高考英语第二轮复习阅读理解故事类

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高考英语第二轮复习阅读理解故事类

高考英语阅读理解专项训练.附详解（故事类）(1)Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route—through the boot(行李箱).Mr. Johnso n‟s car had finished up in a ditch(沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank. “Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly,” Mr. Johnson said. “I couldn‟t force the doors because they were jammed against the walls of the d itch and dared not open the windows because I knew water would come flooding in.”Mr. Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home,Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot. Then he began his struggle to escape.Later he said, “It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot. I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make someone hear, but no help came.”It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the boot. Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench and began to work on the boot lock. Fifteen minutes passed by. “It was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in. I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up.”His hands and arms cut and bruised(擦伤), Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where h e was looked after by the farmer‟s wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, “That thirty minutes seemed like hours.” Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night. The vehicle had sunk into two feet of mud at the bottom of the ditch.1. What is the best title for this newspaper article?A. The Story of Mr. Johnson, A Sweet SalesmanB. Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape RouteC. Driver Escapes Through Car BootD. The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident2. Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?A. The hammer.B. The coin.C. The screw.D. The horn.3. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. Mr. Johnson‟s car stood on its boot as it fell down.B. Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.C. Mr. Johnson‟s car accident was partly due to the slippery road.D. Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat.4. “Finally it gave” (Paragraph 5) means that _______.A. Luckily the door was torn away in the endB. At last the wrench went brokenC. The lock came open after all his effortsD. The chance was lost at the last minute5. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.A. the ditch was along a quiet country roadB. the accident happened on a clear warm dayC. the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditchD. Mr. Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended【答案与解析】本文记述了Mr. Johnson由于车祸被困于水下车内半个小时，最后死里逃生的故事。

高中英语二轮复习阅读理解(故事类)

2020届高中英语二轮复习阅读理解（故事类）1、A survey in the Philippines has shown the country uses a "shocking" amount of single-use plastic, including nearly 60 billion sachets(小袋)a year, a new report said Friday. The report, produced by the non-governmental organization GALA, is part of an effort to collect data on plastic consumption as environmentalists push for government action to reduce plastic waste.It contains shocking figures: every day, almost 48 million shopping bags are used throughout the Philippines, adding up to more than 17 billion a year. And that figure does not include the smaller, thinner and often transparent plastic bags known as "labo" bags-around 16.5 billion of those are used per year across the country, the report says. The figures are based on 21 waste assessments conducted in 13 cities across the Philippines, with the national figures produced by extrapolating(推断)from local results.More than half of non-recyclable plastic analyzed in the survey came from sachets-small plastic packets often lined with aluminium or containing other materials that make themnon-recyclable. Small portions of products ranging from coffee to shampoo are often sold in sachets in the Philippines, and are seen as an affordable solution for consumers.But Grate said the popularity appeared to be more a result of what is available, with wealthier consumers simply buying multiple sachets. "If you,to the supermarkets, it’s rare for you to be able to buy coffee in bigger containers; it’s all in sachets," he said.The survey is the first time an organization has tried to quantify(确定数量) sachet use, and the NGO hopes to pressure both the government and industry to take action on controllingsingle-use plastic. The report found that where local-level plastic bag bans have been put in place and strictly enforced, usage has dropped dramatically.It urged the government to "institute a comprehensive national plastic bag ban that promotes reusable bags". And it wants regulations on other single-use plastic products and rules requiring companies to redesign products and packaging to minimize plastic waste.1.What’s the purpose of GALA in carrying out the survey?A.To show how shocking the amount of plastic waste can be.B.To get people and the government know better about its final goal.C.To collect accurate numbers of plastic bags used in the whole country.D.To help make the government take measures to reduce plastic waste.2.Why can’t many sachets be recycled?A.They are not made of only plastic.B.They won’t last long afte r being buried.C.They cost less to be made than recycled.D.They can naturally change to a simpler chemical form.3.Which is a reason for the popularity of sachets in the Philippines?A.They can’t be easily afforded.B.Big containers are rarely available.C.Shopping bags are often transparent.D.They are more environmentally friendly.4.How can companies help reduce plastic waste according to GAIA?A.By producing fewer products.B.By inventing new recycling machines.C.By donating money to recycling companies.D.By using as little plastic as possible on their products.2、In 2014 my best friend’s mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold. ” I agree one-hundred percent.I think the reason why she is such a wonderful person is that the Holy Spirit lives within her. She is very holy and has persuaded me to go to church with her every Sunday.About six years ago my mom decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn’t realize was that not all things pay off in this unfair world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.It’s strange how fast a lif e can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症).I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. Myfaith in God just disappeared and so did my mom’s dream of becoming a teacher.Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom 1 plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.1.Which of the following can best describe Alice?A.Honest.B.Helpful.C.Greedy.D.Unconcerned.2.What else did Alice have to do when studying?A.Drive a car and go to church.B.Teach students and raise kids.C.Do housework and teach at school.D.look after children and keep house.3.According to the text, the author's mother _______________.A.recovered from illnessB.no longer had faith in GodC.didn’t realize her dream as a teacherD.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly4.What may be the best title for the text?A.Mother Gave Me Life ExperienceB.Fighting against Kinds of DiseasesC.Belief in God Brought Me Good LuckD.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man3、Flying HighBarrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educational non-profit-making organization. His message for kids: “The only thing that separates you from scientists is determination, hard work and a strong liking for what you want to achieve.” The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers.The moment of inspiration for Irving came at the age of 15 in his parents’ bookstore. One customer, a professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d thought about becoming a pilot. “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit (驾驶舱) of the commercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked.”To follow his dream, Irving turned down a football scholarship to the University of Florida. He washed airplanes to earn money for a flight school and increased his flying skills by practising at home on a $40 flight simulator (模拟) video game. Then another dream took hold: flying alone around the world. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing some companies to donate aircraft components. He took off with no weather radar, no de-icing system, and just $30 in his pocket. “I like to do things people say I can’t do.”After 97 days, 26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. “It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.” Irving has been doing it ever since. He set up his non-profit-making organization, Experience Aviation (航空), aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers. Kids attend programmes dealing with hands-on robotics projects and flight simulator challenges.“We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing,” he notes. Perhaps Irving’s most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he said, “Everyone told me I was too young, that I didn’t have enough experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well ... guess what?”1. According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success?A. Meeting people who provide unexpected help.B. Getting a chance to study technical knowledge.C. Having something specific that you want to accomplish.D. Developing communication with different organizations.2. What Irving replied to the pilot in the bookstore suggested that ______.A. he felt embarrassed to refuse the offerB. he was doubtful about his own abilitiesC. he knew his efforts would be rewardedD. he realized immediately how lucky he was3. What can we learn about Irving in Paragraph 3?A. He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible.B. He was finally given enough money to keep going.C. He got the most useful flying tips from his video game.D. He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly.4. Irving set up his non-profit-making organization because ______.A. he hoped to become a public figureB. he expected to start a business in other fieldsC. he saw there was great interest in what he was doingD. he thought he could teach more than flight schools could4、Robert Owen was born in Wales in 1771. At the age of ten he went to work. His employer had a large private library so Owen was able to educate himself. He read a lot in his spare time and at nineteen he was given the job of superintendent(监工) at a Manchester cotton mill. He was so successful there that he persuaded his employer to buy the New Lanark mill in Scotland.When he arrived at New Lanark it was a dirty little town with a population of 2,000 people. Nobody paid any attention to the workers' houses or their children's education. The conditions in the factories were very bad. There was a lot of crime and the men spent most of their wages on alcoholic drinks.Owen improved the houses. He encouraged people to be clean and save money. He opened a shop and sold the workers cheap, well-made goods to help them. He limited the sale of alcoholic drinks. Above all, he fixed his mind on the children's education. In 1816, he opened the first free primary school in Britain.People came from all over the country to visit Owen's factory. They saw that the workers were healthier and more efficient than in other towns. Their children were better fed and better educated. Owen tried the same experiment in the United States. He bought some land there in 1825,but the community was too far away. He could not keep it under control and lost most of his money.Owen never stopped fighting for his idea. Above all he believed that people are not born good or bad. He was a practical man and his ideas were practical. "If you give people good working conditions," he thought, "they will work well and, the most important thing of all, if you give them the chance to learn, they will be better people."1. For Owen, his greatest achievement in New Lanark was _____________.A.improving worker's housesB.helping people to save moneyC.preventing men from getting drunkD.providing the children with a good education2. From the passage we may infer that Owen was born ___________.A.into a rich familyB.into a noble familyC.into a poor familyD.into a middle class family3. Owen's experiment in the United States failed because _______.A.he lost all his moneyB.he did not buy enough landC.people who visited it were not impressedD.it was too far away for him to organize it properly4. We may infer form the passage that no children in Britain could enjoy free education until____.A.1771B.1816C.1825D.18605、As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there.Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix’s owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was left behind. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison’s safety, according to California-based animal rescue organization Paw Print Rescue.Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped locate Madiso n’s brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan spotted Madison a few times in a canyon (峡谷), apparently guarding his land, and put out fresh food and water regularly in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed an article of clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home “to keep Madison’s hope alive until his people could return,” Sullivan wrote.When the evacuation (疏散) order was lifted last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his family’s home. “Well, I’m so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!!!! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people!” Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post. “I’m so happy I’m crying as I write this! He didn’t give up through the storms or the fire!” she a dded.Soon afterward, Madison was reunited with Miguel for the first time since the fire broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with joy to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how grateful she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, “You could never ask for better animals. He is the best dog.”1.What did Madison do during the Camp Fire?A.He rescued Sullivan.B.He waited for Gaylord.C.He stayed with Miguel.D.He ran away from Paradise.2.Why did Sullivan place an article of clothing smelling like Gaylord near the home?A.To keep Madison warm.B.To get Madison to turn up.C.To help Madison remember his owner.D.To encourage Madison not to give up.3.Where was Madison finally found?A.In a different city.B.In a canyon.C.At a camp.D.At his home.4.What quality is emphasized in this story?A.Patience.B.Unity.C.Devotion.D.Wisdom.6、The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. There was a line at the fish counter, but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers. Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on. At last I was the second in line: all I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time.Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter, another staff person came over to help. I was ready to be served, but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snail (蜗牛). The customers in front of me, being served, turned around and looked atme sympathetically and the customer behind me called to the staff person, “You should start here,” pointing at me. He was, well, ignored.If someone asked me, “What is the most important rule to follow in America?” I would reply without hesitation. “Wait your turn at all times.” Wherever you go here in this country, you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything: whether in the supermarkets, department stores, bus stops, or gas stations, it’s just a matter of waiting your turn. In a larger sense, “wait your turn” is more than just a guideline — it is a very basic rule that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures. But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line, just like my case at the store. Even though this did not often happen, it did make me feel upset.1.What happened to the author at the store?A.He wasn’t served upon his order.B.He was ill-treated by a customer.C.He was asked to be served later.D.He was asked to do others a favor.2.What is the author’s opinion about Queuing Rule?A.Wait until being served.B.Serve people as one likes.C.Wait until your turn comes.D.First come,later served.3.What does th e underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?A.His belief.B.His experience.C.His culture.D.His rule.4.Why did the author write the text?A.To emphasize his kindness to others.B.To introduce some western cultures to us.C.To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule.D.To express his belief and his feeling.7、The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her family's arrival. The nursing home has been Melinda's new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic (不现实的) but agreed to the promise for Thomas's sake."Thomas, you are completely a dreamer" Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. That's what she loved about him most-he had a vivid imagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away. Mary camewithin the year, followed by Thomas Benjamin II, Lilly-Ann, and Joseph "Little Joey" George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love."Mom!" Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless.The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. "This one is for you, Thomas,though you are not here."1. Why did Thomas break his promise?A. He was busy with his work.B. He died of lung cancer.C. He had to serve in the army.D. He stopped loving Melinda.2. Which of the following best explains "exultant" underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Peaceful.B. Simple.C. Stressful.D. Happy.3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Melinda' children forgot their father.B. Melinda was tired of noise.C. Melinda missed her husband badly.D. Melinda liked to drink alcohol.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Particular BirthdayB. A Woman at a Nursing HomeC. Memories of Old DaysD. A Big Surprise for Melinda8、The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it was like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a d angerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.Honesty and openness is important. It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A.It reflects that people are concerned about the spread of Ebola.B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.2.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard workB.people are used to exposing their weaknessesC.people sometimes have no courage to share their storiesD.some stories make people feel sad3.Which is close in me aning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A.freedB.brokenC.unfoldedD.untouched4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD.realize the importance of being honest when making friends答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.B; 4.D解析：2答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.C; 4.A解析：1.推理判断题。

【英语】高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)含解析

【英语】高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解For most of her life, Suanne Laqueur's passion for storytelling was shown on the dance floor.Although Laqueur began writing at a young age, dancing always took center stage. She majored in dance and theater at Alfred University and taught at her mother's dance studio in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, for years. But when her mother was ready to retire and an opportunity opened for Laqueur to take over the studio, she realized she had no interest in taking on the business side of her art: "Owning a studio is a lot of work—financially, logistically. I love the teaching, the choreographing(编舞), the staging, but I didn't want to own it."Yet Laqueur's disinterest in running the studio changed when she became a self-published author. In the fall of 2013, she decided to pursue Self-publishing as a way of sharing her first completed novel with friends and family. During the process, she realized that following her true passion—telling stories through writing—made the business of the art worthwhile, and owning that business meant she could direct her writing career however she chose.Starting with her second self-published novel, she began investing more time in marketing and building her audience. Her investment paid off. Since 2014, Laqueur, now 49, has self-published six novels, which collectively have hundreds of ratings and reviews on Goodreads. Her 2016 novel An Exaltation of Larks stole the show at the 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, topping more than 2,300 entries to win the grand prize."You have to write the most truthful story to you, and I think self-publishing allows that freedom,' she says. "If you work with traditional publishing, it's more about what's marketable, There are trade-offs, which everyone will tell you, but by self-publishing I have control of the book, I have control of the story, and I'm cool with that."（1）From Paragraph 2, we can learn that Laqueur _______.A. was a part-time writer when she was youngB. didn't like teaching dancing in factC. wanted to own a publishing houseD. was interested in running her mother's studio（2）What made Laqueur change her attitude to business?A. Her mother's persuasion.B. The desire to make money.C. Self-publishing her novels.D. Her own passion toward art.（3）Which of the following can best replace the phrase "stole the show" in Paragraph 4?A. became a failure.B. was shown to people.C. got all the attention.D. was accidentally stolen.（4）What can be inferred from what Laqueur's said?A. Self-publishing will replace traditional publishing.B. She will never use traditional publishing.C. Traditional publishing only focuses on the market.D. She enjoys the way of self-publishing.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）C（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，苏安妮·拉克尔大半生教舞蹈，设计舞蹈，在舞台表演，以舞蹈的形式讲述故事。

高考英语二轮复习题型突击专题02阅读理解之生活故事类(含解析)

专题02 生活故事类P P a a r r t t 11题题型型总总览览【题型综述】故事类文章是高考阅读理解常选材料之一。

这类文章常通过叙述突出人物性格特征或讲述个人经历与感悟，以及逸闻趣事。

文章的要素有时间、地点、人物、事件等。

有些是按事件发展的经过为主线叙述的，在叙述的过程中有详有略；有些是按时间的顺序叙述的，有顺叙、倒叙等。

故事类文章情节性较强，阅读时要注意故事中的时间、地点、人物和发生的事件，这些都是文章中的主要内容和信息，对于准确理解文章十分重要。

【技巧点拨】1、关注作者表达的个人感悟，提出的个人意见，或故事中出其不意的变化，而这些往往体现文章中心或写作意图，属于必考点。

2、因命题往往从故事的情节、人物或事件之间的关系、作者的意图和态度、故事的前因和后果等方面入手，考查学生对细节的辨认能力以及推理判断能力。

要注意培养自己快速阅读的习惯。

切不可在个别难懂的词句上停留太久，耽误时间。

3、带着问题去选择或判断答案。

要确定所需查找的信息范围，并注意所查找信息的特点。

例如：如果问题或选项涉及到人名、地名，就应该找首字母大写的单词；如果问题或选项涉及时间、日期、数字，就应该寻找具体的数据。

【读相关词】1. harmony n ．和睦，和谐 harmonious adj. 和谐的2. anniversary n.周年纪念日 3. conflict n ．冲突；争执；争论 4. convey vt.表达；传递 5. convince vt.使确信；使信服 6. emergency n ．紧急情况或状态7. interview n ．&vt. 采访；会见；面试序号内容 Part 1 题型总览题型综述技巧点拨读相关词 Part 2 真题感悟真题详解强重难词析长难句.. Part 3 专题强化真题自测新题模拟8.witness n. 目击者；见证人9.reflect on 仔细考虑；思考10.draw public attention 引起公众的关注11.debate v. 辩论；争辩12.get together 聚会13.volunteer to do sth. 自愿做某事14.shape one’s character 塑造某人的性格15.relative n. 亲属，亲戚16.fellow n. 同伴；伙伴17.acquaintance n. 熟人；相识18.colleague n. 同事，同僚19.considerate adj. 体贴的20.admirable adj. 值得赞赏的，可钦佩的21.respectful adj. 恭敬的，有礼貌的22.consult vt. 请教；商量23.appreciate vt. 欣赏；感激24.associate vt. 使联合25.respect vt.& n. 尊重26.accompany vt. 陪同，陪伴27.cooperate vi. 合作28.forgive vt. 原谅29.congratulate vt. 祝贺30.congratulation n. 祝贺31.grateful adj. 感激的32.reliable adj. 可信赖的municate with 与……交流34.be concerned for/about 对……担心/关心35.share ...with ... 与……分享……36.depend/rely on 依靠，相信，信赖37.have ...in common 有共同之处38. fit in with 与……相适应/相融洽39. get on/along well with sb. 与某人相处融洽40. be in harmony with ...与……和谐相处/协调 41. tolerance n.忍受 42. prejudice n.偏见，成见 43. abandon vt.抛弃，舍弃，放弃 44. divorce vt.离婚 45. blame vt. 责备，指责46. complain vt.& vi. 抱怨47. embarrass vt. 使尴尬48. misunderstand vt. 误会；误解49. bother vt.打扰；麻烦P P a a r r t t 22真真题题感感悟悟【真题详解】【2020·全国卷II 】 I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time. As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.As a novel ist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can. 32．Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child? A．Cooperative. B．Uneasy. C．Inseparable. D．Casual.33．What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．Pleasure from working in the library.B．Joy of reading passed on in the family.C．Wonderment from acting out the stories.D．A closer bond developed with the readers.34．What does the author call on other writers to do?A．Sponsor book fairs. B．Write for social media.C．Support libraries. D．Purchase her novels.35．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Reading: A Source of KnowledgeB．My Idea about writingC．Library: A Haven for the YoungD．My Love of the Library【答案】32．C33．B34．C35．D【解析】本文是夹叙夹议文。

(英语)高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)

（英语）高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解The great-grandmother is learning English with the help of her family when she is at the age of 91. She hopes to use the language at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Takamizawa was one of the more than 200, 00 people who requested to volunteer for Tokyo's 2020 Games. English is not required for service, but it is a useful skill for volunteers to have.But Takamizawa had not been able to learn the language when she was young. Takamizawa said that she was in high school when World War Two started. She said, "In my second year there, English was banned because it was the enemy language."Takamizawa said her grandchildren helped persuade her that she was not too old to learn. "When I talked to my grandchildren about my wish, they said, 'It's not too late. We will teach you one word a day' ". Natsuko is Takamizawa's granddaughter and main English teacher. Natsuko sends a new English word to her grandmother's phone every day. They also often work together directly on phrases that Takamizawa will need for the Olympics. "Welcome to Tokyo, this is the Olympic stadium, how can I help you?" Takamizawa answers when asked to say an English phrase she has learned. Natsuko explains that she wanted to give her grandmother something to enjoy. "I can clearly see her English is getting better. It's my joy now."The EF English Proficiency Index is a measure of the level of English spoken in a country. Japan ranks 49th among countries where English is not the first language. This situation is slowly changing as younger generations welcome English. However, Takamizawa believes real change will not happen unless Japanese people become more open to the rest of the world. With around 500 days to go until the games begin, the whole Takamizawa family is ready to welcome the world to Tokyo.（1）Why couldn't Takamizawa learn English when she was young?A. Because English was useless.B. Because she was too young to learn English.C. Because English was forbidden to learn.D. Because she was unwilling to learn English.（2）What can we know from the third paragraph?A. Takamizawa gets strong support from her family.B. Takamizawa's grandchildren love her a lot.C. Natsuko is Takamizawa's granddaughter and only English teacher.D. Natsuko teaches Takamizawa English mainly by talking with her.（3）What does the underlined phrase "This situation" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. English is not the first language in Japan.B. The level of English spoken in Japan is relatively low.C. Younger generations in Japan welcome English.D. Japanese people become open to the rest of the world.（4）What is the main idea of the passage?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. It is never too late to learn.C. The early bird catches the worm.D. Two heads are better than one.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）B（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，日本91岁的奶奶Takamizawa为了做好迎接在东京举行的2020奥运会的志愿工作，在孙辈的鼓励和帮助下开始学习英语。

高考英语二轮阅读理解专题训练-短篇故事类

话题三：短篇故事类(一)(2011·山东高考)Tim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York—he in computers, she in special education. “Teaching means everything to us.” Tim would say. In April 1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking about life's purpose.Not long after the surgery, Tim saw a brochure describing Imagination Library, a program started by Dolly Parton's foundation (基金会) that mailed a book every month to children from birth to age five in the singer's home town of Sevier, Tennessee. “I thought, maybe Linda and I could do something like this when we retire.” Tim recalls. He placed the brochure on his desk, “as a reminder”．Five years later, now retired and with that brochure still on the desk, Tim clicked on . The program had been opened up to partners who could take advantage of book and postage discounts.The quality of the books was of great concern to the Richters. Rather than sign u p online, they went to Dollywood for a looksee. “We didn't want to give the children rubbish.” says Linda. The books—reviewed each year by teachers, literacy specialists, and Dollywood board members—included classics such as Ezra Jack Keats's The Snowy Day and newer books like Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama series.Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their area. Megan Williams, a mother of four, is more than appreciative：“This program introduces us to books I've never heard of.”The Richters spend about $400 a month sending books to 200 children.“Some people sit there and wait to die.” says Tim. “Others get as busy as they can in the time they have le ft.”1．What led Tim to think seriously about the meaning of life?A. His health problem.B. His love for teaching.C. The influence of his wife.D. The news from the Web.2．What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Library?A. Give out brochures.B. Do something similar.C. Write books for children.D. Retire from being a teacher.3．According to the text, Dolly Parton is ________.A. a well-known surgeonB. a mother of a four-year-oldC. a singer born in TennesseeD. a computer programmer4．Why did the Richters go to Dollywood?A. To avoid signing up online.B. To meet Dollywood board members.C. To make sure the books were the newest.D. To see if the books were of good quality.5．What can we learn from Tim's words in the last paragraph?A. He needs more money to help the children.B. He wonders why some people are so busy.C. He tries to save those waiting to die.D. He considers his efforts worthwhile.答案与解析1．A细节理解题。

【英语】高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析

【英语】高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解On a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland, Canada, my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be from there."Our generosity and hospitality (好客)," he replied in a strong local accent. "Your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, someone will stop to help. People here are kind like that."His answer lingered in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves.We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike.Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking gear stopped.They'd heard us discussing different routes, then asked if we'd like suggestions.They looked to be in their 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.We listened eagerly, taking mental notes, until one of the women asked, "You have a car, right?"I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead."Oh no," she said, "you need a car." And then, as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum (口香糖), she said: "Take mine!"Dumbfounded, my husband and I just smiled in disbelief."Why not?" She insisted. "You need a car to get to know all these places.""But you don't even know us," I said."That doesn't matter," she continued with absolute determination.Stunned, I looked over at her friend, who shrugged and said, "That's Alma."Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Alma's car.We spent the rest of our vacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island.But it wasn't the groups of whales we saw, or the vast areas of woodland, that made this place so memorable.Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.Next year, there's no doubt where we'll be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness we'll meet then?（1）What problem did the author's family have in Newfoundland?A.They couldn't understand the local accent.B.Their car broke down on the first day.C.They got lost during a hike.D.They didn't have a car.（2）The underlined word "dumbfounded" in Paragraph 12 is closest in meaning to ______.A.shockedB.satisfiedC.relievedD.embarrassed（3）What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland?A.The talkative cab driver.B.The whales swimming.C.The beautiful scenery of the island.D.The help from an enthusiastic stranger.（4）What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?A.She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.B.She expects to visit Newfoundland again.C.She hasn't decided where to go next year.D.She also wants to be kind to others during vacation.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者最近一次去加拿大的纽芬兰旅行时，被当地人的热情好客深深触动。

（英语）高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解（人物故事）及解析

（英语）高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解（人物故事）及解析（英语）高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解In the nineteenth century, one of America's greatest writers, Walt Whitman, helped people learn to value poetry. Whitman created a new kind of poetry.Walt Whitman was born in eighteen nineteen in New York City. During his long life, he watched America grow from a young nation to the strongest industrial power in the world. As a young man, Whitman worked as a school teacher, a printer and a newspaper reporter. He was thirty-six years old when he published his first book of poetry in eighteen fifty-five. He called it Leaves of Grass. It had only twelve poems. The poems are written in free verse. The lines do not follow any set form. Some lines are short. Some are long. The words at the end of each line do not have a similar sound. They do not rhyme.One of America's greatest thinkers and writers immediately recognized the importance of Leaves of Grass. Ralph Waldo Emerson praised Whitman's work. But most other poets and writers said nothing and even denounced it. Most readers also rejected Whitman's poems. The new form of his poetry surprised many people. Even his own brother told Whitman that he should stop writing poetry. But Whitman had many things to say. And he continued to say them. Readers began to understand that America had a great new poetic voice.Walt Whitman's poems praise the United States and its democracy. The poet expressed his love for America and itspeople in many ways. Experts today praise Leaves of Grass as a major literary work. In eighteen seventy-three, Walt Whitman suffered a stroke. He spent the last years of his life in Camden, New Jersey. Whitman was poor and weak during the last years of his life. He died in eighteen ninety-two. Some critics say Walt Whitman was a spokesman for democracy. Others say he was not a spokesman for anything. Instead, they simply call him a great poet.（1）What can we know about Whitman?A. His poems have the same rhyme.B. He is the first great poet in the USAC. He helped people to create new poems.D. His poems show his love for his country.（2）Why was Leaves of Grass refused at first?A. The poems are quite short.B. The form of poetry is special.C. Whitman wasn't famous then.D. There are only 12 poems in it.（3）What does the underlined word "denounced" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A. Accused.B. Downloaded.C. Published.D. Translated.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Walt Whitman—a Great SoldierB. Walt Whitman—an Unfortunate PoetC. Walt Whitman and Leaves of GrassD. The First and Greatest Poet in America【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇人物介绍，介绍了美国著名的诗人Walt Whitman以及他的代表作《草叶集》。

2020届高中英语二轮复习阅读理解(故事类) Word版含答案

2020届高中英语二轮复习阅读理解（故事类）1、A survey in the Philippines has shown the country uses a "shocking" amount of single-use plastic, including nearly 60 billion sachets(小袋)a year, a new report said Friday. The report, produced by the non-governmental organization GALA, is part of an effort to collect data on plastic consumption as environmentalists push for government action to reduce plastic waste.It contains shocking figures: every day, almost 48 million shopping bags are used throughout the Philippines, adding up to more than 17 billion a year. And that figure does not include the smaller, thinner and often transparent plastic bags known as "labo" bags-around 16.5 billion of those are used per year across the country, the report says. The figures are based on 21 waste assessments conducted in 13 cities across the Philippines, with the national figures produced by extrapolating(推断)from local results.More than half of non-recyclable plastic analyzed in the survey came from sachets-small plastic packets often lined with aluminium or containing other materials that make themnon-recyclable. Small portions of products ranging from coffee to shampoo are often sold in sachets in the Philippines, and are seen as an affordable solution for consumers.But Grate said the popularity appeared to be more a result of what is available, with wealthier consumers simply buying multiple sachets. "If you,to the supermarkets, it’s rare for you to be able to buy coffee in bigger containers; it’s all in sachets," he said.The survey is the first time an organization has tried to quantify(确定数量) sachet use, and the NGO hopes to pressure both the government and industry to take action on controllingsingle-use plastic. The report found that where local-level plastic bag bans have been put in place and strictly enforced, usage has dropped dramatically.It urged the government to "institute a comprehensive national plastic bag ban that promotes reusable bags". And it wants regulations on other single-use plastic products and rules requiring companies to redesign products and packaging to minimize plastic waste.1.What’s the purpose of G ALA in carrying out the survey?A.To show how shocking the amount of plastic waste can be.B.To get people and the government know better about its final goal.C.To collect accurate numbers of plastic bags used in the whole country.D.To help make the government take measures to reduce plastic waste.2.Why can’t many sachets be recycled?A.They are not made of only plastic.B.They won’t last long after being buried.C.They cost less to be made than recycled.D.They can naturally change to a simpler chemical form.3.Which is a reason for the popularity of sachets in the Philippines?A.They can’t be easily afforded.B.Big containers are rarely available.C.Shopping bags are often transparent.D.They are more environmentally friendly.4.How can companies help reduce plastic waste according to GAIA?A.By producing fewer products.B.By inventing new recycling machines.C.By donating money to recycling companies.D.By using as little plastic as possible on their products.2、In 2014 my best friend’s mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold. ” I agree one-hundred percent.I think the reason why she is such a wonderful person is that the Holy Spirit lives within her. She is very holy and has persuaded me to go to church with her every Sunday.About six years ago my mom decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn’t realize was that not all things pay off in this unfair world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.It’s strange how fast a lif e can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症).I could not believe this couldhappen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my mom’s dream of becoming a teacher.Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom 1 plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.1.Which of the following can best describe Alice?A.Honest.B.Helpful.C.Greedy.D.Unconcerned.2.What else did Alice have to do when studying?A.Drive a car and go to church.B.Teach students and raise kids.C.Do housework and teach at school.D.look after children and keep house.3.According to the text, the author's mother _______________.A.recovered from illnessB.no longer had faith in GodC.didn’t realize her dream as a teacherD.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly4.What may be the best title for the text?A.Mother Gave Me Life ExperienceB.Fighting against Kinds of DiseasesC.Belief in God Brought Me Good LuckD.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man3、Flying HighBarrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educational non-profit-making organization. His me ssage for kids: “The only thing that separates you from scientists is determination, hard work and a strong liking for what you want to achieve.” The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers.The moment of inspiration for Irving came at the age of 15 in his parents’ bookstore. One customer, a professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d thought about becoming a pilot. “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit (驾驶舱) of thecommercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked.”To follow his dream, Irving turned down a football scholarship to the University of Florida. He washed airplanes to earn money for a flight school and increased his flying skills by practising at home on a $40 flight simulator (模拟) video game. Then another dream took hold: flying alone around the world. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing some companies to donate aircraft components. He took off with no weather radar, no de-icing system, and just $30 in his pocket. “I like to do things people say I can’t do.”After 97 days, 26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. “It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.” Irving has been doing it ever since. He set up his non-profit-making organization, Experience Aviation (航空), aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers. Kids attend programmes dealing with hands-on robotics projects and flight simulator challenges.“We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing,” he notes. Perhaps Irving’s most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he said, “Everyone told me I was too young, that I didn’t have enough experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well ... guess what?”1. According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success?A. Meeting people who provide unexpected help.B. Getting a chance to study technical knowledge.C. Having something specific that you want to accomplish.D. Developing communication with different organizations.2. What Irving replied to the pilot in the bookstore suggested that ______.A. he felt embarrassed to refuse the offerB. he was doubtful about his own abilitiesC. he knew his efforts would be rewardedD. he realized immediately how lucky he was3. What can we learn about Irving in Paragraph 3?A. He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible.B. He was finally given enough money to keep going.C. He got the most useful flying tips from his video game.D. He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly.4. Irving set up his non-profit-making organization because ______.A. he hoped to become a public figureB. he expected to start a business in other fieldsC. he saw there was great interest in what he was doingD. he thought he could teach more than flight schools could4、Robert Owen was born in Wales in 1771. At the age of ten he went to work. His employer had a large private library so Owen was able to educate himself. He read a lot in his spare time and at nineteen he was given the job of superintendent(监工) at a Manchester cotton mill. He was so successful there that he persuaded his employer to buy the New Lanark mill in Scotland.When he arrived at New Lanark it was a dirty little town with a population of 2,000 people. Nobody paid any attention to the workers' houses or their children's education. The conditions in the factories were very bad. There was a lot of crime and the men spent most of their wages on alcoholic drinks.Owen improved the houses. He encouraged people to be clean and save money. He opened a shop and sold the workers cheap, well-made goods to help them. He limited the sale of alcoholic drinks. Above all, he fixed his mind on the children's education. In 1816, he opened the first free primary school in Britain.People came from all over the country to visit Owen's factory. They saw that the workers were healthier and more efficient than in other towns. Their children were better fed and better educated. Owen tried the same experiment in the United States. He bought some land there in 1825,but the community was too far away. He could not keep it under control and lost most of his money.Owen never stopped fighting for his idea. Above all he believed that people are not born good or bad. He was a practical man and his ideas were practical. "If you give people good working conditions," he thought, "they will work well and, the most important thing of all, if you give them the chance to learn, they will be better people."1. For Owen, his greatest achievement in New Lanark was _____________.A.improving worker's housesB.helping people to save moneyC.preventing men from getting drunkD.providing the children with a good education2. From the passage we may infer that Owen was born ___________.A.into a rich familyB.into a noble familyC.into a poor familyD.into a middle class family3. Owen's experiment in the United States failed because _______.A.he lost all his moneyB.he did not buy enough landC.people who visited it were not impressedD.it was too far away for him to organize it properly4. We may infer form the passage that no children in Britain could enjoy free education until____.A.1771B.1816C.1825D.18605、As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there.Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix’s owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was left behind. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison’s safety, according to California-based animal rescue organization Paw Print Rescue.Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped locate Madison’s brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan spotted Madison a few times in a canyon (峡谷), apparently guarding his land, and put out fresh food and water regularly in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She evenplaced an article of clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home “to keep Madison’s hope alive until his people could return,” Su llivan wrote.When the evacuation (疏散) order was lifted last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his family’s home. “Well, I’m so happy to rep ort that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!!!! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people!” Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post. “I’m so happy I’m crying as I write this! He didn’t give up through the storms or the fire!” she added.Soon afterward, Madison was reunited with Miguel for the first time since the fire broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with joy to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how grateful she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, “You could never ask for better animals. He is the best dog.”1.What did Madison do during the Camp Fire?A.He rescued Sullivan.B.He waited for Gaylord.C.He stayed with Miguel.D.He ran away from Paradise.2.Why did Sullivan place an article of clothing smelling like Gaylord near the home?A.To keep Madison warm.B.To get Madison to turn up.C.To help Madison remember his owner.D.To encourage Madison not to give up.3.Where was Madison finally found?A.In a different city.B.In a canyon.C.At a camp.D.At his home.4.What quality is emphasized in this story?A.Patience.B.Unity.C.Devotion.D.Wisdom.6、The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. There was a line at the fish counter, but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers. Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on. At last I was the second in line: all I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time.Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter, another staff person came over to help. I was ready to be served, but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple ofladies with snail (蜗牛). The customers in front of me, being served, turned around and looked at me sympathetically and the customer behind me called to the staff person, “You should start here,” pointing at me. He was, well, ignored.If someone as ked me, “What is the most important rule to follow in America?” I would reply without hesitation. “Wait your turn at all times.” Wherever you go here in this country, you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything: whether in the supermarkets, department stores, bus stops, or gas stations, it’s just a matter of waiting your turn. In a larger sense, “wait your turn” is more than just a guideline — it is a very basic rule that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures. But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line, just like my case at the store. Even though this did not often happen, it did make me feel upset.1.What happened to the author at the store?A.He wasn’t served upon his order.B.He was ill-treated by a customer.C.He was asked to be served later.D.He was asked to do others a favor.2.What is the author’s opinion about Queuing R ule?A.Wait until being served.B.Serve people as one likes.C.Wait until your turn comes.D.First come,later served.3.What does the underlined word “this” in the last pa ragraph refer to?A.His belief.B.His experience.C.His culture.D.His rule.4.Why did the author write the text?A.To emphasize his kindness to others.B.To introduce some western cultures to us.C.To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule.D.To express his belief and his feeling.7、The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her family's arrival. The nursing home has been Melinda's new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic (不现实的) but agreed to the promise for Thomas's sake."Thomas, you are completely a dreamer" Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. That's what she loved about him most-he had a vividimagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away. Mary came within the year, followed by Thomas Benjamin II, Lilly-Ann, and Joseph "Little Joey" George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love."Mom!" Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless.The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. "This one is for you, Thomas,though you are not here."1. Why did Thomas break his promise?A. He was busy with his work.B. He died of lung cancer.C. He had to serve in the army.D. He stopped loving Melinda.2. Which of the following best explains "exultant" underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Peaceful.B. Simple.C. Stressful.D. Happy.3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Melinda' children forgot their father.B. Melinda was tired of noise.C. Melinda missed her husband badly.D. Melinda liked to drink alcohol.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Particular BirthdayB. A Woman at a Nursing HomeC. Memories of Old DaysD. A Big Surprise for Melinda8、The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it was like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stor ies not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.Honesty and openness is important. It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A.It reflects that people are concerned about the spread of Ebola.B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.2.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard workB.people are used to exposing their weaknessesC.people sometimes have no courage to share their storiesD.some stories make people feel sad3.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A.freedB.brokenC.unfoldedD.untouched4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD.realize the importance of being honest when making friends答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.B; 4.D解析：2答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.C; 4.A解析：1.推理判断题。

(英语)高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析

（英语）高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解In the nineteenth century, one of America's greatest writers, Walt Whitman, helped people learn to value poetry. Whitman created a new kind of poetry.Walt Whitman was born in eighteen nineteen in New York City. During his long life, he watched America grow from a young nation to the strongest industrial power in the world. As a young man, Whitman worked as a school teacher, a printer and a newspaper reporter. He was thirty-six years old when he published his first book of poetry in eighteen fifty-five. He called it Leaves of Grass. It had only twelve poems. The poems are written in free verse. The lines do not follow any set form. Some lines are short. Some are long. The words at the end of each line do not have a similar sound. They do not rhyme.One of America's greatest thinkers and writers immediately recognized the importance of Leaves of Grass. Ralph Waldo Emerson praised Whitman's work. But most other poets and writers said nothing and even denounced it. Most readers also rejected Whitman's poems. The new form of his poetry surprised many people. Even his own brother told Whitman that he should stop writing poetry. But Whitman had many things to say. And he continued to say them. Readers began to understand that America had a great new poetic voice.Walt Whitman's poems praise the United States and its democracy. The poet expressed his love for America and its people in many ways. Experts today praise Leaves of Grass as a major literary work. In eighteen seventy-three, Walt Whitman suffered a stroke. He spent the last years of his life in Camden, New Jersey. Whitman was poor and weak during the last years of his life. He died in eighteen ninety-two. Some critics say Walt Whitman was a spokesman for democracy. Others say he was not a spokesman for anything. Instead, they simply call him a great poet.（1）What can we know about Whitman?A. His poems have the same rhyme.B. He is the first great poet in the USAC. He helped people to create new poems.D. His poems show his love for his country.（2）Why was Leaves of Grass refused at first?A. The poems are quite short.B. The form of poetry is special.C. Whitman wasn't famous then.D. There are only 12 poems in it.（3）What does the underlined word "denounced" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A. Accused.B. Downloaded.C. Published.D. Translated.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Walt Whitman—a Great SoldierB. Walt Whitman—an Unfortunate PoetC. Walt Whitman and Leaves of GrassD. The First and Greatest Poet in America【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇人物介绍，介绍了美国著名的诗人Walt Whitman以及他的代表作《草叶集》。

高考英语二轮复习限时训练故事型阅读理解

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校 [故事型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)With the tears streaming down her face, she put her two hands to her lips, and kissed them to him; then clasped(紧握) them on her breast，as if she laid his ruined head there.“You are not the jailer's daughter？”She sighed, “No.”“Who are you？”Not yet trusting the tones of her voice, she sat down on the bench beside him.He drew back but she laid her hand upon his arm.A strange thrill struck him when she did so, and visibly passed over his frame; he laid the knife down softly，as he sat staring at her.Her golden hair，which she wore in long curls，had been hurriedly pushed aside，and fell down over her neck.Advancing his hand by little and little，he took it up and looked at it.In the middle of the action he went astray，and，with another deep sigh，fell to work at his shoemaking.But not for long.Releasing his arm，she laid her hand upon his shoulder.After looking doubtfully at it，two or three times，as if to be sure that it was really there，he laid down his work，put his hand to his neck，and took off a blackened string with a scrap of folded rag attached to it.He opened this，carefully，on his knee，and it contained a very little quantity of hair：not more than one or two long golden hairs，which he had，in some old day，wound on upon his finger.He took her hair into his hand again，and looked closely at it.“It is the same.How can it be! When was it! How was it！”As the concentrating expression returned to his forehead，he seemed to become conscious that it was in hers too.He turned her full to the light，and looked at her.“She had laid her head upon my shoulder，that night when I was summoned(传唤)out—she had a fear of my going，though I had none—and when I was brought to the North Tower they found these upon my sleeve.‘You will leave me th em? They can never help me to escape in the body，though they may in the spirit.’ Those were the words I said.I remember them very well.”He formed this speech with his lips many times before he could utterit.But when he did find spoken words for it，they came to him coherently(连贯地)，though slowly.“How was this? Was it you？”1．The underlined word“it”in the passage refers to“________”．A．her hair B．her handC．his arm D．his shoulder2．The passage is most probably taken from________.A．a chant B．a dramaC．a novel D．an essay3．From the passage，we can infer that________.A．the lady was the jailer's friendB．the man lived a peaceful lifeC．they hadn't seen each other for yearsD．they made a happy conversation4．The old man took the lady's hair into his hand againbecause________.A．the hair reminded him of his daughterB．he found the hair of high qualityC．the lady had almost the same hair as he didD．the lady's hair worried him so much5．The writer attracts the readers by________.A．describing the changes of the relationshipB．giving a vivid description of detailsC．using funny and humorous languageD．presenting unpredictable consequence(二)A man sat at a metro station in Washington D．C. and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.Three minutes went by, and a middleaged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace, and stopped for a few seconds, and then hurried up to meet his schedule.A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the money box without stopping, and continued to walk.A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.The one who paid the most attention was a 3yearold boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard, and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money, but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected 32$. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the most talented musicians in the world. He had just played one of the most beautiful pieces ever written, on a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theatre in Boston where the seats averaged 100$.This is a real story. Joshua Bell's playing in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment.The outlines were in a common environment at an inappropriate hour. Do we enjoy beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected situation?One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?6．Few people stopped to listen to Joshua Bell playingbecause________.A．people were in a hurryB．they were not interested in musicC．it was too cold in the subwayD．the performance was not good enough7．When children stopped to look at the violinist, their parents ________.A．would give him some moneyB．would stop to enjoy the musicC．would applaud for the performanceD．would urge them to continue walking8．Joshua Bell played in the metro station in order to ________.A．make more moneyB．practise his skills in playing musicC．made an advertisement for his concertD．find out people's reaction under such a circumstance9．The purpose of the passage is to ________.A．set us to think about our lifeB．show us how to play musicC．tell us the importance of musicD．report a subway performance(三)My father was 44 and knew he wasn't going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out.“Right now, you are pretending to be a time killer. But I know that one day, you will do something great that will set you among the ver y best.”Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believe in myself.“You will do something great.”He didn't know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times in my life when I've felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask，“Is this what you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going？”A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Lately, though, I've come to believe he'd want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of and believe in somebody else. It's time to start writing my own letters to my children. Our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don't hold back because they're afraid to fail. They're only afraid of failing us. They don't worry about being disappointed. Their fear—as mine was until my father's letter—is of being a disappointment.Give your children permission to succeed. They're waiting for you to believe in them. I always knew my parents loved me. But trust me. That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts，“Don't worry; you'll do something great.”Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.10．We learn from the text that the author________.A．lost his father when he was youngB．worked hard before he read his father's letterC．asked his father permission to believe in himselfD．knew exactly what great thing his father wanted him to do 11．What does the author tell us in the 3rd paragraph? A．Children need their parents' letters.B．Children are afraid to be disappointed.C．His children's fear of failure held them back.D．His father's letter removed his fear of failing his parents. 12．Which of the following is TRUE of the author?A．He got no access to success.B．He wrote back to his father at 12.C．He was sure his parents loved him.D．He once asked his father about the letter.13．The main purpose of the text is to ________.A．describe children's thinkingB．answer some questions children haveC．stress the importance of communicationD．advise parents to encourage their children专题限时训练(二十八)【故事型阅读理解】(一)【文章大意】这个片段选自A Tale of Two Cities(双城记)的第六章。

高考英语二轮复习方案专题限时集训故事型阅读理解

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校专题限时训练(十八) [故事型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)I still remember—my hands and my fingers still remember—what used to lie in store for us on our return to school from the holidays. The trees in the school yard would be in full leaf again and the old leaves would be lying around like a muddy sea of leaves.“Get that all swept up！” the headmaster would tell us. “I want the whole place cleaned up, at once！” There was enough work there, to last over a week. Especially since the only tools with which we were prov ided were our hands, our fingers, and our nails. “Now see that it's done properly, and be quick about it，” the headmaster would say to the older pupils, “or you'll have to answer for it！”So at an order from the older boys we would all line up like peanuts about to cut and gather in crops. If the work was not going as quickly as the headmaster expected, the big boys, instead of giving us a helping hand, used to find it simpler to beat us with branches pulled from the trees. In order to avoid these blows, we used to bribe(贿赂) the older boys with the juicy cakes we used to bring for our midday meals. And if we happened to have any money on us, the coins changed hands at once. If we did not do this, if we were afraid of going home with an empty stomach or an empty purse, the blows were redoubled. They hit us so violently and with such evil enjoyment that even a deaf and dumb person would have realized that we were being whipped not so much to make us work harder, but rather to beat us into a state of obedience(服从) in which we would be only too glad to give up our food and money.Occasionally one of us, worn out by such calculated cruelty, would have the courage to complain to the headmaster. He would of course be very angry, but the punishment he gave the older boys was always very small—nothing compared to what they had done to us. And the fact is that however much we complained, our situation did not improve in the slightest. Perhaps we should have let our parents know what was going on, but somehow we never dreamed of doing so; I don't know whether it was loyalty or pride that kept us silent, but I can see now that we were foolish to keep quiet about it, for such beatings were completely foreign to our nature.1．The statement “my hands and my fingers still remember” (Para.1) means that________．A．the author's hands were severely injured in the cleaning up B．the author seldom did such hard work as the cleaning upC．the author was bullied by the big boys in the cleaning upD．the author's hands were his only tool for the cleaning up2．The headmaster would tell the students to clean up the schoolyard at the beginning of the term because________．A．he was too lazyB．there were many fallen leaves on the groundC．the school yard was covered with mudD．the students didn't finish their homework3．The headmaster asked the older boys to________．A．beat those who worked slowlyB．treat the small boys as peanutsC．take charge of the process of the cleaning upD．do the cleaning up all by themselves4．According to Para. 3, if the author had any money on him, he most probably________．A．gave it to the big boys so as to please themB．gave it as a bribe to the headmasterC．spent it all on his midday mealD．spent it buying midday meals for the big boys5．When receiving complaints, the headmaster would deal with the big boys by means of ________．A．slight punishment B．harsh criticismC．complete indifference D．good beatings(二)The 30 miles of steep(陡峭的)roads that snake through the mountains of Logan Canyon in Utah are enough to make most drivers' hands sweat. But Andersen, a 46yearold father of four, wasn't expecting any trouble on the road last New Year's Eve, when he set off for a ski trip to the Bear River Mountains with nineyearold daughter Mia, fouryearold son Baylor, and nineyearold neighbour Kenya. Andersen had driven through the Canyon hundreds of times over the years.The weather was fine—but the higher they drove, the more slippery the roads became. Rounding a sharp Uturn at mile marke r 473, Andersen saw a truck that had skated off the road and immediately tapped his brakes. In an instant, the car was sliding at 25 miles per hour towards the shoulder of the highway, then rolling down a steep tenfoot dam towards the extremely cold Logan River. As it hit the water, the car tipped towards the passenger side, hesitated, and then rolled onto its roof and sank into the river.There was no time to tell the kids what to do. The crash had broken a few windows, and within seconds, the upsidedow n car was filled with water. “It was frightening how fast we were completely underwater，” remembers Andersen, a softspoken product development manager. “You're thinking, is this how it's all going to end？”Having lost the sense of direction, Andersen began to search the freezing water for the kids. Mia had been right next to him in the front seat; now, in the blackness, he couldn't find her. “I thought, if Idon't get out, maybe none of us are going to get out.” Andersen got out of his seat belt, swam through a broken window, and, deeply and quickly, breathed air at the surface. That's when he saw a group of men, about ten in all, appear at the top of the dam. One after another, they raced down into the water. Helping onto safety all the three children, the y began to shout at the father, “Who else is in the car？” Andersen says respectfully, “It_was_like_the_sight_of_angels_(天使). ”1. What might be the main reason for the car accident?A. The sharp Uturn.B. The steep dam.C. The sudden brake.D. A truck hitting the car.2. Andersen didn't expect any trouble on the road because ________.A. he was familiar with the roadB. he was good at drivingC. his hands didn't have sweatD. the weather was fine3. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. Andersen lost conciousness in the water.B. Strangers helped Andersen out of the car.C. Andersen liked Mia most among the children.D. Strangers teamed together to save the three children.4. The underlined sentence is to express Andersen's feeling of being________.A. tiredB. excitedC. doubtfulD. grateful5. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Stay Calm When in TroubleB. Drive Rounding a UturnC. Miracle Rescue from an Icy RiverD. Mystery of the Bear River Mountains(三)Detective Keeling took his client—a goodlooking lady into the yard of the store together. The lady opened a door in the wall and they entered the small room behind the store. They crossed the room to a locked door.Mr Keeling took some special keys from his pocket. Moments later, one of the keys unlocked the door. The lady went into the store. She said she would hide under the table to keep watch on her husband. Mr Keeling did not follow her.The detective went quickly to the policeman's house. Then the two men hurried to the jewellery store. They looked through the window. The policeman was surprised. He spoke to Mr Keeling. “I don't understand. You told me，‘Robbins took a young woman to a restaurant.’Where is she？”“There she is，”said Mr Keeling. He pointed through the window.“Do you know the lady with Robbins？” asked the policeman.“That's his secret friend，” said Mr Keeling.“No! You're wrong! That's Robbins' wife，” said the policeman. “I've known her for fifteen years.”“What？” the detective shouted. His face became pale. “Who is under the table in the store？”He started to kick the door of the jewellery store.Mr Robbins came to the door and opened it. The policeman and the detective ran into the store.“Look under that table！” shouted the detective. “Be quick！”The policeman lifted the cloth and put his arm under the table. He pulled out a black dress, a black veil and a woman's wig(假发)．“Is this young lady your wife？” Mr Keeling asked the jeweler. He pointed at the woman.“Yes! She is my wife！” said Mr Robbins angrily. “Why did you kick my door? Why are those clothes under my table？”“Please check all the jewellery in your store, Mr Robbins，” the policeman said. “Is anything missing？”Some diamond rings and some expensive necklaces were missing. The missing jewellery was worth $800.Later that night, Mr Keeling was sitting in his office. He was looking through a big book of photographs. They were photographs of criminals. The policeman had brought the book to the detective's office. Suddenly, Mr Keeling stopped turning the pages. He looked at a picture of a handsome young man with a familiar face.The next morning, Mr Keeling paid the jeweler $800, then closed his office.1. At the beginning, the lady was able to go into the jewellery store because ________．A. She went to the back yard and found the wayB. She was the owner of the store and had the keyC. two men helped her together to enter the storeD. Mr Keeling unlocked the door to the store2. The young lady who stayed with Mr Robbins in the jewellery store was actually ________．A. Mr Robbins' sisterB. Mr Robbins' secret friendC. Mr Robbins' wifeD. a clever thief3. It can be inferred from the passage that Mr Keeling cooperated with his client ________．A. so that he could get some jewellery from the storeB. because he thought he was helping the ladyC. because he wanted to play a joke on Mr RobbinsD. so that he could get a job as a policeman4. According to the story, ________．A. the boss of the store cheated $800 from Mr KeelingB. the thief stole $800 from the jewellery storeC. the policeman and Mr Robbins would share the $800D. Mr Keeling paid $800 to the store because of his fault5. The missing jewellery worth$800 was in fact taken away by________．A. a young womanB. a young manC. a detectiveD. a policeman专题限时训练(十八)(一)【要点综述】本文为记叙文。

2022届高三英语二轮复习话题训练短篇故事类（阅读理解）

话题三：短篇故事类一2022·山东高考Tim Richter and hi wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 ear near Buffao, New Yor—he in com400 abination of adoae it bac to coege fu I never gave u had on one choice: to find a meant taing a few a one ca each emeterThe hardet e I the often wanted me to ta home with certain were time I wanted to quit, but I new I houd et an eam to foow through the ret of their ive In 2022, I graduated from the Univerit of North too me over 21 ear to get m coege degree!I am not e that when ou're ooing at a big chaenge from the outide it oo huge, but when ou're in the midt of it, it ut eem ou want won't arrive in our ife on one ' a : itte te1．When the author went to Howard Univerit, her dream wa to be ________ A．a writerB．a teacherC．a udgeD．a doctor2．Wh did the author quit choo in her econd ear of coegeA．She wanted to tud b herefB．She fe in ove and got marriedC．She uffered from a eriou ineD．She decided to oo after her grandma3．What can we earn about the author from i ifeB．She ignored her guit feeing for her onC．She wanted to remain a futime houewifeD．She wa too confued to mae a correct choice4．What doe the author mot want to te u in the at other of ucceB．Litte b itte, one goe farC．Ever coin ha two ideD．We begun, haf done5．Which of the foowing can bet decribe the authorA．Caring and determinedB．Honet and rebitiou and enitiveD．Innocent and ingeminded答案与解析细节理解题。

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语鹅市安置阳光实验学校专题限时训练(二十二) [故事型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)Once many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide. In closing she called me a hero.That got me thinking about what a hero is. Was I a hero because I pulled a family out from a burning car? If so, how could I be a hero just because I wrote a story that saved someone's life?Today I decided to look up the word “hero” in the dictionary to see exactly what it meant. It read “a person who does something brave”. As I read on, it also said “a person who is good and noble ”．That statement impressed me more than the part about being brave. So I thought about som ething very important. Say I was walking into the local WalMart Store and I happened to open, and hold the door for someone as a courtesy. As they passed me by, I said, “How are you today？” Most of the time that would be no big deal, but this time let's say it was for someone who was deeply depressed and near the end of the rope. That may have very well been the only kindness or courtesy shown to them in a very long time.Having been near “the end of my rope”， after my marriage of twenty years ended, I was in such a condition. I was within hours trying to get enough courage to end the pain and misery. When I returned home, someone had sent me a card in the mail which told me how much they would appreciate me as a friend. That wonderful card probably saved my life. That person, without evenknowing it, saved a life and became a hero.Gee, who would have ever thought that anyone can become a hero, and possibly save a lifejust by being kind and courteous to others? The best part of all is that becoming a hero is freeto all who wish to wear such an honor.1．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. Why Should You Be A Hero?B．What Exactly Is A Hero?C．I Am A HeroD．Everyone Is A Hero2. From the first paragraph we know that ________.A. the woman was just the one from the family I pulled outB．one of my stories prevented the woman's son from ending his lifeC．the woman couldn't help crying because I had saved her lifeD．the writer was called a hero who had saved a family from an accident3. The underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 4 means the behavior that is ________.A. polite and respectful B．brave and fearlessC．smart and considerate D．cute and kind4. After the writer got divorced, ________.A．he devoted all his life to helping the poorB．he led a very happy lifeC．he led an extremely unhappy and uncomfortable lifeD．he found much pleasure in supporting the homeless5. According to this passage, which of the following can be considered as the behavior ofa hero?A. Holding a door open for someone.B．Sending someone a wonderful card.C．Keeping writing stories for children.D．Being kind to someone who has a hard time.(二)We were driving slowly down the streets with the windows down listening to the sounds of the city to try to hear anything out of the ordinary when the dispatcher (调度员)gave us a call, “A suspect…still inside the shop…”We got there and walked into the shop.The suspect looked up，and began to walk out of the store.“Excuse me，” I said putting my hand on his shoulder.“Forget to pay for anything？”For a moment，the suspect stopped，and then he wanted to run away.Before he could run，I got hold of his jacket.He struggled madly and tried to get out of the door and the fight was on.It happened so fast.We began twisting around and around.During one of the twists，the suspect turned，caught my uniform shirt and pushed me right into one of the glass windows.I somewhat sat down on the window frame so I was half in the store and half outside，still holding onto the suspect and my partner got hold of the suspect from behind.Suddenly，all of the glass from the massive window began falling，hitting me directly in the back of the head，neck，and shoulders.I felt as if glass was falling forever but finally，there was silence.I looked around and saw a lot of blood everywhere.The suspect's face was cut open to the bone bleeding.I handcuffed (上手铐) him，sat him down there，and asked the dispatcher to send an ambulance.“Are you alright？”I asked my partner who was holding his right hand together.“I'm cut pretty bad，” he said.“What a bout you？You were in the window and all the glass was falling on top of you…I thought your head was going to get cut off.”“Me？”I started to check myself nervously looking at each arm，leg and feeling around my head and neck.“I'm good.Not one scratch.”I tur ned and took a sigh of relief，smiled.1．The author and his partner drove their car with the windows down to ________.A．let the fresh air inB．catch the call signalsC．listen to the street speakers carefullyD．hear whether there were unusual sounds2．What did the suspect do in the shop before the author got there?A．He fought with someone else in a shop.B．He stole goods from the shop as a customer.C．He collected protection money there by force.D．He broke into the shop and committed a murder.3．While fighting，the suspect pushed the author ________.A．out of the shopB．down to the floorC．into a glass windowD．out of the window4．Who was/were badly injured in the fighting?①The suspect②The author③The author's partnerA．① B．①③C．②③ D．①②③5．From the passage we can infer that ________.A．the suspect would be taken to hospital laterB．the suspect would be put into prison immediatelyC．the author felt nervous for his partner might die from bleedingD．the author felt relieved for he finished the tough task eventually(三)Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families.With a social worker mother, the Sutton children had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted.This year, Kinzie, her sevenyearold daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22yearold mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her12monthold son by hersel f.The phone rang on Sunday.A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through.No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.Ann saw the cheer vanish from her children's faces at the news.Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom.She returned, her face set with determination.Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table: $ 3.30.Everything she had.Mom, she told Ann, “I know it's not much.But maybe this will buy a present for the baby.” At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter's story.To her surprise, the staff members began to open their purses and empty their pockets to help Kinzie.By day's end, the story of Kinzie's gift had spread beyond Ann's office.She received a call from an unknown donor.If a sevenyearold could give everything she had, he said, he should at least match her gift 100 to 1.He contributed $ 300.On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashleys lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.Ashley was very moved.Reflecting on a little girl's generosity, Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in nee d.“Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away，” Ashley says.“She's the type of kid I'd like my son to grow up to be.”1．According to the text, Ann Sutton ________.A．is making lots of moneyB．is ready to help othersC．is only caring about herselfD．is a hardworking mother2．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?A．Ashley lived a hard life with her little son.B．The Sutton children took Ann as an example to follow.C．The coworkers of Ann helped Kinzie to realize her wish.D．Ann Sutton tried to ask for help for her own children.3．What can we learn about Kinzie?A．She was afraid that Santa Claus would visit the Ashleys. B．She should get some presents from her mother at Christmas. C．She devoted all her coins to buying a present for the baby. D．She was cheerful when hearing the aid had fallen through. 4．Which of the following can be inferred from the text?A．It rained heavily on Christmas Eve.B．Ann handed gifts to Ashley one by one.C．Ashley hoped she would help someone else in need.D．A good deed can influence many people's behavior.5．What would be the best title for the text?A．A Young Girl's GiftB．A Mother's LoveC．A Story of a Young GirlD．An Unknown Donor专题限时训练(二十二)(一)【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者从一些具体事件中对“英雄”二字的理解。

高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析

高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解When I was small, my mother and I would walk to our local library in Franklin Square. As we didn't always have access to a reliable car, walking hand in hand was the most convenient way to get anywhere. It was at story time for children that both my mother and I made lasting friendships.Today, I am fortunate to live around the corner from the Cold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and a short walk to the Sea Cliff Children's Library. My 18-imonth-old son, Colin, and I find ourselves in Sea Cliff several times a week, meeting and making friends. Well, that is what many people don't understand-a library is more than books; it's a community.Sure, the library in Franklin Square was the place where I was introduced to Judy Blume novels. But it was also the place where I got my first email address in 1997. At the library, friends and I learned how to research colleges and search for scholarships on the Internet. The library was the place where we sometimes giggled(咯咯笑)too loudly, and where the librarians knew us by name. Their knowing our names wasn't a bad thing. When I came home from my first term at Binghamton University, Mary LaRosa, the librarian at the Franklin Square library, offered me my first teaching job.I now teach reading at Nassau Community College. My students are often amazed that they can check out books via their smartphones and virtually(虚拟地)visit a variety of Long Island libraries. The app used by Nassau and Suffolk county public libraries, as well as the college library, makes their homework easier by helping them find resources. Even though they can't always easily visit their local libraries, the library is always with them.（1）Why does the author consider herself lucky today?A. She has become her mother's best friend.B. She has access to a reliable car now.C. She can meet friends at the library.D. She lives close to libraries.（2）What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Socializing in a library.B. Reading books in a library.C. Visiting a library with a family member.D. Building parent-child friendship in a library.（3）What is the author's attitude to her students' way of visiting libraries?A. Cautious.B. Favorable.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.（4）Why does the author write the text?A. To discuss why libraries are important.B. To express her deep love for libraries.C. To explain how libraries change.D. To introduce her favorite libraries.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了从自己小时候到成家生子再到工作教书这一路上图书馆的变化。

高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析

高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the author's life like when he was 12?A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Unhappy.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understand others' lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job?A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A.Say 'no' to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others' feelings.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己参加志愿活动的经历，告诉人们：一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生。

高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)

高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解For the past few months, my three-year-old daughter has spent an hour every week learning a foreign language. She walks into a small room in a local school, where she and a handful of three and four-year-old spend the next hour dancing to “La Vaca Lola”, a song about a Spanish cow, creating finger puppets(木偶) to voice what they like and don't like (me gusta, no me gusta) and shouting out which animals are big (grande) or small (pequeno).She tells us little about the classes. In fact, for the first few weeks, nothing at all. I begin to wonder if it was a huge mistake (each lesson works out at about £9) but then I show her “La Vaca Lola” on YouTube. She shouts vaca with enthusiasm and with what I hope is a Spanish accent.The wish to enroll(使……加入) her in language lessons came, like most things, gradually and then in a sudden rush. In my day job, I read and edit stories about the Chinese economy. For a long time, I felt that it would be good for her to learn another language but I had no great plan as to when.Then I read Edward Luce's The Retreat of Western Liberalism and all my thoughts and worry about the economy combined into a panic. Waking in a sweat, it seemed obvious that if my daughter was to have any kind of future, she would have to learn another language. Ideally (理想地) immediately.I thought about Mandarin Chinese, one of the top 10 languages most important for our future, according to the British Council (others include Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Dutch and Japanese). But there were no classes for young children nearby. There were, however, local Spanish classes—the number-one language on the list. When she started to sing "Incy Wincy Spider" in Spanish and English—helped by a Spanish nursery worker-our decision was made.（1）What can we learn about the author's daughter from the first paragraph?A. She uses finger puppets to make her voice heard.B. She is the oldest student in her Spanish class.C. She learns Spanish by dancing to songs.D. She has learnt Spanish for one month.（2）How did the author feel about her daughter's class at first?A. Proud.B. Surprised.C. DelightedD. Doubtful.（3）Why did the author ask her daughter to learn a foreign language?A. To prepare her for the coming school education.B. To equip her for her future.C. To encourage her to have belief in herself.D. To develop her interest in singing.（4）What made the author decide to enroll her daughter in Spanish lessons?A. Her performance.B. Her great interest.C. The nursery worker's suggestion.D. The fast-growing economy.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者让自己的女儿学习一种外语的原因以及学习过程中出现的一些问题。

【英语】高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解(人物故事)

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高考英语阅读理解专项训练.附详解（故事类）(1)Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route—through the boot(行李箱).Mr. Johnson‟s car had finished up in a ditch(沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank. “Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly,” Mr. Johnson said. “I couldn‟t force the doors because they were jammed against the walls of the di tch and dared not open the windows because I knew water would come flooding in.”Mr. Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home,Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot. Then he began his struggle to escape.Later he said, “It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot. I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make someone h ear, but no help came.”It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the boot. Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench and began to work on the boot lock. Fifteen minutes passed by. “It was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in. I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up.”His hands and arms cut and bruised(擦伤), Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where he was looked after by the farmer‟s wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, “That thirty minutes seemed like hours.” Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night. The vehicle had sunk into two feet of mud at the bottom of the ditch.1. What is the best title for this newspaper article?A. The Story of Mr. Johnson, A Sweet SalesmanB. Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape RouteC. Driver Escapes Through Car BootD. The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident2. Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?A. The hammer.B. The coin.C. The screw.D. The horn.3. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. Mr. Johnson‟s car stood on its boot as it fell down.B. Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.C. Mr. Johnson‟s car accident was partly due to the slippery road.D. Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat.4. “Finally it gave” (Paragraph 5) means that _______.A. Luckily the door was torn away in the endB. At last the wrench went brokenC. The lock came open after all his effortsD. The chance was lost at the last minute5. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.A. the ditch was along a quiet country roadB. the accident happened on a clear warm dayC. the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditchD. Mr. Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended【答案与解析】本文记述了Mr. Johnson由于车祸被困于水下车内半个小时，最后死里逃生的故事。

1. C。

主旨题。

根据第1段Mr. Peter Johnson…escape from his trapped car…through the boot 可归纳出文章的标题为答案C。

2. B。

细节题。

根据第4段Mr. Johnson 所说的话及他后面所做的事情可推知此题答案为B。

3. C。

细节题。

根据第2段第一句…skidding on ice and hitting a bank 可推知答案为C。

4. C。

词句理解题。

根据其上文…work on the boot lock 及下文but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in 可推知此题答案为C。

5. A。

推断题。

根据第4段最后一句but no help came 及最后一段的第一句Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby 可推知地点是在寂静的农村，此题答案为A。

(2)The most frightening word s in the English language are, “Our computer is down.” You hear it more and more when you are on business. The other day I was at the airport waiting for a ticket to Washington and the girl in the ticket office said, “I‟m sorry, I can‟t sell you a ticket. Our computer is down.”“If your computer is down, just write me out a ticket.”“I can‟t write you out a ticket. The computer is the only one allowed to do so.”I looked down on the computer and every passenger was just standing there drinking coffee and staring at the black screen. Then I asked her, “What do all you people do?”“We give the computer the information about your trip, and then it tells us whether you can fly with us or not.”“So when it goes down, you go down with it.”“That‟s good, sir.”“How long will the computer be down?” I wanted to know.“I have no idea. Sometimes it‟s down for 10 minutes, sometimes for two hours. There‟s no way we can find out without asking the computer, and since it‟s down it won‟t answer us.”After the girl told me they had no backup(备用) computer, I said. “Let‟s forget the computer. What about your planes? They‟re still flying, aren‟t they?”“I couldn‟t tell without asking the computer.”“Maybe I could just go to the gate and ask the pilot if he‟s flying to Washington, ” I suggested.“I wouldn‟t know what gate to send you to. Even if the pilot was going to Washington, he couldn‟t take you if you didn‟t have a ticket.”“Is there any other airline flying to Washington within the next few hours?”“I wouldn‟t know, ” she said, pointing at the dark screen. “Only …IT‟ knows. …It‟ can‟t tell me.”By this time there were quite a few people standing in lines. The word soon spread to other travelers that the computer was down. Some people went white, some people started to cry and still others kicked their luggage.1. The best title for the article is _______.A. When the Computer Is DownB. The Most Frightening WordsC. The Computer of the AirportD. Asking the Computer2. What could the girl in the ticket office do for the passengers without asking the computer?A. She could sell a ticket.B. She could write out a ticket.C. She could answer the passengers‟ questions.D. She could do nothing.3. Why do you think they had not a backup computer?A. Because it was easy downB. Because it was very expensive.C. Because it was not advanced enough.D. Because it was not as big as the main computer.4. The last paragraph suggests that _______.A. a modern computer won‟t be down.B. computers can take the place of humansC. sometimes a computer may bring suffering to peopleD. there will be great changes in computers(1—4 ADBC)【答案与解析】本文记述了作者在机场遭遇电脑系统死机所带来的后果及人们对此的反应。

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