2014高考英语阅读理解全程冲刺训练（23）及答案
阅读理解
平移现象有哪些 Every year 2.2 million tons of oil are spilled ( 散落,溅出 ) into the ocean. Actually, this only amounts to a small percentage of the total 1.6 billion tons of oil shipped around the world each year.However， this spilled oil has terrible effects on ocean life， including the coastlines where the off washes up onto shore. Some of the largest spills in history were caud by oil tankers running into each other or by an oil tanker sailing into shallow water and hitting the bottom of the ocean。 After the spills, officials try to discover who or what was at fault to help prevent similar accidents in the future.
One of the worst oil spills in history occurred along the Alaskan coastline in 1989. In this accident， 42，000 tons of oil spilled from a tanker which resulted in terrible damage to this nsitive natural area。 In this spill, the tanker's captain, who was tired from overwork and drinking alcohol， had gone to take a rest. He gave control of the ship to the third mate。 The third mate was unfamiliar with the path the ship took， and he ran th
e ship onto Blighe Reef. Blighe Reef is a natural underwater rock wall near the Alaskan coast. Damaged by the reef， the ship leaked oil out into the ocean. More than 1，600 kilometers of coastline were affected by the oil spill. Some scientists who studied nature in the area guesd that 580，000 birds and 5，500 otters died when the oil from the spill covered their skin。 As well, smaller shellfish and other a creatures were later eaten by als， whales， and other animals.
The most oil ever spilled was actually dumped on purpo as an act of ecological warfare。 The term ecological warfare means to fight by doing harm to nature in the area under attack。 In 1990, Iraq nt soldiers into Kuwait and t off the Persian Gulf War。 As part of the Iraq war plan，900,000 tons of oil were let out into the Persian Gulf Way Iraq. This oil covered 1，500 square kilometers of water in the Persian Gulf。 The oil also damaged 650 kilometers of the coastline of both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia。 In some places， oil floating on the water was measured to be 43 centimeters thick。 Water birds, water plants, and baby fish were all riously affected by the oil。 The long-term effects of this act on the food chain in the area are bound to cau problems tar into the future.
省考流程1. Which cau of oil spills is described in the cond paragraph？
A。 Dumping B. War
C。Accidents D.Throwing about carelessly
答案解析:答案为C。本题为细节理解题。从第二段的前半部分可知,由于油轮的船长过度工作并且喝醉，将船交给了船上的另外一名对船的航线不熟悉的人，从而导致了触礁事件。故选C。
韩国战争片2. The creatures affected by the oil spill near Alaska were_________.
A。 birds and otters B. shellfish咏史怀古诗
井柏然电视剧 C. als and whales D。 all of the above孕妇可以吃藕片吗
答案解析：答案为D。本题为细节题.从第二段最后两句话 “Some scientists who studied nature in the area guesd that 580，000 birds and 5,500 otters died when the oil from the spill covered their skin。 As well， smaller shellfish and other a creatures were late
r eaten by als， whales， and other animals。”可知，答案为D。
3。 The third mate ran the thanker agound (触礁) in this accident becau_______。
A。 he was tired B。 he was drunk
C。he was talking on the phone D。he did not know the a
答案解析：答案为D。本题为细节理解题。从第二段 “The third mate was unfamiliar with the path the ship took， and he ran the ship onto Blighe Reef。”可知,导致触礁事件的原因是驾驶油轮的人不知道航线，与D选项意思符合。
4. ________ was responsible for dumping oil into the Persian Gulf。
A.The United States B. Kuwait C .Saudi Arabia D。 Iraq
答案解析： 答案为D。本题为细节题。从最后一段第三句话 “In 1990, Iraq nt soldiers into Kuwait and t off the Persian Gulf War。”可知,对波斯湾倾油事件负责的是伊拉克。
【2014高考英语河南省开封市一模】A小宠物养什么好
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。
From the health point of view we are living in a wonderful age。 A large number of once fatal illness can now be cured by modern drugs and surgery. But though the pos sibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before， every day we witness the incredible killing of people on the roads。 Man is opposite to the motor—car! It is a neverending battle which man is losing。 Thousands of people are killed each year and清明节扫墓 we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen.
It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering-wheel(方向盘） ， his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor-car often brings out a man's worst qualities。 People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a steering—wheel. They are rude, ill—mannered and aggressive。 All their hidden frustrations and disappointments em to be brought to the surface by the act of driving.
The surprising thing is that society smiles on the motorist and ems to forgive the behaviour。 Everything is done for his convenience。 Cities and towns are made ugly by huge car parks.
It is high time a world law were created to reduce this nless waste of human life. With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are not strict and even the strictest are not strict enough。 A law which was universally accepted could only have a beneficial effect on the accident rate。 Here are a few examples of some things that might be done. The driving test should be made to a fixed standard and far more difficult than it is； all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so； the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raid to at least 21 ； all vehicles should be put through strict annual tests for safety。 Prent drinking and driving laws （where they exist） should be mad much stricter。 Driving speed should be limited on all roads。 The measures may sound extremely vere。 But surely nothing should be considered difficult if it results in reducing the annual toll of human life。 After all, the world is for human beings， not motor—cars。
