1、英语知识复习 拓展精练 （43）高考资源网高考资源网 高考资源网V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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIt was a very different school from those in China. Youre not met by imposing doors and concrete walls, and the buildings were inviting. On the front of the main building was inscribed “Lee Elem
2、entary School, 1904.” Wow! I knew it was an old school. Surrounding the main building were five trailers(拖车式活动房屋）. One of them was my classroom, 5T. The “T” stood for Mrs. Toalson, my 5th grade teacher.Mrs Toalson showed me to my seat. A girl sitting at my table greeted me. Her name was Regina, and
3、she was a blonde girl from Ukraine. Her eyes were like diamonds, and we had met at a party two days before.During my first morning, we had math class, PE and science. We didnt even have a break! I wondered why? Mrs Toalson said to us: “Guys, line up for the bathroom break please!” All the kids stood
4、 up and went outside.I didnt know what “bathroom break” meant. Was it break time? Lunch time? I was confused. Nevertheless, we followed Mrs. Toalson to the main building. We sat in the hallway across from the bathroom. In Chinese, “bathroom” means the WC, and a “break” means having a rest! Gosh, I t
5、hought that was weird and why did we have to go to the bathroom together?“Mary and Regina, you may go.” When we heard Mrs. Toalson, we went into the bathroom. The bathroom was clean, and it smelled like perfume. I asked Regina what if someone wanted to go to the bathroom during class time. She told
6、me that there was a special pass called a “bathroom pass.” All you had to do was raise your hand with the pass to let Mrs. Toalson know you need to go to the bathroom. Then you would be permitted to go.At 3:30pm, school ended for the day. Students put their textbooks in their cabinets and lined up i
7、n front of the change room, where they collected their backpacks and coats. As they walked out of the door, each student said “Good bye” and gave Mrs. Toalson a high five.“Did you have a good day today?” Mrs. Toalson asked me as she hugged me goodbye.“Sure!” I nodded. 1 Which is the main difference
8、between the authors new school and the schools in China?A. There are no imposing doors and concrete walls in her new school.B. The authors old classroom is a trailer.C. The authors new school is an old one with one-hundred year history.D. The buildings in her new school are very inviting.2. The unde
9、rlined phrase “bathroom break” probably means _.A. the time for taking showerB. the time for going to WC and having a restC. the class interval for washingD. the class break for having a bath3. What does the author think of the first day in her new school?A. Disappointing.B. Satisfying.C. Admiring.D
10、. Doubtful.4. According to the passage, the author wanted to know the answer to the following questions EXCEPT _.A .what did “bathroom break” mean?B. why didnt we have a break between lessons?C. why did we have to go the bathroom together?D. why did we have lunch together?5. In the authors new schoo
11、l, if a student wants to go to WC during the lesson, what does he or she have to do?A. To raise his/her hand to let his/her teacher know.B. To stand up and ask for his/her teachers permission.C. To raise his/her hand with “bathroom pass” and ask his/her teachers permission.D. To wait until the class
12、 is over. BVans, Keds, Dolliesthey sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, youll know theyre actually the latest in teenage footwear.But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot,
13、knee and back pain in the future.Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers shoe choice.KEDS/VANSSlip-on shoes with elastic（弹性的）sides are particularly popular among teenage boys-with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands.The main problem is that they are just too flatso flat th
14、at the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.BALLET PUMPSThe worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems.“As the
15、shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait(步法)，this leads to short-and long-term problems such as calluses（茧子），heel and knee pain.”WEDGES AND STILETTOS These shoes can also cause problems with gait, They may look good, but the heels on these are
16、so high they can force the wearers body weight forward, making them very unstable.Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain.SCHOOL SHOES So what do podiatrists（足科医生）have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?Somethin
17、g in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clarks, Marks & Spencer or Rhino.If your teen insists on wearing bad shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics（矫形器）in the shoes. These support and correct the m
18、ovement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.6 . Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?A. Marks & Spencer.B. Wedges & Stilettos.C. Keds and Vans.D. Ballet Pumps.7. Which pair of shoes may not be f
19、ound on the podiatrists wish list? A. B.C. D.8. The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means A. increaseB. worsenC. stopD. cure9. From this passage we can infer .A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers healthB. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in themC. experts are strongly against
20、 wearing popular shoesD. podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes10. In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?A. Sports.B. Science.C. Health.D. Shopping.CThe first and best of victories is for a man to conquer himself; to be conquered by himself is, of all things, the most s
21、hameful, says Plato. Self-control is at the root of all the advantages. Let a man give in to his impulses (冲动) and feelings, and from that moment he gives up his moral freedom.A single angry word has lost many a friend. When Socrates found in himself any temper or anger, he would check it by speakin
22、g low in order to control himself. If you are conscious of being angry, keep your mouth shut so that you can hold back rising anger. Many a person has dropped dead in great anger. Fits of anger bring fits of disease. Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad. Keep cool, says George Herbert, fo
23、r fierceness (狂怒) makes error a fault.To be angry with a weak man is to prove that you are not strong yourself. Anger, says Pythagoras, brings with folly ( 愚蠢 ) and ends with regret. You must measure the strength of a man by the power of the feelings he conquers, not by the power of those which conq
24、uer him.Self-control is mans last greatest victory.If a man lacks self-control he seems to lack everything. Without it he can have no patience, no power to govern himself; he can have no self-confidence, for he will always be controlled by his strongest feeling. If he lacks self-control, the very ba
25、ckbone and nerve of character are lacking also.11. What does the reader learn from the first paragraph?A. The greatest victory for a man is to conquer everything except himself.B. Ones moral freedom is based on the control of himself.C. To control oneself is the most difficult in ones life.D. If a p
26、erson is too stubborn, he will feel most shameful.12. What is the correct interpretation of “Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad ” in paragraph 2 ?A. If the gods want to kill you, they make you crazy first.B. If you always lose your temper, you will soon be finished.C. If you cannot cont
27、rol yourself, you will become crazy.D. If you are mad, you will be punished by the gods.13. If a man lacks self-control, he lacks all of the following EXCEPT _.A. the very backbone and nerve of characterB. the patience and power to control himselfC. strong feelingsD. self-confidence14. The authors m
28、ain purpose in writing this article is to _.A. explain that self-control is the key to successB. teach people how to control everything in order to make a great successC. distinguish all kinds of self-control and suggest ways for keeping itD. advise people not to lose temper so as to make and keep m
29、ore friends15. The passage is mainly developed by _.A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons C. examining differences D. listing quotations DThere is nothing in the Hippocratic Oath that tells doctors what to do when they make a mistake with a patient. Nor is there much on this subject in medical s
30、chool curriculums or in training programs.But there should be.Much was made of the Institute of Medicines 1999 report that 44,000 to 98,000 people die each year in hospitals from preventable medical errors, many of them made by doctors.The report stated much first-hand information to address the pro
31、blem, but there was little discussion about how doctors, when they have made mistakes, should deal with their patients,Everyone assumes that the ever-present threat of accusation has made doctors more anxious about admitting error, and no doubt it has, But doctors have always been tight-lipped about
32、 their mistakes, in part to preserve an illusion(幻觉，错误的信仰) of medical omnipotence(全能)Studies suggest that patients are less likely to accuse doctors when they apologize for mistakes, and many hospitals now encourage their physicians to admit their errors. According to an supportive group called The
33、Sorry Works! Coalition, 16 states have already passed laws giving doctors legal immunity(饶恕) for their apologies to patients.Of course, there are plenty of doctors with a nice bedside manner who can get away with bad treatment. How else to explain patients who often line up in court to support docto
34、rs accused of malpractice(失职)？The surprising truth is that many patients have a hard time knowing whether they are really getting good medical care.Because so many diseases change randomly over time, patients sometimes spontaneously(自发的) improve despite improper treatment. On the other hand, a patie
35、nt who receives exemplary medical care may fare badly(情况不好) simply because the illness is hard to treat. In other words, doctors are often praised or blamed, when the outcome is in fact a chance event.Many, perhaps even most, medical errors probably have little ill effect and go unnoticed by patient
36、s. Many lawyers would disagree, but doctors ought to let their patients know when theyve made a mistake; it humanizes them and builds trust.16. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. The doctor made the mistake deliberately so they do not apologize.B. Doctors never tell the pati
37、ent they have made a mistake.C. The patients wont forgive the doctor if he make the mistake.D. The patient will usually forgive the doctor when the mistake are not intentional.17. What does the sentence “But there should be” mean in the second paragraph?A. But there should be more subjects in medica
38、l school.B. But there should be something more specific in the Oath.C. But the doctor should not make any mistake.D. But there should be something to tell the doctor what to do when they make a mistake.18. What will patients most possibly do when a doctor makes a mistake?A. They will sue(控告) the doc
39、tor.B. They will let it go.C. They will be more willing to forgive if the doctor apologizes.D. They will beat the doctor.19 What is NOT true according to the passage?A. Many states have legally encouraged the doctors to admit their fault.B. Medical errors are often ignored by the patients.C. The beh
40、avior that the doctor apologizes can build trust between the patients and the doctor.D. It is easy for patients to know whether they are under a good treatment.20. What is the authors attitude toward the opinion that the doctor should apologize when he makes a mistake?A. SupportiveB. CriticalC. IndifferentD. Neutral高考资源网 高考资源网参考答案高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网ABBDC DBCAC BBCAD DDCDA高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网