2017届四川省长宁县高考英语一轮复习阅读理解练习：5（含解析）

　　四川长宁县2017高考英语阅读理解专题练习

　　2016高考训练题。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。

　　Like many old towns in the forested valleys of the Northwest, Albany, Ore, has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, but when the local economy began to decline some 15 years ago, the downs seemed to outnumber the ups.

　　"Albany was changing completely. We had to find a way to reinvent ourselves," says Wendy Kirbey, the former owner of a coffee shop downtown. So in 2002,Kirbey,69,proposed (提议) a project she hoped would help her town rediscover its pride: a Victorian-style carousel (旋转木马),the animals carved by the townspeople themselves.

　　"It felt like the perfect fit for our historical town," she says. Despite a sceptical city council (议会) and a starting budget of only $ 150,Kfrbey and a handful of volunteers got to work.

　　Ten years later, more than 300 people have spent nearly 150,000 hours on the Albany Carousel, making a lively herd of unusual creatures. Each of the 52 animals has been "adopted" by a sponsor, who oversees its creation and often adds a personal touch.

　　The project has shown the diverse skills and creative talents of Albany (pop. 50,000). "The amazing thing about this attempt is that whenever we’ve needed something, it’s been provided for us," says Kirbey. "Somebody's aunt knows somebody's uncle who comes down to lend a hand".

　　Kirbey says it will take two more years to complete the project. But the carousel is already working its magic. "It is our town’s No. 1 attraction," says Rod Porsche of the Albany Visitors Association. As the animals are completed, they're put on show in local hotels, restaurants and shops; people who come to see the fantastical figures around town and tour the workshop (as many as 2,000 visitors a month) are helping Albany with its economic recovery. "I can’t imagine how great it’s going to be when the carousel is up and running," Porsche says.

　　1. What can we learn about the carousel?

　　A. It cost a fortune.

　　B. It looks very modern.

　　C. It received support from all walks of life.

　　D. It took ten years to build.

　　2. By saying the underlined sentence, Kirbey wants to tell us_______ .

　　A. the townspeople are closely linked

　　B. it is a small world

　　C. uncles and aunts make great efforts

　　D. help is at hand

　　3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

　　A. Porsche has made an outstanding contribution to Albany.

　　B. Porsche is sceptical of the town-s attractions.

　　C. Porsche has made many friends through the project.

　　D. Porsche thinks highly of the project.

　　4. The text is mainly about_______.

　　A. how a struggling town found a way to create a little magic

　　B. the ups and downs of Albany

　　C. how the carousel would help a town recover its culture

　　D. the creative talents of Albany

　　参考答案1—4、CDDA

　　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。

　　Born in a fishing village in Japan, Fujiyama, 25, recalls a childhood dominated by health concerns. Doctors told his parents that he had a hole in his heart and “they didn’t think I had a lot longer to live”. But during a later visit to the doctor, his family learned the hole had closed. “Somehow I was cured and I became a normal kid,” Fujiyama says. “And I had a second chance.”

　　During his second year at the University of Mary Washington, he volunteered in Honduras with a campus group and was struck by the extreme poverty he saw梑arefoot children collecting cans and sleeping in the streets. Fujiyama realized he could help give otpher children their own second chance.

　　Today, his organization, Students Helping Honduras, brings education and community projects to children and families in need.

　　He started by telling his friends about his experience and collecting spare change at his two campus jobs. “When I had my very first meeting, only two people showed up,” he says. “I knew I had to keep fighting.” He persuaded his younger sister, Cosmo, to join the cause. “She’s dynamite,.” He says. “When she talks in front of a crowd, she can move mountains. Knowing that she was behind it, I knew I could do anything.” Since 2006, the siblings’ organization has grown to 25 campuses and raised more than $750,000 to fund projects, including the construction of two schools and the establishment of scholarships to help young women attend college.

　　Fujiyama says students are deeply committed to the organization. They raise money and then travel to Honduras to help building houses. While Fujiyama spends his summers in Honduras working alongside volunteers, he spends a large portion of the year on the road visiting colleges to raise funds. Cosmo Fujiyama, 23, lives in Honduras full time to coordinate（协调）the group’s building efforts on the ground.

　　Students Helping Honduras is working with community members of Siete de Abril to build a new village. Many of the families lost their belongings in Hurricane Mitch in 1998. A lot of them didn’t have access to clean water or health care, and they didn’t have a school. Fujiyama’s group helped build 44 homes in the village named “Sunshine Village”. The organization is also raising funds to build a water tower, an eco-friendly sanitation system and a library.

　　1. At the beginning of his organization, ________.

　　A. Fujiyama was supported by many friends

　　B. things didn’t go on smoothly

　　C. Fujiyama had little idea of Honduras

　　D. many famous people joined in

　　2. We can infer that Fujiyama is a _______ man.

　　A. diligent

　　B. mean

　　C. sympathetic

　　D. cheerful

　　3. The underlined word “siblings’ ” can be replaced by __________.

　　A. brothers’

　　B. brother and sister’s

　　C. friends’

　　D. couple’s

　　4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

　　A. Help the people in need

　　B. Students lend a hand in America

　　C. Fujiyama helps build “Sunshine Village”

　　D. Fujiyama gives poor people in Honduras a second chance

　　【参考答案】1—4、BCBD

　　阅读理解。

　　Dear Santa Claus, My name is Amy. I am 9 years old. I have a problem at school. Can you help me, Santa? Kids laugh at me because of the way I walk and run and talk. I have cerebral palsy. I just want one day where no one laughs at me or makes fun of me.

　　love,

　　Amy

　　At radio station WJLT in Fort Wayne, Indiana, letters poured in for the Christmas Wish Contest. When Amy's letter arrived at the radio station, manager Lee Tobin read it carefully. He thought it would be good for the people in Fort Wayne to hear about this special third grader and her unusual wish. Mr. Tobin called up the local newspaper. The next day, a picture of Amy and her letter to Santa made the front page of the "News Sentinel." The story spread quickly. All across the country, newspapers and radio and television stations reported the story of the little girl in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who asked for such a simple, yet remarkable, Christmas gift --- just one day without teasing.

　　Suddenly the postman was a regular at the Hagadorn house. Envelopes of all sizes addressed to Amy arrived daily from children and adults all across the nation. They came filled with holiday greetings and words of encouragement. Some of the writers had disabilities; some had been teased as children. Each writer had a special message for Amy. Through the cards and letters from strangers, Amy glimpsed a world full of people who truly cared about each other. Many people thanked Amy for being brave enough to speak up. Others encouraged her to ignore teasing and to carry her head high. Amy did get her wish of a special day without teasing at South Wayne High School. Teachers and students talked together about how bad teasing can make others feel.

　　That year, the Fort Wayne mayor officially proclaimed December 21st as Amy Jo Hagadorn Day throughout the city. The mayor explained that by daring to make such a simple wish, Amy taught a universal lesson. "Everyone," said the mayor, "wants and deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and warmth."

　　1.Amy’s letter showed that_______.

　　A.her schoolmates cannot understand her disability

　　B.her school isn’t a good place for students like her

　　C.she is often ignored in and out of class

　　D.she wanted to win Christmas Wish Contest

　　答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节推断题。从Amy的信中 “Kids laugh at me because of the way I walk and run and talk. I have cerebral palsy.”可以知道，Amy 的同学嘲笑她走路和跑步的方式，由此可以推断Amy 是残疾人。故答案为A。

　　2.The postman was a regular at the Hagadorn house because _______.

　　A.he went to encourage Amy frequently

　　B. he was quite curious about Amy

　　C. he had to send letters to Amy daily

　　D. he was moved by Amy’s story

　　答案解析：答案为C。本题为细节推断题。从正文的第三段开始两句话“Suddenly the postman was a regular at the Hagadorn house. Envelopes of all sizes addressed to Amy arrived daily from children and adults all across the nation.”可知，每天有小孩和大人的不同大小的信件寄给Amy, 因此邮递员成了Hagadorn house的常客（regular），每天给Amy 送信。故答案为C。

　　3. We may infer from Amy’s story that__________.

　　A. people are easy to turn their eyes to the disabled

　　B. the news media played an important role in helping Amy

　　C. Amy will still be made fun of by others

　　D. there are few disabled people in Amy’s country

　　答案解析：答案为B。本题为推理题，考生需结合全文来进行推理和判断。文章后文提到Amy 受到社会的关注，包括市长The mayor都对Amy的事件发话，这一切都是因为第一段中电台的manager Lee Tobin对此事的关注和第二段中 “…a picture of Amy and her letter to Santa made the front page of the "News Sentinel."报纸对此事的报道。故答案为B。A选项为一般考生的易错项，意为 “人们很容易关注残疾人”并不是文章要阐述的内容。

　　4. The For Wayne mayor officially proclaimed Amy to Hadadorn Day________.

　　A. to tell how bad teasing can make others feel

　　B. to encourage people to carry their heads high

　　C. to explain how brave Amy was by making her wish

　　D. to call on the public to treat everyone properly

　　答案解析：答案为D。本题为细节理解题。从最后一段最后一句话 “"Everyone," said the mayor, "wants and deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and warmth." 可知，D选项是正确的。

　　阅读理解。

　　Visiting U.S. President George W. Bush said in Beijing Friday that both China and the United States should encourage bilateral(双边的) contacts and exchanges to promote mutual(相互) understanding. “It’s important for our political leaders to come to China,” said Bush, who gave a speech Friday morning at Qinghua University, one of the most prestigious universities in China.

　　His working visit to China and discussions with Oinghua students “help promote” Sino-U.S.(中美) relations, Bush said in response to a student’s question about what he would do to promote Sino-U.S. relations. “Many people in my country are very interested in China,” he said, adding that these Americans have learned more about China’s culture and the Chinese people.

　　He said that he would keep encouraging such contacts and exchanges between the two countries.

　　Bush said that he would describe back home what he has seen here and that China as a great nation not only has a “great history” but also an “unbelievably exciting future.”

　　The president said that the 2008 Olympic Games would make a significant opportunity for the rest of the world to understand China, which enables more people to come to China and feel the modernization taking place, and many more people will see it on the television.

　　Bush arrived in Beijing Thursday for a two-day working visit to China.

　　1. What the word “prestigious” in the second paragraph probably means?

　　A. great

　　B. famous

　　C. honorable

　　D. modest 答案解析：答案为B。本题为词义猜测题。 “prestigious” 所在的上下文， “…who gave a speech Friday morning at Qinghua University, one of the most prestigious universities in China.” 根据常识，清华大学在我国，故答案为B。2. Which of the sentence is NOT true?

　　A. Bush think bilateral contacts and mutual understanding will promote Sino-U.S.

　　relations.

　　B. Many Americans are interested in China.

　　C. Bush and the students of Qinghua discussed something about how to make China richer and stronger.

　　D. The 2008’s Olympic Games is a great change for China been known by the world. 答案解析：答案为C。本题为细节判断题。由第一段内容可知，A选项符合文意。由第四段 “Many people in my country are very interested in China,”可知，B选项符合文意。由倒数第二段内容可知，D选项符合文意。只有C选项“布什和清华大学的学生讨论如何使中国更富强”未提及。故答案为C。

　　3. Many Americans are interested in China because _______.

　　A. they want to come here to take part in the 2008 Olympic Games

　　B. they have learned something of China and they want to learn more

　　C. China has been taking place great change

　　D. China has a “great history” and “unbelievably exciting future” 答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。由第四段“…adding that these Americans have learned more about China’s culture and the Chinese people.”可知，答案为B。

　　4. The narrator(叙述者) of the passage was most probably _____. A. a reporter

　　B. a psychologist

　　C. a politician

　　D. a sociologist

　　答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。根据文章的内容可判断文章的体裁为资讯报道，叙述者最有可能是记者。故答案为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。

　　A new report says only about half of all students in the main school systems of America’s largest cities finish high school. The report notes higher rates of graduation — over 70% —in areas surrounding the cities. Researchers studied high school graduation rates from the 2003, 2004 school year. They also identified the nation’s fifty largest cities. The largest, New York City, had a population of more than eight million. The smallest city was Wichita, Kansas. It had about three hundred and sixty thousand people.

　　Researchers used a system of measurement called the cumulative promotion index to find graduation rates. School officials in many of the cities studied said the resulting numbers were too low. That is because different areas use different methods to find graduation rates. Critics say many methods do not give a true picture of the number of students who leave high school before finishing.

　　Other studies have put the national graduation rate at about 70%. But experts agree that too many students are not completing high school. They estimate the number at more than one million each year. The report was prepared for America’s Promise Alliance. The private group aims to help children receive services they need to succeed.

　　General Colin Powell was chairman of America’s Promise Alliance when it was formed in 1997. He attended the press conference Tuesday where the report was released. He said studies have shown that the US must do more to educate the leaders and work force of the future.

　　Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings also spoke. She said the government will propose that states use the same methods when reporting graduation rates. Alliance officials also announced the start of a nationwide campaign to improve graduation rates. It is to include a series of meetings to be held in every state over the next two years. The meetings will bring together elected leaders, business owners, students, parents and education officials. They will develop plans to increase the number of Americans who finish high school.

　　5. The author wants to tell us ___________.

　　A. too many Americans do not finish high school

　　B. different methods to find graduation rates

　　C. services American children need to receive

　　D. the increase of the number of Americans who finish their high school

　　6. From Paragraph 1 we can infer that __________.

　　A. there are 8,360,000 people in the US’ fifty largest cities

　　B. Wichita in Kansas is the smallest city in the US

　　C. 50% of the people in the US don’t finish their high school education

　　D. high school graduation rates in or near the biggest cities are higher

　　7. The underlined word “picture” probably can be replaced by “_______”.

　　A. situation

　　B. scene

　　C. image

　　D. mood

　　8. From the last paragraph, we can draw a conclusion that _______-.

　　A. secretary of Education Margaret Spellings didn’t believe that number from the report

　　B. the government will stop using the cumulative promotion index to find graduation rates

　　C. secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced the start of a nationwide campaign to improve graduation rates

　　D. the low graduation rates should be paid attention to by the government and the society

　　【参考答案】5—8、ADAD