高考英语阅读理解专项突破：文娱与体育

文娱与体育一、阅读理解1. Montgomery County Special Olympics held its eighth yearly show of unified(联合的) basketball at Blessed Sacrament School.The gym was filled with cheerleaders(啦啦队队员),parents and friends.The walls were covered with posters made by third-and-fourth-graders at the school.And all the elementary,middle and high school unified teams were playing hard and having fun.Every basket,no matter which team scores,is cheered and celebrated.Special Olympics support more than 20 unified games.What are unified games?They are programs designed for players with special needs.In the games,they play with kids who are volunteers,called unified partners.The special athletes are unable to play normally like other healthy kids,and some of them are wheelchair(轮椅) users.In basketball,the unified partners rebound(抢得篮板球),pass and sometimes push a special athlete’s wheelchair.As Brian Ross,a seventh-grader at St.Albans School in Washington,says,“You just try to help and get everyone to take part.”Some special athletes have come a long way to be where they are.Caleb Head is a 15-year-old special athlete.When he started,Caleb would only stand at the door and watch.Then Caleb began to practice his shooting but still would not play in the games.Now Caleb runs up and down looking for his shot.The special athletes are not the only ones who benefit(受益) from unified sports;the unified partners do,too.Marla Grusin,whose son Tyler is a special athlete,says every kid should come to a Special Olympics game.If they do,they will learn “to share the ball” and that “the game is not all about me”.Not a bad lesson for any athlete.1.The first paragraph is about__________.A.the meaning of unified gamesB.Special Olympics’ developmentC.the benefits of playing basketballD.an exciting unified basketball game2.Special Olympics are especially held for students who________.A.are disabledB.love cheerleadingC.know little about ball gamesD.want to become a star player3.According to the text,Brian Ross is most probably __________.A.a cheerleaderB.a special athleteC.a unified partnerD.a basketball teacher4.According to Grusin,taking part in Special Olympics games can helpchildren___________.A.learn basic basketball skillsB.become more selflessC.improve their healthD.get better grades2. Kevin Donnelly loves to play soccer.Not long ago,the New Jersey teen spent all weekend on the soccer field—three games on Saturday and three on Sunday.He's not alone.40,000,000 kids play sports.Parents are spending a lot of money and time on their kids' sports.Kevin's parents will pay about $3,000 this year for him to play soccer.Many parents pay top dollar so that their kids can have the private lessons and the best equipment.Others spend hours driving their kids to games.Has the love of competition gone too far? Or,are the benefits(好处)of team sports worth the high costs and pressure to win?Experts say that kids benefit from playing team sports as long as they are having fun.“We know from a lot of research that kids who join in sports are likely to do bet ter at studying,” says Mark Goldstein,a researcher at Roosevelt University in Chicago.“It forces them to be more planned with their time.”Yet parents and coaches can take all the fun out of playing.Many say that is why 73 percent of kids give up their sports by age 13.“They stop playing because it is no longer fun,and the pressure put on them by coaches and parents doesn't make 值得的),”says Fred Engh,a coach and the author of the book Why Johnny Hates Sports.Even worse,injuries from competition seem to be on the rise.The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that four million kids end up in hospitals forStill,some kids live for sports.They say that the joy of competition can't be measured(衡量)in dollars and cents or runs and goals.“It's my life”,says Aidan Wolfe,10,a soccer player in Portland,Oregon.“I love soccer.If my parents told meI couldn't play anymore,I'd be devastated.”1.The first paragraph is written to ________.A.introduce a soccer playerB.judge parents' behaviorsC.introduce the topicD.tell a story2.Many kids stop playing sports by age 13 because ________.A.their parents can not afford the high costsB.they face great pressure of studyC.it is no fun any moreD.they get hurt easily3.The underlined word “devastated” in the last paragraph expresses a feeling of ________.A.happinessB.sadnessC.excitementD.fear4.What's the best title for the text?A.The price to playB.The popularity of soccerC.Sports or study?D.Time or money?3. As the parent of two teenagers who have played multiple sports over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, the ugly and the absolutely cruel. I realize However, when I think about the value of sports and why my kids continue to play sports teach kids lessons to become successful adults. Through sports, kids learn how to work in teams, how to take risk, how to challenge themselves to be better, and how to behave when they lose—and when they win.Whether kids play soccer, baseball, football, or cheer, they learn they are part of a team where one person depends on another. When my son plays baseball, he’s not the only one who needs to play well; he depends on his defense to make the plays in the field. When my daughter plays tennis, she depends on her partner to cut off the ball at the net and win the point, and the tennis team depends on each person in order to win the overall match. Sports also teach children to trust and respect the decisions of someone who understands how the entire team needs to work in order to succeed.Sadly, though, youth sports have suffered from the “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” attitude. They have become too much of a reflection of professional sports. Winning is a happy result, but the lessons from losing are even more important. When my daughter loses tennis match, her coach reminds her that you learn more from losing than from winning. Losing makes you focus on improving your skills and your strategy. We’re going to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.I believe that participating in youth sports is much more than building a sound body winning a scholarship to college. Sports are the best way to shape and build more self-motivate and happier children and help them become moreself-motivated and happier adults.1.What is the authors attitude to youth sports?A.Critical.B.Positive.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.2.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.What sports the author’s kids take.B.What the authors kids do in sports.C.How sports benefit the authors kids.D.How the authors kids continue to play sports.3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Teenagers don’t have to win every time.B.Winning is the only goal for teen players.C.Teenagers should work together to succeed.D.Winning is not the most important in sports.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Youth Sports Build Better AdultsB.Teenagers Suffer from Youth SportsC.Losing Brings More than Winning DoesD.Teenagers Perform Better than Adults in Sports4. Do you think horseback riding is easy? Well, you are wrong. Horseback riding is one of the most challenging sports in the world today.As you know, a horse has the instinct to run away when afraid. When he becomes puzzled, he becomes afraid. When your silent communication is confusing, he does not ask you to repeat what you have said. Instead, he runs forward, he jumps to the side, he kicks out, or he freezes in place. Most of the time, however, you won’t know your communication is confusing until it is too late. When he runs forward, you will fall back. When he jumps to side, you will fall the other way. When he kicks out or freezes in place, you will fly over his head.If you want to be good at horseback riding, you must practice. Being ridden does not come naturally to horses. They have to be trained. For example, to ask them to go forward, you usually tap them with your heels. But, if you get on untrained horses, they won’t know that a tap means go. Instead, they will most likely run around like a wild animal out of fear.Contrary to popular belief, horseback riding does take skill. If you believe horseback riding doesn’t take skill, you most likely have only ridden at a farm that provides a well-trained horse. To me, that is not actual riding. And although it may seem easy to you, you were not the person to teach that horse that a saddle is not frightening. You were not the person to fall off that same horse at the beginning of his training. When horses are first taught to be ridden, all they do is run, kick out, and rear, which is the act of standing on their back legs only.1.What does the underlined word “confusing” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.embarrassingB.puzzlingC.excitingD.interesting2.In paragraph 3, the author uses the example to ________.A.show horses for horseback riding need trainingB.prove it is hard to master horseback riding skillsC.prove communication is important in horseback ridingD.show some horses can’t be trained3.According to the last paragraph, most people believe that ________.A.training a horse is easyB.horseback riding is interestingC.riding a well-trained horse isn’t actual ridingD.horseback riding doesn’t take skill4.The text is most probably taken from ________.A.a newspaper reportB.a biology textbookC.a sports magazineD.a research paper5. Disney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming film, following accusations against Hollywood of ‘whitewashing’.Several Hollywood films have faced criticism in recent months for featuring white actors in Asian roles. Recent films accused of whitewashing include the Hollywood remake of Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell, which had Scarlett Johansson in the main role which was originally Japanese, and Chinese epic The Great Wall which starred Matt Damon as its lead character. Earlier this year, British actor Ed Skrein who was cast as an Asian character in the upcoming Hellboy remake pulled out of the film so that the role could be “cast appropriately”. It then went toKorean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim.The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. Mulan pretended to be a man to fight in the army to spare her weak father from being forced into the army.The film has been under careful examination since it was announced that Disney intended to remake Mulan. An online campaign calling for an Asian actress in the role attracted more than 100,000 signatures before it was shut on Thursday.Liu, nicknamed “Fairy Sister” for her delicate looks and previous roles in fantasy dramas, is well-known as an actress, model and singer in China. The 30-year-old is said to be fluent in English, having grown up partly in New York. The Hollywood Reporter said she was picked out of nearly 1,000 candidates for the film.Disney’s announcement on its blog about Liu’s casting was met with delight on Twitter as well as on Sina Weibo, China’s microblogging network. Many online celebrated it as a win for diversity in Disney films. Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan in the original animated movie, also gave her stamp of approval. Chinese netizens congratulated Liu, with many praising Disney’s choice. One commenter said, “Needs to know martial arts, can also s peak English, has star quality - it definitely should be Liu Yifei.”1.Which actor or actress is non-white?A.Scarlett JohanssonB.Matt DamonC.Ed SkreinD.Daniel Dae Kim.2.What is true about the coming film Mulan?A.It is a cartoon film.B.It is set in ancient China.C.It has drawn little attention from the public.D.It is disliked by audience for being cast by white actress.3.After Disney’s announcement, _______.A.every American was pleased.B.Chinese government felt honored.C.most fans welcomed the decision.D.more people bought tickets to Disney films.4.Which section of a website is the text from?cation.B.Science.C.Entertainment.D.Business.6. Watching wooden dolls come to life may not be one of the most popular forms of entertainment to day, but with over twenty years’ experience, talented puppeteer (木偶表演者) Peter Roberts has earned himself the title “master puppeteer” because of his great ability to turn puppets into believable, almost living characters. “People are quite often surprised to hear what I do for living and have little appreciation of puppy as a form of entertainment. But while the exact origins of puppet theatre are unknown, it has been popular in many cultures and may have been the very first kind of theatre,” he explains.Roberts’ shows are highly original. “A puppet show can involve anything from clowning(傻逗) to storytelling,” he says, Equally diverse are the audiences he performs for. “Some are attracted by the puppets themselves, while others enjoy the dialogue.” Robe rts believes that this form of entertainment can be appreciated by people of all ages and cultures.Roberts’ interest in puppets started when he received some beautiful glove puppets one Christmas. He started putting on shows with these for family and friends and then moved on to handmade Chinese string puppets. Learning mostly from books and personal experience, he explains, “I was already spending most of my free time carving puppets and putting on shows, so I hardly noticed the change from students to full-time professional puppeteer.”The puppets are designed specifically for each show, which is extremely time consuming. According to Roberts, “Sometimes what you expect and what you actually create in the end are two very different things. I’ve ma de some of my best puppets ‘accidentally’.”When most people hear the word “puppetry”, they more than likely think of a way of keeping children entertained at birthday parties. Certainly the subject matter will be expected to be light-hearted rather than serious. However, Roberts wants to point out that puppets come serious messages sometimes.” he says.1.What do we know about puppetry in the first paragraph?A.It is a most popular form of entertainment.B.It cannot give people pleasure any more.C.It was first brought to life by Peter Roberts.D.Its value as an art form is not fully recognized.2.In Roberts’ eyes, his puppet shows________.ually attract people full of humorB.are most something for old aged audienceC.display something meaningful for different peopleD.involve hard work and great intelligence3.Roberts developed an interest in puppets because of___________.A.the puppet show booksB.his university majorC.a Christmas giftD.some Chinese string puppets4.What does Roberts want people to think of puppet theatre?A.It is just a kind of entertainment for kids.B.It can be educational as well as entertaining.C.It is only a kind of serious art form.D.It should be kept light-hearted.7. This month, the singing competition, American Idol, will come to an end. For years, the popularshow was a platform for rising artists. With a group of famous judges and a wide range of talents, it isclear that the competitive atmosphere of American idol will remain unrivaled(无敌的) compared withany other show. After all, its success has been “ unmatched in broadcasting history”.American idol came from the British series Pop Idol. Through an application, contestants cameinto the competition and thereafter, were chosen to audition(试音) for the show. Each candidatewould have to perform a piece to the judges, and participate in a strict selection process. Not onlywould contestants have to sing in groups, they were sometimes tasked to perform pieces withoutmusical instruments. At the end of this stage, only 24 or 36 artists were chosen to enter thesemi-finalstage. Soon, the fate of the contestants would be decided by the public. During the candidate’s liveperformance, a free telephone number was displayed on the screen for viewers to dial, to cast theirvote. At the end of the night, only 13 lucky singers would be left in the competition; by the finals, only8 contestants would remain. Finally, a runner-up(亚军) and a winner were announced every season.Though only the winner would receive a million dollar reward and a significant record deal, othercontestants would have had a chance to be known by the public. As the famous producer SimonCowell once said, “ The point of the show is not to be mean to a loser, but to find a winner.”As the final season of the program begins, past winners will return to the stage to say goodbyeand a new winner will be announced. With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, theshow’s conclusion will leave the audience nostalgic(怀旧的), but more satisfied than ever.1.Those who enter American idol will______.A.share the one million dollar reward togetherB.be asked to perform in pairs in the semi-finalsC.have the chance to become famous even if they failD.experience at least three rounds of performances2.Who play the most important roles in the finals of American idol?A.The audience.B.The past winners.C.The judges.D.The record companies.3.The author thinks the conclusion of American idol will ______.A.be worth watchingB.change its historyC.not be the last seasonD.pick her favorite singer4.In which section of the newspaper may you probably find the passage?A.Advertisement.B.Finance.C.Entertainment.D.Business.8.A Competitive SportOver the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾运动) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleadin g. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women.Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protect ive equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.1.What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?A.To compare skills of participants.B.To make the audience feel amused.C.To attract more people to watch events.D.To cheer up the competitors on the court.2.The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.A.examinebineC.identifyD.replace3.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading ______.cks necessary guidelines to followB.enjoys greater popularity than other sportsC.requires more designed actions than gymnasticsD.has a relatively high rate of damage to the body4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion9. Britain seems to have great creativity--especially in the performing and visual arts.Theatrical TraditionTheatres in Britain date back to the 16th century,and the most famous playwright is of course William Shakespeare.A company was founded in his name,with a stage.at his birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon.It has trained generations of actors.1n the 20th century.classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theatres,where actors and writers gained experience.Film StarsThe world of film-making has involved British creative talent from the beginning.Charlie Cha plin,born in poverty in London’s East End,began as a child entertainer in music halls.He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black and white classics during the First World War.British actors,who were often classically trained in theater,Laurence Oliver and Alec Guinness became house—hold names after the Second World War.Supporting TalentFilm-making creativity has been supported by two major studios.Productions at Shepperton have included Richard Attenborough’s Gandi and Ridley Scott’s Alien.Pinewood‘s most famous products must be the James Bond films.Both theater and film have their own annual festivals. including one of the biggest festivals in Scotland’s capital,Edinburgh.1.If you want to learn something about plays of Shakespeare, you can goto_____________.A.the Shepperton StudioB.EdinburghC.Damien HirstD.Stratford-on-Avon2.What can we learn from the text?A.Theatres in Britain have a history of over 600 years.B.The Shepperton Studio is known for its James Bond films.urence Oliver became very famous after the Second Worid War.D.Charlie Chaplin made many color movies during the First World War.3.Which section is this text most likely to appear in a newspaper?A.Sports and fitness.B.Business and finance.C.Science and technology.D.Fashion and entertainment.10 It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on "Good Morning America" today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.Crazy Calorie CountGlassman said Olympians eat a lot of food---quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out. One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps' astonishing performance in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as12,000 calories in one day.Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps' workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be replenished (补充) in order to train the following day.Snacking SecretsSome athletes eat wacky (strange, unusual) foods that they swear improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has been making waves for stealing champion sprinter Usain Bolt's thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his stamina, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day, Glassman said.Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the US team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes swigs of honey to boost his energy, Glassman said.Foods for RecoveryWhat are the best foods to help the body recover after rigorous (strict) competition?For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a rigorous strength-training regimen(养生法) that involves flipping tractor tires, dragging shipyard chains and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.1.What’s the best title of this passage?A.Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.B.Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.C.Olympians’ Strange Eatin g Habits.D.The Diets of some Top Olympic Athletes.2.What does the underlined sentence probably means?A.Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.B.Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.C.Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.D.Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery.ain Bolt beat Yohan Blake on the track in the Olympic trials.C.Michael Pheleps astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.D.Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.4.Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?A.Soda.B.Olive oil.C.Whole-grain spaghetti.D.A salad with lemon juice.5.The passage is most likely to be found in __________ .A.a technical reportB.a fashion magazineC.an education columnD.a sports newspaper参考答案一、阅读理解1.答案：1.D;2.A;3.C;4.B解析：1.段落大意题。