1、湖北咸宁市2017高考英语一轮综合阅读类导练（二）及答案完形填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more anxious, waiting for the final school bell. Upon its 1 everyone would run for their coats and
2、 go home, everyone except DavidDavid was a small boy in ragged clothes. I had often wondered what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 2 for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David 3. I can still remem
3、ber he was always 4 a smile and willing to help. He always stayed after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much. He 5 just simply smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly head for homeWeeks passed and the 6 over the coming Christm
4、as grew into restlessness until the last day of school before the holiday break. I smiled in 7 as the last of them hurried out of the door. Turning around I saw David quietly standing by my desk.“I have something for you.” he said and 8 from behind his back a small box. 9 it to me, he said anxiously
5、, “Open it.” I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lifted the lid and to my surprise saw nothing. I looked at Davids smiling face and back into the box and said, “The box is nice, David, but its 10 .”“Oh no it isnt” said David. “Its full of love. My mum told me before she d
6、ied that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there.”Tears filled my eyes 11I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given attention to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning 12 the little empty box set on my desk.1.
7、 A. warning B. ringing C. calling D. yelling 2. A. modestly B. naturally C. inaccurately D. inappropriately3. A. popular B. upset C. special D. funny4. A. expressing B. delivering C. wearing D. sharing 5. A. would B. should C. might D. could6. A. argument B. excitement C. movement D. judgment7. A. r
8、elief B. return C. vain D. control 8. A. searched B. found C. raised D. pulled 9. A. Holding B. Handing C. Sending D. Leaving10. A. cheap B. empty C. useless D. improper 11. A. as B. until C. because D. though12. A. from B. behind C. over D. towards 【参考答案】参考答案 1-5BDCCA 6-10 BADBB 11-12 AB阅读下列短文, 从给的
9、四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。(2013南京市二模，A)Dear Sir，I was surprised to read your recent editorial on the question of students parttime jobs. You appear to be making lots of general comments on the basis of just one unfortunate case (I assure you that not all young people who deliver newspapers are as foo
10、lish and dishonest as the two youths mentioned in your article, and one singlecase is not strong enough in supporting a point as evidence. I think you wouldnt disagree with me at this point)The first point I would like to make is that there are many jobs teenagers can do which give them useful exper
11、ience of the working world. They are brought into contact with a variety of people, often older, and are given experience of expressing themselves clearly and logically. Every young man will eventually be involved in social net work, and we cant expect them to act as a mature adult once they step ou
12、t of school. I am thinking here of jobs such as travel guides and shop assistants. Parttime jobs are actually a kind of guiding that young people need before they play their role in real career.Another argument for school children and college students having holiday or weekend jobs is that many pare
13、nts need the financial assistance. If we take, for example, a family in which the father is unemployed or perhaps a singleparent family on a low income, it seems logical and fair that a son or daughter should try to bring money into the household. And I think its also an education to young people wh
14、at family responsibility is and what one should do in terms of showing their care and love.One further thing I want to say is that a lot of jobs for the young can be fun for the people who do them and also useful to the community. Youngsters who help in schools, hospitals and with the elderly often
15、gain a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction as well as contributing something valuable to local society. And the experience will make young people feel their value in our society so that they will be more eager to learn and more willing to offer their help.In conclusion, I would add that when I w
16、as a girl, my father said my teens were a time for books, hobbies and academic studies. Thinking back, I feel I would have learnt much moreabout myself, other people and life in generalif he had allowed me to do a limited amount of real work. Certainly, when she is old enough, I shall encourage my o
17、wn daughter to do so, rather than waste her time with soap operas, computer games and discos, like so many young people today. I dont mean having fun is a waste of time. I just want to point out that fun and parttime jobs could be balanced.Yours faithfully，Margaret Williams文章大意：本文是写给报社编辑的一封信。在信中，作者表
18、达了对该社最近发表的关于“青少年不应该做兼职工作(打零工)”这篇文章的反对，并给出了自己的理由和见解。1Which of the following is true according to the letter?AParttime jobs help teenagers develop social skills.BAll young people doing parttime jobs are intelligent and honest.CChildren in singleparent families should not do part time jobs.DThe writer
19、did parttime jobs when she was at school.答案：A细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容可知，A项“打零工能够帮助孩子培养社会技能”表述正确。B项在文中没有涉及；根据第三段第二句可知，C项错误；根据最后一段第二句可知，D项错误。故答案选A。2What does the writer think many of the young people are doing now?ATaking some parttime jobs to help their family.BDoing their academic learning heart and soul.CWa
20、sting time with soap operas and computer games or discos.DDoing community services by helping the old or the sick in hospitals.答案：C细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第三句中的“waste her time with soap operas, computer games and discos, like so many young people today”可知，作者认为现在很多孩子都将时间浪费在看肥皂剧、玩游戏或去迪厅等娱乐上面了。故答案选C。3What can we
21、 learn from the letter?AThe writer of the letter is doing some parttime jobs.BAn article against teenagers doing parttime jobs was published.CTeenagers of the time are not doing the right thing.DThe writer of the letter is a teenager from a singleparent family.答案：B推理判断题。根据文章第一段可知，社论中就两个年轻人在送报纸的兼职工作中
22、的不诚实行为做了很多评论，不赞成年轻人做兼职工作，故可推断出报社刊登的文章应是一篇“反对青少年做兼职工作”的文章。故答案选B。【2014高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】C Its typical of parents to feel depressed when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to universityEven parents who dont speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because its the end
23、of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your childs worldAs a parent youll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is overIts a huge change for everyone involved There are a few things that you can do to make the change easi
24、er Plan carefully for your childs departure and think about how you can help Many parents take their child to university for the first time If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real sorrow when the time comes to say goodbyeYour child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment wh
25、en you finally say goodbye-but that might not show！ Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once youve unpacked the car and looked around your childs new living accommodationsIf you can, save your tears for the car - youll make things eas
26、ier on your child and yourself The more youve invested in being a parent, the more youll feela sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that youve been a good morn or dad Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you
27、If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreementTry not to panic if your child doesnt respond immediately-remember, theyre starting a new and busy life59 Wh
28、y do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college？ A Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely B Because their children will start a new life in college C Because it means the end of love between parents and their child D Because they are no longer the main focus of thei
29、r childrens life60 Which is advocated by the writer to make the departure easier？ A Let your child go to school alone B Make appropriate arrangements in advance C Stay calm when saying goodbye to your child D Keep cheerful when parting from your child61 What does good parenting really mean？ A Suppor
30、ting your child in different ways all the time B Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college C Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future D Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child62 What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage？ A Staying i
31、n Touch with Your Child B Parentinga Complex Task C Being Prepared for Your Child Leaving Home for University D Life when Your Child Has Left Home for University【参考答案】59-62：DBCC 【2014高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】D When asking how they define the American Dream and chances, most people will say,Success The dream o
32、f individual opportunity has been present in America since Europeans discovered The New World in the Western Hemisphere Early immigrants like Hector St Jean de Crevecoeur highly praised the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land His enthusiastic descriptions of a classless society wher
33、e anyone couldattain success through honesty and hard work motivated the imaginations of many European readersIn Letters from an American Farmer（1782）he wrote, We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered（无拘无束的）and unrestricted, because each person works for himselfWe have no
34、princes, for whom we work, starve, and bleed We are the most perfect society now existing in the world The promise of a land where the rewards of a mans industry_ follow the progress of his labor with equal steps drew poor immigrants from Europe into the western lands Our national historical story i
35、s full of illustration of the American success story For instance, Benjamin Franklin was the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for you
36、ng boys, became Americans best-selling author with his rags-to-riches tales, The idea of success impressed us: we spend millions every year reading about the rich and famous, leaming how to make a fortune in real estate（房地产）with no money down, and dressing for success The story of success has even a
37、ffected our personal relationships: today its as important to be successful in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business But dreams easily turn into nightmares（梦魇）Every American who hopes to make it also knows the fear of failure, because the story of success implies comparison
38、 between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the unknown crowdUnder pressure of the story, we become lost in status symbols: we try to live in the right neighborhoods, wear the right clothes, and eat the right foodsThese symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in
39、the fundamental equality of all, yet try as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens63 What is the r ature of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur？ A People are free to develop their power of imagination B People who have a good marriage can succeed C People are free from
40、being used and treated badly D People can fully enjoy individual freedom64 By saying the rewards of a mans industry follow the progress of his labor with equal steps, the author means A the more hard-working one is, the bigger his returns are B hard work ensures the growth of an industry C a mans bu
41、siness should be developed step by step D a companys success depends on its employees hard work65 It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that A business success often contributes to a successful marriage B Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life C good personal relationships lead to business
42、success D successful business people provide good care for their children66 Which of the following is contradictory according to the American culture？ A The American road to success is full of nightmares B Status symbols are not a real symbol of a persons wealth C The American Dream is nothing but a
43、n empty dream D What Americans fight for often disagrees with their beliefs【参考答案】63-66：DABD 【2014高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】E A single tumor（肿瘤）can be made up of many separate cancers needing different treatments, say researchers A team at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, has developed a new technique
44、for measuring the diversity within a cancer They showed extraordinary differences between cancerous cells and say traditional drugs may fail as they may be unable to kill all the mutated （突变）tissueExperts said the fmdings would have far-reaching effects for treatments A tumor starts as a single cell
45、, which acquires mutations and eventually divides uncontrollablyBut that is not the end of the process Cancerous cells continue to mutate and become more aggressive, move round the body and resist drugs This process is disordered and results in a diverse tumor containing cancerous cells that have mu
46、tated in different ways This has huge implications for medicine, researcher Prof Mel Greaves told the BBC His team at the Institute of Cancer Research investigated cancer diversity in five children with leukemiaThey compared mutations in individual cancerous cells with a known database of mutationsT
47、heir results, published in the journal Genome Research, showed patients had between 2 and 10 genetically distinct leukemiaProf Greaves said:Every patient doesnt have one cancer, they have multiple cancers This is really a technical advance to get at this extraordinary complex diversity; it helps exp
48、lain why we have such difficulty with advanced diseases Scientists compare cancer diversity to a tree The initial mutations the trunk will be common to all cancer cells But then the tumor branches out It means a treatment that targets one branch or sub-clone of the cancer might slow the disease, but
49、 they will never stop it Prof Charles Swanton, who researches diversity at the University College London Cancer Institute, told the BBC:We call it pruning（修剪） the branches not cutting down the tree; treatment will remove some of the sub-clones, but cutting down the tree is hard to do The bottom line
50、 is that we need to understand cancer diversity to limit further adaptations, reduce the pace of evolution and prolong the activity of drugs67 Why do the traditional drugs have no effects on treatment of cancer？ A They are worsening the condition B They are unable to kill the constantly changing can
51、cerous cells C It takes a long time for them to have effects D They are not powerful enough68 From paragraph 3, we can know that A mutation takes place in body in order B the process of mutation comes to an end soon C the mutations are out of control eventuaily D cancerous cells mutate in the same w
52、ay69 Scientists compare cancer diversity to a tree because A cancers develop quickly just like a tree B treating cancers is as difficult as cutting down a tree C tumor needs nutrition when mutating D new tumor will come out during the mutating process70 The passage mainly talks about A the tumor is constantly mutating in different ways B cancer is impossible to treat C a new drug for cancer will be on sale D why cancers resist drugs【参考答案】67-70：BCDA
