高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解暑假训练211

岳阳市君山区2017高考英语阅读理解暑假训练【由江苏省盐城市2014模拟改编】阅读理解。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Spanish explorers called them Las Encantadas, the Enchanted Isles, and Charles Darwin used his studies of the islands as the foundation for his theory of natural selection. The Galapagos are among the worlds most important scientific treasures, a group of volcanic islands surrounded by deserted beaches and inhabited by unique varieties of giant tortoise, lizards, and birds. Yet life on this United Nations world heritage site has turned sour. Battles have broken out between fishermen and conservationists. Ecuador, which owns the islands, has sent a naval patrol (海军巡逻队) to put down disturbances. The controversial director of the Galapagos National Parkwhich controls 97 percent of Galapagos land and the reserve extending to 40 miles offshorehas been fired, while an air of uneasy tension hangs over the islands, as the islanders prepare for election when they pick their representatives in Ecuadors national assembly. “Its a very tense situation,” said Leonor Stjepic, director of the London-based Galapagos Conservation Trust, which raises money to help projects on the islands. “We are watching it with concern.” The violence has been triggered by an alarming growth in the islands population. Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz island, housed just 45 inhabitants in the 50s. Today there are more than 10,000, while the islands total population is more than 19,000 and growing by 6 percent a year, despite recently introduced a law to limit waves of immigrants fleeing the poor areas of Ecuador for a life “in paradise (天堂)”. On top ofthis, more than 100,000 tourists visit the islands every year.Such numbers have put the islands, special ecology under intense pressure. Conservationists backed by the Ecuador government, have replied by exercising strict controls to protect the islands* iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises. These moves have angered many local people, however. They want to exploit (开发利用) the islands waters and catch its protected species of sharks, lobsters and sea cucumbers, which can fetch high prices in Japan and South Korea. Angry fishermen surrounded the Charles Darwin research station on Santa Cruz last February, threatened to kill Lonesome Georgethe last surviving member of the Pinta Island species of the Galapagos giant tortoise. The situation got improved after the Ecuador government made concessions (让步) by increasing fishing quotas (配额), which angered conservationists. “It is tragic, the short-term gain of a few fishermen versus the long-term survival of the Galapagos,” said John McCosker of the California Academy of Sciences. “They are killing the golden goose.”Then, the Ecuador government appointed Fausto Cepeda as the national parks new director, a post that has become a political football for the mainland government. There have been nine directors in the past 18 months. This appointment was particularly controversial, however. Cepeda was known to have close ties with the fishing industry, and the rangers (管理员),who run the national park and reserve, rebelled.More than 300 staged a sit-in at the parks headquarters and prevented Cepeda from taking up his post. A battle broke out, and at least two people suffered serious injuries. Eventually, Cepedawith the fishermens help- entered the park. “I am in office, i am in control. And I am trying to lower the tension,” he announced. The Ecuador government took no chances, and sent a patrol boat to maintain the peace. A few days later, Ecuador Environment Minister Fabian Valdivicso met representatives of rangers. After discussions, he told newspapers that he had decided to remove Cepeda from the post.However, as the population continues to rise, the long-term pressures on the islands are serious and will not disappear that easily. “We have to balance its special environment with the needs of local people. In that sense, it is a microcosm (缩影) for all the other threatened parts of the world. So getting it right here is going to be a very, very important trick to pull off,” said Stjepic.1、What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?AThe islands swelling population.BThe law to limit waves of immigrants.CA life in paradise.DThe tourists visiting the islands every year.2、How significant were the islands for Charles Darwin?AHe based his theory on his studies there.BHe built the Charles Darwin research center there.CHe advocated the balance between ecology and people there.DHe found the last surviving giant tortoise there.3、What is the primary contributing factor to the conflict between conservationists and fishermen?AThe dismissal of the previous director of the Galapagos National Park.BThe exploitation of the islands.CThe governments support of Galapagos Conservation Trust.DCepedas close tie with the fishing industry.4、We can learn from the passage that _.Athe projects of Galapagos Conservation Trust on the islands are profitableBconservationists get angry when fishermen are killing a gooseCpoliticians from the mainland government play football on the islandsDthe government is trying to ease the tension5、In Paragraph 13, what does the author mean by “The Ecuador government took no chances”?AThe government did not seize opportunities.BThe government made no compromises.CThe government did not run risks.DThe government shrank from responsibilities.【参考答案】1-5、AABDC2016高考训练题。阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 For six hours we: shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook Id bought in a market in Mozambique. Southern Africa was full of stories. And visions. We were almost drank on sensations. The roaring of the at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water. As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was emptywe hadnt seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something moving next to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was when I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind thembrown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didnt know how long they had been there next to us.I shouted to Dan: “Look!”, but he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet. They raced the car for a few seconds, then disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.“Wild horses?” he said. “Why didnt you wake me up?” “I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.” “Are you sure you didnt dream it?” “You were the one who was sleeping!” “Typical,” he said. “The best photos are the ones we never take.” We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.1. During their journey in Africa, the two travelers _. A. made friends with local residents B. recorded their experiences in different ways C. enjoyed the sunset in the Karoo desert most D. complained about the poor living conditions2. What does the phrase “heroic forms” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Wild horses. B. Racing ears. C. Eye-catching locals. D. Running dogs.3. What did Daniel think when he woke up and was told what had happened? A. A sound sleep was more important. B. He had already taken beautiful pictures. C. He always missed out on the best thing. D. The next trip would be better.4. Whats the passage mainly about? A. How to view wildlife in Africa. B. Possible dangers of travelling in the desert.C. Tourist attractions in southern Africa. D. Running into wildlife in Africa.参考答案14、BACD 故事型阅读理解 The 30 miles of steep(陡峭的)roads that snake through the mountains of Logan Canyon in Utah are enough to make most drivers hands sweat. But Andersen, a 46yearold father of four, wasnt expecting any trouble on the road last New Years Eve, when he set off for a ski trip to the Bear River Mountains with nineyearold daughter Mia, fouryearold son Baylor, and nineyearold neighbour Kenya. Andersen had driven through the Canyon hundreds of times over the years. The weather was finebut the higher they drove, the more slippery the roads became. Rounding a sharp Uturn at mile marker 473, Andersen saw a truck that had skated off the road and immediately tapped his brakes. In an instant, the car was sliding at 25 miles per hour towards the shoulder of the highway, then rolling down a steep tenfoot dam towards the extremely cold Logan River. As it hit the water, the car tipped towards the passenger side, hesitated, and then rolled onto its roof and sank into the river. There was no time to tell the kids what to do. The crash had broken a few windows, and within seconds, the upsidedown car was filled with water. “It was frightening how fast we were completely underwater，” remembers Andersen, a softspoken product development manager. “Youre thinking, is this how its all going to end？”Having lost the sense of direction, Andersen began to search the freezing water for the kids. Mia had been right next to him in the front seat; now, in the blackness, he couldnt find her. “I thought, if I dont get out, maybe none of us are going to get out.” Andersen got out of his seat belt, swam through a broken window, and, deeply and quickly, breathed air at the surface. Thats when he saw a group of men, about ten in all, appear at the top of the dam. One after another, they raced down into the water. Helping onto safety all the three children, they began to shout at the father, “Who else is in the car？” Andersen says respectfully, “It_was_like_the_sight_of_angels_(天使). ”1. What might be the main reason for the car accident?A. The sharp Uturn. B. The steep dam. C. The sudden brake. D. A truck hitting the car. 2. Andersen didnt expect any trouble on the road because _. A. he was familiar with the road B. he was good at drivingC. his hands didnt have sweat D. the weather was fine3. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. Andersen lost conciousness in the water. B. Strangers helped Andersen out of the car. C. Andersen liked Mia most among the children. D. Strangers teamed together to save the three children. 4. The underlined sentence is to express Andersens feeling of being_. A. tired B. excited C. doubtful D. grateful5. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Stay Calm When in Trouble B. Drive Rounding a UturnC. Miracle Rescue from an Icy River D. Mystery of the Bear River Mountains(二)【要点综述】 本文主要介绍了Andersen开车带三个孩子上盘山公路时遭遇车祸而死里逃生的故事。1C细节理解题。由第二段第二句“Rounding a sharp Uturn at mile marker 473, Andersen saw a truck that had skated off the road and immediately tapped his brakes.”可知是急刹车导致了这一次事故。2A细节理解题。由第一段最后一句“Andersen had driven through the Canyon hundreds of times over the years.”可知，Andersen在Canyon山路上开了成百上千次车，由此可知，他应该是对这条路非常熟悉。3D推理判断题。由最后一段最后几句“Thats when he saw a group of men, about ten in all, appear at the top of the dam. One after another, they raced down into the water. Helping onto safety all the three children”可知，一些陌生人一起努力协作救了三个孩子。4D推理判断题。由最后一句话中Andersen把他们比喻成天使可知，他是心存感激的。5C主旨大意题。综观全文可知，本文主要讲述了在一个结冰的日子，陌生人结队拯救车祸中的三个孩子的故事，故C项为最佳选项。高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项-AIve written 14 moviesMy characters smoke in many of them, and they look cool and glamorous（有魅力的） doing itSmoking was an integral（必需的） part of many of my screenplays because I was a heavy smokerIt was part of a bad-boy image Id cultivated for a long time smoking, drinking, partying, rock n rollSmoking, I once believed, was every persons rightThe second-hand smoke was non-existent problem invented by professional do-goodersI put all these views into my playsRemembering all this, I find it hard to forgive myselfI have been an accomplice (帮凶) to the murders of untold numbers of human beingsI am admitting this only because I have made a deal with GodSpare me, I said, and I will try to stop others from committing the same crimes I didEighteen months ago I was diagnosed with throat cancer, the result of a lifetime of smokingI am alive but disabledMuch of my larynx (喉) is goneI have some difficulty speaking; others have some difficulty understanding meI havent smoked or drunk for 18 months now, though I still take it day by day and pray for helpI believe in prayer and exerciseI have walked five miles a day for a year, without missing even one dayQuitting smoking and drinking has taught me the hardest lesson Ive ever learned about my own weakness; it has also given me the greatest affection and empathy(同感) for those still addictedI dont think smoking is every persons right anymoreI think smoking should be as illegal as heroin（海洛因）Im no longer such a bad boyI go to church on SundayIm desperate to see my four boys grow upI want to do everything I can to undo the damage I have done with my own big-screen words and imagesScreen writers know, too, that some movie stars are more likely to play a part if they can smoke because they are so addicted to smoking that they have difficulty stopping even during the shooting of a sceneMy hands are bloody; so are HollywoodsMy cancer has caused me to attempt to cleanse（彻底清洁） meI dont wish my fate upon anyone in Hollywood, but I beg that Hollywood should stop putting it upon millions of others1. The main idea of this passage probably is _A. the writer is ashamed of the bad effects his screenplays have had on human beingsB. the writers smoking experience nearly killed himselfC. the bad effects that Hollywood screenplay have brought to childrenD. the determination of the writer to overcome his illness答案解析：答案为A。本题为文章大意题。第一段作者引入话题，在他创作的电影中，很多人物吸烟，吸烟是他的作品中必需的，这些吸烟的场景影响了人们，后面的段落介绍作者因为吸烟而患上了喉癌，深受其苦，也表达了他深深的忏悔之意，最后一段表达作者的希望，希望好莱坞电影不再有吸烟的场景，让厄运降临到别人身上。故本文的大意为作者对他的荧幕剧对人们产生的坏影响感到惭愧。故答案为A。B、D是文中的细节，C选项在文中未提及，均不选。2. How do you think the writer has realized his mistake?A. So many people have found the habit of smoking due to his playsB. His plays have brought great harm to teenagersC. He himself suffered greatly from smokingD. His screenplays have been doing more and more harm to human beings答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。由第三段的首句提到的 “I find it hard to forgive myself”和该段最后一句提到的 “and I will try to stop others from committing the same crimes I did.”, 以及第四段首句 “Eighteen months ago I was diagnosed with throat cancer, the result of a lifetime of smoking” 可知，作者难以原谅自己，将会努力阻止别人和他一样犯相同的罪，因为他诊断有吸烟导致的喉癌，故答案为C，作者自己深受吸烟之害。 A选项与题干无关；B选项未提及；D选项夸大了他的作品的危害，均不选。3. According to the passage, what does the underlined sentence mean?A. He has made up his mind to give up smoking foreverB. He will try his best to prevent others from writing screen plays encouraging smokingC. He will try his best to bring up his four childrenD. He has decided to write his screenplays without smoking scenes答案解析：答案为D。本题为语义理解题。划线部分所在的句意为“我会尽我一切所能来消除我在荧幕上创作的文字和形象给人们带来的伤害”。这种伤害来自第一段提到的作者的作品中吸烟是必需的场景，由此可以推断，划线部分意为作者决定在自己的作品中不再有吸烟场景。故答案为D。4. It can be inferred from the passage that _A. the writer will soon be recovered from his illness thanks to his exerciseB. the writer will soon die because of his deadly diseaseC. smoking will be got rid of in all Hollywood films D. smoking in Hollywood films is still doing great harm to human beings答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。由第四段第二句话 “I am alive but disabled” 可知，作者虽然活着但是残疾了，故A、B选项错误。由最后一段最后一句话 “I dont wish my fate upon anyone in Hollywood, but I beg that Hollywood should stop putting it upon millions of others” 可知，作者不希望自己的命运降临到好莱坞的任何人身上，但是乞求好莱坞应该阻止吸烟导致的危害降临到成千上万人的身上，可以推断，好莱坞电影上出现的吸烟场景仍然在对人们造成伤害，故C选项错误，D选项正确。