1、- 1 -西安市 2014高考英语阅读理解训练（11）及答案【2014 高考英语模拟试题】DChicken soup has long been a comfort food for people with cold symptoms. Whether the remedy (疗法) comes from the warmth and comfort of the soup or from actual coldfighting ingredients(成分) in the meal, it is still up for debate.Chicken Soup: Just the Evide
2、nceScience_has_begun_to_support_what_mothers_have_understood_for_centuries. The heat, salt, and hydration provided by chicken soup may actually fight the cold virus. Laboratory studies have shown that ingredients of chicken soup with vegetables could kill viral cells and prevent the growth of new on
3、es. The soup may also provide an antiinflammatory (消炎的) effect that helps reduce cold symptoms. Unfortunately, the benefits of chicken soup appear to be limited by how quickly the soup leaves the body. There is no indication that chicken soup would help in the prevention of colds, but its use as a r
4、emedy for symptoms is common. It is largely a safe remedy with no ill side effects, and scientific evidence points more in favor of its coldfighting properties(特性) than against it.The Downside of Chicken SoupEvidence in support of chicken soups antiviral properties is not yet solid enough to prove t
5、rue, reliable medicinal effects. Although the evidence based on personal experiences and existing research seem to support a good effect of chicken soup, a clinical trial would be very difficult to perform. In addition, some people with food allergies (过敏性反应) or sensitivities to salt may experience
6、ill side effects from chicken soup. Unbroken bones may also lead to a choking risk，particularly for children. However, the potential benefits of chicken soup seem to far outweigh the possible risks.68What does the underlined sentence suggest?- 2 -AMothers have long been helped by scientists to find
7、remedies for colds.B. Scientists have agreed for centuries with what mothers have understood.C. People have tried chicken soup to help reduce cold symptoms since long ago.D. Mothers know better how to deal with cold symptoms than scientists.69Which of the following is true about chicken soup?A. It i
8、s particularly good for children.B. It can prevent people from colds.C. It is an amazing comfort food for people with colds.D. It surely has medicinal effects on colds.70Whats the authors opinion on chicken soup?A. It is good for people with colds to have chicken soup.B. Scientists have found solid
9、evidence about the benefits of chicken soup.C. Chicken soup can take the place of other medicines for colds.D. People still argue whether chicken soup has effects on cold symptoms.D【解题导语】 本文主要讨论了用鸡汤治疗感冒的利弊。68C 句意理解题。根据画线句的内容可知，很久以前，人们就尝试着用鸡汤减轻感冒症状。69C 细节理解题。根据第一段的第一句和最后一段的内容可知，虽然到底是鸡汤中的什么对治疗感冒起了作用还有
10、待证明，但感冒的人喝了鸡汤会感到舒服一些，故选 C。70A 推理判断题。纵观全文，尤其是最后一段中的“However，the potential benefits of chicken soup seem to far outweigh the possible risks.”可知，作者支持感冒的人喝鸡汤。较难题目特训：介绍说明类Leadership is the most significant word in todays competitive business environment because it directs the manager of a business to foc
11、us inward on their personal abilities and style. Experts on leadership will quickly point out that “how things get done” influences the success of the outcomes and indicates a right way and a wrong way to do things. When a noted leader on the art of management, Peter Drucker, coined the phrase“Manag
12、ement is doing things - 3 -right; leadership is doing the right things”, he was seeking to clarify the distinctions he associates with the terms. When Stephen Covey, founder and director of the Leadership Institute, explored leadership styles in the past decade, he focused on the habits of a great n
13、umber of highly effective individuals. His Seven Habits of Highly Effective People became a popular bestseller very quickly. His ideas forced a reexamination of the early leadership example, which centered on the feature that was found in the character ethic(道德准则) and the personality ethic. The form
14、er ethic suggested success was founded on modesty, loyalty, courage, patience and so on. The personality ethic suggested it was ones attitude, not behavior, that inspired success, and this ethic was founded on a belief of positive mental attitude. In contrast to each of these ideas, Covey advocates
15、that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness, and he highlights how vital it is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments. To achieve a desired vision for your business, it is essential t
16、hat you have a personal vision of where you are headed and what you value. Business leadership means that managers need to “put first things first,” which implies that before leading others, you need to be clear on your own values, abilities, and strengths and be seen as trustworthy. 66. What does P
17、eter Druckers phrase infer? A. Leaders should be good at making right decisions. 来源:B. Leaders should be good at doing things right. C. Leaders should be good at ignoring the distinctions he associates with the terms. D. Leaders should be skilled in predicting future. - 4 -67. Under what condition a
18、re people likely to succeed, in terms of what the personality ethic suggests ? A. When people have little determination , they will be successful. B. When people have good behaviour, they will gain success. C. If people have positive mental attitude , they are likely to succeed. D. If people have ne
19、gative mental attitude , they are certain to succeed. 68. How can leaders enjoy outstanding success in their work environments, according to Stephen Covey? A. Firstly they have to think highly of themselves. B. They are supposed to benefit themselves.C. They can not adjust themselves. D. First perso
20、nally they must manage themselves . 69. What is the meaning of the underlined word “vision”? A. Bright future. B. Good beginning. C. Good scenery. D. Pretty background. 70. To be good leaders , what must managers pay close attention to ? A. They must pay close attention to universal principles of ef
21、fectiveness. B. They must pay close attention to their own values, abilities and strengths. C. They must pay close attention to modesty. D. They must be concerned about courage and patience. - 5 -【参考答案】1. 66-70 ACDAB 较难题目特训：介绍说明类Kingda Ka, the tallest roller coaster （过山车） on Earth, drops its passeng
22、ers a life-flashing 418 feet. Ferrari Worlds Formula Rossa, the fastest, takes riders breath away at speeds of up to150 mph. BRC Imagination Arts, a Southern California design firm, has proposed something entirely new: a ride that creates the sensation of zero gravity for up to eight seconds at a ti
23、me.BRC drew its concept from the “Vomit Comet,“ the plane NASA uses to train astronauts. Its proposed theme-park ride would travel up and then back, similar to the existing “Superman: Escape from Krypton“ coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. But unlike Superman and other open-car coast
24、ers, the vomit-comet ride would be fully enclosed. Riders would enjoy the illusion of floating within a stable chamber.To create that illusion, a special motor system would speed coasters up the track with great precision（精确度）. As the coaster approached a top speed of more than 100 mph, it would sud
25、denly and ever so slightly slow downjust enough to throw the passengers up from their seats and then quickly adjust its speed to fly in formation with and around the passengers. As the coaster reached the top of the track and began to drop back down, the computer system would continue to match its s
26、peed to that of the falling passengers, extending the sensation of weightlessness for several additional seconds, and finally rapidly slow down to a stop back at the base station.Roller coasters typically cost no more than $30 million, but the zero-gravity ride would cost $50 million or more, to a l
27、arge extent because the precision-response propulsion system（推进系统） is so complex. But if someone were to - 6 -write a check today, Rogers says, his company could be sending riders on weightless journeys by the end of 2014.67. What makes BRCs coaster different?A. Its the tallest roller coaster in the
28、 States.B. Its the fastest roller coaster on Earth.C. It can bring a sensation of zero gravity to its riders.D. It is a NASA product.68. Why would people in BRCs coaster have an illusion of floating in the chamber?A. Because its designed with the inspiration of Superman.B. Because a special function
29、ing motor system is applied to it.C. Because the coaster can approach a top speed of more than 100 mph.D. Because the coaster would cost $20 million more than normal ones.69. At what point could a rider begin to feel weightless?A. When the coaster reduced its speed immediately after it reached its t
30、op speed.B. When the coaster began to increase its speed.C. When the coaster reduced its speed to a stop back at the base station.D. When the coaster reached the top of the track.70. What can we infer from the passage?- 7 -A. BRC is a famous design firm.B. You feel like a superman when riding BRC co
31、aster.C. BRCs budget cant make the project complete until 2014.D. Kingda Ka and Ferrari Worlds Formula Rossa will close down soon.【参考答案】2. 67-70 CBAC 【2014 高考英语江西省红色六校第二次联考】DSomeday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Website youve visited， Or perhaps someone will ca
32、sually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.In fact, its likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girl friend, a marketing company, a
33、 boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen - the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked.Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that its important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times.Bu
34、t few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs (碎屑 ) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply canno
35、t keep a secret.The key question is: Does that matter?For many Americans, the answer apparently is “no.”When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel
36、 their privacy is “slipping away, and that bothers me.”But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny fraction of Americans - 8 -change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track aut
37、omobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acauisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will surrender personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon (优惠卷).But privacy does matter -
38、 at least sometimes. Its like health: When you have it, you dont notice it. Only when its gone do you wish youd done more to protect it.71.What does the author mean by saying “the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked” (Para. 2)?A. People tend to be more frank with each other in the informat
39、ion age.B. In the 21st century people try every means to look into others secrets.C. Peoples personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge.D. Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.72.What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends?A.
40、Friends should open their hearts to each other.B. There should be a distance even between friends.C. Friends should always be faithful to each other.D. There should be fewer disputes between friends.73.Why does the author say “we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret” ( para. 3)?A. P
41、eople leave traces around when using modern technology.B. Modern society has finally evolved into an open society.C. There are always people who are curious about others affairs.D.Many search engines profit by revealing peoples identities.74.What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protectio
42、n?A. They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.B. They use various loyalty cards for business transactions.C. They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.D. They rely most and more on electronic devices. 75. According to the passage, privacy is like health in that .A. people will make every effort to keep itB. its importance is rarely understood- 9 -C. it is something that can easily be lostD. people dont cherish it until they lose it【参考答案】7175、CBACD
