广东省届高三英语二轮专题精品卷 阅读理解9.docx

1、广东省届高三英语二轮专题精品卷 阅读理解9广东省2014届高三英语二轮专题精品卷：阅读理解（9）II阅读 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 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。(A)Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings. The noise that affects sea creatures comes fr

2、om a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves. Decibels (分贝) measured

3、in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninetyfive would have the same effect. Some scientists have suggested setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibel

4、s in the oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales（鲸鱼）. A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area t

5、o lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected(被感染的). Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds are against a limit of one hundred a

6、nd twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research. Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists dont think that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prev

7、ent noises from harming creatures in the ocean. 【文章大意】本文叙述了研究表明噪音污染引起了海洋生物的危险，科学家将来要采取措施拯救海洋生物，阻止噪音对海洋生物的伤害，提醒我们也要意识到保护海洋生物的重要性。26. According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?A. The sound of cars.B. The sound of voices.C. Man-made noise pollution.D. T

8、he sound of steps.【答案】C 【 解析】细节理解题。由第一段Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings. 可知噪音污染引起了海洋生物的危险，故选C。27. According to the passage, natural sounds include all of the following EXCEPT_.A. sounds made by animals themselves B.

9、ocean drillingC. underwater earthquakes D. the breaking of ice fields【答案】B【 解析】细节理解题。由第二段These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves. 可知ocean drilling不是自然的声音，故选B。28. Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?A. The s

10、ame noise level produces a different effect on land and in the ocean.B. Different places may have different types of noises.C. The decibel is not a right unit (单位) for measuring underwater noise.D. Different ocean animals may have different reactions to noises.【答案】A【 解析】段落大意题，根据Decibels (分贝) measure

11、d in water are different from those measured on land. 这是中心句可知同一种噪音在陆地和水面产生的效果是不一样，故选A。29. Which of the following is true of whales? A. They wont be confused by noises.B. They are deaf to noises.C. Their ability to reproduce will be lowered by high-level noises.D. Their hearing will be damaged by hig

12、h-level noises.【答案】D【 解析】推理判断题。根据第六段The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing.可知水下巨大的爆炸声会使鲸失去听力，故选D。30. According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?A. They will work hard to reduce ocean noise p

13、ollution.B. They will protect animals from harmful noises.C. They will try to set a limit of 120 decibels.D. They will study the effect of ocean noise pollution.【答案】B【 解析】推理判断题。由文章的最后一句话They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean. 可知科学家将来要采取措施阻止噪音对海洋生物的伤害，故选B。(B)The USA is a land

14、 of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?First, what forced emigrants to

15、 make the decision to leave? One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population which in turn led to land hunger. Another was politics. There was an increased taxation（税收） and the growth of armies, and many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army.Ph

16、ysical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the collapse （衰退）of the economy of southern Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of thousands decided to start a new life in America. Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, eco

17、nomic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were more than nine million foreign-born Americans.But what were the attractions? First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for workers, and p

18、ay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and new towns needed settlers to live in and to develop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.This immigration meant that by around the 1850s

19、 Americans of non-English had started to be more than those of English. As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 mill

20、ion free whites, four million slaves and a mere 488,000 free blacks.Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to those who think it will offer them a second chance.【文章大意】本文叙述了在 1815 和 1914之间,美国成了移民最好的去处，由于政治，经济、宗教信仰等的原因，欧洲的一些人开始向美国迁移，

21、因为在这里人们有更多的就业机会、有商机有宗教自由，现在美国仍然是许多人的想去的乐土。31. What is not the cause for people to leave their homeland? A. The search for religious freedom. B. The search for adventure. C. Unwillingness to join the army. D. Economics.【答案】B 【 解析】细节理解题。根据many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to joi

22、n the army.In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. 他们由于社会经济，宗教自由，不愿入伍等原因离开了自己的家乡，不是为了冒险，故选B。32. Why was life of the 19th Century European farmers difficult?A. There was no land.B. There was no peace.C. The population had gone down.D. There were too man

23、y of them.【答案】D【 解析】细节理解题。根据One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population which in turn led to land hunger. 农民人数的增加，而相对土地的平均少了，故选D。33. Which of the following was not an attraction of the USA?A. Employment B. A healthy life C. freedom of religion D. Business opportunities【答

24、案】B【 解析】细节理解题。根据First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for workers, and pay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and new towns needed settlers to live in and to d

25、evelop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.在美国有就业机会，有商机还有宗教自由吸引了外国的移民，没有提到健康的生活，故选B。34. What is the topic of this passage? A. The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. B. The USA is a land of immigrants. C. Religion encouraged millions to

26、 leave the Old World. D. About one-eighth of non-native born Americans live in the USA in 1890. 【答案】B【 解析】主旨大意题。根据The USA is a land of immigrants.文章开始点题，短文主要论述了美国为什么会成为外国移民的主要去向，故选B。35. The American Indians _.A. were as fortunate as the slaves B. were more unfortunate than the slavesC. were the most

27、 unfortunate D. were as unfortunate as the slaves【答案】D【 解析】细节理解题。根据Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians.美洲的印第安人与奴隶一样地不幸，故选D。(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

28、to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.My big 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 a

29、irport at night all excited about finally going 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

30、人员）. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly 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 th

31、e Rhine (莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. 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 fi

32、rst airline to take me abroad, Lufthansa will always 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 forward 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 do