潍坊市高考英语阅读理解试题(及答案)

1、潍坊市高考英语阅读理解试题（及答案）一、高中英语阅读理解1 .阅读理解Engineers in Upstate New York have invented a folded paper device that looks like a decorated art project. But don't be fooled. This is actually a paper-based battery. No, it doesn't look like any of those metal batteries running flashlights or smartphones.

2、 In these systems, the battery can be printed on a page. The battery's power consists of living bacteria.Paper electronics are simple to make and inexpensive, notes study leader Seokheun Choi, an engineer at Binghamton University. They need no electrical outlet to recharge. They just need more b

3、acteria, which can be found everywhere including dirty water."Most batteries use chemicals to generate electricity. Substituting bacteria can be an advantage," Choi says. "They are cheap and self-repairing." What paper-based batteries won't do is generate much power. They do,

4、 however create enough to run small devices in faraway or dangerous places such as a battlefield. They might also find use in medicine. For instance, they might power tiny sensors, such as the types used to measure blood sugar.This invention is based on an observation made more than a century ago th

5、at microbes (微 生物)produce electricity as they digest food. Scientists refer to the bio-batteries based on this principle as microbial fuel cells. A fuel cell generates electricity like a regular battery. But a regular battery stops producing electricity when its inner chemical reactions stop. A fuel

6、 cell uses fuel that can be refilled. In this case, bacteria serve as the fuel. By refilling more microbes, as needed, scientists can keep these fuel cells running.Lab tests have shown that the new battery can produce a current. Now, Choi and his team are looking at ways to increase the power. They&

7、#39;re studying different shapes and materials for the anode and cathode (正负极).They're also looking for the best ways to combine batteries for more power. The beauty of the paper devices is that you can simply fold them to connect them. And they surely will be a trend in the near future.(1) What

8、 makes the paper-based batteries different from other batteries?A. They are mainly used to run smartphones. B. They use bacteria to generate electricity.C. They are used to decorate small devices. D. They take a much shorter time to recharge. (2) What can the paper-based batteries do?A. Power tiny d

9、evices.B. Lower blood sugar levels.C. Produce much electricity.D. Change chemicals in the paper.(3) What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The application of the new battery.B. The characteristics of the paper batteries.C. The intention to invent the device.D. The working principle of the inve

10、ntion.(4) What is the author's attitude towards the development of the paper-based batteries?A.Defensive.B.Optimistic. C.Doubtful.D.Ambiguous.【答案】（ 1 ） B（ 2） A（ 3） D（ 4） B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了纸基电池的原理，这种电池可以通过微生物进行充电，同时，该电池也可以运用在医学方面，如测试血糖等。研发团队则在寻找能使该电池储存更多电量的方法。该电池最大的优势是可以随时随地折叠起来带走。（ 1）考查细节理解。根

11、据第二段中的"They need no electrical outlet to recharge. They justneed more bacteria, which can be found everywhere including dirty water." 这种电池是不需 要外接发电设备进行充电的，只需要细菌就可以充电了，这是该电池与传统电池的不同之处。故选B。（ 2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"What paper-based batteries won't do is generate muchpower. They do, however

12、 create enough to run small devices in faraway or dangerous places" 纸 基电池不会储存很多的电量，但这些电量还是能远程支持一些小型设备或运用在一些危险的地方，A 项符合题意，故选A。（ 3）考查主旨大意。根据第四段中的"This invention is based on an observation made morethan a century ago that microbes （微生物）produce electricity as they digest food" ，这项发明是基于百年前

13、的一项观察，即微生物在消化食物的时候会产生电量。因此，科学家们"Scientists refer to the bio-batteries based on this principle as microbial fuel cells" 根据这一原理将生物电池成为微生物燃料电池。由此可知，第四段介绍了生物电池的工作原理，故选D。（ 4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的"The beauty of the paper devices is that you cansimply fold them to connect them" 该电池的优点是，人们可以简单

14、地通过折叠来连接它们。作者用到beauty" 优点 "一词来说明该设备，说明作者对于该设备持一种积极的态度。故选B。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科普类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推 理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。2 阅读理解Young Adult Groups Around the World in 80 Books 9,186 m embersIf you love exploring the world through books, you have come to the r

15、ight place! It all startedas a challenge on TNBBC in 2009, and now we have our own group! Challenge participation is nota requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books is welcome.Website: http: /Rules: Respect each other's opinions and have fun! Readers That oLve Giveaways 734 membersTh

16、is group is for readers that enjoy entering give-aways and finding freebies（ 免费物 ）! Follow us for the newestbargain, discounted, and free e-books, as well as new releases and bookrecommendations. Website: Rules: Please share your items in the appropriate folders! Book Loving Kiwis 706 -membersA grou

17、p for New Zealand book lovers (and authors ) and lovers of New Zealand books (and books in general ) . Aplace to share what we're reading, introduce books we have written, and discuss and recommend books. Please recommend us to your friends.Website: Rules: Enjoy reading! Respect all group member

18、s and their opinions. A Book and a Cappucino 77 membersThis group is for anyone who likes to read and likes to read at their own pace. It does not matter how much or how little you read. It's just a friendly place to discuss what you're reading and to get ideas for your next read. You can pa

19、rticipate as much or as little as you like.Website: Rules: Be respectful to all. Everyone has a right to share opinions.11) Which of the four groups is the most popular?A. Book Loving Kiwis.B. A Book and a Cappucino.C. Around the World in 80 Books.D. Readers That Love Giveaways.(2) Which website sho

20、uld you visit if you want free reading materials?A. .C. .(3) Who is the text mainly intended for?A. New authors.B. Young adults.【答案】(1) CAB. .D. .C. Book dealers.D. Book lovers.(3) D【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个小组，它们都是为喜欢读书的人开设的 兴趣小组。(1)考查细节理解。根据四个小组名称后面紧跟着的成员人数" Aroundhe World in 80Books 9,186 membe

21、rs f ” Readers That Love Giveaways 734 members " Book Loving Kiwis 706 members " A Book and a Cappucino 77 members '可知，Around the World 80 Books这一小组的成员人数最多。由此可推知，它是四个小组中最受欢迎的一个。故选Co(2)考查细节理解。根据 ReadersThat Love Giveaways部分中的“Thisgroup is for readers that enjoy entering give- aways and

22、finding freebies!可知，这个群组是为喜欢领取赠品和寻找 免费赠品的读者而设的！其网址是http: / 。故选 A。(3)考查推理判断。根据 Around the World in 80 Books9,186 -members 部分中的"If youlove exploring the world through books, you have come to the right place! ; Readers That Love Giveaways - 734 members 部分中的" This group is for readers that enj

23、oy entering give -aways and finding freebies (免费物)！ ： Book Loving Kiwis 706-members 部分中的“A group for New Zealand book lovers (and authors) and lovers of New Zealand books (and books in general); 和 A Book and a Cappucino 77 members 部分中的 “This group is for anyone who likes to read and likes to read at

24、 their own pace. 可知，这四个小组都是为喜欢读书的人开设 的兴趣小组，因此本文的目标读者是喜欢读书的人。故选 Do【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。3 .阅读理解As we know, Julian Beever is an international well-known sidewalk chalk artist whose drawings have appeared on the streets of London, Buenos Aires, Paris, N

25、ew York, and countless other cities around the world. Beever creates drawings that look completely three- dimensional when seen from the correct angle.Now, in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous

26、 pieces, Here are a few examples you'll find in the book. Philadelphia eagleIn Pennsylvania, Beever created "Philadelphiaeagle" a huge drawing with an eagle landing successfully on an American national flag. Meeting Mr. Frog"Meeting Mr. Frog" was created in Salamanca, Spain,

27、and is about a realistic-looking frog sitting on a Lily pad.Swimming pool in the high streetMy personal favorite is "Swimming pool in the high street" from Brussels, which is about a woman relaxing in a swimming poola swimming pool sunk into the middle of the street, thatis!Along with an i

28、ntroduction about his background, Beever includes a description of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame with every drawing. He shares information about his time at home in the UK. and abroad; there is a fun story to back up each piece of art.Beever's artwork is truly jaw droppin

29、g. You're sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and forth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of chalk. From animals to superheroes to famous buildings, the paintings are a wonder to lay eyes on.Payment chalk arti

30、st: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever is surely worth a look. And another look. This 112-page hardcover book is available now from Firefly Books at a list price of $ 29.95(1) What do we know about the book mentioned in the text?A. It has a paper cover.B. It hasn't been published.C.

31、 It includes some drawing techniques. D. It's a biography of Julian Beever.(2) What does the underlined part "jaw dropping" most probably mean?A. Romantic.B. Amazing.C. FrighteningD. Depressing.(3) We can infer that the text is.A. a book reviewB. a description of street artC. an advert

32、isement for a new bookD. an introduction to an artist【答案】(1) CB(3) C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，Julian Beever是一个国际知名的粉笔艺术家，他的三维绘画作品已经出现在伦敦，布宜诺斯艾利斯，巴黎，纽约，和世界各地的无数城市的 街头。而在他的新书中这位艺术家也和读者分享了一些他最迷人的和幽默的作品。(1)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的 "inhis book, Pavement chalk artist: The three - dimensional drawings of Julian Beever,

33、the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous pieces '可知J ulian Beever以绘画而闻名，而他的书中也涵盖了一些他的作品， 选C。(2)考查词义猜测。根据倒数第二段中的"You're sure to spend ages turning the leaves backand forth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface

34、 with just a bit of chalk可知读者会惊讶于逼真的三维设计，会反复地翻看，由此判断选Bo(3)考查推理判断。文章开头介绍了著名的画家，然后通篇介绍他的新书内容，而且文 章最后还介绍了书的价格以及去哪里可以购买到此书，由此判断该文是一篇介绍书的广 告，选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅 读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出 正确答案。4.阅读理解When I was small and my grandmother died, I couldn't understand wh

35、y I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.So it came as no surprise to learn that researchers believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scientists are discovering that so, too, d

36、oes crying.Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure is important to our emotional health, and crying seems to work well. One study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we

37、cry, people around us become kinder and friendlier and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; sometimes we don't even know we're very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying, and then we can deal with t

38、hem.Just as crying can be healthy, not crying - holding back tears of anger, pain or suffering - can be bad for physical health, Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem, doctors will c

39、ertainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don't fight it. It's a natural-andhealthy-emotional response.(1) Why didn't the author cry when her grandmother died?A. The author doesn't give the explanation.B. Because she did not love her grandmother.C. Because she was t

40、oo shy to cry at that time.D. Because her father did not want her to feel too sad.(2) It can inferred from the text that.A. there are two ways to keep mental healthB. crying does more good to health than laughingC. crying and laughing play the same jobsD. emotional health has a close relationship to

41、 physical health(3) According to the author, which of the following statements is true?A. Crying is the best way to get help from others.B. Fighting back tears may cause some health problems.C. We will never know our deep feelings unless we cry.D. We must cry if we want to reduce pressure.(4) What m

42、ight be the most suitable title for the text?A. Power of TearsB. How to Keep HealthyC. Why We CryD. A New Scientific Discovery【答案】(1) AD(3) B(4) A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍哭对我们健康有益的几个方面。（ 1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“ When I was small and my grandmother died, I couldn'tunderstand why I had no tears. But that night

43、 when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying. 当我小的时候，我的祖母去世了，我不明白为什么我没有眼泪。但那天 ”晚上，当我爸爸试图让我高兴起来时，我的笑变成了哭。”可以得知作者并没有提到没有哭的原因，故选A。（ 2）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“ Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure isimportant to our emotional health, and crying seems to work well. One study found that 85

44、 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying. 无论采取什么方法”来减轻压力，对我们的情绪健康都很重要，而哭泣似乎很有效。一项研究发现，85%的女性和73%的男性表示哭泣后感觉更好。从文章可知情感健康与身体健康密切相关。故选D。（ 3）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“ Jusat s crying can be healthy, not crying - holdingback tears of anger, pain or suffering - can be bad for physic

45、al health, Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. 正如哭泣是健康的，不哭泣 ” 抑制愤怒、痛苦或苦难的泪水 可能对身体健康有害，研究表明，过度控制情绪可能导致高血压、心脏病和其他一些疾病。可知B 是明显正确的。故选B。（ 4）考查主旨大意。纵观全文可知，本文介绍了哭的力量和作用，并且介绍了哭对我们健康有益的几个方面，故选A。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意

46、三个题型的考查，是一篇健康类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推 理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。(5) 阅读理解Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We've come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.Cumberland Islands, GeorgiaJust a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a wonderful pi

47、cnic place. It's an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails （ 小径 ）. Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it's still a rural area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.

48、Grant Park, ChicagoIf you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are

49、 there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.Cranberry Islands, MaineHere, you'll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands

50、 by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it's a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.Big Sur, CaliforniaThe Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plan

51、t communities, and unique geological formations. It's good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.(1) Why does the writer advise us to go to Cumberland Islands?A. Because they are just next to Savannah.B. Because the

52、y have a grand show every night.C. Because they are almost covered in Spanish moss.D. Because they keep their original ecology (生态).(2) Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?A. At the Navy Pier.B. At the Point Lobos State Reserve.C. At Acadia National Park.D. In the Deep South.(3)

53、Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a personal dairy.B. In a science report.C. In a geography textbook.D. In a travel magazine.【答案】(1) DB(3) D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个最佳野餐地点。(1)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的 "Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it's still a rural

54、area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.小路上爬满了西班牙苔葬，两旁种满了树。由于这里仍然 是一个乡村地区，所以星星们会在晚上排起队来参加盛大的表演，这是在夜晚星光照耀下 野餐的绝佳机会。可知作者建议我们去坎伯兰群岛，因为那里保持着原生态。故选Do(2)考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的"Besidesthe coastal wildlife there are rare plantcommunities, and

55、 unique geological formations. It's good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.除沿海野生动物外，还有珍稀植物群落和独特的地质构造。在那里野餐很好。我们建议带上望远镜，因为很多野生动物只能在远处看到。可知在 the Point Lobos国家保护区可以享受用望远镜观 察野生动物的乐趣。故选Bo(3)考查推理判断。根据第一段 "Dreamin

56、gof summer picnics filled with family and fun? We've come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.梦想着充满家庭和乐趣的夏日野餐 我们列出了全美4个最佳野餐地。以及文章主要介绍了四个最佳野餐地点可知最可能在一本旅游杂志上读到这篇文章。故选 D。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。6.阅读理解One of my favorite hobbies is exchangin

57、g old-fashioned, paper-with-a-stamp-on-it postcards with random strangers around the world.The Postcrossing Project was created by Paulo Magalhaes in 2005. He liked getting mails especially postcards. He thought others did, too but how could he connect with them? That's when he came up with the

58、idea of an online platform (): There, postcard lovers like me can sign up to send a postcard to someone who has registered online, and receive a postcard in return.Along with a randomly selected address, participants get a unique code to put on the postcard. When the postcard arrives, the recipient registers that code with the site, which then causes the sender's address to be given to another postcrosser in turn. In practice, this means that for nearly eve