1、四川省西昌市2016高考英語閱讀理解和信息匹配類練習(xí)（8）閱讀下列四篇短文，從每小題后所給的A,B,C或D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。How Room Designs Affect Our Work and FeelingsArchitects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical(經(jīng)驗的, 實證的) basis. The

2、y are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused, and lead to relaxation. Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a rooms ceiling affect

3、s how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook. In addition to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influ

4、ence an occupants ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention. Using nature to improve focus of attentio

5、n ought to pay off academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had hig

6、her scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots. Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim (暗淡的) light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or a

7、t parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax. So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. “We have a very limited number of studies, so were almost looking at the problem through

8、a straw(吸管),” architect David Allison says. “How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? Thats what were all struggling with.”1. What does Joan Meyers-Levy focus on in her research? A. Light. B. Ceilings. C. Windows. D. Furniture.2. The passage tells u

9、s that.A. the shape of furniture may affect peoples feelingsB. lower ceilings may help improve students creativityC. children in a dim classroom may improve their gradesD. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed3. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that.A. t

10、he problem is not approached step by stepB. the researches so far have faults in themselvesC. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detectD. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns4. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage? CP:Central PointP:Po

11、intSp:Sub-point(次要點)C:Conclusion【參考答案】14、BADC閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。You dont need millions to be happyIn fact, at the Happiness Institute in Australia, a couple of hundred dollars may be enoughThe institute opened its doors last year, and since then, men and women of all ages have been p

12、aying $140 an hour for lessons on how to feel great“You can actually increase your happiness levelsThats what we teach,” said Timothy Sharp, founder of the instituteExperts say that only about 15 percent of happiness comes from income and other financial factorsAs much as 85 percent comes from thing

13、s such as attitudes, life control and relationshipsMost of us are significantly better off financially than our parents and grandparents, but happiness levels havent changed to reflect thatStudies show that once the basic needs of shelter and food are met, additional wealth adds very little to happi

14、nessMany years ago, the “sage of Baltimore, Maryland”, editor HL Menchen, defined wealth as earning $100 more than your “wifes sisters husband”Behavioral economists now say part of the reason we are richer but not happier is that we compare ourselves to people better off materially“The argument is t

15、hat if you want to be happy theres a very simple thing you can do: Compare yourself to people who are less well-off than you - poorer, smaller house, car,” said SharpThe Happiness Institute aims to show you how to overcome these unhappiness factors by focusing on “more than just your bank account”“I

16、f I compare my self to Bill Gates then Im always going to be down,” said SharpA better thing to compare with, he said, might be Kerry Packer, Australias richest person who has had a kidney transplant and heart surgery in recent years1Which of the following statements in TRUE according to the passage

17、?AYou can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes at the Happiness InstituteBMost of us are happier than our parents or grandparents since we earn moreCEarning $100 more than your “wifes sisters husband” if you want to be happyDBoth Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are examples of those w

18、ho are extremely rich but obviously unhappy2The underlined phrase has the same meaning as the word “_”AhealthyBunhealthyCfreeDwealthy3The author wrote the passage to tell us _Ahappiness is everythingBwealth is the foundation of happinessChave fun at the Happiness InstituteDmoney doesnt always mean h

19、appiness【參考答案】13、ADD 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。By 2050 Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050TV channels will have disappearedInstead, people will choose a program from a “menu” and a computer will send the program directly to the televisionToday, we can use

20、 the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers awayBy 2050, music, films, programs, newspapers, and books will come to us by computerCars will run on new, clean fuels and they will go very fastCars will have computers to control the speed and the

21、re wont be any accidentsToday, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they areBy 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destinationSpace planes will take people halfway around the world in two hoursToday, the United Sates Space Shuttle can go into space and la

22、nd on Earth againBy 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hoursRobots will have replaced people in factoriesMany factories already use robotsBig companies prefer robots - they dont ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24

23、hours a dayBy 2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homesMedical technology will have conquered many diseasesToday, there are electronic devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hearBy 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf

24、people to see and hear againScientists will have discovered how to control genesScientists have already produced clones of animalsBy 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people, and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they haveScientists will be able to do t

25、hese things, but should they?4Which of the following can NOT be realized today?AReading newspapers on a computerBMaking a space shuttle go into space and land on Earth againCCreating cloned animalsDChoosing TV programs freely from a “menu”5According to the text, some big companies prefer robots to h

26、uman workers because human workers _Acan work 24 hours a dayBoften ask for more payCare not clever enoughDare often late for work6From the 6th paragraph we can infer that _Athere will be no blind and deaf people by 2050Bfew diseases will attack peopleCelectronic devices will be connected directly to

27、 the brain to help each otherDmedical technology will be more effective by 20507Whats the authors attitude towards the cloning technology?AThe author does not agree on the use of cloning technologyBThe author thinks human cloning is impossibleCThe author does not really support the idea of human clo

28、ningDThe author is quite excited about human cloning【參考答案】47、DBDC【深圳市2014高考英語綜合能力測試題（5）】信息匹配（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分） 閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。請在答題卡上將對應(yīng)題號的相應(yīng)選項字母涂黑。首先，請閱讀以下各種狗的說明：AThe Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog, quick and light on its feet. Its hair is usually of medium length, giving a wel

29、l-furred appearance. It is usually friendly and gentle, so it is not overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs. The best exercise for it is running 6-7 kilometers daily.Height: 51- 60 cm Price: $700 -1000BThe Poodle is divided into three kinds: the standard, the mini and the toy,

30、with different sizes. The Poodle is very proud, with an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to itself, so sometimes it can be shy or sharp. It is also considered as the best watchdog. Height: the standard - 35-60 cm the mini - 28-35 cm the toy - 25-28 cmPrice: $1000 - 1500CThe Doberman Pinscher

31、dog is usually trained for military and police use. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, it is famous for endurance and speed. It is lively, alert(警覺的), firm, smart, loyal and obedient(服從的). It's easy to train but doesn't get along well with other dogs. It has surprising weight and streng

32、th, in order to suppress potential attacks.Height: 30 - 36 cm Price: $600 -1000DThe first impression of the Belgian Tervuren is that it is a well-balanced, medium-sized dog. In addition to its ability as a herding dog(牧羊犬), it protects its master and his or her property without being overly aggressi

33、ve. It is watchful, attentive, and usually in motion when not under command. In its relationship with humans, it is observant and alert to strangers, but it does not show fear or shyness. It would not attack people without being commanded.Height: 56 - 66 cm price: $1500 1800EChihuahuas are not only

34、cute small dogs, but also have great hunting and guarding instincts. They are alert, with attitudes of self-importance, confidence and self-reliance. Though they spend most of the time at home, they need8a bath at least once a month, because of the long hair which easily picks up dirt. Also, their n

35、ails grow very fast and are relatively thick, so they sh80uld be taken care of regularly.Height: 15 - 23cm Price: $500 - 800FThe boxer, with a pretty strong shape and appearance, is surprisingly mild. It is close to people, especially to children. It has rich feelings and can be easily trained. Norm

36、ally, it is used as guard dog and even guide dog for the blind. Because its compliance is good, it is an ideal partner.Height: 53 - 63 cm Price: $1200 1600 請閱讀以下人物信息，然后匹配他們最可能選擇的狗：46. Mark works for the FBI and he is looking for a dozen trained dogs for the coming search. They should be strongly-built, so as to work under difficult situations. They should also be sensitive to suspicious criminals and able to fight in attacks. What's more, he has a tight budget, so the dogs should not be too expensive.47. Laura loves running every morning before going to work. Sh