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湖南省湘潭市2016高考英语完形填空和阅读理解暑假选练（12）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的a.b.c和d项中，选出最佳选项。 “dr. papaderos, what is the meaning of life?”the usual laughter followed, and people stirred to go. papaderos held up his hand and stilled the room and looked at me for a long time, asking with his eyes if i was serious and seeing from my eyes that i was. “i will answer your question.”taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished into a leather billfold and brought out a very small round mirror, about the size of a quarter. and what he said went like this:“when i was a small child, during the war, we were very poor and we lived in a remote village. one day, on the road, i found the broken pieces of a mirror. a german motorcycle had been wrecked in that place. i tried to find all the pieces and put them together, but it was not possible, so i kept only the largest piece. this one, and, by scratching it on a stone, i made it round. i began to play with it as a toy and became fascinated by the fact that i could reflect light into dark places where the sun would never shinein deep holes and crevices（裂缝）and dark closets. it became a game for me to get light into the most inaccessible places i could find. i kept the little mirror, and, as i went about my growing up, i would take it out in idle moments and continue the challenge of the game. as i became a man, i grew to understand that this was not just a childs game but a metaphor for what i might do with my life. i came to understand that i am not the light or the source of light. but lighttruth, understanding, knowledgeis there, and it will shine in many dark places only if i reflect it. i am a fragment（碎片）of a mirror whose whole design and shape i do not know. nevertheless, with what i have i can reflect light into the dark places of this worldinto the black places in the hearts of menand change some things in some people. perhaps others may see and do likewise. this is what i am about. this is the meaning of my life.”1. on hearing the authors question, dr. papaderos_at first. a. laughed at his foolishness b. wasnt sure of the answer c. doubted his seriousness d. wasnt interested at all2. how did dr. papaderos get the small round mirror when he was a child?a. he found it on the road and made it round. b. a dying german soldier gave him as a present. c. he chanced to find it in the street while playing. d. he put the broken pieces together and made it. 3. why did dr. papaderos like the small round mirror so much as a child?a. because he was too poor to afford other toys. b. because it could shine the places where the sun couldnt reach. c. because he believed it would bring good luck to him. d. because it told him a lot about what life really meant to him. 4. the underlined “metaphor” in the 7th paragraph most probably means_ . a. symbol b. source c. light d. purpose5. which of the following might be the best title for the passage?a. a special game in the childhoodb. a broken piece of mirrorc. dr. papaderos experienced. the meaning of life【参考答案】15、cabad。 阅读理解。redheaded birthday boy jake balcom, newly 11, walked into the principals office at centennial lane elementary school in ellicott city ready for his big surprise. his name had been announced over the loudspeaker moments earlier. today was going to be special.back in the daylike, before fifth grade jakes parents would bring cupcakes to school in his honor. but this year, for the first time, his howard county school has forbidden parents from bringing “edible treats” for students birthdays. that means no more cupcakes, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, birthday cake, ice cream, rice krispies treats or pizza. instead, jake got a handshake from principal robert bruce and a colorful pencil and a card.“we hope that you have a terrific birthday,” the card read.jake just smiled, and went back to class.centennial lane is part of a movement across the washington area and the country to take the battle against childhood obesity to one of educations most beloved functions: the school party. but some are worried that the fight is going one step too farand taking some of the fun out of being a kid.schools, where many children eat two of their days meals, are being pushed to the front lines of the battle against kiddy bulge. a federal law requires schools to create wellness policies that encourage students to be more active and eat more healthfully. some schools in virginia have started exercise clubs. in maryland, schools are cracking down on vending-machine junk food.according to the centers for disease control and prevention (cdcp), the proportion of overweight children ages 6 to 11 has skyrocketed in recent decades, from 7 percent in 1980 to 16 percent in 2002. among 12 to 19-year-olds, the rate of obesity more than tripled, from 5 percent to 16 percent. health officials have called obesity a pandemic (流行病).at centennial lane, the principal said some parents have complained about the schools new policy, and others have adapted by bringing in nonfood treatssuch as rulers or erasers.jake balcom said he missed bringing treats to school. but he wasnt too bothered by their absence because he had celebrated his birthday with friends. they went to see the movie “wallace & gromit: the curse of the were-rabbit” and shared his birthday cake at his house.1. what is jake balcoms reaction to his gifts for his 11-year-old birthday from his school ? a. he felt puzzled by the gifts quite different from the former ones. b. he almost felt the same as before because he had celebrated his birthday with friends. c. he preferred chocolate chip cookies, birthday cake, ice cream than pencils and cards. d. he would rather have a birthday party than a handshake from the principal. 答案解析：答案为b。本题为细节推理题。由第四段 “jake just smiled, and went back to class.”和最后一段 “but he wasnt too bothered by their absence because he had celebrated his birthday with friends.” 可知，答案为b。 2. the underlined phrase “kiddy bulge” (in paragraph 6 ) means “_”. a. parents gifts b. childrnes parties c. kids overweight d. childrens exercises 答案解析：答案为c。本题为词义推测题。结合该词所在的下文 “that encourage students to be more active and eat more healthfully. some schools in virginia have started exercise clubs. in maryland, schools are cracking down on vending-machine junk food.” 和下一段的首句 “the proportion of overweight children ages 6 to 11 .” 可知，答案为c。 3. which of the following is ture according to the passage?a. parents all agree that the fight against childhood obesity is going too far. b.according to cdcp, the proportion of overweight children has had a tendency of increasing. c. for this years halloween party, kids can enjoy what they like as usual. d. jake balcom is a primary school pupil in fourth grade. 答案解析：答案为b。本题为细节题。由倒数第三段的数据 “from 7 percent in 1980 to 16 percent in 2002. among 12 to 19-year-olds, the rate of obesity more than tripled, from 5 percent to 16 percent.” 可知，肥胖儿童的比例已经呈现增长趋势，故答案b正确。由第五段 “ to take the battle against childhood obesity to one of educations most beloved functions: the school party. but some are worried that the fight is going one step too farand taking some of the fun out of being a kid.” 可知，选项a错误。由第二段 “that means no more cupcakes, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, birthday cake, ice cream, rice krispies treats or pizza. instead, jake got a handshake from principal robert bruce and a colorful pencil and a card.” 可知，选项c错误。由第二段首句 “back in the daylike, before fifth grade jakes parents would bring cupcakes to school in his honor.” 可推理，五年级之前的四年级，父母会带cupcakes到学校，可见jake balcom现在应该是五年级的学生了。故选项d错误。4. which of the following is the measure taken by the centennial lane elementary school? a. starting exercise clubs. b. cracking down on vending-machine junk food. c. forbidding parents from taking the food to the school. d. taking all the fun out of being a kid. 答案解析：答案为c。本题为细节题。题干对centennial lane elementary school所采取的措施提问。由第二段 “has forbidden parents from bringing “edible treats” for students birthdays.” 和第五段 “centennial lane is part of a movement ”可知，c选项正确。由第六段 “some schools in virginia have started exercise clubs. in maryland, schools are cracking down on vending-machine junk food.” 可知，选项a，b错误。第五段最后一句话提到 “but some are worried that the fight is going one step too farand taking some of the fun out of being a kid.” ，故选项d错误。【2015高考复习】阅读理解 a mother was devastated，crying，yelling all she can in that dark corner.there was nobody to hear her yell and not a soul to calm her，because outside her house is a long winding lonely road.the wind was at rest and the leaves didnt rustle，silence filling the air.loneliness was already killing her，but no one knows what made her cry!losing something you love with all your heart isnt really the pain you can ever overcome.radha lost her baby，her only means to live.she saw her child getting killed and the accident was terrible.one lonely night，she was walking down the street to get a breath of fresh air with her child hugged tight in her arms.the whole time she walked with her child in her arms，the only thing that worried her was aryans future.she was imagining and feeling every day of the childs growth，and figuring what she would have in store for him.but who knows whats in store for us tomorrow，life can change in a second. on that deserted road，were a few streetlights barely enough？it was this light that could be seen from a disktance，but as it came closer it got brighter and brighter.that light changed radhas life into darkness forever.a speeding car came down that road.the driver came at a speed of 110 kmph throwing beer bottles out of his half open window.he was definitely drunk，and the speed took everything in its path.just then，there was a loud cry，and silence set in again. but the mother wasnt hurt.she opened her eyes，unable to focus her eyes，and didnt see aryan.after a few minutes when her sight cleared up she looked all over in a panic for her baby，but alas.the child hadnt even seen life.simply，dont drink and drive.you_could_take_a_life，but_kill_a_number_of_people.【语篇导读】一位司机酒后驾车发生事故，夺去了一个充满活力的孩子的生命和一位母亲的全部希望16the underlined word“devastated”in paragraph 1 would probably mean“_”aworried bscaredcheartbroken dweatherbeaten答案c词义猜测题。从该词所在句的“crying，yelling all she can.”可知，这位母亲伤心欲绝，所以devastated语义同heartbroken，选c项。17which of the following statements is true of radha?ashe had expected much of aryan.bshe got her eyes injured in the accident.cshe was hit by one bottle on the arm.dshe had everything ready for aryans future.答案a推理判断题。从第三段的前两句可知，这位母亲对孩子的期望很高，故答案选a项。18the underlined sentence implies that_.adrunk driving is absolutely forbiddenbdrunk driving is certain to kill a lot of peoplecthe driver killed aryan and his motherdthere is more than one victim in a car accident答案d推理判断题。从文章中这位母亲撕心裂肺的哭喊及常识可推知，酒后驾车的受害者不止一个，答案选d项。19what would be the best title for the passage?athe death of a miserable child.ba sad mother on a windy night.cthe price for another mans mistake.dspeeding from drunk driving.答案c主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了一位司机酒后驾车发生事故导致一个孩子死亡，孩子的母亲伤心绝望的故事，所以c项“另一个人的错误的代价”能较好地概括全文，答案选c项。【2014中原名校联盟一模】完形填空。阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（a，b，c，d）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 for centuries, magicians have used various ways to shock the audience. we all have seen how a 36 performer carefully steps 37 a bed of burning coals - barefoot. then he walks across 38 a single burn on his feet. is it mind over matter, or is it just physics? as it turns _39 , walking on burning coals isnt that hot as 40 . “the coals are hot enough to 41_ you, but if you walk quickly across them you 42 being burned.” says jonathan hall, a physician at penn state university in eric pennsylvania.thats because some coals are made 43 burning wood chips. wood has two 44_ properties（特性）for fire-walking, explains hall. first, wood is an insulator（绝缘体）-it doesnt _45 heat very well. “it 46 _ time for heat to travel 47 the wood to your feet.” hall says. if the performer walked across red-hot metal 48 , that wo