1、2014高考英语阅读理解基础训练极品题（6）及答案阅读理解-The 2010 Eustace Tilley ContestThis marks our third annual contest soliciting(征求) readers opinions on Eustace Tilley, the magazines iconic dandy(花花公子), who appeared on the cover of the first issue of The New Yorker and on almost every anniversary issue since.In celebrat
2、ion of our upcoming 85th anniversary, we invite you to create your own version of The New Yorkers dandy.Entries to our third annual Eustace Tilley contest will be accepted from December 17th through January 18th.Winners will be featured on Newyorker. com.Visit to enter and for complete contest rules
3、Open to legal US and Canada residents (except Quebec) age 18 and over.Video Conversations with James SurowieckiWatch the author of The Financial Pagse column in discussion with policymakers, business leaders, and economists.This month, James Surowiecki speaks with Dan Vasella, the chairman and CEO o
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6、yterian. The clown unit provides a unique way to reduce the stress associated with being in a hospital. Being able to bring a smile to the face of a sick child clearly complements(辅助) the excellent care provided by our doctors and nurses. We are thrilled to include The Clown Care Program as part of
7、our team.Please help continue this important work by making a financial contribution today at bigapplecircus. org.9. Whose entry will be accepted by The New Yorker?A. Richard, a postgraduate from Quebec, Canada, who sent his design on Dec.20.B. Amy, a 28yearold AsianAmerican teacher, who sent her de
8、sign on Jan. 20.C. Jessie, a 16yearold student from New York, who sent her design on Dec. 29.D. John, a 68yearold retired engineer from San Francisco, who sent his design on Jan. 10.10. Which of the following is NOT true about James Surowiecki?A. James Surowiecki is the author of The Financial Page
9、column.B. James Surowiecki usually has discussions with people from different fields.C. James Surowiecki speaks with a chairman about issues of medicine this month.D. Visiting newyorker. com/go/vasella, you can watch the conversation of this month between James and an economist.11. _ can be provided
10、 by The Big Apple Circus Care Program for sick children.A. Excellent treatment and care B. Trained professional doctors and nursesC. Unique methods to relieve stress D. Special pediatric facilities12. Which of the following can be used by The Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program to promote itself?A.
11、We help all children live happy lives.B. Our doctors jump through rings to cure the blues.C. Every life deserves world class care.D. Work together for a healthier world.【参考答案】910、DD 1112、CB(十三)-A(2013乌鲁木齐三诊，A)When I met him, I had a lot of anger inside of me. Ive lived my whole life in Spanish Harle
12、m, but in my neighborhood, there are shootups all the time. I know kids who have been shot or beaten up. I have friends who were barred in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldnt let that happen.Mr. Clark worked long hours, making sure I did my work. My grades rose. In fac
13、t, the scores of our whole class rose. One day, he took our class to see The Phantom of the Opera, and it was the first time some kids had ever been out of Harlem. Before the show, he treated us to dinner at a restaurant and taught us not to talk with our mouths full. We did not want to let him down
14、.Mr. Clark was selected as Disneys 2000 Teacher of the Year. He said he would draw three names out of a hat; those students would go with him to Los Angeles to get the award. But when the time came to draw names, Mr. Clark said，“Youre all going.”On graduation day, there were a lot of tears. We didnt
15、 want his class to end. In 2001, he moved to Atlanta, but he always kept in touch. He started giving lectures about education, and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, The Essential 55. In 2003, Mr. Clark took some of us on a trip to South Africa to deliver school supplies and visi
16、t orphanages. It was the most amazing experience of my life. Its now my dream to one day start a group of womens clubs, helping people from all backgrounds.文章大意：本文是一篇写人记叙文。介绍了“我”的老师Clark先生，他带“我们”欣赏歌剧、领“我们”一起领奖；他写了一本畅销书在他的帮助下，“我”积极生活，没有受到周围不良环境的影响。1What would happen when the time came for Mr. Clark t
17、o go to Los Angeles?AMany students would be treated to dinner at a restaurant there.BHe would start his new businesses and get more students there.CAll of his students would go with him to get the award.DHe would take his class to see a movie at a theater there.答案：C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“those students would
18、 go with him go Los Angeles to get the award. Youre all going.”可知，当Clark先生去洛杉矶时，他的所有学生将和他一起去领奖。故C项正确。2Which of the following is the name of a book?AThe Phantom of the Opera.BThe Essential 55.CSpanish Harlem.DDisneys 2000 Teacher.答案：B细节理解题。根据最后一段第四句中“. and wrote a bestselling book based on his classr
19、oom rules, The Essential 55”可知，The Essential 55是一本书的名字，故B项正确。3From the writers story we can infer that _.Athe writer might have been put into prison without Mr. ClarkBthanks to Mr. Clarks hard work, the writer won the award for Best TeacherCthe writer followed Mr. Clark to South Africa to help old p
20、eople in poor areasDMr. Clark retired in the year after he was selected as Disneys 2000 Teacher答案：A推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句“I have friends who were barred in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldnt let that happen.”可知，要是没有Mr. Clark的帮助，“我”就可能像“我”的朋友那样进监狱了。故A项正确。4According to the tex
21、t, what does the writer mainly intend to let us know?AMr. Clark was so successful a teacher that he devoted all his life to his career.BThe way Mr. Clark helped to raise the scores of his class.CMuch was Mr. Clark respected and loved by all of his students.DA good teacher has a good influence on his
22、 or her students.答案：D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了“我”的老师Mr Clark对“我”的影响，如果没有他的帮助，“我”很可能像“我”的朋友一样进监狱了。故本文主要说明一个好老师对学生的积极影响。故D项正确。阅读理解-B(2013乌鲁木齐三诊，B)Nowadays, it seems that everybody wants to be a leader. Countless books about how to manage a company or influence others fill bookstores. But one neednt be a CE
23、O or Politician to be a leader. Former U. S. President John Adams said, “If your action inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”The key to becoming such a leader lies in character. People follow only those whom they respect, trust and admire. What attrac
24、tive traits does such a leader have? Below are five of the most important.Leaders have courageThe New York firefighters who ran into the burning World Trade Tower to rescue others are modernday models of courage. Yet even more than physical courage, the everyday demands of modern life require moral
25、courage. Insisting on doing the right thing despite pressure to act otherwise takes such courage.Leaders must face fear and doubt in many of the decisions they make. Having these feelings doesnt mean one isnt courageous. After all, courage is not the absence of fear. Rather, its doing the right thin
26、g despite ones fears.Leaders are humbleBeing humble simply means having an accurate view of ones own limitations. Everybody has limitations. Leaders deal with theirs by seeking help from others.When leaders seek help, they recognize the skills that order other people bring to the table. And when the
27、y are successful, leaders generously praise all who contributed to the success. Humble leaders dont promote themselves; they promote others.Learning is a lifelong goal, no matter ones position. Humble leaders are never too proud to learn from all sources of knowledgeeven those under them.Leaders ser
28、ve othersJust Christ said，“If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Leaders serve others and put the needs of others before themselves. They make the good of everyone on the team a personal priority.Leaders who serve others help the whole team accomplish more.
29、Leaders do things to make sure everybody has the resources needed. They go the extra mile to help out during a busy rush. When leaders serve, followers are also encouraged to serve each other.Leaders have passionMoney or success can motivate someone to show up for an activity. But what motivates one
30、 to really put his heart into something? The answer is passionthe feeling that the activity is significant.Outstanding leaders inspire others because they are motivated by passion for what they do. Leaders show the significance of routine work to others by emphasizing the big picture. They demonstra
31、te how an activity not only benefits the individual, but also ones family, community and entire society. Their passion ignites the passion of others.Leaders have integrityOnes integrity can be measured by what one does when nobody is looking. Leaders practice what they preach all the time, not just
32、in the presence of others. Leaders also set the example for integrity. If a leader values being punctual, he arrives early.Leadership is more about who you are than what you know or can do. By following these principles, you can become a better person. And that in turn will make you a better leader.
33、 文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了领导者的特征和品质，要做一名领导者不一定要做CEO或政客，如果你的行为能激励他人，让他人学到更多，做得更多，成就更多，你就是一名领导者。5Which should be the very beginning of the text?AStrong and effective leadership might have made the team more successful.BLeadership is the position of being the leader.CLeadership is not just about what you k
34、now or doits also about who you are!DLeadership refers to the set of characteristics.答案：C推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“Leadership is more about who you are than what you know or can do.”可知，本文主要讲述领导并不是关于他们所懂的和所做的，而是关于他们个人的品格特征等，首段通常与尾段相呼应，故C项正确。6What does the underlined word “traits” probably mean?AA strong point
35、that one who serves in a special field should be skilled in.BA particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior.CA physical or mental power that is needed to do something.DA clear purpose that a good leader should work with.答案：B词义猜测题。根据该句中的“such a leader have”以及下文所介绍的领导者的五个重要
36、的品格特征可知，traits意为“人的个性特点”，故B项正确。7This action “If a leader wants everyone to work hard, he works harder.” belongs to _.ALeaders are humble BLeaders serve othersCLeaders have passion DLeaders have integrity答案：D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三句“Leaders also set the example for integrity.”可知，领导者往往起到榜样的作用，由此可推出，“领导者想要他人努力
37、工作，他也努力工作”能体现出Leaders have integrity这个品质。故D项正确。8What could be the best title for the text?AA Leaders Character BA Leader for an OrganizationCThe Abilities of a Leader DThe Responsibilities of a Leader答案：A标题概括题。根据第二段最后两句“What attractive traits does such a leader have? Below are five of the most impor
38、tant.”以及最后一段第一句“Leadership is more about who you are than what you know or can do.”可知，本文主要讲述了领导者的品质。故A项正确。阅读理解-DLots of people have hobbies. Some people collect old coins or foreign stamps; some do needlework; others spend most of their spare time on a particular sport.A lot of people enjoy reading.
39、 But reading tastes differ widely. Some people only read newspapers or comics, some like reading novels, while others prefer books on astronomy, wildlife, or technological discoveries.If I happen to be interested in horses or precious stones, I cannot expect everyone else to share my enthusiasm. If
40、I watch all the sports programs on TV with great pleasure, I must put up with the fact that other people find sports boring.Is there nothing that interests us all? Is there nothing that concerns everyoneno matter who they are or where they live in the world? Yes, dear Sophie, there are questions tha
41、t certainly should interest everyone. They are precisely the questions this course is about.What is the most important thing in life? If we ask someone living on the edge of starvation, the answer is food. If we ask someone dying of cold, the answer is warmth. If we put the same question to someone
42、who feels lonely and isolated, the answer will probably be the company of other people.But when these basic needs have been satisfiedwill there still be something that everybody needs? Philosophers think so. They believe that man cannot live by bread alone. Of course everyone needs food. And everyon
43、e needs love and care. But there is something elseapart from thatwhich everyone needs, and that is to figure out who we are and why we are here.Being interested in why we are here is not a “casual” interest like collecting stamps. People who ask such questions are taking part in a debate that has go
44、ne on as long as man has lived on this planet. How the universe, the earth, and life came into being is a bigger and more important question than who won the most gold medals in the last Olympics.13. This text is most probably taken from _.A. a research paper B. a course scheduleC. a personal letter
45、 D. a book review14. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?A. Philosophical questions are as interesting as collecting stamps.B. Thinking about philosophical questions is a serious interest.C. Figuring out who we are and why we are here is mans basic needs.D. Philosophy has
46、 universal appeal and concerns everybody in nature.15. The author believes that _.A. no existing subject can interest everyone in the worldB. different people may have different interests and concernsC. everyone has to figure out who we are and why we are hereD. people in modern society pay more attention to philosophical questions【参考答案】1315、CDC