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1、2014高考英語(yǔ)閱讀理解：2013暑假練習(xí)題（11）及答案解析 (第1 篇)Three years ago，five parrots were set free in a wild place of Arizona，thousands of miles from the Channel Islands in Jersey where they had been looked after by zookeepers. No evolutionary strategies informed them how to behave in this new landscape of mountainou
2、s pine forest unoccupied by their kind for 50 years. To the researchers surprise, they failed to make contact with a group of wild parrots imported from Mexico and set free at the same time. Within 24 hours the reintroducing ended in failure, and the poor birds were back in cages, on their way to th
3、e safety of the Arizona reintroduction programme.Ever since then, the programme has enjoyed great success，mainly because the birds now being set free are Mexican birds illegally caught in the wild, confiscated (沒(méi)收)on arrival north of the border, and raised by their parents in the safety of the progr
4、amme.The experience shows how little we know about the behaviour and psychology(心理) of parrots, as Peter Bennett, a bird researcher，points out: “Reintroducing species of high intelligence like parrots is a lot more difficult. People like parrots, always treating them as nothing more than pets or val
5、uable collectables”Now that many species of parrot are in immediate danger of dying out, biologists are working together to study the natural history and the behaviour of this family of birds. Last year was an important turning point：conservationists founded the World Parrot Trust, based at Hayle in
6、 Cornwall, to support research into both wild and caged birds.Research on parrots is vital for two reasons. First, as the Arizona programme showed, when reintroducing parrots to the wild, we need to be aware of what the birds must know if they are to survive in their natural home. We also need to le
7、arn more about the needs of parrots kept as pets, particularly as the Trusts campaign does not attempt to discourage the practice, but rather urges people who buy parrots as pets to choose birds raised by humans.語(yǔ)篇解讀本文通過(guò)在亞利桑那州五只鸚鵡被釋放的故事，說(shuō)明了鸚鵡引入計(jì)劃的重要性以及對(duì)鸚鵡生活習(xí)性等各方面進(jìn)行研究的重要性和對(duì)鸚鵡進(jìn)行研究的重要原因。1What do we kno
8、w about the area where the five parrots were reintroduced?A. Its landscape is new to parrots of their kind.B. It used to be home to parrots of their kind.C. It is close to where they had been kept.D. Pine trees were planted to attract birds.解析事實(shí)細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第一段第二句：這五只鸚鵡未被教過(guò)如何在這個(gè)新地方生活；這片松林山區(qū)50年來(lái)未被這種鸚鵡占據(jù)過(guò)(50
9、年前有過(guò))?？芍?，五只鸚鵡被引入的地方曾經(jīng)是鸚鵡的家園或繁衍之地。答案B2The reintroducing experience three years ago shows that manraised parrots_.A. can find their way back home in JerseyB. are unable to recognize their parentsC. are unable to adapt to the wildD. can produce a new species解析推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一、二段，特別是信息句Ever since then，the pro
10、gramme has enjoyed great success，mainly because the birds now being set free are Mexican birds illegally caught in the wild.可以推測(cè)出，人工喂養(yǎng)的鸚鵡不能適應(yīng)野外的生存環(huán)境。答案C3Why are researches on parrots important according to the passage?A. The Trust shows great concern for the programme.B. We need to know more about h
11、ow to preserve parrots.C. Many people are interested in collecting parrots.D. Parrots intelligence may some day benefit people.解析推理判斷題。最后一段就是信息提示。主要表達(dá)了對(duì)鸚鵡進(jìn)行研究的重要性，主要表現(xiàn)在兩個(gè)方面：我們必須了解鸚鵡在自然條件下如何生存；其次，我們需要更多地了解寵物鸚鵡的需要，督促那些買鸚鵡當(dāng)寵物的人選擇人工培育的鸚鵡。從而判斷，本題主要表達(dá)我們?nèi)绾伪Ｗo(hù)鸚鵡的問(wèn)題。答案B4According to the passage, people are ad
12、vised_.A. to treat wild and caged parrots equallyB. to set up comfortable homes for parrotsC. not to keep wild parrots as petsD. not to let more parrots go to the wild解析推理判斷題。由最后一段特別是最后一句We also need to learn more about the needs of parrots kept as pets，particularly as the Trusts campaign does not a
13、ttempt to discourage the practice，but rather urges people who buy parrots as pets to choose birds raised by humans.可以推出，作者建議我們不要把野鸚鵡當(dāng)作寵物。答案C長(zhǎng)難句解讀We also need to learn more about the needs of parrots kept as pets，particularly as the Trusts campaign does not attempt to discourage the practice，but rath
14、er urges people who buy parrots as pets to choose birds raised by humans.我們也需要更多了解寵物鸚鵡的需要，尤其因?yàn)樾磐谢疬\(yùn)動(dòng)并不旨在勸阻這一做法，而是督促買鸚鵡作寵物的人選擇人工培育的鸚鵡。句中的not.but.表示“不是而是”。連接兩個(gè)并列的句子attempt to discourage the practice和rather urges people who buy parrots.。其中urge sb.to do sth.表示“督促某人做某事”。*結(jié)束 (第2篇)Intellectual property (IP
15、) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623, when the first patent law to protect IP rights was passed. IP rights protect an artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by another. For example, if somebody generates an idea for a novel, that idea is prot
16、ected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further，he/she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17th century，IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes aga
17、inst stealing，but today, intellectual property rights are also enjoyed by those who create music, art and literature.In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether：the Internet. Many years ago, if you wan
18、ted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store；if a novel，from a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork,
19、 can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.5. According to the writer, in the beginning, IP rights were mainly of use to_.A. those creating music，art and literatureB. novelistsC
20、. engineers and inventorsD. those not receiving financial reward for their work解析細(xì)節(jié)判斷題。從第一段最后兩句可以判斷出知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán)主要對(duì)工程師和發(fā)明家的創(chuàng)作成果有保護(hù)作用。答案C6. What do we know about the Internet according to the passage?A. It makes IP rights harder to protect.B. It sells songs and films.C. It does not affect the way we understa
21、nd IP rights.D. It prevents the production of artwork.解析細(xì)節(jié)判斷題。從第二段的“.because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether.”可以判斷出答案。答案A7. According to Paragraph 2, what has “taken the world by storm” ?A. Intellectual property rights.B. The Internet.C. Free downloading.D. The large number
22、 of songs, films and books.解析細(xì)節(jié)判斷題。第二段最后一句中的“This practice”代指上句中提到的“can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet.”，故選C項(xiàng)。答案C8. A possible title for this passage could be_.A. A History of IP RightsB. Ways to Protect Your IP RightsC. The Present and the Future of IPD. IP Rights and Our Att
23、itudes解析主旨大意題。本文從頭到尾都是圍繞知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán)和我們的態(tài)度這兩方面寫的。答案D*結(jié)束第二部分：閱讀理解（本題有兩小節(jié)，第一節(jié)共20小題；每小題2分，第二節(jié)共5小題；每小題2分；滿分50分）第一節(jié)：閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出一個(gè)最佳選項(xiàng)。A(原創(chuàng))What separates me from everyone else? The difference is not what clothes I wear or the music I listen too, but what I feel inside.Ever since I was young, I h
24、ave loved professional wrestling. I woke up every Saturday to watch my favorite Superstars. As I grew older, I got a lot of flak for watching this fake sport. My peers would laugh at me for following what was called a mans soap opera. So, I put my love for wrestling on the shelf. Like everyone else,
25、 I wanted to be associated with the cool clique. I yearned to be invited to the parties of the in-crowd and hang out with the popular kids. I became pretty successful. Although my Friday evenings were busy with parties, I would still wake up early Saturdays to watch wrestling. It wasnt until freshma
26、n year that I realized I wasnt being myself.That year, I tried many new things and activities and made new friends. In my town, football was the sport, so I decided to play football, thinking it might give me a head start in popularity. The team started with 48 athletes. At the end, there were 14 of
27、 us left. I stuck it out not because I liked it, but because I am not a quitter. That long season taught me a lesson: I wasnt a football player. More importantly, it taught me to be myself.After that season, I went back to being a wrestling fan. I watched it religiously, no matter what insults were
28、thrown my way. I came across a quote: Dont Dream It, Be It. When I read this, my friend Dan had the same idea I had. What if we build a wrestling ring? we asked. We acquired the necessary wood and equipment for its construction. The following weekend, we met at his house. We saw our dream in a pile
29、in his backyard. We worked from dawn to dusk to build our great establishment. By Sunday night, our mission was complete. Our hard work (combined with a little creativity) had paid off. We had a real ring. We decided to hold an event. We practiced for hours, trying to improve every aspect of our wre
30、stling ability. The date was May 24th. Our show had a start time of 9: 00 p.m. To our surprise, about one hundred family, friends and fans showed up to support us. It was the most important night of my life and a complete success. Since that time, we have held five shows with as many as two hundred
31、and fifty people turning out. We continue to live this dream. We accomplished what we set out to do. We are now well known throughout school. When I walk down the halls, I am respected by my peers. Some are the same peers who ridiculed me for watching wrestling when I was younger. When they approach
32、 me, they often say, Good match, Chris. I humbly say, Thank you, knowing I did something I believed in.As my senior year winds down, Ill remember all of my high school memories. But what will stick out most is the memory that I did something I loved, despite what everyone said or thought. I accompli
33、shed my goal . I lived my dream. 41. What makes the writer different from the others is _.A. the different sports he loves B. the different clothes he wears and the different music he listens toC. that he is younger than the others. D. the different ideas he has42. What does the underlined sentence
34、in Paragraph mean?A. I practiced wrestling secretly in my spare time. B. I put the clothes for wrestling on the shelf.C. I decided to quit practicing wrestling. D. I began not to watch wrestling on TV.43. When the writer was a freshman, he _.A. knew he couldnt be a football player. B. realized he wa
35、s being himself.C. became very sociable. D. built a wrestling ring.44. The writer built the wrestling ring in order to _.A. play football there B. make his dream realized C. be a professional player D. have parties there.45. What is the writers attitude towards his experience in high school?A. Optim
36、istic B. Pessimistic C. Doubtful D. Surprised參考答案4145DCCBA *結(jié)束B(niǎo)（改編自浙江省溫州市2012屆高三第一次適應(yīng)性測(cè)試）Below is a passage adapted from the network edition of China Daily.EventLi Yang, one of Chinas most famous English teachers, apologized for beating his American wife more than a week after she posted photos of h
37、er injuries on the web and set off a bomb of criticism.“I wholeheartedly apologize to my wife Kim and my girls for committing domestic violence. This has caused them serious physical and mental damage,” Li said on his mieroblog at W, the countrys most popular social media site, on Saturday. Li, 42,
38、is a mechanics major but is best known for his “Crazy English,” a popular method of language learning that involves yelling at the top of ones lungs.He was at the center of public criticism after his wife Kim Lee put up posts on the web accusing him of abuse, showing her swollen forehead and knees.V
39、oicesXuemanzi, angel investorAnti-domestic violence laws should be made as soon as possible, giving protection to the rights of women and children lawfully. Police should not stand back from domestic violence any longer, even if no one reports them. Society, as a whole, should attach greater importa
40、nce to the crime.ZhangxiaomeiChinese are never taught about marital(婚姻的) relations, which mean not merely living together. A good marriage needs to overcome three differences: family background, gender and personalities. In addition to these, there is cultural gap in Li Yangs case. If the effects of
41、 these differences are not well understood, after the honeymoon period, they will turn into conflicts and endanger the marriage. Lis domestic violence is a reminder that China needs such education.Wuxiaolong, Sina Weibo userLi Yangs choice to resort to domestic violence really reflects his character
42、. Students who have attended his Crazy English Camp may know what I mean: Li wants his students to worship him as an idol. I still remember he once had his students kowtow to him. He always teaches English by imposition(權(quán)威強(qiáng)制), which directly reflects his desire for power.Sikaozhe, Sina Weibo userIn
43、the US, the punishments for domestic violence are even more severe than strealing. If the police arrive at the wifes call during a fighting between a couple nd find injuries on her, they will immediately arrest the husband. Even if the wife doesnt call the police, they may also show up as neighbors
44、could well do their part.ykxin Sina Weibo UserDont blindly worship anyone, because in every closet there may hide a skeleton. As a famous Chinese saying goes, “Only they who do well in their daily routine tasks can fulfills their dreams on great occasions”. Not surprisingly, one who focuses too much
45、 on his career and ignores his family, like Li Yang, will fail in both. Dont judge a person by his career success, wealth, or any other material aspect, because what finally decides a person is his character.Aftermath(余波)Although Li Yang publicly apologized to his wife, promising to love his daughte
46、rs even if he and Lee divorce, the damage, perhaps permanently, has been done to his wife, his three daughters and the whole family.Wang Xingjuan, founder of the Maple Womens Psychological Consulting Center, a non-profit organization, said nearly half of domestic violence abusers are people who have
47、 higher education, senior jobs and social status. She said this was probably because such people were usually under more mental stress.46This passage is focused on Li Yangs .AEnglish-teaching careerBinternational marriageCmicroblog articleDdomestic violence47Zhangxiaomei holds the view that .Alaws s
48、hould be passed to protect women and childrenBcrazy personality accounts for violence and ill temperCovercoming background gap is necessary for marriageDLi is wrong to have his students worship him as an idol48Who thinks that character plays the most important role in ones life?AXuemanziBWuxiaolongCSikaozheDykxin49According to Wang Xingjuan, .Apeople under stress lend to have domestic violenceBpeople of higher education wont easily lose temperCpeople in lower social status often beat their wivesDpeople with senior jobs seldom have family trouble參考答案-4649DCDA*結(jié)束
2014屆高考英語(yǔ) 閱讀理解 2013暑假練習(xí)題（11）
