高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题45及答案.docx

1、高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题45及答案2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题（45）及答案【阅读理解主旨大意】 Passage* Mountain lions live in mountainous areas of the western United States. Lately, however, people have reported seeing them in quiet neighborhoods all across the country! Usually considered shy and seldom seen, these lions are becoming m

2、ore noticeable. In addition, the lions appear to be moving east. They were even reported in the suburbs(郊区)of Boston, Philadelphis, and Chicago. It seems certain that these kings of the mountainsare moving. Why? Scientists are not sure. Some think that as the mountain lion population increases the w

3、est, younger wild cats are leaving the area. These cats are searching for new homes and new places for food. The young males are looking for new homes, says Lynn Sadler, who is the director of the Mountain Lion Foundation in Sacramento,Calif. People tend to create to many barriers(障碍), such as buidi

4、ngs, fences, roads, and noise. As the mountain lions seek new places and food and water sources(水源), these barriers get in their way. The sightings have made people increasingly watchful. Sometimes themountain lionsthat people report seeing turn out to be large dogs or even house cats. But at least

5、a few of the meetings have been real. The building of new roads, the growing of suburbs and the growing popularity of outdoor activities are all increasing the chances that people in various parts of the country may meet up with a mountain lion. Because many people are concerned, about the reappeara

6、nce of the American lion, an expert outlined some ways they can a- void attracting the wild cats: Never leave pets or pet food outsider properly cvare for farm animals; and plan public land use to enable the lions to move safely from one place to another.To be fair, says the expert. mountain lions a

7、re trying to regain their homes. They were here first. Now we need to find ways we can live together. 1. Mountain lions are moving probably because_. A. the suburbs o big cities are peaceful and quiet B. more roads are being built into the mountains C. the number of the lions increases in the west D

8、. young lions are seeking new partners 2. According to the passage,it is clear that_. A. the reported sightings of mountain lions have not been proved B. people walking in the country may come across a lion C. fences have been built to protect the ions D. mountain lions prefer populated areas 3. To

9、avoid attracting rnotuntain lions, People are advised_. A. to build more roads for the lions to move safely B. to keep a close watch on their arm animals C. not to stay outdoors D. not to raise pets 4. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Mountain Lions in Unlikely Passage? B. Measures Taken

10、to Avoid Lions C. Number of Sightings Going Up D. Mountain Lions Moving West命题目的与解题技巧；本文的命题目的是考查学生把握全文主题和理解中心思想的能力，而本井无明显主题句。做这类题的技巧是：正确理解作者所提供的细节，运用自己的逻辑概括能力。综合归纳主题。解析： 本文主要讲美国西部的狮子被人们在全国各地发现。据科学家估计是因为狮子数量不断增加，新的雄狮欲寻新的安身之所。答案： 1C 细节题。从第二段的第三句话“Some think that as the mountain lion populat ionicrease

11、s in the west，younger wild cats are leaving the areasearching for new homes and new places for food”可直接选出答案。 2B 细节题。由第一段第二句“一people have reported seeing them in quiet neighbrhoods all across the country”和第四段第四句“The buiding of new roads，themay meet up with a mountin lion可知目前狮子在美国到外可见 3B 细节判断题。第五段专家建议

12、中的第二点properly care for farm animals与B项同义，而A项中的建更多的roads文中未提及，文中只提到了public land；C、D两项文中提及。4A 主旨大意题。本文主要讲山狮从山里游移到全国各地，有时来到它们不该来的农户、新建公路等，一切都表明它们来到原来不可能的地方。 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy grandparents actively practiced simplicity. They both grew up in very

13、 large families and lived through the Great Depression. Saving for a rainy day and avoiding superfluous consuming was their life philosophy. Rather than seeking fulfillment through material items, they chose to spend really simple life together, with family and in nature.Over the years my grandparen

14、ts noticed dramatic changes in their community. Every year more farmland was destroyed to build larger and larger homes. As real estate prices rose, many of their neighbors sold their little homes and land. Soon theirs were the only small house on the block, surrounded by a sea of mansions. My grand

15、parents built and lived m a small 600-square-foot cottage for most of their adult lives. Lots of family members encouraged my grandparents to expand their little old house. But they didnt want a bigger place. They loved their little house and were content with what they had.My grandparents avoided c

16、onsumptive(浪费的）lifestyle by painting and repairing the house themselves. They lived in a small home, but had a huge garden. They loved gardening and planting because it reduced their grocery bill, improved their health, and gave them an excuse to be outside. They also reused and recycled everything.

17、 For instance, they had driven the same car for over 15 years and didnt buy a new one until the old Chevrolet was worn out.Through their example I learned an important lesson: It is possible to live a simple and fulfilling life. My grandparents taught me that living a simple life isnt about self-dep

18、rivation. Instead, its about giving yourself the time, freedom, and money to pursue your dreams. Becoming debt free, downsizing to a smaller home, and going car-lite(减少用车频率）are a few ways to take control of your life and start pursuing your dreams.26.The underlined word superfluous in Paragraph I is

19、 closest in meaning to _.A. meaningful B. unnecessary C. increasing D. troublesome【答案】B【解析】词义猜测题。A。有意义的；B。不必要的，多余的；C。渐增的；D。麻烦的，令人苦恼的。由“My grandparents avoided consumptive(浪费的）lifestyle”可知他们避免不必要的消费。故选B。27.The communitys changes include all the following EXCEPT that _A. the people built more farmland

20、B. the neighbors sold their housesC. the houses became more expensiveD. many mansions were built there【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。由“Every year more farmland was destroyed to build larger and larger homes.”可知社区的改变不包括建造更多的农田。故选A。28.The authors grandparents didnt expand their house because _.A. they didnt accept th

21、e family members1 adviceB. their house were really new and large enoughC. they were satisfied with the house they lived inD. they were too old to do any house-building job【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。由“They loved their little house and were content with what they had.”可知原因是他们对自己住的房子很满意。故选C。29. Which of the follow

22、ing is a consumptive lifestyle in the grandparents ，opinion?A. Repairing the house themselves. B. Planting vegetables in the garden.C. Reusing and recycling things. D. Changing cars in a short time.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。由“For instance, they had driven the same car for over 15 years and didnt buy a new one

23、until the old Chevrolet was worn out.”可知他们认为在短时间内换车是浪费的。30.The author thinks his grandparents, lifestyle is _.A. unacceptable B. approvable C. unreasonable D. understandable【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。A。不能接受的；B。可赞同的；C。不合理的，不切实际的；D。可以理解的。由“My grandparents taught me that living a simple life isnt about self-depriv

24、ation. Instead, its about giving yourself the time, freedom, and money to pursue your dreams.”可知选B。【贵州省湄潭中学2013届月考】DAt least 10 million hectares of cultivated（耕作）land in China are polluted, which makes a grave threat to the countrys food safety, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday. The pollute

25、d land，which is mostly in economically developed areas，accounts for one-tenth of the countrys total arable（可耕种的）land，according to an incomplete survey by the State Environmental Protection Administration，Chinas top environment watchdog. Pollution on cultivated land threatens the environment，food saf

26、ety and the sustainable development of agriculture，the administration said. Because of continual，too much use of chemical fertilizer, pesticide and agricultural plastic sheeting, as well as irrigation using polluted water, a large amount of contaminants（污染物）remain in the cultivated land. The contami

27、nants affect the soils ecological structure and function，leading to decreased soil productivity, lower crop yield（产量），and lower quality of agricultural products-It also leads to worse water quality in rural areas. Less than 9 per cent of drinkable water passed checks for bacteria in243 rural water s

28、upply stations across the county. Another survey, which took samples of drinking water and groundwater an 69 small towns。 in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Province of North，China, showed that more than half of the water contains too much nitrate（硝酸盐），which may cause diabetes（糖尿病）and damage the kidney.

29、The administration estimated at least 1 90 million farmers are drinking water that contains harmful substances. Many villagers drink unfiltered water taken from shallow water wells or water cellars， which are reported to have poor sanitary conditions68. The author writes the passage to . A. 1et the

30、readers examine their mistakesB. present the readers a new ideaC. come up with a solution to ending farmland pollutionD. inform the readers of the importance of fighting farmland pollution69. The underlined word “grave” in Paragraph 1 probably meansA. serious B. certain C. big D. terrible70. Polluti

31、on on cultivated land leads to the following outcomes EXCEPT . A. a threat to Chinas food safetyB. worse water quality in rural areasC. a variety of diseasesD. the sustainable development of agriculture 68、DAD【2013高考英语辽宁省沈阳市领航试卷】A1. If you are interested in rock formations, which activities are the

32、best choices? ACaves and Fossils BFossils and Manners CCaves, and Exploring Caves DExploring Caves and Manners2. If you are members friends, what benefits can you receive? ATwo free lectures every month BA membership card and certificate CFavourable price for Youth Camp DTwo free tickets to Echo Cove Cave3. The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to