高考英语阅读理解冲刺训练Day77

1、 高考英语阅读理解冲刺训练Day 77Passage 1One of the statements that many experts seem to agree on is the fact that the great things starts to happen the minute you step outside of your comfort zones. As soon as you decide that you are willing to go beyond what is safe, the possibilities are endless. For me, one

2、of the most important things that we should always keep in mind is the fact that growth and comfort can t coexist.Personal development author Napoleon Hill once said:“ Whatever the mind canunderstand and believe, the mind can achieve. Regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past or h

3、ow lof ty（崇高的）your aims and hopes may be. This statement is especially powerful because it reminds us that we are the only ones who can be responsible for how far we will go. However, stepping outside of our comfort zone is probably the most important step to experiencing real change.For a long time

4、, I knew that I wanted to live in Argentina, so halfway through my bachelor s degree, I bought a one-way ticket there. While in Argentina, I finished the last two years of my degree online before flying back home for graduation. I currently still live in Argentina, and I can proudly say that taking

5、the necessary steps to make it a reality was one of the most important things I could have done.This, of course, by no means at all applies to everyone, and I m not implyingshould all buy one-way tickets to foreign countries and see what happens. But it s important to know that we should recognize w

6、hat we desire and try to bring our dreams to life.Living in a comfort zone can trick us into believing that we have an abundantamount of time when, in reality, we all know that years can fly by without us havingaccomplished much of what we really wanted to do. So why wait? I m thankful that Ididn t

7、put off my move until a later date because I would have missed out on a lot ofamazing life experiences that have shaped me as a person. If we want to experienceeven a small amount of change, we will have to step outside of it.Why do people prefer staying in comfort zone?It makes people feel safe.It

8、leads to great things.It is important for growth.It helps make wise decisions.What does Napoleon Hill s statement mean?Time and tide wait for no man.The higher you fly, the harder you fail.Failure is the mother of success.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.Which matters most to the author in h

9、is/her story?Moving to Argentina.Getting the bachelor s degree.Studying online.Flying back for graduation.The author used his/her story to .persuade others to follow his/her exampleencourage others to take immediate actioninform people of different foreign cultureremind people to be thankful in life

10、Which one could be the best title?Identify your comfort zone.Value your precious time.Always try something new. D. Make the best decisions.Passage 2Student photographer Madeline Morales has had experiences most 15year-oldshave not. At the age of 15, she developed cancer and had to go through chemoth

11、erapy% 疗）.But today will be a unique kind of experiencesomething mostpeople will never have. “ It makes me feel excited, a little bit nervous,” saidwhose photos were on display at a gallery show in Los Angeles. These images reflect her journey while battling cancer.She tried to look at things with a

12、 lot of light, a lot of what draws her to positivityand something that means love or happiness.“ I think photography has really helped mea lot to stay positive and be motivated to keep fighting this disease.”Morales is one of 23 students sharing their experiences with cancer through photosat this ga

13、llery. They are graduates of the PABLOVE foundation s SHUTTERBUGS advanced photography class. The foundation aims to improve the lives of children living with the disease through its photography program. It also provides money for underfunded cancer research. Incomes from sales of these prints will

14、go toward cancer research programs.The PABLOVE program offers classesin eight cities across the United States.“ Being in these classes with other people who understand their experience has been really beneficial, and it has really made them feel a lot more comfortable in what they vbeen through, sai

15、d Ashley Blakeney, program manager of PABLOVE SHUTTERBUBS. She said the photography classes give students living with cancer a sense of community at a time when they often feel isolated in their experience.With photography many young students gain an identity that is not controlled by cancer. There

16、s more to us than just having cancer. We want people to see what we see even if it s through the 镜ns). ” saysuckman who was diagnosed with cancer when he was 10 years old. “ Photography has given me a small chance to actually assist in the world a bit. I d love to express my story and allow it to ho

17、pefully reach other kids so they can understand how to deal with it hopefully.Which of the following is true of Madeline Morals?She has suffered from cancer for 15 years.She has had a full recovery from cancer.She has a positive attitude towards life.She uses her photos to record her suffering.The P

18、ABLOVE Foundation was created specially for.A. homeless peopleB. photography-loversC. researcher on cancerD. children with cancerWhat is the main idea of Paragraph 4?The popularity of the program.The great significance of this program.The contributions of Ashley.The future plan of the program.The un

19、derlined word “ isolated ” can be best replaced by .A. lonelyB. painfulC. gratefulD. positiveAccording to Lukman, how can photography class benefit children with cancer?By giving them an identity card.By offering a chance to help others.By getting their cancer cured.By offering a way to make money.P

20、assage 3When you re choosing a college, a lot of factors probably may be considered: the school s reputation, the classes offered, and the professors in your major, to name a few. However, considering the increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools no

21、w offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all of their students. Here are some of the coolest:University of MissouriWhen you think of a campus gym, you probably picture a room equipped with oldweights and out-of-date machines. However, at the University of Missouri, you canenjoy one of the best campus

22、 fitness centers in the country. It features an“ incomplete with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as a full-service spa. Even if youdon t normally enjoy working out, Missouri s fitness center will give you a reason togo to the gym.High Point UniversityIf you see yourself quickly tired of dining

23、 hall food something that happens toalmost all of us High Point University in North Carolina has a great option for you: a private steakhouse for students. It s a first-class restaurant, and, best of all, you donhave to pay for the meal out of your own pocket. You can use your dining dollars instead

24、.Seton Hall UniversityIf you re stressing out about the extra cost of technology when you start college, Seton Hall has great news for you: all freshmen are given free laptops through the university s Mobile Computing Program. As a freshman, you ll receive a laptop already set up with all of the sof

25、 tware that you ll need as a student. Then, after two years, youreceive a new and updated laptop designed to carry to through until after you graduate.New York UniversityIf you re a fan of museums, NYU(New York University) is the perfect university for you: not only are you located in the heart of a

26、 city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will even provide you with free admission tomany of them. You can take advantage of visiting free museums at any time you want and you ll never be bored on the weekends.What can we learn from Paragraph1?It is hard to be admitt

27、ed to a university.A university s fame is the top consideration.The competition to attract applicants is fierce.Extra benefits makes no difference to applicants.What can we learn about the fitness center in the University of Missouri?Its equipment is out of date.It is the best one in the world.It ha

28、s a real beach there.It can arouse students interest in workout.Which university offers extra benefit offood?A. University of Missouri.B.HighPoint University.C. Seton Hall University.D.NewYork University.What can be guaranteed for students choosing Seton Hall University?A. Free tuition.B.Freeaccommo

29、dation.C. Free computersD.Highgraduation rate.Which of the following is true of New York University?It is located in the center of the city.It houses the best museums in the world.All the museums are open to its students for free.Museums are usually closed on the weekends.Passage 4Mum, its me. Hopef

30、ully, this Mothering Sunday you will get to hear those three words.I will, of course, try to phone you. I hope we will be able to speak for the allowed 10 minutes. But I suspect many inmates will be using the phone, so if I dont call and if we dont speak, then this is what I would have said:Its not

31、your fault that I am here. I know that deep in your heart you have questioned whether my current circumstanceis somehow your fault, if the reckless stupidity of my past is somehow a failure on your part. It is not. Only one person is to blame, only one person should hurt me. You have always taught m

32、e that when the room goes dark, you can wait for the lights to be switched back on or you can search in the dark and turn the light on yourself. You are my light. You always have been and always will be. There is nobody I admire more, nobody I have strived harder to please in my life, which is why m

33、y current failure hurts me so much.I am so sorry that I will not be there to see you, but I want you to know that now, as always, you are here with me. In my darkest hours, and in the coldest loneliness of my past few months, my mind has so often wandered to the past, to when it was you and me and I

34、 have been able to smile. Yours is the strength that I draw upon.A parents job is to make sure that they pass on the best of themselves to their children. You have done that. It is the inner you in me that will get me through this.I have failed you so epically, but you have never failed me. If I thi

35、nk back to the tears I shed when Dad left, all those years ago, I see you through their misty glaze. Youholding me and you telling me wed be OK, and we will be. We are and always will be the best team.Childhood heroes such as footballers, actors and rock stars are cliche d. If the jobdone right, a c

36、hilds heroes should be their parents you are mine. The strength yoshowed after the divorce from Dad to find your biological parents, to go to university and get your teaching qualifications, to begin your life again, is the strength that I draw on now. It is the belief in myself, it is the belief yo

37、u have in me, that tells me that onceI am released I can and will rebuild my life. I will make you proud again. I will make you happy to have me as your son. Yours is the will that gets me through every day.I dont believe you can judge a person for the mistakes they make, as we all make them, but yo

38、u can judge them for what they do afterwards. And after this, when it is all over, you will still have a son with the same hopes and dreams. They have not diminished. If you can dream it, then you have to believe it can happen right?So this Mothering Sunday, please think back to that morning in the

39、80s, the firstMothers Day without Dad, when a six-year-old me got up early and made breakfast for you. Do you remember it? Could you ever forget? A slice of bread a doorstep thick and a wedge of cheese equally dense. You didnt have to eat it, but you did, chewing every dry mouthful. I know now why y

40、ou forced yourself because it had been made withlove. Well, things dont change this year this letter is that bread and cheese (it surehas plenty of the cheese!).I love you so much. I am sorry I have let you down, but you have taught me that we will always pick ourselves up and become better than we

41、were before. Thank youfor everything and this year, more than ever:Happy Mothering Sunday.Love, your sonAccording to the passage, what made the author most upset at present?Losing his freedom temporarily.Being unable to phone his mother.Failing to live up to his mothers expectations.Having no chance

42、 to spend the weekend with mother.What does the underlined word this in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Mothering SundayB. Dark timeC. His mistakeD. Near futureWhat did the author do in the loneliness of his past months?He summed up the causes of the failure in his life.He planned to help his mother find he

43、r birth parents.He recalled the fond memories of being with his mother.He prepared himself to go to university for further studies.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word cliche dParagraph 6?A. RidiculousB. LiberalC. ExplicitD.CommonWhich of the following can best describ

44、e the authors mother?A. Selfless but stubbornGuilty but determinedSelfish but responsibleCaring but enviousPassage 5ELMONT, N. Y. (AP) Elmont High School senior Harold Ekeh had a plan he would apply to 13 colleges, including all eight Ivy League schools, figuring it would help his chances of getting

45、 into at least one great school.It worked, And then some, The teenager from Long Island was accepted at all 13 schools, and now faces his next big test: deciding where to go.I was stunned, I was really shocked, Ekeh told The Associated Press during an interview Tuesday at his home near the Belmont P

46、ark racetrack, his four younger brothers running around.He found out last week he had been accepted to Princeton University. That made him eight for eight in the Ivy League he had already been accepted to Yale University, Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College,

47、Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania. His other acceptances came from Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Stony Brook University and Vanderbilt University.We are so proud of him, said his mother, Roseline Ekeh.Hard work, dedication, pray

48、er brought him to where he is today.Born in Nigeria, Harold was eight years old when his parents brought the familyto the United States.It was kind of difficult adjusting to the new environment and the new culture, he said. But he saw his parents working hard, and I took their example and decides to

49、 apply myself.He referenced that effort in his college essay, writing, Like a tree, uprooted and replanted, I could have withered in a new country surrounded by people and languages I did not understand. Yet, I witnessed my parents persevere despite the potential to give in. I faced my challenges wi

50、th newfound zeal; I risked insults, spending my break talking to unfamiliar faces, ignoring their sarcastic remarks. Harold is tremendously focused in everything he does. said John Capozzi, the schools principal, Hes a great role model. All the students and faculty are so proud of him. Harold is the

51、 second Long Island student in as many years to get into all eight Ivies. Last year,William Floyd High Schools Kwasi Enim chose to go to Yale.Harold, who has a 100. 51 grade-point average and wants to be a neurosurgeon, said he was leaning toward Yale, and had heard from Enin, offering congratulatio

52、ns. Like Enin, hes likely to announce his college choice ata press conference later this month. The deadline to decide is May 1.Which is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase apply myself?A. Word hard.B. Write to the college.C. Make a formal request.D. Make an adjustment.Which of the following

53、 is true about Harold?He was born into a Nigerian family in the US.He planted a tree once he moved to the US.He was always welcome and popular in his schools.He paid a lot to make his way to offeres from all Ivies.Harold is probably going toA. HarvardB. PrincetonD. MITC. YaleWhat can we infer from t

54、his passage?Too many cooks spoil the soup.He who laughs last laughs best.One can kill two birds with one stone.Chance favors only the prepared mind.参考答案Passage 1A 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“ As soon as you decide that you are willingto go beyond what is safe, the possibilities are endless.可知， 当你愿意走出所谓的 安全区域的时候，

55、就会有各种可能性。很多人不愿意走出舒适区，正是因为他们更喜欢在舒适区里的安全感。故A 项正确。D 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句Personal development author NapoleonHill once said:“ Whatever the mind can understand and believe, the mind can achieve.Regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past or how lof ty 崇高的） your aims and hopes may beM知，”拿破仑 希尔说

56、 无论我们的梦想是什么，不管 我们的梦想多么崇高，只要我们愿意去努力，都会实现自己的梦想。”故 D 项正确。A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“ I currently still live in Argentina, andI can proudly say that taking the necessary steps to make it a reality was one of the most important things I could have done.可知，作者认为去阿根廷是他人生中最重要的 事情之一。故A 项正确。B 推理判断题。根据第四段第二句“ But it s i

57、mportant to know that we shouldrecognize what we desire and try to bring our dreams to life.可知，作者认为我们应 该了解我们想要的东西并且努力让梦想成为现实很重要。由此可见作者是在鼓励别人要尽快采取行动追求梦想。故B 项正确。5. C 标题归纳题。根据文章最后两句So why wait? I m thankful that I didn put off my move until a later date because I would have missed out on a lot of amazi

58、nglife experiences that have shaped me as a person. If we want to experience even a small amount of change, we will have to step outside of it. 可知，作者以自身经历告诉我”们不要等待，不要待在舒适区里，而要做出改变，积极尝试新鲜事物。故 C 项正确。Passage 2C 细节理解题。根据第二段She tried to look at things with a lot of light, alot of what draws her to positi

59、vity and something that means love or happiness. photography has really helped me a lot to stay positive and be motivated to keep fighting this disease.可知，Madeline Morals参加了这个项目，她从积极的方面、 从意味着爱和幸福的事物上看待一切事物。也就是说摄影帮助她保持积极的生活态度。故C 项正确。D 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句The foundation aims to improve the livesof children

60、living with the disease through its photography program.可知，the PABLOVE foundation 这一项目的目的是通过这个项目来改善患有癌症的儿童的 生活。故D 项正确。B 段落大意题。根据第四段第二句“ Being in these classes with other peoplewho understand their experience has been really beneficial, and it has really made them feel a lot more comfortable in what