1、江苏省常州市2014高考英语阅读理解联合训练（10）及答案阅读理解The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:Price: 10BOOKINGThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:- in personThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm- by telephoneRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Vi
2、sa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）- by postSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office- on lineComplete the on-line booking form at wwwsatanfiedtheatrecomDICOUNTS:Saver: 2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to ThursdaySavers are availa
3、ble for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time studentsSupersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companionIt is advisable to book in advanceThere is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour b
4、efore the showStandby: best available seats are on sale for 6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible（suitable）for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customersGroup Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or moreSchool: sc
5、hool parties of ten or more can book 6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket freePLEASE NOTE: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unpredicted circumstances8If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _Ago to the Box Office on S
6、undaysBring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit cardCuse the InternetDcomplete a booking form and post it to the Box Office9If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?A120B126C140D15010Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?ATh
7、ere are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatreBA school party of 15 students should pay 90 for the standby ticketsCA group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discountDThe audience cant refund money if the performance is on show11What kind of tickets are the cheapest?AThe standby tickets for school p
8、arties of ten or moreBThe standby ticketsCThe tickets for Saver discountDThe tickets for group booking【参考答案】811、ABBA第一节 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AI wasnt surprised when I read that actress Helen Hunt recently stated that she would never allow her young daughter to become a child star. Ms Hunt is the
9、daughter of a Hollywood technical director, and grew up in Hollywood. Now in her late 40s, she started acting and modeling when she was eight and has probably seen a lot over those years in show business. She has had a successful career. She earned four Golden Globes and four Emmys. She also attaine
10、d the top honor of her profession when she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the 1992 movie, As Good As It Gets. Given those accolades, Ms Hunt is successful. There is no doubt that her early experiences as a child star prepared her for what has been an outstanding adult career. Giv
11、en those achievements, why would this star declare shell never allow her daughter, now at the age of six, to follow in her footsteps? Everyone familiar with the entertainment scene is aware of the reasons for her attitude. Recent tabloid (小报) news headlines featuring the troubles of former child sta
12、rs, among them Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and the late Gary Coleman, may answer the question. Although Ms Hunt managed to become a successful grown-up star, she apparently believes shes an exception. What Ms Hunt may be suggesting is that many very young stars go through unnatural childhoods on m
13、ovie and TV sets. While theyre earning big incomes, theyre so pampered (纵容) by directors and praised by fans; they may get false impressions that their lives will always be that way. Then, within a few years, when faced with reality, theyre hurt and confused. After all the overwhelming affection, th
14、ey find they cant deal with the problems. Thats often when drugs and alcohol take over their lives.Helen Hunt has some other reasons why she doesnt want her daughter to be in the entertainment business. Many child stars can never make a successful transition to meaningful adulthood. However, as with
15、 many Hollywood movies, I believe there are both good and bad scenes about how it can be played out in real life.【文章大意】本文叙述了尽管著名女演员Helen Hunt是童星出身，但她不同意六岁的女儿演电影，因为它认为，许多童星的未来都是悲剧。26. According to the passage, Ms Hunt _.A. started acting and modeling when she was a little girlB. has been acting for a
16、bout 30 yearsC. is the daughter of a famous actor D. started singing when she was eight【答案】A 【 解析】细节理解题。根据Now in her late 40s, she started acting and modeling when she was eight可知她在很小的时候就开始表演了，故选A。27. The underlined word “accolades” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. difficultiesB. awardsC. salari
17、esD. opinions【答案】B【 解析】词义猜测题。根据She earned four Golden Globes and four Emmys.和when she won the Best Actress Academy Award可知它是奖项，故选B。28. The author thinks Helen Hunts success is mainly due to _.A. her hard work B. the help of a technical directorC. her experiences as a child star D. her talent and goo
18、d luck【答案】C【 解析】细节理解题。根据There is no doubt that her early experiences as a child star prepared her for what has been an outstanding adult career.作者认为Helen Hunt的成功在于她童年开始的经历，故选C。29. Helen Hunt wouldnt allow her daughter to become a child star because she thinks _.A. child stars often take drugs and al
19、cohol B. being a child star may ruin her futureC. child stars arent able to solve their problems D. it is difficult to succeed as a child actor【答案】B【 解析】细节理解题。根据What Ms Hunt may be suggesting is that many very young stars go through unnatural childhoods on movie and TV sets. While theyre earning big
20、 incomes, theyre so pampered (纵容) by directors and praised by fans; they may get false impressions that their lives will always be that way. Then, within a few years, when faced with reality, theyre hurt and confused.童星可能对未来的发展不好，故选B。30. From the passage we can conclude that _.A. few child stars wil
21、l succeed in the future B. there is no way to save the entertainment businessC. the author has a different opinion about child stars D. meaningful adulthood only belongs to non-child stars【答案】C【 解析】推理判断题。根据I believe there are both good and bad scenes about how it can be played out in real life.可推出作者
22、对于童星有不同的意见，故选C。 阅读理解- Until a few months ago, he was a butler(管家) in one of the more expensive residential buildings in Manhattan. But now, Nepal-born Indra Tamang is the owner of two multi-million dollar apartments in the same building. The former owner - his former employer, Ruth Ford - died last
23、year and left the apartments to Mr Tamang in her will. Mr Tamang is happy but quickly points out that his good fortune did not come easily. I am happy and have been touched by the generosity of the Ford family, he says. I never expected that I will be given the ownership of these apartments. But I h
24、ave been working for the family for the last 36 years, devotedly, with honesty and dedication(奉献). So my hard work has been rewarded. Mr Tamang was 21 when he was brought from Nepal by Charles Ford, a writer and a photographer. Mr Ford died in 2002; his sister, actress Ruth Ford, then took charge an
25、d told Mr Tamang that he was like a brother to her after Charless death. Mrs Ford died aged 98. During the last five years of her life, she lost her eyesight and also developed speech problems. Mr Tamang looked after her most of the time and took care of her medicines and food. He also worked with C
26、harles Ford on various photography projects, which he now wants to keep as the photographers legacy(遗产). He hopes to organize exhibitions of Mr Fords photographs and edit a book of his works.Mr Tamang plans to sell the bigger, three-bedroom apartment to pay the taxes he owes to the government on his
27、 legacy. He says: The rules of the building might be a problem, as they require a minimum monthly income to qualify to live as owner of apartments. I have my small house here but I am happy with it, Mr Tamang has learnt his lesson from the life of his employers and plans to use his money with great
28、caution. I think one should save money for old age. Thats when you need it the most to get care, he says. 【文章大意】本文叙述了Mr Tamang本来是一个管家，由于细心地照顾主人，最后主人把数百万的房产留给了他，他卖了一个公寓还上了税收，他从主人那里学到花钱要小心谨慎。31. Mr Tamang treated the legacy as _. A. a reward B. a punishment C. business D. a gift【答案】A 【 解析】细节理解题。根据So m
29、y hard work has been rewarded.可知他把遗产看成是他的奖励，故选A。32. What DIDNT Mr Tamang do in the Ford family? A. Show Mr Fords works in the exhibition. B. Look after Ruth Ford when she was ill. C. Work on kinds of photography projects D. Experience deaths of Charles Ford and Ruth Ford【答案】A【 解析】细节理解题。根据He hopes to
30、 organize exhibitions of Mr Fords photographs and edit a book of his works.他希望办一次影展，说明他还没有去做，故选A。33. Mr Tamang wants to sell one apartment to _. A. buy the small house B. pay the government the tax of the apartments C. edit a book of Charles Fords photographs D. move into the expensive apartments as
31、 soon as possible【答案】B【 解析】细节理解题。根据Mr Tamang plans to sell the bigger, three-bedroom apartment to pay the taxes he owes to the government on his legacy.他要卖一套公寓来缴税，故选B。34. What lesson does Mr Tamang learn from the Ford family? A. To find a good butler. B. To spend money thoughtfully. C. To save money
32、 for children. D. To get good care when people get old. 【答案】B【 解析】细节理解题。根据Mr Tamang has learnt his lesson from the life of his employers and plans to use his money with great caution. Mr Tamang从主人那里学到花钱要小心谨慎，故选B。35. What can we know from the passage? A. Charles Ford gave the apartments to Mr Tamang.
33、 B. Charles Ford couldnt see or speak before his death. C. Mr Tamang treated Ruth Ford much better than her brother. D. Mr Tamang will still live in his small house in the near future. 【答案】D【 解析】推理判断题。根据I have my small house here but I am happy with it, 可推知他可能要住进小的房子，故选D。阅读理解-BVans, Keds, Dolliesthe
34、y sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, youll know theyre actually the latest in teenage footwear. But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future
35、. Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers shoe choice. KEDS/VANSSlip-on shoes with elastic (弹性的）sides are particularly popular among teenage boys - with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands. The main problem is that they are just too flatso flat that the heel, which strikes
36、 the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.BALLET PUMPSThe worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems. “As the shoe has no fastening dev
37、ice, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait（步法）, this leads to short- and long-term problems such as calluses（茧子）, heel and knee pain.” WEDGES AND STILETTOSThese shoes can also cause problems with gait. They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force
38、 the wearers body weight forward, making them very unstable.Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain. SCHOOL SHOESSo what do podiatrists（足科医生）have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear? Something in a natural, breat
39、hable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clarks, Marks & Spencer or Rhino. If your teen insists on wearing bad shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot
40、 and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage. 61. Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems? A. Marks & Spencer. B. Wedges & Stilettos. C. Keds and Vans. D. Ballet Pumps.62. Which pair of shoes may not be found on the p
41、odiatrists wish list? A. B. C. D.63. The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means _.A. increase B. worsen C. stop D. cure64. From this passage we can infer _. A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers healthB. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them C. experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes D. podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes65. In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage? A. Sports. B. Science. C. Health. D. Shopping.参考答案 6165 DBCAC