河北黄骅市中学高考英语 阅读理解试题(及答案)

河北黄骅市中学高考英语阅读理解试题(及答案)
一、高中英语阅读理解
1．阅读理解
An experimental cleanup device called RemoveDEBRIS has successfully cast a net around a dummy (仿真的) satellite, imitating a technique that could one day collect spaceborne garbage. The test, which was carried out this week, is widely believed to be the first successful demonstration of space cleanup technology, experts told CNN. And it symbolizes an early step toward solving what has already been a critical issue: junk in space.
Millions of pieces of junk are turning around in orbit the result of 50 years of space travel and few regulations to keep space clean. At orbital speeds, even a small bit of paint crashing with a satellite can cause critical damage.
Various companies have plans to send thousands of new satellites into low-Earth orbit, already the most crowded area.
The RemoveDEBRIS experiment is run by a company and researchers led by the U. K.'s Surrey Space Center and includes Airbus, Airbus-owned Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. and France's ArianeGroup.
Guglielmo Aglietti, the director of Surrey Space Center, said that an operational version of the RemoveDEBRlS technology would cast a net that remains fastened to the main satellite so the debris can be dragged out of orbit. It could target large pieces of junk, including dead satellites up to 10 meters long.
The RemoveDEBRIS satellite will conduct a few more experiments in the coming months, including testing navigation features that could help guide the satellite to a specific piece of debris.
Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, said the success of this week's experiment was exciting, but he cautioned against "over- publicizing" it. There are still enormous barriers to clear before operational cleanup tasks are underway, he said, and the most discouraging is figuring out how to fund such projects.
Aglietti, the Surrey professor who helped lead the RemoveDEBRIS project, said "The challenge will lie in persuading the relevant authorities to sponsor these tasks." Aglietti said he hopes RemoveDEBRIS will conduct a few cleanup tasks per year, targeting the largest pieces of junk in the most crowded orbits.
（1）What is the use of the RemoveDEBRIS satellite?
A. Demonstrating space technology.
B. Imitating a developing technique.
C. Collecting wastes existing in space.
D. Symbolizing great progress in space.
（2）How does the RemoveDEBRlS satellite work?
A. By throwing a net to take the junk from orbit.
B. By fastening it to the main satellite tightly.
C. By dragging satellites up to 10 meters long.
D. By targeting large pieces of junk carefully.
（3）What does the underlined word "sponsor" in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Accomplish.
B. Support.
C. Oppose.
D. Provide.
（4）What's the best title for the text?
A. The RemoveDEBRIS Project Is Perfect
B. How RemoveDEBRIS Is Invented in the Lab
C. Why the RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Is Invented
D. Satellite Collects Space Junk for the First Time
【答案】（1）C
（2）A
（3）B
（4）D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了“卫星首次收集太空垃圾。

”一种名为“清除碎片”的实验清理设备成功地在一颗虚拟卫星周围撒网，模仿一种有朝一日可能收集太空垃圾的技术。

（1）考查细节理解。

根据第一段中“...,imitating a technique that could one day collect spaceborne garbage.”模仿一种有一天可以收集太空垃圾的技术。

可知，the RemoveDEBRIS 卫星的用途是收集太空中存在的废物。

故选C。

（2）考查推理判断。

根据第六段中的“...,said that an operational version of the RemoveDEBRlS technology would cast a net that remains fastened to the main satellite so the debris can be dragged out of orbit. It could target large pieces of junk, including dead satellites up to 10 meters long.“该公司表示，一种操作性版本的RemoveDEBRlS技术将会在主卫星上撒网，这样碎片就可以被拖出轨道。

它可以瞄准大块的垃圾，包括长达10米的报废卫星。

”可知，RemoveDEBRlS卫星是通过撒网把垃圾带离轨道。

故选A。

（3）考查词义猜测。

根据最后一段中的”Aglietti said he hopes RemoveDEBRIS will conduct a few cleanup tasks per year, targeting the largest pieces of junk in the most crowded orbits.“Aglietti说，他希望清理碎片的工作每年能进行几次，目标是最拥挤轨道上最大的垃圾碎片。

可知，“挑战在于说服有关当局赞助这些任务。

”可知，划线词的意思是“支持”。

故选B。

（4）考查主旨大意。

根据第二段中的”The test, which was carried out this week, is widely believed to be the first successful demonstration of space cleanup technology, experts told CNN. And it symbolizes an early step toward solving what has already been a critical issue: junk in space.“专家告诉CNN，本周进行的这次测试被广泛认为是太空清洁技术的首次成功演示。

它象征着解决太空垃圾这一关键问题的第一步。

可知，本文主题是“卫星首次收集太空垃圾”。

故选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断，词义猜测和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

2．阅读理解
Nhon Ly, a 55-year-old Vietnamese-born professional bodybuilder from California has been awarded the "real-life Master Roshi" for his unbelievable similarity to the popular Dragon Ball Z
anime(日本动漫) character.
Ly certainly doesn't look like any other typical 55-year-old man. In fact, he looks a lot better than most guys in their 20s, with his lean(瘦且健康的), strong muscles and youthful attitude. But he's absolutely not the only 50-something man who has the strong muscle in the world. What really sets Nhon Ly apart from all the rest is his unbelievable similarity to Dragon Ball Z character Master Roshi, also known as the Turtle Hermit, in his "final form". And he apparently liked the comparison so much that he even set his Instagram handle as @master_ roshi_ real_ life.
According to Madness Media, Ly immigrated to the United States in 1980, at the age of 16. He got a job as a pedicurist(修脚师) at a nail salon, and worked his way up to salon owner. Although he has achieved so much, bodybuilding has always been his biggest love. He has competed in several professional bodybuilding events, with his most notable results being the 4th place at the 2011 US Championship, the 7th place at the 2012 edition, and the 5th place at the 2015 Nationals.
Even at 55, Nhon Ly continues to train hard in the gym in order to keep his Master Roshi look. He also likes to share photos and videos with his 40,000 fans, many of whom are Dragon Ball Z fans. They routinely post a large quantity of comments, thanking him for training Goku, who is the main character in Dragon Ball media, and asking him to train them in the art of bodybuilding.（1）Why is Nhon Ly called "real-life Master Roshi"?
A. He looks extremely similar to Master Roshi.
B. He is quite good at training people like Goku.
C. He has the same life stories as Master Roshi.
D. He holds a special attitude to Dragon Ball Z.
（2）How does Nhon Ly feel about his "new name"?
A. He finds it typical yet silly.
B. He thinks it can be popular.
C. He is fond of it very much.
D. He considers it embarrassing.
（3）Which of the following words can best describe Nhon Ly?
A. Confident and wealthy.
B. Creative and ambitious.
C. Athletic and hardworking.
D. Healthy and generous.
（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Success Comes From Continuous Efforts and Dreams
B. Great Achievements of an Old but Still Positive Athlete
C. Unbelievable Life Experiences of an Anime Character
D. A 55-year-old Man Is Known for Looking Like Master Roshi
【答案】（1）A
（2）C
（3）C
（4）D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，55岁的职业健美运动员尼汉·莱因其与流行的《龙珠Z》中的动画人物龟仙人看起来相像而被授予“现实生活版的龟仙人”的称号。

他看起来比20多岁的小伙子还要年轻健美，这源于他多年坚持不断的健身。

（1）考查细节理解。

根据第一段”Nhon Ly, a 55-year-old Vietnamese-born professional
bodybuilder from California has been awarded the “real-life Master Roshi" for his unbelievable similarity to the popular Dragon Ball Z anime( 日本动漫) character.“55岁的Nhon Ly是一名出生于越南的职业健美运动员，来自加利福尼亚。

他被授予“现实生活中的Roshi大师”称号，因为他和流行的龙珠Z动画人物有着令人难以置信的相似之处。

可知，尼汉·莱被授予“现实生活版的龟仙人”的称号是因为他与《龙珠Z》中的动画人物龟仙人极其相像。

故选A。

（2）考查推理判断。

根据第二段中的“And he apparently liked the comparison so much that he even set his Instagram handle as CcOmaster_ roshi_ real_ life.”他显然非常喜欢这种比较，甚至把自己的Instagram账号设为“roshi_ real_ life”。

可推断，尼汉·莱非常喜欢他的“新名字”。

故选C。

（3）考查推理判断。

根据第二段中的“In fact. he looks a lot better than most guys in their 20s. with his lean，strong muscles and youthful attitude.”事实上。

他看起来比大多数20多岁的年轻人好得多，肌肉结实，有年轻的态度。

；第三段中的“He got a job as a pedicurist(修脚师) at a nail salon, and worked his way up to salon owner.”他在一家美甲沙龙找到了一份修脚师的工作，并一步步成为美甲沙龙的老板；以及第四段“Even at 55, Nhon I_v continues to train hard in the gym in order to keep his Master Roshi look.“即使在55岁的时候，Nhon I_v仍然在健身房刻苦训练，以保持他的Roshi大师的形象。

可推断，尼汉·莱体格健壮且勤奋。

故选C。

（4）考查主旨大意。

纵观全文可知，本文讲述了55岁的职业健美运动员尼汉·莱因其与流行的《龙珠Z》中的动面人物龟仙人看起来相像而被授予“现实生活版的龟仙人”的称号。

故选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

3．（2019•全国Ⅲ）阅读理解
Before the 1830s, most newspapers were sold through annual subscriptions in America, usually $8 to $10 a year. Today $8 or $10 seems a small amount of money, but at that time these amounts were forbidding to most citizens. Accordingly, newspapers were read almost only by rich people in politics or the trades. In addition, most newspapers had little in them that would appeal to a mass audience. They were dull and visually forbidding. But the revolution that was taking place in the 1830s would change all that.
The trend, then, was toward the "penny paper"-a term referring to papers made widely available to the public. It meant any inexpensive newspaper; perhaps more importantly it meant newspapers that could be bought in single copies on the street.
This development did not take place overnight. It had been possible(but not easy)to buy single copies of newspapers before 1830,but this usually meant the reader had to go down to the printer's office to purchase a copy. Street sales were almost unknown. However, within a few years, street sales of newspapers would be commonplace in eastern cities. At first the price of single copies was seldom a penny-usually two or three cents was charged-and some of the older well-known papers charged five or six cents. But the phrase "penny paper" caught the public's
fancy, and soon there would be papers that did indeed sell for only a penny.
This new trend of newspapers for "the man on the street" did not begin well. Some of the early ventures(企业)were immediate failures. Publishers already in business, people who were owners of successful papers, had little desire to change the tradition. It took a few youthful and daring businessmen to get the ball rolling.
（1）Which of the following best describes newspapers in America before the 1830s?
A. Academic.
B. Unattractive.
C. Inexpensive.
D. Confidential.（2）What did street sales mean to newspapers?
A. They would be priced higher.
B. They would disappear from cities.
C. They could have more readers.
D. They could regain public trust.
（3）Who were the newspapers of the new trend targeted at?
A. Local politicians.
B. Common people.
C. Young publishers.
D. Rich businessmen.（4）What can we say about the birth of the penny paper?
A. It was a difficult process.
B. It was a temporary success.
C. It was a robbery of the poor.
D. It was a disaster for printers.
【答案】（1）B
（2）C
（3）B
（4）A
【解析】【分析】本文介绍了“便士报纸”的诞生历程。

（1）细节理解题。

将题干中的 1830s 定位在文章的第一段，根据these amounts were forbidding to most citizens 和 most newspapers had little in them that would appeal to a mass audience 可知，当时只有富人才能读报纸，而且大多数报纸中几乎没有能吸引大众的内容，让人感觉无聊。

由此可得出那时的报纸没有什么吸引力。

A . Academic学术的；
B. Unattractive没有吸引力，无魅力的；
C. Inexpensive廉价的，不贵的；
D. Confidential机密的，保密的。

故答案为B。

（2）推理判断题。

根据第二段提到“便士报纸”针对大众，很便宜的。

更重要的是，在街上可以买到报纸。

结合第三段中间的 street sales of newspapers would be commonplace in eastern cities 可知，报纸的街头销售随处可见。

由此可推断出，街头销售意味读报纸的多了。

故答案为C。

（3）细节理解题。

根据第二段中的 referring to papers made widely available to the public 可知，这种“便士报纸”是针对大众的，在街上可以买得到报纸。

所以这种报纸针对的是普通老百姓，故答案为B。

（4）推理判断题。

根据最后一段中的did not begin well … immediate failures …可知，“便士报纸”新趋势一开始并不好，一些早期的尝试立即失败了。

后来一些年轻而大胆的商人才推动了这件事。

由此可推断出“便士报纸”的诞生是一个困难而曲折的过程。

故答案为A。

【点评】这是一篇科普类的说明文，阅读时把握文章的主旨，然后快速浏览文章内容。

阅读问题时，确定问题中的关键词，然后在文章中准确定位，认真分析相关的语句即可得到答案。

4．阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.
The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly." It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed," he adds.
Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company's main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors to power the vehicle.
The company is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.
In New Zealand, Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes, up to 1, 000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.
Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack "is built around safety from the start". In his words, "Reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, very similar to a Formula One racing car.
The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute that would be used, if there should be an emergency. "It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot," he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.
（1）We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike ________.
A. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quickly
B. can fly for over 30 minutes, up to 1, 000 meters high
C. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teams
D. can be transported quickly after being folded and packed
（2）Peter Coker uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that ________.
A. the Jetpack is very safe and reliable
B. the engine of the Jetpack is powerful
C. the actual structure of the Jetpack is unique
D. the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height
（3）The underlined word "It" in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. the jet stream
B. the engine
C. the Jetpack
D. the parachute （4）What is the author's main purpose of writing the passage?
A. To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.
B. To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.
C. To show the differences between two flying vehicles.
D. To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.
【答案】（1）D
（2）A
（3）D
（4）B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，讲述一种个人飞行工具很快就会应用于现实，然而安全性和强度一直是个大问题，文中介绍了两家研发飞行器的公司的最新的产品，新产品把安全放在首位，并对产品进行了改进。

（1）考查细节理解。

根据第二段中的“the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly. It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed.” 可知，Hoverbike能够很快地进出小空间。

它可快速地在大陆上移动，因为它可以折叠和包装。

可知，选D。

（2）考查推理判断。

根据第六段Peter Coker说Jetpack从一开始就围绕安全进行的，安全可靠性是最重要的因素。

我们在车的现行结构中植入了安全性，非常类似于Formula One 赛车。

，故选A。

（3）考查词义猜测。

根据最后一段中的“Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute (降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. "It starts to work at very low altitude …., ”Coker先生说Jetpack上也有降落伞，可以在紧急情况下使用。

“在海拔非常低的情况下开始用它…”。

可知，Jetpack上的降落伞（它）是在海拔低时才用。

由此可知it指的是parachute (降落伞)。

故选D。

（4）考查主旨大意。

根据第一段可知，许多人一直梦想能像骑自行车一样简单的飞来飞去，科技的发展让这个梦想很快实现。

然而飞行自行车的安全性和强度一直是个大问题。

接着下面叙述了两家研发飞行器的公司的最新的产品，新产品把安全放在首位。

故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

5．阅读理解
Last week, Vodafone started a test of the UK's first full 5G service, available for use by businesses in Salford. It is part of its plan to trial the technology in seven UK cities. But what can we expect from the next generation of mobile technology?
One thing we will see in the preparation for the test is lots of tricks with the new tech. Earlier this year, operators paid almost £ 1.4 billion for the 5G wavelengths, and to compensate for that cash, they will need to catch the eye of consumers. In September, Vodafone used its bit of the range to display the UK's first hologram (全息) call. The Manchester City captain Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram in Newbury. It isn't all holograms, however: 5G will offer faster internet access, with Ofcom (英国通讯管理局) suggesting that video that takes a minute to download on 4G will be available in just a second.
The wider application is to support connected equipment on the "internet of things" -not just the internet-enabled fridge that can reorder your milk for you, but the network that will enable driverless cars and delivery drones (无人机) to communicate with each other.
Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperor's new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wider rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole.
Obviously, 5G will also bring a cost to consumers. It requires a handset for both 5G and 4G, and the first 5G-enabled smart phones are expected in the coming year. With the slow pace of network rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5 G phone well before 5 G becomes widely available in the next couple of years.
（1）Why does Prof William Webb say "the technology could be a case of the emperor's new clothes"?
A. He is in favor of the application of the new technology.
B. 5G will bring a cost to consumers in their daily life.
C. 5G helps people communicate better with each other.
D. He prefers more money to be spent on 4G networks.
（2）The underlined word "addressing" in the fourth paragraph has the closest meaning to________.
A. making a speech to
B. trying to solve
C. managing to decrease
D. responding to （3）The last paragraph indicates that .
A. it'll take several years .to make 5G accessible to the public in the UK
B. 5G service shows huge development potential and a broad market
C. customers are eager to use 5G smart phones instead of 4G ones
D. it's probable that 5G network rollout is speeding up in Britain
（4）What do we know about the text?
A. Vodafone is successful in spreading the 5G service.
B. Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram by 4G.
C. The application of 5G will make life much easier.
D. 5G phones are available in rural areas of the UK.
【答案】（1）D
（2）B
（3）A
（4）C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。

文章讲述的是4G向5G的转变。

5G会给人们带来更多的好处，使人们的生活更加舒适。

（1）细节理解题。

根据第四段中Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperor's new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. 可知，Prof William Webb说“这项技术可能是皇帝新衣的一个例子”是因为他更愿意把更多的钱花在4G
网络上。

故选D。

（2）词义猜测题。

根据第四段中Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wider rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole.“其他不同的声音表示，集中精力推广更广泛的农村宽带接入，解决目前的网络覆盖问题，将对整个英国更有利。

”由此推知划线词的意思是“试图解决”。

故选B。

（3）推理判断题。

根据最后一段With the slow pace of network rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5 G phone well before 5 G becomes widely available in the next couple of years.可知，最后一段指出，让5G在英国向公众开放需要几年的时间。

故选A。

（4）推理判断题。

根据第二段中5G will offer faster internet access, with Ofcom (英国通讯管理局) suggesting that video that takes a minute to download on 4G will be available in just a second.可知，5G的应用将使生活变得更容易。

故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇说明类阅读，要求考生先从问题中抓住关键性词语（题眼），然后以此为线索，运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的：段落、语句，仔细品味，同时根据上下文进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

6．阅读理解
Artificial intelligence can predict when patients with a heart disorder will die, according to scientists.
The software learned to analyze blood tests and scans of beating hearts to spot signs that the organ was about to fail. The team, from the UK's Medical Research Council, said the technology could save lives by finding patients that need more aggressive treatment. The results were published in the Journal of Radiology.
According to the researchers, high blood pressure in the lungs damages part of the heart, and about a third of patients die within five years after being diagnosed. There are treatments: drugs, injections straight into the blood vessels, a lung transplant. But doctors need to have an idea of how long patients might have left, in order to pick the right treatment.
The software was given scans of 256 patients' hearts, and blood test results. When this data was combined with eight years of patient health records, the artificial intelligence predicted when patients would die.
The software could look about five years into the future. It correctly predicted those who would still be alive after one year about 80% of the time. The figure for doctors is 60%.
The team now want to test the software works in other patients in different hospitals before assessing whether it should be made widely available to doctors. The researchers also want to use the technology in other forms of heart failure, such as cardiomyopathy, to see who might need a pacemaker or other forms of treatment.
Dr Mike Knapton, from the British Heart Foundation, said, "This exciting use of computer software in medical practice will help doctors in the future to make sure that patients are
receiving the correct treatment before the condition deteriorates and leaves them needing a lung transplant. The next step is to test this technology in more hospitals with heart disease."
（1）What can artificial intelligence do according to the passage?
A. Predicting how long a person with heart disease can survive.
B. Helping doctors diagnose people with heart disease.
C. Obeying orders and reminding heart disease patients to take pills.
D. Producing medicine without side effects for heart disease patients.
（2）What can we know about the software from the passage?
A. It can make accurate long-term predictions.
B. It has not yet been widely put into use.
C. It can prevent high blood pressure in the lungs damaging part of the heart.
D. It can help doctors make sure that patients are receiving the correct treatment.
（3）The underlined word "deteriorates" in the last paragraph probably means "________."
A. continues
B. worsens
C. exists
D. improves
（4）The author's purpose of writing the text is most likely to _________.
A. advertise
B. persuade
C. inform
D. entertain
【答案】（1）A
（2）B
（3）B
（4）C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，科学家称，人工智能可以预测心脏病患者何时死亡，这项技术可以通过找到需要更积极治疗的病人来挽救生命。

以及该软件对病人的预测方式和未来应用领域。

（1）考查细节理解。

根据第一段中的“Artificial intelligence can predict when patients with a heart disorder will die, according to scientists.”科学家称，人工智能可以预测心脏病患者何时会死亡。

）可知人工智能可以预测心脏病患者能存活多久。

故选A。

（2）考查细节理解。

根据倒数第二段中的“The team now want to test the software works in other patients in different hospitals before assessing whether it should be made widely available to doctors.”该团队现在想要测试该软件在不同医院的其他病人身上是否有效，然后再评估是否应该让医生广泛使用。

可知该软件尚未广泛使用。

故选B。

（3）考查词义猜测。

根据最后一段中的“leaves them needing a lung transplant”病人需要进行肺移植，可知电脑软件在医疗实践中的应用，将有助于医生在未来确保病人在病情恶化并需要肺移植之前得到正确的治疗。

故划线单词意思为“恶化”。

故选B。

（4）考查推理判断。

根据第一段中的“Artificial intelligence can predict when patients with a heart disorder will die, according to scientists.”科学家称，人工智能可以预测心脏病患者何时会死亡。

以及文章主要内容为说明人工智能可以预测心脏病患者能存活多久，这项技术可以通过找到需要更积极治疗的病人来挽救生命。

可知作者写这篇文章的目的最有可能是提供信息。

故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读你，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选
出正确答案。

7．阅读理解
A bra (胸罩) that can be used as a gas mask. Hitting beer bottles over peopled heads. How to turn tequila(龙舌兰) into diamonds? These are just some of the themes for this year's Ig Nobel prizes—the most unusual scientific award ceremony in the world. And the winners are...
The chemistry prize went to Javier Morales from the National University of Mexico for his research into how to make diamonds from tequila. He used a pressure container to do this.
The public health prize was awarded to Elena Bodnar of Illinois, for patenting a bra that can be changed into a pair of gas masks. “It was inspired by the Chernobyl nuclear accident," said Bodnar, who is originally from the Ukraine.
The physics prize was awarded to Katherine Whitcome at the University of Cincinnati and colleagues. They looked into the question of why pregnant women don't fall over.
The veterinary(兽医的) medicine prize was awarded to Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson of Newcastle University's school of agriculture. Their research showed that giving cows names such as Daisy increases their milk production. "It's the highlight of my career, ' said Douglas.
"The work amused the public, but it also addressed a serious problem about the welfare of animals.
The peace prize went to Stephan Bolliger and his colleagues from the University of Bern in Switzerland. They did experiments to discover whether it's more painful to hit someone on the head with a full beer bottle or an empty one. 'Empty beer bottles are stronger than full ones,' the researchers reported.
And the economics prize went to the officials of four Icelandic banks (Kaupthing bank Landsbanki, Glitnir bank and Central Bank of Iceland) for demonstrating that tiny banks can be rapidly transformed into huge banks, and vice versa.
It's nice to think that this amazing research is getting the attention it deserves!
（1）What prize did Javier Morales win?
A.The chemistry prize.
B.The physics prize.
C.The public health prize.
D.The economics prize.
（2）Why was the public health prize awarded to Elena Bodnar?
A.Because he got inspiration from the nuclear accident.
B.Because he knew how to change tequila into diamonds.
C.Because he patented a bra that can be used as a gas mask.
D.Because he found out why pregnant women don't fall over.
（3）According to Paragraph 5, what will happen when cows get names?
A.They will produce more milk.
B.They will grow more quickly.
C.The public will feel amused.
D.A serious problem will become amusing.
（4）How did people feel the veterinary medicine prize?
A.Puzzling.
B.Amusing.
C.Disappointing.
D.Confusing.
【答案】（1）A
（2）C
（3）A
（4）B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，搞笑诺贝尔奖是世界上最不寻常的科学颁奖典礼，并介绍了一些搞笑的诺贝尔奖项。

（1）考查细节理解。

根据第二段中的“ The chemistry prize went to Javier Morales.（化学奖颁给了Javier Morales。

）” 可知Javier Morales 赢得了化学奖。

故选A。

（2）考查细节理解。

根据第三段中的“ The public" health prize was awarded to Elena Bodnar of Illinois, for patenting a bra that can be changed into a pair of gas masks.”公共健康奖授予伊利诺伊州的Elena Bodnar，以表彰她发明了一种可以变成防毒面具的胸罩。

可知,Elena Bodnar 被授予公共卫生奖是因为她发现胸罩能被用做防毒面具并获得了专利。

故选C。

（3）考查细节理解。

根据第五段中的“Their research showed that giving cows names such as Daisy increases their milk production.”他们的研究表明，给奶牛起Daisy这样的名字可以增加它们的产奶量。

可知,给牛起名字会增加牛奶的产量。

故选A。

（4）考查推理判断。

根据第六段中的“The work amused the public, but it also addressed a serious problem about t he welfare of animals”可知,人们认为兽医医学奖很有趣。

故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

8．阅读理解
It seems that electronic devices just keep getting smaller. Scientists in the United States have announced the creation of the first transistor with only two dimensions(二维).
A transistor is a small electronic device that transfers or carries electronic current. Scientists hope these new 2D transistors will be used for building high-resolution(高分辨率)displays that need very little energy.
Two groups of scientists created these 2D transistors. They report that the transistors are only a few atoms thick.
Usually transistors are made with the element silicon(硅). Computer processors, memory chips, TV screens and other electronic devices contain billions of silicon-based transistors. But these very small electrical parts have certain limitations.
Dimitris Ioannou is an electrical engineering professor at George Mason University. He says the traditional transistor has been improved as much as it can be. He adds that researchers have been looking for new materials with special features and they want transistors to be seen through and soft.。