1、阅读强化训练(二)(建议用时：25分钟) 阅读理解Savannah Gallery is in The Valley, close to Crocus Hill. It is housed in two old houses which I believe add to the attraction of this gallery. I visited the gallery recently. Frank Costin who is the owner and director of Savannah Gallery was so helpful and friendly and share
2、d the history behind some of the art in the gallery. I was fascinated by a piece of art by Victor Hempel and the story behind it.“Two years ago, this talented sculptor(雕塑家) found an almond tree floating in the salt pond of Sandy Ground. He saw possibilities with his gifted eyes and pulled the tree b
3、ack to his boat and workshop. This spring, after being exhibited in the St. Barths art exhibition, it arrived in the gallery. Theres not a single wall in this gallery that can fit its 11 feet height！” Frank said. After a couple of days, he hoisted(吊起) it up and placed it in the gallerys front room.
4、“Its an amazing sculpture, and its titled Greeting the Morning Sun. It is truly a great work of this sculptor，” Frank said. I agree with Frank. I think it is simply beautiful and I love the story behind it.There are many other beautiful pieces of art in the gallery. It was nice to walk slowly from r
5、oom to room and picture in my mind that Anguillan families once lived and loved in the tiny rooms of the gallery. I then went out on the back porch and was watched by some cats. As Frank explained, he is allergic(过敏的) to cats, but he feeds the cats and they never come too close. He benefits because
6、they keep the mice away and they benefit as they are fed daily.It was a lovely visit and I will be sure to visit during the year to see what new pieces of art the gallery has.If youre a fan of art, dont miss the gallery.【解题导语】作者向我们介绍了Savannah Gallery的一件艺术品，鼓励我们去那里看看。1When the author saw Victor Hempe
7、ls artwork at the gallery, she was most probably _Asurprised and frightenedBexcited and proudCsad and disappointedDattracted and amazedD解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句以及那件艺术品很令人震撼的语境可推断，作者深深的被吸引了，同时也被震撼到了。2Why did Victor Hempel pull the almond tree back to his boat?ABecause he wanted to experiment with it.BBeca
8、use he was sure it would lead to a great artwork.CBecause he was afraid the salt pond would damage it.DBecause he knew Savannah Gallery would need it.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的He saw possibilities with his gifted eyes and pulled the tree back to his boat and workshop.可知，是因为他认为其可以成为一件很好的艺术品。3After Frank Costin
9、 saw Victor Hempels artwork, he_Asuggested a name for itBimmediately hoisted it upCwasnt very interested in itDthought it was too tall for his galleryD解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的Theres not a single wall in this gallery that can fit its 11 feet height！可知，Frank认为这件艺术品对于他的画廊来说太高了。4Why does Frank Costin keep the ca
10、ts at the gallery?ABecause they can attract visitors.BBecause they help him kill time.CBecause they are useful for the gallery.DBecause they have nowhere else to go.C解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的He benefits because they keep the mice away and they benefit as they are fed daily.可知，Frank养那些猫对画廊有好处。 完形填空From a young
11、 age, my parents have taught me the importance of helping the less fortunate generously. Out of _1_， whenever there is something I can offer, I _2_ it to someone on the streets.Last week, when I left home to work, I carried with me some old _3_， a handbag and some food to hand over to the _4_. As my
12、 car stopped at a red traffic light, I saw a girl aged around five _5_ for money. I asked her to come to me and immediately _6_ all the things I had then. _7_ I started handing them over, she seemed shocked. She looked at me with a _8_ smile on her face and asked what was in the bag. I told her ther
13、e were some clothes and food for her.Once again she _9_ me and asked, “Can you give me something to _10_？” It was then that I noticed her _11_ lips. It seemed that she had not had a drop of water all day. I _12_ out the bottle of water I _13_ carry with me and helped her to drink from it. She _14_ i
14、t quickly and gave me a heartwarming gratitude (感激)I realized that day that you dont _15_ have to make big donations to help someone. This happening _16_ my belief in the simple acts of _17_. They can make someones _18_ go better. Next time when you want to do something nice for someone, dont _19_，
15、or wait for the right _20_Go ahead and do it!【解题导语】作者习惯带着一些食物和旧衣物，帮助那些需要帮助的人。1A.habitBworkCorderDrespectA解析：作者的父母从小就教育作者给予他人的重要性，所以作者帮助别人是出于习惯(habit)。2A.throwBgiveCintroduceDshowB解析：本句话点出了文章的主题，就是给予他人，故选give。3A.booksBclothesCtoysDshoesB解析：根据下文的I told her there were some clothes.可知，有些旧衣服(clothes)。4A.
16、lucky Bbusy Chandy DneedyD解析：根据上文的helping the less fortunate generously可推断，是有需要的人(the needy)。5A.looking Bcalling Casking DwaitingC解析：根据上下文的意思可知，小女孩是来乞讨的。故选C项。6A.caught BsweptCcollected DfoundC解析：根据后文的all the things I had可知，作者把小女孩叫过来然后搜集(collect)自己所有的东西。7A.As BIfCBefore DBecauseA解析：根据前后句意判断，当作者给小女孩东西
17、的时候，她很惊讶。故选As。8A.thin BpainfulCdoubtful DsweetD解析：小女孩收到东西了，回应一个甜甜的(sweet)微笑。9A.looked forward to Blooked down uponClooked away from Dlooked up atD解析：根据前面的Once again可知，她再一次抬头看(look up at)我。10A.eat Bdrink Csee DenjoyB解析：根据下文的she had not had a drop of water all day可知，她需要喝水，故选drink。11A.dry Bred Cpale Ds
18、mallA解析：根据下文小女孩一天都没喝水了可推测，她的嘴唇应该很干(dry)。12A.took Bpulled Csent DcarriedA解析：我拿出(take out)水，交给她。13A.seldom BhardlyCalways DsometimesC解析：这里是指作者将自己经常(always)随身带的水给小女孩喝了。14A.held BfinishedCfilled DcleanedB解析：根据前文可知，这个小女孩很渴，所以她应该是很快就喝完了水。15A.completely BnecessarilyCespecially DprobablyB解析：那一天我意识到，帮助别人不需要有
19、很巨大的捐赠，故选necessarily。16A.changed BrecordedCrepeated DbuiltC解析：因为文章开头就表示作者一直有给予别人的习惯，所以那天发生的事情只是在repeat这个信念。17A.friendship BencouragementChappiness DkindnessD解析：因为此句中的This happening指的是上文帮助小女孩的事，所以是善意之举(acts of kindness)。18A.life BdreamCday DsuccessC解析：小小的善举会让别人的一天(day)进行得更加顺利。19A.come back Bmove outCstep out Dhold backD解析：根据句意可知，下次要帮助别人时，不要犹豫不前。故选hold back。20A.opportunity BattitudeCplace DpersonA解析：作者建议我们如果要帮助别人，不要去等待一个机会(opportunity)，只要我们想帮助别人，随时随地都有机会。