高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解专练（二）1.doc

湖南凤凰县2017高考英语一轮阅读理解专练【2016高考英语阅读理解训练】阅读下面短文，选择最佳答案。 Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food9:00-9:45a.m. Blue TentPanelists(讨论会成员): Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times. How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics. Sports writing: For the Love of the Game9:50-10:35a.m. Blue TentPanelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news. The Art of the Review11:15-12:00a.m. Green TentPanelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for the Book Review The New York Times. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review. New York Writers, New York Stories3:00-3:45p.m. Green TentPanelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist(专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times. Join this inspiring group of New Yorkcentric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.1. If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend _.A. The Art of the ReviewB. Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodC. New York Writers, New York StoriesD. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game2. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of _.A. The Art of the ReviewB. Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodC. New York Writers, New York StoriesD. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game3. All the four activities above _.A. are about writingB. can be attended freelyC.will last 45 minutes eachD. will attract many readers4. We can learn from the text that _.A. sports writers are a type of audienceB. book reviews may affect book salesC. Denise Grady will discuss political policyD. The New York Times is popular参考答案1-4CACB 阅读理解。The television news feature about Ben Heckmann, an eighth grader from Farmington, Minn, was breathless in its praise. “At 14, he has accomplished something many adults cant achieve,” the reporter said, “Ben is a twice-published author.” But Bens two “Velvet Black” books, describing a fictional rock band, were not picked from a pile of manuscripts（手稿）by an eagle eyed publisher. They were self-published, at the cost of $400 by Bens parents.Over the past five years, print-on-demand technology and a growing number of self publishing companies whose books can be sold online have inspired writers of all ages to avoid the traditional gatekeeping system for determining who could call himself a “published author.”The mothers and fathers who foot the bill say they are simply trying to encourage their children, in the same way that other parents buy equipment for a promising baseball player. But others see self-publishing as a lost opportunity to teach children about hardship and perseverance. Mr. Robbins, a critic, thinks it is wonderful to start writing at a young age, but worries self-publishing sends the wrong message. “There are no prodigies(神童) in literature,” he said. “Literature requires experience, in a way that mathematics and music do not.” Alan Rinzler, a publishing industry veteran, suggested parents hire a professional editor like him to work with their child to tear a manuscript apart and help make a better. Bens father, Ken, said Bens ambitions “werent to knock Harry Potter off the list,” but “to get that good feeling inside that youve done something.”Ajla Dizdarevic, 12, who has self-published two books of poetry, has been on television and in local newspapers. “Being a published author,” she said, “was always a dream of mine.” Her new dream: three books by age 15.36. Which of the following is true of Ben?A. He has achieved something unusual for his age.B. His self-published books were well received.C. His manuscripts were favored by the publisher.D. He was thought little of by the public media.【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据细节理解题。根据At 14, he has accomplished something many adults cant achieve, 14岁时,他已经完成了一些许多成年人不能实现,的目标，故选A。37. What makes it possible for writers of all ages to self-publish their works?A. The rapid increase of online readership.B. The increasing number of publishers.C. The immediate access to marketing agencies.D. The development of printing and publishing.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据print-on-demand technology and a growing number of self publishing companies whose books can be sold online have inspired writers of all ages to avoid the traditional gatekeeping system for determining who could call himself a “published author.印刷和出版业的发展，使他们出书有了可能，故选D。38. Why do some parents pay the self-publishing bill?A. They want to offer opportunities to their children.B. They want to give encouragement to their children.C. They want to help their children avoid hardship.D. They want to show love and care for their children.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据The mothers and fathers who foot the bill say they are simply trying to encourage their children,父母为了鼓励孩子，故选B。39. What dose Alan Rinzler suggest that children should do?A. Be forbidden to write booksB. Start writing at an early ageC. Be professionally guidedD. Learn from experience【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据Alan Rinzler, a publishing industry veteran, suggested parents hire a professional editor like him to work with their child to tear a manuscript apart and help make a better.孩子们应受到专业指导，故选C。40. Why do some children self-publish works according to the last part?A. Just to achieve their dreams.B. Just to earn more money.C. Just to gain self-confidence.D. Just to satisfy their parents.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据Bens ambitions “werent to knock Harry Potter off the list,” but “to get that good feeling inside that youve done something 孩子们为了实现自己的梦想。故选A。【四川省宜宾市李庄中学2014高考英语仿真模拟试题】EIn business, theres a speed difference: Its the difference between how important a firms leaders say speed is to their competitive (竞争的) strategy（策略）and how fast the company actually moves. The difference is important regardless of industry and company size. Companies fearful or losing their competitive advantage spend much time and money looking for ways to pick up the speed.In our study of 343 businesses, the companies that chose to go, go, go to try to gain an edge ended with lower sales and operating incomes than those that paused at key moments to make sure they were on the right track, Whats more, the firms that “slowed down to speed up “improved their top and bottom lines ,averaging 40% higher sales and 52% higher operating incomes over a three-years period.How did they disobey the laws of business physics, taking more time than competitors yet performing better ? They thought differently about what “slower “and “faster” mean. Firms sometimes fail to understand the difference between operation speed (moving quickly ) and strategic speed (reducing the time it takes to deliver value ). Simply increasing the speed of production, for example , may be one way to try to reduce the speed difference . But that often leads to reduced value over time, in the form of lower-quality products and services.In our study, high performing companies with strategic speed always made changes when necessary . They became more open to idea and discussion. They encouraged new ways of thinking. And they allowed time to look and learn. By contrast (相比而言). Performance suffered at firms that moved falt all the among their employer , and had little time thinking about changes.Strategic speed serves as a kind of leadership . Teams that regularly take time to get things right , rather than plough ahead full bore , are more successful in meeting their business goals . That kind of strategy must come from the top.47 . What does the underlined part “gain an edge ” in Paragraph 2 mean ? A. Increase the speed. B. Get an advantage. C. Reach the limit. D. Set a goal48. The underlined part “the laws of business physics” in Paragraph 3 means _. A. spending more time and performing worse. B. spending more time and performing better C. spending less time and performing worse D. spending less time and performing better 49. What can we learn from the text? A. how fast a firm moves depends on how big it is. B. how competitive a firm is depends on what it produces. C. Firms guided by strategic speed take time to make necessary changes. D. Firms guided by operational speed take time to develop necessary team spirit.50. Where could be the last title for the text? A. Improve quality? Serve better. B. Deliver value? Plough ahead. C. Reduce time? Move faster. D. Need speed? Slow down. 【参考答案】47-50 BDCD 阅读理解-D An “apple polisher” is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂), but is close to it. All sorts of people are apple polishers, including politicians and people in high officesjust about everybody. Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed. There are other phrases meaning the same thing as “apple-polishing”“soft-soaping” or “buttering-up”. A gift is just one way to “soft-soap” somebody, or to “butter him up”. Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praisetelling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is. Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth, flattery is good medicine for most of us, who get so little of it. We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its food value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves. Sometimes, however, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it. A good example is the famous 12th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England. The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his courtiers(朝臣). They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless might. He decided to teach them a lesson. He took them to the seashore and sat down. Then he ordered the waves to stop coming in. The tide was too busy to listen to him. The king was satisfied. This might show his followers how weak his power was and how empty their flattery.41. Which of the following activities has nothing to do with “apple-polishing”?A. A boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks.B. An employee tells her boss how good he is at management.C. A knight is said to be of limitless power by his followers.D. A teacher praises her students for their talent and wisdom.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praisetelling him how good he looks夸奖别人的长相是多么地好，是其中的阿谀奉承之一，符合原文；故选D。42. What does the writer want to prove with Cromwells example?A. Everybody can be an apple-polisher.B. Cromwell was not a good apple-polisher.C. George Fox and his party were not apple-polishers.D. There are people who dont like being apple-polished.【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。根据All sorts of people are apple polishers, including politicians and people in high officesjust about everybody.