1、山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（50）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AMoses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the well-known German composer（作曲家）,was far from being handsome. Along with a rather short stature, he had a hunchback（驼背）One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughte
2、r named Frumtje. Moses fell hopelessly in love with her. But Moses was refused by his ugly appearance.When it was time for him to leave, Moses picked up his courage and climbed the stairs to her room to take one last chance to speak with her. She was a heavenly beauty, but caused him deep sadness by
3、 her refusal to look at him. After several attempts at conversation, Moses shyly asked, “Do you believe marriages are made in heaven？”“Yes, ”She answered, still looking at the floor. “And do you？”“Yes I do, ”He replied. “You see, in heaven at the birth of each boy, the God announces which girl he wi
4、ll marry. When I was born, my future bride was pointed out to me. Then the God added, But your wife will be humpbacked. ”“Right then and there I called out, Oh God, a humpbacked woman would be a tragedy. Please, God, give me the hump and let her be beautiful. ”Then Frumtje looked up into his eyes an
5、d was stirred by some deep memory. She reached out and gave Mendelssohn her hand and later became his devoted wife.1At first Moses was refused by Frumtje because he _.Ahad a bad intention Bwas a hopeless manChad no courage to express himselfDwas not handsome and humpbacked2 Frumtje accepted Moses re
6、quest in the end because of_.AMoses good heart and wisdomBMoses sharp words and devotionCMoses tricks and liesDMoses wealth and humor.3Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “stirred” in the last paragraph ?Amixed Bmoved Ccaused Dsurprised4The writer of the passage intends to tr
7、y to tell us _.Ahow to run after a girlBa marriage in heavenCa sad and moving love storyDwhat true love is.BA marketing director for a famous computer manufacturer was designing a new advertisement for his company. While researching consumers response to his product, he asked, “Ships are commonly re
8、ferred to as she or her. What gender （性别）would you give to your computer? Give four reasons to support your answer. A large group of women reported that the computers should be referred to as “he” or “him” because:In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.They have a lot of data, but
9、 are still hard to understand.They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they are problems.As soon as you buy one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have had a better model.The men, on the other hand, said that computers should be referred to as “she”
10、 or “her” because:The language they use to communicate with other computers is impossible to understand for most men.Even your smallest mistakes are stored in the long-term memory and will be remembered forever.As soon as you get one, you find yourself spending half your money on accessories (附件) fo
11、r it.5In fact, computers really _.Ashould be referred to as “she” Bshould be talked about as “he”Care neither “she” nor “he” Dare either “he” or “she”6Why did the man ask people such a strange question? ABecause he was a marketing director of a computer company.BBecause he was not sure whether to us
12、e “she” or “he” for his computer.CBecause he wanted to make special computers for men and women.DBecause he was planning an advertisement for his computer.7From the womens answers, we can see _.Athey generally dont know as much about computer as men doBthey want to use a computer without turning it
13、onCthey cant make up their minds when to buy a new computerDthey love computers as much as they love their husbands8Which of the following is NOT implied in the reported answers? AWomen think computers can solve problems.BWomen are likely to remember their husbands small mistakes.CSome womens comput
14、ers usually work half the time.DSome women believe they might find a better husband if they wait a little longer.CIdeas about education are changing in the United States. Education today is not just a high school diploma（文凭）or a college degree. Many adults are not interested in going to college. The
15、y are interested in other kinds of learning. For them, learning does not end with a diploma. Continuing education gives these adults the chance to increase their knowledge. It also gives them a chance to improve their old skills or to learn new ones. If they know more or learn more, then they can ge
16、t a better job or earn more money.There are usually a large number of classes to choose from. Some adults take classes for fun or because the class will be useful for them. Other adults take classes to improve their own lives because they want to feel better about themselves. Others can learn how to
17、 be good parents , or how to get along with other people. There are many chances for adults to continue their learning. Almost any community college or public school system has a continuing education program. There are classes in schools, buildings, or churches. Most classes are in the evening, so w
18、orking people can attend. The classes are usually small, and they are inexpensive. Thousands of people take continuing education classes each year. They receive no diploma and no grade for most of the classes they attend. For them , learning is something they do because they want to.9Attending conti
19、nuing education classes .Adoesnt cost much moneyBin expensiveCrequires a lot of passesDis free of charge 10Lots of people attend continuing education classes because .Athe classes will help them feel better about themselvesBthere are many courses they can choose fromCthey can also go to church at th
20、e same timeDlearning is something they are interested in doing11What is the main idea of the last Paragraph?AAdults can continue their learning to get a diploma.BMost continuing education classes are in the evening.CAdults have many chances to continue their learning.DClasses are held for working pe
21、ople.12We can learn from the passage that .Acollege education is not importantBadult education is very popularCother kinds of learning are more important than school learningDcontinuing education classes teach the same courses that are taught in collegesDChildren have their own rules in playing game
22、s. They seldom need a referee and rarely trouble to keep scores. They dont care much about who wins or loses, and it doesnt seem to worry them if the game is not finished. Yet, they like games that depend a lot on luck, so that their personal abilities cannot be directly compared. They also enjoy ga
23、mes that move in stages, in which each stage, the choosing of leaders, the picking-up of sides, or the determining of which side shall start, is almost a game in itself.Grown-ups can hardly find childrens games exciting, and they often feel puzzled at why their kids play such simple games again and
24、again. However, it is found that a child plays games for very important reasons. He can be a good player without having to think whether he is a popular person, and he can find himself being a useful partner to someone of whom he is ordinarily afraid. He becomes a leader when it comes to his turn. H
25、e can be confident, too, in particular games, that it is his place to give orders, to pretend to be dead, to throw a ball actually at someone, or to kiss someone he has caught.It appears to us that when children play a game they imagine a situation under their control. Everyone knows the rules, and
26、more importantly, everyone plays according to the rules. Those rules may be childish, but they make sure that every child has a chance to win.13To become a leader in a game the child has to . Aplay often Bwait for his turn Cbe confident in himself Dbe popular among his playmates14What do we know abo
27、ut grown-ups?AThey are not interested in games.BThey find childrens games too easy.CThey dont need a reason to play games.DThey dont understand childrens games.15A child likes playing games, because he . Acan be someone other than himselfBcan become popular among friendsCfinds he is always lucky in
28、games Dlikes the place where he plays a game16. The writer believes that .Achildren should make better rules for their games.Bchildren should invite grown-ups to play with them.Cchildren play games without any reasonsDchildrens games can do them a lot of harmE “BANG!” the door caused a reverberation
29、. “Never set foot in this house again!” shouted Father. With tears welling（涌出） up in my eyes, I rushed out of the house and ran along the street.A young father who held a child in his arms walked past meI felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and harmonious.But now I dont know wheth
30、er it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting oldWe are just like two people coming from two different worldsIt feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened I wandered the street，without a destination in my mindMy heart was frozen on this hot summer nightAs I wal
31、ked on there were fewer and fewer people in the streets，until I had only street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high -rise apartment block in which I lived，I saw that the light was still onI thought to myself，“Is father waiting for meor is he still angry with me?” In fact，it wa
32、s nothingPerhaps，Dad was throwing some of his old stampsPerhaps he thought they were uselessI never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps All the lights were off except fathers. Dad was always 1ike thisMaybe he didnt know bow to express himselfAfter shouting at me，he never showe
33、d any mercy or regret After an argument he will creep（蹑手蹑脚）up in my sleep and then tuck me underneath the covers This was how he always wasHe has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature The light was still on. With the key in hand，I was as nervous
34、 as I had ever beenAt last，I decided to open the doorAs soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeksI suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Loveit is second to none17The underlined word“reverberation”refers to Aa big earthquake Ba heavy move
35、 Ca huge waveDa loud sound18When seeing a young father with a child in his arms,the writer might have the following feelings EXCEPT . Ahe admired them very much Bhe felt disappointed with his father Che felt that happiness had been far away from him Dhe wished for better relations with his father19W
36、hy do you think the father often shouts at his child? AThe father is getting older and older BThe child has already grown up CThey child never agrees with his father DThe father has got used to doing that20What conclusion can you draw after reading the text? AThe father treats his child in an unfair way BThe father is actually kind to his child. CThe father is neither kind nor cruel to his child. DThe father is always throwing things at his son.1-20 DABDC DACAD CBBDC CDBDB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
