2013高考英语 阅读理解考前冲刺训练（4）.doc

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1、2013高考英语（阅读理解）考前冲刺训练（4） 及答案解析 (第*篇)I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried

2、 into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was

3、 a nice smile warm and reassuring and I returned her_gift_by smiling back.“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers，” she said.“Yes, she s special，” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. “It s only our second date，but somehow I am

4、just having the feeling shesthe one ，”Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can t figure out why she d want to date a guy like me.”“Well, I think shes very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her，” the woman said. “My husband used t

5、o bring me flowers every week even when times were tough and we didn t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and of course I miss him since he s passed away.”I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her.

6、I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased.“You have a wonderful eve

7、ning，”I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later，when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me，she told me t

8、hat this story had helped to seal it for her that was the night that I won her heart.语篇解读作者赶着去和女朋友约会，在他买花的途中，偶遇一个”微笑”的老妇人，他们进行了一次”真诚”的谈话1Why was the writer in a hurry that day?A. He was to meet his girlfriend.B. He had to go back to school soon.C. He was delayed by an elderly lady.D. He had to pick

9、up some groceries.解析事实细节题。从全文特别是第一段可知，我们不难发现作者很匆忙的原因是“急着买花，要去赴约(约会女朋友)”，答案应该选A。答案A2What does the underlined phrase“her gift” (Paragraph 2) refer to?A. Her words.B. Her smile.C. Her flowers. D. Her politeness.解析词义理解题。从文章第二段中的“She smiled.It was a nice smilewarm and reassuring.”，可知此处的“her gift”，指代上文的sm

10、ile，所以答案选B。答案B3Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?A. She told him a nice story.B. She allowed him to pay first.C. She gave him encouragement.D. She liked flowers very much.解析逻辑推理题。从作者和老妇人的谈话可知，老妇人讲述的关于她的丈夫对她的关爱的故事深深地感动了作者，同时也鼓励了作者：送花给女朋友是非常值得做的，而且对他女朋友来说，能收到他送的花是很幸运的。答案C4What is

11、 the message conveyed in the story?A. Flowers are important for a date.B. Small talk is helpful.C. Love and kindness are rewarding.D. Elderly people deserve respecting.解析逻辑推理题。从全文可知，这个故事告诉我们“爱和善心会给人们带来幸福”，所以C项与本文要传递的信息一致。答案C*结束 (第*篇)“Get your hands off me , I have been stolen，” the laptop，a portable

12、 computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken.The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has be

13、en on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is st

14、arted.Under the latest version(版本) of the software, users can also send a spoken message.The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it. “One customer sent a message saying，You are being tracked. I am right at your door ，” said Carrie Hafeman, chief

15、 executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever.In the latest version, people can add a spoken message.For example, the laptop s speakers will say: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.”The Retriever software package, which costs $ 29.

16、95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs.Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.If a thief accesses the internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information o

17、n the internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.Thousands of laptops are stolen every year from homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.Other security software

18、allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.语篇解读随着社会的发展，使用手提电脑的人越来越多，而盗窃手提电脑的行为也变得猖獗。本文介绍了一种新版本的电脑软件，电脑拥有者能够在程序中输入声音，一旦电脑被盗，只要被打开，它就会有规律地提醒盗贼，电脑不是他的，或者帮助主人发泄愤怒。5The expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind” can be understood as“_”A. to give the thief an alert mindB. to e

19、xpress the owners anger to the thiefC. to remind the thief of his conscienceD. to make the thief give up his mind解析细节推理题。根据文章第一段中的“Get your hands off me，I have been stolen”和下文第四段中的“You are being tracked.I am right at your door.”可推测出被盗者是很生气的，他通过电脑软件设计出的言语来表达自己的愤怒。所以答案选B。答案B6Different from other secur

20、ity software, Retriever can_.A. record the stealing processB. help recognize the lost laptopC. lock down the computer remotelyD. send a spoken message解析细节理解题。根据文章第五段第一句话“In the latest version，people call add a spoken message.”可知D项正确。A项没有提及；B项的recognize表述错误；C项不是这种新的安全程序所特有的，故答案为D。答案D7One function of

21、the program is that it allows the owner to_at a distance.A. change some access details for switching on the laptopB. turn on the laptop by using the original passwordC. operate the laptop by means of an alternative passwordD. erase the information kept in the stolen laptop解析细节理解题。根据文章第六段的最后一句话“Owner

22、s can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.”可知A项正确。答案A8Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.B. A new software provides a means

23、to reduce laptop theft.C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.D. A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.解析主旨大意题。这篇文章主要介绍了一种新的电脑软件，它可以提供多种安全程序，使得电脑偷盗者无处藏身，从而减少电脑被盗。A项太绝对了；C项只是文章的一个小的方面，并不是主题；D项表述错误，不符合文章的意思。答案B*结束 (第*篇)RichardSolo 1800 Rechargeable BatteryIn

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