2017届重庆市高考英语一轮复习阅读理解选编精练：123（含解析）

　　重庆市2017高考英语阅读理解选编（123）（附解析）

　　阅读理解。

　　I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, '"I'm having a dinner party' means: "I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the checque evenly, no matter what you eat." Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout: "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go: everyone know I have nowhere to go. But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that，the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India. Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations in New York. The mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's, a well-known department store. For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club

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　　) 1. What does the word "shot" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

　　A. Choice.

　　B. Try

　　C. Style.

　　D. Goal

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　　) 2. What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New York?

　　A There is a strange mix of people.

　　B. The restaurants are expensive.

　　C. The bill is not fairly shared.

　　D. People have to pay cash

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　　) 3. What does the author think of the parties in London?

　　A. A bit unusual

　　B. Full of tricks.

　　C. Less costly.

　　D More interesting.

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　　) 4. What is the author's opinion of some New Yorkers from her experience?

　　A. Easy-going.

　　B. Self-centered.

　　C. Generous.

　　D. Conservative.

　　1. B.词义猜测题.从第一句的 hate,到 but 意义上的转折,说明尽管不喜欢,还是要"尝 试一下",所以 try 的意思更接近 shot.

　　2. C.细节理解题.根据第一段中 They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more.可知类似作者这样的人在纽约吃饭 吃亏,因为付钱多.

　　3. D. 推理判断题.根据第二段和其中的句子 Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. 可以推断伦敦的 party 要比纽约的有趣.

　　4. B.推理判断题.从最后一段的 talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York.和 In New York people would think it was a usual new club 可以推断,作 者对一些纽约人的看法,是"以自我为中心的".

　　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。

　　US researchers have found traces of an ancient lake on Mars recently，increasing hopes of discovering evidence that billions of years ago the Red planet hosted life.

　　The lake，which dates back some 3.4 billion years，appears to have covered as much as 80 square miles and was up to 1,500 feet deep，said the team from the University of Colorado.

　　“This is the first clear evidence of shorelines on the surface of Mars，”said Boulder' s research associate，Gaetano Di Achille，in a study published in the latest edition of Geophysical Rese arch Letters.

　　“The identification of the shorelines and accompanying geological evidence allows us to calculate the size and volume of the lake，which appears to have formed about 3.4 billion years ago.”

　　Analysis of the images has shown the water carved out the canyon(溪谷)in which it was found，which then opened out into a valley depositing(使淤积)sediment(沉积)which formed a delta(三角洲)．

　　“Finding shorelines is a great discovery to us，”said assistant professor Brian Hynek，adding it showed the lake existed at a time when Mars was thought to have been cold and dry.

　　Scientists believe the oldest surfaces on Mars formed during the wet and warm era known as the Noachan epoch，about 4.1 billion to 3.7 billion years ago.

　　The newly discovered lake is believed to date from the Hesperian era and postdates the end of the warm and wet period on Mars by 300 million years，according to the study.

　　Scientists believe deltas next to the lake may well hold secrets about past life on Mars as such places on Earth have become the natural deposits of organic carbon and other markers of life.

　　1. The size of the lake found on Mars is________.

　　A．80 square milesB．1,500 square miles

　　C．3.4 billion square milesD．300 million square miles

　　答案：A　细节理解题。根据第二段中“The lake，which dates back some 3.4 billion years，appears to have covered as much as 80 square miles”一句，可推知答案。

　　. When the lake existed，the weather on Mars was ________.

　　A．hot and wet

　　B．wet and warm

　　C．cold and dry

　　D．cold and wet

　　答案：C　细节理解题。根据第六段中…it showed the lake existed at a time when Mars was thought to have been cold and dry知，答案为C。. Why do scientists think deltas near the lake may hold secrets about past life on Mars?

　　A. Because similar places on Earth have become natural deposits of markers of life.

　　B．Because someone has put secrets about past life on Mars there.

　　C．Because past life has been found in other deltas on Mars.

　　D．Because some people are said to have already seen life marks there.

　　答案：A　 细节理解题。由原文最后一句可直接找到答案。

　　. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

　　A．The Noachan epoch was a wet and warm era.

　　B．The lake might have existed 3 .4 billion years.

　　C．The discovery can' t fully prove that the Mars once hosted life.

　　D．The lake traces prove that there exists life on Mars now.

　　答案：D

　　　推理判断题。由第一段内容可知火星上湖岸线的发现只是增加了人们发现亿万年前火星上曾经存在生命证据的可能性，但并不能推出火星上现在有生命。

　　阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：说明文　话题：异国风情　词数：660　时间：7′

　　When you think of Victorian style homes, you probably imagine it as a Queen Anne home, complete with wonderful trim(饰物)painted in a contrasting color and stained glass windows.Victorian homes were built to leave a deep impression on others, and they are still impressive today.If you have a chance to visit one Victorian style home, you will find the following typical characteristics in the place you are visiting：

　　Narrow and Tall

　　Most Victorian houses are narrow, which allows these impressive beauties to be built on a small amount of land.They are often close to other Victorian homes, usually near the center of town.What these houses lack in width they make up for in height; a typical Victorian house is three stories tall and on a full－size basement.

　　Stairs

　　Because the Victorian is built to impress, intricate(错综复杂的)or grand entrances are usually constructed.These stairways usually lead to wrap－around front porches decorated with turned wood or wrought iron railings.

　　Towers and Turrets (塔楼)

　　These unique rooms could be studies, bedrooms or libraries.They give Victorian homes a castle feel and recall the Gothic mansions that inspired early Victorian designs.Because these houses are often three or even four stories tall, these turrets can be quite impressive.

　　Decorative Trim

　　Although the trim is produced on a large scale, there are several different styles and designs.Everything from Italianate egg－and－dart molding to carved Gothic Revival fascia can be found on a Victorian home.It is not at all unusual to find Queen Anne, Gothic and Italianate elements all on the same house, as the goal is to create something unique and unusual.According to Victorian design rules, the trim should have painted a distinctly different color than the siding for emphasis.In most cases in the 18th century in the UK, three to five different colors of paint were used: one of these colors was used for the house, and the rest of the colors were used for the trim.

　　Bay Windows

　　Large windows, which are sometimes filled with stained glass or topped with stained glass panels, are also special features in Victorian houses.These bays can either be walkout versions or have a built－in bench.

　　Asymmetrical (不对称的) House Design

　　Victorian era architects loved the challenge of varied roof lines and asymmetrical designs.The houses are made to be individual and unique.Even if the basic design of a group of houses is the same, you can expect to find unique window styles and architectural details that give each house its own personality.

　　Extras

　　Classic Victorian homes have wrap－around porches with beautiful trim and tiny balconies or crow's nests on the upper floors.Some of these porches, balconies and crow's nests are functional, but some are just for show.Nothing is wasted too much for a Victorian home.

　　Finding Victorian Homes

　　Where can you find Victorian style homes? You can find at least one of two Victorian style homes in most urban areas, but some cities have more than others.The Old West End, a famous neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio, has the most Victorian style homes in the United States.San Francisco is also known for its beautiful, restored Victorian homes.Savannah, Georgia is a lovely city to visit and explore, as its many Victorian homes are located on charming squares with interesting gardens and sculptures, making it a fabulous place to visit.If you explore these cities, you will find Victorian bed and breakfasts that are perfect for an elegant stay.

　　【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文，主要向我们介绍了维多利亚风格的房子的一些特点。

　　1．The purpose of this passage is to introduce ________．

　　A．characteristics of Victorian style homes

　　B．some attractions in Victorian style homes

　　C．special functions of Victorian style homes

　　D．different decorations in Victorian style homes

　　答案　A　

　　．The following characteristics can be found in a Victorian style home EXCEPT ________．

　　A．the houses are always tall and narrow

　　B．the houses are typically built with five stories

　　C．the windows of different houses are quite unique

　　D．the roofs always appear so different from each other

　　答案　B　

　　．“Queen Anne” mentioned in the passage refers to ________．

　　A．furniture popular in the 18th century

　　B．an architecture style popular in the UK

　　C．basic building materials for houses

　　D．a famous figure in Victorian style homes

　　答案　B　

　　．The fifth paragraph mainly talks about ________．

　　A．different styles of Victorian homes

　　B．the same elements in Victorian homes

　　C．the paints used in Victorian homes

　　D．the design of the trim in Victorian homes

　　答案　D　

　　．Where can people see the most Victorian style homes nowadays?

　　A．In San Francisco.

　　B．In Boston.

　　C．In Savannah.

　　D．In Toledo.

　　答案　D　

　　．Which word can replace the underlined word “fabulous” in the last paragraph?

　　A．Credible.

　　B．Mysterious.

　　C．Wonderful.

　　D．Imaginary.

　　答案　C　

　　,从每题所给出的四个选项(A,B,C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。

　　Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives. This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and the popularity of fantasy(幻想) literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other, to the world around us, and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us? Human beings, as biologists have suggested, possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms. However, people, especially in big cities, often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren, it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than with common wildlife. Without modern technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction(交互) with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends, we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen. The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet(出路) for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough, we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own.

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　　) 1. The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves___________

　　A. the close connection between man and the fantasy world

　　B. the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature

　　C. the fine taste of moviegoers around the world

　　D. the general existence of the sense of curiosity

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　　) 2. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?

　　A. People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy.

　　B. The world around us could serve as a source of wonder.

　　C. The world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond.

　　D. Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder.

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　　) 3. If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will__________

　　A. fail to appreciate the joy in our lives

　　B. be confused by the world of make-believe

　　C. miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world

　　D. be trapped by other worlds existing all around us

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　　) 4. What is the main purpose of the passage?

　　A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world.

　　B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world.

　　C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder.

　　D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe.

　　【语篇解读 语篇解读】本文是一篇论说文,介绍了我们每一个人都有好奇心,总是幻想美好的世界, 语篇解读 但同时,告诫我们,不要沉迷在幻想之中,现实世界也是很美丽的,也是一切期间产生 的根源.

　　1. 答案 D 【解析】细节理解题.由第二段可知,举 The Lord of the Rings 这个例子是为了证明人们的 好奇心是普遍存在的.所以答案选 D 项.

　　2. 答案B 【解析】 推理判断题. Without modem technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals.这句话告诉我们,如果没有现代技 术, 即使一个小小的池塘也能成为一个令人惊异的世界. 从而我们可以推测出我们现实世界 也是很美丽的,也是一切期间产生的根源.

　　3. 答案 A 【解析】 细节理解题. 根据 The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world.可知,如果幻想成为我们好奇感的唯一出路 的话,我们就会失去一些东西,就会失去与现实世界的联系,我们也就不能体会到我们现实 生活中的快乐.由此判断选 A 项.

　　4. 答案 B 【解析】作者意图题.由文章最后一段可知,作者写这篇文章的目的就是要告诉我们不要沉 迷在幻想之中.由此判断选 B 项.