1、2014高考英语阅读理解抓分精品训练（31）及答案 阅读理解Many people influenced various aspects of my life, based on their personal characteristics, accomplishments, and values. I have been fortunate to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patience and intelligence. There are artists that have ins
2、pired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders, who have inspired me by their contributions to society, and their ability to change our futures. But of all the people I have known in my life, the person I admire most is my father. As the youngest girl in my
3、 family, I always considered myself to be “Daddys little girl”. While I grew up, it always made me sad to see so many of my friends and neighbors without a father or father-like figure around. This helped me appreciate how my father always takes an interest in his childrens lives. In every aspect of
4、 my life my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could accomplish my work outstandingly among my people. Whenever I feel like giving up, or have a question or a concern, I know I can always call on him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have to put others needs ahead
5、 of your own, but you should make sure you are not taken advantage of by others. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times, and he is extremely determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind on, no matter how tiny it is. I highly respect him for how he stands up for what he believes
6、 in, and will never back down. I have always admired his open mind, compassion for people, and sense of understanding. He is a very reserved man, but to everybodys surprise, he has a great sense of humor, and always knows how to put a smile on the faces of his wife, his children and his friends. Liv
7、ing in his affection and instruction, I am very proud of my father. He also professes how proud he is of his children, and is still there to support us in whatever we are involved in. 66. What is the best title for the passage? A. How my father loved meB. My fatherthe person I admire mostC. I am the
8、 apple on my fathers palm D. My fatherthe one who influenced me most7. Which of the following could not be used to describe the authors father? A. Considerate and humorous B. Affectionate and open-mindedC. Knowledgeable and sociableD. Energetic and helpful8. Which of the following can best explain t
9、he underlined word “excel”?A. Do better than others.B. Show off.C. Be cleverer than others.D. Keep healthy9. According to the underlined part, the father was telling the author to _. A. try to be good to those who were worth making friends withB. try to take advantage of those who were friendly to h
10、erC. think about others and help them, so that she could make them serve herD. think about others and help them, but not to be made use of in a negative way10. What can we infer about the author? A. She appreciated her father because he solved all the problems for her. B. She considered her father h
11、umorous and was often made to laugh by him. C. She had sympathy(认同) for the fatherless. D. She was outstanding in work because her father pushed her hard.参考答案 BCADC C72013陕西卷 CAccording to sociologists(社会学家), every modern industrial society has some form of social stratification(阶层)Class, power and
12、status are important in deciding peoples rank in society.Class means a persons economic position in society.A commonly used classification is lower class, middle class and upper class.While sociologists disagree on how these terms should be exactly defined, they do describe societies like the United
13、 States quite well.One study shows that 53% of Americans belong to the lower class, 46% the middle class, and 1% the upper class.Interestingly, a surgeon earning $ 500，000 a year and a bus driver earning $ 50，000 a year both regard themselves as the middle class!Power refers to the amount of control
14、 a person has over other people.Obviously, people in positions of great power(such as governors) exercise(行使) big power, but people who take orders from others have less power.Power and class do not always go hand in hand, however.For example, the governor of a state has great power, but he or she m
15、ay not belong to a corresponding(相应的) economic class.Generally, however, there is a relationship between power and class. To our knowledge, there arent too many people who arent millionaires in the US.Senate!Status is the honor or respect attached to a persons position in society.It can also be affe
16、cted by power and class, but not necessarily so.For example, a university professor may have a high status but not belong to a high social class or have a lot of power over others.54What can we learn about “the middle class” from Paragraph 2?APeople earning $50，000 a year belong to the middle class.
17、BNearly half Americans belong to the middle class.CPeople generally consider bus drivers as the middle class.DSociologists have a clear definition of the middle class.55According to the text, we know that _Apower and class do not always correspond with each otherBstatus refers to a persons economic
18、position in societyCpeople with high status have a lot of control over othersDclass is less important in deciding a persons social rank56Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A B.C D.【要点综述】 本文说明了一个社会现象：每个现代工业社会都有其社会阶层。阶级权力和社会地位是判断一个人的社会阶层的重要标准。54B推理判断题。由第二段倒数第二句中的“46% the midd
19、le class”一句可知在美国，有差不多一半的人属于中产阶级，选B。55A细节理解题。由第三段中的“Power and class do not always go hand in hand, however.”可知，权力和阶级并不总是保持一致。选A。56A篇章结构题。本文第一段是主题段，“Class, power and status are important in deciding peoples rank in society.”是本文的主题句，后三段分别从这三个方面来论述，故本篇文章是总分的结构。选A。“Image is everything.” An entire industr
20、y has been built upon the assumption that image is everything, but when it comes down to it, an appealing image is not enough. If there is no substance(事实) behind the image, the product, service or person will fail eventually.First of all, one should consider how important image is in the selling of
21、 products and services. Advertising agencies have raised the art of creating an image to a state of near perfection. Public concept of that product or service is certainly managed by the images created by the advertising agencies. But if the product or service does not live up to the image that was
22、created, the customer will be very dissatisfied and possibly ask for their money back. For example, the Arthur Andersen accounting firm had spent decades building up an image of trustworthiness. But the recent scandal (丑闻) showed that behind that image, it cheated in business practices. Despite the
23、previous positive image, the firm is being accused of criminal actions and it will probably not survive as a business unit. Although the image had been nearly perfect, the reality behind the image has led to the downfall of the world famous accounting firm.Similarly, personal advisers can build up a
24、 public image for politicians and movie stars. Putting out positive news releases, making sure that only the best photographs are published, and ensuring that the person is seen in all the right places can build up a very positive image in the view of the general commons. But once again, history is
25、filled with examples of both politicians and movie stars that fell from grace like the story of the Hollywood actor giving in to the pressures of fame and fortune. With people, just as with products and services, image is certainly important, but without positive substance behind the image, failure
26、is close.To summarize, it is clear that an appealing image is extremely important to success, whether that image is related to selling a product or service or to the “selling” of a person. But image is only half of the equation. What lies behind that image is every bit as important as the image itse
27、lf the person or product must deliver on that image or there is little chance for long-term success.11. The downfall of the Arthour Andersen accounting firm is due to _.A. its dishonesty in business B. its previous images C. its bad management D. its poor service12. Why did some famous people fall f
28、rom grace?A. Their images were not well built up B. They failed to live up to their images.C.They felt much pressure from the public D. They paid little attention to fame and fortune. 13.The structure of the passage is _.A: ArgumentP: PointC: Conclusion14. The author tries to argue that _.A. image c
29、reates everything B. image is the key to successC. truth is unlikely ever to be equalled D. truth and image are equally important参考答案 ABAD At Denver there was an crowd of passengers into the coaches（车厢） on the eastbound B. & M. express. In one coach there sat a very pretty young woman dressed in ele
30、gant taste and surrounded by all the luxurious comforts of an experienced traveler. Among the newcomers were two young men, one of handsome presence with a bold, frank face expression and manner; the other a ruffled, glum-faced person, heavily built and roughly dressed. The two were handcuffed（拷上手铐）
31、 together.As they passed down the aisle of the coach the only available seat offered was a reversed one facing the attractive young woman. Here the linked couple seated themselves. The young womans glance fell upon them with a distant, swift disinterest; then with a lovely smile brightening her face
32、 and a tender pink tingeing（稍加染色，影响） her rounded cheeks, she held out a little gray-gloved hand. When she spoke her voice, full, sweet, and deliberate, proclaimed that its owner was accustomed to speak and be heard.Well, Mr. Easton, if you will make me speak first, I suppose I must. Dont you ever re
33、cognize old friends when you meet them in the West?The younger man aroused himself sharply at the sound of her voice, seemed to struggle with a slight embarrassment which he threw off instantly, and then clasped her fingers with his left hand.Its Miss Fairchild, he said, with a smile. Ill ask you to
34、 excuse the other hand; its otherwise engaged just at present.He slightly raised his right hand, bound at the wrist by the shining bracelet to the left one of his companion. The glad look in the girls eyes slowly changed to a bewildered horror. The glow faded from her cheeks. Her lips parted in a va
35、gue（含糊，犹豫）, relaxing distress. Easton, with a little laugh, as if amused, was about to speak again when the other forestalled him. The glum-faced man had been watching the girls face expression with veiled glances from his keen, shrewd eyes.Youll excuse me for speaking, miss, but, I see youre acquai
36、nted with（认识，熟悉） the officer here. If youll ask him to speak a word for me when we get to the pen（围栏，监狱） hell do it, and itll make things easier for me there. Hes taking me to Leavenworth prison. Its seven years for cheating.Oh! said the girl, with a deep breath and returning color. So that is what
37、you are doing out here? An officer!My dear Miss Fairchild, said Easton, calmly, I had to do something. Money has a way of taking wings with itself, and you know it takes money to keep step with our crowd in Washington. I saw this opening（通道） in the West, and-well, an officer isnt quite as high a pos
38、ition as that of ambassador, but-The ambassador, said the girl, warmly, doesnt call any more. I neednt ever have done so. You ought to know that. And so now you are one of these brave Western heroes, and you ride and shoot and go into all kinds of dangers. Thats different from the Washington life. Y
39、ou have been missed from the old crowd.The girls eyes, fascinated, went back, widening a little, to rest upon the glittering handcuffs.Dont you worry about them, miss, said the other man. All officers handcuff themselves to their prisoners to keep them from getting away. Mr. Easton knows his busines
40、s.Will we see you again soon in Washington? asked the girl.Not soon, I think, said Easton. My butterfly days are over, I fear.I love the West, said the girl irrelevantly. Her eyes were shining softly. She looked away out the car window. She began to speak truly and simply without the gloss of style
41、and manner: Mamma and I spent the summer in Denver. She went home a week ago because father was slightly ill. I could live and be happy in the West. I think the air here agrees with me. Money isnt everything. But people always misunderstand things and remain stupid-Say, officer, shouted the glum-fac
42、ed man. This isnt quite fair. Im needing a drink, and havent had a smoke all day. Havent you talked long enough? Take me in the smoker now, wont you? Im half dead for a pipe.The bound travelers rose to their feet, Easton with the same slow smile on his face.I cant deny a require for tobacco, he said
43、, lightly. Its the one friend of the unfortunate. Good-bye, Miss Fairchild. Duty calls, you know. He held out his hand for a farewell.Its too bad you are not going East, she said, reclothing herself with manner and style. But you must go on to Leavenworth, I suppose?Yes, said Easton, I must go on to
44、 Leavenworth.The two men sidled down the aisle into the smoker.The two passengers in a seat near by had heard most of the conversation. Said one of them: That officer is a good sort of man. Some of these Western fellows are all right.Pretty young to hold an office like that, isnt he? asked the other
45、.Young! exclaimed the first speaker, why-Oh! Didnt you catch on? Say-did you ever know an officer to handcuff a prisoner to his right hand?15.From the first three paragraphs, we know that_A. the two young were seated opposite to the young woman by accident.B. it was not difficult for the woman to fi
46、nd the men were handcuffed C. the young woman found she knew one of the men at the first sight of them.D. the young woman may not be good at communicate16What would be the possible sentence following the underlined “and -“A. and it is not easy to make such a fortuneB. and I do the cheating things to
47、 collect moneyC. and I tried my best to be a good officerD. and the West is bond to be wealthy17. When Easton uttered the underlined sentence My butterfly days are over, I fear, his real meaning was that_A. he would have to focus on his work B. he would be put in prison C. his chance of being with b
48、utterfly is small D. his workload as an officer was heavy18. Why did the glum-faced man urge Easton to the smoker?A. Because he needed a drink and tobacco badly.B. Because he was angry that Miss Fairchild did not say any good words for himC. Because he was bored and tired with Miss Fairchild and Eas
49、tons talk.D. Because he was afraid Miss Fairchild would find the truth.19. Which of the following can NOT be inferred from the passage?A. Miss Fairchild was an ambassador来源:B. Easton was an officer with his prisonerC. the glum-faced was considerate and carefulD. Easton had been trying to make a big
50、fortune in the West20. What was the best title of the passage?A. Miss Fairchilds Trip B. Hearts and HandsC. The Story of a Handcuff D. The Meeting of Two Friends参考答案 ABBDBBC72013四川卷 DHome to me means a sense of familiarity and nostalgia(怀旧)Its fun to come home. It looks the same. It smells the same.
51、 Youll realize whats changed is you. Home is where we can remember pain，love，and some other experiences：We parted here; My parents met here; I won three championships here.If I close my eyes, I can still have a clear picture in mind of my first home. I walk in the door and see a brown sofa surroundi
52、ng a low glasstop wooden table. To the right of the living room is my first bedroom. Its empty，but its where my earliest memories are.There is the dining room table where I celebrated birthdays, and where I cried on Halloweenwhen I didnt want to wear the skirt my mother made for me.I always liked st
53、anding on that table because it made me feel tall and strong. If I sit at this table, I can see my favorite room in the house，my parents room. It is simple: a brown wooden dresser lines the right side of the wall next to a television and a couple of photos of my grandparents on each side. Their bed
54、is my safe zone. I can jump on it anytimewaking up my parents if I am scared or if I have an important announcement that cannot wait until the morning.Im lucky because I know my first home still exists. It exists in my mind and heart, on a physical property(住宅)on West 64th street on the western edge
55、 of Los Angeles. It is proof I lived, I grew, and I learned.Sometimes when I feel lost，I lie down and shut my eyes, and I go home. I know its where Ill find my family，my dogs, and my belongings.I purposely leave the window open at night because I know Ill be blamed by Mom. But I dont mind, because I
56、 want to hear her say my name，which reminds me Im home.43Why does the author call her parents bed her “safe zone”(Paragraph 3)?AIt is her favorite place to play.B. Her needs can be satisfied there.C. Her grandparents photos are lined on each side.D. Her parents always play together with her there.44
57、What can be learned from the passage?A. The old furniture is still in the authors first bedroom.B. The author can still visit her first physical home in Los Angeles.C. The authors favorite room in her first home is the dining room.D. Many people of the authors age can still find their first physical
58、 homes.45Sometimes when she feels lost，the author will _A. open the window at nightB. lie down in bed to have a dreamC. try to bring back a sense of homeD. go to Los Angeles to visit her mom46What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To express how much she is attached to her home.B. To
59、 declare how much she loves her first house.C. To describe the state of her family.D. To look back on her childhood.【要点综述】 这是一篇记叙文。作者采用回忆的手法，描写了对家的记忆和感怀。43B推理判断题。根据第三段“Their bed is my safe zone.I can jump on it anytimewaking up my parents if I am scared or if I have an important announcement that ca
60、nnot wait until the morning.”可知，他们的床是作者的安全地带，如果作者害怕的话，随时可以跳上床叫醒父母；如果作者有重要的事要宣告，不必等到早上(作者可以随时叫醒父母)。故可以判断选B。44B推理判断题。根据第四段“Im lucky because I know my first home still exists.It exists in my mind and heart, on a physical property(住宅)on West 64th street on the western edge of Los Angeles.It is proof I l
61、ived, I grew, and I learned.”可知，作者很幸运，因为作者知道她的第一个家仍然存在，它存在于她的头脑和心里。故可以判断选B。45C细节理解题。根据最后一段“Sometimes when I feel lost, I lie down and shut my eyes, and I go home.I know its where Ill find my family, my dogs, and my belongings.”可知，有时，当作者感到失落，就躺下，闭上她的眼睛，回家。作者知道在那里她会找到她的家人、她的狗、她的财物及回家的感觉。故选C。46A归纳概括题。文章通篇描绘对家的思念，落脚点在对家的无限牵挂上。故选A。
