重庆市2017高考英语阅读理解选编（4）（附解析）
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On May 23, 1989, Stefania Follini came out from a cave at Carlsbad, New Mexico. She hadn't seen the sun for eighteen and a half weeks. Stefania was in a research program, and the scientists in the program were studying body rhythms (节奏).In this experiment Stefania had spent 130 days in a cave, 30 feet in depth. During her time in the cave, Stefania had been completely alone except for two white mice. Her living place had been very comfortable, but there had been nothing to fell her the time. She'd had no clock or watches, no television or radio. There had been no natural light and the temperature had always been kept at 21℃. The results were very interesting. Stefania had been in the cave for over four months, but she thought she had been there for only two. Her body clock had changed. She hadn't kept to a 24-hour day. She had stayed awake for 20-25 hours and then had slept for 10 hours. She had eaten fewer meals and had lost 17lbs in weight as a result! She had also become rather depressed (抑郁). How had she spent her time in the cave? As part of the experiment she'd done some physical and mental tests. She'd recorded her daily activities and the results of the tests on a computer. This computer had been specially programmed for the project. Whenever she was free, she'd played cards, read books and listened to music. She'd also learned French from tapes. The experiment showed that our body clocks are affected by light and temperature, For example, the pattern of day and night makes us wake up and go to sleep. However, People are affected in different ways. Some people wake up naturally at 5:00 am, but others don't start to wake up till 9:00 or 10;00 am. This affects the whole daily rhythm. As a result, the early risers are at their best in the late morning. The late risers, on the other hand, are tired during the day and only come to life in the afternoon or evening!
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) 1. Stefania stayed in the cave for a long time because___________.
A. she was asked to do research on mice
B. she wanted to experience loneliness
C. she was the subject of a study
D. she needed to record her life
【答案】C。.细节理解题.根据第一段中 Stefania was in a research program 和整段的意思,可以排 除 A,B,D 项.
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) 2. What is a cause for the change of Stefania's body clock?
A. Eating fewer meals.
B. Having more hours of sleep
C. Lacking physical exercise.
D. Getting no natural light.
【答案】D.。细节理解题.根据第二段中 She hadn't kept to a 24-hour day. She had stayed awake for 20-25 hours and then had slept for 10 hours.可知答案.
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) 3. Where does the text probably come from?
A. A novel.
B. A news story.
C. A pet magazine.
D. A travel guide
【答案】B.。推理判断题.从全文的内容来看,本文主要报道了一个实验及实验得出的结果,所 以由此判断本文可能来自于资讯报道,A 项小说不可能.因为文章没有小说的特点;C 项不 正确,本文没有涉及宠物问题;D 项不正确,因为本文也没涉及旅游的问题.
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(2015·海淀区第二学期期中)
Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.
When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I'd make it with no problem. That was a big mistake.
Brian Pawloski is the hardestworking coach I have ever met. He didn't expect 100% effort; he expected 200% effort. One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 layups (投篮) we missed in a game. Some think this is crazy, but it isn't. After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life's challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters.
In the first two years I slacked_off,_not putting forth my full potential. Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how he did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students. I will always remember my highschool basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.
文章大意：这是一篇英语传记故事阅读。文章主要讲述了作者中学时的篮球教练对他一生的影响。
9．Different from other coaches, Coach Brian ________.
A．concentrated on skill training
B．trained the team to the edge of death
C．expected the team to do well in their studies
D．asked the team to do more reading than training
答案：C 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的Now，unlike the coaches of my
youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball，but more importantly，in life可知Coach Brian不仅关心学生们的训练还关心学生们的学习和生活，这是其他教练所没有的。故选C。
10．The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ________.
A．paid no attention
B．showed no interest
C．had less passion
D．made less effort
答案：D 词义猜测题。paid no attention没注意；showed no interest显示没兴趣；had less passion有更少的激情；made less effort付出更少的努力。根据画线单词后的not putting forth my full potential“没有付出我全部的潜能”判断是“付出了更少的努力”。故应选D。
11．In the author's eye, Coach Brian is ________.
A．strict and helpful B．hardworking and honest
C．skilled and cruel D．professional and serious
答案：A 推理判断题。strict and helpful严格但有帮助的；hardworking and honest工作勤奋而且诚实；skilled and cruel技能熟练并残酷；professional and serious专业并严肃。通读全文，特别是最后一段都透露着作者感到老师的严格和对他的一生都有帮助。故选A。
（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：记叙文 话题：环境保护 词数：300 时间：5′
With an eye for style and a heart for the environment, 18－year－old Alexis Giger launched a do－it－yourself blog aimed at “reducing your environmental impact fashionably”．
The idea was sparked (激发) by the ecology unit in her biology class at Charlotte Latin School last year，she said,
which taught her about issues like deforestation and habitat destruction.“I started thinking about what I could do to stop the wastefulness in my immediate community，” the fashion lover said.
“The blog, ecouturieracg.wordpress.com, aims to make reusing thrift store (旧 finds or last season's pieces easy and fashionable while cutting down on the resources consumed by garment production，” Alexis said.Through online research, she discovered that a simple cottonT－shirt takes more than 700 gallons of water to make.
“It made me realize that the fashion industry consumes huge amounts of natural resources as it relies on producing garments quickly and in large supply—many of the garments are only intended to be worn three or four times，” she said.
Alexis had a number of tools to help her get started.Her mom, Kimberly, taught her to sew when she was 5.Her grandmother taught her to crochet (钩边) around the same time.Alexis said she also gained technical knowledge and inspiration from her part－time job at a clothing company that creates theater wardrobes for schools and drama productions.
Prior to the blog launch, she spent several months illustrating “recycling” projects by creating photo tutorials.Though Ecouturier hasn't been online long, she's been getting positive feedback．“I've had people come up to me in the hall and say，‘Hey, I saw your blog.I'm working on one of the projects right now, ’” Alexis said.
She said she hasn't bought a brand－new piece of clothing since last July, and her thrift store shopping has paid off with finds such as a $5 (31 yuan) dress she wore to homecoming.
“Taking an hour from Saturday afternoon to make something for yourself can really have an impact on the environment.A little change every day can really add up，” Alexis said.
【语篇解读】 本文讲述了一个女生为保护环境，防止资源浪费，开通了一个博客，号召大家保护环境。
1．What inspired Alexis to launch a do－it－yourself blog?
A．Her talent at making handicrafts.
B．Her fascination with the fashion industry.
C．Her part－time work experiences.
D．Her growing concern for the environment after taking a biology class.
答案 D
2．What is the content of the blog Alexis set up?
A．It sells items made from thrift store finds.
B．It teaches people how to choose thrift store goods.
C．It encourages people to remake their clothing in a cool way.
D．It informs people of the bad effects of deforestation and habitat destruction.
答案 C
3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A．In order to promote her blog, Alexis is spending a lot of time online every day.
B．The projects on Alexis' blog have convinced some people to try recycling clothes themselves.
C．Alexis has been dreaming of working in the fashion industry since she was a child.
D．To start the blog, Alexis learned from her mother and grandmother how to sew and crochet.
答案 B
4．The underlined word “feedback” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________．
A．attitude
B．advice
C．response
D．approach
答案 C
5．Which of the following best describes Alexis?
A．Creative and responsible.
B．Smart and cooperative.
C．Independent and humorous.
D．Fashionable and amusing.
答案 A
(2015·东北三省四市二模)
Windows 8, apart from Windows 95, is the biggest surprise and the only version of Microsoft's operating system has been changed from the core(核心) when compared to its former one. However, a recent study has shown that under 20% of business owners would be willing to upgrade to the new version of Windows. The reason for this remains to be discussed and debated, and we will try to throw light on this research by providing you with some of the most common advantages and disadvantages of Windows 8.
Generally speaking, there are a great number of plus_sides related to upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.
Speed—This is the biggest advantage to mention. Boot time has been reported to be up to nine times shorter than that with Windows 7.
New passwords—Instead of typing your passwords, windows 8 will let you use gestures on your favorite photos to enter your password. This is not only practical but also extremely cool!
Windows 8 experience—Apart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices, including smart phones, tablet PC's and so on. Also, owing to the fact that it has been specifically designed with touch screen users in mind, Windows 8, besides using keyboard and mouse, will offer a whole new user experience.
However, there are still some disadvantages.
The first one that has to be mentioned is that there is no Start Menu from Windows. Yes, there is no Start button in the lower left corner, and this might be a real puzzle of many Windows users. Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面) introduced by Windows 8. The biggest problem that is worth noticing
is that Windows 8 was originally designed for touch screen users, and this may have a had effect on desktop users who have gotten used to doing everything with the help of their keyboard and mouse.
文章大意：本文是说明文，介绍了Windows 8的优缺点。
12．What does “plus aides” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?
A．Math symbols. B．Advantages.
C．New rules. D．Messages.
答案：B 词义猜测题。math symbols数学符号；Advantages有利条件；New rules新规章制度；Massages信息。从plus这个词的本意和下文中提到的“Speed, New passwords，Windows 8 experience”还有“However, there are still some disadvantages.”可知答案选B。
13．The most attractive aspect of Windows 8 is its ________.
A．complex password B．fast rate
C．unique experience D．new interface
答案：B 细节理解题。complex password 复杂的密码；fast rate 快的速度； unique experience 独特的经验；new interface 新的界面。从“Speed”部分“This is the biggest advantage to mention.”可知答案选B。
14．From the passage we can learn that Windows 8 ________.
A．no longer requires a password
B．was upgraded from Windows 95
C．will be popular with desktop users
D．can be used on more than computers
答案：D 细节理解题。考查考生对细节信息的提取能力。no longer require a password不再需要密码；was upgraded from Windows 95从Windows 95开始升级；will be popular with desktop users 将受到桌面用户的喜爱；can be used on more than computers不仅用于电脑。从“Windows 8 experience”部分“Apart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices”可知，应选D。
15．Many Windows 8 Users will face the problem that ________.
A．Start Menu is hidden in the lower left corner
B．they have to use fingerprints instead of buttons
C．key board and mouse can't be used any longer
C．they don't get accustomed to the new interface
答案：D 细节理解题。考查考生对细节信息的提取能力。Start Menu is hidden in the lower left corner开始菜单隐藏在左下角；they have to use fingerprints instead of buttons要使用指纹代替按钮；keyboard and mouse can't be used any longer 键盘和鼠标不再被用；they don't get accustomed to the new interface他们不习惯新的界面。由文章最后一段中 “Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面)introduced by Windows 8.” 可知答案选D。
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Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn't forget that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin's footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands. The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be. The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型海龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself. Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air. Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
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) 1. What do we know about Darwin's visit to the islands?
A. He studied different creatures on the islands
B. He completed his famous book on the islands
C. He was touched by the geography of the islands
D. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands
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) 2. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands "a paradise for wildlife"?
A. Animals on the islands feed on grass.
B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.
C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish.
D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.
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) 3. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of_________.
A. The beautiful sea views
B. Darwin's inspiring trip
C. a closer view of animals
D. various daring activities
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) 4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers
B. Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures
C. Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos
D. A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection
【语篇解读 语篇解读】本文介绍了一个冒险家的乐园 Galapagos Islands,达尔文曾在这儿受到启发写 语篇解读 出了《物种起源》一书,同时,由于这儿保护得很好,直到现在依然是旅游的好去处.
1. 答案 A 【解析】细节理解题.由文中的 He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals.可知达尔文在这儿观察了各种各样的动物.
2. 答案 C 【解析】细节理解题.根据文中...strict control over activities and timing...可知,当地对游客的 活动和参观时间都是有严格限制的,所以答案选 C 项.
3. 答案 C 【解析】细节理解题.根据 your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.可知,在 Galapagos 岛上能与动物亲密接触.
4. 答案 A 【解析】主旨大意题.这篇文章主要是向我们推荐 Galapagos Islands,因此题目要具有醒目 的特点,方能达到吸引读者眼球的目的,故题目以 A 为佳.