2013重庆市高考英语（阅读理解）二轮训练10及答案
We let ourselves believe that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another. Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough and that all will be well when they are older. Then we are frustrated because they reach teenage years and we must deal with them. Surely we'll be happier when they grow out of the teen years.
We tell ourselves our life will be better when our spouse (配偶) gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a vacation, when we finally retire. The truth is that there is no better time to be happy than right now. If not, then when? Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy in spite of it all.
For the longest time, it seemed that life was about to start—real life.
But there were always some obstacles along the way, an ordeal (苦难) to get through, some work to be finished, some time to be given, a bill to be paid. Then life would start. I finally realized that those obstacles were part of life. Little by little, that point of view also helped me see that there isn't any road to happiness.
Happiness is the road. So, enjoy every moment. And keep in mind that __________. So stop waiting for school to end, for a return to school, to lose ten pounds, to gain ten pounds, for work to begin, to get married, for Friday evening, for Sunday morning, waiting for a new car, for your mortgage(借款) to be paid off, for spring, for summer, for fall, for winter, for the first or the fifteenth of the month, for your song to be played on the radio, to die, to be reborn… before deciding to be happy.
Happiness is a voyage, not a destination. There is no better time to be happy than… NOW! Live and enjoy the moment.
The most proper title for the passage should be______.
A. Happiness Is a Frustration B. Happiness Is a Destination
C. Happiness Is a Dream D. Happiness is a Process
The first two paragraphs mainly tell us_______.
A. life is a worthwhile but challenging voyage
B. so long as you believe you can, you can
C. people tend to think the future will be brighter than now
D. people feel confused about their life
The writer thinks _______is a real happiness
A. setting our imagination free B. enjoying our present life
C. finding our own shortcut to success D. facing obstacles and challenges bravely
Which of the sayings can fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph?
A. time waits for no one B. time is money
C. tomorrow is another day D. time can work wonders
参考答案 64—67 DCBA
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E
Attractive fathers do not pass their looks on to their sons but they will hand their good looks down to their daughters, research shows.
In a study of family photographs, psychologists Professor David Perrett and Elisabeth Cornwell - now at the University of Colorado have found that while both father and mother can influence the attractiveness of their daughters, the couple's good looks do not necessarily contribute to the attractiveness of their son as an adult.
Handsome men with masculine(男子气概,阳刚) looks are likely to pass on masculine features, but not facial attractiveness. The theory suggests it is not unusual for attractive parents to produce a beautiful daughter while failing to pass on the same good looks to a son.
While many celebrity mothers produce stunning daughters - such as Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson or Jerry Hall and her daughter Georgia - the same is not necessarily true of celebrity fathers.
Sean Stewart, the son of Rod Stewart and his first wife Alana, would probably be judged less attractive than his model sister Kimberly.
"We can't see a strong relationship between the parents' attractiveness and the sons. If the parents are supermodels, the chances are the daughters will be lookers," Perrett said.
Prof Perrett said it has previously been suggested that a woman could increase her own reproductive success by choosing a "sexy" mate whose genes would be passed on to male offspring(后代), making them irresistible to the next generation.
But the new study, published in the current edition, contradicts the theory. He said, "When we looked at women's faces, we found clear evidence that attractiveness passed from both father and mother to daughter. For the male line, we find that facial masculinity conforms to the rule 'like father - like son'. Masculine dads have masculine sons. "But we did not find any evidence that facial attractiveness is passed from father to son.
72. What does the underlined word "lookers" mean?
A. Beauties B. Showgirls C. Models D. Observers
73. Why did many women previously want to choose a "sexy" mate according to the report?
A. Because they wanted to reproduce more beautiful daughters and sons.
B. Because there existed more possibilities to have more male offspring.
C. Because they believed that the male offspring would be as good as they were.
D. Because they took it for granted that their male offspring could be excellent.
74. As we know, Yaoming is a giant in NBA. Supposing he is also attractive and masculine, which statement do you think is logical according to the study?
A. His son must be handsome and attractive, but less masculine.
B. His son must be a handsome man full of masculine character, who is likely to be a promising basketball player.
C. His daughter must be an attractive and good-looking girl.
D. His daughter must be an unattractive and masculine girl.
75. In which magazine can you be likely to find the report of the study?
A. Animal Behaviors B. The Geographic Magazine
C. Science and Technology Progress D. The Economist
参考答案 72-75 ADCA
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D
The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the massacre (大屠杀) on the road may be regarded as a social problem .
In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one’s actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence (疏忽).
Researchers have pointed out that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can result from the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can affect drivers’ reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be clear. The experts warn that it is important for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one’s emotion under control.
Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not only caused by drivers. Street walkers regularly go against traffic rules, they are to blame in most vehicle walker accidents , and many cyclists even believe that they don’t obey the basic rules of the road.
Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture (制造业) and through regular road-worthiness inspections (车辆上路安检). In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.
The following is mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents except .
A. careless bicycle riders B. people walking in the street
C. irresponsible drivers D. irresponsible manufacturers of automobiles
Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver in Paragraph 3?
A. To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents.
B. To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy.
C. To show some of the inaccurate statements by researchers.
D. To show the hidden tensions in the course of driving
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention.
B. To promote understanding between careless drivers and street walkers.
C. To discuss traffic problems and suggest possible solutions.
D. To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving.
Which of the following best reflects the author’s attitude toward a future without traffic accident problems?
A. Doubtful yet still longing for. B. Happy and rather confident.
C. Surprised and very pleased. D. Disappointed and not concerned.
参考答案 68—71 DBDA
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