贵州省贵阳市2014高考英语（新人教版）一轮阅读训练（31）附答案

　　贵阳市2014高考英语（新人教版）一轮阅读训练（31）附答案

　　课时作业(三十一)　[选修7　Unit 1 Living well](限时：35分钟)阅读理解1980, John Lennon — an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band the Beatles — was shot dead outside his New York apartment.

　　In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic(偶像的) men on the planet. Some 30 years ago from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West.formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts in the history of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over 1.1 billion.

　　The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed.

　　In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues such as women's rights and the Vietnam War.

　　Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam. This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon's second­wife Yoko Ono was also politically active.

　　Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Lennon and his fellow Paul McCartney were the Beatles' song­writing team.

　　After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman，one of his most iconic songs，Imagine, became a humanist anthem(颂歌)．y survived his death and continued till this day.In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greatest singer of all time in US­based Rolling Stone magazine.

　　Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums.

　　In an auction(拍卖) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡ 350，000.a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡ 9，500. And in 2009, a British film describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK.(共鸣) with the young people of today?e to show that Lennon has ________．

　　A．lasting appeal

　　B．a long history

　　C．exciting records

　　D．great success

　　37．Which of the following is right about the Beatles according to the passage?

　　A．It was founded in the 1960s in London.

　　B．It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain.

　　C．It was commercially successful.

　　D. Many of today's young people believe its ideals.

　　38．Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of ________．

　　A．the tension between Britain and America

　　B．his wife's political activity

　　C．his struggle for women's rights

　　D．his opposition to the war in Vietnam

　　39．We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ________．

　　A．why Lennon and his music are still popular with today's young people

　　B．why Lennon and his music spoil today's generations of young people

　　C．that today's generations of young people don't like Lennon's songs

　　D．that today's generations of young people like Lennon's songs better

　　Ⅳ.[2012·福建卷] 短文填词________ case you don't get it. You don't perform at the school concert 41.b________ others might laugh at you. A lack of confidence can 42. l________ to a lot of suffering. The key to 43. o________ this problem is to believe in yourself. This might be 44. ________(容易)said than done, but there are many ________ to help you do this. Talk about your problem with a friend or look 46. ________ advice on the Internet. Imagine yourself being 47. ________(成功)and practise breathing techniques to keep you calm when you get nervous. And the 48. ________ important thing is: believe you can do it.When you've 49. ________ (学会)to do that, you are well on your way.课时作业(三十一)甲壳虫乐队的灵魂人物之一约翰·列侬遭枪击身亡，但是他的辉煌成就不可否认，他的深远影响让人赞叹。　主旨大意题。虽然他被谋杀了，但是结合他生前的成就以及死后的影响可知他拥有持久的魅力。　细节理解题。根据第三段前半部分的内容可知甲壳虫乐队的商业运作极其成功。　细节理解题。根据第六段的内容可知他在美国之所以被尼克松总统驱逐，是因为他反对在越南的战争。　推理判断题。文章最后一段以问句的形式吸引读者注意，结合上文提到的他的成就以及影响不.40. in　41. because　42. lead　43. overcoming　44. easier　46. for　47. successful　48. most　49. learned/learnt

　　课后阅读-----Nothing to sell and nothing to buy 没有东西可卖也没有东西可买

　　It has been said that everyone lives by selling something. In the light of this statement, teachers live by selling knowledge, philosophers by selling wisdom and priests by selling spiritual comfort. Though it may be possible to measure the value of material good in terms of money, it is extremely difficult to estimate the true value of the services which people perform for us. There are times when we would willingly give everything we possess to save our lives, yet we might grudge paying a surgeon a high fee for offering us precisely this service. The conditions of society are such that skills have to be paid for in the same way that goods are paid for at a shop. Everyone has something to sell.

　　Tramps seem to be the only exception to this general rule. Beggars almost sell themselves as human beings to arouse the pity of passers-by. But real tramps are not beggars. They have nothing to sell and require nothing from others. In seeking independence, they do not sacrifice their human dignity. A tramp may ask you for money, but he will never ask you to feel sorry for him. He has deliberately chosen to lead the life he leads and is fully aware of the consequences. He may never be sure where the next meal is coming from, but he is free from the thousands of anxieties which afflict other people. His few material possessions make it possible for him to move from place to place with ease. By having to sleep in the open, he gets far closer to the world of nature than most of us ever do. He may hunt, beg, or steal occasionally to keep himself alive; he may even, in times of real need, do a little work; but he will never sacrifice his freedom. We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars, but how many of us can honestly say that we have not felt a little envious of their simple way of life and their freedom from care?

　　据说每个人都靠出售某种东西来维持生活。根据这种说法，教师靠卖知识为生，哲学家靠卖智慧为生，牧师靠卖精神安慰为生。虽然物质产品的价值可以用金钱来衡量，但要估算别人为我们为所提供的服务的价值却是极其困难的。有时，我们为了挽救生命，愿意付出我们所占有的一切。但就在外科大夫给我们提供了这种服务后，我们却可能为所支付的昂贵的费用而抱怨。社会上的情况就是如此，技术是必须付钱去买的，就像在商店里要花钱买商品一样。人人都有东西可以出售。

　　在这条普遍的规律前面，好像只有流浪汉是个例外，乞丐出售的几乎是他本人，以引起过路人的怜悯。但真正的流浪并不是乞丐。他们既不出售任何东西，也不需要从别人那儿得到任何东西，在追求独立自由的同时，他们并不牺牲为人的尊严。游浪汉可能会向你讨钱，但他从来不要你可怜他。他是故意在选择过那种生活的，并完全清楚以这种方式生活的后果。他可能从不知道下顿饭有无着落，但他不像有人那样被千万桩愁事所折磨。他几乎没有什么财产，这使他能够轻松自如地在各地奔波。由于被迫在露天睡觉，他比我们中许多人都离大自然近得多。为了生存，他可能会去打猎、乞讨，偶尔偷上一两回；确实需要的时候，他甚至可能干一点儿活，但他决不会牺牲自由。说起流浪汉，我们常常带有轻蔑并把他们与乞丐归为一类。但是，我们中有多少人能够坦率地说我们对流浪汉的简朴生活与无忧无虑的境况不感到有些羡慕呢？

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　　阅读理解Do you know that a mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother’s Day？Sure，flowers can always brighten Mother’s Day and a dinner out is always appreciated.However，doesn’t she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?

　　I’m talking about the gift of fitness.Improved fitness is a gift that is invaluable to everyone.When you give a woman the gift of fitness，you are helping her open a door to better health.I can’t think of a more thoughtful gift that shows the recipient(接受者) how much you care about their well­being.By giving the gift of fitness you are providing them with unlimited health benefits.And，it’s a gift that you can truly feel proud to give.

　　Of course，exercising can help people stay slim and fit.But，do you also know about all the other great benefits of exercising？Daily physical activity reduces stress and can help you sleep better.Fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of some diseases and to warding off depression.Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis(骨质疏松)．Not to mention that exercising also improves self­esteem，increases energy and helps you be able to do continuous work for longer.

　　All moms would find these benefits extremely invaluable.If they are like most of us，they have probably even mentioned how they would like to drop a few pounds or just get in better shape.In fact，experts say that about 62% of Americans are currently on a diet.By giving the gift of fitness you are helping provide your mom with extra motivation.She may be more motivated to actually get fit because she doesn’t want to feel guilty about ignoring such a thoughtful gift.

　　36．The first paragraph is most likely to tell us that________.

　　A．we should invite our mom to a dinner for Mother’s Day

　　B．it is good to send flowers to moms for Mother’s Day

　　C．we should give a special gift to our mom for Mother’s Day

　　D．moms aren’t worth special gifts for Mother’s Day

　　37．You would like to send the gift of fitness to your mother because________.

　　A．it is very expensive

　　B．it doesn’t cost you too much

　　C．it makes your mother healthyD．you will be proud of it

　　38．If you want to keep healthy you should________.

　　A．reduce stress and have a good sleep

　　B．try your best to get rid of depressionC．increase your energy and work longer

　　D．take an active part in physical activity

　　39．According to this passage，the gift of fitness will________.

　　A．help moms to lose some more weight

　　B．encourage moms to do more exercise

　　C．keep moms having a healthy diet

　　D．make moms look even more beautiful

　　40．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

　　A．This Mother’s Day，Give the Gift of Fitness

　　B．Better Pay Attention to Your Mom’s HealthC．Moms Like to Accept the Gift of Fitness

　　D．Help Your Mom Keep a Good ShapeC

　　37.C

　　38.D

　　39.B

　　40.A