1、高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列训练题20 2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列训练题（20）及答案【湖北省黄冈中学2013二模】DAstronaut Mark Kelly announced today that he is retiring from NASA in order to focus on the recovery of his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.Kelly, who is 47, began his NASA career in 1996. He has traveled to the International Space Station fou
2、r times and served aboard space shuttles (航天飞机) Endeavour and Discovery. Most recently he was commander of Endeavours final voyage, which ended on June l. “After 25 years of service to our country, I am retiring from the United States Navy and leaving NASA. My retirement will take effect on October
3、l. he said.“This was no easy decision. Words cannot express my deep gratitude for the opportunities I have been given to serve our great nation. And I have always been proud to be a member of the NASA. Public service has been more than a job for me and for my family. My brother continues to serve in
4、 NASA and in the Navy. My parents are retired police officers. And my wife Gabrielle proudly serves in the US House of Representatives.” he continued. “As life takes unexpected turns we frequently come to a crossroads. I am at this point today. Gabrielle is working hard every day on her way to recov
5、ery. I want to be by her side. Stepping aside from my work in the Navy and at NASA will allow me to be with her and with my two daughters. I love them all very much and there is no doubt that we will move forward together. After some time off, I will look for new opportunities and Im hopeful that on
6、e day I will again serve our country.” Kelly said.On Jan 8, Giffords was shot in the head and was severely injured while meeting with her supporters. She returned to her Tucson home last week for the first time since then.63. Mark Kelly must have been when he announced his decision.A. regretful B. c
7、heerful C. peaceful D. meaningful64. Mark Kelly decides to retire from NASA mainly because . A. he is tired and hopes for a good restB. he has been offered a better positionC. he was commander of Endeavours final voyageD. he hopes to spend more time with his family65. We can learn from the passage t
8、hat .A. Mark Kelly has already retired from NASAB. Mark Kelly is proud of his wife and his familyC. Gabrielle Griffons is now being treated in hospitalD. Gabrielle Griffons will come back to work soon66. What is the passage mainly about?A. The recovery of Gabrielle GiffordsB. Mark Kellys retirement
9、from NASA.C. The true love between Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords.D. The unusual experience of Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords.【参考答案】63-66 ADBC 阅读理解-COpinion is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief ,and judgment. This casual use would probably ca
10、use little confusion if people didnt attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most attach great importance to it. I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours, and Everyone has the right to express his opinion, are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge anothers o
11、pinion is likely to be branded intolerant (不容异己的，偏执的).Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge anothers opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend What do you think of the new Ford cars? And he may reply, In my opinion, theyre u
12、gly. In this case ，it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For its obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, Its pointless to argue about matters of taste.But consider this very different use of the term.
13、 A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial (有争议的）case. Obviously the justices did not share their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment ,carefully arrived at after thorough investigation and considerat
14、ion.Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.Is everyone free t
15、o express his opinion? Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed .We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.49. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author?A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.B. Free expressio
16、n of opinions often leads to confusion.C. Most people tend to form their opinions carelessly.D. Casual use of the word opinion often causes quarrels.50. According to the author, who of the following would be regarded as intolerant?A. Someone who turns a deaf ear to others opinions.B. Someone who can
17、t put up with others tastes.C. Someone who values only their own opinions.D. Someone whose opinion harms other people.51. The new Ford cars are quoted as an example to show that _.A. it is foolish to criticize a famous brandB. one should not always agree to others opinionsC. personal tastes are not
18、something to be challengedD. it is unwise to express ones likes and dislikes in public52. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that _.A. it is stated by judges in the courtB. it reflects public like and dislikesC. it is a result of a lot of argumentD. it is based on careful t
19、hought阅读理解-DIt is pretty much a one-way street. While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent as people with families often feel they cannot afford the dro
20、p in salary when moving to a university job. For some industrial scientists, however, the attractions of academia (学术界）outweigh any financial considerations.Helen Lee took a 70% cut in salary when she moved from a senior post in Abbott Laboratories to a medical department at the University of Cambri
21、dge. Her main reason for returning to academia mid-career was to take advantage of the greater freedom to choose research questions .Some areas of inquiry have few prospects of a commercial return, and Lees is one of them.The influence of a salary cut is probably less severe for a scientist in the e
22、arly stages of a career. Guy Grant, now a research associate at the Unilever Centre for Molecular Informatics at the University of Cambridge, spent two years working for a pharmaceutical company before returning to university as a post-doctoral researcher. He took a 30% salary cut but felt it worthw
23、hile for the greater intellectual opportunities.Higher up the ladder, where a pay cut is usually more significant, the demand for scientists with a wealth of experience in industry is forcing universities to make the transition (转换）to academia more attractive, according to Lee. Industrial scientists
24、 tend to receive training that academics do not, such as how to build a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and negotiate(谈判)contracts. They are also well placed to bring something extra to the teaching side of an academic role that will help students get a job when they graduate, says Lee, perha
25、ps experiencein manufacturing practice or product development. Only a small number of undergraduates will continue in an academic career. So someone leaving university who already has the skills needed to work in an industrial lab has far more potential in the job market than someone who has spent a
26、ll their time on a narrow research project.53. By a one-way street in Paragraph One, the author means. _A. university researchers know little about the commercial worldB. there is little exchange between industry and academiaC. few industrial scientists would quit to work in a universityD. few unive
27、rsity professors are willing to do industrial research54. The underlined word deterrent most probably refers to something that _ A. keeps someone from taking action B. helps to move the trafficC. attracts peoples attention D. brings someone a financial burden55. Guy Grant chose to work as a research
28、er at Cambridge in order to _ A. do more financially rewarding workB. raise his position in the academic worldC. enrich his experience in medical researchD. exploit better intellectual opportunities56. What contribution can industrial scientists make when they come to teach in a university?A. Increa
29、se its graduates competitiveness in the job market.B. Develop its students potential in the research work.C. Help it to gain access to financial support from industry.D. Get its research go towards practical applications.阅读理解-EYOU CANT DO IT EVEN IF IT HURTS NOBODYWho do you think breaks the law in
30、our society? If you believe that only tough guys commit crimes, you may have to think again. Unlike in the movies, we cant divide the world into bad guys and model citizens. Real life is much more complex. In the same way that diseases range from the common cold to fatal forms of cancer, crimes vary
31、 in degree. For example, smoking in an elevator will inconvenience people, but much less than threatening them with a gun.In addition to breaking the law themselves, people tolerate various levels of crime. Why can we tolerate some crimes? It may be that, by seeing others do something, we accept it
32、more easily .For instance, most people will find it easier to speed on a highway when everybody else is driving over the speed limit. When people celebrate a sports championship, if they see someone breaking store windows, they might start breaking windows themselves or even steal from the store. So the people around us influence how much law-breaking we can tolerate.We must also wonder whether seeing violence on television or reading
