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1、2016高考英語二輪閱讀理解初期練習(xí)（4）【2015高考復(fù)習(xí)】閱讀理解 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 didnt rustle，silence filling the air.Lon
2、eliness was already killing her，but no one knows what made her cry!Losing something you love with all your heart isnt 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
3、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 Aryans future.She was imagining and feeling every day of the childs growth，and figuring what she would have in store for him.But wh
4、o knows whats 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 Radhas life into darkness forever.A speeding car
5、 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 wasnt hurt.She opened her eyes，unable to focus her e
6、yes，and didnt 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 hadnt even seen life.Simply，dont drink and drive.You_could_take_a_life，but_kill_a_number_of_people.【語篇導(dǎo)讀】一位司機(jī)酒后駕車發(fā)生事故，奪去了一個(gè)充滿活力的孩子的生命和一位母親的全部希望16The underlined word“de
7、vastated”in Paragraph 1 would probably mean“_”Aworried BscaredCheartbroken Dweatherbeaten答案C詞義猜測(cè)題。從該詞所在句的“crying，yelling all she can.”可知，這位母親傷心欲絕，所以devastated語義同heartbroken，選C項(xiàng)。17Which of the following statements is TRUE of Radha?AShe had expected much of Aryan.BShe got her eyes injured in the accid
8、ent.CShe was hit by one bottle on the arm.DShe had everything ready for Aryans future.答案A推理判斷題。從第三段的前兩句可知，這位母親對(duì)孩子的期望很高，故答案選A項(xiàng)。18The underlined sentence implies that_.Adrunk driving is absolutely forbiddenBdrunk driving is certain to kill a lot of peopleCthe driver killed Aryan and his motherDthere i
9、s more than one victim in a car accident答案D推理判斷題。從文章中這位母親撕心裂肺的哭喊及常識(shí)可推知，酒后駕車的受害者不止一個(gè)，答案選D項(xiàng)。19What would be the best title for the passage?AThe Death of a Miserable Child.BA Sad Mother on a Windy Night.CThe Price for Another Mans Mistake.DSpeeding from Drunk Driving.答案C主旨大意題。文章主要講述了一位司機(jī)酒后駕車發(fā)生事故導(dǎo)致一個(gè)孩子死
10、亡，孩子的母親傷心絕望的故事，所以C項(xiàng)“另一個(gè)人的錯(cuò)誤的代價(jià)”能較好地概括全文，答案選C項(xiàng)?！?015高考復(fù)習(xí)】閱讀理解A survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that US.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 perc
11、ent 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，whats more，it may propel them up the corporate ladder past their humourless collea
12、gues.Why？It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players.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 conce
13、ntrate on their work more efficiently.Whats more，employees who enjoy interacting with their coworkers arent 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 o
14、n important projects，they tend to feel angry or depressed.This negative mood can interfere with subsequent performance.According to Dr Trices 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 pas
15、t defeat.If humour is really this important，then why dont 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 i
16、s important to realize that some humour is inappropriate for the workplace，and that it is often used at wrong times.【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇時(shí)文報(bào)道。管理者們認(rèn)為，和那些沒有幽默感的人相比，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識(shí)，具有較高的工作效率等。20Most people think a sense of humour can _.Ahelp you to do your work betterBmake you have a rich lifeCmak
17、e you pleased with your workDhelp you to make more friends答案A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段可知，和沒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在意義上和幽默感沒有聯(lián)系，也和本文意思不符。21Which one of the following can describe a person with a sense of homour?ASerious. BFunny.CChangeable. DFriendly.答案D推理判斷題。由全文內(nèi)容可以看出：有幽默感的人更容易與人交流，與人合作；有幽默感的人更平易近人，更“友好
18、”；而不是“易變、嚴(yán)肅、有趣”等。22Many people dont use humour more often in the workplace because _.Athey like keeping silent when workingBthey dont know the positive effects of humourCthey think they should obey the rulesDthey dont like joking or laughing答案B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第五段可知，在工作場(chǎng)所人們大都表現(xiàn)得不幽默，其原因是不知道幽默的積極效果。其他選項(xiàng)與文章的意思不
19、符。23Which is probably the best title for the passage?APeople with a sense of humour.BHumour is important in the workplace.CHumour and humourless.DEveryone likes humour.答案B主旨大意題。全文主要談的是工作中的幽默的積極作用。比如，幽默可以使人減輕壓力，可以使人有較高的工作效率等。本文不是純粹地講幽默，也不是純粹地說有幽默感的人。 閱讀理解解讀In the winter months the temperature in most
20、 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 Canadas winter may be much colder and longer than you are used
21、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
22、 in the snow.Dressing for winterDuring 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 necka hat that covers your ears gloves for your handsthick winter coats,
23、 pants and sweatersLayers keep you warmIts a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a Tshirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, its always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy w
24、eather. You will need：a warm waterproof coat waterproof hatsan umbrella rain boots or snow bootsLearn 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 fo
25、r winter.文章大意：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了冬季去加拿大旅行可以參加的活動(dòng)，以及游客在穿戴方面應(yīng)注意的事項(xiàng)。5What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?ATo tell about the details about Canada.BTo show many outdoor winter activities.CTo introduce the daily life of Canadians.DTo encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.6What is the important
26、part for many Canadians in winter?AIce fishing. BJoining a group.CLeading an active life. DStaying in the snow.7If you spend a winter in Canada, youll prepare the following EXCEPT _.Aan umbrella and sunglasses Bthick winter coats and pantsCwaterproof hats and coats Dsnow boots and gloves答案：A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)
27、Dressing for winter和Layers keep you warm中“”部分的內(nèi)容可知，A項(xiàng)中的“太陽鏡”不是需要準(zhǔn)備的戶外裝備。故答案選A。8The author suggests layering your clothing probably because _.Ait is cool to dress like thatBit is a rule to dress like thatCthe weather there is changeableDthe weather is usually very hot閱讀理解解讀The early lack of exposure
28、to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can be harmful to achieving gender (性別) balance in these fields. It begins when we are young and continues throughout our time in high school.While at home, girls generally dont get to experience the level of exposure or encouragement in STE
29、M fields that their male counterparts do. It is often subtle, but its 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 spar
30、k 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 populatio
31、n. 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 (偏見) toward girls, either from families or from schools, is so rooted in our culture that
32、we often dont even recognize it. Although the situation has changed greatly in the past 20 or 30 years, there is still a sense, that girls arent as good at math, for instance, even though there is almost no evidence to support such a belief.It is important that as a society we deal with gender stere
33、otypes 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
34、 that their gender shouldnt determine the career path they choose, and that pursuing a STEM career does not make them less feminine.文章大意：本文是一篇議論文。由于受傳統(tǒng)偏見的影響，女孩最終進(jìn)入STEM(科學(xué)、技術(shù)、工程、數(shù)學(xué))領(lǐng)域的人數(shù)不多，直接導(dǎo)致了這些領(lǐng)域中男女比例失衡。作者呼吁，讓更多的女性參與到STEM領(lǐng)域中去。9According to the passage, not many girls grow to enter STEM fields beca
35、use _.Agirls are not as good at STEM as boysBgirls do not like to take science classesCgirls get fewer chances to know about STEMDgirls seldom survive the high pressure positions10The underlined word “it” in Para. 4 refers to _.Aour bias Bour culture Cthe situation Da sense11The main purpose of the
36、passage is to _.Ashow womens potentials in STEM fieldsBpraise womens contributions to STEM fieldsCdescribe the present gender bias in STEM fieldsDcall for more involvement of women in STEM fields12Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?CP：Central PointP：PointSp：Subpoint (次要點(diǎn))C：Conclusion
2016高考英語二輪復(fù)習(xí) 閱讀理解初期練習(xí)（4）
