2014高考英語閱讀理解抓分訓(xùn)練(49)

1、2014高考英語閱讀理解抓分訓(xùn)練（49）及答案A woman whose sports car was stolen with her dog in it put up notices all over the area that made it clear getting back her pet was more important than her car.“Whoever did this can keep my car. Please let Benjerman come home,” the notice said.It is not known whether the thief

2、 showed any pity, but almost 30 hours after the 1 pm theft Friday, Kimberly Atkins of Dover and Benjerman, a 12-year-old black retriever(獵犬), were reunited after police located them in Barrington.“Hes hungry, hes dirty, but hes very happy to be home,” Atkins said.The car was found at about 5 pm Satu

3、rday off Route 125 in a swampy area frequented by off-the-road cars and dirt bikes. However, the police couldnt control Benjerman, and they had to call Atkins to come and get him.Atkins said the thief cared for Benjerman a little by providing him with some dry cat food. She believed Benjerman ended

4、up drinking some muddy water in the area.She said they have been together for nearly 11 years after she took him back from a society shelter in Dallas, Texas.Before Benjerman was found, Atkins and several friends put up notices all over the city and in Somersworth. They also contacted animal shelter

5、s throughout southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts.The notice stated there was a reward, and also that the dog needed medication. Any caller could remain anonymous(匿名的).Atkins had parked the car outside a hardware store with the keys inside and gone in to rent a carpet cleaner.“It was 10 minutes

6、and I came out and my car was gone along with Benjerman in broad daylight,” Atkins said. The car thief threw Atkins wallet and other personal items out of the car before escaping from the scene.5. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A car with a dog was stolenB. Lucky dog was returned to

7、 his ownerC. Stealing cars: a most important social problemD. Woman wants dog back more than stolen car6. Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened?a. Notices were put up saying there was a reward.b. Atkins saw Benjerman again.c. Police found Atkins car.d. Atkins took Benjerman

8、 back from a society shelter.e. Atkins hired a carpet cleaner in a hardware store.A. d, e, a, b, cB. d, e, a, c, bC. e, a, d, b, cD. e, a, c, d, b7. We can infer from the passage .A. the dog was treated extremely badly by the thiefB. car stolen accidents happen frequently nowadaysC. the dog was foun

9、d because of the rewardD. the thief stole the car easily8. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Benjerman was sent back immediately after Atkins put up the notices.B. Atkins and her friends made a great effort to look for Benjerman.C. The thief gave the dog back but kept the sp

10、orts car.D. The dog was back at 1 pm on a Friday.參考答案DBDB A(2011·福建卷，B)For five days，Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents，and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves.Since its beginning in 1980，the Edmonton

11、 Folk Music Festival has been commemorating (紀(jì)念) the true feeling of what folk music is all about and that's the traditional togetherness(友愛)that is felt when people gather to share stories and feelings through song.This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her t

12、ime to the festival.“People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation.”Riedel said.“It's really easy to relax，and it's great seeing family and friends have fun together.”These families and friends come from all different kinds of musical tastes.People who take pleasure

13、in Blues are there，so are people who love Bluegrass.This festival does its best to develop everyone's musical interests.With so many years of experience，the festival has become a well­oiled machine，and does whatever it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible.There are free wat

14、er stations throughout the venue (舉辦地) for people to fill up their travel cups.When people buy food，reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee，but that is returned when the plate is brought back.The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time.But with big names such as Van Morrison

15、 and Jakob Dylan, it's easy to see how that was going to happen.There is no parking area during the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended.A bike lock­up area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates o

16、pen until 45 minutes after the gates close.The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug.4 with Van Morrison playing the special donation fund (基金)concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug.8.本文主要講述為了讓人們了解民間音樂的真正意義而舉辦的一個(gè)節(jié)日the Edmonton Folk Music Festival。1The Edmonton Folk Music Festival

17、 is held mainly to_.Agather people with different musical tastesBremind people of the real sense of folk musicCexhibit the good voices of great talents in folk musicDcollect old stories of folk music答案：B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由本文的第一段信息“.the Edmonton Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what fol

18、k music is all about.”可知B項(xiàng)正確。2Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?ARiedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5 years.BIt's hard for people to appreciate Blues.CIt costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.DPeople have to pay 2 for a plate of f

19、ood.答案：A。推理判斷題。由第二段第一句話“This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival”可推知Riedel至少做志愿者五年了，故A項(xiàng)正確。3We can learn from the passage that_.Apeople can get tickets easily for the festivalBthe Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organizedCdriving one'

20、;s own car to the festival is highly recommendedDbikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday答案：B。推理判斷題。由第三段“With so many years of experience，the festival has become a well­oiled machine.”可知該節(jié)日組織得井井有條，故B項(xiàng)正確。4What would be the best title for this passage?AFolk Music of BluesBOne

21、Festival for AllCFestival for Family GatheringDEdmonton's Downtown Park答案：B。主旨大意題。通讀全文可知。文章主要講述the Edmonton Folk Music Festival這一個(gè)節(jié)日，故B項(xiàng)最佳。B(2011·全國卷，C) Student MembershipCambridge Arts Cinema Cambridge Arts Cinema is one of the art houses in Britain and home of the internationally celebrat

22、ed Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make the most of it and save money.At_the_Arts_you_can.choose from up to 40 films a monthsee up to 8 premieres (首映) each monthcatch screenings when you likewe open early and clo

23、se lateincrease your knowledge of film with our special eventseach year we run seasons on various types of films and directorsmeet the filmmakersWhat_you_get_as_a_member：invitation to a preview screening (試映)1 off the standard prices (4.50/3. 50) for any screening including special eventsyour own co

24、py of each cinema programme mailed free of chargea card with your own membership number50% off membership to the Cambridge Darkroom GallerySo what are you waiting for? Just fill in the form and return it either in person or by post to: Box OfficeCambridge Arts Cinema8 Market PassageCambridge CN2 3PF

25、It costs 15 to join and your card can be used from 1st October 2011 to 30th June 2012.Cinema Information: 01223 572929(24hr)Box Office：01223 504444本文主要介紹劍橋藝術(shù)影院以廣告的形式吸引更多的會(huì)員。5Which of the following is the most famous event held at Cambridge Arts Cinema?A. The Cambridge Film Festival.B. Meetings with

26、filmmakers.C. The preview screening.D. Monthly premieres.答案：A。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第一段第一句可判斷A項(xiàng)正確。6If you're a member of Cambridge Arts Cinema, you will enjoy free _.A. Darkroom Gallery showsB. mailed programmesC. special film eventsD. film shows答案：B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由文中“your own copy of each cinema programme mailed free

27、 of charge”可知B項(xiàng)正確。7How long will the membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema last?A. Four months. B. Eight months.C. Nine months. D. One year.答案：C。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由文中“.from 1st October 2011 to 30th June 2012”可知答案為C項(xiàng)。8For what purpose is the text written?A. Offering students cheaper tickets.B. Announcing the open

28、ing of a premiere.C. Telling the public of the cinema's address.D. Increasing the cinema's membership.答案：D。主旨大意題。綜觀全文可知本文的主要目的是吸引更多的人成為會(huì)員。（2011·湖北卷）EWhich are you more likely to have wath you at sny given mementyour cell phone or your wallet? Soon you may be able to throw your wallet aw

29、ay and pay for things with a quick wave of your smart phone over an electroue scannet.In January, Starbucks announced that customers could start using their phones to buy coffee in 6,800 of its states. This is the first pay by phone practice in the U.S., but were likely to see more witeless payment

30、alternatives as something called ucar field communcation(NFC)GETS IN TO Americas consumet electanies. Last Deccmbet some new smart phanes which cantain an NFC chip were introduced to the midlit.Already in use in part of Asia and Europe, NFCtheir plan a few incees live a payment tetminal a one a few

31、ptaht need to be worked out, like who will get to collect the profitable trunsacian(交易)fees. Although some credit card providers have been experimenting with wave and pay systems that use NFC enabled credit cards, cellphone service providers truay try to mused their way into the point of sale (POS)m

32、arket. Three big gellphone service providers have formed a joinf tenture(合資企業(yè))that will go into opention over the next i15 months. Its goal is“to lead the U.S. payments industry from cards to mobile phone.”The other big NFC sue, apart from how paymeats will be processed, is security, For instance, w

33、hats to stop a thief from digitally pickpocketing you? “Were still not at the point where an attacker can just brush against yee in a crowd and steal all the money out of your phone,”says Jimmy Shah. A mobile security rescarcher, “Usera may also be able to set transaction timeits,requiring a passwor

34、d to be enteced for larger putchases.Bus siness? Keep in mund you lost your smart phone, it can be located on a located on a map and remotely ned Plus, your phone can be password protected, Your wallet isnt.67.What is predicted to happen in the U.S.?A.The expansion of cellphone companices.B. The boo

35、m of pay by phone business.C. The dissppearanceof credit cards.D. The increase of Starbucks sales.s68.The NFC technology can be used to_.A. ensure the safety of shoppersB. collect transaction fees easilyC. make purchase faster and smplerD. improve the quality of cellphones69.Three cellphone service

36、providers form a joint venture to_.A. strengthen their relationshipB .get a share in the payments industryC .sell more cellphonesD. test the NFC teehnoingy70.According to the what can users do if they lose their smart phones?A. Stop the luneting of niet phones.B .Stop a passwant.C .Cat all the money

37、 out of their phones.D. Can large purchases.【答案】BCBA閱讀理解-計(jì)劃愿望和節(jié)假日活動(dòng)(2)Everyone knows about straight-A students. We see them frequently in TV situation comedies and in movies like Revenge(復(fù)仇) of the Nerds. They get high grades, all right, but only by becoming dull laborers, their noses always st

38、uck in a book. They are not good at social communication and look clumsy when it comes to sports. How, then, do we account for Domenica Roman or Paul Melendres? Roman is on the tennis team at Fairmont Senior High School. She also sings in the choral group, serves on the student council(學(xué)生會(huì)) and is a

39、 member of the mathematics society. For two years she has maintained A's in every subject. Melendres, now a freshman at the University of New Mexico, was student-body president at Valley High School in Albuquerque. He played soccer and basketball well, exhibited at the science fair, and meanwhil

40、e worked as a reporter on a local television station. Being a speech giver at the graduation ceremony, he achieved straight A's in his regular classes, plus bonus points for A's in two college-level courses. How do super-achievers like Roman and Melendres do it? Brains aren't the only an

41、swer. "Top grades don't always go to the brightest students," declares Herbert Walberg, professor of education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who has conducted major studies of super-achieving students. "Knowing how to make the most of your innate(天賦的) abilities counts

42、for more. Much more." In fact, Walberg says, students with high I.Q.s sometimes don't do as well as classmates with lower I.Q.s. For them, learning comes too easily and they never find out how to get down. Hard work isn't the whole story, either. "It's not how long you sit there with the books open," said one of the many A students we interviewed. "It's what you do while you're sitting." Indeed, some of t