1、密云区2014高考英语阅读理解系列训练（20）及答案 Passage *Photographs are everywhere. They decorate (装饰) the walls of homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and special events. Photos record the beauties of nature. They can also bring things close tha
2、t are far away. Through photos, people can see wild animals, cities in foreign lands, and even the stars in outer space. Photos also tell stories.Reporting the news through photos is called photojournalism. At times photojournalists tell their stories through a single picture. At other times, they u
3、se a group of pictures to tell a story. Each picture is like a chapter in a book, which can do more than record the facts. It can also be a strong force for social change.Jacob Riis was among the first photojournalists. He took pictures of parts of New York City where the poor lived. Riis believed t
4、hat poverty(贫穷)caused crime, and he used photos to help him prove his point. A few years later, the photos of small children working in factories by Lewis Hine shocked the public. Hines pictures helped bring about laws to protect such children.Hundreds of pictures may have to be taken in order to ge
5、t one or two really good photos. It takes science to have the photo come out clearly and art to make a photo that has a good design and expresses feeling. Photojournalists make an actual record of what they see. A photo, however, can be both a work of art and an actual record. It can record an impor
6、tant event as a beautiful or exciting picture.As historical and artistic documents(文献) ,photos can become more important over time. Today photojournalists still have their pictures appear in newspapers and magazines. They also publish(发表) them in books and on the Internet.45. The underlined word “Th
7、ey” in the first paragraph refers to .A. beauties B. photos C. goods D. events46. The photos of the small children by Hine show us that photos . Zxxk A. are also works of art B. are popular ways of reporting newsC. often shock the public D. can serve as a force for social change47. What can we learn
8、 from the passage?A. News with pictures is encouraging. B. Photos help people improve their life.C. News photos mean history in a sense. D. People prefer reading news with pictures.48. The text is mainly about .A. telling the story through pictures B. decorating the walls of homesC. publishing histo
9、rical papers D. expressing feeling through pictures5. 答案 45.B 46.D 47.C 48.A*结束 学科网ZXXKPassage *Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes，fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper，when the TV news can bring you the
10、 information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man，when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know? ZXXKTelevision has not killed reading, however. Today，newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than eve
11、r before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoymentAlthough some books with hard covers are expensive，many books are printed today as paperbacks(平装本)，which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories，for example，is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the t
12、heater，and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every homeEvery home should have a good dictionaryA good encyclopedia(百科全书)，though expensive，is useful，too，because you can find information on
13、any subjectBesides，you can have such books as history books，science textbooks，cookbooks，and collections of stories and poemsThen from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets. Z#xx#k 68. It can be inferred from the passage t
14、hat. Zxxk ATV programs are a chief provider of knowledge Bcinemas are the best choice in getting information Z,xx,k Creading is a cheap way of learning and having fun Dnewspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself69What does the sentence“Television has not killed reading，however.”underlined in th
15、e second paragraph suggest? ZXXKAPeople only need reading，though. BReading is still necessary today.CReading is more fun than television. DWatching television doesnt help reading.70Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?ATypes of books. BKinds of dictionariesCLists of histo
16、ry books DCollections of stories and poems. Zxxk 71What can we learn from the passage?AFewer and fewer people will buy booksBA good dictionary should be kept in every homeCBooks with hard covers sell better than paperbacks. DMore people like TV programs about famous men 学科 3答案 68.C 69.B 70.A 71.B*结束
17、It was a hot summer day. My dad and I were getting ready to go out for a ride on the boat with my friend Katie and the dog when the phone call came, the call that made that bright, beautiful day a cold, dark, gloomy one.I had just put on my suit, shorts, and tank top, and packed my bag with sunscree
18、n and everything else I would need for the day. I ran into my parents room to find Dad. When I saw him on the phone, he was crying. Id never seen my dad cry before. My heart sank. What possibly could have happened?Max, Im so sorry, I heard him say. Thats when it hit me. I knew that Suzie had died.Ma
19、x has been my dads best friend for years. Suzie, his daughter, had a rare disease that mainly affected her body. Her brain was OK. She knew what was going on; she knew that shehad problems and was different from other kids. Once she told her dad that she wished she could die and be born in a differe
20、nt body. Yet although she couldnt live a normal life ，she was still happy.When Suzie and I were little, we spent quite a bit of time together. As we grew up, we grew apart. She lived in New York, and I lived in the Midwest. When Suzie was ten she had to live ina hospital in Virginia. About eight mon
21、ths before she died, Max gave us her number at the hospital and we talked at least twice a week until the end. Suzie was always so excited to talk to us and wanted to know every detail about my life. She wanted to know everything I did and every thing I ate. In a way, she lived through me. After we
22、found out about her death, we made our plans to go to New York for the funeral. When she was alive, I sent her a Beanie Baby and she sent one back to me. I had bought her another one but never had the chance to send it to her, so I took it to put in her casket(棺材).Her funeral was very different from
23、 any funeral Id ever been to. After they lowered her casket, each one of us put a shovelful of dirt over her. I remember crying so hard, I felt weak. My cheeks burned from the tears. My whole body was shaking as I picked up the shovel, but Im glad I did it.When Suzie and I first started calling one
24、another, I thought it would be more of a burden on me, but I was completely wrong. I learned so much from her. She gave me more than I could ever give to her. I will never forget her or the talks we had. I now know that I must never take anything for granted especially my health and the gift of life
25、.5The authors family cancelled their ride because_.AKatie couldnt join them for the rideBthe weather was too terrible for a ride 学科 Cthey couldnt find their dogDMaxs daughter passed away Zxxk 6What does the underlined part “In a wav, she lived through me.” mean?ASuzie got to know what life outside h
26、ospital was like by sharing my experience. Z|xx|k BSuzie was financially dependent of me.CSuzie managed to pull through her illness with the help of my family. 学|科| 学科 DSuzie was too weak to live her own life. 学科 7Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?ASuzie was the only person helpin
27、g the author with difficulties.BThe author feared that she might also get the same disease as Suzie.CThe author benefited a lot from talking on the phone with Suzie.DThe author didnt understand Suzie was her true friend until Suzies death.8What is the most important lesson the author learned from Su
28、zies death?ANever let go of a friend even if you are apart. Z.xx.k BBe thankful for what we have in our life.CTalking with a friend can cure your illness.DWe can learn more from our friends than they do from us.参考答案 58 DACB *结束（201*重庆卷） Skeptics are a stange lot. Some of them refuse to admit the ser
29、ious threat of human activities to the enviroment, and they are tired of people who disagree with them. Those people, say skeptics, spread nothing but bad news about the environment. The “eco-guilt” brought on by the discouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as peop
30、le search for more comforting worldviews.Perhaps that explain why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity. That book, The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares that it measures the “real state of the world” as fine. Of course, another explanation is the deep pockets some big businesses
31、 with special intererts. Indeed, Mr. Lomborgs views are similar to those of some Industry-funded organizations, which start huge activities though the media to confuse the public about issues like global warming. Zxxk So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborgs book go largely unchallenged in the media th
32、ough his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion that “After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.” Zxxk Such one-sided views should have immediate
33、ly been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborgs “preference for unexamined materials is incredible (不可信的)”。A critical (批判的) eye is valuable, and the media should present information in su
34、ch a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become half-blind before a world partially exhibited by the media. Thats a shame, because matters concernin
35、g the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.72. According to the passage, which of the following may be regarded as “skeptics”?A. People who agree on the popularity of “eco-guilt”.B. People who disbelieve the serious situation of our planet.C. People who dislike the harmfu
36、l effect of human activities.D. People who spread comforting news to protect our environment.73. Which of the following can be a reason for the popularity of Lomborgs books?A. Some big businesses intend to protect their own interests. B. The book challenges views about the fine state of the wirld.C.
37、 The author convinces people to seek comforting worldviews.D. Industryfunded media present confusing information. Z#xx#k 74. The author mentioned the review in Nature in order to_.A. voice a different opinionB. find fault with Lomborgs book 来源:Z。xx。k C. challenge the authority of the mediaD. point o
38、ut the value of scientific views. Z&xx&k 75. What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage? 学科网ZXXKA. To encourage the skeptics to have a critical eye.B. To warn the public of the danger of halfblindness with reviews.C. To blame the medias lack of responsibility in presenting information.D
39、. To show the importance of presenting overall information by the media. 学科 参考答案 BAAD*结束The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can use its beautiful nature. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voy
40、age you are able to relax yourself. There are no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic.After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norw
41、ay to Bear Island. Along the way youll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see polar bears and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depe
42、nding on the weather.The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. If you need some exercise, why not do some swimming in the indoor pool?Pr
43、ices include economy class air travel and 16 nights on the Northern Star, all meals and all lectures.Day 1: Board the Northern Star.Day 2-7: We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.Day 8: Tromse. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail toward
44、s Tromse. Visit Tromse to see the Artic Museum and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird- watching.Day 9-10: Bear Island. We arrive there in the early evening. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains.Day 11-16: Spitsbergena place of mountains and rivers of ice. It is home to a large variety of animals.Day 17: Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromse.17. Which of the following is TRUE accordin
