一、高中英语阅读理解 1．阅读理解
England continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. London in particular is one of the most visited cities and draws people in with its appeal, history and pubs. England's smaller cities, like Bath and Oxford, are equally as attractive with a lot of culture and fewer crowds. Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles, has a rich musical history. The countryside has wonderful natural beauty. Here are some tips on traveling in England.
Free museums—Public museums offer free admission in every city throughout England and the UK. It's a great way to learn about the country's most influential artists and history, and spend a rainy day without paying a cent.
Book early—Book all transportation well in advance, even if you don't plan to use it. Fares can be around £ 2 with a little planning. The Megabus not only runs buses but also provides trains throughout England and is the best choice for cheap travel throughout the country.
Pub food—Eating in England can be quite expensive, but for good cheap and filling meals, visit the local pubs, where you cam get a good meal for less than £10. Besides, the pubs are a great way to meet people!
Get a Taste of UK card—The taste of the UK card offers up to 50% off at selected restaurant. You don't need to be an English to get the card, and you needn't pay the first month's membership fee, which is perfect for most travelers.
Take a free walking tour—Many major cities in England offer free walking tours. They usually last a few hours and are a great way to see the city. （1）Compared with London, Oxford is ________.
A. more charming B. less crowded C. larger in size D. richer in history （2）Why are visitors advised to eat in local pubs?
A. The food there is sold at a low price. B. It is likely to meet famous stars there. C. The service provided there is excellent. D. There is a friendly but quiet atmosphere there. （3）What do we know from the text?
A. All museums in the UK are free of charge. B. The best way to travel around England is by bus.
C. Free walking tours are available in most big cities in England. D. The taste of UK card holders can enjoy discounts at all restaurants. 【答案】（1）B （2）A （3）C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，就英国旅行作者提出了一些建议。
(1)考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“England's smaller cities, like Bath and Oxford, are equally as attractive with a lot of culture and fewer crowds.”可知，跟London相比较，Oxford没那么拥挤。故选B。
(2)考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“but for good cheap and filling meals, visit the local pubs,
where you cam get a good meal for less than £10.”可知，之所以建议游客到当地的酒吧去吃饭，是因为那里的食物价格便宜。故选A。
(3)考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“Take a free walking tour—Many major cities in England offer free walking tours.”可知，英国大多数大城市都有免费的步行旅游。故选C。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，要求考生准确捕捉细节信息，结合题目要求，选出正确答案。
2．阅读理解
One of the hardest parts of living abroad is being away from your loved ones, especially your family. While my friends are so important to me, I've personally found it more difficult being away from family.
However, I was fortunate that my mum and sister recently found the time to see me. Both my sister and I have major birthdays this year as she's tuming 18 and I'll be 21. My sister is a very big music fan and this year, I created my status as the best older sister by keeping an eye out for music concerts in Paris. In our home town of Leicester, we don't regularly get many well-known artists playing in our city. But in Paris, I managed to get the best 18th birthday present of all: tickets for all three of us to see my sister's favorite American rapper, Angel Haze.
I will try to visit for my sister's actual birthday in June, the chance for my sister and my mum to visit became a birthday treat. The experience of finding our way together to the concert or getting to show them around the Paris sites such as the Eiffel Tower,the Arc du Triomphe and even my favorite ice cream place,Amorino, was an amazing memory for us all !Despite the fact that I felt the slight pressure to make sure the weekend went smoothly,even the heavy rain failed to dampen our mood.
Therefore, while it can be difficult being away from home and potentially missing big family moments,there are ways to avoid the sadness and find a way to make the best of your situation to create an unforgettable memory. Just like the continuing rain while we went up the Eiffel tower, every cloud has a silver lining, because then we got the funniest photos ever! （1）What can be known about the author while living abroad?
A. She knew her friends were all homesick. B. She realized friends were more important. C. She somewhat missed her parents and siblings. D. She knew she she do her best to study. （2）What do you know about the author from the second paragraph?
A. She disliked the dull and dry life in her hometown. B. She in fact loved music no less than her sister.
C. She thought American rapper was the most popular. D. She showed deep love for her younger sister.
（3）What does the underlined word“dampen”mean in the passage?
A. Inspire. B. Damage. C. Protect. D. Remind. （4）How does the author describe herself in the passage?
A. She is easy to be homesick. B. She is responsible for her family. C. She has a positive attitude. D. She is skilled in taking photos.
【答案】（1）C （2）D （3）B （4）C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者以自己的亲身经历，告诉读者：想家是在外的学子们的共同感受，在异乡看到亲人时的感觉是难以用语言去形容的。
(1)考查细节理解。根据第一段可知，身在异乡的作者也会时不时地思念家中的亲人，故选C。
(2)考查细节理解。根据第二段可知，作者的妹妹喜欢音乐，她便想尽一切办法给妹妹买到音乐会演出的票，做了一个名副其实的好姐姐，由此可知，选D。
(3)考查词义猜测。根据第三段中的“Despite the fact that I felt the slight pressure to make sure the weekend went smoothly, even the heavy rain failed to dampen our mood.”可知，作者带着母亲和妹妹在巴黎游玩地非常高兴，由此可知大雨没有破坏她们的情绪，故选B。 (4)考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“ Just like the continuing rain while we went up the Eiffel tower, every cloud has a silver lining, because then we got the funniest photos ever!”可知，虽然作者和家人在雨中登上埃菲尔铁塔，但是在云彩的衬托下他们所拍的照片非常美，作者对待困难的态度非常积极，由此可知，故选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇人生感悟类阅读，考生在捕捉细节信息的同时，需根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，选出正确答案。
3．阅读理解
Primavera Sound
To kick off the summer, there's no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you'll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food, wine, and culture. Date: May 31 – June 4, 2018 Location: Barcelona, Spain Music Type: Indie, rock, hip-hop Price: 80€ – 300€ (around $86 – $323) Recommended places to stay in Barcelona: Hotel 1898
Hotel Barcelona Universal Mercer Hotel Barcelona Governors Ball
One of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governor's Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall's Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan. Date: June 2-4, 2018
Location: New York City, New York, USA Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop Price: $105 – $305
Recommended places to stay in New York City:
W New York – Union Square, Union Square, New York City, United States Aloft Harlem
Super 8 Long Island City LGA Hotel
Courtyard New York Manhattan / Upper East Side Bonnaroo
Bonaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper. Date: June 8-11, 2018
Location: Manchester, Tennessee, USA Music Type: Rock, hip-hop Price: $210.50 – $554+ fees
Recommended places to stay in Manchester: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester Country Inn & Suites Manchester The Ambassador Inn & Luxury
（1）On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Primavera Sound? A. June 1，2018. B. June 5，2018. C. June 9，2018. D. June 11，2018. （2）To witness iconic music legend Chance the Rapper playing , which of the following are the recommended places to stay？
A. Courtyard New York Manhattan. B. Hotel Barcelona Universal. C. Randall's Island Park. D. The Ambassador Inn & Luxury. 【答案】（1）A （2）D
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇应用文，推荐了三个夏天要听的音乐会，这些音乐会由不同的乐队，在不同的时间、地点演奏，价格也有所不同，但也有共同之处：演奏摇滚和hip-hop（嘻哈）音乐。
(1)考查细节理解。根据Primavera Sound部分中的“Date – May 31 – June 4, 2018 ＂可知，我们可以在5月31日到6月4日之间欣赏Primavera Sound的摇滚和嘻哈音乐，因此选A。。
(2考查细节理解。根据Bonnaroo部分中的＂Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper.”以及推荐地点“Recommended places to stay in Manchester:Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester，Country Inn & Suites Manchester，The Ambassador Inn & Luxury“”可知，见证Chance the Rapper的标志性音乐，被推荐的居住地点有The Ambassador Inn & Luxury＂，故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，要求考生准确掌握细节信息，结合题目要求，选出正确答案。
4．阅读理解
Last year, when our three-year-old great-granddaughter Kylie was taken to see Santa Claus, she made sure to give him her wish list of toys. A week later, she ran into a different Santa in a mall. He stopped to ask what she wanted for Christmas. Kylie was surprised and let him know: “If you can't remember what I told you last week, how are you going to remember on Christmas Eve?” Mary Paul, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
As my son Mike and I drove to the mall, we passed a Salvation Army Santa ringing his bell. “Mike,” I said, “there's Santa!” He shook his head. “That's just some guy in a Santa suit,” he said. It saddened me to think that maybe my son no longer believed in Santa, and we drove the rest of the way in silence. At the mall, we spotted another Santa greeting young believers. Suddenly, Mike took off toward him. Turning back to me, he shouted. “Now, there's the real Santa!” Michael E. Fahey, Huntley, Illinois
We immigrated to America from China when I was six. Because I was shy and didn't speak English, I had few friends. My days were spent at home with my brother. Sometimes we'd help our neighbor Mr. Mueller pull weeds. One Christmas Day, there was a knock at the door. Grandma opened it, and there stood a big fellow in red with a snow-white beard, laughing, “Ho, ho, ho!” He handed out presents and made us laugh. I had so much fun. It was years later when I learned that our special Santa was our neighbor Mr. Mueller. Joanne Tang, Litchfield Park, Arizona
（1）Why was Kylie surprised when running into a different Santa?
A. Because she got what she wished. B. Because she knew who the Santa was. C. Because she wished to get another toy. D. Because she thought they were the same Santa. （2）What would Mike's parent feel as to Mike's different attitudes towards Santa? A. Angry. B. Sad. C. Confused. D. Understandable. （3）What did Mr. Mueller do on Christmas Day?
A. He stood outside our house. B. He gave out gifts by acting as Santa. C. He continued to pull weeds. D. He stayed with us in our home. 【答案】（1）D （2）C （3）B
【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了三个人的圣诞节经历。
(1)考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“A week later, she ran into a different Santa in a mall. He stopped to ask what she wanted for Christmas. Kylie was surprised and let him know: ‘If you can't remember what I told you last week, how are you going to remember on Christmas Eve?!’”可知，当Kylie遇到另一个圣诞老人时，她感到很惊讶，因为她认为他们是同一个圣诞老人。故选D。
(2)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“That's just some guy in a Santa suit,” he said. It saddened me to think that maybe my son no longer believed in Santa, and we drove the rest of the way in silence. At the mall, we spotted another Santa greeting young believers. Suddenly, Mike took off toward him. Turning back to me, he shouted. ‘Now, there's the real Santa!’”可知，迈克遇到一个圣诞老人，他认为这个只是穿着圣诞老人的一个人而已；但在商场，碰到另一个圣诞老人，他却认为这个是真的，所以推知父母对迈克对圣诞老人的态度感到疑惑。故选C。 (3)考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“He handed out presents and made us laugh. I had so much fun. It was years later when I learned that our special Santa was our neighbor Mr. Mueller.”可知，在圣诞节Mr. Mueller以圣诞老人的身份送出礼物。故选B。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，同时根据上下文进行逻辑推理，选出正确答案。
5．阅读理解
If you're showering every day, you're probably over doing it. In fact, showering too often can actually hurt your body in the long run.
As Time's public health column explains, daily showers are common due to social norms more than any proper health need. We connect being freshly showered with being attractive and pleasing, so we tend to showering often to feel better.
But what's the ideal shower frequency? In terms of your health — not how you look or smell — probably once or twice a week, assistant professor of dermatology at George Washington University, Dr. C. Brandon Mitchell says. “Your body is naturally a well-oiled machine,” he says. “A daily shower isn't necessary.”
Of course, your situation may vary. If you have a job like car maintenance or construction, you'll obviously have a visible layer of dirt you'll need to wash off every single day. Similarly, if you work out every day, you may not have any health risks by washing every day, but you'll still be smelly. If you feel like you need to take daily showers for aesthetic（审美的）reasons, at least make most of them light showers. “I tell patients who shower daily not to soap their whole bodies,” Mitchell says. Hit your pits, butt and groin, which are the areas that produce strong smells. The rest of your body doesn't need much soaping, he says.
Too much time spent under the hot water can dry out your skin, cause cracks（裂纹）that can lead to infections or germs getting into your skin, and take away the natural oils on your skin that help keep it healthy. So, even if you're aiming to be your most presentable, be sure to keep it moderate to avoid hurting your skin in the long run.
（1）According to the passage, why do most people shower daily? A. To meet health need. B. To wash off dirt. C. To add to attraction. D. To get relaxation.
（2）Which of the following people might be advised to shower once or twice a week? A. Office staff B. Car maintainer C. Building workers D. Gym-goers （3）The underlined phrase “light showers” in Para . 4 refers to the showers in which ________.
A. bright lights are equipped B. a little soaping is involved C. gentle skin touches are allowed D. less hot water is used （4）What is the best title for the text?
A. Showering Daily Becomes a Custom B. Daily Shower Does No Good to You C. Protect Your Skin When Showering D. You Probably Needn't Shower Daily 【答案】（1）C （2）A （3）B （4）D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，从长远来看，每天淋浴对身体健康有害。如果不是每天身上都会沾污垢或是每天都出很多汗的工作，普通人一周洗一两次澡足够了。 (1)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“We connect being freshly showered with being attractive and pleasing, so we tend to showering often to feel better.”可知多数人每天淋浴是为了增加吸引力，故选C。
(2)考查推理判断。根据第四段中的“If you have a job like car maintenance or construction, you'll obviously have a visible layer of dirt you'll need to wash off every single day. Similarly, if you work out every day, you may not have any health risks by washing every day, but you'll still be smelly.”可知每天身上都会沾污垢或是每天都出很多汗的工作，才需要每天洗澡，故选A。 (3)考查词义猜测。根据第四段中的“‘I tell patients who shower daily not to soap their whole bodies,’ Mitchell says. Hit your pits, butt and groin, which are the areas that produce strong smells. The rest of your body doesn't need much soaping, he says.可知‘light showers’”指的是只在一些部位涂肥皂，而全身不需要太多肥皂，故选B。
(4)考查主旨大意。本文主要讲了从长远来看，每天淋浴对身体健康有害。如果不是每天身上都会沾污垢或是每天都出很多汗的工作，普通人一周洗一两次澡足够了。所以选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一篇健康类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
6．阅读理解
The setting was a packed gymnasium just before the start of a game against another school. There were five girls who were members of the Danville High School basketball team—all of them starters. They were not in uniform to play that night and would not be on the team for the rest of this season. They were there to admit their breaking of team rules. They were there to support their coach's decision to take them off the team. They were there to let the town know there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness.
While the school had been out for the New Year's holiday, the five girls had gone to the party with several of their friends. There was alcohol there. And they all drank some.
Coach Rainville has a zero tolerance rule on drugs and alcohol for her members though it was a
hard decision to make. When classes resumed and accounts of holiday parties were shared, rumors about the five girls began closing in on them. The coach said she couldn't back down on her rules. And the players—two junior students and three senior students—agreed. That night in the gym was part of their public support of the coach's decision.
“We hope you will understand that we are not bad kids. What we did was definitely not worth it. We hope this event will make everyone realize that there is a big drug and alcohol problem in our community,” one of the senior students said, “And if you work with us to try to solve this problem, you will help us feel that we have not been thrown off our basketball team for nothing.” The five left the floor to deafening applause.
The team may not win another game this year. But they've learnt something about personal responsibility, the effect of one's action on others, and honesty that will serve them well throughout life.
（1）It can be inferred from the passage that the five girls who were kicked off the team were ________.
A. very good players on the team B. addicted to alcohol and drugs
C. three junior students and two senior students D. scolded by their parents for drinking alcohol
（2）What did the girls do to support their coach's decision?
A. They didn't fight for Danville High School any more. B. They all gave speeches to apologize in the local press.
C. They admitted their mistake in public in the gymnasium. D. They would never drink any alcohol throughout their life.
（3）Which word best describes the coach Rainville?
A. Indifferent. B. Strict. C. Stubborn. D. Cruel. （4）Which would be the best title for the passage? A. Growing up with pain B. A bad mistake
C. Team rules are everything D. Basketball girls in high school 【答案】（1）A （2）C （3）B （4）A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，五个女孩在假期期间违反团队纪律喝酒，教练对于队员破坏纪律零容忍，责令她们离开团队。五个女孩接受了处罚，并做出了公开道歉。 (1)考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“They were there to admit their breaking of team rules. They were there to support their coach's decision to take them off the team. They were there to let the town know there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness. They were there to admit their breaking of team rules. They were there to support their coach's decision to take them off the team. They were there to let the town know there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness.”可知，这几个女孩是很好的队员，她们勇敢承认了违反了团队纪律，并支持教练把她们开除出队的
决定。故选A。
(2)考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“The setting was a packed gymnasium just before the start of a game against another school.”和“They were there to support their coach's decision to take them off the team.”以及第二段中的“That night in the gym was part of their public support of the coach's decision.”可知，这些女孩在体育馆公开承认错误来支持教练的决定。故选C。 (3)考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“Coach Rainville has a zero tolerance rule on drugs and alcohol for her members though it was a hard decision to make.”和“The coach said she couldn't back down on her rules.”可推断，教练对于队员吸毒喝酒零容忍，坚持将这个五个女孩从团队除名，因此推断她是严厉的。故选B。
(4)考查主旨大意。文章讲述了五个女孩因为喝酒被开除出篮球队的故事，文章最后一段对这件事情做了总结，因此可知文章主要想告诉读者这些女孩通过这件事学会了负责任，了解了自己的行为对他人的影响，诚实会让她们一生受益。因此推断A项“在痛苦中成长”为最佳标题。故选A。
【点评】本题考点涉及推理判断和主旨大意两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生根据上下文进行逻辑推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
7．阅读理解
It was the men's skating finals of the Winter Olympics when I was 16. Someday I'd be in the Olympics. In fact, it was my dream.
That night I lay on our living room floor excitedly watching the battle between the Brians: American Brian Boitano facing Brian Orser in Canada. Both of them had been world champions. Both of them deserved to win. Naturally I was for Brian Boitano, a northern Californian like me. We had skated on the same ice. I held my breath in amazement. Boitano performed successfully. The gold medal! I jumped in the air when his score went up.
But what happened next is what I'll never forget. Brian Boitano sat in front of the camera with his coach, surrounded by a group of journalist. He was talking about his career and his medal, talking to the whole world. A terrible sinking feeling went through me. I could never be in the Olympics, I thought…I could not talk in public like that. Just the idea of a press conference terrified me.
I loved skating partly because I didn't have to talk. I could express myself with my jump sand dances better. I didn't have to stand up and give a speech like some teachers expected. I could feel the blood rush to my face if I thought a teacher was going to call me. I stared at my shoes. I was sure I'd make a fool of myself.
The next day I was at the rink (溜冰场) as usual. I was practising a combination of jumps that had once seemed impossible. I worked very hard the next few years—on the ice and especially off. After journalists talked to me and although my heart pounded every time I spoke to them, I got to know them. They became familiar faces. And they got to know me. So when my big moment came four years after Brian's, I was ready.
Sometimes I think my biggest accomplishment was not winning the gold but talking to the
press afterwards. When you do the thing you fear most, you put an end to fear.
Fear can stop you dead in your tracks. Fear can kill a dream. What are you afraid of? What scares you more than anything else? This year, walk right up to it and conquer it, step by step. （1）What information can we get from the second paragraph? A. The author lived a hard life. B. The author comes from Canada.
C. The author once skated with Orser. D. The author wished Boitano to win the match. （2）What is one of the reasons why the author liked skating according to the passage? A. She could build up her body to be healthier. B. It could help her to get closer to her idol. C. She could better express herself with body language. D. The possibility of her being a world champion was great.
（3）What the author felt the most satisfied with is that .
A. she reached her coach's expectations B. she became a world champion as planned C. she managed to overcome her inner fear eventually D. she handled the balance between her career and life
（4）What does the author mainly want to tell us?
A. Face a fear bravely. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Bad times make a good man. D. Failure is the mother of success. 【答案】（1）D （2）C （3）C （4）A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者克服自己的恐惧心理，在奥运夺冠后，勇敢面对记者采访的故事。
(1)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Naturally l was for Brian Boitano, a northern Californian like me”可知作者希望Brian Boitano能赢，故选D。
(2)考查推理判断。根据第四段中的“I loved skating partly because I didn't have to talk. I could express myself with my jumps and dances better”可知作者不爱言谈，喜欢滑冰是因为这是表达自己的方式。故选C。
(3)考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“Sometimes I think my biggest accomplishment was not winning the gold but talking to the press afterwards”可知他认为自己最大的成功是克服了自己的恐惧，勇敢面对记者。故选C。
(4)考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“Fear can stop you dead in your track. Fear can kill a dream”和 “…walk right up to it and conquer it，step by step”可知作者想要告诉我们要勇敢面对自己的恐惧，故选A。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，选出正确答案。
8．阅读理解
Best Smartphone Games To Put Your Brain To Test
I am a fan of blood shedding MMORPGs. But sometimes I play brain games. Here are four games for you that will surely put your brain to test. Real Chess
Chess has been bursting brains for over 14 centuries, and this virtual variant of chess really brings a new taste. It's a 3D virtual chess that lets you play with users from all around the world. You can chat with opponents, play with AI, get newbie tips and much more. The animations and 3D structures are really cool as well. Juice Cubes
Juice Cubes is a light and colorful game full of fruity juice cubes that you need to connect to pop and clear levels. There are multiple types of challenges, powerups, and over 550+ levels to keep you addicted.
It might seem easy at the start, but it will burst your brain when you reach higher levels. WordBrain 2
A really fun word game where you need to guess words based on the number of letters provided. Each word puzzle has a theme category, such as food, human body, color, or even space. And you can also use hints to solve the level when you get stuck. Your vocabulary is sure to be challenged in it. Puzzlerama
Puzzlerama basically joins some of the top puzzles in one single app, making it a perfect app for puzzle lovers. It lets you play popular puzzle games such as flow, jigsaw, unblock, pipes, tangram, and more. There are hundreds of levels available for each puzzle type and things get really tough as you advance.
The game interface is also very colorful, and smooth animations make the game fun to play. （1）What is special about Real chess?
A. It is a light and colorful game. B. It is a funny word game. C. It is a 3D virtual chess game. D. It has hundreds of levels. （2）If you're good at guessing words, which game is the best choice?
A. Real Chess. B. Juice Cubes. C. WordBrain 2. D. Puzzlerama. （3）Which games are likey to have bright and different colors in the interface design? A. Real Chess&WordBrain 2 B. Juice Cubes & WordBrain 2 C. WordBrain 2 & Puzzlerama D. Puzzlerama & Juice Cubes 【答案】（1）C （2）C （3）D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四种游戏测试你的大脑。
（1）考查细节理解。根据Real Chess部分中的“It's a 3D virtual chess that lets you play with users from all around the world.“可知，Real chess是一个3D虚拟象棋游戏。故选C。 （2）考查细节理解。根据WordBrain 2部分中的“A really fun word game where you need to guess words based on the number of letters provided.”可知，如果你擅长猜词，最好的选择就是WordBrain 2。故选C。
（3）考查细节理解。根据Juice Cubes部分中的“Juice Cubes is a light and colorful game full of
fruity juice cubes that you need to connect to pop and clear levls”和Puzzlerama部分中的“The game interface is also very colorful, and smooth animations make the game fun to play.”可知，Puzzlerama & Juice Cubes有鲜艳、不同的颜色。故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，要求考生准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。
9．阅读理解
If you're a book lover，you have a pile of books on your bedside，or a bookshelf in your library with a“to read”sign on it．Yet you can't stop yourself from adding to the pile．This can lead to feelings of guilt over your new purchases．But I'm here to tell you to stop worrying． What you have is an antilibrary ， and it's a very good thing．The term comes from writer Umberto Eco．He is the owner of a large personal library．He separates visitors into two groups：those who react with“Wow! What a library you have! How many of these books have you read?”and the others who get the point that a private library is not something to show off but a research too1．Read books are far less valuable than unread ones．Indeed，the more you know，the larger the rows of unread books．Let us call this collection an antilibrary． If you think you already know everything about a subject，you're cutting yourself off from a stream of information at an artificial point．So a growing library of books you haven't read means you're consistently curious about the unknown．And that attitude is a great foundation for a lifelong love of 1earning．
So don't feel guilt over your unread books．Those books will be there for you when you do want them，and as you build your library of read and unread books，you can start using it as you would use a bigger library．Certain books may become references more than read-throughs．Or you may find that a book you bought five years ago has special relevance today．Letting the role of books evolve in your life is a healthy sign of curiosity．That's good for you and good for the world around you．
（1）What does the underlined word“antilibrary”in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Feelings of guilt over new books． B. A pile of books on the bookshelf． C. The collection of unread books． D. A large personal library． （2）According to the author，more unread books mean________． A. your wrong lifelong learning attitude B. you limit yourself from the unknown C. your have no interest in the new world D. your strong desire about new information （3）What's the author's attitude towards having an antilibrary?
A. Favorable． B. Doubtful． C. Ambiguous． D. Contradictory． （4）What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Curiosity is a sign of high IQ． B. Books are the ladder in our life．
C. Unread books are surely relevant to the present． D. We should read through every book． 【答案】（1）C
（2）D （3）A （4）B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文。本文主要讲了收集没有阅读的书这一行为是非常好的，收集更多未经阅读的书意味着你对新信息的强烈渴望。
(1)词义猜测题。由第二段Read books are far less valuable than unread ones．Indeed，the more you know，the larger the rows of unread books．Let us call this collection an antilibrary．可知“antilibrary”指的是收集没有阅读的书，选C。
(2)细节理解题。由第三段So a growing library of books you haven't read means you're consistently curious about the unknown．可知更多未经阅读的书意味着你对新信息的强烈渴望，选D。
(3)推理判断题。由最后一段Letting the role of books evolve in your life is a healthy sign of curiosity．That's good for you and good for the world around you．可推知作者对于收集没有阅读的书这一行为，持赞成态度，选A。
(4)推理判断题。由最后一段Those books will be there for you when you do want them，and as you build your library of read and unread books，you can start using it as you would use a bigger library．Certain books may become references more than read-throughs．Or you may find that a book you bought five years ago has special relevance today．可推知书籍是我们生活的阶梯，选B。Noise-cancelling audio instruments have been around for a while now，but one Berlin-based designer believes that blocking“visual noise”is as important，if not more so，as cancelling out unwanted sounds．To this end he has created a simple accessory called the Focus Cap
【点评】议论文解题方法：1. 把握文章的论点、论据和论证。此外，还要把握文章的结构和语言。
2. 互推法：在议论之后，总会再列举一些具体的例子来支持观点或在一些例子之后，总要抒发一些议论。考生在理解议论时，可以借助文中所给的实例，从而在形象的例子中推理出抽象的议论；或从议论中推理理解具体例子的深刻含义，相互推断。
3. 推理法：推理的结论一定是原文有这层意思，但没有明确表达的。推理要根据文章的字面意思，通过语篇、段落和句子之间的逻辑关系，各个信息所暗示和隐含的意义，作者的隐含意等对文章进行推理判断。考生要由文字的表层信息挖掘出文章的深层含义，要能透过现象看本质。
10．阅读理解
A study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are important. These experiences affect the development of the brain. When children receive more attention, they often have higher IQs. Babies receive information when they see, hear and feel things, which makes connections between different parts of the brain. There are a hundred trillion(万亿)connections in the brain of a three-year-old child.
Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound
patterns. Her researchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns. For example, one order was mu-ba-ba. This is the pattern\"A-B-B\". Another order was mu-ba-ge. This is the pattern “A-B-C”. The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the\" A-B-B\" pattern. This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns. They also were sensitive to where it occurred in the order. Gervain is excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar.\" Position is key to language,\" she says. \"If something is at the beginning or at the end, it makes a big difference: John caught the bear.' is very different from 'The bear caught John.'”
Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions, audio books, the Internet, or smartphones－no matter how educational－doesn't appear to be enough for children's brain development. They carried out a study of nine-month-old American babies. They expected the first group who'd watched videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were brought face-to-face with the same sounds. Instead they found a huge difference. The babies in the second group were able to distinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners. But the other babies－regardless of whether they had watched the video or listened to the audio－learned nothing. （1）What makes connections in a baby's brain?
A. Having a higher IQ. B. Experiencing new information. C. The baby' early age. D. The connection with other babies. （2）What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the experiment? A. Babies identify different sound patterns. B. Word order is relevant to meaning. C. Babies can well understand different words. D. A certain brain region processes language.
（3）What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3? A. Grammar is important in learning languages. B. Different orders have different meanings. C. Different languages have different grammar. D. Words have different sounds.
（4）What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl? A. Babies shouldn't watch a lot of television.
B. Listening to different languages develops babies' brain. C. Foreign languages help babies' brain develop.
D. Social communication improves babies' brain development. 【答案】 （1）B （2）A （3）B （4）D
【解析】【分析】本文属于科普文章，介绍小孩最初几年的经历对大脑发育很重要，而媒介输入对孩子大脑发育效果不明显，最有效的是面对面语言输入。
（1）细节理解题。根据第一段Babies receive information when they see, hear and feel things, which makes connections between different parts of the brain.可知，婴儿接收到不同信息，可以让大脑不同部分形成连接，故选B。
（2）推理判断题。根据第二段The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the\" A-B-B\" pattern. This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns.可知，实验表明婴儿可以区别不同的声音模式，故选A。 （3）句意猜测题。根据第三段\"If something is at the beginning or at the end, it makes a big difference: 'John caught the bear.' is very different from 'The bear caught John.'”可知，有些东西放在句首和句尾，会有很大的不同，比如John抓住了熊，和熊抓住了John，意思是不一样的，可知本句意思为位置对于语言来说很重要的，顺序不同，意思不同，故选B。 （4）推理判断题。根据最后一段Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions, audio books, the Internet, or smartphones－no matter how educational－doesn't appear to be enough for children's brain development.可知，通过电视、网络等媒介的语言教学，对于婴儿大脑发展是不够的，并且后面的实验表明，面对面的语言输入才有效，故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和句意猜测三个题型的考查，是一篇说明类阅读，要求考生先从问题中抓住关键性词语（题眼），然后以此为线索，运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的：段落、语句，仔细品味，同时根据上下文进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
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