山西太谷县 2017 高考英语一轮阅读理解选编【一】 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 山西太谷县 2017 高考英语一轮阅读理解选编【一】 【2016 高考英语阅读理解训练】阅读下面短文，选择最佳答案。 With the tears streaming down her face，she put her two hands to her lips，and kissed them to Him; then clasped(紧握着)them on her breast，as if she laid his ruined head there． “You are not the gaoler’s(监狱长)daughter ?” She sighed“No. ” “Who are you ?” Not yet trusting the tones of her voice，she sat down on the bench beside him．He drew back but she laid her hand upon his arm．A strange thrill struck him when she did so, and visibly passed over his frame; he laid the knife down softly，as he sat staring at her． Her golden hair，which she wore in long curls，had been hurriedly pushed aside，and fell down over her neck．Advancing his hand by little and little，he took it up and looked at it．In the middle of the action he went astray，and，with another deep sigh，fell to work at his shoemaking． But lot for long．Releasing his arm，she laid her hand upon his shoulder．After looking doubtfully at it，two or three times，as if to be sure that it was really there，he laid down his work，put his hand to his neck，and took off a blackened string with a scrap of folded rag attached to it． He opened this，carefully，on his knee，and it contained a very little quantity of hair：not more than one or two long golden hairs，which he had，in some old day，wound on upon his finger． He took her hair into his hand again，and looked closely at it．“It is the same．How can it be! When was it! How was it!” As the concentrating expression returned to his forehead，he seemed to become conscious that it was in hers too．He turned her full to the light，and looked at her． “She had laid her head upon my shoulder，that night when I was summoned(传唤)out—she had a fear of my going，though I had none—and when I was brought to the North Tower they found these upon my sleeve．‘You will leave me them? They can never help me to escape in the body，though they may in the spirit．’Those were the words I said．I remember them very well. ” He formed this speech with his lips many times before he could utter it．But when he did find spoken words for it，they came to him coherently(连贯地)，though slowly． “How was this?一 Was it you? ” 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 2 1．The underlined word“it” in the passage refers to“ ”. A．her hair B．her hand C．his arm D．his shoulder 2．The passage is most probably taken from . A．a chant B．a drama C．a novel D．an essay 3．From the passage，we can infer that . A．the lady was the gaoler’s friend B．the man lived a peaceful life C．they hadn’t seen each other for years D．they made a happy conversation 4．The old man took the lady’s hair into his hand again because . A．the hair reminded him of his daughter B．he found the hair of high quality C．the lady had almost the same hair as he did D．the lady’s hair worried him so much 5．The writer attracts the readers by . A．describing the changes of the relationship B．giving a vivid description of details C．using funny and humorous language D．presenting unpredictable consequence 【参考答案】1—5、BCCAB 2016 高考英语阅读理解--日常生活类 Papa’s Straw Hat Papa was a ranger. He worked with horses. He always wore clean clothes with a hat even when he worked. His hat was always the same kind of a cowboy hat- large black hat of heavy wool. He wore his hat full and high. I think he wanted to look taller than he really was. Mama was proud of the way he looked when he wore his hat and his best clothes. But in some way she got the idea that papa would lose his hair if he kept wearing a heavy wool cowboy hat in the hot weather. She began to talk about his hats. “Papa,” she said one day, “why don't you get a nice cool straw hat? That heavy wool cowboy hat may cause losing hair!” Papa laughed at her and explained that the horses wouldn’t recognize him if he changed the hat. But she didn’t believe him. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 3 Mama talked and talked about the hat all summer long. At last papa answered, a little angry, “It would not the cowboy hat but a wife’s talking about the hat that makes me lose my hair.” Mama had a very serious look on her face. She went straight out and later came home with a straw hat. It was a bad year for ranger and we didn't have much money. She thought that if she spent the money for a straw hat, papa would wear it. When papa saw the hat, his face got red. Without a word, he pulled the straw hat down over his head until it hid his eyes and went on to train the horses. He was a good ranger and gentle to his horses. But as papa got close to the horses this time, they jumped high into the air, raising their front feet. All of them ran around in the rounded field and then raced toward the barn. Papa began to shout “Woo boys. Steady boys, steady.” But there was nothing equal to. Papa walked back straight to the stove in the kitchen, pushed the straw hat deep down into the fire then turned to mama, in a way that even frightened me. “Now listen to me, mama. Understand this I will never wear a straw hat or any other kind of hat my horses do not like.” Then he put on his wool cowboy hat and walked out of the house. I never heard mama talk any more about hats. Perhaps, that is why when papa died many years later, there was a round spot on the top of his head where there was no hair. 【小题 1】According to the passage, a ranger is _______. A．a person wearing a woolen hat B．a position requiring clean clothes C．a person training horses for some purpose D．a person riding a carriage with horses 【小题 2】Mama bought papa a straw hat because _______. A．most cowboys preferred to wear it B．she was worried about his health C．a woolen one didn’t suit papa D．it was cheap and she could save money 【小题 3】What quality can we learn from papa? A．Gentle. B．Patient. C．Committed. D．Modest. 【小题 4】It can be learned from the story that _______. A．this family were not rich but diligent 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 4 B．papa didn’t love the straw hat and mama C．protecting hair was very important D．a cowboy hat was useful on farming 【广东省东莞市 2014 模拟试题】D I remember my mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12—old enough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say “wolves” correctly. It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents’ voices, whether it was my dad’s softly accented, or my mother’s clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, and whether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house. One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I left the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground. In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that the stroke had created a wall between my mother’s mind and mouth: her mind was not any less clear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant. The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 5 41. From where might the author’s mom come to America? A. China B. England C. Russia D. Canada 42. From the second paragraph, we can know ________. A. the author was taught to read since she was born B. the author’s father spoke English poorly C. the author couldn’t fall asleep without being read to D. the author’s parents taught her language by talking a lot 43. According to the last two paragraphs, the author’s mom was unable to _______. A. think clearly B. express herself well C. speak D. open her mouth 44. The underlined word “stroke” in the 4th paragraph most probably refers to ______. A. an accident B. a hit C. an illness D. a robbery 45. This passage is mainly about _________. A. a strong mother B. the importance of language C. a family disaster D. the significance of teaching language 【参考答案】41—45 ADBCB 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 【广东省广州市 2014 综合测试】A I once met a well-known botanist at a dinner party. I had never talked with a botanist before, and I found him fascinating. I sat there absorbed and listened while he spoke of unusual plants and his experiments (he even told me astonishing facts about the simple potato). I had a small indoor garden of my own ---and he was good enough to tell me how to solve some of my problems. As I said, we were at a dinner party. There must have been a dozen other guests, but I broke an important rule of politeness. I ignored everyone else and talked for hours to the botanist. Midnight came, I said good night to everyone and departed. The botanist then turned to our host and said many nice things about me, including that I was a “most interesting conversationalist.” 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 6 An interesting conversationalist? I had said hardly anything at all. I couldn’t have said anything if I had wanted to without changing the subject, for I didn’t know any more about plants than I knew about sharks. But I had done this one thing: I had listened carefully. I listened because I was really interested. And he felt it. Naturally that pleased him. That kind of listening is one of the the best ways to show respect to others, and it makes them feel great too. “Few human beings ,” wrote Jack Woodford in Strangers in Love,“can resist the sweet effect of rapt attention.” I went even further than that. I was “sincere in my admiration and generous in my praise.” I told him that I had been hugely entertained and instructed. I had. I told him I wished I had his knowledge.I told him that I should love to wander the fields with him. What’s more, it was all true. And so I had him thinking of me as a good conversationalist when, in reality, I had been merely a good listener and had encouraged him to talk. 26. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that the writer________. A. was deeply moved by the botanist’s talk B. was amazed by what he was hearing C. was not in a comfortable situation D. behaved politely and properly 27. Which of the following does the writer describe as a rule of politeness at dinner parties? A. Avoiding discussions about politics and religion. B. Listening carefully to what another guest says. C. Arriving and leaving at the appropriate time. D. Giving attention to all those in attendance. 28. The underlined expression “rapt attention” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______. A. full understanding B. strong interest C. great uncertainty D. little curiosity 29. According to the writer, which of the following is an important characteristic of a good conversationalist? A. Listening attentively and encouraging the other side to continue. B. Encouraging he other side by sharing his/her own opinions. C. Promising a future meeting for more communication. 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 7 D. Expressing respect by nodding his/her head. 30. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To prove the writer is an interesting conversationalist. B. To share an interesting experience at a dinner party. C. To explain what makes a good conversationalist. D. To show that botanists can be really talkative. 【参考答案】26-30 BDBAC 2016 高考英语阅读理解--日常生活类 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Tips for Getting the Most out of a “Photo walk” Photo walks are a great way to get out and get clicking, either by yourself, with a couple of friends, or with a group of people. They can be wonderful for seeing a neighborhood or wild space with new eyes, getting inspired to be more creative with angles and subjects, as well as simply spending time with fun people. Here are a few tips for making sure you get the most out of a photo walk. Pick a spot with lots of interest A photo walk is a perfect excuse to go exploring a new area. However, if you’ve never been to the scene before, you might be disappointed at the final photos. Base your chosen spot on what you feel like photographing---whether that is buildings, people, busy streets, a festival, nature and so on, and make sure the place you’re heading for is filled with what you most want to shoot. It will pay off in a satisfying walk if you research your chosen spot beforehand and know what to expect. Invite anyone, no matter what their skill level is You’ll be surprised at what you learn from people who seem to know nothing about photography. Even with a simple camera, they can catch some outstanding photos. So bring Aunt Betty or your 10-year-old nephew or anyone else whose company you might enjoy on a walk and keep an open mind. Don’t forget them Be sure to take the important small things, such as an extra memory card (or two), an extra 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 8 fully charged battery, comfortable shoes and clothing. And remember a notepad and pen for taking down notes about places, times, conditions, the names and information of people you meet and any other information you might want to remember about certain shots. Keep an eye out for danger Apart from watching the sky for rain, you’ll want to watch out for other people as well. Smartphones are always a target for thieves but they have become much clearer about the value of digital cameras. Don’t make yourself a target by standing for a very long time holding your camera out in front of you. If you’re in an area that is really busy or you aren’t super comfortable, then just be careful about when to use your camera. Imagine your shot in your head before holding up your camera, or use a camera belt wrapped around your wrist or shoulder. 【小题 1】To choose a place for a photo walk, you are suggested to _______. A．spend time discussing with fun people B．decide the place on your interest C．choose famous places D．find a new area 【小题 2】The people you go photo walking with _______. A．must know the area well B．have learned photography C．would like to explore the places for you D．enjoy walking with you and keep an open mind 【小题 3】You are supposed to hold the camera around your wrist or shoulder in case _______. A．it is stolen by a thief B．it gets wet in the rain C．it loses some information D．it falls down on the ground 只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。 9