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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（11）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。probably you have seen photos of the grand canyon（峡谷）, the great valley in the desert country of arizona. but you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beauty. the grand canyon is one of the greatest natural wonders of the worldthe colorado river formed the grand canyon over millions of years. slowly, the river cut down through hard rock. at the same time, the land was rising. today the canyon is 1.5 kilometers and 445 kilometers long. the oldest rocks at the bottom of the canyon are more than 1 billion years old. the width varies from about 200 meters to 29 kilometers across. the rim or top of the canyon is about 2,300 meters above sea level on the south rim, and about 3,000 meters on the other side. as a result, there are different kinds of plants and animals on opposite sides of the canyon. the south rim is dry desert country. the north rim has tall forests.the canyon looks different at different times of day, and in different seasons and weather. at sunrise and sunset the red, gold, brown and orange colors of the rocks are especially clear and bright. in winter, the canyon is partly covered with snow.the view from the south rim of the grand canyon is the best. most visitors come here and stay in campgrounds or hotels. every point along the canyons edge offers a different view.the north rim of the canyon is quieter. it takes all day to drive there from the south rim because there is only one bridge across the colorado river. on the way, you go through navado indian lands, and a colorful pink desert called “the painted desert”.1. the best way to feel the true beauty of the grand canyon is to_. a. see its photographs b. listen to the report about it c. watch its introduction on tv d. go there yourself and visit it2. according to the second paragraph, _.a. the grand canyon has a short history b. its size never changed in the historyc. the grand canyon was formed by the earthquake d. you can enjoy different scenery on different sides of the canyon3. the scene the canyon is _.a. various depending on different time and placesb. the same c. various depending on different timed. various depending on different places4. if you want to visit the north rim from the south rim, you_.a. can go there in many directionsb. wont spend much time on the wayc. can visit the painted desert on the wayd. neednt go across any bridges5. if you want to have a visit to the grand canyon, youd better go to _. a. the north rim b. the south rim c. the bottom d. navado indian lands【答案与解析】1. d根据第一段but you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beauty.可知答案。2. d 根据第二段中最后三句话可以得出答案。3. a 根据第三、四、五段可以得出答案。4. c根据最后一段可以得出答案。5. b 根据倒数第二段第一句话：the view from the south rim of the grand canyon is the best.可以得知答案。时闻型阅读理解。(new york) a french tourist highly praised for rescuing a twoyearold girl in manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freezing east river.tuesdays daily news said 29yearold julien duret from france was the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last saturday.he lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the south street seaport museum. he handed the girl to her father, david anderson, who had dived in after him.“i didnt think at all，” duret told the daily news. “it happened very fast. i reacted very fast.”duret, an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(码头) when he saw something falling into the water. he thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. immediately, he took off his coat and jumped into the water.when he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. an ambulance came later for her, said duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after. the rescue happened on the day before he left for france. duret said he didnt realize his story of heroism had greatly moved new york until he was leaving the city the next morning.“i dont really think im a hero，” said duret. “anyone would do the same thing.”1why was duret in new york? ato meet his girlfriend.bto spend his holiday.cto work as an engineer.dto visit the andersons.2what did duret do shortly after the ambulance came? ahe was interviewed by a newspaper.bhe went to the hospital in the ambulance.che disappeared from the spot quickly.dhe asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes.3who dived after duret into the river to save the little girl? adavid anderson ba passerby.chis girlfriend.da taxi driver. 4which of the following is true according to the passage? aduret thought twice before he jumped into the cold water.bduret dived into the water before the girls father.cthe rescue happened on the day duret left for france.dduret didnt think he was brave enough to be a hero.5what is probably the headline of this news report? aa careless fatherba poor girl cwarmhearted onlookersdbrave frenchman found【要点综述】文章讲述了一个在度假的人英勇救落水女孩的故事。1b细节理解题。根据第五段的“duret, an engineer on vacation”可知，他是在度假。2c细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“an ambulance came later for her, said duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.”可知，他迅速离开了现场。3a细节理解题。根据第三段的“david anderson, who had dived in after him.”可知。 4b细节理解题。根据第三段的“he lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the south street seaport museum. he handed the girl to her father, david anderson, who had dived in after him.”可知。5d推理判断题。文章主要讲述了一位法国人勇救落水儿童的事迹，故d项能概括全文。 【2015高考复习】阅读理解youre riding in the car on this family vacation. suddenly your dad slows down. and you may see the following：1bubblegum alleysan luis obispo, californiasome call it art; others call it just plain gross. bubblegum alley is covered from top to bottom with wads of chewed gum, a tradition that was started mysteriously by locals in the 1950s. some artists even created images of funny faces and the american flag.2blue whalecatoosa, oklahomanot ready to dive the depths of the ocean to see a blue whale? no problem. just visit this 80footlong cement beast, which even has a slide and diving board so visitors can take a dip in the pond. when the artist died, the whale fell into disrepair. neighbors couldnt stand to see the grinning whale fall apart, so they fixed it and now keep it bright with gallons of blue paint. 3.lonesome legsamarillo, texasjust what are these large legs doing in a cow pasture? according to artist lightnin mcduff, they represent a poem about a traveler who finds a bodiless statue of an egyptian pharaoh (法老) called ozymandias.using concrete over a steel frame, mcduff constructed the legs to appear as if they were made of weathered sandstone. and the socks? a prankster (恶作剧的人) keeps adding themeven though mcduff always removes the unwanted addition. 4.giant penguincut bank, montanabundle up (使穿暖)when you visit this statue, because temperatures here can get as low as 47 degrees below zero. as a nod to the frosty conditions, a local businessman built the 27foottall penguin out of 10,000 pounds of concrete. the creator left for warmer weather, but the statue7 times the height of a real emperor penguinstill stands, welcoming visitors to its chilly home.【语篇解读】 该文讲述了四个听起来不可思议但确实存在的美国路边景点。16how can you see the roadside attractions?aby participating in tours.bby having a family vacation in a car.cby daydreaming.dby going to places of interest.答案b细节理解题。从第一段第一句话我们可以知道这一答案。17the following are descriptions about these sites, which is true?the blue whale has been ruined.visitors can entertain in the whale.the socks were added by the designer.the legs were made of weathered sandstone.the penguin is located in a very cold area.the statue of penguin is 6 times higher than a real emperor penguin.a b c d答案d细节理解题。由blue whale中第三句可知正确。由最后一段内容可知、正确。18what led to the formation of the bubblegum alley?aartists made it by creating images of funny faces and the american flag.bits covered with pieces of chewed gum.cit spread for some unknown reason.dartists guided this trend.答案c推理判断题。从对口香糖巷的介绍中a tradition that was started mysteriously by locals可推断无人知道这起源于何原因。19what impression of these sites does the author give you?afunny. bstrange. camazing. dusual.答案c写作意图题。本文的目的就是介绍令人不可思议但确实存在的美国路边景点。【2014陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】完形填空。阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的a、b、c、d四个选项中，选出合适填入对应空白处的最佳选项。i had been playing hockey（冰球）for about10 years. i wasalways the one sittingat the end of the bench, and 26 got into a game. i went to all the 27 and showed up even when it was so 28 that your breath froze andwhen the other players had decided to stay home. i felt i had 29 enough and thought of quitting. i finally decided to 30 the news to mymom that i was leaving the team.mymommay have looked like atiny and quiet lady but on 31 my words, she said, “remember, a quitter never wins and a winner never quits. your mother didnt raise 32 ,so think about yourself in a 33 way and see yourself as a winner!”so i worked harder than ever at getting in better shape, 34 my shot accuracy and changing my 35 .once in a match, we 36 our first game badly. whats worse, one of our best players got hurt.i was sitting at my 37 place,at the end of the bench,when the coach came over and told me i was going 38 . i was nervous, excited and terrified all at the same time.the opposing team was fast and i had to admit i was a little 39 .but my moms words 40 out in my head like a church bell.instead of being afraid, i was “pumped” and i very quickly found that all my 41 work waspaying off.i was as fast a skater as anyone else on the ice, and i seemed to get the 42 to score.the crowd went quiet. all the time i spent on the ice when everyone had gone home had