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1、2014高考英语阅读理解全程巩固训练（3）及答案【2014河南省淇县高级中学一模】D Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to ad

2、vertisers. An attraction of sport programs for the major U.S. media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons the slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may

3、 not watch much television at other times during the week. This means the television networks are able to sell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming. Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their a

4、dvertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most business travelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases

5、 of computers, cars and life insurance. Golf and tennis are special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings (收视率) are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest incom

6、e groups in the United States, including many lawyers and business managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling high-priced cars, business and personal computer, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regar

7、dless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fees to reach high-income consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers. With such viewers, these programs dont need high ratings to stay on the air.68. Why would weekend afternoons become de

8、ad time without sport programs?A. Because there would be few viewers.B. Because the advertisers would be off work.C. Because television programs would go slowly.D. Because viewers would pay less for watching television.69. The ratings are not important for golf and tennis programs because _.A. their

9、 advertisers are car makersB. their viewers are attracted by sportsC. their advertisers target at rich peopleD. their viewers can afford expensive cars70. What is the passage mainly about?A. Television viewers are determined by male viewers.B. Rich viewers contribute most to television companies.C.

10、Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television.D. Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events.【参考答案】68、ACC阅读理解-E(2013深圳市二模，D)Expensive perfumes (香水) come in tiny bottles, but many hide a whalesized secret.To perfect a particular smell, perfumemakers often use an ingredi

11、ent that comes from sperm whales, called ambergris. But using ambergris, which helps a perfume last longer, is strongly opposed by many people who think it is wrong to kill whales just so we can smell sweet. Joerg Bohlmann is neither a perfumer nor a whale expert. Hes a plant biologist at the Univer

12、sity of British Columbia in Canada. But his discovery of a new plant gene (基因) might push whales out of the perfume business.The gene comes from fir trees, found throughout North America and commonly used as Christmas trees. The trees produce a chemical that can be used in perfume in place of amberg

13、risbut with_a_catch.“Theres a problem that many people wouldnt consider. In the tree, the chemical is mixed with many others. That makes separation a challenge，” Bohlmann says. “Its like trying to isolate sugar from a biscuit.”This is where science becomes useful. When Bohlmann learned that fir tree

14、s produce the ambergrislike chemical, he decided to use his gene knowhow to find the instructions for how to make the ambergrissubstitute.Bohlmann found that gene and took it out of the tree cells. Then he did something that might sound strange to someone who doesnt work in genetics: Bohlmann put th

15、e gene from the tree into yeast (酵母) cells.Yeast may sound familiar because its used to make things like bread, wine and beer. Biologists like to work with yeast because it easily adopts new genes and changes its features and behaviour. When Bohlmann put the fir tree gene into the yeast, the yeast s

16、tarted making the same chemical that had been produced by the tree.Perfumers pay big money for ambergris because it is a fixative, which means it holds a smell in place on a persons body.“Cheap perfumes smell good in the first hour or so and then everything is gone，” explains Bohlmann. “But expensiv

17、e perfumes are much more stable. Their smell lasts much longer, for hours or even a day after you apply them.”The new chemical, made from the tree genes, can be used as a fixative, too. And using yeast to make it is far cheaper than acquiring ambergris.Bohlmann admits he never thought hed get into t

18、he perfume business. But now, he says, producers have been calling to find out how to use his technology in new perfumes.文章大意：本文是一篇科普说明文。介绍了一种使香水香味持久的物质龙涎香，因这一物质来自于鲸，所以遭到人们的反对。科学家们发现一些树中的化学物质可以用来取代它，他们利用酵母菌成功制造出了这些化学物质。16It can be inferred from the passage that if a perfume contains ambergris, _.Ait

19、s user probably supports whale huntingBits smell will last for about an hourCthere will be a whale symbol on the bottleDit is probably very expensive答案：D推理判断题。根据第二段第二句中“But using ambergris, which helps a perfume last longer.”以及倒数第三段中“But expensive perfumes are much more stable.”可知，含有龙涎香的香水价格昂贵，故D项正确

20、；根据倒数第三段中“Their smell lasts much longer, for hours or even a day after you apply them.”可知，B项错误；根据第二段第二句中“is strongly opposed by many people who think it is wrong to kill whales.”可知，A项错误；C项文中未提及相关信息。17The underlined expression “with a catch” in Paragraph 3 means _.Abeing difficult to hold Bhaving a h

21、idden problemCneeding further testing Dbeing too similar答案：B词义猜测题。根据第四段中“Theres a problem that many people wouldnt consider.”可知，该词组意为“有隐含的问题”，故B项正确。18According to the passage, why are yeast cells often used in genetic research?AThey can take on the characteristics of other genes.BThey can reproduce

22、much faster than other cells.CThey share some of the qualities of plant genes.DTheyre much cheaper to use than ambergris.答案：A细节理解题。根据第七段第二句中“it easily adopts new genes and changes its features and behaviour.”可知，由于酵母菌容易吸收其他基因，并将目的基因成功表达出来，故常被用于基因工程研究中，故A项正确。19What can we learn about Joerg Bohlmann fr

23、om the passage?AHe is opposed to whale hunting.BHe made his discovery during Christmas.CHe has worked in the perfume industry for many years.DHe has previously done genetic research.答案：D推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“But his discovery of a new plant gene (基因). the perfume business.”及第三段表达的语境可知，Joery Bohlmann已经意识到，

24、这些树中某些基因所产生的化学物质可以被用于香水中以代替龙涎香，但是这些化学物质和其他物质混合在一起，难以分离，故可以断定，Joerg Bohlmann曾经做过基因研究，故D项正确。20What is the best title for the passage?AThe Christmas trees secret.BThe sweet smell of success.CWhalefree perfume.DSave the whale.答案：C标题概括题。根据文章第一段“Expensive perfumes (香水) come in tiny bottles, but many hide

25、a whalesized secret.”及文章最后一句中“producers have been calling to find out how to use his technology in new perfumes.”可知，本文主要介绍了在香水中使用的龙涎香，这种价格昂贵的物质，最终被树中的某种化学物质成功取代。故C项为最佳标题。【黑龙江哈尔滨第六中学四模】AThere are plenty of beauty schools throughout the country that can help to start a career in cosmetology(美容学). Nowa

26、days, young people may not be able to afford a four-year college or it may not be something that they are interested in. Students are looking forward to attending a program of beauty schools where it will only take a few months to complete and start their careers right away to earn money.There can b

27、e many benefits of going to a cosmetology school. The expense is much less than that of attending a four-year university. Besides, attending a beauty school can gaining hands-on experience which can appeal to many people. Some students are not thrilled at sitting all day listening to lectures and ta

28、king notes and then having to study at night. Whats more, most programs of beauty schools will always keep up with the changing trends and fashions. So you will always be working on different hairstyles which can give you a lot of experience throughout the years of your career.If you are worried abo

29、ut finding a job after graduation, many beauty schools will offer help for immediate job placement which is a benefit in itself and will give you peace of mind that your school will help you and not make you have trouble looking for a job. Most colleges and universities are not equipped to do that b

30、ecause of the enormous amount of graduates each year.Cosmetologists will also get a great salary. Your average salary from beauty schools will depend on your location, but you may earn a salary of $ 30000-$35000 a year. This is not including tips which could be $200 or more a week.Not only can young

31、 people go to a beauty school, but people of all ages can start this career. As you can see, there are many benefits of beauty schools that can be the perfect opportunity for anyone to become a great cosmetologist.56. Some students perfer not to go to college probably because _.A. they are intereste

32、d in beauty schools B. they dont have enough moneyC. they are not young any longer D. they are too busy to doing something useful57. How much can you get at least a month as a cosmetologist?A. $3520 B. $3020 C. $4300 D. $330058. We can learn from the third paragraph that _.A. beauty schools can help

33、 find a job B. many people dont go to universityC. lots of students compete for beauty schools D. going to college costs a large amount of money59. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. The benefits of beauty schools B. The types of schools for childrenC. The advantages of

34、 going to college D. Going to college or university【参考答案】59、BDAA (十)A(2013东北三省四市第二次联考，A)I was driving home the other day on a sunny afternoon. I had a smile on my face as I sang along to the songs on the radio. It was such a beautiful day that I felt full of happiness. My good mood ended, however, w

35、hen the radio station took a news break between songs. Then suddenly I found myself listening to yet another story of a rich famous man who had broken the law. I shook my head as I came to a red traffic light.As I pulled to a stop I noticed four leatherjacketed bikers. They were standing in the midd

36、le of the road with two on either side of the light. They looked rough and dangerous, but as I got closer I noticed each one was holding their helmet in their hands. I rolled down my window as one approached my car. “We are the Brother of the Wheel，” he said. “We are collecting money for Christmas T

37、oy Drive for needy children.” As I pulled a dollar out of my wallet I looked past his beard and into his eyes. They shined with goodness and kindness that came right from his soul. I dropped the money in his helmet and waved to the other bikers as I drove off. My good mood had returned. My faith in

38、mankind had been bolstered. And I remembered once again never to judge people by their appearance.Our society often judges books by their covers but God reads what is written in our hearts and souls. Perhaps one day we will all learn to see the world through the same eyes. Perhaps one day we will re

39、alize that looks matter little and actions matter much.文章大意：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在等红灯时见到了四位穿着皮夹克、骑自行车的年轻人，他们看起来粗鲁而危险，然而他们正在为贫困儿童募捐，他们的目光充满善良和友好。此事让作者意识到，不能以貌取人，而应看他人的行动。1The writers good mood ended when _.Ahe heard news between songsBhe had to stop at a red traffic lightChe heard a rich man broke the l

40、awDhe saw four leatherjacketed bikers答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段第四句“My good mood ended, however, when the radio station took a news break between songs.”可知，歌曲间歇插播的新闻使作者没了好心情。故答案选A。2What were the four bikers doing at the traffic lights?AHaving a bicycle race in the street.BSelling helmets to the passersby.CRaisi

41、ng money to help kids in need.DPreparing for Christmas holidays.答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“We are collecting money for Christmas Toy Drive for needy children.”可知，他们是在为贫困儿童募捐。故答案选C。3What does “bolstered” in the second paragraph probably mean?ADestroyed. BImproved.CDecreased. DExploded.答案：B词义猜测题。根据第二段画线词的上下文内容

42、可知，作者起初对这四个人印象不好，因为他们看起来很粗鲁，并且很危险。但在得知他们真正的目的后，作者的看法改变了。作者对人性的认识得到了提升，明白了“不能以貌取人”的道理。因此bolster应与improve意思相近。故答案选B。4The writer wants to tell us that we should _.Ahave faith in young peopleBjudge others by their actionsCchange our attitude to societyDmanage to help others in need答案：B推理判断题。根据文章最后一段最后一句“Perhaps one day we will realize that looks matter little and actions matter much.”可知，作者想要告诉读者不要以貌取人，行动更重要。故答案选B。- 8 -