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四川兴文县2017高考英语阅读理解一轮自选练习2016高考训练题-阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。BEIJING Chinas education authority will tighten the widely criticized policy of “extra credits” for the national college entrance examination to ensure a fairer chance for all exam-takers.Under the policy, high school students who win awards in national Olympic competitions could get extra credits, up to 20 points for the national college entrance exam. Students with talent in sports and students who are from ethnic groups can also benefit from this policy. The extra credits have increased these students chances of being admitted by famous universities. Some parents were found to have helped their children fabricate(伪造)award experiences or falsify qualifications to get extra credits.“It has harmed education equality，” the ministry said.Xiong Bingqi, vice-chief of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, said the policy is designed to help students who have special talents but may be weak in academic performance to have a chance to receive higher education. It will still be needed but it is time to make the rules fairer, he said.The ministry said it will reduce the range of competitions whose winners can get extra credits, and limit the winners, privileges.The new policy will apply to students who begin high school in 2011, it said.Chen Lei, a mother of a 10-year-old girl, said she welcomed the ministrys policy adjustment as she does not want her daughter to become an Olympic competition geek.But not all the Chinese parents welcomed the new policy. “It is like a thunderbolt for me. My 13-year-old son has spent so much time studying Olympic math, and participated in so many technological competitions during vacations. It is useless now,” said Dong Wen, a 43-year-old mother.A student said, “Many students have changed the current study plan, and they can abandon the competition. I will be interested in learning the courses which can improve my abilities.”Yuan Guiren, minister of education, told China Daily that the reform is an attempt to consider the overall quality of an applicant. “But the country will not stop the national college entrance examination as it is still the most objective way to evaluate talent in China,” he said.5.It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. high school students with talent in sports are weak in academic performanceB. students who win awards in Olympic competitions cant get extra credits in 2011C. the number of competitions whose winners can be awarded extra credits will be smallerD. he extra credits have reduced students chances of being admitted by famous colleges6.What does the underlined word “geek” probably mean?A. a winnerB. a smart learner C. a competitorD. a dull student7.Which person in the passage was strongly against the new policy? A. Xiong BingqiB. Chen Lei C. Dong Wen D. Yuan Guiren8.What might be the best title for the text?A. “Extra credits” policy in China to be adjusted B. Promotion of national Olympic competitionsC. Advice on the national college entrance exam D. Chinese government to push education reform参考答案5-8CDCA 阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。体裁题材词数难度建议用时议论文教育3338分钟Kids can be taught valuable lessons on nature from the time they are old enough to observe their surroundings.With the help of a parent，grandparent or caregiver，a small child can learn to explore parks，wooded areas and gardens.Parents and caregivers should take every available opportunity to introduce them to plant life，beneficial insects，wildlife and more.These types of lessons are important.One of the best ways to explore nature with a small child is on their level.Look for wild flowers，and point out their beautiful colors and patterns.Even a very small child can learn to recognize wild flowers.However，it is also important to teach a small child the importance of leaving nature untouched for others to enjoy.Leaving wild flowers alone will allow them to spread and continue their life cycle.They look beautiful in a vase，but they are even more lovely in their natural habitat.The world in between blades (叶片) of grass and under the leaves of flowers is seldom seen by human beings.When looking for ways to explore nature with a small child，take the time to get down on the ground and look for insects including ants，fireflies，ladybugs，earthworms and caterpillars.A child should be taught that living beings are not toys.They have feelings and needs.A small child should be taught that life is valuable to every living creature.Kids that are taught to respect nature will grow to be more caring adults.Plant life is also an important part of our environment，and it is fun to explore with a child of any age.Plant some vegetables or flower seeds when seeking additional ways to explore nature with a small child.If space is lacking，start a small container garden.Fill a pot with rich organic soil，and have the child help plant the seeds and care for the seedlings (幼苗) as they grow.Not only is it fun and educational，but it is also a great bonding experience and a way to positively influence a small and impressionable child.【解题导语】本文介绍了如何帮助孩子观察自然，了解自然，使他们长大后成为有责任心和同情心的人。1A kid should be taught valuable lessons on nature when _Ahe shows interest in plantsBhe is old enough to go to schoolChe is able to walkDhe can observe things答案D细节理解题。根据第一段Kids can be taught valuable lessons on nature from the time they are old enough to observe their surroundings可知，答案为D。2When the kids are watching wild flowers，the author stresses the importance of _Ateaching them how to grow themBtelling them to protect themCtelling them the patterns and colorsDteaching them how to recognize them答案B推理判断题。根据第二段However，it is also important to teach a small child the importance of leaving nature untouched for others to enjoy可推断，答案为B。3Kids should be taught to respect nature in order to _.Alet them be more caring after growing upBlet them know that life is hard for everyoneChelp them gain more knowledge and love scienceDtell them the right way of watching the world答案A细节理解题。根据第三段Kids that are taught to respect nature will grow to be more caring adults可知，答案为A。4In Paragraph 3，the author mainly tells us to _Astop children from playing with insectsBprotect all the insects that we discoverCshow a child the world that they rarely seeDlet a kid know insects are beneficial to us答案C主旨大意题。根据第三段The world in between blades of grass and under the leaves of flowers is seldom seen by human beings和下文可知，本段主要告诉我们要让孩子观察另一个人们不太注意的世界，故答案为C。阅读理解I began writing poems fifteen years ago while I was in college. One day I was in the library, working on a term paper, when I came across a book of contemporary poetry. I dont remember the title of the book or any of the titles of the poems except one：“Frankensteins Daughter.” The poem was wild, almost rude, and nothing like the rhymeandmeter poetry I had read in high school. I had always thought that poetry was flowery writing about sunsets and walks on the beach, but that library book contained direct and sometimes shocking poetry about dogs, junked cars, rundown houses, and TVs. I checked the book out, curious to read more.Soon afterward, I started filling a notebook with my own poems. At first I was scared, partly because my poetry teacher, to whom this book is written for, was a serious and strict man who could see the errors in my poems. Also, I realized the seriousness of my devotion. I gave up geography to study poetry, which a good many friends said offered no future. I ignored them because I liked working with words, using them to reconstruct the past, which has always been a source of poetry for me.When I first studied poetry, I was singleminded. I woke to poetry and went to bed with poetry. I memorized poems, read English poets because I was told they would help shape my poems, and read classical Chinese poetry because I was told that it would add clarity to my work. But I was most taken by the Spanish and Latin American poets, particularly Pablo Neruda. My favorites of his were the odeslong, shortlined poems celebrating common things like tomatoes, socks and scissors. I felt joyful when I read these odes, and when I began to write my own poems, I tried to remain faithful to the common things of my childhooddogs, alleys (小巷), my baseball mitt (手套) and the fruit of the valley, especially the orange. I wanted to give these things life, to write so well that my poems would express their beauty.I also admired our own countrys poetry. I saw that our poets often wrote about places where they grew up or places that impressed them deeply. James Wright wrote about Ohio and West Virginia, Philip Levine about Detroit, Gary Snyder about the Sierra Nevadas and about Japan, where for years he studied Zen Buddhism (禅宗佛教). I decided to write about the San Joaquin Valley, where my hometown, Fresno, is located. Some of my poems are absolute observations and images of naturethe orange yards, the Kings River, the Sequoias (红杉). I fell in love with the valley, both its ugliness and its beauty, and quietly wrote poems about it to share with others.文章大意：这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者写诗的经历。4What does the passage mainly talk about?AThe authors experiences with poetry.BThe authors method of writing poetry.CThe authors appreciation of poetry.DThe authors interest in studying poetry.5From the first paragraph, we can learn that _.A“Frankensteins Daughter” was a flowery poetryBthe author was able to memorize most poems he readCthe author began to get in contact with poetry of different stylesDthe author was curious to read more of rhymeandmeter poetry答案：C细节理解题。根据文章第一段倒数第二句中的“that library book contained direct and sometimes shocking poetry about.”可知，作者开始接触到不同类型的诗歌。C项与文章内容相符。故答案选C。6Which of the following would the author most probably write about in his poem?AMoving love stories in history. BObservations of classical poems.CTrue feelings of human friendship. DAppreciation of wild valley flowers.7Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe authors friends all encouraged him to give up geography to poetry.BThe author became devoted to poetry because of his teachers strictness.CThe author loved to find sources of poetry from nature and from the past.DSpanish and Latin American poems influenced the author as much as Chinese ones.阅读理解。The drug store was closing for the night and Alfred Higgins was about to go home when his new boss approached him.“Empty your pockets please, Alfred,” Sam Carr demanded in a firm voice.Alfred pretended to be shocked but he knew hed been caught. From his coat he withdrew a make-up kit, a lipstick and two tubes of toothpaste.“Im disappointed in you, Alfred!” said the little gray-haired man.“Sorry, sir. Please forgive me. Its the first time Ive ever done such a thing,” Alfred lied, hoping to gain the old mans sympathy.Mr Carrs brow furrowed as he reached for the phone, “Do you take me for a fool? Lets see what the police have to say. But first Ill call your mother and let her know her son is heading to jail.”“Do whatever you want,” Alfred shot back, trying to sound big. But deep down he felt like a child. He imagined his mother rushing in, eyes burning with anger, maybe in tears. Yet he wanted her to come quickly before Mr. Carr called the police.Mr. Carr was surprised when Mrs Higgins finally arrived. She was very calm, quiet and friendly. “Is Alfred in trouble?” she asked.“Hes been stealing from the store,” the old man coolly replied.Mrs. Higgins put out her hand and touched Mr. Carrs arm with great gentleness as if she knew just how he felt. She spoke as if she did not want to cause him any more trouble. “What do you want to do, Mr. Carr?”The womans calm and gentle manner disarmed the once-angry store-owner. “I was going to get a cop. But I dont want to be cruel. Tell your son not to come back here again, and Ill let it go.” Then he warmly shook Mrs. Higginss hand.Mrs. Higgins thanked the old man for his kindness, then mother and son left. They walked along the street in silence. When they arrived home his mother simply said, “Go to bed, you fool.”In his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the kitchen. He felt no shame, only pride in his mothers actions. “She was smooth!” he thought. He went to the kitchen to tell her how great she was, but was shocked by what he saw.His mothers face looked frightened, broken. Not the cool, bright face he saw earlier. Her lips moved nervously. She looked very old. There were tears in her eyes.This picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth ending. He saw all the troubles he brought her and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother.6Which of the following is true according to the passage? AAlfred tried to sound big to hide his fear. BIt was the first time Alfred had stolen anything. CMr. Carr set a trap to catch Alfred stealing. DMr. Carr had planned to forgive Alfred from the beginning.7What does the underlined word “disarmed” probably mean? Aannoyed Bconvinced Cgot over Dmade less angry 8What impressed Alfred most about his mother at the drugstore was _Ahow angry she was Bhow effectively she handled MrCarrCthat she didnt cry Dthat she was able to save him9What was the mothers attitude toward Alfred?AShe was very strict with him BShe was supportive of himCShe felt disappointed with him DShe was afraid of him10From the last paragraph, we know that Alfred _Awas no longer a youth Bfelt proud of his motherCfelt guilty and regretful for his deed Dwanted his mother to be happy【参考答案】610、ADBCC CMost Americans get what money they have from their work; that is, they earn an income from wages or salaries. The richest Americans, however, get most of their money from what they own their stocks, bonds, real estate, and other forms of property, or wealth. Although there are few accurate statistics to go by, wealth in American society appears to be concentrated in very few hands. More than 20 percent of everything that can be privately owned is held by less than one percent of the adult population and more than 75 percent of all wealth is owned by 20 percent of American adults. The plain fact is that most Americans have no wealth at all aside from their homes, automobiles, and a small amount of savings. Income in the United States is not as highly concentrated as wealth. In 1917 the richest 10 percent of American families received 26.1 percent of all income, while the poorest 10 percent received 17 percent, mainly from Social Security and other government payments. The most striking aspect of income distribution is that it has not changed significantly since the end of World War II. Although economic growth has roughly doubled real disposable (可自由使用的) family income (the money left after taxes and adjusted for inflation) over the last generation, the size of the shares given to the rich and the poor is about the same. By any measure economic inequality is great in the United States. The reality behind these statistics is that a large number of Americans are poor. In 1918, 14 percent of the population was living below the federal governments poverty line, which at that time was an annual income of $ 9 287 for a nonfarm family of two adults and two children. In other words, about one out of seven Americans over 31 mil