2016年湖北武汉市高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练（45）（含答案）
阅读理解。
Finally, a cell phone
That's…a phone
With rates as low as $3.75 per week!
“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a “globalpositioning”something or other that's supposed to spot me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids! The people at the store weren't much help.They couldn't understand why someone wouldn't want a phone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensive…and the contract(合同)lasted for two years! I'd almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone. Now, I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch…with a phone I can actually use.”
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1．What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?
A．Being stuck by the highway.
B．Being urged by his grandkids.
C．Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.
D．Being attracted by the friendly return policy.
．On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ________.
A．$3.75
B．$4.99C．$14.99
D．$19.99
．An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is ________.
A．its discount price with a free gift
B．its reasonable rate plans without a contract
C．its “globalpositioning” system with 911 access
D．its good customer service all over the world
．The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A．tell a customer's story of Jitterbug
B．provide two ways to order Jitterbug
C．give a brief introduction of Jitterbug
D．attract potential customers to Jitterbug
【要点综述】本文是一篇应用文。即是一篇手机广告。
. A 细节理解题。从第一段“the last straw was when my car broke down”可知答案。the last straw意为“导火线”。
. B 细节理解题。该题要注意题干的“weekly”，从表格中可知，每100分钟每月价格为$19.99，则每星期价格为$4.99。
. B 细节理解题。根据第二段可知答案。A选项中的discount price文中未提及，D选项中的all over the world错误。
. D 推理判断题。根据文章对手机的介绍及最后两段的购买优惠和售后服务的描述可知答案。
Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure (血压) and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.
Any owner will tall you how much joy a pet brings. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress (紧张) levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did
It best .Those tested with their animal friends had smaller change in blood pressure and returned
Most quickly to baseline heart rates .With pets in the room ,people also made fewer math mistakes
Than when doing in front of other companions. It seems people feel more released (放松)around
Pets, says Allen, who thinks it may be because pets don’t judge.
A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only raises your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwesterm Memorial Hospital spent a
Year studying 36 fat people and were put on a diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of
56 fat people without pets were put on a diet program. On average，people lost about 11 pounds，
Or 5% of their body weight .Their dogs did even better，losing an average of 12 pounds，more then
15%of their body weight .Dog owners didn’t lose any more weight than those without dogs but ,say
Researchers，got more exercise overall –mostly with their dogs –and found it worth doing.
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) 1. What does the text mainly discuss?
A．What pets bring to their owners
B．How pets help people calm down
C．people’s opinions of keeping pets
D．Pet’s value in medical research
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) 2. We learn from the text that a person with heart disease has a better chance of getting well if
____________
A．he has a pet companion
B．he has
less stress of
work
C．he often dose mental arithmetic
D．he is taken care of by his family
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) 3. According to Allen, why did the people do better with pets around when facing stressful tasks?
A．They have lower blood pressure.
B．They become more patient.
C．They are less nervous.
D．They are in higher spirits.
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) 4. The research mentioned in the last paragraph reports that
A．people with dogs did more exercise
B．dogs lost the same weight as people did
C．dogs liked exercise much more than people did
D．people without dogs found the program unhelpful
1.选A。考查主题大意。根据首段，很多研究表明，宠物可以降低血压，提高、心脏病恢复的几率，减少孤独感和传播快乐。
2.选A。根据第一段，参见上题解析。
3.选C。第二段最后一句话，和宠物在一起人们感到更加的放松。
4.选A。最后一段最后一句话，虽然狗主的体重没有多大变化，但是却比没有养狗的人得到更多的锻炼，因为是和他们的狗在一起，他们认为很值得。
阅读理解。
It is often necessary to release a fish, that is , set it free after catching, because it is too small, or you just don’t want to take it home to eat. In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure that will help keep fish variety and build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encourages fishermen who practice catch-and-release fishing to use a few simple skills when doing so. The advice provided below will help make sure that the fish you release will survive (存活) to bite again another day. —When catching a fish, play it quickly and keep the fish in the water as much as possible.
Don’t use a net in landing the fish and release it quickly to prevent it from dying. —Hold the fish gently. Do not put your fingers in its eyes. Don’t wipe the scales (鱼鳞) off the fish because it might cause it to develop a disease and reduce its chance of survival. —Remove your hook (鱼钩) quickly. If the hook is too deep or hooked in the stomach, cut the line and leave the hook in. The hook left inside will cause no serious problem to the fish. —Take good care of the fish by moving it gently in water . Release the fish when it begins to struggle and is able to swim. —Do not hold fish in a bucket or some other containers and later decide to release it. If you are going to release a fish, do so right away. With a little care and by following the suggestions given above, you can give the released fish a better chance of survival.
1. People sometimes set a fish free after catching it because they _________ A. don’t want it to die
B. hope it will grow quickly C. don’t want to have it as food D. want to practice their fishing skills 2. Which of the following will probably make a fish ill? A. Taking the hook off it.
B. Removing its scales.
C. Touching its eves
D. Holding it in your hand. 3. A proper way to release a fish is to _________. A .move it in water till it can swim B. take the hook out of its stomach C. keep it in a bucket for some time D. let it struggle a little in your hand 4. What is the purpose of the text? A. To show how to enjoy fishing.
B. To persuade people to fish less often. C. To encourage people to set fish free. D. To give advice on how to release fish.
【参考答案】1—4、C B A
D
2016高考训练题。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。Class 101
This class is intended for adolescents to learn social skills all of us need. We'll cover everything from how to begin conversations with strangers to ways of calming your nerves when you do. You'll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Place: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue
Time: From 6:30 PM to 8:30PM, on Saturday in May
Fee:＄135.00 includes workbooks
Class 102
We design this class to help to get over fears. In this class, we'll cover the basics--- the origins of shyness, strategies for focusing on the kind of shyness your child experiences, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school.
Place: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue
Time: From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Sunday in May
Fee: $85.00
Class 103
Do you find yourself searching for something to say when you meet someone new in your work? Then why not ,join us in learning the secret of successful conversation? In this fun-filled evening, we'll demystify(深入浅出地解释)the art of conversation and practice some easy techniques to put yourself and others at ease.
Place: North Campus, Bellevue
Time: 6:30PM to 9:30PM on Thursday, May 23rd
hee: $49.00
C1ass 104
1．If a student wants to be popular with others, he or she should choose
．
.A. Class 101
B. Class 104
C. Class 102
D. Class 103
2. The class that can help a child to improve their EQ costs
．
A.＄135,00
B.85.00
C.＄59.00
D.$ 49.00
3．We can learn from the text that
A，most of the classes are given in the same building
B. all of the classes are given on weekends
C. all the classes are given in May
D. fees for most classes include workbooks
参考答案1—3、 ACA
阅读理解。
The literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”. But this meaning does not tell us very much. Unlike the other disciplines（学科）,philosophy cannot e defined by what you study ,because it is actually unlimited. Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: are, history, law, language, literature, mathematics, and in fact, the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy. For this reason you get a Doctorate（博士学位）of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in biochemistry, or computer science, or psychology.
Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy. Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking. It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning .The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and period in the development of philosophy.
Of what use is philosophy? First it is useful in educational advancement. It is necessary for understanding other disciplines. Only philosophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline, and its relation to other discoveries. And through the study of philosophy, one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field.
There are a number of general uses of philosophy. It strengthens one’s ability to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to persuade, and to take what is the most important form a large quantity of data. These general uses are of great benefit in the career field, not necessarily obtaining one’s first job after graduation, but for preparing for position of responsibility, management and leadership later on. It is very shortsighted after all, to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting one’s first job. The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement. No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom, leadership, and capacity to resolve human conflict.
1.According to Paragraph 1. Philosophy can best be described as the study of
.
A.social sciences
B.natural sciences
C.both social and natural sciences
D.the subject matter of politics
2.With the study of philosophy, you can
.
A.become a great leader
B.succeed in everything
C.find a good job soon after graduation
D.make progress in your career development
3.According to the passage, which of the follwing statements is TRUE?
A.Philosophy is an independent discipline.
B.Logic helps you to become a better thinker.
C.The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.
D.The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.
4. From the passage, we can conclude
A.not all the subjects have to do with philosophy
B.a person will get a Ph. D. if he/she studies philosophy
C.philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects
D.philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the world
【参考答案】C
D
B
C