高考英语阅读理解全程提升训练11.docx

1、高考英语阅读理解全程提升训练112014高考英语阅读理解全程提升训练（11）及答案 社会生活类Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions tha

2、t, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival.

3、Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the dang

4、er. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired t

5、hrough exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick p

6、ans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space industry! While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While spac

7、e may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist. While Earth is the only plan

8、et known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. 1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?

9、 A. To express his doubts.B. To compare different ideas.C. To introduce points for discussion.D. To describe the conditions on Earth.2. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2? A. Humans are nature-born to do so.B. Humans have the tendency to fight.C. Humans may find new sources

10、of food.D. Humans dont like to stay in the same place. 3. The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to.A. survival chancesB. potential resourcesC. unexpected benefits D. physical possessions4. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets? A. Our genetic makeup.B. R

11、esources on the earth.C. The adaptive ability of humans.D. By-products in space exploration.5. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage? A. Space exploration has created many wonders.B. Space exploration provides the best value for money.C. Space exploration can benefit science and techno

12、logy.D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.【参考答案】68.1-5 CACCD 阅读理解- (C)As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.My b

13、ig moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.I have clear memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going

14、abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew （工作人员）. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly

15、 enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is especially afraid of flying.After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable ex

16、perience. I had a sombre feeling on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.Being the first airline to take me abroad, Lufthansa will al

17、ways hold a special place in my heart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general，for me，has always been a terrible and painful experienceFlying on Lufthansa，however, is something I always have and always will look fo

18、rward to. 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者的父亲父亲经常讲其在加拿大居住和欧洲旅行的经历，这激发了作者希望走出国门看看的强烈欲望。本篇短文给我们讲述了他第一次去欧洲的难忘旅行。36. Which country does the author live in now?A. India. B. Canada. C. Belgium. D. Germany.【答案】A 【 解析】细节理解题。根据As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad.及Being the first airline to take me a

19、broad, 可分析，作者生活的国度是在印度(India)。故选A。37. What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?A. Growing up in India.B. Once staying in Canada.C. Once traveling to Canada with his father.D. His fathers stories about his traveling experiences.【答案】D【 解析】细节理解题。根据I used to listen to the stories my father

20、 would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest. 父亲经常讲其在加拿大居住和欧洲旅行的经历，这激发了作者希望走出国门看看的强烈欲望。故选D。38. Which of the following is true about the authors trip to Europe in 1998?A. The author traveled with one of his parents.B. Both their going and return were b

21、y air.C. They traveled in spring that year.D. They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.【答案】B【 解析】细节理解题。根据A项错是因为作者是与“父母双亲一起去的”；C项错在与事实“他们是在夏季去的”不符；D项错在与事实“在欧洲待了近两个星期”不符。B项正确是与“来回均是乘坐飞机”吻合。故选B。39. It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is _.A. a city in India B. a city in EuropeC. an ai

22、rline company D. a travel agency【答案】C【 解析】推理判断题。通过后三段内容不难看出，此为一家航空公司的名称。故选C。40. The underlined word “somber” in the 4th paragraph probably means “_”.A. happy B. sad C. angry D. enjoyable【答案】B【 解析】词义猜测题。想到愉快的旅行就要结束，作者心情自然不好，根据后文change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again也可推知。故选B项。阅读理解(二)-BSo

23、me people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my familys last vacation.It was my sixyearold sons winter break from school，and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip.The flight was overbooked，and Delta，the airline，offered us $400 per person in

24、credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York，so I had to get back.But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.I took my ninemonthold and took off for home.The next day，my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes，I encoura

25、gedokay，orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take：$1,600.Not bad，huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a bigtime bargain hunter，I know the value of a dollar.And these days，a good deal is something few of us c

26、an afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade：A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believ

27、e in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth.Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes，clothes for my children，and expensive restaurants.But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer，and its the first thing people notice.And I will also s

28、pend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.5Why did Delta give the authors family credits?AThey took a later flight.BThey had early bookings.CTheir flight had been delayed.DTheir flight had been cancelled.解析细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“.give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知答案。答案A6What can we learn

29、about the author?AShe rarely misses a good deal.BShe seldom makes a compromise.CShe is very strict with her children.DShe is interested in cheap products.解析推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“But as a bigtime bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to p

30、ass up.”可知作者自称是一个一流的杀价者，并且说一笔好的交易是很少有人能够拒绝的，因此作者不会错过一笔好买卖的，答案为A项。答案A7What does the author do?AShes a teacher.BShes a housewife.CShes a media person.DShes a businesswoman.解析细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒体工作者。答案C8What does the author w

31、ant to tell us?AHow to expose bad tricks.BHow to reserve airline seats.CHow to spend money wisely.DHow to make a business deal.解析写作意图题。文章最后一段讲述了如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得，故答案为C项。答案C阅读理解-(D)NEW YORK Picking a Christmas tree takes most people a few minutes, or a couple of hours if they head for the woods. Dav

32、e Murbach needs 11 months.Almost every day of every year, Murbachs thoughts turn to vision of a perfectly shaped evergreen tree that will take everyones breath away. Murbach is the man responsible for finding the towering tree that makes more attractive Manhattans Rockefeller Center each Christmas season. “Im always looking for a tree,” t