高考英语专题练之记叙文阅读

1、2022高考英语专题练之记叙文阅读（A）Jonathan Bauer is afraid of heights, but that didnt stop him from leaping off a bridge some 25 to 40 feet to the water below to save a little girls life.On May 2, Bauer and his teenage daughter Ava were driving on the bridge over Marylands Assawoman Bay when they got caught in a

2、serious five-car pileup. The accident sent eight people to the hospital and left a pickup truck hanging dangerously over the guardrail.After making sure Ava was okay, Bauer got out of his car to see if anyone needed help. As he headed toward the shaking truck, its passenger informed him of a heart-w

3、renching sight a very young child was floating in the bay. “I looked over and saw the car seat, and then about six feet away from the car seat, I saw the little girl floating perfectly on her back, arms moving, legs kicking.” Bauer said, as reported by WJLA.Scanning the water for nearby boats that m

4、ight be able to help, Bauer found none close by. When he turned his attention back to the little girl, he saw she was in trouble. “She had turned over onto her stomach and her face was in the water,” he said.Bauer yelled to his daughter to pull over the first firefighter or paramedic (护理人员) she saw.

5、 Then he simply took off his shoes and jumped in, feet first.Surfacing without injury, he swam to the child, who appeared to be only half-conscious. Lifting the child over his shoulder, he patted her back to force the water our of her system. Moments later, boaters Joe and Alayna Oertel who had witn

6、essed the events arrived. After pulling them to safety, the Oertels rushed the pair to the place where they were met by waiting paramedics.Meanwhile, Bauer slid away without taking credit for his brave actions. Even after reports of the incident went public, he initially tried to keep his involvemen

7、t quiet, preferring to remain an unknown good Samaritan.1.It can be learned from the passage that Bauer .A.got into a panic at the sight of the drowning girlB.refused to be reported for his bravery by WJLAC.saved the girl by giving her instant first aid treatmentD.hung back before jumping off the br

8、idge for fear of heights2.According to the passage, a good Samaritan is a person who A.is motivated to assist others for fameB.performs good deeds out of sympathyC.saves others lives at the cost of his ownD.chooses to stay away from public attention 3What is the message mainly conveyed in the passag

9、e?A.Random acts of kindness make a difference to moral judgment.B.Basic first-aid techniques enable us to escape from danger.C.Heroic actions ask for no honor or approval in return.D.Success is based on the team not the individual.（B）Over the years, Ive been guilty of hastily shutting the front door

10、 to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders” .Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbourhood, had been housebound all

11、 week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely( 端 庄 地 ) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about t

12、o be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasnt the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwelll and a

13、bruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind. Before she could

14、speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “Were so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being ne

15、w to the area, she didnt know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands(跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.After she related this story to me, I thought about how touchi

16、ng this deed really was. Especially in todays world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Scold them severely.B

17、. Drive them away.C. Refuse them directly.D. Speak out her idea.What can be learned about Linda from the passage?Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.Linda would buy

18、 their TV set in reward for the ladies chicken soup.Whats the best title for the passage?A. A Chicken SoupB. Soup for the soulC. The Real Essence of LoveD. A Friends experience（C）Although Adrian Wood had already sent her three oldest children off to White Oak Elementary School in Edenton, North Caro

19、lina, she was anxious when it was her youngest son Amoss turn to start classes. Adrian said, “Sending Amos to school was such a different path. He was 3 when he started school. He had autism（自闭症）and he didnt speak.Amos struggled to make friends and fit in, but there was always one person there who w

20、as very happy to see him. Raymond Brown has worked at the school as a guard for the past 15 years. All of the students know and love him, and hes truly a friend to all. He started calling Adrians son “Famous Amos” on day one. To the moms surprise, Amos quickly began responding with a cheerful Hey, B

21、rown” whenever he saw him. He wasnt even saying daddy at home, so it was really something, Adrian said.“Amos is a hard friend to have, Adrian explained, He takes a lot more than he gives and thats tough for children. But those kids saw that he was popular and loved, and they started fighting over wh

22、o would get to hold Amos hand on the way to the classroom. It meant so much to me that he was favored by the other children at school, and Mr. Brown had a big hand in that.”About a year ago, school officials nominated Mr. Brown for North Carolinas School Hero, a $20,000 prize. When the results came

23、out and he didnt win, Adrian was heartbroken. She couldnt let the disappointing results stand, so she took to Facebook and created an annual “Famous Amos” prize for Mr. Brown in their community. Her neighbors answered the call, donating $35,000 in just one week! Townspeople and school officials gath

24、ered in March to celebrate Mr. Brown and give him the money theyd raised. Principal Michelle handed him a giant check and thanked him for everything he does to help kids like Amos find their way.1. What made Adrian worried?A. Her youngest sons bad behavior.B. Her familys heavy financial burden.C. He

25、r youngest sons mental problem.D. Her three sons poor performance at school.2. What change did Mr. Brown bring to Amos?A. Amos became a top student at school.B. Amos got more attention from other kids.C. Amos learned to share and care about others.D. Amos had a better relationship with his family me

26、mbers.3. What did Mr. Brown get in the end?A. The “Famous Amos” prize.B. A check from the local government.C. North Carolinas School Hero prize.D. A small donation from the community.（D）I fell in love with the little Free Library concept years ago on vacation,The concept of free literature-sharing b

27、oxes being posted in neighborhoods and public spaces hooked me. For a booklover, this represented great joy.,At home,my bedside table sprouts(长出）books and from the floor rises a mountainous to-be-rend pile,My husband wasnt the least bit surprised when I suggested starting our own Little Free Library

28、.The following winter, my husband built a copy of our Irish garden shed(棚屋）with a framed glass door on the front and, in the spring, fixed it on a post in front of our house. We filled the shelves with books and since then, visitors have refilled them with literary fiction, romances,mysteries, scien

29、ce fiction, cowboy westerns, young-adult fiction,poetry, self-help and a range of other nonfiction.For a time after COVID-19 first-struck, public libraries shut down and Amazon firstly considered the delivery of essential and high demand items. Books were less easily gained. Traffic to our library i

30、ncreased. I posted reminders about hand washing, and still, readers kept coming.We wondered if we should close the Little Free Library and revisited our original motivations for hosting it: to promote the exchange of books, to create a sense of community. Reading provides the necessary relief to the

31、 emotional stress of life. With this in mind, we added a written reminder on staying safe in the library.Through my teens, reading transported me to other places and eras. Books taught me about life and how people overcame difficulties. I no longer felt alone in the things I struggled against. Aside

32、 from the entertainment books offer, studies show that reading exposes us to other cultures and perspectives. Literature sheds light on the justice to be found in social inclusion (包容） and community focus. Self-esteem (自尊） and understanding grow in equal measure as we come to understand ourselves an

33、d our place in the world.During this pandemic, the Little Free Library has strengthened the importance of literature and reading to our emotional and mental health. Its become an alternative means of creating a community of people with mutual regard for humanity and the written word. We are together

34、 even when apart.1. What is the husbands attitude toward building the Little Free Library?A.Supportive. B.Negative.C.Indifferent. D.Doubtful.2. What happened to the authors Little Free Library during the pandemic?A. It was no longer allowed to be used.B. The number of books dropped sharply.C. It was

35、 getting more popular than before.D.Hand washing stopped readers coming.3.How did reading influence the writer?A.She faced difficulties bravely. B.She knew how to start a library.C.She managed to live a healthy life. D. She moved from one place to another.4. Why did the writer start the Little Free

36、Library?A.To keep away from loneliness. B. To create a sense of community.C.To stay safe during the pandemic. D. To attract readers to donate books.（E）My cellphone rang while I was working on my computer. I looked at the phone and saw it was my 17yearold son, Tom. I quickly picked it up. Mom, I got

37、a 71 on the test. I did it. With those few words, I could feel my heart start to pound.Living in New York State, students cannot graduate from high school unless they pass at least five exams: one in English, one in science, two in history and one in math. For most students, who work hard, attend cl

38、ass, and do their homework, it isnt that hard. But for Tom, who is dyslexic (朗读困难的), it is such a real challenge that some teachers have feared he would never be able to even attempt, never mind achieve.We were honest with him about his trouble, letting him know that there was nothing to be ashamed

39、of. Some people learn differently. If he was willing to work, we would help him find a way to do as much as he could in his academic career. All that was standing in his way was this math test. He had taken it three times and did better each time, but he continued to fail. He was starting to get a b

40、it tired of me saying this was a marathon not a sprint (冲刺). My heart broke each time we would get the failing results.Mom, thanks. I love you. Thanks for believing I could do this.For one of the few times in my life, I really had nothing left to say. For that one brief moment I knew, really, really

41、, knew that everything we did to help our son achieve what he wanted was worth it.1. What does the underlined word pound in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Sink suddenly. B. Beat wildly. C. Ache violently. D. Break totally.2. According to the text, Tom was weak in .A. English B. science C. history D. m

42、ath3. How did the writer feel when she wrote this text?A. She felt proud and satisfied. B. She felt surprised and bitter.C. She felt grateful and relaxed. D. She felt worried and anxious.4. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Mothers Love That Made the Grade B. A Student Who Struggled for a

43、 DiplomaC. Failure Is the Mother of Success D. Life Is Not a Sprint but a Marathon（F）Leslie Nielsens childhood was a difficult one, but he had one particular shining star in his life his uncle, who was a well-known actor. The admiration and respect his uncle earned inspired Nielsen to make a career

44、(职业) in acting. Even though he often felt he would be discovered to be a no-talent, he moved forward, gaining a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse and making his first television appearance a few years later in 1948. However, becoming a full-time, successful actor would still be an uphill bat

45、tle for another eight years until he landed a number of film roles that finally got him noticed. But even then, what he had wasnt quite what he wanted. Nielsen always felt he should be doing comedy but his good looks and distinguished voice kept him busy in dramatic roles. It wasnt until 1980 32 yea

46、rs into his career that he landed the role it would seem he was made for in Airplane! That movie led him into the second half of his career where his comedic presence alone could make a movie a financial success even when movie reviewers would not rate it highly. Did Nielsen then feel content in his

47、 career? Yes and no. He was thrilled to be doing the comedy that he always felt he should do but even during his last few years, he always had a sense of curiosity, wondering what new role or challenge might be just around the comer. He never stopped working, never retired. Leslie Nielsens devotion

48、to acting is wonderfully inspiring. He built a hugely successful career with little more than plain old hard work and determination. He showed us that even a single desire, never given up on, can make for a remarkable life.1. Why did Nielsen want to be an actor?A. He enjoyed watching movies.B. He wa

49、s eager to earn money.C. He wanted to be like his uncleD. He felt he was good at acting.2. What do we know about Nielsen in the second half of his career?A. He directed some high quality movies.B. He avoided taking on new challenges.C. He focused on playing dramatic roles.D. He became a successful c

50、omedy actor.3. What does Nielsens career story tell us?A. Art is long, life is short.B. He who laughs last laughs longest.C. Its never too late to learn.D. Where theres a will theres a way.（G）“They tell me that youd like to make a statue(塑像) of me-is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?”The deep, gentle

51、voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldnt have duo ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an

52、 admirable manner. “President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors-theyve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but Im afraid theres not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust(半身像)?”Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.“O

53、f course-I shouldnt have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size. “Vinnies face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. Ive dr

54、iven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength-and that is what I intend to do!”The Presidents eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didnt know your background.”But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sigh