吉林省长春市2016高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练（3）.doc

1、吉林省长春市2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练（3）写人记事（阅读理解） “I didnt hear them call my name,”explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004.“Are you ready?”is what she heard.Then she said,“I shook my head no,and th

2、en they said yes and it was announced again.”It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen-year-old high school student from Destrehan,Louisianashe was still on cloud nine.“I was so shocked!I never believed that it could actually really happen.”Present in the audience (观众) that

3、day were:her mother and father,older brother,her friends,and her dance teacher.Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there,AT asked why her dance teacher had traveled so far to see her compete (比赛).“Shes always been my role model.Ive danced with her since I was six.Shes be

4、en through so many difficulties and came through them all.Ive learned to get over bad lifes experiences and learned how to move on because of her.”One of those bad lifes experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident.He was 18.She found

5、writing helped her get through the rough days.She said,“I write a lot about my brother.I write a lot,a lot,a lot.”As Miss Louisiana Teen,she traveled around the state speaking to teens (青少年) about the dangers of drinking and driving.In her role as Miss Teen USA,Shelley will continue to speak to yout

6、h about safe driving,in addition to many other things to help the youth.When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers,she said,“Dont let anyone change you.Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself.That way,it is easy to be yourself.”1.What do the words “on cloud

7、 nine” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?() A.frightenedB.troubledC.very happyD.very angry2.Shelley takes her dance teacher as a role model mainly because she is .A.determinedB.friendlyC.strictD.experienced3.How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text?()A.1B.2C.3D.44.What did Shelley oft

8、en do after she became Miss Louisiana Teen?()A.She visited drunken drivers.B.She gave dance performances.C.She made speeches on safe driving.D.She helped other teens with their studies.5.What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens?()A.Be yourself with the support of friends.B.Meet friends wheneve

9、r possible.C.Go easy on yourself and others.D.Have a good role model.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。本文主人公Shelley Hennig讲述了她赢得2004年美国青少年组选美大赛的故事和成功背后的辛酸以及她成了路易斯安那州小姐之后所做的工作宣讲酒后驾车的危害。答案及剖析:1.C猜测词义题。由第一段第一句和第三段可知,这里是Shelley获得2004年美国青少年组选美大赛后的第四天,她的生活发生了翻天覆地的变化,我们可以想象出她仍然很高兴的样子。故选C。2.A推理判断题。由文章第四段信息句Shes always been my

10、role model.和Ive learned to get over bad lifes experiences and learned how to move on because of her.可知,她从她的舞蹈老师那里学会了如何克服困难并继续前进,从而表明Shelley的舞蹈老师的坚强的意志是她学习的榜样。故选A。3.C事实细节题。由第三段和第五段信息句. when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident可推测:Hennig一家总共有三个孩子Shelley,her older brother和她在一次醉酒驾驶车祸中

11、去世的哥哥。故选C。4.C事实细节题。由文章倒数第二段As Miss Louisiana Teen,she traveled around the state speaking to teens (青少年) about the dangers of drinking and driving.可知正确答案为C项。5.A推理判断题。根据文章最后一段Shelley所说的话可知选A。【长难句子分析】 ,在她当选青少年组美国小姐之后,除了做些其他事帮助青少年外,Shelley将继续向青年朋友们做安全驾驶的演讲和宣传。本句中in addition to many other things to help

12、the youth作状语。in addition to除了外(还有)。【2014高考英语陕西省一模联考试题】 So where did table manners come from?In medieval England, a writer named Petrus Alfonsi took the lead to urge people not to speak with their mouths full. And King David I of Scotland also proposed that any of his people who learned to eat more n

13、eatly be given a tax deduction (减除).Disappointingly, that idea never caught on. It was during the Renaissance, when there were real technical developments, opinions of correct behavior changed for good. “None of these was more significant than the introduction of the table fork,” wrote Hitchings. “G

14、radually, as forks became popular, they brought the new way of eating, making it possible, for instance, to consume berries without making ones fingers dirty.”Forks were introduced to Britain in 1608 and 25 years later, the first table fork reached America. Yet while most of the essentials (基本要素) ar

15、e the same on both sides of the Atlantic, there are a few clear differences between whats normal in the US and what holds true in the UK. For example, in the US, when food needs cutting with a knife, people generally cut a bite, then lay aside the knife and switch the fork to their right hand. Then

16、they pick up one bite at a time. By contrast, Britons keep the fork in the left hand and dont lay the knife down.Though globalization has developed a new, simpler international standard of table manners, some people still stick with the American cut-and-switch method.The Los Angeles Times noted, “Th

17、ey are hanging on to a form of behavior that favors manners above efficiency.”54. What does the story mainly talk about?A. The importance of proper table manners .B. The development of table manners in Western countries.C. Some unwritten rules of table manners in the US and UK.D. Differences between

18、 American and British table manners.55. The underlined phrase “caught on” in the passage probably means _.A. worked in practice B. became popularC. drew attention D. had a positive effect56. Which of the following events influenced peoples table manners most according to the article?A. The introduct

19、ion of forks.B. The tax deduction policy.C. The rise of the Renaissance.D. Petrus Alfonsis efforts in promoting table manners.57. What can we conclude from the article?A.British and American table manners are completely different from each other.B.American people pay more attention to their table ma

20、nners than British people do.C.With globalization, the American cut-and-switch method has been abandoned in the US.D.British peoples way of using a knife and fork may be more efficient than American peoples.【参考答案】BBAD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。 【2013界内蒙古巴市一中一模】AMichael Fish may soon be repla

21、ced as a weather forecaster by something truly fishier-the shark(鲨鱼).Research by a British biology student suggests that sharks could be used to predict storms. Lauren Smith, 24, is close to completing her study on sharks ability to sense pressure.If her studies prove the theory, scientists may be a

22、ble to monitor the behaviour of sharks to predict bad weather.Miss Smith had previously studied the behaviour of lemon sharks in the Bahamas.She then used their close relatives, lesser spotted dogfish, for further research at Aberdeen University.Her work-thought to be the first of its kind to test t

23、he pressure theory - resulted from the observation that juvenile blacktip sharks off Florida moved into deeper water ahead of a violent storm in 2001.Miss Smith said: “Ive always been crazy about traveling and diving and this led me to an interest in sharks.”“I was delighted to have been able to res

24、earch in the area for my degree. I know theres so much more we need to understand - but it certainly opens the way to more research.”It has been discovered that a shark senses pressure using hair cells in its balance system.At the Bimini Shark Lab in the Bahamas, Miss Smith fixed hi-tech sensors to

25、sharks to record pressure and temperature, while also tracking them using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology.In Aberdeen, she was able to study the effects of tidal(潮汐的) and temperature changes on dogfish-none of which were harmed. She also used a special lab which can mimic(模拟) oceanic pres

26、sure changes caused by weather fronts.She is due to complete her study and graduate later this year. She says she will be looking for a job which will give her the chance to enrich her experience of shark research.56. The passage is most probably taken from _.A. a short-story collection B. a popular

27、 science magazineC. a research paper D. a personal diary57. What do we learn from the first four paragraph of the passage?A. Sharks may be used to predict bad weather.B. Sharks behaviour can be controlled.C. Michael Fish is not qualified for his job.D. Lauren Smith will become a weather forecaster.5

28、8. Lauren Smith conducted her research by _. A. removing hair cells from a sharks balance system B. measuring the air pressure of weather fronts C. recording sharks body temperature D. monitoring sharks reaction to weather changes59. What is the passage mainly about? A. A popular way of forecasting

29、weather. B. A new research effort in predicting storms. C. Biologists interest in the secrets of sharks. D. Lauren Smiths devotion to scientific research.【参考答案】5659、BADB 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。【2013界内蒙古巴市一中一模】Babysitter Wanted I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours

30、 on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour. If this sounds l

31、ike a good job to you, please reply to rebecharvor call 800-4964. Office Manager Wanted Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organisation and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for kee

32、ping financial (金融的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers. Please reply to jimor call 800-6978 to apply.Waiter/ Waitress Wanted A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure an

33、d understand the basics of fine dining and customer service. If youre interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152craigslist.orgto apply. This is a part-time job. Office Cleaner Wanted Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours

34、 a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Duties include:Cleaning the washrooms Cleaning the furniture Sweeping the floors Other general cleaning Some experience is necessary. Pay:$15 per hour Replyto:job-p3b7u-1365632206craigslist.orgor call 800-8197.60. Which of the following position is a full-time job? A.

35、 Babysitter. B. Office manager. C. Waiter / waitress. D. Office cleaner.61. If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?A. job-p3b7u-1365632206craigslist.orgB. job-tkupe-1329358152craigslist.orgC. jimD. rebecharv62. What can we

36、learn from the passage? A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.B. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.C. A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour. D. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs. 63. Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress? A. Being familiar with computers. B. Having knowledge of wines.C. Knowing more about menus. D. Working well with others.【参考答案】BDDB