高考英语复习Unit1OlympicHistory阅读理解组块专练——练速度（含解析）重庆大学版.docx

Unit 1 Olympic History 阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35分钟).阅读理解ADont have plenty of time for reading? If you are interested in nonfiction books, here are good choices for you.A Room of Ones OwnThis essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on her several lectures given to two womens colleges at Cambridge University in 1928.In it, Woolf describes that its circumstance not talent alone that allows men to be more successful at writing.Women, in other words, spend so much time cooking, cleaning, and tending to their children that they have no time left for art.To write well, therefore, a woman must have “a room of her own”While on its surface, this essay appears to be only about writing, it is actually about wealth and class, freedom and imprisonment, and the power struggle between sexes.The Art of WarWritten by ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Zi, The Art of War is widely considered to be one of the best books about military strategy (军事战略) in human history.Consisting of 13 chapters, each dealing with a separate aspect about how to fight a war, the book has been translated into many languages and has thousands of editions.For centuries, it has been used to train military leaders for its detailed study of military strategy and effective leadership.Letter to My DaughterThis book of essays and poems by Maya Angelou, a respectable American poet, is written for “the daughter she never had” the millions of women, both young and old, who she considers to be her “family”From the viewpoint of a caring, older relative, this book contains lessons selected from her own life experiences, including the birth of her only child, a son, as well as the development and loss of friendship.A Brief History of TimeIf youre short on time, then why not read about, well, the creation of time? This book, first published in 1998 from brilliant scientist and mathematician Stephen Hawking, explores mindbending questions about the creation of the universe, including if and when it will end, and if so, how.Despite its heavy subject matter, Hawking addresses these questions in a way thats easy to understand, even for those who know little about physics.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了四本纪实文学作品。1What can we learn about the four books?AA Brief History of Time mainly focuses on the matter of time.BLetter to My Daughter is actually a common family letter.CThe Art of War gives advice on how to be military leaders.DA Room of Ones Own is more than about writing.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“While on its surface, this essay .struggle between sexes.”可知，虽然表面上这篇文章只跟写作有关，但是实际上它是有关财富和社会等级，自由和监禁以及两性之间的权力之争的，故D项正确。2What can be inferred from the passage?AAs a physicist, Hawking is equally famous for writing.BMaya devotes herself to fighting for womens rights.CThe book by Sun Zi is helpful in policymaking.DWoolf looks down upon men in writing.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The Art of War is widely considered .about how to fight a war”可知，The Art of War对政策的制定有帮助。故C项正确。3What is the purpose of the passage?ATo make comparisons between the four books.BTo recommend the four books to readers.CTo make comments on the four books.DTo promote sales of the four books.解析：选B写作意图题。根据第一段“Dont have plenty of time for reading? If you are interested in nonfiction books, here are good choices for you.”可知，写作本文的目的是向读者介绍文中提到的四本纪实文学作品。故B项正确。BJon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash.Dressed in plain clothes, Jon Hoffman caught the man and pressed him against the hood (引擎盖) of his car.But Hoffman had trouble controlling the thief, and they got into a struggle.“The detective has a military background, and he said he thought the suspect must have a military background, too, because he was able to break away so easily，” a local police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered.Among those watching were Harvey and Kirby, two day laborers.Harvey did what has become common these days he took out his phone to shoot the video.“I hate to say it, but I thought that this policeman was doing something stupid，” Harvey said.“But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there wouldnt be shooting if I got over there in time.” Harvey jumped into action, while he was still recording the video.So did Kirby.“Harvey caught hold of the suspects arms, while Kirby seized his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on，” said the police spokesperson.The 27yearold suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses.The charity jar he stole held less than $50.“Ive been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life，” Harvey said.“It feels good to be on the right side and do something positive.”After the arrest, the three men got to know each other at a local steak house Hoffmans treat, as a thank you.语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻故事，讲述了一位侦探在两位临时工的协助下制服一名嫌疑人的过程。4What made Hoffman call for help when arresting the suspect?AHe was not on duty.BHe couldnt control the suspect.CHe needed witnesses to support him.DHe wanted to push the thief into the car.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“But Hoffman had trouble controlling the thief, and they got into a struggle.”可知，Hoffman控制住那个嫌疑人有困难，并且他们扭打在一起。故选项B正确。5Why did Harvey and Kirby record the scene at the beginning?ATo follow the fashion.BTo record the detectives silly action.CTo keep track of the criminal.DTo avoid being involved in the incident.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I thought that this policeman was doing something stupid”可知，选项B“记录侦探的愚蠢行为”是正确的。6What can be inferred about Harvey?AHe was ready to break the law.BHe was out of work at that time.CHe had a good military background.DHe might have had some illegal deeds.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第六段中的“Ive been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life”可知，Harvey曾经违反过法律，故选项D (他可能有过一些违法行为)是正确的。7What is Hoffmans attitude towards Harvey and Kirby?AGrateful.BPrejudiced.CSkeptical. DAdmirable.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Hoffmans treat, as a thank you”可知，嫌疑人被捕后，Hoffman请Harvey和Kirby吃饭，作为对他们的感谢。故A项正确。CEvery Saturday morning at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park.The parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad.Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers.Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeleys world record of 13 minutes 48 seconds to up to an hour.Parkrun is succeeding where Londons Olympic “legacy” is failing.Planning documents for the 2012 Olympics said the great legacy of the Games would be to get a nation of sport lovers away from their couches.The population would be healthier and produce more winners.It has not happened.The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, but the general population was growing faster.Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate.Primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved.Why did London 2012 fail to “inspire a generation”？ The success of parkrun offers answers.Parkrun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock.It welcomes anybody.There is as much joy over a puffedout firsttimer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining.The Olympic bidders, however, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more excellent athletes.The stress on success over taking part was frightening for newcomers.Indeed, to encourage sport participation, the government should really be getting involved in providing common goods making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis courts, and encouraging all these activities in schools.But it has been selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in education.Therefore, instead of wordy strategies, the future government needs to do more to provide the conditions for sport to thrive (繁荣)语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章就公园跑在英国的盛行和2012年伦敦奥运会后参加体育运动的人数的减少进行对比，论述了政府发起全民运动应充当的角色和发挥的作用。8What can be inferred about parkrun?AIt is an official event.BIt has gained great popularity.CIt has no age limit for the participants.DIt was started by Andrew Baddeley and his friends.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad.”可以推知，公园跑很受民众的喜爱。9What does the author say about the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics?AIt produced more excellent athletes.BIt raised peoples awareness of health.CIt failed to promote sport participation.DIt failed to improve athletes performance.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise .Primary school pupils doing .sport a week have nearly halved.”可以推知，2012年伦敦奥运会并没有推动大众对体育运动的参与度。10How is parkrun different from the Olympic Games?AIt aims to discover talents.BIt doesnt attract newcomers.CIt focuses on mass competition.DIt doesnt emphasize winning a race.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Parkrun is not a race but a time trial”和“The Olympic bidders .wanted to .The stress on success over taking part”可以推知，二者的不同之处在于，公园跑不是比赛，与输赢或成功无关。11In the authors opinion, what should the government do to “inspire a generation”？AAdopt longterm strategies.BProvide professional guides.COrganize more national sports events.DIncrease the money supply on public sports.解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“the government should really be getting involved .the money to pave tennis courts”可知，作者认为政府应该提供场地和资金以鼓励全民运动。DYouve probably sung “Happy Birthday to You” at many birthday parties.But until September, 2015, anyone who sang it in public risked having to pay a fine.Thats because musicpublishing company Warner/Chappell Music claimed to own the copyright to the song and charged fees for its commercial use.But on September 22, US.District Court Judge George HKing ruled Warner/Chappells copyright is not valid.The song is now officially under the public ownership.Two sisters from Kentucky kindergarten teacher Patty Hill and her sister Mildred wrote the tune used in “Happy Birthday to You”But their song was called “Good Morning to All”The Clayton FSummy Company first published it in 1893.Birthdaythemed lyrics began to accompany the tune in the early 1900s, but no one knows who wrote them.In 1935, the Summy Company registered the copyright for “Happy Birthday to You”Warner/Chappell purchased that copyright in 1988.Since then, it has earned about $2 million a year for the songs use in movies and on TV.Though Warner/Chappell never charged fees for singing the song at public birthday parties, it could have.“If you sang Happy Birthday to You at a private family party at home, that would never violate the copyright.But if waiters sang it to a restaurant guest, that probably would，” said Robert Brauneis, a professor at the George Washington University Law School.“As a result, many restaurants have had their waiters sing other birthday songs.”Two years ago, Warner/Chappell charged filmmaker Jennifer Nelson $1,500 to use the song in her documentary movie.She decided to file a lawsuit (诉讼) against the company.Judge King ruled although the Summy Company had published the original version of “Good Morning to All”， it had never had the rights to the birthday lyrics and therefore could not have sold them.So, unless someone else claims ownership of the song, people are now free to sing and use “Happy Birthday to You”“This is a great victory for musicians, artists, and people around the world who have waited decades for this，” Nelson said.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。Jennifer Nelson女士打赢了歌曲祝你生日快乐的版权官司，从此人们可以随时随地免费演唱这首著名的生日歌了。12What do we learn about “Happy Birthday to You”？AIts tune was written in the 1900s.BIts author of the words is unknown.CIt was written by a teacher for two sisters.DIt was published earlier than “Good Morning to All”解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Birthdaythemed lyrics began to accompany the tune in the early 1900s, but no one knows who wrote them.”可知，我们不知道祝你生日快乐的词作者是谁。13Why did King rule Warner/Chappells copyright is invalid?AThe copyright now belongs to the Summy Company.BNo company had the rights to buy “Good Morning to All”CThe Summy Company had no right to sell the birthday lyrics.DPatty Hill and her sister claimed ownership of the song decades ago.解析：选C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句中的“although the Summy Company had published .it had never had the rights to the birthday lyrics and therefore could not have sold them”可知，Summy公司当年无权出售这首生日歌的歌词，那么Warner/Chappell公司买到的版权也是无效的。14What does Nelson probably think of the court ruling?AFair. BVague.CQuestionable. DDisappointing.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段中Nelson所说的“This is a great victory for musicians, artists, and people around the world”可以推知，她认为法庭的裁决是公正的。15What would be the best title for the text?AFree birthday songsBGo ahead, sing it anywhere!CHistory of “Happy Birthday to You”DWho owns the song “Happy Birthday to You”？解析：选B标题归纳题。通读全文可知，法庭已经裁决祝你生日快乐的版权归大众所有，故B项作标题最适合。.阅读七选五How to avoid a boring conversationWhat excuses should you use to avoid talking to people you dont want to talk to? Here are tips and inoffensive ways to get out of unwanted conversations.Go for a refill (续杯)It is natural for anyone at a party to be excused to get a refill._1_ And once you excuse yourself, make a move fast before the person requests you to get a refill for him as well.Pretend bad mood.Cut off the conversation before it starts by saying something along the lines of “Im not in a good mood.Can I talk to yo