2014高考英语阅读理解系列训练题(56)

2014高考英语阅读理解系列训练题(56)

‎2014高考英语阅读理解系列训练题（56）‎ 第二节： 下面文章中有五处（第21-25题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项。‎ A. Use business recordings ‎ B. Speak slowly and clearly C. Learn telephone manners D. Practice often with a friend ‎ E. Always be considerate of your friends F. Make sure you understand the other speaker Telephone tips If the phone rings and someone speaks in English, don’t be afraid to answer it! The fear of talking on the phone in a second language will disappear if you practice often. Here are a few tips for helping you improve your ability to answer a call in English.‎ ‎21._______________‎ ‎ Listening to someone speaking in a second language over the telephone can be very challenging because you cannot see the person you are trying to hear. However, it may be even more difficult for the person you are talking with to understand you. You may not realize that your pronunciation isn’t clear because your teacher and fellow students know and understand you. Pay special attention to your weak areas of your pronunciation when you are on the phone.‎ ‎22._______________‎ ‎ Don’t pretend to understand everything you hear over the telephone. Even native speakers ask each other to repeat and confirm information from time to time. This is especially important if you are taking a message for someone else. Learn the appropriate expressions that English speakers use when they don’t hear something properly. Don’t be afraid to remind the person to slow down more than once. Keep your telephone in an area that is away from other noise distractions such as a radio or television.‎ ‎23._______________.‎ ‎ Ask another student to practice talking on the phone with you. You might choose one night a week and take turns phoning each other at a certain time. Try to talk for at least fifteen minutes. You can talk socially, or role play different scenarios in a business environment. The most important thing about practicing telephone English is that you are not able to see each other’s mouths.‎ ‎24. _______________. ‎ ‎ There are many ways to get free telephone English practice. After business hours, you can call and listen to recorded messages. Write down what you hear the first time, and then call back and check if your notes are accurate. Make sure you have a pen handy so that you can repeat the information and check your comprehension.‎ ‎25._______________.‎ ‎ The way that you speak to your best friend on the phone is very different from the way you should speak to someone in a business setting. Many speakers make the mistake of being too direct on the telephone. It is possible that the person on the other ‎ line will think that you are being rude on purpose if you don’t use formal language in certain situations. Sometimes just one word such as could or may is necessary in order to sound polite. Take the time to learn how to answer the phone and say goodbye in a polite manner, as well as all the various ways one can start and end a conversation casually.‎ Listening to someone on the telephone is like listening to a taped recording in class. The only difference is that you have to talk back! Follow the tips above and remember that practice makes perfect!‎ 参考答案---------BFDAC ‎ 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ ‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A If you have ever been rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. In fact, you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely hard and require practice to get good at. It is one of the most physically and mentally difficult sports.‎ Believe it or not, climbing is said to be about 75% legs and only 25% arms. To climb efficiently and successfully, a person needs to have a wonderful technique. One of the major rules of rock climbing is to always have three points touching the wall, whether it is both feet and one hand, or one foot and both hands, as it is much easier to have your weight rest on three points than on two. Another important idea ‎ to grasp is that your arms in most cases will do the climbing; they only hold you into the wall so that your legs are actually pushing you upward. Also, the closer you are to the wall, the easier it is to climb.‎ Rock climbing may sound a bit too challenging for the everyday person, but it is really an amazing practice. Once you get into the sport, and learn how to position your body and you’re your weight, then you can begin to deal with some difficult problems. The great thing about rock climbing is that it is mentally challenging as well. You are constantly analyzing the way your body moves and how to do certain moves on the wall. For anyone who wants to get into shape, rock climbing is a fun and effective way to exercise muscles.‎ ‎【文章大意】本文讲述的是攀岩这项运动，它是一项很难的运动，不仅体现在身体上还体现在智力上。据说攀岩75%靠腿力25%靠臂力，要想成功地攀岩还需要完美的技巧。‎ ‎56. What does the author think of rock climbing?‎ A. It is an easy sport. B. It is challenging.‎ C. It is quite dangerous. D. It is extremely difficult.‎ ‎57. While climbing, it is much easier for a rock climber if he ________.‎ ‎ A. takes a rope B. has a partner C. has three points touching the wall D. uses feet more often ‎58. ________ will make rock climb easier.‎ A. Keeping the body closer to the wall B. Resting more often on the arms ‎ C. Resting more often on the feet D. Pushing forward without thinking of the problems ‎ ‎ 阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分） ‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ‎ A It was a very different school from those in China. You're not met by imposing doors and concrete walls, and the buildings were inviting. On the front of the main building was inscribed “Lee‎ ‎Elementary School, 1904.” Wow! I knew it was an old school. Surrounding the main building were five trailers(拖车式活动房屋）. One of them was my classroom, 5T. The “T” stood for Mrs. Toalson, my 5th grade teacher.‎ Mrs Toalson showed me to my seat. A girl sitting at my table greeted me. Her name was Regina, and she was a blonde girl from Ukraine. Her eyes were like diamonds, and we had met at a party two days before.‎ During my first morning, we had math class, PE and science. We didn’t even have a break! I wondered why? Mrs Toalson said to us: “Guys, line up for the bathroom break please!” All the kids stood up and went outside.‎ I didn’t know what “bathroom break” meant. Was it break time? Lunch time? I ‎ was confused. Nevertheless, we followed Mrs. Toalson to the main building. We sat in the hallway across from the bathroom. In Chinese, “bathroom” means the WC, and a “break” means having a rest! Gosh, I thought that was weird and why did we have to go to the bathroom together?‎ ‎“Mary and Regina, you may go.” When we heard Mrs. Toalson, we went into the bathroom. The bathroom was clean, and it smelled like perfume. I asked Regina what if someone wanted to go to the bathroom during class time. She told me that there was a special pass called a “bathroom pass.” All you had to do was raise your hand with the pass to let Mrs. Toalson know you need to go to the bathroom. Then you would be permitted to go.‎ At 3:30pm, school ended for the day. Students put their textbooks in their cabinets and lined up in front of the change room, where they collected their backpacks and coats. As they walked out of the door, each student said “Good bye” and gave Mrs. Toalson a high five.‎ ‎“Did you have a good day today?” Mrs. Toalson asked me as she hugged me goodbye.‎ ‎“Sure!” I nodded. ‎ ‎1 Which is the main difference between the author’s new school and the schools in China?‎ A. There are no imposing doors and concrete walls in her new school.‎ B. The author’s old classroom is a trailer.‎ C. The author’s new school is an old one with one-hundred –year history.‎ D. The buildings in her new school are very inviting.‎ ‎2. The underlined phrase “bathroom break” probably means _______.‎ A. the time for taking shower B. the time for going to WC and having a rest C. the class interval for washing D. the class break for having a bath ‎3. What does the author think of the first day in her new school?‎ A. Disappointing. B. Satisfying. C. Admiring. D. Doubtful.‎ ‎4. According to the passage, the author wanted to know the answer to the following questions EXCEPT _______.‎ A .what did “bathroom break” mean? ‎ B. why didn’t we have a break between lessons?‎ C. why did we have to go the bathroom together?‎ D. why did we have lunch together?‎ ‎5. In the author’s new school, if a student wants to go to WC during the lesson, what does he or she have to do?‎ A. To raise his/her hand to let his/her teacher know.‎ B. To stand up and ask for his/her teacher’s permission.‎ C. To raise his/her hand with “bathroom pass” and ask his/her teacher’s permission.‎ D. To wait until the class is over.‎ 参考答案ABBDC ‎ Vans, Keds, Dollies—they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you’ll know they’re actually the latest in teenage footwear.‎ But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future.‎ Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers’ shoe choice.‎ KEDS/VANS Slip-on shoes with elastic（弹性的）sides are particularly popular among teenage boys-with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands.‎ The main problem is that they are just too flat—so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.‎ BALLET PUMPS The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems.‎ ‎“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait(步法)，this leads to short-and long-term problems such as calluses（茧子），heel and knee pain.”‎ WEDGES AND STILETTOS ‎ These shoes can also cause problems with gait, They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer’s body weight forward, making them ‎ very unstable.‎ Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain.‎ SCHOOL SHOES ‎ So what do podiatrists（足科医生）have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?‎ Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark’s, Marks & Spencer or Rhino.‎ If your teen insists on wearing ‘bad’ shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics（矫形器）in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.‎ ‎6 . Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?‎ A. Marks & Spencer. B. Wedges & Stilettos.‎ C. Keds and Vans. D. Ballet Pumps.‎ ‎7. Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists’ wish list?‎ ‎ A. B. C. D.‎ ‎8. The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means ‎ A. increase B. worsen C. stop D. cure ‎9. From this passage we can infer .‎ A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers’ health B. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them C. experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes D. podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes ‎10. In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?‎ A. Sports . B. Science. C. Health. D. Shopping.‎ DBCAC ‎ Going for Yoga Lessons ‎“Try and see inside your mind, a wide open blue sky and a vast green plain far away. Breathe in as you circle your hands high above your head, then bend back a little. Breathe out as you circle your arms back down to your sides...”‎ Following the yoga teacher’s gentle instructions, Bai Yunuo, 15, from the High School Affiliated to Beijing‎ Normal ‎University tried to get each of her poses correct.‎ Bai’s school offered 24 elective courses for Senior 1 students this term and she chose two. It was her first yoga class.‎ ‎“I’m happy that I can learn yoga at school. I love dancing but I have some injuries on my knees from when I was a kid. So I decide to try something soft. Simply stretching into different poses makes me feel free and quiet. And the music is quite comforting. The class is relaxing after a whole day’s work,” Bai said.‎ Thinking like an adult Liu Zehao, 15, found his interest was Junior Achievement（企业经营模拟）. The ‎ course brings students into the real world of business. In their first class, Liu and his group members named their company “Vision”. Liu was elected as CEO of the company.‎ ‎“Here we learn to think like an adult. We have to make our company gain the most profits with the least investments （投资）. It’s new and different from other courses,” he said.‎ Liu and Bai take their elective courses twice a week with students from other classes who share the same interest. The students will get two credit points （学分）from each course at the end of this term. They have to achieve eight credit points from electives to graduate from high school.‎ ‎59. What is the first paragraph about?‎ A. Instructions of the yoga teacher.‎ ‎ B. Advertisements of the yoga lessons.‎ ‎ C. Experiences of elective courses of the students.‎ D. A gymnastic lesson given to Senior I students.‎ ‎60. Which of the following is NOT true about Bai Yunuo?‎ ‎ A. She chooses two elective courses for this semester.‎ ‎ B. She can’t dance because of the injuries in her knees.‎ ‎ C. She practices yoga every morning at school.‎ D. She enjoys listening to the music when practicing yoga.[来源: ]‎ ‎【答案】C ‎【解析】从第三段Bai’s school offered 24 elective courses for Senior 1 students this term and she chose two.得知白雨锘选择了两门选修课程 从第四段I love dancing but I have some injuries on my knees from when I was a kid.得知她喜欢跳舞但是小时候膝盖受伤了现在不能跳了I decide to try something soft.‎ ‎ imply stretching into different poses makes me feel free and quiet.得知跳舞的时候的时候喜欢听轻音乐。C项在短文中没有提到 ‎【考点定位】考察的是细节理解题 ‎61. What can we infer from Bai’s words?‎ A. She has been crazy with yoga since she was very young.‎ ‎ B. Yoga is not as intense to the body as dancing.‎ ‎ C. Yoga can help heal the injuries in knees.‎ D. Yoga can always take the place of dancing.‎ ‎62. Liu Zehao chooses Junior Achievement as his elective course because ________.‎ ‎ A. he can learn to think like adults in this course ‎ B. he can make some new friends with the same interest ‎ C. he prefers to be CEO of the company D. he is building a company in his spare time ‎【答案】A ‎【解析】从第二个标题的第二段的第一句话“Here we learn to think like an adult.得知他们在这个课堂中能够学会有大人的思维去思考问题 ‎【考点定位】考察的是细节理解