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镇江市2014高考英语短文阅读类训练（6）及答案或解析a lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal(正面的) attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us to win. consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about being late on the job. although there was a good reason for sams a being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer. his supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech.yes, the boss was, sam entered the office at 9:35. the place was as quiet as a locker room(更衣室); everyone was hard at work. sams supervisor came up to him. suddenly, sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. “how do you do!” he said. “im sam maynard. im applying for a job. which, i understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. does the early bird get the worm?”the room exploded in laughter. the supervisor clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. sam maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win, a laugh.hum difficult situations in our lives. it can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no”, criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. for some jobs, its the only tool that can succeed. it is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. for example, many believe that comedians(喜剧演员) on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance(忍受力) than people in any other forum.1、. why was sam late for his job?a. because he was ill.b. because he got up late.c. because he was caught in a traffic jam.d. he was busy applying for a new job.2、. the main idea of this passage is _. a. sam maynard saved his job with humorb. humor is important in our livesc. early bird gets the wormd. humor can solve racial discriminations3、. the phrase “clamped off” in paragraph 3 means _.a. tried to hold back b. tried to set c. charged d. gave out4、. which of the following statements can we infer from the passage?a. many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor.b. it wasnt the first time that sam came late for his work.c. sam was supposed to come to his office at 8:30.d. humor is the most effective way of solving problems.出处 英语报体裁 记叙话题 幽默的重要性阅读策略 注意故事的开头结尾入选理由 情节发展有趣，生动1、. c。细节题。根据who hit a traffic jam on his way to work可知，他迟到的原因是他碰上了交通堵塞。2、. b。主旨题。根据短文第 1 句是主题句 a lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal(正面的) attack when a touch of humor might well enable us to win (在人生很多场激烈的争斗中，我们如果与人硬碰硬正面交锋的话，可能败得一塌糊涂。而幽默往往使我们反败为胜)和文章第 4 段第 1 句，可知整篇短文讲的是幽默的重要性。3、. a。词义猜测题。前面提到老板连辞退他的话都想好了，而sam开的这个玩笑使人们哄堂大笑。而老板为了树立他的威严，仍然强忍住笑。故答案为a。4、. b。 推断题。根据 shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about being late on the job 我们可以了解到，sam不止一次上班迟到了。*结束完形填空（20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从3655各题所给的四个选项(a,b,c和d)中,选出最佳选项.once youve found the right taxi, problems of fares, meters and other charges come into play. in some countries, all taxis are36, and the government regulates fares so you can expect 37 problems. but in other places you may find drivers 38 to use meters, 39 the car should be equipped with one. the best way in such cases is to 40 on their use, if you know meters are available. but 41countries where there truly are no meters? there are two methods you can use. one is to discuss the fare 42 you get into the car. in russia, this is the only way _43.”you call a taxi, and when the driver _44, you dont get in,” a (an) 45_ traveler say.” the driver will 46 over to the passenger side window, you tell him where you want to go, then discuss a price.” but another man takes a different approach on his trips to latin america. his “never-ask-the-fare “policy 47_ like this.” while im in the airport, i ask three or four people to get an idea 48 how much it will cost to get to my destination,” he explains.” i 49 ask the driver how much it is, i just pay 50 than what the people said. if its more, the driver will tell you.” when a fare does 51 to be more than you expected, think about your choices. of course, a large difference may 52 you arguing with the driver. 53 , one traveler makes the point that this 54may amount to pennies when you consider exchange rates.” choose your fights,” she says.” is it worth 25 or 50 cents to 55 a taxi driver?” 36. a. fixed b. metered c. fastened d. controlled37.a. tiny b. some c. many d. few38.a. unwilling b. unforgettable c. unsure d. unknown39.a. if not b. as if c. even though d. so that 40.a. lie b. insist c. learn d. lay41.a. what about b. what for c. what if d. what though42.a. when b. after c. before d. while43.a. that does b. it is done c. it will do d. which does44.a. pull out b. pull over c. pull down d. pull off 45.a. excited b. surprised c. disappointed d. experienced 46.a. bend b. learn c. move d. get47.a. looks b. thinks c. works d. seems48.a. for b. on c. at d. with 49.a. always b. never c. ever d. often 50.a. lower b. higher c. more d. less 51.a. turn out b. turn over c. turn about d. turns back52.a. let b. make c. leave d. force53.a. even b. howeverc. if d. so54.a. trouble b. problem c. difference d. expense55.a. argue with b. deal with c. fight with d. talk参考答案dcdbd bdaca dacdb abdcd*结束（201*辽宁卷） many people believe henry ford invented the automobile (汽车). but henry ford did not start to build his first car until 1896. that was eleven years after two germans developed the worlds first automobile. many people believe henry ford invented the production line that moved a cars parts to the worker, instead of making the worker move to the parts. that is not true, either. many factory owners used methods of this kind before ford. what henry ford did was to use other peoples ideas and make them better. and he made the whole factory a moving production line. in the early days of the automobile, almost every ear maker raced his cars. it was the best way of gaining public notice. henry ford decided to build a racing car. fords most famous race was his first one. it was also the last race in which he drove the car himself. the race was in 1901, at a field near detroit. all of the most famous cars had entered, but only two were left: the winton and fords. the winton was famous for its speed. most people thought the race was over before it began. the winton took an early lead. but halfway through the race, it began to lose power. ford started to gain. and near the end of the race, he took the lead. ford won the race and defeated the winton. his name appeared in newspapers and he became well-known all over the united states. within weeks of the race, henry ford formed a new automobile company. in the 1903, a doctor in detroit bought the first car from the company. that sale was the beginning of henry fords dream. ford said: i will build a motor car for the great mass of people. it will be large enough for the family, but small enough for one person to operate and care for. it will be built of the best materials. it will be built by the best men to be employed. and it will be built with the simplest plans that modem engineering can produce. it will be so low in price that no man making good money will be unable to own one. the model t was a car of that kind. it only cost $850. it was a simple machine that drivers could depend on. doctors bought the model t. so did farmers. even criminals，they considered it the fastest and surest form of transportation. americans loved the model t. they wrote stories and songs about it. thousands of model ts were built in the first few years. 63. what do we know about henry ford from paragraph 1? a. he made good use of ideas from others. b. he produced the first car in the world. c. he knew how to improve auto parts. d. he invented the production line. 64. why did henry ford take part in the 1901 car race? a. to show off his driving skills. b. to draw public attention. c. to learn about new technology. d. to raise money for his new company. 65. “that sale” in paragraph 4 refers to .a. the selling of ford cars at reduced prices b. the sale of model t to the mass of people c. the selling of a car to a detroit doctord. the sales target for the ford company66. what was henry fords dream according to the text? a. producing cars for average customers.b. building racing cars of simple design. c. designing more car models.d. starting more companies.【答案】abca*结束a“glad to find you so merry, my girls,” said a cheery voice at the door, and actors and audience turned to welcome a tall, motherly lady with a “can i help you” look about her which was truly delightful. she was not elegantly dressed, but a noble-looking woman, and the girls thought the gray cloak（斗篷）and unfashionable bonnet（宽檐帽）covered the most splendid mother in the world.“well, dearies, how have you got on today? there was so much to do, getting the boxes ready to go tomorrow, that i didnt come home to dinner. has anyone called, beth? how is your cold, meg? jo, you look tired to death. come and kiss me, baby.”while making these maternal（母性的）inquires, mrs. march got her wet things off, her warm slippers on, and sitting down in the easy chair, drew amy to her lap, preparing to enjoy the happiest hour of her busy day. the girls flew about, trying to make things comfortable, each in her own way. meg arranged the tea table. jo brought wood and set chairs, dropping, over-turning, and clattering everything she touched. beth trotted (小跑) to and fro between parlor(客厅) and kitchen, quiet and busy, while amy gave directions to everyone, as she sat with her hands folded.as they gathered about the table, mrs. march said, with a particularly happy face, “ive got a treat for you after supper.”a quick, bright smile went round like a streak of sunshine. beth clapped her hands, regardless of the biscuit she held, and jo tossed up her napkin, crying, “a letter! a letter! three cheers for father!”“yes, a nice long letter. he is well, and thinks he shall get through the cold season better than we feared. he sends all sorts of loving wishes for christmas, and an especial message to you girls,” said mrs. march, patting her pocket as if she had got a treasure there.“hurry and get done! dont stop to quirk your little finger and simper (傻笑)over your plate, amy,” cried jo, choking on her tea and dropping her bread, butter side down, on the carpet in her haste to get at the treat.beth ate no more, but crept (蹑手蹑足地走) away to sit in her shadowy corner and brood (细想)over the delight to come, till the others were ready.“i think it was so splendid in father to go as chaplain（牧师）when he was too old to be drafted (被征入伍), and not strong enough for a soldier,” said meg warmly.“dont i wish i could go as a drummer? or a nurse, so i could be near him and help him.” exclaimed jo, with a groan“it must be very disagreeable to sleep in a tent, and eat all sorts of bad-tasting things, and drink out of a tin mug,” sighed amy.“when will he come home, marmee?” asked beth, with a little quiver in her voice.“not for many months, dear, unless he is sick. he will stay and do his work faithfully as long as he can, and we wont ask for him back a minute sooner than he can be spared. now come and hear the letter.”they all drew to the fire, mother in the big chair with beth at her feet, meg and amy perched on either arm of the chair, and jo leaning on the back, where no one would see any sign of emotion if the letter should happen to be touching. very few letters were written in those hard times that were not touching, especially those which fathers sent home. in this one little was said of the hardships endured, th