常熟市2014高考英阅读理解语一轮（暑假）训练题（12）及答案

　　常熟市2014高考英阅读理解语一轮（暑假）训练题（12）及答案

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　A

　　When Ben delivered milk to my home one morning before Christmas，he wasn’t his usual sunny self．He told me a customer had left without paying the bill，$79，nor leaving her new address．So it meant that he had to cover the loss．

　　“She was a pretty woman，”he said， “with six children and another on the way．She was always saying．‘I’m going to pay you soon when my husband gets a second job．’I believed her，but she left．Isn’t it annoying?”

　　“Give her the milk．Make it a Christmas present to the kids who need it．”I said．

　　The holidays came and went．On a sunny January morning two weeks later，Ben was rushing to deliver milk when he saw a woman running down the street，waving money．He recognized her immediately--the woman who didn’t pay her bill．

　　“I’m so sorry．”she said．“I really have been meaning to pay you．”

　　She explained that her husband had come home one night and announced he' d found cheaper apartment. He' d also got a new job. With all that happened, she' d forgotten to leave the new address. “But I've been saving,” she said. “Here's $20 toward the bill. “

　　“That' s all right,” Ben replied. “It's been paid.”

　　“Paid!” she exclaimed （惊叫）.

　　“What do you mean? Who paid it?”

　　“I did,” Ben said,

　　“It went to the children as a Christmas present!”

　　1．Ben was upset one morning because _______.

　　A．a customer left without paying the bill

　　B．he lost $ 79 on the way of the delivery

　　C．he had to buy a present for the children

　　D．he was going to lose his job

　　2．The author helped Ben by offering him _______.

　　A．a Christmas present

　　B．the debtor' s new address

　　C．some money to cover the loss

　　D．a suggestion to cheer him up

　　3．We can probably infer from the passage that the woman _______.

　　A．cheated to raise her children

　　B．moved to escape paying back the debts

　　C．was a person with honesty

　　D．wanted to give her children a Christmas gift

　　4．What is the best title of the passage?

　　A．An Unhappy Christmas

　　B．An Unusual Present

　　C．A Poor Couple's Life

　　D．A Helpful Customer—4、 ADCB

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　　B

　　Are you one of those who always fear whenever a dog is approaching? If you are, you have got phobia (a very strong feeling of being afraid of something). Of all human fears, phobias may be the most uncontrollable. They are most often caused by a particular situation or object. In general, phobias can mainly be divided into three varieties. To begin with, agoraphobia is a fear of staying in strange surroundings, for example, an unfamiliar place, or an open area．Social phobia refers to the anxiety people show when they have to stay or perform on social events, for instance, speaking in front of the class. Lastly, there are a wide range of specific phobias. People suffering from this kind of phobia are terrified of specific objects or creatures. such as spiders, perhaps to your surprise, clowns. Besides, there are about six hundred and fifty phobias having been listed by psychologists(心理学家)as yet.

　　Faced with their phobias, many people choose to do nothing but just escape the situations or objects they fear. Psychologists, however, warn that if not treated properly, this kind of anxiety will get worse, so that it may disturb the sleep pattern, cause physical symptoms, and finally affect their daily activities. As for treatment, clinical research has discovered that medicine for anxiety is not successful in curing phobias. However. the anxiety disorders can be efficiently treated through cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法), through which patients are led to inspect the connections between their own fear und the situation or object, and then actively choose the acceptable treatments. Also, other treatments proved effective in reducing phobias are Meditation(quiet thought that can help people relax), listening to calming music, and so on.

　　5．Phobias are mainly caused by

　　A．anxiety B．animal attacks

　　C．terrible dreams and imagination

　　D．a certain situation or thing

　　6．Which do psychologists NOT use for effective treatment of phobias?

　　A．To take medicine for anxiety

　　B．To listen to comforting light music

　　C．To lose oneself in a peaceful environment

　　D．To understand the very source of one's own anxiety

　　7．Which of the following statements about phobias is CORRECT?

　　A．Actors call help people to cure their phobias.

　　B．Phobias can be divided into six hundred and fifty types.

　　C．Those suffering from phobias may not sleep well or work normally.

　　D．Cognitive behavioral therapy demands little participation from patients.

　　8．What do those with agoraphobia feel terrified and anxious about?

　　A．Staying on a square.

　　B．Touching insects, like spiders.

　　C．Being harmed by virus.

　　D．Giving a speech in presence of many people.

　　—8、DACA

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　　C

　　Name: Off the Beaten Path

　　Cover price: $30.00

　　Our price: $l9.80

　　The best-selling Reader’s Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.

　　Name: Container Gardens by Number

　　Cover price: $l5.95

　　Our price: $9.49

　　A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.

　　Name: Best Weekend Projects

　　Cover price: $l7.95

　　Our price: $l3.96

　　Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.

　　Name: l80l Home Remedies

　　Cover price: $40.00

　　Our price: $29.96

　　Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.

　　Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters to allergies, and hiccups.

　　9.

　　You can most probably read the passage in a ___________.

　　A. newspaper

　　B. travel guide

　　C. reference book

　　D. textbook

　　10.

　　How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?

　　A. $6.46

　　B. $l0. 20

　　C.$l3.96

　　D. $l9.8

　　11. Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?

　　A. Off the Beaten Path.

　　B. Container Gardens by Number.

　　C. l80l Home Remedies.

　　D. Best Weekend Projects.

　　12.

　　What’s the purpose of the passage?

　　A. To share his opinion about the books with readers.

　　B. To advise readers to read more in spare time.

　　C. To share the pleasure of reading with readers.

　　D. To advise readers to buy their books.

　　9—12、ABCD

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