1、高二英语阅读理解模拟试题高二英语阅读理解模拟试题一、高中英语阅读理解1阅读理解 From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, were all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause. But while it may seem like such issues wont affect most of us directly，it looks like future generations could grow up without something that ma
2、ny of us now take for granted: chocolate. According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao - the plant from which chocolate is produced - may mean that it will soon become extinct. Most of the worlds c
3、acao grows in countries close to the equator，with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast.Its predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there. Th
4、e problem doesnt lie in increased heat, however，but in lower humidity (湿度)，as its believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises. “In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, its unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset
5、the moisture (含水量) loss,” Michon Scott, the essays author, wrote. To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News. In the mea
6、ntime, US company Mars, one of the worlds biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change. “This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business In
7、sider. The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if were unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.（1）What could make it hard for cacao to survive around the equator in the future? A.The increased heat there.B.T
8、he higher humidity there.C.The decrease in rainfall there.D.The moisture loss in the soil there.（2）What does the underlined word “offset” in the seventh paragraph mean? A.hold backB.make up forC.protectD.accept（3）What will US company Mars do to help cacao survive? A.It will work hard to plant cacao
9、in greenhouses.B.It will apply gene editing technology in planting cacao.C.It will give financial support to help fight climate change.D.It will develop cacao that can survive in dryer conditions.（4）What may be the best title of this text? A.Chocolate could become historyB.Work together to fight cli
10、mate changeC.How do we grow cacao in the future?D.How do cacao plants affect climate change?【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）C（4）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，未来由于气候的变化，用于制造巧克力的可可树可能会灭绝，所以巧克力有可能会成为历史。(1)考查细节理解。根据第七段中的“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, its unlikely that rainfall wi
11、ll increase enough to offset the moisture (含水量) loss, Michon Scott, the essays author, wrote.”可知未来赤道附近的可可树很难存活，是因为那里土壤中水分的流失，故选D。(2)考查词义猜测。根据第六段中的“The problem doesnt lie in increased heat, however，but in lower humidity (湿度)，as its believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature
12、 rises.可知In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, its unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (含水量) loss”的意思是换句话说，高温带走了土壤和植物中更多的水分，降雨量的增长不足以抵消水量的流失，所以“offset”的意思是弥补，抵消，故选B。(3)考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段中的“In the meantime, US company Mars, one of
13、 the worlds biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change.”可知美国的火星巧克力公司给予财政支援，用来帮助对抗气候的变化，故选C。(4)考查主旨大意。本文主要讲了未来由于气候的变化，用于制造巧克力的可可树可能会灭绝，所以巧克力有可能会成为历史，故选A。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科普类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细
14、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。2阅读理解 When he was young, Louis Armstrong was taking what was called “Creole jazz”, which was also called dance music, and combining it with trumpeter (小号手) Buddy Bolden, to create what would eventually become todays jazz. Armstrong accomplished that with
15、almost no formal training. He received little training before he was placed in the New Orleans Colored Waifs Home at the age of 12, after a run-in (小争执) with the police. The punishment turned out to be a mixed blessing, for he also had the opportunity to play in a real band. While at the Waifs, Arms
16、trong also got the chance to hear some of the citys finest musicians. Cornetist Freddie Keppard performed in a nearby club. So did trumpeter and bandleader, King Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his playing technique. When Oliver left for Chica
17、go, Armstrong chose to stay in New Orleans and work with some of the other top musicians of the day. In Chicago, King Oliver offered him a place in his band in 1922. It became Armstrongs biggest challenge yet the band had no parts written for trumpet, so he was forced to listen to King Oliver and im
18、provise (即兴创作). Soon, Armstrongs undeniable talent was getting notice. Even classically trained musicians would come to hear the incredible sounds this young man created. Lil Hardin, the bands piano player and the future Mrs. Armstrong, explains that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair
19、 so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convinced him to leave the band. Armstrong moved to New York City in 1924 to join Fletcher Hendersons band and then flew solo. In 1925, Armstrong put together the Hot Five, expanding his popularity even more. Armstrong recorded his first composition, Cor
20、net Chop Suey, one of the most copied jazz solos of all time. This monumental 1928 recording blends (混合) artistry, endurance and showmanship that has rarely, if ever, been matched in Jazz.（1）What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the second paragraph? A.To play dance music.B.To work with B
21、uddy Bolden.C.To create modem jazz music.D.To play a jazz instrument well.（2）Who taught Louis Armstrong how to play music in the early time? A.Buddy Bolden.B.Lil Hardin.C.Cornetist Freddie Keppard.D.King Joe Oliver.（3）Why did Louis Armstrong Leave King Olivers band? A.Because he wanted to get marrie
22、d in New York.B.Because the man forced him to leave the band.C.Because he got a better opportunity in New York.D.Because his talent could not develop completely.（4）Whats the main idea of the passage? A.It asks readers to know more about modern jazz.B.It introduces one of the greatest jazz musicians.
23、C.It introduces the development of jazz.D.It describes the importance of talent in playing jazz.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）D（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了音乐人Louis Armstrong学习音乐的过程。 （1）考查代词指代。根据第一段中的to create what would eventually become todays jazz.由此可知that指上段 “.to create what would eventually become todays jazz.”，
24、故选C。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“So did trumpeter and bandleader, King Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his playing technique.”小号手兼乐队指挥King Joe Oliver也这么做了，他把小男孩放在自己的侧厅，教他如何阅读音乐，学习演奏技巧。故选D。 （3）考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中的“ Lil Hardin, the bands piano player and the
25、future Mrs. Armstrong, explains that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convinced him to leave the band.”可推断出Louis Armstrong离开King Oliver乐队的原因是因为他的才能不能得到完全发展，故选D。 （4）考查主旨大意。全文介绍Armstrong如何成为伟大的爵士音乐家，故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，代词指代，推理判断和主旨大意四个题型的考查
26、，是一篇人物类阅读，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。3阅读理解 The Womens Institute is urging supermarkets to do more to help consumers reduce their home food waste, after a survey of its own membership showed widespread confusion about “best before” and “use by” labeling(标签) on packaging. Its
27、 new analysis of products on supermarket shelves found that “once-opened” instructions were often contradictory and often failed to make clear whether they were a guide to food safety or quality. Only 45% of 5,000 WI members surveyed understood that best-before dates were a sign of food quality, whi
28、le 26% did not understand that the more important use-by dates were a decisive guide to food safety. In its report on food waste, the WI said supermarkets were “potentially contributing to home food waste by leading customers to buy more food than they need, and giving conflicting and confusing on-p
29、ack information that leaves customers unsure about how long a product remains safe to eat in the home setting”. The 42-page report is part of the WIs ongoing campaign to reduce food waste. To underline the point about conflicting information, it cites(引用) a can of Sainsburys own-brand sweetcorn advi
30、sing consumers to eat it within one day of opening, while a similar tin from Waitrose gave consumers two days to finish it. Green Giant sweetcorn, however, has no specified date for eating once opened. Marylyn Haines Evans, chair of the Womens Institutes public affairs said: “WI members are some of
31、the more informed members of society about food and cookery, but they are still confused about food labelling and once-opened information. So we would like supermarkets to extend the amount of time that consumers have to use a product in their homes by making all of their once-opened instructions on product packaging consistent, and completely remove once-opened instructions on products where food safety
