高考英语阅读理解精品训练题(15)

2014高考英语阅读理解精品训练题（15）及答案（解析）

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BEIJING—Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 tablet computers with cellular （手机） network compatibility （兼容） for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion．

According to China’s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for the company to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number “A1396”, is compatible with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the cellular network operated by Apple’s local iPhone partner, China Unicom （Hong Kong） Ltd．

China Unicom declined（谢绝）to comment． Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the Chinese mainland． Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm IDC surpassed（超过）the US as the world’s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial channels.

Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that the company’s first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in the city’s central shopping and business district in the International Finance Center’s upscale（高档的）IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city’s waterfront. Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its biggest store in China. She declined to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2．

Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any Apple stores in the world. The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market．

The new stores reflect Apple’s confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computers．Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost（增长）the company’s third-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July．China revenue（收益）surged（激增）six-fold to about $3．8 billion during the three months ended June 25．

“This has been a substantial（重大）opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that we’re just scratching the surface right now,” Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China. “I see an incredible opportunity for Apple there．”

From China Daily 2011-09-08 【1】 According to the news, which of the following statements is true? A． WCDMA is not the only 3G standard in the world．

B． Apple Inc sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by

its own stores．

C． The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions．

D． Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this year’s second

quarter．

【2】How many full-service Apple stores in China? A． 4． B． 6． C． 8． D． Unknown．

【3】 What’s the probable meaning of “six-fold” in the last but one paragraph?

A． one-sixth B． six times C.60 percent

D． 26times

【4】 Cook said “we’re just scratching the surface right now” because ________． A． they don’t know much about China’s market

B． they will sell more products and gain more profit in China C． they need to obtain more permission from China’s government D． they ignored the rural market in China

We let ourselves believe that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another. Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough and that all will be well when they are older. Then we are frustrated because they reach teenage years and we must deal with them. Surely we'll be happier when they grow out of the teen years.

We tell ourselves our life will be better when our spouse (配偶) gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a vacation, when we finally retire. The truth is that there is no better time to be happy than right now. If not, then when? Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy in spite of it all.

For the longest time, it seemed that life was about to start—real life. But there were always some obstacles along the way, an ordeal (苦难) to get through, some work to be finished, some time to be given, a bill to be paid. Then life would start. I finally realized that those obstacles were part of life. Little by little, that point of view also helped me see that there isn't any road to happiness.

Happiness is the road. So, enjoy every moment. And keep in mind that __________. So stop waiting for school to end, for a return to school, to lose ten pounds, to gain ten pounds, for work to begin, to get married, for Friday evening, for Sunday morning, waiting for a new car, for your mortgage(借款) to be paid off, for spring, for summer, for fall, for winter, for the first or the fifteenth of the month, for your song to be played on the radio, to die, to be reborn… before deciding to be happy.

Happiness is a voyage, not a destination. There is no better time to be happy than… NOW! Live and enjoy the moment.

21． The most proper title for the passage should be______.

A. Happiness Is a Frustration C. Happiness Is a Dream

B. Happiness Is a Destination D. Happiness is a Process

22． The first two paragraphs mainly tell us_______.

A. life is a worthwhile but challenging voyage B. so long as you believe you can, you can

C. people tend to think the future will be brighter than now D. people feel confused about their life 23． The writer thinks _______is a real happiness

A. setting our imagination free

B. enjoying our present life

D. facing obstacles and

C. finding our own shortcut to success challenges bravely

24． Which of the sayings can fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph?

A. time waits for no one C. tomorrow is another day

参考答案 64—67 DCBA

Attractive fathers do not pass their looks on to their sons but they will hand their good looks down to their daughters, research shows.

In a study of family photographs, psychologists Professor David Perrett and Elisabeth Cornwell - now at the University of Colorado have found that while both father and mother can influence the attractiveness of their daughters, the couple's good looks do not necessarily contribute to the attractiveness of their son as an adult.

Handsome men with masculine(男子气概,阳刚) looks are likely to pass on masculine features, but not facial attractiveness. The theory suggests it is not unusual for attractive parents to produce a beautiful daughter while failing to pass on the same good looks to a son.

While many celebrity mothers produce stunning daughters - such as Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson or Jerry Hall and her daughter Georgia - the same is not necessarily true of celebrity fathers.

Sean Stewart, the son of Rod Stewart and his first wife Alana, would probably be judged less attractive than his model sister Kimberly.

B. time is money D. time can work wonders

\"We can't see a strong relationship between the parents' attractiveness and the sons. If the parents are supermodels, the chances are the daughters will be lookers,\" Perrett said.

Prof Perrett said it has previously been suggested that a woman could increase her own reproductive success by choosing a \"sexy\" mate whose genes would be passed on to male offspring(后代), making them irresistible to the next generation. But the new study, published in the current edition, contradicts the theory. He said, \"When we looked at women's faces, we found clear evidence that attractiveness passed from both father and mother to daughter. For the male line, we find that facial masculinity conforms to the rule 'like father - like son'. Masculine dads have masculine sons. \"But we did not find any evidence that facial attractiveness is passed from father to son.

72. What does the underlined word \"lookers\" mean? A. Beauties

B. Showgirls C. Models

D. Observers

73. Why did many women previously want to choose a \"sexy\" mate according to the report? A. Because they wanted to reproduce more beautiful daughters and sons. B. Because there existed more possibilities to have more male offspring. C. Because they believed that the male offspring would be as good as they were. D. Because they took it for granted that their male offspring could be excellent. 74. As we know, Yaoming is a giant in NBA. Supposing he is also attractive and masculine, which statement do you think is logical according to the study? A. His son must be handsome and attractive, but less masculine.

B. His son must be a handsome man full of masculine character, who is likely to

be a promising basketball player.

C. His daughter must be an attractive and good-looking girl. D. His daughter must be an unattractive and masculine girl.

75. In which magazine can you be likely to find the report of the study? A. Animal Behaviors B. The Geographic Magazine C. Science and Technology Progress

D. The Economist

参考答案 72-75 ADCA

American culture is unique because it is formed and developed under certain conditions. The major factors contributing to the making of this new nation and the forming of a new culture are the hard environment, ethnic diversity and plural religion, which is quite different from other nations in the world. What is more, these elements are still influencing the American culture.

The early immigrants who were English Puritans settled down in northeast part of America from 1607 to 1892. Frontiers were pushed further west. The frontiersmen looked for a land of rich resources and a land of promise, opportunity and freedom. Actually they looked for a better life. So individualism(个人主义), self-reliance, and equality of opportunity have perhaps been the values most closely associated with the frontier heritage of America.

In history, people from different countries in the world rushed to America three times. They brought their own culture to America and later on, different cultures were mixed together. Thus the unique American culture was formed, a common cultural life with commonly shared values.

The fundamental American belief in individual freedom and the fight of individuals to practice their own religion is at the center of religious experience in the United States. The great diversity of ethnic backgrounds has produced religious pluralism; almost all of the religions of the world are now practiced in the United States. Nowadays, we can see the continual influence of the three elements in the current American society. American family is typically parents and their unmarried children. Middle-aged and elderly people generally do not live with their married children. The people in America have a very strong desire to start a new life in a new place. Quite a number of people change residences every year. The average American moves fourteen times in his lifetime.

【1】 We can learn from this article that ________.

A. the population of the United States includes a large variety of ethnic groups B. the early immigrants brought about the unique American culture

C. people in the world once rushed to America because of its unique culture D. the American family members don't get along well with each other 【2】 What's the author's attitude towards American culture?

A. He is critical of it. B. He admires it very much. C. He just states the facts. D. He looks down upon it. 【3】What might be the most suitable title of this article?

A. The Immigrants in America B. Why American Culture is Unique

C. The Influence of American Culture D. Plural Religion and American Culture