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Over the last few centuries，there have been many changes in our lives.
To start with，people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays，we have fast and comfortable vehicles，such as cars and high-speed trains.
Secondly，in the past，people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today，most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.
Thirdly，in the past，the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses，and many people could not buy things like fridges，TV sets or washing machines. Now，most families have several of these things.
Lastly，communications have become much easier than before. In the past，we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes，but now we have many other ways to choose from，such as making a phone call，sending emails or messages and chatting online. Moreover，we can even see the people whom we are making a phone call with through mobile phones，and we can see each other while chatting online. The most surprising thing is that we can make a phone call with the astronauts and see them when they are in space. What a magical thing!
Thanks to the technology，especially the Internet，our lives have become much easier and happier than before. I’m sure they will become more wonderful in the future. Don’t you think so?
11. Why were planes not so popular many years ago?
A. Because they were not big enough.
B. Because they were very expensive.
C. Because they were not able to fly long.
12. In the past，people worked
A. for fewer hours
B. more easily
C. much harder
13. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Many families have TV sets and washing machines nowadays.
B. Living conditions have been improved.
C. There were no bathrooms or running water before.
14. The writer’s last example for great changes in people’s lives is about
A. communication
B. working tools
C. living conditions
15. What’s the best title for this passage?
A. Great Changes in Our Lives
B. Fast Development of Science
C. Good Education Will Change Our Lives
Over the last few centuries，there have been many changes in our lives.
To start with，people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays，we have fast and comfortable vehicles，such as cars and high-speed trains.
Secondly，in the past，people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today，most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.
Thirdly，in the past，the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses，and many people could not buy things like fridges，TV sets or washing machines. Now，most families have several of these things.
Lastly，communications have become much easier than before. In the past，we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes，but now we have many other ways to choose from，such as making a phone call，sending emails or messages and chatting online. Moreover，we can even see the people whom we are making a phone call with through mobile phones，and we can see each other while chatting online. The most surprising thing is that we can make a phone call with the astronauts and see them when they are in space. What a magical thing!
Thanks to the technology，especially the Internet，our lives have become much easier and happier than before. I’m sure they will become more wonderful in the future. Don’t you think so?
11. Why were planes not so popular many years ago?
A. Because they were not big enough.
B. Because they were very expensive.
C. Because they were not able to fly long.
12. In the past，people worked
C
.A. for fewer hours
B. more easily
C. much harder
13. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Many families have TV sets and washing machines nowadays.
B. Living conditions have been improved.
C. There were no bathrooms or running water before.
14. The writer’s last example for great changes in people’s lives is about
A
.A. communication
B. working tools
C. living conditions
15. What’s the best title for this passage?
A. Great Changes in Our Lives
B. Fast Development of Science
C. Good Education Will Change Our Lives
答案
11.B 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.A
解析
【分析】
这是一篇关于生活变化的阅读理解题，需结合原文对应段落的细节内容解答各题：11题定位到交通相关段落，12题对应工作相关段落，13题考查第四段主旨，14题对应最后一个变化点，15题需提炼全文主旨，通过定位原文细节、归纳段落大意即可得出答案。
【解析】
11题：根据原文第二段“Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel.”可知，过去飞机不流行是因为太贵，选B；
12题：根据原文第三段“in the past，people had to work much harder”可知，过去人们工作更辛苦，选C；
13题：第四段对比过去和现在的居住条件，核心是说明居住条件得到了改善，A、C是具体例子，不是主旨，选B；
14题：第五段开头明确“Lastly，communications have become much easier than before.”，最后一个变化是通信，选A；
15题：全文围绕过去到现在生活的多方面变化展开，A选项“Great Changes in Our Lives”最贴合主旨，B、C偏离核心，选A。
【答案】
11.B 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.A
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、主旨大意题
【点评】
本题为基础阅读理解题，均为常见的细节查找和主旨归纳题型，只要能准确定位原文对应内容即可解答，难度较低。
【难度系数】
0.2
这是一篇关于生活变化的阅读理解题，需结合原文对应段落的细节内容解答各题：11题定位到交通相关段落，12题对应工作相关段落，13题考查第四段主旨，14题对应最后一个变化点，15题需提炼全文主旨，通过定位原文细节、归纳段落大意即可得出答案。
【解析】
11题：根据原文第二段“Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel.”可知，过去飞机不流行是因为太贵，选B；
12题：根据原文第三段“in the past，people had to work much harder”可知，过去人们工作更辛苦，选C；
13题：第四段对比过去和现在的居住条件，核心是说明居住条件得到了改善，A、C是具体例子，不是主旨，选B；
14题：第五段开头明确“Lastly，communications have become much easier than before.”，最后一个变化是通信，选A；
15题：全文围绕过去到现在生活的多方面变化展开，A选项“Great Changes in Our Lives”最贴合主旨，B、C偏离核心，选A。
【答案】
11.B 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.A
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、主旨大意题
【点评】
本题为基础阅读理解题，均为常见的细节查找和主旨归纳题型，只要能准确定位原文对应内容即可解答，难度较低。
【难度系数】
0.2
