1、2013版英语高考专题辅导与训练精练精析（大纲版）：专题强化测评（十八）完形填空、阅读理解（四）(限时50分钟). 完形填空2011临沂模拟One day a few years ago we had a guest of the uninvited variety. In fact, it was a bird, 1 , a sparrow. “Whats that? ” I asked when I first heard the gentle thumping（重击声）. “It sounds like Joe is outside playing basketball, ” my wi
2、fe, Anita, said. She 2 and listened more devotedly. “Its coming from the 3 , ” she said, “Maybe its one of the little kids. ”We rushed out the door. Jonathan, our youngest, was 4 to make trouble. “If hes making holes in the wall again. . . ” I said as I searched there. No 5 at all. But there was tha
3、t 6 again, coming from right up there. And thats when I 7 the sparrow. It was flying 8 just inches below the ceiling. It was 9 trying to get out, but couldnt see that the way out wasnt up, but down 10 the open door. So the bird continued 11 its wings and hitting its head against the 12 . “Poor thing
4、, ” Anita said, “It must be 13 . ”“Well, maybe its because of us, ” I said as I moved toward it. I tried to show the bird how to glide（滑翔）down to get outside, but that only seemed to 14 it more. “Why dont we just 15 for a few minutes? ” Anita suggested. “Im sure hell 16 eventually. ” So we went back
5、 into the house, where we continued to hear the ongoing 17 . Then suddenly, it was 18 . We looked into the garage, and our uninvited guest was gone. “See? ” Anita said, “I told you hed succeed. ”“Yeah, ” I said, “But how many knocks on the head did it 19 him? ”Ive thought about that little sparrow t
6、hrough the years. Just like that sparrow, we often meet situations we dont know how to 20 . Born to go upward, we dont even consider the possibility that something good might happen if we stop flapping（拍打）around and just glide down a little bit. 1. A. for exampleB. rather thanC. or ratherD. as well2
7、. A. hurriedB. paused C. ignoredD. confirmed3. A. basementB. kitchenC. garageD. hall4. A. easyB. happyC. sorryD. angry5. A. sparrowsB. childrenC. birdsD. holes6. A. guestB. voiceC. knockD. sound7. A. watchedB. foundC. realizedD. caught8. A. carefullyB. gentlyC. patientlyD. anxiously9. A. eventuallyB
8、. unwillingly来源:学科网C. obviouslyD. thoroughly10. A. throughB. overC. belowD. beyond11. A. shakingB. breakingC. strikingD. injuring12. A. wallB. floorC. doorD. ceiling13. A. clumsyB. painfulC. amazedD. terrified14. A. frightenB. comfortC. confuseD. calm15. A. leaveB. scream来源:学科网ZXXKC. relaxD. escape1
9、6. A. put it asideB. leave it aloneC. give it upD. figure it out17. A. accidentB. achievementC. struggleD. trouble18. A. excitedB. tiredC. noisyD. silent19. A. costB. offerC. earnD. owe来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+K20. A. classifyB. handleC. debateD. conclude. 阅读理解(A)Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neig
10、hbouring farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed. Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded int
11、o an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning there was a knock on Johns door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenters toolbox. “Im looking for a few days work, ” he said, “Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there I could help with. Could I help you? ”“Ye
12、s, ” said the older brother, “I do have a job for you. Look across the creek(河沟) on that farm. Thats my neighbour, in fact, its my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow（草地）between us and he took his bulldozer（推土机） to the river levee（堤） and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have d
13、one this to spite me, but Ill give him one better. I want you to build me a fencean 8-foot fenceso I wont need to see his place or his face any more. Cool him down, anyhow. ” The carpenter said, “I think I understand the situation. Ill be able to do a job that pleases you. ” The older brother had to
14、 go to town, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing, and hammering. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmers eyes opened wide, his jaw dro
15、pped. There was no fence there at all. It was a bridgea bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of workand his younger brother, was coming across, his hand spread out. “You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all Ive said and done. ” The two brothers stood a
16、t each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each others hand. They turned to see the carpenter lift his toolbox on his shoulder. “No, wait! Stay a few days. Ive a lot of other projects for you, ” said the older brother. “Id love to stay on, ” the carpenter said, “but, I have ma
17、ny more bridges to build. ”21. What was the life for the two brothers before the conflict? A. They live a poor, miserable life. B. They were friendly neighbours, helping each other. C. They never speak to each other. 来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。KD. They live together as one family. 22. The underlined word “spite”
18、 in Paragraph 4 probably means _. A. try to pleaseB. make angry on purposeC. laugh atD. look down upon23. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. The younger brother used his bulldozer to dig a creek. B. After the conflict John was angry with his younger brother. C. At first
19、the carpenter planned to build an 8-foot fence as John asked him to. D. The two brothers made peace at last. 24. The best title for this passage is _. A. A Fine Piece of WorkB. A Clever CarpenterC. A Conflict between Two BrothersD. Two Brothers(B)Is it ever a good idea for a teenager to have a credi
20、t card? My kids watch closely as I swipe the card through the register. Theyve seen me do it hundreds, thousands of times. Cool. They are itching to swipe it through the machine themselves. When we walk out of the store with our groceries or pet food, or whatever, its almost as though money has not
21、changed hands, painless, easy. So it shouldnt be shocking to discover that teenagers are becoming card carrying consumers in their own right. The question is, should they? While some argue its best to teach kids how to use a credit card while still living under the family roof, not everyone agrees.
22、Dave Ramsey, financial expert says getting a credit card for your teenager is actually“an excellent way to teach him or her to be financially irresponsible. ”Now parents are required to co-sign on credit cards for children under 21. “If their name is on the credit card, then the parent may say, Hey,
23、 my name is on this. Dont get me into trouble, ” says Mary Beth Pinto, a marketing professor. “When parents were the co-obligors(共同借贷人)，the children caused less debt. If the parents are the co-obligors, the tendency is that the parents were explaining how to use the cards. ” Still, Pinto believes pa
24、rents should start the process much earlier. “Yes, there has to be teaching going on and it has to start when theyre younger. Youre not going to get rid of credit cards. They are here to stay. You have to have them. You cant fight progress, ” Pinto said. Ramsey, however, disagrees. “Throwing teens i
25、nto a pool of (credit) sharks is a sure way to guarantee a life-time of heartache, ” he said, “You can make online purchases and rent a car with a credit card. Of course, you must have money in your bank account before you can make a purchase with a credit card. But paying for things with money is w
26、hat you are supposed to do. ”25. The author mentioned her experience in Para 2 mainly to _. A. prove the convenience of using credit cardsB. tell what impression credit cards leave on kidsC. give advice on using credit cards wiselyD. explain the pleasure credit cards bring to customers26. The underl
27、ined word in Para 2 can be replaced by _. A. eagerB. afraidC. embarrassedD. thankful27. Whats Ramseys attitude towards teens using credit cards? A. He feels it is worth a try. B. He is very supportive. C. He is strongly against it. 来源:学.科.网D. He considers it as a pleasant experience. 28. Pinto will
28、most likely agree that _. A. parents should let teens own their credit cards earlierB. you shouldnt be in control of credit cardsC. it is never good for anyone to get a credit cardD. learning to use credit cards is practical(C)2011沈阳模拟Why People Get TattoosJack lay, quiet and unmoving, for thirty mi
29、nutes while a stranger repeatedly stabbed (刺) him with sharp needles, causing blood to pour steadily out of his leg. Jack was getting a tattoo. His friend Tony had recently gotten a tattoo, and Jack was so impressed by it that he decided to get one, too. Peer pressure, media influence, and personal
30、expression are some of the common reasons for wearing tattoos today. The desire to be accepted by ones friends or peers can have a great influence on what a person does. Sometimes, wearing a tattoo can be a sign that you belong to a certain group. Gangs often use special clothes and tattoos to ident
31、ify their particular group. Some of these groups wear only brand-name clothes. Others wear tattoos. When a persons friends are all doing something, that person is more likely to do the same thing. The media is another big influence behind the popularity of tattoos in North America. A wide variety of
32、 media images(人物，图像)show tattoospeople appearing in commercials selling expensive cars, famous sports heroes with tattoos in magazines, fashion models wearing designer clothes that show their bodies tattooed with detailed and colorful patterns. These media images link tattoos to ideas of wealth, suc
33、cess, and status. As a result, many people decide to get a tattoo for its fashion and status value. Many people decide to wear tattoos in order to express their artistic nature, their beliefs, or their feelingsin other words, to show their individuality(个性). A musician in a rock band may get a tatto
34、o of a guitar on the arm. Some environmentalists may tattoo pictures of endangered animals on their shoulders. A tattoo can be a public sign to show what is important in a persons life. As you can see, there are many reasons why young North Americans get tattoos. A tattoo can be part of a groups uni
35、form, a sign of fashion, or an expression of individuality. The decision to get a tattoo is most often a result of the influence of friends or media or the desire to express oneself. For Jack, it was a mixture of all three. 29. Jack has got tattoos in order to _. A. show his great braveryB. gain a s
36、pecial experienceC. make himself more healthy来源:Zxxk.ComD. be different from others30. According to the passage, media images are linked to _. A. traditional lifestyleB. social positionC. cultural backgroundD. public interest31. We can infer from the passage that _. A. some people get tattoos out of
37、 pressureB. tattoo is related to religious beliefC. getting tattoos costs a lot of moneyD. most people with tattoos are artists32. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? CP: Central Point P: Points P: Sub-point (次要点)C: Conclusion (D)2011合肥模拟Do you want to visit Warwick Castle in
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39、urchase the Ultimate Castle and The Castle Dungeon tickets at the best price. Online bookings must be made 24 hours before you visit. Please note that admission to The Castle Dungeon is NOT included with standard online or on the day tickets. There are limited Dungeons tickets available, and only fr
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42、 by calling 0870 442 2375. A 1. 50 fee applies to all bookings made online and via telephoneone fee per booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Group rates are available for groups of more than 10 people. Groups can book by calling 0870 442 2371 or online. 33. If you hope to visit Castle
43、Dungeon, you should _. A. buy the ticket in personB. dial 0870 442 2371C. book the ticket from Warwick-Castle. comD. book the ticket two days in advance34. What is the advantage of booking tickets on line? 来源:学科网A. You dont have to wait in queue. B. You can go there any day. C. The ticket includes t
44、he Castle Dungeon. D. The ticket is available at any time. 35. In order to buy group tickets, _. A. you should dial 0870 442 2375B. bookings can be made by emailsC. there should be at least 20 peopleD. you should dial 0870 442 237136. The text is probably taken from _. A. a newspaperB. a magazineC.
45、a geography bookD. a website(E)As is known, healthy foods can help save your life. Now, here is a list of healthy foods that can save your memory. It is best that every person knows what he eats, as he takes in, can make or break himself, in terms of healthFish is helpful in regaining the kind of me
46、mory that a person once has. Eating fish can help you save the trouble of forgetfulness. Vegetables rich in fiber and other dark and green leafy kinds are very suitable for people who want to avoid mental blocks. These foods contain high units of vitamin E. Another food that is considered having dif
47、ferent effects on preventing this brain deficiency(缺陷) is avocado(鳄梨), which is also rich in vitamins E and C. It is really good to know these healthy foods that can save your memory are always at hand so as to help you in your fight against diseases. Sunflower seeds are regarded as Vitamin C-powere
48、d seeds and also give you enough energy. As for red wine, do not over consume it, as it is said to have to be taken in moderate amounts in order to help the body. Over-drinking can cause illness and like anything else. This is considered as one of the healthy foods that can save your memory; alcohol
49、 can otherwise lose it. It is better to consume colored bread, rice and whole grain for you to get the best out of fiber. These foods can lower the bodys risk of being infected with Alzheimers disease. Knowing the healthy foods that can save your memory is living the life that you have longed and de
50、sired. Among the others, the best, of course, is exercise. Taking in different kinds of exercises, physical activities or sports can keep both your body and mind healthy. 37. If you suffer from loss of memory, you _ . A. should eat cucumbers and cabbages B. had better take in fish in your mealsC. ca
51、n drink as much wine as possible D. may as well take more Vitamin C38. How many healthy foods does the author mention in the passage? A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight. D. Nine. 39. To discourage mental disease from happening, _ . A. people are advised to take avocados B. it is better to eat vegetables hig
52、h in fiberC. it is better to have more sunflower seeds D. red wine is the first and best choice40. Which of the following is most suitable for the passage? (=Para1=Para2=Para3=Para4=Para5=Para6)【知识积累】It is best that every person knows what he eats, as he takes in, can make or break himself, in terms
53、 of health. （阅读理解E）正如人们理解的那样，他们最好能够知道饮食能够在健康方面成就他们或者毁坏他们。It是形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句，在主语从句中what he eats can make or break himself作knows的宾语。as he takes in是非限制性定语从句，as意为“正如”。【拓展提升】仿写句子1. He opened it to find a man with a carpenters toolbox. （阅读理解A）仿写：他打开门却发现外面没有人。（only to do作结果状语）_2. Jack was so impress
54、ed by it that he decided to get one, too. （阅读理解C）来源:学科网仿写：他如此沉浸于书中以至于忘了吃饭。(so. . . that)_3. As you can see, there are many reasons why young North Americans get tattoos. （阅读理解C）仿写：正如大家看到的，这条河流受到污染有很多原因。(as. . . can see, there are many reasons why. . . )_答案解析【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的记叙文。作者几年前的一天，碰到一只麻雀被困在车库内，
55、它老是朝上飞而不降低一下高度，结果怎么也飞不出去。作者由此想到，我们在现实生活中是不是也会有此种情况呢？答案是肯定的。因此我们要学会不要老是“upward”，适当“downward”也许意味着成功。1.【解析】选C。短语：for example例如; rather than而不是；or rather更确切地说；as well也。根据下文，此处的小鸟就是指麻雀。因此，空格之后的sparrow是对前面bird的进一步解释。故答案选C。2.【解析】选B。前面的“sounds like”和后面的“listened more devotedly”，这说明Anita也并没有把握，所以暂时停下手中的活，认真
56、听一听。故答案选B。3.【解析】选C。根据文章倒数第四段的“We looked into the garage, and our uninvited guest was gone. ”可知，麻雀是被困在车库里。故答案选C。4.【解析】选A。根据此处的语境，此处作者是在强调Jonathan的个性，平常老是制造麻烦。故答案选A。5.【解析】选B。前面提到作者和妻子都在怀疑可能是孩子在搞破坏，因此就到那里查看，结果根本就没有发现孩子的身影。故答案选B。6.【解析】选D。上文第二段作者提到自己听到轻轻地撞击的声音。所以，此处sound比较适合语境。7.【解析】选B。当作者再一次听到从上面传出的声音后，
57、发现了这只麻雀。动词watch强调仔细观察，不适合语境。后面的“It was flying”表明realize不合适。故答案选B。8.【解析】选D。根据下文的“trying to get out”可知，此时，麻雀在车库的天花板底下飞是非常着急的，因为它急于出去却找不到出口。故答案选D。9.【解析】选C。根据下文的“but couldnt see that the way out wasnt up, but down”，说明小鸟想飞出去的企图还是十分明显的，只是找不到出路。thoroughly彻底地；obviously明显地；eventually最终地；unwillingly不情愿地。故答案选C
58、。10.【解析】选A。前面提到“but down”，这说明小鸟要想出去，应该是从开着的门出去（the open door）。故答案选A。11.【解析】选C。为了能够飞出去，这只鸟不断地飞，拍打着自己的翅膀。故答案选C。12.【解析】选D。因为这只鸟老是朝上飞，因此，老是碰到头，与天花板相撞。故答案选D。13.【解析】选D。根据下文的“Well, maybe its because of us，”正是由于我们，说不定这只小鸟才是如此害怕的，因此而乱飞。故答案选D。14. 【解析】选A。本来作者是打算引导这只小鸟让它低飞从门口飞出，句中的“but”表明作者并没有成功，小鸟更加害怕。因为前面作者已经
59、猜测出小鸟可能是由于害怕。故答案选A。15.【解析】选A。根据下文“So we went back into the house, where we continued to hear. . . ”，作者和妻子只是要离开车库几分钟。故答案选A。16.【解析】选D。既然是Anita建议他俩离开，很明显是希望小鸟能够静下心来找到出去的路。根据下文的“I told you hed succeed”可以知道妻子的意图。动词短语：put aside放到一边、储存；leave alone不管、不顾；give up放弃；figure out解决、计算出。故答案选D。17.【解析】选C。此处指两人还能听见这只
60、小鸟在努力挣扎着飞出去。故答案选C。18.【解析】选D。根据后面“our uninvited guest was gone”，小鸟已经飞走了，因此，也就突然没有声音了。故答案选D。19.【解析】选A。作者的意思是说：尽管小鸟最后成功地飞出门外，但是为此它又碰了多少次头呢？动词offer表示“（主动的）提供”，earn表示“赢得”，owe表示“欠”，cost表示“花费，付出”。故答案选A。20.【解析】选B。根据此处的语境，作者的意思是“我们经常会遇到一些我们无法解决的形势，但是”。classify分类；handle处理、解决；conclude得出结论；debate争论。故答案选B。 【文章大意
61、】木匠利用自己的技术，在俩兄弟之间搭建了一座木桥，化解兄弟间的冤仇。21.【解析】选B。细节理解题。从第一段可知，两兄弟在发生冲突之前非常友好，彼此互相帮助。来源:学+科+网22.【解析】选B。词义猜测题。结合上下文语境可知，哥哥认为弟弟有可能是故意惹怒他，但他要更胜一筹，于是请求木匠给他搭建一个篱笆。23.【解析】选C。细节理解题。从第五段木匠的答语来判断，他根本就没打算按要求修建隔开兄弟俩的篱笆。24.【解析】选A。主旨大意题。全文讲述木匠利用自己的技术，在两兄弟之间搭建了一座木桥，化解兄弟间的冤仇。因此，无论从具体的桥还是寓意的桥来讲都是一件“杰作”。答案A作题目寓意深刻，耐人寻味。【文
62、章大意】对一个孩子来说，拥有信用卡是个好主意吗？仁者见仁，智者见智，作者对此进行了讨论，表达了不同的人对此问题的不同看法。25.【解析】选B。细节推理题。由Cool. 可知这是孩子对刷卡留下的印象。26.【解析】选A。词义猜测题。由Theyve seen me do it hundreds, thousands of times. Cool. 可知孩子也渴望拥有一张卡。27.【解析】选C。细节理解题。由最后一段Ramsey, however, disagrees. 可知。28.【解析】选D。细节理解题。由“Pinto believes parents should start the proc
63、ess much earlier. . . . Youre not going to get rid of credit cards. They are here to stay. You have to have them. You cant fight progress, ”可知。【文章大意】作者对北美青年人中流行的刺青现象的原因作了详细的分析。29.【解析】选D。细节理解题。文章在第一段中以Jack为例指出，今天, 年轻人流行刺青的三大原因是：同龄人的压力、媒体的影响以及个性的自我表达。30.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段中These media images link tatto
64、os to ideas of wealth, success, and status. 可知，媒体形象与财富、成功和地位密切相关，故答案选B：社会地位。31.【解析】选A。推理判断题。文章开头点明了年轻人流行刺青的原因，最后一段又呼应开头指出：The decision to get a tattoo is most often a result of the influence of friends or media or the desire to express oneself. 由此推知一些人刺青不是发自内心的，而是出于压力。32.【解析】选D。逻辑结构题。文章开头以Jack为例指出了北
65、美年轻人流行刺青的三个原因：同龄人的压力、媒体的影响以及个性的自我表达。接下来的二、三、四段，作者分别从上述角度进行分析，最后一段回应文章的开头，再次点明文章讨论的论点，故D项正确。【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了参观Warwick Castle需要注意的相关事项。33.【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据Ticket Prices & Offers中最后两句话可知，沃里克城堡地牢的门票数量有限，应该提前24小时在网上预订。34.【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据One Day Tickets中的信息可知，在网上购票有两点好处：一是可以省20%的钱，二是不必排队。35.【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据
66、Important notes on ticketing中的信息可知，团体票需要至少10人以上，可以拨打电话0870 442 2371或者网上预订团体票，故D项正确。36.【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据文章的One Day Tickets最后一句话 “Buy tickets online now! ”可判断这篇文章可能来自某网站。【文章大意】本文介绍一些对我们大脑记忆恢复有帮助的食品。37.【解析】选B。细节理解题。文中有关能使记忆恢复的食品有：fish, avocado, red wine，因此根据选项给出的答案，只有B项符合文意。38.【解析】选B。推理判断题。在文中作者在饮食方面提出了七
67、种，即：fish，vegetable，avocado，sunflower seeds，colored bread, rice，grain。39.【解析】选B。细节理解题。在文章的第二段提到了to avoid mental blocks（为了避免精神障碍），由此可知，粗纤维和深绿叶蔬菜对避免精神障碍有帮助。40.【解析】选A。结构判断题。本文是总分总结构，所以选择A答案。来源:Zxxk.Com【拓展提升】1. He opened the door only to find nobody outside. 2. He was so buried in the book that he forgot to have meals. 3. As everybody can see, there are many reasons why this river has been polluted.
