2012-2016年五年真題分類1閱讀理解題及答案

1、120122016 年閱讀理解專題一廣告信息類Passage 1 2016 全國卷I, AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Cars on. Of the outsta nding ladies listedbelow, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(18601935)Anyone who has ever bee n helped by a soc

2、ial worker has Jane Addams to tha nk. Addams helped the poor and worked forpeace. She en couraged a sense of com muni ty(社區(qū))by creati ng shelters and promoti ng educati on and services for peoplein need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(19071

3、964)If it were nt for Rachel Cars on, the en vir onmen tal moveme nt might not exist today. Her popular 1962 bookSile nt Spring raised aware ness of the dan gers of polluti on and the harmful effects of chemicals on huma ns and on theworlds lakes and ocea ns.Sandra Day OConnor(1930 present)Whe n San

4、 dra Day OConnor fini shed third in her class at Stanford Law School, i n 1952, she could not find work at a law firmbecause she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(參議員)and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S.Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases du

5、ring her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913 2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Hersimple act Ianded Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked o

6、ffthe civil rights movemen t. The only tired I was, was tired of giving in, said Parks.21. What is Jane Addams no ted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teachi ng skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her com mun ity backgro und.22. What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law

7、firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrim in ati on aga inst wome n.D. The poor finan cial con diti ons.23. Who made a great con tributi on to the civil-rights moveme nt in the U.S.?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Cars on.C. San dra Day OCo nn or.D. Ro

8、sa Parks.24. What can we infer about the wome n men ti oned in the text?A. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pion eers.D. They are peace-lovers.Passage 22016 全國卷 AWhats On?Electric Un dergr ound7.30pm I.OOamFree at the Cyclops Theatre2Do you know whos play ing in your a

9、rea? Were bringing you an excit ing eve ning of live rock and pop music from the bestlocal ban ds. Are you in terested in beco ming a musicia n and getti ng a recordi ng con tract（合同）? If so, come early to thetalk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you

10、 can find the right pers on toproduce your music.Gee Whizz8.30pm 10.30pmComedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will pleaseevery on e, from the youn gest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh

11、! Our bar is open from 7.00pm fordrinks and snacks （快餐）Simons Workshop5.00pm7.30pmWed nesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good cha nee for anyone who wants to lear n how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, andpractices many differe nt ways of maki ng people laugh. Sim on is a co

12、media n and actor who has 10 years experie nce ofteachi ng comedy. His workshops are excit ing and fun. An eve ning with Sim on will give you the con fide nce to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm 11.00pmPizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great eve ning out. Charlotte Stone will p

13、erform songs from her new best-sellingCD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta （面食） .Bookearly to get a table. Our bar is ope n all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.21. Who can help you if you want to have

14、 your music produced?A. Jules Skye.B. Gee Whizz.C. Charlotte Sto ne.D. James Picker ing.22. At which place can people of differe nt ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre.B. Kaleidoscope.C. Victoria Stage.D. Pizza World.23. What do we kn ow about Sim ons Workshop?A. It requires membership st

15、atus.B. It lasts three hours each time.C. It is run by a comedy club.D. It is held every Wedn esday.24. Whe n will Charlotte Stone perform her son gs?A. 5.00pm 7.30pm.B. 7.30pm 1.00am.C. 8.00pm 11.00pm.D. 8.30pm 10.30pm.Passage 32016 全國卷川，AMusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The seas on runs

16、June through August, with additi onal performa nces in March andSeptember. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http:/.Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several con certs from Marchthrough June. Call 723-1182 fo

17、r more in formatio n. http:/.Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall a nd Riverbe nd. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs Septemberthrough May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend. /home.asp. College Conservatory of3Music （CCM）: Performances are on the main campu

18、s（校園）of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCMorganizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra,and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events

19、for free. A free schedule of eve nts for each term is available by calli ng the box office at 556-4183. 尼ven ts/cale ndar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover （price differe nee） .Big n ame shows all summer long! Pho

20、ne: 232-6220. http:/www.riverben .1. Which nu mber should you call if you want to see an opera?A. 241-2742.B. 723-1182.C. 381-3300.D. 232-6220.2. Whe n can you go to a con cert by Chamber Orchestra?A. February.B. May.C. August.D. November.3. Where can students go for free performances with their I.D

21、. cards?A. Music Hall.B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.D. Riverbe nd Music Theater.4. How is Riverbe nd Music Theater differe nt from the other places?A. It has seats in the ope n air.B. It gives shows all year round.C. It offers membership disco un ts.D. It prese nts famous musical work

22、s.Passage 42016 全國卷川，CIf you are a fruit grower or would like to become one take adva ntage of Apple Day to see whats aroun d. Its calledApple Day but in practice its more like Apple Mon th. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events nowspread out over most of October around

23、 Britain.Visit ing an apple eve nt is a good cha nce to see, and ofte n taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used tothe limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye ope ner to seethe range of classical apples still in existe n

24、ce, such as Decio which was grow n by the Roma ns. Although it does nt taste ofany thi ng special, its still worth a try, as is the kno bbly （ 多疙瘩的）Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best var

25、ieties for eating quality isOrleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a _ pipe dream for most applelovers who fall for it.At the eve nts, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your con diti ons, and because theseare fami

26、ly affairs, childre n are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an in terest in fruit, in cludi ng stately garde ns and commercialorchards（果）. If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collect ion a

27、t Brogdale, n earFaversham in Kent.8.What can people do at the apple eve nts?A. Atte nd experts lectures.B. Visit fruit-lovi ng families.C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of apples.9.What can we learn about Decio?A. It is a new variety. B. It has a strange look.C. It is rarely

28、seen now. D. It has a special taste.10.What does the underlined phrase a pipe dream in Paragraph 3 mean?4A. A practical idea. B. A vain hope.C. A brilliant plan. D. A selfish desire.11.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To show how to grow apples. B. To introduce an apple festival.C.

29、 To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.Passage 82015 新課標(biāo)全國 ll,DChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge 37 until 26March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath

30、 Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge isone of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathawayshouse 32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.O

31、xford: lncludes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the city of dreaming spires （尖頂） from St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: lncludes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampto

32、n Court Palace 34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.lncludes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Vllls favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrance fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen.Now this former

33、royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens,which include the famous maze（ 迷宮） where it is easy to get lost!Tour D Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great 33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.lnclud

34、es a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A. Tour A.B. Tour B.C. Tour C.D. Tour D.34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Cast

35、le & Hampton Court.B. Oxford & Stratford.C. Bath & Stonehenge.D. Cambridge.35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. lt used to be the home of royal families.B. lt used to be a well-known maze.C. lt is the oldest palace in Britain.D. lt is a world-famous castle.Passage 11201

36、4 新課標(biāo)全國 ll,DMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail （地鐵）Each passe nger n eeds a farecard to en ter and go out. Up to two childre n un der age five may travel free with a payingcustomer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations andfarecard mac

37、hines only provide up to $ 5 in change.5Get one day of un limited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machi ne in Metro stations. Use itafter 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of serviceOpen: 5 a.m. Mon. Fri.7 a.m. Sat Sun.Close:

38、midni ght Sun. Thurs.3 a.m. Fri. Sat. ni ghtsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations. MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1-35. When paying with a SmarTfip card, the fare is $ 1.25.Fares for senior/disabled custome

39、rsSenior citize ns 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, usea senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip cardsand passes, please visit MetroOpensD or call 202-637-7000 a

40、nd 202-637-8000.Senior citize ns and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services bycalling 202-962-1100.Travel tips （提示） Avoid ridi ng duri ng weekday rush periods before 9:30.m. and betwee n 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a s

41、tation, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.32.What should you know about farecard machi nes?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are conn ected to cha nge machi nes.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $ 5.33.At what time does Metro

42、rail stop service on Saturday?A. At mid ni ght.C. At 5 a.m.B. At 3 a.m.D. At 7 p.m.34. What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is convenient for old people.C. It can be bought at any time.B. It saves money for its users.D. It is sold on the Internet.35.Which nu mber should you call if you lose some

43、thi ng on the Metro?6A. 202-962-1195C. 202-637-7000Passage 142012 新課標(biāo)全國，AAre you looking for some n 已暮 and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids in terest. Many offer workshops for makinghand-made piec

44、es, traveling exhibits, book signings （ 簽名） by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances andother arts.Head to a n atural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dino saur models to rock collecti onsand pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of worksh

45、ops and educati onal programs are prepared for kids and anyspecial events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offeri ng plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about perform i

46、ng arts. Puppet （木偶）maki ng andstage make-lip are just a cn 叩 IEof the special offerings you might find.Try han ds-on scie nee. Visit one of the many han ds-on scie nee museums around the coun try. These scie nee play-lands are great fun for kids and grow n-ups alike. Theyll keep your child men tall

47、y and physically active the whole day throughwhile pushi ng butt ons, experime nti ng, and buildi ng. Whe n every one is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonlyfound in these museums.56.If a child is in terested in the uni verse, he probably will visit_.A. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a n

48、 atural history museumD. a han ds-on scie nce museum57. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collect ions.B. See dino saur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performa nces.58. What does ha nds-on scie nce mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games desig ned by kids. B. Lear ning scie

49、 nce by doing thi ngs.C. A show of kids scie nce work.D. Readi ng scie nce books.59. Where does this text probably come from?A. A scie nce textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A n ews report.B. 202-962-1100D. 202-637-80007專題二科普研究類（共計 4 篇）Passage 12016 全國卷川，8 分詞數(shù)：349Bad news sells. If it bl

50、eeds, it leads. No news is good news, and good news is no news. Those are the classic rules forthe eve ning broadcasts and the morning papers. But now that in formati on is being spread and mon itored（監(jiān)控）in different ways, researchers are discoveri ng new rules. By track ing peoples e-mails and on l

51、i ne posts, scie ntists have found thatgood n ews can spread faster and farther tha n disasters and sob stories.The f bleeds Fule works for mass media, says Jonah Berger, a scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. Theywant your eyeballs and dont care how youre feeling. But when you share a story w

52、ith your friends, you care a lot more howthey react. You dont want them to think of you as a Debbie Downer.Researchersa nalyz ing word-of-mouth com muni cati on e-mails, Web posts and reviews, face-to-face con versations found that it ten ded to be more positive tha n n egative（ 消極的），but that did nt

53、 n ecessarily mean people preferredpositive news. Was positive news shared more often simply because people experieneed more good things than bad things?To test for that possibility, Dr. Berger looked at how people spread a particular set of news stories: thousands of articles onThe New York Timeswe

54、bsite.He and a Penn colleague an alyzed the most e-mailed list for six mon ths. One of his firstfindings was that articles in the scie nee sect ion were much more likely to make the list tha n non-scie nee articles. He foundthat scie nee amazed Timesreaders and made them want to share this positive

55、feeling with others.Readers also ten ded to share articles that were excit ing or funny, or that in spired n egative feeli ngs like an ger or anxiety, but not articles that left them merely sad. They n eeded to be aroused（ 激發(fā)）one way or the other, and they preferredgood news to bad. The more positiv

56、e an article, the more likely it was to be shared, as Dr. Berger expla ins in his new book,Con tagious: Why Things Catch On.1. What do the classic rules mentioned in the text apply to?A. News reports.B. Research papers.C. Private e-mails.D. Daily con versati ons.2. What can we infer about people lik

57、e Debbie Downer?A. Theyre socially in active.B. Theyre good at telli ng stories.C. Theyre incon siderate of others.D. Theyre careful with their words.3. Which ten ded to be the most e-mailed accord ing to Dr. Bergers research?A. Sports n ews.B. Scie nee articles.C. Pers onal acco un ts.D. Finan cial

58、 reviews.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Sad Stories Travel Far and WideB. On li ne News Attracts More PeopleC. Readi ng Habits Cha nge with the Times D. Good News Beats Bad on Social NetworksPassage 62015 新課標(biāo)全國I,8 分詞數(shù):361Conflict is on the menu tonight at the cafe La Chope. This eve

59、ning, as on every Thursday night, psychologist MaudLehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the talking cure. Here they are lear ning to get intouch with their true feeli ngs. It isnt always easy. The customers some thirty Parisians who pay just under $ 2 （plusdrinks）

60、per session are quick to intellectualize （高談闊 論）， slow to open up and connect. You are forbidden to say one feels, or people think , Lehar8them. Say I thi nk, Thi nk me .A cafe society where no in tellectualizi ng is allowed? It could nt seem more un-Fre nch. But Leha nn es psychology cafeis about more tha n knowing on esel