1、阅读强化训练(一)(建议用时：15分钟) 阅读理解Prince Henry was born on June 28th in Greenwich.Unlike his sickly older brother Arthur，Henry was a healthy and athletic boy.He loved to play sports and ride horses.However，it was Arthur who，as the oldest son，was being raised to be king.Henry was being raised to enter the chu
2、rch.He received an excellent education and learned how to speak Latin，French，Spanish，and Greek.When Henry was ten years old，his life was greatly changed.His older brother Arthur died and Henry was named the crown prince(皇储)He would be the next king of England.In 1509，when Henry was seventeen years o
3、ld，his father Henry died.Henry decided at that point to marry his brothers former wife，Catherine.They quickly married and then were crowned king and queen of England.Catherine only gave birth to one healthy baby，Princess Mary.Henry became worried that he would never have a male heir(继承人)Later，he fel
4、l in love with another woman，Anne Boleyn.Henry was determined to marry her and did so in 1533.He was also determined to have a male heir.But Anne Boleyn did not have a son.Then he married Jane Seymour.Henry finally got what he wanted and had a son named Edward.Henry is often described as a true Rena
5、issance Man.He was athletic，good looking，intelligent，and educated.He was also an accomplished musician and he played instruments and wrote his own songs.He spoke many languages fluently and loved to read and study.Henry loved art and culture and brought many of the top artists，writers，and philosophe
6、rs from mainland Europe to his court.Henry suffered a leg wound in an accident in 1536.As a result，he found it difficult to move about.He became extremely overweight and his skin was covered with painful infections.He died at the age of 55 in 1547 and was succeeded by his son Edward who became King
7、Edward .【解题导语】本文主要向我们介绍了Henry 的生平。1Why was Henry named the crown prince?ABecause he was the eldest son.BBecause the king lost the crown prince.CBecause he was considered a better choice.DBecause he received an excellent education.B解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的it was Arthur who，as the oldest son，was being raised t
8、o be king以及His older brother Arthur died and Henry was named the crown prince(皇储)可知，是因为原定的王位继承人死了。2What most probably caused Henry to marry Jane Seymour?AHaving no child of his own.BMadly falling in love with her.CWanting a son to be the next king.DNot being allowed to marry Anne Boleyn.C解析：细节理解题。根据
9、第三段的He was also determined to have a male heir.But Anne Boleyn did not have a son.Then he married Jane Seymour.可知，他与Jane Seymour结婚是因为想生一个儿子来继承他的王位。3What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Henry ？AHe loved learning languages.BHe wasnt interested in being king.CHe can really be called a Renaissance
10、 Man.DHe had many accomplishments because of the Renaissance.C解析：段落大意题。第四段的第一句是这一段的主旨句，后面的内容都是围绕这一句展开的。4What do we know about Henry ？AHe suffered a lot in his last years.BHe wasnt considered a good king.CHe just loved one woman in his life.DHe was king of England for 55 years.A解析：推理判断题。根据末段的内容可知，Hen
11、ry 人生中的最后几年过得很痛苦。 七选五College is more than aiming for a 4.0 GPA and living in the library for four years. 1._The truth about college is that its a gateway to success, because there will never be a better time in life to take advantage of opportunities and learn as much as possible about the world and
12、 its cultures.2_ However, it is not the endall, beall of success. Instead of treating college as an advanced high school that leads to success, treat it as a gateway to experience. Everyone has wanderlust(漫游癖) within his or her soul, and college is the time to wander the world in order to acquire mo
13、re knowledge.Most colleges offer study abroad trips.3._ After graduation, the working world becomes the biggest barrier to experiencing life, so there is no better time than the present to see the world.Many students say they dont have time or money to travel the world and globalize their mindsets.
14、4._ No matter how many books are read, none of that knowledge matters if it cannot be related to the real world. Living within a culture and reading about a culture are two completely different concepts.Instead of spending every cent eating snacks, save that money for a global experience. 5._ This i
15、s the time to not just read history, but experience it. Take control of the future by taking control of the present and learn what it means to live.AThey can offer us experiences that arent accessible elsewhere.BThe truth is that those students simply fail to see the relevance.CIt is for developing
16、oneself through challenging experiences.DCollege education is extremely important.EUse those few dollars to sign up for one.FCollege life will give oneself confidence.GIt can help you achieve academic success. 【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章阐述了大学生活不应局限于埋头苦读，还应读万卷书行万里路，拓宽眼界，体验生活。1C解析：根据上文中的more than aiming for a 4
17、.0 GPA and living in the library可知，作者认为大学生活不仅仅限于追求高学分和在图书馆度日，还应该在实践中发展自我。C项中的developing oneself through challenging experiences符合上下文语境。2D解析：根据下文中的However, it is not the endall, beall of success.可知，作者认为大学不是成功的终点而是体验的开端。设空处与下文为转折关系。D项“大学教育非常重要”符合此处语境。3A解析：根据下文中的there is no better time than the present
18、 to see the world可知，作者认为大学是最合适的时机，能让学生去体验生活。A项They can offer us experiences that arent accessible elsewhere.符合此处语境。4B解析：本段阐述了旅行与读书的紧密联系。B项The truth is that those students simply fail to see the relevance.符合这一语境。5E解析：E项Use those few dollars to sign up for one.与上文中的save that money for a global experience相呼应。