湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习阅读训练 (25)

　　阅读专练

　　三、阅读理解(每小题分；满分0分)A

　　If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship require effort and commitment. Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other commitments that we don’t get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal (叙旧) with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have. Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry! Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life? If you haven’t seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument? If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is that you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want? If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because you never say ‘‘No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you? Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you. If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them.

　　41. In this passage the author mainly discusses ______. A. how to balance friendship and work B. how to spend our spare time C. whether we should keep friendship D. whether we should invite friends to dinner

　　42. Which of the following doesn’t indicate a good relationship? A. You have someone to count on when you are in trouble. B. You have someone to have close talks with. C. You feel depressed with others in life. D. You have fun when you are with someone.

　　43. What does the underlined word “delegated” probably mean? A. appointed

　　B. replaced

　　C. declined

　　D. handled

　　44. The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following except that ______. A. you spend too much time seeking material toys in your life B. you feel it difficult to keep friendship C. you stick to doing everything all by yourself D. you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do

　　45. Which would be the best title for the text? A. Too busy for Friendship?

　　B. Too busy with work? C. How to Spend Your Time

　　D. How to Make New Friends

　　B

　　Lost wallets which contain a snapshot or picture of a baby are more likely to be returned to their owners, scientists have discovered. Researchers left 240 wallets on the streets of Edinburgh last year to see how many were returned to their owners. Some of the wallets contained one of four photographs – the baby, a cute little dog, a family and a portrait of an elderly couple. Other wallets contained a card suggesting the owner had recently made a charity donation, while a control sample contained nothing at all. Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist who was in charge of the experiment, said 42 percent of the wallets were posted back in total. Those containing the picture of the infant, or the baby were most likely to bring about an honest reaction from the finder, with 88 percent being returned, followed by those containing pictures of the little dog at 53 percent. Of those featuring the family snapshot, 48 percent were sent to the return address and only 28 percent of those with the picture of the elderly couple. Wallets containing the charity cards and the control sample were least likely to be returned, with rates of 20 and 15 percent respectively. Prof Wiseman, of the University of Hertfordshire, said: “The baby kicked off a caring feeling in people, which is not surprising from an evolutionary perspective. “We were amazed by the high percentage of wallets that came back.” The wallets were planted at random about a quarter of a mile apart. Snapshots were inserted into a clear plastic window inside the wallets, none of which contained money.

　　46. The purpose of the text is mainly to ______.

　　A. give figures that show most wallets are returned if they don’t contain money

　　B. advice carrying children’s photos in wallets and avoid carrying cash

　　C. inform readers about the possibilities of different wallets being returned

　　D. show how to conduct an experiment scientifically 47. The underlined phrase “kicked off” in paragraph 4 most probably means “______”.

　　A. awoke

　　B. showed

　　C. avoided

　　D. accepted 48. The conclusion were drawn by _______.

　　A. observing reactions

　　B. comparing data

　　C. asking questions

　　D. grouping different kinds 49. It can be inferred that ______.

　　A. Professor Wiseman hadn’t expected the results

　　B. dogs are more respected in Western countries than the elderly

　　C. people who return wallets are interested in psychology

　　D. the rate of return of lost wallets wouldn’t be so high if they contained money

　　50. According to the research, which of the following should be included in our wallets so that they could be returned if lost?

　　A. a charity card

　　B. a toy dog

　　C. a family photo

　　D. much money

　　C

　　A dog might be man’s best friend but my dogs are more like my kids! I think everyone should experience the unconditional love of a dog but owning one is not for the nervous. It’s work – especially when it comes to the job of cleaning up their waste. When you clean up after your dogs your neighbors will love you for keeping those smelly land mines out of their yards. But there are even bigger benefits. You’ll not only be doing your part to keep bacteria out of your yard and neighborhood, you’re also keeping harmful microorganisms away from our drinking water supply. There are more than 77 million pet dogs in the United States and their waste is found in backyards, neighborhood parks, and the green areas that frequently line small waterways. When you don’t clean up after your dog, heavy rain can carry bacteria from the waste into drains. Dog waste left in parks and other such places can be swept directly into nearby streams. This affects the quality of the water in our creeks and streams but that’s not all. These small channels often empty directly into our local drinking water supply or the water where we boat or fish. Dog waste contains harmful microorganisms like roundworms and e. Coli that can be passed onto humans. This is why dog waste should not be used as fertilizer around your home. And it won’t fertilize the yard if you leave it behind either like other types of manure (肥料). Dogs don’t eat the same kinds of natural material that cattle, horses or even elephants eat. The waste from those animals is actually beneficial for your yard and garden. You should always pick up after your dog and throw the waste in the trash can. Some smaller cities might prefer the waste to be washed down the toilet, but in cities where there are many dogs, it's best to send the waste to the landfill. When you properly dispose of your dog’s waste you’ll be doing your part to keep harmful bacteria out of our yards, our neighborhoods, and our drinking water. Not to mention off the bottom of our shoes.

　　51. The main purpose of the article is to ______.

　　A. introduce ways of cleaning up dog waste

　　B. warn dog owners about the danger of dog waste

　　C. argue that it is the duty of the owners to clean up dog waste

　　D. criticize those who ignore their dog’s waste 52. What does Paragraph 1 tell us?

　　A. The author’s dog was as appealing to her as a child.

　　B. Dog waste can pollute drinking water.

　　C. Dog waste is more harmful than land mines.

　　D. Owning a dog is a nerve-wracking (极端令人头疼的) experience. 53. Which of the following shows the organization of the article?

　　54. The writer of the passage must be a ______.

　　A. biologist

　　B. housewife

　　C. environmentalist

　　D. doctor

　　55. Which of the following statements about dog waste is TRUE?

　　A. It makes a good fertilizer.

　　B. The microorganisms in dog waste are helpful to water.

　　C. Dog waste is more beneficial to soil than other kinds of animal waste.

　　D. It is better to wash dog waste down a toilet or bury it in a landfill.

　　D

　　56. Probably most injuries happen to skaters’ wrists because ________. A. few skaters wear wrist guards B. The wrist is the most fragile body part C. skaters often push out their hands when falling D. skaters don’t know how to protect their wrists

　　57. ________ are the majority in the study. A. Those who wore helmets B. Those who wore wrist guards C. Those who wore knee pads D. Those who wore no protective gear

　　58. To reduce injuries greatly, a skater should at least wear __________. A. a helmet and elbow pads B. wrist guards and knee pads C. elbow pads and wrist guards D. the whole set of protective gear

　　59. This passage is most probably be found in __________.

　　A. a poster

　　B. science fiction

　　C. collection of choice stories

　　D. newspaper

　　60. What was the main point of the study? A. To encourage people to learn skating. B. To advise skaters to wear safety pads. C. To advertise for skating protective gear.

　　D. To introduce ways of protecting skaters.

　　A.

　　41-45: ACABA

　　B.

　　46-50： CABAC

　　C． 51-55: CBACDD． 56-60: CDCAB