贵州省遵义市2014高考英语二轮短文阅读类训练（17）

1 遵义市遵义市 20142014 高考英语二轮短文阅读类训练 高考英语二轮短文阅读类训练 1717 及答案或解析及答案或解析 A year ago August Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan His wife Gerrie was still working in the local school cafeteria but work for Dave was scarce and the price of everything was rising The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift 7 000 a legacy 遗产 from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch who died in an accident It really made a difference when we were going under financially says Dave But the Fusses weren t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches generosity In some cases it was a few thousand dollars in others it was more than 100 000 It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money more than 3 million they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm Children of the Great Depression Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving They thrived on 喜欢 comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store checking prices before making a new purchase Through the years the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn t afford it Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything says their friend Sandy Van Weelden They could see things they could do to make you happier and they would do them Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed It was the Hatches wish that their legacy a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents should enrich the whole community 社区 and last for generations to come Neighbors helping neighbors that was Ish and Arlene Hatch s story 语篇解读 本文主要介绍了一对关心邻里 无私奉献的夫妻 他们把自己的财产留给 需要的人 强调人人互助 世界就会更美好 1 According to the text the Fusses A were employed by a truck company B were in financial difficulty 2 C worked in a school cafeteria D lost their home 解析 事实细节题 从第一段前三句话可以看出 Fuss 夫妇现在正处于经济困境中 所以 B 为正确答案 A C 项与文中有关细节不符 D 项在文中没有信息支持 答案 B 2 Which of the following is true of the Hatches A They had their children during the Great Depression B They left the family farm to live in an old house C They gave away their possessions to their neighbors D They helped their neighbors to find jobs 解析 事实细节题 第四段第一句话说 Hatch 夫妇是在大萧条时期出生的 而不是他 们在大萧条时期有了孩子 排除 A 第三段提到他们的老房子位于他们家的农场里 B 错误 第二段提到他们帮助有困难的邻居们 但并未提及帮他们找工作 D 错误 C 项说他们把自 己的财产捐赠给邻居 符合文意 故答案为 C 答案 C 3 Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store A They decided to open a store B They wanted to save money C They couldn t afford expensive things D They wanted to buy gifts for local kids 解析 推理判断题 第四段提到他们有节约的习惯 买东西之前喜欢一个商店一个商 店地比较价格 显然是为了省钱 故答案为 B A 他们决定开个商店 C 他们买不起贵的 东西 D 他们想给当地的孩子买礼物 都明显与文意不符 答案 B 4 According to Sandy Van Weelden the Hatches were A understanding B optimistic C childlike D curious 解析 推理判断题 从文章第五段 Sandy Van Weelden 的话中可知 the Hatches 从 来不问你需要什么 而是能够发现你需要的东西 然后就来帮助你 这说明他们非常善解人 意 故答案为 A B 表示乐观的 C 表示孩子气的 天真烂漫的 D 表示好奇的 明显不符合 文意 答案 A 5 What can we learn from the text A The community of Alto was poor 3 B The summer camp was attractive to the parents C Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches D The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example 解析 推理判断题 A 项错在这个地区很贫困 文章只是说这里有经济困难的人 并 不是说这里是一个贫困地区 B 项错在 parents 上 C 项说 Sandy Van Weelden 得到了 Hatches 夫妇的一份遗产 文章只是提到他对他们的评价 并未说他得到遗产之事 从文章 倒数第二段第二句话以及最后一段可以看出 Hatches 夫妇的愿望就是他们的遗产能够为社 区以及子孙后代造福 邻里之间能够互相帮助 故答案为 D 答案 D 结束结束 完形填空 共完形填空 共 2020 小题 第小题小题 第小题 1 51 5 分 满分分 满分 3030 分 分 阅读下面一篇短文 掌握其大意 然后从 36 55 各题所给的四个选项 A B C D 中 选出最佳选项 并标在试卷的相应位置 用答题卡的考生 先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的 相应位置 再转涂到答题卡上 PositivePositive ThoughtThought A A StrongStrong ToolTool ofof SuccessSuccess Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs that arranged a running competition The 36 was to reach the top of a very high tower A big crowd had 37 around the tower to see the race and 38 on the competitors The race began Honestly no one in the crowd really 39 that the tiny frogs would reach the top of tower You heard 40 such as they will 41 make it to the top or Not a chance that they will 42 The tower is too high The tiny frogs began collapsing falling 43 except for those who in fresh tempo 速度 were climbing higher and higher The crowd 44 to yell 大叫 it s too difficult No one will make 45 More tiny frogs got tired and gave up but one continued higher and higher and higher This one wouldn t give up At the end 46 else had given up 47 the tower except for one tiny frog After a big 48 he was the only one who reached the top Then all the other tiny frogs 49 wanted to know how this frog 50 to do it 4 A competitor asked the tiny frog 51 he had found the 52 to succeed and reach the goal It turned out that the winner was 53 Never listen to other people s tendencies to be 54 or pessimistic because they take your most 55 dreams and wishes away from you the ones you have in your heart 36 A dreamB endC resultD goal 37 A preparedB gatheredC startedD hidden 38 A cheerB dependC callD turn 39 A doubtedB hopedC believedD predicted 40 A statementsB linesC ordersD congratulations 41 A finallyB sometimesC alwaysD never 42 A failB succeedC fightD follow 43 A one by oneB hand in handC year after year D up and down 44 A stoppedB wishedC continuedD forgot 45 A thatB themC oneD it 46 A nobodyB everyoneC somethingD a few 47 A climbingB buildingC paintingD examining 48 A restB decisionC effortD difference 49 A politelyB carefullyC naturallyD seriously 50 A pretendedB triedC happenedD managed 51 A whyB howC whenD whether 52 A strengthB powerC secretD bravery 53 A blindB disabledC deadD deaf 54 A positiveB negativeC commonD active 55 A interestingB dangerousC wonderfulD frightening 参考答案参考答案 36 40 DBACA 41 45 DBACD 46 50 BACCD 51 55 BADBC 5 结束结束 What is the nature of the scientific attitude the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics biology chemistry geology engineering medicine or any other science We all know that science plays an important role in our societies However many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science The first aspect is the application of the machines products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop The second is the application of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available He rejects authority as the only basis for truth Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively Furthermore he does not readily accept his own idea since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation Lastly he is full of imagination since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete Furthermore he needs imagination if he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts 10 Many people believe that science helps society to progress through A knowledge only B more than one aspect 6 C technology only D the use of machines 11 Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE A He doesn t find confidence and pleasure in work B He is interested in problems that are explained C He makes efforts to investigate potential connections D He looks for new ways of acting 12 According to the passage a successful scientist would NOT A easily believe in unchecked statements B easily criticize others research work C always use his imagination in work D always use evidence from observation 13 Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses A complete B objective C complicated D accurate 14 What does the passage mainly discuss A Application of technology B Progress in modem society C Scientists ways of thinking and acting D How to become a successful scientist 参考答案 BCACC 结束 Nowadays people in China are increasingly interested in celebrating foreign festivals especially those western festivals A survey conducted recently by sina com showed that among the 18 222 people surveyed 63 90 said celebrating Christmas is just another way of recreation nothing serious while 17 85 surveyed considered the festival as a fashion act showing they were not out These two parts clearly indicate the general opinion of the young 10 45 people involved said the celebration of a religious western festival with so much enthusiasm is absolutely ridiculous 7 pursuit of foreign goodness Only 7 80 of people define Christmas as a kind of festival colonization 殖民 The arising of celebrating foreign festivals clearly has something to do with the advancement of China s economy In my point view Christmas and other festivals celebrated in China have difference from the origin They have lost their religious background and turned into a big occasion to have fun and enjoy life Shop owners pockets are filled the public s hunger for happiness is filled and that is enough Foreign festivals in China are more like carnivals giving people pleasure and enjoyment The crisis of traditional Chinese festivals that are losing their attraction may be linked to the culture tradition and background of the festivals Most Chinese festival culture is related more or less to real life The country is based on its people while the people are relied on their food But the western culture shows much of romance Some festivals have their religious background while others have much to do with culture and people At this point food seems to be too plain Flowers and chocolates are more welcomed Foreign festivals in China are celebrated for fun They give people opportunities to relax and celebrate to show appreciation and gratefulness The acceptance of foreign festivals generally depends on the openness of the public the familiarity with the western culture and most importantly on people s economic status 1 From the survey we know that among the people surveyed A most think celebrating foreign festivals is ridiculous B many fear that traditional Chinese festivals will disappear soon C some think that celebrating foreign festivals is a sign of foreign goodness chasing D half think celebrating foreign festivals makes people not go out of fashion 2 The writer thinks that foreign festivals celebrated in China A have lost their religious background 8 B are the same as those celebrated in the West C can give more fun than traditional Chinese festivals D may reduce the hunger of public people 3 What is the main difference between foreign festivals and traditional Chinese ones A Foreign festivals can make Chinese shop owners pockets full quickly B The food at foreign festivals is too simple C Chinese festivals always have something to do with culture D Foreign festivals are romantic while traditional Chinese ones are connected with reality 4 Which of the following may NOT be the reason why so many people accept foreign festivals A People can relax themselves B People can show their thanks to others C Foreign festivals have longer histories than Chinese ones D People have known more about the western culture 参考答案参考答案 C C A A D D C C 结束 In bringing up children every parent watches eagerly the child s acquisition of each new skill the first spoken words the first independent steps or the beginning of reading and writing It is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child This might happen at any stage A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads On the other hand though if a child is left alone too much or without any learning opportunities he loses his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things 9 for himself Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children Some may be especially strict in money matters others are severe over times of coming home at night or punctuality for meals In general the controls imposed represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child s own happiness As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child consistency is very important in parental teaching To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality 道德 Also parents should realize that example is better than precept If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach 说教 their children may grow confused and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves and real