广西来宾市2017高考英语一轮阅读理解专练（16）含答案
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A funny thing happened on the way to the communications revolution: we stopped talking to one another.
I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his cell phone rang, interrupting our conversation.There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and…I became invisible, absent from the conversation.
The telephone used to connect you to the absent.Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent.Why is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance in communications technology is a tragedy to the closeness of human interaction.With email and instant messaging over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another.With voice mail, you can conduct entire conversations without ever reaching anyone.If my mom has a question, I just leave the answer on her machine.
As almost every contact we can imagine between human beings gets automated, the alienation(疏远) index goes up.
You can't even call a person to get the phone number of another person anymore.Directory assistance is almost always fully automated.
I am not against modern technology.I own a cell phone, an ATM card, a voicemail system, and an email account.Giving them up isn't wise, they're a great help to us.It's some of their possible consequences that make me feel uneasy.
More and more, I find myself hiding behind email to do a job meant for conversation, or being relieved that voice mail picked up because I didn' t really have time to talk.The industry devoted to helping me keep in touch is making me lonelier, or at least facilitating my antisocial instincts.
So I've put myself on technology restriction: no instant messaging with people who live near me, no cellphoning in the presence of friends, no letting the voice mail pick up when I'm at home.
1．Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
A.The Advance of Communications Technology
B.The Consequences of Modern Technology
C.The Story of the Communications Revolution
D.The Automation of Modern Communications
2．The sentence “Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent” means that _________.
A．the people sitting beside you have to go away to receive phone call
B．you can hardly get in touch with the people sitting beside you
C．modern technology makes it hard for people to have a facetoface talk
D．people can now go to work without going to the office
．The writer feels that the use of modern communications is
_________.
A．satisfyingB．encouraging
C．disappointing
D．embarrassing
．The passage implies that
________.
A．modern technology is bridging people
B．modern technology is separating people
C．modern technology is developing too fast
D．modern technology is interrupting our communication
．What does the underlined word “facilitating” mean?
A．加深
B．限制C．帮助
D．装备
【要点综述】 本文主要论述现代技术的消极影响——现代技术的使用在疏远人与人之间的距离。
1. B 主旨大意题。本文主要论述了现代技的影响。
. C 句意理解题。第一段作者提出：通讯革命使我们不再面对面地交谈；第二段作者举自己生活的一例来予以说明； 第三段作者感慨“Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent”，即其意应为：现在技术使人们很难有面对面的交谈。故选C项。
. D 推理判断题。根据第五段可知，作者并不反对现代技术，也认为它极有帮助，只是某一些结果让他感到不安，比如第二段中他所举的生活例子。由此判断他会认为使用现代技术有时令人感到尴尬，故选D项。
. B 推理判断题。根据第四段可推断现代技术正在疏远人们之间的关系，故选B项。
. A 词义猜测题。画线词所在的这一段主要在讲述现代技术对他的消极影响，因此他才决定限制自己对现代技术的使用。由此判断画线词应意为“加深”，即：加重他的不爱交际的天性。故选A项。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：动物世界 词数：330 时间：7′
Tropical fish hobbyists will tell you their tanks are a source of relaxation，but recent research suggests the fish might disagree.
Many American households contain a fish tank，whose average size is less than 10 gallons.Yet a study comparing the behavior of common freshwater fish found that those kept in such small tanks were more aggressive than those in larger ones and were more likely to fight.
“If people kept dogs in these conditions，they'd be put in prison，” said the author，Ronald Oldfield.“In larger tanks，the fish were not in continuous eyesight of each other.They were swimming around，checking everything out rather than beating each other，” he added.“It's something we should think about.”
The study consisted of two experiments.In one，Dr.Oldfield tested the effects of overcrowding by keeping tank size constant (不变) while increasing the number of fish.In the other，he tested environment by placing three fish in tanks of different sizes.He then recorded their behavior at least two hours after feeding，to eliminate (排除)competitive behaviors related to food.While aggression seemed to remain constant regardless of the number of fish in a tank，it dropped off considerably once the fish were placed in a 100gallon tank with several plants and rocks to form shelters.
The findings confirmed what he found when observing Midas in the wild.“If you go out and observe these fish swimming in a river，” he said，“they're not aggressive at all，really.” This conclusion is not news to Justin Muir，the owner of a fish tank business.“More volume of water is always better.It keeps the fish healthier，and the tank is more stable.”
【语篇解读】 本文叙述了热带鱼的生活习性。当它们的生活空间越小时，它们的侵略性就越强；反之，如果生活空间越大，侵略性越小。
1．We can conclude from the study that ________．
A．the fish in small rivers are more likely to fight than those in larger ones
B．if you keep fish in tanks of less than 10 gallons，you'll be put into prison
C．people haven't paid enough attention to the feeling of fish in smaller tanks
D．the fish in the wild are more aggressive than those kept in tanks
答案 C [推理判断题。由第二段和第三段内容可知，人们大多把鱼养在小的鱼缸里，故选C项。A项中讲的是河流，而全文讲的是鱼缸，故A项错误；由第三段第一句可知B项错误；由全文特别是最后一段可知D项错误。]
2．How was the first experiment performed?
A．By putting more and more fish in the same tank.
B．By putting fish in tanks of different sizes.
C．By putting some food to test the behavior of fish.
D．By putting fish in a tank with plants and rocks.
答案 A [细节理解题。由第四段第二句可知答案。]
3．The two experiments prove that ________．
A．food competition results in the aggressive behavior of fish
B．fish become more aggressive as more fish are put into a tank
C．crowding is the main cause of the aggressive behavior of fish
D．fish become less aggressive when placed in a 100gallon tank
答案 D [推理判断题。由倒数第二段最后一句可知，如果把鱼放在100加仑的鱼缸里，它们会停止攻击，故选D项。A项太片面；由倒数第二段最后一句可排除B、C两项。]
4．The best title for this passage might be ________．
A．Animals' Right to Live at Ease
B．Picture of Relaxation Only If You're Not Inside
C．How to Keep Tropical Fish as Pets
D．How to Deal with Fish's Aggressive Behavior
答案 B [主旨大意题。由短文内容可知，作者主要告诉我们鱼缸的大小决定鱼生活得是否舒适、侵略性的大小，故选B项。]
（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：团购 词数：407 时间：6′
Group buying is one of the fastest growing trends in South Africa today.Industry leaders are confident the growth potential remains strong since group buying is locationspecific (区域性的)．Startup costs are low and profit room remains high, so many sites continue to receive invested money despite widespread criticism and Facebook's decision to phase__out__of the deals business due to privacy concerns.
In the early stages of all industries, some companies fail because they cannot compete with stronger companies in difficult economic conditions.To deal with difficult conditions, an alarming number of businesses are developing group buying websites in places like China and India, so the increase of group buying in South Africa is nothing more than a natural progression into the international mainstream.
The group buying concept is fairly new and consumers have accepted this concept because they can now make full use of the rich information available on the Internet.Group buying is convenient and easy so it works.Anyone can view a site, join a mailing list, subscribe (注册加入) to RSS or print out a coupon (优惠券)．The current group buying structure offered by the industry leaders works although there are still challenges to overcome.
Perhaps, the future of group buying is tied to the joining together of social media and mobile devices.Mobile devices are with us wherever we go and almost everyone is using some type of social media site like Facebook or Twitter to stay informed.Using GPS and social media technology to provide real time locationspecific promotions would be beneficial to every consumer looking for the best deals in town.
Pause for a moment and think about it! What is better than signing on to your phone while having fun in town and you receive a real time information that your favorite shop across the street is offering a killer deal?
The future of the group buying in South Africa is bright and we can expect to see more advanced approaches to this concept in the future.In addition to the technological advances consumers will see the range of promotions expand to include new products and services.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了南非团体购买的发展及其前景。
1．What does the underlined phrase “phase out of” mean in the passage?
A．Gradually stop.
B．Gradually increase.
C．Begin to develop.
D．Continue to enlarge.
答案 A [词义猜测题。本句意为：开始的费用很低，房租很贵，所以出于私人考虑，许多地方不顾广泛的批评和Facebook逐渐停止交易的决定，开始接受投资。故选A。]
．The author sets China and India as examples to show that ________．
A．China and India are powerful countries
B．China and India are in difficult economic conditions
C．group buying is successful worldwide
D．group buying is an international trend
答案 D [细节理解题。从第二段最后一句的．..nothing more than a natural progression into the international mainstream，与其说它是一个自然的进步，倒不如说是一个国际的主流，故选D。]
．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．People have accepted group buying because it's a new concept.
B．Social media and mobile devices have been joined together for group buying.
C．GPS and social media technology will be helpful in group buying.
D．Shops usually offer a killer deal when their customers are having fun.
答案 C [细节理解题。从第四段第三句Using GPS and social media technology to provide real time locationsecific promotions...可知选C。 ]
．The author's attitude towards the future of group buying is ________．
A．pessimistic
B．optimistic
C．objective
D．subjective
答案 B [推理判断题。从最后一段第一句The future of the group buying in South Africa is bright and we can expect to see more advanced approaches to this concept in the future.故选B。]
．What does the passage mainly tell us?
A．The history of group buying.
B．Group buying in South Africa.
C．Growing trends in South Africa.
D．The group buying concept.
答案 B [主旨大意题。纵观全文讲述的是南非团体购物的情况以及团体购物的发展趋势，而第一段第一句group buying is one of the fastest growing trends in South Africa today.故选B。]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。Researchers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger’s personality simply by looking at the person’s shoes.
“Shoes convey a thin but useful piece of information about their wearers,” the authors wrote in the new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality. “Shoes serve a practical purpose, and also serve as nonverbal(非语言的) indications with symbolic messages. People tend to pay attention to the shoes they and others wear.”
Medical Daily notes that the details detected in the study include a person’s general age, sex, income, political affiliation(派别), and other personality characteristics, including someone’s emotional stability.
Lead researcher Omri Gillath said the judgments were based on the style, cost, color, and condition of someone’s shoes. In the study, 63 University of Kansas students looked at pictures showing 208 different pairs of shoes worn by the study’s participants. Volunteers in the study were photographed in their most commonly worn shoes, and then filled out a personality questionnaire.
So, some of the results were expected: People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes, and flashier footwear was typically worn by extroverts(外向者).
However, some of the more specific results are interesting. For example, “practical and functional” shoes were generally worn by more “agreeable” people, while ankle boots went more closely with “aggressive” personalities.
The strangers of all may be that those who wore “uncomfortable looking” shoes tend to have “calm” personalities.
And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take exceptional care of them, you may suffer from “attachment anxiety”, spending a large amount of time worrying about what other people think of your appearance.
There was even a political calculation in the mix with more liberal types wearing “shabbier and less expensive” shoes.
The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personality characteristics, but researchers noted that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were showing deep awareness into their personalities.
1. According to Omri Gillath, a stranger’s personality can be judged by ___.
the age and sex of the person
the personality questionnaire by the person
the emotional stability of the person
the shoes the person wears
2.
We can infer from Paragraph 2 that ___.
a practical purpose is to wear shoes
people want to buy new shoes they pay attention to
shoes are vital to their wearers
the Journal of Research in Personality is a magazine
3. The underlined word “agreeable” is closest in meaning to __.
A. gentle
B. weak
C. generous
D. considerate
4.Which might be the best title for the passage?
A. Good Shoes, Good Character
B. Bad Shoes, Bad Personality
C. Shoes and Their Wearers’ Personality
D. Shoes Shape A Person’s Character
参考答案1—4、DDAC
【阅读理解】介绍说明类
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Are you tired of looking for love in all the usual places? Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are going online instead. The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker. With so many singles online, dozens of dating sites like Yahoo Personals and Match. com are helping singles find that special someone. Around the world, from America to China, love is now very much online.
Singles are flocking to the Internet mainly because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant partner. Using dating sites is quick and convenient. They can “meet” a lot more people online than they could by hanging out at a club. Besides , many singles say the regular dating scene has just led them from one bad experience to another and are ready to try something else. They also appreciate the first distance of online dating, which allows them to hide themselves until they are ready to meet someone face to face. Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone you are not interested in. In the real world, however, ignoring someone you don’t like can be awkward.
Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People aren’t always who they claim to be in their online profiles. For instance, someone who tells you he is “handsome, successful and single”might turn out to be homely, unemployed and married. Safety is another concern. You are just as likely to find a criminal online as you are Mr or Miss Right.
Even so, supporters of online dating see things in a positive way. In their opinion, singles can safely play the online dating game with a little common sense. Online dating experts recommend following a few safety tips:
Guard your personal information. Never give out your personal information online. This includes your last name, phone number, home address and place of work.
Watch for red flags. Do any of the people you are chatting with make disrespectful comments? Do they try to control you? Do they give false information about themselves? If so, forget them!
Meet in a safe place. When meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around.
Following these tips and you might be able to find the person of your dreams.
1. According to the passage, many lonely singles don’t appreciate the regular dating scene because it is ______.
A. unpopularB. troublesomeC. convenientD. forgettable
2. This passage is mainly about______.
A. getting tired of falling in love in a usual way
B. people with false information on the Internet
C. new technology to find love through the Internet
D. web sites such as Yahoo Personals and Match. com
3. Which of the following is NOT a suitable place for meeting someone you get to know through the Internet for the first time according to the text?
A. At his/her house.B. At a museum.
C. At McDonald’s.D. At a bookstore.
4. From this passage, we can infer that______.
A. there are mostly homely and unemployed people online
B. the police had better find criminals online
C. we can find love only through the dating sites
D. following safety tips can ensure a safe online dating experience
【参考答案】1—4、BCAD