2017届重庆市高考英语一轮复习阅读理解选编精练：113（含解析）

　　重庆市2017高考英语阅读理解选编（113）（附解析） 

　　人物传记类阅读理解。

　　Phil White has just returned from an 18,000mile, aroundtheworld bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised

　　￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. White's second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.

　　White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than 1,300 hours in the saddle (车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.

　　The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.

　　1. When Phil White returned from his trip, he ________.

　　A. broke the world record

　　B. collected money for Oxfam

　　C. destroyed several bikes

　　D. travelled about 1,300 hours

　　2. What does the word “epic” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?

　　A. Very slow but exciting.

　　B. Very long and difficult.

　　C. Very smooth but tiring.

　　D. Very lonely and depressing.

　　3. During his journey around the world, Phil White ________.

　　A. fought heroically against robbers in Iran

　　B. experienced the extremes of heat and cold

　　C. managed to ride against the wind in Australia

　　D. had a team of people who travelled with him

　　4. Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?

　　A. Imaginative.

　　B. Patriotic.

　　C. Modest.

　　D. Determined.

　　【要点综述】本文讲述了Phil White进行环球自行车旅行的原因及艰难历程。

　　1. B　细节推断题。根据第一段中…he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam.可推断为Oxfam筹资。

　　2. B　词义猜测题。根据第二段第二句和第三句可判断旅程很长也很艰难。

　　3. C　细节理解题。根据第三段中For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him.可判断Phil White设法迎着风骑车。

　　4. D　推理判断题。根据全文及末段中This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end.可判断，虽然路途艰难，但是他坚持到了最后，说明他是有决心的。

　　阅读理解, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

　　Language is a major problem for the European Union (EU). The

　　agreement

　　or

　　treaty

　　which

　　created

　　the organization that eventually became the EU，the Treaty of Rome，stated that each country' s language must be treated equally.The original six countries had only three languages between

　　them：French, German

　　and

　　Dutch/Flemish.However，there are now 15 countries in the EU，with a total of 12 languages.EU documents must be translated into all these languages，and at official meetings the speeches must be translated into all the languages by interpreters.

　　All

　　this

　　translating

　　is

　　very

　　expensive

　　and

　　time consuming(费时的)．It is said that nearly half of all employees of the EU are engaged in translating documents and speeches，and nearly half of the EU's administrative(管理方面的)costs are spent on this task.In the near future it is probably that several more countries，most of them having their own languages，will join the EU，thus making the situation even worse.The problem is not just

　　cost：there

　　are

　　practical difficulties as well.With 12 languages，there are 132 possible “translation situations” that might be needed.It is often difficult to find people in the right place at the right time who can translate from (for example) Danish into Greek，or Dutch into Portuguese，at a high professional standard.

　　In practice the problem has been made less severe by the use of English in many contacts between EU officials，since almost all of them speak some English.However，any move to reduce the number of official languages(perhaps to four or five)would be a blow to the price of the smaller countries.Another commonly suggested solution is to make English the official language for all EU business.However，this is strongly resisted by powerful member countries like France and Germany.

　　1．What's the main purpose of this passage?

　　A. To give a solution to a problem.

　　B．To find out a problem and show how severe it is.

　　C．To criticize the European Union for ill efficiency.

　　D．To show that the problem cannot be solved.

　　答案：B　推理判断题。本文的主题是说明欧盟内部语言问题的严重性，故选D。

　　2．According to the writer，the use of English in contacts among EU officials has________.

　　A. angered the officials who don't speak English

　　B．reduced the number of official languages

　　C．lessened the effect of the problem

　　D．been opposed by powerful member countries

　　答案：C　推理判斯题。根据文章第四段第一句可知本题选C。

　　3．The writer mentions “Danish into Greek”as an example of________.

　　A. a situation that might be difficult to deal withB．a situation that occurs often

　　C．one of the 12 situations that require an interpreterD．languages easily being interpreted

　　答案：A　细节理解题。由文章第三段最后一句可知本题A项正确。

　　4．The writer suggests that if the number of official languages was reduced________.

　　A. the EU would not know which official languages to chooseB．countries whose languages were not used officially would be unhappy

　　C．only languages which are easy to translate would be used officially

　　D．the smaller member countries would be pleased

　　答案：B　推理判断题．由文章最后一段第二句可知本题选B。

　　阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。If you've seen Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs，you've probably sung along to the dwarfs' classic happy song，“Heigh Ho.” In the summer of 2017，the dwarfs have a new song—and look—in Disney XD's animated series (动画系列)，The 7D.The new TV show features a pleasant theme song written and performed by Parry Gripp.

　　Gripp's theme introduces the 7D—Happy，Doc，Grumpy，Sneezy，Bashful，Dopey，and Sleepy —to the audience at the start of each half－hour show.“The theme song is in kind of a punk (朋克) rock style，”Gripp said.“It's pretty fast and has guitars and the tone of my voice is a bit nasal (鼻音) and aggressive.But the music in the show really changes.”

　　The 7D follows Happy，Doc，Grumpy，Sneezy，Bashful，Dopey，and Sleepy on their adventures working in a jewel mine in the town of Jollywood，before they met Snow White.Jollywood is ruled by Queen Delightful，a kind queen who calls on the 7D for any problem.

　　Problems frequently arise as a pair of bad couple Hildy and Grim Gloom plan to take over the throne (王座)or take magical jewels away.“Grim and Hildy want to be constant thorns in the side (眼中钉) of the 7D and the Queen，” the producer Tom Ruegger said.“Having Kelly Osbourne join the cast

　　has been a real bonus(意外收获) and the audience praised his performances highly.I didn't expect that.”

　　Ruegger，who

　　previously worked

　　on

　　hit animated

　　shows

　　Animaniacs

　　and

　　Tiny

　　Toon Adventures，has been developing The

　　7D since 2011.“It's old－school in that you have the same names as in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs，” Ruegger said.“But there is a lot of innovation to it：new designs，very new colorful characters，brand new voices and settings.”

　　Many of Gripp's songs are performed by Happy.“I think Happy is sort of the heart and soul of The 7D，”says Ruegger.“He's so positive and his singing and the songs that he delivers add a lot of energy to the show.”Fittingly，Gripp says Happy is the 7D member he relates to most.“But my favorite character is Grumpy because he is so funny.”

　　【语篇解读】　文章介绍了最新动画音乐剧The 7D的相关信息。

　　．What's Tom Ruegger's attitude towards Kelly Osbourne's performance in The 7D?

　　A．Negative.

　　B．Doubtful.

　　C．Positive.

　　D．Uncertain.

　　答案　C　

　　．How long has Ruegger spent in developing The 7D?

　　A．About two years.

　　B．Less than three years.

　　C．About four years.

　　D．More than five years.

　　答案　C　

　　.The underlined word “innovation” probably means ________．

　　A．the way that something is done

　　B．the introduction of new things

　　C．series of movements or steps

　　D．special functions

　　答案　B　

　　4．The author writes this passage mainly to ________．

　　A．introduce a new animated film—The 7D

　　B．tell us the story Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

　　C．encourage people to see The 7D

　　D．present how to make animated series

　　答案　A　

　　—词义猜测题、观点态度题。

　　(2015年吉林省实验中学月考)

　　In summer, some people avoid outdoor activities because they don't want to get hot and sticky or sun burnt. Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which don't involve breaking sweat.

　　River rafting

　　Hot summer weather and cool water-what a perfect match! River rafting can be both scenic and exciting. When the raft follows a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting. And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline(肾上腺素). Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste best when you are starving.

　　Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges.

　　Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreen; and bring lots of water.

　　Caving

　　People say that the only naturally air-conditioned place in summer is a big cave. It is true. Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat. Now it's time to wear a lamp no your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness. Exploring unknown caverns and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling. Plus, caving can be a very healthy sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus.

　　Where to find: Caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers.

　　Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration(脱水)；and wear strong and not easily damaged hiking boots.

　　Coastal walking/cycling and beach activities

　　For those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer. With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline. If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball. It's a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass.

　　Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chatoyant Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in Wuhan

　　Tips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water.

　　What does the underlined words “old hat” in Paragraph 5 mean?

　　A．Out of fashion.

　　B. Out of the way.

　　C. A particular fashion.

　　D. A unique style

　　2.

　　If you love river rafting trips, you can

　　.

　　A. go to the beach

　　B. explore caves

　　C. do some outdoor activities

　　D. drift the boat downstream

　　3. What is specially needed to explore caves?

　　A. An oxygen spa.

　　B. A professional caver.

　　C. A lamp.

　　D. A helmet

　　4. Helen lives in a big city, where is the best place for her to spend weekends?

　　A. A riverbank

　　B. Underground rivers

　　C. An urban artificial beach.

　　D. Mountainous areas.

　　语篇解读

　　夏天时，一些人总是对户外运动唯恐避之不及，因为不想变得又热又黏。幸运的是，有些户外运动完全没有那样的问题， 例如漂流、 洞穴探险和沙滩运动等。

　　A 词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，old hat 修饰 cave tours featuring light shows,而后文说现在可以像矿工一样，在安全帽上加上一盏探照灯探索未知洞穴。比较四个选项可知old hat 在此处的意思为“过时的”。

　　D细节理解题。根据小标题River rafting 及它下面的段落可知，如果你喜欢漂流，可以去划着皮筏子沿河而下。

　　B 细节理解题。根据小标题Caving 及它下的段落Caving van be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups 所以要咨询当地的旅行社并与专业洞穴探险者一同前往。故专业的洞穴探险者很重要。

　　C 推理判断题。根据文介绍的三种运动可知，漂流需要去河流边，洞穴探险需要去洞穴里，而沙滩运动也可以去城市中找到一处人造海滩进行。

　　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。

　　The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare's time is estimated (估计) to have been about five million.Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language，mainly in the United States，Canada，Great Britain，Ireland，South Africa，Australia and New Zealand.In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas，there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.

　　In fact，it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages.The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.

　　The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present importance as a world language.Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers，English is a language in which some of important works in science，technology，and other fields are being produced，and not always by native speakers.It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications，international conferences，and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations.It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries，especially former British colonies.Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government，commerce，industry，law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.

　　1．What would be the best title for this passage?

　　A．The Difficulties of Learning English

　　B．International Communications

　　C．The Standard Varieties of English

　　D．English as a World Language

　　答案：D　主旨大意题。根据第3段第1句及全文的内容：英语在各个国家的各个领域的应用，可推知此题的答案为D。

　　．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

　　A. Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.

　　B．There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.

　　C．It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.

　　D．People learn English for a variety of reasons.

　　答案：A　细节理解题。根据文章第1段中第2句及第2段的第1句的描述可推知此题的答案为A。

　　．According to the passage，what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?

　　A. It was popular during Shakespeare's time.

　　B．It is used in former British colonies.

　　C．It serves the needs of its native speakers.

　　D．It is a world language that is used for international communication.

　　答案：D　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的描述，英语在世界不同领域、不同的地区的使用，可推知此题的答案为D。

　　．What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?

　　A. Those geographically close to the United States.

　　B．Those interested in the culture of the United States.

　　C．Former colonies of Great Britain.

　　D．Countries where international conferences are held.

　　答案：C　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段倒数第2句可推知此题答案为C。