1、江西省2012届高三英语二轮专项训练：阅读理解（18）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARay Charles Robinson, a blind musician in America, was famous for his recordings of jazz, rock n roll, blues and country music. But the world knew him better as Ray Charles. He had a huge influence on American popular music.T
2、he song Lets Go Get Stoned is an example of Ray Charles own kind of musichis own sound. He worked hard for several years to create that sound. No one ever tried it before. He mixed black church music, blues and rock n roll. The sound was extremely successful. In the nineteen fifties, his records beg
3、an to sell millions of copies. At the same time, Ray Charles recorded jazz music. Those records sold well, too. Critics said they were new and exciting. Listen to his jazz song, Sweet Sixteen Bars.Ray Charles became famous because he could play blues, rock and jazz. He also liked other kinds of musi
4、c. He told record company officials that he wanted to record an album(专辑) of country-and-western music.The president of the record company told him it would be a mistake. He said Rays fans would not buy the album. Charles disagreed. He said he believed he would gain many new fans to replace the few
5、he might lose. He produced the album and it was an immediate success.The album was called Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Many of the songs were major hits. One of the most popular was I Cant Stop Loving You. It is a country-and-western song with Ray Charles sound of blues and black chur
6、ch music.1. Ray Charles became popular with Americans because _.A. he could play bluesB. he recorded jazz musicC. he worked hard to create his own soundD. he mixed black church music, blues and rock n roll2. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. His album about country-and-western music didn
7、t sell well.B. Ray Charles Robinson had a great effect on American popular musicC. Ray Charles thought he would gain new fans though he would lose some old fansD. The president of the record company didnt think that his new album would be popular with his fans.3. Thanks to _, he achieved a great suc
8、cess after producing his album.A. his own confidence B. his supportersC. the president of the record companyD. his own hard work4. The song Lets Go Get Stoned consisted of all the following music EXCEPT _.A. black church music B. bluesC. jazzD. rock n roll5. The underlined word in the last paragraph
9、 “hits” can be replaced by “_”.A. attacksB. successes C. strengths D. aimsBIn a society, such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people highly value individualismthe difference among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities
10、 that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students dont memorize information. Instead, they work individually and find answers themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opin
11、ions.In most Asian societies, by contrast, people have the same language, history, and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of Asia reflects societys belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and
12、help one another in assignments. In the classroom, the teaching methods are often very formal. The teacher lectures, and the students listen. There is not much discussion. Instead, the students recite rules of information that they have memorized.There are advantages and disadvantages to both of the
13、se systems of education. For example, one advantage to the system in Japan is that there is much more math and science than American students learn by the end of high school. They also study more hours each day and more days each year than North Americans do. The system is difficult, but it prepares
14、 students for a society that values discipline and self-control. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an important learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information that they have memorized.The advantage of the educationa
15、l system in North American, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from high school, they havent memorized as many basic rules and facts as student
16、s in other countries have.6. People in the United States or Canada lay more stress on _. A. team workB. self-controlC. disciplineD. individualism7. Which is NOT true according to the passage? A. A lot of discussion in the American classroom. B. Asian students begin to form their own ideas and opinio
17、ns at school. C. Asian students recite rules of information that they have memorized. D. American students dont often work together and help one another in assignments.8. What is the advantage of the educational system in North American？ A. There is not much discussion. B. Learning to think for them
18、selves C. Learning much less math and science D. They havent memorized as many basic rules and facts.9. Which of the following words best describes the authors attitude in writing this passage? A. Supportive B. OppositeD. ObjectiveD. Subjective10.The main idea of this passage is_.A. cultural differe
19、nces in a society, such as the United States or CanadaB. comparisons of Educational System between North America and AsiaC. there are more advantages Asian systems of education than that of North AmericanD. there are more disadvantages Asian systems of education than that of North AmericanCThere is
20、a forgotten player in the global efforts to limit C02 emissions：the consumer. Households consume one-third of the final energy used in the European Union and produce around two-thirds of city wasteMoreover，food，housing，and private transport account for almost 80 of environmental pressures. So consum
21、ers can make a real difference when it comes to fighting climate changeSeveral factors can direct consumers towards more environmentally-friendly behavior. To achieve this，we need clear and simple information to guide consumption decisions。IndeedTwo thirds of consumers find it difficult to understan
22、d which products are better for the environment when shopping With 58 of Europeans believing that many companies pretend to be green in order to charge higher prices, industry has a long way to go in helping consumers feel confident when making green choicesThey should give consumers more informatio
23、n about the carbon footprint of their products，and promote more sustainable behavior among their customers.To be sure, companies are increasingly creating product labels that help consumers make responsible choices-for instance, reminding users of products made from materials that are recycled，renew
24、able, andor less carbon-intensive. Even so, only, 20% of Europeans believe that companies are doing enough to promote environmentally friendly optionsIn times of crisis, consumers prefer high-quality products that will last long and wont go out of styleDurable products might sometimes cost more, but
25、 they dont need to be replaced as frequently In this way，companies that create durable or recyclable products enable consumers to think differently about their purchases, which can help users behave more responsibly, and thus may help end our “throw-way” cultureHowever，it is not enough to inform con
26、sumers of the environmental features of products. We also need to provide consumers with guidance to establish a practical lifestyle model to follow. This cannot be brought about by regulations alone, but by good business communities that would create a loyal group of “sustainable consumers”. 11.Acc
27、ording to the passage, the key to going greener globally is A. to provide enough information about sustainable productsB. to get the government involved in protecting the environmentC. to encourage consumers to make their efforts to live a green way D. to require the companies produce environmentall
28、y-friendly products12.The author is trying to inform the readers in the third passage that A. people are buying sustainable products to have a lighter carbon footprintB. most European consumers lack confidence in making responsible choicesC. companies have done enough to allow consumers to make gree
29、ner choicesD. companies can make a higher profit by making less carbon-intensive products13.Which of the fact is TRUE according to the passage?A. Households produce more than onethird of city wasteB. 23 0f consumers know little about which products are greener.C. Green life style can reduce about 80
30、 of environmental pressures.D. only 20of companies are helping consumers behave responsibly.14.The author advises companies to in the time of crisis.A. reduce the cost of production B. throw away old modelsC. make more durable products D. replace their products frequently15. What does the author put
31、 emphasis on in the last paragraph?A. The quality of products. B. The honesty of companies.C. The government regulations.D. The importance of lifestyle.DA public high school in the small, rural town of Boonsboro, Maryland, offers a special program. Top students in the ninth and tenth grades can atte
32、nd single-sex classes for math, science, English and social studies.The aim is to help teenagers keep their mind on their work by keeping males and females apart. Rebecca Brown chooses the students for what Boonsboro High School calls the Academy. What we really want to do is take that top group of
33、kids and take them to the very highest level they can achieve here, so that theyre prepared for college. She said. They need high marks and test scores and strong teacher recommendations. They also need to be involved in activities.Michael Bair has been at Boonsboro High for twenty years and directs
34、 the Academy. His ninth-grade English class for boys centers on books that he believes boys find interesting. The novels theyre reading now, are very manly novels. Theyre novels that deal with the arrogance (傲慢) of man and the pride of man.”One of those books, for example, is The Call of the Wild by
35、 Jack London. This classic story tells of a dog stolen from his home and sold to work as a sled dog in Canadas Klondike Gold Rush.On this day, the students are working in small groups. Vincent and Logan explain why they are drawing pictures that relate to the story. Vincent said,” The main character
36、, Buck, he gets abducted(绑架) and they send him off to the Yukon in a train. So Im drawing part of the story where hes in the train. It gets you to visualize the setting of the story and gets you to think more about whats going on in the story, the important events of the story. Instead of just doing
37、 work sheets about it, this is a lot more fun. Logan added happily.Morgan Van Fleet is a senior at Boonsboro High. She liked being in the Academy. She says boys and girls act differently when they are together in a classroom.” To me, it almost seems like its hindering(妨碍) your chances at developing
38、yourself because youre more focused on Oh, I wish theyd shut up. Oh, what do they think of me? instead of focusing on whats the homework or whats going on in this class, whats the lesson.16. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce B. To persuade C. To instruct D. To educate17. In Rebecca Br
39、owns opinion, _. A. any student in Boonsboro High School can take part in the programB. students in the program are expected to get well prepared for college C. students can all achieve their highest levels in the programD. students dont have to join the activities18. The underline word “visualize”
40、in paragraph 4 probably means _. A. pay a visit to B. form a picture of C. take a look at D. have a gift for 19. What can we conclude from the text? A. Michael Bair considers it unsuitable for boys to read the book The Call of the WildB. Jack London is a main character in the book The Call of the Wi
41、ldC. Vincent thinks that his drawings can help understand the novel better. D. Morgan Van Fleet thinks the program does no good to her.20. The text is probably taken from _. A. a schools introduction B. a teachers dairyC. a headmasters speech D. a news reportDAACBDBBDBCBBCDABBCD高考资源网独家精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#UKs5uKs%U高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网