成都市高考英语阅读理解专题选练及答案3.docx

1、成都市高考英语阅读理解专题选练及答案3阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。体裁：说明文话题：公民科学时间：7分钟Citizen science is a term used for projects or ongoing programs of scientific work in which individual volunteers or networks of volunteers，many of whom may have no specific scientific training，perform or manage researchrelate

2、d tasks such as observation，measurement or computation.An example of citizen science is a project called Project BudBurst.Over the past six growing seasons，Project BudBurst has used thousands of volunteer observers.They record when local plants develop their leaves，flowers and fruit.The observations

3、 go into a huge database.Then plant scientists can study the data to look for changes over time.Project director Sandra Henderson says participatory science like this is an idea that is growing quickly.For example，people who enjoy astronomy can observe changes in the brightness of a star.People can

4、examine satellite images of Earth to look for sites where archeologists might find the lost tomb of Genghis Khan，the Mongolian warrior and ruler.Or someone interested in orca whales can listen to underwater microphones and let researchers know when the whales are present.Thousands of Americans and C

5、anadians volunteered to count birds this past migration season as part of Project FeederWatch.Another area where citizen science has grown is in testing water.Amanda Bruner coordinates SoundCitizen，a project based at the University of Washington campus in Tacoma.It keeps track of pollutants in Puget

6、 Sound.Some people，including scientists，still question whether average citizens can collect reliable data.New digital tools can help settle questions about data quality，and make it easier for people to take part in citizen science.Public health research is another area where average citizens are get

7、ting involvedin some cases，whether researchers like it or not.The idea is for the public to have a voice in how public health studies are done.There is even a saying for this kind of activism：“No more research about us without us.”【语篇导读】本文属于科普类说明文，主要介绍了公民科学的含义以及人们对它的看法。1Who are the participants invo

8、lved in citizen science?AProfessional scientists who have retired.BThe public showing interest in some science projects.CCitizens who have specific scientific training.DStudents wanting to be scientists.解析细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，公民科学的参与者是对一些科学项目有兴趣的民众，他们中很多人并没有接受过特定的培训。故B项正确。答案B2According to the passage，if y

9、ou are interested in plants，you may take part in _.AProject BudBurstBProject FeederWatchCSoundCitizenDpublic health research解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They record when local plants develop their leaves，flowers and fruit.Then plant scientists can study the data to look for changes over time.”可知答案为A。答案A3From Par

10、agraph 3，we can infer that _.Acitizen science develops quickly and includes many fieldsBthere is no need for professional scientists to do researchCobservation is the only method to do citizen scienceDcitizen science has grown in testing water解析推理判断题。根据第二段末尾句和第三段所述内容可推知，citizen science发展迅速且所涉领域很广，故A

11、项正确。D属于明示信息，不属于推论。答案A4What can help get reliable data in citizen science?ASpecific scientific training.BMore participation of the public.CGreater social support.DNew digital tools.解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“New digital tools can help.take part in citizen science.”可知答案为D。答案D【长难句解读】原文Citizen science is a ter

12、m used for projects or ongoing programs of scientific work in which individual volunteers or networks of volunteers，many of whom may have no specific scientific training，perform or manage researchrelated tasks such as observation，measurement or computation.译文公民科学用于指那些处理科学工作的工程或持续进行的项目，参与其中的是一些个人志愿者或

13、志愿者群体，他们中许多人可能没有经过特定的科学训练，而执行或者管理与科学研究有关的一些任务，如观察、测量或计算。分析定语从句“in which individual volunteers or networks of volunteers.or computation”为限制性定语从句，修饰“projects or ongoing programs of scientific work”，这一定语从句的主语“individual volunteers or networks of volunteers”又被many of whom 引导的非限制性定语从句修饰。阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，

14、满分40分)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。【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(七)】APlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions.This means that the plant has changed something in its “body” or “habits” to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions.There are

15、several conditions they have had to adapt to.First，the soil of the forest floor is shallow.Also，the soil of the rainforest is not very rich，or easy to grow in.Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year.Finally，many plants of the rainforest are food for anima

16、ls that live there.The biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforests lower levels.Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways.Many plants have very large leaves.The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area.The bigger surf

17、ace area a leaf has，the more sunlight it can absorb.The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight.Other plants called lianas (climbing woody vines) have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees

18、 until they reach the canopy layer.Still other plants，such as epiphytes，have adapted by growing directly on the treestrunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.An adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called “drip tips”Their le

19、aves are tapered (逐渐变细) to a sharp point at the end.This allows water to run off the leaf quickly.There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment.These will be discussed in detail，as we investigate the plants of the rainforest! 26Which of the following is a dif

20、ficulty that the rainforest plants have to face?AChanges in their “body” or “habits”BSoil that is not very deep.CEpiphytes that grow on treestrunks.DThe worsening of the natural environment.27How do lianas adapt to the environment in the rainforest?AThey grow under big leaves for protection.BThey re

21、ly on other plants to reach the canopy layer.CThey change their leaf structure constantly.DThey grow on other plantsbranches.28The underlined word “This” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to _.Athe takein of sunlightBthe large amounts of rainfallCthe leaves having a sharp point at the endDwaters runnin

22、g off the leaves quickly29What can be inferred about rainforest plants?AThey have to face dangers not only from animals but also from each other.BToo little sunlight and too much water are the biggest problems they face.CDifferent kinds of plants have different ways to absorb sunlight.DAll of their

23、adaptations have been investigated in detail.30What would be the best title of the passage?AHow do Plants Adapt to the Rainforests?BWhy do Plants Change Themselves?CWhat Kind of Plants Is the Most Adaptable?DWhat Is the Best Place for Plants to Live in?26B细节理解题。根据第一段的“First，the soil of the forest fl

24、oor is shallow.”，可知B为答案。27B细节理解题。根据第二段的“Other plants called lianas.growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer.”可知答案为B。28C词义猜测题。this指代的是前面提到的“Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end.”。D项是改变后的结果。29C推理判断题。根据第二段的“Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways.”及后来列举的不同植物的适应

25、方法可推出C为正确答案。30A主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了热带雨林中一些植物是如何适应那里艰难的生存条件的。【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(七)】BSome people make you feel comfortable when they are around.You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life.These people have something in common.And once we know what it is，we can try to do it our

26、selves.How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have.If you follow the skills，theyll help you put people at their ease，and make friends with them quickly.First of all，good talkers ask questions.Almost anyone，no matter how shy he is，will answer a question.One wellknown businesswoman

27、says，“At business lunches，I always ask people what they did that morning.Its a common question，but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matterssometimes to really personal questions.And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.Second，once good talkers have asked

28、questions，they listen to the answers.This point seems clear，but it isnt.Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to.And to find out，you really have to listen carefully and attentively.Real listening at least means some things.First it means not to chang

29、e the subject of conversation.If someone sticks to one topic，you can take it as a fact that hes really interested in it.Real listening also means not just listening to words，but to tones of voice.If the voice sounds dull，then，its time for you to change the subject.Finally，good talkers know well how

30、to deal with the occasion of parting.If youre saying goodbye，you may give him a firm handshake and say，“Ive really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again，dont keep it a secret.Let people know what you feel，and they may walk away feeling as if theyve known you half their life.31As

31、king questions might be a quite good and suitable way _.Afor you to make more and more new friendsBto begin your business talksCto get the conversation going smoothlyDfor you to make a deep and lasting impression on others32After having asked somebody a question，itll be polite of you to _.Amake clea

32、r what kind of person he isBlisten to his reply attentivelyCwait quietly and patiently for his answerDgo on asking him more questions33Generally speaking，good talkers are people who _.Aare good at making any topic interestingBnever talk too much or too littleCalways speak in a gentle wayDknow how and when they should change the topic