1、江西省2014届高三英语二轮精品卷：阅读理解（51）第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分）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.（江西省余江一中2014届高三12月第四次模拟考试）AOnce there was a man who liked to eat mangoes(芒果). One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the swe
2、etest.So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. The
3、n he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him. Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arrived - a well-known sage who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, as he w
4、as famous in solving many peoples problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones.He was silent for a minute and then picked up a stone and threw it at the hanging man. Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to shout: What are you doing?! Are you crazy? Do you want me to b
5、reak my neck?” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry: “If I could just come down, I would show you!”Thats what everybody wanted - that he came down. But how? Now everybody was tense(紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish the
6、 sage, but they didnt. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge（报仇）.He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe
7、 to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, realizing that the man really helped him because he induced him to try his best and save himself. “I should be thankful and not angry.” 56What happened after he had picked a few s
8、weet reddish mangoes?AHe remained hanging helplessly on the tree.BHe slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.CHe was climbing down quickly but carefully.DHe shouted loudly for help but no one helped.57How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?AHe was nervous. BHe kept silent. CHe was a
9、ngry. DHe felt surprised.58What do you think motivated the man to climb down? ACourage. B. Assistance. CCarefulness.DRevenge. 59From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one . Aon the tree for the longest time Bhidden in the middle of a treeCon the very top of the a tree Dexposed to
10、 sunlight less often60The best title of this passage will be _.AAnger saves ones life. BWisdom does count.CSkill and strength count.DAnger is the biggest enemy.BBedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, thes
11、e crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects. Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frighten
12、ing to domestic and wild animalsas well as some humans. The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and leadall found in fireworkshave been linked to di
13、seases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act. Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debr
14、is (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources. Inste
15、ad of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started: Sky lanternsa tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.Party crackersa favorite in the United Kingdomgive you noise and surprises without the mess of firework
16、s. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers. Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm! 61. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _. A. the special sounds of fireworks ex
17、cite people B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers62. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in
18、fireworks. B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous. C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain. D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.63. All the italicized (斜体的) words are probably _. A. mineral materialsB. tiny solids C. chemical elemen
19、ts D. broken pieces 64. What is implied from the passage? A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises. B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns. C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground. D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.65. What can be co
20、ncluded as the writers attitude towards fireworks? A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays. B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means. C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors. D. You cannot set off fireworks unless yo
21、u come up with new ways.C Chinese media and Internet users on Monday condemned(谴责) a lack of morals in society after a toddler(学步的小孩)was struck twice by two different vans and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl.The incident, captu
22、red by a surveillance camera and aired by Southern Television Guangdong (TVS), showed the two-year-old girl was knocked down and run over by a white van on a narrow market street on the afternoon of Oct. 13, in Foshan City of Guangdong Province.The driver fled the scene of the accident, leaving the
23、girl to bleed on the sidewalk. Over the next six minutes, more than a dozen people walked by the girl, yet not one individual did anything to help her. The girl was then hit a second time by another van before an elderly trash collector came to her aid and brought the attention of the girls mother,
24、according to the video and eyewitnesses. Doctors said that the girl, who was put on life support after being hospitalized, remains in a deep coma. The girls parents, who are migrants living in the city, are now with her. Police said the drivers of both vehicles have been arrested. However, the indif
25、ference of the bystanders shown in the video has shocked the public, as Internet forums have boiled with anger, and people are questioning the morality of society. High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by
26、 the public. But in recent years, the perception of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are recognized to be affecting societys values.On Sept. 2. an 88-year-old man in central China collapsed, his face striking the pavement. Yet, no one came to his aid, and he ended
27、 up choking to death on the blood from his nose. Some have linked the absence of good models to a previous case in which a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her.A strong chorus of opinion on the Internet says laws should exempt（免除）models from responsibility, yet law
28、s themselves cannot solve societys morality dilemma.Cao Lin, a China Youth Daily commentator, said in a signed article published on Monday that the worry of responsibility should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society.66. What happened to t
29、he two-year-old girl? A. Nobody helped her after she was struck by two different vans. B. She died immediately after she was hit a second time. C. An old trash collector saved her and attracted her mothers attention. D. Journalists from TVS captured her story by using a camera.67. From the passage,
30、what would happen if someone helped others selflessly in the past?A. The public would feel proud of him/ her and showed love and respect for him/ her.B. He/she would be awarded by the government.C. He/she would be condemned by the public.D. He/she would have to worry about legal responsibility.68. I
31、n recent years, societys values are believed to be affected by_.A. peoples awareness B. the indifference of bystandersC. profit and materialism D. the morals of society69. According to Cao Lin, what is the fundamental reason for not helping the girl?A. The worry of responsibility.B. Lack of laws tha
32、t exempt role models from responsibility.C. The fear of being accused of harming her.D. The decline of humanity in society. 70. Where is the article probably taken from?A. A news report. B. A fashion magazine. C. A science fiction. D. An education column.DI was brought up in the British, stiff upper
33、 lip style. Strong feelings arent something you display in public. So, you can imagine that I was unprepared for the outpouring of public grief(悲伤) at a Chinese funeral.My editorial team leader died recently after a short illness. He was 31. The news was so unexpected that it left us all shocked and
34、 upset. A female colleague burst into tears and cried piteously at her desk. Somehow we got through the days work. The next day was the funeral. Our big boss stepped forward to deliver a eulogy(悼词) and was soon in tears. She carried on, in Chinese of course, but at the end said in English: There wil
35、l be no more deadlines for you in heaven. Next came a long-term colleague who also dissolved in tears but carried on with her speech despite being almost overcome by emotion. Then a close friend of the dead man paid tribute(哀悼), weeping openly as he spoke. Sorrow is spreading. Me and women were now
36、sobbing uncontrollably. Finally, the mans mother, supported between two women, addressed her son in his coffin. At one point, the mother almost collapsed and had to be held up. We were invited to step forward to each lay a white rose on the casket. Our dead colleague looked as if he was taking a nap
37、. At the end of the service I walked away from the funeral parlor stunned at the outpouring of emotion. In the UK, families grieve privately and then try to hold it together and not break down at a funeral. Here in China it would seem that grieving is a public affair. It strikes me that it is more c
38、athartic to cry your eyes out than try to keep it bottled up for fear of embarrassment, which is what many of us do in the West. Afterwards, a Chinese colleague told me that the lamenting at the funeral had been restrained(克制) by Chinese standards. In some rural areas, she said, people used to be pa
39、id to mourn noisily. This struck me like something out of novel by Charles Dickens. But we have all seen on TV scenes of grief-stricken people in Gaza and the West Bank, in Afghanistan, Iraq and the relatives of victims of terrorist bombings around the world. Chinese grief is no different. I realize
40、d that its the reserved British way of mourning that is out of step with the rest of the world. It was our newspapers production day. We were bussed back to the office to resume work. No more deadlines for our former colleague, but we had to pull together to put the newspaper to print. The boss invi
41、ted the team to go out for dinner after work. We relaxed, smiled, joked. There was no mention of the funeral or our poor colleague. Enough sorrow had been shed already. We needed a break.71. The underlined words “stiff upper lip style” in Paragraph 1 mean “_”.Acold-bloodedBwarm-hearted Clight-hearte
42、d Dself-controlled 72. At the funeral, _. A. five individuals made speechesB. the bosss speech was best thought ofC. the writer was astonished by the sceneD. everyone was crying out loudly73. According to the writer, people in the West _. A. are not willing to be sad for the deadB. cry their eyes ou
43、t at the public funeral C. prefer to control their sadness in publicD. have better way to express sadness74. It is implied that _. A. Chinese express their sadness quite unlike other peoplesB. the English might cry noisily for the dead in Dickens timeC. victims of terrorist bombings should be greatl
44、y honoredD. English funeral culture is more civilized than the others75. This passage talks mainly about_. A. an editors death B. bad funeral customsC. cultural differences D. western ways of grief 阅读：A)ACDCB B)BACDB C)CACDA D)CDBADC篇分析：10月13日的广东佛山，一位小女孩在先后被两辆汽车碾压，而过路人视而不见、见死不救。这人义道德何在？66.答案：C.本题考查细
45、节理解题：前四段信息小女孩在先后被两辆汽车碾压，而过路人视而不见，最后是以为清洁工人施出援手。67.答案：A.本题考查细节题：由文章第六段的 High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public.”可知在过去，大众会为那些无私助人者感到骄傲，而且爱戴和尊敬他们。68. 答案:C.本题考查细节理解题：根据第七段“But in recent years, th
46、e perception（观念）of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are perceived to be affecting societys values.”可知，人们认为今天的社会价值观受到了利益和物质主义的影响。69. 答案:D. 本题考查推理判断题：根据最后一段“Cao Lin said that the worry of liability should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the d
47、ecline of humanity in Chinese society”可推断人们见死不救的根本原因在于社会人道主义的下滑。70. 答案:A. 本题考查推理判断题：文章第一段提出全文主题，随后围绕此主题进行报道，此符合新闻的写作特点，且根据文中内容的时事性可推断该文是一篇新闻报道。D篇试题分析：文章大意为：本文主要叙述了作者通过举了同事去世，中国人和亚洲一些国家一样总是为死去的人哭得很悲伤，而英国人不很会为死者哭得很悲伤，他们更喜欢控制他们的情绪，隐藏悲伤。71C细节理解题：根据第一段最后一句I was unprepared for the outpouring of public gri
48、ef(悲伤) at a Chinese funeral.作者说她在中国的葬礼上的悲伤倾泻而出，连她自己都没有准备。说明作者是善良的。故C正确。72D 推理判断题：根据第三段“Our big boss stepped forward to deliver a eulogy”“ came a long-term colleague”“ Then a close friend of the dead man paid tribute(哀悼)”共有三个人made a speech 所以A排除；B项没提到；C项第三段第五行“Me and women were now sobbing uncontroll
49、ably.”可知并不是所有人都大哭；D项从第三段最后一句“At the end of the service I walked away from the funeral parlor stunned at the outpouring of emotion. ”可知作者被那场景震惊；故D正确。73B 推理判断题根据第四段可知：西方人不是不为死者悲伤，他们会在公共场合控制自己的悲伤，因此A错；C也错；本文也没有说西方人有更好的办法去表达悲伤，说到他们会 把悲伤藏在心底。故D错；根据第四段第一句“In the UK, families grieve privately and then try to hold it together and not break down at a funeral.”可知B项正确。74A 推断题 根据第五段“people used to be paid to mourn noisily. This struck me like something out of novel by Charles Dickens.”可知A项正确。75D 主旨大意题 本文主要叙述了作者通过举了同事去世，中国人和亚洲一些国家一样总是为死去的人哭得很悲伤，而英国人不很会为死者哭得很悲伤，他们更喜欢控制他们的情绪，隐藏悲伤。旨在强调文化差异。故D正确。
