom is coauthor of a recent review of studies on t
20、he benefits of a positive attitude-and has experienced them herself. We asked her about optimisms principles and payoffs.l) Feeling well helps when youre not well.“When researchers look at people who have similar medical conditions, they can predict whos likely to live longer: the one who feels his
21、health is better. Theres something about that feeling of wellness thats important, even-maybe especially-if youre ill. Optimism also seems to help buffer (减缓) you against stress. Ive been studying first-year law students for 16 years. Thats a very stressed group, but in my most recent study, each ti
22、me a students optimism increased one point on a five-point scale, his immune (免疫性的) response to an injected virus or yeast improved by 20 percent.”2) Optimism is something you do.“Anxiety and other negative emotions are known to be detri-mental to the body, especially to your cardiovascular and immu
23、ne systems (心血管和免疫系统), and having an optimistic nature seems to protect against those effects.In addition, research shows that people who axe optimistic about their future behave differently. They exercise more, are less likely to smoke, and follow a better diet. And if they get sick, theyre more li
24、kely to actively participate in their treatment. Ive seen that myself-I have back pain from arthritis, but I think my willingness to do whatever it takes has helped a lot.”3) Not happy? Dont worry.“Happiness is a feeling; optimism is a belief that aspects of your future will turn out well. Happiness
25、 can fluctuate (波动) a lot, but an optimistic disposition (性格) is usually pretty stable. If youre not optimistic, you can try creating a positive events log. Good filings happen to everyone, but pessimists often dont take notice; spending a few minutes every day writing about at least three positive
26、things may help you expect them more often. Or instead of trying to be optimistic, do what optimists do: Work hard to reach your goals. Each accomplishment should make it easier to be hopeful about the next one.”12. The main finding of the study done by 8uzanae Segerstrom is _.A. people will benefit
27、 from their positive attitudes towards lifeB. anyone who feels his health is better lives longerC. people who are optimistic about their future behave differentlyD. happiness usually results in a bright future13. What conclusion did Suzanne Segerstrom draw from her studies on her fast-year law stude
28、nts?A. The better medical care they enjoy, the longer they will live.B. The younger they arc, the stronger they will be.C. The more optimistic they am, the less likely they will get ill.D. The better they feel, the more rapidly they will recover from illness.14. We learn from the passage that optimi
29、stic people _.A. are easy to give up smokingB. are willing to do whatever they are askedC. take an active part in all aspectsD. tend to have a better life style15. What are you advised to do according to the passage?A. Take exercise as much as you can.B. Keep a daily note of positive things.C. Work
30、hard and play hard.D. Make your goals easy to reach.【参考答案】1215、ACDB阅读理解AAttention Tim HortonsStainless Steel Travel Mug OwnersLid Recall-15 oz Stainless Steel Travel MugA fault at the cup has been recognizedThe fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug，and could probabl
31、y cause injury from hot liquid leakingTherefore，we have given an immediate lid recall noticeThis recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons15 oz stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2010 and January 2011The bottom of the mug is stamped with distributors（经销商）name，Thermo ServThere is no
32、printing on the handle of the mug At Tim Hortons，we value out customers safety above anything elseSo, whether your lid is leaking or not，in the interest of your safety, we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons（excluding Esso Tim Hortons）,where they will exchange the lid
33、for a new lid that fits safelyThe new lids will be available February l，2011. Please do not use your mug until you exchange the lidHeres what you do： Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one New lids will be available February 2,2011 Return your travel mug to a Tim H
34、ortons store Your lid will be exchanged for a new lidIf you prefer to return the entire mug，bring it back at any time for a full repaymentIf you have any questions regarding his recall，please contact us at：Toll Free Number：l888508一77l7 8：30 am5：00 pmEastern Standard Time1This advertisement is trying
35、 to Aintroduce a new type of mugsBpersuade people to buy a new steel mug lidCinform people of exchanging a lidDwarn against the danger of using the faulty mug2The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who Aoften travel aroundBhave 15 oz Stainless mugs Cwant to buy 1 5 oz Stainless mugsDare selling
36、the Tim Hortons mugs3According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true? APeople should stop using the Tim Hortons15 oz stainless steel travel mug immediatelyBPeople can return the lid between October 2010 and January 2011CPeople can get the money back if they return the faulty mug DTim Hortons does its duty to care about the customers safety 答案：13 CBB- 8 - 版权所有高考资源网