1、山西省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（74）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。ATracy Caulkings is known as the first American to set an American record and win an American title in each of four swimming strokes: breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, freestyle.Tracy Caulkins was born in Minnesota and live
2、d in Iowa until she was six. She began swimming when she was eight, after the family had moved to Nashville, Tennessee. While unwilling at first to swim in cold water or get her face wet, she began to train in earnest (认真地) as her talent became clear. Though her father worked for the public schools,
3、 the family sent her to a private school when the public schools could not accommodate (适应) her training schedule.At age 13, Tracy Caulkins took part in the trials for the 1976 Olympics, but did not make the team. She continued to win national and international titles, and was disappointed in 1980 w
4、hen the U.S. didnt attend the Moscow Olympics. She continued to train and compete.In 1981,Tracy Caulkins began college, graduating in 1985.In college, she continued competing and training, though she had slowed down from her peak (顶峰) years.Caulkins trained especially hard for the 1984 Olympics, and
5、 not only made the team, but was captain of the swim team, and at Los Angeles, won three gold medals and was named Sportswoman of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee. After that she retired from swimming, and was a commentator(解说员)for swimming events as well as taking advantage of her fame to do
6、business.Tracy Caulkins married Australian swimmer, Mark Stockwell, in 1991, their romance having begun at the 1984 Olympics when he jumped into a warm-up pool to introduce himself. They married in Nashville and moved to Australia, where they had three children who have dual citizenship. Caulkins co
7、ntinued to be professionally involved in sports. 1. Where did Tracy Caulkins begin swimming?A. In Los Angeles. B. In Iowa.C. In Minnesota. D. In Tennessee.2. Tracy Caulkins was sent to a private school because .A. the schedule of the public school wasnt suitable for her B. her parents had to work in
8、 the schoolC. her family had moved to Nashville, TennesseeD. she showed strong interest in swimming3. Which Olympic Games did Tracy Caulins attend?A. The 1976 Olympic Games.B. The 1980 Olympic Games.C. The 1984 Olympic Games.D. The 1992 Olympic Games.4. Give the correct order of the following events
9、 in Tracy Caulinslife.a. She was named Sportswoman of the Year.b. She became a commentator.c. She got married.d. She went to college.e. She attended the Olympics.A. d;e;a;b;cB. d;e;c;b;a C. d;a;e;c;bD. d;e;a;c;bBIf you feel at present that you dont have enough friends in your life, one reason may be
10、 that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment. Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other commitments that we dont get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal
11、（叙旧）with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have. Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry!Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant we
12、lcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life?If you havent seen much of them lately， is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart?
13、Was there an argument?If the main reason you havent been getting together with the people you already know is that you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities（优先考虑的事）in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the qua
14、lity of life that you want?If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because you never say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing
15、things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you? Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most im
16、portant to you.If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them.5. The author mainly discusses _in this passage.A. how to spend our spare timeB. how to balance friendship and workC. whether we should keep friendshipD. whether we shoul
17、d invite friends to dinner6. Which of the following doesnt indicate a good relationship?A. You have someone to count on when you are in trouble.B. You have someone to have close talks with.C. You have fun when you are with someone. D. You feel depressed with others in life.7. What does the underline
18、d word “delegated”（para.7）probably mean?A. replaced B. appointed C. defeated D. handled8. The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following except that_.A. you feel it difficult to keep friendship B. you spend too much time seeking material toys in your lifeC. you stick to doi
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24、ites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons（眼界）,discovering artists and types of music that youre not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like ce
25、rtain types of music you never even considered.Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music? For example, did you know that rock n roll originated（起源）from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slave
26、ry（奴隶制度）? Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by the early rhythm blues and jazz?There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and the songs. There is a possibility th
27、at the artist used parts of older songs to create the music, You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee.You can learn so much about culture and history just by
28、paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about ,and you owe（欠）it to yourself to make an effort to listen to and learn about them.12. The main topic of this passage is A. creating music B. performing mu
29、sic C. enjoying your favorite music D. learning about music13. What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves?A. Rock n rollB. The bluesC. Hip-hopD. Jazz14. How can you learn about culture and history through music?A. By writing down the names of the musicB. By creati
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