1、 2014高考英语阅读理解巩固精品题练习(4)及答案 阅读理解技法指导 2推理判断题 推理判断题常见的命题方式有以下几种: (1)We can know from the passage that _. (2)We can infer from the (first/last) passage that _. (3)The passage/author implies/suggests that _. (4)It can be concluded from the passage that _. (5)The underlined sentence indicates that _. (6)F
2、rom the passage we can draw the conclusion that _. (7)The author seems to be in favor of/against _. (8)The authors purpose of writing this passage is _. (9)The author may probably agree with/support _. (10)Whats the authors attitude/view/point _? (11)How does the author feel about _? (12)In the auth
3、ors opinion,_. 如:(2012课标全国高考,D篇) Grownups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since.A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water.He can get on a bicycle
4、 after many years and still ride away.He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son.A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins “Twinkle,twinkle,little star” or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears. One explan
5、ation is the law of overlearning,which can be stated as follows:Once we have learned something,additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it. In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming,bicycle riding,and playing baseball long after we have learn
6、ed them.We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as “Twinkle,twinkle,little star” and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks.We not only learn but overlearn. The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表) are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things t
7、hat we learn in school,because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习) for an examination,though it may result in a passing grade,is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course.By cramming,a student may learn the subject well
8、 enough to get by on the examination,but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned.A little overlearning,on the other hand,is really necessary for ones future development. 68The author explains the law of overlearning by _. Apresenting research findings Bsetting down general rules Cma
9、king a comparison Dusing examples 剖析:D推理判断题。作者在第二段中解释了the law of overlearning,接着在第三、四段通过具体的实例来对此进行说明。故选D项。 70What is the authors opinion on cramming? AIt leads to failure in college exams. BIts helpful only in a limited way. CIts possible to result in poor memory. DIt increases students learning int
10、erest. 剖析:B推理判断题。由最后一段第一句可知,虽然突击学习可能在通过考试的分数上起一定作用,但是对于学习大学课程来说却不是一种令人满意的方法。由此推出,在作者看来突击学习的作用是有一定局限性的。故选B项。 这类题目单从材料的字面意思中是找不到答案的,这就要求考生必须仔细阅读,了解文中的全部信息或事实,透彻理解文章的深层含义,运用归纳、综合、推理的逻辑思维方法,将已述和未述的含义结合起来思考,判断人物的动机、目的和性格特征,理顺事件发生的顺序或前因后果,从而找到答案。 C7 2013北京卷 C Does Fame Drive You Crazy? Although being famo
11、us might sound like a dream come true, todays stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the worlds attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal live
12、s. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature! According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebritiesfamous peopleworry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themsel
13、ves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.” The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century BC, painters followed Alexander the Great into battle,
14、 hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his soldout readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain(抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about filmstars in much the same way that
15、 modern tabloids and websites do. Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread
16、the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever. If fame is so troublesome, why arent all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away
17、 from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place. Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being f
18、amous already. 63It can be learned from the passage that stars today _ A. are often misunderstood by the public B. can no longer have their privacy protected C. spend too much on their public appearance D. care little about how they have come into fame 64What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. Grea
19、t heroes of the past were generally admired. B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history. C. Wellknown actors are usually targets of tabloids. D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers. 65What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today? A. Availability of modern media. B.
20、Inadequate social recognition. C. Lack of favorable chances. D. Huge population of fans. 66What is the authors attitude toward modern celebrity? A. Sincere. B. Sceptical. C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic. 【要点综述】 本文主要论述名人的烦恼,涉及名人的压力、与世界的隔离、历史由来、现在的状况,最后提出了解决名人烦恼的办法。 63B 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,名人几乎难有隐私。所以选B。
21、64B 段落大意题。第三段主要讲名人烦恼的历史由来。所以选B。 65A 细节理解题。根据第四段cameras、the Internet等可知选A。 66D 观点态度题。作者对于名人的压力、存在状况是非常同情的。所以选D。sincere真挚的;sceptical怀疑的;disapproving不赞成的;sympathetic同情的。 阅读理解技法指导 3主旨大意题 主旨大意题常见的命题方式有以下几种: (1)The best title/headline for this passage is _. (2)The passage(or the first paragraph)is mainly
22、about _. (3)What is the main idea/topic/purpose/subject of the passage? (4)Which of the following titles best summarizes the main idea of the passage? (5)The passage chiefly discusses/deals with _. (6)Which of the following best states the theme of the passage? (7)The passage mainly tells us that _.
23、 (8)Which of the following can best sum up the passage? (9)Whats the best/most suitable title of this text/passage? 如:(2012湖南高考,C篇) Harvard researchers have created a tough,lowcost,biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects hard outer shells.The materials inventors say it has a number of po
24、ssible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic.The material,made from shrimp (虾) shells and proteins produced from silk,is called “shrilk.” It is thin,clear,flexible and strong. A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability.Plastics toughness a
25、nd flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and 60s.Decades later,however,plastics very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for onetime products such as plastic bags,or shortlived consumer goods,used in the home for a few years and then
26、 cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries.What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years? Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill,but its basic components are used as fertilizer(肥料),and so will enrich the soil. Shrilk has great potential,the inventors said.Material
27、s from which it is made are plentiful in nature,found in everything ranging from shrimp shells,insect bodies to living plants.That makes shrilk low cost,and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material. Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab.The inventors
28、said the material becomes flexible when wet,so theyre exploring ways to use it in wet environments.Theyre also developing simpler production processes,which could be used for nonmedical products,like for computer cases and other products inside the home.Theyre even exploring combining it with other
29、materials,like carbon fibers,to give it new properties. 66Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrilks _. Aremarkable design Binteresting name Cmajor features Dbasic elements 剖析:C主旨大意题。第一段中主要介绍哈佛大学发明的这种新型材料其灵感来自于动物的外壳,其用途广泛,低耗环保,是塑料的替代品。它由虾壳及丝蛋白制成,因此被命名为“shrilk”,其特点是轻薄、透明、柔韧、结实。不难看出这里介绍的是这种新材料
30、的主要特性,其他选项过于片面。故C项正确。 70Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? ARecent Progress in Environmental Protection BBenefits of Insects in Scientific Research CThe Harm of Onetime Products DA Possible Alternative to Plastic 剖析:D主旨大意题。本文为科技说明文,开篇点题,介绍了这种可替代塑料的新型材料的性能等问题,所以D项适合。 这类题目要求
31、在理解全文的情况下归纳文章要点,对全文的中心思想进行概括、总结和评价。考生需要分析文章的篇章结构,认真阅读文章的第一段或每段的第一个句子或最后一句,抓住文章开头的主题句或文章最后的结论,弄清作者的写作意图,综合归纳各段要点以把握文章的主题或大意,从而找出能概括文章主旨或中心思想的标题。 阅读理解技法指导 4词义猜测题 词义猜测题常见的命题方式有以下几种: (1)The word “.” in the passage means _. (2)The word “.” could be best replaced by _. (3)Which of the following is nearest
32、/closest in meaning to _. (4)The word “.” probably refers to _. (5)According to the passage,the word “.” is known as _. 如:(2012课标全国高考,A篇) Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to?Try some of these places: Visit art museums.They offer a variety of activities to excite you
33、r kids interest.Many offer workshops for making handmade pieces,traveling exhibits,book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers,and even musical performances and other arts. Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pict
34、ures of stars in the sky.Also,ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up. Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Preshow play shops are conducted by area artists and educators
35、where kids can discover the secret about performing arts.Puppet(木偶) making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. Try handson_science.Visit one of the many handson science museums around the country.These science playlands are great fun for kids and grownups alik
36、e.Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons,experimenting,and building.When everyone is tired,enjoy a fun family science show,commonly found in these museums. 58What does “handson science” mean in the last paragraph? AScience games designed by
37、kids. BLearning science by doing things. CA show of kids science work. DReading science books. 剖析:B词义猜测题。由“Try handson science.”部分倒数第二句中的“.while pushing buttons,experimenting,and building.”可知,在这个博物馆里,孩子和成年人都可以动手操作。故handson science是指“通过做事情而学习科学知识”。故选B项。 英语词汇具有多义性,同一种意思可有不同的表达方式。词义猜测题要求对短文中某些词、词组或句子作出
38、解释。 做题时,一定要在理解全文的基础上,判断词语在文中的确切含义,决不可脱离原文进行解释,要从被考查词汇所处的语境和上下文的联系进行分析。如果出现this is,that is to say或破折号等,我们可以断定,后面的内容是对前面内容的解释;如果出现but,however,yet以及表示相反结果的on the contrary,on the other hand等,我们可以从画线词语的相反意义去考虑。阅读理解误区警示 1细节理解题易错点 (2012江苏高考,A篇) What Would You Want Most on a Desert Island? This months surve
39、y shows people worldwide have a natural understanding of what they would need most if left alone on a desert island:Another person.And one they know well.Respondents(调查对象) in all 16 countries surveyed said their spouse(配偶) or partner would be their first choice to have with them.Perhaps this makes s
40、ense:An MP3 player cant help you find drinking water,your dog cant help you start a fire and who knows if George Clooney or Penlope Cruz has taken courses in wilderness survival training?Lets just hope the SOS sign you two build gets spotted sooner rather than later! Spouse/Partner 82% of the South
41、African women surveyed would most want their husband/partner with them,while just 45% of the Indian women surveyed agreed. Clooney/Cruz 27% of Russian men surveyed would want a celebrity(名人) along.Only 2% of the Mexican men agreed.Less than 18% of women worldwide chose this option. MP3 Player This w
42、as second choice overall,particularly among Malaysian men,with 32% saying theyd most want an MP3 player with their favorite songs.Just 5% each of Australian and American men agreed. Dog In France,28% of respondents older than 45 would most want to be left alone with their dog,while not a single Russ
43、ian or Malaysian in that age group surveyed would most want Fido along. 56According to the survey,people left alone on a desert island would most want their _. AMP3 player Bdog Cspouse/partner Dcelebrity 【错混透析】C细节理解题。根据第一段可知,留在孤岛上的人最需要一个熟悉的人,16个国家的被调查对象表示他们的第一选择是他们的配偶或伙伴。 58The survey results are an
44、alyzed in terms of the respondents _. Asex,age and nationality Brace,nationality and sex Cmarriage,age and race Dage,sex and marriage 【错混透析】A细节理解题。被调查的对象有42岁、28岁、25岁的,有女性,也有俄罗斯、墨西哥、澳大利亚和美国的男性,并且来自16个国家,所以答案为A项。 C7 2013福建卷 E A MENTORING (导师制) program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury y
45、outh. Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21. Alex Goldberg, the programs founder, said:“We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing
46、and broaden their outlook. “We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, weve secured internships (实习) with worldfamous firms such as Honda. “At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer th
47、is kind of mentoring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures.” Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (论坛) The event was held for young people from around the