2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练：3（含解析）

　　广安市2017高考英语阅读理解一轮系列训练（3）

　　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。

　　Most musicians agree that the best violins were made in Italy. They were made in Cremona, Italy, about 200 years ago. These violins sound better than any others. They even sound better than violins made today. Violin makers and scientists try to make instruments like the old Italian violins. But they aren’t the same. Musicians still prefer the old ones. No one really knows why these old Italian violins are so special, but many people think they have an answer.

　　Some people think it is the age of the violins. They say that today’s violins will also sound wonderful someday. But there is a problem here. Not all old violins sound wonderful. Only those from Cremona are special. So age cannot be the answer. There must be something different about Cremona or those Italian violins makers.

　　Other people think the secret to those violins is wood. The wood of the violin is very important. It must be from certain kinds of the trees. It must not be too young or too old. Perhaps the violin makers of Cremona knew something special about wood for violins.

　　But the kind of wood may not be so important. It may be more important to cut the wood in a special way. Wood for a violin must be cut very carefully. It has to be the right size and shape. The smallest difference will change the sound of the violin. Musicians sometimes think that this was the secret of the Italians. Maybe they understood more than we do about how to cut the wood.

　　Size and shape may not be the answer either. Scientists measured these old violins very carefully. They can make new ones that are exactly the same size and shape. But the new violins still do not sound as good as the old ones. Some scientists think the secret may be the varnish, which covers the wood of the violin and makes it look shiny. It also helps the sound of the instrument. No one knows what the Italian violin makers used in their varnish. So no one can make the same varnish today.

　　There may never be other violins like the violins of Cremona. Their secret may be lost forever. Young musicians today hope this is not true. They need fine violins. But there aren’t very many of the old violins left. Also, the old violins are very expensive. Recently, a famous old Italian violin was sold for about US$300,000!

　　1. This passage is about.

　　A. making violins

　　B. musical instruments

　　C. scientific ideas

　　D. the old Italian voilins

　　2. The best violins

　　A. are made with modern techniques B. were lost many years ago

　　C. were made in Italy 200 years ago

　　D. were made by scientists

　　3. Some people think that modern violins

　　A. will sound better in the future

　　B. will sound worse in the future

　　C. sound wonderful and natural

　　D. will never be as old as those from Cremona

　　4. Violins made today

　　A. look the same as the old ones B. sound the same as the old ones

　　C. are better than the old ones D. have the same varnish as the old ones

　　1、答案解析：答案为D。本题为主旨大意题。 第一段最后一句话 “No one really knows why these old Italian violins are so special, but many people think they have an answer.” 引入话题，为什么古老的意大利小提琴如此特别，很多人认为他们知道答案，后文分别给出了不同人的答案，最后一段对问题的答案进行总结 “There may never be other violins like the violins of Cremona. Their secret may be lost forever.” 意大利小提琴的秘密或许永远消失了，无人知晓。全文都是围绕古老的意大利小提琴展开。故答案为D。

　　2、答案解析：答案为C。本题为细节题。由第一段第一、二句话 “Most musicians agree that the best violins were made in Italy. They were made in Cremona, Italy, about 200 years ago.” 可知，答案为C。

　　3、答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节题。结合第二段和该段第二句话 “They say that today’s violins will also sound wonderful someday.” 可知，一些人认为现代小提琴“They can make new ones that are exactly the same size and shape. But the new violins still do not sound as good as the old ones.” 可知，科学家可以制作出和意大利小提琴“No one knows what the Italian violin makers used in their varnish. So no one can make the same varnish today.”可知，D选项错误。

　　阅读理解训练

　　(2015·长春市质监三)

　　I have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado for 10 years. The course is one of the most popular in the prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.

　　One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals don't judge them. They trust animals in ways they don't with humans.

　　Yet, they hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation(合作)and sympathy.

　　Many of the students want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group­living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining(维持)friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.

　　It's clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane(人道)societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations. One went on to receive a master's degree in nature writing.

　　Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. There's a large population of people to whom science could mean a lot, if only they could have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.

　　文章大意：本文是教育类小故事阅读。作者用和动物之间的关系来教育那些囚犯们，没想到却让他们的生活翻开了新的一页。人是可以教得好的。

　　5．The author's course is welcomed by the prisoners because ________.

　　A．they consider animals their best friends

　　B．they are curious about animal kingdom

　　C．they feel it easier to get along with animals

　　D．they are more familiar with animal behavior

　　答案：C　细节理解题。根据文章第二段的One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people可知犯人们喜欢作者的课程因为他们发现和动物交流更容易。A项他们认为动物是他们的最好朋友；B项他们对动物王国感到好奇；C项他们感到和动物交流更容易；D项他们对动物行为更熟悉。故选C。

　　6．The author used wolves as an example to ________.

　　A．provide the prisoners with more knowledge

　　B．explain the cruel side of group­living animals

　　C．help the prisoners realize the importance of teamwork

　　D．inform the prisoners that animals get people into trouble

　　答案：C　细节理解题。根据文章第四段I use examples of the social behavior of group­living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining(维持)friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group可知作者把狼作为范例是想帮助囚犯意识到团队工作中合作的重要性。A项给囚犯提供更多的知识；B项解释群居动物的残酷性；C项帮助囚犯理解团队工作的重要性；D项告诉囚犯动物让人陷入麻烦之中。故选C。

　　7．We can infer from the text that some prisoners ________.

　　A．have turned over a new leaf

　　B．are required to attend the course

　　C．are willing to learn working skills

　　D．prefer humane education to science

　　答案：A　判断推理题。根据文章第五段的I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane(人道)societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations中的关键词set free释放，可推断一些囚犯的生活翻开了新的一页。A项已经翻开了新的一页；B项被要求参加课程；C项更愿意学习劳动技能；D项和科技相比更喜欢人道教育。故选A。

　　阅读理解训练

　　(2015·山西省太原市二模)

　　Washington: NASA has announced evidence that Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede, has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface. The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earth's surface, according to new Hubble observation.

　　New Hubble observations of Ganymede's magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon, which is the largest in our whole solar system, is home to a subsurface ocean.

　　Scientists estimate the ocean is 95 kilometres thick, which is about 10 times deeper than Earth's oceans. But unlike our salty waters, Ganymede's ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice.

　　While scientists have speculated(推测) since 1970s about the presence of an ocean on Ganymede—the largest moon in our solar system—until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecraft, which didn't observe the moon long enough to confirm a liquid ocean.

　　This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplish. In its 25 years in orbit, Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system. A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth.

　　Scientists_have_already_confirmed_the_existence_of_an_ocean_on_Europe,_another moon orbiting Jupiter, and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water.

　　Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth, but because of its impressive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant planets. Using these same principles, scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant planets as well.

　　文章大意：这是一篇关于天文知识的资讯报道。科学家们通过Hubble望远镜判断在木星上发现海洋的存在，人们期待更多的地球以外的生命存在。

　　8．What can we learn about the Ganymede from the passage?

　　A．It is a planet with the largest moon in our whole solar system.

　　B．Its ocean adds to people's excitement about life beyond Earth.

　　C．It will be used by NASA as a base for the Hubble telescope.

　　D．Its liquid ocean was first proved by the Galileo spacecraft.

　　答案：B　细节理解题。根据通过第五段中“A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth.”可知海洋增加了人们关于地球以外的生命的兴奋。故选B。

　　9．Which of the following best describes the writer's attitude towards Hubble?

　　A．Cautious. B．Doubtful.

　　C．Negative. D．Favourable.

　　答案：D　推理判断题。Cautious谨慎的；Doubtful怀疑的；Negative否定的；Favourable支持的。根据通过第五段中“This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplished.”可知作者对Hubble的态度是支持的。故选D。

　　10．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 mean?

　　A．An underground ocean has been found in Europe.

　　B．The presence of an underground ocean in Europe is not possible.

　　C．It is now certain that there is an ocean on Europe.

　　D．No evidence has shown the existence of an ocean on Europe.

　　答案：C　句意猜测题。通过横线句子中的“confirm the existence” 和“NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water.”可知欧洲上空可能有海洋是确定的。故选C。

　　11．What type of writing does this passage belong to?

　　A．A term essay. B．A news report.

　　C．An experiment report. D．An exploration review.

　　答案：B　推理判断题。A term essay一个学期论文；A news report一个资讯报道；An experiment report 一个实验报告；An exploration review一个探索评论。通过第一段“Washington: NASA has announced evidence...”格式及文章内容可知。故选B。

　　【2016高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。Brownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs who met every day to play together. These two loved each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their respective houses.

　　One evening, Brownie’s family noticed that Brownie hadn’t returned home. They went looking for him with no success and by the next week he was still missing.

　　Curiously, Spotty showed up at Brownie’s house alone. Barking, whining (哀叫) and generally pestering (纠缠) Brownie’s human family. Busy with their own lives, they just ignored the nervous little neighbor dog.

　　Continuously,Ted, Brownie’s owner, was disturbed by the angry, determined little dog. Spotty followed Ted about, barking insistently, then rushing toward a nearby empty lot and back, as if to say, “Follow me! It’s urgent!”

　　Eventually, Ted followed Spotty to a deserted spot half a mile from the house. There Ted found his beloved Brownie alive, one of his hind legs crushed in a steel leghold trap. Horrified, Ted now wished he’d taken Spotty’s earlier appeals seriously. Then Ted noticed something quite remarkable.

　　Spotty had done more than simply led Brownie’s human owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the injured dog, Ted found an array of dog food and table scraps which were later identified as the remains of every meal Spotty had been fed that week!

　　Spotty had been visiting Brownie regularly, in the hope of keeping his friend alive by sacrificing his own comfort. Spotty had evidently stayed with Brownie to protect him from hunger and other dangers, and keep his spirits up.

　　Brownie’s leg was treated by a veterinarian (兽医) and he recovered. For many years thereafter, the two families watched the faithful friends chasing each other down that well worn path between their houses.

　　1．Why did Ted pay little attention to Spotty at the very beginning?

　　A．Because Ted was tired of listening to Spotty barking.

　　B．Because Ted only cared about Brownie’s safety.

　　C．Because Ted was not free at that moment.

　　D．Because Ted knew where Brownie was.

　　2．When Ted was led by Spotty to Brownie, he

　　.

　　A．was curious to find out what had happened

　　B．highly appreciated Spotty’s help

　　C．was worried about Brownie’s health

　　D．regretted not following Spotty earlier

　　3．Not only did Spotty help Ted find Brownie but also

　　.

　　A．he went to see his friend and played with him secretly

　　B．he sent messages to some other persons in his community to save his friend

　　C．he managed to lead a veterinarian to treat his friend

　　D．he sent food to his friend, accompanied him and inspired him to cheer up

　　4．What can we learn from the story?

　　A．Barking dogs seldom bite.

　　B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

　　C．Love me, love my dog.

　　D．Every dog has its day.

　　参考答案1—4 CDDB

　　【2016高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。Darnay Duck walks into a pub and orders a pint of beer and a ham sandwich. The landlord looks at him and exclaims, 'But you're a duck!'

　　'Your eyes work,' replies the Darnay Duck. 'And you talk.' utters the landlord. 'And your ears,' continues Darnay Duck, 'Now can I have my beer and my sandwich please?'

　　'Certainly,' agrees the landlord, 'sorry about that... it's just we don't get many ducks in this pub. What are you doing round this way?'

　　'I'm working on the building site across the road,' explains the duck.

　　The landlord watches, astonished, as Darnay Duck drinks his beer, eats his sandwich and leaves.

　　The duck visits regularly for two weeks. Then one day the circus comes to town. The owner of the circus comes into the pub and the landlord says to him, 'You're with the circus, aren't you? I know this duck that would be just brilliant in your circus - he talks, drinks beer and everything.'

　　'Sounds incredible,' says the owner, 'get him to give me a call.'

　　So the next day when Darnay Duck comes into the pub the landlord says, 'Hey Mr Duck, I believe I can line you up with a top job, paying really good money.' 'Yeah?' questions Darnay, 'Sounds great, where is it?'

　　'At the circus.' Answers the landlord. 'The circus?' Darnay Duck enquires, rather puzzled.

　　'That's right,' replies the landlord. 'What, the place with the big tent? Big canvas roof, hole in the middle, loads of animals?' asks the duck.

　　'That's right.' smiles the landlord.

　　Darnay Duck looks confused. 'Why would they want a plasterer(泥水匠)?'

　　1. What does the underlined sentence “Your eyes work.” mean in the passage?

　　A Your eyes are good in function

　　B I am a real duck

　　C You’d better work with your eyes

　　D You can see clearly with your eyes

　　2. Why does the owner of the circus ask the landowner to get the duck to give him a call?

　　A He wants to get in touch with the duck

　　B He wants to employ the duck

　　C He doesn’t believe what the landowner says.

　　D He gets some news for the duck

　　3. Why does the Duck look confused when the landowner find him a job in the circus?

　　A He does not know what job a plasterer can do at the circus.

　　B He does not know what performance he can give at the circus.

　　C He does not know why a plasterer can be paid good money at the circus.

　　D He does not know what is wrong with the circus.

　　4. What job does the landowner try to recommend to the duck at the circus?

　　A a plasterer

　　B a talker

　　C a drinker

　　D a performer

　　参考答案1—4、BCAD