高考英语阅读冲刺：阅读理解17份--高考英语阅读冲刺：阅读理解7.pdf

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1、阅读理解（共2 0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。A“Mummy,I don，t know what to play with.Steve interrupts his mother,who is talking to a friend,for the fourth time.Youve got a room fullof toys!/z his mother says,impatiently.In fact it is the jumble of toyswhich is to blame for four-year-old

2、 Steve，s lack of interest in his dolls,cars and stuffed(packed)animals.Each morning he tips out three washingbaskets of toys all over his floor,listlessly pulls out something andshortly after is standing at his mothers desk or following her into thekitchen saying:，zMummy,I am bored.A family therapis

3、t(心理医生)explains why children lose interest whenthey have a whole toy shop at home:According to their brain development,little children are not in a position to judge the quality of a varietyof things at once.There is always just one favorite toy for the moment.All the rest is left lying about.What c

4、an parents do to stop theirchildren from being oversupplied with toys?Under no conditions simplymake something disappear without the childs knowledge.If he/she takesno more notice of a toy,a parent can ask if it can be stored or givenaway.Be warned though the child will always say he/she wants it th

5、en!A talk with relatives and friends may also help.L yn is the mother offour-year-old Jessie,and we like her way.A small set of shelves in herchild，s room holds the toys and books that are the current(at present)favorites.When it seems to her that her daughter is tired of these toys,they put them aw

6、ay in a box together and select some other toys from acupboard in another room.The box of old toys goes into the cupboard.When her child says she is bored”,they also get something from hercupboard-it may be something she has had for some time but because shehasn，t seen it for a while it is almost li

7、ke a new toy.Some favorite toys stay out all the time,and there is collection of dollswhich sits in the coner,but in this way L yn has found that she has fewertoys to put away at the end of the day and her daughter always has somethingfresh to play with.56.Steve interrupted his mother several times

8、because.A.he felt uninterested in his toys B.he disliked his mothers guestC.he didn，t have enough toys to play with D.he hoped his mother wouldplay with him57.According to the therapist,children often complain that they havenothing to play with because.A.they can，t play alone for a long time B.they

9、are too young to playwith so many toysC.they are too lazy to pick out their favouritesD.they lack the ability to value too many things at a time58.Which of the following can be used in place of jumble”?A.Simple choice.B.Mixture in disorder.C.Ordinary appearance.D.Same shape.59.Which is the advice gi

10、ven to parents in the text?A.Buy fewer toys for their children.B.Form good habits for theirchildren.C.Spare some time to play with their children.D.Put some toys awaywithout telling their children.BAttention Tim HortonsStainless Steel Travel Mug OwnersL id Recall-15 oz Stainless Steel Travel MugA fa

11、ult at the cup has been recognized.The fault may result in some lidslifting slightly from the body of the mug,and could probably cause injuryfrom hot liquid leaking.Therefore,we have given an immediate lid recallnotice.This Recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons 15 oz Stainless SteelTravel Mug

12、s sold between October 2002 and January 2003.The bottom of themug is stamped with distributors（经销商）name,ThermoServ.There isno printing on the handle of the mug.At Tim Hortons,we value our customers，safety above anything else.So,whether your lid is leaking or not,in the interest of your safety,weare

13、requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons(excluding Esso Tim Hortons),where they will exchange the lid for a newlid that fits safety.The new lids will be available February 1,2003;please do not use your mug until you exchange the lid.Here，s what you do:*Please do not use your mu

14、g until you have exchanged the lid for a newone.*New lids will be available February 1,2003.*Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store(as of February 1,2003).*Your lid will he exchanged for a new lid.If you prefer to return the entire mug,bring it back at any time for afull repayment.If you have

15、 any questions regarding this recall,please contact us at:Toll Free Number:1-888-601-16168:30 am-5:00 pm Eastern Standard TimeTim Hortons60.This advertisement is trying to.A.introduce a new type of mugs B.persuade people to buy a new lidC.inform people of exchanging a lid D.warn against the danger o

16、f usingthe mug61.The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who.A.often travel around B.have 15 oz Stainless mugsC.want to buy 15 oz stainless mugs D.are selling the mugs62.According to the advertisement,which of the following statements isNOT true?A.People should stop using the mug immediately.B.Pe

17、ople can get the money back if they return the mug.C.People with questions can call the company free of charge.D.People can return the lid between October 2002 and January 2003.63-From the passage we can learn that Tim Hortons.A.is a club for travelers B.wants to make more moneyC.cares about the cus

18、tomers，safety D.is an organization helpingcustomersCZinc（锌）is one of about 20 elements necessary for good health.It ispresent in the body in a very small amount,but it makes it possible forimportant chemical actions to be carried out in cells.Scientists are justbeginning to discover how zinc and oth

19、er elements work.Researchers first studied zinc as a way to speed recovery.Dr.Waltor Powys,formerly with the United States Air Force,noted that the laboratoryanimals recovered faster when some matters were added to their food.Oneof these matters was zinc.Dr.Powys later tested the zinc treatment onan

20、 American airman recovering from medical operations.The airman whoreceived zinc sulphate（硫酸盐）recovered in half of the usual time.Otherdoctors studied persons who had a number of strange disorders.The doctorslearned that all of these problems were caused by lack of zinc in the body.They treated these

21、 disorders successfully by giving the patients zincsulphate.The amount of zinc in the body can be found by examining blood and hair.A lack of this important element is not uncommon among people in bothindustrial and developing countries.Zinc is found in most high protein（蛋白质）foods,such as meat milk,

22、fish and eggs.It is also found in wholegrains.But many people do not eat enough of these foods.Food marketsshould add these elements so that more people could get needed amount ofthese necessary matters.64.Which of the following statements is true?A.Scientists found how zinc works a long time ago.B.

23、People need a large amount of zinc to be healthy.C.Zinc allows important chemical actions to take place in cells.D.Zinc must be used in the course of medical operation.65.One of the results from the study of zinc is that.A.there，s only a little zinc in the human bodyB.food rich in protein contains m

24、ore zincC.some physical problems are caused by lack of zincD.any patient who receives zinc sulphate gets well immediately66.The best title for the passage may be.A.A New Discovery B.Zinc and HealthC.How Zinc Works D.Add Zinc to Your FoodDIn October,1961.at Crowley Field in Cincinnati,Ohio,an old,dea

25、fgentleman named William E Hey stood up to throw the first ball of the WorldSeries.Most people at Crowley Field on that day probably did not rememberHoy because he had retired（退 休）from professional baseball 58 yearsearlier,in 1903.However,he had been an outstanding player and the deafpeople still ta

26、lk about him and his years in baseball.William E.Hoy was horn in Houckstown,Ohio,on May 23,1862.He becamedeaf when he was two years old.He attended the Columbus Ohio School forthe deaf.After graduation,he started playing baseball while working asa shoemaker.Hoy began playing professional baseball in

27、 1886 for Oshkosh（Wisconsin）of the Northwestern L eague.In 1888,he started as an outfielder（夕 卜 场手）with the old Washington Senators.His small figure and speed made himan outstanding base runner.He was very good at stealing bases during hiscareer.In the 1888 major league season,he stole 82 bases.He w

28、as alsothe Senators，leading hitter in 1888.Hoy was clever;he threwright-handed and batted left-handed.On June 19,1889,he threw out threebatters（击球手）at the plate from his outfield position.The arm signals used by judges today to show balls and strikes beganbecause of Hoy.The judge lifted his right ar

29、m to show that the pitch wasa strike,and his left arm to signal that it was a ball.For many years,people talked about Hoy，s last ball game in 1903.He wasplaying for L os Angeles of the Pacific Coast Winter L eague.It was amemorable game because Hoy made a wonderful play which won the game.Itwas a ve

30、ry foggy night and,therefore,very hard to see the ball.In theninth inning（棒 球 的1局），with two men out,Hoy managed to catch a flyball to make the third out in spite of the fog.Ms Angeles defeated theiropposition and won the game.After he retired,Hoy stayed busy.He ran a dairy farm near Cincinnatifor 20

31、 years.He also became a public speaker and traveled giving speeches.Until a few years before his death,he took 4 and 10 mile walks severalmornings a week.On December 15,1961,William Hoy died at the age of 9967.In which order did the following things happen in Hoys life?a.Hoy worked as a shoemaker.b.

32、Hoy began to run a diary farm.c.Hoy played a memorable game in the heavy fog.d.Hoy threw the first ball of the World Series.e.Hoy became deaf.A.d,e,a,c,b B.e,a,C.b,dC.d,a,e,c,b D.e.a,b,c,d68.We can infer from the last paragraph that Hoy in his late years.A.became famousB.led a relaxed lifeC.traveled

33、 around the worldD.was in good physical condition69.This passage is mainly about.A.a deaf player devoted to the game of baseballB.baseball game rules and important playersC.the rise in the social position of the deaf peopleD.where the baseball judge hand signals came from70.What can be inferred from

34、 this passage?A.Hoy was the greatest baseball player in his time.B.Speaking and listening are not necessary in baseball games.C.The judge had to study the hand signals very seriously.D.Hoys family encouraged him to become a baseball player.EAmericans are proud of their variety and individuality（个性），

35、yet theylove and respect few things more than a uniform,whether it is the uniformof a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general.Why are uniformsso popular in the United States?Among the arguments for uniforms,one of the first is that in the eyesof most people they look more professional th

36、an civilian（百姓的）clothes.People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man whowears a uniform.The television repairman who wears a uniform is likelyto inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes.Faith inthe skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.What eas

37、ier wayis there for a nurse,a policeman,a hairdresser,or a waiter to loseprofessional identity（职业身份）than to step out of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical good points.They are often morecomfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.Primary among the argument against uniforms is their lac

38、k of variety andthe loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.Thoughthere are many types of uniforms,the wearer of any particular type isgenerally stuck with it,without change,until retirement.When peoplelook alike,they are likely to think,speak,and act similarly on the jobat le

39、ast.Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems.Though they arelong-lasting,often their initial expense is greater than the cost ofcivilian clothes.Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain,requiringprofessional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible withmany types of civili

40、an clothes.71.What surprises us is that Americans.A.still judge a man by his clothesB.think highly of uniformsC.less prefer wearing civilian clothesD.respect a lift operator in uniform72.People are likely to think that a man in uniform.A.suggests quality workB.shows his social positionC.appears to h

41、e more practicalD.looks more fresh and attractive73.Those who are against uniforms believe that people wearing uniformsA.are usually helpful B.have little freedomC.lose personal character D.enjoy greater popularity74.It can be concluded from the passage that.A.people generally trust a person in unif

42、ormB.people enjoy wearing comfortable uniformC.the cost of the uniform is acceptable to peopleD.people wear uniforms to show their professions75.The underlined sentence tells us that.A.it，s impossible for people with jobs to lose their identityB.people，s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniformsC.nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when workingD.people in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms56.A 57.D 58.B 59.D 60.C 61.B 62.D 63.C 64.C 65.C 66.B 67.B 68.D 69.A 70.B71.B 72.A73.C 74.A 75.B