2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选（14）及答案
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When you see geese flying along in V formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way.
As each bird flaps wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V formation, the whole flock at least 71 per cent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. Individuals who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are travelling on the pushing force of one another.
When a god se falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are headed the same way we are.
When the head goose gets tired, it moves back in the formation and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What messages do we give when we honk from behind?
Finally -- and this is important -- when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation, to catch up with their group.
If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that. 56. By flying in \A. learn who leads the group B. see the direction ahead clearly
C. fly at a higher speed and reach a further place D. greatly reduce the risk of being hit by gunshots 57. What does the underlined word \A. To fly.
B. To move.
C. To cry. D. To fight.
58. Which of the following is NOT suggested in the text? A. We should be united as one to achieve a common goal. B. We should work together with those who share our dream. C. We should take our share of responsibility in a huge task. D. We should encourage those falling behind to keep on trying. 59. What's the main purpose of the text? A. To encourage us to learn from geese. B. To announce some new findings about geese. C. To prove the similarities between humans and geese. D. To persuade us to find more about life of geese. A篇
阅读通过介绍大雁在迁徙过程中一些习性, 寓知我们人类应从中学习。 56. C细节判断题。见第二段…can get where they are going more quickly and easily.
57. C根据介绍大雁保持队形, 所以后面的大雁不可能飞到头雁那儿去鼓励, 而后面的大雁鼓励彼此只能借助于声音。
58. D推理题。此题极其容易误选。Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.所以不是鼓励落后的而是激励前面的。 59. A主旨大意题。纵观全文可知。
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Advantages of Self-Guided Cycling
France is rich in historical, cultural, and natural sights that attract many travellers. A self-guided France cycling tour from Diverse Directions provides the best choice to appreciate the best of France -- one kilometer, one person, one moment at a time.
What Are Included in France Cycling Tour
Our tours feature unusual routes, wine tasting, outstanding scenery, and amazing sights such as ancient castles, and prehistoric cave paintings, etc. Each Diverse Directions' self-guided France cycling tour package includes bike rental, luggage transfer, hotel bookings, easy-to-use route instructions and sight information.
France Tour Plan
Diverse Directions offers cyclists two touring choices: Circuit Tours and Hub & Spoke Tours. Tour routes of Circuit Tours are for those who wish to cycle to a different place daily( with the exception of rest days) . For travellers preferring to limit the time of changing hotels, our Hub & Spoke Tours include one or two base locations from which you make various cycling trips to and back again.
Which Route to Choose
Visit our \Route to Choose\page to match your interests with the characteristics of each tour route. If you want to review the detailed tour routes and photo albums of the tours that attract your interests or if you still have questions, send our Tour Director an e-mail explaining what you' re looking for in a tour and he'll suggest the route that' g right for you.
60. We can learn from the text that self-guided cycling tours from Diverse Directions ______. A. are more popular among the French nowadays B. attract people's attention from all over the world C. will make travellers better enjoy the scenery in France D. still need improving to meet more customers’ needs
61. Which of the following service items is included in the France cycling tour? A. Repairing bikes for travellers B. Designing ready-to-use routes
C. Providing free and comfortable hotels D. Sending guides to go with travellers
62. Compared with Circuit Tours, Hub & Spoke Tours ______. A. are more difficult for beginners B. cost less and can save more time
C. can reduce travellers' trouble of changing hotels
D. can satisfy those who want to have adventures 63. The text is most probably taken from______. A. a webpage C. a travel diary B篇
阅读是介绍Diverse Directions公司推出的骑自行车法国自驾游活动, 是广告。 60. C…provides the best choice of appreciate the best of France.见第二段。 61. B细节题。综合判断排除其它项。…easy-to-use route instructions见第三段。 62. C见France Tour Plan “For travellers preferring to limit the time of changing hotels….” 63. A见Which Route to Choose Visit our “Which Route to Choose” page… ********************************************************结束
C
The first harvest means the death of the crops as grain is gathered, and the thanksgiving of the people to the goddesses who provided them with life sustaining grains.
Late July and early August mark the middle of summer and the beginning of the harvest season. \(饥荒) was common during July as the previous years' harvest supplies were almost totally used UP. Harvesting grains in August ensured the continuance of life and was recognized by many cultures as a time of thanksgiving.
In ancient Rome the grain goddess Ceres was honored on the first harvest called Ceresalia in her honor. Our modern word cereal comes from her name. Other goddesses celebrated at the first harvest were Demeter, Persephone, Venus and the Corn Mother. Many native American tribes honor the Corn Grandmother during the Festival of Green Corn. It was held during the full moon when the corn was ready to be harvested. The celebration lasted for several days and was a time to be thankful and a time of forgiveness.
Lughnasadh was a happy time regarded as the first of three harvest festivals. Lughnasadh honors the god Lugh, and his foster-mother Taillte who died while clearing the fields of Ireland for agriculture. In Old Irish \means \The Celts celebrate this day from sunset of
B. a news report D. a notice
August 1 to sunset on August 2 as the wake of Lugh, the Sun-King whose light began to decline after the summer solstice (夏至). At this time oaths ( 誓言) were taken and contracts were signed.
This day was known to the Saxons as Lammas, or loaf-mass, a time when grains were harvested and baked into bread. The grain was harvested, giving its life so that people might live. The grain was made into bread, and the bread was symbolic of the gods. Christians later adopted this holiday as a day when bread, made from the first fruits of the harvest, was brought to the church to be blessed.
August is a time to reflect on the past year, on things that have come to fruition and things that failed. A time to let go of regrets and say farewell to things that have passed and preserve all
the fruits that have been gathered to hold onto for future memories. 64. The passage should be entitled ______.
A. August Harvest Festivals B. August Tradition C. Gathering Grain D. Special August Time 65. What was the significance of harvesting grains in August? A. It welcomed the death of the crops. B. It provided the chance of thanksgiving. C. It guaranteed the continuance of life. D. It marked the middle of summer.
66. Which of the following is NOT a close relationship according to the passage? A. Ancient Romans -- the grain goddess Ceres. ' B. Native Americans -- the Corn Grandmother.
C. Christians -- the god Lugh and his foster-mother Taillte. D. The Celts -- Lugh, the Sun-King.
67. From the last sentence of the 4th paragraph \signed\A. happy at that time
B. Serious about the day
D. thankful at that time
C. are full of hope C 篇
2013高考英语二轮总复习阅读理解精选(14)及答案
