2013高考英语二轮阅读理解强化系列(02)及答案.doc

2013高考英语二轮阅读理解强化系列（02）及答案AOur“Mommy and Me”time began two years ago. My nextdoor neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down.“I wish I could take one of my children out alone，”said Christie.Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, Ill watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, Ill take someone out.The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me”time. Christies daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “Shes like a different child when theres no one else around，”Christie shared with me quietly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didnt have to make an effort to gain attention.Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering (口吃) son, Tom, doesnt stutter once during our activities since he doesnt have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, whos always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.The “Mommy and Me”time allows us to be simply alone and away with each childtalking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves (应得到) to be an only child at least once in a while.1What is the text mainly about?A. The experience of the only child being with mother.B. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.C. The happy life of two families.D. The basic needs of children.2Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _.A. happy B. curiousC. regretful D. friendly3What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?A. The daughter acts like a leader.B. Sam holds her hand more often.C. The boys become better followers.D. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.4The author seems to believe that _.A. having brothers and sisters is funB. its tiring to look after three childrenC. every child needs parents full attentionD. parents should watch others childrenBI believe influence is the union of power and purpose. As a TV star, magazine founder, businesswoman and celebrity, Oprah Winfrey certainly has power. But most important, she has purposea lasting commitment to the principles of goodness and generosity that goes beyond any one individual. I have sat with Oprah in interviews and in my home. I have felt her warmth, and I am always moved by her deep love for others. She makes you want to invite her into your lifeand she invites you into hers.Oprahs story is Americas story: a young girl from Mississippi, who grew up without electricity or running water but realized her promise through education and achieved her dreams in liberty. Oprah, 52, reminds us that we who prosper in freedom have a moral responsibility to help others who have the desire to succeed but just need an opportunity. Oprah is helping create those opportunities. Out of her own pocket, she built new homesand gave new hopeto 65 families who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. And just last year, Oprah launched a successful campaign to help victims of abuse find the justice they deserve, so they can move on with confidence.For most people, Oprahs influence is less direct but no less meaningful. Those are the millions of ordinary men and women who wish to improve themselvesto become better parents, kinder friends and stronger individuals. For those people, Oprah is an inspiration. She has struggled with many of the challenges that we all face, and she has transformed her life. Her message is powerful: I_did_it,_and so can you. So who, then, is Oprah Winfrey? She is a woman of moral character and a source of strength for millions of her admirers. Her life and her work are evidences to the greatness of her generous heart. She is influential, to be sure. And she is someone I am deeply honored to call my friend.5Through this passage the author intended _.A. to show her encouragement to Oprah WinfreyB. to summarize the whole life of Oprah WinfreyC. to show her appreciation of Oprah WinfreyD. to introduce Oprah Winfrey as a friend and her shows6Which of the following stories is Americas story in the authors eyes?A. Rich young girls from Mississippi gain success in their life.B. Poor young girls achieve their success through hard work.C. Rich young men experience hardship and win success.D. Poor young men pursue higher education but get nothing.7The supporting sentence “In South Africa, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls will educate a new generation of women leaders.” should be placed at _.A. B. C. D. 8Through the underlined part “I did it”， the author means that Oprah Winfrey is saying _.A. I managed to overcome the challengesB. I encouraged parents, friends and individualsC. I created many opportunities to help peopleD. I was admired as a source of strength阅读理解CWhen I walked into the house after school, I found my dad at home. “What are you doing home already？” I asked casually.“Andrew, I was laid off today，” he answered quietly.I was sure he was joking. “No, you werent. Why are you really home？”Then I noticed his expression and realized he was telling the truth. My father has always been a hard worker and prided himself on his career. My fathers unemployment created many changes in our lives. He was home all day, which meant my bed had to be made, my room cleaned up, and my homework done right after school. I would come home every day to find him at the computer searching for jobs. I began to notice how down he seemed, and how losing his job had affected his selfesteem(自尊心), though he tried to be optimistic. He asked my brother and me to spend less money. I gave up my allowance, which even though it wasnt much, felt like the right thing to do. I also found a parttime job.After several difficult months of searching, my dad decided to go in a totally different direction. He explained that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business. Day by day, I watched him build it, and I admired how much time and energy he devoted to it.One evening I asked if he needed help.“Only if it doesnt interfere with school，” he said, which sounded like a yes.I showed up at his office the next afternoon, and most afternoons after that for two months. I always knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action really influenced me. Although this was one of the worst experiences for our family, it taught me a lot about dealing with adversity. Now I know that through creative problemsolving, I can always find Plan B, ask for help, and take risks.1When the father was laid off, he _.A. was angry with his bossB. didnt care about it at allC. couldnt accept the fact easilyD. was as happy as usual2We can know from the passage that _.A. it was not easy for the father to find a new jobB. the father asked his sons to give up their allowance to support the familyC. the father found a good job when he changed his directionD. Andrew and his brother helped his father set up his business3The underlined word “adversity” in the passage probably means _.A. poor feelings B. bad situationsC. low spirits D. old ideas4What has Andrew learned from his father?A. The spirit of creative problemsolving.B. The skills of surfing the Internet.C. The experience of saving money.D. The rich business skills.DFourYearOld Boy Becomes Queen Elizabeths Pen PalLondon, England: A fouryearold boy has become pen pals with Britains Queen Elizabeth. Tom Stancombe started exchanging letters with the queen after he set free a balloon, carrying his name and address, at a school party and it landed in the grounds of Windsor Castle.The queen spotted the balloon and asked her personal assistant, Angela Kelly, to write a letter on her behalf.She wrote: “The queen was delighted to find that your balloon had traveled all the way to the gardens at Windsor Castle.”Tom, who proudly put the letter on his wall, wrote back to say that his great, great grandfather, the artist Petrus Johannes Arundzen, had been commissioned (受委托) to copy Dutch masters on display at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.Angela at once replied that she would contact the Royal Collection to find out what had happened to the art works. She kept her word and two weeks later wrote to Tom to tell him what had happened to the etchings,_explaining they now form part of the print collection in the Print Library.Angela then asked a favor of Tom, writing：“Would you be able to ask your mummy and daddy for me if they know anything more about your great, great grandfather? Royal Collection would love to know more about him.”Along with his parents, Tom wrote back to fill in all the gaps about Petrus Johannes Arundzen.Although Toms parents dont think there will be any more letters exchanged between the pair, they were touched that she had taken time to contact them.Toms father said：“I dont expect well get another one, but I think its incredible they bothered replying at all.”5What is Windsor Castle?A. A playing ground.B. The queens home.C. A post office.D. A rose garden.6What does the underlined word “etchings ” mean?A. Photos. B. Paintings.C. Postcards. D. Cartoons.7How does the queen know the boy?A. By chance occurrence.B. By exchanging letters.C. By letting go the balloon.D. By the queens secretary.8Toms parents _.A. feel very much shocked about the letters and refuse to answer themB. try to deal with the friendship naturally but refuse to do anything about itC. dont take the matter very seriously but somehow feel good at heartD. dont think this friendship will last long but still look forward to new letters阅读理解EDoctors say anger can be an extremely damaging_emotion,_unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and even cancer.Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Some burst with anger, and scream and yell(咆哮). But others keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones(荷尔蒙). They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. In general the person feels excited and ready to act.Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.Doctors say the solution