1、 阅读理解ATom Dreesens life has equally contributed to comedy and philanthropy(慈善). He is excellent at both, and has achieved great success in both areas.Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national television as a standup comedian, including more than 60 appearances on The Tonight Show. He is a fa
2、vorite guest of David Letterman, and frequently hosts the show in Lettermans absence. For 13 years he toured across the country, and has appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Reno and Atlantic City. Tom has acted in many television showsfrom Columbo to Murder, She Wroteand appeared in movies includ
3、ing Man on the Moon and Spaceballs. He has starred in his own TV comedy special, Dreesen Street, and hosted a late night talk show in Chicago, Night Time Starring Tom Dreesen.Dreesens comic style is warm. Daily Variety called him “a professional comedian and one of the most respected family comedian
4、s of our time”. Larry Wilde, author of The Great Comedians said about Toms performances, “Excellent material, perfect timing, Tom Dreesen is the greatest comedian.” Frank Sinatra, who called himself a “pub singer”， described Dreesen as a “pub comedian”. “Were a couple of neighborhood kind of guys，”
5、said Sinatra.Dreesen has also made an unbelievable mark with his philanthropic activities. For 30 years he has lent his talent(才能) to over 100 charities, and founded a “Day for Darlene” to benefit Multiple Sclerosis(多发性硬化症) Research. He ran 26 miles on three occasions for the event, which is named f
6、or his late sister who was suffering from multiple sclerosis.And hes still going strong. A proud veteran(老兵) of the United States Navy, he continues to perform for US troops all over the world. Tom Dreesens hometown of Harvey, Illinois named a street after him. He received the Ellis Island Medal of
7、Honor in 2005.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了喜剧表演家Tom Dreesen的个人成就。1In what way did Dreesen help Letterman?AHe tried to invite Lettermans favorite guests.BHe appeared 500 times on Lettermans shows.CHe talked highly of Lettermans shows in public.DHe took Lettermans place when he was away.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的He is
8、a favorite guest of David Letterman, and frequently hosts the show in Lettermans absence.可知，Letterman不在的时候Dreesen会代替他主持节目。2What does Larry Wilde think of Dreesen?AHe is a pub comedian.BHe is quite warmhearted.CHe is good at creating excellent ideas.DHe is the most respected family comedian.C解析：推理判断题
9、。根据第三段中的Larry Wilde, author of The Great Comedians said about Toms performances, “Excellent material, perfect timing, Tom Dreesen is the greatest comedian.”可知，Larry Wilde认为Dreesen能想出绝佳的喜剧段子。3What can be learned about “Day for Darlene”？AIt has a history of 30 years.BIt was named after a person.CIt is
10、 a charity for various diseases.DIt was founded by Dreesen and his sister.B解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的He ran 26 miles on three occasions for the event, which is named for his late sister可知，这个项目是以Dreesen妹妹的名字命名的。4What does Dreesen do for US troops?AHe fights in battles.BHe helps some veterans.CHe visits the US
11、Navy often.DHe brings them entertainment.D解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的he continues to perform for US troops all over the world可知，Dreesen为美国部队进行表演。BThe Creation of Adam is Michelangelos fresco(壁画) painted during 1508 to 1512. The painting is based on the Biblical story of creation and presents more than the art
12、ists brave point of view. It might only be a part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but something about this painting makes it stand out.In the painting, Adam is located on the left side in a relaxed fashion, and God is presented as a whitebearded elderly man. Gods right arm almost touches Adams left h
13、and. Here Adam is receiving life directly from God, and through the life given to himhe will, in turn, give life to all humans.Michelangelo made The Creation of Adam in such a way that the figure of Adam imitates the figure of God. Adams body is curved(弧形的) as he reaches out to God, taking ones mind
14、 to the idea that man is made in similar appearance to God himself. The mans image appears a mirror reflection of God.In Michelangelos time, creation scenes were a common subject. But The Creation of Adam broke the rules that were set in the field of art. God has always been thought of as a powerful
15、 ruler of mankind.One would expect such a personality to be painted wearing royal clothing and such, but Michelangelo reduced him to a simple old man in simple clothes with most of his body exposed. God is shown to be accessible, touchable, and close to his creation.There are still many explanations
16、 regarding the meaning of the painting. Geographers have considered it to be similar to two lands joined but separated by a huge canal. Scientists have analyzed the picture might symbolize(象征) the birth of mankind. Why did Michelangelo make the hands in that way? Why was a space left between two fin
17、gers? It is hard to think about it. This one detail is the entire reason why this painting is famous.【解题导语】本文介绍了米开朗基罗创作于西斯廷教堂天顶的著名壁画创造亚当。5The image of God and Adam reaching out to each other symbolizes _Alove to be passedBlife to be passedCthe struggle of lifeDequality of humansB解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的Here
18、 Adam is receiving life.give life to all humans.可知，亚当和上帝将手伸向对方的画面代表着生命的传递。6How did Michelangelo paint God in a creative way?AHe painted God as a poor old man.BHe painted God as an ordinary man.CHe described God as a powerful ruler.DHe made God touched by humans.B解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的Michelangelo reduced
19、him to a simple old man in simple clothes.accessible, touchable, and close to his creation可推测，米开朗基罗在画中对上帝进行了创造性的呈现，把他刻画成了普通人。7According to the author, what makes the painting so famous?AIts location in the Sistine Chapel.BIts theme that was commonly used.CIts special color that was seldom used.DIts
20、secret meaning that is hard to understand.D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Why did Michelangelo.is the entire reason why this painting is famous.可推测，作者认为这幅壁画之所以这么有名，主要在于其意义难以猜透。8What is the text mainly about?AA Biblical story of creation.BThe talents of Michelangelo.CThe value of The Creation of Adam.DAn introduct
21、ion to The Creation of Adam.D解析：主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了米开朗基罗的著名壁画作品创造亚当的一些细节信息。 完形填空As usual, my life was busy. Every day, I had to _1_ my office on time by 9 am. It was already 8 am. I woke up, freshened up and got dressed, then left for work. It was a(n) _2_ routine for me.I stood near the road, _3_ at a pa
22、ssing taxi, but had no luck. After 5 minutes, a taxi _4_ and I saw a young man with a black Tshirt, quite unusual for a taxi driver. Without wasting my time in _5_， I boarded the auto. Another _6_ was already in the car, a lady in her midforties with makeup and fine jewelry, who seemed to be quite _
23、7_After 5 minutes, the taxi _8_ and an elder woman got on the car. Within an instant, the middleaged lady said that she _9_ to sit with that elder woman and she asked her to get off the car. The elder woman seemed like a _10_， with stains(污迹) of dirt and dust across her clothes. She looked tired and
24、 her hands showed that she did hard work for a _11_. Hearing the ladys words, I was _12_“This is my vehicle. I decide who will _13_ or not，” said the driver. “I will pay the _14_ fare，” replied the lady. My anger was nearly out of _15_. I spoke with a burst suddenly, “What the hell are you, human or
25、 devil？” The lady got angry and said to the driver, “I will pay you money. Just _16_ this guy here.”The driver was _17_ angry, “Just get out of my car! I dont need your _18_” Then, she had to get off. Unaware of the pace of time, I was _19_ a persons rights. I was satisfied, _20_ I had been late for
26、 work. I was just getting off the taxi when I heard a low rough voice saying “Thank you.”【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。出租车上，一位富太太不愿意与一位做苦力的女士同坐。于是，作者与出租车司机谴责了她并让她下车。1A.cleanBdecorateCreachDfindC解析：根据语境及所给选项可知，作者每天早上需要在九点钟准时到达办公室。2A.excitingBcommonCorganizedDpracticalB解析：作者每天早上八点醒来，梳洗穿戴后便出门去上班，这是他平常的生活模式。common符合语境
27、。3A.smilingBwavingCshoutingDstaringB解析：作者站在马路边等车，向出租车招手，示意司机停车。4A.pulled overBdrove awayCran overDmoved backA解析：五分钟过后，有一辆车停了下来。pull over在此处意为“停车”。5A.commentingBcalculatingCbargainingDimaginingC解析：根据语境可知，作者着急上班，就没有和司机讨价还价。bargaining符合语境。6A.driverBfriendCemployeeDpassengerD解析：车上还坐了另外一位乘客。7A.wealthyBco
28、nfidentClonelyDfriendlyA解析：根据前文with makeup and fine jewelry可知，这位女士看上去很有钱，是位富太太。8A.startedBstoppedCsped upDbroke downB解析：根据语境可知，过了五分钟，车又停下来了，又一位女士上车了。9A.hesitatedBchoseCrefusedDmanagedC解析：根据后文she asked her to get off the car可知，这位富太太不愿意和后来的那位女士坐在一起，让她下车。refused符合语境。10A.teacherBcleanerCdoctorDcookB解析：根
29、据后文with stains(污迹) of dirt and dust across her clothes及所给选项可推测，这位年长的女士可能是清洁工。11A.companyBreasonClivingDmomentC解析：她(粗糙)的双手表明她是通过做苦力来谋生的。12A.crazyBcalmCashamedDannoyedD解析：听到那位富太太说拒绝和这位女士坐在一起并让其下车，作者觉得很恼火。13A.payBwaitCspeakDgoD解析：司机说：“这是我的车，我决定谁下车谁不下车”。14A.correctBhighCfullDspecialC解析：这时，富太太说道：“我可以付全款”
30、。15A.rangeBorderCworkDcontrolD解析：根据语境可知，作者已经抑制不住自己的愤怒了，于是谴责了那位富太太。16A.leaveBhideCbeatDarrestA解析：富太太这时也怒了，她对司机说：“我给你钱，你让这家伙就在这下车”。leave符合语境。17A.equallyBsuddenlyCfinallyDslightlyA解析：根据语境可知，司机同样很生气。equally符合语境。18A.helpBsympathyCmoneyDcomplaintC解析：前文两次提到那个富太太说给司机钱，由此可知，司机让那位富太太下车，并说不需要她的钱。19A.looking forBfighting forCmaking up forDsetting upB解析：根据语境可知，作者无暇顾及自己的时间，极力地维护那位女士的基本人权。fight for意为“为而斗争”，符合语境。20A.as ifBin caseCso thatDeven thoughD解析：作者感到很满足，即使他已经迟到了。
