高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题37及答案.docx

1、高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题37及答案2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题（37）及答案【山东省莱芜市凤城高中2013届质量检测】B The time children spend outdoors could be linked to a reduced risk of being short-sighted, research suggests. An analysis of eight previous studies by University of Cambridge researchers found that for each additional hour spent ou

2、tside per week, the risk of short-sightedness was reduced by 2%.They said exposure to natural light and time spent looking at distant objects could be key factors . The studies involved more than 10,000 children and adolescents. Dr Justin Sherwin and his research team concluded that short-sighted ch

3、ildren spent an average of 3.7 fewer hours per week outdoors than those who either had normal vision or were far-sighted. But they said the reasons were not yet clear.They expected to find that children who spent more time outdoors also spent less time doing activities like reading, studying or play

4、ing computer games, but no such link was found in two of the eight studies which looked at this relationship. However, Dr Sherwin said they would now need more precise data to try to understand which factors, such as increased use of distance vision, reduced use of near vision, natural ultraviolet(紫

5、外线的) light exposure(暴露) and physical activity,are most important. “Any increase in time spent outdoors must be weighed against exposure to ultraviolet radiation and the increased risk of skin cancer, cataracts(白内障)and other cancers.”he said.On the other hand, increasing outdoor physical activity cou

6、ld protect against diabetes and obesity, for example. Short-sightedness is a common eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred(模糊不清的), while close objects can be seen clearly. It is much more common today in the UK and the United States than it was just 30 to 40 years ago. Approxima

7、tely 1-2% of five-year-olds to seven-year-olds in the UK have short-sightedness.About.five million British people are short-sighted and some 200,000 of them will be seriously short-sighted. In some parts of Asia, more than 80% of the population suffers from short-sightedness. 61.The passage mainly t

8、ells us .A. short-sightedness and its effectsB. some factors that affect ones eyesight C. more and more children become short-sightedD. less time spent outdoors may mean more short-sightedness62.The underlined word “precise” in the fifth paragraph shares the closest meaning with .A. accurate B. stro

9、ng C. specific D. precious63.According to the passage, short-sightedness may have something to do with the following except .A. obesity B. exposure to natural light C. looking at distant objects D. time spent outdoors64.Which of the following is TRUE?A. Students who spent more time outdoors read les

10、s B. Only one factor contributes to short-sightednessC. The increase in time spent outdoors means more exposure to ultraviolet radiationD. The less time children spent outdoors, the more short-sighted they are65.The last paragraph is mainly developed by .A. giving definitions B. showing figuresC. pr

11、esenting arguments D. making comparisons参考答案 DAACB 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the

12、 earth. If we didnt see some rain soon we would lose everything.I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort. trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappe

13、ared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got th

14、e best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey. He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I

15、 leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift i

16、ts head with great effort to lap up the water cupped in my beautiful boys hand.I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that.rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops.

17、 and more drops. and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride. 26. Why did the author follow her son?A. Because there might be danger.B. Because her son was doing a good deed.C. Because she was curious.D. Because she intended to help.【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据Finally,

18、my curiosity got the best of me.作者处于好奇，跟随着儿子进入森林，故选C。27. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?A. Rain was in great need.B. There were few trees in the woods.C. Billy carried water with his small hands.D. Billy walked into the woods and then returned over and over ag

19、ain.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据Branches and thorns slapped his little face在森林里走树枝和荆棘打脸可推出森林的树木较多，故选B。28. What Billy did mainly showed that he was _.A. Caring B. Beautiful C. Childlike D. Brave【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。caring爱心的；beautiful漂亮的； childlike孩子似的； brave勇敢的。根据lift its head with great effort to lap up the water c

20、upped in my beautiful boys hand.及I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life.由于天旱河流枯竭动物们不能找到水喝，快喝死了，故选A。29. Which is the correct order of the development of the story? The author was moved to tears. Billy fed the water to the ba

21、by deer. Billy walked towards the large deer. It began to rain. The author followed Billy into the woods.A. B： C. D. 【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.所以必须5开头的选项故排除AB；Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them.及

22、lift its head with great effort to lap up the water cupped in my beautiful boys hand.他走向大鹿然后去喂小鹿水，故排除D，文章最后作者被感动的流下了眼泪，最后天开始下雨，故选C。30. At the end of the story, the author might experience different feelings Except that _A. Billy was a pride.B. God was touched by Billys activity.C. it was worthwhile

23、to have given birth to Billy.D. the rain should have dropped earlier.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。As the tears that.rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops. and more drops. and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride. 因为天旱了太长的时间

24、，早应该下雨这不是作者的不同的感觉这应该是以前就有的感觉，故选D。阅读理解BUK SECRET BEACHES Theres no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.COMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHTThis wide sandy beach is on the south west coast, between Freshwa

25、ter and Brook and is part of the Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction. Accommodation: Sandpipers Hotel (01983 758150, ) with doubles from10pp

26、.KINGSGATE BAY, KENT Around the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated, with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks. Accommodation: Fayreness Hotel (0188 8

27、6866, ) with doubles with breakfast from69. 15pp.RINGSTEAD BAY, DORSETA picturesque 210ft crescent (弦月状) of pebbles with clean water thats a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton，then along a narrow country road. Next to

28、the car park is a well stocked shop. The cliffs behind Ringstead Bay are an excellent place for fossil hunting. Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, ) with doubles from7 9 including breakfast. BRANSCOMBE.DEVON Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilet

29、s and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant-open every day until 5 p.m. during the summer. Accommodation: The Masons Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www.mason

30、sarms.co.uk) with doubles from6 5 pp with breakfast.45. Which beach is the most wonderful place for summer bathing? _A. COMPTON BAY. B. BRANSCOMBE. C. KINGSGATE BAY. D. RINGSTEAD BAY. 46. If you want to know more information about Branscombe, which website can you refer to? _A. B. www.masonsarms.co.

31、ukC. D. 47. Whats the purpose of the passage? _A. To attract more tourists. B. To describe some beautiful beaches.C. To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches.D. To tell us where to spend summer. 45.C本文是几个海滩的介绍，从对第二个beach的介绍with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing. 可知。46. B从对最后一个beach的介绍可知选B。47.A根据对这些海滩的介绍，尤其是对于每处地点的居住介绍，应该是为这些海滩做广告，以吸引人们去观光旅游。【山东省莱芜市凤城高中2013届质量检测】CThe first place that I can well remember, was a large pleasant meadow（草地） with a pond of clear water in it. On one side was a field,and on the