2017届湖北省黄冈市高考英语阅读理解二轮精练：34（含解析）

　　湖北黄冈市2017高考英语阅读理解二轮精练（34）及（解析）答案

　　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。Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia（蒙古）, some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud burp（打饱嗝儿）after you finish eating. Burping would show that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a big burp, you are told to say “Excuse me, please”.

　　In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating at all. People show their good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat.

　　What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you. Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.

　　1. In Mongolia, burping is a way of showing that __________.

　　A . you are impolite

　　B . you enjoyed the meal prepared by the host

　　C . your meal was not enough

　　D . you are friendly with your host

　　2. However, in some countries, if you give a big burp, you are told to say “________”

　　A . I’m full

　　B . I’m sorry

　　C . I have had enough

　　D . Excuse me, please

　　3. In Polynesia, to be polite while eating you should __________.

　　A . eat quickly

　　B . sit still

　　C . turn your back on others

　　D . say “Be quick, please”

　　4. People in an East African town are being polite by __________.

　　A . waiting for a long time before visits

　　B . sitting down beside others

　　C . seeing a friend quickly

　　D . trying not to see you

　　5. We have good manners to show that we __________.

　　A . are different from other people

　　B . don’t want other people to worry us

　　C . begin all manners in the same way

　　D . want to be friends with other people

　　【参考答案】1—5、BDCDD

　　2016高考英语阅读理解集训阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

　　When I first heard about geocaching（地理寻宝），1 was skeptical. But the more I thought about it, the more it seemed like an interesting idea.I at least wanted to try it once.

　　Having familiarized myself with how the game works,I set out in search of my first cache. My trip took me through a series of lively hutong（胡同）,past a number of small temples, and right into the courtyard of a quiet youth hotel.I spent several minutes looking around, but couldn't find anything. Just before l was about to give up,I spotted a colorful object in the crack of a wall. Could it be the hidden cache?

　　At that moment agroup of backpackers amved. According to the game's rules, people who are not in the game must not be allowed to find out about secret caches. So I pretended to make a phone call while waiting for them to leave. When the coast was clear,I grabbed the object. It was the cache!

　　I opened it and pulled out a crumpled（皱的）sheet of paper with several names and celebratory messages written on it.I added my own and replaced the cache in its hiding place, ready for the next geocacher to find.

　　It may seem like a simple game, but the idea that there are caches hidden all around us is exciting. Once you're hooked, it's easy to set yourself the goal of finding every single cache in a neighborhood or even an entire city. The real treasure, however, is not the cache itself, but the places it takes you to.

　　Hunting for further caches has since introduced me to places which I didn't even know existed. Some are peaceful parks, while others are forgotten historical sites.A few caches have even been in places I passed regularly without giving them any thought. Now,Ifeel a much closer connection.

　　1. What was the author's initial attitude to geocaching?

　　A. He thought it interesting.

　　B. He wanted to try it at once.

　　C. He showed little interest in it.

　　D. He found it unsuitable for him.

　　2. Where did the author find the cache?

　　A. In a hutong.

　　B.In a temple.

　　C.In a well.

　　D.In a hotel.

　　3. When a group of backpackers were approaching, the author____.

　　A. pretended to be cleaning the yard

　　B.made a call to other geocachers

　　C. didn't allow them to come in

　　D.tried to keep the cache secret

　　4. In what way does the author benefit from geocaching?

　　A. He's more familiar with the city.

　　B.He has found much treasure.

　　C. He has made more friends.

　　D.He has mastered hunting.

　　参考答案1—4 CDDA

　　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

　　阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　Medical drugs sometimes cause more damage than they cure. One solution to this problem is to put the drugs inside a capsule, protecting them from the body—and the body from them—until they can be released at just the right spot. There are lots of ways to trigger (引发) this release，including changing temperature, acidity, and so on. But triggers can come with their own risks—burns, for example. Now, researchers in California have designed what could be a harmless trigger to date: shining near­infrared light (NIR, 近红外线) on the drug in the capsule.

　　The idea of using light to liberate the drug in the capsule isn't new. Researchers around the globe have developed polymers (聚合物) and other materials that begin to break down when they absorb either ultraviolet (UV, 紫外线) or visible light. But tissues also readily absorb UV and visible light, which means the drug release can be triggered only near the skin, where the light can reach the capsule. NIR light largely passes through tissues, so researchers have tried to use it as a trigger. But few compounds (化合物) absorb NIR well and go through chemical changes.

　　That changed last year when Adah Almutairi, a chemist at the University of California, San Diego, reported that she and her colleagues had designed a polymer that breaks down when it absorbs NIR light. Their polymer used a commercially available NIR­absorbing group called

　　o­nitrobenzyl (ONB). When they catch the light, ONB groups fall off the polymer, leading to its breakdown. But ONB is only a so­so NIR absorber, and it could be poisonous to cells when it separates from the polymer.

　　So Almutairi and her colleagues reported creating a new material for capsules that's even better. This one consists of a long chain of compounds called cresol groups linked in a polymer. Cresol contains reactive (易反应的) components that make it highly unstable in its polymeric form, a feature Almutairi and her colleagues use to their advantage. After polymerizing the cresols, they cap each reactive component with a light­absorbing compound called Bhc. When the Bhcs absorb NIR light, the reactive groups are exposed and break the long polymer into two short chains. Shining additional light continues this breakdown, potentially releasing any drugs in the capsule. What's more, Almutairi says, Bhc is 10 times better at absorbing NIR than is ONB and is not poisonous to cells.

　　1. According to the passage, which of the following could be the best trigger?

　　A. Temperature change.

　　B. NIR light.

　　C. Acidity change.

　　D. UV light.

　　2. Why is ONB unsatisfactory?

　　A. It breaks down when it absorbs NIR light.

　　B. It falls off the polymer and triggers drug release.

　　C. It has not come onto the market up till now.

　　D. It is not effective enough and could be poisonous.

　　3. Which word can be used to complete the following process of changes?

　　⇨⇨⇨

　　A. protected

　　B. formed

　　C. exposed

　　D. combined

　　【要点综述】这是一篇科技文。怎样使用胶囊？如何让吃药更加安全、疗效更好？文章对此做了介绍。

　　. B　信息理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Now, researchers in California have designed what could be a harmless trigger to date: shining near­infrared light (NIR，近红外线) on the drug in the capsule.”可知答案。

　　. D　推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“…ONB groups fall off the polymer, leading to its breakdown.”和“…and it could be poisonous to cells…”可知答案。

　　. C　信息理解题。根据最后一段第五句“When the Bhcs absorb NIR light, the reactive groups are exposed and break the long polymer into two short chains.”可知此处用exposed，即C项正确。