湖南長沙市2024高考英語（二輪）閱讀理解訓練（45）及答案

　　閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　America's Top 4 Tourist Attractions

　　Below you'll find the most popular travel and vacation destinations in the US.

　　1．Times Square，New York City

　　This Manhattan crossroads of commerce is the top spot on our list，thanks to increasing visitors to the Big Apple in 2008 despite the economic turndown.According to statistics，“80% of visitors to NYC make it a point to visit Times Square.”Total NYC visits last year were 47 million，giving us an estimate of 37.6 million travelers through the“Crossroads of the World”．

　　2．The Las Vegas Strip，Nev.

　　The“Neon Trail”that makes up the heart of Sin City is also part of the federal government's National Scenic Byways Program，which designates roads based on “archeological，cultural，historic，natural，recreational and scenic qualities”．Hard to say which of these qualities best describes Vegas，but we can disqualify“natural”．Last year，total visitors to Las Vegas numbered 37.5 million；a poll by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found that an average of 80% of visitors had either stayed overnight or gambled(賭博)on the Strip.

　　3．National Mall and Memorial Parks，Washington，D.C.

　　Many of the nation's iconic(圖標的)public landmarks are found in the 1,000－plus acres of the National Mall and Memorial Parks，including the Washington Monument，the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials，and the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans memorials.The Smithsonian Institution's 19 museums are also close to the Mall；last year，the network of free museums drew more than 25 million visitors.

　　4．Faneuil Hall Marketplace，Boston

　　Built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil，a wealthy Boston merchant，Faneuil Hall served as a commercial center of the city for centuries and a site for famous orations(演說)，like Samuel Adams' independence－rallying speech to colonists.Faneuil also includes the restored 19th－century Quincy Market.Today，shoppers account for a large share of visitors.Faneuil's historic significance vaults it to the status of cultural attraction，attracting 20 million visitors every year.

　　【語篇解讀】 本文介紹了美國最受歡迎的四個游覽勝地——位于紐約市曼哈頓區的時代廣場和賭博之城拉斯維加斯、華盛頓的國家廣場和紀念公園以及波士頓的法尼爾廳市場。

　　．How many visitors stayed overnight or gambled in Las Vegas last year?

　　A．47 million.

　　B．37.5 million.

　　C．30 million.

　　D．25 million.

　　解析　細節理解題。根據笫三段的內容可知，去年到拉斯維加斯的游客是3 750萬，其中80%在那里過夜或者賭博。通過計算可知選C。

　　答案　C

　　．We can infer that many tourists come to Washington，D.C.________.

　　A．to get free access to museums

　　B．to enjoy the view of its square

　　C．to shop in the famous market

　　D．to find pleasure in natural scenery

　　解析　推理判斷題。根據第三個景點下面所敘述內容的最后一句可推知，許多游客去華盛頓是為了參觀那里免費的博物館。

　　答案　A．What do we know about Faneuil Hall Marketplace?

　　A．It is the oldest market in the world.

　　B．Its buildings date back to 150 years.

　　C．It is famous for the variety of goods.

　　D．It got its name from a rich businessman.

　　解析　推理判斷題。根據最后一段內容可知，始建于1742年的法尼爾廳市場得名于一個名為Peter Faneuil的富商。

　　答案　D閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

　　According to the US government, wind farms off the Pacific coast could produce 900 gigawatts of electricity every year. Unfortunately, the water there is far too deep for even the tallest windmills to touch bottom. An experiment under way off the coast of Norway, however, could help put them anywhere.

　　The project, called Hywind, is the world抯 first large-cscale deepwater wind turbine (渦輪發電機). Although it uses a fairly standard 152-ton, 2. 3-megawatt turbine, Hywind represents totally new technology. The turbine will be fixed 213 feet above the water on a floating spar, a technology Hywind’s creator, the Norwegian company StatoilHydro, has developed recently. The steel spar, which is filled with stones and goes 328 feet below the sea surface, will be tied to the ocean floor by three cables ; these will keep the spar stable and prevent the turbine from moving up and down in the waves. Hywind’s stability in the cold and rough sea would prove that even the deepest corners of the ocean are suitable for wind power. If all goes according to the plan, the turbine will start producing electricity six miles off the coast of southwestern Norway as early as September.

　　To produce electricity on a large scale, a commercial wind farm will have to use bigger turbines than Hywind does, but it’s difficult enough to balance such a large turbine so high on a floating spar in the middle of the ocean. To make that turbine heavier, the whole spar抯 rcenter of gravity must be moved much closer to the ocean’s surface. To do that, the company plans to design a new kind of wind turbine, one whose gearbox (變速箱) sits at sea level rather than behind the blades.

　　Hywind is a test run, but the benefits for perfecting floating wind-farm technology could be extremely large. Out at sea, the wind is often stronger and steadier than close to shore, where all existing offshore windmills are planted. Deep-sea farms are invisible from land, which helps overcome the windmill-as-eyesore objection. If the technology catches on, it will open up vast areas of the planet’s surface to one of the best low-carbon power sources available.

　　1. The Hywind project uses totally new technology to ensure the stability of

　　　.　

　　A. the cables which tie the spar to the ocean floor

　　B. the spar which is floating in deep-sea water

　　C. the blades driven by strong and steady sea wind

　　D. the stones filled in the spar below the sea surface

　　2. To balance a bigger turbine high on a floating spar, a new type of turbine is to be designed

　　with its gearbox sitting

　　　.　

　　A. on the sea floorB. on the spar top　C. at sea level　D. behind the blades

　　3. Wide applications of deepwater wind power technology can　

　　.　

　　A. solve the technical problems of deepwater windmills

　　B. make financial profits by producing more turbines

　　C. settle the arguments about environmental problems

　　D. explore low-carbon power resources available at sea

　　參考答案1—3、BCD

　　閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　For many of us, aspirin, one of the most common nonprescription drugs, is a constant companion. It is the most effective drug that we have, and if we eliminated all but three drugs, aspirin would definitely be one of the three drugs we should keep. Even with all the new drugs available, it still has a place in many of our medicine cabinets, as a “miracle drug” in its ability to fight pain and inflammation (炎癥) and even more amazing in its ability to reduce heart attack and stroke risk.

　　Aspirin is the first member of a class of substances called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs非甾體抗炎藥). These drugs reduce pain, fever and inflammation, and are used to treat a variety of conditions. Many believe that aspirin has many benefits not yet fully understood. Media reports on the use of aspirin to prevent or treat diseases such as heart attacks and cancer leave many people struggling to keep all the facts straight. Others who cannot tolerate aspirin might feel a bit left out as new uses and benefits of aspirin continue to appear in the news.

　　In all cases, more researches are needed to determine what benefits aspirin may provide and whether these benefits would outweigh the potential side effects. Aspirin, for example, is known to cause gastrointestinal (胃腸的) bleeding with heavy use, and there is research that indicates an increased risk of bleeding-related stroke in people who use it regularly. In some cases, these reactions can be killers. Another potentially deadly problem is aspirin poisoning and most people don’t know about it.

　　Before you start taking any of these over-the-counter (不需處方也可出售的) drugs on a long-term basis, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your health care provider.

　　1. From the second paragraph we know　.

　　A. Humans have fully understood the benefits of aspirin.

　　B. Aspirin is the only member of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

　　C. Not every one of us can take aspirin.

　　D. Aspirin can be used to stop bleeding.

　　2. What’s the third paragraph mainly about?

　　A. Many researches about aspirin.

　　B. Aspirin’s side effects.

　　C. New uses of aspirin.

　　D. The unknown aspects about aspirin.

　　3. The underlined word in the first paragraph means　.

　　A. kept 　B. saved

　　C. investigatedD. removed

　　4. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

　　A. Aspirin can cure us of most diseases.

　　B. Aspirin is important in reducing pain and heart attack.

　　C. The side effects of aspirin outweigh its benefits.

　　D. We can buy some aspirin and take it immediately if we don’t feel well.

　　【參考答案】1—4、CBDB

　　閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　When Debbie Macomber decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer，she rented a typewriter，put it on the kitchen table，and began typing each morning before the kids went to school.When the kids came home，she moved the typewriter and made them dinner.When they went to bed，she moved it back and typed some more.For two years，Debbie followed this routine.Supermom had become a struggling writer and she was loving every minute of it.

　　One night，however，her husband，said to her，“Honey，I'm sorry，but you're not bringing in any income.We can't do this anymore.We can't survive on just what I make.”

　　That night，her heart broken and her mind too busy to let her sleep.She stared at the ceiling in their darkened bedroom.Debbie knew—with all of the responsibilities of keeping up a house and looking after four kids—that working 40 hours a week would leave her no time to write.

　　Seeing her despair，her husband woke up and asked，“What's wrong？”

　　“I really think I could have made it as a writer，I really do.”

　　Wayne was silent for a long time，and then said，“All right，honey，go for it.”

　　So Debbie returned to her dream and her typewriter on the kitchen table，pounding out page after page for another two years.Her family went without vacations，pinched pennies，and wore hand－me－downs.

　　But the sacrifice and the persistence finally paid off.After five years of struggling，Debbie sold her first book.Then another.And another.Until finally，today，Debbie has published more than 100 books，three of which have been sold for movies.Over 60 million copies are in print，and she has millions of loyal fans.

　　And Wayne？All that sacrifice in support of his wife paid off handsomely.He got to retire at age 50 and now spends his time building an airplane in the basement of their 7,000 square－foot mansion.

　　Debbie's kids got a gift far more important than a few summer camps.As adults，they realize what Debbie gave them was far more important—permission and encouragement to pursue their own dreams.

　　【語篇解讀】 本文主要講述了Debbie Macomber堅持不懈地追逐自己的夢想，最后取得成功的故事。

　　．Her husband asked her to give up writing because ________.

　　A．he wanted her to do more housework rather than just write

　　B．she couldn't earn any money and it was hard for

　　them to make ends meet

　　C．he wanted her to find a better－paid job that

　　interested her

　　D．he thought keeping up a house was a wife's responsibility

　　解析　細節理解題。根據第二段可知她的丈夫感到自己一個人掙錢實在難以應付家庭的開支，希望她能放棄寫作，去掙錢分擔家庭的負擔，故B項符合題意。

　　答案　B2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A．Debbie spent 40 hours in writing a week before she succeeded as a writer.

　　B．Debbie's family often went out on vacations without her.

　　C．Debbie's husband gave up his own job to support her writing.

　　D．Debbie's success has brought her lots of money.

　　解析　細節理解題。根據倒數第二、三段可知，Debbie作為一個職業作家獲得了巨大的成功，改善了家人的生活條件，故D項符合文意。

　　答案　D．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

　　A．Wayne doesn't benefit from her wife's success

　　B．Debbie has great influence on her children's going after their dreams

　　C．Debbie's kids all realized their dreams as adults

　　D．Debbie is a failure as a mother while she is a success as a writer

　　解析　推理判斷題。根據最后一段內容可知，Debbie支持鼓勵她的孩子追求夢想，給了孩子們比野營更重要的禮物，Debbie對她的孩子追求夢想有著極大的影響，故B項正確。

　　答案　B．What's probably the best title for the passage?

　　A．Go for it

　　B．A great mother

　　C．Union is strength

　　D．Writing pays more

　　解析　主旨大意題。本文主要講述了Debbie Macomber堅持不懈地追逐自己的夢想，并取得成功的故事，告訴我們要努力爭取，堅持不懈。Go for it表示“努力爭取”，形象地表達了文章的主旨。

　　答案　A

　　湖南長沙市2024高考英語（二輪）閱讀理解訓練（45）及答案

　　閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　America's Top 4 Tourist Attractions

　　Below you'll find the most popular travel and vacation destinations in the US.

　　1．Times Square，New York City

　　This Manhattan crossroads of commerce is the top spot on our list，thanks to increasing visitors to the Big Apple in 2008 despite the economic turndown.According to statistics，“80% of visitors to NYC make it a point to visit Times Square.”Total NYC visits last year were 47 million，giving us an estimate of 37.6 million travelers through the“Crossroads of the World”．

　　2．The Las Vegas Strip，Nev.

　　The“Neon Trail”that makes up the heart of Sin City is also part of the federal government's National Scenic Byways Program，which designates roads based on “archeological，cultural，historic，natural，recreational and scenic qualities”．Hard to say which of these qualities best describes Vegas，but we can disqualify“natural”．Last year，total visitors to Las Vegas numbered 37.5 million；a poll by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found that an average of 80% of visitors had either stayed overnight or gambled(賭博)on the Strip.

　　3．National Mall and Memorial Parks，Washington，D.C.

　　Many of the nation's iconic(圖標的)public landmarks are found in the 1,000－plus acres of the National Mall and Memorial Parks，including the Washington Monument，the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials，and the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans memorials.The Smithsonian Institution's 19 museums are also close to the Mall；last year，the network of free museums drew more than 25 million visitors.

　　4．Faneuil Hall Marketplace，Boston

　　Built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil，a wealthy Boston merchant，Faneuil Hall served as a commercial center of the city for centuries and a site for famous orations(演說)，like Samuel Adams' independence－rallying speech to colonists.Faneuil also includes the restored 19th－century Quincy Market.Today，shoppers account for a large share of visitors.Faneuil's historic significance vaults it to the status of cultural attraction，attracting 20 million visitors every year.

　　【語篇解讀】 本文介紹了美國最受歡迎的四個游覽勝地——位于紐約市曼哈頓區的時代廣場和賭博之城拉斯維加斯、華盛頓的國家廣場和紀念公園以及波士頓的法尼爾廳市場。

　　．How many visitors stayed overnight or gambled in Las Vegas last year?

　　A．47 million.

　　B．37.5 million.

　　C．30 million.

　　D．25 million.

　　解析　細節理解題。根據笫三段的內容可知，去年到拉斯維加斯的游客是3 750萬，其中80%在那里過夜或者賭博。通過計算可知選C。

　　答案　C

　　．We can infer that many tourists come to Washington，D.C.________.

　　A．to get free access to museums

　　B．to enjoy the view of its square

　　C．to shop in the famous market

　　D．to find pleasure in natural scenery

　　解析　推理判斷題。根據第三個景點下面所敘述內容的最后一句可推知，許多游客去華盛頓是為了參觀那里免費的博物館。

　　答案　A．What do we know about Faneuil Hall Marketplace?

　　A．It is the oldest market in the world.

　　B．Its buildings date back to 150 years.

　　C．It is famous for the variety of goods.

　　D．It got its name from a rich businessman.

　　解析　推理判斷題。根據最后一段內容可知，始建于1742年的法尼爾廳市場得名于一個名為Peter Faneuil的富商。

　　答案　D閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

　　According to the US government, wind farms off the Pacific coast could produce 900 gigawatts of electricity every year. Unfortunately, the water there is far too deep for even the tallest windmills to touch bottom. An experiment under way off the coast of Norway, however, could help put them anywhere.

　　The project, called Hywind, is the world抯 first large-cscale deepwater wind turbine (渦輪發電機). Although it uses a fairly standard 152-ton, 2. 3-megawatt turbine, Hywind represents totally new technology. The turbine will be fixed 213 feet above the water on a floating spar, a technology Hywind’s creator, the Norwegian company StatoilHydro, has developed recently. The steel spar, which is filled with stones and goes 328 feet below the sea surface, will be tied to the ocean floor by three cables ; these will keep the spar stable and prevent the turbine from moving up and down in the waves. Hywind’s stability in the cold and rough sea would prove that even the deepest corners of the ocean are suitable for wind power. If all goes according to the plan, the turbine will start producing electricity six miles off the coast of southwestern Norway as early as September.

　　To produce electricity on a large scale, a commercial wind farm will have to use bigger turbines than Hywind does, but it’s difficult enough to balance such a large turbine so high on a floating spar in the middle of the ocean. To make that turbine heavier, the whole spar抯 rcenter of gravity must be moved much closer to the ocean’s surface. To do that, the company plans to design a new kind of wind turbine, one whose gearbox (變速箱) sits at sea level rather than behind the blades.

　　Hywind is a test run, but the benefits for perfecting floating wind-farm technology could be extremely large. Out at sea, the wind is often stronger and steadier than close to shore, where all existing offshore windmills are planted. Deep-sea farms are invisible from land, which helps overcome the windmill-as-eyesore objection. If the technology catches on, it will open up vast areas of the planet’s surface to one of the best low-carbon power sources available.

　　1. The Hywind project uses totally new technology to ensure the stability of

　　　.　

　　A. the cables which tie the spar to the ocean floor

　　B. the spar which is floating in deep-sea water

　　C. the blades driven by strong and steady sea wind

　　D. the stones filled in the spar below the sea surface

　　2. To balance a bigger turbine high on a floating spar, a new type of turbine is to be designed

　　with its gearbox sitting

　　　.　

　　A. on the sea floorB. on the spar top　C. at sea level　D. behind the blades

　　3. Wide applications of deepwater wind power technology can　

　　.　

　　A. solve the technical problems of deepwater windmills

　　B. make financial profits by producing more turbines

　　C. settle the arguments about environmental problems

　　D. explore low-carbon power resources available at sea

　　參考答案1—3、BCD

　　閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　For many of us, aspirin, one of the most common nonprescription drugs, is a constant companion. It is the most effective drug that we have, and if we eliminated all but three drugs, aspirin would definitely be one of the three drugs we should keep. Even with all the new drugs available, it still has a place in many of our medicine cabinets, as a “miracle drug” in its ability to fight pain and inflammation (炎癥) and even more amazing in its ability to reduce heart attack and stroke risk.

　　Aspirin is the first member of a class of substances called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs非甾體抗炎藥). These drugs reduce pain, fever and inflammation, and are used to treat a variety of conditions. Many believe that aspirin has many benefits not yet fully understood. Media reports on the use of aspirin to prevent or treat diseases such as heart attacks and cancer leave many people struggling to keep all the facts straight. Others who cannot tolerate aspirin might feel a bit left out as new uses and benefits of aspirin continue to appear in the news.

　　In all cases, more researches are needed to determine what benefits aspirin may provide and whether these benefits would outweigh the potential side effects. Aspirin, for example, is known to cause gastrointestinal (胃腸的) bleeding with heavy use, and there is research that indicates an increased risk of bleeding-related stroke in people who use it regularly. In some cases, these reactions can be killers. Another potentially deadly problem is aspirin poisoning and most people don’t know about it.

　　Before you start taking any of these over-the-counter (不需處方也可出售的) drugs on a long-term basis, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your health care provider.

　　1. From the second paragraph we know　.

　　A. Humans have fully understood the benefits of aspirin.

　　B. Aspirin is the only member of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

　　C. Not every one of us can take aspirin.

　　D. Aspirin can be used to stop bleeding.

　　2. What’s the third paragraph mainly about?

　　A. Many researches about aspirin.

　　B. Aspirin’s side effects.

　　C. New uses of aspirin.

　　D. The unknown aspects about aspirin.

　　3. The underlined word in the first paragraph means　.

　　A. kept 　B. saved

　　C. investigatedD. removed

　　4. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

　　A. Aspirin can cure us of most diseases.

　　B. Aspirin is important in reducing pain and heart attack.

　　C. The side effects of aspirin outweigh its benefits.

　　D. We can buy some aspirin and take it immediately if we don’t feel well.

　　【參考答案】1—4、CBDB

　　閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

　　When Debbie Macomber decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer，she rented a typewriter，put it on the kitchen table，and began typing each morning before the kids went to school.When the kids came home，she moved the typewriter and made them dinner.When they went to bed，she moved it back and typed some more.For two years，Debbie followed this routine.Supermom had become a struggling writer and she was loving every minute of it.

　　One night，however，her husband，said to her，“Honey，I'm sorry，but you're not bringing in any income.We can't do this anymore.We can't survive on just what I make.”

　　That night，her heart broken and her mind too busy to let her sleep.She stared at the ceiling in their darkened bedroom.Debbie knew—with all of the responsibilities of keeping up a house and looking after four kids—that working 40 hours a week would leave her no time to write.

　　Seeing her despair，her husband woke up and asked，“What's wrong？”

　　“I really think I could have made it as a writer，I really do.”

　　Wayne was silent for a long time，and then said，“All right，honey，go for it.”

　　So Debbie returned to her dream and her typewriter on the kitchen table，pounding out page after page for another two years.Her family went without vacations，pinched pennies，and wore hand－me－downs.

　　But the sacrifice and the persistence finally paid off.After five years of struggling，Debbie sold her first book.Then another.And another.Until finally，today，Debbie has published more than 100 books，three of which have been sold for movies.Over 60 million copies are in print，and she has millions of loyal fans.

　　And Wayne？All that sacrifice in support of his wife paid off handsomely.He got to retire at age 50 and now spends his time building an airplane in the basement of their 7,000 square－foot mansion.

　　Debbie's kids got a gift far more important than a few summer camps.As adults，they realize what Debbie gave them was far more important—permission and encouragement to pursue their own dreams.

　　【語篇解讀】 本文主要講述了Debbie Macomber堅持不懈地追逐自己的夢想，最后取得成功的故事。

　　．Her husband asked her to give up writing because ________.

　　A．he wanted her to do more housework rather than just write

　　B．she couldn't earn any money and it was hard for

　　them to make ends meet

　　C．he wanted her to find a better－paid job that

　　interested her

　　D．he thought keeping up a house was a wife's responsibility

　　解析　細節理解題。根據第二段可知她的丈夫感到自己一個人掙錢實在難以應付家庭的開支，希望她能放棄寫作，去掙錢分擔家庭的負擔，故B項符合題意。

　　答案　B2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A．Debbie spent 40 hours in writing a week before she succeeded as a writer.

　　B．Debbie's family often went out on vacations without her.

　　C．Debbie's husband gave up his own job to support her writing.

　　D．Debbie's success has brought her lots of money.

　　解析　細節理解題。根據倒數第二、三段可知，Debbie作為一個職業作家獲得了巨大的成功，改善了家人的生活條件，故D項符合文意。

　　答案　D．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

　　A．Wayne doesn't benefit from her wife's success

　　B．Debbie has great influence on her children's going after their dreams

　　C．Debbie's kids all realized their dreams as adults

　　D．Debbie is a failure as a mother while she is a success as a writer

　　解析　推理判斷題。根據最后一段內容可知，Debbie支持鼓勵她的孩子追求夢想，給了孩子們比野營更重要的禮物，Debbie對她的孩子追求夢想有著極大的影響，故B項正確。

　　答案　B．What's probably the best title for the passage?

　　A．Go for it

　　B．A great mother

　　C．Union is strength

　　D．Writing pays more

　　解析　主旨大意題。本文主要講述了Debbie Macomber堅持不懈地追逐自己的夢想，并取得成功的故事，告訴我們要努力爭取，堅持不懈。Go for it表示“努力爭取”，形象地表達了文章的主旨。

　　答案　A