重庆市2017高考英语阅读理解选编（48）（附解析）
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。
A punctual person is in the habit of doing a thing at the proper time and is never late in keeping an appointment.
The unpunctual man, on the other hand, never does what he has to do at the proper time. He is always in a hurry and in the end loses both time and his good name. A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained. Time is more valuable than material things. In fact, time is life itself. The unpunctual man is for ever wasting and mismanaging his most valuable asset as well as others’. The unpunctual person is always complaining that he finds no time to answer letters, or return calls or keep appointments promptly. But the man who really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time and seldom complains of want of it. He knows that he can not get through huge amount of work unless he faithfully keeps every piece of work when it has to be attended to.
Failure to be punctual in keeping one’s appointments is a sign of disrespect towards others. If a person is invited to dinner and arrives later than the appointed time, he keeps all the other guests waiting for him. Usually this will be regarded as a great disrespect to the host and all other guests present.
Unpunctuality, moreover, is very harmful when it comes to doing one’s duty, whether public or private. Imagine how it would be if those who are put in charge of important tasks failed to be at their proper place at the appointed time. A man who is known to be habitually unpunctual is never trusted by his friends or fellow men.
1. What is an unpunctual person like?
A. He always does a thing when it should be done.
B. He is always very busy.
C. He always does a thing at the wrong time.
D. He always keeps the appointments.
2. Why is unpunctuality very harmful?
A. Because it makes a man lose many chances of doing important affairs.
B. Because it makes a man lose friends.
C. Because it makes a man work quickly.
D. Because it makes a man be more respected by others.
3. According to the passage, which is right?
A. The punctual person has no much work to do.
B. The unpunctual person is very rich. (from www.nmet168.com)
C. The unpunctual person is often respected by his friends.
D. The unpunctual person loses what can’t be regained again.
4. According to the passage, what are good manners when you are invited to a party?
A. Arriving at the appointed time.
B. Arriving before all other guests.
C. Arriving after all other guests.
D. Keeping all other guests waiting.
5. Why is a person always unpunctual?
A. He is too busy.
B. He has too much work to do.
C. He does care much about time.
D. He doesn’t manage his time properly.
【参考答案及解析】
1. C 事实细节题。根据文章第 2 段第 1 句 The unpunctual man, on the other hand, never does what he has to do at the proper time 可知，答案选 C。
2. B 推理判断题。根据文章最后一句 A man who is known to be habitually unpunctual is never trusted by his friends or fellow men 可知，答案选B。
3. D 推理判断题。根据文章第 2 段第 3 句 A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained time is more valuable than material things 可知，答案选 D。
4. A 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第 2 段可知，答案选 A。
5. D 推理判断题。根据文章第 2 段中间的一句 The unpunctual man is for ever wasting and mismanaging his most valuable asset as well as others’ 及下文内容可知，答案选 D。
阅读理解2017·山东省齐鲁名校高三年级联合测试When I was growing up in the suburbs of New York，our first local Earth Day was organized around a drive to a town field where families were urged to dump items from their basements for recycling rather than tossing them in the trash.It was an eyeopening concept for a kid in 1970.
But as an environmental reporter，I have come to dread (非常害怕) the large amount of deals and promotions that arrive via email or in my office or home mailbox on Earth Day.Like Valentine’s Day，Earth Day has become a huge marketing opportunity—a paradoxical (矛盾的) way to promote consumption and sell stuff.
In fact，Earth Day is such a good sales hook that some shops，like Target，have expanded Earth Day into Earth Month.
There isn’t time to give you a full rundown of the Earth Day shopping opportunities I was alerted to this past week.They included deals on buying bottled water and earthfriendly diaper wipes.
My award for the silliest promotion：a plan to gift 25 of the most environmentally
conscious
stars
unique，useful
and fabulous “green” products and services，including skin care products，cat litter，cheesecake and artwork.My guess is most of the stuff will end up in celebrities’ garbage.
Is buying and selling a good way to celebrate and protect the environment？I would argue that Earth Day might be an occasion to consider giving up purchases or habits that are environmentally questionable or that we could happily do without.How about not buying bottled water，but refilling a water bottle？How about not buying foods—even “organic” foods—that are packed in nonrecyclable plastic?
Don’t get me wrong.Bridgestone is celebrating Earth Day by promising to repurpose a spent tire for every tire that it sells.Verizon will plant a tree for each cellphone you trade in.Some coffee stores will even refill reusable mugs at no charge.Target is giving out free reusable carrier bags without requiring a purchase.
But few retailers are taking the next step—charging a fee at the cash register for disposable plastic bags，a common practice in Europe—to motivate customers to use those new reusable carriers.
Earth Day is transient (短暂的)．If you only showed love on Valentine’s Day，would that really mean anything at all?
1．The author’s first local Earth Day was celebrated by________.
A．driving to a town field for fun
B．dumping unused items for recycling
C．looking for good ideas for reuse
D．clearing items from their basement
2．Why do some shops expand Earth Day into Earth Month?
A．Because too many activities are organized for the day.
B．Because they intend to make more sales strategies.
C．Because they want to have more selling opportunities.
D．Because they have to deal with too much waste.
3．What’s the author’s attitude towards the deals and promotions on Earth Day?
A．Objective.B．Optimistic.
C．Supportive.D．Critical.
4．According to the author，it’s environmentally friendly to________.
A．buy packed organic foods
B．offer stars green products
C．refill water bottles
D．ask for disposable plastic bags
5．It could be inferred from the text that Bridgestone and Verizon________.
A．are likely to misunderstand the author
B．have a good way to celebrate Earth Day
C．are devoted to making money on Earth Day
D．make wrong promotion plans on Earth Day
语篇解读 本文作者对一些商家在世界地球日的做法发表了自己的观点。
1．解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“our first local Earth Day was organized around a drive to a town field where families were urged to dump items from their basements for recycling”可知答案。
答案： B
2．解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段内容可知，一些商家将世界地球日扩展为世界地球月是为了销售更多的商品。
答案： C
3．解析： 考查观点态度。根据第二段中的“I have come to dread
the large amount of deals and promotions”以及第五段中的“My award for the silliest promotion”可知，作者对商家的促销活动持批评态度。
答案： D
4．解析： 考查细节理解。根据倒数第四段中的“How about not buying bottled water，but refilling a water bottle？”可知，C项正确，其他项均与文章不符。
答案： C
5．解析： 考查推理判断。根据倒数第三段的描述可知，作者认同这两个商家庆祝世界地球日的方法。
答案：B。
（2016高考训练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：说明文 话题：异国风情 词数：660 时间：7′
When you think of Victorian style homes, you probably imagine it as a Queen Anne home, complete with wonderful trim(饰物)painted in a contrasting color and stained glass windows.Victorian homes were built to leave a deep impression on others, and they are still impressive today.If you have a chance to visit one Victorian style home, you will find the following typical characteristics in the place you are visiting：
Narrow and Tall
Most Victorian houses are narrow, which allows these impressive beauties to be built on a small amount of land.They are often close to other Victorian homes, usually near the center of town.What these houses lack in width they make up for in height; a typical Victorian house is three stories tall and on a full－size basement.
Stairs
Because the Victorian is built to impress, intricate(错综复杂的)or grand entrances are usually constructed.These stairways usually lead to wrap－around front porches decorated with turned wood or wrought iron railings.
Towers and Turrets (塔楼)
These unique rooms could be studies, bedrooms or libraries.They give Victorian homes a castle feel and recall the Gothic mansions that inspired early Victorian designs.Because these houses are often three or even four stories tall, these turrets can be quite impressive.
Decorative Trim
Although the trim is produced on a large scale, there are several different styles and designs.Everything from Italianate egg－and－dart molding to carved Gothic Revival fascia can be found on a Victorian home.It is not at all unusual to find Queen Anne, Gothic and Italianate elements all on the same house, as the goal is to create something unique and unusual.According to Victorian design rules, the trim should have painted a distinctly different color than the siding for emphasis.In most cases in the 18th century in the UK, three to five different colors of paint were used: one of these colors was used for the house, and the rest of the colors were used for the trim.
Bay Windows
Large windows, which are sometimes filled with stained glass or topped with stained glass panels, are also special features in Victorian houses.These bays can either be walkout versions or have a built－in bench.
Asymmetrical (不对称的) House Design
Victorian era architects loved the challenge of varied roof lines and asymmetrical designs.The houses are made to be individual and unique.Even if the basic design of a group of houses is the same, you can expect to find unique window styles and architectural details that give each house its own personality.
Extras
Classic Victorian homes have wrap－around porches with beautiful trim and tiny balconies or crow's nests on the upper floors.Some of these porches, balconies and crow's nests are functional, but some are just for show.Nothing is wasted too much for a Victorian home.
Finding Victorian Homes
Where can you find Victorian style homes? You can find at least one of two Victorian style homes in most urban areas, but some cities have more than others.The Old West End, a famous neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio, has the most Victorian style homes in the United States.San Francisco is also known for its beautiful, restored Victorian homes.Savannah, Georgia is a lovely city to visit and explore, as its many Victorian homes are located on charming squares with interesting gardens and sculptures, making it a fabulous place to visit.If you explore these cities, you will find Victorian bed and breakfasts that are perfect for an elegant stay.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文，主要向我们介绍了维多利亚风格的房子的一些特点。
1．The purpose of this passage is to introduce ________．
A．characteristics of Victorian style homes
B．some attractions in Victorian style homes
C．special functions of Victorian style homes
D．different decorations in Victorian style homes
答案 A
．The following characteristics can be found in a Victorian style home EXCEPT ________．
A．the houses are always tall and narrow
B．the houses are typically built with five stories
C．the windows of different houses are quite unique
D．the roofs always appear so different from each other
答案 B
．“Queen Anne” mentioned in the passage refers to ________．
A．furniture popular in the 18th century
B．an architecture style popular in the UK
C．basic building materials for houses
D．a famous figure in Victorian style homes
答案 B
．The fifth paragraph mainly talks about ________．
A．different styles of Victorian homes
B．the same elements in Victorian homes
C．the paints used in Victorian homes
D．the design of the trim in Victorian homes
答案 D
．Where can people see the most Victorian style homes nowadays?
A．In San Francisco.
B．In Boston.
C．In Savannah.
D．In Toledo.
答案 D
．Which word can replace the underlined word “fabulous” in the last paragraph?
A．Credible.
B．Mysterious.
C．Wonderful.
D．Imaginary.
答案 C
A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
(2016·江西省六校联考)Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving away makes life so much more exciting. You need not worry if you lack money.
This is how I experimented with giving away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighbourhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper. One discovery I made about giving
away is that it is almost impossible to give away anything in this world without getting something back, though the return often comes in all unexpected form.
One Sunday morning, the local post office delivered an important special delivery letter to my home, though it was addressed to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation. More than a year later I needed a post office box for a new business I was starting. I was told at the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list. As I was about to leave, the postmaster appeared in the doorway. He had overheard (无意中听到)
our conversation. “Wasn't it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering a special delivery to your home？” I said yes. “Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office if we have to make one for you. You don't know what a letter like that means to us. We usually get nothing but complaints.”
1.From the passage, we understand that the author ________.
A.did not understand the importance of giving until he was in late thirties
B.was like most people who were mostly receivers rather than givers
C.received the same education as most people during his childhood
D.liked most people as they looked upon life as a process of getting
2.According to the author, ________.
A.giving means you will lack money
B.the excitement of giving can bring you money
C.you don't have to be rich in order to give
D.when you give away money, you will be rich
3.The author would make the suggestion to the storekeeper ________.
A.in writing
B.in person
C.in the window display
D.about the neighbourhood
4.When the author needed a post office box, ________.
A.he had put his name on a waiting list
B.he wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation
C.many people had applied for post office boxes before him
D.he asked the postmaster to make one for him
1．解析：选A 细节理解题从第一段中的第二句“It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving away makes life so much more exciting.”可知作者直到自己30多岁才开始懂得给予使生活更加有意义故选A2．解析：选C 细节理解题从文章第一段的最后一句“You need not worry if you lack money.”可知作者认为给予与金钱无关A、B、D三项均不符合题意故选C3．解析：选B 推理判断题由第二段第二句“If an idea for improving the window display of a neighbourhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper.”可知这是作者假设的一种情况如果“我”突然发现邻居的橱窗摆设需要改善“我”会走进去然后跟老板提出建议即亲自去故选 B4．解析：选C 细节理解题由第三段第四句“I was told at the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list.”可知当作者需要一个邮箱的时候他发现已经没有了而且我前面早就有很多人登记着名字等待故选C