2016年广东省高考英语试卷与答案解析

1、Bond Education Tel: 0755-33007007 1 2016 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 英英 语语 第一部分第一部分 阅读理解阅读理解 （共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分） 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，并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑。 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） A You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson, of course the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years? Jane Addams (1860-1935) Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to t

2、hank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoted education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rachel Carson (1907-1964) If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular book 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemical on humans and on the world

3、s lakes and oceans. Sandra Day OConnor (1930-present) When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was woman. She became an Arizona state senator（参议员） and , in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court. Rose Parks (1913-2005) On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her se

4、at on a bus to a while passage. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was the tired of giving in,” said Parks. 21. What is Jane Addams noted for in history? Bond Education Tel: 0755-33007007 2 A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills. C. Her effort to win a prize. D. Her community background. 22. What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the

5、 law firm? A. Her lack of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court. C. The discrimination against women. D. The poor financial conditions. 23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.? A. Jane Addams B. Rachel Carson C. Sandra Day OConnor D. Rose Parks 24. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text? A. They are highly educated B. They are truly creative. C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers. B Grandparents Answer a Call A

6、s a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms. Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities. No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza w

7、ho are moving closer to their children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obamas mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study from , 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinsons decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas family. “In the 1960s we were al

8、l a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,” says Christine Crosby, a publisher of Grand magazine for grandparents. “We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when youre raising children.” Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. H

9、aving your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but Bond Education Tel: 0755-33007007 3 giving up the life you know may be harder. 25. Why was Garzas move a success? A. It strengthened her family ties. B. It improved her living conditions. C. It enabled her to make more friends. D. It helped her know more new places. 26. What was the reaction of the public to Mrs. Robinsons decision? A. 17% expressed their support for it. B. Few people responded sympathetically. C. 83% believed it had a bad influence. D. The majority thought it was a trend. 27. What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s? A. They were unsure of themselves. B. They were eager to raise more children. C. They wanted to live away from their parents. D. They had little respect for their grandparents. 28. What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph? A. Make decision in the best interests of their o

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