1、定时训练(16).阅读理解A 体裁：记叙文话题：人生经历时间：6分钟 Zhang Kemin tried his hardest to resist becoming a professional musician like his grandfather，the late Chinese conductor Li Delun (19172001)“I was rebellious.Almost everyone in my family is a musician and I wanted to be different.” says Zhang，36，who has learned pia
2、no，violin and viola since childhood.He took on a variety of jobs to distract him from music，from working in venture capital firms to comedy clubs.But he has found himself in music nonetheless，and recently he played piano to accompany US soprano(女高音) Kerry Holahan，kicking off The Spirit of America To
3、ur，organized by American Cultural Center Tours Ping Pong Productions in association with Li Delun Music Foundation.More than 200 people，Chinese and expatriates，packed the library of the Beijing American Center.They performed songs by Broadway legend Cole Porter，including Night and Day and Anything G
4、oes，and told stories about the composers life.“We became friends a long time ago.He is very nice and funny.When I made mistakes during a performance，he will say its his fault，” says Holahan，who moved to Beijing as an exchange student 10 years ago.Zhang and Holahan will tour universities around China
5、，spreading their love of Broadway music to Chinese audiences.“My aunt told me that the project I am doing is just like what my grandfather used to do，” Zhang says.“He used to go around with a cassette player and a stack of tapes，and gave lectures about classical music everywhere，from universities to
6、 factories.He enjoyed classical music so much that he loved sharing his knowledge with people in the hope that they can learn to appreciate it，too.”Zhang and his parents moved to Toronto，Canada in 1990.When he returned to Beijing，he stayed with his grandparents.It is an old apartment in the capitals
7、 downtown area and it is where he was born and raised.Located near the China National Symphony Orchestra，the apartment block is home to many of Chinas great musicians，including Li and his violinist wife Li Jue (19222013)“Thats me，around 2 years old，sitting in my grandfathers arms，” says Zhang，pointi
8、ng to a blackandwhite photo，in which he is wearing a pair of big headphones and waving his tiny arms like a conductor.【语篇导读】尽管年轻时候的张克敏想尽一切办法不再作像他祖父那样的音乐家，但是最终他还是从事了音乐事业。1Whats the meaning of the underlined word?ADraw someones attention away from something.BDraw someones attention on something.CPay s
9、omeones attention to something.DPay someones attention to only one thing.解析词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“Zhang Kemin tried his hardest to resist becoming a professional musician like his grandfather.”以及第二段中的“I was rebellious.Almost everyone in my family is a musician and I wanted to be different.”可以推出distract的意思是“转
10、移注意力”。故选A。答案A2From the passage we can learn _AZhang Kemin didnt choose the career in musicBZhang Kemin gave up music at lastCZhang Kemin takes up music as his careerDZhang Kemin has never learned music at all解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But he has found himself in music nonetheless，and recently he played piano t
11、o accompany US soprano(女高音) Kerry Holahan.”可知选C。答案C3What does Kerry Holahan think of Zhang Kemin?AHe is a handsome boy.BHe is friendly and easygoing.CHe is cruel and hardworking.DHe is kind but strict.解析推理判断题。根据第五段中的“He is very nice and funny.When I made mistakes during a performance，he will say its
12、 his fault.”可以推出Kerry Holahan认为张克敏是一位友好的、容易相处的人。答案B4How old was Zhang Kemin when he moved to Toronto?AAbout 10. BAbout 36.CAbout 2. DAbout 12.解析数字计算题。根据第二段中的“.Zhang，36，who has learned piano，violin and viola since childhood.”以及倒数第三段中的“Zhang and his parents moved to Toronto，Canada in 1990.”可知现在(2014年)
13、张克敏36岁，那么1990年他大约是12岁。答案D5Whats the main idea of Paragraph 7?AWhat kind of person was Zhang Kemins grandfather.BWhat kind of project was Zhang Kemin doing now.CZhang Kemins grandfather lived in Toronto.DZhang Kemins grandfather liked to give lectures about the project.解析段落大意题。文章第七段中提到张克敏现在做的工作与他祖父以前
14、做的一样，并且具体介绍了他祖父所从事的工作情况。因此该段的大意应该是：张克敏现在是在做什么样的工作。答案BB 体裁：说明文话题：社会生活时间：6分钟If you have ever wondered what Noahs Ark，the huge boat that saved Noah，his family and two specimens of every animal genus that inhabited the earth，may have looked like，you are in luck.Thats because a Dutchman has created a lif
15、esize replica，with a slight modernday twist!Johan Huibers says he was inspired to build the boat after he dreamt that his native country of Netherlands was completely flooded! The carpenter began by creating a smaller version of what he likes to call Johans Ark in 2004.Not surprisingly，it was an ins
16、tant hit with tourists，both local and foreign.Encouraged by the success，he used the funds generated from ticket sales of the smaller version，and in 2009 recruited(招聘) his two children and some friends，to build a version the same size as the one specified in the Bible.Johan and his team ended up with
17、 an Ark that measures an impressive 427 feet(130 meters) long，95 feet(29 meters) across and 75 feet (23 meters) high.As for the animals? While the area inside is big enough to allow two real elephants，Johan has restrained that impulse! Instead，he has populated it with plastic substitutes of the mamm
18、al and also giraffes，zebras and even buffalosAll lifesize of course! But smaller species like chickens，sheep and rabbits got luckierThey are all alive and seem to be enjoying their life inside the Arks “petting zoo”Johans Ark is also home to an array of exotic birdsAll alive and chirping(鸣叫声)!The on
19、ly issue with this amazing replica that docks in a small river in Dordrecht，Netherlands is the ability to actually sail off! Thats because unlike the biblical version，this one is made from steel and weighs 3，000 tons.Still，it is pretty cool and the best news is that Johan is hoping to take it to oth
20、er parts of the world too，if he can find a bigger boat to transport it on.【语篇导读】本文为说明文，主要讲述了荷兰人Johan Huibers 两次建造现代版的诺亚方舟，并吸引了众多海内外的参观者的事情。此外，还说明了现代版的诺亚方舟的内部构造和功用。6Why did Johan Huibers create Johans Ark?ABecause he wanted to make a lot of money.BBecause he meant to raise animals in the Ark.CBecause
21、 he dreamed his motherland was flooded.DBecause he intended to travel around the world.解析考查细节理解。由第二段第一句“Johan Huibers says he was inspired to build the boat after he dreamt that his native country of Netherlands was completely flooded！”可知，Johan Huibers想建造诺亚方舟是因为他梦到自己的家乡被洪水淹没了。答案C7The first sentence
22、of Paragraph 3 means _AJohans Ark was attacked by some touristsBbuilding Johans Ark proved a failureCthe visitors were surprised by his crazy ideaDJohans Ark was very popular with tourists解析考查细节理解。由第三段第二句中的“Encouraged by the success，he used the funds generated from ticket sales of the smaller versio
23、n”可知，第一次建造诺亚方舟受到海内外游客的欢迎，取得了成功。答案D8Which of the following can replace the underlined word“restrained” in Paragraph 4?Aimproved BstoppedCdeveloped Dindicated解析考查词义猜测。由第四段中的“Instead，he has populated it with plastic substitutes of the mammal and also giraffes，zebras and even buffalos”可知，他使用了这些动物的塑料替代品，
24、而没有用真的大动物，故推知他“抑制”了冲动。答案B9What can you infer from the last paragraph?AThe boat was created just for entertainment.BThis Ark was designed for sailing in the river.CThis amazing replica cant sail in the sea.DJohan was going to sell the replica overseas.解析考查推理判断。由最后一段最后一句中的“if he can find a bigger boat
25、 to transport it on”以及前文可知，现代版的诺亚方舟无法在海洋中正常航行。答案C10Which of the following is the best title of the passage?AThe Tale of Noahs ArkBHow to Avoid DisastersCThe Functions of Noahs ArkDModernday Version of Noahs Ark解析考查主旨大意。由全文可知，本文讲述了荷兰人Johan Huibers两次建造现代版的诺亚方舟，吸引了海内外的参观者，取得了成功，故选项D正确。答案D.信息匹配阅读下列应用文及相
26、关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下列某网站文章的标题及大意：A5 More Everyday Things That Clean Your BathroomFind out how using soda pop，vinegar and other common household items can make cleaning your bathroom a breeze.Published in：Home&Garden5 ThingsB10 Sunniest Christmas VacationsPlan to skip the clouds，sleet，hail and snow
27、of the Christmas season？Explore our list of the worlds warmest，sunniest，sweetest festive escapes.Published：HolidayChristmasTravelC10 Best Places To Shop in CanadaTour the country and dont forget to bring a little spending money，as we reveal Canadas 10 best places to shop.Published in：TravelCanadaDHo
28、w to Choose the Perfect Pasta for Your MealsThink the type of pasta you use for your recipes is just an insignificant detail？Not true！Get the most out of your meals with these tips for combining the perfect pasta shape with the right sauce.Published：Food&RecipesCookingE6 Simple Ways to Lead a Happie
29、r LifeCanada is the worlds fifth happiest country according to the UNs World Happiness Report.Find your own road to bliss with these six moodimproving habits.Published：Health&WellBeingHealthy LivingF4 Sneaky Reasons Your Job Is Making You FatWorking long hours can mean putting on a few extra pounds.
30、Avoid gaining unwanted weight by taking charge of these four secretly fattening scenarios.Published in：Health&WellBeingDigest Diet以下是一些读者的相关信息，请匹配他们感兴趣的文章。【语篇导读】网站文章的标题及大意读者信息。1I live in Niagara Falls NY and I need to buy some new hockey equipment.I know there are Sporting Goods，Great Skate，and some
31、 pro shops here and there.Any other stores that Im not aware of? 解析题目关键信息“to buy some new hockey equipment”和“Sporting Goods”，对应C选项的标题“10 Best Places To Shop”(十个最佳的购物地点)。答案C2My friends and I have been to Queensland far too many times but we really need a holiday this winter.Need to be cheap because w
32、e are students.Anywhere but Australia.解析题目关键信息“need a holiday”(需要度假)，对应B选项标题的文字“Vocations”。答案B3What can I do to make housework seem less boring？When I try to keep up the housework on a regular basis it starts to seem boring and sometimes even pointless and I start to slack off on it.解析题目关键信息“make ho
33、usework seem less boring”，对应A选项的文字“Clean Your Bathroom”和“household”。答案A 4I am on a search to find the perfect meal to make for my family on a special day.So leave any kind because we are not picky eaters.Thank you so much.解析题目关键词“the perfect meal”，对应D选项的“How to Choose the Perfect Pasta for Your Meal
34、s”(怎样为你的饮食选择完美的面食)。答案D5Im now at my desk 8 hours a day，so I cant exercise as much as I did and the office is filled with sugary cups of tea and doughnuts！I only have a 30 minute lunch break which I make sure I walk around constantly，but what are a few ways to keep slim in the office?解析题目关键词“the offi
35、ce”和“keep slim in the office”，对应F选项的文字“avoid gaining unwanted weight”，故选F。答案F.基础写作【写作内容】假如你是肖芳，你所在的学校最近进行了一次消防演习(fire drill)，请就演习的情况写一份报道。内容如下：1演习目的：培养师生在火灾发生时的自我保护能力和自救能力；2演习时间：本周星期一下午4：00；3参加对象：全体师生员工约4 000名；4演习的基本情况：大家迅速、安全地在5分钟内到达操场；5同学们的感受。【写作要求】只能用5个句子表达全部内容。【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。【参考范文】In o
36、rder to improve the abilities of selfprotection and selfsaving when a fire breaks out，a fire drill was carried out in our school.It was at four oclock this Monday afternoon.All the staff and students，about 4，000 in total，participated in it.Within 5 minutes，all rapidly got out of their classrooms or offices and reached the playground.After the activity，we feel its very important for us to experience such a drill and greatly improve our sense of safety.