高考英语二轮阅读理解及答案4.docx

1、高考英语二轮阅读理解及答案4天津市宁河县2016高考英语二轮：阅读理解（6）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Zoos divide opinion ： there are those who think it is cruel to keep animals locked up while others believe zoos are essential for the survival of endangered species.To argue that zoos imprison animals is to misunderstand what zoo

2、s are about. Without zoos many of the creatures we love and admire would no longer exist. Every single day，over one hundred animal species vanish. Scientists predict that as early as 2050 one quarter of the Earths species will become extinct.Some animals are in danger because they are hunted. Alarmi

3、ngly, the population of tigers has already fallen by ninety-five percent. Other species are in danger because of a lack of food. For example, there are fewer than 1300 giant pandas left in the wild.Zoos have special breeding programmes to help those animals at risk. These breeding programmes are pro

4、ving extremely successful. As Irene Shapiro from Zoo and Wildlife Support says, “the Puerto Rican Parrot has grown in numbers from just thirteen to about eighty-five and the Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey, which has almost ceased to exist twenty years ago, has been reintroduced back into the wild. ”Unfo

5、rtunately, not everyone understands this important role zoos play. For example, Brian Featherstone from the Anti-Zoo Forum says, “I cant believe we take animals from the wild and put them in cages for the entertainment of the public! We should view them on film or TV in their natural environment.，Ho

6、wever, this misses the point. A zoo does more than display animals to the public. It ensures their survival. Without zoos you would not be able to see many of these animals on TV or anywhere else!26. Whats the writers attitude towards zoos?A. He shows no opinion either for or against them.B. He thin

7、ks that they are unnecessary and cruel.C. He believes they play an important environmental role.D. He expresses a desire that more of them be built.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。最后一段作者说，动物园保证了动物的幸存，没有动物园你将不可能在电视上或者其他任何地方看到许多动物。由此可见，作者认为动物园扮演着一个重要的环境角色。故选C。27.The underlined word “vanish” in Paragraph 2 most probabl

8、y means _.A. remain B. disappear C. become rarer D. get killed【答案】B【解析】词义猜测题。A。保持，留下 B。消失 C.变得更稀罕 D.被杀下一句说，科学家预言早在2050年四分之一的地球物种将会灭绝。因此，每一天都会有100多个动物物种消失。故选B。28. According to the passage the worlds tiger population _.A. will rise by 5% next year B. is relatively stableC/ is 95% smaller than in the p

9、ast D. has fallen to 95%【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。第三段“Alarmingly, the population of tigers has already fallen by ninety-five percent.”说明让人担忧的是，老虎的数量已经下降了95%，即数量比过去少了95%。故选C。29 According to the passage some people do not agree with zoos because they _A. are too expensive to run B. put animals in dangerC. do not

10、 provide enough food D. keep animals locked up【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。第五段Brian Featherstone就认为我们应该在电影或电视上看动物在自然环境中的生活。所以，一些人不同意动物园的做法是因为动物园把动物都锁了起来，使其无法生活在自然界。30.According to the writer ，the most important function of the zoo is to _.A. make a lot of money B. entertain visitorsC. ensure animals survival D. e

11、ducate the public【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。最后一段“However, this misses the point. A zoo does more than display animals to the public. It ensures their survival.”说明Brian Featherstone没有抓住要领，动物园不仅把动物展示给公众。它确保了动物的生存。故选C。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。Today, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are common

12、around the world. Many people ride bicycles for recreation, whereas others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818. Because it was made of wood, it wasnt very strong nor did it have pedals (脚踏板）.Riders moved it by pushing their feet against the ground

13、.In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmith, invented a much better bicycle. Macmillans machine had iron-covered wheels to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated levers, similar to pedals, so his bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didnt look much like the mo

14、dem bicycle, though, because its back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. Although Macmillans bicycles could be ridden easily, they were never produced in large numbers.In 1861, Frenchman Pierre Michaux and his brother Ernest invented a bicycle with an improved pedal mechanism. They

15、 called their bicycle a velocipede，but most people called it a “bone shaker” because of the effect of the wood and iron frame. Despite the impolite nickname, the velocipede was a hit. After a few years, the Michaux family was making hundreds of the machines annually, mostly for fun-seeking young peo

16、ple.Ten years later, James Starley , an English inventor, made several innovations that revolutionized bicycle design. He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the bicycle more efficient，and lightened the wheels by using wire spokes. Although th

17、is bicycle was much lighter and less tiring to ride, it was still clumsy, extremely top-heavy，and ridden mostly for entertainment.It wasnt until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. Invented by another Englishman, H. J. Lawson, the safety bicycle would look familiar to tod

18、ays cyclists. The safety bicycle had equal-sized wheels, which made it easier to ride. Lawson also attached a chain to the pedals to drive the back wheel. By 1893，the safety bicycle had been further improved with air-filled rubber tires, a diamond-shaped frame, and easy braking. With the improvement

19、s provided by Lawson; bicycles became extremely popular and useful for transportation. Today, they are built, used, and enjoyed all over the world.31.This passage was most likely written in order to _.A. compare bicycles used for different purposesB. describe the problems early bicycle makers experi

20、encedC. persuade readers to use bicycles for transportationD. tell readers about the early history of the bicycle【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。通观全文，第一辆自行车是于1818年在德国被发明的-1839年 Kirkpatrick Macmillan发明了一辆更好的自行车- 1861年法国人Pierre Michaux 和他的兄弟Ernest 发明了一辆改进了脚踏板机械装置的自行车-两年后James Starley做出了一些革新，彻底改变了自行车的设计-1874年真正的现代自行车出现

21、了-1893年安全脚踏车被进一步改进-今天，自行车在全世界被制造，运用和喜爱。这讲的是自行车的发展史。32.Macmillan covered the wheels of his bicycle with iron to _A. add weight to the bicycleBmake the bicycle easier to rideC. allow the wheels to last longerD. let the bicycle be more comfortable【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。第二段“Macmillans machine had iron-covered w

22、heels to keep them from getting worn down.” Macmillan的自行车有被铁覆盖的轮子来使它免于被磨坏。所以覆盖铁是为了使车轮用的更长久。33. Which of the following bicycle types was invented by James Starley? 【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。第四段“He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel,.” James Starley制造的前车轮比后车轮大好几倍。和图片B相符。34 Which of the fo

23、llowing statements is true according to the passage?A. Two hundred years ago，bicycles did not exist.B. The first bicycle could be ridden at a very quick pace.C. The Michaux brothers called their bicycle a “bone shaker”.D. Macmillans machine had wheels with rubber tires.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。“The first bicy

24、cle was invented in Germany in 1818。”第一辆自行车是在1818年被发明的，而200年前是1813年，所以那时自行车还不存在。故选A。35.The information about bicycles in this passage is arranged according to _.A. importance B. time C. place D. interest【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。A。重要性； B.时间； C.地点； D.兴趣。 本文讲的是自行车的发展史，是逐段按时间排列出这些信息的。维A 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)Last night

25、I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg，a distance of about eighty miles.It was late.Several times I got stuck behind a slowmoving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left，and I became increasingly impatient. At one point along an open road，I came to a crossing with a traffic lig

26、ht.I was alone on the road by now，but as I drove near the light，it turned red and I made a stop.I looked left，right and behind me.Nothing.Not a car，no suggestion of car lamps，but there I sat，waiting for the light to change，the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering

27、 why I refused to run the light.I was not afraid of being caught，because there was clearly no policeman around，and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.Much later that night，the question of why Id stopped for that light came back to me.I think I stopped because its part of a

28、 contract (契约) we all have with each other.Its not only the law，but its an agreement we have，and we trust each other to honor it：we dont go through red lights.Trust is our first inclination (倾向)Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us.The whole construction of our society depends on mutual

29、(相互) trust，not distrust.We do what we say well do；we show up when we say well show up；and we pay when we say well pay.We trust each other in these matters，and were angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.I was so proud of myself for stopping for th

30、e red light that night.【语篇解读】 漆黑的夜晚，空旷的道路，作者独自等候在红灯前，只为自己内心的那份信任。1Why did the author get impatient while driving?AHe was lonely on the road.BHe was slowed down by a truck.CHe got tired of driving too long.DHe came across too many traffic lights.答案B考查细节理解。根据第一段后半部分的内容可知，作者因前方有一辆缓慢行驶的卡车而变得不耐烦。2What wa

31、s the authors immediate action when the traffic light turned red?AStopping still.BDriving through it.CLooking around for other cars.DChecking out for traffic police.答案A考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“.it turned red and I made a stop”可知，作者的瞬时反应是立刻停车。3The event made the author strongly believe that _.Atraffic rules ma

32、y be unnecessaryBdoubting others is human natureCpatience is important to driversDa society needs mutual trust答案D考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段第三句的内容可知，这件事让作者深信社会需要相互信任。4Why was the author proud of himself?AHe kept his promise.BHe held back his anger.CHe followed his inclination.DHe made a right decision.答案D考查推理判断。由第二、三段作者在无人的十字路口的左顾右盼及后来的所思所想，再结合最后一段可知，作者在无人的十字路口遵守了交通规则，没有闯红灯，这个决定是正确的，因此，作