[外语类试卷]阅读理解（主旨大意题）强化练习试卷2及答案与解析.doc

《[外语类试卷]阅读理解（主旨大意题）强化练习试卷2及答案与解析.doc》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《[外语类试卷]阅读理解（主旨大意题）强化练习试卷2及答案与解析.doc（15页珍藏版）》请在麦多课文档分享上搜索。

1、阅读理解（主旨大意题）强化练习试卷 2及答案与解析 一、 Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corr

2、esponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 0 I hear many parents complain that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away, from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own feet. But take a good look

3、 at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are holding one anothers hands for reassurance (放心 ). They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all

4、wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But they all end up listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (茧 ) into a larger cocoon. It has become harder and harder for a teena

5、ger to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a market for teenagers. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. This is a great barrier for the teenager who wants to, find his or her own

6、path. But the barrier is Worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to. a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you dont care to share at once with your classmat

7、es. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come with the people who respect you for who you are. Thats the only kind of popularity that really counts. 1 The authors purpose in writing this passage is to tell,_. （ A） readers how to be popular with people around （ B） teenagers how

8、 to learn to make a decision for themselves （ C） parents how to control and guide their children （ D） people how to understand and respect each other 2 According to the author, many teenagers think they are brave enough to act on their own, but in fact most of them_. （ A） have much difficulty unders

9、tanding each other （ B） lack confidence （ C） dare not cope with any problems alone （ D） are very much afraid of getting lost 3 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） There is no popularity that really counts. （ B） Many parents think that their children are challenging thei

10、r authority. （ C） It is not necessarily bad for a teenager to disagree with his or her classmates. （ D） Most teenagers are actually doing the same. 4 The author thinks of advertisements as_to teenagers. （ A） inevitable （ B） influential （ C） instructive （ D） attractive 5 The main idea of the last par

11、agraph is that a teenager should_. （ A） differ from others in as many ways as possible （ B） become popular with others （ C） find his real self （ D） rebel against his parent and the popularity wave 5 Blind people can “see“ things by using other parts of their bodies. This fact may help us to understa

12、nd our feelings about color. If blind people can sense color differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color unconsciously (无意识地 ). Manufacturers (生产商 ) have discovered by experience that sugar sells badly in green wrappings, that blue foods are considered unpleasant, and that cosmetics (化妆

13、品 ) should never be packaged in brown. These discoveries have grown into a branch of color psychology. Color psychology now finds application in everything from fashion to decoration. Some of our preferences are clearly psychological. Dark blue is the color of the night sky and therefore associated

14、with calm, while yellow is a day color with associations of energy and incentive (刺激 ). For a primitive man, activity during the day meant hunting and attacking, while he soon saw red as the color of blood and anger and the heat that came with effort. And green is associated with passive defense and

15、 self-protection. Experiments have shown that colors, partly because of their psychological associations, also have a direct psychological effect. People exposed to bright red show an increase in breath, in heartbeat and in blood pressure; red is exciting. Similar exposure to pure blue has exactly t

16、he opposite effect; it is a calming color. Because of its exciting meaning, red is chosen as the signal for danger, but closer analysis shows that a vivid yellow can produce a more basic state of alarm. So fire engines and ambulances in some advanced communities are now rushing around in bright yell

17、ow colors that stop the traffic dead. 6 Our preferences for certain colors are_according to the passage. （ A） associated with the time of the day （ B） dependent on our personalities （ C） are linked with our ancestors （ D） partly due to psychological factors 7 If people are exposed to bright red, whi

18、ch of the following things does NOT happen? （ A） They breathe faster. （ B） They feel satisfied. （ C） Their blood pressure rises. （ D） Their hearts beat faster. 8 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? （ A） Color probably has an effect on us which we are not conscious

19、 of. （ B） Yellow fire engines have caused many bad accidents in some advanced communities. （ C） People exposed to pure blue start to breathe more slowly. （ D） The psychology of color is of some practical use. 9 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? （ A） Manufacturers of

20、ten sell sugar in green wrapping. （ B） Dark blue brings people the feeling of being energetic. （ C） Primitive people associated heat and anger with red. （ D） Green and yellow are associated with calm and passive defense. 10 Which of the following could be the most suitable title for the passage? （ A

21、） The Branch of Color Psychology. （ B） Color and Its Meanings. （ C） The Practical Use of Color Psychology. （ D） Color and Feelings. 10 There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life. Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work

22、 outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations. The busyness also adds another factor; the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly. Today, society p

23、laces a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs, CDs, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle The media provide entertainment and information. Unfortunately, they also pr

24、omote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard (轰炸 ) their audience with “perfect“ body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer gam

25、es, the best places to visit and the best things to do. Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life. Perhap

26、s the important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation, or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough! 11 The passage is mainly about_. （ A） benefits of a healthy life style （ B） demands of daily life （ C） fac

27、tors affecting a healthy lifestyle （ D） a positive approach to healthy living 12 The word “sedentary“ in Paragraph 4 probable means_ . （ A） having a lot of things to do （ B） involving little exercise or physical activity （ C） being isolated from the outside world （ D） experiencing a lot of stress 13

28、 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading to the popularity of fast food? （ A） Cheap price. （ B） The media. （ C） Busy lifestyle. （ D） Convenience. 14 Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to have a healthy lifestyle? （ A） Pollution. （ B） Economic f

29、actors. （ C） Dependence upon cars. （ D） Influence of family or friends. 15 According to the author, _ may be the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles. （ A） technology （ B） cultural background （ C） environment （ D） the desire to be healthy 15 Telecommuting substituting the computer fo

30、r the trip to the job has been hailed as a solution to all kinds of problems related to office work. For workers it promises freedom from the office, less time wasted in traffic, and help with childcare conflicts. For management, telecommuting helps keep high performers on board, minimizes lateness

31、and absenteeism by eliminating commuters (经常乘火车往返者 )， allows periods of solitude (独处 ) for high concentration tasks, and provides scheduling flexibility. In some areas, such as Southern California, Seattle, and Washington, local governments are encouraging companies to start telecommuting programs i

32、n order to reduce rush-hour traffic and improve air quality. But these benefits do not come easily. Making a telecommuting program work requires careful planning and an understanding of the differences between telecommuting realities and popular images. Many workers are seduced by rosy illusions of

33、life as a telecommuter. A computer programmer from New York City moves to the quiet Adirondack Mountains and stays in contact with her office via computer. A manager comes in to his office three days a week and works at home the other two. An accountant stays home to care for her sick child) she hoo

34、ks up her telephone modern connections and does office work between calls to the doctor. These are powerful images, but they are a limited reflection of reality. Telecommuting workers soon learn that it is almost impossible to concentrate on work and care for a young child at the same time. Before a

35、 certain age, young children cannot recognize, much less respect, the necessary boundaries between work and family. Additional child support is necessary if the parent is to get any work done. Management, too, must separate the myth from the reality. Although the media has paid a great deal of atten

36、tion to telecommuting, in most cases it is the employees situation, not the availability of technology, that precipitates (加速 来临 ) a telecommuting arrangement. That is partly why, despite the widespread press coverage, the number of companies with work-at-home programs or policy guidelines remains s

37、mall. 16 What is the main subject of the passage? （ A） Bussiness management policies. （ B） Driving to work. （ C） Extending the work place by means of computers. （ D） Computers for child-care purposes. 17 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for employers that is potentially solved by

38、 telecommuting? （ A） Employees lateness for work. （ B） Employees absence from work. （ C） Employees need for time alone to work intensively. （ D） Employees conflicts with second jobs. 18 In which area does the local government encourage telecommuting programs according to the passage? （ A） New York C

39、ity. （ B） Adirondack Mountains. （ C） Washington. （ D） New York State. 19 Which of the following does the author mention as a possible disadvantage of telecommuting? （ A） Small children cannot understand the boundaries of work and play. （ B） Computer technology is never advanced enough to accommodate

40、 the needs of every situation. （ C） Electrical malfunctions can destroy a project. （ D） The worker often does not have all the needed resources at home. 20 Which of the following is example of telecommuting as described in the passage? （ A） A scientist in a laboratory developing plans for a space st

41、ation. （ B） A technical writer sending via computer documents created at home. （ C） A computer technician repairing an office computer network. （ D） A teacher directing computer-assisted learning in a private school. 阅读理解（主旨大 意题）强化练习试卷 2答案与解析 一、 Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There a

42、re three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 【知识模块】

43、主旨大意题 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查考生对作者意图的把握。文章首末段都是以 you开头的句子，细读这些句子就可以知道，文章是直接告诉 “青少年 ”应该怎么样。根据文章最后一段 “You may have some thoughts thatB e yourself ”可知文章主要讲的是教青少年如何做出自己的决定。一因此选 B。而 A项如何受到周围人的欢迎，曲解了文意。 C项父母如何控制孩子，由于文章主要是对青少年说的，而不是对家长说的，所以不正确。 D项告诉人们如何理解和尊重他人，未提到。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查考生对文章细节

44、的理解。根据 “Instead of striking out boldly on their ownfor reassurance ”可知后半句话的意思应该是和前半句 相反。前半句说很勇敢，所以后半句应该说实际上很怯懦。因此选择 C不敢单独处理任何问题。 A项互相理解有困难，与文意相反。 B项缺乏自信，未提到。 D项害怕迷路，未提到。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查考生对文章细节的理解。 A项没有任何流行是有意的，与文章最后一句 “Thats the only kind of popularity that really counts ”相反。 B项很

45、多父母认为他们的孩子在挑战他们的权威。根据文章第一句的 rebellion叛逆的 、反抗的，因此是同义转述。 C项对青少年来说与他的同学有不同意见不一定是坏事。从文章第一段 “At your age you ought tostand on your own feet ”可知作者认为这样是 “应该的、正当的 ”。 D项大多数青少年实际上在做同样的事情，与 “It seems thatwith their parents ”是同义转述。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查考生对作者态度的把握。根据倒数第二段 “These days every teenager

46、 can learn fromor her own path ”可知广告使得青少年做出独立判断变得更困难，因此选择 B有影响力的。 A不可避免的，未提到。 C指导性的，有益的，与文意相反。 D有吸引力的，未提到。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查考生对段落主旨大意的把握。根据 “But the barrier is worth climbing over ”“Find yourself Be yourself ”可知答案选择 C。 A项在尽可能多的方面 与他人不同，过度推断。 B项受其他人的欢迎，曲解文意。 D项反抗父母和潮流，过度推断。文章说要做出自己的

47、独立判断，而不是在所有事情上都反抗别人。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 6 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查对句子意思的理解。根据文章 “Some of our preferences are clearly psychological”这句话可以看出我们对颜色的喜好是心理因素的影响。本题的关键是找出关键词 preferences，这样答案就容易找了。所以选 D。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 7 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题是考查对文章细节的理解。文章中有： “red as the color of blood and anger and the heat

48、that came with effort ”“show an increase in breath， in heartbeat and in blood pressure； ”“red is exciting ”“red is chosen as the signal for danger， ”从文章这几句话中可以看出与 red有关的事情，采用排除法比较好，关键词是 red。所以选 B。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题属于细节题，考查对文章细节的理解。从文章中 “fire engines and ambulances in some advanced co

49、mmunities are now rushing around in bright yellow colors that stop the traffic dead ”可知鲜黄色更能产生警告的效 果。因此，在一些先进的社区，急急赶路的救火车和救护车用鲜艳的黄色阻止交通堵塞，所以选 B。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题属于细节题，考查对文章细节的理解。 “For a primitive man，activity during the day meant hunting and attacking， while he soon saw red as the color of blood and anger and the heat that came with effort ”对一个原始人来说，白天的活动就是打猎和攻击，而他很快就把红色看做是血液和愤怒以及与努力相伴而来的热量的颜色。所以选 C。 【知识模块】 主旨大意题 10 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题属于主旨大意题，考查对文章主题思想的理解。根据文章第一段可知文章主题是颜色和人的情感的关系，然后逐渐展开。所