2019届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 16 Stories课时练1 阅读理解提速练 北师大版选修6.doc

1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 16 Stories 课时练 1 阅读理解提速练 阅读理解 A (2018 唐山一模 )A new research brings some good news for lovers of spicy(辛辣的 ) foods, after finding that eating hot red chili peppers might help to extend lifespan(寿命 ) Consuming hot red chili peppers might reduce death risk, say Chopan and Littenberg f

2、rom the research team. In hot peppers， such as Mexico peppers, the strong flavor comes from a compound(化合物 )， which does not exist in sweet peppers or onions. Studies have suggested that this compound can offer wealth of health benefits. A study of more than 16， 000 people in the United States showe

3、d that individuals who consumed red chili peppers had a lower risk of death from all causes over an average of 18 years than those who did not eat the spicy food. Compared with participants who did not consume hot red chili peppers, those who did were found to be at a 13 percent reduced risk of all

4、cause death. For example, a recent study reported by Medical News Today, found that the compound might have the potential to stop breast cancer, while an earlier study linked the compound to a reduced risk of digest system cancers. Still, the available data suggested that hot red chili pepper consum

5、ption was most strongly associated with a reduced risk of death from heart disease. While the researchers are unable to identify the specific compound by which red chili peppers might extend lifespan, the team says that it is likely due to the compound that is effectively against obesity(肥胖症 ) Overa

6、ll, the team says that these latest findings support those of the 2015 study, linking spicy foods intake to reduced risk of death by showing “a significant decrease in death associated with hot red chili pepper consumption”. However, Chopan and Littenberg note that the earlier study was only conduct

7、ed in Chinese adults, so the new research makes these findings more credible 【解题导语】 一项新的研究发现 ， 食用红辣椒之类的辛辣食物可能会降 低死亡风险 ，延长人类的寿命。 1 What can be inferred from the passage? A The study only goes for American people. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 B Red chili peppers can cure all cause diseases. C The compound protects p

8、eople against obesity. D Onion consuming can reduce death risk. C 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知 ， 尽管研究人员还不清楚到底是哪种具体的化合物能够延长寿命 ， 但是研究团队认为可能是一种对防治肥胖症有效的化合物。由此可以推断 ， 这种物质能够控制肥胖。故选 C 项。 2 What is the finding of the new research mainly about? A Hot red chili pepper lovers develop no cancers. B Hot red chili peppe

9、rs help control breast illness. C Hot red chili peppers decrease heart disease. D Hot red chili pepper intake may increase lifespan. D 解析：推理判断题。文章在第一段就提出了研究发现食用辛辣食物如红辣椒能延长寿命 ， 在下文中用具体的数据和例 子来支持这一观点。由此可知 ， 这个新发现主要是关于红辣椒的 食用可能会延长寿命。故选 D 项。 3 Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underl

10、ined word “ credible” ？ A Convincing. B Practical. C Encouraging. D Attractive. A 解析：词义猜测题。文章第二段和第三段的数据和事例是在美国进行的研究 ， 画线词所在句则提到 ， 以前的 研究只是在中国成年人中进行的 ，那 么现在的研究结果使得这项新发现更加令人信服了。 convincing 意为 “ 使人信服的 ” ； practical 意为 “ 切实可行的 ” ；encouraging 意为 “ 令人鼓舞的 ” ； attractive 意为 “ 有吸引力的 ” 。故选 A 项。 B (2018 西宁检测 )

11、If you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will arise. In an accident， a boy lost both his arms and his father who was the main source of support f

12、or the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do anything in his life. As the two brothers

13、 grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his younger brother wanted to leave, living his 【 精品教育资源文库 】 own life, as many normal people do. So he was heart broken and didnt know what to do. A similar misfortune befell a girl, too. One night, her

14、mother who suffered from chronic mental illness disappeared. Her father went out to look for her mother, leaving her alone at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn the kerosene light on the stove, resulting in a fire which took her hands away. Though her elder sister who

15、 was studying in another city showed her willingness to take care of her, she was determined to be completely independent. At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be self reliant. One day, the boy and the girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program. The

16、boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left on his own, whereas the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote: My younger brothers arms are my arms; while the girl wrote: Broken wings, flying

17、 heart. 【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过介绍两个不同的故事启迪我们积极勇敢地面对困难。 4 What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the authors opinion? A Trying to find an escape from it. B Facing it bravely with a positive mind. C Asking for help from your relatives. D Ignoring it and living a normal life. B 解析：推理判断题。根据

18、第一段的第二句 “But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will arise.” 可推知 ， 面对困难我们应当积极勇敢地面对 ， 故 B 项正确。 5 After the accident, the boy_ A decided to live with his brother B learnt to do things with his toes C made a living all by himself D depended wholly on

19、 his brother D 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句 “Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother.” 可知 ， 失去双臂后 ， 他就完全依靠他的弟弟 ， 故 D项正确。 【 精品教育资源文库 】 6 Which of the following is TRUE of the girl? A She lost her mother in an accident. B Her sister took good care of her. C She was optimistic and fu

20、ll of courage. D She led a poor life with her father. C 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句中的 “the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life” ， 并结合第五段可知 ， 她决定独立生活 ， 在学校努力学习；据此可知 ， 女孩在事故后乐观而坚强 ， 故 C 项正确。 7 What did the girl mean by “Broken wings, flying heart.” ？ A Never give up hopes in face of hardship. B It s not e

21、asy for her to live a normal life. C If a bird loses its wings, it can not fly. D If you lose your hands, your life will be hard. A 解析：句意理解题。 “Broken wings, flying heart.” 为女孩用脚趾写的话 ， 意为“失去双翼 ，心仍飞翔。”；结合最后一段第二句中的 “ the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life” 和第五段可知 ， 事故之后 ， 她决定独立生活 ， 在学校努力学习 ， 乐观坚强

22、地面对生活；据此可知 ， 该句是说 “ 面对困难 ， 永远不要放弃希望 ” ， 故 A 项正确。 C (2018 广州高考模拟 )As a child， visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat.I didn t find the chimps tea parties funny， nor the bird shows entertaining.Feeding time for seals was less painful， but their performances still seemed like they belonged

23、 more in a circus. And I hated circuses， especially the animal acts men teasing lions， girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football.I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural， achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty. Happily， during my lifetime public attitudes and the law have changed.Circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct