高考英语阅读理解练习(11)(含解析)(DOC 8页).doc

1、2014高考英语阅读理解练习（11）及答案（解析）C42012北京卷 The Basics of MathMade ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them f

2、or Algebra(代数)and beyond.The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particul

3、ar mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. Th

4、e lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazingand completely understandablefield of study.By the conclusion of the course, studen

5、ts will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H

6、. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making ma

7、th lectures learnerfriendlier and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various makeup classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to pro

8、vide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.56What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?AAlgebra.BCollege Mathematics.CArithmetic.DMathematics Education.57What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?AStrong

9、er imaginative ability.BAdditional presentation skills.CMore mathematical confidence.DGreater chances of becoming teachers.58What can we learn about Professor HSiegel?AHe is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.BHe is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.CHe works in Georgia State Uni

10、versity.DHe specializes in training teachers.59Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?AA news report.BA book review.CA lesson plan.DAn advertisement.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。56. C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of ar

11、ithmetic.”可知此题答案为C。57. C细节理解题。本题考查课程的功能作用。第四段整体在讲述该课程的功能作用。只有C项为本段中讲述的。其他项均未涉及。58. B推理判断题。本题适合用排除法对四个选项进行排除。文中只说明他是被Kentucky Educational Television评为美国最好的数学教师，并没说明他是在电视台做客座讲师；文中也谈到他在Georgia State University取得博士学位，而他是在Central Arizona College教数学。他的课是为future primary school teachers做准备，而不是直接培训教师。本文只谈到他一

12、个教师，所以推断应该是唯一教师。结合第一段数学课程是由30个讲座构成，所以选B。59. D推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.”可知，此课程为收费课程，应是招生广告。所以选D。C42013四川卷 A31What you have just read is a _A. note B. report

13、C. schedule D. poster32What is going to take place on 2 February，2013?A. A big event to welcome a Chinese new year.B. A social gathering to raise money for wildlife.C. A party for close friends to meet and have fun. D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students.33How much do you have to pay in tota

14、l if four of you go together?A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. D. $80.34Which of the following statements is true?A. Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School.B. Its unnecessary to take soft drinks with you. C. Free digital cameras are provided for everybody. D. Festival food will be served without extra char

15、ge.【要点综述】 这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了为了庆祝蛇年由Lam Tin Youth Centre及Kwun Tong High School主办同乐日活动，并介绍了活动的时间、地点、费用、流程及注意事项。31D考查文章体裁。根据文章的内容(活动的时间、地点、费用、流程及注意事项)就可判断是海报。故选D。32A细节理解题。根据“To celebrate the Year of the Snake”及“Date：2 February 2013”就可判断选A。33C细节理解题。根据文中的“Fee: $ 20 (buy three get one free)”可以判定，只需花3张票的钱。故选C。3

16、4B推理判断题。根据文中“Free Soft Drinks”(免费提供软饮料)就可判定，没必要携带软饮料。故选B。C42012上海卷 The valuepacked, allinclusive sightseeing package that combines the best of Sydneys harbour, city, bay and beach highlights.A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the red Sydney Explorer shows you

17、 around our exciting city sights while the blue Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbour cruises(游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go t

18、o every corner of this beautiful city.Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, sampling the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required

19、on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7 calendar day period. With a 3 or 5 day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward

20、trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid (有效的) for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.SydneyPass FaresAdultChild*Family*3 day ticket$90$45$2255 day ticket$120$60$3007 day ticket$140$70$350*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 y

21、ears. Children under 4 years travel free.*A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.69. A SydneyPass doesnt offer unlimited rides on _. A. the Explorer Buses B. the harbour cruises C. regular Sydney Buses D. CityRail services70. W

22、ith a SydneyPass, a traveller can _. A. save fares from and to the airport B. take the Sydney Explorer to beachesC. enjoy the famous seafood for free D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant71. If 5day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged

23、3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be? A. $225.B. $300. C. $360. D. $420.【要点综述】本文介绍了SydneyPass提供3,5,7天不等的到悉尼的海港城市、海湾和海滩等地旅游的路线、费用情况。69. D细节理解题。根据第一段中CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.可判断。70. A细节理解题。根据第三段中All SydneyPasses include a free Airpor

24、t Express inward trip可知应该选A。71. C推理判断题。由Children under 4 years travel free可知三岁的孩子免费，所以两个成年人是240元，加上两个小孩120元，共360元。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。 C5 2013新课标全国卷 B In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music

25、，dance and theatre in Edinburgh. The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.It quickly attracted famous names such as Alec Guinness, Richard Burton, Dame Margot Fonteyn and Marlene Dietrich as well as the big symphony orchestras(交响乐团). It became a fixed event every August and now attr

26、acts 400，000 people yearly. At the same time, the “Fringe” appeared as a challenge to the official festival.Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947，in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform，and they did so in a public house disused for years. Soon，groups of students first

27、ly from Edinburgh University, and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge，Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by littleknown writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh. Today the “Fringe”，once less re

28、cognized, has far outgrown the festival with around 1，500 performances of theatre，music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts. And yet as early as 1959，with only 19 theatre groups performing，some said it was getting too big. A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971, and today th

29、ere are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself. In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1，695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries. More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.40What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at t

30、he beginning? A. To bring Europe together again. B. To honor heroes of World War . C. To introduce young theatre groups. D. To attract great artists from Europe. 41. Why did some uninvited theatre groups come to Edinburgh in 1947? A. They owned a public house there. B. They came to take up a challen

31、ge. C. They thought they were also famous. D. They wanted to take part in the festival. 42.Who joined the “Fringe” after it appeared? APopular writers. B. University students. CArtists from around the world. D. Performers of music and dance. 43.We may learn from the text that Edinburgh Festival _ A.

32、 has become a nonofficial event B. has gone beyond an art festival C. gives shows all year round D. keeps growing rapidly【要点综述】 本文主要介绍了Fringe的成长和发展的历史过程。在英国，二战刚结束以后，百废待兴。从战争和痛苦之中解脱出来的人们期待着一次艺术的盛会。第一届爱丁堡艺术节从战后的艺术家群体里邀请了所有知名的艺术家，可谓盛况空前。八支同样具有好评的艺术团体自费来到英国，组成团体，在爱丁堡艺术节举办的同时自发地举办了他们自己的艺术节。40A推理判断题。根据第一段

33、中的“The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.”可以推知，其目的是为了让二战后的欧洲再次团结起来。41D细节理解题。第三段中的“in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform, and they did so”说明他们的目的是参加这个节日。42B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Soon, groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University”等信息可知，大学生参加到Fringe中。43D推理判断题。文章最后一段叙述了Edinburgh Festival的不断发展，D项的意思符合题意，故为最佳答案。- 8 -