2017届高考英语一轮复习阅读理解训练 (21)

　　阅读理解------Passage ***

　　“Old wives tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another, For example, most of us remember our patents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time

　　Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic（蒜）is good for you, too。It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.

　　Unfortunately, not all of Mom’s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes and no. sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.

　　Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales, After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated （积累） from thousands of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water should respect this body of knowledge even as research for clear scientific support to proven it true or false

　　48. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text？

　　A, Eating garlic is good for our eyes

　　B, Sticky sweets are damaging to our teeth

　　C, Swimming after a meal is dangerous。

　　D, Carrots prevent people from catching colds

　　49.The author develops the third paragraph mainly--------。

　　A. by cause and effects

　　B. by order in space

　　C. by order in time

　　D. by examples

　　50.The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means“

　　”

　　A. to be believable

　　B. to be valuable

　　C. to be admirable

　　D. to be stable

　　51 What is the author’s attitude toward “old wives’ tales” in the text?

　　A. So objective

　　B. Objective

　　C. Dissatisfied

　　D. Curious

　　参考答案

　　48.B

　　49.D

　　50.A

　　51.B

　　-----A

　　Wugging, or web use giving, describes the act of giving to charity at no cost to the user. By using Everyclick. com, which is being added to a number of university computers across the UK this week, students can raise money every time they search, but it won’t cost them a penny.

　　Research shows that students are enthusiastic about supporting charity, 88% of full time students have used the Internet to give to charity. This figure is high, considering this age group is often the least likely to have disposable(可支配的)income. 19% of 22 to 24 years old have short-term debts of more than ￡ 5，000. With rising personal debt levels in this age group, due to university tuition fees or personal loans and a lack of long-term savings, traditional methods of donating to charity are often not appealing or possible.

　　Beth Truman, a 21-year-old recent university graduate has used Everyclick. com to donate to her chosen charity, the RSPCA, for two years and has seen the‘wugging’movement grow popular with students. “When you’re at university you become more socially aware, but it’s sometimes hard to give to others when you have little money yourself.” says Beth. “Wugging is great for people in this age group as it allows them to use the technology on a daily basis to give it to charity, without costing them a single penny.”

　　Wugging is perfect for people who want to be more socially aware and supportive but don’t feel they have the means to do so. Students using the web can generate money for causes they care about without it costing them anything in terms of time or money, and charities get a valuable source of funding.

　　Everyclick. com works like any other search engine, allowing users to search for information, news and images but users can identify which of the UK’s 170，000 charities they would like to support through their clicks. Everyclick. com then makes monthly payments to every registered charity. Launched in June 2005 Everyclick. com is now the eighth largest search engine and one of the busiest charity websites in the UK.

　　1. According to the passage Everyclick. com contributes to charity________.

　　A. without taking any money from users

　　B. by receiving money from students

　　C. by directly offering information to students

　　D. by advertising on their website

　　答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节题。由第一段最后一句话 “…students can raise money every time they search, but it won’t cost them a penny.” 和第三段最后一句话 “Wugging is great for people in this age group as it allows them to use the technology on a daily basis to give it to charity, without costing them a single penny.” 可知，Everyclick. Com对慈善事业作贡献不收取捐助人的费用，故答案为A。

　　2. How does Beth Truman think of the“wugging”movement?

　　A. It makes Everyclick. com popular in the UK.

　　B. It makes giving to charity easy.

　　C. It is a common way to promote the students’social awareness.

　　D. It stresses the importance of charity in people’s daily lives.

　　答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。由第三段最后一句话 “…as it allows them to use the technology on a daily basis to give it to charity, without costing them a single penny.” 可知，答案为B。

　　3. From the passage, we can conclude that ________.

　　A. more full time students contribute to charity on the Internet every day

　　B. Everyclick. com helps students pay for the college education

　　C. “wugging”is a win-win idea for both students and charities

　　D. Everyclick.com is the most successful search engine in the UK

　　答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。由倒数第二段 “Students using the web can generate money for causes they care about without it costing them anything in terms of time or money, and charities get a valuable source of funding.”可知，学生可以依靠该网站为慈善事业捐钱而不花费时间或金钱，慈善事业也可以得到珍贵的基金源，该网站为学生和慈善事业创造了双赢，故答案为C。

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

　　A. “Wugging”, A New Popular Term on the Internet

　　B. British People Show Strong Interest in Charities

　　C. More Britain Charities Benefit from the Internet

　　D. Students Raise Money for Charity by“Wugging”

　　答案解析：答案为D。本题考查文章的标题。通读全文可知，“Wugging” 、“Students”和“Charity”是全文话题的三个主要要素，故标题为D选项，最能概括全文的大意。

　　较难题目特训：人物故事类

　　As we drove along, my spirits went up again, and I turned, with pleasure, to the thought of the new life which I was entering. But though it was not far past the middle of September, the heavy clouds and strong north-easterly wind combined to make the day extremely cold; and the journey seemed a very long one, so that it was nearly one o’clock before we reached the place of our destination. Yet when we entered the gateway, my heart failed me, and I wished it were a mile or two farther off. For the first time in my life I must stand alone: there was no retreating now. I must enter that house, and introduce myself among its strange people. But how was it to be done? True, I was near nineteen; but, thanks to the protecting care of my mother and sister, I well knew that many a girl of fifteen, or under, was gifted with a more womanly address, and greater ease and self-possession, than I was. Yet, anyway. I would do very well, after all; and the children, of course, I should soon be at ease with them.

　　"Be calm, be calm, whatever happens," I said within myself; and truly I was so fully occupied in steadying my nerves and keeping down the rebellious beat of my heart that when I was admitted into the hall and into the presence of Mrs. Bloomfield, I almost forgot to answer her polite greeting; and it afterwards struck me that the little I did say was spoken in the tone of one half-dead or half-asleep.

　　With due politeness, however, she showed me my bedroom, and left me there to take a little refreshment for a little while and led me into the dining-room. Some beefsteaks and potatoes were set before me; and while I dined upon these, she sat opposite, watching me (as I thought) and trying to keep something like a conversation— consisting chiefly of commonplace remarks. In fact, my attention was almost wholly absorbed in my dinner: not from appetite, but from the toughness of the beefsteaks, and the numbness of my hands.

　　“I have had so little time to attend to their education myself, but I think they are clever children, and very willing to learn, especially the little boy; he is, I think, the flower of the flock— a generous, noble-spirited boy, one to be led, but not driven, and remarkable for always speaking the truth.” “His sister Mary Ann will require watching,” continued she, “but she is a very good girl on the whole, though I wish her to be kept out of the nursery as much as possible, as she is now almost six years old, and might acquire bad habits from the nurses. I have ordered her bed to be placed in your room, and if you will be so kind as to look after her washing and dressing, and take charge of her clothes, she needs to have nothing further to do with the nursery maid.”

　　I replied I was quite willing to do so; and at that moment the children entered the room. Tom Bloomfield was a well-grown boy of seven. Mary was a tall girl, for her age of six, somewhat dark like her mother. The second sister was Fanny, a very pretty little girl, looking little younger than Mary. The remaining one was Harriet, a little broad, fat, merry, playful thing of scarcely two, whom I had more desire for than all the rest — but with her I had nothing to do.

　　67. Which of the following statements best describes how the writer felt when she entered Mrs. Bloomfield's home?

　　A. She was nervous, dissatisfied with her manners but still confident.

　　B. She was cold, hungry but eager to see all the children in the family.

　　C. She was frightened, nervous and regretful about her decision.

　　D. She was calm, confident and very happy with all the family.

　　68. What job would the writer take in Mrs Bloomfield's home?

　　A. A nursery maid.B. A house cleaner.

　　C. A home cook.D. A family teacher.

　　69. Which of the following was TRUE according to the passage?

　　A. The writer had some difficulty with her lunch because of the tough food and the cold.

　　B. The delicious food took the writer's attention away from Mrs. Bloomfield’s words.

　　C. All the children were well educated before the writer came to the family.

　　D. All the children in the family were looked after by Mrs Bloomfield herself.

　　70. From the passage, we can infer that ______.

　　A. Mrs Bloomfield would treat the writer kindly and help her a lot

　　B. the youngest girl Harriet would be the writer’s favorite student

　　C. the writer would take on more responsibilities than she should

　　D. Tom Bloomfield would be the cleverest of all the children

　　【参考答案】2.67-70 ADAC

　　高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项-----B

　　Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the use of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization（最佳化）compare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Advocates of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exact format（格式）that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects. Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the related considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.

　　Since most important problems are multifaceted(多方面的)，there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?” A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year. A decision-making worksheet begins with a clear statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to “What will I do after graduation that will lead to successful career?”

　　1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

　　A. A tool to assist in making complex decisions.

　　B. A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions.

　　C. Research on how people make decisions.

　　D. Difference between long-range and short-range decision-making.

　　答案解析：答案为A。本题为主旨大意题。文章第一段开头就点出了讨论的话题 “Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, … involves the use of a decision worksheet.”，帮助做重要决定的决策工作表Of the following steps, which occurs before the three other steps in making a decision worksheet?

　　A. Listing the consequences of each solution.

　　B. Calculating a numerical summary of each solution.

　　C. Deciding which consequences are most important.

　　D. Writing down all possible solutions.

　　答案解析：答案为D。本题为细节题。由第一段 “Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects.”可知，尽管决策工作表决策工作表 “Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, …” 可以推断，第一步就是定义问题并列举所有解答问题的方法，因此答案为D。

　　3. According to decision-making worksheet theory, an optimal decision is defined as one that ______.

　　A. has the fewest variables to consider

　　B. uses the most decision worksheets

　　C. has the most points assigned to it

　　D. is agreed to by the greatest number of people

　　答案解析：答案C。本题为细节推理题。由第一段 “Advocates of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions.”和“The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.”两句话，可知最佳决策是得分最高的那个，因此答案为C。

　　4. The author develops the discussion in para. 1 by means of ______.

　　A. describing a process

　　B. classifying types of worksheets

　　C. providing historical background

　　D. explaining a theory

　　答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。结合前面第2、3题的分析可知，作者在第一段开始介绍了决策工作表决策工作表B选项对决策工作表分类C选项提供历史背景D选项解释一种理论显然都不是作者的写作手法The author states that “On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once” in the last paragraph to explain that _______.

　　A. most decisions involve seven steps

　　B. human mental capacity has limitations

　　C. some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions

　　D. people can keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice

　　答案解析：答案为B。本题为句意理解题。结合该句子的上下文 “One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships.” 可知，决策工作表决策工作表