2016届高考英语二轮专题复习阅读理解极限突破测试卷(19)

　　高考英语二轮专题复习阅读理解极限突破测试卷(19)

　　You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.

　　● To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.

　　● Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks — it’s a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well.

　　● Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.

　　● Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.

　　● Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.

　　● While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.

　　35. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?

　　A. Driving your own car.

　　B. Buying used books.

　　C. Renting an apartment.

　　D. Attending activities.

　　36. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against ______.

　　A. academic failures

　　B. physical problems

　　C. traffic accidents

　　D. social activities

　　37. The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen ______.

　　A. attend limited activities on campus

　　B. have little regular physical exercise

　　C. focus less on their academic work

　　D. take relaxed attitudes to their diets

　　38. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to _____.

　　A. using too much money for meals

　　B. eating too many unhealthy foods

　　C. taking part in too many after-class activities

　　D. taking an elective that has too many students

　　【参考答案】35、B

　　36—38、 ADC

　　C2 [2016·江西卷]

　　The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis's Swamp (沼泽地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack's dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.

　　“So，” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name? ”

　　“Are you sure you want to hear it? It's a scary story，” warned Jack.

　　“Of course！” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldn't have chosen this place！”

　　“OK, but don't say I didn't warn you，” said Jack, and he began his tale.

　　“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite different—it was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystal－clear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.”

　　“‘You are clearing too much land’，

　　warned one old man.

　　‘The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it.’

　　‘Silly fool’， said Dennis to himself. ‘If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I'll become wealthier. He's just jealous！’”

　　“Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”

　　“What happened? ” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.

　　“The land hit back—just as the old man warned, ” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”

　　“What a stupid story, ” laughed Tom. “Plants can't…” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted(晕倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom's face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.

　　56．The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________．

　　A. courage

　　B. assistance

　　C. instruction

　　D. challenge

　　57. Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?

　　A. To frighten them.

　　B. To satisfy their curiosity.

　　C. To warn them of the danger of the place.

　　D. To persuade them to camp in the swamp.

　　58. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?

　　A. The old man envied him.

　　B. The old man was foolish.

　　C. He was too busy to listen to others.

　　D. He was greedy for more crops.

　　59. Why did Tom scream and faint?

　　A. He saw Dennis's shadow.

　　B. He was scared by a plant.

　　C. His friends played a joke on him.

　　D. The weather became extremely cold.

　　60.

　　What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?

　　A. Grasp all, lose all.

　　B. No sweat, no sweet.

　　C. It is no use crying over spilt milk.

　　D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.

　　【要点综述】 本文主要讲述了三个人在沼泽地附近露营以及Dennis's Swamp名字的由来。

　　56. D　考查词义猜测。由语境可知，他们去沼泽地野营应该是接受了杰克的挑战。

　　57. B　考查推理判断。根据第二、三、四段他们的对话可知，Jack多次警告他们这个故事吓人，但经不住他们的请求还是告诉他们了，可知讲这个故事并不是为了吓他们，而是为了满足他们的好奇心。

　　58. D　考查细节理解。由第八段“If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I'll become wealthier. He's just jealous！”可知他想有更多的土地，种更多的庄稼，变得更富有，还认为老人在嫉妒他。由此可知他不听老人的劝告是因为他想种更多的庄稼。

　　59. B　考查细节理解。由最后一段倒数第二句“Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom's face.”可知他晕倒的原因是因为他被常春藤吓到了。

　　60. A　考查推理判断。综观全文可知贪婪的Dennis因为其贪婪，结果失去了一切，故A项“贪多必失”，符合语境。

　　C2 [2016·辽宁卷]

　　China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them, all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around.For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colors—silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

　　It's fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道)．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.

　　Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

　　My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的)．To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times.I didn't want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.

　　Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide, so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.

　　I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.

　　56．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

　　A．Because they are traditional and safe.

　　B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

　　C．Because they are colorful and available.

　　D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.

　　57．The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ________．

　　A．to ride it for fun

　　B．to use it for transport

　　C．to experience local culture

　　D．to improve his riding skills

　　58．How did the author feel about his street crossing?

　　A．It was boring.

　　B．It was difficult.

　　C．It was lively.

　　D．It was wonderful.

　　59．Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?

　　A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

　　B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

　　C．The author was praised by the other bikers.

　　D．The author took great pleasure in biking.

　　【要点综述】 本文是记叙文，主要讲作者来到中国，为了体验当地文化，买了一辆自行车在大街上骑自行车的快乐经历。

　　56．B　细节理解题。根据“对许多人来说，这是今天最简单、最便宜的出行方式”可推断，流行的原因是自行车不贵而且方便，所以选B。

　　57．C　推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“渴望成为中国文化的一部分，我决定买一辆自行车”可推断，作者是想体验中国当地文化。

　　58．B　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句“过马路是最大的问题”，再加上下文的描述可知，对他来说，过马路是很困难的。

　　59．D　推理判断题。最后一段中描述“在自行车上这种感觉是令人惊讶的，微风吹过我的脸和头发，这种感觉是美妙的”说明作者在骑自行车的过程中是快乐的。

　　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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet)--- A new hotel concept has been realized in a village in Northern Sweden, which aims to make the simple treehouse become a world-class destination for travellers. The Treehotel, located in a place called Harads, will consist of four rooms when it opens on July 17th: the Cabin, the Blue Cone, the Nest, and the Mirrorcube.

　　Two additional rooms are scheduled to open in October. The long term vision(想象) is even more expansive. “Our goal in five years is to have 24 rooms from 24 different architects,” says Treehotel co-founder Kent Lindvall.

　　The first six rooms were designed by five different architects. The Mirrorcube which stands four meters high and four meters wide, and the walls of which are made with a mirrored glass, has drawn widespread attention as it will be attached to a single tree. “It’s an interesting building. You can’t find anything else like this in the world today. It’s unique(独特的),” says Lindvall. “Everything will reflect in it---the trees, the birds, the clouds and the sun in the forest. So it could hardly be seen in the forest. This is untouched forest and we want to keep it the same way.”

　　Lindvall says the Treehotel’s vision proves a powerful draw, with enquiries(询问) coming in from far and wide. “I think what’s exciting here is that we’re just 60 km below the Arctic Circle. It means there’s a good possibility to have the northern lights in the winter and of course to have the midnight sun in the summer.”

　　The motto of the Treehotel is “Feel Free in a Tree” and expense will cost up to about $555.50 for two guests in the Cube, which is designed to hold up to four guests.

　　47. The underlined word “expansive” probably means _____.

　　A. costing a lot of money

　　B. covering a large area

　　C. requiring knowledge and skills

　　D. increasing suddenly and rapidly

　　48. According to the passage, the Mirrorcube is a unique building because _____.

　　A. everything can reflect in it

　　B. it’s large with plenty of space

　　C. there is a large mirror wall in it

　　D. it has limited effect on local wildlife

　　49. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

　　A. The Treehotel is ideally situated to enjoy the natural wonders.

　　B. The Treehotel is a great base to explore the many local places of interest.

　　C. Travellers can have a relaxed holiday at a reasonable price in the Treehotel.

　　D. The six rooms of the Treehotel was separately designed by 6 different architects.

　　50. Where can you most probably see the passage?

　　A. In a newspaper.

　　B. In a magazine.

　　C. In a website.

　　D. In a science journal.

　　【参考答案】47—50、BAAC