2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练：25（含解析）

　　广安市2017高考英语阅读理解一轮系列训练（25）

　　阅读理解。阅读下面短文，选择最佳答案填空。

　　Tasha Tudor(August 28,1919—June 18,2008)was an American illustrator(插画家)and writer of children’s books.She received many awards and honors for her contributions to children’s literature.When people talk about her creativity in artwork,she said,“I do it to support my dogs and my four children.” Her great publishing record,the number of magazine stories that have been written about her over the years,and her admirers have no effects on her at all.

　　Much of Tasha’s artwork and her reading are done in the wintertime.“I love winter.It’s delightful,” she says.“I don’t have to go anywhere because I work at home.If I’m snowed in,I can stay this way for months.” She hopes for early,deep snow to protect her garden from the hardship of the New England winter,and when it comes she puts on snowshoes when she needs to get down the mile-long dirt path that leads to the road.

　　Given her enjoyment of winter and her fantasy way of life,it’s not surprising that Tasha’s Christmas is a storybook holiday.She hangs flowers over the front door.Her tree comes from the woods,and it goes up on Christmas Eve,lit by homemade candles and decorated with her great-grandmother’s collection that dates from 1850.In a place of honor on the tree are large cookies cut into the shapes of her animals.

　　The grandchildren and friends get presents from Tasha’s old dolls;so do the animals and they have their own Christmas tree.“Of course,it’s a known fact that all the animals talk on Christmas Eve,” she has written.Small,handmade gifts fill a big wooden box.At the end of each year,Tasha can look back and know that her life is perfect,that she has again ignored the twentieth century,and that the magic continues.And for the rest of us,here’s a bit of advice,Tasha says:“Nowadays,people are so restless.If they took some tea and spent more time rocking on the porch(门廊)in the evening listening to light music,they might enjoy life more.”

　　【文章大意】本文主要讲述的是著名的儿童作家 Tasha Tudor 的人生理念以及她对生活及工作的看法。

　　1.Tasha loved winter because it allowed her to 　.

　　A.read stories to her grandchildren

　　B.show her DIY snowshoes to kids

　　C.stay indoors working and reading

　　D.enjoy bicycle tiding along the path

　　解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段“‘I love winter.It’s delightful,’she says.‘I don’t have to go anywhere because I work at home.If I’m snowed in,I can stay this way for months.’”可知作者喜欢冬天是因为冬天允许作者在家里写作,不要出去。

　　答案:C

　　.From the passage,we can learn that Tasha’s life is 　.

　　A.modern and fashionable

　　B.simple and fantastic

　　C.lonely and hard

　　D.adventurous and inspiring

　　解析:推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“...Tasha says:‘Nowadays,people are so restless.If they took some tea and spent more time rocking on the porch(门廊)in the evening listening to light music,they might enjoy life more.’”可知她的生活非常简单,但是充满了诗意的浪漫气息。

　　答案:B

　　3.Which of the following is TRUE about Tasha?

　　A.She cared little about fame.

　　B.She created an animal fund.

　　C.She wrote many stories for magazines.

　　D.She bought presents for her relatives.

　　解析:推理判断题。根据第一段“When people talk about her creativity in artwork,she said,‘I do it to support my dogs and my four children.’”可知她不关心别人对她的作品的评价,她在意的是自己的生活。

　　答案:A

　　.In which section of a paper can you probably read the article?

　　A.Travel. B.Sports.

　　C.Economy. D.People.

　　解析:推理判断题。本文主要讲述的是著名的儿童作家Tasha Tudor 的人生理念以及她对于生活及工作的看法。属于人物传记类短文。最可能出现在人物专栏里。

　　答案:D

　　阅读理解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 American 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 Chesapeake 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 Americans 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 introduce 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。

　　(原创)“Did you come alone or with your parents? ”When Tsinghua University’s new 2013 freshmen arrived on campus late last month, the first question they were faced with at the registration desk was the above. According to statistics, we know that more than half of the 539 students came alone. Chen Jining, president of Tsinghua University, encouraged them to “start this new adventure by standing on your own two feet”.

　　To help freshmen grow up, some universities have thought of new methods. At Tsinghua, for example, freshmen need to register and find their dormitory by themselves. The process requires two to three hours, during which volunteers take parents on a tour of the campus. At Zhejiang University, a banner hanging in the information center says“Parents let go please; let us guide your children. ”“Often parents like to do things or make decisions for their children. In their eyes, children never grow up, ”said Lu Guodong, dean(系主任)of undergraduate studies at Zhejiang University. “But at university, growing up is the goal for all students. Growing up is the biggest success. In China, students grow up too slowly as parents are always in charge. Students never think about what path they should take and why, ”he said.

　　Zhang Yanxue, a senior student studying Chinese language and literature at the Communication University of China, is president of the Self-improvement Society. Although most students can finish the registration process by themselves, their parents usually prefer accompanying them to the university. “This is the third time I’ve welcomed freshmen and I didn’t see much change in that regard, ”Zhang said. “The number of students who came alone is the same as in previous years. ”

　　Sometimes, however, the distance between university and home is so great that many parents are too worried to let their children travel alone. To reassure parents, Renmin University of China introduced a new method. It asks senior students to return to their hometown and accompany freshmen back to the campus. This helps freshmen get used to living independently.

　　“Students should have an independent character and a dream. Learning how to use that independent character to achieve their dreams and finish tasks assigned by the country is very important, ”said Tsinghua University President Chen.

　　【文章大意】9月第一周, 各大高校已陆续进入开学季。近日, 一些提倡新生独立报到的举措引发公众热议。有人认为这是新生学习独立的第一步, 很有教育意义。

　　1. How many universities are mentioned in the passage?

　　A. 4.

　　B. 3.

　　C. 5.

　　D. 6.

　　【解析】选A。细节理解题。第一段中的Tsinghua University; 第二段中的Zhejiang University; 第三段中的the Communication University of China; 第四段中的Renmin University of China。

　　. What’s the main idea of the passage?

　　A. Tsinghua University has thought of new methods to help freshmen grow up.

　　B. Universities take measures to help freshmen register.

　　C. Universities help freshmen to be independent.

　　D. University students lack independence.

　　【解析】选C。主旨大意题。A项为原文事实; B项以偏概全; D项只是阐述了一个存在的现象和事实; 整篇文章论述了几所大学在开学之初采取各种措施帮助新生提高独立自主的能力, 故C项正确。

　　3. What is Zhang Yanxue according to the passage?

　　A. Reporter.

　　B. Headmaster.

　　C. Teacher.

　　D. Student.

　　【解析】选D。细节理解题。通过第三段第一句话可知。

　　. What can we learn from the passage?

　　A. University freshmen lack independence.

　　B. Parents do what they can do for their children.

　　C. We should learn to practice our independence in daily life.

　　D. Teachers pay no attention to students’ character training.

　　【解析】选C。推理判断题。A、B两项只是阐述了一个存在的现象和事实; D项在原文中没有涉及; 只有C项与文章主题一致。

　　【2016高考英语阅读理解训练】阅读下面短文，选择最佳答案。

　　There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board . Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses. Or，job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.

　　Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects，meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.

　　Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example，students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course，looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example，there is a book called "What Color is Your Parachute（降落伞）？”by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career（职业）since it was first published in 1970．

　　Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W.Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles．She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.

　　1. What is the passage mainly about？

　　A. Finding a job.

　　B. College students' part-time jobs.

　　C. Craigslist Web site. D. The relation between study and work. By logging on the Craigslist Web site，you can

　　A. sell your old things

　　B. do some shopping online

　　C. create your own announcement board

　　D. get useful information about 450 cities.“What Color is Your Parachute?”is a book which gives tips to those who want to

　　A. work on the airplane

　　B. buy a parachute

　　C. publish a book

　　D. find a suitable job

　　4. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?

　　A. Three.

　　B. Four.

　　C. Five.

　　D. Six.

　　参考答案1--4 A BDC