1、黑龙江省七台河市2015高考暑假练习（2）及答案（完形填空和阅读理解）【基础练习】What is intelligence anyway? When I was in the army I 36 an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against_37_of 100,scored 160.I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not _38have scored more than 80. _39_, when anything
2、 went wrong with my car I hurried to him-and he always _40 it.Well, then, suppose my auto-repair man _41 questions for some intelligence tests. By every one of them Id prove myself a _42 . In a word where I have to work with my _43 ,Id do poorly.Consider my auto-repair man _44 .He had a habit of tel
3、ling _45 . One time he said, Doc, a deaf-and-dumb man _46 some nails. Having entered a store, he put two fingers together on the counter and made _47 movements with the other hand. The clerk brought him a hammer. He _48 his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering. The clerk _49 him some
4、 nails. He picked out the right size and left. Well, Doc, the _50 man who came in was blind. He wanted scissors. _51 do you suppose he asked for them? I lifted my right hand and made scissoring movements with my first two fingers. He burst out laughing and said, Why, you fool, he used his _52 and as
5、ked for them. Ive been _53 that on all my customers today, but I knew for _54 Id catch you. Why is that? I asked. Because you are so goddamned educated, Doc. I knew you couldnt be very _55 .And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there.36Afailed Bwrote Creceived Dchose37Aan average Ba total Ca
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8、通过自己与汽车修理工的对话来说明所谓的“智力测验”并不一定总是科学的道理。55、D。 此处的smart有“滑头，诡”的意思，汽车修理工说：“因为你受过足够的教育，所以你不会太滑头。”综合技能完形训练-【2012浙江】Just sign here, sir, the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.The package consisted of a long, narrow box 21 wrapped in brown paper. 22 the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside a v
9、ery old one with a beautifully carved wooden handle. 23 he had not seen it in more than 20 years, he recognized it 24 .Oscar was 16 when he first saw the 25 umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat, impressed by its 26 ,
10、Oscar felt a strong desire to find its 27 .Oscar 28 the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat 29 Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie OBrien.Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. OBriens 30 on their way home. He
11、 rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. May I 31 you? she asked.Id like to return it if its yours, Oscar said, 32 the umbrella as if presenting a 33 that had long been wished for.Why, yes! Its mine, replied Mrs. OBrien with a 34 smile and shining eyes. It was given to me by m
12、y father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your 35 ?No, maam, he said, My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.”Well, thats 36 what my father used to say. What is your name, young man?Years later Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle o
13、f the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. OBrien. It was in perfect condition, considering how 37 it was. Why had it arrived here today?As if 38 , a note fell from the paper. It reads: Mrs. OBrien wanted you to 39 this umbrella as a present for a kind, 40 gesture long ago.21. A. strictlyB. carefullyC. ro
14、ughlyD. casually22. A. OpeningB. SeizingC. ObservingD. Searching23. A. AfterB. WhenC. SinceD. Although24. A. clearlyB. fullyC. immediatelyD. suddenly25. A. averageB. unusualC. plainD. typical26. A. beautyB. shapeC. originD. history27. A. designerB. sellerC. userD. owner28. A. convincedB. forcedC. en
15、couragedD. advised29. A. untilB. beforeC. whichD. where30. A. familyB. theaterC. houseD. neighborhood31. A. inviteB. helpC. botherD. know32. A. putting upB. turning outC. picking upD. holding out33. A. chanceB. factC. giftD. result34. A. wideB. confidentC. proudD. shy35. A. patienceB. kindnessC. cou
16、rageD. determination36. A. obviouslyB. naturallyC. exactlyD. probably37. A. oldB. rareC. preciousD. nice38. A. in contrastB. in returnC. in exchangeD. in answer39. A. possessB. acceptC. carryD. value40. A. attractiveB. significantC. unselfishD. sympathetic参考答案：-完形填空21-25 BADCB 26-30 ADADC 31-35 BDCA
17、B 36-40 CADBC阅读理解-人物传记类-(2013山东)阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。George Gershwin，born in 1898，was one of Americas greatest composers.He published his first song when he was eighteen years old.During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.Many of Gershwins songs were first wr
18、itten for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City.These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s.Many of his songs have remained popular as ever.Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible wayfrom jazz to country.In the 1920s there was a deba
19、te in the United States about jazz music.Could jazz，some people asked，be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music.Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realize
20、d he had just a few weeks to do it.And in that short time，he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue.Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert.The audience were thrilled when they heard his music.It made him worldfamous and showed that jazz music could be bot
21、h serious and popular.In 1928，Gershwin went to Paris.He applied to study composition (作曲)with the wellknown musician Nadia Boulanger，but she rejected him.She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazzinfluenced style.While there，Gershwin wrote An American in Paris.When it was first performe
22、d，critics (评论家)were divided over the music.Some called it happy and full of life，to others it was stilly and boring.But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States.It still remains one of his most famous works.George Gershwin died in 1937，just days after doctors learned he had brain ca
23、ncer.He was only thirtynine years old.Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.【语篇解读】 本文讲述了George Gershwin 一位伟大的音乐家的一生，对音乐界及世界的影响。 1Many of Gershwins musical works were_.Awritten about New Y
24、orkersBcomposed for Paul WhitemanCplayed mainly in the countrysideDperformed in various ways解析细节理解题。根据原文第二段末Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible wayfrom jazz to country.其中“they”指代Gershwins musical works，“in every possible way ”与 various ways属于同义替换，所以选D。答案D 。2What do we kno
25、w about the concert organized by Whiteman?AIt attracted more people to theatres.BIt proved jazz could be serious music.CIt made Gershwin leader of the orchestra.DIt caused a debate among jazz musicians.解析细节理解题。根据原文第三段中In 1924, jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a sp
26、ecial concert to show that jazz was serious music .其中“show that jazz was serious music”和B选项是表达的一个意思，所以选B。答案B.3What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?AHe created one of his best works.BHe studied with Nadia Boulanger.CHe argued with French critics.DHe changed his music style.解析细节理解题。根据原文第四段中“I
27、t still remains one of his most famous works.”其中it指的就是An American in Paris，“one of his most famous works.”即A选项中的 one of his best works。答案A.4What do we learn from the last paragraph?AMany of Gershwins works were lost.BThe death of Gershwin was widely reported.CA concert was held in memory of Gershwin
28、.DBrain cancer research started after Gershwins death.解析推理判断题。根据原文最后一段，“Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.”即说明了B选项“The death of Gershwin was widely reported.”故B正确。其它选项均没有涉及。答案B.5Which of the following best describes Gershwin?ATalented and productive. BSerious and
29、boring.CPopular and unhappy. DFriendly and honest.解析主旨大意题。从全文看，这个人不可能用boring这样感情色彩负面的词来形容，故B错误；文中提到他popular，但没有说他unhappy，故C错误；friendly和honest在文中没有具体体现，没有根据，故D错误；A选项中talented有天分的，productive多产的，准确地描述了Gershwin作为一个作曲家所具备的素质。答案A.完形单词单选巩固1. 2005浙江,16 I am sure David will be able to find the libraryhe has
30、a pretty good _ of direction.A)ideaB)feelingC)experienceD)sense2. 2005四川,17 _, the more expensive the camera, the better its quality.A)General speakingB)Speaking generalC)Generally speakingD)Speaking generally3. 2006安徽,26 Its quite _ me why such things have been allowed to happen.A)forB)behindC)agai
31、nstD)beyond4. 2006福建,23 Sorry, Madam. Youd better come tomorrow because its _ the visiting hours.A)duringB)atC)beyondD)before5. 2006江苏,24 This new model of car is so expensive that it is _ the reach of those with average income.A)overB)withinC)beyondD)below6. 2006辽宁,31 It is said that the early Euro
32、pean playing-cards _ for entertainment and education.A)were being designedB)have designedC)have been designedD)were designed7. 2006全国I,27 Mike didnt play yesterday because he had _ his leg.A)damagedB)hurtC)hitD)struck8. 2006四川,29 Can he take charge of the computer company?Im afraid its _ his ability
33、.A)beyondB)withinC)ofD)to9. 2006浙江,10 Letterboxes are much more _ in the UK than in the US, where most people have a mailbox instead.A)commonB)normalC)ordinaryD)usual10. 2006重庆,24 Ive tried very hard to improve my English. But by no means _ with my progress.A)the teacher is not satisfiedB)is the tea
34、cher not satisfiedC)the teacher is satisfiedD)is the teacher satisfied11. 2007安徽,32 The practice of hanging clothes across the street is a common _ in many parts of the city.A)lookB)signC)sightD)appearance12. 2007湖北,29 Surely it doesnt matter where the student associations get their money from; what
35、 _ is what they do with it.A)countsB)appliesC)stressesD)functions13. 2008陕西, 19 Elizabeth has already achieved success _ her wildest dreams.A)atB)beyondC)withinD)upon14. 2008福建, 32 Whats the _ of having a public open space where you cant eat, drink or even simply hang out for a while?A)senseB)matter
36、C)caseD)opinion15. 2008江苏, 28 Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?Because the old one has been damaged _.A)beyond reachB)beyond repairC)beyond controlD)beyond description16. 2008天津, 15At the railway station, the mother waved goodbye to her daughter until the train was _.A)out of sightB)out of re
37、achC)out of orderD)out of place17. 2008天津,3I just cant stop worrying about the result of the job interview. _. Theres nothing you can do now but wait.A)RelaxB)Go aheadC)Go for itD)Good luck18. 2008浙江, 15 Dogs have a very good _ of smell and are often used to search for survivors in an earthquake.A)s
38、enseB)viewC)meansD)idea19. 2009江西,29 What is the price of petrol these daysOh, it _ sharply since last month.A)is raisedB)has risenC)has arisenD)is increased20. 2009全国I,34 Everybody was touched _ words after they heard her moving story.A)beyondB)withoutC)ofD)in21. 2009陕西,18 Little _ about her own sa
39、fety, though she was in great danger herself.A)did Rose careB)Rose did careC)Rose does careD)does Rose care22. 2009上海,31 A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, _ all four people on board.A)killedB)killingC)killsD)to kill23. 2009浙江,19In the good care of the nurses, the boy
40、 is _ recovering from his heart operation.A)quietlyB)actuallyC)practicallyD)gradually24. 2010安徽, 24Do you know if Linda is willing to take charge of the program? _, does it?A)It takes no timeB)It counts for nothingC)It doesnt hurt to askD)It doesnt make sense25. 2010湖北, 21This restaurant has become
41、popular for its wide _ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.A)divisionB)areaC)rangeD)circle26. 2010湖北, 26I wasnt blaming anyone; I _ said errors like this could be avoided.A)merelyB)mostlyC)rarelyD)nearly27. 2010辽宁, 35Alexander tried to get his work _ in the medical circles.A)to recognizeB)reco
42、gnizingC)recognizeD)recognized28. 2011全国, 27The next thing he saw was smoke _ from behind the house.A)roseB)risingC)to riseD)risen29. 2011上海春招, 32A lot of people often forget that oral exams _ to test our communicative ability.A)designB)are designedC)are designingD)are being designed30. 2012北京, 29Ha
43、ve you heard about that fire in the market?Yes, fortunately no one _.A)hurtB)was hurtC)has hurtD)had been hurt31. 2012天津,6Only after Mary read her composition the second time _ the spelling mistake.A)did she noticeB)she noticedC)does she noticeD)she has noticed32. 2013湖北,29 Dont defend him any more.
44、 Its obvious that he _ destroyed the fence of the garden even without apology.A)accidentallyB)carelesslyC)deliberatelyD)clumsily33. 2004全国IV,28 The faces of four famous American presidents on Mount Rushmore can be seen from a _ of 60 miles.A)lengthB)distanceC)wayD)space34. 2003北京春The manager has got a good business _ so the company is doing well.A)ideaB)senseC)thoughtD)thinking【参考答案-】词汇真题1.D 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.A 15.B 16.A 17.A 18.A 19.B 20.A 21.A 22.B 23.D 24.C 25.C 26.A 27.D 28.B 29.B 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.B 34.B
