2013高考英语二轮阅读理解高效训练（9）及答案
第一节 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。
Nowadays women appear to have a positive image of themselves as safer drivers than men.
In a survey done by insurer MetLife, 51% of women said they drive more safely. The evidence is on their side: Men are 3. 4 times more likely than women to get a ticket for careless driving and 3.1 times as likely to be punished for drunk driving. “Women are on average less aggressive and more law abiding (守法的) drivers, which leads to fewer accidents, ” the report says. However, not all male drivers share the same opinion. Of the men surveyed by MetLife, 39% claimed male drivers were safer. The findings did back them up on one point: automotive knowledge. The report showed that more men are familiar with current safety equipment such as electronic stability control, which helps prevent rollover accidents.
Auto safety unavoidably matters to money. Insurance companies focus on what classes of drivers have the lowest dollar amounts of claims, and for now, that mainly includes women. In general, women pay about 9% less for auto insurance than men. A study by the website Insweb also showed that auto insurance rates are lower for women in most states. Among individual states, women get the greatest advantage in Wyoming (where they pay 20% less), South Dakota and Washington D. C. , where their insurance costs are 16% lower.
“More than 11, 900 male drivers died in U. S. traffic accidents in 2009, compared with just under 4, 900 women drivers, ” according to the study. “Based on miles traveled, men died at a rate of 2. 5 deaths per 100 million miles traveled, vs 1. 7 deaths for women. ”
16. According to the study, female drivers _______.
A. are more aggressive while driving
B. are more interested in auto knowledge
C. are more likely to stick to driving laws
D. are more familiar with safety equipment
17. Insurance companies focus on female driver clients probably because they _______.
A. cause more accidents on the road
B. pay more money to the insurance companies
C. take the most part of the insurance clients
D. have the lowest amount of money on insurance claims
18. We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. men are 3. 1 times more likely to get tickets than women
B. all women in the USA pay the same for their auto insurance
C. more female drivers die every year than male drivers
D. women are generally safer drivers than the opposite gender
19. The writer mainly develops paragraphs by _______.
A. giving examples B. making comparisons
C. drawing a conclusion D. presenting an argument
【文章大意】调查表明，开车时女性要比男性更遵守交通规则，事故率更低, 开车更安全。
16.【解析】选C。细节理解题。从文章第二段中的“Women are on average less aggressive and more law abiding drivers及The findings did back them up on one point: automotive knowledge和more men are familiar with current safety equipment可知，女性驾驶员更可能去遵守交通规则，其他三项均为男性驾驶员所具备的特点。
17.【解析】选D。细节理解题。从文章第三段中的Insurance companies focus on what classes of drivers have the lowest dollar amounts of claims, and for now, that mainly includes women. In general, women pay about 9% less for auto insurance than men. 可知，保险公司之所以关注女性客户是因为她们在索赔时付出的保费要比男性低。
18.【解析】选D。推理判断题。从文章最后一段所提供的数据比较来看，女性驾驶员的事故率与死亡率远低于男性，因此可推断与男性驾驶员相比较，她们是更安全的驾驶员。
19.【解析】选B。篇章结构题。本文作者从文章第二段开始就以比较的方法对女性驾驶员在安全方面的优势与男性驾驶员进行比较，通过保险公司的调查以及最后一段的数据比较，说明女性驾驶员比男性驾驶员在道路安全方面更具优势。故选B。
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STUDY CENTER COURSES
From Paragraph to essay
Of particular relevance to students who wish to improve their organizational
skills and who feel that their final product is never clear enough.
Thursday 10:00—12:00
Kiran Singh
Source Material
How do you gather information for a project or paper? A practical course which looks at sources of information and how to use cataloguing systems.
Monday 10:00—11 :00
Kiran Singh
Express Yourself
An advanced course suitable for students who are about to step into organizations where they may have to voice their opinions often.
Monday 12:00—2:00
Dave Parrin
Media Use
Open to all students ,this course focuses on the many ways we can benefit from the radio and television. Group projects form part of course.
Tuesday 9:00—11:00
Steve Ansell
The Short Story
A research into the world of popular writers. One story is selected for adaptation into a short play and group performance. Pre-arranged groups welcome.
Thursday 11:00—1:30
Mrs Owen
Caught for Speeding
Open to all students .Simple eye exercises to help you with speed reading. How to be selective on the page . Using headings, topic sentences and paragraphs for easy access.
Wednesday 11:00—1:00
Mrs Owen
Tense about Tenses
For those who worry about their use of words—a look at tenses and other aspects of the language through poetry and song. Good voice helps but not a must.
Saturday 10:00—12:00
Steve Ansell
60．If a student takes the course The Short Story, he can’t take .
A．From Paragraph to Essay B．Tense about Tenses
C．Source Material D．Media Use
61．Which of the courses can develop the students’ team work?
A．From Paragraph to Essay B．The Short Story
C．Caught for Speeding D．Express Yourself
62．From where can a student read this?
A．On the radio. B．On television.
C．In a local newspaper. D．On a school notice board.
参考答案 （B）60—62 ABD
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第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Should Good Sportsmanship Be Taught in School?
Almost everyone feels that it is important for young people to win fairly and show respect toward others. Should good sportsmanship, then, be taught in school? Critics do not think so. 20 Presented here are the most important benefits of teaching sportsmanship.
Teaching good sportsmanship and having a positive attitude in activities like sports, class elections, and science fair competitions are critical to success in school. 21 Acting calmly under pressure helps young adults succeed not only in sports but also in life.
22 A person cannot play by the rules if he or she does not understand what the rules are. Knowing the rules also applies to other activities. If students enter a science fair competition, for example, they must follow the guidelines. Those who know the rules are much more likely to succeed. When students learn sportsmanship, they discover, how knowing the rules relate to achievement.
Good players become skilled at handling responsibility. When people accept responsibility, they achieve their best. Positive thinkers, moreover, influence others, especially those who are struggling with a problem. A gifted basketball player, for example, might teach skills to a less-talented player. Helping others raise the performance of the entire team. The team, consequently, could reach new heights and set new records. 23 Those who do not practice sportsmanship pass off responsibility. For them, if an opportunity is lost, it is someone else’s fault. When students participate in a team, they benefit by learning to accept responsibility, encourage others and own up to mistakes.
Sportsmanship is a winning idea. It must be taught in school. Students need direction to become good sportsmen. Students will be responsible for their own actions and will have a positive influence on others. As students enter the workforce, businesses benefit. The community also benefits because these students will someday become leaders. 24
A. We need to educate students about how sportsmanship pays off for everyone.
B. However, the stronger argument favors teaching good sportsmanship.
C. Sports help young adults learn how to team up with others.
D. Good sportsmanship also means admitting mistakes.
E. Activities involving winning or losing can be tense.
F. It is natural that players should be eager to win.
G. Good team players know the rules of the game.
答案解析 20~24. BEGDA
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