四川省成都市2024屆高考英語閱讀理解二輪提升訓練（10）（含解析）
閱讀理解—詞義猜測題、觀點態度題。
(2024年寧夏銀川實險中學月考)
A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16oC. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.
In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources(資源); land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm animals, This action affects the environment as a whole. For example, a lot of carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.
There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run it actually reduces the world's wood supply.
Rainforests are often called the world's drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However , fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value . It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world's shrinking rainforests.
Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they
.
Reflect more heat into the atmosphere
Reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth
Bring about high rainfall throughout the world
Rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than 16?C
What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to?
Humans have begun destroying rainforests.
People have a strong desire for resources.
We will lose much more than we can gain.
Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests
It can be inferred from the text that
.
We can get enough resources without rainforests
We will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land
The level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns
There is great medicine potential in rainforests
What might be the best title for the text?
Rainforests and the environment
How to save rainforests
How to protect Nature
Rainforests and Medical Development
語篇解讀
熱帶雨林對環境有很大的影響，因為它們能夠調節氣候，本文重點介紹了失去熱帶雨林的危害。
B 細節理解題。根據because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate 可知，熱帶雨林能調 節氣候是因為他們吸收了來自太陽的熱量。
C 詞議猜測題。根據People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.
可知，砍伐熱帶雨林帶來好處，但是壞處更多。
D 推理判斷題。今天我們使用的藥物中25%以上來自熱帶雨林中的植物。我們治愈某種疾病的藥物極有可能就在不斷縮小的雨林里。
A 主旨大意題。根據開頭的Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment可知，雨林與環境關系密切。
2024高考訓練題。閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors — silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道)．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的)．To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
1．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
A．Because they are traditional and safe.
B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
C．Because they are colorful and available.
D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.
．The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ________.
A．to ride it for funB．to use it for transport
C．to experience local cultureD．to improve his riding skills
3．How did the author feel about his street crossing?
A．It was boring. B．It was difficult.
C．It was lively.
D．It was wonderful.
．Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?
A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.
C．The author was praised by the other bikers.
D．The author took great pleasure in biking.
參考答案1—4、B
C
B
D
閱讀理解。
“Old wives tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another, For example, most of us remember our patents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time
Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic（蒜）is good for you, too。It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.
Unfortunately, not all of Mom’s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes and no. sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.
Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales, After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated （積累） from thousands of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water should respect this body of knowledge even as research for clear scientific support to proven it true or false
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text？
A, Eating garlic is good for our eyes
B, Sticky sweets are damaging to our teeth
C, Swimming after a meal is dangerous。
D, Carrots prevent people from catching colds
2.The author develops the third paragraph mainly--------。
A. by cause and effects
B. by order in space
C. by order in time
D. by examples
.The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means“
”
A. to be believable
B. to be valuable
C. to be admirable
D. to be stable
4 What is the author’s attitude toward “old wives’ tales” in the text?
A. So objective
B. Objective
C. Dissatisfied
D. Curious
【參考答案—4、B D A B
閱讀理解。
A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct(不同的) species.
The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard Universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant.
Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列)from two fossils (化石), mammoths and mastodons, the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.
The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephant and the African forest elephant have been distinct species for several million years. The divergence of the two species took place around the time of the divergence of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.
There has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species, but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.
Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species, despite the elephants' significant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.
Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation purposes. Since 1950, all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinctive animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority (優先) for conservation purposes.”
本文講述了一項新的科學發現：通過對非洲森林大象和非洲草原大象DNA的鑒定，科學家們得出結論：它們是兩種不同的物種。我們要保護這些珍稀動物。
1．One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________
A．the Asian elephant
B．the forest elephant
C．the savanna elephant D．the mastodon elephant
答案：D。細節理解題。由第3段第一句話“...two fossils，mammoths and mastodons...”可知D項正確。
．The underlined word “divergence”in Paragraph 4 means “________ ”．
A．evolution
B．exhibition
C．separation
D．examination
答案：C。詞義猜測題。科學家門一直在證明非洲森林大象和非洲草原大象是兩種不同的物種，他們之間的分歧使科學家們大為驚訝。
．The researchers' conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant's ________.
A．DNA
B．height
C．weight
D．population
答案：A。細節理解題。由倒數第二段最后一句話“However the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA”可知。
．What are Alfred Roca's words mainly about?
A．The conservation of African elephants.
B．The purpose of studying African elephants.
C．The way to divide African elephants into two units.
D．The reason for the distinction of African elephants.
答案：A。推理判斷題。由文章最后一段“...for conservation purposes”可知A項正確。
．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．Naturalists' Beliefs about Elephants
B．Amazing Experiments about Elephants
C．An Unexpected Finding about Elephants
D．A Long Scientific Debate about Elephants
答案：C。主旨大意題。全文講述了關于非洲大象的一項意外的發現。
閱讀理解—詞義猜測題、觀點態度題。
(2024年寧夏銀川實險中學月考)
A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16oC. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.
In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources(資源); land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm animals, This action affects the environment as a whole. For example, a lot of carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.
There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run it actually reduces the world's wood supply.
Rainforests are often called the world's drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However , fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value . It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world's shrinking rainforests.
Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they
.
Reflect more heat into the atmosphere
Reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth
Bring about high rainfall throughout the world
Rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than 16?C
What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to?
Humans have begun destroying rainforests.
People have a strong desire for resources.
We will lose much more than we can gain.
Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests
It can be inferred from the text that
.
We can get enough resources without rainforests
We will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land
The level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns
There is great medicine potential in rainforests
What might be the best title for the text?
Rainforests and the environment
How to save rainforests
How to protect Nature
Rainforests and Medical Development
語篇解讀
熱帶雨林對環境有很大的影響，因為它們能夠調節氣候，本文重點介紹了失去熱帶雨林的危害。
B 細節理解題。根據because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate 可知，熱帶雨林能調 節氣候是因為他們吸收了來自太陽的熱量。
C 詞議猜測題。根據People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.
可知，砍伐熱帶雨林帶來好處，但是壞處更多。
D 推理判斷題。今天我們使用的藥物中25%以上來自熱帶雨林中的植物。我們治愈某種疾病的藥物極有可能就在不斷縮小的雨林里。
A 主旨大意題。根據開頭的Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment可知，雨林與環境關系密切。
2024高考訓練題。閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors — silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道)．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的)．To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
1．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
A．Because they are traditional and safe.
B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
C．Because they are colorful and available.
D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.
．The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ________.
A．to ride it for funB．to use it for transport
C．to experience local cultureD．to improve his riding skills
3．How did the author feel about his street crossing?
A．It was boring. B．It was difficult.
C．It was lively.
D．It was wonderful.
．Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?
A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.
C．The author was praised by the other bikers.
D．The author took great pleasure in biking.
參考答案1—4、B
C
B
D
閱讀理解。
“Old wives tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another, For example, most of us remember our patents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time
Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic（蒜）is good for you, too。It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.
Unfortunately, not all of Mom’s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes and no. sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.
Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales, After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated （積累） from thousands of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water should respect this body of knowledge even as research for clear scientific support to proven it true or false
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text？
A, Eating garlic is good for our eyes
B, Sticky sweets are damaging to our teeth
C, Swimming after a meal is dangerous。
D, Carrots prevent people from catching colds
2.The author develops the third paragraph mainly--------。
A. by cause and effects
B. by order in space
C. by order in time
D. by examples
.The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means“
”
A. to be believable
B. to be valuable
C. to be admirable
D. to be stable
4 What is the author’s attitude toward “old wives’ tales” in the text?
A. So objective
B. Objective
C. Dissatisfied
D. Curious
【參考答案—4、B D A B
閱讀理解。
A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct(不同的) species.
The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard Universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant.
Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列)from two fossils (化石), mammoths and mastodons, the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.
The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephant and the African forest elephant have been distinct species for several million years. The divergence of the two species took place around the time of the divergence of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.
There has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species, but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.
Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species, despite the elephants' significant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.
Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation purposes. Since 1950, all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinctive animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority (優先) for conservation purposes.”
本文講述了一項新的科學發現：通過對非洲森林大象和非洲草原大象DNA的鑒定，科學家們得出結論：它們是兩種不同的物種。我們要保護這些珍稀動物。
1．One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________
A．the Asian elephant
B．the forest elephant
C．the savanna elephant D．the mastodon elephant
答案：D。細節理解題。由第3段第一句話“...two fossils，mammoths and mastodons...”可知D項正確。
．The underlined word “divergence”in Paragraph 4 means “________ ”．
A．evolution
B．exhibition
C．separation
D．examination
答案：C。詞義猜測題。科學家門一直在證明非洲森林大象和非洲草原大象是兩種不同的物種，他們之間的分歧使科學家們大為驚訝。
．The researchers' conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant's ________.
A．DNA
B．height
C．weight
D．population
答案：A。細節理解題。由倒數第二段最后一句話“However the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA”可知。
．What are Alfred Roca's words mainly about?
A．The conservation of African elephants.
B．The purpose of studying African elephants.
C．The way to divide African elephants into two units.
D．The reason for the distinction of African elephants.
答案：A。推理判斷題。由文章最后一段“...for conservation purposes”可知A項正確。
．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．Naturalists' Beliefs about Elephants
B．Amazing Experiments about Elephants
C．An Unexpected Finding about Elephants
D．A Long Scientific Debate about Elephants
答案：C。主旨大意題。全文講述了關于非洲大象的一項意外的發現。
