1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家阅读理解。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。What does it mean to say that we live in a world of persuasion? It means that we live among competing interests. Your roommates need to study for an exam may take priority (优先) over pizza. Your instructor may have good reasons not to change yo
2、ur grade. And the object of your romantic/interest may have other choices.In such a world, persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable consideration to our points of view. When we persuade, we want to influence how others believe and behave. We may not always prevail other poi
3、nts of view may be more persuasive, depending on the listener, the situation, and the merit of the case. But when we practice the art of persuasion, we try to ensure that our position receives the attention it deserves.Some people, however, object to the very idea of persuasion. They may regard it a
4、s an unwelcome interruption into their lives. Just the opposite, we believe that persuasion is unavoidable to live is to persuade. Persuasion may be ethical (合乎道义的) or unethical, selfless or selfish, inspiring or degrading. Persuaders may enlighten our mind or prey on our vulnerability. Ethical pers
5、uasion, however, calls on sound reasoning and is sensitive to the feelings and needs of listeners. Such persuasion can help us apply the wisdom of the past to the decisions we now must make. Therefore, the most basic part of education is learning to resist the one kind of persuasion and to encourage
6、 and practice the other.Beyond its personal importance to us, persuasion is necessary to society. The right to persuade and be persuaded is the bedrock of the American political system, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution (美国宪法).1. According to the passage, persuasion means _.A. ch
7、anging others points of viewB. exercising power over other peopleC. getting other people to consider your point of viewD. getting people to agree with you and do what you want2. The underlined word in the second paragraph “prevail” means_.A. win B. fail C. speak D. listen3. The passage states that s
8、ome people object to persuasion because they think it is _.A. a danger to society B. difficult to do wellC. unwelcome behavior D. never successful4. The passage mainly discusses _.A. how people persuadeB. why people persuadeC. that persuasion is both good and badD. that persuasion is important and i
9、t is all around us【答案与解析】1. C 细节题。将第二段中persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable consideration to our points of view与各选项进行比较可知。2. A 词义题。由破折号后面的句子other points of view may be more persuasive可知，我们不一定占上风，故选A。3. C 细节题。由第三段中第一二句Some peopleinto their lives可知。4. D 主旨题。根据第一段对we live
10、in a world of persuasion的理解，第三段中we believe that persuasion is unavoidable-to live is to persuade 及最后一段中persuasion is necessary to society与各选项进行比较可确定选D。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the InternetBasically, Internet
11、 dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person firstThe first thing to do it you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile （简介） which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so onA photograph is optional, but ma
12、ny sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profileMany Internet dating sites will charge a one-lime registration fee to use their services.Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the worldYou can even narrow the search down to your area by
13、 zip codeAnother advantage is that you can communicate by e-mail before you meet in personThousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet datingIt is an excellent way for shy people to meetIt is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy way
14、to meet people who share your interestsJust as in traditional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet datingThe person you have been talking to on the Net may not be who they say they are, Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or priva
15、te details, such as marital status, income, and so on, for their own reasonsIt would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare timeNevertheless, taking a few simple precautions shoul
16、d help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun1The purpose of writing the passage is to _Apersuade readers to go dating on the InternetBinform us how to date on the InternetCwarn readers against web loveDintroduce Internet dating to us2Which of the following is a must to make an Internet
17、dating possible?AA photo BA profile CMoney DBusiness experience3One advantage of Internet dating is that _Ayou can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginningByoure sure to find a partner with the same interestsCyoull find absolutely dependable information of othersDyoull gain fame and money overn
18、ight4What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?ATraditional datingBHidden advantagesCSafety measures DRomantic love5The underlined word pitfalls in Paragraph 4 most probably means _Arules Btrends Cproblems Dskills【参考答案】15、DBACC 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。The drug store was closin
19、g for the night and Alfred Higgins was about to go home when his new boss approached him.“Empty your pockets please, Alfred,” Sam Carr demanded in a firm voice.Alfred pretended to be shocked but he knew hed been caught. From his coat he withdrew a make-up kit, a lipstick and two tubes of toothpaste.
20、“Im disappointed in you, Alfred!” said the little gray-haired man.“Sorry, sir. Please forgive me. Its the first time Ive ever done such a thing,” Alfred lied, hoping to gain the old mans sympathy.Mr Carrs brow furrowed as he reached for the phone, “Do you take me for a fool? Lets see what the police
21、 have to say. But first Ill call your mother and let her know her son is heading to jail.”“Do whatever you want,” Alfred shot back, trying to sound big. But deep down he felt like a child. He imagined his mother rushing in, eyes burning with anger, maybe in tears. Yet he wanted her to come quickly b
22、efore Mr. Carr called the police.Mr. Carr was surprised when Mrs Higgins finally arrived. She was very calm, quiet and friendly. “Is Alfred in trouble?” she asked.“Hes been stealing from the store,” the old man coolly replied.Mrs. Higgins put out her hand and touched Mr. Carrs arm with great gentlen
23、ess as if she knew just how he felt. She spoke as if she did not want to cause him any more trouble. “What do you want to do, Mr. Carr?”The womans calm and gentle manner disarmed the once-angry store-owner. “I was going to get a cop. But I dont want to be cruel. Tell your son not to come back here a
24、gain, and Ill let it go.” Then he warmly shook Mrs. Higginss hand.Mrs. Higgins thanked the old man for his kindness, then mother and son left. They walked along the street in silence. When they arrived home his mother simply said, “Go to bed, you fool.”In his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the
25、kitchen. He felt no shame, only pride in his mothers actions. “She was smooth!” he thought. He went to the kitchen to tell her how great she was, but was shocked by what he saw.His mothers face looked frightened, broken. Not the cool, bright face he saw earlier. Her lips moved nervously. She looked
26、very old. There were tears in her eyes.This picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth ending. He saw all the troubles he brought her and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother.6Which of the follow
27、ing is true according to the passage? AAlfred tried to sound big to hide his fear. BIt was the first time Alfred had stolen anything. CMr. Carr set a trap to catch Alfred stealing. DMr. Carr had planned to forgive Alfred from the beginning.7What does the underlined word “disarmed” probably mean? Aan
28、noyed Bconvinced Cgot over Dmade less angry 8What impressed Alfred most about his mother at the drugstore was _Ahow angry she was Bhow effectively she handled MrCarrCthat she didnt cry Dthat she was able to save him9What was the mothers attitude toward Alfred?AShe was very strict with him BShe was s
29、upportive of himCShe felt disappointed with him DShe was afraid of him10From the last paragraph, we know that Alfred _Awas no longer a youth Bfelt proud of his motherCfelt guilty and regretful for his deed Dwanted his mother to be happy【参考答案】610、ADBCC 完形填空。阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
30、选项。In the city of Fujisawa, Japan, lives a woman named Atsuko Saeki. When she was a teenager, she 1_ of going to the United States. Most of what she knew about American 2_ was from the textbooks she had read. “I had a 3_ in mind: Daddy watching TV in the living room, Mummy 4_ cakes and their teenage
31、 daughter off to the cinema with her boyfriend.”Atsuko 5_ to attend college in California. When she arrived, however, she found it was not her 6_ world. “People were struggling with problems and often seemed 7_,” she said. “I felt very along.”One of her hardest 8_ was physical education. “We played
32、volleyball, “ she said. “ The other students were 9_ it, but I wasnt.” One afternoon, the instructor asked Atsuko to 10_ the ball to her teammates so they could knock it 11_ the net. No problem for most people, but it terrified Atsuko. She was afraid of losing face 12_ she failed.A young man on her
33、team 13_ what she was going through. “He walked up to me and 14_, Come on. You can do that.” “ You will never understand how those words of 15_ made me feel Four word: you can do that. I felt like crying with happiness.”She made it through the class. Perhaps she thanked the young man; she is not 16_
34、.Six years have passed. Atsuko is back in Japan, working as a salesclerk. “I have 17_ for gotten the words,” she said. “When things are not going so well, I think of them.”She is sure the young man had no idea how much his kindness 18_ to her. “He probably doesnt even remember it,” she said. That ma
35、y be the lesson. Whenever you say something to a person cruel or kind you have no idea how long the words will 19_. Shes all the way over in Japan, but still she hears those four 20_ words: you can do that.1. A. learned B. spoke C. dreamed D. heard 2. A. way B. life C. education D. spirit3. A. photo
36、 B. painting C picture D. drawing 4. A. baking B. frying C. steaming D. boiling5. A. hoped B. arranged C. liked D. attempted 6. A. described B. imagined C. created D. discovered7. A. tense B. cheerful C. relaxed D. deserted 8. A. times B. questions C. classes D. projects9. A. curious about B. good a
37、t C. slow at D. nervous about10. A. kick B. pass C. carry D. hit 11. A. through B. into C. over D. past12. A. after B. if C. because D. until 13. A. believed B. considered C. wondered D. sensed14. A. warned B. sighed C. ordered D. whispered 15. A. excitement B. encouragement C. persuasion D. suggest
38、ion16. A. interested B. doubtful C. puzzled D. sure17. A. never B. already C. seldom D. almost 18. A. happened B. applied C. seemed D. meant19. A. continue B. stay C. exist D. live 20. A. merciful B. bitter C. simple D. easy语篇定位日本有一位女士Atsuko Saeki年轻时一直梦想去美国，对未来有着美好的憧憬。然而当她到达加利福尼亚时却发现一切并非想象中的那样。 思路引导
39、故事的发展可分为三个阶段：打排球表现不佳受到年轻人的鼓励鼓励对她后来的影响。 答案与解析1. C考查词语辨析。她从小就梦想去美国，故选C。其他选项均不符合语意。 2. B考查行文逻辑。根据后面引号中的内容可知此处是指她想象中的生活画面，故选B。 3. C考查词语辨析。此处指女士脑海中的生活画面，A指照片，不合适；B,D两项均表示绘画，图画，指的是有形物体，因此不正确。故答案为C。 4. A考查生活常识。此处只能用bake与cake搭配，意为烘蛋糕。 5. B考查语境理解。从下文可知，她是到美国加利福尼亚求学，这是事先安排好的行为。故选B。 6. B考查行文逻辑。她发现一切并非她想象中的那样，下
40、文引号中的内容也有暗 示，与第一段引号中的内容形成对比。 7. A考查词语辨析及逻辑推理。从前半句大家都在苦苦奋斗可推断此处应该用tense紧张，其他选项与前半句逻辑关系不符。 8. C考查语境理解。从后面的education及第七段中的she made it through the class可知此处指课程。 9. B考查行文逻辑。从后句but I wasnt及下文内容可知其他同学擅长打排球，而我打得很糟。 10. D考查生活常识。根据常识可知，排球比赛中，通常要把排球击到空中，由其他人将球打到对方场地。所以答案为D。 11. C考查生活常识。通过球网上方把球打到对方半场，不是穿过、经过或打
41、进球网。故选C。 12. B考查行文逻辑。她担心如果失败会当众丢脸。 13. D考查词语辨析。一个年轻男子察觉到她当时的困境。用sense察觉到比较贴切，其他选项均与语境不符。 14. D考查语境理解。此处用whisper 表示他小声地对她说。前三项分别意为警告、叹息和命令，均不符合语境。 15. B考查语境理解。由Come on. You can do that可知此处指的是鼓励。 16. D考查行文逻辑。她自己不确信是否向对方表达了谢意。本句中的 perhaps一词提供了暗示。 17. A考查行文逻辑。根据下一句可知她永远没有忘记那句话。 18. D考查行文逻辑。她坚信那个年轻人不知道他的善意对她而言意味着什么。 19. B考查词语辨析。句意为：你不知道这些话会在对方心中停留多长时间。此处强调状态，而 A 强调动作C表示事物原来已经存在。故答案为B。 20. C考查词语辨析。那四个简单的词语仍然回响在她的耳边，其他选项不合语境。 - 8 - 版权所有高考资源网
