高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解入学练习3.docx

1、高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解入学练习3江苏如皋市2017高考英语阅读理解（一轮）练习阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 “Americas No.1 Health Problem.” So reads the headline of an article published by the American Institute of Stress that claims the biggest threat to health today is neither cancer nor AIDS. The report says: “It has been estimated

2、（估计）that 75 to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems.” It is no exaggeration（夸张）to say that people today are being attacked by stress. According to the National Consumers League, “Work is the top source of stress for adults who have problems and stress i

3、n their lives (39%), followed by family (30%). Other sources include health (10%), concern about the economy (9%) and concern about international conflict and terrorism (4%).”However, stress is hardly unique to the United States. A British survey in 2005 estimated that “over half a million individua

4、ls in Britain believed in 2004 that they were experiencing work-related stress at a level that was making them ill.” As a result of “work-related stress, depression or anxiety,” there are “an estimated thirteen and a half million reported lost working days per year in Britain.” The picture is no les

5、s bleak in mainland Europe. According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, “work-related stress has been shown to affect millions of European workers across all types of employment sectors.” One survey revealed that there are “about 41 million workers affected by work-related stress

6、 each year.” What about Asia? A report issued by a conference held in Tokyo concluded: “Job stress is a common concern among many countries in the world, both developing and industrialized countries.” The report observed that “several countries in East Asia, including China and Korea, have rapidly i

7、ndustrialized and economically grown. These countries now have a lot of concerns on job stress and its harmful effects on workers health.” 1. The author quoted “Americas No.1 Health Problem.” (Para. 1) in order to _. A. talk about health problems in America B. introduce the topic of stress C. emphas

8、ize the stress in America D. tell readers something about American Institute of Stress 答案解析：答案为B。本题为推理题。本文的内容是为了揭示世界上人们的工作压力非常大，对健康造成了威胁，因此作者在开头使用“Americas No.1 Health Problem”是为了引入压力的话题，故答案为B。2. From the passage we can learn that . A. both cancer and AIDS are not as serious as the threat of stress

9、to healthB. stress is mainly from working and living pressureC. Americans never care about international conflict and terrorismD. people in mainland Europe are more optimistic than English people答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。由第二段 “Work is the top source of stress for adults who have problems and stress in thei

10、r lives (39%), followed by family (30%). Other sources include health (10%), concern about the economy (9%) and concern about international conflict and terrorism (4%).” 可知，工作和家庭生活中的压力比重最大，故B选项正确，C选项错误。由第一段 “Americas No.1 Health Problem.” So reads the headline of an article published by the American

11、 Institute of Stress that claims the biggest threat to health today is neither cancer nor AIDS.”可知，癌症和艾滋病没有压力带给健康的威胁那么严重的情况是在美国，不具有普遍性，故A选项错误。第三段揭示了英国人的工作压力非常大，第四段的首句理解是关键 “The picture is no less bleak in mainland Europe.” 意为“欧洲大陆的情况依旧不容乐观”，故D选项错误。3. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _

12、. A. Asian people are more willing to develop their countriesB. the rapid economic development is the main reason for stress C. some people in Asian countries have health problems from employment stress D. Asian countries have a better situation of stress than Europe 答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。最后一段揭示了亚洲的压力情况，

13、由该段的最后一句话 “These countries now have a lot of concerns on job stress and its harmful effects on workers health.” 可知，一些亚洲国家的工作压力也影响了人们的健康，故C选项正确，B选项错误，经济发展不是压力的主要原因，压力来自工作。A、D选项未提，均不选。4. Whats the main subject of the passage? A. Stress attacking health. B. How to deal with stress.C. A survey on workin

14、g stress. D. Health problems around the world.答案解析：答案为A。本题考查文章的主题。全文揭示了在美国，欧洲，亚洲人们的工作压力对健康造成了威胁，故答案为A。【2014高考训练】Museums in Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia is a great place for visitors seeking a little culture. There are Atlanta museums of all kinds, to interest adults and children. The history of the area

15、 is a fascinating one and it is documented in many of the museums. There are also collections of art and science based institutions and displays from the natural world.The city is famous for many reasons, one of them being the World of Coca-Cola Museum. Its a worldwide product with a long history an

16、d the collection contains memorabilia（大事记） and handmade objects. Some of the documents go back to 1905. Visitors can see how a bottling plant operates and there are films about the history of the company. This Atlanta museum has a Pop Culture Gallery that shows paintings with the Coca-Cola image. At

17、 the end of the tour, visitors can buy a souvenir at the gift store. The Atlanta History Center，established in 1926, is most well-known for its civil war collection. There is also the exhibition of folk arts and the displays on the history of golf in the US. The state is also proud of its famous dau

18、ghter, novelist Margaret Mitchell. The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum was founded in the house that the author shared with her husband from 1925 until 1932. It was here that she wrote her great book, Gone with the Wind. Much of this Atlanta museum is focused on the 1939 Hollywood film of the boo

19、k. Families and school outings are fortunate in having the Fernbank Science Center. It serves the local educational community and the public also enjoys the displays. There are a wide variety of exhibitions, including a collection of dinosaur skeletons, an electron microscope and a Apollo spacecraft

20、. The museum also has an impressive botanical collection. The Georgia Aquarium(水族馆) is the largest one in the world and almost all the tourists place it high on their travel plan when visiting the city. There are numerous species to see and learn about. The highlights include whale sharks, electric

21、fish, Japanese spider crabs, Californian sea lions and African black-footed penguins. Atlanta museums have something for everyone and will never disappoint you. 59. The underlined word plant in Paragraph 2 refers to _. A. factory B. movie C. soft drink D. handmade object 60. Visitors interested in l

22、iterature will probably go to _. A. The Georgia AquariumB. Fernbank Science CenterC. The Atlanta History CenterD. The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum61. Visitors who go to Pop Culture Gallery can see _. A. exhibition of folk artsB. pictures of sea animalsC. collections of the civil warD. painting

23、s with the Coca-Cola image62. We can learn from the passage that _. A. Coca-Cola is popular with young visitorsB. most tourists want to visit the Georgia Aquarium C. Science Center was set up by the local communityD. Atlanta museums mainly focus on art and literature【参考答案59A 60D 61D 62B 【2014高考训练】Go

24、ing GreenFor career（职业） changers thinking about growth and advancement potential, forget the blue-collar and white-collar categories: Green is the way to go. According to Bracken Hendricks, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Progress, careers that promote environmental responsibility will beco

25、me main stream within a decade. “The growth in green careers will be like the Internet boom, which not only created new jobs, but also had an influence on the overall economy（经济）,” he says. The increasing environmental problems and need for eco-friendly products and services are creating a new job s

26、ection of green-collar jobs. Many countries of the world have realized the importance and need for energy-saving products and services. It is expected that by 2025 about 25% of the jobs in developed countries will be of green-collar jobs. Doesnt the data look promising for the future? Green-collar j

27、obs have become a bright career chances for all. And jobs will pop up at every income level, from environmental manager to gardener. For example, many countries including the United States have understood that fossil fuels have negative effect on the environment which can later become a serious dang

28、er to mankind. As a result, possibilities are being explored to find alternatives to satisfy demands in a better way. The increasing demand of newer resources（资源） has creating the need for experts and researchers who can find better ways to deal with the ongoing needs. In addition, in order to meet

29、the increasing demands of environment-friendly equipment, both green product designer and educated and trained workers are needed. Management of environmental organizations also demands a large number of environmental managers. Where can you find green-collar jobs? Internet is undoubtedly the best w

30、ay to find information on almost any matter. Nowadays, different kinds of jobs are being posted online. Search through a couple of job websites to look for a bright future in energy conversion and recycling of waste management. Check regularly and find the right work for yourself. People who read ne

31、wspapers can also find different kinds of green-collar jobs.63. Why does Bracken Hendricks mention the Internet Boom in Paragraph One?A. To explain the importance of technology. B. To provide evidence of his recent research. C. To indicate the bright future of green careers. D. To inform us of the w

32、ay of finding green-collar jobs. 64. Which of the following probably creates green-collar jobs? A. Promoting services. B. Training employees. C. Consuming fossil fuels.D. Developing new resources. 65. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3? A. The requirements for green employees.B. The development of the green industry. C. The economic influence of green careers. D. The job chances in the environmental industry. 66. The passage is written to _. A. discuss e