高考英语阅读理解基础训练题（110）.doc

2014高考英语阅读理解基础训练题（110）及答案【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】cthe french word renaissance means rebirth.it was first used in 1855 by the historian jules michelet in his history of france，then adopted by historians of culture，by art historians，and eventually by music historians，all of whom applied it to european culture during the 150 years spanning 14501600.the concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of european history because of the renewed interest in ancient greek and roman culture that began in italy and then spread throughout europe.scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of greece and rome.to these scholars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual values.fulfillment in lifeas opposed to concern about an afterlifebecame a desirable goal，and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on.artists and writers now turned to secular(不朽的)as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.these changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the renaissance periodhow people thought about music as well as the way music was composed，experienced，discussed，and circulated.they could see the architectural monuments，sculptures(雕塑)，plays，and poems that were being rediscovered，but they could not actually hear ancient musicalthough they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.they learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.for example，the influential religious leader bernardino cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time.he urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors，painters，architects，and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.the musical renaissance in europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques.furthermore，music changed so rapidly during this century and a halfthough at different rates in different countriesthat we cannot define a single renaissance style.36what is the passage mainly about?athe musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the european renaissance.bthe musical techniques that were in use during the european renaissance.cthe european renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.dthe ancient greek and roman musical practices used during the european renaissance.37the underlined word “now” in paragraph 1 refers to _.a1855bthe period of the renaissancectile time of the classical civilizations of greece and romedthe time at which the author wrote the passage38it can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the renaissance were seeking a rebirth of _.aspirituality in everyday lifebcommunication among artists across europeca cultural emphasis on human valuesdreligious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes39what can be inferred about the music of ancient greece and rome?aits effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.bit was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.cit expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture，painting and poetry.dit had the same effect on renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.40according to the passage，why was bernardino cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?ait did not contain enough religious themes.bit had little emotional impact on audiences.cit was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.dit was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.36c主旨大意题。全文主要讲述了欧洲文艺复兴的发展，其中以音乐风格的变化为主要例证。37b词义猜测题。讲述故事时用now表示“那时，当时”，即故事发生的时候。38c推理判断题。根据第一段第五句“to these scholars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual values.”可知，文艺复兴时期的思想家寻求的是对人的价值的重视。39a推理判断题。根据第二段的“.although they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.they learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why.”可推知选a。40d推理判断题。从第二段最后的描述中可以看出，bernardino cirillo对他那个时代中的模仿的音乐非常失望，敦促音乐家来向古代雕塑家、画家、建筑师和学者学习，这说明他认为他那个时代的音乐依赖性太强。cif you look for a book as a present for a child，you will be spoiled for choice even in a year there is no new harry patten. j.k rowlings wizard is not alone .the past decade has been a harvest for good childrens books ,which has set off a large quantity of films and an increased sales of classics such as the lard of the rings. yet despite that, reading is increasingly unpopular among children .according to statistics in 1997, 23% said they didnt like reading at all. in 2003, 35% didnt. and around 6% of the children leave primary school each year unable to read properly. maybe the decline is caused by the increasing availability of computes games. maybe the books boom has affected only the top of the educational pile. either way, chancellor cordon brown plans to change things for the bottom of the class .in his pre-budget report, he announced the national project of reading recovery to help the children struggling most. reading recovery is aimed at six year olds, who receive four months of individual daily half-hour classes with a specially trained teacher. an evaluation this year reported that children on the school made 20 months progress in just one year, whereas similarly weak readers without special help made just five months progress ,and so ended the year even further below the level expected for their age. international research tends to find that when british children leave primary school, they read well ,but read text often for fun than those elsewhere .reading for fun matters because children who are keen on reading can report lifelong pleasure and loving books is an excellent indicator of future educational success . according to the oecd, being a regular and enthusiastic reader is of great advantage. 11which of the following is true of paragraph 1? amany childrens books have been adapted from films. bmany high-quality childrens books have been published. cthe sales of classics have led to the popularity of films. dthe sales of presents for children have increased. 12statistics suggested that_ . athe number of top students increased with the use of computers ba decreasing number of children showed interest in reading ca minority of primary school children read properly da huge percentage of children read regularly13what do we know about reading recovery? aan evaluation of it will be made sometime this year. bweak readers on the project were the most hardworking. cit aims to train special teachers to help children with reading. dchildren on the project showed noticeable progress in reading. 14reading for fun is important because book-loving children _. atake greater advantage of the project bshow the potential to enjoy a long life care likely to succeed in their education. dwould make excellent future researchers 15the aim of this text would probably be _. ato overcome primary school pupils reading difficulty. bto encourage the publication of more childrens books cto remind children of the importance of reading for fun dto introduce a way to improve early children reading 【参考答案】1115、bbdcd d i came to study in the united states a year ago. yet i did not know the real american society until i was injured in a car accident because after the accident i had to see a doctor and go to court. after the accident , my roommate called a doctor for me. i was very grateful and determined to repay him one day . but the next day , he asked me to pay him $200 for what he had done . i was astonished . he had good reason to charge me , he said. and if i wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible for my injury , id have to have a good lawyer. and only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer .now that he had helped me find a good doctor , it was only fair that i should pay him .but every time i went to see the doctor , i had to wait about 50 minutes . he would see two or three patients at the same time ,and often stop treating one so as to see another . yet he charged me $115 each time . the final examination report consisted of ten lines , and it cost me $215. my lawyer was all smiles the first time we met . but after that he avoided seeing me at all . he knew very well the other party was responsible for the accident , yet he hardly did anything . he simply waited to collect his money . he was so irresponsible that i decided to dismiss him . and he made me pay him $770.now i had to act as my own lawyer. due to my inexperience, i told the insurance company the date i was leaving america . knowing that ,they played for time, and i left without getting a cent. my experiences taught me two things about america: firstly, in a country like america money is everything . it is more important than friendship, honor or professional morality . secondly ,foreigners are still being unfairly treated. so when we talk about america , we should see both its good and bad sides .16. the authors roommate offered to help him because _. a. he felt sorry for the author b. he thought it was a chance to make some money c. he knew the doctor was a very good one d. he wanted the author to have a good lawyer17. a good doctor is essential for the author to_ . a. be properly treated b. talk with the person responsible for the accident c. recover before he leaves america d. eventually get the responsible party to pay for his injury18. the underlined word “ charge “ in this passage means _. a. be responsible b. accuse c. ask as a price d. claim19. both the doctor and the lawyer in this passage are very _. a. friendly b. greedy c. professional d. busy20. what conclusion can you draw from the story ? a. going to court is something very common in america. b. one must be very careful while driving a car . c. there are more bad sides in america than good sides . d. money is more important than other things in the us.【参考答案】1620、bdcbd【广东省2012届高三考前冲刺卷(八)】dthe high school prom is the first formal social event for most american teenagers.it has also been a rite(仪式) of passage for young americans for nearly a century.the word “prom” was first used in the 1890s，referring to formal dances in which the guests of a party would display their fashions and dancing skills during the evenings grand march.in the united states，parents and educators have come to regard the prom as an important lesson in social skills.therefore，proms have been held every year in high schools for students to learn proper social behavior.the first high school proms were held in the 1920s in america.by the 1930s，proms were common across the country.for many older americans，the prom was a modest，homegrown affair in the school gymnasium.promgoers were well dressed but not fancily dressed up for the occasion：boys wore jackets and ties and girls their sunday dresses.couples danced to music provided by a local amateur band or a record player.after the 1960s，and especially since the 1980s，the high school prom in many areas has become a serious exercise in excessive consumption，with boys renting expensive tuxedos and girls wearing designer gowns.expensive cars were hired to drive the promgoers to big restaurants or discos for an allnight celebrationswhether simple or lavish，proms have always been more or less upsetting events for adolescents who worry about selfimage and fitting in with their peers.prom night can be a fearful experience for socially awkward teens or for those who do not secure dates.since the 1990s，alternative proms have been organized in some areas to meet the needs of particular students.for example，proms organized by and for homeless youth were reported.there were also “couplefree” proms to which all students are welcome.41in what way are high school proms significant to american teenagers?athey are part of the graduation ceremony.bthey are occasions for teens to show off their wealth.cthey are important events for teenagers to learn social skills.dthey are formal events in which teens share their fearful experiences.42which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?aproper social behavior must be observed by promgoers.bproms held in earlier times gave less pressure to teenagers.cproms are regarded as important because everyone dresses up for the occasion.dthe prom