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1、高中英语阅读理解+七选五考前小题综合练八（1）Lutsk CastleTowering over the Styr River, it began is life in the mid-14th century, although some parts of the earlier walls were used. It is the most famous landmark of Lutsk, Ukraine and as such appears on the hryvnia bill.Kamianets-Podilskyi CastleThis architectural treasur

2、e is over a thousand years old and it can be found in the catalogue of the British National Museum. Its architecture which unites best western and eastern traditions fits into the nature perfectly. It lies in the historic city of Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine, in the historic region of Podolia in the

3、 western part of the county. Its name comes from the root word kamin, from the Slavic word for stone.Fortress of Belgorod-DniestrIt is one of the few monuments built in the 13th-15th century that remain. It docs not lie far away from Odessa on the right bank of the Dniestr River. It consists of four

4、 parts and a citadel built by Genoese people in the 13th century is the oldest.Metropolitan PalaceIt was built between the years 18641882 according to the designs of the Czech architect Josef Hlavka. The Palace, whose buildings are now part of Chemivtsi University, was declared a UNESCO World Herita

5、ge Site in 2011.Kachanivka PalaceIt will take you an hour and a half to two hours to get there from Kiev by car. The complex consists of 18th-19th century palaces and parks which bring you back into the wonderful world of the noble.1. What can we know about Lutsk Castle?A. It's the best known ar

6、chitecture of Ukraine.B. It was built on a former castle remains.C. It is printed on Ukrainian money.D. It lies nearby the Dniestr River.2. Which of the following has the longest history?A. Kamianets Podilskyi Castle.B. Fortress of Belgorod-Dniestr.C. Kachanivka Palace.D. Metropolitan Palace.3. What

7、 do Fortress of Belgorod-Dniestr and Lutsk Castle have in common?A. They were designed by foreign architects.B. They are the landmarks 'of Ukraine.C. They were intended for the noble.D. They are both near to a river.（2）At seventy-three, Marcia Pollocks father was a man of great independence and

8、pride. The kids called him “Poppy”, a name that everybody used.Poppy lived in his old neighborhood and he had a part-time job at a local pharmacy（药房）. After Marcias mother died, Poppy firmly refused Marcia and Jacks invitation to come and live with them. He was stubborn about not crowding their litt

9、le house, about not becoming a burden.In fact, he was always helpful. The kids loved him because he listened to them and because he always brought them something. He also brought special gifts to Marcia and Jack, never arriving empty-handed.And so it was with shock and bewilderment（迷惑）that Marcia we

10、nt to see Poppy in the hospital that summer after he had fallen down in the street. The doctor said that Poppy had been living on coffee and doughnuts. Later that day, the pharmacist told Marcia, “He has practically no money at alljust the government cheque and what little he makes here. Yet I mysel

11、f saw him spend most of his last cheque on your little boys bicycle.”She became stern with Poppy.“Youre foolish, Poppy,” she said. “I have my pride,” Poppy answered. “False pride,” she hurled（斥责）back at him.During autumn, Poppy didnt come around as often as he had in the past, but when he did, he wo

12、uld still arrive with little gifts in hand. Then, just before the holidays, Poppy told Marcia that he couldnt visit them on Christmas Day because he would watch the store, but Marcia knew the shop was not open on Christmas.She felt worried and called Poppy, telling him that he was one of them and th

13、at they all loved him. Half an hour before the turkey went on the table on Christmas, Poppy came. The kids rushed to him and gave him more hugs and kisses than he had ever had before. Poppy held out his arms to Marcia, and his hands were empty yet never had they been more filled.4. Which is Poppys r

14、eason for not living with his daughter?A. He had a part-time job.B. He was stubborn sometimes.C. He liked living independently.D. He didnt want to become a burden to her .5. Why was Marcia puzzled after hearing the doctors words?A. She didnt know who had knocked Poppy down.B. She thought Poppy had e

15、nough money for living.C. She wondered how to take care of him later.D. She thought the doctor didnt know his living condition.6. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “stern” in paragraph 5?A. patientB. angryC. respectfulD. afraid.7. Why does the author say that Poppys hands were fille

16、d at last?A. Poppy learned that he was loved.B. Poppy had brought enough gifts before.C. Poppy still held his independence and pride.D. Poppy had found reasons for Marcias rudeness. （3）When something on your fruit or vegetable looks strange, it isn't unusual to throw it to the side. without any

17、hesitation. But some “unusual" parts of fruits and vegetables actually contain abundant amounts of health benefits or they may offer other little known uses. Those stings in your banana are no different.Often thrown away with its skin, banana strings, which are scientifically called phloem bund

18、les, are just as nutritious as the rest( inner pat) of the fruit. They are packed full of fibre, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 and other nutritional content, Phloem can be found in all plants, which is responsible for the transport of nutrients.“ Phloem bundles are made up of living cells that send food

19、 products and sugar to all the different parts of the plant," says Rebecca Lee, a registered nurse and the founder of remediesforme. com. And that is exactly what those strings do in the banana, transporting necessary nutrients throughout the delicious fruit so that it can grow up properly.“The

20、y are not disgusting, and they just help the banana grow and become delicious," Dr. Elizabeth Trattner A. P. DOM, Doctor of Chinese and Integrative Medicine, told Reader's Digest. “It is fine to eat and although is structure is a little different from the inside.Those phloem bundles can als

21、o be used to determine if your banana is ready to eat. If all of the nutrients haven't been transported completely in a balanced way throughout the fruit yet, then the phloem bundles stay on more tightly, meaning the banana is under ripe. Then the opposite occurs with ripe and over ripe bananas,

22、 as the strings can be removed more easily. But if your bananas do end up bring over-ripe. throw them away? Absolutely not!8. What are the strings of a banana?A. Its nutrition producers.B. Its transporting cells.C. Its fleshy inner parts.D. Its protective skins.9. What does the underlined phrase “th

23、e opposite" in the last paragraph refer to?A. The banana is not ripe enough.B. The phloem's structure is tight.C. The nutrients are distributed fully.D. The phloem bundles become longer.10. What does the author seem to discuss in the next paragraph?A. The ways to deal with over -ripe banana

24、s.B. The reasons for bananas being over -ripe.C. The steps of stopping bananas being ripe.D. The links between phloem and ripe bananas.11. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A biology textbook.B. A research paper.C. A medical brochure.D. A health magazine.（4）Life can be so wonderful, full of a

25、dventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desiresthat little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go

26、to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.This tension between what we feel we can have and "what were seemingly able to have is the niggling suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think

27、 it's easier to just give up. But we're never meant to let go of the part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is usthe real us. It's the part that believes in life and its possibilities. If you drop that, you begin to feel a little "dead" ins

28、ide because you're dropping "you".So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck, how do we break these patterns?Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting through today's challenges.While,

29、 deep down, we know we can do it, our mindor the minds of those close to ususually says we can't.That isn't a reason to stop, it's just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. It's all about sta

30、rting simple and doing it now.Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and you'll be on your way.12. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should .A. slow down and live a simple lifeB. be careful w

31、hen we choose to changeC. stick to our dreams under any circumstancesD. be content with what we already have13. What is the key to breaking the old patterns?A. To focus on every detail.B. To decide and take immediate action.C. To listen to those close to us.D. To think twice before we act.14. Which

32、of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Escape from your punishmentB. Realization of your dreams.C. Freedom from your tension.D. Reduction of your expectations.15. What does the author intend to tell us?A. It's easier than we think to get what we want.B. It

33、9;s important to learn to accept sufferings in life.C. It's impractical to change our way of thinking.D. It's harder than we expect to follow a new course.Part B根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When I was a teenager, unfortunately, I was in bad terms with my mother because I refused

34、to stick to her rules._16_I decided to take an effort to move the situation off the dead center. I started working at my self- improvement in order to develop a relationship with my mom based on respect. Below is what I did.Don't give her the silent treatment. If you think that the silent treatm

35、ent will always help you achieve a desirable result, then you re mistaken. Sure, your mom will refuse to communicate with you as well. _17_Psychologists hold that this kind of mental abuse can only worsen the conflict and fill people's hearts with the feelings of loneliness. It's better to h

36、andle the situation by using words._18_ How often do you communicate with your mother? Psychologists say that regular communication with your parents is a normal thing that makes them happier. Lack of communication between mothers and daughters can create emotional barriers._19_ I must admit that ea

37、rlier I had a terrible habit of drawing my brother and dad into conflicts between me and my mom. Unfortunately their active participation and frank desire to help only worsened the problem. As a result, small and insignificant mother-daughter fights grew into long-lasting family conflicts._20_ I hop

38、e my experiences and pieces of advice will help you understand that your mother is not an enemy. She' s the one who devotes the best years of her life to successful physical and mental development of your personality,A. Avoid deeply unpleasant words.B. Communicate with your mom more often.C. Don

39、't draw other family members into a conflict.D. Take immediate action to stop this cold war by all means.E. Frankly speaking, constant quarrels and conflicts really drove me crazy.F. There's special emotional connection between mothers and their daughters.G. I learned a big lesson and realized that my bad temper made my family suffer.【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. E 17. D 18. B 19. C 20. G