2014届高考英语 阅读理解 2013暑假练习题（17）

2014高考英语阅读理解：2013暑假练习题（17）及答案解析ARecently more students are choosing to study abroad as they think it is worthwhile. However, some people think it is not a good idea. There are a number of disadvantages in studying abroad. The following paragraphs will explain why students have these views and the advantages of studying abroad will be discussed. Students studying abroad may suffer from racial discrimination(歧视). As they left their home country, they will become part of a minority group in the new country. The majority group may have a sense of superiority and try to bully them. It is common that Americans or the British discriminate against people from other countries since many of them think that white people are better than others. In addition, the students may lose their own cultures. Since they have moved to a new place, all the thing there people, lifestyle and the living environment-would be different from those in their own country. As they will have close contact with the local people and culture, they will be influenced by the new culture even without realizing it. It is ironic that a Chinese person speaks better English than Chinese and forgets about Chinese culture after studying abroad for a few years. On the other hand, studying abroad will widen the view of students. Although they may give up their own culture, they can really learn from others. As students of the modern world , they should not limit their scope to their home country, but get exposed to the world. Studying abroad can help them expand their horizon and learn many things in the host country, as they will meet and make friends with people from all over the world. So, studying abroad is good for them. Furthermore, students will learn how to be mature and independent. Students, when in their home country, usually rely on their parents. Statistics show that Chinese students usually rely heavily on their parents; they will leave problems alone and ask their parents to solve them. If they are studying abroad, on many occasions they have to learn how to cope with difficulties they meet. As a result, studying abroad benefits them. Moreover, the education system of the foreign country may be better than the home countrys education system. The home countrys education system is very limited. Many teachers just spoon-feed their students. They will ask the students to recite a lot of things and then ask them to write them down. This choice of subjects in school, especially in secondary school, is very narrow; the students cannot choose what they want most. But in some schools in Britain and America, students can choose from a wider range of subjects at school. For example, media studies and corporate communications are courses of study in some schools of those two countries. If students choose to study abroad, they may have the opportunity to learn more things under a better education system. All in all, studying abroad will change and influence a student in many aspects. Although it is uncertain if the effects will be positive or negative, I believe students should seize the opportunity to study abroad because they will meet many new things and have new experiences in the new country. If they are clever enough, I think they can find a balance between learning about the new culture and holding onto their own one.56. Students studying abroad _. A. will be respected by the locals. B. will forget their ancestors. C. may be treated unfair. D. may have difficulty overcoming homesickness.57. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. The language environment will shorten the time of learning a language. B. Students studying abroad may be influenced by the new culture unknowingly. C. Studying abroad is much more comfortable than studying in your own country. D. A Chinese studying abroad only needs a few years to speak excellent English.58. Why can studying abroad widen the view of students? A. Because they may give up their own culture. B. Because they have to solve everything on their own. C. Because they can recite a lot of things and write them down. D. Because they can meet and make friends with people from around the world.59. From the last paragraph, we can know that the writer _. A. agrees that students should take the opportunity to study abroad. B. thinks that the effects of studying abroad will be positive and helpful. C. has been to a foreign country to see new things and have new experience. D. has found a balance between learning about a new culture and holding onto his own.60. Which of the following can best serve as a title for this passage? A. Should students study abroad and work there? B. Should students leave their own country and study abroad? C. Should students studying abroad give up their own culture? D. Should students learn how to be mature and independent?（选自“学生双语报浙江专版高三年级第7期第56-60题） 56.C 57.B 58.D 59.A 60.B*结束第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AI was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasnt the nicest person to be around.I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. Thats when I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked a little slower so I could find out to where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a carriage next to her.She was singing songs about love, keeping on trying, and not underestimating the power within yourself. The way she was singing comforted me a bit. I stood there watching her play for about fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take courage to perform on your own in the middle of a crowded New York ferry terminal.So I stood there listening.She must have felt my presence because she would occasionally look in my direction. By now I was telling myself that if she could perform in front of hundreds of people she didnt know then I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked over and put some money in her carriage and she said, Thank you. Instead of continuing my way home, I said to her, I have been going through a rough time lately, but youve made me hopeful again.Im happy that I could help, she replied. Why are you so sad?Well, my mum told me she had got fired from her job, and that made me sad. Im not so sure what to do .You see, heres the problem, she explained. The way you were walking, your head was down. Dont look defeated, because opportunity comes in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should smile more . lift your head up.I smiled faintly, amazed by how she was encouraging me. So, I asked her, Why are you playing the piano in the middle of a crowded place? Ive seen you do this more then once.She explained to me that she sees a lot of negative people in the world and she tries to alleviate the pain and bring more positivity by sharing motivational music. She told me that when she wasnt making music she studied psychology. So, that was how she knew some of the things she was telling me.I smiled a little wider because I knew that she was doing a good thing. So, after that we parted, my heart touched and lightened by a musical soul!41. The writers felt sad because _ . A. her mother was injured while at work and a lot of money was needed B. her mother resigned because she disliked her bossC. her mother made a serious mistake and had to pay for itD. her mother lost her job and had difficulty paying for her bills42. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that the young lady sang to _ .A. show her love for life B. rid herself of low spirits C. earn money for her schooling D. inspire others to live positively43. What did the singer recommend to avoid negative mood?A. smiling and raising your head B. looking for opportunitiesC. underestimating the power within yourself D. playing music in public 44. Which word may best describe the young lady?A. helpful B. outgong C. ambitious D. humorous45. Which do you think is the best title of the passage?A. A Unforgettable Experience B. A Heart Touched By A Musical SoulC. Music Can Do Wonders D. A Good Deed Helped Me Out“原创”BNicknames for Los AngelesA nickname is a shortened form of a persons name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate.The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality. The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Years Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people like to ride surfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there. Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.46. A nickname of a place can have the following functions except _ .A. building up identity B. entertainment C. bringing pride to the locals D. uniting surrounding cities47. The underlined sentence can best be replaced by _ .A. Your trip to Los Angeles is not perfect if you miss the big letters Hollywood on a hillsideB. Not seeing the word Hollywood on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles.C. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to Hollywood s on a hillside.D. Seeing the big letters Hollywood on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles.48. How many nicknames have been given to Los AngelesA. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D.749. Which of the following is conveyed in this article?A. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknames B. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los Angeles C. All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles D. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of Venice “原创”CYou know eating fruit and vegetables is virtuous. But did you know it can also make you look good?People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found.Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them subtly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers skin.They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks.Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others.Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer.But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange, it was not known a small increase was perceptible to others - and was seen as appealing.A camera measured changes to the skins redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident at three weeks.Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin.There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene - which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach.Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols, found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.50. According to the study, eating fruit and vegetables makes your skin more attractive for the reason that _ .A. fresh fruits and vegetables contain lots of vitamins and minerals B. yellow and red pigments are increased in the volunteers skin C. nutrition in fruit and vegetables is easily absorbedD. fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in nutrition beneficial to shin51.From Paragraph 4, we learn that pictures were taken _ .A. three times using a special camera every three weeks B. twice using a sensitive camera every six weeksC. by 35 people when they ate fruit and vegetables D. by 35 people while being monitored to compare the changes52. The word “appealing” (Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by _ .A. frightening B. harmful C. dangerous D. attractive53. The red and yellow colourss were related to _ in their skin.A. the contents of intake B. the levels of carrots C. the time of eating fruit and vegetables D. the amount of carotenoids54. Among hundreds of carotenoids, which are most effective?A. tomatoes and red peppers B. squash, and spinach C. lycopene and beta-carotene D. heir red colour and beta-carotene55. The purpose of the article is to _ .A. tell people a new discovery B. advise people to eat more fruit and vegetablesC. introduce a way to protect skin D. list the functions of carotenoids to skin“原创”DBedford Castle: The Home Of Bedfordshire RoyaltyBedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the areas heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself! 56. What do we know from the first paragraph?A. The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire B. Bedfordshire had it fair share of royal visit C. Most of the ancient buildings are in use today D. Bedford Castle represents the history of the county57. The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _ .A. first of all B. at the beginning C. for one particular purpose D. for a short time58. The kings of England came to Bedford Castle _ .A. to seek temporary protection B. to visit the Duke of Bedford C. to enjoy the beauty of nature D. to escape from the bad weather59.Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire？AIt is the major heritage in that region B. It reflects the history of Bedfordshire C. The ancient castle is well worth visiting D. The castle is still in good condition60.The purpose of writing the text is _ .A. to introduce Bedford Castle B. to tell the history of BedfordshireC. to attract tourists to Bedfordshire D. to show where the kings used to go “根据步步高练习改编”参考答案41.D42. D43. A44. A45. B46. D47.A48.D49.C50.B51.A52.D53.D54.C55. A56.D57.B58.A59.B60.A