广东省2012届高三英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（32）.doc

1、广东省2012届高三英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（32）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AWHAT happens to a teenage kid when the world he thought he knew suddenly changes? Find out in Little Brother by American author Cory Doctorow. It is a fascinating book for a new generation of sci-fi readers. Marcus Yallow, 17,

2、from San Francisco is much more comfortable in front of a computer than obeying the rules of society. Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting (骗过) his high schools monitoring system. This way he and his friends get to head off to play a popular online ga

3、me in real life. While they are playing, a bomb explodes on the Bay Bridge. Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secret prison. There he is treated as a possible terrorist. He is eventually let

4、 go after four days, but his injured friend disappears. When he returns, Marcus discovers that there are many security measures in place and that now all citizens are treated like potential terrorists. While some consider this government action necessary for public safety, Marcus sees this as a comp

5、lete destruction of the rights he is supposed to have as a citizen. He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him with only one thing to do: to take down the DHS himself. He helps organize a large network called Xnet to spread the truth, anonymously (匿名地). The book presents a young m

6、an who is irresponsible, but learns about himself, and grows, in the course of the story. As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society.1. What kind of article does this passage belong to? A. A fascinating story.B. A book review. C. News reportD. A TV

7、 programme2. The underlined word destruction in the passage means . A. damageB. reward C. ruinD. protection3. Marcus Yallow was sent to prison because . A. he killed his friendB. he bombed a military vehicleC. he did something that a possible terrorist could doD. his injured friend disappeared4. Fro

8、m the second paragraph we can infer that . A. Marcus Yallow is much more comfortable obeying the rules of society B. Marcus Yallow is smart, fast and wise in real lifeC. Marcus Yallow always plays online games in real lifeD. Marcus Yallow is expert at the network world5. In the end of the book, Marc

9、us Yallow . A. is supposed to be more irresponsibleB. becomes aware of very serious issues about his societyC. presents a young man who is irresponsibleD. plays a popular online game in real life BCharlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circums

10、tances and live out true meaning of life.He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, e

11、ven with his eyesight golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Char

12、lie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlies accomplishments and truly admired his skills.“Would you like to pl

13、ay for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie.“I cant play you for money, it wouldnt be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.“Aw, come on Mr. Hogan$ 1,000 per hole!”“I cant, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted golfer.“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”“Okay,” replied

14、the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”“I wouldnt expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.“Now that youre on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”The very self assured Boswell responded, “10 oclock tonight!”6Why didnt Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money? AHe

15、 was worried he would lose the match.BHe thought it was unfair for Charlie.CHe didnt care about money.DHe preferred chicken to money.7According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean?AignorantBselflessCconfidentDsincere8It can be inferred from the text that .AMr. H

16、ogan was not good at playing golfBCharlie did well in other sports before playing golfCMr. Hogan didnt try his best to playDCharlie Boswell was born blind9What would be the result of the match? ACharlie won. BHogan won.CNeither of them won.DNot mentioned.10Which of the following can best describe Ch

17、arlie?ACompetitive and generousBEnergetic and reliableCCareful and considerate DConfident and smart C Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home. What to ExpectThe host will provide accomm

18、odation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health. Accommodation Zones Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2

19、, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.Meal Plans Available* Contin

20、ental Breakfast* Breakfast and Dinner* Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Its important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. C

21、heese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee. Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your hosts permission. You have no right to e

22、ntertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy. Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent l

23、ifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much. 11. The passage is probably written for _.A. host willing to receive foreign students

24、B. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC. travelers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to live in English homes12. Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning. B. Medical care. C. Free transport. D. Physical training. 13. What can be inferred fro

25、m Paragraph 3?A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2. B. The business centre of London is in Zone 1. C. Hosts dislike traveling to the city centre. D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.14. According to the passage, what does continental Breakfast include?A. Dessert and coffee B. Fruit

26、and vegetables. C. bread and fruit juice D. Cereal and cold meat. 15. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere. B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they like. D. To enjoy much more freedom. DAn idea that started

27、in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers

28、to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, s

29、tudy guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hongkong.In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the One Book, One Chic

30、ago program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New York , where local readers

31、could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy And passion in

32、to the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process, or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have

33、shared a word.16. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?A. To invite authors to guide readers.B. To encourage people to read and share.C. To involve people in community service.D. To promote the friendship between cities.17. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the projec

34、t?A. They had little interest in reading.B. They were too busy to read a book. C. They came from many different backgroundsD.T hey lacked support from the local government18. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?A. In large communities with little sense of uni

35、tyB. In large cities where libraries are far from homeC. In medium-sized cities with a diverse populationD .In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached19. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean A. exchanged ideas with each otherB. discussed the meaning of a wordC

36、. gained life experience D. used the same language20. According to Nancy, the degree of students of the project is judged by_A. the careful selection of a proper bookB. the growing popularity of the writersC. the number of people who benefit from reading.D. the number of books that each person reads.BCCDB BCBAD DABCD BCDAC 高考资源网独家精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#UKs5uKs%U高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网