江苏省常熟市2017高考英语阅读理解暑假练习（6）及答案
较难题目特训：科普知识类
Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions (使命) often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS) . ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off tomimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, internet phone and through private video conferences.
While astronauts cannot go to a baseball game or a movie in orbit, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the chance to do some“web surfing (冲浪) ” in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.
Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several times each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.
1. What does the word “mimic” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Find.B. Copy. C. Change. D. Lose.
2. Which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS?
A. They are caring and thoughtful.
B. They are worried and upset.
C. They are impatient and annoyed.
D. They are excited and curious.
3. In the final paragraph, the author shows that astronauts .
A. get more pleasure in space than on the Earth
B. find living in space a bit boring and tiring
C. regard space life as common
D. love to see the Earth from space
4. The passage mainly discusses how astronauts .
A. work for longer missions in space
B. connect with people on the Earth
C. observe the Earth from space
D. spend their free time in space
【参考答案】13.BADD
社会生活类
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or a creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others—and even themselves—to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
1. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A. People and things around you.
B. Opportunities and problems.
C. Creators and their choices.
D. Victims and their sufferings.
2. According to Paragraph 2, creators .
A. seem willing to experience failures in life
B. possess the ability to predict future life
C. handle ups and downs of life wisely
D. have potential to create something new
3. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.
B. Creators and victims are masters of their lives.
C. Victims can influence more people than creators.
D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.
4. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that ___ .
A. strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims
B. people need family support to deal with challenges in life
C. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains
D. one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life
5. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To define victims and creators.
B. To evaluate victims against creators.
C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators.
D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
【参考答案】39.ACBAD
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Shirley Temple(1928—2017)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of film．Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Standand Cheer (1934)．Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tapdance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 934．At the end of that year she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution．’’
During the Great Depression of the l930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public．At the height of her popularity，from l935 t 1938，Temple was the biggest boxoffice attraction in Hollywood．Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful．In l949Temple depaaed elegantly from Hollywood．
Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress．She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful：career with the United Nations and the State Department．
After retirement，she reposed that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nation’s most influential areas．“If I had to do it all over again．’’Shirley Temple once declared，‘‘ wouldn’t change anything．’’
41．Temple became famous at the age ofA．3B．6 C．10 D．2l
42．What do we learn from Paragraph 2 A．Temple was still popular in l949．
B．Temple was a failure as a child star．
C．Hollywood made a big fortune because of TempleD．People became tired of Temple in the Great Depression43．Temple attracted people’s attention again whenA．she entered Congress
B．she worked for the UN
C．she went on with the pohtical life
D．she announced to participate in the election
44．We know-from the last paragraph that TempleA．wted to lead a different life
B．regreued having left Hollywood
C．was content with her experiences
D．was sorry about her election failure
45．Which of the following best describes Temple?
A．3pecial and generous．B．Patient and sensitive．
C．Attractive and humorous．D．Talented and determined．
—45、BCDCD
【四川省2017高考英语仿真模拟试题】B
Welcome to Ontario Parks, a new body set up to manage Ontario’s most treasured special places, the parks in our area.
We are entering a very exciting year for Ontario Parks. Last season we asked some 15,000 visitors in 45 parks how we could improve our programs and services. We also looked at the thousands of comment cards we received. As a result, new comfort stations have been added, the number of campsites has been increased, and we’ve made other facility（设施）improvements. In addition, we’ll be providing more educational programs. This year, for example, more than 40 parks will offer special day and evening activities to excite your curiosity about nature and history.
Through the Internet, you’ll be happy to know that you can now explore all 270 parks on line. Let your family plan your park vacation, study a map of canoe routes, listen to the call of a loon or find up-to-date information about programs, services and facilities.
So come and discover what Ontario Parks has to offer. Our parks are places to go with families and friends, for relaxation and fun, or simply to get away from it all. They are places where we can enrich our souls and “recharge our internal batteries”. They provide chances to explore nature, see wildlife, swim, canoe, camp, hike, picnic, ride a bike… You’ll enjoy some of the best outdoor experiences available anywhere in the world.
We urge you to make 2017 the year that you come out and have an Ontario Parks experience! 35. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to ________.
A. tell more people the improvements in Ontario Parks
B. attract more people to explore the parks on line
C. praise the beauty of nature in Ontario Parks
D. have more people visit the parks 36. The facility improvements of Ontario Parks include________.
A. new programs and services
B. new campsites and educational programs
C. comfort stations and special activities
D. new comfort stations and campsites 37. From Paragraph 4, we know that Ontario Parks offers visitors________.
A. the world’s new sports and games
B. the most exciting adventures in the world
C. many choices to relax and refresh themselves
D. chances to experience all the outdoor activities 38. According to the text, we can safely say that ________.
A. some visitors suggested more campsites
B. about 15,000 people visited 45 parks last season
C. many more people will visit Ontario Parks in 2017
D. the manager of Ontario Parks worries they will have fewer visitors 【参考答案】35-38 DDCA