1、高考英语 阅读理解精英练习题92014高考英语阅读理解精英练习题（9）及答案阅读理解DToday, theres hardly an aspect of our life that isnt being upended by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mail.
2、“If the automobile and aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology,” says Microsoft, “a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gas. And you could buy a Boeing 747 for the cost of a pizza.”Probably the biggest payoff, however
3、, is the billions of dollars the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customers. Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a
4、year. “We view the growth of the Internet and e-commerce as a global trend,” says Merrill Lynch, “along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricity.”You would be hard pressed to name something that isnt available on the Internet. Consider: books, health care, movie tick
5、ets, construction materials, baby clothes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline tickets. And even after youve moved on to your final resting place, theres no reason those you love cant keep in touch. A company call
6、ed FinalT offers a place for you to store “afterlife e-mails” you can send to Heaven with the help of a “guardian angel”.Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable(能预测的) future. Nearly all childr
7、en in families with incomes of more than $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Youngsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the Internet. Most kids use computers to play games (some for
8、 30 hours or more a week), and many teenage girls think nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just left.Whats clear is that, whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning back. “The Internet is just 20%
9、invented,” says cyber pioneer Jake Winebaum. “The last 80% is happening now.”15. What can we learn from the Microsofts remark?A. Todays cars and airplanes are extremely overpriced. B. Information technology is developing at an amazing speed. C. Information technology has reached the point where impr
10、ovement is difficult. D. Theres more competition in information technology industry than in car industry.16. According to the author, the biggest benefit of the Internet is that_. A. it saves companies huge amounts of money B. it speeds up profit making C. it brings people incredible convenience D.
11、it provides easy access to information 17. The author gives the example of FinalT to make the point that_. A. there are some genius ideas on the Internet B. almost anything is available on the Internet C. people can find good bargains on the Internet D. some websites provide novel services to increa
12、se hits18. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph? A. There is a link between income and computer ownership. B. Many American children dont put computers to good use. C. Studies show that boys are more computer literate than girls. D. The U.S. will stay ahead in the information technology in ye
13、ars.19. Which sentence has the phrase that possesses the same meaning as the one underlined in the fourth paragraph? A. Some can tell you that he has changed their lives, while others think nothing of him.B. Think nothing of it. It was my pleasure.C. He thinks nothing of staying up all night in the
14、Caf bar.D. He thinks nothing of the pain in his back for the moment.20. What is the message the author intends to convey? A. The Internet is going to get firm hold of our lives some day. B. The Internet is going to influence our lives even more greatly. C. We should have a positive attitude towards
15、the changes the Internet brings. D. Children should be well prepared for the challenges in the information age.参考答案-BABDCB任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。首先请阅读下列住宿信息。ALocation: Outside university Room Type: Shared flat Availability: From 1
16、Sept. 2010Number of beds: 5 singles Weekly Rent: 65 Notes: I vacancy, sharing with male undergraduates. BLocation: Inside university Room Type: Private flat Availability: From 25 Aug. 2010 Number of beds: 1 double Weekly Rent: 92.40 Notes: Full private shower, basic kitchen, furniture, bedding servi
17、ces and broadband Internet included. CLocation: Outside university Room Type: Private flat Availability: From 1 Apr.2010Number of beds:2 doubles Weekly Rent:15.00 Notes: 1 double bedroom with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and WC. Sofa bed in lounge can be used as a second double bed. Includes free broad
18、band Internet. DLocation: Inside university Room Type: Standard with washbasin Availability: From 25 Sept. 2010 Number of beds:1 single Weekly Rent:70.00 Notes: Private single bedroom. Also has public kitchen, bathrooms, WC and relaxing area with sofas that are shared by around 15 people.ELocation:
19、Inside university Room Type: Townhouse flats Availability: From 25 Sept.2010 Number of beds:12 singles Weekly Rent:35.00 Notes: 12 people share each house. These are brand new for 2008, and each house contains a good size public kitchen, living area with sofas and downstairs laundry. F请阅读下列师生的信息，然后匹
20、配与其需求相对应的住宿信息。 _ 21. Robert Jones. Robert will be a guest teacher at the university beginning September 1. He has no car so needs accommodation that is very near work and thats big enough for him and his wife. Privacy is important so he does not want to share things with others. As the university wi
21、ll pay his living expenses, money is no problem. _ 22. Bill West. Bill will begin his undergraduate studies in the autumn term (September 2010). Bill is very sociable and is eager to live with others. He would prefer to stay in town rather than the university so he can experience more of what the ci
22、ty offers. _23. Shelia Budgie. Shelia, a postgraduate student from Australia, will come to the university at the beginning of April for 6 months study. She needs a very quiet, private place in the university where she can study in peace. As she loves to cook she also wants a place with a private kit
23、chen. _ 24. Angelo Liokas. Angelo, a language student from Greece, arrives in October and wants to live in the university and share with other students so he can practice his English. As his money is very limited he needs an inexpensive room that has cooking and washing equipment available to him. _
24、 25. Linda Chan. Linda will finish her studies this spring and wants her family to come from China to attend her graduation ceremony. She needs a place that can accept the four family members planning to attend in April. They will also need Internet access to stay in touch with family members in Chi
25、na.参考答案- BAFEC阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。AMark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to go against their fathers wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loves experimenting and hi
26、s aim was to become a scientist like his father.“Dad will be really mad if he finds out youve been playing with his new computer” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”“He wont find out,” Mark said, “Ill just have a quick look and shut it down.”Mark had been scolded before for touching his father
27、s equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.It was a strange-looking machine one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “Its an experimental model,” his father had explained, so dont touch it under any circumstances.” But hi
28、s fathers warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colours, shifting and changing, and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen: “SPACE TRAN
29、SPORTER.” “Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “Its a computer game. I knew it! Dads only been pretending to work. Hes really been playing games instead!” A new message appeared on the screen:“ENTER NAMESVOYAGEVOYAGEMarks finger flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names. “INPUT ACCEPTED. S
30、TART TRANSPORT PROGRAM.AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED(自动回收程序已启动).” The screen turn even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.“I think wed better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled out in terror, reaching for the power switch. A beam(光束) of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrappi
31、ng the boys in its glow(光芒)，until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed：“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFULDESTINATION: MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 202526. Why did Mark touch the computer a
32、gainst his fathers warning?A. He wanted to take a voyage. B. He wanted to practice his skills.C. He was so much attracted by it. D. He was eager to do an experiment.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。由“But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.”这一句“Mark的好奇心难以控制而且这部新电脑真的使他很困惑。”可知Mark被它深深吸引了。故选C。27. Where
