湖南省高考英语 专题检测卷(二十四)阅读理解

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体裁说明文话题文明驾驶词数303 It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas
and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are
becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become
fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in
a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to driv e, let alone master the roadmanship. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
1. The passage mainly talks about .
A. traffic jams
B. road politeness
C. good manners
D. modern drivers
2. Troubles on the road are often caused by .
A. the behaviors of the drivers
B. traffic jams
C. great speed
D. terrible road conditions
3. According to the writer, a good driver should .
A. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it
B. beat back when forced to face rude driving
C. encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want to
D. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel
4. The following statements are right EXCEPT that .
A. some modern drivers are not good at driving
B. road politeness is good sense as well as good manners
C. a friendly driver should nod or wave thanks in answer to an act of politeness
D. it is also right to have a tiger in the driver’s seat
5. It is not always right for drivers to .
A. master roadmanship
B. recognize politeness when they see it
C. give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness
D. encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to
B
体裁议论文话题怎样改编电影受欢迎词数320 I’ve often heard the idea that“there are no new stories”in movies
and literature. While the audience have expressed their frustrations on
this point, I think this complaint has been primarily unfair to
Hollywood’s creations. Despite their borrowed story points and characters,
these movies can be truly inspiring when done correctly.
I’ve worked at a movie theater for more than three years and have seen
how the audience appreciate severa l of these movies. “The Dark Knight
Rises”was inspired by a comedic book character; yet according to several sources, it got more than $354 million domestically(在国内方面)as of Aug. 5. I worked at the weekend, seeing many
people attend and enjoy this movie.
Several other recent movies, however, couldn’t boast“The Dark Knight Rises”success, and perhaps this is why the audience are becoming dissatisfied. Usually, sequels(续集)rarely live up to the thrill of the original—it’s difficult to satisfy book-lovers with movie adaptations. While 3D was once an impressive new invention, its uniqueness has gone. The audience no longer find 3D movies worth the higher ticket price or the uncomfortable glasses.
I started to consider the issue of new stories while watching“The Amazing Spider-Man”for the second time last weekend. This movie has been closely compared to the original Spider-Man comics. What truly impressed me about the film, however, is that though it brought in aspects of the story, it truly felt like its own movie.
Why are audience so frustrated by repeated stories? In researching the phrase“there are no new stories”, I found several variations but no clear indication of the primary origin. The phrase itself is an old thought used to explain our frustration with these repetitions.
In fact we don’t want new stories, we want new ways of experiencing them and new ways of being reminded we are humans with various forms of emotions.
6. The author wants to tell us that .
A. unexpected paths can make old stories successful
B. only new stories can bring new life to Hollywood
C. people are tired of seeing the unfashionable movies
D. reform must be done to the Hollywood movies
7. According to the first paragraph we can know .
A. the author shows sympathy for audiences
B. the author dislikes Hollywood’s creations at all
C. the author likes any borrowed stories in Hollywood
D. Hollywood’s creations can be good when done correctly
8. In the present movies, .
A. “The Dark Knight Rises”has gained the most profit
B. the audience long for“The Dark Knight Rises”
C. “The Dark Knight Rises”is the newly released sequel
D. the book-lovers are pursuing“The Dark Knight Rises”
9. How does the author find“The Amazing Spider-Man”?
A. He has never seen a wonderful film like that.
B. It is worse than the original Spider-Man comics.
C. It is muck like the original Spider-Man comics.
D. He thinks no one will see it a second time.
10. What is the author’s opinion about adapted movie s?
A. Try to create more and more new stories.
B. Adopt new methods to make films.
C. Ignore any complaint from the audience.
D. Follow in one’s own footsteps.
C
(2013·株洲模拟)
Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling. They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sings to his sister in Mommy’s tummy.
The pregnancy progresses normally for Karen. But complications arise during delivery. Finally, Michael’s little sister is born. But she is in serious condition. With siren howling in the night, the ambulance rushes the infant to the Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.
The little girl gets worse. The doctor tells the parents, “There is very little hope. Be prepared for the worst. ”Karen and her husband have fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby—now they plan a funeral.
Michael, keeps begging his parents to let him see his sister, “I want to sing to her, ”he says. But kids are never allowed in Intensive Care Unit. However, Karen makes up her mind. She will take Michael whether they like it or not. “If he doesn’t see his sister now, he may never
see her alive. ”She dresses him in an oversized scrub suit and marches him into ICU. The head nurse recognizes him as a child and bellows, “Get that kid out of here now! ”The mother, the usually mild-mannered lady glares steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face, her lips a firm line, “He is not leaving until he sings to his sister! ”Karen tows Michael to his sister’s bedside. He gazes at the tiny infant losing the battle to live. And he begins to sing.
“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray”.
Instantly the baby girl responds. The pulse rate becomes calm and steady.
“You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away”
The ragged, strained breathing becomes as smooth as a kitten’s purr.
“Keep on singing, Michael. ”Tears conquer the face of the bossy head nurse as well as Karen.
Funeral plans are scrapped. The next day—the very next day—the little girl is well enough to go home!
NEVER GIVE UP THE ONE WE LOVE!
11. How did Michael feel when he knew that he was going to have a sister?
A. Indifferent.
B. Worried.
C. Expectant.
D. Disappointed.
12. The doctor recommended the family .
A. get ready for the worst result
B. wait for the hope in the near future
C. prepare much more money for the infant
D. prepare for another chance in other hospitals
13. Which word can best replace the underlined word in Paragraph 4?
A. points.
B. yells.
C. whispers.
D. ignores.
14. What happened when Michael sang to his little sister?
A. The little baby responded to his song and woke up immediately.
B. The baby heard the song and burst into tears.
C. The baby’s physical signs disappeared eventually.
D. The baby recovered from the dangerous state of coma gradually.
15. What could be the best title of the article?
A. An Unexpected Gift
B. A Miracle of Love
C. An Iron-Mother
D. A Medical Success
【拓展训练】
Ⅰ. 根据B篇文章回答问题。

1. According to the author, the key to the adapted film is ____________________. (no more than 6 words)
2. This passage is probably taken from the section of _______.
A. science
B. environment
C. entertainment
D. sport
Ⅱ. 根据C篇文章回答问题。

1. What’s the meaning of the underlined word“scrapped”?
_______________________________________________
2. Translate the following sentence into Chinese.
He gazes at the tiny infant losing the battle to live.
_______________________________________________
答案解析
A
【文章大意】本文讲述了“文明驾驶”的一些做法。

1. 【解析】选B。

主旨大意题。

由首尾段可见文章主要围绕话题“文明驾驶”展开。

2. 【解析】选A。

细节理解题。

根据第一段首句“It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. ”可知答案。

3. 【解析】选A。

推理判断题。

根据第二段中“Road politeness is not onl y good manners, but good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. ”排除B项; 根据第三段中“However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. ”“The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. ”排除C项; 根据第四段中“An experienced driver. . . join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. ”排除D项; 根据第二
段中“But such behaviors of politeness are by no me ans enough. . . recognize politeness when they see it. ”可推测A项正确。

4. 【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

根据第四段中“Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, ”可排除A项; 根据第二段中“Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense. ”排除B项; 根据第二段中“A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. ”排除C项; 根据第一段末句“It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.”可得答案为D项。

5. 【解析】选D。

推理判断题。

根据第三段中“However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. ”“The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. ”可知D项正确。

B
【文章大意】验证电影是否受欢迎的标志是看它的票房收入。

在这个时代, 观众们对电影期望的不是新故事, 而是用新的方法展示出故事的内容, 譬如旧故事翻新成电影。

6. 【解析】选A。

目的意图题。

作者在文中阐述了观众们对电影期望的不是新故事, 而是用新的方法展示给观众故事内容, 要求改编得恰当合理。

因此选A。

7. 【解析】选D。

推理判断题。

依据文章第一段的. . . these movies can be truly inspiring when done correctly可知, 作者认为观众的抱怨对好莱坞的创作不公平, 如果方法正确的话, 这些电影可以真正地鼓舞人心。

因此选D。

8. 【解析】选C。

细节理解题。

依据文章第三段的第一、二句可知选C。

9. 【解析】选C。

细节理解题。

依据文章第四段的though it brought in aspects of the story, it truly felt like its own movie可知, 《超凡蜘蛛侠》这部电影, 很像原来的蜘蛛侠电影, 因此选C。

10. 【解析】选B。

细节理解题。

依据文章末段的we want new ways of experiencing them and new ways of being reminded we are humans with various forms of emotions可知, 作者认为好的电影不一定采纳新故事, 但是要用新的方法去演示出故事。

因此选B。

C
【文章大意】一个小男孩对病危的刚出生的妹妹的真情演唱挽救了她的生命。

11. 【解析】选C。

推理判断题。

根据文章第一段中的Michael sings to his sister in Mommy’s tummy 可知C为正确选项。

indifferent漠不关心的; worried担忧的; expectant期待的; disappointed失望
的。

12. 【解析】选A。

细节理解题。

根据第三段“There is very little hope. Be prepared for the worst. ”可知A为正确选项。

13. 【解析】选B。

词义猜测题。

根据第四段The head nurse recognizes him as a child and bellows, “Get that kid out of here now! ”可知bellow的意思是“大喊”, 相当于shout或yell。

14. 【解析】选D。

推理判断题。

根据文章倒数第二句the little girl is well enough to go home可知D为正确选项。

15. 【解析】选B。

主旨大意题。

本文是一篇感人至深的故事, 讲述了一个小男孩的真情演唱, 奇迹般地挽救了病危的妹妹。

【拓展训练】
Ⅰ. 1. creating new methods
2. C
Ⅱ. 1. Cancelled/Called off.
2. 他盯着这个不再为生存而挣扎的小婴儿。