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高中高二现代文阅读专项训练及详细答案(精选)一、高中现代文阅读1．阅读下面的内容,完成下列小题。
莲蓬韩开春①汉乐府诗里有首著名的民歌叫作《江南》:“江南可采莲,莲叶何田田。
鱼戏莲叶间,鱼戏莲叶东,鱼戏莲叶西,鱼戏莲叶南,鱼戏莲叶北。
”可见莲是江南一道独特的风景,采莲是江南夏日一种常见的劳动或者游戏。
但采的莲花还是莲蓬，似乎颇费思量,我更倾向于后者,理由是莲花虽然好看,可惹人占有之思,但这种超尘脱俗的花毕竟更适合远观而却不适合近亵,不像莲篷,直接就与人的口腹之欲联系起来——采了可以吃,当然应该是首选。
②实际上,说到底莲花与莲蓬只是一种事物的两个不同时期,和大多数的植物先开花后结果不同,莲蓬是和莲花一起出现的,《群芳谱·荷花》中说得明白:“凡物先华而后实,独此华实齐生。
”莲的“实”即莲子,藏于莲蓬之中。
起初,莲蓬只是莲花的花心，娇小嫩黄，隐藏于美丽的花瓣之中，随着时间的推移，花心逐渐长大，花瓣逐渐脱落，莲蓬也就开始显山露水，正式跳脱出来,从莲花的配角升为主角。
农历七八月间,满湖满荡的莲蓬成熟了,姑娘们划着小船,穿行于万顷碧水之上的田田荷叶间边唱歌,一边来莲,场面壮观且热烈。
上面说到的那首汉乐府表现的正是这样一种劳动场面,有人便据此认为《江南》就是当时采莲姑娘劳动时唱的歌,我信。
这也从倒面证明,汉乐府和《诗》三百一样,大多来自于民间，劳动是诗歌亦或是文学不竭的创作源泉。
③莲花的颜色分红、白、粉等色,这是有道理的。
莲能食用的部分无非是水上的果实莲蓬和水下的地下茎莲藕两种,从花的颜色上就能知道这株莲是莲蓬好还是莲藕好。
开白花的莲藕丰硕肥满,入口甘甜,开红花的则莲蓬硕大,籽粒饱满。
从这个意义上说,莲花的颜色好像就是个标志,所谓“红花莲子也,汪曾祺先生在《鉴赏家》一文中写了一对伯牙子期式的知已,有一天,果贩叶三给画家送去一大把莲蓬画家一高兴,就画了一幅墨荷,好多莲蓬,画好后,画家征求叶三的意见,叶三说:““红花莲子白花藕’。
【英语】高二英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The noise of chattering mouths subsided（平息）as the teacher entered classroom. “Good morning class. I am Riffat Monaf, and I will be your geography teacher.” Riffat Monaf, an interesting name and an even more interesting person. Her introduction took place about six years ago, and since then I have never met a more influential person in my life.Mrs Monaf not only conquered me with her vast knowledge of geography, but also won me over with her smile and warm eyes. It was in her class that I traveled to the highest mountains and to the deepest seas from the comfort of the classroom. I learned about the vast oceans, the erupting volcanoes, the snow-capped mountains and the green valleys. She would often relate her adventures about traveling to different parts of the world.Never can I forget the glory of her face when she talks about how truly beautiful this world is. If I search back my love for the environment and geography, I find her to be the source of my love for preserving nature. If one day I became an environmentalist, I know that I'll thank her for it. Apart from this, she has always greeted me with open arms and she calls her students “my children”. Mrs Monaf's morals and values rubbed off me deeply and I have always taken her advice into consideration. She has been one of the most consistently good things in my life.Currently, she is fighting a battle against breast cancer, and it pains me to know that after all she has done for me; I can do nothing for her except pray. Whenever I see her in school, she still keeps that kind smile and an expression so soft that it trembles my heart. Mrs Monaf still talks enthusiastically about geography, and I know that I can never see what a truly great person she has been in my life. .（1）What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. The writer traveled a lot.B. Mrs Monaf was a learned person.C. The writer did well at school.D. Mrs Monaf enjoyed telling stories.（2）The underlined word “rubbed off” means .A. movedB. shockedC. influencedD. defeated（3）What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Mrs. Monaf was an optimistic person.B. Breast cancer made Mrs. Monaf upset.C. Another great person may appear in my life.D. Praying for Mrs. Monaf made the writer tremble.（4）What would be the best title for the passage?A. My Interesting School LifeB. The Teacher-student FriendshipC. An Influential Person in My LifeD. Brave Fight Against Breast Cancer【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了生命中有影响力的人。
高二英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Dogs were living as companions to the early settlers of North America over 10,000 years ago. The oldest domestic dogs in the Americas were thought to be around 9500 years old. Angela Perri of Durham University, UK, and her colleagues have carried out fresh radiocarbon dating on the two dog skeletons that gave this date, discovered in the prehistoric Koster site in Illinois, and found they were even older: around 10,100 years old.A third dog from another Illinois site called Stilwell II was older still, at 10,190 years old. That makes it the oldest known domesticated dog in the Americas. The team concluded that all three dogs were domesticated as they skeletons were complete and unskinned, and so hadn't been butchered for food. They had also been carefully buried, evidence they were valued by their owners. The Stilwell II dog, which probably resembled a small English settler, was under what seemed to be the floor of a living area. It is unclear why it took so long for tame dogs to arrive in the Americas, given that they were domesticated at least 14,000 years ago in Eurasia. By this time, people were already moving into North America from Siberia; there is evidence some reached Chile 18,500 years ago. Geneticists have found signs of at least three waves of migration over the following millennia. There is no evidence that domestic dogs accompanied them. “We don't know if dogs were part of the first waves of immigration to the Americas" says Luc Janssens of Ghent University in Belgium. "It could be so, but no archaeological bones have yet been found." It is "overwhelmingly probable" that some of the early settlers did bring dogs to the Americas, but they may not have had "the time or the spiritual compulsion to bury them", says Pat Shipman of Pennsylvania State University.（1）How old is the oldest known domestic dog in the Americas7A. About 9500 years.B. About 10,100 years.C. 10,190 years.D. 18,500 years.（2）The underlined word "butchered" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.A. killedB. boughtC. trainedD. raised（3）What is the attitude towards when tame dogs arrived in the Americas in the last three paragraphs?A. Undoubted.B. Unsure.C. Indifferent.D. Unconfident.（4）What is the main topic of this passage?A. The earliest domestic dog in the Americas.B. The first dog arriving in the Americas.C. How dogs were domesticated in the Americas.D. When the oldest dog was found in the Americas.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了大概一万年以前就在北美成为人类伙伴的狗的种类。
高二语文阅读理解训练题一.阅读下面的文字，完成19-22题。
月，阙也(张晓风)“月，阙也。
”这是一本两千年前的文学专著的解释。
阙，就是“缺”的意思。
那解释使我着迷。
曾国藩把自己的住所题作“求阙斋”，求缺?为什么?为什么不求完美?那斋名也使我着迷。
“阙”有什么好呢?“阙”简直有点像古中国性格中的一部分，我渐渐爱上了阙的境界。
我不再爱花好月圆了吗?不是的，我只是开始了解花开是一种偶然，但我同时学会了爱它们月不圆花不开的“常态”。
在中国的传统里，“天残地缺”或“天聋地哑”的说法几乎是毫无疑问地被一般人所接受。
也许由于长期的患难困顿，中国神话对天地的解释常是令人惊讶的。
在《淮南子》里，我们发现中国的天空和中国的大地都是曾经受伤的。
女娲以其柔和的慈手补缀抚平了一切残破。
当时，天穿了，女娲炼五色石补了天。
地摇了，女娲折断了神鳌的脚爪垫稳了四极(多像老祖母叠起报纸垫桌子腿)。
她又像一个能干的主妇，扫了一堆芦灰，止住了洪水。
中国人一直相信天地也有其残缺。
我非常喜欢中国西南部有一少数民族的神话，他们说，天地是男神女神合造的。
当时男神负责造天，女神负责造地。
等他们各自分头完成了天地而打算合在一起的时候，可怕的事发生了;女神太勤快，她们把地造得太大，以至于跟天没办法合得起来了。
但是，他们终于想到了一个好办法，他们把地折叠了起来，形成高山低谷，然后，大地才结合起来了。
是不是西南的崇山峻岭给他们灵感，使他们想起这则神话呢?天地是有缺陷的，但缺陷造成了褶皱，褶皱造成了奇峰幽谷之美。
月亮是不能常圆的，人生不如意事十常八九，当我们心平气和地承认这一切缺陷的时候，我们忽然发觉没有什么是不可以接受的。
在另一则汉民族的神话里，说到大地曾被共工氏撞不周山时撞歪了——从此“地陷东南”，长江黄河便一路浩浩淼淼地向东流去，流出几千里的惊心动魄的风景。
而天空也在当时被一起撞歪了，不过歪的方向相反，是歪向西北，据说日月星辰因此哗啦一声大部分都倒到那个方向去了。
1.阅读下面文字，完成后面问题。
《红楼梦》和中华文化[周汝昌]《红楼梦》以前的章回体“稗官”“野史”绝无如此弘广深厚的文化内涵容量，曹雪芹以前的作者群，也不曾有过像他这般才情灵慧的大手笔：两者凑泊，形成了诞生这部伟大的文化小说的历史条件，正所谓前无史例，后继为难。
那么，这部小说究竟继承和发展了中华文化的哪些精髓、何等光芒呢？简要而言，有两条主脉，贯串了全书。
这两条主脉，并非我辈读者的臆想创说，实由作者自己明文提醒，即：一干裙钗、几个异样女子的“小才微善”。
一部大书的主题眼目，豁然尽展于此。
作者的文风，语淡而意谦，然其含蕴至丰。
吾人须知：一“才”一“善”，便是雪芹对我中华文化这精髓命脉的最经济的简括和深之所谓“文盲”，其才与诗文了无干涉。
元春入选，明言是由“贤德”。
妙玉的才，以仙为喻，亦非仅指能诗而已。
这样一说，则《红楼梦》所重之才，所包甚为广博。
原来，“才”是中华大文化中的一项至关重要的节目，是中华民族对客观世界的一种高层次的认识感悟。
在《易经》的《说卦》中就已提出了天之道，地之道，人之道——是谓“三才”的理念。
“三才”概括了宇宙万物和人类的体性功能、生机动力，而人居三者之中，为“天地之心”，独占“性灵”之位。
这也就是“天人合一”的哲思的另一逻辑形式。
天之才，表现为风云雷电，节序光阴。
地之才，表现为山川动植，品类众生。
人之才，则表现为智慧聪明，情思才干。
所谓“天人合一”，实即“天人本一”，人也是天的一部分，也是天的精华体现。
所以，在《红楼梦》中原始根由是女娲炼石，石乃“通灵”——是为天人一体可以互感互通这中华哲思的“艺术解说”。
“才”，从汉字造字学来讲，它是植物生长而未成待展的意象——有如“半木”之形。
而“华”即生命的升华，在植物表现为开花，在人则表现为“才华”。
而才华者，在农工则为良耕巧匠，在士子即为诗圣丈宗，在妇女亦必心灵手巧，针黹皆能。
此在古时，势所定才，“贵”“贱”分途，男女异致，而“才”的本质（体性）却是“其致一也”。
高中高二现代文阅读专项训练及详细答案(精选)一、高中现代文阅读1．阅读下面的文字，完成下面小题。
汉字的一撇一捺都凝结着中华文化，是中国魂。
湖南卫视6月10日起推出的原创文化节目《神奇的汉字》，结合时代需求，坚守与创新并举，深入挖掘汉字文化蕴含的内容精髓，深入浅出地展现和弘扬了中国汉字文化，从而弘扬中华优秀传统文化，增强人民的文化自信。
汉字，是中华民族繁衍生息的文化基因，是传承和弘扬中华优秀传统文化的重要载体。
为深入推进中华文化广播电视传播工程，《神奇的汉字》被国家广播电视总局确定为2019年重点文化创意扶持题材。
节目选择了“汉字”这一文化题材，解析造字起源，展现了汉字的妙、雅、巧、美、趣，让观众在不知不觉中重新认识到潜藏在汉字背后的文化意蕴和文化魅力。
节目中，汉字专家郑贤章讲述了“买”字如何由最早汉语当中的表形结构，意为“网兜装满了贝（货币）”，演变为现在我们使用的“买”字，让观众看到一个汉字在千年时光中的流转变化。
节目以生动新颖的形式传递丰富的汉字知识，带领观众走进中华文化宝库，感受汉字的韵律和意境，唤醒对汉字文化和中国文化的热爱。
除了传递汉字知识，该节目还深入解读汉字背后的文化故事，弘扬中华优秀传统文化。
“求木之长者，必固其根本；欲流之远者，必浚其泉源。
”优秀传统文化是一个国家、一个民族传承和发展的根本。
《神奇的汉字》深耕中华优秀传统文化，邀请熟谙汉字文化的专家讲述汉字背后的文化故事，将汉字背后的来龙去脉和文化故事娓娓道来，以汉字的历史意义、文化价值为载体，传播和弘扬中华优秀传统文化。
汉字专家郦波在节目中这样解读“美”字：“‘美’者，甘也，从羊从大，所以我们常说‘羊大为美’。
‘美’字最早来源于美食，后来延伸到感官和审美。
我们是华夏民族，中国有礼仪之大，故曰‘夏’；有服章之美，故曰‘华’。
所以中国人的美，有美食之美、服饰之美、生活之美、心灵之美。
”节目通过汉字专家的趣味解读，寓教于乐，让观众学习汉字、热爱汉字，彰显着当下中国人对中华优秀传统文化的自信。
高中高二现代文阅读专项练习含详细答案一、高中现代文阅读1．阅读下面的文字，完成下列小题。
挪开暖瓶刘心武他一再叮嘱我，到了纽约，一定要当面问她，还记不记得挪开暖瓶的那回事。
他和她，三十几年前，和我，同在工厂一个车间。
他们是正式工人，我是教师，下放劳动。
我比他们大十岁，但很合得来。
我跟他学镟工活儿，叫他师傅。
她是统计员，那时梳着俩抓鬏，走过来跑过去，扎着红头绳的大抓鬏前后晃荡，使人联想起硕大的蝴蝶。
工间休息的时候，在那间更衣室当中，大家围坐在一张长方形的大案子前，说说笑笑，用大搪瓷缸子，大口喝水。
大案子上，常放着几只大暖瓶，是最粗糙的那种，铁皮条编的露着瓶胆的外壳，漆成浅蓝色。
他在我面前回味过很多次，就是挪开暖瓶的那件事。
他非常喜欢她，休息时，却不敢坐在她近旁。
她总大大方方地坐在案子一端，他呢，那天选择了一个离她最远的位置，就是案子的另一端！那天大家究竟议论些什么，我已经记不得了，只记得那天他话多，正当他高谈阔论时，她忽然大声说：“哎，把暖瓶挪开!”我坐在案子一侧，离暖瓶比较近，就把一只暖瓶挪了挪，他还在议论，她就更大声地对我说：“劳驾，把那个暖瓶也挪开!”我就把两只暖瓶都挪到一边去了，这些细节，经他提醒，我都还想得起来。
她要求挪开暖瓶，是因为暖瓶挡住了她的视线，使她不能看清楚大发高论的他。
挪开了暖瓶，她就睁圆一双明亮的眼睛，直盯着口似悬河的他，两个抓鬏静止不动，仿佛一对敛翅的春燕。
后来社会发生了很大的转折、很大的变化。
我们的人生也随之发生了很大的转折、很大的变化。
我成了所谓的作家。
她1978年考取大学，1983年赴美留学，1990年获得博士学位，现在是美国一所州立大学的终身教授。
他下岗后做过很多种事，现在比较稳定，是一家大公司的仓库保管员。
那家工厂早已消失，原址成为一个华丽的专供“成功人士”享受的商品楼盘，底层是商场，商场附设星巴克咖啡厅，我和他正是在那里会面的。
他知道我要去美国演讲，打电话说要见我，托我个事。
高二阅读理解练习题及解析高二阅读理解练习题及解析1. (2019·河北卷) The 54th Munich Security Conference (MSC), a three-day event with a focus on current crises in the international community, ended on Sunday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel (默克尔) addressed the conference's opening session.Congress introduces several bills to outlaw LGBT2. (2019·天津卷) PyrofolkDeep in the Indian sick-bed countryside, in thousands of homes, oil lamps light up the winter evenings. They give a sense of warmth and well-being. The lamps, no matter how small, always make one feel special. The flame, believed to be the guiding light for gods, is a chore (家务活) as well as a source of pleasure. Comes Diwali, the festival of lights, those lamps are carefully arranged in rows before the deity in the prayer room.Diwali takes place onWhile UNESCO recognized Diwali as an international festival, pyrotechnics (烟火技术) are becoming popular! Fireworks bring their own colors and emotions. The sky, on fire, brings a sense of excitement and joy. The physicist in me appreciates the science, but the writer inside is beyond description. In the sky, there are no borders, no war, and no differencebetween the rich and the poor. In the sky, there is only this powerful sense of belongingness!My pleasure is in connecting balloons to the strings and running with joy when, with the burst of a balloon, something magical happens. Pyrotechnics, those fascinating, noisy things, come to life in a few seconds. They are expressions of joy. In their limited life spans, they spread a powerful message of unity. They live and die in a few seconds, yet they rise above religion, region, country, or language. In their short existence, they are hope's right hand!Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated annuallyThat night - a month or more before Diwali -- there is no fear, no apprehension. There is a well-coordinated movement. Pyrotasks are defined even before the first firework is burst. There are dreams, giggles, whispers, and raising hopes. Pyrotasks' assigned contributions depend on strategic positioning. Failure is not an option.I have 10 different kinds of fireworks at my direction, the preparations for each one in place! I look at the sky, where I see hope's ride in the twinkling stars above me. There is a glow in the darkness. A sparkle up ahead says -- fear not, there is only light beyond the darkness.Pyrotechnics master directional changes through a less-combustible paper plane. In the sky, there are laughing hyena(鬣狗) shapes, angry caterpillar figures, and rising suns. And then, my favorite -- the peacock, powerful, wise hand of hope riding the wind. Diwali is not just a festival of lights. It is about spreading the belief of unity. Those who find lights -- thosewho find themselves on that special day -- also find hope, love, and companionship. The soul shakes away the burden of years. It finds its true purpose in that powerful burst of light, color, and noise.1. What does the author intend to express through the first paragraph?2. Why does the author appreciate fireworks?3. Which can best describe pyrotechnics according to the author?4. What does the author think of Diwali?3. That famous scientist, Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), was sitting at dinner with his wife when the maid brought a cheese. Much to his wife's annoyance, Pasteu r studied it carefully. “Don't eat it, dear," he said, “it's bad!" “Oh, don't be ridiculous," his wife replied, and ate the cheese. A minute later, she wasn't feeling well. Neither was Pasteur. The maid, who was dead the next morning, was found to have died of a type of illness that came from the cheese called brucellosis. Pasteur studied the disease thoroughly and became the world's leading expert.4. The author tells the story about Louis Pasteur in order to ______.5. What does the underlined word “studi ed" in Paragraph 3 mean?6. We can learn from Louis Pasteur that ______.。
高二阅读理解专项训练习题阅读理解是学生在高中阶段必备的一种能力，它不仅能够帮助学生理解和解析文章，还能提高学生的综合阅读能力。
本文将为大家提供一些高二阅读理解专项训练习题，希望对大家的阅读能力有所帮助。
第一篇：Diane Ravitch is one of the most insightful educational analysts in America. She was an assistant secretary of education in the George H.W. Bush administration and an advocate for high-stakes testing and school choice. However, she eventually changed her mind about these policies and has since become a critic of the reform movement.In her latest book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System, Ravitch examines the failures of the American education system and offers suggestions for improvement. She argues that standardized testing has narrowed the curriculum and placed too much emphasis on test scores, leading to a lack of creativity and critical thinking in students. She also criticizes the increasing privatization of schools through charter schools and voucher programs, claiming that they strip resources from public schools and do not necessarily improve educational outcomes.Ravitch's central argument is that the reform movement has focused too much on test scores and market-based solutions, while ignoring the broader social issues that impact education. She believes that addressing poverty, inequality, and funding disparities is essential for improving the education system as a whole.1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. Diane Ravitch's educational background.B. The failures of the American education system.C. The importance of standardized testing.D. The benefits of charter schools and voucher programs.2. According to the passage, why does Diane Ravitch criticize standardized testing?A. It lacks creativity and critical thinking.B. It places too much emphasis on test scores.C. It narrows the curriculum.D. All of the above.3. Which of the following is NOT a criticism made by Ravitch in her book?A. Privatization of schools.B. Poverty and inequality.C. Funding disparities.D. The benefits of market-based solutions.第二篇：Imagine a world where every household is powered by renewable energy sources like solar and wind. A world where fossil fuels are a thing of thepast, and green technology is the norm. This is the vision of a sustainable future proposed by many environmentalists and scientists.Renewable energy offers numerous benefits over traditional energy sources. Firstly, it is clean and does not produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. This is crucial for mitigating the effects of global warming and reducing air pollution. Secondly, it is abundant and widely available, particularly in sun-rich areas and windy regions. Unlike fossil fuels, which are limited and nonrenewable, renewable energy sources can be harnessed indefinitely without depleting natural resources. Thirdly, renewable energy can decentralize power generation, allowing individuals and communities to produce their own energy and reduce reliance on centralized power grids.However, the transition to a renewable energy future is not without challenges. One of the main concerns is the intermittency of renewable energy sources. Sunlight and wind availability fluctuate, meaning that energy generation may not always align with demand. Energy storage technologies, such as batteries, are crucial for balancing energy supply and demand and ensuring a stable grid. Additionally, the initial investment costs of renewable energy infrastructure can be high, although they are decreasing over time. Governments and institutions need to provide incentives and support to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of renewable energy.B. The challenges of transitioning to renewable energy.C. The role of governments in promoting renewable energy.D. The vision of a sustainable future.5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of renewable energy?A. Reduction of air pollution.B. Unlimited availability.C. Centralized power generation.D. Mitigation of climate change.6. What is one challenge mentioned in the passage regarding renewable energy?A. The high initial investment costs.B. The limited availability of renewable resources.C. The harmful greenhouse gas emissions.D. The reliance on a stable grid system.以上为高二阅读理解专项训练习题，希望通过解答这些问题能够帮助大家提高阅读理解能力。
（英语）高二英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解One day a very skilled artist met a beautiful woman who immediately became the object of his affections. As he observed her and spoke with her, he admired her more and more. He showered her with kindness and words of praise until she consented to be his wife.Not long after they were married, however, the beautiful woman found out that she was more the object of his artistic interest than of his affections. When he admired her classic beauty, it was as though he were standing in front of a work of art rather than in front of a human being to whom he had pledged his love and promised his life. And soon he expressed his great desire to put her rare beauty on canvas.“Please sit for me in the workroom,” he pleaded, “and I will make your beauty permanent. The work will be my masterpiece!”She was humble and patient as well as flattered by his words, so she said, “Yes, my love. I will be happy to sit for you.” So the beautiful, young wife of the artist sa t meekly for hours in his studio, not complaining. Day after day she sat patiently, smiling as she posed, because she loved him and because she hoped that he would see her love in her smile and obedience. She sometimes wanted to call out to him, “Please lo ve me and want me as a person rather than as an object!” But instead, she spoke nothing but words which pleased him.At length, as the labor drew to close, the painter became wilder in his passion for his work. He only rarely turned his eyes from the canvas to look at his wife. As he stood there gazing at his beautiful work of art, he cried with a loud voice, “This is indeed life itself!” Then he turned to his beloved and saw that she was dead!（1）In what way did the artist express his appreciation of his wife's rare beauty?A. He put her classic beauty on canvas.B. He promised to marry her.C. He centered his deep affection on her.D. He pledged his love and promised his life to her.（2）What can be inferred from the story?A. The artist loved his work more than his wife.B. The artist didn't really understand what is beauty.C. The wife was fooled to sacrifice for his art creation.D. The wife loved his painting more than herself.（3）What did the artist mean by saying “This is indeed life itself!”？A. He appreciated his life of painting.B. He was grateful to his wife.C. His work was more true to life than life itself.D. His effort was really worth it.（4）What would be the best title for this passage?A. A Well-matched CoupleB. A Devoted ArtistC. A Rare MasterpieceD. A Stupid Wife【答案】（1）A（2）A（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，有一位技艺超群的画家遇到一位美丽的女士，顿生爱意。
AIf you are asked about a particular year – say, 2012 –chances are you can‟t describe it in detail, even if you have a good memory. You may think of a couple of notable events, but what about all of the beautiful, funny, sad moments which made up those 365 days?US artist Cesar Kuriyama found an interesting way to remember. Kuriyama lives a routine life in New York as an animator (动画设计师). Like many of us, each of his days gradually becomes blurred (模糊的).In 2011, when he turned 30, Kuriyama took a year off to travel around and spend more time with his family. To document the year, he came up with an idea to film one second of video every day. One year later he edited them together in chronological order and created a six-minute video. His work shows a variety of scenes ranging from the dull, such as browsing (浏览) the Internet, to the adventurous, such as a cross-country trip. Other unforgettable moments include a marriage, a funeral (葬礼) and tender (温馨的) times spent with family and in nature.While making the video, Kuriyama gained not only a record of his daily life, but also a new perspective (观点) on how he lived from day to day.“Recording one second every day suddenly allowed me to easily reflect back on my life – I started re-evaluating how I approached each day,” Kuriyama said at the TED 2012 idea-sharing conference. “Just because we didn‟t do anything world-shaking one day, d oesn‟t mean we should forget that day ever happened. Use your less-enthralling (了然无趣的) days to inspire you to do something cooltomorrow.”He also called this video a “creative drive”, as it made him attempt to capture (捕捉) something noteworthy each day.1. Why did Kuriyama decide to film one second of video every day in 2011?A. He wanted to enter a documentary competition.B. He wanted to share his travel experiences with his friends.C. He wanted to inspire himself to do something more exciting the following year.D. He wanted to better remember his life that year.2. Which of the following is TRUE about Kuriyama‟s work?A. It included some pictures downloaded from the Internet.B. His family members appeared in the video.C. It lasted 16 minutes and gave the audience new perspectives on life.D. It focused on interesting or unforgettable moments from every day of 2011.3. By recording one second every day, Kuriyama ______.A. became more creative and knowledgeableB. successfully turned his dull life into an exciting oneC. began to realize that he should have achieved more in the past yearD. thought carefully about the past and encouraged himself to do better in the future4. What might be the author‟s purpose in writing the text?A. To call on readers to watch Kuriyama‟s video.B. To introduce Kuriyama‟s origina l way of recording life.C. To introduce Kuriyama‟s adventurous trip in 2011.D. To inspire readers to reflect more on the past.BSlang is very informal language which is often used by young people. It‟s hard to keep up to date with it as new words and phrases appear and evolve. Living in a multicultural society has an effect on language, especially on the young, whose friends are often from a mix of backgrounds. TV and music also have a big impact. A complete list of slang is difficult to make; by the time it was finished, the list would be out of date! However, here are a few examples:“Safe”, “sorted”, “sound”, “cool” or “wicked” all mean “That‟s good” or “I understand”.Instead of using different tag questions like “… isn‟t it?”, “… can‟t you?” or“… don‟t they?”, people use “innit”.For example, “He can dance really well, innit!” (= He can dance really well, can‟t he?) or “They always say that, innit.” (= They always say that, don‟t they?).Instead of saying “very”, “really” or “completely” use “well”, e.g. “I‟m well tired” or “You got it well wrong!”“Whatever” means “I don‟t care”, e.g. A: “But the teacher says we can‟t leave until we‟ve finished.” B: “Whatever. I‟m going.”“He‟s fine” or “he‟s fit” both mean “He‟s good-looking”. “Fine” and “fit” can describe a boy or a girl.Not everybody uses slang and not everybody likes it. A school in the north of England recently told its pupils to stop using slang words such as “hiya” (hello), “cheers” and “ta” (both mean “thank you”) if they wanted to get a place at university or a good job.When British people use language like this, it‟s no surprise that some say they can‟t understand native speakers. But perhaps learners don‟t need to worry so much. Research shows that most of the English spoken around the world today is between non-native speakers of the language.So, how important is it to understand these slang words and expressions? If you watch films or TV in English, read magazines in English, chat online in English or are interested in English song lyrics, then understanding slang can be very useful. You probably won‟t see much slang in your English examination, though.5. It‟s hard to make a complete list of slang mainly because ______.A. many words are outdatedB. it is mostly used by young peopleC. modern slang changes very quicklyD. it comes from different cultural backgrounds6. Which of the following means “I understand” according to the text?A. Sorted.B. Innit.C. Whatever.D. Cheers.7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Slang prevents language from evolving.B. TV and music are channels through which slang is spread.C. “Fit” is only used to describe boys in the UK.D. Slang has found its way into formal written English.8. What can we conclude from the text?A. Knowing little slang doesn‟t greatly affect one‟s communication.B. Many UK schools are encouraging students to use slang.C. It is essential for English learners to study some British slang.D. More English is spoken by native speakers than by non-native speakers.CWith an eye for style and a heart for the environment, 18-year-old Alexis Giger launched a do-it-yourself blog aimed at “reducing your environmental impact fashionably”.The idea was sparked (激发) by the ecology unit in her biology class at Charlotte Latin School last year, she said, which taught her about issues like deforestation (砍伐森林) and habitat destruction. “I started thinking about what I could do to stop the wastefulness in my immediate community,” the fashion lover said.The blog, , aims to make reusing thrift store (旧货店) finds or last season‟s pieces easy and fashionable while cutting down on the resources consumed by garment (服装) production, Alexis said. Through online research, she discovered that a simple cotton T-shirt takes more than 700gallons of water to make.“It made me realize that the fashion industry consumes huge amounts of natural resources as it relies on producing garments quickly and in large supply – many of the garments are only intended to be worn three or four times,” she said.Alexis had a number of tools to help her get started. Her mom, Kimberly, taught her to sew when she was 5. Her grandmother taught her to crochet (钩边) around the same time. Alexis said she also gained technical knowledge and inspiration from her part-time job at a clothing company that creates theater wardrobes (戏装) for schools and drama productions.Before the blog launch, she spent several months illustrating “recycling” projects by creating photo tutorials (指南). Though Ecouturier hasn‟t been online long, she‟s been getting positive feedback. “I‟ve had people come up to me in the hall and say, …Hey, I saw your blog. I‟m working on one of the projec ts right now,‟” Alexis said.She said she hasn‟t bought a brand-new piece of clothing since last July, and her thrift store shopping has paid off with finds such as a $5 (31 yuan) dress she wore to homecoming.“Taking an hour from Saturday afternoon to m ake something for yourself can really have an impact on the environment. A little change every day can really add up,” Alexis said.9. What inspired Alexis to launch a do-it-yourself blog?A. Her talent at making handicrafts.B. Her fascination with the fashion industry.C. Her part-time work experiences.D. Her growing concern for the environment after taking a biology class.(下转C5版）(上接C4版）10. What is the content of the blog Alexis set up?A. It sells items made from thrift store finds.B. It teaches people how to choose thrift store goods.C. It encourages people to remake their clothing in a cool way.D. It informs people of the bad effects of deforestation and habitat destruction.11. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. In order to promote her blog, Alexis is spending a lot of time online every day.B. The projects on Alexis‟ blog have convinced some people to try recycling clothes themselves.C. Alexis has been dreaming of working in the fashion industry since she was a child.D. To start the blog, Alexis learned from her mother and grandmother how to sew and crochet.12. The underlined word “feedback” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to______.A. attitudeB. adviceC. responseD. approach13. Which of the following best describes Alexis?A. Creative and responsible.B. Smart and cooperative.C. Independent and humorous.D. Fashionable and amusing.DWhat is the number one favourite pet in the UK? If you think the answer is “dogs” – you are wrong. There are 8.6 million cats and 8.3 million dogs in Britainaccording to recent figures. But experts predict that there will be more dogs than cats next year as dogs become more and more popular.Dogs as accessoriesWe like to spend time with our pets. The Queen is famous for her corgis and is often photographed with them. Nowadays some dog owners are more extreme – a few TV celebrities (名人) even take their dogs shopping or to restaurants. Chihuahuas are especially popular as “handbag dogs” because they are so small.Dog holidaysPeople are also giving their pets holidays. Many UK hotels and holiday parks now welcome dogs as guests. What about owners who go abroad? They can leave their pets at a dog hotel or dog spa while they are away. Some even provide their canine guests with a TV.Dogs are for lifeThe British charity, Dogs Trust, finds homes for thousands of lost and abandoned dogs every year. Their famous slogan (标语) “A dog is for life and not just for Christmas” was created in the 1970s to teach people about the responsibility of owning a dog. Dogs Trust told British people not to give dogs as gifts or treat them like toys.Dogs on TVVictoria Sitwell is the hos t of the popular TV programme called “It‟s me or thedog”. In the show Victoria helps dog owners with their pets‟ bad behaviour. She tries to find solutions to problems such as a Dalmatian (斑点狗) who thinks he owns the house and won‟t let the family sit on the sofa, dogs that will only eat ice cream and biscuits and even a bulldog who uses the owner‟s bed as a toilet. Yuck!Fashion for dogsYou can shop online or on the high street for the latest in dog clothes and accessories. Specialist shops sell items such as dog boots, dog fancy dress costumes, dog coats, dog dresses and dog pants.14. What is the author‟s purpose in writing this passage?A. To tell what special roles dogs play in the UK.B. To show the popularity of dogs in the UK.C. To analyze h ow UK people‟s love for dogs has changed.D. To inform about how dogs have influenced different aspects of UK society.15. The underlined word “accessories” in the sub-heading above Paragraph 2 probably means ______.A. something that needs helpB. something for protectionC. something for companyD. something to get rid of loneliness16. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. An increasing number of TV celebrities are raising dogs as pets in the UK.B. There are currently over a quarter of a million more dogs than cats in the UK.C. Many UK hotels now welcome dogs on holiday, with or without their owners.D. “It‟s me or the dog” is a popular TV show about funny behaviors of dogs.17. Dogs Trust is an organization set up to ______.A. encourage people to give dogs as giftsB. seek out loving homes for abandoned dogsC. teach people how to win trust of their dog petsD. give advice to people whose dogs are behaving badly at homeEIt‟ll be an ordinary morning, lik e all the others. But instead of being woken up bythe buzzing of an alarm clock, you‟ll be roused (唤醒) by the smell of freshly made coffee, light entering your room as the curtains open automatically, and a gentle back massage (按摩) provided by your high-tech bed.This is what a typical person‟s life will be like two decades from now, according to The Guardian. Want to know more?After you get up, your apartment will be like an electronic orchestra with you as the conductor (指挥). With simple moves of your hand and spoken instructions, you‟ll be able to control your apartment‟s temperature, humidity (湿度), music and lighting. You‟ll be able to look through the day‟s news on translucent (半透明的) screens while your breakfast waits for you in the automatic oven.As you move into your kitchen, maybe you will stub (踢到) your toe on the edge of a cabinet (橱柜). You‟ll grab your cell phone and open the diagnostics (诊断学) app. Inside your phone there will be a tiny microchip that uses X-ray waves to scan your body. The scan will reveal that your toe is just bruised, not broken, which will convince you not to see a doctor.After breakfast, your driverless car will take you to work. While you drive, your central computer system will suggest a list of chores your housekeeping robots could see to today and it will also remind you to buy a gift for your mother‟s upcoming birthday.As you can see, with the help of advanced technologies, our lives will be more efficient. Technology will mitigate our forgetfulness and free us of many small burdens that distract us, such as buying a ticket or trying to remember our kids‟ parent-teacher meeting. Our brain will therefore be able to focus on moreimportant things like preparing for a presentation or doing “deep thinking”.However, the development of technology might have some downsides (缺点) as well. By 2033, we‟ll be relying heavily on the virtual (虚拟的) world, which will mean that all of our data will be stored in the cloud, a remote digital storage system with near limitless capacity (容量). That will increase the possibility of someone else accessing, sharing or manipulating (操控) our personal information.18. What might be the author‟s purpose in writing the text?A. To stress the importance of developing technology.B. To describe how advanced technologies will affect our future lives.C. To introduce one new invention that will benefit our future lives.D. To remind people not to depend too much on computers.19. According to the text, in two decades, ______.A. you‟ll be able to rely on an electronic orchestra to wake you up instead of an alarm clockB. a tiny microchip in your phone will treat you when you are sickC. you will be able to adjust the conditions of your apartment via oral instructions or simple hand gesturesD. technology will be smart enough to help us with important things like preparing for a presentation20. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Cure.B. Worsen.C. Make up for.D. Take advantage of.21. Which aspects of our future lives did the author mention?a. food and housingb. clothesc. transportd. healthe. educationA. adeB. acdC. abcD. ace22. Which best describes the author‟s attitude toward our future lives?A. Worried.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Negative.（答案详解见C8版）口语交际和“陷阱题”专项训练(C3)1. B。
