1、【KS5U原创】阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析2014届高三英语二轮突破12013山东卷 George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of Americas greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.Many of Gershwins songs were first written for musical pla
2、ys performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way from jazz to country.In the 1920s there was a debate in the United
3、States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just
4、 a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him worldfamous and showed that jazz music could be both seriou
5、s and popular.In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the wellknown musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazzinfluenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed
6、, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brai
7、n cancer. He was only thirtynine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.61Many of Gershwins musical works were _Awritten about New Yorkers Bcomposed for Paul WhitemanCplayed ma
8、inly in the countryside Dperformed in various ways62What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?AIt attracted more people to theatres. BIt proved jazz could be serious music.CIt made Gershwin leader of the orchestra. DIt caused a debate among jazz musicians.63What did Gershwin do during
9、his stay in Paris?AHe created one of his best works. BHe studied with Nadia Boulanger.CHe argued with French critics. DHe changed his music style.64What do we learn from the last paragraph?AMany of Gershwins works were lost.BThe death of Gershwin was widely reported.CA concert was held in memory of
10、Gershwin.DBrain cancer research started after Gershwins death.65Which of the following best describes Gershwin?ATalented and productive. BSerious and boring.CPopular and unhappy. DFriendly and honest.【要点综述】 这是一篇人物传记。文章主要讲述了美国著名作曲家乔治格什温的生平以及他在音乐方面的巨大贡献。61D考查细节理解。从第二段的“Over the years they have been su
11、ng and played in every possible wayfrom jazz to country.”可知，乔治格什温的音乐作品是以各种形式演唱或演奏的。故选D。62B考查推理判断。根据第三段的“Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him worldfamous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.”可知，这个音
12、乐会充分证明爵士音乐流行的同时，也可以庄重、严肃。63A考查细节理解。从第四段的第二句可知B项不正确；从第四段的“When it was first performed, critics were divided over the music.”可知，不是格什温与评论家争辩，故C项不正确；没有提到他音乐风格的改变，故D项不正确；从第四段的最后一句“It still remains one of his most famous works.”可知A项是正确的。64B考查推理判断。从最后一段的“Newspapers all over the world reported his death on
13、their front pages.”可知，世界各地的报纸对格什温的去世进行了广泛的报道。故选B。65A考查推理判断。从全文看乔治格什温创作了很多的音乐，其演奏的形式多样化，并得到观众赞赏，这体现了他是一位很有才华，且多产的作曲家。故选A。2013北京卷 Tail SpinTwo dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park. The smaller dolphin, Grace, shows off a few of her tricks, turning around and waving hello to the crowd.
14、The most amazing thing about her, however, is that shes even swimming at all. She doesnt have a tail.Grace lost her tail as a baby when she got caught up in a fish trap.When the dolphin arrived at the Ocean Park in December 2005, she was fighting for her life. “Is she going to make it？” Her trainer,
15、 Abbey Stone, feared the worst. Grace did make itbut her tail didnt. She ended up losing her flukes and the lower part of her peduncle.Over the past six years, she has learned to swim without her tail. Dolphins swim by moving their flukes and peduncle up and down. Grace taught herself to move anothe
16、r waylike a fish! She pushes herself forward through the water by moving her peduncle from side to side.The movements put harmful pressure on Graces backbone. So a company offered to create a manmade tail for her. The tail had to be strong enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that it
17、wouldnt hurt her.The first time Grace wore the artificial tail, she soon shook it off and let it sink to the bottom of the pool. Now, she is still learning to use the tail. Some days she wears it for an hour at a time, others not at all. “The new tail isnt necessary for her to feel comfortable，” say
18、s Stone, “but it helps to keep that range of motion(动作) and build muscles(肌肉)”Now, the dolphin is about to get an even happier ending. This month, Grace will star in Dolphin Tale, a film that focuses on her rescue and recovery. Her progress has inspired more than just a new movie. Many people travel
19、 from near and far to meet her. Seeing Grace swim with her manmade tail gives people so much courage.60When Grace first arrived at the Ocean Park, her trainer worried about her _. A. physical build B. potential abilityC. chance of survival D. adaptation to the surroundings61A manmade tail is created
20、 for Grace to _A. let her recover faster B. make her comfortableC. adjust her way of swimming D. help her perform better tricks62The story of Grace inspires people to _A. stick to their dreams B. treat animals friendlyC. treasure what they have D. face difficulties bravely【要点综述】 这是一篇关于海豚的故事，讲述的是一只断尾
21、的海豚。它的尾巴在一次事故中丧失。在训导员的训练下，它克服了困难，学会了使用假尾巴，像其他海豚一样在水中遨游。它还成了一部电影中的明星，它的勇气感动了人们。60C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“fighting for her life”可知，它在为活下去而挣扎，所以选C。61C 细节理解题。根据第三段末和第四段，可知它改变的游动方式给它带来了有害的压力，所以一家公司才给它装了条假尾巴。故选C。62D 推理判断题。本文的目的就是通过描写一个断了尾巴的海豚勇敢地活下去的故事，来鼓励人们勇敢地面对困难。所以选D。C22013福建卷 When I was 12, all I wanted was a
22、signet (图章) ring. They were the “in” thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven.What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasnt being “replaced”. Wed been b
23、urnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everythingso most of the “new” stuff (东西) we got was really just to replace what wed lost. But not my ring. My ring was new.Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning.
24、I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents when Mum told me that she had something for me. It
25、 wasnt my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other giftgiving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. “Youll recognize this one，” she said, smiling.Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside. The family who had bought
26、 our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the ring. Theyd had it professionally cleaned up by a
27、jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.56The underlined word “in” in the first paragraph probably means “_”A. fashionable B. availableC. practical D. renewable57When she got the ring back, the writer was about _A. 13 years old B. 15 years oldC. 26 years old D. 28 years old58Whi
28、ch of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe writers family moved several times.BThe writer never stopped looking for her ring.CThe writers ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.DThe writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it off.59What would be the best title for the pas
29、sage?A. My New Ring B. Lost and FoundC. Lost and Replaced D. An Expensive Ring【要点综述】 本文是一篇记叙文。 作者通过描述自己小时候渴望得到一枚戒指，愿望得到满足后的快乐心情，以及不慎丢失后的沮丧心情和多年后失而复得的欣喜，表达了作者怀旧和敝帚自珍的生活态度。56A词义猜测题。根据后一句“every girl except me had one” 可知，每个女孩都有一枚有自己符号的戒指，说明这类戒指很流行。故答案选A。57D推理判断题。 根据原文我们得知，作者在13岁生日时得到那枚戒指，一个月后丢失，两年后卖掉房子
30、，新房东买房13年之后换新地毯时重新找到戒指，即十五年之后，故答案为D。58A细节理解题。根据第三段末尾和第四段开头可知答案A正确。59B主旨大意题。只有B项才能概括全文大意。 本文主要讲述了戒指的失而复得。C2 2013湖北卷 Some years ago, writing in my diary used to be a usual activity.I would return from school and spend the expected half hour recording the days events, feelings, and impressions in my li
31、ttle blue diary.I did not really need to express my emotions by way of words, but I gained a certain satisfaction from seeing my experiences forever recorded on paper.After all, isnt accumulating memories a way of preserving the past?When I was thirteen years old, I went on a long journey on foot in
32、 a great valley, wellequipped with pens, a diary, and a camera.During the trip, I was busy recording every incident, name and place I came across.I felt proud to be spending my time productively, dutifully preserving for future generations a detailed description of my travels.On my last night there,
33、 I wandered out of my tent, diary in hand.The sky was clear and lit by the glare of the moon, and the walls of the valley looked threatening behind their screen of shadows.I automatically took out my penAt that point, I understood that nothing I wrote could ever match or replace the few seconds I al
34、lowed myself to experience the dramatic beauty of the valley.All I remembered of the previous few days were the dull characterizations I had set down in my diary.Now, I only write in my diary when I need to write down a special thought or feeling.I still love to record ideas and quotations that stri
35、ke me in books, or observations that are particularly meaningful.I take pictures, but not very oftenonly of objects I find really beautiful.Im no longer blindly satisfied with having something to remember when I grow old.I realize that life will simply pass me by if I stay behind the camera, busy pr
36、eserving the present so as to live it in the future.I dont want to wake up one day and have nothing but a pile of pictures and notes.Maybe I wont have as many exact representations of people and places; maybe Ill forget certain facts, but at least the experiences will always remain inside me.I dont
37、live to make memoriesI just live, and the memories form themselves.51Before the age of thirteen, the author regarded keeping a diary as a way of _Aobserving her school routine Bexpressing her satisfactionCimpressing her classmates Dpreserving her history52What caused a change in the authors understa
38、nding of keeping a diary?AA dull night on the journey. BThe beauty of the great valley.CA striking quotation from a book. DHer concerns for future generations.53What does the author put in her diary now?ANotes and beautiful pictures. BSpecial thoughts and feelings.CDetailed accounts of daily activit
39、ies. DDescriptions of unforgettable events.54The author comes to realize that to live a meaningful life is _Ato experience it Bto live the present in the futureCto make memories Dto give accurate representations of it【要点综述】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者记日记发生的一些变化。13岁前，作者每天都记日记，记下一天发生的事及自己的感受等。作者很喜欢把自己看到的东西记在纸上。1
40、3岁以后， 一次去大峡谷的旅行改变了作者对记日记的看法，从那以后作者只在日记里记载特殊的想法和感受。作者认为要想过有意义的生活，就要亲自去经历。 51D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“ a way of preserving the past？”可知，作者在13岁以前认为记日记是一种保存过去的方式。 故D正确。52B 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，作者改变是因为看到了峡谷的美丽景色。故B正确。53B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的第一句“Now, I write down a special thought or feeling.”可知，现在作者在日记里只记录特殊的思想和感情。54A 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，作者意识到要想过有意义的生活得自己亲自去经历。故A正确。
