2018年高考英语二轮复习课堂专练：专题04 阅读理解Ⅱ 细节理解题（3）

1、专题4 阅读理解：细节理解题1.2016全国卷 BGrandparents answer a callAs a thirdgeneration native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion

2、did Ms Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities. No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to the adult children and gra

3、ndchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obamas motherinlaw, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by , 83 per cent of the people said Mrs Robi

4、nsons decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Twothirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas family. “In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own，” says Christine Crosby, pu

5、blisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents. “We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when youre raising children.”Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, bu

6、t sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.25. Why was Garzas move a success?AIt strengthened her family ties. BIt improved her living con

7、ditions. CIt enabled her make more friends. DIt helped her know more new places. 26. What was the reaction of the public to Mrs Robinsons decision?A17% expressed their support for it. BFew people responded sympathetically. C83% believed it had a bad influence. DThe majority thought it was a trend. 2

8、7. What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?AThey were unsure of themselves. BThey were eager to raise more children. CThey wanted to live away from their parents. DThey had little respect for their grandparents. 26D细节理解题。根据第二段末句“Twothirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas

9、 family.”可知，很多人会受Marian Robinson的影响，所以这会形成一种潮流。故选D。27C细节理解题。根据第三段首句“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own，says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents.”可知，在60年代人们都希望离开家，以此来证明自己的独立。故

10、选 C。2. 2016全国卷 AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(18601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to t

11、hank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rachel Carson(19071964)If it werent for Rachel Carson

12、, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans. Sandra Day OConnor(1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class a

13、t Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court. Rosa Parks(

14、19132005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement. “The only tired I

15、 was, was tired of giving in，” said Parks.21. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?AHer social work. BHer teaching skills. CHer efforts to win a prize. DHer community background. 22. What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?AHer lack of proper training in law. BHer little

16、work experience in court. CThe discrimination against women. DThe poor financial conditions. 23. Who made a great contribution to the civilrights movement in the US?AJane Addams. BRachel Carson. CSandra Day OConnor. DRosa Parks.22C细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“she could not find work at a law firm because she was

17、a woman.”可知，她因为是女性而被法律公司拒绝录用。故选C。23D细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句“and kicked off the civilrights movement.”可知，Rosa Parks为民权运动做出了贡献。故选D。3.2016全国卷 AWhats on?Electric_Underground7：30 pm1：00 amFree at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and po

18、p music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7：30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music. Gee_Whizz8：30 pm10

19、：30 pmComedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest standup comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7：00 pm for drinks and snacks(快餐). Simons_Work

20、shop5：00 pm7：30 pmWednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practises many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His

21、workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny. Charlotte_Stone8：00 pm11：00 pmPizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new bestselling CD, with James Pickering on the piano

22、. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine. 1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz. C. Charlotte Stone. D. Jam

23、es Pickering. 2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Kaleidoscope.C. Victoria Stage. D. Pizza World.3. What do we know about Simons Workshop?A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time. C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It

24、 is held every Wednesday. 4. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?A. 5：00 pm7：30 pm. B. 7：30 pm1：00 am. C. 8：00 pm11：00 pm. D. 8：30 pm10：30 pm. 2B细节理解题。根据文章的第二部分中的“Hes the funniest standup comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.”可知

25、，他是最滑稽的喜剧演员，因此他的演出会让不同年龄的人都感到快乐。3D细节理解题。根据第三部分广告中的“5：00 pm7：30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage”可知Simons Workshop的表演是在每周三下午5：00至7：30之间进行。因此选D。 4C细节理解题。根据第四部分中的“Charlotte_Stone 8：00 pm11：00 pm Pizza World”可知Charlotte Stone将在晚上8：00至11：00之间演唱她最受欢迎的歌曲。4.2016全国卷 AMusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street.

26、 The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honours Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 2412742. http：/. Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from Ma

27、rch through June. Call 7231182 for more information. http:_/.Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 3813300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend. http：//home.asp. College Conservatory o

28、f Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theatre. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the wellknown LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern mu

29、sic. Students with ID. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 5564183. http：//events/calendar. Riverbend Music Theatre: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theatre with the closest seats under cover (price dif

30、ference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone：2326220. http：/. 1. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?A. 2412742. B. 7231182. C. 3813300. D. 2326220. 2. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?A. February. B. May. C. August. D. November. 3. Wher

31、e can students go for free performances with their ID. cards?A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall. C. Patricia Cobbett Theatre. D. Riverbend Music Theatre. 4. How is Riverbend Music Theatre different from the other places?A. It has seats in the open air. B. It gives shows all year round. C. It offers mem

32、bership discounts. D. It presents famous musical works.3C细节理解题。根据第四则广告的“Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the universityStudents with ID. cards can attend the events for free.”可知，学生凭身份证可以免费在Patricia Cobbett Theatre看演出。4A细节理解题。根据题干Riverbend Music Theatre可知信息在最后一则广告中。再根据“Large outdoor theatre

33、 with the closest seats under cover (price difference)”可知是露天剧场，其他几家剧场没有室外席位，因此“露天席位”是其特色。选项中的seats in the open air是outdoor theatre的同义替换。5.2016全国卷 CI am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem cell courier. Since March 2012, Ive done 89 tripsof those, 51 have been abroad. I have 42 hours to carry stem cells(干细

34、胞) in my little box because Ive got two ice packs and thats how long they last. In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor(捐献者) to the time they can be implanted in the patient, weve got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time. I had one trip last year where I was cau

35、ght by a hurricane in America. I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the checkin desk at Providence, the lady on the desk said: “Well, Im really sorry, Ive got some bad news for youthere are no fights fro

36、m Washington.” So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said：“In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patientplease, please, youve got to get me back to the United Kingdom.” She just dropped everything. She arranged for a flight on a small plane to be held for me, reroute

37、d(改道) me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled. For this courier job, youre consciously aware that in that box youve got something that is potentially going to save somebodys life.30. Why does Peter have to complete his trip within 42 hours?AHe cannot stay a

38、way from his job too long. BThe donor can only wait for that long. CThe operation needs that much time. DThe ice wont last any longer. 31. Which flight did the woman put Peter on first?ATo London. BTo Newark.CTo Providence. DTo Washington.6.2016全国卷 DThe meaning of silence varies among cultural group

39、s. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conve

40、rsation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs. Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one o

41、f these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection. Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts

42、 among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority ra

43、ther than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority. Nurses and other caregivers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come acros

44、s the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this

45、understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures. 32. What does the author say about silence in conversations?AIt implies anger. BIt promotes friendship. CIt is culturespecific. DIt is contentbased. 33. Which of the following people might regard silence as a cal

46、l for careful thought?AThe Chinese. BThe French. CThe Mexicans. DThe Russians. 34. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?ALet it continue as the patient pleases. BBreak it while treating patients. CEvaluate its harm to patients. DMake use of its healing effects. 34D细节理解题。根据末段末句“A nu

47、rse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients”可知，作者建议护士用沉默的效果来帮助治疗病人。故选D 。7.2016全国卷 DA new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back to life. Frank Hurleys pictures would be outstandingundoubtedly firstrate p

48、hotojournalismif they had been made last week. In fact, they were shot from 1914 through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck(海难), by a cameraman who had no reasonable expectation of survival. Many of the images were stored in an ice chest, under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship

49、. The ship was the Endurance, a small, tight, Norwegianbuilt threemaster that was intended to take Sir Ernest Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists, 27 men in all, to the southernmost shore of Antarcticas Weddell Sea. From that point Shackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled(雪橇

50、) across the continent. The journey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott had done. Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back. As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and wellresearched

51、 story The Endurance, adventuring was even then a thoroughly commercial effort. Scotts last journey, completed as he lay in a tent dying of cold and hunger, caught the worlds imagination, and a film made in his honour drew crowds. Shackleton, a onetime British merchantnavy officer who had got to wit

52、hin 100 miles of the South Pole in 1908, started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography. Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographer who knew the Antarctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have never before been published. 13. Wh

53、at do we know about the photos taken by Hurley?A. They were made last week.B. They showed undersea sceneries.C. They were found by a cameraman.D. They recorded a disastrous adventure.14. Who reached the South Pole first according to the text?A. Frank Hurley. B. Ernest Shackleton.C. Robert Falcon Sco

54、tt. D. Caroline Alexander.15. What does Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage?A. Artistic creation. B. Scientific research.C. Money making. D. Treasure hunting.14C细节理解题。结合文章第三段的最后一句话“Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the marc

55、h back.”可知，斯科特船长早在1912年就到达了南极。15C细节理解题。根据文章中的“started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography.”可知，在1914年进行的这次航行主要是为了赚钱。8.2016全国卷 BOn one of her trips to New York several years ago, Eudora Welty decided to take a couple of New York friends out to dinner. They

56、settled in at a comfortable East Side cafe and within minutes, another customer was approaching their table. “Hey, arent you from Mississippi？” the elegant, whitehaired writer remembered being asked by the stranger. “Im from Mississippi too.”Without a second thought, the woman joined the Welty party

57、. When her dinner partner showed up, she also pulled up a chair. “They began telling me all the news of Mississippi，” Welty said. “I didnt know what my New York friends were thinking.”Taxis on a rainy New York night are rarer than sunshine. By the time the group got up to leave, it was pouring outside. Weltys new friends immediately sent a waiter to find a cab. Heading back downtown toward her hotel, her bigcity friends were amazed at the turn of events that had changed their Big Apple dinner into a Mississippi state reunion(团聚). “My friend sa