湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习 阅读训练(48)

1、湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习阅读训练 (48)1.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 Dont talk to me; Im busy with my iPhoneRiding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. Thats not rudenesspeople

2、are just too busy to bother looking. Busy doing what, you ask? Well, theyre certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.Apple must e

3、arn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000yes, thats 40,000“apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Ano

4、ther one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod,

5、 may be another choice. Its not just teenagers who “plug in” to their musiciPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.And if games, e-books and music arent enough to keep you occupied. then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch

6、their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, its amazing that people still remember to get off the train.46. People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_.A.playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.B.goin

7、g to work C.reading booksD.thinking private things 47.Those who like war games can download _to their iPhones.A. Tube Exits B. iShoot C. ISteam D. iPod48.The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means_.A. delighted B. busy C. controlled D. amused49.The article tells us that_.A.

8、London commuters are unfriendly to strangersB. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhonesC. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train. D. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time.2.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，

9、选出最佳选项。Officials say the islands of Tokelau in the South Pacific Ocean have become the world's first territory totally powered by the sunThe move is expected to save money and ease the environmental burden of depending on imported fossil fuelsTokelau's three main atolls(环状珊瑚岛)，or islands，now

10、 have enough solar capacity to meet all of their electricity needsUntil nowTokelau has been 100dependent on diesel (柴油) for producing electricityThat has burdened the country with heavy economic and environmental costsThe three atolls of Tokelau are about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and a

11、re administered by New ZealandEach atoll received its own solar power grid (电网)systemNew Zealand officials estimated the cost of the project to build the three solar grids at around seven million dollarsThe last of the grids has been completedIt is estimated that oil imports make up to 30of national

12、 income in some parts of the PacificThe move to solar power could save Tokelau about one million dollars a yearTokelau will now be able to spend more on social programs to help its citizensOther South Pacific islands are attempting similar projectsThe island nations of Samoa and Tuvalu are aiming to

13、 get all of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020The Cook Islands plans to start moving to solar panels and wind turbinesAnd most houses in the South Pacific groups of islands will begin to use solar water heatersEast Timor's government has promised that no households in the capital，D

14、ili，would be using firewood for cooking by 2015It also says 50of the country's electricity will come from renewable sources by the end of the decadeNew Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says the country will hold a Pacific energy summit in March this yearHe said the meeting would b

15、uild on the success of clean and affordable energy solutions for Tokelau，Tonga，and the Cook Islands71According to the text， makes Tokelau develop renewable energy projectAthe country's heavy economic and environmental burdenBthe country's abundant solar and wind sourcesCthe country's exc

16、ellent location in the PacificDNew Zealand's administration and strong support72We can know Tokelau used to spend about dollars on oil imports every yearAseven million Bone millionCthree millionDfour million73What can we learn from the text?ASome houses in Tokelau still lack solar capacityBTokel

17、au has partly depended on fuel electricityCTokelau doesn't use imported diesel to produce electricity nowDNot every atoll has its own solar power grid system in Tokelau74All the island nations except will get all of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020ASamoa BTuvalu CTokelau DEast Ti

18、mor75The text is mainly about ATokelau's solar power projectBSouth Pacific islandsrenewable energy projectCTokelau's social programme to help its citizensDthe development of solar water heaters3.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Americans are buying more products and services than ever befo

19、re through the InternetAnd experts say the popularity of online sales is likely to spread to other countriesOnline sales now represent as much as one-tenth of all retail sales in the United StatesThis has led traditional stores to seek new ways to keep their customers loyalLynne Shaner used the Inte

20、rnet to buy everything she neededOther than food，90of her purchases were made on her home computerShe said“I find thatby being able to go online and choose the things that I need to choose，and have them delivered to me right at my doorstep，I eliminate all the driving，all the crowds，all the noise of

21、that，and I usually get a better selection。”There are a lot of people like her57of Americans have bought something electronically in the past few monthsStore owners worry that this growing amount of online sales will hurt their businessCornell University marketing professor says traditional stores ca

22、n keep their customers by selling goods like clothing，which buyers may want to see and try on before purchasingHe says the stores could also offer things that are difficult to shipHe also says some stores can please customers by offering to set up or repair electronic productsBill Martin is the foun

23、der of ShopperTrak which helps stores learn about their customersHe says that traditional stores offer a social experience that some people enjoy and the experience and emotion in the buying decision before they're ready to part with money can't be gotten onlineIt's a rather cold process

24、Bill Martin says traditional stores can provide goods to buyers more quickly than online storesWhile e-commerce worries some business owners，the worry for delivery services like FedEx and UPS is keeping up with the number of packagesUPS Manager Dana Kline says her company is very busy at this time o

25、f year66The underlined word“eliminate”in Paragraph 2 most probably means Aobserve Bignore Ctolerate Dremove67What is store ownersattitude towards online sales growth?ADevotion BSympathy CAnxiety DApproving68The fourth paragraph is mainly about Athe advice to traditional stores Bhow to sell goods lik

26、e clothingChow to ship some special products Dthe tendency of online sales69What can we learn about Bill Martin?AHe assists traditional stores in selling productsBHe founded a delivery companyCHe is in favor of online shoppingDHe thinks online sales are quicker than retail sales70The author's pu

27、rpose of writing the text is most likely to .Ainform BpersuadeCdescribe Dentertain4.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Why does everything else seem so interesting when you have to study? Let's find out how to stay focusedFollow each piece of advice that is given belowSwitch Off Your Cell phoneN

28、othing's worse for a teenager to stay without their cell phone even for a minuteHowever，if you can't find yourself focused for a long time，you know that it's the continual sound in your cell phone that isn't letting you learnStop sending text massages to your friends sayingI can'

29、t studyorhow much have you finishedRemember，you don't have enough time to kill，do you?Soothing Music(舒缓的音乐)HelpsBizarre (离奇的)as it may sound，while things such as TVs，PCs，or MP3 players are not acceptable while studying，researchers claim(断言)that listening to soothing music actually helps you stay

30、 focusedTry itIt might work for youA New Timetable Every DayOne of my personal techniques，tried and tested，is creating a new timetable every day. You don't really need to draw oneInstead，just stare at the clock，and divide your hoursSuppose2 hours of continuous study require a 30-minute break aft

31、er thatRelax and then go back to study for another two hoursJust be true to yourself, and try not to get distracted(注意力分散的)in those two hoursTry Different Places to StudyThe idea is，looking for a place that doesn't have much to focus upon is the best way of staying organized while studyingA lone

32、ly corner in your house is perfect in this caseHey! Why don't you go to your school library，if things get worse? It has the perfect atmosphere，silence，and a librarian，every time! Now this will work for sure，trust me56What can we infer from the second paragraph?ACell phones are not useful to teen

33、agers at presentBTeenagers should by no means have cell phonesCCell phones are good for teenagers in their studyDKeeping phones on while studying affects teenagers57According to Paragraph 3， Aquiet and gentle music benefits your studyBlistening to music is harmful to your studyCMP3 players help you

34、focus on your studyDmusic is not acceptable while studying58Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?ATwo hours a day is perfect for teenagers to studyBYou shouldn't listen to any music while studyingCIt is easier for adults to stay focused than teenagersDTeenagers are advised to mak

35、e different plans for study every day59It can be concluded from the last paragraph that .Ateenagers had better study at homeBa school library is the best place to studyCsilence plays an important role in teenagersstudyDplaces full of interesting things are good for study60What's the text mainly

36、about?AThe advantages of staying focusedBHow to stay focused while studyingCHow to follow your teacher's instructionsDAdvice on how to make progress in study5.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Hot yoga is not terribly different from regular yoga. You will do the same poses and will need a yoga

37、mat. However, the catch is that the temperature will be at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes higher. The heat is what makes this type of yoga not for everyone. Regardless of your overall health, talk to your doctor before taking a hot yoga class and let your doctor know that you plan to tak

38、e one.I personally cannot do hot yoga due to a condition that is greatly worsened by temperature extremes, so I am an example of someone who cannot do this form of exercise. I do regular yoga just fine, but the temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit would be severely uncomfortable and possibly danger

39、ous.The climate is said to help with muscle flexibility and you will sweat like there is no tomorrow which is believed to force out more toxins(毒素).It is important to keep in mind that even if you are in good health, the high temperatures can take some getting used to. You may want to start with a s

40、horter class and work your way up.You will be sweating greatly in hot yoga temperatures. Drink plenty of water before, during and after your class. It is also important to pay attention to your body. If you are feeling very tired, it is time to sit down and get some water. You should also remove you

41、rself from the hot environment, but not into a very cold environment. For example, just go into a hallwaya place that is at a normal temperature and start to drink some water.Things like heat stroke（中暑）are possible with this type of yoga. These issues are most often seen in those over 60 years of ag

42、e, but younger people with chronic（慢性的）health problems are also at risk. Anyone can fall victim to heat stroke. Children are also especially vulnerable（脆弱的）to heat stroke, so leave the kids at home while you attend your yoga class.If during class you ever start to feel bad or weak, immediately stop

43、and tell your instructor so that he or she can get you help. Do not try to finish the class.72. Hot yoga is different from regular yoga in _.A. its poses B. its temperatureC. its special clothes D. its special yoga mat73. The author writes the second paragraph to _.A. prove not all people can do hot

44、 yogaB. explain hot yoga isnt a good way to exerciseC. suggest she thinks hot yoga unreasonable D. show she doesnt like hot yoga very much74. The fourth paragraph is developed by _.A. giving some advice B. making a comparisonC. providing some examples D. analyzing causes75. Why do people take up hot

45、 yoga?A. It is the most popular and effective exercise.B. It works the muscles and forces out toxins.C. It makes people get used to high temperature.D. It prevents heat stroke and chronic disease.6.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Below youll find the most popular travel and vacation destinations

46、in the US.Times Square, New York CityThis Manhattan crossroads of commerce(商业) is the top spot on our list, thanks to increasing visitors to New York City in 2012 despite the economic turndown. According to the Times Square Alliance, “80% of visitors to NYC make it a point to visit Times Square.” Th

47、e total of NYC visits last year was 47 million, which means about 37.6 million travelers visited the “Crossroads of the World”. The Las Vegas Strip, NevadaThe Strip is part of the federal governments National Scenic Byways Program, which designs roads based on “archeological, cultural, historic, nat

48、ural, recreational and scenic qualities”. Last year, total visitors to Las Vegas numbered 37.5 million; the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found that an average of 80% of visitors had either stayed overnight or gambled(赌博) on the Strip.National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. Many of the nations ic