四川省德昌县高考英语完形填空和阅读理解暑假选练(3)

四川省德昌县2016高考英语完形填空和阅读理解暑假选练（3）【2015届广东省湛江市第一中学高三8月月考】
Susan was born as the ninth child in a Catholic family. She suffered from learning disabilities ever since her birth because of her mother’s poor health.
School was difficult for Susan and she was bullied because of her different behaviors. Her siblings, who were much older, had life experiences that were unknown to their little sister. From the time of her birth, Susan was a screamer. The only really safe place that she would use as a repeat was her bedroom. There she would hang posters of her musical idols on the wall and sing popular music into a hairbrush that she pretended was a microphone.
One by one the siblings moved away from home and then Susan’s father died. This left her alone with an aging mother and a cat. The siblings accused her mother of not expecting more out of Susan. She had seen many professionals and remembered hearing the word “borderline” but didn’t know what it meant. She tried volunteer work. Her best state of mind, however, was found when she was singing and so she would regularly join others in karaoke or pubs where she could show her skills and receive appreciation from the crowd.
When Susan announced at Christmas that she was planning to compete in the Britain’s Got Talent co ntest, her siblings tried to discourage her. It was a wonder that she was even able to do the audition considering the troubles she faced just physically getting to the right place.
“The Woman I Was Born to Be” is a beautiful story written in the simple b ut humorous voice of the author, Susan Boyle. She tells her story from birth to the present in an interesting and educational manner. The writing is supplemented by photos from her albums.
I love this book! In fact, I read the whole thing in one day!
There is something in the stories that not only teaches the reader but also inspires us to reach for our dreams — no matter how impossible they may seem to be!
26. This passage should be ___________.
A. a news report
B. a biography
C. a book review
D. an introduction
27. When Susan was young, ____________.
A. her mother died of an illness
B. her siblings liked her very much
C. she was fond of music
D. she was envied at school
28. According to the passage, which was NOT true?
A. Susan’s mother expected too much out of her.
B. Susan tried doing a lot of volunteer work.
C. Susan’s siblings tried to stop her from competing in the Britain’s Got Talent contest.
D. Susan’s performances were well receive d by the customers in pubs.
29. The book “The Woman I Was Born to Be” ______________.
A. is always a best-seller
B. is written in a serious voice
C. is full of sad stories
D. contains some photos of Susan
30. What does the author think of Susan Boyle？
A. Pitiful and selfless.
B. Shy and passive.
C. Great and generous.
D. Determined and inspiring.
【答案】【知识点】B1记叙文
【文章综述】对本文通过介绍Susan Boyle的成长经历为我们介绍了一个意志坚强的、令人
振奋且值得学习的楷模。

【答案解析】
26.选C。

推理判断题。

本文前面的大部分来介绍一本书"The Woman I Was Born to Be"的主
要内容，根据倒数第二段的 I love this book!可以推断此文是一则书评。

27.选C。

细节理解题。

从第二段最后一句 There she would hang posters of her musical idols
on the wall and sing popular music into a hairbrush that she pretended was a microphone
可以判断出C项正确。

她卧室里贴满偶像的海报，她以发刷为麦克风唱流行歌曲。

28.选A。

细节理解题。

A项与第三段第三句 The siblings accused her mother of not expecting more out of Susan信息不符，故选此项。

29.选D。

细节理解题。

根据倒数第三段的最后一句 The writing is supplemented by photos
from her albums.可以看出D项正确。

30.选D。

观点态度题。

从短文介绍的Susan Boyle的成长经历和短文最后提到的对书的评价
可知，作者认为Susan Boyle是一个意志坚强的、令人振奋的楷模。

【由2014山东省济南外国语学校质量检测改编】
完形填空。

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入
空白处的最佳选项。

When Edison invented the light bulb, he tried over 2000 experiments __1 he got
it to work. A young reporter asked him how it felt to 2 so many times. He said,
"I never failed once. I invented the light bulb. It just 3 to be a 2000-step process."
Rudolph was born prematurely (早产) and her 4 was doubtful. At age 4, she had a high fever, 5 her with a paralyzed leg. At age 9, she removed the metal leg brace she had 6 on and began to walk without it. By 13 she had developed a rhythmic walk, which doctors said was a 7 . For the next few years she 8 one race after another but always came in last. Everyone told her to 9 , but she kept
on running. One day she actually won a race. And then another. 10 this little girl, who was told she would never walk again, went on to win three Olympic gold medals.
When Bell invented the telephone in 1876, President Rutherford said, "That's an
11 invention, but who would ever want to use one of them?" In the 1940s, another young 12 named Carlson took his idea to 20 corporations, 13 some of the biggest in the country. They all turned him down. In 1947 — after seven long years
of rejections! - He 14 got a tiny company in New York, the Haloid Company, to 15 the rights to his invention. Haloid became Xerox Corporation we know today.
Character cannot be 16 in ease and quiet. Only 17 experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success 18 . You gain strength, experience and confidence by every experience 19 you really stop to look fear in the face.... You must do the thing you cannot do. And remember, the finest steel gets sent through the hottest furnace（熔炉）. A 20 is not one who never fails, but one who NEVER QUITS!
1. A. after B. before C. since D. until
2. A. win B. gain C. fail D. lose
3. A. seemed B. pretended C. appeared D. happened
4. A. survival B. challenge C. rescue D. illness
5. A. making B. leaving C. reaching D. causing
6. A. depended B. supported C. trusted D. believed
7. A. success B. achievement C. victory D. miracle
8. A. joined B. attended C. entered D. escaped
9. A. quit B. hold C. take D. refuse
10. A. Fortunately B. Immediately C. Unbelievably D. Eventually
11. A. adorable B. awkward C. amazing D. acceptable
12. A. inventor B. discoverer C. director D. doctor
13. A. supposing B. considering C. regarding D. including
14. A. finally B. willingly C. primarily D. casually
15. A. pay B. win C. sell D. purchase
16. A. born B. produced C. developed D. gained
17. A. for B. through C. due to D. across
18. A. achieved B. made C. caused D. left
19. A. when B. where C. which D. what
20. A. challenger B. loser C. winner D. volunteer
【参考答案】完形填空：
1—20、BCDAB ADCAD CADAD CBABC
阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

Hispanic Heritage Month(拉丁文化月)is the
period when people recognize the contributions of
Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate
Hispanic culture. Hispanic Heritage Week was
approved by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and was
expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover
a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. The law came into force on August 17, 1988.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin Ame rican countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 17 and September 18.
Hispanic Heritage Month also celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic Americans in North America. A map of late 18th century North America shows this presence, from San Francisco to Florida. Spanish explorers traveled further north along the Pacific Coast to Canada in 1774 and by the late 18th century they had established a military post on Vancouver Island, 350 miles north of Seattle. The Spanish sailed up the Atlantic Coast through the Chesa peake Bay in 1526, then called the Bahia de Santa Maria, about 80 years before the romanticized English encounter with Pocahontas. In the 1520s Spanish navigators also explored as far north as Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the present site of Bangor, Maine. The Spanish settled in the southwest of North America in the 16th century and officially founded Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1610.
About 47 million people in the United States are Hispanic Americans. Their families come from countries where people speak Spanish.
Here are some ways you can take part in this special month.
Move Your Feet
Music is a big part of Hispanic life. People don’t just listen. They get up and dance!
Play a Game
Pinatas are toys filled with treats. Kids take turns trying to break a pinata with a stick. They pick up the treats that fall out.
Wrap It Up
The tortilla is a popular food. It is a type of flat bread. It is often filled with meat, beans, tomatoes and cheese. Then it is wrapped up and eaten. Yum!
Speak Spanish
Many Hispanic Americans speak two languages—Spanish and English. Say“hola”. That means“hello”in English.
【文章大意】本文主要介绍了美国拉丁文化月的一些情况。

1. The first paragraph is mainly about .
A. the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month
B. the celebrations during Hispanic Heritage Month
C. the contributions of Hispanic Americans
D. the importance of Hispanic culture
【解析】选A。

段落大意题。

第一段主要讲的是在美国两任总统的努力下, 美国拉丁文化月最终建立。

2. What do we know about Hispanic Heritage Month?
A. It was first celebrated in 1968.
B. It honors some famous Hispanic Americans.
C. It is celebrated mainly in Latin America.
D. The biggest celebrations take place on September 16～18.
【解析】选B。

细节理解题。

由文章第三段中的Hispanic Heritage Month also celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic Americans in North America. 可知, 举办拉丁文化月也是为了纪念一些著名的拉丁裔美国人。

3. We can learn from the passage that .
A. pinatas are made of sticks
B. tortillas are a kind of food for children
C. Mexico declared independence on September 15
D. Hispanic Am ericans had an influence on 18th century’s America
【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

由文章第三段中的A map of late 18th century North America shows this presence, from San Francisco to Florida. 可知, 拉丁裔美国人在十八世纪已经产生影响力了。

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To encourage people to get involved in Hispanic Heritage Month.
B. To intr oduce Hispanic Heritage Month briefly.
C. To show the achievements of Hispanic Americans.
D. To introduce the history of Latin American countries.
【解析】选B。

写作意图题。

本文主要介绍美国拉丁文化月的建立及拉丁文化月期间举办的一些活动。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

The most widespread fallacy（谬论）of all is that colds are caused by cold. They are not. They are caused by viruses passing on from person to person. You catch a cold by coming into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one. If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever. But they do not. And in isolated arctic regions explorers have reported people are free from colds until they come into contact again with infected people from the outside world by way of packages and mails dropped from airplanes. During the First World War soldiers who spent long periods in the trenches（战壕）, cold and wet, showed no increased tendency to catch colds.
In the Second World War prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp, naked and starving, were astonished to find that they seldom had colds. At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time. After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in a drafty（通风良好的）room. Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion. Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose.
If, then, cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent in the winter？Despite the most pains-taking research, no one has yet found the answer. One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on.
31. The writer offered _______ examples to support his argument.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。

根据根据由第 2 段的两个例子、第 3 段的 1 个例子和第 4 段的两个例子可知 B 为正确选项。

32. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Eskimos suffer from colds from time to time.
B. Colds are not always caused by cold.
C. People suffer from colds just because they like to stay indoors.
D. A person may catch a cold by touching someone who already has one.
【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。

根据根据 One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times， and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on 可知人们得感冒不是因为喜欢呆在家里，而是因为经常呆在一起病毒更容易感染，故选 D。

33. Arctic explorers may catch colds when they are _______.
A. working in the isolated arctic regions
B. writing reports in terribly cold weather
C. free from work in the isolated arctic regions
D. coming into touch again with the outside world
【答案】D
【解析】细节理解题。

根据And in isolated arctic regions explorers have reported being free from colds until coming into contact again with infected people from the outside world by way of packages and mail dropped from airplanes 可知北极地区探险者是因为与外界接触后才得感冒的，故选 D。

34. Volunteers taking part in the experiments in the Common Cold Research Unit _______.
A. suffered a lot
B. never caught colds
C. often caught colds
D. became very strong
【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。

根据After taking hot baths， they put on bathing suits， allowed themselves to be with cold water， and then stood about dripping wet in drafty room. Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion 可知志愿者要遭受极大的痛苦，故选A。

35. The passage mainly discusses _______.
A. the experiments on the common cold
B. the fallacy about the common cold
C. the reason and the way people catch colds
D. the continued spread of common colds 【答案】C
【解析】主旨大意题。

根据阅读全文可知本文首先用大量事例从不同的侧面分析感冒不是由寒冷引起的，最后提出冬天得感冒的可能原因。

由此可知 C 为正确答案。