高考英语一轮复习阅读理解编选七1

四川汉源县2017高考英语阅读理解一轮编选阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

【2016高考训练】The first tape re corder didn’t use tape. It used long thin wire. It was invented in 1900 by Valdermar Poulsen. In 1930, German scientists invented the tape we use today. Back then the tape was on big rolls. In 1964 the Philips company in Holland invented the cassette. It’s pretty much a holder for the tape. People use cassettes all over the world. If you don’t have a cassette recorder, borrow one.Think of a book your parents read out loud to you. That might be a great book to read out loud to your mom or dad in their car. Put a cassette in the recorder, open the book, hit the record button and start reading out loud.Remember there is no such a thing as a wrong way to do this. You might think you’ve made a mistake, but this gift is part of you, and nothing about that can be a mistake. It’s impossible. You get to be all artistic and creative here. You might want to play music in the background. Do whatever you want. The gi ft is you, so you decide. Remember to say “I love you”at the end of your reading. That’s like the prize at the end of the book.1. Why does the author mention the history of tape recorders in Paragraph 1?A. To inform readers of new inventions.B. To lead into his following suggestion.C. To give an example of his suggestion.D. To show the importance of tape recorders2. What does the author advise us to do?A. To read a book to our parents in their carB. To ask our parents to record a book.C. To make a gift for our parents.D. To practice reading out loud.3. Why does the author say it is impossible to make a mistake in Paragraph 3?A. Because the tape shows your true love.B. Because it’s easy to use a tape recorder.C. Because the music is what your parents like.D. Because it’s impossible to find a mistake in the book.参考答案、B C A2016高考英语阅读理解集训。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

The modern world is full of useful objects that were invented by someone, from spoons and chopsticks in our kitchens to the Ipads in our handbags Each invention is an example of the creative power of the human mind. Where do inventors get their inspirations(灵感)? The inspiration behind each of these inventions varies.Take the shopping cart as an example. Sylvan Goldman was a grocery store owner. Like most businessmen, he wished that his customers would buy more so that he could make more money. He knew山at if they could carry more goods easily as they were shopping,山en his sales would go up. While thinking about the problem one night, he had an idea. Working with a local handyman named Fred Young, he designed the first shopping cart. Today, retailers who use shopping carts sell more goods and make more profits.Nature has also inspired inventors throughout history. This is what happened to George de Mestral one day. While hunting with his dog in the Swiss Alps, he noticed how the burs(剌球) of certain plants stuck to his clothing and to his dog' s fur. After examining them under a microscope, he found they had tiny hooks that could easily stick to the fibers of clothing or animal hide. For the next ten years, George de Mestral searched for the hest way to produce his idea. The result of his original inspiration was Velcro, which is used in many modem objects, including sportswear, shoes, automobiles, and even space suits.These examples show us that there are at least two possible inspirations for human Creativity in the world of inventions - profit and nature. No doubt, the future will continue to breathe new life into the economies of the world with fresh ideas and inventions. How many of their creations will be inspired by natural phenomena? The world's problems require creativity and we can expect best solutions from future generations.25. Why did sales go up in Sylvan Goldman's grocery store after he began providing shopping carts?A. Because grocery stores without shopping carts made less moneyB. Because he lowered the prices of his goods.C. Because customers li ked the shopping cart’s creative design.D. Because customers were able to carry more items when shopping.26. According to the article, which invention shows how nature inspires us?A. The bur.B. The shopping cart.C. Velcro.D. Spoon.27. Which of the following statements would the author most likely disagree with?A. The future does not promise many useful inventions.B. There are many intereting inventions in the world todayC. Companies often invent things out of profit.D. Nature inspires creativity.参考答案25—27、D CA【陕西省西北工业大学附属中学2014第六次模拟】B阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。