1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家第二十组(建议用时：20分钟).阅读理解Thomas had achieved fame as a poet in the 1930s and had spent World War Two in London writing propaganda(宣传) films.But by 1946, after the end of the war, he needed a regular income to support his wife Caitlin, and children Llewelyn and Aeronwy.Luckily he had a new
2、 admirer in the form of Margaret Taylor, wife of noted historian and broadcaster AJ.P. Taylor.Introduced as an “entertaining guest” by a mutual friend, he had succeeded in charming Mrs Taylor, who put the family up in a summerhouse in their garden in the grounds of Magdalen College(牛津大学莫德林学院)Thomas
3、had a lovehate relationship with Oxford, according to his biographer Andrew Lycett.His poetry may have brought him respect and celebrity in literary circles, but in Oxford he felt at odds with his surroundings.“His father, who had been a schoolmaster in Swansea, would have liked him to go to Oxford
4、University，” Mr Lycett explains. “When he did actually get to Oxford he wasnt actually at the university.It was a curious period.He was in this academic environment though he wasnt a born academic himself.But he generally enjoyed himself because he got to know some of the professors there.He wasnt p
5、opular among them, because they thought he was a bit of a wastrel(不务正业者), so he hung out in pubs and met students.”Thomas also took paid jobs at the BBC, regularly travelling to London and became something of a celebrity through appearing on panel show.“He didnt really endear(使受垂青) himself to Profes
6、sor Taylor，” Mr Lycett says.“He_overstayed_his_welcome.The professor liked to have a barrel of beer in the house and Dylan would finish it off.He just took a dislike to him, partly because, reading between the lines, his wife rather fancied this young man.” Mark Davies, an Oxford historian, says Pro
7、fessor Taylor disliked the poet “intensely”“He ended up being banished(驱逐) a safe distance away from his wife，” he adds.This banishment was in the picturesque village of South Leigh, nine miles out from the city, in a house set up for Thomas by Margaret, who continued to be his proud sponsor.However
8、, it was here that his granddaughter Hannah Ellis believes Thomas found much of the inspiration for one of his most famous works, the radio drama Under Milk Wood.“South Leigh is hugely important because that was one of those villages where he met all the different characters and it helped him arouse
9、 his passion，” she says.“The play had been a seed from when he was about 20 and I think it was that village lifestyle and all the characters that helped.He liked sitting in the corner of the pub, watching all the drama going on.Also he had somewhere quiet to work and a home.For such a long time he h
10、adnt settled and it was a good period in his life.”Mrs Taylor also helped him return to Wales when he was ready in 1949, buying him a boathouse with her own money.He lived there for the remainder of his life.“People so often focus on the other periods of his life and they forget about Oxford，” adds
11、Ms Ellis.“They see the romantic period of living in Laugharne at the boathouse, and the contrast of the chaotic times in New York.”“Theres just something interesting about this little Welshman wandering around the streets of Oxford，” adds Mr Lycett.“The period isnt discussed much.Somehow or other th
12、ere was this intervening period that tends to get forgotten.People dont realize he was starting to think about Under Milk Wood so it wasnt unproductive.His time in Oxford was an important period of his life.”Indeed Mr Davies believes Thomas connection to Oxford would be better known if he had studie
13、d at the university. “Because he didnt and he was only here as a guest of the college it has been brushed to one side，” he said.“There are some great historical characters who, because theyre not associated with the university, have been pushed sideways out of history.”A new tour, organized by Liter
14、ature Wales, aims to make this clear.Its trail takes in the poets summerhouse, and the village that became his home.It means the city will finally take the time to remember and treasure one more person in its long line of literary giants.1Which of the following is TRUE about Thomas life in Oxford?AM
15、ost of his works were created there.BHe wasnt popular among students there.CProfessors didnt think he was academic enough.DKnowing professors there brought him respect.2What does the underlined sentence “He overstayed his welcome.” in Paragraph 4 mean?AHe stayed much longer than he had planned to.BH
16、e behaved inappropriately so that he was no longer welcome.CHe decided to return to Wales because he was more popular there.DHe was thinking about moving to South Leigh he had been dreaming of.3What inspired Thomas to write Under Milk Wood?AStudying at Oxford.BLiving in South Leigh.CLiving with the
17、Taylors.DLearning from historical characters.4What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?AHis time in Oxford tends to get forgotten.BHe was only a guest when he was in Oxford.CThere is something interesting about this little man.DHis connection to Oxford should be remembered
18、.5What did Mrs Taylor do for Thomas?She put him and his family up in Oxford.She helped him to publish his poetry.She set up a house for him at South Leigh.She introduced him to professors in Oxford.She bought him a boathouse in Wales.ABC D6Where should However, after a year living with the Taylors,
19、things turned sour. be put?A BC D.任务型阅读Imagine living in a country torn by war.Or maybe you live in a place where there are few jobs and little chance to earn a living.Your family decides to movenot to another town，but to another country.You and your family have become immigrants.People are called i
20、mmigrants when they move to a foreign country to make their homes.People become immigrants for many reasons.The most common one is economic opportunities.Most immigrants are attracted to other countries by the promise of jobs，farmland，or business opportunities.Other people become immigrants in order
21、 to get away from mistreatment or natural disasters.They are refugees.Some refugees move to avoid wars and political unrest.Others are seeking freedom to express their religious views.Still others are uprooted by disasters，such as terrible flooding or drought.Some people have become immigrants again
22、st their will.Captured in Africa，shipped to foreign lands and forced to work as slaves，many early African immigrants to North and South America came in chains.Except for Native Americans，all people came to the United States from someplace else.For nearly 500 years，immigrants have landed on Americas
23、shores seeking a better life.Throughout American history，immigrants often worked lowpaying，dangerous jobs that other people refused to do.Immigrants from around the world helped shape American life.Many immigrants absorbed the customs and language common to most Americans.They also brought their own
24、 traditions，including music and foods.Over time，many of these traditions have become part of American life.The first European immigrants to America hoped to colonize new lands.By the mid1500s，Spaniards had ventured into Florida，California，and the American Southwest.French immigrants arrived in the e
25、arly 1600s and built their first colony in Canada.The English also arrived in the early 1600s.They established 13 colonies along Americas Atlantic Coast.In the 1700s，England became the major power in colonial North America.But many European immigrants came to live in the English colonies.They includ
26、ed people from Sweden，Holland，Germany，Scotland，and Ireland.Immigrants still come to the United States seeking freedom and economic opportunities.Most new immigrants no longer come from Europe.They come mainly from Central and South America，the Caribbean，and Asia.Today，the US government limits the nu
27、mber of immigrants into the country each year.People who sneak illegally into the United States are called illegal immigrants，who，if caught，would be sent back to their home countries.Key PointsDetailed Information1._Immigrants are those who move to a foreign country to make their homes.ReasonsMost p
28、eople come for 2._ opportunities，such as good jobs，farmland，or business opportunities.Some move to the US to 3._ away from wars or disasters.Some people immigrate to 4._ for religious freedom.Some people have become immigrants 5._，like many early African immigrants.HistoryFrench immigrants 6._ Canad
29、a in the early 1600s and built their first colony there.The English also came in the early 1600s and 7._ thirteen colonies along Americas Atlantic Coast.In the 1700s，European immigrants came to live in the English colonies，people from Sweden，Holland，Germany，etc.are 8._.Today9._ from the past，the ori
30、gins of most new immigrants are mainly Central and South America，the Caribbean，and Asia，instead of Europe.The US government erects dams to 10._ the number of immigrants into the country each year in check.Illegal immigrants，if caught，would be sent back to their home countries.第二十组.阅读理解【解题导语】本文为一篇传记。
31、文章讲述了英国著名诗人狄兰托马斯的生平。1C解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段的内容，尤其是“He wasnt popular among them, because they thought he was a bit of a wastrel(不务正业者), so he hung out.”可知，托马斯不受牛津大学的教授们青睐的原因是他们认为他不精通学术。2B解析：句意理解题。根据第四段，尤其是画线句后面的内容可知，托马斯的种种不恰当行为让他变得不受欢迎并最终被驱逐离开。3B解析：细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的“However, it was here that his granddaught
32、er Hannah Ellis believes Thomas found much of the inspiration for one of his most famous works, the radio drama Under Milk Wood.”可知答案。此句中的“here”指代上文的“the picturesque village of South Leigh”。4D解析：代词指代题。文章第七、八、九段都涉及托马斯和牛津大学的关系，并提到只是这一事实似乎被历史遗忘了，故此处的“this”指代的是：人们需要铭记托马斯和牛津大学的关系。故选D。5C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“.
33、Mrs Taylor, who put the family up in a summerhouse.”可知，正确；根据第五段中的“South Leigh.in a house set up for Thomas by Margaret”可知，正确；根据第六段中的“Mrs Taylor.buying him a boathouse with her own money”可知，正确。故答案选C。6C解析：推理判断题。根据处的上下文可知，此句放在处起承上启下的作用，上文叙述了Thomas受欢迎的内容，而下文主要叙述的是他不受欢迎的内容，故本句最应放在处，表转折的含义，衔接了上下文。.任务型阅读1Definition/Concept2.economic3.stay/keep4.search/seek5passively/unwillingly6.reached7.established/founded8included9.Different10.keep- 5 - 版权所有高考资源网
