2013高考英语二轮阅读理解训练09

1、2013高考英语二轮阅读理解训练09：（答案）热身训练ALong after the 2002 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still blaming the disputed（受置疑）refereeing（裁判）decisions that denied victory to their team. A researcher was appointed（任命）to study the performance of some top referees.The researcher organized an experimental mat

2、ch involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.Observers noted down the referees errors, of which there were 61 over the match. Changed to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mi

3、stakes, a remarkably high number.The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyze（分析）the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. T

4、he average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the best is about 20 meters.There also seemed to be a best speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second.If FIFA, fo

5、otballs international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rush to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.He also says that FIFAS insistence that referees shoul

6、d retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical（挑剔）.56The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to .Areview the decisions of referees at the 2002 World CupBanalyze the causes of errors made by football refer

7、eesCset a standard of football refereeingDreexamine the rules for football refereeing57The findings of the experiment show that .Aerrors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ballBthe farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors are CThe more slowly the referee runs, th

8、e more likely errors will occurDerrors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot.58The underlined word “officials” most probably refers to .Athe researchers involved in the experimentBthe players of the football matchCthe referees of the football matchDthe observers at the site of the experim

9、ent59What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment?AThe ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45.BAge should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee.CA football referee should be as young and energetic as possible.DAn experienced football refer

10、ee can do well even when in poor physical condition. 56-59 BACB *结束*结束AIts impossible to determine how many people would have lost their lives without the contribution of African-American inventor Dr Charles Drew. Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904, in Washington, DC. His early interest was in ed

11、ucation, but he was also an outstanding athlete. While in college, he was awarded as the man who contributed the most to sports during his four years in school. Drews sister Elsie suffered from tuberculosis(肺结核) and died in 1920. Her death influenced his decision to study medicine.After becoming a d

12、octor and working as a college instructor, Drew went to Columbia University, where he earned his Doctor of Medical Science degree. During this time he became involved in research on blood and blood transfusions (输血). At Columbia, he wrote a paper on “banked blood”, in which he described a technique

13、he developed for the long-term preservation of blood plasma (血浆). Before his discovery, blood could not be stored for more than two days because of the rapid breakdown of red blood cells. Drew had discovered that by separating the plasma from the whole blood and then refrigerating (冷冻) them separate

14、ly, they could be combined a week later for a blood transfusion. Drew became the first African American to receive a PhD in medical science. After World War II broke out, Drew was called upon to put his techniques into practice. He was named a project director for the American Red Cross but soon qui

15、t his post after the government issued an order that blood taken from white donors (献血者) should be separated from that of black donors. On April 1, 1950, after he attended the annual free clinic at the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, he and other three physicians decided to drive back home. As he

16、was tired from spending the night before in the operating room, he lost control of his car. Drew was badly injured and was taken to Alamance General Hospital in Burlington, North Carolina. He was pronounced dead half an hour after he first received medical attention. Drew's funeral was held on A

17、pril 5, 1950, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Washington, DC.But contrary to popular thought, he was not refused a blood transfusion by an all-white hospital. He indeed received a transfusion but was beyond the help of the doctors attending to him. As Dr. John Ford, one of the doctors who

18、 survived the accident, later explained, “We all received the very best of care. The fact that he was a Black did not in any way limit the care that was given to him.” Over the years, Drew has been considered one of the most honored figures in the medical field.36. According to the passage, might ha

19、ve contributed to the invention of blood banks. A. the combination of blood cells B. the rapid breakdown of red blood cellsC. the development of refrigerating techniqueD. the technique of separating plasma from the whole blood37. We can learn from the passage that Dr Charles Drew is best remembered

20、by people as .A. an outstanding athleteB. a college instructor C. a medical researcherD. a project director 38. What conclusion can we draw from the passage? A. Charles Drew died in a medical accident.B. African Americans were still treated unfairly in the 1940s. C. Charles Drew was the first Africa

21、n American to receive a PhD.D. Physicians refused to give Charles Drew medical attention because he was a black.39.In which section of a magazine can we most probably find the passage?A. People B. Health C. CultureD. Entertainment参考答案 36-39 DCBA *结束BSagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)Opening ho

22、urs: 09:0018:00 (OctoberMarch); 09:0020:00 (AprilSeptember) Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.Disabled Access: Yes.The temple have been under construction since 1882 and theyve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The projects vast scale and its special d

23、esign have made it one of Barcelonas top tourist attractions for many years.La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)Opening hours: NovemberFebruary: 09:0018:30; MarchOctober: 09:0020:00Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: No. This building used to be called Casa Mila but n

24、owadays its more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (18521926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other

25、Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Visitors to La Pedrera can see the amazing 800 square meters attic with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton (骨架) of a whale. The roof is equally impressive and is preserved exactly the way that it was built in 1912 with six

26、staircases and seven chimneys each made in a unique style. Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year) Opening hours: 6th April4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:0020:00; the rest of the year: 10:0018:30 Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.Disabled Access: Yes. Whe

27、n you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club. Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year) Opening hours: Check the web site for details as they v

28、ary depending on the time of the year.Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: Yes. This museum has a wide range of Miros work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures (雕塑). LAquarium de Barc

29、elona (1,375,271 visits/year) Opening hours: 09:0019:00 (OctoberMarch); 09:0020:00 (AprilSeptember)Admission: $ 7. Save 10 % on the entrance fee to the aquarium with the Barcelona Card.Barcelona Aquarium is a popular Barcelona attraction to take the kids and young ones. I have to admit I love the aq

30、uarium. Picasso Museum (887,958 visits/year) Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year. Admission: $ 9 for main exhibitionextra for special showings. Save 50% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: Yes. The museum has arranged Picassos paintings i

31、n chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. Very popular art gallery. 40. Which of

32、the following attractions is the most popular with people?A. Sagrada Familia B. La Pedrera C. Barcelona FC Museum D. Picasso Museum41. If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelona FC Museum, you should pay _.A. $ 25.5B. $ 32C. $ 42.5 D. $ 3442. What do the attractions have in

33、 common?A. They are all famous for their architectural style.B. They are available for the disabled people. C. Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. D. Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. 参考答案 40-42ABC *结束CMagic is believed to have begun with the Egyptians

34、, in 1700 BC. A magician named Dedi of Dedsnefu was reported to have performed for the pharaoh, or the king. He was also known to have entertained the slaves who built the pyramids. The “Cups and Balls” trick which he was particularly good at is still performed by magicians all over the world today.

35、 The ancient Greeks and Romans were also fascinated by the idea of magic. Actually, one of their main interests was the art of deception. This explains why at that time the priests even built magic devices into their temples. These devices made it possible for doors to open by themselves and wine to

36、 flow magically out of statues （雕像）mouths. This was done mainly to convince people that the priests were powerful. Magic, however, was not well accepted before the 1800s. Magicians were thought of as freaks and were only allowed to perform in a circus. It was in the 19th century that the magician Ro

37、bert Houdin came along and changed peoples views and attitudes about magic. It was also because of Robert Houdin that many magicians were able to add Dr. or MD to their names. Today magicians try hard to find new ways to show their practiced skills. Magic is now entertainment for families all over t

38、he world. 43. What is the best title for the passage? A. Magical Tricks B. A Great Magician C. Magic as Entertainment D. The History of Magic 44. In ancient Greece, what did the priests do to show people they had unusual power? A. They performed magical tricks to entertain people. B. They made the s

39、tatues in the temples drink wine as they wished. C. They treated the people with wine flowing down from statues mouths. D. They built magic devices in the temples to make doors open by themselves. 45.Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “deception” in the second para

40、graph? A. jokingB. trickC. trapD. changing46. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Magic began about 3,700 years ago. B. Dedi of Dedsnefu performed magic for kings only. C. Robert Houdin was the first magician to perform magic. D. The “Cups and Balls” trick has been performed for about 1,70

41、0 years. 参考答案 43-46 DDBA*结束 DAbout this time every year, I get very nostalgic (怀旧的). Walking through my neighborhood on a fall afternoon reminds me of a time not too long ago when sounds of children filled the air, children playing games on a hill, and throwing leaves around in the street below. I w

42、as one of those children, carefree and happy. I live on a street that is only one block long. I have lived on the same street for sixteen years. I love my street. One side has six houses on it, and the other has only two houses, with a small hill in the middle and a huge cottonwood tree on one end.

43、When I think of home, I think of my street. Only I see it as it was before. Unfortunately things change. One day, not long ago, I looked around and saw how different everything has become. Life on my street will never be the same because neighbors are quickly grown old, friends are growing up and le

44、aving, and the city is planning to destroy my precious hill and sell the property to contractors. It is hard for me to accept that many of my wonderful neighbors are growing old and wont be around much longer. I have fond memories of the couple across the street, who sat together on their porch swin

45、g almost every evening, the widow（寡妇）next door who yelled at my brother and me for being too loud, and the crazy old man in a black suit who drove an old car. In contrast to those people, the people I see today are very old neighbors who have seen better days. The man in the black suit says he wants

46、 to die, and another neighbor just sold his house and moved into a nursing home. The lady who used to yell at us is too tired to bother any more, and the couple across the street rarely go out to their front porch these days. It is difficult to watch these precious people as they near the end of the

47、ir lives because at one time I thought they would live forever. The “comings and goings” of the younger generation of my street are now mostly “goings” as friends and peers move on. Once upon a time, my life and the lives of my peers revolved around home. The boundary of our world was the gutter at

48、the end of the street. We got pleasure from playing night games or from a breathtaking ride on a tricycle. Things are different now, as my friends become adults and move on. Children who rode tricycles now drive cars. The kids who once played with me now have new interests and values as they go thei

49、r separate ways. Some have gone away to college like me, a few got married, two went into the army, and one went to prison. Watching all these people grow up and go away makes me long for the good old days. Perhaps the biggest change on my street is the fact that the city is going to turn my preciou

50、s hill into several lots for new homes. For sixteen years, the view out of my kitchen window has been a view of that hill. The hill was a fundamental part of my childhood life; it was the hub of social activity for the children of my street. We spent hours there building forts, sledding, and playing tag. The view out of my kitchen window now is very different; it is one of tractors and dump trucks tearing up the hill. When the hill goes, the neighborhood will not be the same. It is a piece of my childho