1、江西井岡山市 2017 高考英語閱讀理解（暑假）訓(xùn)練閱讀理解。Tim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York-he in computers, she in special education. "Teaching means everything to us," Tim would say. In April1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was the kind of news

2、 that leads to some serious thinking about life's purpose.Not long after the surgery, Tim saw a brochure describing Imagination Library, a programstarted by Dolly Parton' s foundation ( 基金會 ) that mailed a book every month to children from birth to age five in the singer's home town of S

3、evier, Tennessee.“ I thought, maybe Linda andI could do something like this when we retire," Tim recalls. He placed the brochure on his desk, "as a reminder."Five years later, now retired and with that brochure still on the desk, Tim clicked onimagination library .com. The program had

4、 been opened up to partners who could take advantageof book and postage discounts.The quality of the books was of great concern to the Richter. Rather than sign up online, theywent to Dolly wood for a look-see. “We didn 't want to give the children rubbish,” says Linda.The books-reviewed each ye

5、ar by teachers, literacy specialists and Dolly wood board members-included classics such as EzraJack Keats ' s The Snowy Day and newer books like AnnaDewdney' s Llama Llama series.Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more t

6、han 12,200 books to preschoolers in their in their area. Megan Williams, amother of four, is more than appreciative: “ This program introduces us to books I ' ve never heard of. ”The Richter spend about 400 a month sending books to 200 children.“ Some people sit thereand wait to die, ” says Tim.

7、 “ Others get as busy as they can in the time they have left.”( ) 1.What led Tim to think seriously about the meaning of life?A. His health problem.B. His love for teaching.C. The influence of his wife. D. The news from the Web.( ) 2.What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Library?A

8、. Give out brochures.B. Do something similar.C. Write books for childre nD. Retire from being a teacher.()3.Accordi ng to the text, Dolly Parton is .A. a well-k nown surge on B. a mother of a four-year-oldC. a sin ger born in Tenn esseeD .a computer programmer()4.Why did the Richter go to Dolly wood

9、?A. To avoid sig ning up on li ne.B. To meet Dolly wood board members.C. To make sure the books were the n ewest.D. To see if the books were of good quality.()5.What can we learn from Tim ' s words in the last paragraph?A. He n eeds more money to help the childre n.B. He won ders why some people

10、 are so busy.C. He tries to save those wait ing to die.D. He con siders his efforts worthwhile.【文章大意】文章通過介紹Richter夫婦從接觸一個名為Imag in ation Library的項目到成立自己的基金會的歷程并找到生活的真正價值【參考答案】1-5、ADCDD2013 高考China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 whe n I traveled the coun try. Back the nevery one

11、seemed to be riding a bicycle. Milli ons of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet sincemy arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapestway to travel toda

12、y. Bicycles also come in differe nt colors silver, gree n, red, blue, yellow,whatever you want.It's fun watch ing people bik ing. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully throughtraffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道).Bicycles allow people the freedom to move aboutthat cars just c

13、an't provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chin ese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompa nied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly （ 守秩序的 ）. To be safe, I stayed w ith a “ pack” of bikers while cars on

14、 the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. SoI took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a litt

15、le bit of luck.I finallymade it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and goingthrough my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.1 According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in Chi

16、na today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.2 The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended .A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. t

17、o experience local cultureD. to improve his riding skills3 How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring. B. It was difficult.C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.4 Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his bi

18、king skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking. 文章大意 作者從美國來到中國，認(rèn)識到中國是一個自行車王國，為了體驗中國的文化，他買了一輛自 行車并且開始了他難忘的體驗之旅。1. B?？疾榧?xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段中的"For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel to

19、day. 可知，自行車在中國仍然很受歡迎的原因是自行車方便而且不貴。2. C?？疾榧?xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第三段的第一句" Eager to be part of this aspect of Ch in ese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. ”可知C 項正確。3. B。考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段的第一句"Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.”可知，作者認(rèn)為過馬路很困難。4. D?？疾橥评砼袛?。文章最后一段中的"amazing,wondeful, on top of the

20、world ”和"feel alive等說明騎自行車給作者帶來了很多快樂。2014 畢業(yè)班調(diào)研考試With more than 2.5 million visitors every year, Alton Towers Resort is one of the UK's favouritetheme parks. With some of the world's most thrillingroller coasters, beautiful gardens andunderwater wonders, there is something to keep every

21、one entertained all day. Besides, you can enjoy your stay for even longer with our range of hotels near the park.Covering over 500 acres, the park will be a great day out for all the family. For the young visitors, Cloud Cuckoo Land is filled with rides and activities. Their blood pressure will soon

22、rise, whenthey take raising rides including the world-known. Oblivion and the roller coaster Thirteen.With combined Alton Towers Resort hotel and ticket packages you can spread the fun out and enjoymore time riding the thrills, playing golf, discovering the wonders of Sharkbait Reef or cooling down

23、in the water park.In the autumn of 2013, Alton Towers Resort will launch its biggest roller coasterThe Smiler.As the first of its kind in the world, The Smiler will be the biggest ever investment for a rideat the park. And with your Alton Towers One Day Pass you'll have plenty of opportunitiesto

24、 challengeit. While many of the details are still a secret, here are a few other facts you can know aboutThe Smiler ：Highest drop 30m；Maximum speed About 85km/h ；Track length 1,170m, which is three times the length of Oblivion；Ride time 165 seconds, which is three times the ride time of Rita；Minimum

25、 rider height 1. 4m;Location X Sector, on the site of the old Black Hole ride.Address: Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB, EnglandOpening Hours: It opens from 9： 30 a. m. daily, with rides open from 10 a. m. Closing times vary throughout the season.Directions: Alton Towers Resort is situated in Stafford

26、shire and clearly signposted from the M6J15/16. Car parki ng is£6 per car.Extra: The ride on The Smiler is free of chargefromNov. 4 to Nov. 7; fireworks can be seen fromNov. 8 to Nov. 10 in 2013.1. We can learn from the passage that Alton Towers Resort.A. is located in the center of Staffordshi

27、reB. covers an area of 500 square kilometersC. is the most popular theme park in the UKD. offers various rides and activities for visitors2. What will be the biggest change for the visitors in the autumn of 2013?A. They can invest in The Smiler.B. They can buy hotel and ticket packages.C. They can r

28、ide The Smiler.D. They can uncover some secrets in the park.3. What do we know about The Smiler according to the passage?A. It will reach the height of 50 meters.B. It is four times the length of Oblivion.C. The ride will last more than three minutes.D. Riders are required to be taller than 1.4 mete

29、rs.4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A Visitors can watch fireworks display on November 11th, 2013.B. Visitors can park in the theme park at the charge of£ 6 per car.CVisitors can ride Thirteen free of charge on November 6,2013.D Visitors have to purchase Alt

30、on Towers One Day Pass in advance. 文章大意 本文主要講述了 Alton Towers Resort 主題公園的許多有趣的景點。1. D。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第一、二段的內(nèi)容可知，Alt on Towers Resort給游客提供了許多不同的游樂設(shè)施和 活動。所以答案為 D項。2. C。推理判斷題。從第三段的內(nèi)容，尤其是"In the autu mn of 2013, Alt onTowers Resort will lau nchits biggest roller coasterThe Smiler. ”這一句話可知，在 2013 年秋天，游客可以乘坐

31、主題公園最大的過山車。所以答案為C項。3. D。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從文中的"Minimum rider height 1.4m”可知，應(yīng)選D項。4. B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從文中的"Car parking is £6 per car. ”可知，答案為B項。閱讀理解。Women, be on your guard. There is a new male excuse for not listening to us.A recent study shows that men find it almost impossible to listen to what womensay

32、 because their brains are out of synch（不同步的） with "complex female tones".Apparently, when men listen to other men about the things they care about, they use onlythe frontai area of their brains. However, when they listen to women it's different story. Theyhave to work much harder, empl

33、oying a part of the brain that normally deals with music. So whena man tells you your voice is "music to his ears", he's actually telling the truth, though notin a good way.rm sure a lot of wome n could recall times whe n they have wasted hours expla ining why theyare completely right

34、about everything in the world, only to wake up the next daytodiscoverthatnot one brilliant point got through.Those times whe n men have n't liste ned to me, I just thought I was being igno red. I did n'trealize I just was n't singing their favorite music. If rd realized I was beinghearda

35、s"music",I would have had a bit of fun with it. When ever I wan ted a "discussi on", I'd have brought alongmy own band, complete with stri ng and horn sections.It is difficult not to be suspicious of yet more scientific findings sparing men the blamebecause of their biology.

36、Is n't this "slaves to biology" all-purpose excuse weari ng thin? It'seno ugh to make you won der at what a stra nge helpless species men are -which part of the body will be "bey ond their con trol" n ext.Even if there is someth ing in it, we have to take into acco unt th

37、at most relati on ships arelikely to become boring. That's the truth of the matter. Male or female, your voice might startout as music to your beloved's ears. But fin ally it will end up as boredom.When your beautiful tones are there all the time, as they go about their daily bus in ess, you

38、start to ble nd in a bit too much, un til fin ally you become a kind of backgro und no ise.1. The author of this passage tries to.A. throw doubts on a com monly accepted ideaB. expla in a com monly accepted idea as it isC. give some advice on a com mon problemD. argue aga inst a com mon belief答案解析：答

39、案為Bo本題考查文章的寫作目的。本文第二段就揭示了為什么男性聽不進(jìn)去女性的話的原因，文章后面的內(nèi)容對此進(jìn)行了闡述。故答案為Bo2. According to the new study, men don't listen to women because.A. what wome n say are usually bori ngB. they don't care about what wome n sayC. they can't deal with female voicesD. they regard female voices as music答案解析：答案為

40、 Co本題為推理題。由第三段的內(nèi)容可知，男性在聽同性的話語的時候只是用了大腦的前面區(qū)域；然而聽女性的話語的時候，卻更費力，因為要使用通常用來聽音樂的那部分的大腦區(qū)域。故可推斷，男性不聽女性的話是因為他們大腦不能非常容易地處理女性的聲音。故答案為Co干擾性最強的D選項“他們把女性的聲音當(dāng)成音樂”與文意不符。故錯誤。3 The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph shows that the author is .A. realisticB. humorousC. seriousD. funny答案解析：答案為 B。本題為句意推斷題。結(jié)合第五段的內(nèi)

41、容，作者以女性的口吻談到如果她早意識到她是因為“音樂”而被男人傾聽，她會為此而感到些許開懷。無論何時，如果她想要一場“討論”，就會帶上自己的樂隊，弦號俱全。故可以推斷，戈U線部分的語言顯得幽默。4 What does the author think of the finding of the new study?A. She thinks it doubtful.B. She thinks it interesting.C. She thinks it needs further proof.D. She thinks it right.答案解析：答案為 A本題為細(xì)節(jié)推斷題。由倒數(shù)第三段首句

42、“ It is difficult not to be suspiciousof”可知，本句話的同義詞就是doubtful.故答案為Ao5 The author would most probably agree that .A. men should accept what women sayB. women should talk less and do more houseworkC. however beautiful voices may be, they will finally become boringD. the relationship between men and wo

43、men should always be improving答案解析：答案為 C。本題為推理題。從最后一段“Whenyour beautiful tones are there all thetime, as they go about their daily business, you start to blend in a bit too much, until finallyyou become a kind of background noise. ” 可知，當(dāng)你美妙的旋律每天都出現(xiàn)在男人日常生活中的時候，最后也會變成背景噪音。故答案為C.A、 B 未提及；倒數(shù)第二段首句提到了“ mo

44、st relationships are likely to become boring.” D 選項與此不符，故錯誤。閱讀理解。Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free!Itno« ?What do you ask? We'll say it again:“No”.Sweet and simple “no”.Say “no” at your

45、 office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears.Saying no' t o othe rs means you are saying yes' to yourself, ” said Leslie Charles, a professional speaker from East Lansing, Michigan.Time is precio us. People are spending money buying time. And yet we are willing to gi

46、ve up ourtime because we can 't say no'.”Susie Watson , a famous writer, said people who always sayyes” need to sayno” withoutguilt（ 內(nèi)疚）or f ear of puni shme nt.“ I would rather have some one give me a lovi ngno' than anobligated（ 強制的）yes', ” she said.Susie Watson says she feels “no”

47、 obligationto give an explanation when shesays “no” eithersocially or professionally. Does she feel guilty about it?“Not at all,said Watson, who isdirector of advertising and public relationsat Timex Corp in Middlebury,Conneticut.“Most peopleare afraid of saying no' My advice is to sayyes' o

48、nly if you don>i<?'t mean no'.”Watson said “no” is the most effective weapon against wasting time.Every year there are moredema nds on your time Other people are happy to use up your time,Watson said. Time savingappears to be“no's” greatest friend.No” can be your new friend, a powerful tool to take back your life.No” may even take youfurther in the business world than« ?yes”No” is power and s trength. “No” now seems completely correct.Saying no' isn 't easy.But finally