新版高考英语 故事类阅读理解模拟训练
故事类阅读理解模拟训练 A
It was summer and I was with my new colleagues. I’d graduated from college just two months earlier and relocated (搬家) to Chicago to work there. I barely knew Chicago, but luckily, my co-workers were friendly. We became so close that 13 of us spent a weekend together at the lake and rented a boat.
On our last morning, I wanted to get back into the boat after swimming for a bit. But as I approached it, a force pulled me in. Within seconds, the lower half of my body was stuck between the boat’s propellers (螺旋桨). I reached down as the water around me turned deep red. Instead of feeling the flesh of my leg, my hand touched exposed muscle and bone.
It took nearly 45 minutes for help to arrive. Until then, a few of my friends worked together to keep me alive. The next morning, I woke up in a hospital room. I later learned that when I arrived at the hospital, a team of 20 specialists tried to save my leg, but the damage was too extensive (广泛的). They amputated it above the knee. At least I’m alive, I thought.
One year, six major surgeries (手术), and countless hours of physical therapy later, I began to walk again. I tried my best to be upbeat (乐观的) and positive while relearning to walk, but even the simplest tasks made me frustrated. Sometimes, I just thought “Why me?”
I continue to try to embrace my new life, but I’ve had to make adjustments. I’d actually been training for the Chicago half-marathon before the accident. I still plan to get back into training for it, but for now, I’m just grateful I can walk.
I avoided showing my prosthetic leg (假肢) in public at first, but now, I wear shorts and dresses, whether I’m going out with friends or heading to the office. The only time I don’t wear the leg is in bed.
While my accident may have flipped (颠覆) my world upside down, I’m still me. 1. What do we know about the author from the first two paragraphs? A. She didn’t like Chicago. B. She couldn’t swim at all. C. She enjoyed working with her colleagues. D. She often made careless mistakes. 2. What does the underlined word “amputated” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. treated B. removed C. broke D. fixed 3. How does the author feel about her prosthetic leg now? A. She avoids showing it. B. She accepts it as it is. C. She complains about it a lot. D. She is unwilling to wear it. 4. Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Enthusiastic and kind. B. Cooperative and generous. C. Ambitious and independent. D. Courageous and optimistic. B When I was a young man, I had a big ego (自负) and very little empathy (同理心). I thought I knew everything. I looked forward to fame and success. I can even remember arrogantly telling one of my friends in college: “If only everyone listened to me, they would all be happy.” I finally left school, ready to take on the world. Little did I know the world was about to take on me.
In the years following college, instead of success, I found struggles. I had trouble finding work. The jobs I did work at were either temporary or back-breaking and none of them paid well. When my wife and I had children, we were shocked to learn that not one but both of our sons had autism (自闭症) and would need to be taken care of for the rest of their lives. I had no idea why this had happened to us and I was very angry with the world.
In time, however, I began to change. My formerly massive ego was shrinking fast and my empathy was beginning to grow. Instead of finding joy in success, I found it in moments of love. Playing and laughing with my sons brought me so much happiness. My boys taught me more about peace, patience, kindness, joy, and unconditional love than I could have ever learned on my own. I began to share the lessons I learned through my writing and my life.
I finally realized that my purpose in this world had nothing to do with fame or success and everything to do with allowing love and light into my life and sharing it with everyone I could.
5. What was the author like when he was young? A. He was popular. B. He was a top student. C. He was overconfident about his abilities. D. He was warm-hearted to others. 6. After graduating from school, the author ______. A. found a tiring but well-paid job B. wanted to live a challenging life C. didn’t want to have children early D. suffered many difficulties in life 7. What does the underlined word “shrinking” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Reducing. B. Developing. C. Returning. D. Improving. 8. What does the author intend to tell us with his story? A. Life can be very hard for some people. B. Parents need to be patient with their kids. C. It’s important to learn how to be a father.
2021届新高考英语仿真模拟卷(五)
2021年新高考英语仿真模拟卷（五）（考试时间：90分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
AEnglish Language Courses at ELC Los AngelesAt the English Language Center (ELC) Los Angeles you will find a variety of English courses and programs that meet the highest academic standards of any English language school in the United States. Through its 40 years of teaching students at all levels from all over the world, ELC has developed teaching and training techniques and programs that really work for everyone.ENGLISH COURSES OFFERED AT ELC LOS ANGELES● GENERAL ENGLISH COURSESIntensive English CourseSemi-intensive CourseIndividual Intensive Course● TEST PREPARATION COURSESCambridge Preparation CourseTOEFL Preparation Course● BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSEIndividual Executive Business English CourseENGLISH CLASSES LOS ANGELES FACT FILE● Length of lesson: 50 minutes● Number of levels: 12● Average number of students per class: 8-9Maximum number of students per class: 10 (14 during July and August only)ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT ELC LOS ANGELESThe ELC Los Angeles staff is eager to assist international students in achieving their long-term learninggoals. ELC offers the following support services to ensure each student's time at ELC is enjoyable, effective and worry-free:● Student VisaELC has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)to issue the SEVIS Form I-20. Students enrolling in a minimum 24-lesson-per-week course are eligible (有资格的) to receive an I-20 form in order to apply for an F-1 student visa in their country.● English Level Evaluation with Multi-level- PlacementEach student benefits from our English level evaluation with multi-level placement. Our method means students usually have different teachers for different levels and ensures that students study English in the learning environment that is best for them.● University Admission ServicesELC is pleased to offer free counseling and university placement services to all ELC students interested in continuing their education at an American college or university in California and around the United States.1．Which course should you choose in order to improve your English in general?A．TOEFL Preparation Course. B．Individual Intensive Course.C．Cambridge Preparation Course. D．Individual Executive Business English Course.2．How many students would there be at most in your class for a course in June?A．8. B．10. C．12. D．14.3．What's the aim of The English Level Evaluation?A．To help achieve enough class hours. B．To help start from the lowest level.C．To help get into an appropriate level. D．To help gain admission to university.BApple’s iPad has been a huge hit among children, with its easy-to-use interface and innovative apps.In fact, researchers say the astonishing rise of the iPad has meant it has now overtaken household names such as McDonalds and Disney to become the number one brand among American 6-12 year olds.The annual study, conducted by leading youth and family research firm Smarty Pants, ranks more than 250 brands each year. “iPad’s number one status among kids represents the summit of the ‘tablet takeover’—a movement from shared screens and TV network dominance to planned content on personal devices,” said Wynne Tyree, president of Smarty Pants. “Kids increasingly turn to iPad for games, TV shows, videos, books, homework help and communicating with friends and family.”In the firm’s 2014 study, Apple’s iPad went ahead of kid brands such as McDonald’s, Toys’ R’Us, Nickelodeon, and Disney. Kids see the iPad as the a-in-one digital tool, giving them a unique sense of independence, the researchers say.Tyree notes that iPad’s march to the top has been dramatic. “In just five years, the iPad has risen from ranking 109th to being kids’ fav orite brand. Early on, it captured the hearts of tweens and middle and upper class families, but iPad is now an indispensable part of childhood for the masses.”On the study iPad was tops with a weighted score of 898 out of 1000. Disney came at 858, Google’s YouTube 852, McDonald’s 839, iPhone 830 and Apple 829. Digital entertainment overall is seeing an increase among kids and families, with brands such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, Android, and Samsung posting noteworthy increases in the study, a measure of Kid’s awareness, popularity, and love for a brand. Along with iPad, these devices and services provide entertainment that is “always on”.Offering seemingly endless options, tablets and digital content providers are meeting contemporary kid’s needs—with fun and connectivity never more than a tap away.4．What is the “tablet takeover” movement according to the passage?A．In the movement everyone owns an iPad.B．It refers to the shift from watching TV together to using an iPad separately.C．In the movement people become more independent in entertainment.D．In the movement people receive more information from an iPad than from TV.5．What makes an iPad appealing to the kids?A．An iPad helps the kids build up stronger relationships with their parents.B．An iPad can develop the kids’ reading skills.C．With an iPad, the kids can become a better learner.D．They can watch TV shows using an iPad.6．What is the correct ranking according to scores from the study of Smarty Pants?A．Disney—YouTube—Apple—iPhone—iPad—McDonald’s.B．iPad—Disney—YouTube—McDonald’s—iPhone—Apple.C．iPhone—Disney—iPad—McDonald—YouTube—Apple.D．iPad—Apple—iPhone—McDonald’s—Disney—YouTube.7．What can we infer from the passage?A．Apple’s iPad can develop the kids’ creativity.B．Tablet and digital providers can never meet the kids’ needs.C．An iPad can provide the kids with most entertainment.D．An iPad’s fun and connection to the Internet attracts the kids most.CFairy tales focus on creating a fantasy world to the reader encouraging imagination and teaching problem-solving skills. It is equally important that they provide influential moral lessons, highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take to its cold and mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fairy tales, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can eliminate the immoral behavior of the the intelligent robots, which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德). It collects story plots from the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Without any further directives (指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it. In this way, the robot will learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would run best on a robot that has a very limited function. It’s a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.8．What is the robot really expected to do in the experiment?A．To purchase some medicine for a human.B．To finish the task as efficiently as possible.C．To perform in a socially acceptable way.D．To perform under the designer’s instructions.9．What does the underlined word mean?A．Praise. B．Promote. C．Rid. D．Strengthen.10．Which of the following information can we get?A．Quixote has already been widely used in robots.B．Robots will be definitely designed with limited function.C．The development of robots is still in a baby step.D．Robots are necessarily to be trained to follow social codes.11．What’s the text mainly about?A．Using stories to teach moral to robots. B．Speeding up the development of robots.C．Preventing robots from behaving badly. D．Training robots to read fairy tales.DI loved watching comedians on television as a kid. I’d hear a joke and ask myself: why it got a laugh? What made it work? Could I ever make it as a comedian? But first I had to finish school and earn a living.After graduation, I worked as an accountant, managing the petty cash in the drawer. It was in this area that I developed my own very odd theory of accounting: If you got a couple of dollars , everything was okay(The theory never really caught on). Every day I’d have to check what was in the drawer wi th the receipts. It never balanced. At first I’d be tearing my hair out until I found the balance. Finally, one day I pulled the amount I was short of from my pocket and called it a day. Mr. Hutchinson, head of accounting, discovered my shortcut to balanci ng petty cash. he lectured me: “These are not sound accounting principles.” I said: “I’m not cut out for accounting. Why would you pay me $6 an hour to spend four hours finding $1.40?”Meanwhile, I often called my friend Ed Gallagher to kill boring afternoons, imitating things from my everyday world and identifying myself as plant manager of a yeast factory. “Sir”, it is Mr. Tomkins. We have a problem at your yeast factory. There’s a fire. I’d like you to hold on. Are you still there?”Ed Gallagher heard the routines and offered to provide the money to record them and send them to radio stations. Three wrote back asking how much we wanted .Soon I was on the air.Being a comedian is out of place with my intention, though. I left the world of accounting and took a series of part-time jobs to get me through, hoping for a big chance.12．Why did he love watching comedians on television?A．He just wanted to be a comedian as they were.B．He wanted to make a living as a comedian.C．He was curious about their way of humour.D．He was good at thinking and raising questions.13．How did the author practice his odd theory of balancing?A．He stole the receipts to balance the account. B．He got enough dollars to keep everything okay.C．He contributed his own money to the drawer. D．He adopted a sensible and simple principle.14．What can we learn from the text?A．The head of accounting paid too much for his work.B．The author loved being funny and was imaginative.C．The author would patiently find the balance at the beginning.D．The author’s record of the routines was a complete failure.15．What’s the writing style of the text?A．Humorous. B．Critical. C．Ridiculous. D．Serious.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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项。
高考英语冲刺模拟试题分类汇编：专题01 阅读理解(新高考) 解析版
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高考英语（5月）三轮冲刺模拟试题分类汇编（新高考）
专题01阅读理解（应用文+记叙文+说明文）解析版
距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。以下是本人从事
【2023届东北三省三校高三下学期第一次联考】
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In July, I received an e-mail from Richard K. Weems, who directed the creative writing division of the New Jersey Governor’s School of the Arts. He hired me to teach poetry to a group of gifted high school students.
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细节理解题。根据Workshop + independent visit (optional)部分中“Accompanied by an activity leader, make the most of a themed workshop and extend your Olympic experience by visiting the exhibitions independently.(在活动负责人的陪同下，充分利用主题工作坊，通过独立参观展览来扩展您的奥运体验)”和“Duration: 45 minutes for the workshop, unlimited for an independent visit(持续时间：研讨会45分钟，独立参观无限制)”可知，教师在为学生计划参观博物馆可以设计一个含45分钟工作坊的自助游。故选D。
2020年英语高考模拟原创10阅读理解—人物故事类（学生版）
2020年英语⾼考模拟原创10阅读理解—⼈物故事类（学⽣版）专题10 阅读理解——⼈物故事类（原卷版）【新课标要求与考纲的关系】普通⾼中英语课程强调对学⽣语⾔能⼒、⽂化意识、思维品质和学习能⼒的综合培养,具有⼯具性和⼈⽂性融合统⼀的特点。
普通⾼中英语课程应在义务教育的基础上,帮助学⽣进⼀步学习和运⽤英语基础知识和基本技能,发展跨⽂化交流能⼒,为他们学习其他学科知识、汲取世界⽂化精华、传播中华⽂化创造良好的条件,也为他们未来继续学习英语或选择就业提供更多机会；普通⾼中英语课程同时还应帮助学⽣树⽴⼈类命运共同体意识和多元⽂化意识,形成开放包容的态度,发展健康的审美情趣和良好的鉴赏能⼒,加深对祖国⽂化的理解,增强爱国情怀,坚定⽂化⾃信,树⽴正确的世界观、⼈⽣观和价值观,为学⽣未来参与知识创新和科技创新,更好的适应世界多极化、经济全球化和社会信息化奠定基础。
学科核⼼素养学科核⼼素养是学科育⼈价值的集中体现,是学⽣通过学科学习⽽逐步形成的正确价值观念、必备品格和关键能⼒。
英语学科核⼼素养主要包括语⾔能⼒、⽂化意识、思维品质和学习能⼒。
1.语⾔能⼒语⾔能⼒指在社会情境中,以听、说、读、看、写等⽅式理解和表达意义的能⼒,以及在学习和使⽤语⾔的过程中形成的语⾔意识和语感。
英语语⾔能⼒构成英语学科核⼼素养的基础要素。
英语语⾔能⼒的提⾼蕴含⽂化意识、思维品质和学习能⼒的提升,有助于学⽣拓展国际视野和思维⽅式,开展跨⽂化交流。
2.⽂化意识⽂化意识指对中外⽂化的理解和对优秀⽂化的认同,是学⽣在全球化背景下表现出的跨⽂化认知、态度和⾏为取向。
⽂化意识体现英语学科核⼼素养的价值取向。
⽂化意识的培育有助于学⽣增强国家认同和家国情怀,坚定⽂化⾃信,树⽴⼈类命运共同体意识,学会做⼈做事,成长为有⽂明素养和社会责任感的⼈。
3. 思维品质思维品质指思维在逻辑性、批判性、创新性等⽅⾯所表现的能⼒和⽔平。
思维品质体现英语学科核⼼素养的⼼智特征。
高考英语(全国通用)：阅读理解专题模拟演练(2)
高考英语阅读理解专题训练AThere are many ways to fame.Whatever your own recipe(秘诀) is，if you want to make it really big，don’t follow anyone else’s footprints. 11．Do something unusualCelebrity(名人) is all about standing out from the crowd. 2 Charles Blondin started it all off 150 yearsago.He walked a tightrope(钢丝) across the Niagara Falls to the American side，in front of over 10,000 breathless viewers.After his success，Blondin crossed the Falls many more times in a variety of ways：in chains，on a bicycle，and once，blindfolded.2．Discover somethingThe bad news is that there are no countries left to discover.The good news is that in the rainforests of Brazil，there are about three million unnamed types of beetles.One of them could be yours. 3 Though no one will enjoy hearing your name，you will be famous at least until someone comes along and discovers a cure.3．Appear on reality TV4 The growth of “reality TV”shows like Big Brother which star ordinary people，means that anyone can possibly become a star.5 While the show is being broadcasted，you’re the biggest star on earth，but once it is over，your glamour disappears，and the life of being a nobody is waiting round the corner.A．What will make someone remember you?B．What really counts is to explore a unique path.C．Or discover a deadly disease and give it your name.D．They bring you fame at the speed of light，but it fades just as fast.E．Do something out of the ordinary and you’ll get your piece of fame.F．Try attending an event that addresses something you don’t know much about.G．There have never been more chances for “regular”people to become famous.语篇解读成名的方式有很多，本文为读者介绍了三种成名的方法。
2024年高考英语模拟03(新高考II卷专用)(试卷版)
【赢在高考·黄金8卷】备战2024年高考英语模拟卷（新高考II卷专用）黄金卷03注意事项：1．本试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2．考生答题前请在规定位置填写姓名、班级、考号等相关信息，在答题卡上正确填涂准考证号（或粘贴条形码）并仔细核对自己的信息；3．选择题请用2B铅笔在答题卡对应的位置准确填涂，非选择题请用黑色字迹签字笔在答题卡的非选择题区域作答。
在本试卷及草稿纸上作答，答案无效；4．考试结束后，本试题、答题卡、草稿纸一并收回，请勿带出考场。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节(共5小题；每小题分，满分分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Nancy’s plan for Christmas?A．To have dinner at home.B．To do volunteer work.C．To visit some friends.2．Which subject does the girl dislike?A．Art.B．Geography.C．History.3．Where does the conversation take place?A．In a phone shop.B．In a bookstore.C．In the library.4．What does the woman mean?A．She is likely to visit the castle.B．She is impressed with the visit.C．She is disappointed at the castle.5．What does the girl want?A．A sweater.B．A dress.C．Shoes.第二节(共15小题；每小题分，满分分)听下面5段对话或独白。
专题05：阅读理解 (二)-2022年全国高考英语最新模拟题分类汇编(原卷版)
2022年全国高考英语最新模拟题分类汇编（3月） 专题05:阅读理解 (二) 一、阅读理解01 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （2022·广东梅州·一模）
Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight Much has been written about Neil Armstrong, America’s modem hero and history’s most famous space traveler. Yet shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight Armstrong was always reluctant to discuss his personal side of events. Here for the first time is the definitive story of Neil’s life of flight he shared for five decades with a trusted friend — Jay Barbree.
This New Ocean It was all part of man’s greatest adventure — landing men on the Moon and sending a rover to Mars, finally seeing the edge of the universe and the birth of stars，and launching planetary explorers across the solar system to Neptune and be-yond.
Starman Starman, Jamie Doran and Piers Bizony’s biography of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, was originally published in 1998 and rereleased in 2011 to capitalize on the 50th anniversay of the first manned flight into space. The book covers Gagarin’s childhood, his cosmonaut training, his historic flight as the first human being to leave the earth’s atmosphere, and his mysterious death. Night Sky Almanac 2021: A Stargazer’s Guide What belter gift for an amateur astronomer than an answer to all of their queries, pocket - sized companion? Connect with the universe that surrounds us with his stylish companion to the night sky. All evenly are clearly presented month-by-month with easy-to-understand explanations and charts, including stars, planets, comets, and so on. 1. What is Jay Barbree? A．A spaceman in history. B．A character in Starman. C．A novelist on space adventure. D．A friend of Neil Armstrong. 2. Which category does Starman fall into? A．Science fiction. B．Play. C．Autobiography. D．Biography. 3. What do the listed books have in common? A．They are intended for teenagers. B．They are set in moon landing. C．They are about space and astronomy. D．They show concern over star wars,
2020年高考英语阅读理解人物故事类专练(附答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解人物故事类专练（附答案）1.阅读理解Charles was always hardworking in school. He had decided that his first object was to get his lessons well, and then he could play with a good conscience. He loved playing as well as anybody, and was one of the best players on the ground. I hardly ever saw anybody catch a ball better than he could. When playing any game, everyone was glad to get Charles on his side.Charles would sometimes stay in at break. This, however, was very seldom; it was only when the lessons were very hard indeed. Generally, he was among the first on the playground, and he was also among the first to go into school when called. The teacher could not help liking him, for he always had his lessons well committed, and never gave him any trouble.When he went to college, the teacher gave him a good recommendation. He was so thoroughly prepared for college that he found it very easy to keep up with his class, and had much time for reading interesting books.At last he graduated and received his degree. His father and mother, brothers and sisters, came to his graduation ceremony. They all felt excited and loved Charles more than ever. Many situations of profit were opened to him; for Charles was now an intelligent man, and universally respected.（1）When playing, everyone wanted to be with Charles because .A. he was skilled in gamesB. he was recommended by teachersC. he seldom went out to play gamesD. he respected all the students and teachers（2）Charles wouldn't go out to play when .A. the weather was badB. he made some troubleC. he wanted to readD. the lessons were difficult（3）The underlined word “committed” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by .A. designedB. doneC. takenD. examined（4）Why could Charles find much time reading interesting books?A. Because he didn't have much homework to do.B. Because his teacher recommended him to do it.C. Because he had laid a solid foundation for study.D. Because reading was the only thing he could have fun with.2.阅读理解Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his family immigrated to New York, America, from Dublin, Ireland, in 1848 when he was just six months old. As he grew up, Augustus liked racing his friends around the block, buying candies at the store, especially drawing—drawing pictures of the shoemakers at his father's shoe shop. At the age of 13, his father told him it was time to go to work. Augustus replied, "I should like it if I could do something which would help me to be an artist." He began as an apprentice to a cameo cutter out of stone and shell, and carved cameos of people, lions, and even the head of Hercules from Greek mythology, when the Civil War had just begun.At 19, with his earnings and his parents' support, he travelled to Paris and Rome for further training and artistic study. Before he left, he drew a portrait of his mother in pencil and sculpted a small bust(半身像) of his father out of clay. Then, 22-year-old Augustus opened an art studio in Rome and worked on his first life-sizedsculpture, called Hiawatha. An art patron was impressed with this sculpture and promised to help Augustus "until your genius and labors shall have met with the reward to which I feel they are entitled".In 1876, Augustus was chosen to design a monument to the Civil War hero Admiral David Farragut of the U. S. Navy. Completed five years later, when he was 33, his first major sculpture for the U. S. was unveiled at Madison Square in New York City, the sculptor's boyhood home. One art critic called it "the best monument of the kind the city has to show". Then the giant Standing Lincoln in Lincoln Park, Chicago in a setting by architect White, 1884-1887, was considered the finest portrait statue in the U. S.However, in 1900, aged 52, his doctors told him he had cancer. Even though he was often ill, he continued to work at his home and studio in Cornish, New Hampshire.In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt requested that Augustus redesign American coins—to convey the strength of the nation. Augustus made lifelike pencil sketches of his coin designs. Yet, Augustus died in August 1907, two months before his l0-dollar and 20-dollar gold coins were issued. Augustus Saint-Gaudens had fulfilled his dream-and more! He was one of the greatest American sculptors not only of his day but also of all time. （1）What did Augustus like doing as a child?A. He enjoyed selling candies at the store.B. He enjoyed chasing after his friends at school.C. He liked drawing pictures of his father's workers.D. He liked going to work as a shoemaker in his father's shop.（2）How did Augustus become a sculptor?A. He received sponsorship from an art critic.B. He sculpted a small bust of his parents out of clay.C. He opened an art studio in Rome and worked on Hiawatha.D. He learned hard as an apprentice and carved many nice works.（3）When did Roosevelt request Augustus to redesign American coins?A. At his age of 33.B. At his age of 57.C. At his age of 52.D. At his age of 59.（4）What is the text mainly about?A. The history of the Civil War.B. The remarkable sculptor's life.C. The comments on Augustus' works.D. The outstanding sculptor's masterpieces.3.阅读理解An old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off. The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before, and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again!”Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, an d everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don't like planes and I am never going t o fly again. But I'll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。
高考英语全真模拟卷 (新高考专用)(解析版)
高考英语全真模拟卷（新高考专用）第一模拟09英语第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A（2021届湖南省永州市高三二模）OUR GUIDE TO GRIFFITH PARK“You can see just about all of Los Angeles from Griffith Park,” Mike Eberts wrote 24 years ago in his centennial (百年纪念) history of the park covering 4,300 acres.Places RecommendedThe Greek Theatre: From April to October you can catch a concert here if you prefer something more intimate than the Hollywood Bowl. Griffith himself oversaw the building of the outdoor theater that opened in 1930.Griffith Observatory: It's said that more people have explored the stars through the observatory’s solar telescope than anywhere else on Earth. This landmark, which opened m 1935, offers great views of the heavens and the Hollywood sign.Besides the Greek Theatre and the Griffith Observatory, the park’s best-known attractions, there arc camps for boys and girls, open lawns (草坪) and a lone mountain lion.Safety MeasuresSocial distancing: Like everywhere in L.A．County, all visitors are required to wear face coverings and stay at least six feet from others.Stay found: It’s easy to lose your way in a place as big as Griffith Park. So use a map to plan your route. Thendrop pins along your electronic course or use a GPS app such as Gaia to stay on track.Suggestions for a Tight ScheduleIf you have just one day to explore the green heart of L.A．, Schreiner suggests this itinerary (行程). Many of these sites are closed for now. To save time，go car-free and instead use ride shares, DASH shuttles, Metro trains and the new shuttle.1．Which activity can you do in Griffith Observatory?A．Observing stars.B．Seeing mountain lions.C．Attending concerts.D．Watching Hollywood films.2．What is a must for keeping safe in the Griffith Park?A．A telescope.B．A face covering.C．A GPS app.D．A pin.3．How are visitors with limited time advised to travel?A．Driving private cars.B．Travelling on foot.C．Riding bicycles.D．Using public transport.【分析】本文是一篇说明文。
高考英语(全国通用)：阅读理解实战演练(3)
高考英语阅读理解专题训练AAlexis,17，sat quietly in the passenger seat of her dad’s car.She let her eyes lazily scan the landscape for wildlife.Then a deer came into view about 200 yards in front of them.“Dad，there’s a deer there！”Alexis said.It was a male deer with sharp antlers(角) on each side of its head.As the car moved closer，Alexis saw that the deer’s head was bent toward the ground.Then she heard a scream and saw an arm fly up near the deer’s head.Alexis realized the deer was attacking a woman.Sue，a 44year-old mother，had been out for her morning run.The deer followed her and edged closer.“I knew I was in trouble，”Sue says.She went to pick up a stick for selfdefense，and the deer charged.It lifted her with its antlers and threw her into the air.Sue could feel blood flew down her leg.Within seconds，the deer had pushed her off the road.When Alexis and her father pulled up，the deer was throwing Sue like a doll.Alexis looked into the woman’s terrified eyes，and before her father had even stopped the car，the teenager jumped quickly out of the car and ran toward the deer.“I was kicking it to get its attention，”she says.Then her father, who had followed his daughter，pushed the deer away from the woman.Alexis helped Sue into the car，and then applied a piece of cloth to Sue’s injured leg.“We’re going to get you to a hospital，”Alexis said.Then she heard her father shout loudly.He had been knocked to the ground.Alexis took hold of a hammer from the car and ran to where her father lay on his back.She beat the deer’s head and neck，but the blows didn’t scare it away.“I was losing faith，”she says.“A couple more strikes，Alexis，”said her father.“You can do it.”Turning the hammer around，Alexis closed her eyes and beat the deer’s neck with all her strength.When she opened her eyes，the deer was running away.Alexis got in the driver’s seat and sped toward the nearest hospital.After Sue was treated，she tearfully thanked her rescuers.“You expect a teenage girl to get on the phone and call for help，”she says，“not to beat up a deer.”1．What was Sue doing when she was attacked by the deer?A．She was driving home.B．She was resting on the road.C．She was taking exercise.D．She was feeding wild animals.答案 C解析细节理解题。
新高考英语仿真模拟演练卷(含答案解析)
新高考英语仿真模拟演练卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共16小题；每小题2.5分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AThe following is the information of some excellent hotels at the famous resort(度假胜地)for skiers in Italy.Hotel Ela￡550 per personThe Hotel Ela has a relaxed atmosphere.It lies in the centre of the resort，only 100m from the main ski lift and 300m from the ski school meeting point.It's ideal for those who prefer a hotel which is very close to all the resort's action.Rooms(2－4 people)：Twin rooms with cable TV，hairdryer，shower and WC.All rooms have recently been redecorated.Hotel Sport￡540 per personIt is near to shops，bars and restaurants.The hotel is a great choice for those looking for lively nightlife.The famous bar is just on the ground floor.Rooms(2－4 people)：All rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors and have hairdryer，mini-safe，satellite TV，shower & WC.Please note：This hotel does not accept groups larger than 6 people.Hotel Xalet Verdu￡559 per personIt is an attractive hotel decorated in a traditional style and offers comfortable accommodation.The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.It is 300m from the main ski lift and the village centre.Garage：￡10 a daySafe deposit boxes：free in reception；￡20 per week，in room.52 rooms：Twin or double bedrooms with shower，hairdryer，satellite TV，telephone and safe.Villa Cary Hotel￡540 per personThe Villa Cary is a small but well located hotel with comfortable rooms for two people making it ideal for couples.You're guaranteed a warm welcome from the English owner.Rooms(2 people)：Pleasantly furnished double bedrooms with cable TV，mini-safe and bathroom with shower & WC.[语篇解读]本文介绍了四个意大利较好的酒店。