高中英语阅读理解专练.pdf

阅 读 理 解 专 练 阅 读 下 列 短 文，从 每 题 所 给 的 四 个 选 项（A、B、C和 D）中，选 出 最 佳 选 项。AIn 2006,young businessman Blake Mycoskie went to Argentina on vacation.He went back toAmerica with a business plan that would help thousands of children.While on vacation,Mycoskiesaw children who couldnt afford even one pair of shoes.Their feet suffered cuts,and he wanted tohelp.He noticed the shoes that Argentinean farmers wore.Inspired by those simple shoes withrope bottoms,he had an idea.Mycoskie wanted to give these children the shoes they needed.Hegave his new plan a name-TOMS.For every pair of shoes he sold,he would give a new pair toa needy child.One for one.It was a slap（耳 光）in the face to traditional business practices.How could he make a profitby giving so much away?However,he started selling shoes out of his apartment.When he hadsold 10,000 pairs of shoes,he returned to Argentina with 10,000 pairs to give away.Although often taken for granted,shoes play an important role.Children without shoes easilyinjure their feet.They can catch a disease through soil that could make them sick or slow downtheir growth.Some children cant attend school without shoes because they are part of theuniform.TOMS,together with other charity organizations,continues to find communities that will getbenefit.Since that first“shoe drop“in Argentina,TOMS has contributed new shoes tocommunities in Asia,Africa,and Central and South America.Mycoskies special principle is all about giving.This has attracted a lot of media attention,saving money on marketing.When people hear about TOMS,purpose,they buy the shoes andthen share the story with a slogan of“shoes for a better tomorrow”.1.When he was on vacation,Blake M y c o s k i e.A.created a new kind of shoes with rope bottomsB.wanted to donate money to people in needC.found children suffering from a lack of shoesD.gave 10,000 pairs of shoes to Argentineans2.What are the reactions of other businessmen to TOMS?A.They envied Mycoskie for being able to sell so many shoes.B.They wondered how Mycoskie could manage it.C.They asked Mycoskie to stop doing this immediately.D.They felt sorry for Mycoskies having to give away so much.3.All the following facts show that shoes are important EXCEPT t h a t.A.they cure diseases caught from soilB.they are part of the school uniformC.they prevent childrens feet from being injuredD.children may not grow normally without them4.How can Mycoskie give away so much but still earn money?A.He has a very persuasive slogan.B.He has special principle of giving.C.He has friends working in the media.D.He gets help from the media and customers.BNow many young people are traveling around the world on their own,not because they haveno one to travel with,but because they prefer to go alone.Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college andbelieves that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life.It opens up your mindto new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.Wegscheider has visited 46 countriescovering all seven continents.In foreign countries,with no one to help you read a map,look after you if you get ill,or lendyou money if your wallet is stolen,it is challenging.This is what drives young people to travelalone.It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year.He setup a website,The Aussie Nomad,to document his adventures.He says he wished he had traveledalone earlier.4tThe people you meet,the places you visit,or the things you do,everything is up toyou and it forces you to grow as a p e rso n sa id the 30-year-old man.Richardson describes traveling alone like“a shot in the arm”,which“makes you a moreconfident person that is ready to deal with anything”.He said,“The feeling of having conquered（战 胜）something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when Im dealing witha difficult task.I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing isimpossible if you try.”The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said,“Only by going alone in silence canone truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”5.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?A.Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.B.It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.C.It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.D.Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.6.Traveling alone is challenging b e c a u s e.A.you have to make things on your ownB.it is hard fbr you to prove yourself to othersC.you can only depend on yourself whatever happensD.it will finally build your character7.What can we infer about Chris Richardson?A.He started traveling alone at an early age.B.He was once shot in the arm.C.He used to work as a salesman.D.His website inspires others a lot.8.What is the best title for the passage?A.Travel Abroad B.Travel UnaccompaniedC.Travel Light D.Travel Wide and FarcBallet NYDancing can provide an outstanding cardiovascular（心 血 管 的）workout,but this week themembers of Ballet NY come to Pittsburgh to dance for people whose hearts need help.Theperformance will benefit the Artificial Heart Program of the Heart,Lung and Esophageal SurgeryInstitute of UPMC.Ballet NY was founded 10 years ago by former New York City Balletprincipal ballerina Judith Fugate and internationally famous dancer Medhi Bahiri,and formermembers of top dance companies.The performance starts at 8 p.m.Wednesday at the ByhamTheater,Downtown.Admission:$35$125.The top price includes post-concert coffee and dessert reception with the dancers.Details:412-453-7777.Classic rock,literallyMannheim Steamroller will bring a breath of“Fresh Air“to the Benedum Center,Downtown,Monday.The band,which blends（交 融）classical and rock influences with electronic and ancientinstruments,is on the road in its Fresh Air5 tour.The name comes from a series of eight albumswith that title.Music begins at 8 p.m.Admission:$40,&50 or$60.Details:412-456-6666.Expansive endeavorsOutdoors adventure goes beyond fun.It is a way of encountering the weakness of ourexistence and seeing ourselves as rather small creatures after all.The Banff Mountain FilmFestival helps us see that with movies that also are just downright good.Sponsored here byVenture Outdoors,the festival will be at 7 p.m.Thursday and Friday at the Byham Theatre,Downtown,with different films each night.Admission:$10,or$15 for both nights,in advance;$15 at the door.Details:412-255-0564.In bloomChildren with spring fever（春 倦 症）can find an outlet on Saturday at the Frick Art&Historical Center,which is hosting“Green Kids一 Whats up?The program brings children aged4-8 into the garden on Fricks Point Breeze grounds,so that they can see what flowers are comingup in the early spring.The program,which runs 11-11:45 a.m.,is free and includes an interactivetour and take-home activity.Meet in the Visitors Center at the Frick,7227 Reynolds St.,PointBreeze.Details:412-371-0600.9.Where can you enjoy a program free of charge?A.Classical rock,literally.B.Expansive endeavors.C.In bloom.D.Ballet NY.10.If a person with heart problem goes to Ballet NY,he w i l l.A.enjoy some wonderful dances B.be cured of his illnessC.dance on the stage D.drink coffee for free11.If you are a music fan,you should go t o.A.Expansive endeavors B.Classical rock,literally C.Ballet NY D.In bloom12.If three adults go straight to the Byham Theatre and buy tickets just before the festival starts,how much will they spend?A.$40,B.$30.C.$45.D.$35.DIn America,seldom do you go anywhere without hearing a principle called WIN-WIN.Itsounds strange to me at first because throughout my childhood,I have always been taught to tryeverything possible to win an upper-hand,rather than to help other people win.However,as timegoes by,I have gradually understood the essence（真 谛）of WIN-WIN principle it is the attitudeof seeking mutual benefit.When I was little,I used to play Chinese checkers（跳 棋）which includes two basic tactics（战 术）：One is to create paths for yourself;the other is to block the passages of your rival.Playersmay apply these two totally different approaches in the game,but the key for the player to win isto continuously create paths for him even if his opponent may take advantage of it.Finally he canalways reach the destination a few steps ahead of the other player.Meanwhile,some player maytake another approach to prevent his opponent from moving forward at all costs.In this way,hemay get a short-term benefit,but couldnt fix attention on the final goal.Thus,he would nevertruly develop further.In the 1990s,a strategy called WIN-WIN became widespread in the western world.Its core isto achieve your objective while giving other people some benefits,so there is no real loser.Oneexample of applying the WIN-WIN principle is the voluntary system in the US.Most Americansadvocate the spirit of social service and voluntary contribution.In the US,schools and childrenorganizations usually encourage and support kids to be engaged in community service so that thevoluntary spirit can be enrooted in their minds from childhood.Moreover,a crucial（决 定 性 的）standard for universities to judge new students is whether they have worked for the community ornot.In China,its quite usual that some people are too selfish and never take peoples interestsinto consideration,while someone who really has courage to do something for the public is oftencalled“foolish or stupid”.Actually helping other people can be of great delight for the helper,for he can also learn something crucial for his life such as sympathy,care,devotion,etc.So only ifyou take other peoples interests into earnest consideration can you assure your own gain.13.The purpose of the author in writing the passage i s.A.to tell us the cultural differences between China and the US.B.to tell us the different educational systems in the US and China.C.to tell us the importance and meaning of WIN-WIN.D.to show that WIN-WIN is popular in the US and China.14.What is the authors attitude towards WIN-WIN?A.Criticism.B.Encouragement.C.Disagreement.D.Doubt.15.The underlined word“enrooted“in the third paragraph m e a n s.A.removed B.furnished C.planted D.influencedEAstronaut Mark Kelly announced today that he is retiring from NASA in order to focus onthe recovery of his wife,Gabrielle Giffords.Kelly,who is 47,began his NASA career in 1996.He has traveled to the International SpaceStation four times and served aboard space shuttles（航 天 飞 机）Endeavour and Discovery.Mostrecently he was commander of Endeavours final voyage,which ended on June 1.“After 25 years of service to our country,I am retiring from the United States Navy andleaving NASA.My retirement will take effect on October l.?he said.This was no easy decision.Words cannot express my deep gratitude for the opportunities Ihave been given to serve our great nation.And I have always been proud to be a member of theNASA.Public service has been more than ajob for me and for my family.My brother continues toserve in NASA and in the Navy.My parents are retired police officers.And my wife Gabrielleproudly serves in the US House of Representatives.he continued.“As life takes unexpected turns we frequently come to a crossroads.I am at this point today.Gabrielle is working hard every day on her way to recovery.I want to be by her side.Steppingaside from my work in the Navy and at NASA will allow me to be with her and with my twodaughters.I love them all very much and there is no doubt that we will move forward together.After some time off,I will look for new opportunities and Im hopeful that one day I will againserve our country.Kelly said.On Jan 8,Giffords was shot in the head and was severely injured while meeting with hersupporters.She returned to her Tucson home last week for the first time since then.16.Mark Kelly must have been when he announced his decision.A.cheerful B.regretful C.peaceful D.meaningful17.Mark Kelly decides to retire from NASA mainly b e c a u s e.A.he is tired and hopes for a good restB.he has been offered a better positionC.he hopes to spend more time with his familyD.he was commander of Endeavours final voyage18.We can learn from the passage t h a t.A.Mark Kelly has already retired from NASAB.Mark Kelly is proud of his wife and his familyC.Gabrielle Griffons is now being treated in hospitalD.Gabrielle Griffons will come back to work soon19.What is the passage mainly about?A.The true love between Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords.B.The recovery of Gabrielle GiffordsC.Mark Kellys career as an astronaut in NASA.D.The unusual experience of Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords.FThe Original London Sightseeing Tour-Hop On Hop Off“When a man is tired of London,he is tired of life,for there is in London all that life canafford.-Dr Samuel Johnson 1709-1784.,Duration:24 hours passWelcome to London and welcome to The Original Tour.Providing more than just a great wayto travel around the capital,founded nearly 60 years ago at the time of The Festival of Britain,TheOriginal Tour is now the largest and most popular sightseeing operator in the world.The Original Tour has become set up as the basic introduction to London.You are invited toexperience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and safe environment.There is a full commentary（讲 解）in English and a choice of six other languages on selectedroutes.Live English speaking guides appear on the yellow route service.Your tour tickets arecompletely unrestricted（无 限 制 的）.Each route makes frequent stops-simply hop off where wantto and return to the same stop to continue your tour.You can relax and enjoy the tour while your children（and everyone elses）are entertainedand informed by the highly praised Kids Club commentary and their free London activity packs.“Kids Club is featured on the red route service.Your ticket includes a free Thames River cruise（巡 游）.You can choose between a 24 hourriver cruise hopper pass OR the 50-minute circular tour depending on the time you have available.20.The Original London Sightseeing Tour i s.A.a tourist guides organization B.a bus tour companyC.a travel magazine D.a public transport system21.Dr.Samuel Johnsons words are put at the beginning of the advertisement t o.A.draw the readers attentionB.show the excellence of the Original London Tour.C.tell the readers about the bright side of LondonD.prove the writers opinion22.The underlined words hop off m e a n s.A.take off B.put off C.get off D.turn off23.Among the following descriptions about The Original T o u r,i s correct.A.There is a commentary in 7 languages on all the routes offered.B.Tourists with children had better choose the yellow route.C.There are not English-speaking guides on all the routes.D.A ticket holder can take either a 24-hour or 50-minute cruise for free.GWe all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles（肌 肉）of your neck,or because an unexpected twist（