1、广州市2015高考英语二轮阅读训练（6）及答案短文语法填空【1】Sailing Home This novel was about an unbelievable but genuine adventure. Its author was a black businessman _1_ was brought up in America. In 1956, he visited Africa, his birthplace. One day, when he _2_ (wander) on the pavement near the bay enjoying the sea scenes, h
2、e lost his money and passport that he kept in _3_ envelope. So he went to the embassy to seek help, but the ambassador with rude manners didnt permit his staff to help _4_ he bowed to him. Staring at his _5_ (patience) face, he understood that _6_ was the fault of his skin colour that accounted for
3、theirrefection. So he decided to take a chance to sail on a small boat home.He met a large amount of difficulty but was never stopped. On the contrary, difficulty pushed him to go ahead _7_ (hard). Three months later, he was spotted by a ship by accident. He was in rags indeed. A maid even screamed
4、when _8_ (bring) him a steak and pineapple dessert. Aboard, he earned his passage by working _9_ a barber and got home finally. As for the name of his novel, he couldnt think of a better one _10_ the phrase “Go Ahead”.【参考答案】Keys:1. who2. was wandering3. an4. though/although5. impatient 6. it7. harde
5、r8. bringing9. as10. than短文语法填空【2】Explore MKII MKII, a planet billions of kilometers away, is the origin of life in many religions. Physicists _1_ (prove) the theory that its gentle climate and the pull of its gravity are similar to the earths. And astronomers have found that oxygen atoms and carbon
6、 dioxide, _2_ are fundamental to life, exist in _3_ atmosphere through satellites. Cheered up _4_ this news, biologists, in their turn, began to do some research to remove peoples puzzlesNow that there are some suitable conditions, does life really exist on this globe? Do they multiply by laying egg
7、s _5_ giving birth to babies?Last month, _6_ spaceship was sent there. Its a pity _7_ this mission failed. Unlike the earth, MKII is a much _8_ (young) planet. Thus, masses of harmful acid clouds float everywhere _9_ (cause) violent chain reactions to break out. These clouds not only blocked out the
8、 pilots sight but also damaged the engine system. _10_ (luck), the pilots watched out carefully and prevented the spaceship from crashing in time.14. 【参考答案】Keys:1. have proved2. which3. an4. by5. or6. its7. that8. younger9. causing10. Luckily完形填空完形填空。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。My sister, Cat
9、hy, who lives in Vancouver, sent me a package full of Christmas gifts. She told me that she had 1 it in advance to make sure it would arrive at my house weeks before the 2 . Christmas was drawing near, but no package arrived. Cathy checked the tracking number every 3 with Canada Post, and every even
10、ing she would call me to 4 if there was any sign of it on our end.The 5 always started with questions about the package, but twenty minutes later we would still be 6 . We talked about our family , such as parents, our kids, 7 and so on. Of course we also talked about our jobs. We had never made so m
11、uch 8 for each other! The talk always took us back to the hours we spend together in our childhood. By Christmas Eve we finally had to 9 the fact that the package was 10 lost. On Christmas morning, Cathy got on the phone with everyone in my 11 and told them what she had sent. Later on, after a big C
12、hristmas dinner, I had forgotten all about the 12 package when there was a knock on the door. Who could it be at such a time? As I 13 the door, a man was standing there.“I 14 this is yours, ” he said, holding a package. Just then I 15 that it had been delivered to the wrong address. “I just got home
13、 from vacation,” he explained, “16 I wanted you to have this in time to open for Christmas.” I thanked this 17 stranger for taking so much trouble to 18 this gift to us on Christmas Day, and 19 thanked God that the package had been lost in the first place.The real gift that holiday season was the ne
14、w 20 to my sister who lives far away from us. Now theres one gift I never want to give back!1.A.booked B. decoratedC. mailedD. listed2.A.appointmentB. holidayC. deadlineD. party3.A.yearB. monthC. weekD. morning4.A.find outB. take outC. figure outD. pick out5.A.complaintB. discussionC. conversationD.
15、 quarrel6.A.kidding B. arguingC. chattingD. scolding7.A.giftsB. husband C. secretsD. clothing8.A.foodB. money C .achievementD. time9.A.acceptB. ignoreC. considerD. study10.A.entirelyB. suddenlyC. mostlyD. simply11.A.restaurantB. houseC. officeD. class12.A.terribleB. missingC. bigD. outstanding13.A.o
16、penedB. lockedC. leftD. watched14.A.understandB. forgetC. knowD. believe15.A.expectedB. dreamedC. realizedD. remembered16.A.becauseB. butC. orD. so17.A.generousB. honestC. politeD. kind18.A.showB. presentC. returnD. offer19.A.silentlyB. carefullyC. gentlyD. actually20.A.connectionB. guideC. recognit
17、ionD. closeness【参考答案】CBDAC CBDAD BBADC BDCAD阅读理解【1】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。An international business specialist group has announced that the move towards a green economy is becoming more urgent for emerging economies(新兴经济体)，especially South Africa.On Monday，Innovation Group announced th
18、at green economic policies were becoming increasingly important on the global landscape and for emerging economies.According to Pule Mokoena，from Innovation Group，experts believe the adoption of these green policies will assist with“ailing(不景气的)economies”“The move to a green economy，such as the adop
19、tion of alternative energy solutions，should be adopted by economies and countries.”Mokoenas comments came as Greenpeace Africa called on the South African government to review its decision to include nuclear energy into the countrys energy plan.In order to avoid all energy crisis in the country，the_
20、energy_mix_had_to_be_diversified，including broadening energy carriers to include gas，nuclear，biomass，renewable(wind，solar and hydro)，as well as the efficient use of the existing resources，such as coal.For this reason，nuclear energy will account for 23 percent of South Africas energy needs，followed b
21、y coal at 15 percent，hydro at six percent，gas six percent，turbines six percent and renewable energy 42 percent.However，Pule said there are other options for South Africas energy needs.“Too many companies are focusing on the costs of green policies，rather than focusing on the longterm benefits，”expla
22、ined Mokoena.Nobel economics winner Joseph Stiglitz and the former World Bank chief economist agree with Mokoena and believe that the need to switch to green technology should be seen as an opportunity and not as a burden.When in South Africa earlier this year，Stiglitz said a switch to green technol
23、ogy would stimulate demand for a range of goods and services，which would have a beneficial impact on the aftermath of the global recession. He urged policymakers not to be held back by shortterm perspectives.Innovation Group has already developed a reliable alternate energy solution，which the compan
24、y believes will change the landscape of this emerging market and other companies will follow suite and offer renewable energy solutions for emerging economies.“We are quickly becoming an industry leader in this space thanks to our inhouse expert knowledge on the various SWH technologies available an
25、d the application of our Business Process Outsourcing Solutions，which allow for the mass rollout of these technologies on a national scale.We are proud to be an active part of the solution to the current energy crisis and plan to become a major force in the drive towards sustainability and good envi
26、ronmental practice，”Pule said.【语篇解读】 像南非这样的新兴经济体经历了经济的快速发展之后会面临能源危机，而走绿色发展道路是唯一的出路。1Which of the following is the best title for this text?AAdvantages of Green EnergyBGreen Policies Vital for Emerging EconomiesCPotential Energy Crisis for Emerging EconomiesDHow to Develop Green Energy解析主旨大意题。通读全文可知，
27、本文主要讲的是像南非这样的新兴经济体会在发展中遇到能源危机，因此走绿色发展道路显得很重要，政府应在这方面出台相应的政策。故B项作为本文的标题最合适。答案B2The underlined part “the energy mix had to be diversified”in Paragraph 5 implies _.Aenergy had to be classifiedBdifferent kinds of energy had to be mixedCa variety of energy had to be developed and usedDa mixture of variou
28、s energy was essential解析句意理解题。根据下文的“including broadening energy carriers to include gas，nuclear，biomass，renewable energy(wind，solar and hydro)，as well as the efficient use of the existing resources，such as coal”可判断，画线部分的含义为“要开发和利用不同种类的能源”。答案C3According to Pule Mokoena，_.Anuclear energy shouldnt be i
29、ncluded into energy plansBfocusing too much on the costs of green policies is shortsightedCgreen policies alone can solve the economic problems faced by South AfricaDgreen polices have nothing to do with the use of the existing resources like coal解析推理判断题。根据第八段中的“Too many companies are focusing on th
30、e costs of green policies，rather than focusing on the longterm benefits”可推断选B项。答案B4According to the text，the main reason for the adoption of green policies is that _.Athe existing resources are not efficiently usedBgreen energy costs less to developCgreen policies can solve the current energy crisis
31、Dgreen technology will stimulate demand for a range of goods and services解析细节理解题。根据全文尤其是最后一段，为了解决目前的能源危机，为了保持可持续发展，政府必须采取这一政策。答案C阅读理解【2】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。Napoleon, as a character inTolstoys War and Peace, is more than once described as having“fat little hands.” Nor does he “sit we
32、ll or firmly on the horse.” He is said to be“undersized, “ with “short legs” and a“round stomach”. The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoys descriptionit seems not that far off from historical accountsbut his choice of facts:other things that could be said of the man are not said. We are meant
33、 to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman. Tolstoys Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his noseand that is the point. It is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. An
34、d it turns out that, as Tolstoy has it, Napoleon is a crazy man. In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812, Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. Napoleon is very angry:doesnt he have more army? He, not
35、 the Tsar, is the one to make the terms. He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped. “That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war! “ he shouts. And then, Tolstoy writes, Napoleon“walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders moving quickly.”Still lat
36、er, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner. “He raised his hand to the Russians. . . face, “ Tolstoy writes, and“taking him by the ear pulled it gently. . .” To have ones ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of fav
37、or at the French court. “Well, well, why dont you say anything?” said he, as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, Napoleon. Tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own. 1. Tolstoys description of Napoleon in War and Peace is.A. far from the historical fac
38、ts B. based on the Russian historyC. based on his selection of facts D. not related to historical details2. Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because.A. he thought he should be the one to make the peace termsB. the Tsars peace terms were hard to acceptC. the Russians stopp
39、ed his military movementD. he didnt have any more army to fight with3. What did Napoleon expect the Russian representative to do? A. To walk out of the room in anger. B. To show agreement with him.C. To say something about the Tsar. D. To express his admiration.4. Tolstoy intended to present Napoleo
40、n as a man who is.A. ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guestsB. fond of showing off his iron willC. determined in destroying all of EuropeD. crazy for power and respect5. What does the last sentence of the passage imply? A. A writer doesnt have to be faithful to his findings. B. A writer may write about a hero in his own way.C. A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.D. A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.【参考答案】1-5、 CADDA