阅读理解专项训练(无答案) 高考英语二轮复习

1、阅读理解专项训练（53）2022届高考英语复习高考英语阅读训练.第页(共6页)A阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.Dogs may not seem terribly bright when theyre chasing their own tails, but in many ways they are clever creatures. In particular, they are very socially aware, both of humans and of each other.Many studies have reported that the

2、y can sense human emotions. Recent research has found that they can tell the difference between happy and angry faces, and even show jealousy.It now seems that they can sense when a person is untrustworthy. Once a dog has decided a person is unreliable, it stops following the cues they give. Its bee

3、n known for years that dogs understand what it means when a human points at something. If a dogs owner points to the location of a ball, stick or food, the dog will run and explore the location the person is pointing to.A study published in the journalAnimal Cognitionpresented 34 dogs with three rou

4、nds of pointing. In the first round, the experimenters accurately pointed to where food was hidden in a container. But in the second round, they pointed to an empty container. In the third round, the same experimenter again pointed to the container with food. But now the dog did not respond to the e

5、xperimenters cue. That suggests that the dogs could use their experience of the experimenter to assess whether they were a reliable guide.After these rounds a new experimenter replicated the first round. Once again, the dogs followed this new person with interest. Researchers say they were surprised

6、 that the dogs “devalued the reliability of a human” so quickly. “Dogs have more sophisticated social intelligence than we thought. This social intelligence evolved selectively in their long life history with humans.” The next step, they say, will be to test closely related species such as wolves. T

7、his would then reveal the “profound effects of domestication” on the social intelligence of dogs.And if they consistently dont know whats going to happen next they can get stressed, aggressive or fearful. Dogs whose owners are inconsistent to them often have behavioral disorders.1. What makes the au

8、thor believe that the dogs are socially aware of humans?A.They think their owners are trustworthy.B.They can tell if humans are happy or angry.C.They understand what humans mean when they point at things.D.They have more social intelligence than we thought.2. Why does the dog run and explore the loc

9、ation pointed to by a person?A.Because its masters tell it to do so.B.Because there is food in the location.C.Because the dog has trust in him.D.Because it is clever to follow cues.3. What can we infer from the passage?A.People had better not play tricks on their dogs.B.Dogs will become aggressive i

10、f you cheat them.C.Dogs always think their owners are reliable.D.Dogs will no longer believe in humans once cheated.4. What made researchers surprised?A.Dogs were interested in new owners.B.Dogs assessed quickly if a person was reliable.C.Dogs are closely related with wolves.D.Dogs lost trust in the

11、 person quickly.5. What can be the best title of the passage?A.Dogs know if you are untrustworthyB.Dogs are bright animalsC.Dogs can tell your emotionsD.Be honest to your dog next timeB阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.Men and women have very different reactions when they look at art. Researchers say

12、that women appreciate art far more. Men on the other hand, focus more on the artists background and authenticity.Researchers made 518 people look at two unfamiliar paintings with made-up biographies of the artist. Some participants read a bio that characterized the artist as authentic（真实的） in other

13、words, a lifelong painter who creates unique work. Others read a bio that characterized the artist as an ordinary painter who took up the craft only recently. When the artist was characterized as authentic, participants had a much more favorable impression of both the artist and the artwork. Partici

14、pants indicated they were more willing to buy that artists painting and to pay a higher price for it.Men were much more likely to use the artists brand as a deciding factor when evaluating（评价）art. Women also took the artists authenticity into account, but a bigger factor for them was the artwork its

15、elf. “Women are more willing to go through a complicated process of actually evaluating the artwork,” the study said, “whereas men may say, This guy is a great artist, so Ill buy his art.”While the art market has grown steadily for the past 10 years, theres a lack of research on how consumers are ac

16、tually determining the worth of artwork. Knowing that the artists brand plays a major role in consumers evaluation may help art dealers better set their prices.The findings can also help consumers make decisions on which art they buy. “For the average person trying to purchase art, knowing something

17、 about the artist and knowing that the artist is authentic can reduce the risk of buying a worthless piece,” the study said.The findings likely extend to other product industries in which a creator is highly involved and visible. These include the clothing, shoe, jewelry and restaurant and food indu

18、stries. “While designers and chefs operate in the background, communicating their passion and commitment（承诺）to their craft could significantly benefit that brands image and sales,” the study says.1. What were the biographies used for?A.Men based on the biographies to decide if the artists work was w

19、orth buying.B.Women read the biography in order to better admire the artists work.C.Researchers used the biographies to prove previous findings.D.Business people used the biographies to increase the sales of art works.2. What can we infer from the passage?A.Authenticity has great effect on brands im

20、age and sales.B.Women are better at evaluating artworks than men.C.Men buy more famous artworks than women.D.Dealers set the prices of artworks based on consumers views.3. What can help us reduce the risk of buying a worthless artwork?A.Having the belief in the artists biography.B.Having a favorable

21、 impression of the artwork.C.Going through the process of evaluating the artwork.D.Having some knowledge about the artist who is reliable.4. Why is it important for the designers and chefs to be visible?A.Customers can see the process of production and believe in their honesty.B.The background and a

22、uthenticity benefit the brands image and sales.C.Customers will be moved when feeling their passion and dedication.D.Customers will have no doubt about the prices of the products.5. What can be the best title of the passage?A.Reading Biography Makes Men Believe Value of the Artwork.B.Authenticity Is

23、 Most Important to All Businesses.C.Men and Women Judge Artworks Differently.D.Importance of Biographies in Sales of Artworks.C阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.The alert, the highest possible warning level, was issued in Beijing late Monday and will last until midday on Thursday.Chinas capital city o

24、f Beijing is facing a serious pollution problem. Officials determined on Monday that the gray smog had become so thick that it was necessary to declare the citys first-ever red alert, the highest level of environmental alarm. The alert forced schools to close on Tuesday. Across Beijing, work was hal

25、ted （暂停）in factories and half of the citys vehicles were kept off the roads.Most of Beijings smog is blamed on coal-fired power plants, car emissions, and construction and factory work. “This is modern life for Beijing people,” office worker Cao Yong said. “We wanted to develop, and now we pay the p

26、rice.” It is a sharp warning to us that we may have too much development at the price of environment and it is time for us to seriously deal with air pollution, said Beijing worker Fan Jinglong. Experts reported that the amount of tiny particles（颗粒） of pollution in the citys air is more than 12 time

27、s above the safe level. You have to do whatever you can to protect yourself, Beijing resident Li Huiwen told AP news agency.While the smogs effects have been worsened by weather conditions and the citys geography - bordered to the south and east by industrial areas that generate pollution and to the

28、 north and west by mountains that trap it - it has prompted increasing concern that China has prioritised（按优先顺序列出） economic growth at too high an environmental cost. The dangerous air pollution levels are a reminder of Chinas environmental challenges.The chief negotiator of China here points to our

29、continued investment in renewable sources of energy, in an effort to cut down on coal consumption, particularly in urban areas. Around 58% of the increase in the countrys primary energy consumption in 2013-14 came from non-fossil fuel sources. These efforts to go green may not be having an immediate

30、 effect on the air in Beijing but they have had an impact on global output of carbon dioxide.1. How was life in Beijing affected by the red alert?A.Work in factories didnt pause.B.Outdoor construction didnt stop.C.Schools in Beijing were not closed.D.The traffic in Beijing was certainly lighter.2. T

31、he writer mentions the words of Cao Yong and Fan Jinglong to_.A.compare modern life and village lifeB.provide examples of air pollutionC.explain why Beijing suffered pollution problemD.say how to balance development against environment3. It can be concluded from the fourth paragraph that pollution l

32、evels increased because of_.A.heating systemsB.vehicle emissionsC.weather conditionsD.coal-powered industries4. Which of the following can solve the air pollution in the long run?A.By using renewable resources.B.By increasing peoples living standards.C.By improving the quality of population.D.By edu

33、cating teenagers about investment.D阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.A new law makes it legal to have dogs in the outdoor areas of restaurants in New York. Old health and safety laws made it illegal to bring dogs to any restaurants in New York. This was to prevent the spread of diseases. Several speci

34、al rules are included in this law. The dogs must be on a leash(皮带). Dogs must not share water bowls. Also, restaurants can choose to let people bring dogs or not.State lawmakers voted in May to let people bring dogs to restaurants that have tables outdoors. These areas are often called patios(露天餐馆).

35、 Late Monday night, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the law. New York joins California, Florida and Maryland in the list of states with similar laws. In many European countries, bringing dogs to restaurants is common. Paris has allowed dogs to accompany their owners in restaurants for a long time.Gover

36、nor Cuomo believes that this new law will help businesses grow by attracting dog owners. He also said this law get a balance between health laws and development for businesses.But, not all New Yorkers are happy about this new law. Christopher Miller is the spokesman for the New York City Department

37、of Health. He told the New York Daily News that letting dogs in restaurants could cause problems. The Health Department loves all dogs, but just not at restaurants where they can create a risk to the health and safety of diners, restaurant workers and other dogs, Miller said.New York City is often the source of new trends and attitudes in the US. A law forcing some restaurants in the city to show the amount of calories in the food they served passed in 2009. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg tried unsuccessfull