1、2015年高中英语 Unit1 LaUnitghter is good for yoUnit完形填空和阅读理解练习（1）牛津译林版选修6【由2014高考英语江西省景德镇质量检测改编】完形填空。阅读下面短文，从短文后个题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Two wardmates shared the same ward in a hospital. They were seriously ill, but they never lost hope. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each
2、 afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the rooms only 1 . The other man had to spend all his time flat on his 2 .The men talked for hours 3 . They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, and a whole lot of things. Every afternoon when the man in th
3、e bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by 4 to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.The man in the other bed began to 5 those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened by all the activity and color of the world outside.The window overlooked a park w
4、ith a lovely lake. Young lovers walked arm in arm among flowers of every color and a fine 6 of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.As the man by the window 7 all this in detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and 8 the picturesque scene.One warm afternoon the m
5、an by the window described a parade passing by. 9 the other man couldnt hear the bandhe could 10 it . In his minds eye as the gentleman by the window described it with descriptive 11 .Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the 12 body of
6、 the man by the window, who had died 13 in his sleep. She was sad and called the hospital attendants to 14 the body. As soon as the sickbed was 15 , the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to 16 the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left h
7、im alone.Slowly, painfully he held himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He managed to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank 17 .The man asked the nurse why his roommate had described such 18 things outside this window. The nurse resp
8、onded that the man was 19 and could not even see the wall. She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to 20 you.”1. A. door B. window C. ceiling D. balcony2. A. back B. head C. shoulder D. foot3. A. in the end B. on end C. on purpose D. in reality4. A. talking B. referring C. informing D. describing5. A. liv
9、e on B. live for C. beg for D. hold on 6. A. scene B. sight C. scenery D. view7. A. debated B. described C. concluded D. confirmed8. A. witness B. record C. broadcast D. imagine9. A. Since B. Because C. Now that D. Although10. A. guess B. feel C. see D. touch11. A. words B. colours C. sentences D. p
10、ictures12. A. useless B. tireless C. lifeless D. painless13. A. suddenly B. gradually C. generally D. peacefully14 A. take away B. throw away C. hold up D. dry up15. A. applied B. apparent C. available D. approximate16. A. takeB. make C. turn D. accept17. A. parkB. wall C. world D. hospital18. A. wo
11、nderfulB. different C. blank D. dull19. A. lameB. deaf C. blind D. paralysed20. A. cheatB. cure C. encourage D. help【参考答案】完形填空15、BABDB 610、DBDDC 1115、 ACDAC 1620、BBACC.完形填空。(2014山东烟台高三诊断性测试)Before graduation from college，my son began to seek a job.He targeted a company which planned to_1_only one pe
12、rson. However，there were over 20 candidates，among whom was my son.I_2_him，“Its difficult to get into the company. Dont_3_too much for fear that you would feel disappointed when you fail.” My son said smilingly，“_4_I try，there will be hope！”Of the candidates，only three could_5_the final round，which w
13、ould later decide the one to be employed.Everything seemed to_6_quite well and my son_7_the first round and entered the final. Unexpectedly，the final interview was unbelievably_8_，and all of them were asked to go home and wait for the_9_of the interview.One morning，my son_10_a text from the company
14、that he was not employed.Before I_11_what to say to comfort him，I was told that afternoon that my son received another_12_saying he was employed._13_the first text was also part of the test in the interview. The three men received the same text that morning and only my sons_14_was satisfying to the
15、company，so he was employed.I asked my son_15_they replied.My son told me that one_16_silent，one said “goodbye” and he said “thank you”Only then did I know my sons “_17_” came in that way. That is：dont forget to say “thank you” to those who even_18_you.Saying “thank you” shows your_19_for others work
16、，therefore，you will get the upper hand in terms of_20_compared with others under the same conditions.1.A.employBsupportCmanage Dinterview2A.interrupted BpromisedCreminded Dfollowed3A.spend BexpectCwaste Dwish4A.As if BAs soon asCEven if DAs long as5A.enter BsurviveCchange Djudge6A.move BgoCfit Dstay
17、7A.passed BearnedCleft Dstarted8A.challenging BsimpleCperfect Dsecret9A.course BplanCanswer Dresult10A.prepared BreceivedCcopied Dwrote11A.figured out Btook upCset off Dworked on12A.gift BnoteCtext Drule13A.Ridiculously BActuallyCCleverly DSadly14A.reply BquestionCreason Dbelief15A.when BwhatChow Dw
18、hom16A.got BkeptCmade Dwent17A.hope BdreamCplan Daim18A.cheat BhateCdislike Ddisappoint19A.pity BdoubtCrespect Ddesire20A.chances BskillsClessons Dsalaries解题导语由于竞争激烈，作者一开始对于儿子应聘一家公司的工作并未抱太大的希望，结果儿子最后被录用了。对此作者深有感触，认为尊重别人的工作就会在同等条件下比别人获得更多的机会。1解析： 选A。根据下文“which would later decide the one to be employe
19、d”可知，公司计划只雇用一个人。employ表示“雇用”；support表示“支持”；manage表示“管理，经营，能应付”；interview表示“面试，采访”。2解析： 选C。根据上下文语境可知，参与应聘的有20多人，从中只录取1人，作者认为儿子进入该公司的难度很大，于是提醒儿子。interrupt表示“打断”；promise表示“答应，许诺”；remind表示“提醒，使想起”；follow表示“跟随，听懂”。“reminded”符合语境。3解析： 选B。根据语境可知，此处指作者安慰儿子，不要抱太大希望，以免没被雇用后会失望。在四个选项中，“expect”表示“期望，预期，预料”，符合语境
20、。4解析：选D。句意：儿子笑着说：“只要尽力就有希望。”四个选项均可引导状语从句，as if用来引导方式状语从句，as soon as引导时间状语从句，even if引导让步状语从句，as long as引导条件状语从句。根据语境可知，空格处表示的是一种条件。5解析：选A。 根据下文“entered the final”可知，在20多名应聘人中，只有3人能够进入最后一轮。enter表示“进入”。6解析：选B。 根据下文语境可知，儿子进入了最后一轮面试，由此推知，此处指一切似乎进展不错。go有“进行”之意，符合语境。7解析：选A。 作者的儿子通过了第一轮面试，进入到最后一轮。根据语境可知，空格处
21、应该使用“passed”。8解析： 选B。句意：出乎意料，最后一轮面试出奇的简单，就是回家等待面试结果。四个选项均为形容词，challenging表示“具有挑战性的”；simple表示“简单的，简朴的”；perfect表示“完美的”；secret表示“秘密的”。9解析：选D。 根据语境可知，此处指的是回家等待最终的面试结果。result意为“结果”，符合语境。10解析： 选B。根据下文“The three men received the same text”可知，应选received。11解析： 选A。句意：在我还没想出该说什么来安慰儿子时figure out表示“想出，理解”；take u
22、p表示“从事，拿起，占据”；set off表示“出发，动身”；work on表示“继续工作”。由此可知，空格处应该使用“figured out”。12解析：选C。 根据上文中的“a text”及“another”可知，空格处应该选“text”，表示又收到了一份通知。13解析：选B。 ridiculously表示“荒唐地”；actually表示“实际上”；cleverly表示“伶俐地，聪明地”；sadly表示“伤心地”。根据语境可知，实际上，第一份通知也是面试测试的一部分，B项符合文意。14解析： 选A。根据下文“I asked my son_15_they replied.”可知，在参加最后一
23、轮面试的三个人当中，只有作者儿子的答复令公司满意。reply表示“回答，答复”，符合文意。15解析：选C。 根据下文“My son told me that one_16_silent，one said goodbyeand he saidthank you”可知此处指作者问儿子他们三人是如何答复公司的。16解析：选B。 keep silent为固定短语，意为“保持沉默”，符合语境。17解析：选A。 只有那时，作者才知道儿子的希望是以这种方式获得的。hope符合文意，并和上文“I try，there will be hope！”相呼应。18解析：选D。 句意：不要忘记对使你失望的那些人说声谢谢
24、。cheat表示“欺骗，作弊”；hate表示“憎恨，不喜欢”；dislike表示“不喜欢”；disappoint表示“使失望”。由此可知，disappoint符合文意。19解析： 选C。句意：说声谢谢能显示你对别人工作的尊重。pity表示“怜悯，同情”；doubt表示 “怀疑”；respect表示“尊敬，尊重”；desire表示“愿望”。C项符合文意。20解析：选A。 作者认为，尊重别人的工作就会在同等条件下比别人有更多的机会。chances意为“机会”，符合文意。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。 (2014濮阳模拟)Our world nat
25、ural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it, please do as follows: Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Dont damage or deface any buildings, displays and other facilities. Take care of
26、all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided. Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters. Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. Adult: $60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18, half price. P
27、eople over 60 and children under 6 are free. If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands, for your own safety, please go with three people at least and dont take any tinder(易燃物)along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself. This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: N
28、o fishing, swimming, washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile, please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously. Opening time: From Monday to Friday, 8: 00 a. m. -18: 00 p. m. ; From Saturday to Sunday, 6: 00 a. m: -24: 00 p. m. Small animals suc
29、h as rabbits, peacocks, squirrels, frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed. If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park, please call 4778667044. Our staff will do our best to help you. 【文章大意】在世界自然公园中游玩时, 应该注意些什么呢? 1. How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with h
30、is 8-year-old grandson? A. Free. B. $30. C. $60. D. $120. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据游客须知: 60岁以上老人和6岁以下儿童免费, 6岁以上18岁以下孩子半价, 成人价60美元。可知B项正确。2. On weekends, the opening time ishours longer than weekdays. A. 4B. 6C. 8D. 10【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据“From Monday to Friday, 8: 00 a. m. -18: 00 p. m. ; From Saturday to Sunday, 6
31、: 00 a. m. -24: 00 p. m. ”可知, C项正确。3. From the passage, we can infer that the water in this park is. A. cleanB. pollutedC. dangerousD. colorful【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据游客须知第五条第一句话可以推断选项A正确。该风景区是饮用水的水源, 因此可以推断这里的水是清洁的。4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Tourists can hike alone in the
32、 hilly lands. B. Small animals are under protection in the park. C. Children can play with small animals. D. Tourists can have a swim in the water. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据游客须知最后一条“Small animals such as rabbits, peacocks, squirrels, frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed. ”可知, 小动物受到保护。阅读理解
33、。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。Linus Pauling, the only person who has won two undivided Nobel Prizes, was born in Portland, Oregon. He attended Washington High School but because of an unimportant detail he did not receive his diploma until 1962, long after he had received his Bachelors degree
34、 in chemical engineering from Oregon State College in 1922. He had chosen to study his major because he could get a good job with it. He won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954 for his research into the nature of the chemical bond and its application to the explanation of the structure of complex
35、substances. His interest in the“behavior”of molecules(分子)led him from physical chemistry to biological chemistry, especially of the human body. He began with proteins and their main parts, the amino acids(氨基酸), which are called the“building blocks of life”. In 1950, he constructed the first satisfac
36、tory model of a protein molecule, a discovery very important to the understanding of the living cell. During World War, Pauling was a member of the Research Board for National Security, for which he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit in 1948. However, the use of the atomic bomb near the end
37、 of the war turned Pauling in a new direction. Having long worked on the structure of molecules, he took an immediate interest in the deadly effects of nuclear fallout on human molecular structures. From then on, Pauling protested the production of the hydrogen bombs and supported the prevention of
38、the spread of nuclear weapons. Through his efforts, The Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, declaring all nuclear tests to be illegal except underground ones, came into effect on October 10, 1963, the same day Linus Pauling was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了Linus Pauling一生的成就及其对世界所做出的杰出贡献。他是唯
39、一一位两度独立获诺贝尔奖的科学家。1. From the first paragraph, we learn that Linus Pauling. A. didnt study hard while in Washington High SchoolB. is the only scientist who has won two Nobel PrizesC. was once badly treated in Washington High SchoolD. chose to study chemical engineering to earn his living【解析】选D。细节理解题。
40、从第一段最后一句话“He had chosen to study his major because he could get a good job with it. ”可以得出正确答案为D选项。2. Which of the following things did Pauling pay much attention to at first? A. The“behavior”of molecules. B. Physical chemistry. C. Biological chemistry. D. The human body. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。从第二段第二句话“His in
41、terest in thebehaviorof molecules led him from physical chemistry to biological chemistry, especially of the human body. ”我们可以看出, Pauling的兴趣发生了变化, 从physical chemistry转到了biological chemistry上, 所以正确答案为B选项。3. During World War, Linus Pauling. A. had to stop his research because of the warB. made great c
42、ontributions to the safety of the countryC. joined the army to fight for the safety of the countryD. took part in researching nuclear bombs【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段第一句话“During World War, Pauling was a member of the Research Board for National Security, for which he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Mer
43、it in 1948. ”可以得出正确答案为B选项。4. The main idea of the passage is to show. A. Linus Paulings attitude towards nuclear weaponsB. Linus Paulings contributions to the worldC. Linus Paulings research on the structure of moleculesD. Linus Paulings getting the Nobel Prize for Peace【解析】选B。主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了Linus Pau
44、ling一生的成就及其对世界的贡献, 所以应该选择B选项。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。Britains long-term unemployed could be forced to carry out manual work or risk losing their welfare benefits under plans being put forward by the government. The U. S. -style scheme would see the long-term jobless ordered to take
45、up four-week placements in order to get them used to having a full-time job. The idea is part of major reforms, due to be unveiled this week, to make cuts to Britains huge welfare bill, reduce dependency on benefits and weed out those earning money but not declaring it, papers said. “What we are tal
46、king about here is people who have not been used to working having both the opportunity and perhaps a bit more of a push as well, to experience the workplace from time to time. The vast majority of people in Britain will think that is the right thing to do. ”Foreign Secretary William Hague told BBC
47、TV. Shortly after the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Union took power in May, Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith unveiled plans to simplify the complex web of benefits available to reduce errors and inefficiencies. Duncan Smith said the system had become regressive and was not giving peopl
48、e the right encouragement to work as many were financially better off unemployed. Under his plans, separate benefits for items such as housing, income support or disability will be replaced by a“universal credit”system whereby(靠那个)individual households would get a single welfare payment to ensure th
49、ose in work would be better off. The Observer newspaper said that in return, long-term unemployed would be told to take up work placements of at least 30 hours a week for a four-week period. If they refuse or fail to complete the programme, their jobseekers allowance, worth 64. 30 pounds a week for
50、those over 25, could be stopped for at least three months. 【文章大意】由于英国的福利过高, 再加上近年来的经济危机造成的高失业率, 越来越多的英国人不愿再去劳心费力地工作, 干脆赖在家里向政府伸手要钱。当局为了减少养“好逸恶劳者”的经费, 出台强制性劳动方案, 要求失业的人从事劳力工作, 以此督促他们积极寻找工作。1. What will the unemployed with welfare benefits face if the major reform takes effect? A. They will lose their
51、 welfare benefits if they dont work. B. They will be encouraged to buy their own farms. C. They will do some kinds of jobs. D. Either A or C. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。第一段第一句话的carry out manual work or risk losing their welfare benefits说明在新政下“懒汉”们面临的两种选择。2. What will most British people think of the new reform ac
52、cording to William Hague? A. They are against it since the unemployed are poor. B. They are for it since the unemployed should keep fit. C. They are for it since its unfair for the employed and unemployed. D. They dont care as therere a few unemployed people having welfare benefits. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。第四段
53、中The vast majority of people in Britain will think that is the right thing to do. 说明绝大多数英国人支持新政。4. The underlined word in Paragraph 6 most likely means. A. well-receivedB. far-reachingC. old-fashionedD. live-and-let-live【解析】选C。词义猜测题。从该词所在句的was not giving people the right encouragement to work可知即将取消的
54、措施就要过时了。4. What is the aim of Britains major reform for the long-term unemployed? A. To reduce the cost of welfare bill with healthy economy system. B. To make them healthier and save cost in medical care. C. To help more people go through financial crisis. D. To increase pay and bonus for those employed. 【解析】选A。主旨大意题。第三段的to make cuts to Britains huge welfare bill是直接目的, 最终的目的还是要建立合理健康的福利制度体系。
