2016届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解一百四十集选练：（72）

　　2016高考英语二轮阅读理解一百六十集选练（72）

　　【科普知识型---阅读理解】

　　It's a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now comes the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behaviour.

　　Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If your kitty is watching, she is likely to overeat as well.

　　What is your cat's IQ?

　　In a new study from the University of Messina, it turns out that indoor cats who live closely to their owners “mirror” the lives of their caregivers. They sleep at the same time, eat at the same time, and can even become more or less social depending on the behaviour of their owners.

　　?Cats are intelligent animals with a long memory, ”Jane Brunt, the executive director of the Catalyst Council, told Discovery News. ?They watch and learn from us, noting the patterns of our actions, knowing where their food is kept and what time to expect to be fed, how to open the cupboard door that's been improperly closed, and where their feeding and toileting areas are.”Because cats copy our habits, if you spend a lot of time raiding(搜刮)the fridge, your cat will return to its food bowl for that midnight snack, too. According to the study, this explains why “human and cat overweight rates often seem to match”．So, if you feel guilty about leaving your precious kitty at home while you go to work, now you can feel even worse：you are making your cat fat!

　　There's no word if drinking green tea and making sure you go to yoga will benefit your cat, but based on the study, it sounds like sticking to a healthy eating and sleeping schedule is best for both of you.

　　There's a lot we can learn from our cats in return. “When they sit on our laps softly purring with rhythmic breathing and halfclosed eyes, the sense of peace and calm that comes over us is like a private lesson in inner meditation，”Brunt said. Sure. But cats don't have to sit in rush hour traffic for an hour a day or worry about their inlaws. They're probably pretty good at remaining calm.

　　So, according to science, even though we assume that cats are not close to us all these years, it turns out they are in fact learning from us and looking up to us. Scary, huh?

　　1．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

　　A．Cats can copy humans' schedule.

　　B．Humans can learn from cats in some way.

　　C．Cats are smart and have a long memory.

　　D．Green tea and yoga can benefit cats.

　　2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

　　A．Humans' keeping searching the fridge.

　　B．Cats' going to their owners for food.

　　C．Cats' copying humans' habit of looking for food.

　　D．Humans' leaving cats home while working.

　　3．What can we learn from our cats?

　　A．To remain calm.

　　B．To be able to copy.

　　C．To stay proud.

　　D．To look up to friends.

　　4．The best title for the passage could be

　　“________”．

　　A．Your cat can bring you pleasure

　　B．You are copying your cat

　　C．You can make your cat social

　　D．Your cat is copying your habit

　　【要点综述】本文是一篇有关养宠物猫的科普文章。宠物猫和主人待的时间长了会模仿主人的习惯，而人也能从猫身上学习一些好的习惯。

　　1．D　推理判断题。根据文章的“There's no word if drinking green tea and making sure you go to yoga will benefit your cat…”可知D项错误。

　　2．C　词义指代题。根据画线这一段的内容可知this 指代的是猫会模仿主人搜刮冰箱的习惯。故选C项。

　　3．A　细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段内容，特别是最后一句“They're probably pretty good at remaining calm.”可知A项正确。

　　4．D　主旨大意题。本文是一篇有关养宠物猫的科普文章。宠物猫和主人待的时间长了会模仿主人的习惯，而人也能从猫身上学习一些好的习惯。故选D项。

　　阅读理解—主旨大意题、标题概括题。

　　(2015年山东潍坊一中模拟)

　　Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had.

　　He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment. Wilder was one of the first directors to do this. Between the middle 1930s and the 1980s, Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies. During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名) from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He won six of the Oscar awards. His movies have been seen by people around the world.

　　In 1944, Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity. Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors. Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945. Ray Milland plays the part of an alcohol rules his life, yet he does not admit it. He hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking.

　　In 1950, Wilder made Sunset Boulevard. This movie told of an aging actress in silent movies. She plans to return to movies though facing many problems. In 1954, Billy Wilder became an independent producer. The next year, Wilder's first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success. It was The Seven Year Inch. In this movie, a married man wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friends. In 1959, wilder made a funny movie that was very popular. It was Some Like It Hot. It tells about two jazz musicians being chased by criminals. They decide to wear women's clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women.

　　Wilder died in March, 2002. He was ninety-five. A current Hollywood producer said, “Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forger.”

　　The text is mainly about

　　The background of American movies

　　wilder's achievements in American movies

　　wilder's attitude to American movies

　　the development of American movies

　　What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2?

　　Sharp remarks on society in his movies

　　His unique style of making movies

　　More than twenty awards he received.

　　Almost fifty movies he produced himself.

　　Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors?

　　The lost weekend

　　B. Sunset Boulevard

　　C. Double Indemnity

　　D. Some Like It Hot

　　语篇解读

　　本文讲述的是Billy Wilder 对于美国电影的贡献。

　　B 主旨大意题。根据第一段Many experts say that Billy wilder changed the history of American movies. 及于美国电影的贡献，故选B项。

　　A 细节理解题。根据第二段He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment. 可知，以制作对社会尖锐评论的电影而出名，故选A项。

　　C 细节理解题。根据第三段In 1944, Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity. Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors.可知选C项。

　　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