高考英语阅读理解训练极品题(1)

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校2014高考英语阅读理解精英训练极品题（10）及答案
阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Like many men at some point, I dream about opening a bar. I plan to call it Work Out. It will cater to married women in need of a little fun. On Friday nights, they will be able to come here and enjoy themselves.
See, I have a gift for business. I am, as my wife Zsa Zsa likes to note, “A man with a million ideas, none of them very good.” Speaking of Zsa Zsa, she is fed up with this plain little lif e I’ve made for us——too many kids, too many chores, mind – numbing debt. The other day, she said she thought we needed a new family car. “Sure. How about an 87 Lincoln?”I said, and saw my dear Zsa Zsa age about 20 years, and become her mother right before my eyes.
Yes, money is our madness. Last year, we thought we had found a little cushion when I published a book about the life here in suburban America. It sold 12 copies——six of them to my mother. Four other copies went to various aunts and uncles, who used them for martini coasters (杯垫), then sold them at yard sales. The two remaining copies went to perfect strangers. (I think I owe you dinner, whoever you are. Call me, OK? We’ll arrange something.)
When the book didn’t take off, I wrote a TV show. Then I penned a short novel based on the earlier TV idea that didn’t sell. Currently, I am at work on a set of encyclopedias(百科全书). In a month, I plan to sell them door – to – door.
Such is the life of a writer, sending off the most personal thoughts possible to his hard drive. I am a writer, but also the breadwinner in my family. I’m at the keyboard at 6 almost every morning, hoping to tap out one idea——just one——that will take us up the hill, to the mountain, to the top.
26. According to the passage, the author is leading a/an life.
A. enjoyable
B. wealthy
C. hard
D. comfortable
【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。

由“she is fed up with this plain little life I’ve made for us——too many kids, too many chores, mind – numbing debt.”可知作者过着艰难的生活。

故选C。

27. By saying “Sure. How about an 87 Lincoln?”, the author .
A. promised it to his wife
B. was showing off their fortune
C. thought his wife would like it
D. was just joking
【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。

由“she is fed up with this plain littl e life I’ve made for us——too many kids, too many chores, mind – numbing debt.”
可知他们有太多的孩子，杂物以及让人头脑麻木的债务。

他们根本没钱买车，所以作者说买林肯车只是开个玩笑。

28. What was the result of the book the author mentioned in the 3rd paragraph?
A. It didn’t sell well at all.
B. He sold it door – to – door.
C. He made a lot of money from it.
D. It was really a cushion for his family.
【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。

由It sold 12 copies——six of them to my mother. Four other copies went to various aunts and uncles, who used them for martini coasters (杯垫), then sold them at yard sales. The two remaining copies went to perfect strangers.”可知书卖的一点也不好。

29. What does the underlined word “cushion” mean ?
A. Comfortable seat.
B. Financial help.
C. Unexpected success.
D. Best-selling book.
【答案】B
【解析】词义猜测题。

由“money is our madness.”可知他们以为他们找到了财富。

故选B。

30. From the account above, which of the following statements is true?
A. He has a real gift for business.
B. He isn’t serious enough about life.
C. He is a hard – working writer.
D. His wife is satisfied with their plain life.
【答案】C
【解析】推理判断题。

由“Such is the life of a writer, sending off the most personal thoughts possible to his hard drive.”可知他是个努力工作的作家。

较难题目特训：人物故事类
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was one of the most private women in the world, yet when she went to work as an editor in the last two decades of her life, she revealed(展现) herself as she did nowhere else. After the death of her second husband, Greek shipping magnate(巨头) Aristotle Onassis, Jacqueline’s close friend and former White House social secretary Letitia Baldrige made a suggestion that she consider a career(职业) in publishing. After consideration, Jacqueline accepted it. Perhaps she hoped to find there some ideas about how to live her own life. She became not less but more interested in reading. For the last 20 years of her life, Jacqueline worked as a publisher’s editor, first at Viking, then at Doubleday, pursuing(追求) a late-life career longer than her two marriages combined. During her time in publishing, she was
responsible for managing and editing more than 100 successfully marketed books. Among the first books were In the Russian Style and Inventive Paris Clothes. She also succeeded in persuading TV hosts Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell to transform their popular television conversations into a book, The Power of Myth. The book went on to become an international best-seller. She dealt, too, with Michael Jackson as he prepared his autobiography(自传), Moonwalk.
Jacqueline may have been hired for her name and for her social relations, but she soon proved her worth. Her choices, suggestions and widespread social relations were of benefit both to the publishing firms and to Jacqueline herself. In the books she selected for publication, she built on a lifetime of spending time by herself as a reader and left a record of the growth of her mind. Her books are the autobiography she never wrote.Her role as First Lady, in the end, was overshadowed by her performance as an editor. However, few knew that she had achieved so much.
1. We can learn from the passage that Jacqueline .
A. became fond of reading after working as an editor
B. was in charge of publishing 100 books
C. promoted her books through social relations
D. gained a lot from her career as an editor
2. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means
that .
A. Jacqueline ended up as an editor rather than as First Lady
B. Jacqueline’s life as First Lady was more colorful than as an editor
C. Jacqueline was more successful as an editor than as First Lady
D. Jacqueline’s r ole as First Lady was more brilliant than as an editor
3. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Jacqueline’s two marriages lasted more than 20 years.
B. Jacqueline’s own publishing firm was set up eventually.
C. Jacqueline’s views and beliefs were r eflected in the books she edited.
D. Jacqueline’s achievements were widely known.
4. The passage is mainly .
A. an introduction of Jacqueline’s life both as First Lady and as an editor
B. a brief description of Jacqueline’s lifelong experiences
C. a brief account of Jacqueline’s career as an editor in her last 20 years
D. an analysis of Jacqueline’s social relations in publishing
【参考答案】21.1-4 DCCC
较难题目特训：人物故事类
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing basebal l. Shay asked,“Do you think they’ll let me
play?”Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team,but the father also understood that if his son,mentally and physically disabled,were allowed to play,it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.
Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play,not expecting much. The boy looked around and said,“We’re losing by six runs(分)and the game is in the eighth inning(局). I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning. “
Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning,Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning,Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way,he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning,Shay’s team scored again. Now,Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?
Surprisingly,Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch(投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in,Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead,the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman,beyond the reach of all teammates. The audience and the players from both teams started screaming,“Shay,run to first!“ Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base,wide-eyed and shocked.
Everyone shouted,“Run to second!“ Catching his breath,Shay awk wardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base,the smallest guy on their team,who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time,could have thrown the ball to the second baseman,but he understood the pitcher’s intentio ns and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.
All were screaming,“Shay,Shay,Shay,all the way Shay. “ Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and
shouted,“Shay,run to third. “ As Shay rounded third,all were on their feet,crying,“Shay,run home!”Shay ran to home,stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team.
That day,the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter,having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!
1. Not expecting much,Shay’s father still asked the boy if Shay could play,mainly because the father .
A. noticed some of the boys on the field were hesitating
B. guessed his presence would affect the boys’ decision
C. learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay well
D. understood Shay did need a feeling of being accepted
2. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys .
A. believed they were sure to win the game
B. would like to help Shay enjoy the game
C. found Shay was so eager to be a winner
D. felt forced to give Shay another chance
3. The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head,probably because that boy .
A. was obviously aware of the pitcher’s purpose
B. looked forward to winning the game for his team
C. failed to throw the ball to the second baseman
D. saw that Shay already reached second base
4. Which of the followinghas nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team?
A. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.
B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.
C. The opposing players failed to stop his running to home.
D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.
5. What do you think is the theme of the story?
A. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.
B. Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled.
C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents.
D. The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players.【参考答案】22.1-5 DBACA
阅读理解--------B
While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.
The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal （一向节俭的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!
Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise!
I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.
After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”
Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.
The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.
31. What was Andrew’s plan that Friday?
A. To request a wage increase from his boss.
B. To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.
C. To celebrate his success with his wife at home.
D. To ask his boss to come for dinner.
【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。

由“he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise.”可知他打算要求老板给他加薪。

故选A。

32. On his way back home, Andrew _________.
A. felt weak in the knees
B. was punished by the traffic policeman
C. was too anxious to share the news
D. couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal
【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。

由“Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits”中“尽管超出了城市及国家的最高车速”可知Andrew车开的很快，说明他很急切地回家去分享这个好消息。

故选C。

33. Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?
A. Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster.
B. Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.
C. Andrew’s boss agreed to his request.
D. One of Andrew’s colleagues had told his wife the good news.【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。

第五段“a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor.”提到妻子还写了一封信。

根据后面信的内容，妻子不知道他加薪的要求是否取得了老板的同意而准备了两封信。

所以没有人告诉他妻子这个好消息。

故选D。

34. Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?
A. She was confident of his getting a pay raise.
B. She meant to show her support whatever the result would be.
C. She believed that her husband was the best in his company.
D. She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family.
【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。

“Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work. ”说明Tina对他的支持不是基于他在工作上的成功。

无论结果如何她都会支持他。

故选B。

35. We can conclude from the text that ______.
A. we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us
B. work hard and you will be rewarded
C. many fears turn out to be unfounded
D. unconditional love brings courage and strength
【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。

最后一句“we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.”说明无条件的爱带来勇气和力量。