高考英语阅读理解练习13含解析

高考英语阅读理解练习13含解析

‎2014高考英语阅读理解练习（13）及答案（解析）‎ C5 [2013·安徽卷] E Argentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place.Around 1870，it was experiencing an economic(经济的)boom，and the capital，Buenos Aires，attracted many people.Farmers，as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy，came to Buenos Aires seeking jobs.These jobs didn't pay well，and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city.As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city，the dance known as the tango(探戈舞) came into being.‎ ‎ At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes.It was danced in the bars and streets.At that time there were many fewer women than men，so if a man didn't want to be left out，his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.Gradually，the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean society and became more respectable.‎ ‎ In Europe at this time，strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. The interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris.Every kind of dance from ballet(芭蕾舞) to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. After tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europe，they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance，saying it was a little too shocking，the dance did find enough supporters to make it popular.‎ The popularity(流行)of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world.Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War Ⅰ brought the tango to North America.It reached Japan in 1926，and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador，and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea.‎ ‎72．The origin of the tango is associated with________．‎ A．belly dancers B．American soldiers C．a Spanish city D．the capital of Argentina ‎73．Which of the following is true about the tango?‎ A．It was created by foreigners from Spain and Italy.‎ B．People of the upper classes loved the tango most.‎ C．It was often danced by two males in the beginning.‎ D．A dancer in Seoul became the Argentinean ambassador.‎ ‎74．Before World War Ⅰ，the tango spread to________．‎ A．America B．Japan C．France D．South Korea ‎75．What can be the best title for the text?‎ A．How to Dance the Tango B．The History of the Tango C．How to Promote the Tango D．The Modern Tango Boom ‎【要点综述】 你知道探戈舞的历史吗？它是如何诞生的？又如何传播到世界各地？且看本文一一道来。‎ ‎72．D　细节理解题。根据题干中“the origin of the tango”定位到第一段的内容，可知探戈起源于阿根廷首都，故选D。‎ ‎73．C　推理判断题。根据题干中的关键词“tango”定位到文章第二段第三句“At that time, there were many fewer women than men, so if a man didn't want to be left out, his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.”，因此可知C项正确。‎ ‎74．C　细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Before World WarⅠ”定位到最后一段。探戈传到美国是第一次世界大战结束后，传到日本是1926年，传到韩国更晚。由此可知，答案A、B、D均不对。而从文章第三段可知，探戈传到法国应该是在第一次世界大战之前。故选C。‎ ‎75．B　主旨大意题。根据题干中的关键词“best title”定位到文章的内容。由文章内容可知，文章首段讲述了探戈的诞生，接着讲述了探戈的传播，也就是说，全文讲述的是探戈的历史。故选B。‎ C4[2012·四川卷] ‎ Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More that 200 B&Bs(bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers(活动券) in our B&B Daily printed from ‎01/04/2012‎ to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below：‎ ‎·The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.‎ ‎·The offer is of two kinds：￡ 20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay period of ‎02/04/2012‎－31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012－31/10/2012；￡ 35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2012－31/08/2012.‎ ‎·The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.‎ ‎·The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B &Bs before ‎28/04/2012‎.‎ ‎·Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.‎ ‎·If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, and additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.‎ ‎·Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve(保留)the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.‎ ‎·Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.‎ ‎·The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional $10 may be paid to confirm(确认) the booking and will be returned on arrival.‎ ‎·The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.‎ ‎45. The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on ________.‎ A．09/01/2012‎‎ B．04/02/2012‎ C．‎01/03/2012‎ D．28/04/2012‎ ‎46. How much should be paid for a twonight stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?‎ A．￡70. B．￡40. C．￡35. D．￡30.‎ ‎47. What right do the B&Bs reserve?‎ A．To charge extra $10 for bookings with no vouchers.‎ B．To refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18.‎ C．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.‎ D．To request extra charges as tips.‎ ‎48. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to________.‎ A．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs B．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money C．use the B&B offer together with other offers D．book the stays through B&B Daily ‎ ‎【要点综述】本文介绍了英国的B&Bs旅行食宿优惠活动，主要谈到了此次活动的具体操作及注意事项。‎ ‎45. D　推理判断题。根据文中所提到的时间：‎02/04/2012‎—31/05/2012；01/09/2012—31/10/2012；01/06/2012—31/08/2012可知，四到十月活动券有效。故答案为D。‎ ‎46. B　推理判断题。根据文中“￡20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay period of ‎02/04/2012‎—31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012—31/10/2012…”可知，在十月住两天晚上需￡40。‎ ‎47．B　细节理解题。根据最后一条规定“The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.”可知答案为B。‎ ‎48. A　细节理解题。根据第三条规定“The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.”可知答案为A。‎ ‎ ‎ C4 [2012·课标全国卷] ‎ 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 your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making handmade pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's 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 pictures 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 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 alike. They'll 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.‎ ‎56．If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit ________.‎ A．a Youtheater B．an art museum C．a natural history museum D．a handson science museum ‎57．What can kids do at a Youtheater?‎ ‎ A．Look at rock collections.‎ ‎ B．See dinosaur models.‎ ‎ C．Watch puppet making.‎ ‎ D．Give performances.‎ ‎58．What does “handson science” mean in the last paragraph?‎ ‎ A．Science games designed by kids.‎ ‎ B．Learning science by doing things.‎ ‎ C．A show of kids' science work.‎ ‎ D．Reading science books.‎ ‎59．Where does this text probably come from?‎ ‎ A．A science textbook.‎ ‎ B．A tourist map.‎ ‎ C．A museum guide.‎ ‎ D．A news report.‎ ‎【要点综述】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了4则关于博物馆信息的广告。第一则：艺术博物馆；第二则：自然历史博物馆；第三则：木偶剧院；第四则：自己动手科学博物馆。‎ ‎56．C　细节理解题。如果孩子对宇宙感兴趣，那你就得带孩子去“自然历史博物馆”。宇宙的内容是自然历史博物馆的一部分。根据第二则广告中的“This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.”可知C正确。‎ ‎57. C　细节理解题。根据第三则广告中的“Puppet(木偶)making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.”可知C正确。‎ ‎58. B　词义猜测题。根据文章中最后一则广告中的“They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.”可知在这种博物馆中，孩子们通过按按钮、做实验和建东西去体验。所以B正确。‎ ‎59. C　推理判断题。根据文章的第一句话“Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：”和四则广告全是有关博物馆的内容可知，这是一则博物馆广告介绍，所以这取材于博物馆指南。‎ C5 [2013·福建卷] D Pride and Prejudice for the Modern Woman Let us imagine how Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most ‎ famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.‎ Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Here's my own suggestion…‎ It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.‎ ‎“My dear husband，” said his hopeful wife one day, “have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman？”‎ Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not. ‎ ‎“But it is, it is，” she replied excitedly. ‎ Mr Dull－Husband made no reply.‎ ‎“Don't you want to know her plans？” she cried with some impatience.‎ ‎“Well, clearly you think it matters to your silly little head…so I'd better ‎ listen.”‎ ‎“Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how_a_woman_can_know_anything_about_that_is_beyond_me. She will move in herself next month.” ‎ ‎“What is her name？” ‎ ‎“Bingley.”‎ ‎“Is she married or single？”‎ ‎“What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys.” ‎ ‎“How so? How can it possibly affect them？”‎ ‎“My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going.”‎ ‎“Is that her point in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.”‎ ‎“Nonsense, my love, how little you've noticed the world has changed. She's got a first－rate degree and some sort of business qualification, I'm told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call.”‎ ‎“Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job.” ‎ ‎“Oh, that's not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think I'll go along all the same.”‎ And Mrs Bennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE－listed company. ‎ ‎…It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more “female” dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the city's business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, she'd no doubt have enjoyed Davos—and might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.‎ ‎67．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A．Austen was born 200 years ago.‎ B．Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice.‎ C．Austen's success lies in her wisdom.‎ D．Austen's updated work gains popularity.‎ ‎68．The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet ________．‎ A．had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about Bingley B．felt kind of worried and doubtful about Bingley C．was extremely anxious to meet Bingley D．had a great curiosity about Bingley ‎69．In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to ________．‎ A. get married to B. work for her C. help her move in D. take over her store ‎70．What does the writer intend to tell us?‎ A．Women with brains can also be as successful as men.‎ B．Women have to pay a high price for success.‎ C．A judgment must be made free from prejudice.‎ D．Sex discrimination still exists nowadays.‎ ‎【要点综述】 文章选自改编版名著《傲慢与偏见》章节，独辟蹊径，夹叙夹议，通过讲述Mrs Bennet对Bingley从事商业活动的态度及她本人的经历，深刻揭示了性别歧视依然存在这一社会现实。文章将古典文学的欣赏性与现实的批判性有机地结合起来。‎ ‎67．C　细节理解题。根据文章开头“Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence.” 可知。intelligence“智力”相当于wisdom。‎ ‎68．A　句意理解题。画线句子意为：我完全不懂得一个女人是怎样懂得做生意的。结合上文她告诉丈夫时说的话及说话的语气可知，Mrs Bennet对Bingley既崇敬又惊讶。‎ ‎69．B　细节理解题。从原文句子“…those lazy boys need something to wake them up.” 及“She surely needs one of our boys！” 可知答案。‎ ‎70．D　推理判断题。 根据原文最后一段，作者说十年后的今天，Mrs Bennet 虽然已是一名老员工了，但她的工资及福利均比不上男同事，说明现在社会仍然存在性别歧视。‎