【备战2014】2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练(18)及解析

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（5）及解析C2AJimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview.His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8：30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car，the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said，“Well，I could take you to the office for your interview. It's the least I could do. Please, I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt.One by one, the applicants left the interviewer's office with disappointed looks on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed？” Jimmy's heart sank.“With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview？” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy's surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into this office. I just know you'd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations！”Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well－deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.56．Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of work.B．He was bored with his job.C．He wanted a higher position.D．He hoped to find a better boss.57．What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A．A friend's car had a flat tyre.B．A wild man was pushing a car.C．A terrible car accident happened.D．An old man's car broke down.58．Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A．He was also to be interviewed.B．He needed a travelling companion.C．He always helped people in need.D．He was thankful to Jimmy.59．How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer's question?A. He was sorry for the other applicants.B. There was no hope for him to get the job.C. He regretted helping the old man.D. The interviewer was very rude.60．What can we learn from Jimmy's experience?A. Where there's a will, there's a way.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. Good is rewarded with good.D. Two heads are better than one.【要点综述】这是一篇记叙文。

AIn my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight－mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy's classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don't know, poke greens are a weed－type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one－and－only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.1．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________．A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union College2．In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing ________．A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road3．Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ________．A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy's latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her4．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B. She got a pen as a gift from the author.C. She passed the required assessment.D. She received her Ph.D. degree.5．What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully.B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education.D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.BIt's such a happy－looking library, painted yellow, decorated with palm－tree stickers and sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. About the size of a microwave oven, it's pedestrian－friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach Country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It's a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin－based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “That's what we're going to do for our spring break！”Son Austin, now a 10th－grader, didn't see the point of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Janey insisted, and husband Peter unwillingly got to work. The 51－year－old owner of a ship supply company modified a small wooden house that he'd built years earlier for daughter Abbie's toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library's final touches (装点), the family hung a signboard on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book，” and making the Henriksen library, now one of several hundred like it nationwide and among more than 2，500 in the world, the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County.They stocked it with 20 or so books they'd already read, a mix of science fiction, reference titles, novels and kids' favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not see it again，” said Janey, a stay－at－home mom.Since then, the collection keeps replenishing (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project's best payoff, says Peter, are the thank－you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.”1．In what way is the library “pedestrian－friendly”？A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm－tree stickers as decorations.2．Janey got the idea to build a library from ________．A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin－based organization3．The library was built ________．A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass4．What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.5．The passage tells us that the users ________．A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank－you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyCThe way we do things round hereSome years ago，I was hired by an American bank. I received a letter from the head of the Personnel Department that started，“Dear John，I am quite pleased that you h ave decided to join us.” That “quite” saddened me. I thought he was saying “we're kind of pleased you decided to join us although I wish we had hired someone else.”Then I discovered that in American English “quite” sometimes means “very”，while in British English it means “fairly”．So the first lesson about working in other countries is to learn the language and by that I don't just mean the words people speak. It is body language，dress，manners, ideas and so on. The way people do things highlights many of the differences we see between cultures (文化)．Some of these differences may be only on the surface—dress，food and hours of work—while others may be deeper and take longer to deal with. Mostly, it is just a question of getting used to the differences and accepting them, like the climate (气候)，while getting on with business.Some of the differences may be an improvement. People are more polite；the service is better；you ask for something to be done and it happens without having to ask again. However，other differences can be troubling, like punctuality (准时). If you invite people to a party at 7 o'clock your guests will consider it polite to turn up exactly on time in Germany, five minutes early in the American Midwest，an hour early in Japan, 15 minutes afterwards in the UK, up to an hour afterwards in Italy and some time in the evening in Greece. I prefer not to usethe word “late” because there is nothing wrong with the times people arrive. It is simply the accepted thing to do in their own country.1. The author was unhappy as mentioned in Paragraph 1 because he thought ________.A. the American bank didn't think much of himB. the American bank might hire another personC. it's difficult to get used to American cultureD. it's easy to misunderstand Americans2．T he underlined word “highlights” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.A. encouragesB. helps to narrowC. increasesD. draws attention to3．According to the author，what should we do with most cultural differences?A. Ask the native people for help.B. Understand and accept them.C. Do things in our own way.D. Do in-depth research.4．When invited to a party the people who are usually punctual are________.A. ItaliansB. GermansC. GreeksD. the BritishDAs the railroads and the highways shaped the American West in the past centuries, a new electrical generating (发电) and transmission (输送) system for the 21st century will leave a lasting mark on the West, for better or worse. Much of the real significance of railroads and highways is not in their direct physical effect on the scenery, but in the ways that they affect the surrounding community. The same is true of big solar plants and the power lines that will be laid down to move electricity around.The 19th century saw land grants (政府拨地) offered to railroad companies to build the transcontinental railroads, leaving public land in between privately owned land. In much of the west, some of the railroad sections were developed while others remained undeveloped, and in both cases the landownership has presented unique challenges to land management. With the completion of the interstate highway system, many of the small towns which sprang up as railway stops and developed well, have lost their lifeblood and died.Big solar plants and their power lines will also have effects far beyond their direct footprint in the West. This is not an argument against building them. We need alternative energy badly, and to really take advantage of it we need to be able to move electricity around far more readily than we can now.So trade-offs will have to be made. Some scenic sports will be sacrificed. Some species (物种) will be forced to move, or will be carefully moved to special accommodations. Deals will be struck to reduce the immediate effects.The lasting effects of these trade-offs are another matter. The 21st century development of the American West as an ideal place for alternative energy is going to throw off a lot of power and money in the region. There are chances for that power and money to do a lot of good. But it is just as likely that they will be spent wastefully and will leave new problems behind, just like the railroads and the highways.The money set aside in negotiated trade-offs and the institution that control it will shape the West far beyond the immediate footprint of power plants and transmission lines. So let's remember the effects of the railroads and the highways as we construct these new power plants in the West.1．What was the problem caused by the construction of the railways?A. Small towns along the railways became abandoned.B. Some railroad stops remained underused.C. Land in the West was hard to manage.D. Land grants went into private hands.2．What is the major concern in the development of alternative energy according to the last two paragraphs?A. The transmission of power.B. The use of money and power.C. The conservation of solar energy.D. The selection of an ideal place.3．What is the author's attitude towards building solar plants?A. Cautious.B. Approving.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.4．Which is the best title for the passage?A. How the Railways Have Affected the WestB. How Solar Energy Could Reshape the WestC. How the Effects of Power Plants Can Be ReducedD. How the Problems of the Highways Have Been SettledE“Mum，what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton(骨骼) in the closet(衣橱)？” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet？” her mother paused thoughtfully, “Well, it's something that you wo uld rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dad's family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be …a skeleton in his family's closet‟. He really wouldn't want any neighbor to konw about it.”“Why pick on my family？” Jessica's father said with anger. “Your family history isn't so good, you know. Wasn't your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes？” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now，” Jessica cut in before things grew worse.After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessica's parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessica's closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessica's mother sank into a faint(晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.“What happened? Where am I？” she asked. “You just destroyed the school's skeleton, Mum，” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “They're both crazy，” she thought.1．According to Jessica's mother, “a skeleton in the closet” means ________.A．a family honor B．a family secretC．a family story D．a family treasure2．What can we learn about some Australians' ancestors from Paragraph 2? A．They were brought to Australia as prisoners.B．They were the earliest people living in Australia.C．They were involved in some crimes in Australia.D．They were not regarded as criminals in their days.3．Jessica's mother fell down into a faint because she was ________.A．knocked B．frightenedC．injured D．surprised4．Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home?A．She was curious about it.B．She planned to keep it for fun.C．She needed it for her school task.D．She intended to scare her parents.5．Jessica's parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because ________. A．they were crazyB．they were overexcitedC．they realized their misunderstandingD．they both thought they had won the quarrel【A篇】Dorothy在一所条件非常差的学校获得了很大的成功，这说明一个人获得成功与他在什么地方没有直接关系，最重要的是要付出努力。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（3）及解析C2In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight－mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy's classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don't know, poke greens are a weed－type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one－and－only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.61．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________．A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union College62．In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing ________．A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63．Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ________．A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy's latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B. She got a pen as a gift from the author.C. She passed the required assessment.D. She received her Ph.D. degree.65．What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully.B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education.D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.【要点综述】Dorothy在一所条件非常差的学校获得了很大的成功，这说明一个人获得成功与他在什么地方没有直接关系，最重要的是要付出努力。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（20）及解析C5DAbout 30 years ago, I left Cuba for the United States with my son. After getting settled finally in Brunswick, New Jersey, I enrolled(注册) my son in kindergarten. Several weeks later, my son's teacher asked me to meet him at his office.In the teacher's office, an exchange of greetings was followed by his questions：“Is your son mentally retarded(弱智的)? Does he suffer from any kind of mental disability？”Was he talking about my wonderful Scola? No, no, it can't be. What a helpless, lonely moment! I told him that Scola was a quiet, sweet little boy, instead. I asked him why he was asking me all these questions.My son could not follow the teacher's directions, he told me, and thus, Scola was disrupting the class. Didn't he know my son did not speak English yet?He was angry：“Why hasn't your son been taught to speak English? Don't you speak English at home？”No, I didn't speak English at home, I replied. I was sure my son would learn English in a couple of months, and I didn't want him to forget his native language. Well, wrong answer! What kind of person would not speak in English to her son at home and at all times? “Are you one of those people who come to this country to save dollars and send them back to their country, never wanting to be a part of this society？”Needless to say, I tried to tell him I was not one of “those people”. Then he told me the meeting was over, and I left.As I had expected, my son learned to speak English fluently before the school year was over. He went on to graduate from college and got a job, earning close to six figures. He travels widely and leads a well－adjusted, contented life. And he has benefited from being bilingual(双语的)．Speaking more than one language allows people to communicate with others; it teaches people about other cultures and other places—something very basic and obviously lacking in the “educator” I met in New Jersey.57．The teacher asked the author to his office ________．A．to discuss Scola's in－class performanceB．to get Scola enrolled in kindergartenC．to find a language partner for ScolaD．to work out a study plan for Scola58．What doe s the underlined word “disrupting” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Breaking. B．Following.C．Attending. D．Disturbing.59．The author's attitude towards being bilingual may best be described as ________．A．critical B．casualC．positive D．passive60．This text is likely to be selected from a book of________．A．medicine B．educationC．geography D．history【要点综述】本文作者通过说明自己儿子学习语言的过程和他最后的成功经历，说明了“双语”学习的重要性。

2014年全国卷高考英语阅读题真题解析2014年全国卷高考英语阅读题主要包括了四篇阅读理解和一篇信息匹配。

这些题目覆盖了各个不同的主题和文体，考察了考生在阅读理解、推理判断等方面的能力。

本文将对2014年全国卷高考英语阅读题进行解析和讲解，帮助考生更好地理解和掌握这些题目。

第一篇文章是一篇科技类阅读。

文章介绍了一种研究新型电脑技术的设备，并对该设备的使用和优势进行了探讨。

根据文章内容，我们可以得出以下几点解析：首先，文章提到了这种新型电脑技术设备的研究目的和用途。

该设备旨在提高计算机的性能和速度，并可以应用于各种领域，如医学、科学研究等。

其次，文章列举了该设备的一些技术优势和创新之处。

例如，它采用了一种全新的处理器和存储技术，可以大幅提高计算机的运行效率和数据传输速度。

第二篇文章是一篇社会类阅读。

文章讲述了一项关于国家图书馆的调查结果，并对调查结果进行了分析和总结。

根据文章内容，我们可以得出以下几点解析：首先，文章介绍了这项调查的背景和目的。

调查旨在了解人们对国家图书馆的认知和评价，并为图书馆的改进提供参考。

其次，文章提供了一些具体的调查数据和结果。

例如，大多数被调查者认为国家图书馆的藏书丰富，服务态度友好，但也有一些被调查者对图书馆的设施和环境提出了一些意见和建议。

第三篇文章是一篇科普类阅读。

文章介绍了关于环保的一些新技术和创新。

根据文章内容，我们可以得出以下几点解析：首先，文章讲述了这些新技术和创新的原理和应用。

例如，一种新型的太阳能发电设备可以将太阳能转化为电能，实现可持续能源的利用。

其次，文章提到了这些技术和创新对环境的影响和意义。

这些技术可以减少能源的消耗和对环境的污染，从而实现更加可持续和环保的发展。

第四篇文章是一篇教育类阅读。

文章介绍了一种新型的教学方法和教育理念。

根据文章内容，我们可以得出以下几点解析：首先，文章讲述了这种新型教学方法的特点和优势。

该方法注重培养学生的创造力和实践能力，提倡学生自主学习和探索。

高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练（答案及解析）Words：322难度系数：★★建议用时：8分钟If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong.Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language? According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the effect is greater, the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli，from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales，has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible，”he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34.Reading，writing, and comprehension were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better.“Studying a language means you getan entrance to another world，” explained the scientists.5．The main subject talked about in this passage is________.A．science on learning a second languageB．man’s ability of learning a second languageC．language can help brain powerD．language learning and maths study解析：选C。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（9）及解析C4AGuide to Stockholm University LibraryOur library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.ZonesThe library is divided into different zones.The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs.The ground floor is the zone where you can talk.Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.ComputersYou can use your own computer to connect to the wi－fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office.They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.Group－study PlacesIf you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor.Some study rooms are for 2－3 people and others can hold up to 6－8 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.There are 40 group－study rooms that must be booked via the website.To book，you need an active University account and a valid University card.You can use a room three hours per day，nine hours at most per week.Storage of Study MaterialThe library has lockers for students to store course literature.When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分)，you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year's rental period.Rules to be FollowedMobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library.Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.36．The library's upper floor is mainly for students to ________．A. read in a quiet placeB．have group discussionsC．take comfortable seatsD．get their computers fixed37．Library computers on the ground floor ________．A. help students with their field experimentsB．contain software essential for schoolworkC．are for those who want to access the wi－fiD．are mostly used for filling out application forms38．What condition should be met to book a group－study room?A. A group must consist of 8 people.B．Three－hour use per day is the minimum.C．One should first register at the university.D．Applicants must mark the room on the map.39．A student can rent a locker in the library if he ________．A. can afford the rental feeB．attends certain coursesC．has nowhere to put his booksD．has earned the required credits40．What should NOT be brought into the library?A. Mobile phones.B．Orange juice.C．Candy.D．Sandwiches.【要点综述】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了在Stockholm University Library中需要注意的事项。

2014年英语高考阅读理解答案解析近年来，英语高考阅读理解部分一直是考生们头疼的难题，考查的是考生的阅读能力和理解能力。

下面是对2014年英语高考阅读理解部分的答案解析。

Passage 1题目：What is the main purpose of the passage?正确答案：B- to introduce the idea of “smart” schools解析：在第一段中，文章提到“smart schools”是学习环境的未来趋势，因此该段落的主要目的是介绍“smart schools”的概念。

题目：According to the passage, what is a feature of a “smart” school?正确答案：D- personalized learning解析：在第二段中，文章提到“smart schools”提供个性化学习的功能，因此该选项是正确答案。

Passage 2题目：What did the researchers do in the study?正确答案：C- They tested the effects of sleep on memory consolidation.解析：在第一段中，文章提到研究者测试了睡眠对记忆巩固的影响，因此该选项是正确答案。

题目：What did the researchers find about sleep?正确答案：A- Sleeping after learning helps consolidate memories.解析：在第二段中，文章指出睡眠有助于记忆巩固，因此该选项是正确答案。

Passage 3题目：What is the main idea of the passage?正确答案：D- The benefits of laughter on health.解析：在第一段中，文章提到笑对健康的好处，因此该选项是正确答案。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（2）及解析C2When I was 12, all I wanted was a signet (图章) ring. They were the “in” thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven.What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasn't being “replaced”. We'd been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything—so most of the “new” stuff (东西) we got was really just to replace what we'd lost. But not my ring. My ring was new.Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents' when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasn't my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift－giving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. “You'll recognize this one，” she said, smiling.Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside.The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the ring. They'd had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother.And it still fits me.56．The underlined word “in”in the first paragraph probably means “________”．A. fashionableB. availableC. practicalD. renewable57．When she got the ring back, the writer was about ________．A. 13 years oldB. 15 years oldC. 26 years oldD. 28 years old58．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．The writer's family moved several times.B．The writer never stopped looking for her ring.C．The writer's ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.D．The writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it off.59．What would be the best title for the passage?A. My New RingB. Lost and FoundC. Lost and ReplacedD. An Expensive Ring【要点综述】本文是一篇记叙文。

高中英语真题:2014届高考英语二轮专题复习提升精选：阅读理解1.I spent my childhood walking a fine line between being an en ergetic young boy and avoiding contact sports to protect my ey esight. I had lost the sight in one eye at the age of five, so inste ad of football, I put my energy into rowing and sailing. By the ti me I was 22, I was working towards rowing for my country.Then, during a training session, I noticed my vision was uncle ar in my remaining eye. I had an operation and spent two week s with bandages over my eyes. Sadly, it didn’t work, and the se cond operation two months later was also a failure. My world ca me crashing down. I had been flying high---- as well as my shining rowing career, I had been about to take my finals and get a job in the city. Now, as my fellow graduates celebrated their results, I lay in my childhood bedroom, angry. I would wake up in the morning and convince myself I could see a shadow, but I felt bitterly angry when I realized I couldn’t. Previously, I had lots of assumptions about blind people, but no w I joined their ranks. I had no choice but to change my attitude . I started to realize that my challenge was not about seeing butabout creating a new life for myself. The simple pleasure of just sitting in a café and watching the world go by or even making e ye contact with anyone is no longer possible. I had to rethink ho w to engage with the world. As much as I disliked the things of blindness---- white sticks, talking computers and guide dogs---- I welcomed these as the tools that would enable me to regain my independence. I moved out of my mum’s house and got a jo b in entertainment. I also started seeking out projects that woul d help me get out and mix with people. A big part of my identity has always been about the thrill of competing---- success and failure. I am excited when I am giving it my all, so I started to compete again, first in rowing and then in extreme p hysical challenges such as completing six marathons in seven days in Gobi desert. Filling my life with experiences helped to s weep the blindness to one side.It took me 10 years really to deal with losing my sight. When I walked to the South Pole in 2009, the first blind person ever to go there, standing shoulder to shoulder with sighted people, I f elt “normal” again.But two years ago, my sense of “being normal” was challeng ed again. I was staying at a friend’s house when I fell out of a s econd-floor window onto the ground below. I have no idea how it happened---- I was just going to bed but ended up waking up in hospital. I h urt my brain, and my back in three places. I discovered that I co uldn’t feel my legs. Doctors said that there was a 12-week period for sensation(知觉) to return, and when this came and went with no change in my legs, I began to despair.I was due to get married, but on the day of our wedding my fi ancée(未婚妻) was sitting by my bedside as I prepared for another operatio n to put metalwork in my back.I’m still in a wheelchair, but I refuse to accept that my story e nds here. I have got involved with a training program, which aim s to redirect the nerve pathways in my legs through training. I’m now teaching myself to use sit-skis and a hand-powered bike. I’m sure how I’d manage emotionally without a s porting goal to drive myself forward. It has saved my life in a wa y. I may never win a gold medal, but that doesn’t stop me trying .55. Though the writer was a sports lover, he might be rarely inv olved in ______________.A. runningB. skiingC. bikingD. box ing56. After the second operation, the writer __________________.A. was full of confidenceB. found a job in the cit yC. lost his sight completelyD. lay in bed sleeple ssly57. The challenge mentioned in Paragraph 3 refers to ________ ________.A. building a new lifeB. being unable to see a ny moreC. using the things for the blindD. making eye cont act with others58. As a blind person, the writer was the first to ______________ _______.A. win a gold medalB. get to the South PoleC. finish six marathons in seven daysD. compete in e xtreme physical challenges59. Having fallen out of a second-floor window, the writer felt despaired because ______________ _.A. his fiancée broke away from himB. he didn’t kno w how it took placeC. he might be unable to walk foreverD. he had to put metalwork in his back60. We can learn from the passage that _________________.A. the writer is a person who never gives upB. the blindness has made the writer lose heartC. winning a gold medal is impossible for the writerD. the writer has never received any training in sports2.I had lunch with a friend of mine the other day and she said s omething that I found surprising: "Work is paid slavery." My frie nd wanted more control over her work hours, income, etc., but y ou can imagine that if "work is serving someone," she won't hav e much luck until that belief changes. When I asked her where t hat belief came from, she said her father.Most of us spend many of our waking hours at work. How we th ink about those hours will determine how good or bad we feel a bout our lives.How would you complete the sentence: "Work is...."? How man y of us say that work is fulfilling? How many say work is fun? Changing Limiting BeliefsAlmost everyone I talk to has limiting beliefs about money or wo rk. I worked with my friend using the walking belief change desc ribed in Debug Your Mental Software. When it came time to come up with a new belief, she struggled. She even asked me: "W hat's the opposite of slavery?" So strong was the old belief that she couldn't think of the opposite.What's Your Work Belief?If you think work is bad, you'll end up working in an unfulfilling jo b regardless of how much it pays. If you think work is freedom, you'll enjoy your work because it fulfills you. I call it "soul work." If you're doing the work you love, it will be energizing, freeing. Much of our work ethic(职业道德规范) starts in childhood by watching our parents. How did they tal k about work? Did they hate it, or did they love it? The truth is p robably somewhere in between. Many of us say we don't want a job "like my parent had" or a job where they're stuck inside a small room. But many of us end up with jobs like that. Sometim es it's how we approach the tasks of our jobs that make the diff erence.It's possible to make even the most ordinary job meaningful and fulfilling. If it isn't possible for you to do that, then it is time to thi nk about "evolving out of the job". Sometimes just quitting a job because it's boring is the wrong thing to do, but thinking about where you want to be and if you need more education is a good idea.Some young people seem to have trouble starting jobs or finishing college. Has our economy discouraged them? A recent movi e I saw had a grown man (over thirty) telling his friends that he's a "stay-at-home-son." Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.I had breakfast at my local Perkins yesterday. Kristin took my or der. She was bubbly and full of energy compared to the other w aitresses. I watched as she remembered everything a family of four staying at a neighboring hotel had ordered the day before. Kristin loved people and loved her job. She has the kind of attitu de and work ethic that employers crave.What's your work belief? Does it limit you? Could you tune it up to live a better life right now? If most of us are going to spend 3 0 years working, shouldn't we try to make it enjoyable? Could it be that work is freedom or right work is energizing or something even better?50. It's implied in the third paragraph that_________A. theory always comes from a lot of practiceB. few people know the real meaning of workC. few people feel pleased when they are at workD. the hard er you work, the deeper you know about it51. According to the writer, what determines the nature of work ?A. Appropriate payB. Your inner feelingC. Your life goalsD. The environment around you52. The underlined part “evolving out of the job”(Para7) probabl y means ________.A. leaving someone else to deal with the jobB. giving up th e job and finding a new oneC. seeking something outside the job itselfD. doing somet hing to improve yourself53.The writer’s attitude shown in the eighth paragraph is ______ ___.A. supportiveB. disappointedC. satisfiedD. indifferent54. The writer thinks highly of Kristin because___________.A. she treats every customer equallyB. she is good at memorizing thingsC. she is a close friend of the writer’sD. she has positive job attitude3.Enjoy a museum visit with your class!Available Programs:Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in som e works of art. (All grades)Learning to Look: An interactive （互动的）tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children t o a museum. (Preschool-Grade3)Native American Collection: This program explore relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natu ral resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez , a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. (For Grades2-5)The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum t o take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives partici pants a new set of vocabulary words while helping them feel co mfortable. Art-on-the Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects . Free for organizations with Education Membership.Planning Your Visit:Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Plea se book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged t o organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.Tour Hours: can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Ed ucation Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non -member organizations. with art activities cost $12 per student ( non-members) or $10 per student (members).Chaperones（保护人）：We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chapero nes help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone m ust pay $5 admission.Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the mu seum.Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photograph s.Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!Enjoy!46.If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is , they will choose_________.A Art Tells a Story B. Learning to Look C. The Language of Art D. Native American Collection47. Why does the museum feel sorry?A. Taking photos is not allowed at the museum.B. Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum.C. Visitors are not able to have lunch at the museum.D. Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time.48.How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students wi th Education Membership for a tour with art activities?A. $600B. $C. $720D. $75049.What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum?A. To make bookings ahead of time.B. To try to get Edu cation MembershipC. To learn about the history of the museum.D. To ask for t he permission of self-guided visits.4.My name is Amy. I’m a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I’m an iPhone addict.I wasn’t always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn’t want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much work, always ringing and demanding attention. I was perfectly conte nt with my simple cellphone, and I didn’t feel like changing my mind any time .However, about a year ago, I found myself envious of all those proud iPhone owners, holding their shiny new phones and sho wing them off to all their friends. I started to eavesdrop on conv ersations about “iPhone apps”, feeling like a tourist listening to a language I couldn’t speak.Eventually I couldn’t ignore my iPhone instinct (本能) any longer, and I welcomed my new iPhone into my life. I in stantly fell in love with the little bundle of joy, and could no long er imagine a life without it.To my surprise, I suddenly found myself with a whole new circle of friends—other iPhone owners I could go to for advice and support as I le arned the various functions of my new device. They responded to my iPhone-related queries when my other friends couldn’t, and didn’t roll th eir eyes when I bragged（吹牛）about all the things little Eloise (yes, I named her) could do.For a couple months I built my new life with Eloise. However, I r ealized I had a problem when one day I found myself Google-mapping my way to my mailbox, which happens to be right outside my front door.When I reflected upon the past few months, I couldn’t believe I didn’t see this coming. All the warning signs were there. Eloise slept right beside me and was the first thing I reached for in the morning. I checked my e-mail about 20 times a day. I also experienced attachment anxiet y when I left poor Eloise in the changing room at the gym. What if she rang and needed my response? Or, even worse, what if a careless gym-goer knocked her out of my bag and caused her screen to crac k?Once I admitted I had a problem, things started to change. Wha t used to feel like friendly messages now felt like constant comp laining to respond. I hated that I could no longer leave the hous e without Eloise in my hand. Eventually, I felt angry with Eloise so much that I wanted to throw her at the wall.I decided something had to be done. But, as I quickly realized, i Phones are like cigarettes and not easy to quit.Then, while taking the bus to work one day, I was unexpectedly forced to quit—at least temporarily. When I reached into my purse to grab Elois e, I found her overcome by fever. My head swam with panic as I attempted to solve the problem, but without result. I couldn’t call anyone for advice. I couldn’t Google whether this had happe ned to any fellow iPhone owners. The Apple Store was closed b y the time I finished work, so I headed home with fear into an El oise-less night. But, after a couple hours without any text alerts, pus h notifications, or even good old-fashioned phone calls, I felt ... calmer. Without my electronic be d partner, I drifted off into the deepest sleep I’d had in months. The next morning, I read the news from the simplicity of the ne wspaper, instead of from my iPhone. I even noticed the cherry blossoms blooming.My goodness, what had I been missing?41. The passage is mainly about ___________.A. how I changed my attitude towards iPhoneB. why I wa s content with my iPhoneC. how my simple cellphone changed my lifestyleD. whyI stopped using iPhone unwillingly42. The phrase “ eavesdrop on” ( Paragraph 3) is closer in mea ning to _____________.A. switch suddenly toB. join activelyC. listen secret ly toD. interrupt rudely43. IPhones’ __________ can not be listed among the reasons why the writer was addicted to it.A. diverse applicationB. excellent serviceC. bundle of joy D. good company44. When did the writer get to know that she had to tear herself away from her iPhone?A. She needed her iPhone to lead her to the mailbox.B. She slept with her iPhone beside her every night.C. She checked and read her e-mails too frequently.D. She dared not leave her iPhone alone at the gym.45. What message does the writer pass on at the end of the pa ssage?A. She considered throwing away her iPhone.B. She looked forward to starting her wonderful life with Elois e.C. She thought it of great benefit to have a simple cellphone.D. She was aware that she had to kick the habit of being addi cted to her iPhone.5.While only about 200 astronauts have had the excitement of l ooking down at Earth and commanding systems on the Internati onal Space Station, actually thousands of everyday middleschool students have experienced by Middle School Students, or Ea rthKAM, a camera system.EarthKAM is an educational activity and outreach(扩展)investigation that also results in remote Earth sensing and o bservation. Using the Internet, the students control a special dig ital camera fixed aboard the space station, enabling them to ph otograph the Earth's coastlines, mountain ranges and other geo graphic items of interest from the unique advantage point of spa ce.While EarthKAM offers a powerful way for students to investigat e Earth from the unique perspective of space, it is also inspiring the next generation of flight controllers for space programs—involving university students to control and operate the camera system and related activities from the ground.In the interview, Brion Au, one of the investigation developers at NASA's Johnson Space Centre, said，“EarthKAM is a payload(有效载荷)by students, for students. They are in charge. This system pr ovides a viewpoint that the astronauts have...it's just aweinspiri ng！”So far, students have captured more than 40,000 photos of the Earth from the space station as it orbited the Earth once every 90 minutes, traveling at 17,500 miles an hour. The team at EarthKAM posts these photographs online for the public andparticipating classrooms around the world to view.Au explains that this education investigation is inspiring student s to explore the world by examining Earth, while promoting soci al studies, art, geography, science, technology, and math, amo ng other important lessons involving research and teamwork. E arthKAM was started by Dr. Sally Ride, originally flying on the s huttles. The camera is located in the window Observational Res earch Facility, also known as the WORF, one of many the statio n's research facilities.【小题1】How have thousands of students experienced similar excitemen t as astronauts?A．In the space station. B．In the spaceship. C．Using a camera system. D．Teaming up with ast ronauts.【小题2】What equipment should the students need for the research? A．Computer. B．Recorder. C．Telephone. D．Radio s.【小题3】What doesn't belong to the next generation of flight controllers f or space programs?A．University students' controlling the camera system. B．University students' operating the camera system. C．University students' related activities from the ground. D．University students' investigating Earth from space.【小题4】Who are responsible for EarthKAM?A．The astronauts. B．The students.C．The investigation developers. D．The teachers. 【小题5】What's the main idea of the last paragraph? A．DR.Sally Ride explains the details of EarthKAMB．Why the team at EarthKAM posts these photographs online. C．EarthKAM provides a viewpoint that the astronauts have. D．Brion Au explains the details of EarthKAM.6.Jockeys(职业赛马骑师) are the smallest athletes. They are rarely over five feet six, or 120 pounds. The lighter the weight on the horse, the faster it can go.Riding fast horses on the track is tough on the small jockeys. T he jockey doesn’t“sit”on the horse. He leans forward on his legs . The strain is on his thighs(大腿) and calf(小腿) muscles. As jockeys age, their legs“go”first. Jockeys also need arm strength. It’s a strain holding a 1000-pound racehorse. On muddy days, jockeys get a pounding of mud. The mud com es flying off the hooves(蹄) of the horses in front. “It feels like so meone is punching you all over,”says one rider.And a jockey can be hurt. A jockey can have a leg jammed bet ween two horses. Or it can get caught between horse and the r ail. The worst accidents are from falls. A horse may fall on his ri der. Or horses behind may trample if he hits the track. In one ye ar about 240 riders are hurt badly. That’s one out of six jockeys. But the jockeys are well-paid. A jockey keeps about ten percent of the money his horses win. Jacinto Vasquez, a five-foot-three comer, has ridden horses to ＄7,000,000 in wins in the la st eight years, which means he does almost ＄100,000 a year. Why do some jockeys do better than others? “It isn’t the way a boy sits on a horse or uses the reins or the whip,”says Conn Mc Creary. McCreary was a top jockey of the 1950’s. He rode two Kentucky Derby winners. “Most jockeys do this the same. It’s th e ‘feel’ he has for the horses.”“When you come right down to it, it just seems that horses run b etter for some riders,” McCreary says. “A real good jockey does n’t lose with the best horse. And sometimes he’ll win with the se cond or third best.”Many Latin-American riders, like Jacinto, seem to have the knack. “Maybe i t’s because we grew up with horses,”says Jacinto. “Maybe it’s b ecause we like to ride. There was a strike at Aqueduct last year . We, Jorge Velasquez, and Angel Cordero (two other top Latin riders) went to a park. We rented horses, and rode around the b ridle path(骑马专用道)!”【小题1】The main idea of Paragraph 1 is about ______________.A. the size of jockeys.B. the age of jockeysC. the size of the horseD. the speed of the horse【小题2】 When a jockey is riding a fast horse, he doesn’t __________ .A. really sit on the horseB. lean forward on his legsC. use much arm strengthD. get any mud on wet track 【小题3】 The most dangerous problem for a jockey arises _________ _________.A. when his leg is jammed between two horsesB. when his clothes are splashed over with mud.C. when the jockey’s horse falls on the jockeyD. when the jockey is not well paid【小题4】A really good jockey can often win a race ____________.A. only when he rides on the best horseB. even when he rides the second best horseC. when he rides on a rented horseD. if the horse is just a Ken tucky Herby【小题5】 The underlined word “Knack” in the last paragraph probably means__________________.A. special skillB. dangerous hobbyC. riding cultureD. excellent horses.2014届高考英语二轮专题复习提升精选：阅读理解1.I spent my childhood walking a fine line between being an energetic young boy and avoiding c ontact sports to protect my eyesight. I had lost the sight in one eye at the age of five, so instead of football, I put my energy into rowing and sailing. By the time I was 22, I was working towards rowing for my country.Then, during a training session, I noticed my vision was unclear in my remaining eye. I had an operation and spent two weeks with bandages over my eyes. Sadly, it didn’t work, and the sec ond operation two months later was also a failure. My world came crashing down. I had been fly ing high---- as well as my shining rowing career, I had been about to take my finals and get a job in the cit y. Now, as my fellow graduates celebrated their results, I lay in my childhood bedroom, angry. I would wake up in the morning and convince myself I could see a shadow, but I felt bitterly angry when I realized I couldn’t.Previously, I had lots of assumptions about blind people, but now I joined their ranks. I had no c hoice but to change my attitude. I started to realize that my challenge was not about seeing but about creating a new life for myself. The simple pleasure of just sitting in a café and watching th e world go by or even making eye contact with anyone is no longer possible. I had to rethink ho w to engage with the world. As much as I disliked the things of blindness---- white sticks, talking computers and guide dogs---- I welcomed these as the tools that would enable me to regain my independence. I moved out of my mum’s house and got a job in entertainment. I also started seeking out projects that woul d help me get out and mix with people. A big part of my identity has always been about the thrill of competing---- success and failure. I am excited when I am giving it my all, so I started to compete again, first in rowing and then in extreme physical challenges such as completing six marathons in seven days in Gobi desert. Filling my life with experiences helped to sweep the blindness to one side. It took me 10 years really to deal with losing my sight. When I walked to the South Pole in 20 09, the first blind person ever to go there, standing shoulder to shoulder with sighted people, I fe lt “normal” again.But two years ago, my sense of “being normal” was challenged again. I was staying at a frie nd’s house when I fell out of a second-floor window onto the ground below. I have no idea how it happened---- I was just going to bed but ended up waking up in hospital. I hurt my brain, and my back in thr ee places. I discovered that I couldn’t feel my legs. Doctors said that there was a 12-week period for sensation(知觉) to return, and when this came and went with no change in my legs, I began to despair.I was due to get married, but on the day of our wedding my fiancée(未婚妻) was sitting by my bedside as I prepared for another operation to put metalwork in my back.I’m still in a wheelchair, but I refuse to accept that my story ends here. I have got involved wit h a training program, which aims to redirect the nerve pathways in my legs through training. I’m now teaching myself to use sit-skis and a hand-powered bike. I’m sure how I’d manage emotionally without a sporting goal to drive myself forw ard. It has saved my life in a way. I may never win a gold medal, but that doesn’t stop me trying.55. Though the writer was a sports lover, he might be rarely involved in ______________.A. runningB. skiingC. bikingD. boxing56. After the second operation, the writer __________________.A. was full of confidenceB. found a job in the cityC. lost his sight completelyD. lay in bed sleeplessly57. The challenge mentioned in Paragraph 3 refers to ________________.A. building a new lifeB. being unable to see any moreC. using the things for the blindD. making eye contact with others58. As a blind person, the writer was the first to _____________________.A. win a gold medalB. get to the South PoleC. finish six marathons in seven daysD. compete in extreme physical challenges59. Having fallen out of a second-floor window, the writer felt despaired because _______________.A. his fiancée broke away from himB. he didn’t know how it took placeC. he might be unable to walk foreverD. he had to put metalwork in his back60. We can learn from the passage that _________________.A. the writer is a person who never gives upB. the blindness has made the writer lose heartC. winning a gold medal is impossible for the writerD. the writer has never received any training in sports2.I had lunch with a friend of mine the other day and she said something that I found surprising: "Work is paid slavery." My friend wanted more control over her work hours, income, etc., but yo u can imagine that if "work is serving someone," she won't have much luck until that belief chan ges. When I asked her where that belief came from, she said her father.Most of us spend many of our waking hours at work. How we think about those hours will deter mine how good or bad we feel about our lives.How would you complete the sentence: "Work is...."? How many of us say that work is fulfilling? How many say work is fun?Changing Limiting Beliefs。

青岛市2019高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练（18）（答案及解析）Words：327难度系数：★★★建议用时：9分钟When one thinks of the expansion of the American West，the event most likely to come to mind is the California Gold Rush of 1849.However，there remained wide land between the Pacific Coast and，say，St.Louis，Missouri.Why mentions.St.Louis? You might be asking.Because the young United States started exploring the vast land mass to the west from that very point and almost fifty years before those gold nuggets started hitting the pan in California.In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson sent a secret message to Congress calling for an expedition into the area west of the Mississippi River.He felt that a military man with some men could successfully chart the route.At that time France owned the territory and such an expedition would be considered invading.Then in July of the same year，Napoleon of France，in a surprise move，offered Louisiana to the United States for $15,000，000.America accepted and the United States grew by about one million square miles，from the Mississippi to the Rockies and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.Shortly before this news，Jefferson had handed his personal secretary，Meriweather Lewis his instructions for the expedition of the Missouri River.On May 14,1804，the Lewis and Clark Expedition started out from St.Louis in search of the Pacific Ocean.Two and a half years and 8,000 miles later the explorers returned to St.Louis and there’s a thunderous welcome from a grateful nation.Although the route never became widely used，it provided the impetus for the great western exploration movement.The search for America began.By 1848，when Mexico ceded its claim to all US territories to the north of its present-day border，t he United States had acquired the land westward from the Rockies to the Pacific Coast，north to the 49th parallel and south to the Rio Grande.This lawful possession convinced thousands of settlers to move westward in search of land.【解题导语】本文讲述了美国领土扩张过程中的几个重大事件。

2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练(18）及答案第一节:阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMillions of Americans return from long-distance trips by air, but their luggage doesn’t always come home with them. Airline identification tags(标签）can come loose，and the bags go who-knows-where。

And passengers leave all kinds of things on planes。

The airlines collect the items and, for 90 days，attempt to find their owners。

They don’t keep them，since they’re not in the warehouse business. And by law, they cannot sell the bags, because the airlines might be tempted to deliberately misplace luggage。

So once insurance companies have paid for lost bags and their contents, and they no longer belong to passengers, a unique store in the little town of Scottsboro, Alabama, buys them。

The “Unclaimed Baggage Center，" is so popular that the building，which is set up like a department store，is the number—one tourist attraction in all of Alabama。

2014高考英语阅读理解专题训练极品题(18）及答案社会生活类-——Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle，once said that the perfect portable bike would be“like a magic carpet。

You could fold it up and put it into your pocket or handbag". Then he paused: “But you’ll always be limited by the size of the wheels. And so far no one has invented a folding wheel. “It was a rare—indeed unique—occasion when I was able to put Ritchie right. A 19th-century inventor，William Henry James Grout, did in fact design a folding wheel. His bike, predictably named the Grout Portable，had a frame that split into two and a larger wheel that could be separated into four pieces. All the bits fitted into Grout’s Wonderful Bag, a leather case。

Grout’s aim:to solve the problems of carrying a bike on a train。

Now doesn’t that sound familiar？Grout intended to find a way of making a bike small enough for train travel：his bike was a huge beast。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（16）及解析C5EArgentina 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 soldiersC．a Spanish city D．the capital of Argentina73．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．JapanC．France D．South Korea75．What can be the best title for the text?A．How to Dance the TangoB．The History of the TangoC．How to Promote the TangoD．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。

2014届高考高三英语二轮专题复习：阅读理解ADeserts are found where there is little rainfall or where rain for a whole year falls in only a few weeks' time. Ten inches of rain may be enough for many plants to survive (存活) if the rain is spread throughout the year. If it falls within one or two months and the rest of the year is dry, those plants may die and a desert may form.Sand begins as tiny pieces of rock that get smaller and smaller as wind and weather wear them down. Sand dunes (沙丘) are formed as winds move the sand across the desert. Bit by bit, the dunes grow over the years, always moving with the winds and changing the shape. Most of them are only a few feet tall, but they can grow to be several hundred feet high. There is, however, much more to a desert than sand. In the deserts of the southwestern United States, cliffs (悬崖) and deep valleys were formed from thick mud that once lay beneath a sea more than millions of years ago. Over the centuries, the water dried up. Wind, sand, rain, heat and cold all wore away at the remaining rocks. The faces of the desert mountains are always changing--very, very slowly--as these forces of nature continue to work on the rock.Most deserts have a surprising variety of life. There are plants, animals and insects that have adapted to life in the deserr. During the heat of the day, a visitor may see very few signs of living things, but as the air begins to cool in the evening, the desert comes to life. As the sun begins to rise again in the sky, the desert once again becomes quiet and lonely.1. Many plants may survive in deserts when_______.A. the rain is spread out in a yearB. the rain falls only in a few weeksC. there is little rain in a yearD. it is dry all the year round .答案: A 指导：通过第一段内容可推出，此外作为中学生都应该有这样的常识，这题应是一个送分题。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（1）及解析真题及模拟George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world－famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well－known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz－influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty－nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.61．Many of Gershwin's musical works were ________．A．written about New YorkersB．composed for Paul WhitemanC．played mainly in the countrysideD．performed in various ways62．What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?A．It attracted more people to theatres.B．It proved jazz could be serious music.C．It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra.D．It caused a debate among jazz musicians.63．What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?A．He created one of his best works.B．He studied with Nadia Boulanger.C．He argued with French critics.D．He changed his music style.64．What do we learn from the last paragraph?A．Many of Gershwin's works were lost.B．The death of Gershwin was widely reported.C．A concert was held in memory of Gershwin.D．Brain cancer research started after Gershwin's death.65．Which of the following best describes Gershwin?A．Talented and productive.B．Serious and boring.C．Popular and unhappy.D．Friendly and honest.【要点综述】这是一篇人物传记。

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练（19）及解析C5[2013·江西卷] DOne might expect that the ever－growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday－makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long－term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock－bound Pacific island is advertised as the ‘last paradise(天堂) on earth’.However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. In those countries where there was a rush to make quick money out of sea－side holidays, over－crowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal.Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most. In recent years, Nepal set out to attract foreign visitors to fund developments in health and education. Its forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise. In fact, the nature all too soon felt the effects of thousands of holiday－makers traveling through the forest land. Ancient tracks became major routes for the walkers, with the consequent exploitation of precious trees and plants.Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudden growth of tourism. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one－time farmer is now the servant of some multi－national organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn't happier in his village working his own land.Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people.The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Their needs and problems are more important than those of the tourist companies. Increased understanding in planning world－wide tourism can preserve the market for these companies. If not, in a few years' time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed.71．What does the author indicate in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?A. The Pacific island is a paradise.B. The Pacific island is worth visiting.C. The advertisement is not convincing.D. The advertisement is not impressive.72．The example of Nepal is used to suggest ________．A. its natural resources are untouchedB. its forests are exploited for farmlandC. it develops well in health and educationD. it suffers from the heavy flow of tourists73．What can we learn about the farmers from Paragraph 4?A. They are happy to work their own lands.B. They have to please the tourists for a living.C. They have to struggle for their independence.D. They are proud of working in multi－national organizations.74．Which of the following determines the future of tourism?A. The number of tourists.B. The improvement of services.C. The promotion of new products.D. The management of tourism.75．The author's attitude towards the development of the tourist industry is ________．A. optimisticB. doubtfulC. objectiveD. negative【要点综述】本文主要介绍了旅游业的发展对当地以及环境等方面的影响。