1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。According to historical documents, the forefathers of the Naxi people were closely related to a tribe called “Maoniu Yi” in the Han Dynasty，“Maoniu Yi” in the Jin Dynasty and “Moxie Yi” in the Tang Dynasty. Between the early 10th century and t
2、he middle of the 13th century, production in the Lijiang area experienced marked changes, as agriculture replaced livestock (家畜)breeding as the main occupation of the people. Scores of agricultural, handicraft, mineral and livestock products were turned out, and the country presented a picture of pr
3、osperity. During that period, a number of slaveowning groups in Ninglang，Lijiang and Weixi counties gradually grew into a feudal manorial lord caste(世袭封建庄园领主制) In 1278 the Yuan Dynasty established Lijiang Prefecture(自治州)representing the imperial court in Yunnan Province. This resulted in closer link
4、s between the Lijiang area and the centre of the empire. In the early Ming Dynasty, the leader of the Naxi people，named Mude, was made chief of Lijiang Prefecture, exercising control over the Naxi and other ethnic groups nearby. Throughout the Ming Dynasty, the chiefs from the Mu family kept taxes a
5、nd tribute(贡品)flowing to the Ming court in the form of silver and grain. The Ming, in turn, relied on the Mu family as the mainstay for the control of the people of various ethnic groups in northwestern Yunnan Province.Later, with the development of the productive forces, buying, selling and renting
6、 of land began to take place in the Naxi areas，marking the beginning of a landlord economy.1In the 12th century, the main occupation probably be _.Alivestock breedingBagricultureCfishingDforestry答案：B从文章第二段第一句可知，10世纪早期至13世纪中期丽江经济经历了重大变化，也就是“agriculture replaced livestock breeding”。2Lijiang Prefecture
7、 was set up in _.A. the Tang Dynasty B. the Song DynastyC. the Yuan Dynasty D. the Ming Dynasty答案：C细节题。从第三段第一句可知答案。3During the Ming Dynasty, the Mu family kept taxes and tribute flowing to the Ming court in the form of _. A. gold and silver B. livestock and goldC. gold and silver D. silver and grain
8、答案：D从文章第四段可知，the Mu family向明朝政府进贡物品是“silver and grain”。4What marked the beginning of the landlord economy?A. A feudal manorial lord caste.B. The appearance of buying, selling and renting of land.C. The rule of Mu family in Lijiang.D. The establishment of Lijiang Prefecture.答案：B从文章最后一段可知，the landlord
9、 economy的开始是以“buying, selling and renting of land began to take place”为标志的。 5What is the best title of the passage?A. The Mu familyB. The history of Lijiang PrefectureC. The history of the Naxi Ethnic GroupD. The rulers of Naxi答案：C通读全文可知，文章主要讲了纳西族的历史。【2014高考英语湖北省荆州市一模试题】B When Marilynne Robinson pub
10、lished her first novel, Housekeeping, in 1980, she was unknown in the literary world. But an early review in The New York Times ensured that the book would be noticed. “Its as if, in writing it, she broke through the ordinary human condition with all its dissatisfactions, and achieved a kind of tran
11、sfiguration（美化）,” wrote Anatole Broyard, with an enthusiasm and amazement that was shared by many critics and readers. The book became a classic, and Robinson was recognized as one of the outstanding American writers of our time. Yet it would be more than twenty years before she wrote another novel.
12、During the period, Robinson devoted herself to writing nonfiction. Her essays and book reviews appeared in Harpers and The New York Times Book Review, and in 1989 she published Mother Country: Britain, the Welfare State, and Nuclear Pollution, criticizing severely the environmental and public health
13、 dangers caused by the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant in Englandand the political and moral corruption(腐败). In 1998, Robinson published a collection of her critical and theological writings, The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought, which featured reassessments of such figures as Charles D
14、arwin, John Calvin, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Aside from a single short story“Connie Bronson,” published in The Paris Review in 1986it wasnt until 2004 that she returned to fiction with the novel Gilead, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Her third novel, Home, c
15、ame out this fall. Her novels could be described as celebrations of the humanthe characters in them are unforgettable creations. Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and her sister Lucille, who are cared for by their eccentric（古怪的）Aunt Sylvie after their mother commits suicide. Robinson writes a lot ab
16、out how each of the three is changed by their new life together. Gilead is an even more close exploration of personality: the book centres on John Ames, a seventy-seven-year-old pastor(牧师) who is writing an account of his life and his family history to leave to his young son after he dies. Home borr
17、ows characters from Gilead but centers on Amess friend Reverend Robert Boughton and his troubled son Jack. Robinson returned to the same territory as Gilead because, she said, “after I write a novel or a story, I miss the charactersI feel like losing some close friends.” 55. Robinsons second novel c
18、ame out _.A. in 1980 B. in 1986 C. in 1998 D. in 200456. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. Robinsons achievements in fiction.B. Robinsons achievements in nonfiction.C. Robinsons influence on the literary world.D. Robinsons contributions to the environment.57. According to Paragraph 3, who is John
19、Ames?A. He is Robinsons close friend. B. He is a character in Gilead. C. He is a figure in The Death of Adam. D. He is a historian writing family stories.58. From which section of a newspaper can you read this passage?A. Career. B. Lifestyle. C. Music. D. Culture.【参考答案】55、D 56-58、 BBD 【2014高考英语河南省洛阳
20、市统考】A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。Do you remember we agreed to circulate our ideas for our school project this year? Well, here is our suggestion and we in our school hope you will join us to develop it. The idea came to us in the autumn of 2004. We were sitting in our class when o
21、ur head teacher made an announcement. “Therell be a new boy starting school tomorrow. He comes from the circus so hell be with us for a while.” Immediately there was whispering around the classroom. I heard remarks like “Those are dirty people”; “They eat raw meat”; and “Watch out for your bags”. Th
22、e teacher must have heard them because she stopped the talking and said in a very serious voice: “Jake is our guest for as long as he stays here. Make sure you treat him well. I dont want to hear any complaints about your behaviour to him.”I was curious because it was the first time I had met anyone
23、 from a circus. Fortunately for me, the next morning, after being introduced to the class he sat in the only spare seat next to me. Of course I didnt want to be nosy（管闲事的） but I couldnt help looking at him sideways as I began my mathematics task. I noticed Jake was smaller than me and had dirty fing
24、er nails. His shirt was clean but had been repaired in many places and his trousers were helped up by a wide, leather belt. As he seemed to have no handkerchief and was sniffing loudly, I passed him one of mine. Immediately the boys began to whisper “What did you do that for? Leave him be!” I concen
25、trated on my work. From my left a slight movement showed that Jake must have heard the remarks too. He seemed to be having great difficulty with his work and was struggling to hold his pen correctly. He looked around as if for help. I looked around too. The teacher was busy so I leaned over and offe
26、red to explain the problems to him. As he listened his mouth split into a smile. His eyes lit up as if a light had been turned on and he returned to the exercises with enthusiasm. He finished them quickly and proudly presented them to the teacher. “Well done, Jake,” she approved. Jake smiled and was
27、 soon busy sorting out information and adding more of his own.I thought about how Jakes life would be. I remembered seeing the campsite and thinking how poor the facilities （设施）were. So I decided to help. As it was my turn to suggest a project for our grade, I put forward this idea. Our head teacher
28、 accepted it and so we began to prepare our plans to improve the campsite. Hope you will join us.56. Why did the students dislike Jake even before they saw him?A. They must have heard bad stories about circus people. B. They always judged a person by what he looks like. C. The teacher hadnt introduc
29、ed Jake to them beforehand. D. A newcomer was not welcome at that time.57. Whats the authors attitude towards Jake? A. He copied the other boys behavior. B. He was distant about what Jakes life was like. C. He couldnt ignore what other people said about Jake. D. He had sympathy for the poor and disa
30、dvantaged.58. The author mentions how Jake did maths to show that _. A. the teacher was helpful and friendly B. the maths problem was too hard for him C. Jake was courageous and determined D. the author was better at maths59. Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage? A. To argue circus peop
31、le should be treated fairly. B. To ask the reader to join in their project. C. To call on more people to help Jake. D. To show what is in need for a circus.【参考答案】5659、ADCB 【2014高考英语河南省洛阳市统考】BFavorite films this weekA Tale of Two Cities is set in London and Paris in the 1780s. It is a dangerous time
32、to be in France. A Frenchman returns to Paris from London to try to save his friend; and an Englishman gives his life to save them both. Its an exciting and very sad film.134 minutes, 9:O0 p. m. Every day except Friday.The village is set in a small 19th century community near old woods full of spiri
33、ts. The spirits are friendly until a young man called Phoenix goes too close to them. Then they get angry. Its a film which makes it hard for you to sleep at night!107 minutes, 5:30 and 7:30 p. m. Fridays only.London Love Story In a quiet street in London, a lonely boy meets a lonely girl who change
34、s his life. But they both have a sad secret. This is about two young people who learn to love life.92 minutes, 4:00 and 8:15 p. tn. Every day.The Men Who Came from Mars Set in the 22nd century, somewhere in the USA, men called Martians, from the planet Mars, have taken over the earth because humans
35、have let it become too polluted. Now humans have to do what the Martians say. This is a good film which makes you think about the future of our world.100 minutes, 7:45 p. m. Mondays only.60. Which film will tell you about French history?A. A Tale of Two Cities. B. The Village. C. London Love Story.
36、D. The Men Who Came from Mars61. Which type of film is the film London Love Story? A. Historical adventure. B. Science fiction. C. Romantic comedy. D. Thriller.62. Tom is a student major in astronomy. He may most probably want to see _.A. A Tale of Two Cities B. The Village C. London Love Story D. The Men Who came from Mars【参考答案】6062、A CD - 6 - 版权所有高考资源网