高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解演练21

广西兴安县2017高考英语一轮阅读理解演练【2016模拟题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn't see some rain soon we would lose everything.I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort... trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them.I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap up the water cupped in my beautiful boy's hand.I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride.1. Why did the author follow her son?A. Because there might be danger.B. Because her son was doing a good deed.C. Because she intended to help.D. Because she was curious.2. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?A. Rain was in great need.B. Billy carried water with his small hands.C. There were few trees in the woods.D. Billy walked into the woods and then returned over and over again.3. Which is the correct order of the development of the story?① The author was moved to tears.② Billy fed the water to the baby deer.③ Billy walked towards the large deer.④ It began to rain.⑤ The author followed Billy into the woods.A. ③②⑤①④ B ⑤③②①④C. ④①③②⑤D. ⑤②①③④4. At the end of the story, the author might experience different feelings Except that _____A. Billy was a pride.B. God was touched by Billy's activity.C. the rain should have dropped earlier.D. it was worthwhile to have given birth to Billy.【参考答案】DCBC阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

Without most people realizing it, there has been a revolution in office work over the last tenyears. Before that time, large computers were only used by large, rich companies that could affordthe investment. With the advancement of technology, small computers have come onto the market,which are capable of doing the work that used to be done by much larger and expensive computers,so now most smaller companies can use them.The main development in small computers has been in the field of word processors (处理器) ,or WPS as they are often called.40% of British offices are now estimated to have a word processorand this percentage is growing fast.There are many advantages in using a word processor for both secretary and manager.Thesecretary is freed from a lot of daily work, such as re-typing letters and storing papers.He orshe can use this time to do other more interesting work for the boss.From a manager’s point ofview, secretarial time is being made better use of and money can be saved by doing daily jobs automatically outside office hours.But is it all good? If a lot of daily secretarial work can be done automatically, surely thiswill mean that fewer secretaries will be needed. Another worry is the increasing medical problemsrelated to work with visual display units (显示器). The case of a slow loss of sight among peopleusing word processors seems to have risen greatly. It is also feared that if a woman works ata VDU for long hours, the unborn child in her body might be killed. Safety screens to put overa VDU have been invented but few companies in England bother to buy them.Whatever the arguments for and against word processor are, they are a key feature (特征) ofthis revolution in office practice.1. Ten years ago, smaller companies did not use large computers because_________.A.these companies had not enough money to buy such expensive computersB.these computers could not do the work that small computers can do todayC.these computers did not come onto the marketD.these companies did not need to use this new technology2.According to the writer, the main feature of the revolution in office workover the lastten years is __________.A. the saving of time and moneyB.the use of computers in small companiesC.the wide use of word processorsD.the decreasing number of secretaries3.It is implied but not directly stated in the passage that with the use of wordprocessors_________.A.some secretaries will lose their jobsB.daily jobs can be done automatically outside office hoursC.medical problems related to work with a VDU have increased greatlyD.the British companies will make less money4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.There are both advantages and disadvantages in using a word processor.B.The British companies care much for the health of the people using word processors.C. The technology in the field of computers has been greatly advanced over the last ten years.D. Using word processors, secretaries can get more time to do more interesting work for their bosses.5.It can be concluded from the passage that ________.A. safety screens are of poor qualityB.working at a VDU for a long time is good for one’s healthC.more and more British offices will use word processorsD.British companies will need fewer and fewer managers【参考答案】1—5、ACABC【2015高考复习】阅读理解Farming is moving indoors，where the sun never shines，where rainfall is irrelevant and where the climate is always right.The perfect crop field could be inside a windowless building with controlled light，temperature，wetness，air quality and nutrition.It could be in a New York high­rise or a sprawling complex in the Saudi desert.It may be an answer to the world's food problems. The world already is having trouble feeding itself.Half the people on Earth live in cities，and nearly half of those－ about 3 billion－are hungry or ill­fed.Foodprices，currently increasing，are buffeted by dryness，floods and the cost of energy required to plant，harvestand transport.And prices will only get more unstable.Climate chan ge makes long­term crop planning uncertain.Farmers in many parts of the world already are using water available to the last drop.And the world is getting more crowded：by mid­century，the global population will grow from 6.8 billion to 9 billion.To feed so many people may require expanding farmland at the expense of forests and wilderness，or finding ways to completely increase crop output.Gertjan Meeuws has taken the concept of a greenhouse a step further，growing vegetables and house plants in enclosed (封闭的) and regulated environments.In their research station，water flows into the pans when needed，and the temperature is kept constant.Lights go on and off，creating similar day and night，but according to the rhythm of the plant.A building of 100 square meters and layers (层) of plants could provide a daily diet of 200 grams of fresh fruit and vegetables to the entire population of Den Bosch，about 140,000 people.Their idea isn't to grow foods that require much space，like corn or potatoes.Here sunlight is not only unnecessary but can be harmful.Plants need only specific wavelengths of light to grow.Their growth rate is three times faster than under greenhouse conditions.They use about 90 percent less water than outdoor agriculture.And city farming means producing food near the consumer，and there's no need to transport it long distances.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。