1、2016岳池县罗度中学高考英语二轮阅读理解选练（13）及答案阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Mark Twain has been called the inventor of the American novel.And he surely deserves additional praise：the man who popularized the clever literary attack on racism.I say clever because antislavery fiction had been the important part
2、of the literature in the years before the Civil War.H.B.Stowes Uncle Toms Cabin is only the most famous example.These early stories dealt directly with slavery.With minor exceptions，Twain planted his attacks on slavery and prejudice into tales that were on the surface about something else entirely.H
3、e drew his readers into the argument by drawing them into the story.Again and again，in the postwar years，Twain seemed forced to deal with the challenge of race.Consider the most controversial，at least today，of Twains novels，Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Only a few books have been kicked off the she
4、lves as often as Huckleberry Finn，Twains most widely read tale.Once upon a time，people hated the book because it struck them as rude.Twain himself wrote that those who banned the book considered the novel “trash and suitable only for the slums(贫民窟)”More recently the book has been attacked because of
5、 the character Jim，the escaped slave，and many occurences of the word nigger.(The term Nigger Jim，for which the novel is often severely criticized，never appears in it.)But the attacks were and are sillyand miss the point.The novel is strongly antislavery.Jims search through the slave states for the f
6、amily from whom he has been forcibly parted is heroic.As JChadwick has pointed out，the character of Jim was a first in American fictiona recognition that the slave had two personalities，“the voice of survival within a white slave culture and the voice of the individual：Jim，the father and the man.”Th
7、ere is much more.Twains mystery novel Puddnhead Wilson stood as a challenge to the racial beliefs of even many of the liberals of his day.Written at a time when the accepted wisdom held Negroes to be inferior(低等的)to whites，especially in intelligence，Twains tale centered in part around two babies swi
8、tched at birth.A slave gave birth to her masters baby and，for fear that the child should be sold South，switched him for the masters baby by his wife.The slaves lightskinned child was taken to be white and grew up with both the attitudes and the education of the slaveholding class.The masters wifes b
9、aby was taken for black and grew up with the attitudes and intonations of the slave.The point was difficult to miss：nurture(养育)，not nature，was the key to social status.The features of the black man that provided the stuff of prejudicemanner of speech，for examplewere，to Twain，indicative of nothing ot
10、her than the conditioning that slavery forced on its victims.Twains racial tone was not perfect.One is left uneasy，for example，by the lengthy passage in his autobiography(自传)about how much he loved what were called“nigger shows”in his youthmostly with white men performing in blackfaceand his delight
11、 in getting his mother to laugh at them.Yet there is no reason to think Twain saw the shows as representing reality.His frequent attacks on slavery and prejudice suggest his keen awareness that they did not.Was Twain a racist？Asking the question in the 21st century is as wise as asking the same of L
12、incoln.If we read the words and attitudes of the past through the“wisdom”of the considered moral judgments of the present，we will find nothing but error.Lincoln，who believed the black man the inferior of the white，fought and won a war to free him.And Twain，raised in a slave state，briefly a soldier，a
13、nd inventor of Jim，may have done more to anger the nation over racial injustice and awaken its collective conscience than any other novelist in the past century.【语篇解读】 通过研究马克吐温的作品，来判定他是否是一名种族主义者。作者列举了大量事实，说明了马克吐温是名反对种族主义的斗士，反驳了别人那些错误的观点。1How do Twains novels on slavery differ from Stowes?ATwain was
14、more willng to deal with racism.BTwains attack on racism was much less open.CTwains themes seemed to agree with plots.DTwain was openly concerned with racism.解析推理判断题。由第二段With minor exceptions，Twain planted his attacks on slavery and prejudice into tales that were on the surface about something else
15、directly可知。答案B。2Recent criticism of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn arose partly from its_.Atarget readers at the bottomBantislavery attitudeCrather impolite languageDfrequent use of “nigger”解析细节理解题。由第三段More recently the book has been attacked because of the character Jim，the escaped slave，and many o
16、ccurences of the word nigger.(The term Nigger Jim，for which the novel is often severely criticized，never appears in it.)可知。答案D.3What best proves Twains antislavery stand according to the author?AJims search for his family was described in detail.BThe slaves voice was first heard in American novels.C
17、Jim grew up into a man and a father in the white culture.DTwain suspected that the slaves were less intelligent.解析推理判断题。由第五段中的后三句话可推出。答案C.4The story of two babies switched mainly indicates that_.Aslaves were forced to give up their babies to their mastersBslaves babies could pick up slaveholders way
18、 of speakingCblacks social position was shaped by how they were brought upDblacks were born with certain features of prejudice解析推理判断题。由第六段第一句The point was difficult to miss：nurture(养育)，not nature，was the key to social status，可推知。答案C.5What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 7 refer to?AThe
19、attacks. BSlavery and prejudice.CWhite men. DThe shows.解析词义辨析题。由第七段Yet there is no reason to think Twain saw the shows as representing reality.His frequent attacks on slavery and prejudice suggest his keen awareness that they did not.可知。答案D.6What does the author mainly argue for?ATwain had done more
20、 than his contemporary writers to attack racism.BTwain was an admirable figure comparable to Abraham Lincoln.CTwains works had been banned on unreasonable grounds.DTwains works should be read from a historical point of view.解析主旨大意题。该篇从马克吐温的人生经历，他的作品及其它作者的作品进行比对后，作者得出了：马克吐温比与他同时代的作家更反对种族主义。答案A.【题文】 A
21、 We all have our ways of marking time. As a photographer, my life is measured from one story to the next. My oldest son was born in the middle of a long story about the Endangered Species Act. My daughter came along with a pack of gray wolves. Twenty stories later, though, its the story in Alaska th
22、at Ill remember best. It was the story about the loss of wildernessand the story during which my wife Kathy got cancer. Thats the one that made time stand still. I stopped taking pictures on the day when she found that tumor. Cruelly, it was Thanksgiving. By Christmas, she had become very weak. Some
23、 days she was so sick she couldnt watch TV. Early examination saves time. But ours was not early. By the time you can feel it yourself, its often bigger than the doctor want it to be. Cancer is a thief. It steals time. Our days are already short with worry. Then comes this terrible disease, unfair a
24、s storm at harvest time. But cancer also has the power to change us, for good. We learn to simplify, enjoying what we have instead of feeling sorry for what we dont. Cancer even made me a better father. My work had made me a stranger to my three kids. But now I pay attention to what really matters.
25、This is not a race. This is a new way of life and new way of seeing, all from the cancer. In the end each of us has so little time. We have less of it than we can possibly imagine. And even thought it turns out that Kathys cancer has not spread, and her prognosis(诊断) is good, we try to make it all c
26、ount now, enjoying every part of every day. Ive picked up my camera again. I watch the sky, searching for beautiful light. When winter storms come, Kathy and I gather our children and take the time to catch snowflakes(雪花) on our tongues. After all, this is good. This is were living for. 21. As a pho
27、tographer, the author used to _. A. leave his daughter with a pack of gray wolves. B. express his love for his family in a special way. C. miss a great many important historical moments. D. devote much more to his career than his family. 22. Why did the author decide to stop taking pictures?A. To cu
28、re his own disease. B. To spend more time with his wife.C. To seek a better position. D. To leave the wildness alone. 23. What is the biggest change the cancer has brought to the author?A. He treasured every bit of time with his family. B. He has become a stranger to his children. C. He takes his wo
29、rk more seriously. D. He focuses more on medical care. 24. The author and his family catch snowflakes on their tongues probably because_. A. the snowflakes taste very good. B. snowflakes are what they feed on. C. they regard that as a way to enjoy life. D. there is beautiful light in the snowflakes.
30、 参考答案21-24、DBAC 【题文】BThese eco-inspired books get kids thinking about nature and environment. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies By Carol PasternakHave you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar （毛虫） to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle
31、 and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.A Kids Guide to Americas Parks By Erin McHughThis year, the US National Park Services National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer f
32、ree admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The books featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue
33、of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）.Where Do you Recyclable Materials Go? By Sabbithry PersadTiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up lear
34、ning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Material Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.Scrap Kins Build-It Boo
35、k Volume1 By Brian YanishMeet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monster who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. Theyll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remem
36、ber that one persons trash is another persons treasure!25. Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?A. There is a famous statue in it. B. It lies south of the equator.C. It has its specific animals. D. It is free for admission.26. Which book is most probably written in the form of a story?
37、A. How to Raise Monarch ButterfliesB. A Kids Guide to Americas ParksC. Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?D. Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 127. The common goal of the four books is to _.A. teach kids practical skills B. comment on kids behaviorC. raise kids environment awareness D. make kids interes
38、ted in geography参考答案25、B 26-27、CC 【题文】CPilling a cat can be a “terrible” experience. Cats dont want something pushed down their throats, and theyll fight with all their strength to prevent it. In fact, its amazing how powerful their small bodies can be.The easiest way of pilling a cat is to press th
39、e pill into powder. Then mix the powder with a small amount of wet food. If your cat usually eats dry food, she will probably view the wet food as a treat and eat it up.If your cat wont eat the wet food that contains the pill or if she is too ill to eat, you can get a “pill gun”. There are some basi
40、c instructions. Getting your cats mouth to open is going to be the most difficult part. First, be sure the pill is in a handy place. Then you can put your cat on a bookshelf with her bottom in a corner or you can put her on your lap firmly tied. Have your cat facing to the right if youre right-hande
41、d. With your left hand, hold your cat at the cheekbones, putting your palm at the top of her head. Keeping your finger off the trigger (扳机), with your right hand, insert the pill gun until the pill is positioned over the tongue and open throat. Be sure to give your cat a treat directly after giving
42、the pill.If you dont feel comfortable using a pill gun, you can try giving the pill by hand. Push your cats head backwards just far enough so that her nose is pointing towards the ceiling. At this point, most cats will slightly open their mouths. With the little finger or ring finger of the hand hol
43、ding the pill, open the bottom jaw a little more. You may need to hold her top jaw with your other hand while doing this. Aim straight and lightly throw the pill or drop it. Most cats will then swallow the pill.28. Pilling a cat can be a terrible experience because cats _.A. are amazingly powerful a
44、nd dangerousB. may fight with all their strength against pillsC. refuse something pressed down their throatsD. are difficult to treat once theyve got ill29. What can be inferred according to the second paragraph?A. Wet food with medicine is usually a treat to cats.B. Cats used to dry food must rejec
45、t wet food.C. The easiest pilling is to press the pill into powder.D. Cats are probably interested in something new.30. Using a “pill gun”, you had better hold your cat _ if youre left-handed.A. facing to the right B. with your right hand C. at the head D. on your lap firmly31. A cat probably opens
46、its mouth naturally when _.A. its nose is straight upwardsB. it is touched by fingersC. its head is turning aroundD. it is served with its favorite pills参考答案2830、CDB 31、 A 【题文】DThe Pew report-which was based on surveys carried out in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland and the Cze
47、ch Republic - concluded that the European Union was “ the new sick man of Europe”. The percentage of Europeans with a favorable view of the EU has plunged from 60 percent last year to 45 percent now.The UK may be considered the most Eurosceptic（欧洲怀疑论者）country, but its support for the union has barel
48、y changed in the past 12 months, slipping only two points to 43 percent.By contrast, Frances backing for the EU has slipped sharply, from 60 percent last year to 41 percent today.On the question of whether to remain in the EU, 46 percent of the British want to leave the union and surprisingly, the s
49、ame percentage went to stay.The Pew reports authors said, “The long-drawn economic crisis has created bad forces that are pulling European public opinion apart, separating the French from the Germans and Germans from everyone else.”They added, “The effort over the past half century to create a more
50、united Europe is now the main disaster of the euro crisis. The European project now stands in a bad reputation across much of Europe.”The only European leader rated highly by their own voters was the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with 74 percent voters in favor of her.Prime Minister David Cameron
51、 was the next highest with a positive score of 37 percent among the British public, although he can take some comfort from the fact that 58 percent of Poles and half of all French people think he is doing a good job.In spite of the dark economic future and growing doubt of the EU, there were strong
52、majorities of more than 60 percent in favor of keeping the euro in the five countries surveyed that use the single currency.32. Which of the following is TRUE about the recent Pew report?A. The UK has the smallest number of people against the EU.B. Theres a slight change of the UKs support for the E
53、U.C. More than half the Germans raise doubt about the EU.D. A vast majority of French people are in favor of the EU.33. As to whether to remain in the EU, _.A. The British are divided equally B. few British want to stayC. half British want to leave D. many British dont care about it34. Whats the Pew
54、 reports authors attitude towards the relation between France and Germany? A. Enthusiastic. B. Optimistic. C. Negative. D. Neutral.35. Why does Prim Minister David Cameron feel a little bit comfortable?A. Only a score of 37 percent of Britons go against him.B. Many of the Poles and French think well of him.C. More than 60 percent of the Europeans are in favor of keeping the euro.D. Angela Merkel has 74 percent voters supporting her.参考答案3235、BACB
