2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解初期练习(4)

【2015高考复习】阅读理解

A mother was devastated，crying，yelling all she can in that dark corner.There was nobody to hear her yell and not a soul to calm her，because outside her house is a long winding lonely road.The wind was at rest and the leaves didn't rustle，silence filling the air.Loneliness was already killing her，but no one knows what made her cry!

Losing something you love with all your heart isn't really the pain you can ever overcome.Radha lost her baby，her only means to live.She saw her child getting killed and the accident was terrible.One lonely night，she was walking down the street to get a breath of fresh air with her child hugged tight in her arms.

The whole time she walked with her child in her arms，the only thing that worried her was Aryan's future.She was imagining and feeling every day of the child's growth，and figuring what she would have in store for him.But who knows what's in store for us tomorrow，life can change in a second.

On that deserted road，were a few streetlights barely enough？It was this light that could be seen from a disktance，but as it came closer it got brighter and brighter.That light changed Radha's life into darkness forever.A speeding car came down that road.The driver came at a speed of 110 kmph throwing beer bottles out of his half open window.He was definitely drunk，and the speed took everything in its path.Just then，there was a loud cry，and silence set in again.

But the mother wasn't hurt.She opened her eyes，unable to focus her eyes，and didn't see Aryan.After a few minutes when her sight cleared up she looked all over in a panic for her baby，but alas...The child hadn't even seen life.

Simply，don't drink and drive.You_could_take_a_life，but_kill_a_number_of_people. 【语篇导读】 一位司机酒后驾车发生事故，夺去了一个充满活力的孩子的生命和一位母亲的全部希望„„

16．The underlined word“devastated”in Paragraph 1 would probably mean“_____”． A．worried

B．scared D．weather­beaten

C．heart­broken

答案 C [词义猜测题。从该词所在句的“crying，yelling all she can...”可知，这位母亲伤心欲绝，所以devastated语义同heart­broken，选C项。] 17．Which of the following statements is TRUE of Radha?

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A．She had expected much of Aryan.

B．She got her eyes injured in the accident. C．She was hit by one bottle on the arm. D．She had everything ready for Aryan's future.

答案 A [推理判断题。从第三段的前两句可知，这位母亲对孩子的期望很高，故答案选A项。]

18．The underlined sentence implies that________. A．drunk driving is absolutely forbidden

B．drunk driving is certain to kill a lot of people C．the driver killed Aryan and his mother

D．there is more than one victim in a car accident

答案 D [推理判断题。从文章中这位母亲撕心裂肺的哭喊及常识可推知，酒后驾车的受害者不止一个，答案选D项。]

19．What would be the best title for the passage? A．The Death of a Miserable Child. B．A Sad Mother on a Windy Night. C．The Price for Another Man's Mistake. D．Speeding from Drunk Driving.

答案 C [主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了一位司机酒后驾车发生事故导致一个孩子死亡，孩子的母亲伤心绝望的故事，所以C项“另一个人的错误的代价”能较好地概括全文，答案选C项。]

【2015高考复习】阅读理解

A survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that

U．S.executives believe that people with a sense of humour do better at their jobs，compared with those who have little or no sense of humour.In fact，a whopping 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humour do better.

The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humour

may help light­hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times.And，what's more，it may propel them up the corporate ladder past their humourless colleagues. Why？It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players.

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Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive.In fact，a researcher

at California State University found that humour could help the employees to release tension.

Consequently，they can concentrate on their work more efficiently.What's more，

employees who enjoy interacting with their co­workers aren't as likely to be distracted，or absent from work.

Research conducted by psychologist Dr Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in

Virginia showed that humour helps us think.When people feel stuck on important projects，they tend to feel angry or depressed.This negative mood can interfere with subsequent performance.According to Dr Trice's research，taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.

If humour is really this important，then why don't we use it more often on the

job?

Most likely，the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humour in the workplace.They tend to think humour and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional，perhaps both.However，it is important to realize that some humour is inappropriate for the workplace，and that it is often used at wrong times.

【语篇解读】 本文是一篇时文报道。管理者们认为，和那些没有幽默感的人相比，具有

幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。比如，幽默的人富有合作意识，具有较高的工作效率等。 20．Most people think a sense of humour can ________.

A．help you to do your work better B．make you have a rich life C．make you pleased with your work D．help you to make more friends

答案 A [细节理解题。根据第一段可知，和没有或很少有幽默感的人相比，有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。B、C和D在意义上和幽默感没有联系，也和本文意思不符。] 21．Which one of the following can describe a person with a sense of homour?

A．Serious.

B．Funny.

C．Changeable. D．Friendly.

答案 D [推理判断题。由全文内容可以看出：有幽默感的人更容易与人交流，与人合作；有幽默感的人更平易近人，更“友好”；而不是“易变、严肃、有趣”等。]

22．Many people don't use humour more often in the workplace because ________.

A．they like keeping silent when working

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B．they don't know the positive effects of humour C．they think they should obey the rules D．they don't like joking or laughing

答案 B [细节理解题。根据第五段可知，在工作场所人们大都表现得不幽默，其原因是不知道幽默的积极效果。其他选项与文章的意思不符。] 23．Which is probably the best title for the passage?

A．People with a sense of humour. B．Humour is important in the workplace. C．Humour and humourless. D．Everyone likes humour.

答案 B [主旨大意题。全文主要谈的是工作中的幽默的积极作用。比如，幽默可以使人减轻压力，可以使人有较高的工作效率等。本文不是纯粹地讲幽默，也不是纯粹地说有幽默感的人。]

阅读理解解读

In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid­December to mid­March. Though Canada's winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.

Dressing for winter

During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need：

☆warm waterproof boots ☆a scarf for your neck

☆a hat that covers your ears ☆gloves for your hands

☆thick winter coats, pants and sweaters Layers keep you warm

It's a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T­shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it's always easier to remove

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a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need：

☆a warm waterproof coat ☆waterproof hats

☆an umbrella ☆rain boots or snow boots

Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact Related Links, for example, an immigrant­serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.

文章大意：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了冬季去加拿大旅行可以参加的活动，以及游客在穿戴方面应注意的事项。

5．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To tell about the details about Canada. B．To show many outdoor winter activities. C．To introduce the daily life of Canadians. D．To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.

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．What is the important part for many Canadians in winter?

A．Ice fishing. B．Joining a group.

C．Leading an active life. D．Staying in the snow.

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．If you spend a winter in Canada, you'll prepare the following EXCEPT ________.

A．an umbrella and sunglasses B．thick winter coats and pants

C．waterproof hats and coats D．snow boots and gloves

答案：A 细节理解题。根据Dressing for winter和Layers keep you warm中“☆”

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部分的内容可知，A项中的“太阳镜”不是需要准备的户外装备。故答案选A。

8．The author suggests layering your clothing probably because ________. A．it is cool to dress like that B．it is a rule to dress like that C．the weather there is changeable D．the weather is usually very hot

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The early lack of exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be harmful to achieving gender (性别) balance in these fields. It begins when we are young and continues throughout our time in high school.

While at home, girls generally don't get to experience the level of exposure or encouragement in STEM fields that their male counterparts do. It is often subtle, but it's the first hurdle that faces and confuses so many women. Boys, on the other hand, get on their path, and are encouraged to do so, generally earlier than girls. For example, boys are more often given science sets as toys, which spark an interest in these subjects.

In school, boys are often pushed to take the more challenging math and science classes. So if we want to attract the best and brightest minds into the fields that will advance us as a people, a country, and a planet, we can no longer look to only half of the population. Young girls cannot possibly consider opportunities they do not know exist. If girls are not exposed to certain subject and career paths, they are highly unlikely to choose to follow them in college.

Our bias (偏见) toward girls, either from families or from schools, is so rooted in our culture that we often don't even recognize it. Although the situation has changed greatly in the past 20 or 30 years, there is still a sense, that girls aren't as good at math, for instance, even though there is almost no evidence to support

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such a belief.

It is important that as a society we deal with gender stereotypes long before young people are faced with a decision to declare or choose a major in college. Without making efforts to break them, we are limiting the potentials of our youth, both male and female. Providing the necessary resources, exposure, and encouragement would help young women understand that their gender shouldn't determine the career path they choose, and that pursuing a STEM career does not make them less feminine.

文章大意：本文是一篇议论文。由于受传统偏见的影响，女孩最终进入STEM(科学、技术、工程、数学)领域的人数不多，直接导致了这些领域中男女比例失衡。作者呼吁，让更多的女性参与到STEM领域中去。

9．According to the passage, not many girls grow to enter STEM fields because ________.

A．girls are not as good at STEM as boys B．girls do not like to take science classes C．girls get fewer chances to know about STEM D．girls seldom survive the high pressure positions

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．The underlined word “it” in Para. 4 refers to ________.

A．our bias C．the situation

B．our culture D．a sense

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1．The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．show women's potentials in STEM fields B．praise women's contributions to STEM fields C．describe the present gender bias in STEM fields D．call for more involvement of women in STEM fields

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2．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

CP：Central Point P：Point Sp：Sub­point (次要点) C：Conclusion

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