1、密云区2014高考英语阅读理解系列训练（19）及答案Friends play an important part in our lives，and although we may take the friendship for granted，we often dont clearly understand how we make friends.While we get on well with a number of people，we are usually friends with only a few.For Zxxk example，the average among studen
2、ts is about 6 per person.In all the cases of friendly relationships，two people like one another and enjoy being together，but beyond that，the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interests vary greatly.As we get to know people，we take into account things like age，race，econ
3、omic conditions，social position，and intelligence.Although these factors are not of great importance，it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background.Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion，but it is usual for close friends
4、to have similar ideas and beliefs，the same opinions and interests.They often talk about “being_on_the_same_wavelength”.It generally takes time to reach this point.And the more intimately involved people become，the more they depend on one another.People who want to be friends have to learn to put up
5、with annoying habits and to stand differences.In contrast with marriage，there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen it between two people.But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and feelings does seem to create a powerful bond，which can overcome d
6、ifferences in background，and break down barriers of age，class or race.1.According to the passage，_.A.friends are those who must share their interests ZXXKB.friends are closer than people who just get on well with each otherC.all the people know how to make friendsD.every student has six friends2.We
7、can learn from the passage that_.A.there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendshipB.friendship can overcome all differences between two peopleC.difference in opinion can lead to friendship 学科 D.friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices3.The underlined words “being on the same
8、 wavelength” in Paragraph 2 mean that people_.A.watch the same TV programs 学科 B.are the same in all waysC.have the same backgroundD.share the same way of thinking and the same interests4.Which of the following is NOT implied in the passage?A.Even friends may have different opinions.B.Friends never a
9、rgue with each other.C.It generally takes time for people to become close friends.D.Someones habits may annoy his friends.1.Mr.Fogg and his servant travelled in many different ways，even on an elephant at one time.(完形填空最后一段倒数第四句)福格先生和他的仆人以许多不同方式进行旅行，他们甚至曾骑过大象。 Z,xx,k (1)At one time I used to skiing e
10、very winter.我曾一度每到冬季就去滑雪。(2)Dont try to do everything at once；take it a bit at a time.不要什么事情都一块儿干，要一次做一点儿。(3)I agreed at the time but later changed my mind.我当时同意了，但后来又改变了主意。(4)Im at your service at all times.我随时为您效劳。2.Friends play an important part in our lives，and although we may take the friendshi
11、p for granted.(阅读理解第一段第一句)尽管我们可能把友谊看成理所当然，但朋友在我们的生活中起着十分重要的作用(1)He never praises his wife；he just takes her for granted.他从不夸妻子，只是觉得她的一切理当如此。(2)Dont take it for granted that what you did is all right.别想当然地认为你做的都是对的。 Zxxk (3)I take it for granted that you have read this book.我认为你一定读过这本书。3.But the supp
12、orting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and feelings does seem to create a powerful bond，which can overcome differences in background，and break down barriers of age，class or race.(阅读理解最后一段最后一句) ZXXK基于相同经历和感情的相互支持和理解能够创造一种有力的联系，这一联系能克服背景的不同，打破年龄、阶层、种族之间的障碍。(1)The t
13、elephone system has broken down. 学科网ZXXK电话系统失灵了。(2)If law and order breaks down，anarchy will result.法治一垮，就会出现无政府状态。(3)How can we break down the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two countries?怎样才能消除这两个国家人民之间的恐惧和仇恨呢？ 学|科| 答案-1.B2.A3.D4.B 学科 *结束 学#科#网Z#X#X#K阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出
14、最佳选项。AWill Nanfang University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen announce a new beginning for Chinas higher education reform? Its too early to answer.But its presence is challenging the Ministry of Education.Even without the approval of the ministry it seems that the school is determined to move
15、forward and enroll 50 students, so-called child prodigies(奇才), to begin classes on March l, 2011.On graduating in 2015, these students will receive a diploma unauthorized by the Ministry of Education-unlike the students of their age from the state-run universities.The school is committed to modeling
16、 itself on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, but if the government will not approve the school, the situation could cause a lot of trouble for those 50 students if they want to do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions.Other schools could turn their applications down fo
17、r their unauthorized diplomas.The difficulties, however, have not frightened students and their parents away.On Dec.18, 2010 more than 1,000 students and their parents visited Nanfang University of Science and Technology for interviews.Private investment marks the school out from other higher learni
18、ng institutions in the nation.Not a penny comes from the government. So the government will have no voice in how the school will be run.The Ministry of Education has published a comprehensive plan for education reform and development between 2011 and 2020.The goal is to make Chinas higher education
19、internationally competitive.To accomplish this goal, the government should have the courage to let the educators who have big ideas try them out.The ministry should have applauded the independence the school in Shenzhen has shown and encouraged more to do likewise. Zxxk Education reform in China has
20、 reached a new and crucial stage.Nanfang University of Science and Technology has a long way to go to prove itself competitive rather than a diploma mill. Z_xx_k 1Over 1,000 students and parents visited the school because .Athey believe that the school will have a bright futureBthey believe the gove
21、rnment is sure to approve the schoolCthe school models itself on Hong Kong University successfullyDthey will never do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions2The trouble the students in the school may have is that .Athe government will have no voice in the schoolBthey wont receive any
22、 diploma when graduating from the schoolCother schools are unlikely to accept their diploma from the school Z|xx|k Dthey will not learn how to be competitive3What does the author think of Nanfang University of Science and Technology?AIt is another kind of diploma mill.BIts impossible for the school
23、to be competitive.CIt will never get the approval from the Ministry of Education.DIts independence from the government may benefit the education reform.4What is the best title of the passage?AUniversity of New Style. BChinas Education Reform.CModeling Hong Kong University. DAuthorized or Not? 学科 参考答
24、案14 ACDA *结束（201*安徽卷）Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources（来源）, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills（风车）began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh
25、 century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.For many centuries, people used windmills to grind（磨碎）wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 180
26、0s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s, when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.During the 1970s, people started becom
27、ing concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of
28、our electricity through the use of wind.【文章大意】本文介绍了风能及风能运用的情况。在能源短缺的今天，作为最为洁净、丰富的风能，一定会对我们的生活作出极大的贡献。60. From the text we know that windmills .A. were invented by European armiesB. have a history of more than 2800 years Z|xx|k C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas来源:学科网ZXXKD. have rarely
29、been used since electricity was discovered【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二段句子可知，十九世纪末有了电之后，偏僻地区的人们就利用风车发电，于是人们就有了电灯和收音机，因此选择C项。根据windmills began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC可知，A项错误，B项错在more than；根据末段句子可知，尽管成本较高，人们依然使用风能提供电力，因此D项错误。61. What was a new use for wind power in the late l9th
30、century?A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricity. 学科 C. Grinding wheat into flour.D. Pumping water from underground. Z。xx。k 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段句子可知，人们最初利用风车磨面或抽水，十九世纪末有了电之后，人们又用其发电，因此选择B项。62. One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that . ZXXKA. wind power is cleanerB. it is one o
31、f the oldest power sources Zxxk C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，二十世纪七十年代，人们注重环保，而且认识到煤和气的短缺；而风能的特点是洁净、丰富和历史悠久，但是成本较高。综合选择A项最佳。63. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. The advantage
32、 of wind power.B. The design of wind power plants.C. The worldwide movement to save energy.D. The global trend towards producing power from wind.【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据末段句子Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind可知，接下来作者应该谈论利用风能发电的情况，因此选择D项。*结束（201
33、*山东卷） Tim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York-he in computers, she in special education. Teaching means everything to us, Tim would say. In April1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking
34、about lifes purpose. Not long after the surgery, Tim saw a brochure describing Imagination Library, a program started by Dolly Parton s foundation (基金会) that mailed a book every month to children from birth to age five in the singers home town of Sevier, Tennessee. “I thought, maybe Linda and I coul
35、d do something like this when we retire, Tim recalls. He placed the brochure on his desk, as a reminder. Five years later, now retired and with that brochure still on the desk, Tim clicked on imagination library .com. The program had been opened up to partners who could take advantage of book and po
36、stage discounts.The quality of the books was of great concern to the Richters. Rather than sign up online, they went to Dollywood for a look-see. “We didnt want to give the children rubbish,” says Linda. The books-reviewed each year by teachers, literacy specialists and Dollywood board members-inclu
37、ded classics such as Ezra Jack Keatss The Snowy Day and newer books like Anna Dewdneys Llama Llama series. 学科 Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their in their area. Megan Williams, a mot
38、her of four, is more than appreciative: “This program introduces us to books Ive never heard of .” The Richters spend about 400 a month sending books to 200 children. “Some people sit there and wait to die,” says Tim. “Others get as busy as they can in the time they have left.”62.What did Tim want t
39、o do after learning about Imagination Library?A. Give out brochures. B .Do something similar. Zxxk C. Write books for children D. Retire from being a teacher.63.According to the text, Dollly Parton is . Zxxk A. a well-known surgeon B. a mother of a four-year-oldC. a singer born in Tennessee D .a com
40、puter programmer64.Why did the Richters go to Dollywood?A. To avoid signing up online.B. To meet Dollywood board members.C. To make sure the books were the newest.D. To see if the books were of good quality.65.What can we learn from Tims words in the last paragraph?A. He needs more money to help the
41、 children. Z*xx*k B. He wonders why some people are so busy.C. He tries to save those waiting to die.D. He considers his efforts worthwhile.【解析】：61-65:ABCDD 【语篇解读】本文讲述了里克特作为教师的一家人在退休后又做出捐献书给儿童的决定，并且为此建立了基金会的事情，而且他们认为这使得他们的人生更为有意义。36. A。细节理解题。由第一段最后两句话可知是Tim 得病导致他思考生命的意义。37. B。细节理解题。从第二段Tim说的话中“I cou
42、ld do something like this when we retire”,知道他打算在退休后做类似的事，是B选项。38. C。细节理解题。从第二段的第一句话得出Dollly Parton 是singer.39. D.。细节理解题。从第四段前两句话中得出，“We didnt want to give the children rubbish“ 比喻指我们不想要质量不好的东西。从本段首句主题句中也能得出the Richters 关心的是书的质量。40. D。从最后一段Tim的话” 有些人坐而等待死亡，而有些人则在他的余生尽可能的忙碌着“ 可知，他认为自己做出的事情是值得的有意义的。*结束
