2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习题(25)

2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习题（25）及答案

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Jeanne Calment, a French woman, became a record breaker on 17 October, 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 days, she became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days. Jeanne Calment lives in a small old people’s home in the south of France; her husband, her only child and her grandson have all died. She is nearly blind and deaf and is always in a wheelchair, but her doctor describes her as being more like a 90-year-old woman in good health than someone of 120. She still has a lively sense of humor. When asked on her 120th birthday what she expected of the future, she replied: A very short one. She also remarked that she thought the good Lord had forgotten all about her.

So what is the key to a long life? According to some doctors, diet, exercise and no smoking are the three important factors. Jeanne Calment has followed two of the tips. She has always eaten a healthy diet, and she used to do exercise every day until she broke her leg at the age of 115. However, until recently she drank two glasses of strong red wine a day, and she does smoke (now only a little). Besides, Jeanne Calment might have got very good genes from her parents. Her father lived to the age of 94 and her mother to 86.

A local lawyer bought her house when she was 80 under an agreement that he would pay her some money every year until her death. It must have seemed a good move at the time, but so far the lawyer has paid her at least three times the value of the house. Every year on her birthday, Jeanne Calment sends him a card saying: Sorry, I’m still alive!

45. How does Jeanne Calment feel about her old age? A. She is miserable and unhappy. B. She is cheerful and humorous.

C. She would like to live much younger. D. She feels she is going to die very soon.

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46. We can owe her good health and long life to _______. A. smoking only a little every day B. her giving up smoking and drinking

C. drinking two glasses of strong red wine every day

D. the good genes from her parents, a healthy diet and some exercise

47. Which of the following word could best replace the word “move” in the fourth paragraph?

A. deal B. trick C. march D. sport 48. Why does Jeanne Calment say “Sorry, I’m still alive” to the lawyer every year on her birthday?

A. Because she had an agreement at 80 with the lawyer which was to her advantage. B. Because she has asked the lawyer to pay her more rent than they first agreed. C. Because the lawyer has paid her much more money than the value of the house. D. Because the house she sold to the lawyer is worth the money he has already paid.

【福建省福州一中2013模拟】C Serving only adults, Ramsey House offers you professional hotel standards of accommodation and food service coupled with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a high-class non-smoking guest house.

Situated within walking distance of St David’s, the smallest city in Europe, the house stands in its own attractive gardens and has private off-road parking. In the

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opposite direction, there is easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, where you can see some of Britain’s most spectacular coastal scenery with its abundant bird life and wild flowers.

We have three double and three twin rooms. Each is individually furnished and decorated to 4-star standard with comfortable beds, central heating, remote control color TV, hair dryers and plenty of mirrors. All the rooms have a modern, well-lit en-suite bathroom with WC, shaver socket and electric shower.

All first-floor rooms have views of either the sea, the Cathedral or open country, and there are three ground-floor rooms with garden views, ideal for guests unable to climb stairs.

Our full Welsh breakfast offers you a great start to the day with homemade bread, cookies and preserves. We can also prepare fresh picnic lunches for your day out walking the Coast Path or on the beaches.

There is comfortable lounge with lots of books and leaflets about Pembrokeshire to help you plan your trips. Weather permitting, guests may enjoy the peace and quiet of our gardens and watch the birds feeding. Drinks are served in both the garden and lounge.

We also have secure bicycle storage, a drying room and light laundry facilities. Nearby are some of the safest and cleanest beaches in Europe offering a variety of water sports including sailing, surfing, wind-surfing and sea angling. Visitors are welcome at St. David’s City Golf Club and several other Pembrokeshire clubs. We are also conveniently situated for easy access to the bird sanctuary islands of Ramsey, Skomer and Skokholm.

A warm welcome awaits you at Ramsey House all year round. You will find it the ideal touring center in all seasons. House Owners: Ceri &Elaine Morgan 01437 72021

64. According to the passage, St. David’s is the name of _________________. A. a Bed & Breakfast hotel B. the Coast Path C. a Welsh town D. Ramsey House 65. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Guests may come to this house by car or by bike without parking problems. B. Guests have to eat their lunches out on the Coast Path or the beaches. C. Guests staying in the lowest-level rooms have a good view of the sea.

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D. On the Coast Path guests can enjoy water sports and play golf. 66. Which of the following tourists may not be interested in this ad? A. Ana, a wheelchair user, who enjoys holidays by the coast.

B. A married couple with two young children showing interest in Pembrokeshire. C. Tina, a Ph.D graduate, who attaches great importance to travel safety. D. Xavier, a bird-watching enthusiast, who knows little about the local area. 【参考答案】CAB 阅读理解

As computer games get to look more lifelike, it seems that their violence is spilling over into real life. It is reported that some dozens of children have been murdered since 1997, which has been linked to all obsession (着迷) with violent video games. Recently the parents of a 14-year-old murder victim in the UK blamed the killer's obsession with the game Manhunt, causing a government review of legislation (立法) to protect children.

Psychologists think there may be many reasons why violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies. Firstly, players are actively involved in violence, and may begin to see using weapons as second nature. Secondly, violent games provide repetitive aggressive (侵犯的) experiences that are rewarded by more killing. Many studies have shown that people who play violent games regularly are more likely to show high levels of aggression. For instance, in 2000, scientists in Iowa State University found that people who played violent games were more likely to admit involvement in aggressive behaviors, including assaults (侵犯人体罪) or robberies. A study of 13 to 14-year-old children showed that more than half had played games recommended only for over18s. The more violent the games they played, the more they considered physical aggression to be acceptable. Besides, children who play violent games are more prone (有做„„倾向的) to arguing with teachers and fighting. Experimental studies have also hinted at a possible link. In one, scientists asked a group of students to play a violent game, while another group played the nonviolent. Those who played the violent games were faster to react to aggressive words subsequently (随后) flashed on screen.

49. We may infer from the first paragraph that .

A. computer games have little to do with violence in real life B. Manhunt has resulted in the death of one of its plays

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C. lifelike computer games are forbidden in the UK

D. legislation to protect children in the UK still needs improving

50. Violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies because . A. violent movies are not so attractive to children B. the viewers can't take part in violent movies C. violent movies are not popular with children D. children can win awards in violent games

51. What will be probably discussed in the paragraph following the passage？ A. Further research on the harm of violent games.

B. Further differences between violent game and nonviolent games. C. Ways to protect children from violent games. D. The result of more experimental studies. 52. What would be the best title for the passage？ A. Games and Murder

B. Should Computer Games become lifelike？ C. Legislation, effective or not？ D. Violent Games and Nonviolent Games

Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the websites you’ve visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.

In fact, it’s likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a husband or wife, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a police or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you’ve never intended to be seen.

Some experts tell us boundaries are healthy, and it’s important to reveal (暴露) yourself to your friends, family and lovers in stages, at proper times. But few

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boundaries could remain. The digital equipment makes it easy for strangers to know who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can even reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.

The key question is: Does that matter?

When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey shows that 60 percent of them feel their privacy is “slipping away, and that bothers me.”

But people often say one thing and do another. Only a tiny number of Americans change the behaviors in an effort to protect their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track your automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquits has run a series of tests, and these tests show that the majority of Americans will not keep personal secret just in order to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon (优惠券)

But privacy does matter—at least sometimes. It’s like health: when you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it’s gone, do you wish you’d done more to protect it. So, when it comes to privacy, why do so many people say one thing and do another? And what can be done about it?

53. What would be the experts advise on the relationships between friends? A. Friends should open their hearts to each other. B. Friends should always be faithful to each other. C. There should be a distance even between friends. D. There should be fewer secrets between friends.

54. The author says “we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret” because ______.

A. modern society has finally entered a much opened society B. people leave privacy around when using modern technology C. there are always people who are curious about others’ affairs D. many search engines profit by selling people’s privacy

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55. According to Alessandro Acquits, most Americans _________.

A. like to exchange their personal secret for the commercial benefit

B. aren’t interested in the pitiful commercial benefit to keep their personal secret

C. pay no attention to their personal secret for the commercial benefit D. can’t keep the balance between their personal secret and the commercial benefit 56. The best title for the passage could be _________? A. Is Privacy As Important As Health B. What Can Be Done to Protect the Privacy C. Does Privacy Matter

D. Does Modern Technology Reveal Privacy

【福建省福州一中2013模拟】 D

It was an international drug dealing case, one that involved a lot of money and a lot of violence. Agents who had entered the organization had worn wires and collected evidence for years. A conviction(法庭判决) depended on

an accurate translation of their tape recordings. “Five languages were involved, “says Liz Elting, 44, one of the owners of TransPerfect, the translation company chosen for the job. “The slightest mistake could mean the criminals would go free.”

When Elting started her business 18 years ago with Phil Shawe, both were attending New York University’s Stern School of Business. Neither realized just how many situations would require their services. TransPerfect’s 4,000 linguists(通晓外语的人) cover more than 100 languages.

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Getting Ahead with Liz Elting

What inspired you to start TransPerfect? When I was eight, my dad bought a KFC in Portugal. Unfortunately, the Portuguese didn’t want anything American. They thought my dad was a CIA spy! That taught me how fast things can change. I’ve studied in Spain and worked in Venezuela. This business is the perfect combination of my love for languages, cultures and business.

Is the staff multilingual? Many are. I speak French and Spanish. My partner, Phil, who is American, likes to say he speaks English on a good day.

What languages are requested most often? Spanish and Japanese. Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indic(South Asia), and Eastern Europeans are on the rise.

How difficult is it to manage such a diverse workforce（员工团队）? Our challenge is to be culturally appropriate in every country. When we hand our year-end bonuses in the US, for example, we have to remember that in India, bonuses are given in the fall.

Any advice for someone starting a business? Get started before you have kids. In the beginning, I didn’t know how to do this business on the side. I wasn’t married, didn’t have kids, and wasn’t concerned about balancing my work and personal life. Now, with strong managers in place, I can spend more time with my family (husband Michael Burlant and sons Zachary, nine and Jacob, seven), traveling and playing baseball. 67. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To report on an international drug dealing case.

B. To encourage people to start a business before they have kids. C. To present the importance of learning foreign languages. D. To introduce Liz Elting and her company TransPerfect. 68. What does the underlined word “wires” mean in the passage? A. A type of clothes costing a lot of money. B. A piece of equipment designed to record messages.

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C. Thin metal worn to protect yourself against violence. D. A organization symbol made of thin metal. 69. TransPerfect is ______________.

A. a company that offers international legal services B. one which has branches in countries all over the world C. one whose staff all have to speak several languages. D. a company whose services are in great demand. 70. It can be inferred that _______________.

A. Liz learned that love is the answer to problems of cultural misunderstanding B. Liz started her company with a schoolmate at the age of 18.

C. The success is simply a little beyond Liz and her partner’s expectations D. Liz and Phil are now strong managers with rich experience.

【参考答案】DBDC

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