重庆市 2017 高考英语 阅读理解选编（72） 7页

只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 1 重庆市 2017 高考英语 阅读理解选编（72） （2017 高考训练）阅读理解。 (2016·皖北协作区高三联考)A former RAF (Royal Air Force) Spitfire pilot Peter Proctor, who fought in the World War Two, parachuted (跳伞) for the first time — at the grand old age of 92. Mr Proctor jumped out of a plane for the first time at Sibson Airfield, Peterborough, more than 70 years after he joined the RAF. Mr Proctor, who has two artificial hips (臀部) and a false knee, jumped more than 13,000 feet to successfully complete his first ever freefall jump.He said, “I've spent a lot of my life up in the air but this was a completely different experience. It was a nightmare trying to open up the hatches (舱口) and jump out of the plane back then, but I am so glad I have managed to complete the jump and I would love to do it again in the near future.” Mr Proctor joined the RAF in 1942 and he was stationed in Durban, South Africa, to do his training before being sent to Zimbabwe where he earned his wings. He went on to become a fighter pilot in Egypt, India and went on a jungle selfpreservation course before being sent to Burma in 1945. He ended his career in the armed forces in 1946 to return to his job as a store keeper in a shoe factory and went on to become a lorry driver for 33 years. His wife, Olive, passed away eight years ago, but Mr Proctor has been determined to continue traveling around the world. He said, “Olive died eight years ago and it was absolutely upsetting. But I've had great support from my family and friends who always encourage me to enjoy life.” Mr Proctor did the jump with the RAF Falcons and raised D|S3,000 for the Royal Air Force Association which provides support for servicemen and their families. 1.How did Mr Proctor feel when he jumped out of the plane? A.Terrified. B.Inspired. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed. 2.How long did Mr Proctor serve in RAF? A.About 3 years. B.About 4 years. C.About 8 years. D.About 33 years. 3.What's the purpose of Mr Proctor's jump? A.To break the record of a parachute jump. B.To encourage young people to enjoy life. C.To raise money for servicemen and their families. D.To challenge himself and realize his value of life. 4.What can be the best title for the text? A.A former pilot's first parachute jump B.A newlyset Guinness record C.The oldest parachute jumper D.A pilot's colorful whole life 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 2 1．解析：选 A 细节理解题。由第二段的“It was a nightmare trying to open up the hatches (舱口) and jump out of the plane back then”打开舱门跳下去如梦魇一般，可知 Mr Proctor 当时很害怕。 2．解析：选 B 细节理解题。由第三段“Mr Proctor joined the RAF in 1942”和“He ended his career in the armed forces in 1946”可知 Mr Proctor 在 RAF 待了大约 4 年的时间。 3．解析：选 C 细节理解题。由最后一段的“...and raised D|S3,000 for the Royal Air Force Association which provides support for serviceman and their families.”可 知答案。 4．解析：选 A 标题归纳题。由文章第一段可知，本篇文章主要讲的是曾经任职飞行员， 现今 92 岁的老人的第一次高空跳伞。 阅读理解。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。 (2014·溧阳模拟) An Israeli law banning too-skinny models went into effect with the start of 2013. The law, approved last March in Israel, requires models to prove they have maintained a Body Mass Index(BMI)of at least 18. 5 for three months before a fashion show. That means a woman who is 5’8”tall can weigh no less than 119 pounds. “This law is another step in the war against eating disorders, ”said physician Adatto. “Underweight models, ”he explained, “can no longer serve as role models for innocent young people who copy their false image of being skinny. ” But some critics in this country say it is misguided, focusing on weight instead of health. They also say the Israeli ban is bound to fail because of the strong power of the fashion industry. “I think it’s an approach that isn’t going to work, ”said eating disorder expert Susan Ice, who worked with an organization which creates a healthy working environment for models. But Adatto told the reporter that he began to concern the issue after meeting an aspiring model who looked like she needed to be hospitalized. He said, “I realized that only legislation(立法)can change the situation. There was no time to waste; so many girls were dieting to death. ” However, the efforts to regulate model’s weight in Spain and Italy have not resulted in part because of difficulties in determining reliable methods of measuring weight and health. Still, folks including Ice say there’s no denying that images from Hollywood and the fashion industry can be difficult for young women to deal with. “Certainly I don’t believe the modeling industry has caused the rise in eating disorders, but it makes it harder, ”she says. “It’s a difficult recovery environment, worshiping thinness as the beauty ideal. ” 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 3 【文章大意】本文讲述了以色列出台了一项新法律, 限制模特太瘦, 此项新法律引起了争 议。 1. What does BMI in the first paragraph refer to? A. A measure of body health based on height and weight. B. A worldwide prize for the healthier model. C. A new show held by those skinny models. D. A kind of medicine to cure eating disorders. 【解析】选 A。词义猜测题。根据该词后面的 at least 18. 5 for three months before a fashion show(在时装表演前至少三个月达到 18. 5)可知 BMI 是一个标准, 所以 A 项正确。 BMI 指“身体质量指数”。 2. One benefit the new Israeli law may bring is . A. to change the working conditions of models B. to lower the chance of skinny model’s death C. to prevent models from suffering from eating disorders D. to provide guidance for women worshiping thinness 【解析】选 C。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This law is another step in the war against eating disorders”可知 C 项正确。 3. In the opinion of the critics, the law won’t succeed because . A. it misleads young women to form a bad eating habit B. the fashion industry is much too influential C. it doesn’t provide a proper approach that can work well D. it doesn’t create a healthy working environment for models 【解析】选 B。推理判断题。根据第三段中的“They also say the Israeli ban is bound to fail because of the strong power of the fashion industry. ”可知 B 项正确。 4. According to the passage, the new Israeli law banning skinny models is . A. practical B. acceptable C. reasonable D. controversial 【解析】选 D。观点态度题。本文讲述以色列出台一项法律限制模特过瘦, 文中陈述了正反 两种观点, 一种赞成, 一种反对, 所以此项新法律是有争议的。 （2016 高考训练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。 体裁：记叙文 话题：人物传记 词数：586 时间：6′ You could feel sorry for Alberto Torres，who is blind.The last thing he remembers seeing was his daughter being born 13 years ago.Then the world went blank; he can only imagine what his only child looks like now，as a teenaged honor student.Bad luck is no stranger to this warm and thoughtful 37yearold man.His mother died of cancer when he was 4，and his father，who was often ill，had to give him up to the care of the state when he was 11.He later worked for 19 years in a workshop making household goods，deathly boring work.Earlier this month，Alberto Torres's wife， who had just been laid off from her job，had to have a breast removed due to cancer and now faces a year of radiation treatments.Things seemed always to go from almost incredibly bad to worse.Even Mr.Torres's good luck has a dark side：Five years ago， his lovely guide dog pulled him out of the path of a truck.Mr.Torres was not hurt.The 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 4 dog was killed. But Mr.Torres does not feel sorry for himself.“These are just little bumps you have to go over in your life，” he said.At 5 a．m.on a recent morning，we caught up with Mr.Torres at a subway stop in Brooklyn，New York，near where he lives in a thirdfloor apartment (with no elevator)．He had been up since 3 a．m.，feeding his new dog， making coffee，getting ready.“When you're blind，it takes a little longer to do things，” he said. Mr.Torres was beginning his twohour trip to his job developing film in the Xray department of the emergency room of the Bronx hospital.He would take the G train to Queens Plaza station to the R train，heading towards Manhattan.He would then ride the R train to 59th Street where he would walk upstairs to switch to the Number 6 train.At one point along the journey，he might chat with a stranger.At another， someone would pat his dog，calling him by name.People offered assistance，even seats.At 125th Street，Mr.Torres would transfer to the Number 4 train by crossing the platform.At 149th Street，he would go down to the Number 2.He would take that to East 180th Street where he nearly always has a long wait for his final train， to Pelham Parkway.Then he and his dog would walk 20 minutes to the hospital. It was a hard job to come by.Before he got the job，Mr.Torres was determined to escape the workshop run by an organization dedicated to help people who can't see.He wanted a job developing Xray film，something that everyone must do in the dark.He had to handle the long trip，as well as the work.“Our philosophy here is that blind people can do just about anything except drive buses，” it was the thinking about disabled people at the Bronx hospital.“We find what a person can do rather than what he can't do，” said the hospital's director. One day a while ago marked the first anniversary of Mr.Torres's hiring.He developed 150 or so Xrays，his husual output，to celebrate.Mr.Torres works by himself in a small，dark room that smells of chemicals.He cannot wear gloves，because he needs to feel.It is hard work，related to emergency of lives.His immediate supervisor says he trusts him 100%.Mr.Torres makes $20，000 a year.But his motivation goes beyond money.“If I start feeling like a victim，that makes me bitter.And why be bitter？ That makes you go into a hole and stay there.” he said.“I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary，” insisted Mr.Torres as he quickly completed the task. 【语篇解读】 本文是传记类文章阅读。文章主要讲述了 Alberto Torres 先生自女儿出生 就失明了，并惨遭各类非常人的打击，但他依然向正常人一样顽强生活。 1．Mr.Torres became blind when ________． A．his daughter was just born B．he was thirteen years old C．his mother died of cancer D．his wife was out of work 答案 A [考查细节辨认。根据文章第一段的第二句话 The last thing he remembers seeing was his daughter being born 13 years ago 可知他在女儿出生时失明的。故选 A。] 2．Mr.Torres does not feel sorry for himself because he ________． A．was once saved by his lovely guide dog B．is taken good care of by the government 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 5 C．thinks it's natural to have setbacks in life D．believes it takes a little longer to do things 答案 C [考查细节辨认。根据文章第二段的 Mr.Torres 所说的话 These are just little bumps you have to go over in your life 可知他认为生活中的不幸都是自然的。故选 C。] 3．The description of Mr.Torres's long trip to work shows ________． A．the effective traffic system B．the kindness of New Yorkers C．the loyalty of his guide dog D．his will to overcome difficulty 答案 D [考查主旨大意。A.有效的交通系统；B.纽约人的好心；C.他的向导狗的忠诚；D. 他克服困难的意志。根据文章第三、四段的描述，是 Mr Torres 的坚强意志让他克服了困难。 故选 D。] 4.What is the principle of the hospital in employing a worker? A．Sympathy counts most. B．Ability comes first. C．Preference for the blind. D．Easy job for the weak. 答案 B [考查判断推理。A.同情心最重要；B.能力为先；C.偏爱盲人；D.对弱者来说的容 易工作。根据文章第四段的“We find what a person can do rather than what he can't do，”可知该医院雇佣人是能力为先。故选 B。] 5．Mr.Torres works very hard in order to ________． A．make plenty of money B．win his supervisor's trust C．live like a normal person D．complete his daily task 答案 C [考查细节辨认。根据文章最后一段的 I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary 可知 Mr.Torres 工作就是为了像正常人一样工作。故选 C。] 6．In the eyes of the writer，Alberto Torres is a man of ________． A．deep thinking B．weak motivation C．special talents D．great independence 答案 D [考查主旨大意。通读全文，并根据文章中对主人翁的描述可知在作者的眼中 Alberto Torres 是一个独立的人。故选 D。] 【2015 高考复习】阅读理解 Deputy (副职) Head Teacher Wanted Position：Deputy head teacher Employer：Bracknell Forest Council Published：10∶00 A．M.Mon.Dec.12,2011 Closing date：10∶00 A．M.Mon.Jan.16,2012 Working pattern：Fulltime Salary：￡20,000－￡34,999 per year Location：Jennett’s Park Primary School，Bracknell，Berkshire The governors are seeking to employ an enthusiastic deputy head teacher to be a key 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 6 partner in founding and leading our brandnew primary school in Bracknell. We offer： ●a brandnew school building ● the opportunity to work in close partnership with the head teacher and governors to create and develop a new staff team ●a growing community looking forward to their new school opening ●the opportunity for further professional development which will support you through the next stage of your career ●the opportunity to lead key projects across the school You will be： ●an excellent classroom practitioner (从业人员)，who will enjoy shaping and delivering a broad，balanced and creative curriculum in class ●able to lead the staff by focusing on teamwork ●committed to working in partnership with parents and the nearby community For further information，you can contact the head teacher，Ms Maria Soulsby，by dialing 32899918 or you can send an email to maria，soulsby @bracknellforest.gov.uk. You can also come to visit our school in person. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date，that means your application has not been accepted.Apply using Bracknell Forest Council application forms only；CVs (简历) will not be accepted. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that a check on the criminal record will be done. 【语篇解读】 这是一则招聘副校长的广告。 1．According to the passage，the deputy head teacher________. A．will work for the school as a parttime teacher B．will have the opportunity to work with governors C．doesn’t have to work with parents D．must be aware of his criminal record 解析 细节理解题。根据“We offer”中的第二点“the opportunity to work in close partnership with the head teacher and governors to create and develop a new staff team”可知，副校长有机会同校长及董事一起工作。 答案 B 2．From the passage we can know that Jennett’s Park Primary School________. A．has a long and old history B．uses an old building C．has a woman head teacher D．wants to have a male deputy head teacher 解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中的“you can contact the head teacher，Ms Maria Soulsby”可知，该校有一名女校长。 答案 C 3．Whose application is likely to be accepted? A．A person who sends the required application form on January 13,2012. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 7 B．A person who sends a specially designed CV on January 15,2012. C．A person who used to be a professional head teacher. D．A person who is able to create a curriculum with his team members. 解析 推理判断题。根据“Closing date：10∶00 A．M.Mon.Jan.16,2012”可知，在 2012 年 1 月 13 日发出的按要求做的申请表有可能被接受，故 A 项当选。根据倒数第三段最后一 句可排除 B 项；原文没有涉及 C 项内容；D 项与“You will be”中第一点的表述不符，享 受塑造和提供一个广泛的、平衡的和有创意的课程是培养目标，而不是求职要求。 答案 A