河北省石家庄裕华区高考英语 阅读类一轮练习(7) (2)

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河北省石家庄市新华区2020高考英语阅读理解和作文暑假练习7

河北省石家庄市新华区2020高考英语阅读理解和作文暑假练习7

石家庄市新华区2020高考英语阅读理解和作文暑假练习7阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

Even before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”Mo m never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw her “we’ll see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars.“Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow. Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung I reached. I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was fa int and cracking. I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks.Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.1. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mom’s attitu de when she made the child to peel potatoes?A. Cruel.B. Serious.C. Strict.D. Cold.2. From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ______.A. the skill to throw and catch thingsB. the speed of one’s hand movemen tC. the strength and skill to hang and swayD. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar3. What does the sentence “I saw her ‘we’ll see about that’ look” imply?A. Mom believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it.B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up.C. Mom was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher.D. What the child had said brought Mom great attraction and curiosity.4. When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with theirmouths open because ______.A. they felt sorry for what they had done beforeB. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurtC. they wanted to see what the author would do on the barsD. they were astonished to find the author’s progress5. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is ______.A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mom weepB. the child’s experience reminded Mom of that of her ownC. Mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraphD. in fact Mom suffered more in the process of the child’s growth文章讲的是一位母亲是如何帮助自己缺一只手的儿子解决成长中的问题。

石家庄市高考英语专题复习 阅读理解 (2)

石家庄市高考英语专题复习  阅读理解 (2)

石家庄市高考英语专题复习阅读理解一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration TourThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability —the cherry blossoms—disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C.in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线)make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.(1)Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.(2)What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people.B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.(3)Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. CamerasC. Meals.D. Safety lights.【答案】(1)A(2)A(3)D【解析】【分析】短文大意:本文介绍了四个有特色的华盛顿特区自行车之旅。

石家庄市最新 高考英语任务型阅读练习题(及答案)

石家庄市最新 高考英语任务型阅读练习题(及答案)

石家庄市最新高考英语任务型阅读练习题(及答案)一、高中英语任务型阅读1.任务型阅读You may be more interested in a boxing or yoga studio. If you are interested in variety, you'll be better off going with a larger complex that might contain equipment for sports, for example.Pay more attention to the importance of position.________ So pick a sport that fits your sense when a visit would typically occur. The fitness equipment should be close to your home or workplace. Whether to make it convenient or inconvenient is often one of the greatest barriers to success.Take advantage of free trials.________ During your visit, you want to think about the number of people using machines, the friendliness of the staff, and whether showers are offered there.________ The two primary places to check for dirt and stain are in the locker room and the comers of the workout rooms. Also pay attention to smell. Make sure there is a way to easily clean equipment.Talk with personnel about the busiest times and the number of members using the gym on a typical day.________ Learn about membership packages, extra fees and guest passes for friends and family.By thoughtfully considering gyms and fitness center you can ensure you will actually like your choice and use your membership. Considering the right aspects will help you pick good equipment.________A. Make sure everything is clean.B. The places should be comfortable to use.C. Good health is of great importance for you.D. It's easy to ignore your body when you have a busy day.E. The fitness center you like will offer a chance to try them out.F. Find out whether they require pre-class registration or reservations.G. So you can jump into achieving your fitness goals and improving your life.【答案】D;E;A;F;G【解析】【分析】本文告诉你如何选择合适的运动设备来健身。

河北省石家庄裕华区高考英语 阅读类一轮练习(11) 试题

河北省石家庄裕华区高考英语 阅读类一轮练习(11) 试题

心尺引州丑巴孔市中潭学校裕华区2021高考英语阅读类一轮练习〔11〕阅读以下四篇短文,从每题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中,选出最正确选项。

The teacher who did the most to encourage me was, as it happens, my aunt. She was Myrtle C. Manigault, the wife of my mother’s brother Bill. She taught me in second grade at all-black Sumner School in Camden, New Jersey.During my childhood and youth, Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential, without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females. I liked to sing; she listened to my vo ice and pronounced it good. I couldn’t dance; she taught me the basic dancing steps. She took me to the theatre—not just children’s theatre but adult comedies and dramas—and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed.My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me. I had books at home, but they were all serious classics. Even as a child I had a strong liking for humour, all I’ll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis’s Archy & Mehitabel thr ough her.Most important, perhaps, Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication. A writer herself for one of the black newspapers, she suggested my name to the editor as a “youth columnist〞. My column, begun when I was fourteen, was supposed to cover teenage social activities—and it did—but it also gave me the freedom to write on many other subjects as well as the habit of gathering material, the discipline of meeting deadlines, and, after graduation from college six years later, a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writingjobs.Today Aunt Myrtle is still an enthusiastic supporter of her “favourite niece〞. Like a diamond, she has reflected a bright, multifaceted (多面的) image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path.1. Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth?A. She lent her some serious classics.B. She cultivated her taste for music.C. She discovered her talent for dancing.D. She introduced her to adult plays.2. What does Archy & Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. A book of great fun.B. A writer of high fame.C. A serious masterpiece.D. A heartbreaking play.3. Aunt Myrtle recommended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to .A. develop her capabilities for writingB. give her a chance to collect materialC. involve her in teenage social activitiesD. offer her a series of writing jobs4. We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who .A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplinedB. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potentialC. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupilsD. helped pupils overcome difficulties in learning【参考答案】1--4 、DAAB阅读理解。

河北省石家庄裕华区2016高考英语阅读类一轮练习

河北省石家庄裕华区2016高考英语阅读类一轮练习

石家庄裕华区2016高考英语阅读类一轮练习(10)阅读下列四篇短文,从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water, and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort, she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.Just at this moment, she fell back into the river. If she were carried down, it would be certain death. I knew, as well as she did, that there was one spot where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mot her’s love. Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring(吼叫) all the time, but to her calf it was music.1. The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw .A. the calf was about to fall into the riverB. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rockC. the calf was washed away by the rising waterD. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water2. How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water?A. By putting it on a safe spot.B. By pressing it against her body.C. By taking it away with her.D. By carrying it on her back.3. How did the calf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring?A. It was a great comfort.B. It was a sign of danger.C. It was a call for help.D. It was a musical note.4. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Mother’s LoveB. A Brave ActC. A Deadly RiverD. A Matter of Life and Death【参考答案】1--4 、DAAA社会生活类。

河北省石家庄裕华区2020高考英语 阅读类一轮练习(4)

河北省石家庄裕华区2020高考英语 阅读类一轮练习(4)

石家庄裕华区2020高考英语阅读类一轮练习(4)阅读下列四篇短文,从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

I needed to buy a digital camera, one that was simply good at taking good snaps(快照), maybe occasionally for magazines. Being the cautious type, I fancied a reliable brand. So I went on the net, spent 15 minutes reading product reviews on good websites, wrote down the names of three top recommendations and headed for my nearest big friendly camera store. There in the cupboard was one of the cameras on my list. And it was on special offer. Oh joy. I pointed at it and asked an assistant, “Can I have one of those?” He looked perturbed (不安). “Do you want to try it first?” he said. It didn’t quite sound like a question. “Do I need to? “ I replied. “There’s nothing wrong with it? “ This made him look a bit insulted and I started to feel bad. “No, no, But you should try it,” he said encouragingly. “Compare it with the others.”I looked across at the others: shelves of similar cameras placed along the wall, offering a wide range of slightly different prices and discounts, with each company selling a range of models based a round the same basic box. With so many models to choose from, it seemed that I would have to spend hours weighing X against Y, always trying to take Z and possibly R into account at the same time. But when I had finished, I would still have only the same two certainties that I had entered the store with: first, soon after I carried my new camera out of the shop, it would be worth half what I paid for it; and second, my wonderful camera would very quickly be replaced by a new model. But something in the human soul whispers that you can beat these traps by making the right choice, the clever choice, the wise choice. In the end, I agreed to try the model I had chosen. The assistant seemed a sincere man. So I lethim take out my chosen camera from the cupboard, show how it took excellent pictures of my fellow shoppers. . . and when he started to introduce the special features, I interrupted to ask whether I needed to buy a carry-case and a memory card as well.Why do we think that new options (选择) still offer us anything new? Perhaps it is because they offer an opportunity to avoid facing the foot that our real choices in this culture are far more limited than we would like to imagine.1. The shop assistant insisted that the writer should .A. try the camera to see if there was anything wrong with itB. compare the camera he had chosen with the othersC. get more information about different companiesD. trust him and stop asking questions2. What does the writer mean by“it would be worth half what I paid for it” (Paragraph 2)?A. He should get a 50% discount.B. The price of the camera was unreasonably high.C. The quality of the camera was not good.D. The camera would soon fall in value.3. The writer decided to try the model he had chosen because he .A. knew very little about itB. didn’t trust the shop assistantC. wanted to make sure the one he chose would be the bestD. had a special interest in taking pictures of his fellow shoppers4. It can be inferred from the passage that in the w riter’s opinion, .A. people waste too much money on camerasB. cameras have become an important part of our daily lifeC. we don’t actually need so many choices when buying a productD. famous companies care more about profit than quality【参考答案】1—4、 BDCC社会生活类阅读理解。

石家庄市最新 版高考英语 阅读理解专题练习(附答案)

石家庄市最新 版高考英语 阅读理解专题练习(附答案)

石家庄市最新版高考英语阅读理解专题练习(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解It seems every major city and town around the world hosts an annual marathon, with thousands of athletes running a gruelling 42.1 kilometres. While many runners' motivation is to beat their personal best and cross the finishing line without collapsing, they're also doing it for a good cause—to generate funds for charity. But like other major events, the marathon also generates a massive carbon footprint. Thousands travel —some by plane—to the location, and waste from food packaging and goody bags gets left behind by spectators and runners. This is becoming a big issue for cities—how to host a worthwhile event, encouraging people to exercise and help charities, while protecting the environment? Several cities have developed formal plansto reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable (可持续的) ideas. One event in Wales, for example, introduced recycling for old running kit.It's something that this year's London Marathon tried to tackle by reducing the number of drink stations on the running route, giving out water in paper cups and offering some drinks in eatable seaweed capsules. They also trialled new bottle belts made from recycled plastic so 700 runners could carry water bottles with them during their run. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasner told the BBC: "There are a lot of initiatives (倡议) we are using this year that we think will lead to some huge behavioural changes in the future."Meanwhile, some people still think running a marathon could be our best foot forward in helping the planet. Dr Andrea Collins from Cardiff University told the BBC: "Training for a marathon makes you more sustainable in day-to-day activities. I started walking or running to work every day and shunning public transport altogether. Being environmentally friendly while training sticks with you and becomes a way of life. "(1)Why do many people enter for a marathon?A. To achieve their own ambitions.B. To generate a massive carbon footprint.C. To improve themselves both physically and mentally.D. To challenge their personal limitations and raise money for charities.(2)What did Hugh Brasner think of this year's London Marathon?A. It may bring a large profit to London.B. It saved a lot of water resources and power.C. It may improve people's behaviour in the future.D. It may make Londoners more friendly when running a marathon.(3)Which of the following can replace the underlined word "shunning" in the last paragraph?A. Damaging.B. Avoiding.C. Choosing.D. Changing.(4)What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Running a marathon can make more money.B.Running a marathon can do great damage to the earth.C.Running a marathon can change people's life completely.D.Running a marathon can contribute to protecting the earth.【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)B(4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,现如今,许多城市和乡镇都举办了马拉松比赛,马拉松旨在为一些公益活动募集资金,但马拉松的举办也为城市带来了环境问题。

石家庄市最新 高考英语 阅读理解练习题(及答案)

石家庄市最新 高考英语 阅读理解练习题(及答案)

石家庄市最新高考英语阅读理解练习题(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Most of us have looked up at the stars that fill the night sky and wondered whether we're alone in the universe. Indeed, the question of whether there's life out there has been something humankind's been asking itself for countless years. But thanks to China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), the answer to this question may come a lot sooner than we expected.The telescope has a huge round reflector, which measures 500 meters across and has a perimeter(周长)of 1.6 kilometers. Because of its great size, it would have been both difficult and inefficient to get FAST to move like a regular telescope. Instead, FAST's designers came up with a great solution: its surface is made up of 4450 panels which can be individually adjusted. This clever design feature allows scientists to detect radio signals from any angle with a great degree of accuracy. "Panels can change their positions through connected wires and parallel (关联的) robots. We can control their position with an accuracy of 1mm," Zheng Yuanpeng, chief engineer of the telescope's panel project, told Xinhua News Agency.FAST's engineers also had the task of finding a suitable location. As any interference would affect its ability to detect distant radio waves, it needed to be built in a remote area. Luckily, the perfect spot was found in the beautiful mountains of Guizhou Province. "There are three hills about 500 meters away from one another, creating a valley that is perfect to support the telescope," Sun Caihong, chief engineer of FAST's construction, told Xinhua.And although it wasn't yet fully operated, FAST had already made great discoveries by October 2017. Since 1967, only around 2000 pulsars (脉冲星) have been discovered, yet FAST had detected six more by October 2017. Once FAST is fully up and running, we may finally have the answer to one of the biggest questions in history.(1)What is the purpose of mentioning the question in Paragraph 1?A. To introduce the new giant telescope.B. To explain why there is life in universe.C. To remind readers to think about the life in space.D. To emphasize the question that should be answered.(2)What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. The telescope is made up of many panels.B. The area of FAST is about 800 square kilometers.C. The engineer can handle FAST's position accurately.D. The individual panel helps scientists catch radio signals.(3)Why was FAST built in Guizhou?A. Because Guizhou is a remote province.B. Because Guizhou has an ideal valley.C. Because Guizhou has beautiful mountains.D. Because Guizhou has the ability to build it.(4)What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. FAST's timeline.B. FAST's future.C. FAST's operation.D. FAST's discoveries.【答案】(1)A(2)D(3)B(4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了中国500米口径球面射电望远镜,它的设计原理、选址以及发展前景等多方面的信息。

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石家庄裕华区2016高考英语阅读类一轮练习(7)阅读理解。

阅读下列四篇短文,从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

The American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens. The book tells us that when facing change in our lives, like a new school or new friends, don't be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too may students. Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two "little people" and some cheese.The four are in a maze looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, like moving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can't change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people, however, can't do this. They are afraid of change so they find no cheese.After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more cheese, move in a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself.1. The book Who Moved My Cheese is _______.A. written all over the worldB. read across the worldC. sold only in AmericaD. loved only by teens2. What does the text mainly discuss?A. Never change in our life.B. Change when you like to do.C. Change with the changes.D. Pay attention to the changes.3. The underline word "four"(paragraph 3) refers to _____.A. Mice and little peopleB. StudentsC. CheeseD. Readers4. In our lives, we should learn from _______.A. MiceB. Little peopleC. ChrisD. Spence Johnson5. Which of the following sta tements is true?A. The author is Britain.B. There are three terms in every school.C. Most teens don't understand Chris' story.D. The book tells teens how to face changes in their lives.【参考答案】1—5、BCAAD社会生活类阅读理解To take the apple as a forbidden fruit is the most unlikely story the Christians (基督教徒) have ever cooked up. For them, the forbidden fruit from Eden is evil (邪恶的) . So when Columbus brought the tomato back from South America, a land mistakenly considered to be Eden, everyone jumped to the obvious conclusion. Wrongly taken as the apple of Eden, the tomato was shut out of the door of Europeans.What made it particularly terrifying was its similarity to the mandrake, a plant that was thought to have come from Hell(地狱) . What earned the plant its awful reputation was its roots which looked like a dried- up human body occupied by evil spirits. Though the tomato and the mandrake were quite different except that both had bright red or yellow fruit, the general population considered them one and the same, too terrible to touch.Cautious Europeans long ignored the tomato, and until the early 1700smost of the Western people continued to drag their feet. In the 1880s, the daughter of a well- known plant expert wrote that th e most interesting part of an afternoon tea at her father’s house had been the “introduction of this wonderful new fruit—or is it a vegetable? ”As late as the twentieth century some writers still classed tomatoes with mandrakes as an“evil fruit”.But in the end tomatoes carried the day. The hero of the tomato was an American named Robert Johnson, and when he was publicly going to eat the tomato in 1820, people journeyed for hundreds of miles to watch him drop dead. “What are you afraid of? ”he shouted. “I’ll show you fools that these things are good to eat!”Then he bit into the tomato. Some people fainted. But he survived and, according to a local story, set up a tomato- canning factory.1. The tomato was shut out of the door of early Europeans mainly because .A. it made Christians evilB. it was the apple of EdenC. it came from a forbidden landD. it was religiously unacceptable2. What can we infer from the underlined part in Paragraph 3?A. The process of ignoring the tomato slowed down.B. There was little progress in the study of the tomato.C. The tomato was still refused in most western countries.D. Most western people continued to get rid of the tomato.3. What is the main reason for Robert Johnson to eat the tomato publicly?A. To make himself a hero.B. To remove people’s fear of the tomato.C. To speed up the popularity of the tomato.D. To persuade people to buy products from his factory.4. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To challenge people’s fix ed concepts of the tomato.B. To give an explanation to people’s dislike of the tomato.C. To present the change of people’s attitudes to the tomato.D. To show the process of freeing the tomato from religious influence.【参考答案】42.DCBC社会生活类Franz Kafka wrote that “a book must be the ax (斧子) for the frozen sea inside us.”I once shared this sentence with a class of seventh graders, and it didn’t seem to require any explanation.We’d just finished John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men. When we read the end together out loud in class, my toughest boy, a star basketball player, wept a little, and so did I. “Are you crying? ”one girl asked, as she got out of her chair to take a closer look. “I am, ” I told her, “and the funny thing is I’ve read it many times. ”But they understood. When George shoots Lennie, the tragedy is that we realize it was always going to happen. In my 14 years of teaching in a New York City public middle school, I’ve taught kids with imprisoned parents, abusive parents, irresponsi ble parents; kids who are parents themselves; kids who are homeless; kids who grew up in violent neighborhoods. They understand, more than I ever will, the novel’s terrible logic—the giving way of dreams to fate (命运) .For the last seven years, I have worked as a reading enrichment teacher, reading classic works of literature with small groups of students from grades six to eight. I originally proposed this idea to my headmaster after learning that a former excellent student of mine had transferred out of a selective high school—one that often attracts theliterary- minded children of Manhattan’s upper classes—into a less competitive setting. The daughter of immigrants, with a father in prison, she perhaps felt uncomfortable with her new classmates. I though t additional “cultural capital”could help students like her develop better in high school, where they would unavoidably meet, perhaps for the first time, students who came from homes lined with bookshelves, whose parents had earned Ph. D’s.Along with Of Mice and Men, my groups read: Sounder, The Red Pony, Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. The students didn’t always read from the expected point of view. About The Red Pony, one student said, “it’s about being a man, it’s about manliness. ” I h ad never before seen the parallels between Scarface and Macbeth, nor had I heard Lady Macbeth’s soliloquies (独白) read as raps (说唱) , but both made sense; the interpretations were playful, but serious. Once introduced to Steinbeck’s writing, one boy went on to read The Grapes of Wrath and told me repeatedly how amazing it was that “all these people hate each other, and they’re all white. ”His historical view was broadening, his sense of his own country deepening. Year after year, former students visited and told me how prepared they had felt in their first year in college as a result of the classes.Year after year, however, we are increasing the number of practice tests. We are trying to teach students to read increasingly complex texts, not for emotional punch (碰撞) but for text complexity. Yet, we cannot enrich(充实) the minds of our students by testing them on texts that ignore their hearts. We are teaching them that words do not amaze but confuse. We may succeed in raising test scores, but we will fail to teach them that reading can be transformative and that it belongs to them.1. The underlined words in Paragraph 1 probably mean that a book helps to_____ .A. realize our dreamsB. give support to our lifeC. smooth away difficultiesD. awake our emotions2. Why were the students able to understand the novel Of Mice and Men?A. Because they spent much time reading it.B. Because they had read the novel before.C. Because they came from a public school.D. Because they had similar life experiences.3. The girl left the selective high school possibly because_____.A. she was a literary- minded girlB. her parents were immigrantsC. she couldn’t fit in with her classD. her father was then in prison4. To the author’s surprise, the students read the novels_____ .A. creativelyB. passivelyC. repeatedlyD. carelessly5. The author writes the passage mainly to____.A. introduce classic works of literatureB. advocate teaching literature to touch the heartC. argue for equality among high school studentsD. defend the current testing system【参考答案】43.DDCAB【2015高考复习】完形填空It was a winter morning,just a couple of weeks before Christmas.While most people were__16__their cars.Trevor,my husband,had to__17__early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work.On arrival,he__18__his bike outside the back door as he usually does.After__19__10 hours of labor,he returned to find his bike__20__.The bike,a black Kona 18 speed,was our only tool.Trevor used it to get to__21__,putting in 60­hour weeks to__22__his young family.And the bike was also used to get groceries,__23__us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so__24__that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.Shortly after that,several people in our area__25__to help.One wonderful stranger__26__bought a bike,then called my husband to pick it up.__27__my husband had a way to get to and from his job.It really is a(an)__28__that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be__29__from one person to another,but acts of kindness from__30__are even more so.This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it__31__our faith in humanity as a whole.And it has__32__us to be more mindful of ways that we,too,can__33__with others.No matter how big or how small,an act of kindness shows that someone__34__.And the results can be__35__.16.A.cooling down B.warming upC.speeding up D.slowing down答案 B [由于是冬天,所以出行前要给车warm up(加热)。

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