2016届湖南长沙市高考英语二轮阅读理解训练（58）（含答案）

　　湖南长沙市2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（58）及答案

　　阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

　　More than 40 years ago，John Williams gave away all of his belongings and went off to the mountains to live the way people lived 100 years ago.For food he traps wild animals，fishes in the rivers，and plants whatever he can.John lives in a cabin he made by hand，out of trees he chopped down with an ax.Though he has no relatives he knows of，he does have a deer he raised from a fawn.The deer lives in the house in the winter and goes with John when he goes into the forest for food.Nobody lives within fifty miles of his cabin in the mountains and John has not been out of the mountains during the entire forty years.One day last year I hiked in to see how John lives.It was like going back in time.There were no roads，no stores，no noise，no pollution，not even a post office.

　　Most notable of all，there were no people and that's just the way John Williams wants to keep his part of the world—without people.But there is a paradox in his story.John is an educated man.He has books and nobody knows how he got them.Mostly he reads about his world，the forest，the animals，the plants，and the mountains.He has seen airplanes flying overhead but does not want to know about them.For him，electricity is lightning，not light

　　bulbs，refrigerators，televisions，or

　　washing machines.John Williams is 85 years old and had not had a sick day in his life. He attributes his long life to the fact that it has nothing to do with people and in order that he might enjoy many more years of health，happiness，and solitude，I will not tell you where his kingdom lies.There is no room there for you or me.

　　【文章大意】本文讲述了John Williams住进深山老林里四十多年里过着孤身一人的原始生活，并介绍了其生活的基本状况。

　　1．Who lives in John Williams' house?

　　A．He and his family.B．John Williams himself.

　　C．Nobody—he sleeps outside.D．A group of friends.

　　答案：B　细节理解题。根据第一段Though he has no relatives he knows of...可知是他自己。

　　．John Williams' house is made of________.

　　A．wood

　　B．bricks

　　C．animal skin

　　D．old stones

　　答案：A　细节理解题。根据第一段John lives in a cabin he made by hand，out of trees...可知他的房子是用木头盖的。

　　．John Williams has lived in his present location________.

　　A．since he was bornB．since his wife died

　　C．almost half of his lifeD．since he graduated from college

　　答案：C　推理判断题。根据第一句话“四十多年前他去了山区”，以及John Williams is 85 years old可知C项正确。

　　．According to the writer，which of the following could John Williams NOT use in his cabin?

　　A．An ax.

　　B．Clothing.

　　C．Knives.

　　D．Electricity.

　　答案：D　细节理解题。根据For him，electricity is lightning，not light bulbs，refrigerators，televisions，or washing machines.可知在他的木屋里没有电。

　　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。The London Pass is the final sightseeing package that has been specially tailor-made for visitors to the city. It allows holders to make the most out of their trip , saving them both time and money .With the London Pass you will get the following :

　　●Free entry to your choice of over 60 popular attractions,tours,sights and museums

　　●A useful 160’ page Guidebook about the attractions plus helpful tips about the city

　　●Ability to skip the lines at the selected attractions to save time

　　●Optional Travel card to cover all of your transport needs

　　The London Pass Saves You Money

　　London can be an expensive city , and its tourist attractions are no exception .However, go sightseeing with a London Pass you could make some great savings. Take a look at the normal gate price for some popular London attractions: Tower of Londonξ19.00; Thames River Cruise ξ19.00; Windsor Castle ξ17.00; London Bridge Experience ξ23.00 ; St Paul’s Cathedralξ15.00. Visiting those five attractions will cost well overξ89. With a London Pass, these and many more attractions won’t cost you a penny .

　　The London Pass Saves You Time

　　London is a popular destination, therefore ,attractions and sights do get very busy. Waiting in line can sometimes take hours from your sightseeing experience—that’s why London Pass holders get to skip the queue at key attractions such as Tower of London,Windsor Castle and London Bridge Experience. Also, the map of London and the information about the city’s public transportation system available in our Guidebook help plan the perfect sightseeing itinerary to maximize your time in the city.

　　Practical Information

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　　1. With a London pass ,you are expected to spend _____ when visiting Tower of London and

　　Windsor Castle.

　　A.ξ43.00

　　B .ξ36.00

　　C .ξ 89

　　D .nothing

　　2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about sightseeing with a London Pass?

　　A . One doesn’t need to wait in line in all tourist attractions in London.

　　B . One can choose the Travel card that suits his transport attractions in London.

　　C . One can enter over 60 tourist attractions, sights and museums at a low price.

　　D . One can enjoy all the tourist services in London with exactly forty-three pounds.

　　3. The underlined word “itinerary” probably means

　　A. budget

　　B. route

　　C. partner

　　D . equipment

　　4. You will most probably find the passage in

　　.

　　A. an English textbook

　　B . a newspaper

　　C. a travel brochure

　　D. an encyclopedia

　　参考答案1—4、DBBC

　　【2016高考训练】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。You Are What You Eat

　　Genetic（基因的）engineering is the scientific change of the genetic material in a living organism． It allows scientists to identify specific genes, to remove them from an organism's chromosomes （染色体）, improve them, analyze them, and possibly clone them, and to then reinsert the changed gene into the original organism, or a completely different organism．Unlike traditional breeding （繁殖）, where a desired quality would be bred within the same species,

　　genetic engineering can insert desired ones into organisms of different species．Wow--Did you catch that?

　　Genetic engineering creates many positive contributions to agriculture． For example, by genetically engineered（GE） foods,

　　anti-cancer agents,

　　minerals and vitamins can be increased．Improved taste,

　　shelf life, and better transport are all possible．Also, GE plants can increase pest and bacterial resistance, therefore, making the food safe for consumers．

　　But some argue that the possible negative effects outweigh the positives, and critics are starting to voice their concerns．

　　Unlike Europe, in the United States labeling is not required on genetically engineered foods or on foods that contain genetically engineered products． Most Americans do not realize that they are, in fact, eating GE foods．

　　The public is also concerned about the unknown health risks．With limited understanding of genes, scientists cannot predict possible effects．Because most genes introduced into GE plants come from sources not introduced into the human body,

　　it is impossible to know if they will cause reactions． Moreover, due to the lack of labeling if allergies develop, it will be extremely difficult to find the origin of them．

　　There is also a major moral question in many minds．For many,

　　the conflict is not if it is safe or not, but it disturbs them because it is unnatural and unnecessary．We are currently producing one and a half times the amount of food needed to feed the world, yet one in seven people are starving．GE food is unnecessary, and fails to address the root of hunger． Many believe that the only people who will benefit are the corporations that produce it．

　　Scientists cannot foresee the possible effects of GE foods, yet we eat them every day without even knowing it．We already have enough food, so why create more that could be potentially harmful to us, to the Earth and to all wildlife? I think that the benefits are amazing, but until we know for sure how these foods will affect us, they are not worth the risk．

　　According to the passage, traditional breeding is different from genetic engineering

　　because _____.

　　A．traditional breeding changes the genes in the same species

　　B．traditional breeding changes the genes in different species

　　C．traditional breeding takes place within the same species

　　D．traditional breeding is more scientific

　　．"The lack of labeling"

　　in Paragraph 4 indicates ______.

　　A．information concerning gene sources is unavailable to customers

　　B．it is currently possible to find the origins of some allergies

　　C．scientists try to hide potential dangers from customers

　　D．the US government is responsible for GE food

　　3．According to Paragraph 5, GE food is unnecessary because______.

　　A．it won't help solve the problem of hunger in the world

　　B．there are potential dangers in producing GE food

　　C．we're now producing more food than before

　　D．customers will benefit from GE food

　　．What is the author's attitude towards genetic engineering?

　　A．Welcoming．

　　B．Disapproving．

　　C．Unconcerned．

　　D．Optimistic．—4、CAAB

　　阅读理解, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

　　The Arctic is a polar region.It surrounds the North Pole.

　　Like Antarctica，the Arctic is a land of ice and snow.Antarctica holds the record for a low temperature reading 125 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.Reading of 85 degrees below zero are common in both the Arctic and Antarctica.Winter temperatures average 30 degrees below zero in the Arctic.At the South Pole the winter average is about 73 degrees below zero.

　　One thing alone makes it almost impossible for men to live in Antarctica and in parts of the Arctic.This one thing is the low temperature—the killing chill of the far North and the polar South.

　　To

　　survive，men must wear the warmest possible clothing.They must build windproof shelters.They must keep heaters going at all times.Not even for a moment can they be unprotected against the below­zero temperatures.

　　Men have a way of providing for themselves.Polar explorers wrap themselves in warm coats and furs.The cold makes life difficult，but the explorers can stay alive.

　　What about animals？Can they survive？Do we find plants？Do we find life in the Arctic and in Antarctica？Yes，we do.There is life in the oceans.There is life on land.

　　Antarctica，as we have seen，is a cold place indeed.But this has not always been the case.Expedition scientists have discovered that Antarctica has not always been a frozen continent.At one time the weather in Antarctica may have been much like our own.

　　Explorers have discovered coal in Antarctica.This leads them to believe that Antarctica at one time was a land of swamps and forests.Heat and moisture must have kept the trees in the forests alive.

　　1．What does the underlined word“chill”probably mean?

　　A．coldness

　　B．coolness

　　C．damp

　　D．desert

　　答案：A　猜测词义题。根据前面的the low temperature可知这个画线词表示“寒冷”。

　　2．One of the reasons why there is no man living in Antarctica and in parts of the Arctic is that________.A．there are no wildlife there

　　B．there are no minerals

　　C．they are extremely cold

　　D．they are hard to access

　　答案： C　细节理解题。根据第三段可知极度寒冷使人们不可能生活在南极和北极的部分地区。

　　3．According to the passage，which statement is TRUE?

　　A．The lowest temperature of the world is in the Arctic.

　　B．To survive in the Poles，the explorers wear the warmest possible clothing.

　　C．Antarctica has always been a cold place.

　　D．Coal has been found in the Arctic.

　　答案：B　细节理解题。根据“Polar explorers wrap themselves in warm coats and furs.”可知B项符合题意。

　　4．If you are exploring the polar region，you need to______.

　　A．wear only furs

　　B．build a windproof shelter

　　C．use heaters sometimes

　　D．live in groups

　　答案：B　事实细节题。根据第四段和第五段可知。

　　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。An artist in Oakland, California is using his skills to help the homeless. Greg Kloehn builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.

　　Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also visits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her belongings.

　　In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.

　　Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.

　　Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.

　　1. The following are the advantages of the small shelters EXCEPT ________.

　　A. saving power and energy

　　B. decorating the streets where they are

　　C. protecting possessions of the homeless D. keeping the homeless safe and comfortable

　　2. We can learn from the passage that ________.

　　A. An act of kindness has made people simple and grateful

　　B. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny houses

　　C. The shelters are immovable

　　D. The government has got involved in the action

　　3. What’s the main idea of the passage?

　　A. A more comfortable shelter on the streets.

　　B. An artist creates homes for the homeless.

　　C. A successful social project in Oakland.

　　D. An artist makes a living by designing small shelters.

　　参考答案1—3、BAB