广西来宾市2017高考英语一轮阅读理解专练（5）含答案
阅读理解Irina，now 46，never imagined she’d one day make a living as a balloon artist.The daughter of an engineer and a teacher，she won top academic awards in high school，went on to medical school and became an emergency room physician in a small city.
“I loved the science of medicine，” she says today，“but being a doctor was very hard.I saw things people don’t normally see—women giving birth in the street，people getting drunk and killing someone.” Medications were scarce，making it very difficult to treat those in need.When Irina was 33，a girlfriend showed her a magazine photo of an American named Wes Patterson.They began exchanging letters，and married that December.Irina took a public relations job.Then，a few years ago，she watched a man at a party twist a skinny balloon into the shape of a dog.Kismet!
Irina soon purchased a tiny pump and a supply of balloons and began practicing on the sidewalks.Observers challenged her to create all kinds of figures.Now，Irina says，“There’s nothing I can’t make.”
Many years ago，Irina’s husband developed a serious disease which now keeps him homebound.“But he is a very wonderful man，” Irina says.Thanks to her new career，she is able to support them both，performing about five events weekly and earning as much as
$2,000 per appearance.
“Irina’s a wonder，” says Marlene Berg，chief development officer for the Florida Heart Research Institute.“She turned the evening into magic.” “My whole life has become magic，” Irina says，“and it’s all come from a balloon.”
1．What’s Irina’s job now?
A．An emergency room physician. B．A researcher.
C．A public relations worker.D．An artist.
解析： 根据文章第一段第一句“Irina，now 46，never imagined she’d one day make a living as a balloon artist”可知，Irina目前的工作是“气球艺术家”。
答案： D
2．We can conclude from the underlined word “kismet” that________.
A．Irina was lucky enough to meet the man
B．The party was organized well by the man
C．Kismet was the name of the man’s dog
D．The shape of a dog is easy to make into
解析： 上一句提到Irina曾经从事过公共关系工作，碰到这位气球艺人是她的人生转折点，从此她声名鹊起，从而可以推断，画线词是说她很幸运。
答案： A
3．Which of the following statements about Irina is NOT true?
A．Her father and mother both received good education.
B．She studied very well when she was in high school.
C．Her husband gave up his job in order to support her.
D．She’s been busy and popular among people around.
解析： 文中只提到她的丈夫因患重病而不得不呆在家里，未提到他是为了支持妻子而放弃工作。根据第一段第二句可判断A、B两项正确；根据倒数第二段末句可知她每周大约要演出5次，因此会很忙碌，再结合最后一段的内容可知她很受欢迎，所以D项也是正确的。
答案： C
4．All the following words below can be used to describe Irina except________.
A．Proud
B．Hardworking
C．Honest
D．Clever
解析： 根据第三段末句可判断她很“自豪”，根据第一句可知她很“刻苦”；她现在几乎可以用气球做成各种形状的东西，由此可推断她很“聪明”。
答案： C
5．The main purpose of this passage is________.
A．to introduce Irina and her wonderful work
B．to encourage people to work at the balloon
C．to tell readers to change their jobs if necessary
D．to remind us of the importance of medicine
解析： 通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了Irina及她的出色的工作。
答案： A阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：说明文 话题：旅游指南 词数：374 时间：5′
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Front Country Trips
Our front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean，in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington.All our trips provide you with experienced crew leaders，a great project，some camping tents，sleeping bags and all your meals for the week.
Advanced Back Country Trips
On these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision of a WTA crew leader.Approval from a previous crew leader is necessary.
Trip Details
In 2017，trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip.Nonmembers will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip.There will be a $30 cancellation fee for cancellations more than 30 days prior to the trip，and no refund for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the trip.Due to the popularity of our trips，please submit your payment and application within two weeks of signing up for a trip.If a trip is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list，please call us at 206/625－1367 or email trail—teams@wta.org.
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2017Youth Volunteer Vacation
You must be 14 to 18 years old to go on one of our Youth Volunteer Vacations.We always recommend that volunteers go on a oneday trip before attending a Youth Vacation to understand what the work will be like for a week.
【语篇解读】 本文WTA提供适合高中学生的旅游线路，但也是有限制的。
1．If you are going on one of the trips for the first time，you can't go on trips________．
A．near the ocean
B．in the back country
C．in the Cascade Mountains
D．in northeast Washington
答案 D [细节理解题。根据第一段提到Learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails，and experience it in a safe，teamworkoriented environment in various locations across the state.WTA offers firsttime participants country trips and returning students have the option to go on trips in the back country可知唯独没有提到D选项。]
．How much will you have to pay for your second trip if you're not a WTA member?
A．$145
B．$185
C．$195
D．$235
答案 C [细节推断题。根据第四段提到In 2017，trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip.Nonmembers will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip.非会员第一次要多加40美元，第二次跟会员一个价格，故选C项。]
．After choosing a trip，you________．
A．will naturally become a WTA member
B．can cancel your trip and get all your money back
C．will be added to the waiting list
D．must submit your payment and application within two weeks
答案 A [细节理解题。根据第四段提到Nonmembers will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip第一次比会员多40美元，第二次跟会员一样了，故选A项。]
．You must be lucky enough to obtain a scholarship if you________．
A．apply before March 1，2017
B．donate a little money to WTA
C．support WTA by advertising
D．volunteer in your high school
答案 B [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段提到Thanks to donations from members and supporters，WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships.Application deadline：March 1，2017可知需要捐献一定的钱才能获得奖学金，故选B项。]阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：记叙文 话题：教育 词数：298 时间：5′
Ebola(埃博拉病毒 has struck hard in Sierra Leone (塞拉利昂共和国)．More than one million children have been unable to attend school because the spread of the disease is so fast.But classes are now broadcast on 41 radio stations.The educational programs are airing three hours daily，five days a week.
In the country's capital，Freetown，17yearold student Doris Ansumana says radio broadcasts have made a big change from her usual days at school.She says life has become tiresome—not interesting.She misses the social life.She misses going to school and seeing other students.She notes，however，that others do not have the chance to study because they have to work.Her father expresses concern about other young students because many are being forced into labor instead of study.He says some students are selling things because they do not have money to go to school.
Brima Michael Turay，director for the Ministry of Education，Science and Technologysays the ideal(理想的) goal is to have the broadcasts take place from eleven in the morning until five in the afternoon.He says the ministry worked hard to get teachers' opinions and advice for the broadcasts.He says parents must understand that the ministry cannot continually protect their children.“This has to be one of their greatest responsibilities.”
The broadcasts teach and comfort children.They tell children that they are not alone in the Ebola crisis(危机)．Mr.Turay says the broadcasts also advise children on how to protect themselves and others.“Wash your hands.Do this and do that，so you don't end up losing your life or losing a family member and all of that.”
The Education，Science and Technology Ministry will continue to present more programs.It has also planned to bring solarpowered radios to areas of Sierra Leone without electricity.
【语篇解读】 因为埃博拉病毒的传播，塞拉利昂共和国的孩子们现在开始通过无线广播学习。
1．What is the reason why so many children in Sierra Leone can't attend school?
A．They can't afford the school fees.B．Ebola spreads in the country.
C．There are not enough schools.
D．They have to work on the farms.
答案 B [细节理解题。根据第一段“Ebola has struck hard in Sierra Leone.More than one million children have been unable to attend school.”可知，塞拉利昂共和国的孩子们不能上学是因为埃博拉病毒在国内的传播。]
2．How do children in Sierra Leone get knowledge now?
A．Through radio broadcasts.
B．By teaching themselves at home.
C．By learning from their parents.
D．Through televisions and the Internet.
答案 A [细节理解题。根据第一段“But classes are now broadcast on 41 radio stations.”可知，现在孩子们通过无线广播上课。]
3．What does Doris Ansumana feel about her life nowadays?
A．Worried.
B．Cheerful.
C．Happy.
D．Bored.
答案 D [细节理解题。根据第二段“She says life has become tiresome—not interesting.”可知，Doris Ansumana觉得现在的生活很无聊。]
4．According to Brima Michael Turay，________．
A．the broadcasts don't need teachers' help
B．the ministry can't protect the children any longer
C．the broadcasts are expected to last 6 hours every day
D．the broadcasts do better than teachers in some subjects
答案 C [细节理解题。根据第三段“Brima Michael Turay...says the ideal goal is to have the broadcasts take place from eleven in the morning until five in the afternoon.”可知，Brima Michael Turay说理想目标是每天从上午十一点到下午五点进行广播，也就是每天广播六个小时。]
阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。【题文】C
Pilling a cat can be a “terrible” experience. Cats don’t want something pushed down their throats, and they’ll fight with all their strength to prevent it. In fact, it’s amazing how powerful their small bodies can be.
The easiest way of pilling a cat is to press the pill into powder. Then mix the powder with a small amount of wet food. If your cat usually eats dry food, she will probably view the wet food as a treat and eat it up.
If your cat won’t eat the wet food that contains the pill or if she is too ill to eat, you can get a “pill gun”. There are some basic instructions. Getting your cat’s mouth to open is going to be the most difficult part. First, be sure the pill is in a handy place. Then you can put your cat on a bookshelf with her bottom in a corner or you can put her on your lap firmly tied. Have your cat facing to the right if you’re right-handed. With your left hand, hold your cat at the cheekbones, putting your palm at the top of her head. Keeping your finger off the trigger (扳机), with your right hand, insert the pill gun until the pill is positioned over the tongue and open throat. Be sure to give your cat a treat directly after giving the pill.
If you don’t feel comfortable using a pill gun, you can try giving the pill by hand. Push your cat’s head backwards just far enough so that her nose is pointing towards the ceiling. At this point, most cats will slightly open their mouths. With the little finger or ring finger of the hand holding the pill, open the bottom jaw a little more. You may need to hold her top jaw with your other hand while doing this. Aim straight and lightly throw the pill or drop it. Most cats will then swallow the pill.
1. Pilling a cat can be a terrible experience because cats ______.
A. are amazingly powerful and dangerous
B. may fight with all their strength against pills
C. refuse something pressed down their throats
D. are difficult to treat once they’ve got ill
2. What can be inferred according to the second paragraph?
A. Wet food with medicine is usually a treat to cats.
B. Cats used to dry food must reject wet food.
C. The easiest pilling is to press the pill into powder.
D. Cats are probably interested in something new.
3. Using a “pill gun”, you had better hold your cat ______ if you’re left-handed.
A. facing to the right
B. with your right hand
C. at the head
D. on your lap firmly
4. A cat probably opens its mouth naturally when ______.
A. its nose is straight upwards
B. it is touched by fingers
C. its head is turning around
D. it is served with its favorite pills
参考答案1—4、CDBA
【阅读理解】人物故事类
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
As we drove along, my spirits went up again, and I turned, with pleasure, to the thought of the new life which I was entering. But though it was not far past the middle of September, the heavy clouds and strong north-easterly wind combined to make the day extremely cold; and the journey seemed a very long one, so that it was nearly one o’clock before we reached the place of our destination. Yet when we entered the gateway, my heart failed me, and I wished it were a mile or two farther off. For the first time in my life I must stand alone: there was no retreating now. I must enter that house, and introduce myself among its strange people. But how was it to be done? True, I was near nineteen; but, thanks to the protecting care of my mother and sister, I well knew that many a girl of fifteen, or under, was gifted with a more womanly address, and greater ease and self-possession, than I was. Yet, anyway. I would do very well, after all; and the children, of course, I should soon be at ease with them.
"Be calm, be calm, whatever happens," I said within myself; and truly I was so fully occupied in steadying my nerves and keeping down the rebellious beat of my heart that when I was admitted into the hall and into the presence of Mrs. Bloomfield, I almost forgot to answer her polite greeting; and it afterwards struck me that the little I did say was spoken in the tone of one half-dead or half-asleep.
With due politeness, however, she showed me my bedroom, and left me there to take a little refreshment for a little while and led me into the dining-room. Some beefsteaks and potatoes were set before me; and while I dined upon these, she sat opposite, watching me (as I thought) and trying to keep something like a conversation— consisting chiefly of commonplace remarks. In fact, my attention was almost wholly absorbed in my dinner: not from appetite, but from the toughness of the beefsteaks, and the numbness of my hands.
“I have had so little time to attend to their education myself, but I think they are clever children, and very willing to learn, especially the little boy; he is, I think, the flower of the flock— a generous, noble-spirited boy, one to be led, but not driven, and remarkable for always speaking the truth.” “His sister Mary Ann will require watching,” continued she, “but she is a very good girl on the whole, though I wish her to be kept out of the nursery as much as possible, as she is now almost six years old, and might acquire bad habits from the nurses. I have ordered her bed to be placed in your room, and if you will be so kind as to look after her washing and dressing, and take charge of her clothes, she needs to have nothing further to do with the nursery maid.”
I replied I was quite willing to do so; and at that moment the children entered the room. Tom Bloomfield was a well-grown boy of seven. Mary was a tall girl, for her age of six, somewhat dark like her mother. The second sister was Fanny, a very pretty little girl, looking little younger than Mary. The remaining one was Harriet, a little broad, fat, merry, playful thing of scarcely two, whom I had more desire for than all the rest — but with her I had nothing to do.
1. Which of the following statements best describes how the writer felt when she entered Mrs. Bloomfield's home?
A. She was nervous, dissatisfied with her manners but still confident.
B. She was cold, hungry but eager to see all the children in the family.
C. She was frightened, nervous and regretful about her decision.
D. She was calm, confident and very happy with all the family.
2. What job would the writer take in Mrs Bloomfield's home?
A. A nursery maid.B. A house cleaner.
C. A home cook.D. A family teacher.
3. Which of the following was TRUE according to the passage?
A. The writer had some difficulty with her lunch because of the tough food and the cold.
B. The delicious food took the writer's attention away from Mrs. Bloomfield’s words.
C. All the children were well educated before the writer came to the family.
D. All the children in the family were looked after by Mrs Bloomfield herself.
4. From the passage, we can infer that ______.
A. Mrs Bloomfield would treat the writer kindly and help her a lot
B. the youngest girl Harriet would be the writer’s favorite student
C. the writer would take on more responsibilities than she should
D. Tom Bloomfield would be the cleverest of all the children
【参考答案】1—4、ADAC