2017届湖北省黄冈市高考英语阅读理解二轮精练：4（含解析）

　　湖北黄冈市2017高考英语阅读理解精练（4）及（解析）答案

　　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。

　　When Debbie Macomber decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer，she rented a typewriter，put it on the kitchen table，and began typing each morning before the kids went to school.When the kids came home，she moved the typewriter and made them dinner.When they went to bed，she moved it back and typed some more.For two years，Debbie followed this routine.Supermom had become a struggling writer and she was loving every minute of it.

　　One night，however，her husband，said to her，“Honey，I'm sorry，but you're not bringing in any income.We can't do this anymore.We can't survive on just what I make.”

　　That night，her heart broken and her mind too busy to let her sleep.She stared at the ceiling in their darkened bedroom.Debbie knew—with all of the responsibilities of keeping up a house and looking after four kids—that working 40 hours a week would leave her no time to write.

　　Seeing her despair，her husband woke up and asked，“What's wrong？”

　　“I really think I could have made it as a writer，I really do.”

　　Wayne was silent for a long time，and then said，“All right，honey，go for it.”

　　So Debbie returned to her dream and her typewriter on the kitchen table，pounding out page after page for another two years.Her family went without vacations，pinched pennies，and wore hand－me－downs.

　　But the sacrifice and the persistence finally paid off.After five years of struggling，Debbie sold her first book.Then another.And another.Until finally，today，Debbie has published more than 100 books，three of which have been sold for movies.Over 60 million copies are in print，and she has millions of loyal fans.

　　And Wayne？All that sacrifice in support of his wife paid off handsomely.He got to retire at age 50 and now spends his time building an airplane in the basement of their 7,000 square－foot mansion.

　　Debbie's kids got a gift far more important than a few summer camps.As adults，they realize what Debbie gave them was far more important—permission and encouragement to pursue their own dreams.

　　【语篇解读】 本文主要讲述了Debbie Macomber坚持不懈地追逐自己的梦想，最后取得成功的故事。

　　．Her husband asked her to give up writing because ________.

　　A．he wanted her to do more housework rather than just write

　　B．she couldn't earn any money and it was hard for

　　them to make ends meet

　　C．he wanted her to find a better－paid job that

　　interested her

　　D．he thought keeping up a house was a wife's responsibility

　　解析　细节理解题。根据第二段可知她的丈夫感到自己一个人挣钱实在难以应付家庭的开支，希望她能放弃写作，去挣钱分担家庭的负担，故B项符合题意。

　　答案　B2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A．Debbie spent 40 hours in writing a week before she succeeded as a writer.

　　B．Debbie's family often went out on vacations without her.

　　C．Debbie's husband gave up his own job to support her writing.

　　D．Debbie's success has brought her lots of money.

　　解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二、三段可知，Debbie作为一个职业作家获得了巨大的成功，改善了家人的生活条件，故D项符合文意。

　　答案　D．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

　　A．Wayne doesn't benefit from her wife's success

　　B．Debbie has great influence on her children's going after their dreams

　　C．Debbie's kids all realized their dreams as adults

　　D．Debbie is a failure as a mother while she is a success as a writer

　　解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Debbie支持鼓励她的孩子追求梦想，给了孩子们比野营更重要的礼物，Debbie对她的孩子追求梦想有着极大的影响，故B项正确。

　　答案　B．What's probably the best title for the passage?

　　A．Go for it

　　B．A great mother

　　C．Union is strength

　　D．Writing pays more

　　解析　主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了Debbie Macomber坚持不懈地追逐自己的梦想，并取得成功的故事，告诉我们要努力争取，坚持不懈。Go for it表示“努力争取”，形象地表达了文章的主旨。

　　答案　A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。Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What’s better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?

　　That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of the most comprehensive guides to making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success.

　　From a selection of Advent calendars to party planning or Christmas-stocking fillers we have all the possibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.

　　Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Look’s extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.

　　CHRISTMAS-STOCKING FILLERS

　　Look no further! Granny Look helps the family to prepare in time for FATHER CHRISTMAS. Give SANTACLAUS some ideas. He can fill all the children’s Christmas-stockings with goodies! Unique Christmas gifts for children –– stocking fillers.

　　A Granny Look favorite!

　　ADVENT CALENDARS

　　All children love the build-up to CHRISTMAS! What is better than choosing one of Granny Look’s selection of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time.

　　A Granny Look favorite!

　　BIRTHDAYS

　　LOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Look’s selection of PRESENTS, PARTYPLANNING, PARTY TOYS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildren’s BIRTHDAYS.

　　Plan and organize the KIDDIE’S PARTIES ahead of time!!

　　Don’t forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!

　　CHRISTMAS

　　LOOK and BOOK now!! Granny Look’s selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS for children.

　　Some guides to “What’s on in your area”… for the kids, PANTOS, SHOWS, THEATRES… at Christmas time!

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　　1. If you want to send some invitations to your daughter’s classmates, where will you search for the information?

　　A. At Christmas.

　　B. At Birthdays.

　　C. At Advent Calendars.

　　D. At Christmas–stocking fillers.

　　2. According to the passage, we can infer _______.

　　A. you can only get special ideas for Christmas, Easter and birthday parties

　　B. in Granny Look you can buy many traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time

　　C. there is no personalized invitation in Granny Look for you to select

　　D. Granny Look provides a wide range of links for people to prepare for special occasions

　　3. From the text, we know that “Granny Look” is ______.

　　A. a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions

　　B. a company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet

　　C. a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real success

　　D. a magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasions

　　参考答案BDA

　　【阅读理解】科普知识类

　　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。

　　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】1—4、BADD

　　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。

　　It's interesting to see how people make use of the time they spend on public transport in Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

　　In crowded buses and trains people manage to take a short nap and some even reach the snoring stage.Or they spread out a newspaper over multiple knees and arms to read about the latest sport results or political crisis.

　　Then there are the experienced travellers who have been playing cards with the same group over the last decade or so.They even have their specific seats so well－worn that you can make out the shape of their backsides.

　　There is no doubt about it.Travelling by public transport is being in the thick of the seasons of life－a sweaty life in summer where people，blissfully unaware of the rivers of sweat running down their brows and inside their clothes.At the first smell of a perfumed man or woman boarding the stuffy bus or train，most people feel they are reborn.

　　During the rains you can't avoid getting wet or muddied.The windows，almost always，are not a perfect fit and if you're not drenched by a sudden，heavy rain shower then you are bound to catch a jet spray of muddy water caused by a fellow motorist driving fast through a puddle.

　　The rains are a perfect time for people to switch their old umbrellas for new ones.Since there are so many that look alike，it's impossible to tell whose is whose.

　　Winter is the time when it feels good－or at least warm—to be part of a crowd.It is amazing how much the collective breaths of a hundred or so people can raise the freezing temperature inside.Looking at the masses dressed in their bright red pullovers or green coats，it's fun to imagine what faces lie beneath their dark woolen hats.

　　The cold winter passes，making way for spring.It is impossible not to see every little flower by the wayside blooming proudly.And the warm sun manages to transmit some of their pleasantness to the inside of a bus or train.

　　Now，wouldn't it be perfect if we had public transport worth the name in all our cities?

　　【语篇解读】 普通的画面，平常的生活，变化的季节，永恒的旋律，印度的公共交通工具上每天都演绎着平凡人平淡的故事。

　　1．On Indian public transport，you can always expect to see people ________.

　　A．sleeping and reading newspapers

　　B．arguing and playing games

　　C．enjoying the view and playing cards

　　D．carrying umbrellas and whispering politely

　　解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的内容可知在印度的公共交通工具上，可以看到人们在睡觉或者在看报纸。

　　答案　A2．According to the author what will make passengers feel refreshed when travelling in summer?

　　A．The cool evening breeze.

　　B．The rain pouring over their clothes.

　　C．The joy of a game of cards.

　　D．The sweet fragrance of a new passenger.

　　解析　细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句的内容可知，一位新乘客散发出的香味能让车上的乘客神清气爽，犹如重生。

　　答案　D．If you see people in colourful clothing and breathing heavily，you are probably travelling during the ________.

　　A．summer

　　B．rainy seasons

　　C．winter

　　D．spring

　　解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的内容可推知，当人们穿着各色衣服并且大口呼吸的时候，这里是”冬季”。

　　答案　C．We can infer from the passage that ________.

　　A．Indian people don't mind switching umbrellas with others

　　B．almost everyone in India wears perfume when they go out

　　C．the buses and trains are old and in poor conditions

　　D．Indian transport is the most crowded in the world

　　解析　推理判断题。结合第三段以及第五段中的内容可推知，公共汽车和火车都很破旧。

　　答案　C．What is the tune of language used in this passage?

　　A．Humourous.

　　B．Critical.

　　C．Frightening.

　　D．Concerned.

　　解析　推理判断题。文章生动形象地刻画了印度公共交通工具上的众生相，根据文章中的多处细节描写可知作者笔调“幽默”。后三项分别表示“批判的”“令人恐惧的”“担心的”，都不是本文的写作风格。

　　答案　A