1、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。F. Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St. Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton University for a short while. In 1917 he joined the army and was posted in Alabama, where he met his future wif
2、e Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her. His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary:“My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could not share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take
3、 down parts of it in my diary. “ This Side of Paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920. Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to devote more time to his writing. Then he continued with the novel The Beautiful and Damned(1922), a collection of short stories Tales of the Jazz Age(1922),
4、and a play The Vegetable(1923). But his greatest success was The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, which quickly brought him praise from the literary world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security. Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men.
5、However, Fitzgeralds problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first breakdown and went to a Swiss clinic. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934 and The Love of the Last Tycoon
6、in 1940. While his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol. Sheila Graham, his dear friend, helped him fight his alcoholism. 1. How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage? A. 5.B. 6.C. 7.D. 8.2. Which of the following is the correct order
7、 to describe Fitzgeralds life according to the passage? a. He became addicted to drinking.b. He studied at St. Paul Academy.c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise. d. The Great Gatsby won high praise. e. He failed to reorder his life.f. He joined the army and met Zelda.A. f-c-e-a-b-dB
8、. b-e-a-f-c-dC. f-d-e-c-b-aD. b-f-c-d-e-a3. We can infer from the passage that Fitzgerald.A. had made some money when he met Zelda in AlabamaB. was well educated and well off before he served in the armyC. would have completed more works if his wife hadnt broken downD. helped his friend get rid of d
9、rinking while his wife was in hospital4. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about.A. Zeldas personal lifeB. Zeldas illness and treatmentC. Fitzgeralds friendship with GrahamD. Fitzgeralds contributions to the literary world【参考答案】1-4 、ADCD社会生活类阅读理解。Why should mankind explore s
10、pace? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in ou
11、r genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to exp
12、and wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows mine
13、rals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can
14、improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developm
15、ents in the space industry! While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or
16、how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist. While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow
17、 us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. 1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1? A. To express his doubts.B. To compare different ideas.C. To introduce poi
18、nts for discussion.D. To describe the conditions on Earth.2. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2? A. Humans are nature-born to do so.B. Humans have the tendency to fight.C. Humans may find new sources of food.D. Humans dont like to stay in the same place. 3. The underlined wo
19、rd “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to.A. survival chancesB. potential resourcesC. unexpected benefits D. physical possessions4. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets? A. Our genetic makeup.B. Resources on the earth.C. The adaptive ability of humans.D. By-products in s
20、pace exploration.5. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage? A. Space exploration has created many wonders.B. Space exploration provides the best value for money.C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology.D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.【参考
21、答案】68.1-5 CACCD 阅读理解Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my familys last vacation.It was my sixyearold sons winter break from school，and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip.The flight was overbooked，and Delta，the airline，offered
22、us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York，so I had to get back.But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.I took my ninemonthold and took off for home.The next day，my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even late
23、r flight.Yes，I encouragedokay，orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take：$1,600.Not bad，huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a bigtime bargain hunter，I know the value of a dollar.And these days，a good deal is
24、 something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade：A Consumer Survival Guide.And I r
25、eally do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth.Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes，clothes for my children，and expensive restaurants.But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer，and its the first thing people no
26、tice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.5Why did Delta give the authors family credits?AThey took a later flight.BThey had early bookings.CTheir flight had been delayed.DTheir flight had been cancelled.解析细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“.give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知答案。
27、答案A6What can we learn about the author?AShe rarely misses a good deal.BShe seldom makes a compromise.CShe is very strict with her children.DShe is interested in cheap products.解析推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“But as a bigtime bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few
28、 of us can afford to pass up.”可知作者自称是一个一流的杀价者，并且说一笔好的交易是很少有人能够拒绝的，因此作者不会错过一笔好买卖的，答案为A项。答案A7What does the author do?AShes a teacher.BShes a housewife.CShes a media person.DShes a businesswoman.解析细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒体工作者。答案C8
29、What does the author want to tell us?AHow to expose bad tricks.BHow to reserve airline seats.CHow to spend money wisely.DHow to make a business deal.解析写作意图题。文章最后一段讲述了如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得，故答案为C项。答案C【2015高考复习】完形填空The song that has meant the most to me since I was the age of five，watching the movie Space
30、 Jam，is called “I Believe I Can Fly” by RKelly.Every time I listen to the song，it_1_me that as long as I believe，I can be or do_2_I want in life even with a disability.I didnt know much of what the song_3_a long time ago but as I grew older，I still loved the song and started to listen to the_4_more
31、and more.Every time I listen to it，I think about all the obstacles I have_5_.When I was little，I had to_6_a wheelchair because I have a disability.The doctors told my mother I had a slim_7_of ever walking but I was_8_to walk because I disliked that wheelchair.I knew that I had to believe in myself t
32、o_9_my goal to walk someday.One day the doctor told my mother that he could make a(n)_10_that would help me walk._11_when I was seven and onehalf，I had my first surgery.I_12_the cast because it was a half body cast，with a bar in the middle of my legs.I was a very_13_kid so being in a bed for six wee
33、ks，not being able to move，I felt horrible.I knew after all the_14_and the crying it would be worth_15_it in the long run._16_，at the age of eight，I got my cast off.I felt free when I finally_17_all the therapy (治疗) and learned how to_18_.The song_19_，“I see me running through that open door.” Thats
34、what I felt like.Like the song says，“There are miracles in life I must achieve，but first I know it starts inside of me，oh.” I am one of the_20_in life.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者被一首叫“I Believe I Can Fly”的歌曲所鼓舞，勇敢地面对残疾，克服各种困难，最终能够行走的故事。1. A.remembers BremindsCregardsDreflects解析作者每次听这首歌，它都提醒他只要他相信，他就能成为任何他
35、想成为的人，做任何他想要做的事，remind sb.that使某人想起，提醒某人，符合语境。答案B2A.whoeverBwhomever CwhicheverDwhatever解析whatever任何的事物，什么都，符合文意。答案D3A.meantBexpected CsuggestedDprovided解析很久之前作者对这首歌是什么意思知道得不多。mean“意思是，本意是”，符合语境。答案A4A.voicesBmeanings Cwords Drhythms解析结合上下文可知，此处为随着年龄的增长，作者开始越来越多地听歌词，word在此处意为“歌词”，符合语境。答案C5A.sufferedB
36、experiencedCencouraged Dovercome解析从下文内容可知，作者曾克服了很多障碍，结合选项可知，应用overcome，表示“克服”。答案D6A.applyBuse Cseat Doffer解析因为残疾，作者不得不使用轮椅，故用use。seat后常接oneself。答案B7A.chance BoccasionCcondition Dadvantage解析大夫告诉作者的妈妈，作者能走路的希望很渺茫。slim修饰chance，指“机会渺茫，可能性很小”。答案A8A.encouraged BamazedCdetermined Dorganized解析从空前的but和空后的bec
37、ause引导的原因状语从句的内容可以看出，此处是转折关系，因为不喜欢轮椅，作者下定决心去走路，所以用determined。答案C9A.accomplish BfinishCcomplete Dacquire解析作者知道必须相信自己总有一天会达到学会走路的目标。accomplish“完成，取得”，符合语境。答案A 10A.operation BperformanceCexperiment Darrangement解析从空格后的“that would help me walk”可推知，医生要对作者做一个有助于他行走的手术，make an operation“做手术”，符合语境。下文的surgery
38、也是答案提示。答案A11A.While BBut COr DSo解析分析上下文可知，此处应为因果关系。答案D12A.enjoyed BdislikedCexpected Dvalued解析从下文的叙述可知，作者不喜欢这个固定腿的模型。答案B13A.generousBkind Cactive Dpassive解析从下文的内容可知，作者觉得在床上六周不能动很可怕是因为他是一个活泼好动的孩子。答案C14A.pain BjoyCguilt Dembarrassment解析从上文作者所经历的一切可知，pain“痛苦”，符合语境。答案A15A.fixingBwearing CadjustingDmakin
39、g解析作者认为从长远来看，在经历这么多的痛苦和泪水之后，自己所做的这一切都是值得的。答案D16A.FinallyBInstantlyCNormally DRegularly解析从后面的“I got my cast off”可知，此处用finally，表示“最后，终于”的意思。答案A17A.went on Bwent downCwent out Dwent through解析从上下文可知，此处表示作者终于完成了全部治疗。go through经历，完成，符合语境。go on继续；go down下沉，下降；go out送出。答案D18A.live BwalkCthink Dcommunicate解析从上文的“that would help me walk”可知，治疗结束后，应是学习行走。答案B19A.speaks Bsings Csays Danswers解析此处用says，表示歌中唱到的内容，下文的“Like the song says”也是答案提示。答案C20A.successesBsurprises Cmiracles Dfailures解析结合语境可知，此处是作者说他自己是生命中的奇迹之一。答案C。
