四川攀枝花2015高考英语阅读、阅读表达练习（3）
完形填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案。
The three youths leaned over the metal rails along the sea-wall and watched a few fishermen pull in their nets. About thirty metres away, a boat pulled alongside the slippery steps leading 1 to the sea.
“Hey, look!” exclaimed Rahim. “Those two men are2 heavy rocks. I thought we no longer do muscle labour in this technological 3 . ”
“They are 6 laborers who know how to spread the weight of the rocks they 7 . See how the man positions the rock just at the slope of his 8 . Some of the rock’s weight is set 9 his head, some on the right hand and some on the left hand. His body isn’t bent. His legs are well10 . ”
“You’re right, Josh. He may have a small build. 11 he certainly well knows his job. Dear me! And to think we have been studying 12 ! ” Rahim thought about all that was happening. Suddenly, he said, “Technology won’t 13 the human being completely, it appears.”
“I don’t think it will.” 14 Joshua. “You can harvest a crop of potatoes or wheat with one of those large, multi-purpose tractors, but you 15 use that equipment to harvest lea leaves and tomatoes, will you?”
“You can get a computer to 16 multiple-choice assessments, but you cannot get the computer to produce of assess essays, can you?” asked Michael.
“Well, the washing machine leaves my shirt collar quite as 17 as ever --- that’s domestic technology for you!” said Rahim.
“One day, perhaps, there won’t be anybody 18 who can carry a large rock the way those men do. It’s not going to be a very 19 world, I’m afraid.” Sighed Michael. “You’re too much of a pessimist (悲观主义者)，Mike.” Said Joshua. “ 20 will always be other things that will make the world exciting. ”
( ) 1. A. through B. across C. down D. up
( ) 2. A. loading B. unloading C. covering D. uncovering
( ) 3. A. way B. revolution C. process D. era
( ) 4. A. ask B. expect C. attempt D. hope
( ) 5. A. happen B. fail C. have D. seem
( ) 6. A. ambitious B. experienced C. potential D. energetic
( ) 7. A. take B. fetch C. carry D. bring
( ) 8. A. shoulder B. back C. chest D. arms
( ) 9. A. on B. against C. toward D. under
( ) 10. A. supported B. grasped C. placed D. strengthened
( ) 11. A. but B. however C. so D. therefore
( ) 12. A. chemistry B. physics C. biology D. psychology
( ) 13. A. control B. affect C. remove D. replace
( ) 14. A. agreed B. proposed C. refused D. denied
( ) 15. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. won’t D. needn’t
( ) 16. A. point out B. take out C. hand out D. print out
( ) 17. A. dirty B. clean C. old D. new
( ) 18. A. caught B. arranged C. left D. convinced
( ) 19. A. exciting B. mysterious C. technological D. modern
( ) 20. A. That B. This C. They D. There
本文是一篇观点独特的哲理小品，讲述的是三个年轻人在看到两个码头工人卸运石头之后的，引发的他们之间的一段对话。告诉我们在这个世界上尽管科技越来越发达，但还是代替不了人类的劳动。
1. C leading down to 可以向下滑动的台阶是方便船只卸货的，down 向下的，lead to 通向„„.
2. B unloading 卸货，下一段有提示，前后呼应。
3. D era 时代
4. B expect 预料，想到。
5. D seem to do sth. 看起来如何„„
6. B 从下文可知他们是有经验的（experienced）工人。
7. C 动词辨析。carry 不强调动作的方向，强调搬运 ( carry ) 的物体较重。
8. A 本题与上文的carry (扛，搬运)对应。
9. B set against 使„„平衡。
10. C be well placed 使„.放置平衡、恰当。这里指注意姿势，使双腿保持平衡。
11. A but 表示转折。由下文可知，他个子不大，体格不够强壮（He is a small build）, 但他肯定非常了解自己的工作，这样才能弥补自身的缺陷。干扰项是B “however”，做“可是”意思讲时是副词，不可引导从句。
12. B 工人们所讲的都是有关力的作用和平衡的知识，当然属物理 (physics) 范畴。
13. D 由全文可知技术无法替代（replace）人类的劳动，这是文章的主旨之所在。
14. A 由上下文可知，Joshua 也赞同（agree）他的观点。
15. C 反义疑问句，由本句末的 will you 可知。
16. D print out 打印出
17. A 由生活常识可知。
18. C left 是形容词，表示“剩下的”意思，做后置定语。
19. A 从文章最后一句话可知。
20. D There be 结构。
阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
A weather map is an important tool for geographers. A succession of three or four maps presents continuous picture of weather changes. Weather forecasters are able to determine the speed of air masses and fronts (气锋) to determine whether an individual pressure area is deepening or becoming shallow and whether a front is increasing or decreasing in intensity (强烈). They are also able to determine whether an air mass is retaining its original characteristics or taking on those of the surface over which it is moving. Thus, a most significant function of the map is to reveal a summary picture of conditions in the atmosphere at a given time.
All students of geography should be able to interpret a weather map accurately. Weather maps contain an enormous amount of information about weather conditions existing at
the time of observation over a large geographical area. They reveal in a few minutes what otherwise would take hours to describe. The United States Weather Bureau issues information about approaching storms, floods, frosts and all climatic conditions in general. Twice a month it issues a 30-day “outlook” which is a rough guide to weather conditions likely to occur over broad areas of the United States. These 30-day outlooks are based upon an analysis of the upper air levels which often set the stage for development of air masses, fronts and storms.
Considerable effort is being exerted today to achieve more accurate weather predictions, with identifying and tracking storms over regions which have but few meteorological（气象）stations. Extensive experiments are also in progress for weather modification studies.
6. One characteristic of weather maps NOT mentioned by the author in this passage is _____
A. floods B. fronts
C. temperature changes D. frosts
7. The thirty-day forecast is determined by examining _____
A. daily weather maps B. upper air levels
C. satellite reports D. changing fronts
8. The observation of weather conditions by satellites is helpful because it _____
A. is modern B. uses electronic instruments
C. makes weather prediction easier
D. shows things that would otherwise take hours to describe in a few minutes
9. A weather map is a summary because it _____
A. sums up a great deal of information B. appears daily
C. shows changing fronts D. is a science book
10. You may possibly read this article in _____
A. a magazine B. newspaper C. a novel D. a science book
【参考答案】6—10、CBDAD
阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life. Question: Could you introduce yourself first? Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I'm a web designer. Q: What are your great memories? A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories. Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you? A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent. Q: What changes would you like to make in your life? A: If I could change something in my life, I'd change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with
my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn't matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe. Q: How do you get along with your parents? A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I've got. That's our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch. ( ) 1. In Misbah's childhood, _______________.
A. he was free from worry
B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature
D. he often spent holidays with his family
( ) 2. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?
A. A colorful life. B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and freedom. D. Money for his family.
( ) 3. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?
A. By chatting on the Internet. B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly visits. D. By writing them letters. ( ) 4. If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?
A. What was your childhood dream?
B. What is your biggest achievement?
C. What is your parents' view of you?
D. What was your hardest experience in the war?
【语篇解读】本文通过一个采访,把 Misbah 这个人的生活,成长展示给我们.
1. 答案 C 【解析】细节理解题.由 My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.可知,Misbah 喜爱大自然.所以答案选 C 项.
2. 答案 C 【解析】 推理判断题. 根据文中 I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn't matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.可知,作者向往和平自由的生活.故选 C 项.
3. 答案 C 【解析】 细节理解题. 根据 My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch. 可知, Misbah 讨厌在电话里与父母联系,因为它只剩 下了声音,而 Misbah 想要的是与父母面对面的交流.四个选项中只有 C 项能够让 Misbah 与父母面对面.由此判断选 C 项.
4. 答案 B 【解析】推理判断题.其它三个问题在上文中都有所涉及,只有 B 项没有.所以如果还剩 一个问题,很有可能就是 B 项.
【山东省2014模拟】
阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的词数要求）
The Japanese love to give gifts．This habit is not practiced only on special occasions，but it’s widely accepted as social responsibility．Because gift-giving is an important social aspect of Japanese life．It’s important to be aware of some key factors．
Devalue the gifts you give．The important thing is to act and seem modest．You don’t want the receiver to think that you are arrogant or proud．Denigrate（贬低）your gift as much as possible．It doesn’t matter if the label on the box bears the symbol for a famous brand，The Japanese value the appearance of a modest gift-giver who tries to stay from praise．
Praise the gift you receive．Although praising may seem obvious，overpraising the gift is the key．It’s also important to praise the fine taste of the gift-giver in making that particular choice for you．And don’t forget to give a thousand and one thanks．
__________________, unless you are urged to do so．And when you do，you must take the utmost care in unwrapping it．Don’t look eager，and be careful that you don’t tear the paper or cut the ribbon．After observing，praising，and thanking，be sure to rewrap the gift as if it had never been opened．Try to appear as if you take great pride in the value of it the gift．
Choose gifts with practical value．In general，don’t buy things such as ornaments，vases，and kitchenware，it’s already assumed that everyone has these things．To do so may suggest that you don’t approve of the other person’s taste．Also，most Japanese houses are very small and don’t have extra space for useless junk．
76．What is the best title for the passage?（no more than l0 words）．
77．Fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words．（no more than 6 words）
78．List three kinds of things you’d better not buy for a Japanese friend． ① _____ ② _____ ③
79．Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese．
80．What do the Japanese usually do when they receive a gift? （no more than l0 words）
【参考答案】阅读表达：
66．The art of gift-giving in Japan / Some key factors for gift-giving in Japan
67．Don’t open the gift．/ Don’t unwrap the gift．
68．① ornaments ② vases ③ kitchenware
69．不只是在特殊场合才有送礼的习俗，很多日本人已经把送礼看做一种社会责任。
70．Praise the gift they receive and give thanks．