高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列训练题5.docx

1、高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列训练题5 2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列训练题（5）及答案 【湖南省怀化市2013三模】C Everyone knows a storm is dangerous. A storm is often announced. Though there is expert broadcasting and we have cell phones, therere still some instances when the violent weather takes us by surprise.While most Atlantic hurricanes form

2、off the coast of Africa giving plenty of early warning, sudden Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico hurricanes form and move rapidly in less than a days time, endangering everyone and everything in their path.Oil workers have been stuck off the shore when sudden storms appeared. Field archeologists have bee

3、n trapped in coastal areas without storm warning. It wasnt but a few decades ago that a Texas National Guard group was trapped on the beach by rain-forced flooding and had to ride out a major hurricane during a training exercise. There have been a few instances when travelers were trapped on an isla

4、nd or in a coastal area and unable to escape in time.Escaping from the storm-threatened areas is generally a choice for most of usbut not for all. Each year thousands of islanders across the Caribbean face the danger of hurricanes without so much as a public shelter to hide in. Most ride out the sto

5、rm in their homes.But therere a few things you can do to prepare yourself for some unexpected emergencies. Being prepared for the unexpected may be your best and only defense. If youre headed outdoors for a few days or weeks, you should always carry a flashlight with extra batteries, a GPS device, a

6、nd a basic medical box. If youre traveling in your car, remember you may suffer from high winds. Youd better not stay inside to avoid being blown away along with your car. Keeping your head and your courage up is essential to survive in any type of danger. Let common sense guide you and always be pr

7、epared for the worst.66. According to the text, most Atlantic hurricanes _.A. form in the Caribbean Sea B. come from Gulf of MexicoC. are from the Pacific Ocean D. develop off the coast of Africa67. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The bad situations of oil workers. B. People trapped by s

8、udden storms.C. The danger of traveling on an island. D. The Texas National Guard group.68. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To encourage traveling. B. To give some advice.C. To underline the danger of hurricanes. D. To give some warnings.69. The underlined word “ride out” in the fourth

9、 paragraph probably means A. hide from B. rule out. C. work out D. manage to get through70. The text is most probably found in the website of _.A. Technology. B. Sports. C. Life. D. Culture.题 号565758596061626364656667686970答 案DACBADBADCABCDD阅读理解 Jan. 7, 2008 - French President Nicolas Sarkozy would

10、marry his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni on Feb. 8 or 9, media reported Monday. The report said that in December - less than a month after Sarkozy met Bruni - he gave her a heart-shaped diamond engagement ring. Carla Bruni, Italian singer, former model and girlfriend of Frances President

11、Nicolas Sarkozy, holds the hand of her son Aurelien while wearing a pink heart-shaped ring during a visit to the ancient Jordanian ruins of Petra Jan. 5, 2008. French newspapers reported that Sarkozy would marry her early in February. Sarkozy and his wife of 11 years, Cecilia, divorced in October. T

12、heir marital（婚姻）problems became well known in May 2005 when she appeared in public at the side of event organizer Richard Attias. A marriage to Bruni, a one-time star of the catwalks who is now a singer, would be Sarkozys third: He divorced his first wife, Marie, in the late 80s - after he had met a

13、nd befriended Cecilia. Political analyst Dominique Moisi said that a Sarkozy proposal to Bruni could be part of his desire to head off any future arguments, and the speed of their visit to the ancient Jordanian ruins of Petra Jan. 5, 2008 would fit with his personality as a busy man in a hurry. “App

14、arently, hes going to marry her, so the problem will be behind him,” Moisi said. “He will increase the opportunities to travel with her, and to say to the French, You see, I must remarry You need a first lady.” Bruni, an Italian-born French citizen, has dated famous men including Mick Jagger and Don

15、ald Trump. She has also reportedly been linked to singer Eric Clapton and actor Vincent Perez.68. What is the correct order of Sarkozys marital history?a. Long marriage to Cecilia b. Visiting ruins with Brunic. Getting divorced from Marie d. Giving Bruni a diamond ringe. To marry the former supermod

16、elA. c-a-b-d-e B. e-d-c-a-b C. c-a-d-b-e D. a-c-d-b-e69. What did Moisi really intend to inform the readers?A. The president will spend more time staying with BruniB. Sarkozy is good at balancing state and personal affairsC. It is not easy for President Sarkozy to seek a new loveD. It is a doubt whe

17、ther the marriage would have a bright future70. The possible purpose of the last paragraph is to _A. provide some unknown stories about Brunis love affairsB. show uncertainty about the former supermodels loyaltyC. imply that past experiences have little effect on a personD. prove Bruni one of the mo

18、st popular and attractive females71. Which would be the best title for the news?A. Bruni, Frances first lady B. A third marriage to failC. France to have first lady D. Presidents new girl friend参考答案 68-71 C D B C阅读理解-C原创;文章出处：（单词量442 words)Because the brain controls just about everything, when somet

19、hing goes wrong with it, its often serious and can affect many different parts of the body. Inherited diseases, brain disorders associated with mental illness, and head injuries can all affect the way the brain works and upset the daily activities of the rest of the body.Problems that can affect the

20、 brain include:Brain tumors. A tumor is a swelling caused by overgrown tissue. A tumor in the brain may grow slowly and produce few symptoms until it becomes large, or it can grow and spread rapidly, causing severe and quickly worsening symptoms. Brain tumors in children can be benign or malignant.

21、Benign tumors usually grow in one place and may be curable through surgery if theyre located in a place where they can be removed without damaging the normal tissue near the tumor. A malignant tumor is cancerous and more likely to grow rapidly and spread.Headaches. Of the many different types of hea

22、daches, the most frequently occurring include tension headache (the most common type), caused by muscle tension in the head, neck, and shoulders; migraine, an intense, recurring headache with an unclear cause; and cluster headache, considered by some to be a form of migraine. Migraines occur with or

23、 without warning and may last for several hours or days. There seems to be an inherited predisposition to migraines as well as certain triggers that can lead to them. People with migraines may experience dizziness, numbness, sensitivity to light, and nausea, and may see flashing zigzag lines before

24、their eyes.Mental illness. Mental illnesses are psychological and behavioral in nature and involve a wide range of problems in thought and function. Certain mental illnesses are now known to be linked to structural abnormalities or chemical dysfunction of the brain. Some mental illnesses are inherit

25、ed, but often the cause is unknown. Injuries to the brain and chronic drug or alcohol abuse also can trigger some mental illnesses. Signs of chronic mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia may first show up in childhood. Mental illnesses that can be seen in younger people include

26、depression, eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and phobias.Head injuries. Head injuries fit into two categories: external (usually scalp) injuries and internal head injuries. Internal injuries may involve the skull, the blood vessels within the

27、 skull, or the brain. Fortunately, most childhood falls or blows to the head result in injury to the scalp only, which is usually more frightening than threatening. An internal head injury could have more serious implications because the skull serves as the protective helmet for the delicate brain.5

28、0. What will happen if something goes wrong with the brain?A. Itll affect the function of the brain B. Itll cause brain disordersC. Nothing serious D. It wont affect the rest of the body51. Which of the following statements about the tumor is NOT TRUE?A. A brain tumor grow slowly but may produce a f

29、ew symptoms at the beginning.B. Benign tumors may be curable.C. A child diagnosed with a malignant tumor is likely to face a life threat.D. A tumor is caused by unnecessary tissue.52. How many types of headaches are mentioned in the passage?A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 553. According to the passage, chronic dr

30、ug or alcohol abuse may result in .A. brain tumors B. headaches C. mental illness D. head injuries54. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .A. external injuries are as threatening as internal injuriesB. problem with blood vessels belong to internal injuriesC. external injuries are less se

31、rious than internal injuriesD. the skull protects the delicate brain参考答案-50-54 A A B C C阅读理解-D(原创;文章出处：欧亨利的短片小说爱的牺牲；单词量：555words)Joe came to New York from the Middle West, dreaming about painting. Delia came to New York from the South, dreaming about music. Joe and Delia met in a studio. Before long they were good friends and got married. They had only a small flat to live in , but they were happy. They loved each other, and they were both in