吉林舒兰市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮练习（1）及答案.doc

1、吉林舒兰市2016高考英语阅读理解二轮练习（1）及答案【河北省邯郸市2014一模试题】My oldest child, Emma, just returned to campus after a long holiday break to finish up her last period of college. These days, friends and family have begun flooding me with one question: What is she going to do after graduation?The job market is, after all

2、, awfully tough. Just this month theFederal ReserveBank published a studyshowing that “recent graduates are increasingly working in low-paidjobsor working part-time.” The bright spot, according to the study, is for students who majored(主修) in STEM science, technology, engineering and mathematics are

3、as in which recent graduates “have tended to do relatively well”. But Emma is a student of the humanities(人文) at a small college. Shes an American Studies major with a focus on the politics and culture of food. For quite a while, I think her field of study is so fashionable right now that Im not the

4、 least bit worried she will find a good job.Yet the more Ive thought about it, the more Ive decided to be honest. “Im not sure what Emma is going to do,” I now say. “But shes gotten a great education and has really found her interest. and I know those things will serve her well over the course of he

5、r life.”Nowadays, more and moreuniversities and collegesare being measured by the salaries of their recent graduates. In this climate, encouraging your kid to study the humanities, seems, at best, unwise or, at worst, unconcerned with earning a living. But a college is not a vocational(职业) school. A

6、nd promoting STEM subjects should not be societys only answer to helping the next generation grow in a competitive world.From the beginning, we never urged Emma to pick a college or a major with an eye on its expectedreturn on money, as more and more families are doing.To Emma, what really matters w

7、ill be something that we may not be able to measure for quite a long time: Emmas contribution to the world and how happy she is in it.25. The authors friends and familyA. are worried about Emmas safetyB. have been worrying about the floodC. are concerned about Emmas futureD. are worried about the jo

8、b market 26. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. The number of the graduates is increasing.B. STEM graduates can be better employees.C. STEM graduates are in relatively greater demand.D. More and more graduates like to do a part-time job.27. Why did Emma choose a major in the humanities?A. Because

9、 she is interested in it.B. Because her mother told her to.C. Because it is increasingly popular.D. Because she wants further education.28. According to the author, what matters most in choosing a major is that_. A. it should be among the STEM B. it should be fashionable and interestingC. it should

10、allow a good job and a high salaryD. it should bring achievements and happiness【参考答案】25-28 CCAD【2014高考英语一模试题】Starting in l972，the National Park Service established a policy for forest fires calle Natural BurnIt was acknowledged that some forest fires，such as those caused by lightning were necessary

11、for forests to maintain balanced ecosystems，so the fire should be allowed to burnHowever, a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in l988 caused this policy to be abandoned since the fire was initially allowed to burn yet soon out of controlAs a result，the fire of l988 destroyed much of Yellowstone，

12、which is Americas oldest and most beloved national parkMassive areas of plants were destroyed，and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted visitorsThe rivers and streams were choked with ash，and the ecosystem of the park was changed beyond repair. In addition，great numbers

13、of animals were killed by the fires that bumed out of control. The fires were driven by high winds，moving as many as ten miles a dayMany small animals died in the flamesThe fires rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape. Even today，few of these small forest animals have returned to l

14、ive in the park. In the years immediately following the fires，the numbers of visitors declined rapidlyNo one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacationYellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the geyser Old Faithful

15、. But now its reputation as Americas wonder is damaged permanently.46Natural Burn was adopted because some forest fires were Ahard to put outBstarted by lightningCgood for the balance of natureDapproved by National Park Service47The big fire in Yellowstone in 1988 Abecame out of control at first Bde

16、stroyed the park completely Cwas allowed to burn continuously Dbrought the natural burn policy to an end48Why were so many animals killed in the big fire? ABecause winds were blown from high places BBecause the animals moved only ten miles a day CBecause the animals lived in lower places DBecause st

17、rong winds contributed to the fire a lot49Yellowstone was famous for its Arare animals Bunique plants Cbeautiful scenery Dlittle streams50The text probably comes from Aa science fiction Ba news reportCa commercial ad Da geography magazine【参考答案】4650、CDDCD 【河北省邯郸市2014一模试题】CRecently a study, led by Ped

18、ro Hallal of the Federal University, suggests that nearly a third of adults, 31%, are not getting enough exercise. That rates of exercise have declined is hardly a new discovery. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, technology and economic growth have helped to create a world in which t

19、aking exercise is more and more an option rather than a necessity. But only recently have enough good data been collected from enough places to carry out the sort of analysis Dr Hallal and his colleagues have engaged in.There are common themes in different places. Unsurprisingly, people in rich coun

20、tries are less active than those in poor ones, and old people are less active than young ones. Less obviously, women tend to exercise less than men34% are inactive, compared with 28% of men. But there are exceptions. The women of Croatia, Finland, Iraq and Luxembourg, for example, move more than the

21、ir male countrymen.Malta wins the race for most slothful country, with 72% of adults getting too little exercise, and Swaziland and Saudi Arabia are in close behind, with 69%. In Bangladesh, just 5% of adults fail to exercise enough. Surprisingly, six Americans in ten are active enough according to

22、Dr Hallals study, compared with fewer than four in ten British. These high rates of inactivity are worrying. Human beings seem to have evolved(进化) to benefit from exercise while deliberately avoiding it whenever they can. In a state of nature it would be impossible to live a life that did not provid

23、e enough of it. But that is no longer the case. Actually lack of enough activity these days has nearly the same effect on life span(寿命) as smoking.29. We may learn from Paragraph 1 that_.A. the decline of exercise rates is newly discovered B. the study suggests 31% of female adults get too little ex

24、ercise C. the good enough data has been collected from only one countryD. the industrial revolution has changed the way people live to some degree30. According to the study, women of Luxembourg_. A. have little time to exercise B. hate to get regular exerciseC. take more exercise to lose weightD. ex

25、ercise more than men in their country31. The underlined word “slothful” in Paragraph 3 most probably means_.A. powerfulB. richC. lazyD. unpopular32. What can be the best title for the text? A. Worldwide Lack of Enough ExerciseB. New Health DiscoveryC. Evolvement of Human Beings D. Benefits of Taking

26、 Exercise【参考答案】29-32 DDCA【2014高考英语仿真模拟试题】Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them .Take my familys last vacation .It was my six-year-old sons winter break form school, and we were heading home form Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, a

27、nd Delta , the airline ,offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day .I had meeting in New York，So I had to get back . But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day my husband and son were offe

28、red more credits to take an even later flight.Yes, I encouraged一okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to earn more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh? Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the

29、 value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is some-time thing few of us can afford to pass up. Ive made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks .I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one ti

30、tled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth. Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good ha

31、ircut. It keeps its longer, and its the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.39. Why did Delta give the authors family credits? A. They took a later flight. B. They had early bookings. C. Their flight had been delayed. D. Their flight had be

32、en cancelled.40. What can we learn about the author? A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise. C. She is very strict with her children D. She is interested in cheap products.41. What does the author do? A. Shes a teacher. B. Shes a housewife. C. Shes a media person. D. Shes

33、 a businesswoman.42. What does the author want to tell us? A. How to expose bad tricks. B. How to reserve airline seats. C. How to spend money wisely, D. How to make a business deal.【参考答案】39-42AACC 【河北省邯郸市2014一模试题】D WelcometoArundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a

34、history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitorstravelingfromallovertheworld. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.The GardensThe White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English r

35、oses that are at their very best in June and July.The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.The Castle Shop In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs

36、 designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only. At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.The Arundel Festival 2014 Satu

37、rday 16th to Monday 25th August The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.Parking Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at

38、the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.33. When visiting the castle, you can_.A. get old-fashioned English roses as giftsB. buy eco-friendly prod

39、ucts in the Castle ShopC. get seasonal fruit and vegetables for freeD. see how the local gifts are being made34. How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?A. 10 daysB. One weekC. 16 daysD. One month35. Where can you park the coach?A. In Mill RoadB. Inside the CastleC. In the main town car parkD. At the main Castle entrance【参考答案】33-35 BAC