2016届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解训练七十集之连载（57）

　　2016高考英语二轮阅读理解训练七十集之连载（57）

　　2016高考模拟题。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。So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree.

　　Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him. Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arrived - a well-known sage who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, as he was famous in solving many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones. He was silent for a minute and then picked up a stone and threw it at the hanging man.

　　That’s what everybody wanted - that he came down. But how? Now everybody was tense(紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge（报仇）.

　　He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.

　　However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, realizing that the man really helped him because he induced him to try his best and save himself.

　　“I should be thankful and not angry.”

　　1．What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?

　　A．He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.

　　B．He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.

　　C．He was climbing down quickly but carefully.

　　D．He shouted loudly for help but no one helped.

　　2．How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?

　　A．He was nervous. B．He kept silent. C．He was angry.

　　D．He felt surprised.

　　3．What do you think motivated the man to climb down?

　　A．Courage.

　　B. Assistance.

　　C．Carefulness. D．Revenge.

　　4．From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one

　　A．on the tree for the longest time

　　B．hidden in the middle of a tree

　　C．on the very top of the a tree

　　D．exposed to sunlight less often

　　参考答案1—4、ACDC

　　【阅读理解】科普知识类

　　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。

　　The term“multitasking” originally referred to a computer’s ability to carry out several tasks at one time. For many people, multitasking has become a way of life and even a key to success. In fact, some excellent mental aerobic exercises(大脑训练)involve engaging the brain in two or more challenging activities at a time. Although checking e-mail while talking on a phone and reading the newspaper may be second nature for some people, many times multitasking can make us less productive, rather than more. And studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress, anxiety and memory loss.

　　In order to multitask, the brain uses an area known as the prefrontal cortex(前额叶脑皮层). Brain seans of volunteers performing multiple tasks together show that as they shift from task to task, this front part of the brain actually takes a moment of rest between tasks. You may have experienced a prefrontal cortex“moment of rest” yourself if you’ve ever dialed(拨电话) a phone number and suddenly forgotten who you called when the line is answered. What probably occurred is that between the dialing and the answering, your mind shifted to another thought or task, and then took that“moment” to come back. Research has also shown that for many volunteers, job efficiency(效率) declines while multitasking, as compared to when they perform only one task at a time.

　　Multitasking is easiest when at least one of the tasks is habitual, or requires little thought. Most people don’t find it difficult to eat and read the newspaper at the same time. However, when two or more attention-requiring tasks are attempted at one time, people sometimes make mistakes.

　　We often don’t remember things as well when we’re trying to manage several details at the same time. Without mental focus, we may not pay enough attention to new information coming in, so it never makes it into our memory stores. That is one of the main reasons we forget people’s names—even sometimes right after they have introduced themselves. Multitasking can also affect our relationships. If someone checks their e-mail while on the phone with a friend, they may come off as absent-minded or disinterested. It can also cause that person to miss or overlook key information being passed on to them.

　　1. Why are some mental aerobic exercises designed to engage people in multitasking?

　　A. To make them more productive.

　　B. To reduce their stress and anxiety.

　　C. To develop their communication skills.

　　D. To help them perform daily tasks more easily.

　　2. According to Paragraph 2, why may a person suddenly forget who he has called?

　　A. He may have his prefrontal cortex temporarily damaged.

　　B. He is probably interrupted by another task.

　　C. He is probably not very familiar with the person he has called.

　　D. He may need a rest between dialing and speaking.

　　3. People tend to make mistakes when　.　

　　A. they perform several challenging tasks at a time

　　B. new messages are processed one after another

　　C. their relationships with others are affected

　　D. the tasks require little thought

　　4. What is the main idea of the passage?

　　A. Multitasking has become a way of life.

　　B. Multitasking often leads to efficiency decline.

　　C. Multitasking exercises need to be improved.

　　D. Multitasking enables people to remember things better.

　　【参考答案】1--4 、ABAB

　　2016高考模拟题。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。We often smile at times. However, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and amusement, but it can also indicate embarrassment. The following examples show this point of view:

　　In an attempt to be open and friendly, people in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other, this nonverbal communication shows being friendly in the United States. However，in China, smiling is not only an expression of happiness, but also a way to avoid being embarrassed. Chinese people like smiling when they are embarrassed in order to avoid embarrassment. Smiling is a kind of good will but not sneer（嘲笑）. For example: When a child falls off from a bike, the adults in China may smile, which is a kind of gentle encouragement and may not be a kind of impolite laugh.

　　When a person from the United States might blush（脸红）with embarrassment or become offensive, a Chinese might blush with smile. To avoid serious misunderstanding, people who engage in intercultural communication should be able to understand the meaning of smiling appropriately. Related to the smile is the laugh. Also, different cultures have different meanings about laugh. For example, Americans can enjoy a very heartfelt belly (腹部) laugh that comes from the deepest emotions. However, most Chinese seldom laugh that way because they are thought to be silly except among close friends.

　　1. We can use smile to express all of the following feelings except_________,

　　A. joy and happiness

　　B. amusement

　　C. embarrassment

　　D. fear

　　2. People often smile at each other in the United States because_________.

　　A. they are very happy

　　B. they want to show they are friendly

　　C. they want to hide their true feelings

　　D. they want to avoid embarrassment

　　3. In China, seeing a child falls off a bike, an adult will smile in order to ________.

　　A. laugh at him

　　B. avoid his own embarrassment

　　C. avoid embarrassment and encourage the boy

　　D. show his politeness

　　4. What is mainly talked about in the passage?

　　A. People smile at times.

　　B. Smiling can express different feelings depending on different cultures.

　　C. Americans are more open and friendly than Chinese people.

　　D. The Chinese people often hide their true feelings.

　　参考答案1—4、DBCB

　　【阅读理解】科普知识类

　　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。

　　Food sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats such food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms.

　　Certain microorganisms(微生物) cause most types of food poisoning. Bacteria and other microorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release(释放) poisons that make people sick.

　　Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, processed, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops.

　　Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms.

　　When people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganisms multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating it. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foods that grow in the wild. Some of these foods may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans. In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous.

　　Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking extra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stomachs emptied.

　　1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

　　A. Food when poisoned can make people sick.

　　B. Food poisoning means death.

　　C. Food poisoning comes in varieties.

　　D. Food poisoning can be serious.

　　2. We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning　.　

　　A. are always accompanied by a fever

　　B. are too common to be noted

　　C. can be noticed within hours

　　D. can be ignored

　　3. Food poisoning can be caused by all the following EXCEPT　.　

　　A. some chemicals　B. low temperatures

　　C. some tiny living thingsD. certain natural materials

　　4. From Paragraph 5, we can learn that　.　

　　A. mushrooms should not be eaten

　　B. vegetables are safer than meat and seafood

　　C. natural poisons are more dangerous than chemicals

　　D. different types of food should be handled differently

　　5. It can be inferred from the passage that　.　

　　A. natural materials are safe in food processing

　　B. chemicals are needed in food processing

　　C. food poisoning can be kept under control

　　D. food poisoning is out of control

　　【参考答案】1--5 、BCBDC