1、英语译林牛津版必修1Unit1同步阅读理解选编（2）及答案阅读理解Like many authors，I imagined(想象)hundreds of customers would line up to get copies of my first book. Im afraid to say it didnt quite happen like that. My signing(签名)began at 5pm of a Sunday.Not a single customer came to me.At 6：25 pm，a middleaged couple walked into th
2、e room.I introduced myself and my book： “Its a story of a pilot，my dad，and the lessons he gave me while he was facing a deadly illness.And each lesson in the story becomes a much deeper lesson about life and death.” Their eyes were now fixed on me.There was something different about the way they wer
3、e looking at me.But I didnt know what else to say. The couple had a short communication.Then the wife told me，“I think well get one copy.The reason were buying it is because our son killed himself two years ago.Maybe your story will help us get over it.”I shook their hands to thank them for being my
4、 first readers.I was silent and tears stood in my eyes.At that very moment，I knew even if I never sold another copy of the book，my four years of writing it had served its purpose.My prayer(祈祷)of asking for the words to move just one persons life had already been answered.Thanks to them，I have come t
5、o realize that life is made all in the same way.One challenge.one hurdle(障碍).one step.and one small success at a time.【语篇解读】 在作者的第一本书的签售会上，一对中年夫妇给作者后来的人生留下了深远的影响。1Why did few customers show interest in the authors first book?ABecause the book wasnt well written.BBecause he didnt put up any posters.C
6、Because he was an unknown author.DBecause his first book was expensive.答案C细节理解题。根据文中第一段可知这是作者的第一本书，以及第三段的I introduced myself and my book可知没几个人对作者的书感兴趣是因为他当时是一个名不见经传的作者。2What did it mean to the author when the couple decided to buy his book?AA prize BAn inspirationCA delight DAn agreement答案B推理判断题。根据文
7、中倒数第二段的.I knew even if I never sold another copy of the book，my four years of writing it had served its purpose.My prayer of asking for the words to move just one persons life had already been answered.可知中年夫妇决定购买作者的书使作者大受鼓舞，故选B项。3Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?AThe autho
8、r took pride in his father very much.BThe couple were the first readers of the author. CThe couple lost their son two years ago and still couldnt get over it.DThe book is about the lessons on how to face life and death the author experienced.答案D细节理解题。根据第四段作者对书的介绍Its a story of a pilot，my dad，and the
9、 lessons he gave me while he was facing a deadly illness.可知这本书是关于作者的父亲经历致命疾病时所给作者的一些宝贵的教训而不是作者自己经历的，因此选项为D项。4Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?AWhat a great father BMy fathers lessonsCThe middleaged readers DOne step at a time答案D标题归纳题。根据文中中年夫妇购买作者的第一本书以及最后一段作者对生活的感悟On
10、e challenge.one hurdle.one step.and one small success at a time.可知D项准确地概括了文章。阅读理解When his book Little Princes begins，Conor Grennan is planning a yearlong trip around the globe，a journey that began with a threemonth volunteer service at the Little Princes Childrens Home，an orphanage(孤儿院) in Nepal. Wh
11、en he arrived at the orphanage，Conor was immediately welcomed by all the children even though he had no previous experience in working with children.He quickly grew to love the job.But it wasnt long before Conor came to learn that the children were not orphans at allthey were actually children who h
12、ad been separated from their parents by a child trafficker(贩子)This realization turned Conors global journey into a strong desire to try to find a way to reunite these children with their families.As a part of his efforts，Conor did a great amount of work when he was back in AmericAHe started up a non
13、profit organization called Next Generation Nepal (NGN)，raising funds in order to buy a house in Nepal for another childrens home.Then，back in Nepal，he began a lifechanging trek into the remote villages in the mountains of HumlAIt is really amazing to read about Conor communicating with the children
14、and to read his descriptions of each of them.He made me truly care about the kids.I wanted them to be able to reunite with their families，too！Unfortunately，this was simply not possible for some of the children.But there were some children who received amazing surprises.Jagrit，for example，had thought
15、 for years that both his parents were dead.So，Conor was dumbfounded when he visited Jagrits village and was introduced to the boys father! Conor successfully found many of the families of the children.Also，he was successful in finding his future wife while in Nepal. 1What do we know about Little Pri
16、nces Childrens Home? AIt is a profitable organization.BThe children in it are all orphans.CIt has many branches all over Nepal.DMany children ended up there due to illegal trade.2In order to help the children，Conor_.agave up his plan to travel worldwidebset up the organization NGNcvisited some remot
17、e villagesdfought against child traffickersedecided to settle in NepalAa，b，c Ba，b，dCb，c，d Dc，d，e3What does the underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 4 mean?ASatisfied. BInterested.CAstonished. DAshamed.4It can be learned from the text that Conor Grennan_.Ais the author of Little PrincesBis dete
18、rmined to remain singleClikes teaching very muchDis a friend of the author【参考答案】1D2A3C4A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。AI was very naive(幼稚的) when I started high school.On the first day I didnt realize there was a right way to wear a school hat.In fact，on that first day I
19、did a lot of wrong things like being the only person in the school who had long hair.That made me a troublemaker，and by the first break I was given life membership of the “out” crowd.So I cut my hair off during the break. It seemed more important to be like other people than to find out what it mean
20、t to be me.I spent all my energy trying to obey the school rules and got it all right.I couldnt work out why I was so unhappy when Id achieved what I thought I wanted.Feeling I did what I didnt want to do，I cried on the afternoon of the first day of my high school. My head teacher noticed that and a
21、sked why I was crying.I told him that I couldnt work it.Although I fitted in at school，I became miserable(痛苦的)He nodded in understanding and asked me why I liked wearing long hair.I told him that I did it because I liked the feeling of having it and the way it looked.Then he asked why I cut my hair
22、off，and I told him that I wanted the same kind of hair the other girls had.“You see，”he said，“youve started doing things to please other people.If you dont do things for yourself，you are always going to feel a bit unhappy.I mean that if the people at school dont like you for you，then its their probl
23、em”And what he said was true.I started trying to do things for myself.And I started doing things for myself again.I felt much better.56Why did the writer have her long hair cut?ABecause she didnt like wearing long hair.BBecause she wanted to be like other students.CBecause she was scolded(斥责) by her
24、 head teacher.DBecause she had to wear a school hat.57What made the writer cry on her first day at high school?AThat she made a lot of trouble.BThat she couldnt get along well with her classmates.CThat she didnt like the school.DThat she did what she didnt want to do.58From the passage we can infer
25、that the head teacher was a (n)_Ahardworking man Babsentminded manCunderstanding man Dhumorous man59We can conclude from the head teachers words that_.Aone must do things that are against his willingBone must do as others do at schoolCin order to make others like you，you should do what others doDif
26、one wants to be happy，he shouldnt do what he doesnt want to do【参考答案】56B57D58C59DBGood manners in one country arent always the same as good manners in another! While talking with your mouth full is frowned on (不许可) all over the world，some things North Americans think rude are fine in other countries.
27、So when youre traveling，its best to learn about other peoples rules and follow them.Here are a few tips that could be helpful to you in the future.If youre eating noodles in Japan，its OK to slurp (发出啧啧的声音) them (some people even say it makes them taste better)In Turkey，never point the bottom of your
28、 foot toward a person while eating or at any other time.Turks think thats insulting.In China，its OK to burp out loud after a meal.It means the food was good and you had enough to eat.(Its not OK to do this in North AmericA)But if youre eating a bowl of rice in China，never leave your chopsticks stand
29、ing straight up in the rice.In Malaysia，never touch the top of someones head while eating or at any other time.People believe its the home of a persons soul，so you have to treat it with respect.In Pakistan，always eat with your right hand，even if youre lefthanded.The left hand is considered unclean i
30、n Pakistan.In India，dont clean your plate.If you do，your host will think the meal he gave you didnt fill you up.Leave a little food on your plate to show that you have been well fed.In Vietnam，use both hands when you give some food to another person.60We infer that this passage is written to_.Atell
31、us what to do when traveling in Asian countriesBgive us some tips on table manners in different countriesCexplain why different countries have different manners Dadvise us to learn some good manners before traveling61We can learn from the passage that _.Akids in America are allowed to burp out loud
32、after a mealBJapanese people dont like making noise when eating noodlesCpeople in China always like leaving chopsticks standing straight up in the riceDtalking with a full mouth is bad manners in every country62In Malaysia，if a local mans head is touched，he will most probably feel _.Aexcited BangryC
33、sad Dpleased63According to the passage，it is NOT good to _.Aeat with your right hand in PakistanBburp out loud after a meal in ChinaCleave no food on your plate when eating in IndiaDuse both hands when giving some food to someone in Vietnam【参考答案】60B61D62B63CCHaving friends may well keep you healthie
34、r and help you deal with stress better.Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.Make friendship a priority.Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn go unmoved or the dishes unwashed for a while.When y
35、ou cant get together，use the phone to keep in touch.Open up to close friends.Maintaining a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy(亲密)Dont be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments.Listen to your friends when they have problems，but offer advice only when its wanted.H
36、elp raise friends selfesteem when they are shaken by a job loss，or other such events.Have different friends for different activities，such as going to the movies，singing in a choir，and joining in a bowling league.Dont wait for a friend to ask a favor.When a friend has the flu，offer to go to the store
37、 or drive his or her children to their afterschool activities.Never take a friendship for granted.Like a good marriage，friendship needs care and patience.Become a joiner.Find a group that matches your interests.Talk to strangers.Conversations started in museums，laundry rooms，or bookstores can lead t
38、o firm friendship.Enroll in an adulteducation course.A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.64People with close friends have a _ ability to fight disease than people who are alone.Aless Bgreater Cpoorer Dlittle65According to the passage，youd better offer advice to your f
39、riends _.Aat any momentBonly when they are happyConly when they want itDonly when you are glad66What should we do to have friends according to the author?AMake friendship a priority.BOpen up to close friends.CNever take a friendship for granted.DAll the above.67Which of the following statements is T
40、RUE according to the passage?AYou should have different friends for the same activities.BYou should wait for a friend to ask a favor.CYou should avoid talking with strangers in museums，laundry rooms，or bookstores.DYou should never take a friendship for granted.【参考答案】64B65C66D67DDResearchers recently
41、 made a survey about how people know trees in the UK.They showed them pictures of ten of Britains most popular types of trees.They asked them to name each.Many British people cannot give the right answers.One in twenty people questioned could not name any of the Britains common trees.Horse chestnut
42、and oak are very common in Britain.Britons can see them everywhere from parks and gardens to the countryside and forests.But five per cent of Britons could not name the two trees.While older people are more likely than younger adults to name Britains local trees，the knowledge is not being passed dow
43、n.Over 70% parents say they have never taught their children the names of trees nor asked them about what they may have learnt at school or elsewhere.“It is very disappointing to learn that people know very little about British trees，”said one of the researchers.68What does this passage mainly talk
44、about?AMany Britons cannot name British trees.BA scientific survey.CParents should teach their children.DPeople know very little about Britain.69How many people could not name any of the common trees if 200 people were surveyed?A140 B20. C100. D10.70It can be inferred from the passage that_. Athe te
45、n types of Britains most popular trees can be seen everywhereBhorse chestnut and oak are two kinds of animals seen everywhere in BritainColder people in Britain may know more about the local trees than the younger onesD70% of the people questioned can not name the ten types of Britains most popular
46、trees71The underlined word “common” in the second paragraph probably means_.Aseldom seen Boften seenCformal Dlocal【参考答案】68A69D70C71BEStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28,1986)，better known by her stage name Lady Gaga，is an American recording artist.She began playing in clubs in the New
47、York City area while also working at Interscope Records as a songwriter for several established musicians，including Akon.After hearing Gaga sing，he signed her to a joint deal with his own companyKon Live Distribution.She then started to work on her first studio album.She began working with a collect
48、ive(组合) called the “Haus of Gaga” in 2008，and released her first album “The Fame”The album peaked in countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada，receiving critical acclaim.So far，the album has spawned(产生) the international number one singles “Just Dance”，nominated for Best Dance Recording at the
49、 51st Grammy Awards(格莱美音乐奖)，and “Poker Face”After writing songs for New Kids On The Block and the Pussycat Dolls，Gaga began her first tour，headlined “The Fame Ball”Gaga has been influenced by fashion and has been appreciated for her provocative(刺激的) sense of style and her influence on other celebrit
50、ies(名流)Musically，she is inspired by David Bowie and Queen，as well as pop singers such as Michael Jackson and MadonnA72In which order did the following things happen to Lady Gaga? aGaga released her first album “The Fame”bGaga began playing in clubs in New York city.cGaga began her first headlined to
51、ur.dAkon signed Gaga to join his own company.eHer single “Just Dance” was nominated at the 51st Grammy Awards.Ab a d c e Bb d a e cCd b e c a Dd c e a b73The underlined word “acclaim” in paragraph 2 means “_”Agift BpraiseCcomplaint Dincome74According to the passage，who influenced Gaga musically EXCE
52、PT_.AMichael Jackson BMadonnaCDavid Bowie DAvril Lavigne75Which of the following statements is TRUE?ALady Gaga began playing in clubs in New York city area after she worked at Interscope Records as a songwriter. BGagas first album spawned only one international NO.1 single“Just Dance”CAkon signed Gaga to work for his own company after hearing her singing.D“The Fame Ball” is the second single of Lady GagA 【参考答案】72B73B74D75C
