2021届高考英语二轮复习各题型分项专练—阅读理解60篇（46-60）人物故事类（含解析）.docx

2021高考二轮复习各题型分项专练阅读理解60篇（4660）阅读理解（46）When Shakespeare was twenty-one, he went to London to try his fortune in that great city, and a very interesting place was the London of his day.There was the famous London Bridge and St. Paul? s Cathedral, and palaces and markets and long streets full of shops.Then, too, there were the daily crowds where could be seen people from all over the world. Knights, scholars and the highwayman（拦路强盗）or thief, who had been infamous for his clever robberies, passed by each other.Here, also, were noblemen dressed in gold, from Italy and Spain and France; slaves from Spanish America, sea captains and ministers, soldiers and servants一all held by chance or interest within the gray walls which circled London, and whose gates gave welcome to as strange a crowd as could be found in the world.Into this curious crowd came Shakespeare are, quick to see and eager to learn. And before long all these strange sights were as familiar to him as the faces of his own town' s residents. Each one told its story to him so plainly that, as before he had learned the secrets of the fields and woods, so now he learned men and men' s interests that make up the great world.And he learned these lessons so well that when he came to write his plays, he made such use of them as no writer ever made before or since ; for it is the use of this knowledge of the world, combined with his own genius, that makes Shakespeare the greatest dramatist that has ever lived.1. What was London like in Shakespeares eyes when he first went there?A. Dirty and small.B. Strange and interesting.C. Infamous and terrible.D. Familiar and modern.2. Which of the following best describes Shakespeare?A. Shakespeare got inspiration to write from his hometown, London.B. Shakespeare was eager to make friends with the noblemen in London.C. Shakespeare was good at observing and learning from the daily life.D. Shakespeare became the greatest dramatist owing to his own genius.4. Which of the following can best describe Denevan?A. Generous.B. Open-minded. C. Imaginative. D. Traditional.阅读理解（53）As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence （独 立宣言）.He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress （国会）. As a result, he became famous.Born in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later, was much interested in politics.Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured.Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, Jefferson never vetoed （否决） a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence.1. From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in.2. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became the Governor of Virgina?A. He was 26.B. He was in his forties.C. He was 36. D. We don' tknow.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.C. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.D. Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.4Jefferson' s greatest contribution in American history should be that.A.he did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.B.he was strongly against the slaveryhe wrote the Declaration of IndependenceC. he was for the right of free speech阅读理解(54)Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together. " Art that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.His cornet playing had a deep humanity （仁爱）and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over. ” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.1. Armstrong was called Pops because he .A.looked like a musicianB.showed an interest in musicC. was a musician of much influence D. traveled to play modern music2. Which statement about Armstrong is true?A. His tale begins in New Orleans. B. He was born before jazz was invented.C. He learned popular music at a boy' s home.D. His music was popular withhis listeners3. Which would be the best title for the text?A. The Invention of the Jazz Music B. The Father of the Jazz StyleC.The Making of a MusicianC.The Making of a MusicianD. The Spread of Popular Music阅读理解（55）At 39 weeks pregnant most women （怀孕妇女）would only be thinking of racing to hospital. But not Amber Miller, who set off to run the Chicago（芝加哥）Marathon （马拉松赛）,while expecting her second child any day.As she neared the final stage of the race, she began to feel pain in the stomach. But the determined athlete managed to cross the finish line in 6 hours and 25 minutes.Unbelievably the Chicago race was not even baby June's first marathon 一 Miller ran the Wisconsin Marathon earlier this year, four months pregnant. She also ran another marathon when she was about four months pregnant with her son, Caleb.Although there was extra weight, the seasoned runner's time was just 3 hours off her personal best.Miller began to feel pain near the end of the race, but she was not sure if it was labor （分娩），because she typically feels some pain when she runs while pregnant. After her race her husband drove her to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield where she gave birth to the healthy 7 pounds, 13 ounce baby.Miller decided to run because she and her husband had already signed up for the race. The athletic mother said she experienced an enthusiastic welcome from crowds as she ran along. But the devoted runner, who had completed eight marathons, admitted that she did get a few strange looks along the course.“I know what I can handle. This is something I've been doing for a long time, “ the experienced marathon runner said.June was born at 10： 29 p. m. on Sunday night after seven hours， labor. uShe，s absolutely perfect, " Miller said. "We are extremely happy, but very tired. ”After her surprising double achievement, Miller says she is planning to take some time off to concentrate on being a full-time mom.1. What can we learn from the passage?A. Miller failed to finish the race due to her labor.B. Miller's husband was against her running the race.C. Miller knew she was going to give birth at the end of the race.D. It wasn，t Miller's first time to run a marathon while pregnant.2. What is the name of Miller，s kid born right after the Chicago Marathon?A. Caleb.B. June.C. Amber.D. Wisconsin.3. What can be inferred from the passage?A.People have different attitudes to Miller，s action.B. Miller will soon return for her favorite marathons.C. The baby was in danger at birth because of the race.DMiller's personal best in marathons was over6 hours.4. What is the best title of the passage?A. A young American couple loving marathonsHow to finish the latest Chicago MarathonB. How to train a pregnant woman for marathonsD.A pregnant woman giving birth after a marathon阅读理解(56)The Boy Made it!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didn' t have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all of the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didn' t, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldn, t lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he could一he huddled(蜷缩)in his cave and slept.The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn, t find anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night.On Tuesday, Nicholas went out again to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls, survival show Man vs. Wild. That's where he learned the tips that saved his life. In each episode（期节目）of Man vs. Wild. Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas，amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive. 1. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?A. He got lost. B. He broke his skis.C. He hurt his eyes. D. Hecaught a cold.2.How did Nicholas keep himself warm?A.He found a shelter.B. He lighted some branches.C. He kept on skiingD. He built a snow cave.3.On Tuesday, Nicholas .A. returned to his shelter safelyB. was saved by a searcherC. got stuck in the snowD. stayed where he was4. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he .A.did the right things in the dangerous situationwatched Grylls' TV program regularlyB. created some tips for survivalwas very hard-working阅读理解（57）One year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized（强 调）their importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished.Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don' t say!” “You don' t say! ” I was puzzled. I thought perhaps this was not an appropriate topic. I' d better change the topic. So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, haveyou ever been there?” uCertainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent. ' ' He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide.“The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it. Soon I was interrupted again by his words “You don' t say!” I couldn, t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn, t ask you to do so, “ he answered, greatly surprised. I said, "Didn' t you say 'You don' t say! Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “ 'You don' t say! ' actually means 'Really! It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don，t pay attention to English idioms. Only then didI know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.1. At first, on hearing ,You don, t say!” I thought the foreigner meant A. he was not interested in the topicB. he was not interested in the topicC. he was only interested in the Great WallC.I had talked too muchC.I had talked too muchD. I had to stop talking atonce2.After the Englishman explained theidiom,A.I felt proud of my understandingA.I felt proud of my understandingB.the Englishman made afool ofhimselfC.I felt very sillyD.I became more careful in everythingWhat does the writer try to tell us?you should be careful.A. When you are speaking to a foreigner,B.English idioms are important.C.Foreigners are hard to understand.D. Learning a foreign language is difficult.3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.B. The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.C.The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.D.The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting.阅读理解(58)When my daughter Sara was in the fifth grade, she came to me with a problem. "Marcy hates me! she cried. "Because Kathy is my friend, too. She wants me to be her friend and nobody else，s. You talk to Marcy. You tell her that I want to be her friend, but I can have other friends, too!”Oh! I looked at her for a few moments, wondering how I got into this mess, when suddenly an idea came to me.Picking up two baskets from the living room, I explained, “When everyone is born, he or she has a little basket. This little one here is yours. The big one is mine. As you grow, so does the basket. You can see your little basket is inside mine because when you were born, there were too many things you couldn，t do for yourself. I did everything you couldn，t do on your own. She nodded.“Well, as you grew older and began to do some things on your own, I began placing a few more things in your basket. When you learned to tie your shoes, that went in your basket. z，She said softly, I can tie my own shoes. Right As you grow older, there will be more and more things you must do on your own. As I spoke, I gradually took her basket out of mine and handed it to her. "You will finally carry your own baske