重庆市2017高考英语阅读理解选编（10）（附解析）
【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。Skeptics are a strange lot.Some of them refuse to admit the serious threat of human activities to the enviroment, and they are tired of people who disagree with them.Those people，say skeptics，spread nothing but bad news about the environment.The “ecoguilt”brought on by the discouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as people search for more comforting worldviews.
Perhaps that explains why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity.That book ，The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares that it
measures the “real state of the world”as fine. Of course ，another explanation is the deep
pockets of some big businesses with special interests. Indeed, Mr. Lomborg's views are similar to those of some industryfunded organizations, which start huge activities through the media to confuse the public about issues
like global warming.
So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborg's book go largely unchallenged in the media though his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion that “After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.”
Such onesided views should have immediately been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborg's “preference for unexamined materials is incredible(不可信的)”．
A critical (批判的)eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become halfblind before a world partially exhibited by the media. That's a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.
本文讲述了怀疑论者不承认人类活动对环境造成的危胁，认为地球状况是良好的，这迎合了一些追求利益的商业公司。但是关系地球健康的问题是相当重要的，人们一定要严肃对待。
1. According to the passage, which of the following may be regarded as “skeptics”？
A. People who agree on the popularity of “ecoguilt”．
B. People who disbelieve the serious situation of our planet.
C. People who dislike the harmful effect of human activities.
D. People who spread comforting news to protect our environment.
答案：B。细节理解题。根据短文第一段可知，怀疑论者不承认人类活动对环境的影响。短文第二段第二句话中提到，他们认为世界的真正状态是好的，由此可知B项正确。
2. Which of the following can be a reason for the popularity of Lomborg's book?
A．Some big businesses intend to protect their own interests.
B．The book challenges views about the fine state of the world.
C．The author convinces people to seek comforting worldviews.
D．Industryfunded media present confusing information.
答案：A。细节理解题。根据短文第二段最后一句话可知Lomborg的观点与一些由工业资助的组织的观点是相似的。因此可知这些大的组织为了自己的利益也不会注重环保。
. The author mentioned the review in Nature in order to ______.
A. voice a different opinion B. find fault with Lomborg's book
C. challenge the authority of the media D. point out the value of scientific views
答案：A。推理判断题。第三段提到加拿大的一家报纸对Lomborg的书大加赞扬，第四段又提到这片面的观点应当受到挑战，然后说“Nature”杂志上就有不同的评论。由此可知A项正确。
. What is the author's main purpose in writing the passage?
A. To encourage the skeptics to have a critical eye.
B. To warn the public of the danger of halfblindness with reviews.
C. To blame the media's lack of responsibility in presenting information.
D. To show the importance of presenting overall information by the media.
答案：D。作者意图题。由短文最后一段第二句话可知，媒体应当提供全方位的信息，让人们在了解情况的前提下做出决定。由此可知D项正确。
阅读理解训练
(2015·山东省威海市二模)
British planning experts are heading to China to advise on building cities that do not damage the environment. They will address mayors on the need to avoid U．S. Model by building dense(稠密的) cities with lowcarbon buildings and good public transport. Their visit follows a report warning that the roadbased U．S. Model could make climate change impossible to control.
Europe's denselypopulated cities, with strong public transport links, are held up as an example for China to follow. By good planning and spending a little more, livable new cities could be built with lowcarbon infrastructure(基础设施). In China many institutions are taking the climate more seriously than before and the traveling group from Britain's Town and Country Planning Association will meet officials from the Chinese government's economic research agency in a workshop on lowcarbon buildings.
They will also meet officers in fastgrowing Shenyang, which has more than six million inhabitants(居民). On another day they will present their ideas at the National Academy. Several of China's major cities suffer heavy traffic jams. Some of their leaders are now looking for new ideas to make cities more denselypopulated, while the mayors of some fastgrowing cities are hoping to build in a less energyconsuming way.
China also suffers a crisis of agricultural land, so highdensity planning has many benefits. Kate Henderson said “As more and more people across the world move from rural to urban areas we must guarantee our cities grow stably.” This means delivering schools, parks and public transport alongside employment areas and housing. “We look forward to sharing our thinking on how Garden City principles can be applied—both to creating new cities and to renewing existing ones.”
文章大意：英国设计专家将来中国为我们建设环保而密集型的城市提供建议。
8．Why does the writer mention U．S. Model in the passage?
A．To show the advantages of Europe's Model.
B．To enrich our knowledge about City Model.
C．To tell us its disadvantages and give us a warning.
D．To convey American experts' views on city planning.
答案：C 细节理解题。由第一段最后一句话“...warning that the roadbased U．S. Model could make climate change impossible to control.”可知。
9．What is unique for Europe's denselypopulated cities?
A．The roadbased Model is good for the environment.
B．It can speed up the growth of the newlybuilt cities.
C．Its inhabitants enjoy the convenience of the wide roads.
D．Its designs focus on lowcarbon buildings and public transport.
答案：D 推理判断题。由第二段前两句话“Europe's denselypopulated cities, with strong public transport links, are held up as an example for China to follow. By good planning and spending a little more, livable new cities could be built with lowcarbon infrastructure(基础设施)．”可知。
10．What does the underlined word “they” in Para 3 refer to?
A．British planning experts.
B．Mayors from China's major cities.
C．Officers from Shenyang.
D．Leaders from Chinese institutions.
答案：A 猜测词义题。由所在句后动作“will present their ideas at the National Academy(将会在国家研究院展示他们的理念)可知，他们指的是英国设计专家。该题因为看不懂画线句后的动作，所以易误选B、C项。
11．What is the best way to make Chinese cities grow stably?
A．By saving more agricultural lands.
B．By building apartments near working areas.
C．By persuading people to move to rural parts.
D．By building environmentfriendly dense cities.
答案：D 推理判断题。由文章大意可知。
（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：影评 话题：电影故事 词数：370 时间：8′
Few of us haven't read Cinderella，the story of a young woman living in poverty who meets the prince of her dreams.Some might not want to admit it，but there is a hidden Cinderella in everyone's heart—we all wish we could achieve recognition or success after a period of obscurity(默默无闻)．
Mary Santiago has that secret dream，too.Her story is featured in Another Cinderella Story，a film set in a U．S.high school.
Mary is shy but loves to dance.Compared with other girls，she is invisible.However，her world changes completely when a famous teenager pop singer，Joey Parker，appears.
Joey is everything the rest of the boys in her class are not—kind，handsome and desirable.Mary and Joey's paths cross at a ball.They meet and fall in love with each other.But when Mary has to rush back home，she leaves behind her MP3 player，which becomes the only clue Joey has to find the girl of his dreams.Of course，there
is a wicked stepmother，who turns out to be Dominique Blatt and she takes in Mary after her dancer mother dies.Dominique treats Mary like a maid and does everything she can to make sure Mary doesn't get into the top dance school.Her two daughters are equally determined to stop Joey falling for Mary，even if that means embarrassing her.
The story，though it mostly follows Cinderella，does add a few modern day twists to the classic fairy tale.Refreshingly，the film，unlike many high school films，does not focus on looks，although the actors are all beautiful.There is also a lot less materialism in Another Cinderella Story than in many similar movies.
“The movie takes the Cinderella fairy tale as its jumpingoff point，” writes the movie critic Amber Wilkinson.“Yet the focus is firmly on following your dream.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇影评。讲述的是一部以灰姑娘的童话故事为蓝本的新电影——《灰姑娘之舞动奇迹》。
．In the movie，Mary Santiago is the main character who ________．
A．is brave in expressing her love
B．is badly treated by the stepmother
C．has a dream of meeting a prince
D．is embarrassed by the pop singer
答案 B
2．What can we infer from the passage?
A．Joey is just like other boys in Mary's class.
B．The MP3 player helps Joey in finding Mary.
C．Not many people have a dream to be realized.
D．Mary's mother influences her a lot in singing.
答案 B
．What does the movie critic Amber Wilkinson mean by his words about Another Cinderella Story?
A．The movie is exactly another copy of the Cinderella fairy tale.
B．The movie is as good as the story Cinderella.
C．The movie and Cinderella both focus on following your dream.
D．The movie is based on the story Cinderella while a little different from it.
答案 D
．The passage is mainly about ________．
A．an introduction to Mary Santiago
B．a review about a film
C．an essay about dreams
D．an advertisement of Cinderella
答案 B 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。
Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City
Memo
To:
All Staff
From:
Jackie Mock, Secretary; Sports Development Committee
Date:
May 20, 2010
A week ago, “Sports for Life” programmer was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it . Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sports 1: Basketball.
We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwan Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus , each student will have to pay ＄10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.
Sports 2: Gym
We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.
Sports 3: Hiking
Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost ＄75/hr. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Sports 4: Swimming
The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is ＄10 per visit.
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) 1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Students selecting basketball had better register early.
B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.
C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.
D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.
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) 2. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts.
B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports
C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees
D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water
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) 3. It can be concluded that
A. each sport will take only on hour sports
B. students will be charged for the four sports
C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak
D. teachers will accompany students on each sport
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) 4. The purpose of the memo is to
A. attract students’ interest in the programme
B. require the parents to select a sport for their child
C. help the staff explain the programme to the parents
D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time
【语篇解读】本篇文章为说明文。文章主要讲述了公司为让员工更好地给家长解释“Sports for Life”这个体育运动项目而编辑的备忘录
1、答案A。
【解析】细节理解题。根据Sports 1中第二句话“Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible”可知，选择篮球的学生最好早报名。因此可知A项符合文章。
2、答案 B。
【解析】推理判断题。由文中“requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play”可以推断出“每一个学生可以参加这四个运动中的任何一项。故选B。
3、答案D。
【解析】推理判断题。由Sports 1中第二句话“There will be four basketball …… with one teacher watching over each game”， Sports 2中“And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities”，Sports 3中“Three teachers will accompany the students”及Sports 4中“Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the going-on from the poolside”可以推断出：每项运动，都有教师陪同。故选D项
4、答案C。
【解析】推理判断题。根据文章中“Here is a memo（备忘录）for your reference when you answer the phones”可以推断出：这个备忘录的目的是帮助员工将这个活动项目解释给家长。因此选项C符合题意。