2021届高考英语二轮专题专练 阅读理解（2 ） .doc

2015届高考英语二轮专题专练：阅读理解(2 )AIn the summer of 1936, people all over the world heard the name of Jesse Owens. That summer, Owens joined the best athletes from fifty nations to compete in the Olympic Games. They met in Berlin, Germany. There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year.We do not know what Hitler thought of Jesse Owens. No one recorded what he said about this black man who ran faster and jumped farther than any man of any color at the Olympic Games. But Hitler thought nobody should run faster or jump higher than the athletes from Germany. For at Hitler's request, films were made of the Berlin Olympic Games.The films show Jesse Owens as a thin but powerfully­built young man with smooth brown skin and short hair. When he ran, he seemed to move without effort. When he jumped, as one observer said, he seemed to jump out of Germany.Jesse Owens won the highest award, the gold medal, in all four of the Olympic competitions he entered. In the 100­meter race, he equaled the fastest record in that Olympic event. In the long jump and the 200­meter race, he set new Olympic records. And as part of a four­man team, he helped set a new world record for the 400­meter relay race. He was the first American in the history of Olympic track and field events to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.1When were Berlin Olympic Games held?ABefore the Second World War.BAfter the Second World War.CDuring the Second World War.DDuring the First World War.答案：A第二次世界大战是1939年爆发的，从文章第一段可知柏林奥运会是1936年夏天举办的。2According to the underlined sentence in the second paragraph, we know that_.AHitler thought highly of any man of any colorBHitler thought Owens was an ordinary athlete like other athletesCHitler thought Owens was a strong athleteDHitler thought poorly of any man of any other color答案：D希特勒认为日耳曼民族是世界上最优秀的民族，认为没有任何人或任何民族在体育赛事上比自己的民族更强。3From the third paragraph, we can infer whom Owens jumped long in competition with finally?AAnother American athlete.BOne British athlete.CA German athlete.DNot mentioned.答案：C从文章第三段最后一句可知。4How many gold medals did Owens get in Berlin Olympics?AThree.BFour.CFiveDSix.答案：B从文章最后一段最后一句可知。BThe History of the GamesOlympia Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games, is in the western part of the Peloponnese. It was used as a meeting place for worship(敬仰) and other religious and political practices as early as the 10th century B. C. But until the 4th century B. C. it was used as training sites for the athletes or to house the judges of the Games.The Games and ReligionThe Olympic Games were closely linked to the religious(宗教的) festivals of the worship of Zeus. Indeed, they also aimed to show the physical qualities and development of the performances accomplished by young people, as well as encouraging good relations between the cities of Greece. According to specialists, the Olympic Games owed their purity and importance to religion.Victory CeremoniesThe Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the audience cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons (丝带) were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory.The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the front hall of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath on the winner's head.5When did Olympia become the site of the Olympic Games? AIn the 10th century B. C. BIn the 6th century B. C. CIn the 4th century B. C. DIt was not mentioned here.答案：C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句话可知，到公元前4世纪的时候奥林匹亚运动场被用来训练运动员或供裁判员休息，故答案选C。6Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AZeus is the founder of the Olympic Games.BThe Olympic victor would receive a gold medal.CThe Olympic Games have much to do with the religion.DThe ancient stadium in Olympia was used as training sites for the athletes in the 10th century B. C.答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句话和最后一句话可知，奥运会与宗教有很大的关系，故答案选C。7Can you guess the meaning of the underlined word “herald” in the passage? AThe author.BThe announcer. CThe headmaster.DThe manager.答案：B词义猜测题。根据第三段的描述可知，herald是宣布获奖结果的人，所以可以推测出应当是宣告员，故答案选B。8When the athletes won the game, _.Athey were awarded immediately after the competitionBthey were awarded twice: the first, immediately after the competition; the second, on the last day of the GamesCthey were awarded on the last day of the GamesDthey were awarded on the last day of the Games or immediately after the competition答案：B推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知第一次是在比赛结束时立即颁奖，最后一段又提到了官方的奖励，可知是有两次颁奖。CThe Olympic Games are the greatest festival of sport in the world. Every four years, a hundred or more countries send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honours in sports. As many as 6,000 people take part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is honour, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in the spirit of the Olympics to take part is what matters. The Olympic Games always start in a bright color and action. The teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march in first. For it was in Greece that the Olympics began. The team of the country where the Games are being heldthe host countrymarches in last. The runner with the Olympic torch then enters the stadium and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath (宣誓) on behalf of all the competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadium, the host country puts on a wonderful display. The competitions begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sports in the Games. The rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main events are in track and field, but it is a few days before these sports start. Each day the competitors take part in a different sportriding, shooting, swimming, and cross­country running. Points are gained for each event. Medals are awarded for the individual winners and for national teams. More and more women are taking part in the Games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf.文章大意：本文主要讲夏季奥运会的情况，包括运动员、裁判、开幕式、各大项目等。1Why is there honour for the losers as well as for the winners?ABecause failure is the mother of success.BBecause losers need encouragement, too.CBecause losers and winners should be equally treated.DBecause what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.答案：D细节理解题。根据第一段的“That is in the spirit of the Olympics to take part is what matters.”可知，答案选D。2Which of the following is a long­established practice in the opening ceremony?ARunners enter the stadium with torches.BEach team has to put on a wonderful display.CGreek team marches in first.DMen and women wear magnificent clothes.答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段的第三、四句话可知答案选C。3Who takes the Olympic oath?AA judge from the host country.BAn official from the host country.CA Greek sportsman.DA sportsman from the host country.答案：D细节理解题。根据第三段的“A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath on behalf of all the competitors.”可知答案选D。4What are the most important events in the Olympic games?ATrack and field events.BThe riding events.CThe swimming events.DThe boat­racing events.答案：A细节理解题。根据第四段的“The main events are in track and field, but it is a few days before these sports start.”可知答案选A。5When did women start taking part in the Olympic Games?AIn 1912.BIn 1900.CIn 1928.DIn 1924.答案：B细节理解题。根据最后一段可知答案选B。D(2014·景德镇市高一上学期期末质检) As an English teacher, I've been lucky enough to travel to many countries all over the world. I've seen people celebrate everything from the arrival of new babies to the delivery of new cars. I've attended weddings, parties and religious celebrations in countries such as Argentina and Japan, and I've noticed that goldthe metal or the colour of itis always part of cultural events, traditions and celebrations.It makes me wonder: Why do people love gold?For some people, gold seems to be a status(地位)symbol. Indian businessman Datta Phuge loves gold so much that he even bought a shirt made of gold at a cost of $250,000. I'm not sure I'd spend so much money on a shirt, would you? But Datta Phuge has his reason. He explains，“Some people want to own an Audi or a Mercedes. I choose gold.”For other people, gold is an investment(投资). The price of gold generally increases over time and in European markets, it reached even $1,500 per ounce in 2011.And for many people, a family heirloom(传家宝)brings together status and investment. My mother has a gold bracelet(手镯)that was given to her by her grandmother who, in turn, inherited it from her own grandmother. It's quite a heavy piece and probably worth quite a lot of money. But its mental value is greater than its value in dollars. It's a beautiful object that holds many family memories. When the time comes, my mum will give the bracelet to me, and one day, I'll pass it on to the younger generation.Therefore, status and investment are good reasons to value gold. However, I think that the real reason why people love gold is that it can be made into beautiful objects. Think about Tutankhamen's death mask. Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?People love gold because it holds their minds, their imaginations and, above all, their hearts.文章大意：本文主要讲了全世界的人们都爱金子。人们喜爱金子有各种各样的原因，作者认为人们喜欢黄金的真正原因是它可以被制成好看的物体。1The main idea of the first paragraph is that_.Athe author has traveled to many countries Bpeople celebrate almost everythingCthere are many ways to use gold Dpeople all over the world love gold答案：D主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句话“.and Japan, and I've noticed that goldthe metal or the colour of itis always part of cultural events, traditions and celebrations.”可以看出第一自然段主要讲了全世界的人们都爱金子，故选D。2Datta Phuge bought a shirt made of gold because_.Agold is a status symbol to himBhe loves this kind of shirtCpeople there love gold so muchDhe is a successful businessman答案：A细节理解题。根据第三段第一句话“For some people, gold seems to be a status(地位)symbol.”可知Datta Phuge买了一件金子做成的衬衣，是因为对他而言，金子象征着社会地位，故选A。3According to the passage, in Europe, gold could be_ per ounce in 2010.A$1,550B$1,500C$1,450D$1,600答案：C推理判断题。根据第四段第二句话“The price of gold generally increases over time and in European markets, it reached even $1,500 per ounce in 2011.”可知在欧洲市场上，金价在2011年涨到了每盎司1500美元，也就是说在2010年，金价要低于每盎司1500美元，故选C。4The gold bracelet is the heirloom for the author's family mainly because _.Ait's worth a lot of moneyBit brings status and investmentCit's a beautiful objectDit holds family memories答案：D细节理解题。根据第五段第五句话“It's a beautiful object that holds many family memories.”可知金手镯是作者家庭的传家宝，主要是因为它保存了家族的记忆，故选D。5In the author's opinion, the real reason why people love gold is that _.Ait is a status symbol to some people Bit can be made into beautiful objects Cit can be passed on to the younger generation Dit can bring people a lot of money答案：B细节理解题。根据第六段第二句话“However, I think that the real reason why people love gold is that it can be made into beautiful objects.”可知依作者来看，人们喜欢黄金的真正原因是它可以被制成好看的物体，故选B。- 5 -