高考英语九月一轮复习阅读理解选练题三1 9页

只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 1 贵州天柱县 2017 高考英语九月（一轮）阅读理解选练题（三） 阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, 选出最佳选项。 体裁：记叙文 话题：友谊情深 时间：7 分钟 When milk arrived on the doorstep When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s，we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep.His name was Mr.Basille.He wore a white cap and drove a white truck.As a 5yearold boy，I couldn't take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt.He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer. Of course，he delivered more than milk.There was cheese，eggs and so on.If we needed to change our order，my mother would pen a note——“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles.And then，the buttermilk would magically appear. All of this was about more than convenience.There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen.Mr.Basille even had a key to our house，for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors，so that the milk wouldn't freeze.And I remember Mr.Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table， having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery. There is sadly no home milk delivery today.Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk，thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete.Besides，milk is for sale everywhere，and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service. Recently，an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories.I took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊)．Every so often my son's friends will ask what it is.So I start telling stories of my boyhood，and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk. 【语篇导读】 本文记叙文，作者使用夹叙夹议的写作手法回忆了自己小时候家人和送奶人之 间的深厚友谊，表达了作者对儿时生活及送奶人的怀念。 1．Mr.Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer ______. A．to show his magical power B．to pay for the delivery C．to satisfy his curiosity D．to please his mother 解析 推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句话可知我目不转睛地盯着对方的东西是出于一个五岁 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 2 孩子的好奇心，而送奶人这样做是为了满足我的好奇心。 答案 C 2．What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy's house? A．He wanted to have tea there. B．He was a respectable person. C．He was treated as a family member. D．He was fully trusted by the family. 解析 推理判断题。由第三段内容可知送奶人是被信任的人，所以可以拥有“我”家的钥匙， 以方便送奶。 答案 D 3．Why does home milk delivery no longer exist? A．Nobody wants to be a milkman now. B．It has been driven out of the market. C．Its service is getting poor. D．It is forbidden by law. 解析 推理判断题。由第四段可知：第一，大公司竞争力强；第二，牛奶销售到处可见。二者 足以把送奶人排挤出市场。 答案 B 4．Why did the author bring back home an old milk box? A．He missed the good old days. B．He wanted to tell interesting stories. C．He needed it for his milk bottles. D．He planted flowers in it. 解析 推理判断题。由文中字里行间可知，作者怀念儿时的时光，怀念与送奶人之间的深厚情 谊，再根据最后一句：我开始讲述我儿时的故事，讲述送奶人的故事，可知作者在怀旧。 答案 A 【长难句解读】 原文 Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk，thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. 译文 大公司可以生产出更便宜的牛奶，这就使得送奶人很难与之竞争。 分析 本句 making 为非谓语动词，为结果状语。 【2014 高考英语广东省梅州市质检试卷】C 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 3 The ancient Egyptians appeared to be among the first early civilizations to learn how to grow roses. In 1888, at Hawara in the El Faiyum area of Egypt, two-thousand-year-old roses were found in ancient tombs. The discovery suggested roses were an important part of the complex burial ceremony which took place when an important person died. The roses found in the tombs are thought by modern experts to be the oldest preserved flowers ever found in the world. They must have been cut and dried before flowering so that they would remain undamaged. Over the centuries, the roses had shrunk and became tight balls, but on careful examination it was discovered that the petals (花瓣) themselves were hardly damaged. Egypt’s skill in mass-cultivation（大面积栽培）of roses in early times led to the flowers becoming an important export product. At the height of the Roman Empire, Egypt exported large quantities of roses to the Roman courts. Wealthy Romans loved the beautiful colors and sweet smells of roses. So the Romans attempted to grow their own roses and they eventually mastered the art of mass cultivation. Egypt then decided to concentrate on growing grain instead of roses, so grain soon took over as the number-one agricultural product of Egypt. Roses were appreciated in other early civilizations too, including Greece and Persia. They are a decorative feature on coins, sculpture, and vases dating back thousands of years. There is also evidence that roses were highly valued by the Chinese who believed that the flowers could be used to help treat a wide range of illnesses, from toothache to skin and chest diseases. In the modern world, the rose has not lost its popularity as the “Queen of Flowers” — the name given to it by the Greek poetess Sappho. Even today more roses are sold than any other flower. Modern techniques have enabled people to create ever more beautiful roses. Transportation by air makes it possible to grow roses in countries with favorable climates and sell them within twenty-four hours in profitable markets all over the world. Tons of roses are transported this way every week. Roses from Ecuador, a country in northern South America, can be bought in Holland, even though that country itself has a huge rose-growing business. 36. The roses discovered at Hawara in 1888 were ______. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 4 A. buried about four thousand years ago B. cut after they flowered C. used to keep the dead body fresh D. finely preserved 37. Grain replaced roses to become the number-one agricultural product of Egypt because _____. A. the Egyptians showed less interest in roses B. the competition in rose export became fierce C. the Romans could grow roses for themselves D. grain was in great demand in the world market 38. Paragraph 3 is developed mainly _____. A. by cause and effect B. by order in space C. by order in time D. by examples 39. With the example of roses from Ecuador, the author shows ______. A. modern techniques help the cultivation of roses B. air transport helps the rose trade worldwide C. roses grown in Ecuador are world-famous D. roses are sold more than any other flower 40. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Queen of flowers B. History of growing roses C. Big archeological discovery D. Rose trade around the world 【参考答案】36-40 DCDBA 本文是说明文。文章介绍了花中女王——玫瑰。 36. D。细节理解题。由第一段的 they would remain undamaged 和 the petals themselves were hardly damaged 可知，这些出土的玫瑰保存完好。 37. C。细节理解题。由第二段的 So the Romans … mastered the art of mass cultivation 可知，罗马人最终掌握了大面积栽培玫瑰的技术，不需要大量进口埃及人的玫瑰了，因此埃 及人把种植谷物放到了首位。 38. D。写作手法题。本段介绍了玫瑰在其他文明古国一样受欢迎，列举了玫瑰在希腊、波 斯、中国的用途。 39. B。推理判断题。联系上一句 Transportation by air ... all over the world 可知， 空运促成了玫瑰销售的全球化。这个例子正是用来说明这一点。 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 5 40. A。标题归纳题。本文对玫瑰栽培的历史和当今玫瑰产业进行了简要介绍。第四段提到 了 the “Queen of Flowers”，因此用 A 项作标题十分恰当。 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。 【2013 界广东省深圳市高三上期末考试】 When buying from a dealer, the law says that a car must be: As described: This includes the history of the car as well as its specification．For example, if the dealer described the car as previously having “one careful lady owner”, it shouldn’t turn out to have had several previous “boy racer” owners. Of satisfactory quality: It must meet the standard that a reasonable person would regard as acceptable and be free from any quality problem．Also, bear in mind that a second-hand car will have a slightly different definition of what is considered “satisfactory”, because there’s certainly an element of wear and tear． Fit for the purpose: It must be reasonable fit for any normal purpose and this includes any purpose that you specify to the seller． ●If any of the above is violated, then in theory, you may have the right to reject the vehicle and get your money back if you’re reasonably quick. Alternatively, the dealer might offer to replace or repair the car; reduce the price of offering a partial refund (退款). Once you’ve informed the dealer that you wish to reject the car, you must stop using the vehicle. ●If the rejection is not accepted, then it’s up to you to prove your case. You’ll need to pay for an independent assessment of the car and sue for damages. If you do choose a repair, insist the dealer provide you with a hire car or pay any reasonable traveling expenses thus produced while your new car is in the garage. ●If the car is new, it’s likely that the claim will be too high to be fought. Using the small claims procedure to you may have to pay for legal representation. All this can be pretty daunting and expensive. You need to weigh up the pros and cons before rejecting a car. Would a repair do just as well? Selecting a dealer who offers a clear exchange policy may help. 31. After the above writing, you will be better at __________. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 6 A. choosing a car B. dealing with car sellers C. making a claim D. suing for damages 【答案】B 【解析】推理判断题。由“When buying from a dealer, the law says that a car must be:” 可知，上面这篇文章介绍的是关于从经销商那儿买车要注意的情况。故选 B。 32. According to the text, what is essential after you inform the dealer of your wish to reject the car? A. Suing for damages. B. Demanding traveling expenses. C. Stopping using it. D. Proving your case. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。由“Once you’ve informed the dealer that you wish to reject the car, you must stop using the vehicle.”可知选 C。 33. If the dealer offers to repair the car you have bought, which of the following is acceptable? A. Asking the dealer to provide you with a hire car. B. Asking the dealer to provide you with repair tool sets. C. Asking the dealer to pay all of your traveling expenses. D. Asking the dealer to return all your money. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。由“If you do choose a repair, insist the dealer provide you with a hire car......”可知如果经销商提出修理你所买的车，那么要求他给你提供一辆 租来的车是可以接受的。故选 A。 34. Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the underlined word “daunting” in the last paragraph? A. Different. B. Effective. C. Discouraging. D. Convenient. 【答案】C 【解析】词义猜测题。A.不同的；B.有效的，实际的；C. 使人沮丧的，令人气馁的；D.方 便的。由前面两句话可知，这个索赔程序的费用可能是相当昂贵的，这会令人很沮丧。故选 C。 35. What does the writer want to say in the last paragraph? A. Buyers should select a dealer that offers to repair the car. B. Rejecting a new car is not necessarily that best choice. C. It’s necessary that a new car should be repaired. D. Buyers should never reject a new car. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 7 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。由“If the car is new, it’s likely that the claim will be too high to be fought.”可知选 B。 【2014 高考英语广东省梅州市质检试卷】D Australian cities can keep their native wildlife — but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl (无计划的扩展). That’s the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland. “While urban development usually reduces the number of birds in a city, building more compact (紧凑的) cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly,” says lead author Jessica Sushinsky. “Compact housing development leaves birds’ homes untouched, leading to fewer losses of birds.” The researchers surveyed native and wild birds in Brisbane’s urban areas, including living and industrial areas, public parks and gardens, major roadways and airports. They then used statistical modeling to find out what will happen to the birds as the city grows. The first setting was compact growth — where multiple homes are built on land that previously had only one house. The second setting was sprawling growth — a familiar pattern where homes are built here and there beyond the city’s current boundaries. The team’s forecasts showed that a much greater diversity of species was lost over 20 years in the sprawling setting compared to the more compact setting. “Urban sprawl resulted in the disappearance of many urban-sensitive birds — birds that only live in areas where there is native vegetation (植被), such as parklands and woodlands,” Ms Sushinsky says. “On the other hand, we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas.” Now the Queensland Government has adopted the more compact urban growth strategy, 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 8 which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australia’s native birds. These birds are environmental specialists — they need a particular environment to do well. “While compact development means smaller backyards, it can also make our entire cities more biodiverse,” according to Dr Fuller. “The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development.” This is the first time science has modeled the effects of different urban growth strategies on birds, the researchers say. “Statistical models like these are important because they help us to understand the ecological consequences of a particular decision,” says Dr Fuller. 41. The study deals with the relationship between ______. A. city development and birds B. the environment and birds C. humans and wildlife D. climate and wildlife 42. Why is compact urban growth better than the sprawling strategy? A. It makes the cities more beautiful. B. It gives people larger backyards. C. It is money-saving. D. It is bird-friendly. 43. Dr Richard Fuller thinks the Queensland Government’s action ______. A. is really brave B. is worth praising C. has an uncertain future D. should be performed nationwide 44. What can we learn about the study from the passage? A. It is based on the statistics in the past. B. It is strongly against urban development. C. It criticizes the city environment in Brisbane. D. It suggests leaving more green spaces for birds. 45. Where does the passage probably come from? A. A news report. B. A travel guide. C. A health magazine. D. A history book. D 篇 (环境) 41-45 ADBDA 本文是新闻报道。澳大利亚研究者发现：紧凑型的城市发展能够使得城市保留大量绿地， 为鸟类提供良好的生存空间。 41. A。细节理解题。由第二段的 urban development usually reduces the number of birds 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 9 in a city, building more compact cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly 和最后一段可知，该研究关注的是城市发展方式与鸟类之间的关系。 42. D。推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的 we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas 可知，紧 凑型的城市发展模式有利于鸟类在城市的生存。 43. B。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的 which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australia’s native birds 可知，Dr Richard Fuller 称赞昆士兰政府的做法。 44. D。细节理解题。由第一段的 kick their habit of urban sprawl 和第五段的 we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas 及倒数第二段的 The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development 可知，研究人 员主张紧凑型发展，让城市保留大量绿地。 45. A。文章出处题。由文章第一段的 That’s the finding of a new study by ...可知， 本文最有可能选自一篇新闻报道。