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南通市通州区2017高考英语阅读理解一轮学生自练题【四】阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的) resources to be found.Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.1Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?ATo express his doubts.BTo compare different ideas.CTo introduce points for discussion.DTo describe the conditions on Earth.2What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?AHumans are natureborn to do so.BHumans have the tendency to fight.CHumans may find new sources of food.DHumans dont like to stay in the same place.3The underlined word “spinoffs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.Asurvival chances Bpotential resourcesCunexpected benefits Dphysical possessions4What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?AOur genetic makeup. BResources on the earth.CThe adaptive ability of humans.DByproducts in space exploration.解题导语 本文是一篇议论文，向我们阐述了人类进行太空探索的原因。人类的基因构成决定了人类探索其他领域包括太空的能力。人类探索太空可能暂时没有多大用处，但是在将来这可能会帮助人类生存下去。1解析：选C。推理判断题。作者在第一段提出问题目的是引出下面要讨论的话题。2解析：选 A。细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知人类探索太空的原因是其基因的构成。3解析：选 C。词义猜测题。后面所说的“improvements in earthquake prediction，in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems”可知此处的划线短语意为“益处，好处”。4解析：选C。细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句话可知，人类的适应能力会让人类在其他星球生存下去。黑龙江省大庆市喇中2016高考英语阅读练习科普环保类Mosquitoes have an extraordinary ability to target humans far away and fly straight to their unprotected skin. Regrettably，mosquitoes can do more than cause an itchy(发痒的）wound. Some mosquitoes spread several serious diseases，including Dengue，yellow fever and malaria. Over one million people worldwide die from these diseases each year. New research now shows how mosquitoes choose who to bite. Mosquitoes need blood to survive. They are attracted to human skin and breath. They smell the carbon dioxide gas，which all mammals breathe out. This gas is the main way for mosquitoes to know that a warm-blooded creature is nearby. But mosquitoes also use their eyes and sense of touch. Michael Dickinson is a professor at the California Institute of Technology. His research shows how these small insects，with even smaller brains，use three senses to find a blood meal. Michael Dickinsons team used plumesa material that rises into the air of carbon dioxide gas into a wind tunnel. They then used cameras to record the mosquitoes. The insects followed the plume. Then，the scientists placed dark objects on the lighter colored floor and walls of the tunnel. Mr. Dickinson said，at first，the mosquitoes showed no interest in the objects at all. “What was quite striking and quite surprising is that the mosquitoes fly back and forth for hours. These are hungry females and they completely ignore the objects on the floor and wall of the tunnel. But the moment they get a hit of CO2，they change their behavior quite obviously and now would become attracted to these little visual blobs (斑点）.” This suggested to the researchers that a mosquitos sense of smell is more important in the search for food. Once mosquitoes catch a smell of a human or animal，they also follow visual signals.【小题1】What do mosquitoes mainly use to find their targets? ASense of smell.BSense of touch.CSense of sight.DSmart brains.【小题2】The first response of the mosquitoes to the objects in the experiment is. Ato fly to the dark onesBto catch and stick to themCto take no notice of themDto attach themselves to them【小题3】How can we avoid being attacked by mosquitoes according to the text ? ADont let them see us.BUse dark objects to stop them.CMake them fly back and forth for hours.DAttract them to objects full of carbon dioxide gas.【小题4】What can be the best title for the text? AHow Do Mosquitoes Survive?BWhy Do Mosquitoes Need Blood?CHow Do Mosquitoes Choose to Bite You?DWhy Do Mosquitoes Attack the Human Being? 【浙江省金华十校2014高考英语模拟试题】A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，并在答题纸上将该项标号涂黑。 Henry Ford grew up on an un-electrified farm, and as a young man he followed Edisons career as the inventor became a national role modelFord took a job at the Edison Illuminating Company working his way up to chief engineer In 1896 Ford was thirty-three and, though still working for Edison Co,he had created his first experimental automobile the Ford Quadricycle2 during his off-time At an Edison company party in New York, Ford had his first chance to meet his hero Edison and was able to explain his new automobile to the great inventor Edison was impressed Edison is said to have slammed his fist down and shouted Young man, thats the thing! You have it! Your car is self-contained and carries its own power plant Edison himself had been working on the idea, but had only been considering electricity as the power source, so the idea of a gas engine was a somewhat new one The words comforted Ford greatly, who immediately set out building a second car which was to become the Model-T6The two men became fast friends and would go on camping trips togetherWhen Edison later became limited to a wheelchair, Ford brought an extra one to his house so they could raceAt the 50th anniversary of the invention of light-bulb, Ford honored EdisonWhen Edison spoke, he ended his speech directed at Ford:“ As to Henry Ford, words fail to express my feelingsI can only say that he is my friend Therefore it is no surprise that Ford wanted something to remember Edison by after he passed away in 1931 Once, Ford asked Thomas Edisons son Charles to sit by the dying inventors bedside and hold a test tube next to his fathers mouth to catch his final breath Ford was a man with many strange behaviors（ as was Edison）including some interest in reanimation and spiritualism（夏活通灵术）and some say that he was attempting to catch Edisons soul as it escaped his body in hopes of later bringing the inventor back to life The test tube itself didnt turn up until 1950 when it was listed in the Ford possessions after Clara Fords passing away, and then lost again until 1978 when it was discovered in an exhibit Entitled “Henry Ford-A Personal History in the Henry Ford MuseumIt would then be discovered that the tube was labeled “Edisons Last Breath There is a further mystery of this “last breath test tube It would seem as if Edison had quite a last breath indeed, as the Edison Estate holds a collection of 42 test tubes all supposedly containing Edisons last breath Regardless of the excitement over the last breath, the test tube is quite touching in its meaningAlthough both men were known for all sorts of poor behavior towards their loved ones and mistreatment of employees, between them at least, there was clearly a deep respect and admiration41The passage can be sorted as a Ascience research Bshort story Cnews report Dself-introduction42From the underlined sentence in Paragraph2 we can learn that AEdison envied what Ford had achieved BEdison was annoyed that Ford did better him CEdison was angry because Ford stole his idea DEdison was extremely amazed at Fords new idea43In Paragraph 3,the writer mentions Ford bought an extra wheelchair Ato remind Edison was Fords role model Bto suggest Ford was a man of strange behavior Cto tell us the importance of a creative idea then Dto show the close friendship between Henry Ford and Edison44The 61ast breath test tube can probably be regarded as Aa symbol of a friendship and memory Ba witness to a scientific breakthrough Ca failure to bring Edison back to life Da sign of the two inventors poor behavior45It can be learned from the last paragraph that“ ” AGreat minds think alike BNobody is perfect CTwo heads are better than oneDA friend in need is a friend indeed【参考答案】4145、BDDAB 【浙江省金华十校2014高考英语模拟试题】BBelow are pages adapted from, http：/sochi2014com/en/Sochi Volunteers46Sochi 2014 Volunteer Training Program was launched on A30 May 2013 B11 March 2013 C16 December 2013 D19 September 201347“ White Stick Music Festival took place in ASochi BSt Petersburg Cthe United Kingdom DMoscow48Which of the following statements is true?AThe 25 ,000 volunteers were from RussiaBWinners of Cultural Program Competition werent known until 19 September 2013CFrom August,25 to September,8,you were able to enjoy Winter Games in SochiDFew of the cultural activities were intended for creating atmosphere of Sochi Winter Games49From the two boxes, you can learn that the activities were listed according to Aimportance Bplace Cdate Dname【参考答案】4649、BDBC
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