2015年新课标2
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分)
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
My color television has given me nothing but a headache.I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit.I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model,I realized this a day later,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid,The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night,Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.
Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually,this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it,I had to change to another channel and then change it back.Sometimes this technique would not work,and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.
When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist,and it stopped working altogether .My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.
21.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?
A.He got an older model than he had expected.
B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.
C.He could have bought it at a lower price.
D.He failed to find any movie shows on it.
22.Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in paragraph 1?
A.ended all their programs
B.provided fewer channels
C.changed to commercials
D.showed all-night movies
23.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?
A. By shaking and hitting it.
B. By turning it on and off.
C. By switching channels.
D. By having it repaired.
24. How does the anthor sound when telling the story ?
A. Curious
B. Anxious
C. Cautious
D. Humorous
答案解析：
21. C 根据原文“I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model, I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid”可知，作者发现自己买这台电视机被骗是因为他本可以以更低的价格买到它，所以选C。
22. A 根据原文“The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.”可知，作者一开始把电视机开着直到电视台“signed off”，结合后文提到没有通宵电影频道，不然作者就没法睡觉了，由此可推测“signed off”意思是电视台结束所有节目，所以选A。
23. D 根据原文“My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now”可知，作者最后把电视机拿去修理了，所以选D。
24. D 根据原文“I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.”以及“At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist”等内容可知，作者在讲述自己电视机出现问题以及处理问题的过程时，语言比较诙谐幽默，比如提到摇电视机练出了手臂肌肉，最后用拳头砸电视机等，所以选D。
B
Your house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.
Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the colors . research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . warm colors like yellow make tood appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint , go blue.
Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishs, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.
25.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.
A. their home comforts
B. their body shape
C. house buying
D. healthy diets
26.A home environment in blue can help people_________.
A.digest food better
B.reduce food intake
C.burn more calories
D.regain their appetites
27.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?
A.Eat quickly.
B.Play fast music.
C.Use smaller spoons.
D.Turn down the lights.
28.What can be a suitable title for the test?
A.Is Your Hourse Making You Fat?
B.Ways of Serving Dinner
C.Effects of Self-Consciousness
D.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?
答案解析：
25. B 根据原文“Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.”可知，文章主要讲家居设计对身材的影响以及如何让家居环境有助于保持身材，所以对关心自己体型的人很有帮助，所以选B。
26. B 根据原文“In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room.”可知，蓝色家居环境能帮助人们减少食物摄入量，所以选B。
27. C 根据原文“When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent.”反向推理可知，建议人们用餐时使用小勺子以减少食物摄入量，所以选C。
28. A 根据原文“Your house may have an effect on your figure.”以及后文围绕家居环境对身材的影响展开论述可知，文章合适的标题是“你的房子让你变胖了吗?”，所以选A。
C
More student than ever cefore are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.
This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by university and College Admissions Serbice(UCAS).
That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.Tony Higgins from UCAS asid that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be stisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.
But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.
29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?
A. It is flexible in length.
B. It is a time for relaxation.
C. It is increasingly popular.
D. It is required by universities.
30. according to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year______.
A.arc better prepared for college studies
B.know a lot more about their future jobs
C.are more likely to leave university in debt
D.have a better chance to enter top universities
31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?
A. He's puzzled.
B. He's worried.
C. He's surprised.
D. He's annoyed.
32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?
A.Attend additional courses.
B. Make plans for the new term.
C.Earn money for their education.
D.Prepaer for their graduate studies.
答案解析：
29. C 根据原文“More students than ever before are taking a gap-year before going to university.”以及“That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.”可知，间隔年越来越受欢迎，所以选C。
30. A 根据原文“Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,”可知，Tony Higgins认为参加间隔年的学生对大学学习准备更充分，所以选A。
31. B 根据原文“But not everyone is happy. Owain James... argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship...”可知，Owain James对间隔年现象感到担忧，所以选B。
32. C 根据原文“NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods”可知，根据NUS统计，大多数学生在假期会打工挣钱用于教育，所以选C。
D
Choose Your One-Day Tours
Tour A-Bath & Stonchenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.
Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costute Mtsan.Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the university St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house一32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.
Oxford: Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton court including entrance fees to Hampton court Palace--£34 until March and £37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrace fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace ia open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33 .until 18 March and £37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
33.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?
A.Tour A
B.Tour B
C.Tour C
D.Tour D
34.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?
A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.
B.Oxford & Stratford
C.Bath &Stonehenge.
D.Cambridge.
35.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?
A.It used to be the home of royal families.
B.It used to be a well-known maze
C.It is the oldest palace in Britain
D.It is a world-famous castle.
答案解析：
33. B 根据原文“Tour B-Oxford & Stratford...Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges.”可知，若想参观英国最古老的大学城应选择Tour B，所以选B。
34. D 根据原文各线路价格信息，3月17日时，Tour A价格为￡37(3月26日前为￡37，之后为￡39);Tour B价格为￡32(3月12日前为￡32，之后为￡36);Tour C价格为￡34(3月前为￡34，之后为￡37);Tour D价格为￡33(3月18日前为￡33，之后为￡37)。对比可知，3月17日价格最低的是Tour D(￡33)，所以选D。
35. A 根据原文“With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction.”可知，汉普顿宫曾是皇室居所，所以成为主要旅游景点，所以选A。
