1、高考英语阅读理解巩固精品题练习41及答案2014高考英语阅读理解巩固练习精品题（41）及答案 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。【江苏省常州市安家中学2013模拟】AKimchi traditionally has a rosy color. K says “The color red wards off (避开) evil spirits. The color represents the spirit of the Korean people and kimchi is mo
2、re than just a food. Its a culture.”A meal without kimchi is unthinkable. So what is kimchi?Joan Raymond, food writer for US website , writes “Its a reddish, fermented (发酵的) cabbage dish , made with a mix of garlic salt, vinegar, chili peppers and other spices.It is served at every meal, either alon
3、g with or mixed with rice and noodles. It is part of a high-fiber, low fat diet, which has kept obesity(肥胖) at bay.”Kimchi is used in everything from soups to pancakes and as a topping (配料) on pizza and burgers.H named kimchi in its list of the worlds top five healthiest foods as it is rich in vitam
4、ins, aids digestion and may even reduce the risk of cancer.A study conducted by Seoul National University claimed that chickens infected with the H5N1 virus (bird flu) recovered after eating food containing the same bacteria found in kimchi.When Koreans pose for photos, they say “kimchi”, instead of
5、 “cheese”.56. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Kimchi contains something that can kill the H5N1 virus.B. Kimchi is rated as the healthiest food in the world.C. Kimchi is a cultural treasure for Koreans.D. Each person eats 40 pounds of kimchi per month. 57. What
6、does the underlined phrase “keep. at bay” mean?A. predict B. prevent C. overcome D. develop 58. What does the article mainly talk about?A. The nutritional value of kimchi. B. Ways of making kimchi.C. The origin of kimchi. D. Kimchi and what it means to Koreans.【参考答案】A：CBD 阅读理解-A41Which of the follow
7、ing is discouraged by the Friends organization?ATo build massive complexes for public amusement.BTo prevent possible damages to the National Park.CTo help protect and improve the Park for all to enjoy.D. To sponsor publications and projects in local school.42. One of the benefits for members of Frie
8、nds is to_ .A. have Friends goods free of chargeB. visit any place not open to the publicC. take part in work parties if they want toD. give talks in their fields on current issues43.The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to_.A. raise money for the Friends organizationB. join the Friend
9、s organization and be members of itC. work as managers for Pembroke shire National ParkD. enjoy the landscape of Pembroke shire National Park参考答案41-45ACB 阅读理解Mapping Your WorldDifferent forms of maps are appearing. They allow independent travelers to get local knowledge of places they are visiting,
10、from the official to the unusual. Meanwhile, hi-tech developments are creating new ways for us to map the world. Here are two of our favorites;Green MapsGreen Maps allows people to share with the world their knowledge of environmentally friendly places and attractions in the local areas. Users add i
11、nformation with a set of icons（图标）,makingit easy to read any map ,whatever thenationalities of those who produce it . At presentthere are over five hundredMap projects being developed in 54 countries Green Maps advertised idea is “thinkglobal, map local” .It is a wonderfulway ofgaining all sorts ofa
12、 place , ranging from community garden to good places of bird watching.Green Maps is not specifically intended for travelers. Not all of its maps are online, so it may be necessary for some users to communicate with producers through the Green Maps website.Maps MashupsMany people use online maps dev
13、eloped by Google, but not many know about the mashups of them. Working in a similar way to Green Maps, Maps Mashups allows people to add icons of their own to existing maps to express a certain topic. The mashups is so called because it combines all the knowledge you could ever need. It ranges from
14、the extremely useful, such as where all the World Heritage Sites are, to the most bizarre （古怪的），such as where Americas munkest cities are. With the mashups added to the basic Google Maps, a multi-layered (多层的) map can be created.44. According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristi
15、c of Green Maps?A. Aiming at environmental protection.B. Introducing local attractions with icons.C. Offering advice to independent travelers.D. Collecting icons worldwide for local maps.45. Which of the following icons is most probably NOT used in Green Maps?46. Map Mashups is named with the word “
16、mashups” because A. it is produced by users all over the worldB. it gathers various kinds of informationC. it shares icons with Green MapsD. it is a branch of Google Maps47.What do Green Maps and Map Mashups have in common?A. They are created by local people.B. They are environmentally friendly.C. U
17、sers can edit maps on the Internet.D. Users need to communicate with produces.参考答案44、BB 46-47 BC 阅读理解An idea that started in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book
18、 at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools.The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pe
19、arl who launched (发起）the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.In Chicago, the m
20、ayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the One Book, One Chicago program. As a result, reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city.Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night an
21、d strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.The only problem arose in New York , where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of uni
22、ty(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.As Nancy points out , the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many peopl
23、e are enriched by the process. or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.48. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?A. To invite authors to guide readers.B. To encourage people to read and share.C. To involve people in community service.D
24、. To promote the friendship between cities.49. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?A. They had little interest in reading.B. They were too busy to read a book.C. They came from many different backgroundsD. They lacked support from the local government50. According to the pa
25、ssage, where would the project be more easily carried out?A. In large communities with little sense of unityB. In large cities where libraries are far from homeC. In medium-sized cities with a diverse populationD. In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached51.The underlined words “shared a
26、 word” in Paragraph 7 probably meanA. exchanged ideas with each otherB. discussed the meaning of a wordC. gained life experienceD. used the same language52. According to Nancy, the degree of success of the project is judged byA. the careful selection of a proper bookB. the growing popularity of the
27、writersC. the number of people who benefit from reading.D. the number of books that each person reads.参考答案48、BCD 51-52 AC 【江苏省常州市安家中学2013模拟】B DISPLAY OUR JOURNEYS 12 April-29 May 2008Young people explore how they have adapted to life in Oxford.“When I first came here,” says one young African woman,
28、“I just wanted to cry all the time. And now I have learned to laugh again.” Working with photographer Rory Carnegie and writer Nikki van der Gaag, young men and women explore their journey from the time they first arrived in a strange place to where they find themselves today. Organized by The Sunda
29、y Times Oxford Literary Festival (1017 April 2008). Supported by the Maggie Black Trust and Oxford City Council. ACTIVlTlES FOR CHlLDREN AND FAMILIES MODERN ART TROLLEY FREEArt activities for children every weekend during the exhibition in the Entrance Space from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Just drop in. Chi
30、ldren must be led by an adult. WORKSHOP FOR 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDSThursday 7 April, 10：30 a. m. to 1：30 p. m.Looking at themes from the exhibition and exploring pictures based ideas through group discussion and using digital cameras. Led by Judie Waldmann. BOOK LAUNCH FREEThe Drawing Book by Sarah Simble
31、t is a practical approach to drawing the world around you. Sarah Simblet, who teaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, will be present to give a short talk about the development of her book. Special price of18 on copies purchased in the evening.Booking recommended
32、on 01865 813802 TEACHERS EVENING FREEThursday 21 April, 5 p.m. to 7：30 p. m.Lecture by Susan Bright, independent writer and lecturer, at 5：30 p. m. followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition. FREE Education Notes will be provided for teachers attending the evening. WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERSSaturday 7
