1、2014高考英语阅读理解精英训练二轮精品题（34）及答案阅读理解（共25小题，每题2分，满分50分）第一节：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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （A）Today, in many high schools, teaching is now a technical miracle of computer labs, digital cameras, DVD players and laptops. Teachers can e-mail parents, post messages for students on online bull
2、etin(公告，告示) boards, and take attendance with a quick movement of a mouse.Even though we are now living in the digital age, the basic and most important element of education has not changed. Most students still need that one-on-one, teacher-student relationship to learn and to succeed. Teenagers need
3、 instruction in English, math or history, but they also want personal advice and encouragement. Kids talk with me about their families, their weekend plans, their favorite TV shows and their relationship problems. In my English and journalism classes, we talk about Shakespeare and persuasive(富有哲理的)
4、essays, but we also discuss college basketball, the war in Iraq and career choices. Students show me pictures of their rebuilt cars, their family vacations, and their newborn baby brothers. This personal connection is the necessary link between teachers and students that no amount of technology can
5、improve upon or replace. A few years ago I had a student in sophomore English who was struggling with my class and with school in general. Although he was a humorous young man who liked to joke around, I knew his family life was far from ideal. Whenever I approached him about missing homework or low
6、 test grades, he always had the same reply, “It doesnt matter because Im quitting school anyway.” Even though he always said this in a half-teasing way, I knew he needed to hear my different opinion and my “value of a high school education” lecture. He needed to hear this speech from me. After he le
7、ft my class, he struggled through the next two years of school. But, he did finally graduate because we kept telling him to hang in there. Wed cared about him finishing school. Recently, I saw this former student working at a local Italian restaurant. I told him again how proud I was of him. He said
8、 that he was hoping to go back to school to become a certified electrician. I encouraged him to get that training. Students rely on compassionate teachers to guide, to tutor, to listen, to laugh and to cry with them. Teachers provide the most important link in the educational processthe human one. 4
9、1. The first paragraph mainly talks about _. A. the variety of modern teaching methods. B. the wide use of modern technology in education C. the importance of teacher-parent relationship. D. the importance of using modern technology.42. The underlined word “ compassionate” in Para 5 means _. A. ambi
10、tious B. knowledgeable C. sympathetic D. generous43. According to the text, the most important element in education is _. A. teachers good instruction B. advanced technology来源:学科网 C. teachers encouragement D. personal connection44. The author states his view of education by _. A. example B. descript
11、ion C. figure D. comparison 【参考答案】41-44 BCDA 阅读理解-C Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of “Angry Birds” called “Angry Brides” that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries. Dowries-
12、such as jewelry, clothes, cars and money-are traditionally given by the brides family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home. The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, with the grooms family demanding even more money af
13、ter marriage, leading to mental and physical annoyance that can drive the woman to suicide.“The Angry Brides game is our way of throwing a spotlight on the nuisance(陋习)of dowry.” said Ram Bhamidi, senior vice president and head of online marketing for S, a matrimonial(婚姻的)website with two million me
14、mbers.“According to a 2007 study, there is a dowry-related death every four hours in India, We condemn this and have consistently run campaigns on social media to help create awareness of the issue”.The name of the app, available on the groups home page, is a spinoff from the globally popular “Angry
15、 Birds” game, Its home page shows a red-clad, eight-armed woman resembling a powerful female Hindu goddess. Underneath, there is a caption: “A woman will give you strength, care and all the love you need NOT dowry!”To play the game, users have to try and hit three dodging grooms-a pilot, a builder a
16、nd a doctor. There are a variety of weapons to choose from, including a frying pan, broomstick, tomato and loafer.Each groom has a price tag, starting at 1.5 million rupees($29,165). Every time the player hits a groom, his value decreases and money is added to the players Anti-Dowry Fund ,which is s
17、aved posted on their Facebook page.“Since we launched the game last week, more than 270,000 people have liked the app. Both men and women seem to be playing it”, said Bhamidi.66.What caused “Angry Brides” to appear online? A.Womens rightsbeing seriously abused. B.Anger at the practice of demanding d
18、owries. C.The brides giving a great many dowries. D.The popularity of Angry Birds online.【答案】B【解析】根据第一段第一句可知“嫁妆有时会导致对新娘的暴力， 由于对索要嫁妆的愤怒引起了对“愤怒的小鸟”的滑稽的模仿，被称之为“愤怒的新娘”目的在于强调在东南亚国家普遍存在的不合法做法”67.Which of the following is True about “Dowries”? A.The custom of giving dowries has been in practice for five de
19、cades. B.Lack of abundant dowries may lead to the brides being in violence. C.The illegal practice of dowries is still popular in many African countries. D.More dowries the bride gives mean a high social status of her family.【答案】B【解析】看文章第一段第一句68.The underlined word “spinoff” probably means . A.relat
20、ion B.connection C.copy D.fake【答案】C【解析】“愤怒的新娘”是对“愤怒的小鸟”的模仿。69.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the game “Angry Bride”? A.There are a variety of weapons to choose from. B.Ram Bhamidi thinks highly of the game. C.Men players dont find the game enjoyable. D.The game character looks like a Hindu
21、 goddess.【答案】C【解析】从文章最后一句Both men and women seem to be playing it可知， 男士也喜欢玩这个游戏。所以C是错误叙述。70.What is the text mainly about? A.Womens unfair treatment in the marriage. B.The popularity of the game “Angry Brides” C.The grooms demanding too many dowries.D.How to build an equal relation it the marriage.【
22、答案】B【解析】本文主要讲了“愤怒的新娘”这个游戏产生的背景，玩法，以及受欢迎。阅读理解-D Gay marriage, and especially gay parenting, has been in the cross hairs in recent days. On Jan.6, Rick Santorum told a New Hampshire audience that children are better off with a father in prison than being raised in a home with lesbian parents and no fa
23、ther at all. And last Monday(Jan.9), Pope Benedict called gay marriage a threat “to the future of humanity itself”, citing the need for children to have heterosexual homes. But research on families headed by gays and lesbians doesnt back up these above views. In fact, in some ways, gay parents may b
24、ring talents to the table that straight parents dont. Gay parents “tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on average, because they chose to be parents.” Said Abbie Goldberg, a psychologist at Clark University who researches gay and lesbian parenting. Gays and lesbians ra
25、rely become parents by accident, compared with an almost 50 percent accidental pregnancy rate among heterosexuals, Goldberg said. “That translates to greater commitment on average and more involvement”. And while research indicates that kids of gay parents show few differences in achievement, mental
26、 health, social functioning and other measures, these kids may have the advantage of open-mindedness, tolerance and role models for equal relationships, according to some research. Not only that, but gays and lesbians are likely to provide homes for difficult-to-place children in the foster system,
27、studies show.Children of gay parents also show less care about gender difference. Thats likely because gays and lesbians tend to have more equal relationships than straight couples, Goldberg said.“Men and women felt like they were free to pursue a wide range of interests,” Goldberg said. “Nobody was
28、 telling them,Oh, you cant do that， thats a boy thing,or Thats a girl thing.”71.The underlined phrase “in the cross hairs”(in Paragraph 1) probably means .A.a great concern B.a big threat C.a political ban D.a role model【答案】A【解析】最近，同性恋婚姻以及同性恋父母对孩子的教育问题成为人们关心的一个大问题。72.It can be learned from the passa
29、ge that Rick Santorum . A.opposes the need for children to have heterosexual homes B.thinks children are better off with a father in prison C.believes children are better off in heterosexual homes D.is in favor of children being raised by lesbian parents【答案】C【解析】根据第二段第一句可知“Rick Santorum告诉听众，与被女同性恋抚养
30、长大而根本没有父亲相比，有个坐监狱的父亲会更好”。 73.From Abbie Goldbergs words, we can learn that . A.Most heterosexual parents have children by accident B.Gays and lesbians consider carefully before becoming parents C.Heterosexual parents are not committed in the marriage D.Theres no gender difference in gay and lesbian
31、parenting【答案】B【解析】根据第四段的信息they chose to be parents；Gays and lesbians rarely become parents by accident可知同性恋者在成为父母前是经过考虑的。74.From the passage, we can infer that . A.Children of gay parents are more talented B.Gay parents like adopting poor children C.Children of gay parents may enjoy more freedom D.G
32、ay parents show no difference in social functioning【答案】C【解析】从最后一段可得知答案。75.Which of the following is the advantage of kids of gay parents? A.Tolerance . B.More talents. C.A chievement. D.Mental health.【答案】A【解析】由倒数第三段可知these kids may have the advantage of open-mindedness, tolerance and role models for
33、 equal relationships, according to some research.【2012届浙江省宁波市高三“十校联考”考试】Jiang Wei、Mr.Sun、Mr.Lee、Mr.Xu和 Ms. Wang需要预定宾馆。第61-65题是他们的基本信息。阅读下面六家宾馆的相关信息（A、B、C、D、E和F）,为每个 人选择合适的宾馆。选项中有一项是多余选项。61. Jiang Wei has a three-week vacation from next Monday. He wants to go to Shanghai by bus and then go home by tr
34、ain. He wants to find a hotel near the railway station, for he plans to spend two days visiting Nanjing Road and the Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai.62. Mr. Sun is a manager of a big company in Beijing. Next month, Thomas, an American consultant, will pay a visit to his company. Mr. Sun is responsible
35、 for looking after Thomas. This will be Thomas first visit to Beijing. Mr. Sun decides to choose a hotel which is very typical of China and is convenient for him to get a quick tour of the capital.63. Mr. Lee is a sales manager in a company in Shanghai. Last year he got married and this Saturday wil
36、l be his wedding anniversary. He met his wife while he was taking a walk along the West Lake. He has decided to celebrate their first anniversary at the place that saw the beginning of their love.64. Mr. Xu is a mathematics professor. Next Sunday, the International Mathematics Annual Meeting will be
37、 held in Renmin University of China. Mr Xu was invited and has asked his assistant to book a room. A hotel near the university is preferred.65. Ms. Wang is a mother of two children. Running a shoe shop, she lives a comfortable life. They live in Hangzhou, and have never seen the sea with their own e
38、yes. The summer vacation is coming and Ms. Wang wants to take her children to Yantai to see the sea.A. Xinqiao Hotel is an international four-star hotel in Hangzhou. The hotel is perfectly located in the business center of Hangzhou City with the West Lake only a few minutes away. It is the tallest b
39、uilding near the West Lake. The hotel has 409 rooms and suits in different styles.B. Home Inn is next to the North Square of Shanghai Railway Station and is near the Hutai Road Bus Station. It provides standard rooms, business rooms, and superior rooms. Twenty-four-hour hot water, TVs, telephones, f
40、ree broadband Internet and free parking are all available.C. Yantai Hongkou Hotel is located at the center of the new coastal scenery area. The hotel is just 2.5 kilometers from the train station, and 26 kilometers from the airport. After a short walk, guests can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the s
41、oft sandy beach. It offers different classes of guest rooms, such as standard rooms and business suits.D. The Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai is a five-star hotel and is located in downtown Shanghai. Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are only a five-minute walk from the hotel. It is four kilometers away fro
42、m the railway station. All the rooms are well-designed. Room service is available at all hours.E. Beijing Hotel is located on East Changan Avenue, the heart of Beijing. It has a long history of more than one hundred years. It made history as the Olympic Family Hotel by hosting distinguished guests f
43、rom all over the world during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Its services include dining, business, tickets and entertainment.F. Yanshan Hotel is located in the Zhongguancun High-tech Zone of Beijing. It is a business hotel and is surrounded by a number of famous universities including Peking Univer
44、sity, Renmin University of China and Tsinghua University. Besides superior rooms, it also offers standard rooms.【答案】61-65 BEAFC【2012届江西省南昌二中高三第四次月考】阅读表达（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题 （请注意问题后的词数要求）。Every country has many good people who help to take care of othersSome high school and college stud
45、ents in the United States often spend many hours as volunteers in a hospital, orphanage （孤儿院） or home for the agedThey read books to the people who must be in these places or they just visit them and play games or listen to their problemsOther young people volunteer to collect food or money, or they
46、 work in the homes of people who are sick or oldThey paint, clean or repair their houses, do their shopping or mow their lawnsThere is a group of volunteers to meet almost every needFor boys who no longer have fathers there is an organization called Big BrothersCollege students and other men take th
47、ese boys to baseball games or on fishing trips and help them to know about things that boys usually learn from their fathersEvery city has a number of clubs where boys and girls can go play games or to learn craftsSome of these clubs have movies or organize short trips to the mountains, the beaches,
48、 museums or other places of interestMost of these clubs use many high school and college students as volunteers because they still remember the problems of younger boys and girlsVolunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world are those _76What does the passage mainly talk about? （wi
49、thin 10 words）77What do volunteers usually do in the home for the aged? （within 20 words）78Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence（within 10 words） 79What else would you do if you got a chance to be such a volunteer? （within 10 words）80Wha
50、t does the underlined word “they”（ in the last but two line） refer to? （within 5 words）【答案】阅读表达76High school and college students as volunteers77They paint, clean or repair their houses, do their shopping or mow their lawns78who help to bring happiness to others79chatting with them to get rid of their loneliness/buying some small gifts to make them happy80high school and college students