2017届湖北省黄冈市高考英语阅读理解二轮精练：31（含解析）

　　湖北黄冈市2017高考英语阅读理解二轮精练（31）及（解析）答案

　　2016高考模拟题。阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Death Valley is a land of beautiful yet dangerous extremes．Death Valley can be dangerously cold during the winter months． Storms in the mountains can produce sudden flooding on the floor of the Valley．

　　The air temperature during the summer has been as high as fifty- seven degrees Celsius． The sun can heat the ground so that the temperature of the rocks and soil can be as high as seventy -four degrees Celsius.

　　Death Valley contains evidence of several ancient volcanoes that caused huge explosions． Evidence

　　of one of these explosions is called Ubehebe Crater． The explosion left a huge hole in the ground almost a

　　kilometer and a half wide．

　　In many areas of Death Valley it is easy to see where the ground has been

　　pushed up violently by movement deep in the Earth． This movement has created unusual and beautiful

　　rock formations． Some are red． Others are dark brown, gray, yellow or black．

　　The area was named by a woman in 1849． Thousands of people from other parts of the country traveled Lo the gold mining areas in California． They Were in a hurry to get there before other people did．One group trying to reach California decided to take a path called the Old Spanish Trail． By December

　　they had reached Death Valley．They did not have to survive the terrible heat of summer, hut there was

　　still an extreme lack of water．There were few plants for their work animals to eat．

　　The people could not find a pass through the call mountains to the west of the Valley, Slowly, they began co suffer from a lack of food．To survive, they killed their work animals for food and began to walk out of the Valley．

　　As they left, one Woman looked back and said, "Good -bye, death valley． ” The name has never been changed．

　　Almost everyone who visits Death Valley visits a huge house called Scotty' s Castle．The building design is Spanish, with high thick walls to provide protection from the fierce heat．

　　The castle is named for Walter Scott , called Scotty． by his friends． He was a gold miner．He told everyone that he built the house with money he made from his gold mine, Many people believed him．But it was not really the truth．

　　1．The first two paragraphs discuss Death Valley' s

　　．

　　A． geography

　　B． climate

　　C． location

　　D． Size

　　．The woman who named Death Valley intended to

　　．

　　A．explore the mystery of the valley

　　B．find an area with plants for animals

　　C．experience the terrible heat of summer

　　D．look for gold in California

　　．If the passage continues, it will be about

　　.

　　A．the truth about Scotty's Castle

　　B．why Spanish built the castle

　　C．when the castle was built

　　D．where the castle lies in1.B段落大意题。根据前两个段主要介绍了死亡谷的温度，暴风和洪水等情况，总之介绍了它的气候。

　　.D细节理解题。根据The area was named by a woman in 1849．Thousands of people from other parts of the country traveled Lo the gold mining areas in California．As they left, one Woman looked back and said, "Good -bye, death valley． ” The name has never been changed．她也去加利福尼亚寻找金子，故选D。

　　.A推理判断题。根据最后一段可知下面将些关于Scotty's Castle的真实情况。

　　阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。In science fiction TV programs such as Star Trek , tractor beams (光线) are used to draw

　　spaceships and move objects

　　For years, scientists have labored to reproduce this feat（技艺）.

　　In 2017. they succeeded

　　A team of British and Czech scientists, led by Dr Tomas Cizmar. say

　　they have created a rea-life "tractor beam". like the kind from Star Trek . which uses a line of

　　light to attract objects. at least at a microscopic level

　　Light control techniques have existed since the l970s. but this is thought to be the first

　　time a beam has been used to draw objects towards a light source

　　Usually when microscopic

　　objects are hit by a line of light. they are forced along the direction of the beam

　　After many

　　years' research. Dr Cizmar's team discovered a technique that allows for the radiant force(辐射力) of light to be changed and to use the negative force to draw out certain particles（小颗粒）

　　Dr Cizmar says that even though it is a few years away from practical use. the technology　 has huge potential for medical research

　　In particular. the tractor beam is highly selective in　 the particles it can attract. so it can pick up particles that have specific characteristics. such as　 size or composition. in a mixture

　　"Eventually, this could be used to separate white blood　cells. for example," Dr Cizmar told BBC News

　　It has been a primary plot design in science fiction TV programs and movies to allow objects like spaceships to be trapped in a line of light But Dr Cizmar said this particular technique would not eventually lead to that A transfer of energy happens in the process

　　On a microscopic level that is OK. but on a large level it would cause huge problems

　　A large object　could be destroyed by the heating, which results from the massive amount of energy necessary to pull it.

　　1. What is this passage mainly about?

　　A The application of light control techniques in modem society.

　　B The uses and limitations of a scientific invention by a research team

　　C. The adoption of light control techniques in medical treatment.

　　D. The influences and effects of scientific developments on science fiction

　　2. Which of the following is TRUE about Dr Cizmar's tractor beam?

　　A It moves big objects as the tractor beam did in Star Trek.

　　B It is the first beam that pushes objects forward

　　C. It relies on negative force to pull out specific kinds of particles.

　　D. It is currently being used for separating blood cells in medical research

　　3. What does "that" in the last paragraph refer to?

　　A

　　Transferring a massive amount of energy.

　　B. Making science fiction programs and movies.

　　C. Burning a large object into ashes.

　　D. Catching spaceships in a beam of light

　　4. What is the tone of this passage?

　　A Objective

　　B. Suspicious

　　C. Admiring.

　　D. Pessimistic.

　　参考答案1—4、BCDA

　　2016高考训练题。阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

　　In the American colonies there was little money．England did not supply the colonies with coins and it did not allow the colonies to make their own coins．Only the Massachusetts Bay Colony received permission for a short period in 1652 to make several kinds of silver coins．England wanted to keep money out of America as a means of controlling trade：America was forced to trade only with England if it did not have the money to buy products from other countries． The result during the pre-revolutionary period was that the colonists used various goods in place of money：beaver furs，Indian wampum，and tobacco leaves were all commonly used as substitutes(代替物)for money．The colonists also made use of any foreign coins they could obtain．Dutch，Spanish，French，and English coins were all in use in the American colonies．

　　Individual states and the Continental Congress issued paper money．S0 much of this paper money was printed that by the end of the Revolutionary War it was virtually worthless．As a result，trade in goods and the use of foreign coins were still common during this period．

　　By the time the Revolutionary War had been won by the American colonists，the monetary(货币的)system was in a state of total confusion．To change this situation，the new Constitution of the United States，approved in 1789，allowed only Congress to issue money．The individual states could no longer have their own money supply．A few years later，the Coinage Act of 1792 made the dollar the official currency of the United States and put the country on a bimetallic(双金属的)standard．In this bimetallic system，both go1d and silver were legal money，and the rate of exchange of silver to gold was fixed by the government at sixteen to one．

　　．The reason why England kept money out of America was that______

　　A．America had to trade only with England

　　B．American colonies could have their own coins

　　C．the colonists wanted to save the money for their own country

　　D．too much paper money in use would lead to the decrease of value

　　2．What happened to the American monetary system during the Revolutionary War?

　　A．Individual states were not allowed to issue money．

　　B．The Continental Congress issued g01d and silver coins．

　　C．American money replaced trade-in goods and foreign coins.

　　D．So much paper money was in use that it almost lost its value at last：

　　3．According to the passage，under the new US Constitution____-

　　A．only the US Congress could issue money

　　B．the dollar was made the official currency of the US

　　C．the US officially went on a bimetallic monetary system

　　D· various state governments，including Massachusetts，could issue money

　　．This passage mainly discusses _____

　　A．American money from past to present

　　B．the English monetary policies in American colonies

　　C．the effect of the Revolutionary War on American money

　　D．the American monetary system during the 17th and 18th centuries

　　—4、ADAD

　　2016高考训练题。阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

　　If you are hungry, what will you do? Grab a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? Just like stomach, even your mind will be hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such absurd things. So it silently begins to hide your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity gets its full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”, “Why can’t I think?”, “Why am I always given the difficult problems?” Well, this is the result of using our own karma(宿命)of using our brain for thinking of not-so-worthy things.

　　Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through extensive reading. But why is it reading but not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educational tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading for help. You have a number of books in the world which will answer all your “how-to” questions. Once you read a book, you just don’t run your eyes through the lines, but your mind decodes

　　it and explains it to you. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, which you would never thought of in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. The more books you read, the wider your mind will become. Also this improves your speech-making skills to a large extent and also makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. When you start speaking English or any other language fluently with your friends or other people, you never seem to run out of the right words at the right time.

　　Actually, I had a problem in speaking English fluently, but as I read, I could improve significantly. So guys, do join me and give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. Now what are you waiting for? Go, grab a book and let me know!

　　1·What does the author mean by saying that our mind is hungry?

　　A．We don’t read books．

　　B．Our creativity gets a full stop．

　　C．We don’t know what to do next．

　　D．We don’t have a good memory．

　　．One’s mind is hungry because it____-

　　A．is mentally busy with many absurd things

　　B．can’t work out things well

　　C．1oosens its freedom to forget

　　D．begins to pay careful attention to his needs

　　3·Which of the following is NOT the advantage of reading?

　　A．Helping you enlarge your vocabulary．

　　B．Helping you develop your creativity．

　　C．Helping you improve your speaking skills．

　　D．Helping you run your eyes through the lines．

　　．By reading more，we are sure to_______

　　A．speak English fluently

　　B．store books in our mind

　　C．dream the wildest dreamsD．perform better mentally in the future

　　—4、BADD

　　2016高考模拟题。阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Going on holiday not only makes you feel good while you're there --- you gain the health benefits for months, new research shows.

　　Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found. The benefits last at least a fortnight longer than the vacation and can be felt for months in some cases where it is claimed. Experts say workers should always take their full holiday entitlement each year --- as many as one in three don’t --- to get the benefits.

　　The study compared key health markers in holidaymakers visiting Thailand, Peru or the Maldives, with people who stayed at home and continued working. The average blood pressure of those on holiday dropped by six percent while the workers saw their blood pressure rise by two percent over the same period. The sleep quality of holidaymakers improved by 17 percent while that of the non-holidaymakers deteriorated by 14 percent.

　　The study also found the ability of vacationers to recover from stress --- known as the stress-resilience test --- improved by 29 percent. There was a 71 percent fall in stress resilience scores among workers. Tests showed a fall in blood glucose levels, reducing the risk of diabetes, trimmer waistlines and enhanced mood and energy levels, with the effects sustained for at least two weeks after returning home.

　　The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity.

　　1.. According to the passage, how many people go on holiday?

　　A. One third.

　　B. Two thirds.

　　C. 17 percent.

　　D. A quarter.

　　2.. Which of the following can we infer from the passage?

　　A. The further you go, the better the benefits.

　　B. Most people like to stay at home during the holiday.

　　C. Holiday makers are more adaptable than non-holidaymakers.

　　D. The result of the study is mostly based on the description from the people involved.

　　3.. The author intends to tell us that __________.

　　A. we have to go on holiday as much as possible

　　B. you’ll certainly get depressed if you don’t go on holiday

　　C. it is best to go to foreign countries like Maldives

　　D. we had better go on holiday for the benefit of health

　　4.. The best title of the passage is ________ .

　　A. Health Benefits from Holiday

　　B. A Holiday Health Experiment

　　C. Health Problems of Having Holiday

　　D. Key Health Markers in Holidaymakers

　　1.B细节理解题。根据Experts say workers should always take their full holiday entitlement each year --- as many as one in three don’t --- to get the benefits.2/1的人去度假，故选B。

　　.C推理判断题。根据Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found.可以推出度假的人比不度假人更具有适应性，因为缓解了压力和度假有利于身体健康，故选C。

　　.D细节理解题。根据Going on holiday not only makes you feel good while you're there --- you gain the health benefits for months,为了身体的健康我们最好去度假，故选D。

　　..A标题归纳题。根据全文的内容旅游带来了身体的健康，故选A。