高考英语二轮九十天强化训练：阅读理解55
It seems like every day there's some new research about whether our favorite drinks are good for us.
One day,
science says a glass of red wine a day will help us livelonger. The next day, maybe not.
It seems journalists are pretty interested in wine research and the same might be said for coffee.
Now there's been a lot of research into whether coffee's good for our health "the results have really been mixed"，admits Neal Freedman who led the coffee study and published his findings in a medical journal recently.
"There's been some evidence that coffee might increase the risk of certain diseases and there's also
been
maybe
more recent evidence that coffee
may protect against other diseases as well".
Freedman and his colleagues undertook the biggest study yet to look at the relationship between coffee and health.
They analyzed data collected from
more than
400，000 Americans ages 50 to 70 participating in the study.
"We found that the coffee drinkers had a modestly lower risk of death than the non-drinkers， he said.
Here's what he means by "modestly": those who drank at least two or three cups a day were about 10 percent or 15 percent less likely to die for any reason during the 13 years of the study when the researchers looked at specific causes of death, coffee drinking appeared to cut the
risk
of
dying from
heart
disease, lung
disease injuries,
accidents
and infections.
Now, Freedman stressed that the study doesn't prove coffee can make people live longer.A study like this can never prove a cause-and-effect relationship.
All it can really do is to point researchers in the right direction for further investigation. And even if it turns out that coffee is really good for you, scientists have no idea why.
【文章大意】本文是一篇科学调查报告。文章通过科学调查研究了喝咖啡与疾病的关系。
63. According to the first paragraph，reporters
would like to
know
the research findings of_______.
A.
tea
B.
beer
C.
coffee
D.
wine
64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.
Freedman and his colleagues hired 400，000 Americans to collect date.
B.
People who took part in Freedman's research are about 50 to 70 years old.
C.
About 400, 000 Americans worked for Freedman's team for 13 years.
D.
People who are 50 to 70 years old seldom drink wffee.
【答案】B
【解析】根据文章中的They analyzed data collected from
more than
400，000 Americans ages 50 to 70 participating in the study.可知B正确。A错在没有more than；C错在忽视了定语从句those who drank at least two or three cups a day……;D项与文章内容不符。
【考点定位】考查细节理解。
65. According to the author, scientists________.
A.
have already proved that coffee is good for human health
B.
have a long way to go before they find a way to study coffee
C.
have avoided the cause-and-effect approach to study coffee
D.
are still unable to figure out why coffee is good for us
【答案】D
【解析】根据文章最后一段中的even if it turns out that coffee is really good for you, scientists have no idea why.可知D正确。
【考点定位】考查推理判断。
66. Which of the following can be the best title?
A.
The Magical Effects of Coffee
B.
Neal Freedman and His Research
C.
Can Coffee Help You Live Longer?
D.
A Cup of Coffee A Day Makes Diseases Away
【答案】C
【解析】根据文章的整体内容及最后一段可知C正确。
【考点定位】考查文章的标题。
（湖南卷）B
My father was Chief engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in Word War II. The book Night of the U-boats told the story.
Memories
In September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my father’s ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him sale.
Then I remember my mother lying lace down, sobbing. She had heard from a friend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo(鱼雷).
I can remember the arrival of the telegram(电报),Which in those days always brought had new. My grandmother opened it. It read“Safe, Love Ted.”
My most vivid memory Is being woken and brought down to sit o my father’s knee, his arm in a bandage.
He was judged unfit to return to sea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the war. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by the torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarettes. Whichever, he died suddenly in his early 50s.
Ten years later I read Night of the U-bouts and was able to complete the story.
Torpedo
One torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be abandoned.
By the time he got on deck (甲板) he was alone. Every lifeboat was gone except one which had stuck fast. When he tried to cut it free it swung agains the ship, injuring his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jump—still with the photograph in his pocket.
Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Glasgow. All 23 with him signed the back of the photograph.
In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand, I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion, a sinking ship, a jump into a vast ocean rind a wait for rescue? Lest（以免）we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war.
61. We can infer that the mother and children went to Swansea ________.
A. to meet a friend
B. to see the father off
C. to take a family photo
D. to enjoy the sailing of the ship
62. What did the author learn about the father from the telegram?
A. he was still alive.
B. His knee was broken.
C. His ship had been sunk.
D. He had arrived in Glasgow.
63. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 6 refers to the father’s ________.
A. weak heart
B. taking a shore job
C. failure to return to sea
D. injury caused by a torpedo
64. What can we know about the author’s father after his ship was attacked?
A. He lost his arm
B. He repaired the engines.
C. He managed to take a lifeboat.
D. He was the last to leave the ship.
65. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A group of forgotten heroes
B. A book describing a terrifying battle.
C. A ship engineer’s wartime experience.
D. A merchant’s memories of a sea rescue.
记叙文：父亲经历的沉船事件
61. S定位，找到Memories下面第一段，讲到父亲会从S起航，我们带给他family photograph目的是be kept with him和keep him safe，推断出我们是去给父亲送行
62. telegram定位，找到Memories下面第三段，电报内容：safe，确定A
63. 父亲说it是由cigarettes引起，母亲说it由torpedoes引起，it 只代前文的week heart
64. after his ship was attack 定位， 找到Torpedo部分，第二段首句he was alone确定D
65. 全文主旨，C。其它选项错误原因：A，forgotten heroes在文中都没有涉及；B，terrible battle没有提；D, merchant's memories应该是作者（merchant's child 的mermories）
Many times
when
people
hear
the
words
social
networking,
their
brains
automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook.
However, there are sites for those into social networking and into reading.
Sound crazy?, It's really not.
If you've ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations，follow your favorite authors，and keep up with what your friends are reading, then look no further than Goodreads. com.
Goodreads provides useful services for those in the reading world.
It is a site where you can win books by going to giveaways（赠书）and simply entering your information. Some giveaways are even signed by the author.
And the books aren't boring，old or torn copies —— many of them are ARC's (Advanced Readers Copies)，for which you can write a short review on the site.
Anyone can post reviews of their favorite books or series so that others may feel inclined to read them as well.
Another function of the site is offering book clubs and interest groups.
You can have interactive discussions with groups of people reading the same things，sort of like a blog.
You can also
make friends with people and post statuses similar to Facebook. Your friends can send you book recommendations and you can add them to your shelf if you choose.
Shelves are by far one of the best features on the site.
You can categorize（归类） your entire library and put books you want to read on your“to-read” shelf.
These virtual（虚拟的）shelves allow you to see what you've read and also let you keep track of the number of books you've read in a year.
You can even read original writing for free because many people post their own writing on the site to gain feedback and advice on how to improve. Anyone can join this site for free and fall in love with not just a book, but a book site as well.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个人们交友读书的网站Goodreads. com.。
67.
People who go to the site Twitter or Facebook mostly want to_______．
A.
get more books to read
B.
meet more people and make friends
C.
buy goods for their daily life
D.
post their book recommendations
68.
The underlined part“feel inclined" in.
Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to______.
A.
have a desire
C.
have no difficulty
C.
have a possibility
D.
have no doubt
69.
You can do all of the following things on Goodreads. com EXCEPT_______．
A.
receiving books signed by the authors
B.
publishing your comments on books
C.
exchanging your ideas with other people
D.
buying all kinds of books that you like
【答案】D
【解析】根据文章中的Goodreads provides useful services for those in the reading world.
It is a site where you can win books by going to giveaways（赠书）and simply entering your information.可知D正确。
【考点定位】考查细节理解。
70.
What do we know about the shelves on Goodreads. com?
A.
They are filled with all kinds of books from some libraries.
B.
The books there are categorized for readers by the site.
C.
That is where people put books they have read or want to read
D.
New books will continuously be added to readers by the site.
（湖北卷）A
Honesty, my mum always used to tell me, is the best policy. Of course, this didin’t include her when she told me that if I didn’t eat all my vegetables Father Christmas would find out and wouldn’t give me any presents.
But when it comes to medicine, I had assumed it was important to always be honest with my patients. After all, the doctor patient relationship is based on trust, and therefore honesty is essential, Or so I thought.
I had just started working in geriatrics(老年病科). Mr. McMahon was brought in when his baby was faound very swollen. I took a medical history from his daughter would accompanied him in the ambulance. She’d been his main carer for years. I stood looking at him as she gave a detailed history. “Has he lost any weight recently?” I asked, “Well, it’s funny you should mention that, but yes.” She said slowly. There was silence for a few moments. “Why? What are you worried about?” she asked, I hesitated. She was obviously very involved in his care and it was only fair that I told her the truth. “Well, we need to prove it’s not cancer.” I said and talked briefly about some of the tests I was going to order.
Half an hour later, a nurse called me: “Mr. McMahon’s daughter broke down－she said you told her he had cancer.” My heart sank. By the time I arrived at the ward, my consultant was already there, explaining that we still had to run lots of tests and that it was by no means confirmed that he had cancer. I stood silently at the end of the bed. My consultant was obviously angry with me and as we left Mr. McMahon, she turned to me. “Why on carch did you do that?” she asked to disbelief. I looked at her andbit my hp. “She asked me what I was worried about and I told her.” I said, hanging my head. “And give her more to worry about?” replied my consultant. “You don’t say the word ‘cancer’ until it’s confirmed. Even if you suspect it, think very carefully before you tell people.”
As it turned out, it wasn’t cancer. But I did learn that when somecone is stressed and worried about their loved one they’re sometimes selective in what they hear－and as a doctor it’s important to be mindful of this. In being truthful, I’d made the situation worse.
51.The purpose of the first two paragraphs is to show that the author
.
A. misunderstood the doctor-patient relationship
B. was anxious to receive Christmas gifts
C. regarded honesty as the best policy
D. had an unhealthy eating habit
52.The author’s consultant was angry with him because
.
A. he told the daughter what he suspected.
B. he delayed running the necessary tests.
C. he failed to confirm the parent’s disease.
D. he forgot what the consultant had advised.
53．The author hung his head (the underlined part in Para.4) because he was feeling
.
A. guilty
B. hurt
C. disappointed
D. helpless
54.What lesson has the author learnt from his experience?
A. Learning form parents is necessary.
B. Jumping to a conclusion is dangerous.
C. Telling the truth may not always be the best solution.
D. Selecting pleasant words may not be the perfect policy.
【答案】CAAC
（广东卷）C
A year after graduation, I was offered a position teaching a writing class. Teaching was a profession I had never seriously considered, though several of my stories had been published. I accepted the job without hesitation, as it would allow me to wear a tie and go by the name of Mr. Davis. My father went by the same name, and I liked to imagine people getting the two of us confused. “Wait a minute” someone might say, “are you talking about Mr. Davis the retired man, or Mr. Davis the respectable scholar?”
The position was offered at the last minute, and I was given two weeks to prepare, a period I spent searching for briefcase (公文包) and standing before my full-length mirror, repeating the words, “Hello, class. I’m Mr. Davis.” Sometimes I would give myself an aggressive voice. Sometimes I would sound experienced. But when the day eventually came, my nerves kicked in and the true Mr. Davis was there. I sounded not like a thoughtful professor, but rather a 12-year-old boy.
I arrived in the classroom with paper cards designed in the shape of maple leaves. I had cut them myself out of orange construction paper. I saw nine students along a long table. I handed out the cards, and the students wrote down their names and fastened them to their breast pockets as I required.
“All right then,” I said. “Okey, here we go.” Then I opened my briefcase and realized that I had never thought beyond this moment. I had been thinking that the students would be the first to talk, offering their thoughts and opinions on the events of the day. I had imagined that I would sit at the edge of the desk, overlooking a forests of hands. Every student would yell. “Calm down, you’ll all get your turn. One at a time, one at a time!”
A terrible silence ruled the room, and seeing no other opinions, I inspected the students to pull out their notebooks and write a brief essay related to the theme of deep disappointment.
36. The author took the job to teach writing because ______.
A. he wanted to be expected
B. he had written some storied
C. he wanted to please his father
D. he had dreamed of being a teacher
37. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 2?
A. He would be aggressive in his first class.
B. He was well-prepared for his first class.
C. He got nervous upon the arrival of his first class.
D. He waited long for the arrival of his first class.
38. Before he started his class, the author asked the students to ______.
A. write down their suggestions on the paper cards
B. cut maple leaves out of the construction paper
C. cut some cards out of the construction paper
D. write down their names on the paper cards
39. What did the students do when the author started his class?
A. They began to talk.
B. They stayed silent.
C. They raised their hands.
D. They shouted to be heard.
40. The author chose the composition topic probably because ______.
A. he got disappointed with his first class
B. he had prepared the topic before class
C. he wanted to calm down the students
D. he thought it was an easy topic
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者叙述了自己成为老师所上是第一节课的情景。和自己事先预想的大不一样，这节课竟然很沉闷，这令作者很失望。
36. A考查细节理解。根据文章第一段I accepted the job without hesitation, as it would allow me to wear a tie and go by the name of Mr. Davis.可知，我毫不犹豫地接受了这个工作，这表明作者想成为一名老师。所以选A。
37. C考查推理判断。根据文章第二段But when the day eventually came, my nerves kicked in and the true Mr. Davis was there. I sounded not like a thoughtful professor, but rather a 12-year-old boy.可知当作者第一次进入课堂的时候，他的声音不像一名有思想的教授倒像一个12岁的小男孩。这表明作者很紧张。故选C。
38. D考查细节理解。根据文章第三段I handed out the cards, and the students wrote down their names and fastened them to their breast pockets as I required.可知选D。
39. B考查细节理解。根据文章第五段A terrible silence ruled the room, and seeing no other opinions可知，教室里一片沉静，没有学生发表意见。所以选B。
40. A 考查推理判断。根据文章的第四段可知，作者想象他的第一节课学生会很积极地发言表达自己的观点，自己只能让学生一次一个地说。可没想到的是自己的第一节课竟然一片寂静，没有人发言。所以作者很失望。故选A。