2016届四川省西昌市高考英语阅读理解和信息匹配类练习（3）

　　四川省西昌市2016高考英语阅读理解和信息匹配类练习（3）

　　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。

　　The term“multitasking” originally referred to a computer’s ability to carry out several tasks at one time. For many people, multitasking has become a way of life and even a key to success. In fact, some excellent mental aerobic exercises(大脑训练)involve engaging the brain in two or more challenging activities at a time. Although checking e-mail while talking on a phone and reading the newspaper may be second nature for some people, many times multitasking can make us less productive, rather than more. And studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress, anxiety and memory loss.

　　In order to multitask, the brain uses an area known as the prefrontal cortex(前额叶脑皮层). Brain seans of volunteers performing multiple tasks together show that as they shift from task to task, this front part of the brain actually takes a moment of rest between tasks. You may have experienced a prefrontal cortex“moment of rest” yourself if you’ve ever dialed(拨电话) a phone number and suddenly forgotten who you called when the line is answered. What probably occurred is that between the dialing and the answering, your mind shifted to another thought or task, and then took that“moment” to come back. Research has also shown that for many volunteers, job efficiency(效率) declines while multitasking, as compared to when they perform only one task at a time.

　　Multitasking is easiest when at least one of the tasks is habitual, or requires little thought. Most people don’t find it difficult to eat and read the newspaper at the same time. However, when two or more attention-requiring tasks are attempted at one time, people sometimes make mistakes.

　　We often don’t remember things as well when we’re trying to manage several details at the same time. Without mental focus, we may not pay enough attention to new information coming in, so it never makes it into our memory stores. That is one of the main reasons we forget people’s names—even sometimes right after they have introduced themselves. Multitasking can also affect our relationships. If someone checks their e-mail while on the phone with a friend, they may come off as absent-minded or disinterested. It can also cause that person to miss or overlook key information being passed on to them.

　　1. Why are some mental aerobic exercises designed to engage people in multitasking?

　　A. To make them more productive.

　　B. To reduce their stress and anxiety.

　　C. To develop their communication skills.

　　D. To help them perform daily tasks more easily.

　　2. According to Paragraph 2, why may a person suddenly forget who he has called?

　　A. He may have his prefrontal cortex temporarily damaged.

　　B. He is probably interrupted by another task.

　　C. He is probably not very familiar with the person he has called.

　　D. He may need a rest between dialing and speaking.

　　3. People tend to make mistakes when　.　

　　A. they perform several challenging tasks at a time

　　B. new messages are processed one after another

　　C. their relationships with others are affected

　　D. the tasks require little thought

　　4. What is the main idea of the passage?

　　A. Multitasking has become a way of life.

　　B. Multitasking often leads to efficiency decline.

　　C. Multitasking exercises need to be improved.

　　D. Multitasking enables people to remember things better.

　　【参考答案】1--4 、ABAB

　　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。

　　We now think of chocolate as sweet, but once it was bitter. We think of it as a candy, but once it was a medicine. Today, chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or just a snack. Sometimes it is an ingredient in the main course of a meal. Mexicans make a hot chocolate sauce called mole and pour it over chicken. The Mexicans also eat chocolate with spices like chili peppers.

　　Chocolate is a product of the tropical cacao tree. The beans taste so bitter that even the monkeys say “Ugh!” and run away. Workers must first dry and then roast the beans. This removes the bitter taste.

　　The word “chocolate” comes from a Mayan word. The Mayas were an ancient people who once lived in Mexico. They valued the cacao tree. Some used the beans for money, while others crushed them to make a drink.

　　When the Spaniards came to Mexico in the sixteenth century, they started drinking cacao too. Because the drink was strong and bitter, they thought it was a medicine. No one had the idea of adding sugar. The Spaniards took some beans back to Europe and opened cafes. Wealthy people drank cacao and said it was good for the digestion.

　　In the 1800s, the owner of a chocolate factory in England discovered that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao. It quickly became a cheap and popular drink. Soon afterwards, a factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate. Later on, another factory mixed milk and chocolate together. People liked the taste of milk chocolate even better.

　　Besides the chocolate candy bar, one of the most popular American snacks is the chocolate chip cookie. Favorite desserts are chocolate cream pie and of course an ice cream sundae with hot fudge sauce.

　　1. It was ______that discovered sugar could remove the bitter taste of cacao.

　　A. the workers in the chocolate factory

　　B. the Spaniards

　　C. the people in England

　　D. the owner of a chocolate factory.

　　2. According to the passage which of the following statements is TRUE?

　　A. Nobody had the idea of adding sugar until the sixteenth century.

　　B. The word “chocolate” comes from a Mexican word.

　　C. The beans taste so bitter that even the monkeys like them.

　　D. Workers must dry and roast the beans to remove the bitter taste.

　　3. It can be inferred from the passage that___________.

　　A. chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or a candy bar

　　B. Mexicans like chocolate very much

　　C. chocolate is a product of the cacao tree

　　D. people liked the taste of chocolate mixed with milk

　　4. Which is the right time order of the events regarding chocolate?

　　a. Chocolate became a cheap and popular drink in England.

　　b. A factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate.

　　c. The Spaniards started drinking cacao.

　　d. It was found that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao.

　　e. A factory mixed milk and chocolate together.

　　A. a-b-c-d-e

　　B. c-d-e-b-a

　　C. c-d-a-b-e

　　D. c-d-b-e-a

　　【参考答案】1—4、DDBC

　　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。

　　Affordable Boutique Hotels in New York City

　　By STEPHEN HEYMAN

　　June 20, 2010

　　A new breed of hotels is trying to stand out from the masses with designer details, memorable allowances and prices around $250 a night.

　　Welcome to Boutique Hotel.

　　To Get Those Summer Tickets in New York, Strategize

　　By FELICIA R. LEE

　　May 28, 2010

　　“The Merchant of Venice” is on show. Tickets can now be requested online, Most New Yorkers know the drill: on the day of the show, line up outside the Theater in Central Park several hours before 1 p.m., when free tickets start being handed out.

　　Climbing the Walls in Brooklyn

　　By LOUISE STORY

　　May 28, 2010

　　Since opening last fall, Brooklyn Boulders, an 18,000-square-foot gym, has become a destination for New York rock climbers of all levels.

　　Hotel Review: Ace Hotel, New York

　　By FRED A. BERNSTEIN

　　September 27, 2009

　　The owners are hoping that guests will enjoy the spacious accommodations, but that depends on whether they find the hotel’s oddities off-putting or endearing.

　　Tent City: A Child’s Urban Adventure

　　By ERIC KONIGSBERG

　　July 24, 2009

　　One of the better-kept secrets of the city is the series of one-night family campouts that the Parks & Recreation Department has every summer weekend.

　　1. If you want to stay in a hotel in New York City for a week and enjoy designer details, memorable allowances, you need to get prepared for at least____________.

　　A. $ 1550

　　B. $ 1650

　　C. $ 1750

　　D. $ 1850

　　2. ___________ is a good destination for New York rock climbers of all levels.

　　A. the Parks & Recreation Department

　　B. Brooklyn Boulders

　　C. Lower Manhattan

　　D. Tent City

　　3. Suppose you are interested in Shakespeare’s plays, you may pay attention to more details written by _________.

　　A. ERIC KONIGSBERG

　　B. LOUISE STORY

　　C. FRED A. BERNSTEIN

　　D. FELICIA R. LEE

　　【参考答案】1—3、 CBD

　　【深圳市2017高考英语综合能力测试题（3）】

　　信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

　　阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选

　　项字母涂黑。

　　首先，请阅读以下书籍的介绍：

　　A

　　Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

　　Finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task for Greg. To change his fortune, Greg decides to turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice(骰子)turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

　　B

　　An Uncommon History of Common Things

　　$40.00 Sale Price: $32.00

　　From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, this book explores just about every subject under the sun. It's a lively read for history and pop culture lovers.

　　C

　　Dog Songs

　　Dog Songs collects some of the most cherished poems together with new works, offering a portrait of Mary's relationship to the companions that have accompanied her daily walks, warmed her home, and inspired her work.

　　D

　　The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts

　　Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your mate are speaking two different languages? By learning "The 5 Love Languages", you and your mate will discover your unique love language and learn practical steps in truly loving each other.

　　E

　　Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient -Rich Pragram for Fast Food and Sustained Weight Loss

　　This is a book that will let you live longer by changing the way you want to eat. Most importantly, if you follow the Eat To Live TM diet, you will lose weight faster than you ever thought possible.

　　F

　　Wonder

　　August Pullman was born with a facial deformity(畸形) that has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid.

　　请阅读以下人物信息，然后匹配人物最可 能选择的书籍：

　　46. Tom is going to be a middle school student. He likes reading stories about other teenagers

　　because he wants to know how his peers solve problems in studies and life, for example, how

　　to make new friends, especially when they are confronted with a totally new environment. 47.

　　Lily has been trying to lose some weight. Though she has tried in many other ways, like

　　doing sports, going on a diet, etc, she never succeeds. This time, she is looking for a new way

　　to help her be slim and healthy at the same time.

　　48. Bill and Amy are getting married soon. They are hoping to find a book which can give

　　them some advice on how to maintain a loving and long-lasting marriage. They believe there

　　must be some secrets to successful marriages, aren't there?

　　49. Lucy is a dog owner and also a dog lover. She takes photos and draws pictures of her dog.

　　She even keeps a diary of her interaction with her little friend. It would be interesting for her

　　to know other dog lovers' stories.

　　50. As a history lover, John is interested in the history of civilizations and countries. Interestingly,

　　he is also curious about the history of some common things in daily life. When was the

　　television invented and how was it invented and by whom? Will any book in the book show

　　help answer his questions?

　　【参考答案】46-50 AEDCB