高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day251

1、高二英语阅读理解强化训练附解析 Day 251Passage 1Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil. My ancient jeep was straining up through spectacular countryside when the radiator began to leak, ten miles from the nearest mechan

2、ic.The overheated engine forced me to stop at the next village, which consisted of a small store and a scattering of houses. People gathered to look. Three fine streams of hot water shot from holes in the jacket of the radiator.“ That ' s easy to fix,” a man said. He sent a boy running for somgr

3、een bananas.He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me everything would work out. “ Green bananas, ” he smiled. Everyone agreed.We exchanged pleasant jokes while I wondered at the ramifications of the green banana. Asking questions would betray my ignorance, so I remarked on the beauty of the stretch

4、 of land. Huge rock formations, like Sugar Loaf in Rio, rose up all around us.“ Do you see that tall one rightover there？ ” askedmy benefactor, pointing to a particular tall, slender pinnacle of dark rock.“ That rock marks the center of the world.I looked to see if he were making fun of me, but his

5、face was serious. He in turn inspected me carefully to be sure I grasped the significance of his statement. The occasion demanded some show of recognition on my part. “ The center of the w？o”rldI repeated, trying to convey interest if notcomplete acceptance. He nodded. "The absolute center. Eve

6、ryone around here knows it.” At that moment the boy returned with my green bananas.The man sliced one in half and pressed the cut end against the radiator jacket. The banana melted into a glue against the hot metal, plugging the leaks instantly. Everyone laughed at my astonishment. They refilled my

7、radiator and gave me extra bananas to take along. An hour later, after one more application of green banana. my radiator and 1 reached our destination. The local mechanic smiled.“ Who taught you about the greenbanana？” I named the village. "Did they show you the rock marking the center of the w

8、orld？ " he asked. I assured him they had.“ My grandfathercame from there,” he said. “The exact center, Everyone around here hasalways known about it.”_1_As a product of American higher education, I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana, except to regard it as a fruit whose

9、time had not yet come. _2_ But as 1 reflected on it further, 1 realized that the green banana had been there all along. _3_ Its time reached back to the very origins of the banana. _4_ The people in that village had known about it for years. My own time had come in relation to it. This chance encoun

10、ter showed me the special genius of those people, and the special potential of the green banana. I had been wondering for some time about those episodes of clarity which educators like call “ learning moments ” , and knew I had just experienced two of them at once. The importance of the rock marking

11、 the center of the world took a while to filter through. I had initially doubted their claim, knowing for a fact that the center was located somewhere in New England. After all, my grandfather had come from there. But gradually I realized they had valid belief, a universal concept, and I agreed with

12、 them. We tend to define the center as that special place where we are known, where we know others, where things mean much to us, and where we ourselves have both identity and meaning: family, town, and local region. The lesson which gradually filtered through was the simple concept that every place

13、 has special meanings for the people in it；every place represents the center of world. The number of such centers is incalculable, and no one student or traveler can experience all of them, but once a conscious breakthrough to a second center is made, a life-long perspective and collection can begin

14、.The cultures of the world are full of unexpected green bananas with special value and meaning. They have been there for ages, ripening slowly, perhaps waiting patiently for people to come along to encounter them. In fact, a green banana is waiting for all of us who leave our own centers of the worl

15、d in order to experience other places.1. What is the best title for the passag？e A. A Car AccidentB. Identity IssueC. The Unforgettable MomentD. The Green Banana2. What can we infer from Para. 3？ A. The author was open-minded enough to respect their wisdom and beliefs.B. The author was polite trying

16、 not to show disagreement with the helper.C. It occurred to the author that the center of the world would be the tall slender rock.people in it.3. Where could the following and my need had converged.A. 1 B. 2D. The author came to realize that every place has special meanings for the“ Suddenly on tha

17、t mountain road, its time be added in Pa？ra_g_ra_p_h_5_C. 3D. 44. What is the author' s purpose of writing th？e p_a_s_s_a_g_e_A. inspire people to rethink and redefine the center of the world in their eyes.B. illustrate that ignorance can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.C. encourage people t

18、o discover something with special value and meaning.D. point out traveling is a good way for people to search for their identity.Passage 2Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to conquer Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish

19、people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is a

20、n independent country.In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by diseaseand about 750, 000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.

21、 2 million in 1841 to 6. 6 million in 1851.For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the

22、countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Greeks". Since independence, Ireland has revived its own culture of music,

23、 language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.1. What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1?A. How the Irish fought against t

24、he English.B. How Ireland gained independence.C. How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.D. How two "Irelands" came into being.2. We learn from the text that in Ireland .A. food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in populationB. people are moving to the cities for lack of work in

25、the countrysideC. it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory workerD. different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments3. What can be the best title for the tex？t A. Life in IrelandB. A Very Difficult HistoryC. Ireland, past and presentD. The Independence of IrelandPa

26、ssage 3A quiet kid is often described as“shy”. But if you actually talk tokids, they often say,“I！'I mjusntodtosnhy 't want to talk to you. ”Being quiet and introverted（内向的）does not necessarily mean being shy, according to Time Magazine. Shy people get nervous and anxious easily. They someti

27、mes avoid socializing-with others becausethey fear negative judgment. But introverts are not like that. They might hide away from people, but for a completely different reasOn-they SimPIy wouldrather be alone than hang out with a bunch of strangers.In a society that seems to favor more outgoing peop

28、le, being introverted is often considered to be a great disadvantage. Despite this, quiet people often turn out to be more careful and to have hidden strengths of their own.It is no coin Cide nce巧合）,for example, that in troverts Ofte n get better grades than extroverts. They are also usually more kn

29、owledgeable and win more prizes than extroverts, even when their IQ scores are similar.American science writer Winifred Gallagher believes introverts tend to think twice before making a decision rather than rushing into something. “Neither E. =m2cnor Paradise Lost was dashed off by a party animal,“s

30、aid.ChiIdren With alert and CarefUI temperaments（性情）also tend to Pay more attention to moral principles as well as to their schoolwork. They cheat less in exams and break rules less often than other kids do-even if they know they won ' t get caught.When these children grow up and become company

31、leaders, they are often better employee managers than extroverts because they tend to encourage their employees ' ideas rather than just applying their own ideas to everything, according to a recent study by Professor Adam Grant of the University of Pennsylvania, US.Introverts are also less like

32、ly to get into car accidents, to participate in extreme sports or to be involved in bets because they don' t tend to t dangerous risks.But scientists stress that being introverted is not necessarily better than being outgoing. The two types of people need each other and many successful companies

33、 benefit from effective teamwork between careful introverts and bold extroverts1. What is the passage mainly abou？tA. The advantages of being shy and introverted.B. StereotyPeS刻板印象）about introverts.C. The differences between being shy and being introverted.D. The characteristics and advantages of be

34、ing introverted.2. An introvert is different from a shy Person and is quiet in a crowdbecause he or she .A. Prefers to stay aloneB. Performs worse in grouPsC. is worried about being judged negativelyD. feels nervous among strangers3. By saying“ Neither E2=o. rmPcaradise Lost was dashed off by a Part

35、yanimal ” , Winifred Gallagher shows that.A. introverts don ' t like to go to Parties like extroverts doB. introverts are more knowledgeable than extrovertsC. introverts usually draw a conclusion after careful thinkingD. introverts tend to achieve more than extroverts4. According to the passage,

36、 introverts than extroverts.a. often get higher IQ scoresb. tend to be more self-disciplined at schoolc. are more likely to become country leadersd. show more respect to their employees' idease. are less likely to get involved in car accidentsf. are more willing to participate in extreme sportsA

37、. a, b, dB. b, d, eC. b, c, e.D. c, e, fPassage 4We're always looking for well-written reviews of books, music, movies, television shows, websites, video games and other products. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you liked or didn't like. Give examples of strengths and weak

38、nesses, be descriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible. Find professional reviews in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewers deal with their topics, but be sure to express your own voice in your review.Grammar Hint for Reviews ：When des

39、cribing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense.Book ReviewsDiscuss an author's technique, strengths and weaknessesinstead of focusing on the plot. Does the story flow ？ Is there a strong sense of character and place？Did you stay up until dawn to finish it ？Is it good readin

40、g for teenagers？What influence did it have on you and why ？If you've read other books by the same author, discuss how this book compares.Movie ReviewsThink of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do these work togethe？r Did some hold up whil

41、e others didn't？ If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one is better than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film to its original.Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may not have seen a movie yet, so don

42、't give away an exciting scene or the endin！g College ReviewsBegin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life. Think about all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-class programs are available ？ W

43、hat are the students like ？ What makes the college different from others ？ Every school has strengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit the most from attending there.1. When writing a review, you.A. cannot refer to any previous reviewB

44、. must express your own views and opinionsC. must provide some information about the authorD. needn't give any examples to support your views2. Which aspects should be included in all three review？sA. Strengths and weaknesses.B. Plot and character.C. Programs and scenes. D. Location and descript

45、ion.3. Where can you probably find the passag？eA. In a personal diary.B. In an official report.C. In a tourist guidebook.D. In a popular magazine.Passage 5If you live in a place where most people speak the language you are learning, you may use the language for several hours each day. So it may beco

46、me part of your“ inner speech. ” In other words, you start thinking inthat language. Your mind stops trying to translate things from your native language into the second language. But most of the English learners live in places where English is not the main language. This may be true for you. You ma

47、y not have many chances to practice English. You may even be selftaught.Thinking in English really helps! It is not very difficult, but it does need practice. Here we will share some mental exercises. A good first step is to think in words. Look around you. What do you see? In your head, try to name

48、 each object in your surroundings. Charles Thomas has taught English for over 10 years. He tells his students to name the things that they see around them, wherever they are.Another exercise Thomas suggest is describing in your mind objectsyou don 't know the words for. An example would be if yo

49、u couldn'of the word“ garage ”. Thomas says,“If you 're looking at your house ayou see your garage, but you can 't think of the name in English. You can say, The place inside where I put my car ' or you can say, It ' house. I keep things there.'”The next exercise is thinking

50、in simple sentences. For example, if youare sitting in a park, you can tell yourself things like,“It 's sday ”and “ Peopleare playing sports with their friends. Y”ou can also describe your daily activities. Thomas asks his students to describe their day using the simple present verb form. So, th

51、ey would think to themselves things like,“I put on my shirt” and “He drives the bus.”How much time should you spend on these exercises? Thomas saysyou do a little every day.“When you make things a habit, then it just popsup into your mind without thinking and then, before you know it, really, you &#

52、39; re thinking in English.”1. When a second language becomes part of your “ innerspeech ”,A. most people around you speak the languageB. you start thinking in the languageC. you translate things from your native language into itD. you learn the language by yourself2. “ The place inside where I put

53、my car” is an example for A. naming objects in your surroundingsB. thinking in simple sentencesC. describing objects you don' t know the words forD. describing your daily activities3. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Spend your time on exercisesB. Teach yourself a seco

54、nd languageC. Train your brain to think in EnglishD. Practice English wherever you are18参考答案Passage 11. D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要是讲通过在巴西险峻 山路上邂逅青香蕉上升到对世界中心和个人中心的思考。 这一切都是 以青香蕉为中心展开的。2. B 推理判断题。根据第三段 “ The occasion demanded some showof recognition on my part.“The center？of”theI rwepoerladted, trying toConVe

55、yinterest if not complete acceptance.可知作者虽然没太明白,但 是出于礼貌没有直接表示出来。3. B 推理判断题。根据 2 前一句“我从来没有对青香蕉投入过一 丝关注 , 除了将它视作一种成熟季还未到的水果 ”,以及 2 后一句“但 是当我进一步思考时 ”,可知 2 处应该是突然在那条山路上 , 当我正 巧需要它时 , 它出现了。4. A 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段 “ The lesson which gradually filtered through WaS and collectiOnCan begin 可知, 本文作者领会 了一个道理：对于居住在

56、其中的人来说 , 每个地方都有特殊的含义 , 每个地方都代表着世界的中心。 但是一旦突破这种意识从而建立另一 个中心 , 一个全新的视角将伴随一生 , 并且一种积累的过程也将从此 开始。所以 , 本文的目的是鼓励人们重新思考、重新定义人们眼中的 世界的中心。故 A 选项合适。Passage 21. D 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“ Finally,in 1921, the Britishgovernment WaS forced to .is an independent CoI可知y,"讲述的是两个 “爱尔兰 ”是如何形成的。 D 选项说的就是两个 “爱尔兰 ”是如 何形成的 , 故选 D。2. A 细节理解题。根据第 2 段第 1 行“ In the 1840s the main crop,potatoes, Was affected by disease and about 750, 000 people died of bunger.可知1840s时食物短缺导致了人口数量的衰减。故选A。3. C 主旨大意