高考英语全国II大二轮总复习语篇阅读高分练十.docx

1、高考英语全国II大二轮总复习语篇阅读高分练十语篇阅读高分练(十)(建议用时：30分钟).阅读理解A(2015河南商丘市高三一模)2014 saw that the Ebola virus reappeared in Guinea and soon spread into neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone，killing over 7,800 people by the new year of 2015.It leads to viral hemorrhagic fever，which is characterized by high fever and

2、 internal bleeding etc.Ebola is named after the Ebola River，where it was first discovered in 1976.There are five different types of the Ebola virus，each named after where they first happened：Sudan，Ivory Coast，Reston，Bundibugyo，and Zaire.The deadliest of the five，Zaire，was responsible for the 2012 ou

3、tbreak，and is believed to be attacking Guinea.Ebola is naturally found in fruit bats，which pass on the virus to other animals by biting or sucking on their blood.Humans who are suffering from the Ebola infection might have touched the bodily fluids of the infected animals.Once infected，a human becom

4、es a carrier of the deadly virus.Unfortunately，there are no diseasespecific treatments for Ebola.Healthcare workers only supply the infected people with physiological saline(生理盐水) to keep them in good condition.Ebola can kill 90% of those infected，especially in underdeveloped societies like those in

5、 Africa.Since there have been many cases of nurses catching the disease from patients，they are forced to wear strict protective clothes，and in some cases，not even allowed to get close to the infected.The fact that there is no cure for the Ebola virus is what makes the outbreak a challenging one to c

6、ontrol.Whats worse，since we live in an interconnected world，where the situation in one country can affect us all，the influences of Ebola are huge：damaging trade relations，affecting foreign visitors，and weakening entire countries.It is feared that the disease may spread throughout west African countr

7、ies.For every country，a strong health system can decrease the risk of health attack and lessen the impact of Ebola.1What is the function of the first paragraph in the whole passage?ATo arouse the readers concern.BTo summarize the whole passage.CTo give a detailed description of Ebola.DTo introduce t

8、he theme of the whole passage.2What can we infer about the Ebola virus?AIt has caused a panic in many countries.BIt is the most dangerous virus in the world.CA strong health system is important to fight against Ebola.DAnyone who was infected Ebola will die.3Paragraph 3 mainly tells us _.Awhat the Eb

9、ola virus isBhow the Ebola virus spreadsChow the Ebola virus is treatedDhow the Ebola virus affects the life4Which of the following is TRUE?AThere are no effective drugs to treat Ebola by far.BEbola is now very common in Guinea.CThose with a fever must be infected by Ebola.DFemales are easier to be

10、infected by Ebola.B(2015沈阳市郊联体高三二模)Just 25 years ago，the top three career hopes for young people in Britain were teacher，banker and doctor.Now，they want to be sports star，pop star and actor，according to a survey by the Guardian newspaper.Rachel，a character in the popular TV show Glee，may be said to

11、speak for British teenagers.“Nowadays being nobody is worse than being poor.” She said.Emma Brockes，a reporter with the Guardian，believes it is “the bad influence of celebrity(名人) culture” that is to blame.“When children wanted to be doctor，it wasnt because they were really more interested in the fu

12、nctions of human organs than they are now；you go where the respect is.” She wrote.It could explain why there has been such an increase in levels of anxiety and depression.Dr.Carlo Strenger，of Tel Aviv University，studied the sense of self for his new book The Fear of Insignificance：Searching for Mean

13、ing in the 21st Century.He told the Daily Mail that young people now are “affected by the close connection to the global entertainment network，which has turned ranking and rating people according to wealth and celebrity into an obsession(痴迷)”“As humans，we naturally measure ourselves to those around

14、us，but now we live in a global village.We are comparing ourselves with the most important people in the world and finding ourselves wanting，” he said.Today，even high achievers constantly fear that they are insignificant when they compare themselves to success stories in the media.The way out？Simply

15、stop measuring your achievement through a fantasy of wealth and celebrity.Dr.Strenger said that it is a process called “active selfacceptance through a constant search for selfknowledge through life.”“The fear of insignificance can only be overcome through strong individual and cultural identity ove

16、r and above measurable achievement，” he said.5According to Emma Brockes，what causes the increasing level of anxiety?AChoices of future careers.BAccess to the global network.CBad influences of celebrities.DEndless comparison with others.6Which of the following is TRUE of Dr.Carlo Strenger?AHe is a newspaper reporter.BHe is the spokesman of teenagers.CHe