高考英语一轮阅读理解学生自选题三11

山东省曲阜市2017高考英语一轮阅读理解学生自选题三2016高考英语阅读理解集训。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。 Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy-theyre given after all. Choice can be hard. I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. Id never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me, I had just turned 30 years old , and Id been married for a year, I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldnt work since most start-ups dont , and I wasnt sure what to expect, MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young boy, Id been a garage inventor, Id always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion. I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people, and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me, and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didnt already have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but ultimately, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didnt think Id regret trying and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all. After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and Im proud of that choice, For all of us, in the end, we are our choice.1. What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore? A. His dream if being an inventor. B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the Internet. D. Millions of exciting titles.2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb him.B. He would be very excited if he tried it out.C. He would be always having a doubt if he didnt try.D. The decision to not try the online bookstore would terrify him.3. We can know from the passage that _.A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the author B. the author wanted someone else to try the ideaC. the author might not regret if he failed the idea D. the author might go back to his boss if he failed4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Cleverness and Kindness B. The Starting of AmzonC. Following My Passion D. We Are What We Choose参考答案14、CDCD 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。 【2016高考训练】CHICAGO(Reuters)-Smoking not only can wrinkle(皱纹)the face and turn it yellowit can do the same to the whole body, researchers reported on Monday. The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, shows that smoking affects the skin all over the body-even skin protected from the sun.“We examined non-facial skin that was protected from the sun, and found that the total number of packs, of cigarette smoked per day and the total years a person has smoked were linked with the amount of skin damage a person experienced, ”Dr. Yolanda, who led the study, said in a statement.“In participants older than 65 years, smokers had significantly more fine wrinkling than nonsmokers. Similar findings were seen in participants aged 45 to 65 years. ” Yolandas team added in their report.The researchers tested 82 people, smokers and nonsmokers, taking pictures of the inner right arms. They ranged, in age from 22 to 91 and half were smokers. In dependent judges decided how wrinkled each persons skin was.When skin is exposed to sunlight, especially the face, it becomes coarse(粗糙的). Wrinkled and discolored with a pale yellow tint, Yolandas team wrote.Several previous studies have found that cigarette smoking led to premature(过早的)skin aging as measured by facial wrinkles, the study said, but little has been done to measure the aging of skin not exposed to light.The report did not discuss die mechanism involved but previous research has found that cigarette smoke, among other things, causes blood vessels(血管)beneath the skin to constrict(紧缩), reducing blood supply to the skin. Smoking can also damage the connective tissue(组织)that supports both die skin and the internal organs.1. The best title for this passage would be _. A. The danger of smokingB. Smoking causes skin aging C. Quit smoking for health D. A survey of smokers2. According to the passage, how wrinkled a persons skin is doesnt relate to _. A. the number of cigarettes a person smokesB. the kind and characteristics of skin C. how long a person smokesD. how long skin is under sunlight3. From the passage smoking results in skin aging mainly because _. A. it will lower blood supply to skinB. it can make you feel tired C. it can make skin come offD. it can make blood run faster4. The main purpose of the passage is to _. A. inform people about the study of skinB. advise people how to protect skin C. warn people not to smoke againD. introduce a new way of avoid skin aging参考答案14、BBAC2014高考英语阅读理解（社会生活、说理议论） 2014浙江卷 BHere is some mustknow information from a handbook on how people be have in doing businessin some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly.They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder.People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses.Schedules tend to be flexible，with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe, be on time.Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil.Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon.Brazilians are social，preferring facetoface communication over emails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small，polite bow.Business cards should be offered and received with two hands.Arriving late is considered disrespectful.So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fastpaced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions，even when the subject is about money.Rank is important and authority is respected.This determines how people interact in meetings.For example，people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE，status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles.The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So do not pull away from the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress.Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees.People do not avoid entertaining in their homes，but they also hold business meals at restaurants.Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are onetoone，if your host offers you coffee，you should refuse.It might seem odd，but it is a cultural tradition.Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name.They also are respectful of private lives.You should be careful not to ask about personal topics.Punctuality (守时) in vital，something that comes from a deep respect for others time.Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe.They also have clear structure in their companies.Higherups make the final decisions，even if others might disagree.Neat，clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners.They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table.It is polite to finish the food on your plate.46The passage is mainly about _.Acommunication typesBthe workplace atmosphereCcustoms and social mannersDliving conditions and standards47Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with the boss?AThey put efficiency in the first place.BThey dislike facetoface communication.CThey want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.DThey are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.48In the UAE，when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?AWhen greeting seniors.BWhen meeting the host alone.CWhen attending a presentation.DWhen dining with business partners.49In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?AIn Brazil. BIn Singapore.CIn the United Arab Emirates.DIn Switzerland.48. B细节理解题。 从第四段的“When meetings are onetoone, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse”可知，当单独与主人一起时，他提出喝杯咖啡时，最好的礼仪是委婉地拒绝。故选B项。由 (2013四川宜宾高三一诊)改编More than a third of the babies born this year could receive a 100th birthday message from whoever happens to be on the throne in the second decade of the 22nd century,according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).It forecasts that 35% of the 826,000 people born in 2012 will live to become centenarians.But a long life is not unalloyed good news.David Sinclair,head of policy and research at the International Longevity Centre UK,warned that for many the future may mean social isolation(隔离)as they live longer than friends and members of their families.“It is of course good news that so many more people are living longer,”he said,“but there is a big problem.We will be older,but in worse health,and at high risk of living alone.The other problem is that we are very poor at forward planning.We deal with the problems that are under our noses,but even problems two or three years away seem quite distant enough to put off.When youre talking about forecasts for a time half a century away and more,I see no evidence that we are putting in place the measures to deal with it.”This year there will be 14,500 centenarians in the UK,a number which is expected to increase to 110,000 in 2035.Women have higher life expectancies than men at every age:the likelihood of a girl born this year reaching her century is estimated to be 39%;for boys the figure is 32%.The estimated number of female centenarians has risen from 500 in 1961 to more than 10,000 in 2010,a figure which is projected to reach 71,000 by 2035 and 276,000 by 2060.Men are also living far longer,although their numbers are far fewer.There was an estimated of 92 male centenarians in 1961 and just below 2,000 in 2010.1.The underlined word “centenarians” probably means people who.A.are born this yearB.live longer than their friendsC.are in poor healthD.are a hundred or more years old2.From what David Sinclair said, we can learn.A.he doesnt believe so many people are living longerB.the older we are, the more likely we are to live alone and in poor healthC.the people who are good at forward planning are likely to live longerD.too distant planning is not always necessary for most of us3.Which of the following statements is true?()A.About 289,100 people born in 2012 will live to 100.B.More men will reach their century than women in the future.C.The number of the female centenarians was 1,000 in 1970s.D.More than 600 people reached their century in 1961.4.What does this passage mainly talk about?()A.A long life is not always good news.B.A long life also means social and physical isolation.C.In the future, more people will live to 100 in the UK.D.It is good to live to 100.语篇解读:在英国,越来越多的人会活到100岁,但是那些老寿星们将面临年老体弱、孤独等问题。答案及剖析:1.D推理判断题。由第一段的内容可知,2012年出生的婴儿到22世纪第二个十年的时候将会收到100岁生日的信息,故D项正确。2.B细节理解题。由第三段David Sinclair 说的话We will be older,but in worse health,and at high risk of living alone可知, 人活得越长,就越孤独而且身体不好,故选B项。3.A细节理解题。由第一段的最后一句话.35% of the 826,000 people born in 2012 will live to become centenarians可知A项正确。由倒数第三段的内容可知B项错误;文章没有提到C项所涉及的内容;由最后两段的.female centenarians has risen from 500 in 1961和.92 male centenarians in 1961.可知D项错误。4.C主旨大意题。由全文内容可知,本文讲述了英国会有更多的人活到100岁,故选C项。【长难句子分析】 当你谈论关于半个世纪或更远的时间的预测时,我没看到我们有什么可以用来解决问题的措施。