1、广西（苍梧县）2016高考英语七选五类任务型阅读（二轮）精练（4）附答案 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。【2016高考训练】The hit movie Notting Hill begins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and pours orange juice all over her. After the bump, Grant repeatedly says: “ I am so sorry. I am so sorry.” 36 . If Robe
2、rtscharacter were from Britain then she would probably apologize repeatedly as welleven if the bump were not her fault. But this doesnt happen in the film, as Roberts is from the US. A report said that three-quarters of British people apologize when they bump into someone in the street regardless of
3、 whether they are responsible or not. In fact, we Britons use “sorry” in many situations. For example, if we mishear someone, we say “Sorry?” The person we are talking to will also apologize by replying: “No, I am sorry! 37 . Life is never as simple as “duibuqi” and “meiguanxi”.38 . Traditionally, “
4、sorry” was used to express deep regret, but a survey in 2007 showed that we use it to mean anything from “what” to “whatever”. 39 . Mark Tyrell, a psychology writer in the UK, thinks about our apologetic tendencies are rooted in the British class system. We say sorry because historically the new mid
5、dle classes in Britain had to apologize for not being working class, but also for not really being upper class. 40 . For example, if you bump into someone they might get angry. To avoid this we instantly say “Sorry!”.True manners are about being considerate and the modern day hobby with apologizing
6、show that we are perhaps not as thoughtful as we once were. The word has lost some of its meaning. Do you see my point? Sorry, it might just be a British thing.AWhy are Britons so sorry?BBritish often say sorry to each other. CHow we use “sorry” has changed.DHis action in this scene are very British
7、.EThis can go on for up to five minutes as we compete over who is the most sorry.FAnother theory is that we apologize to avoid confrontation(冲突)GHis actions in this scene are very British.参考答案 3640 GECAF【北京市丰台区2014统一模拟】（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Stage Fright Imagine
8、 that you are an actor performing in a play for the first time. You have learned all your lines and you know where to walk on stage. Waiting behind the closed curtain, you can hear the audience whispering and taking their seats. Then your big moment arrives! The curtain goes up, and the crowd falls
9、silent. All you can see is the spotlight shining down on you. 71 The inside of your mouth is dry, and your hands are wet. If you have experienced a moment like this, you know all too well what it means to have stage fright. It is one of the most common types of fear and tends to strike people when t
10、hey find themselves at the center of attention. 72 People experience this fear when playing sports, giving a presentation, or even speaking in class. A person who suffers from stage fright may get sweaty hands, a dry mouth, a tight throat, or shaky knees. Stage fright is actually a form of panic, an
11、d these feelings are very real. 73 The experience differs from person to person, but the same chemical process occurs in each of us. In reaction to anxiety, our bodies produce a chemical that prepares us to either fight or run away quickly. Scientists refer to this as our bodies fight or flight reac
12、tion. As a result, we feel great energy that makes our hands sweat, our hearts race, and our knees shake. 74 Practicing your performance and following some simple tips can help calm nerves and manage the feelings caused by anxiety. First, dress comfortably and appropriately. Second, before the perfo
13、rmance, take deep breaths and stretch to help relax your body. Third, stay away from drinks that contain caffeine. 75 Instead, try a banana! Some doctors believe that eating a banana can help calm your heart and the rest of your body. Finally, when you look into a crowd, try to focus on particular p
14、eople instead of the whole group. These tips have helped many people learn to deal with their fears.A. These might make your heart race even faster.B. You dont have to be onstage to get stage fright.C. Stage fright is part of the bodys reaction to stress.D. You try to speak your lines, but nothing s
15、eems to come out.E. With practice, we can learn how to relax while playing sports.F. The good news about stage fright is that here are ways to deal with it.G. However, there is a time when stage fright prevents you from stepping onstage.【参考答案】（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）71. D 72. B 73. C 74. F 75. A 阅读理解之信息匹配阅
16、读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。以下是伦敦市著名旅游景点或线路的游览票介绍： ATickets for London Eye Flight (30 mins，$22)Paris has the Eiffel Tower, and New York has the Empire STATE. Now London has the British Airways London Eyean extraordinary symbol for this extraordinary city. The worlds largest observation wheel offers a spec
17、tacular way to take in over 55 of Londons famous landmarks！ B.Tickets for Madame Tussauds (flexible, $25)Madame Tussauds Waxwork Museum is well known for the huge collection of wax(4n) figures of famous people. In this museum, visitors will encounter Henry VIII and his six wives, the present Queen,
18、leading figures of the French Revolution, and many other famous figures, including sports or pop stars. It is a mustsec attraction in London. CTickets for the Tower of London plus River Cruise(4.5 hours, $66)The Tower of London is one of the worlds most famous and spectacular castles. Dont you want
19、to discover its 900year history as a royal palace and castle, prison and jewel house? Take a river cruise on the River Thames. It is a visit to the Tower of London and drop off at St. Pauls Cathedral. If you have kids，they will love it！D.London Duck Tours (80 mins, $ 30) Dont miss the exciting adven
20、ture created for visitors to London, taking in the sight by road and river! No one has ever seen anything like it before on the streets of London, let alone the river! It is more than just a sightseeing tourits an adventure. Dont miss this one！ E. Discovering London (9 hours, $ 100)In this trip, you
21、 will explore the best of London with a morning tour of the worlds most famous city by road and river. Your experienced and qualified guide will take you through Westminster Abbey, changing the guard at Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and much, much more! F. The Original London Sightseeing To
22、ur (24 hours pass, $40)See Londons major sights on an opentop doubledecker bus. Join one of four circular tours at any one of their pickup points and see every major sight in London including the Tower of London, St. Pauls Cathedral and Piccadilly. Simply “Hop on and Hop off”，at your choice of famou
23、s landmarks to enhance your visit to London！以下是一些游客的信息，请匹配适合他们的旅游景点或线路。1Mr Bush came to London on business from America two weeks ago. During his spare time, he has visited most of the attractions in London with his clients in their private cars. However, this weekend he plans to take a public trans
24、portation vehicle to go around this big city. Due to an accident several years ago, Mr Bush doesnt dare to take a boat again.2Louis, a young Frenchman, went to London for a visit last week. Today is his last day there. He has visited the London Eye, the Tower of London and most other famous attracti
25、ons. So today, he would like to do something unusual, exciting or dangerous. It will be best if it is something he cant do in other cities. However, he has only $35 left for his last day trip.3Kathrin is a German college student whose major is world history. From reading her textbooks she got to kno
26、w stories of many historical figures. She is eager to see what they look like. Also, in her spare time, she likes listening to pop music. It is her dream to have her photos taken with her favourite stars, but she doesnt have enough money to attend their concerts.4Lin Yang is a Chinese teacher who te
27、aches history in a high school. This Friday, he will go to London to take a shortterm course. After that, he will stay there for one more day and he plans to visit a famous attraction. He is very interested in the old castles and relics in London. In his view, appreciating beautiful castles on a boa
28、t is the most enjoyable thing. Unluckily, he will only have 6 hours for leisure time.5Steve is a postgraduate student who has never been to London. Next weekend, he will go there with his professor to attend a meeting. According to his professor, he will have two hours of free time after the meeting
29、. He intends to visit the most famous place in London where he can see the whole city. The ticket shouldnt cost more than $ 25.【参考答案】15FDBCA阅读理解之信息匹配阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读以下宠物的信息：ANot named yet: baby, femaleIts a small grey cat with long hair and deep blue eyes. It is very friendly and can get
30、 along well with dogs. I cant keep it because I have too many pets, but I cant just let it go outside. If you are looking for a cat, please let me know. And I will send it to you，but youll have to pay my travel fees.BBrooke: orange and white, young, femaleShes a shy cat and likes to be alone at firs
31、t. Once she gets familiar with you, she is very sweet and loves to be in your lap and play with you. She also loves to talk. The owner shouldnt be a smoker. For free.CSammi Hammi: adult, maleSammi Hammi, a blue and gold bird, is looking for his forever home. He loves dogs and likes to sing and dance
32、. He will take your ear off while you cook! He loves delicious food and he is a great boy who loves attention. The new owner will have to pay an adoption fee and for his cage.DBuster: black and white, young, maleHe will be the sweetest cat you will ever meet. He likes to play and gets along well wit
33、h other pets. Anyone who gets this guy will love him! For free.EZoey: American Bulldog, adult, femaleMy dog Zoey is three years old and is very outgoing. She loves the outdoors and she loves kids. She is good at looking after other dogs. She also likes being around people. I need to find her a good
34、home. I would like someone with children and other dogs to take her. For free.FRebel and Maverick: young, maleBoth Rebel and Maverick will be 2 years old soon. Theyre wonderful dogs, but I can no longer keep them for some reasons. They love children. A home with children would be the best. They also
35、 get along well with other animals. The most suitable place for them is a home with a yard because they love to be outside. 600 dollars. 阅读以下人员的信息，然后为他们选择合适的宠物。1Alice and her 10yearold twin sons live in a house with a big yard. Shes looking for some pets to play with the boys. A pair of dogs is pref
36、erred. Money isnt a problem.2Tom, 63 years old, has no children. His wife died last year and hes very lonely. He would like to have a pet that he can talk to. He used to be a cook and loves birds very much, but he doesnt like cats.3Bruce has a dog and hes looking for another pet. It must be male and
37、 be able to get along well with his dog. Also, the pet has to be free.4Neil plans to find a female pet for his daughter. She loves orange and white cats. There are no smokers in the family. Free pets are preferred.5Max is looking for an adult dog to join his family. He has 3 children and two baby dogs. He hopes the new pet can help look after the baby dogs and play with his children.【参考答案】15FCDBE
