1、2013年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测54阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe Donkey Mobile Library It is a bright morning in the Ethiopian countryside. Yohannes walks beside a pair of donkeys that are pulling a two-wheeled cart. They arrive at the agricultural town of Awassa where Yohannes opens the sides of th
2、e cart to display, not the usual vegetables or tools, but childrens books. This is the Donkey Mobile Library, the first of its kind in Ethiopia and one of only a few in the world. Yohannes was born in Ethiopia, North Africa, but trained to be a librarian in the USA and returned to Ethiopia years ago
3、. The cart is full of picture books donated by American libraries, teachers and school children. Yohannes arranges small painted benches in the shade of the trees, and suddenly Ethiopian children come shouting and racing down every road and path. Its mobile library day! They circle the bookshelves w
4、ith great excitement. Until the Donkey Mobile Library began its regular two-monthly visits, many of these children had never seen a book. “Without books, education is very dull, like food without salt. You can survive but you cant really come alive,” says Yohannes. “The ability to read is the basis
5、for greater productivity, better health and longer life. Even though the children lack material goods, with books they can imagine a world of possibilities.” Yohannes first worked in the childrens section of the main library in America. Surrounded by books he had never seen before, he realized how j
6、oyful and imaginative childrens literature is. He says, “I always thought of Ethiopia. But how could I bring childrens books to my home country when it had almost no libraries to keep the books in?” He contacted Jane Kurtz, a writer born in America but brought up in Ethiopia, and together they creat
7、ed the Donkey Mobile Library. The children say that the Library has given them ideas about what they might do in the future. A child called Dareje wants to be a scientist and find a cure for life-threatening diseases. An eleven year-old girl, Fikerte, wants to do research about the moon and discover
8、 new facts about outer space. Tamrat, aged 10, comes every time. “What brings you back here time and time again?” the librarian asks him. “The stories,” Tamrat replies instantly. 56. How do the children feel when they see the Donkey Mobile Library? A. Curious. B. Surprised. C. Interested. D. Excited
9、.57. We can conclude from the passage that .A. Ethiopian children have no idea about their futureB. Yohannes and Kurtz share similar life experiences C. donkey carts in Awassa usually carry vegetables and toolsD. most books in the Donkey Mobile Library were bought in America58. According to the pass
10、age, the Donkey Mobile Library . A. visits the countryside every day B. benefits Ethiopian children a lot C. was created by Yohannes himself D. was the first of its kind in the world59. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A historical story
11、. D. An advertisement.BSir,Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare. Your company, Cosmo books Ltd., offered this set (eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at what was claimed to be a remarkable price: fiftee
12、n pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing. I had wanted a set of Shakespeares plays and poems for some time, and these books, in red imitation leather, looked particularly attractive; so I sent for them.Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of the complete works of Ch
13、arles Dickens which I had not ordered. So I returned the Dickens books to you, with a cheque for fifteen pounds and fifty pence for the works of Shakespeare. Two more weeks passed. Then there arrived on my door step a second set of the works of Shakespeare, the same set of novels by Dickens and a si
14、x book set of the plays of Moliere, in French. Since I do not read French, these were of no use to me at all. However, I could not afford to post all these books back to you, so I wrote to you at the end of August of last year, instructing you to come and collect all the books that I did not want, a
15、nd asking you not to send any other books until further notice.You did not reply to that letter. Instead you sent me a bill for forty two pounds, and a set of the plays of Schiller, in German. Since then, a new set of books has arrived every two weeks, the works of Goethe, the poems of Milton, the p
16、lays of Strindberg; I hardly know what I have. The books are still all in their boxes, in the garage, and my car has to stand in the rain outside.I have no room for any more books, and even if I read from now until the Last Judgment, I should not finish reading all the books that you have sent me.Pl
17、ease send no more books, send no more bills, send no more angry letters demanding payment. Just send one large lorry and take all the books away, leaving me only with the one set of the complete works of Shakespeare for which I have paid. Yours faithfully, SIMON WALKER60. Simon Walker wrote the lett
18、er to _ A. show his anger to Cosmo Books Ltd. B. complain about getting books he didnt want. C. advise readers not to order books from Cosmo Books Ltd. D. urge for the final solution to the problem with the unwanted books. 61. The advertisement that Mr. Walker saw in the Morning Mail was for _ A. un
19、limited number of Cosmo Books. B. a set of 10 books of the works of Shakespeare. C. fifteen pounds and fifty pence. D. a book containing all the plays and poems of Shakespeare.62. Mr. Walker answered the advertisement because _A. he wanted a set of Shakespeares works which was a good bargain B. he c
20、laimed that the books were being offered at a remarkable price. C. he had ordered the set and had been waiting for them to come for some time. D. the set he already had was not particularly attractive.CFor many businessmen online education has been a dream. Now it has come true. The investment (投资)
21、in higher education, whether financial or in terms of time, has long been impossible for many of them. But well-known educational institutions have chosen to deliver an internet-based program, and these barriers have been lifted. That is good news for people eager to improve themselves and is more a
22、ttractive to employers. It is also a benefit to industry with better qualified candidates applying for jobs at every level. Having the benefits of a higher qualification without going to the university campus is attractive to many students. Campus study means greater cost, while online programs are
23、flexible and save time, whether at home or at work. Students can achieve their degrees without causing too much disruption to their career or home life. In addition to affordable, flexible classes and greater convenience, students also have access to the online learning resources of many of the worl
24、ds top educational institutions. They can also communicate with their tutors no matter what time it is or whether either party is away for any reason. This has opened up the possibility of getting a qualification from a university or college that many students could only have dreamed of in the past.
25、 It also allows specialists to get the precise qualifications and focus on their studies. As well as seeing the increase of applicants from lower-incomes and housewives, studying online in the US is even becoming popular with younger people of college age. Employers have become increasingly welcome
26、and positive to online qualifications as more candidates earn them, especially if theyre properly approved by the US Department of Education. US institutions have led the way in online education provision. Many top US colleges and universities offer a range of online programs that are highly respect
27、ed and in every way perfectly fit for adults who need to combine their studies with a working life. 63. According to Paragraph 1, many US colleges and universities . A. have begun to lift the barriers to financial investment B. have begun to run an internet-based program C. have had a dream of offer
28、ing online education D. have gained financial investment 64. Why do people choose online education? A. They can find jobs more easily than on-campus graduates. B. They can get qualifications from US Department of Education. C. They can save money and arrange their time and courses freely. D. They ca
29、n invest money in different courses provided online. 65. The underlined word “disruption in the third paragraph probably mean . A. dissatisfaction B. attention C. attraction D. interruption 66. Which would be a good title for the passage? A. Adult Education Online B. The Best of USAs Online Educatio
30、n C. Top US Universities Offering Online EducationD. Online Education Taking the Place of Campus EducationD Sometimes you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you dont act on your impulse (冲动), but let it pass instead. You know that to take the acti
31、on is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your behavior. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change over the years, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another
32、point in time. Topics such as death, for example, were once considered so upsetting that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the publication of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learning to Say Goodbye, people have become more aware of the importance of expressing feelings
33、about death and, as a result, are more willing to talk about this taboo subject. One of the newest taboos is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that people talk about constantly. Its not taboo to talk about fat; its taboo to be fat. The “in” look is thin, not fat. In the work
34、 world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, slim manager to sell their image as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline and self-respect. Afte
35、r all, how can people permit themselves to become fat? In an image-conscious society, thin is in”, fat is “out”. It s not surprising that millions of people have become obsessed (着迷) with staying slim and “in shape”. The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for
36、peoples obsession with diet and exercise. Recent research has shown the importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of people has changed since last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor. Cars and buses transport us q
37、uickly from point to point. As a result of inactivity and disuse, peoples bodies can easily become weak. In an effort to avoid such a fate , millions of people are spending more of their time exercising. Parks are filled with joggers and bicyclists, and many companies are providing special exercise
38、equipment for their employees to use during the work day. 67. What does the word “taboo refer to in the passage? A. A crime committed on impulse. B. An unfavorable impression left on other people. C. A strong desire to do something strange or terrible. D. Behavior considered unacceptable to the soci
39、ety. 68. What does the underlined phrase “in” look probably mean? A. The fashionable look. B. The hidden look.C. The usual look. D. The inside look. 69. According to the passage, the common belief is that _. A. fat people are full of energy B. thin people are more successful C. fat people prefer to have fat bosses D. thin people are less image-conscious 70. People pay more attention to diet and exercise because of _.A. their need to kill time B. their love for sportsC. their concern for health D. their belief in hard work阅读：56-70 （A）DCBA （B）DBA （C）BCDB （D） DABC
