2014四川乐山高考模拟试题阅读理解练习

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　　第二部分 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

　　A policeman was questioning 3 blondes who were training to become detectives.To test their skills in recognizing a suspect, he shows the first blonde a picture for 5 seconds and then hides it.

　　“This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?”

　　The first blonde answers，“That's easy, we'll catch him fast because he only has one eye!”The policeman says，“Well...uh...that's because the picture shows his profile.”

　　Slightly confused by this ridiculous response, he flashes the picture for 5 seconds at the second blonde and asks her，“This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?”

　　The second blonde giggles, flips her hair and says, “Ha! He'd be too easy to catch because he only has one ear!”

　　The policeman angrily responds，“What's the matter with you two? Of course only one eye and one ear are SHOWING because it's a picture of his profile!! Is that the best answer you can come up with?”

　　Extremely frustrated at this point, he shows the picture to the third blonde and in a very testy voice asks “This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?” He quickly adds, “Think hard before giving me a stupid answer.”

　　The blonde looks at the picture intently for a moment and says，“Hmmmm...the suspect wears contact lenses.”

　　The policeman is surprised and speechless because he really doesn't know himself if the suspect wears contacts or not. “Well, that's an interesting answer...wait here for a few minutes while I check his file and I’ll get back to you on that.” He leaves the room and goes to his office, checks the suspect's file in his computer, and comes back with a beaming smile on his face. “Wow! I can't believe it...it's TRUE! The suspect does in fact wear contact lenses. Good work! How were you able to make such an acute observation?”

　　“That's easy，”the blonde replied.“He can't wear regular glasses because he only has one eye and one ear.”

　　36.Why did the policeman show a picture to the three blondes?

　　A. To inquire about their relationship with the suspect.

　　B. To test their potential of being detectives.

　　C. To train them as qualified police officers.

　　D. To show the skills in recognizing a suspect.

　　37. What's the policeman's attitude towards the first blonde's answer?

　　A. Angry. B. Puzzled. C. Embarrassed. D. Satisfied.

　　38.What did the second blonde think of the task?

　　A. Demanding. B. Easy. C. Ridiculous. D. Confusing.

　　39.How did the third blonde know that the suspect wore contact lenses?

　　A. By coincidence. B. By random guess.

　　C. By logical and reasonable analysis. D. By checking the file in the computer.

　　B

　　When traveling, it’s important to learn about the customs and etiquette (礼节 )of the global village. What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders. Don't be regarded rude or disrespectful on your travels.

　　Gift giving should be a happy, positive experience. When selecting a present for someone in Netherlands, don't purchase fancy kitchen knives or scissors. Giving sharp, pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky. Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or a business partner in Russia. Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship break up. Traditionally, red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead. Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea, be mindful of your pen's ink color. Writing a person's name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away-an important point to remember when giving a birthday card.

　　Being early or on time is viewed as being rude, too eager or even greedy in Venezuela. If you are invited to someone's home for a meal, it's recommended that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the requested time. When having a meal in Egypt, don’t use the salt shaker (盐瓶which means that you find the meal terrible. Japan is a very polite nation, and their fondness for etiquette extends to the mealtime use of chopsticks.According to Japanese custom, it's considered ill-mannered to point at, play with, or stab (戳) food

　　with chopsticks. If you're in the middle of eating, use the opposite end of your

　　chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate. Using the end that touches your mouth is

　　extremely offensive (冒犯的) , not to mention the fact that it's unhygienic (不卫生的).

　　40.When sending a gift to your friend in Netherlands, you should avoid________.

　　A. sharp knives B. red carnations C. yellow flowers

　　D. long chopsticks

　　41.In South Korea, writing a person's name in red ink is not accepted

　　because________.

　　A. red often stands for violence B. it shows that you’re not

　　friendly

　　C. it means that the person is dead D. red is not a favorite color there

　　42.What does the underlined word “insulting” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

　　A. Admirable. B. Challenging. C. Rude.

　　D. Respectful.

　　43.Where does this passage probably come from?

　　A. A news report. B. A travel guide. C. A museum guide. D.

　　A science book.

　　C

　　Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned treelined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It has a good transport system of roads, buses, trains and trams. The La Trobe University(拉特罗布大学) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses, and bus and train connections. Melbourne is a culturally rich city, and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet, art, culture and shops, and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches, national parks, forests, wineries (酿酒厂), winter snowfields and summer resorts. The climate is temperate and comfortable, with warm summers and cool winters. In summer, maximum daytime temperatures range from 26°C to 36°C, and in winter from 12°C to 18°C. The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day. Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

　　44.Melbourne is well known in the world for its________.

　　A. large population B. educational institutions

　　C. transport system D. beautiful parks and gardens

　　45.According to the passage, Melbourne is a city where________.

　　A. rich people choose to live B. the best wine is produced

　　C. various cultures exist D. Asian food is popular

　　46.The underlined word “temperate” most probably means “________”.

　　A. hot B. mild C. dry D. cold

　　47.The best title for the passage might be________.

　　A. An Ideal Place for Shopping B. A City with the Best Climate

　　C. The World’s Best City to Live in D. The World’s Most Beautiful City

　　D

　　One hundred and fifty years ago, the world's first underground railway began operating in London, running for just six kilometers from Paddington to Farringdon. Today, the network covers 408 kilometers, with 11 lines running through 270 stations. And despite every major city in the world now having its own metro system, London's is still the second-longest( Shanghai's is the first). It's no surprise that locals and travellers will all be wishing London's “Tube” a very happy 150th birthday.

　　Londoners have an unspoken code of conduct when they travel on the Tube, and a bit of local knowledge is essential for getting around the British capital. Here we provide some tips and etiquette(礼节) for your next visit to London.

　　Do...

　　Stand on the right on escalators(自动扶梯)，walk on the left-Londoners will be quick at reminding you should you forget this.

　　Let other passengers off before getting on.

　　Give up your seat if someone needs it more than you.

　　Mind the gap (between the train and the platform edge)—they are sometimes pretty wide.

　　Don't...

　　Block doorways-move down inside the carriages.

　　Talk to people you don't know. Even if the train is delayed, you should merely sigh or shake your head, rather than strike up a conversation.

　　Travel on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines if you can help it-they have a poor record for delays and disruptions.

　　Expect air-conditioning-the low tunnels mean there's no space on most lines to install air-conditioned equipment, so expect to get hot and sweaty in summer.

　　48.According to the text, the London Underground________.

　　A. was brought into use 150 years ago with only 6 miles

　　B. includes eleven lines, covering 270 kilometers

　　C. ranks first in the world in terms of the total length

　　D. is nicknamed the “Tube”

　　49.On the London Underground, passengers are supposed to________.

　　A. urge people to walk on the right

　　B. get on quickly when the Underground arrives

　　C. greet the people sitting next to them

　　D. tolerate the heat in the carriages

　　50.What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

　　A. To wish the London Underground a happy birthday.

　　B. To provide tips for travelling by underground in London.

　　C. To explain the operation of the London Underground.

　　D. To inform passengers of the inconvenience on the London Underground.