1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2011-2012年上学期兴化市高一英语好题集：阅读理解3阅读策略：抓主干，理枝叶长难句增加，是近年高考阅读理解试题不可忽视的现象之一。英语的长句可分为两类：含有数量较多的定语或状语的简单句和含有数量较多的各种从句的并列句或复合句。阅读长句的基本方法是抓主干，理枝叶。抓主干就是抓句子的主体部分，也就是主语和谓语，它们是传达信息的主要载体；理枝叶就是分析句子的附加部分，不论它们有多长，有多复杂，它们都是辅助成分，我们只要明确它们与主体的关系就可以了。如： The moon is so far from the earth that even if huge tre
2、es were growing on the mountains, and elephants were walking about, we could not see them through the most powerful telescopes which have ever been invented. 这个长句的主干就是The moon is far from the earth，其他部分，如状语从句、定语从句等，都是为突出主题服务的。阅读下面的文章，并根据文章内容，选择正确答案：Passage AThe Winter Olympics, which is also called
3、the White Olympics, were first held as a separate competition in 1924 at ChamonixMontBlanc, France. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great games. The first stamp marking the opening of the White Olympics was issued (发行) on January 25, 1932 in the United States to celebrat
4、e the third White Olympics. From then on, issuing stamps during the White Olympics became a tradition. To observe the fourth Winter Olympic Games, a group of stamps were published in Germany in November, 1935. The five rings of the Olympics were printed on the front of the sportswear. It was the fir
5、st time that the symbol (象征) appeared on stamps of the Winter Olympics. In the 1950s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the Winter Olympics came, the host countries as well as the nonhost countries published stamps to mark those games. China also published four stamps in February, 1
6、980, when the Chinese sportsmen began to march into the area of the White Olympics. Japan is the only country in Asia that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise funds(经费) for this sports meet. Different kinds of sports were printed on these small stamp
7、s. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some athletics. 1. People have published stamps marking the Winter Olympics_ . A. since the first White Olympics in 1932 B. when the first Olympics games started C. since the third Winter Olympics in 1932 D. on the same day of the third Ol
8、ympics 2. From the passage we can see that_ . A. the Chinese sportsmen began to take part in the Winter Olympics in 1980 B. it was in 1980 that the Chinese began to publish stamps C. the Chinese began to take part in the Olympics games in the 1980s D. China held the Winter Olympics in 1980 3. Which
9、of the following statements is NOT true? A. The third Winter Olympics opened on January 25, 1932. B. Publishing stamps is a way of raising money for the sports meet. C. In Asia only Japan held the Winter Olympics. D. In the 1950s all the countries published stamps to mark the games. 文章体裁：议论文文章话题：为了庆
10、祝第3届冬季奥运会，纪念其开幕的第一枚邮票于1932年1月25日在美国发行。答案详解1 C。细节题，根据文章的第三句The first stamp marking the opening of the White Olympics was issued (发行) on January 25, 1932 in the United States to celebrate the third White Olympics.可知。 2. A。细节题，根据文章第四段的意思，中国在1980年第一次参加冬奥会。China also published four stamps in February, 19
11、80, when the Chinese sportsmen began to march into the area of the White Olympics.3. D.。其他三项原文都有提到。Passage B Today, roller skating (旱冰) is easy and fun, and it is popular throughout the world. People roller skate outside on paths and roads, and inside in rinks. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at
12、all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man full of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer. One day Merlin received an
13、invitation to attend a fancy dress ball (化装舞会). He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance (隆重出场) at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room. Merlin trie
14、d different ways to make himself fool. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin. On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room play
15、ing his violin. Everyone was surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking into pieces.Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a lon
16、g time! 1. The text is mainly about_. A. a strange man B. an unusual party C. how roller skating began D. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century 2. People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he_ . A. often gave others surprises B. was a gifted (有天赋的) musician C. invented the roller skate
17、s D. was full of imagination 3. Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to . A. draw the guests attentionB. arrive at the party sooner C. test his inventionD. show his skill in walking on wheels 4. What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph? A. The roller skates nee
18、ded further improvement. B. The party guests took Merlin for a fool. C. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation(超出预料). D. Merlin got himself into trouble.文章体裁：人物传记文章话题：介绍了滑旱冰这一体育运动的由来。答案详解1. C.。文章大意归纳题。本文的话题是旱冰运动的起源。 2. D. 。细节题。根据文章第一段里In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a m
19、an full of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.说明他是一个充满梦想的人。 3. A。细节题。根据文章第三段里Merlin tried different ways to make himself fool. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. 说明他这样做的目的是为了引人注目。 4. C。细节题。 根据文章最后一句话“Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time!”可知Merlin取得了超出他预
20、想的成功。Passage C Dwight W. Morrow was an American ambassador (大使) to Mexico during the 1920s. He is remembered as a smart diplomat (外交家). He is also remembered by his family and friends for his absent-mindedness (心不在焉). Once while on a train, a conductor came to Morrow, asking for his ticket. He began
21、 to search his pockets. No ticket appeared. Morrow began searching his suitcase. “Never mind, sir.” said the conductor, seeing how anxious Morrow was becoming and trying to comfort (安慰) him. “When you find your ticket just post it to the station. Im sure you have it somewhere.” “Im sure, too.” said
22、the diplomat as he went on with his search. “But I must find it. I need to know where Im going!” Another time Morrow got off a train in New York and hurried to a telegraph office, where, feeling not unlike a small boy who had got lost, he sent the following to his secretary: “I am in New York but do
23、nt know why.” Within minutes came the short reply: “You are not supposed to be in New York. You should be in Princeton giving a lecture.” 1. The passage mainly shows Morrows _. A. cleverness as a diplomatB. foolishness C. sense of humor (幽默感) D. absent mindedness 2. Morrow was very upset (不安) when h
24、e couldnt find the ticket because_. A. he had forgotten where he was going B. he would be punished if he couldnt show his ticket C. the conductor looked impatient (不耐烦的)m D. the conductor might think he was lying 3. When Morrow got off the train in New York, _. A. he forgot the address B. he forget
25、his suitcase C. he did not know that he was in a wrong city D. his secretary wasnt there to meet him文章体裁：人物传记文章话题：本文介绍了一位精明的外交家心不在焉的两个轶事，从侧面反映其不拘小节。答案详解 1. D.。文章大意归纳。根据本文所举的几个例子可以看出本文主要讲Morrow的absent-mindedness。 2. A。细节题。根据文章第三段中 “I need to know where Im going!”可得出正确答案。 3. C。细节题。 本文最后一句话表明了这一点。 be supposed to.应该.精品资料。欢迎使用。高考资源网w。w-w*k&s%5￥u高考资源网w。w-w*k&s%5￥u 版权所有高考资源网