2016高考英語二輪復(fù)習(xí) 閱讀理解（十一月）練習(xí)（1）

閱讀理解（1）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis's Swamp (沼澤地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack's dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.“So，” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name? ”“Are you sure you want to hear it? It's a scary story，” warned Jack.“Of course！” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldn't have chosen this place！”“OK, but don't say I didn't warn you，” said Jack, and he began his tale.“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite differentit was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystalclear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.”“You are clearing too much land， warned one old man. The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it. Silly fool， said Dennis to himself. If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I'll become wealthier. He's just jealous！”“Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”“What happened? ” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.“The land hit backjust as the old man warned, ” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”“What a stupid story, ” laughed Tom. “Plants can't” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted(暈倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom's face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.56The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _A. courage B. assistance C. instruction D. challenge57. Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?A. To frighten them.B. To satisfy their curiosity.C. To warn them of the danger of the place.D. To persuade them to camp in the swamp.58. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?A. The old man envied him. B. The old man was foolish.C. He was too busy to listen to others. D. He was greedy for more crops.59. Why did Tom scream and faint?A. He saw Dennis's shadow. B. He was scared by a plant. C. His friends played a joke on him. D. The weather became extremely cold.60. What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?A. Grasp all, lose all. B. No sweat, no sweet.C. It is no use crying over spilt milk. D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.【要點綜述】 本文主要講述了三個人在沼澤地附近露營以及Dennis's Swamp名字的由來。56. D考查詞義猜測。由語境可知，他們?nèi)フ訚傻匾盃I應(yīng)該是接受了杰克的挑戰(zhàn)。57. B考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二、三、四段他們的對話可知，Jack多次警告他們這個故事嚇人，但經(jīng)不住他們的請求還是告訴他們了，可知講這個故事并不是為了嚇?biāo)麄?，而是為了滿足他們的好奇心。58. D考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。由第八段“If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I'll become wealthier. He's just jealous！”可知他想有更多的土地，種更多的莊稼，變得更富有，還認(rèn)為老人在嫉妒他。由此可知他不聽老人的勸告是因為他想種更多的莊稼。59. B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。由最后一段倒數(shù)第二句“Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom's face.”可知他暈倒的原因是因為他被常春藤嚇到了。60. A考查推理判斷。綜觀全文可知貪婪的Dennis因為其貪婪，結(jié)果失去了一切，故A項“貪多必失”，符合語境。閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them, all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around.For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It's fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道)Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的)To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times.I didn't want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide, so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.56According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?ABecause they are traditional and safe.BBecause they are convenient and inexpensive.CBecause they are colorful and available.DBecause they are fast and environment friendly.57The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _Ato ride it for funBto use it for transportCto experience local cultureDto improve his riding skills58How did the author feel about his street crossing?AIt was boring.BIt was difficult.CIt was lively.DIt was wonderful.59Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?AThe author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.BThe author was annoyed by the air while riding.CThe author was praised by the other bikers.DThe author took great pleasure in biking.【要點綜述】 本文是記敘文，主要講作者來到中國，為了體驗當(dāng)?shù)匚幕?，買了一輛自行車在大街上騎自行車的快樂經(jīng)歷。56B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“對許多人來說，這是今天最簡單、最便宜的出行方式”可推斷，流行的原因是自行車不貴而且方便，所以選B。57C推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段第一句“渴望成為中國文化的一部分，我決定買一輛自行車”可推斷，作者是想體驗中國當(dāng)?shù)匚幕?8B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段第一句“過馬路是最大的問題”，再加上下文的描述可知，對他來說，過馬路是很困難的。59D推理判斷題。最后一段中描述“在自行車上這種感覺是令人驚訝的，微風(fēng)吹過我的臉和頭發(fā)，這種感覺是美妙的”說明作者在騎自行車的過程中是快樂的。閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。(2013·臨沂市三模，D)Maps of the world's population show that the majority of people today live near water. We live along coastlines, around bays, up the course of rivers and streams and on islands. We also vacation at the beach and find comfort fishing on a lake. Nothing makes small children happier than the chance of playing in water. More surprisingly, this human favor for water makes evolutionary(進(jìn)化的)sense. Sure, we need drinking water to live, but we have also benefited from what's swimming under the waves. Neuroscientist Crawford of the University of North London has proposed that our ancient ancestors attached to the sea, and that their devotion paid off by allowing the human species to develop large and complex brains. Crawford claims that when humans separated from apes(類人猿)and appeared in the forests of Africa, they stuck close to rivers and beaches and started catching fish, clams and crabs. That seafood was packed with omega3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids that promote brain cell growth. It's no coincidence, Crawford claims, that human brain growth began to increase rapidly once we left the woods and headed for the beach. Scientists have also discovered that people who eat fish regularly are less likely to suffer from depression than those who eat less seafood. Biochemist Hibbelin of the National Institutes of Health has shown that across cultures there is a direct link between amount of fish eaten each week and rates of depression. More interestingly, Hibbelin and researcher Laura have found that fish is commonly used as a symbol of happiness and good health in various religions and cultures. We know that fish and the sea are good for us, and so we seek them out. We vacation on the coast and see the waves come and go, feeling happiness has taken over our brain. When we move inland, or go home from vacation, we lose touch with our sea roots and feel unhappy. 文章大意：這是一篇說明文。喜歡水并尋找有水的地方是人類的天性。16To explain human's favor for water, the author _. Alists some examples Bcompares some facts Canalyzes some numbers Draises some questions 答案：A寫作手法題。為了說明人們對水的偏愛，作者在第一段里列舉了許多例子。17Human beings have benefited a lot from seafood because _.Aseafood has enough water and is freshBfishes in the sea have large and complex brains Cour ancestors had nothing to eat but seafood Dit is abundant in fatty acids promoting brain cell growth 答案：D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第四段最后一句“That seafood was packed with omega3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids that promote brain cell growth. ”可知答案。18According to Crawford, human brain developed fast when we _.Awent to the coast to spend our holidays Bleft the woods and headed for the beachCseparated from apes and appeared in the forests of Africa Ddiscovered seafood was packed with omega3 fatty acids 答案：B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第五段從“Crawford claims, that human brain growth began to increase rapidly once we left the woods and headed for the beach.”可知答案。19What's the main idea of Paragraph 6? AScientists help people overcome depression.BFish is a kind of symbol in some religions.CEating fish regularly may reduce our depression.DHappiness is linked with good health.答案：C主旨大意題。第六段的中心句是第一句“.Scientists have also discovered that people who eat fish regularly are less likely to suffer from depression”，其余句子都是圍繞這個中心內(nèi)容的。20What can we infer from the passage? AIt's good to our health to swim under the waves. BHuman has the largest and most complex brains. CBeach is the best destination of vacation. DIt's human nature to seek out bodies of water. 答案：D推理判斷題。從第一段和最后一段的內(nèi)容可以推知，喜歡水并尋找有水的地方是人類的天性。閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。(2013·烏魯木齊三診，A)When I met him, I had a lot of anger inside of me. I've lived my whole life in Spanish Harlem, but in my neighborhood, there are shootups all the time. I know kids who have been shot or beaten up. I have friends who were barred in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn't let that happen.Mr. Clark worked long hours, making sure I did my work. My grades rose. In fact, the scores of our whole class rose. One day, he took our class to see The Phantom of the Opera, and it was the first time some kids had ever been out of Harlem. Before the show, he treated us to dinner at a restaurant and taught us not to talk with our mouths full. We did not want to let him down.Mr. Clark was selected as Disney's 2000 Teacher of the Year. He said he would draw three names out of a hat; those students would go with him to Los Angeles to get the award. But when the time came to draw names, Mr. Clark said，“You're all going.”O(jiān)n graduation day, there were a lot of tears. We didn't want his class to end. In 2001, he moved to Atlanta, but he always kept in touch. He started giving lectures about education, and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, The Essential 55. In 2003, Mr. Clark took some of us on a trip to South Africa to deliver school supplies and visit orphanages. It was the most amazing experience of my life. It's now my dream to one day start a group of women's clubs, helping people from all backgrounds.文章大意：本文是一篇寫人記敘文。介紹了“我”的老師Clark先生，他帶“我們”欣賞歌劇、領(lǐng)“我們”一起領(lǐng)獎；他寫了一本暢銷書在他的幫助下，“我”積極生活，沒有受到周圍不良環(huán)境的影響。1What would happen when the time came for Mr. Clark to go to Los Angeles?AMany students would be treated to dinner at a restaurant there.BHe would start his new businesses and get more students there.CAll of his students would go with him to get the award.DHe would take his class to see a movie at a theater there.答案：C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“those students would go with him go Los Angeles to get the award. You're all going.”可知，當(dāng)Clark先生去洛杉磯時，他的所有學(xué)生將和他一起去領(lǐng)獎。故C項正確。2Which of the following is the name of a book?AThe Phantom of the Opera.BThe Essential 55.CSpanish Harlem.DDisney's 2000 Teacher.答案：B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段第四句中“. and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, The Essential 55”可知，The Essential 55是一本書的名字，故B項正確。3From the writer's story we can infer that _.Athe writer might have been put into prison without Mr. ClarkBthanks to Mr. Clark's hard work, the writer won the award for Best TeacherCthe writer followed Mr. Clark to South Africa to help old people in poor areasDMr. Clark retired in the year after he was selected as Disney's 2000 Teacher答案：A推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段最后兩句“I have friends who were barred in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn't let that happen.”可知，要是沒有Mr. Clark的幫助，“我”就可能像“我”的朋友那樣進(jìn)監(jiān)獄了。故A項正確。4According to the text, what does the writer mainly intend to let us know?AMr. Clark was so successful a teacher that he devoted all his life to his career.BThe way Mr. Clark helped to raise the scores of his class.CMuch was Mr. Clark respected and loved by all of his students.DA good teacher has a good influence on his or her students.答案：D主旨大意題。通讀全文可知，文章主要介紹了“我”的老師Mr Clark對“我”的影響，如果沒有他的幫助，“我”很可能像“我”的朋友一樣進(jìn)監(jiān)獄了。故本文主要說明一個好老師對學(xué)生的積極影響。故D項正確。