2016届高考英语二轮阅读理解九十天强化训练：31

　　高考英语二轮九十天强化训练：阅读理解31

　　阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）

　　第一节（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　A

　　Mrs Turner’s telephone number was 3463, and the number of the cinema in town was 3464. People often made mistakes and telephoned her when they actually wanted the cinema.

　　One evening the telephone rang and Mrs Turner answered it. A tired man’s voice came over the phone, “At what time does your last film begin?”“I’m sorry,” said Mrs Turner, “but you have the wrong number. This is not the cinema.” “Oh, it began twenty minutes ago?” said the man. “I’m sorry about that. Well, good-bye.” Mrs Turner was very surprised, so she told her husband. He laughed and said, “No, that wasn’ t a mistake. The man’s wife wanted to go to the cinema, but he was feeling tired, so he telephoned the cinema. His wife heard him, but she didn’t hear you. Now they will stay at home this evening, and the husband will be happy.”

　　56．When the tired man telephoned Mrs Turner by mistake, she was _______.

　　A. angry

　　B. not at all surprised

　　C. pleased

　　D. surprised

　　57．Mrs Turner was surprised because the tired man _______.

　　A. wanted the cinema but called a wrong number.

　　B. said something that had nothing to do with her answer.

　　C. asked her silly questions that she didn’t know how to answer.

　　D. was angry with himself for having made the mistake.

　　58．Which of the following is TRUE?

　　A. The Turners lived near the cinema.

　　B. Both of the Turners didn’t want to go to the cinema.

　　C. The man didn’t want to go to the cinema with his wife that night.

　　D. The man’s wife was angry for what her husband had done.

　　59．The husband would be happy because he_________.

　　A. made fun of his wife

　　B. could enjoy himself alone that night

　　C. could relax (使休息) himself at home

　　D. could have a good time at home with his wife

　　C4 [2016·新课标全国卷Ⅰ] D

　　The National Gallery

　　Description：

　　The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2，300 examples of European art ranging from 13th－century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh.The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.

　　Layout：

　　The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th－ to 15th－century paintings，and artists include Duccio，Uccello，Van Eyck，Lippi，Mantegna，Botticelli and Memling.

　　The main West Wing houses 16th－century paintings，and artists include Leonardo da Vinci，Cranach，Michelangelo，Raphael，Bruegel，Bronzino，Titian and Veronese.

　　The North Wing houses 17th－century paintings，and artists include Caravaggio，Rubens，Poussin，Van Dyck，Velázquez，Claude and Vermeer.

　　The East Wing houses 18th－ to early 20th－century paintings，and artists include Canaletto，Goya，Turner，Constable，Renoir and Van Gogh.

　　Opening Hours：

　　The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm(Fridays 10 am to 9 pm)and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.

　　Getting There：

　　Nearest underground stations: Charing

　　Cross(2－minute walk), Leicester

　　Square(3－minute walk)，Embankment(7－minute walk)，and Piccadilly Circus(8－minute walk)．

　　68．In which century's collection can you see religious paintings?

　　A．The 13th.

　　B．The 17th.

　　C．The 18th.

　　D．The 20th.

　　69．Where are Leonardo da Vinci's works shown?

　　A．In the East Wing.

　　B．In the main West Wing.

　　C．In the Sainsbury Wing.

　　D．In the North Wing.

　　70．Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?

　　A．Piccadilly Circus.

　　B．Leicester Square.

　　C．Embankment.

　　D．Charing Cross.

　　【要点综述】 本文是一篇应用文。作者介绍了英国伦敦国家美术馆。分四大板块进行介绍：整体描述、布局、开放时间以及可以到达美术馆的地铁站。

　　68．A　细节判断题。根据文章第一段中的“It houses a diverse collection of more than 2，300 examples of European art ranging from 13th－century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh.”可以断定宗教美术作品是13世纪的。故选A。

　　69．B　细节判断题。根据文章第三段中的“The main West Wing houses 16th－century paintings，and artists include Leonardo da Vinci…”可知B正确。

　　70．D　细节判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross(2－minute walk), Leicester Square(3－minute walk), Embankment(7－minute walk)，and Piccadilly Circus(8－minute walk)．”可以断定Charing Cross是最近的。故选D。

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　　Check-in Time: 7:00 P. M.

　　Hotel Amenities(设施): Air Conditioned, Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available.

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　　Room Information

　　Guest rooms feature TVs, in-room movies, Internet access, in-room safes, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, refrigerators, microwaves, and balconies.

　　Check-in Time: 7:00 A.M.

　　Hotel Amenities: Parking, Heated Pool, Television with Cable, and Coffee Maker in Room.

　　64. Which hotel gives a promise?

　　A. Baymont Inn Ft. Lauderdale.

　　B.Beach Plaza Hotel.

　　C. Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel

　　D.All the three hotels.

　　65. In which hotel parking is the cheapest?

　　A. Baymont Inn Ft. Lauderdale.

　　B.Beach Plaza Hotel.

　　C. Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.

　　D.None of the hotels

　　66. If you _______ you will probably go to Beach Plaza Hotel.

　　A. enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel room

　　B. are fond of swimming in heated water

　　C. want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotel

　　D. are a cigarette smoker

　　67. Which of the following is NOT true to the ads?

　　A. All of the three hotels provide television with cable.

　　B. You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.

　　C. In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available.

　　D. While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the lnternet.

　　C4 [2016·重庆卷] B

　　One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience.This idea has inspired the award－winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman.He interviewed and took photos of fifty over－sixty－five－year－olds all over the world.His project explores various aspects of their lives.The photos and interviews are now available on our website.

　　Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.

　　Let us now have a culture of peace.

　　—Federico Mayor Zaragoza，Spain

　　Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy(药学)from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958.After many years spent in politics，he became Director－General of UNESCO in 1987.In 1999，he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace，of which he is now the president.In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.

　　Writing is a discovery.

　　—Nadine Gordimer，South Africa

　　Due to a weak heart，Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly.She read widely and began writing at an early age.She published her first short story at the age of fifteen，and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages.In 1991，Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

　　Jazz is about the only form of art today.

　　—Dave Brubeck，USA

　　Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942.After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz.In 1951，he recorded his first album(专辑)．Brubeck's 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

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　　60.Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?

　　A．Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.

　　B．Because they are physically impressive.

　　C．Because their accomplishments inspired him.

　　D．Because they have similar experiences.

　　61．According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza

　　________．

　　A．has won many awards for his work in politics

　　B．has served as the president of a university

　　C．has devoted all his life to the field of science

　　D．has made achievements in different areas

　　62．Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience?

　　A．Andrew Zuckerman.

　　B．Federico Mayor Zaragoza.

　　C．Nadine Gordimer.

　　D．Dave Brubeck.

　　63．What is the main purpose of this web page?

　　A．To show Zuckerman's awards.

　　B．To publicize Zuckerman's project.

　　C.To spread the wisdom of the three people.

　　D．To celebrate the achievements of the three people.

　　【要点综述】 本文是一则网络广告。短文通过陈列多位名人的成功实例来吸引读者对Andrew Zuckerman项目的关注。

　　60．A 　细节理解题。第一段第一句说明了Andrew Zuckerman采访几位智者的目的：传承智慧。

　　61．D 　推理判断题。Federico Mayor Zaragoza专业为药学，但后来从政多年，接着担任联合国教科文组织领导人，又创建和平文化基金并担任会长，除多部科学出版物以外，还有诗歌小说集多部，可谓颇多建树。

　　62．C　推理判断题。Nadine Gordimer的教育背景比较简单， 但她取得了巨大的文学成就。

　　63．B　综合推理题。通过在网站上发布这几位智者的简介来推介Andrew Zuckerman的项目。

　　Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by "Take only as directed"? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.

　　"To reduce pain, take two tablets with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.

　　For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount . For children under six years old ,ask for your doctor's advice.

　　Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine".

　　68.How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?

　　A.Three　B.Four　C.Six　D.Eight

　　69.What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?

　　　A.Stop taking the medicine at bedtime.

　　B.Continue to take the normal amount.

　　　C.Take more than the normal amount.

　　D.Take less than the normal amount.

　　70.It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine.

　　A.helps you to fall asleep quickly

　　B.may be dangerous to small children

　　C.cannot be taken if one feels sleepy

　　D.should not be taken by children under six