山西运城市2016高考英语七选五类任务型阅读二轮训练（6）及答案.doc

1、山西运城市2016高考英语七选五类任务型阅读二轮训练（6）及答案【2016模拟题】第二节共5小题；毎小通2分，满分10分）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項。选項中有两項为 多余选項。A few things to consider before booking a flight Since you cant drive to all your dream destinations, flying is the only way to go sometimes and, undoubtedly, the fastest. Luckily，there are plenty

2、of ways to find the most affordable fares and also avoid paying as many extra charges as possible when you plan ahead.Fly during the least popular times, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the slowest days to fly, which means cheaper deals than the rest of the week._ 36, since many people dont like

3、 to get up before the sun to get to the airport.37 .Some airlines charge you to pick your seat when you book online, adding even more to the bottom line of your ticket cost. If you show up early on your travel day, you can still get suitable seats. Some of the best seats get held back until flight d

4、ay, unless others are willing to pay extra for them ahead of time, so you still have the chance at one of those. Dont wait until the last-minute to book. Many travelers dont know that theres a sweet spot for booking and getting the best price on your tickets. Book too early or too late and you could

5、 end up paying more than you need to. 38. Fly carry-on only. Baggage fees vary wildly，but almost all airlines charge them and charge big. Why pay for your clothes to fly with you? If everyone in your travel party checks a bag, your bill can be astronomical before you ever even get to your destinatio

6、n. 39 .For example, make sure all your clothing suitable, so you can take less and still make more outfit combinations, take only two pairs of shoes, plan to do a bit of laundry on your trip and bring only travel-sized clothing. 40. Unless youre flying internationally, its rare that your flight come

7、s with a free meal. Snacks on the plane are not cheap and almost never healthy. Dont rely on whats on the small menu and instead tuck some of your own snacks into your bag.A. Pack your own snacksB. Choose your seat laterC. So reduce the amount of stuff you packD. Eat a lot better, and cheaper than o

8、ther passengersE. You can also find reduced rates on early morning flightsF. The best time to book is between three months and six weeks from when you want to travelG. Save big if youre willing to travel on major holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas七选五EBFCA【2013黄浦区】Section DDirections: Read

9、the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The first explorers who saw totem poles called them “monstrous figures.” Missionaries(传教士) thought that the Native Americans worshipped the totem poles, and they encouraged their destruction. But

10、 the missionaries were wrong. Even today, when people refer to the “low man on the totem pole, ” they do not realize that the largest figure was usually on the bottom and was the most important. The origin of the first totem pole is uncertain. It is known that totem poles told stories about rich and

11、 important Native American families. An artist carved the pole to represent a familys traits and personal strengths and even to have hidden meanings. Poles were carved from cedar（雪松木）, using handmade tools. The chisel（凿子）used for carving was made from an animal horn. The adze, which was like an ax,

12、had a hard stone blade. Once finished carving, the artist used animal-hair brushes to paint the poles. Some poles stood as high as 60 feet(180m).Native Americans celebrated important life eventssuch as births or marriageswith huge feasts called potlatches. One of the highlights of the party was the

13、raising of a new totem pole. As trade expanded along the Northwest Coast, more Native American families had totem poles. However, in 1884 the Canadian government outlawed the potlatch. Not long after, the United States followed suit. As children grew up and left the tribe, the art of carving totem p

14、oles began to die out. Many years later, totem poles that had been bought or stolen from Native American villages began showing up in museums. People started to realize the significance of totem poles, and the art of carving them was resurrected. Old poles were restored, and new poles were created.

15、Today, the craft is alive and well again, and totem poles can be seen around the Northwest United States and Canada. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What did missionaries want to do with the totem poles?82. Whats the main purpose of totem poles?8

16、3. The art of carving totem poles faded away during the 1800s because _. 84. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?【参考答案】81.They wanted to destroy them. 82. To represent (rich and important) families traits and personal strengths.83. many of the children left their tribes/ children grew up and

17、 left the tribe84. The factors responsible for the revival/returning of (the art of) totem poles./ People realized the significance of totem poles and created more/new ones. 信息匹配。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。(2014北京模拟)Urbanization(都市化)Until relatively recently, the vast majority of huma

18、n beings lived and died without ever seeing a city. The first city was probably founded no more than 5, 500 years ago. 1. In fact, nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural(乡村的)villages. It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in historya society in

19、which the majority of people live in cities and do not farm for a living. Britain was only the beginning. 2. The process of urbanizationthe migration(迁移)of people from the countryside to the citywas the result of modernization, which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live. In 19

20、90, fewer than 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. Today, over 82% of Americans live in cities. Only about 2% live on farms. 3. Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized. Even in advanced agricultural societies, it took about ninety-five people on farms to feed five peo

21、ple in cities. 4. Until modern times, those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英)and the servants, laborers and professionals who served them. Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to

22、 move this surplus from farm to city. Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 5. Today, instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people, one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers. A. Th

23、at kept cities very small. B. The rest live in small towns. C. The effects of urban living on people should be considered. D. Soon many other industrial nations became urban societies. E. But even 200 years ago, only a few people could live in cities. F. Modernization drew people to the cities and m

24、ade farmers more productive. G. Modern cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings. 答案: 15. EDBAF。信息匹配。 (2013南阳模拟)Do you know what a big dream is? 1Or, is a big dream something that provides only entertainment? Children dream big dreams, but there are three barriers to real

25、izing dreams. They often kill them before they ever have a chance to grow. The SelfImmediately following the birth of a big dream, a negative self-talk takes over and gives all the reasons why it cannot happen. This inside voice is the ego(自我). Its there for protecting and should be listened to. 2Mo

26、st people are influenced by the inside voice. Thats why only a handful of people make their dreams come true. 3Family and friends are a lot like the ego. They want to protect those they love, so they will often list all the reasons why the big dreams wont come true. Sometimes, family and friends des

27、troy dreams of those they love most, out of their own fear of being left behind. The WorldIf one gets past the first two barriers, one has to face the world. 4In the past, big dreamers were locked up and sometimes even killed when they were shown to the world. Fortunately, in most of the world today

28、, big dreamers just get laughed at. The way to realize a big dream is with confidence and action. When children have confidence and then take action, they will be ready to accept any failure. The truth is that every great dreamer whose dreams have never seen the light of success knows failure well.

29、5A. Family and FriendsB. How Big Dreams DieC. Does a big dream show ones future? D. They simply fail until they succeed. E. Sometimes it is right, but more often it is wrong. F. It is the last and the most terrible barrier. G. And their big dream is to be a rock star or a famous artist. 【文章大意】每一个人都怀

30、有伟大的梦想, 但是只有少数人才会实现自己的远大抱负。本文主要介绍了造成大多人梦想无法实现的一些内在的和外在的因素。1. 【解析】选C。上下文逻辑联系题。根据空格前面的问题和后面的问题, 从形式上看都是问句, 另外主题都是围绕a big dream发问的, 同时结合同一词的规律, 可知选C。2. 【解析】选E。上下文逻辑联系题。根据前面的Its there for protecting and should be listened to. 指自我的保护, 而结合上下文, 可知这种自我的保护有的时候是正确的, 有的时候是错误的, 因此选E。3. 【解析】选A。段落标题题。这种形式主要是对于下一个

31、段落的主旨概括。主要从下一段中寻找关键核心词等。根据段落中出现的Family and friends are a lot like the ego. 可知这一段要讨论家人和朋友对于一个人梦想的影响, 因此选A。4. 【解析】选F。上下文逻辑联系题。根据第一段中提到有三个影响因素, 而这个空格前面的段落已经涉及了两个因素。再根据空格前面的If one gets past the first two barriers, one has to face the world. 可知这里要讨论的是最后一个因素, 因此选F。5. 【解析】选D。上下文逻辑联系题。根据同义词的方法, D中的fail与前面一句

32、话中的failure一致, 根据代词指代的方法, D中的they指空格前面提到的every great dreamer, 因此选D。信息匹配。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。(2014银川模拟)ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiven

33、ess is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research. 1Try the following steps: Calm yourself. 2You can take a couple of breaths and think of something th

34、at gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Dont wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way. 3Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean bec

35、oming friends again with the person who upset you. Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. 4If you understand you

36、r offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view. Dont forget to forgive yourself. 5But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it. A. Why should you forgive? B. H

37、ow should you start to forgive? C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. D. Try to see things from your offenders angle. E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge. F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique. G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. 答案: 15. BFGDE。