1、限时规范训练(十五)阅读板块练速度(满分40分，限时35分钟).阅读理解(30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AHundreds of spectators cheered them on at the North American Wife Carrying Championship. The annual event, now in its 15th year, was held at the base of a grassy ski mountain at the Sunday River resort in Maine.“The people in
2、 Finland put together this event because they felt there should be at least one news story in the year that makes people laugh，” said competitor John Lund, who spent four years in Finland, the birthplace of wifecarrying as a modern sport.The competition began there in the 1990s and was inspired loos
3、ely by the legend of a 19thcentury outlaw who tested the mettle (耐力) of his gang of robbers by having them run an obstacle course with a woman on their backs.The sport has since gained enthusiasts around the world. The event on Saturday in Maine was one of several official qualifying competitions fo
4、r international championships in Finland, with the others held in Australia, Sweden and Estonia.Nearly every team employed the “Estonian carry”， in which the woman hangs the head down with her legs hooked around the mans neck and her arms around his waist, which frees his hands. Despite the competit
5、ions name, the couple does not need to be married.The winners on Saturday were Jesse Wall, a gym owner, and his friend Christina Arsenault. Under the rules of the game, they won Arsenaults weight in beer and five times the numerical value of her weight in cash. Asked what he planned to do with the 1
6、0 cases of beer, Wall looked around and said, “Share them with everyone here.”语篇解读本文是一篇新闻报道。在第十五届“背老婆锦标赛”中，获胜者是健身房老板Jesse Wall和他的朋友Christina Arsenault，他们赢得了与Arsenault体重相当的啤酒和相当于她体重数字五倍的现金。1What does the writer want to tell us?AThe wifecarrying sport was originally held in Australia.BThe annual event
7、 in Maine has been around for 15 years.CPeople had to use the “Estonian carry” in the championship.DPeople had to get married to take part in the championship.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“The annual event, now in its 15th year, was held at the base of a grassy ski mountain at the Sunday River resort in Maine.”
8、可知，在缅因州星期日河度假胜地的一座长满草的滑雪山脚下举办的是第十五届比赛。据此可知，这项活动已经举办了15年，故B项正确。答案：B2Why did the Finnish invent the event?ATo make an amusing news story.BTo attract more travelers to Finland.CTo test peoples courage and patience.DTo make people join in outdoor activities.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“The people in Finland put
9、together this event because they felt there should be at least one news story in the year that makes people laugh， said competitor.”可知，芬兰人组建这次活动是因为他们觉得一年中至少应该有一个让人发笑的新闻故事，故A项正确。答案：A3Which of the following countries is the official qualifying competition not held in?AFinland.BAustralia.CSweden. DSpai
10、n.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“The event on Saturday in Maine was one of several official qualifying competitions for international championships in Finland, with the others held in Australia, Sweden and Estonia.”可知，这项有官方举办资格的锦标赛除了在芬兰举行，其他地方还有澳大利亚、瑞典和爱沙尼亚，故选D项。答案：DBRoberto Clemente is the greatest baseball pla
11、yer of all time. He had an unbelievable batting average (击球率) in all seasons he played. Having won four batting titles, twelve Gold Glove awards, and a Most Valuable Player award, he is certainly the best that ever played.Besides being the best baseball player, Roberto Clemente was also a great man
12、and hero. In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragua. On December 31 of that year, Clemente flew to Nicaragua to take supplies to the people. Almost immediately after takeoff, the plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea.The best honors for Clemente came after he died. He was the first Latino voted i
13、nto the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball, renamed a bridge after hima bridge that leads to the citys beautiful new stadium.No one summed up the life of Roberto Clemente and the baseball commissioner (干事) when, at Clementes Hall of Fame award ceremony,
14、he said, “He was so great a man, as a leader and humanitarian, so great an inspiration to the young and to all in baseball, especially to the proud people of his homeland, Puerto Rico.” The commissioner further honored Clemente by creating a sportsmanship award in his name.语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了棒球明星罗伯托克莱门
15、特的人生经历。4What can be concluded from Roberto Clementes trip to Nicaragua?AHe got injured in an air crash.BHe cared about people and the world.CHe donated a huge sum of money to Nicaragua.DHe earned his fame for his bravery and generosity.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二、三句“In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragu
16、a. On December 31 of that year, Clemente flew to Nicaragua to take supplies to the people.”可知，在1972年尼加拉瓜发生地震后，克莱门特飞往尼加拉瓜，向那里的人民运送物资。据此可推知，克莱门特是一位关心人民和世界的人，故B项正确。答案：B5What do we know about Roberto Clemente from the passage?AHe died in Puerto Rico.BThere was a bridge built for him.CHe played baseball
17、in Pittsburgh.DHis statue was in the Baseball Hall of Fame.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段尾句中的“In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball.”可知， 他曾在匹兹堡市打过棒球，故C项正确。答案：C6What happened at Clementes Hall of Fame award ceremony?AA sportsmanship award was set up in Clementes name.BClemente was voted into the
18、Soccer Hall of Fame.CClemente gained an honor from the people of his homeland.DThe commissioner praised Clementes unbelievable batting skills.解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段尾句“The commissioner further honored Clemente by creating a sportsmanship award in his name.”可知，为表彰克莱门特，干事还以克莱门特的名义设立了一项体育精神奖，故A项正确。答案：A7Where i
19、s the passage most probably taken from?AA science journal.BA sports magazine.CA radio program.DA news report.解析：文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了棒球明星罗伯托克莱门特的人生经历。据此可推知，本文最可能选自体育杂志，故B项正确。答案：BCDolly Parton, an American musician, is used to performing for big crowds. But after her set this year at Glastonbury, Britai
20、ns largest music festival which can date back to 1970, she admitted to feeling nervous. Since that show, her album Blue Smoke has stayed near the top of the album chart for eight weeks.Live music is flourishing (繁荣) even as sales of recorded music have decreased greatly. In the past two years, it ha
21、s grown by 15%. Live music lovers now spend more than 1 billion a year on tickets and almost half that on food, drink and the like. In the early 1990s, Britain had few festivals. But around 450 will take place this year. The festival season, once limited to July and August, now stretches until early
22、 autumn. On the first weekend of September, four festivals battle it out.One reason was a change of the licensing laws, which made it easier to put on a show outdoors. The recession (经济衰退) helped too: Britons who could no longer afford foreign holidays found a weekend of camping in a muddy field mor
23、e attractive.Ageing crowds are another bonus. Older people have more cash to spend on festivals, and their demands have helped make festivals safer and more pleasant. Security at bigger festivals has grown much tighter. Fancy food and drinks have replaced cheap hot dogs and beer.All this is changing
24、 the way the music industry works. Festivals are increasingly seen as a way for artists to attract fans. Newer names find them essential: Clean Bandit, a British band who brought out their first album this year, is performing at around 20 festivals this summer. And music managers are increasingly ta
25、king into account how successfully they think artists will perform at big outdoor festivals before deciding to sign them.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。是什么助力了英国的户外音乐节蓬勃发展呢？8What do we know about Dolly Parton?AHer album Blue Smoke is not very popular.BGlastonbury used to be her favorite place.CThe large audience made
26、her nervous.DShe is an inexperienced performer.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知，Dolly Parton虽然常常给众多观众表演，但在Glastonbury这个英国最大规模的音乐节上表演，她还是感到紧张。答案：C9Which of the following can indicate live music is flourishing in Britain?AThe licensing laws have been changed.BThe festival season lasts longer than before.CTicket pr
27、ices of music festivals have increased by 15%.DPeople are willing to spend more money on recorded music.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The festival season, once limited to July and August, now stretches until early autumn. On the first weekend of September, four festivals battle it out.”可知，户外音乐季的时间变长了，这也能体现英国音乐节的
28、繁荣。答案：B10Whats older peoples contribution to outdoor festivals?ASpending more money on food and drink.BOffering music festivals financial support.CLeading to more festivals intended for the old.DUrging organizers to offer a comfortable experience.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知，年纪大的人参与音乐节，这让组织者更注重音乐节的舒适体验。答案：D1
29、1Why are music festivals important to new artists?ATheir songs are effectively promoted at the festivals.BThey can cooperate with some bigname artists.CThey may make the acquaintance of music managers.DThe way they perform has been affected by the festivals.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知，户外音乐节成了艺人吸引歌迷的好方法，因此这
30、对新人来说是很好的宣传方式。答案：ADA shirt, tie and blazer may not be my favorite, but if I were given the choice, I wouldnt throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.My school is one of many that
31、 seem to be shifting to a more formal uniformthis September I will be wearing a shirt and blazer instead of my old jumper and polo shirt. A number of students have complained about the change, but some people believe that a school uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening focu
32、s on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment, allowing students to perform better academically. Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means students dont have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. When everyone is dressed the same, worrying about what you
33、look like isnt so important. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a great deal of financial pressure on students and parents. Potential bullies have one less target for their insults; its hard to make fun of what someone is wearing when youre dressed exact
34、ly the same.In America, where a majority of schools do not have a uniform, roughly 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. This might not be directly linked to what theyre wearing, but having a uniform can be a safety net for many students who
35、might otherwise suffer from bullying. A strict uniform gives the impression that rules are strict too, perhaps helping maintain a sense of order at school.My uniform might not be what I would wear in my own time, but it gives me a sense of belonging, takes away the pressure of what to wear and stops
36、 the bullies. School uniform isnt fashionable, but thats exactly why I think it should be here to stay.语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。在学校“我”选择穿校服，因为校服是学校的标志，学生统一穿校服能使教室成为严肃的场所，让学生更加专注于学习；此外，穿校服还能减少校园欺凌事件的发生。12Why does the writer mention American children without uniforms in the passage?ATo show pity for American kids
37、.BTo raise the governments attention.CTo prove the benefits of school uniform.DTo inform readers of American kids uniforms.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，在美国，大多数学校没有统一的校服，每天大约有16万名儿童因为害怕受到其他学生的攻击或恐吓而缺课。这可能与他们的穿着没有直接的联系，但是对于许多可能遭受欺凌的学生来说，校服是一种保护措施，而且也帮助学校维持了秩序。据此可推知，作者在此提及美国儿童没有穿统一的校服旨在说明校服的好处，故C项正确。答案：C13What
38、is the writers attitude towards school uniforms?ADisapproving. BConfused.CSuspicious. DFavorable.解析：观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“.it gives me a sense of belonging, takes away the pressure of what to wear and stops the bullies. School uniform isnt fashionable, but thats exactly why I think it should be here to sta
39、y.”可知，“我”的校服给了“我”一种归属感，消除了穿什么衣服的压力，阻止了那些欺负“我”的人；虽然校服并不时尚，但这正是“我”认为它应该留在这里的原因。据此可推知，作者对校服持赞同的态度，故D项正确。答案：D14Which is the advantage of wearing school uniforms for school kids?AIt sharpens concentration on outdoor tasks.BIt removes the teachers financial pressure.CIt satisfies students dressing tastes
40、and favorites.DIt helps students maintain a sense of order at school.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“A strict uniform gives the impression that rules are strict too, perhaps helping maintain a sense of order at school.”可知，严肃的校服也会给人留下规章制度严格的印象，有助于维持学校的秩序，故D项正确。答案：D15What is the best title for the passage?AMy Cool
41、 School UniformBThe Point of School UniformCThe Idea of Dressing ProperlyDThe Way of Guarding Kids Safety解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，在学校里“我”选择穿校服，因为校服是学校的标志，学生统一穿校服能使教室成为严肃的场所，让学生更加专注于学习；此外，穿校服还能减少校园欺凌事件的发生。故B项最适合作本文的标题。答案：B.阅读七选五(10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。On any given day, many of us wrestle
42、 with our fears. We might be considering changing a job, telling someone we love them or wanting to speak up for whats right when we see injustice (不公正)16 Or it says that we dont have the ability to create the life or world we want to have. The cycle often plays out in the same way.So, what should w
43、e do? 17 Instead, we can choose to accept fear as part of the process of change and practice courage. Though courage is often thought of as an inborn character, its actually a practice that can be learned for dealing with difficulty. 18 Here are two useful tips for dealing with fear and moving close
44、r to courage.Listen without attachment. Many of us who are stuck in fear have an inner critic (批评家), constantly telling us well fail. Sometimes we adopt approaches to removing it. 19 However, if we can take time to listen to our inner critic without attachmentwithout the need to ignore or accept wha
45、t it is sayingwere in a better position to learn from it.20 Creating courageous communities gives us the support to face challenges. Sometimes our stories get in our way, and we need people who are doing similar work to help us see where were getting stuck or what were truly good at.AFear shows up i
46、n the body.BYoull be more likely to make the changes.CIn other words, courage can become a habit.DDont see fear as bad or try to remove it when it arises.EBut a voice within us pipes up saying that theres no point.FWhile we can get temporary relief, they dont actually make the critic go away.GSurrou
47、nd yourself with likeminded people who also honor the values of courage.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何获取勇气来战胜内心的恐惧。16解析：根据空后“Or it says that we dont have the ability to create the life or world we want to have.”的提示可知答案，其中的it即E项中的“a voice within us”。答案：E17解析：根据空后的“Instead, we can choose to accept fear as par
48、t of the process of change and practice courage.”可知，作者不赞成“把恐惧看成不好的事情并在它一出现时就消灭它”的做法，并给出了“接受恐惧并锻炼胆量”的建议。答案：D18解析：本空是对上一句“its actually a practice that can be learned for dealing with difficulty”的进一步说明。答案：C19解析：上一句指出，有时候我们采取一些策略来消灭它，但是作者认为这只是暂时的解脱，并不能真正地赶走这个批评家。答案：F20解析：根据本段内容可知，作者给出的建议是：与同样珍视勇气的人在一起。本空后的句子中“courageous communities”即指G项中提到的“likeminded people who also honor the values of courage，”故选G项。答案：G