高考英语 故事类阅读理解专项训练(2)

【英语】高考英语阅读理解(人物故事)题20套(带答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．Directions: Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.When she was ten years old, Isadora Duncan dropped out of school to teach people dance. If that job was left to any other ten-year-old, it would have turned out frustrating, difficult, and a little discouraging.But Duncan was different. Not only was she already talented enough to earn money even at that age, but she also had a rare kind of confidence that helped her treat troubles as fuel —something to elevate the fire that is already burning inside of her.It's no surprise, then, that when she moved to New York to join a theatre company, she found herself restricted. The existing dancing style, their way of operating—all of this seemed to her the work of a misguided past. Duncan was very direct about what she wanted, confidently telling people she had a different vision of dance that she was going to spread in the world. This, naturally, led to ridicule and laughs early on, but as she built up her work, these instances became less frequent. Today, she is remembered as "The Mother of Dance," with much of the modern art owing its expressive style to her influence. Inspired by the ancient Greeks, she brought the style to life.In her autobiography (自传), one of the things Duncan frequently refers to as the basis of her expressive spirit is the fact that she had a childhood where she wasn't constantly watched. The expectations of her mother (who raised her) were open-ended. It was the freedom of this lifestyle that drove her to see what she could do.Growing up, before she left school, she was told one of two things: that she was either completely useless or that she was a genius. There was nothing in between. Even when she started working, people either bowed to her or they basically ignored her. But there wasn't one moment Duncan doubted her own genius.There is an old quotation "if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." And it captures an important truth. At school, Isadora Duncan was a failure. In the dance hall, she gave form to brilliance.（1）What does the underlined phrase "treat troubles as fuel" mean?A.Duncan used troubles to push her forward towards her dream.B.Duncan was good at burning away everyday troubles.C.Troubles turned Duncan into a confident girl.D.Troubles lit the fire of dancing in Duncan.（2）Which of the following is TRUE about Duncan?A.Her experience in New York was the foundation of her career.B.Her teaching job when she was little destroyed her confidence.C.Her dancing style was not very well received at the beginning.D.Her mother set higher expectation on her than she could bear.（3）What does the author try to tell the readers in the last paragraph?A.It is useless climbing a tree to catch fish.B.Everybody is a genius in his own way.C.Miseries come from human stupidity.D.Teachers can impact students greatly.（4）What is this passage mainly about?A.Isadora Duncan's childhood and her achievements today.B.Duncan's career development and other dancers' opinions of her.C.Isadora Duncan's early experiences and the reasons for her success.D.Duncan's high status in the dancing world and her unique expressive style.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，伊莎多拉·邓肯十岁时辍学去教别人跳舞，作者讲述了她的早期的经历以及其取得成功的原因。

【英语】英语阅读理解(人物故事)专题练习(及答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the author's life like when he was 12?A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Unhappy.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understand others' lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job?A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A.Say 'no' to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others' feelings.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己参加志愿活动的经历，告诉人们：一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生。

（甲卷）高考英语提前冲——阅读理解话题2 人物故事类一、2023年真题(共4题；共8分)阅读理解Terri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY(do-it-yourself). Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together fumiture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day's work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: "I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills."Terri, who now rents abhouse with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy(租期)comes to an end. She adds: "I've moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures. So, it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out"With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over the coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. The fifth wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has a traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.1．（2分）Which is closest in meaning to "a dab hand" in paragraph 1?A．An artist.B．A winner.C．A specialist.D．A pioneer.2．（2分）Why did Terri's grandfather give her £5 a day?A．For a birthday gift.B．As a treat for her work.C．To support her DIY projects.D．To encourage her to take up a hobby.3．（2分）How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A．By making it look like before.B．By finishing it herself.C．By splitting the rent with a roommate.D．By cancelling the rental agreement.4．（2分）What trend in DIY does the research show?A．It is becoming more costly.B．It is getting more time-consuming.C．It is turning into a seasonal industry.D．It is gaining popularity among females.二、冲刺练(共20题；共40分)阅读理解Alena Analeigh Wicker had an incredibly impressive list of accomplishments. She studied biological sciences at two separate universities. She is a former NASA intern and went to a medical school. At the young age of 13, she was well on her way to achieving her dreams and ambitions. She also supplied support to other young girls like her, who were interested in science and technology, and hoped that her story would serve as a source of inspiration.Alena's mother, McQuarter, claimed that her daughter had always been exceptional and superior. She offered to be educated at home. So McQuarter homeschooled Alena during elementary school. Even after Alena returned to school in the fifth grade, she continued studying high school subjects based on a course carefully designed by her mother."I was bored," Alena explains. "The high school work was so easy for me that I ended up graduating from high school when I was 12. I love school; I love learning; I love reading. I have a desire to learn, and that has just always been me."After graduation, Alena went to two separate universities, earning degrees in biological sciences from both Arizona State University and Oakwood University. And while studying for the accelerated degrees, Alena started the Brown STEM Girl Foundation, in honor of Katherine Johnson, who had been a pioneering African-American mathematician at NASA. The Foundation's target is to engage and educate girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).Alena has promoted her foundation online, "It feels amazing to be able to create a path for girls that look like me." Alena shares her tips. She says, "It doesn't matter how old you are. You can do it. Don't let anybody tell you no. I would say to any little girl out there that's reading this: Never give up on yourself and never let anyone tell you that you can't do something."5．（2分）What do we know about McQuarter?A．She took great pride in Alena.B．She advised Alena to study at home.C．She ensured Alena studied at school until 12.D．She forced Alena to learn high school subjects.6．（2分）What is the goal of the Brown STEM Girl Foundation?A．To educate girls to go to college.B．To expose girls to the scientific field.C．To promote the development of science.D．To inspire girls to become members of NASA.7．（2分）Why does the author mention Alena's words in the last paragraph?A．To offer an apology.B．To make a request.C．To make a suggestion.D．To offer an invitation.8．（2分）Which words can best describe Alena?A．Honest and daring.B．Modest and generous.C．Talented and good-looking.D．Promising and caring.阅读理解As the world has changed, so has education. Since 2018, Nelly Cheboi and her non-profit TechLit Africa have been bringing computer technology into schools in Kenya, helping students join the digital world, and unlock their potential. With its own software programs, curriculum（课程）and teacher training programs, this non-profit hopes to change Africa.In 2012, Cheboi received a scholarship to College in Illinois that changed her life. She grew up in poverty in rural Kenya, watching her mother struggle to support her family alone. Cheboi had no experience with computers before moving to the US to study. She hand wrote papers and then struggled to type them out on a laptop computer. Somehow she fell in love with computer science and began a career in the field. But she did not lose sight of her origins. "As an undergraduate, I invested all of my income from various campus jobs into my community back in Kenya, "she said on the TechLit Africa website. But soon she wanted to do more for it and that is how TechLit Africa began.Cheboi recalled how her background helped her understand how important technological knowledge could be for children living in poverty. She built a school with the idea of bringing computer science as part of kids' curriculum growing up. But she found that it was going to be really hard to impact as many people aspossible, because it was so hard to fund raise. Then in order to reach more students, she introduced computer training to existing schools. Cheboi physically dragged over 40 recycled computers that had been donated to them by various tech companies to Kenya in suitcases.Now, since the non-profit has grown, it works with various companies that help them clean the donated computers of data and send them to Africa. TechLit Africa runs its own curriculum with its own software programs in 10 Kenyan schools, and the hope is to increase to 100 throughout Africa by next year. The students love learning about computers, and in turn are gaining skills that will help them make use of their talents into a way out of poverty.9．（2分）What has Cheboi been doing since 2018?A．Boosting her science career.B．Promoting digital education.C．Starting a scholarship program.D．Updating the computer courses.10．（2分）What inspired Cheboi to set up TechLit Africa?A．Her love for computer science.B．Her desire to help her hometown.C．Her dream of supporting her family.D．Her childhood experience in the US.11．（2分）What do we know about Cheboi from Paragraph 3?A．She hopes to help more kids.B．She plans to build new schools.C．She seeks to develop new courses.D．She calls for donations of computers.12．（2分）Which of the following can best describe Cheboi?A．Sensitive.B．Devoted.C．Considerate.D．Cooperative.阅读理解Abandoned outside an orphanage（孤儿院）as a baby and adopted at the age of three by a family in the Netherlands, 16-year-old model Abbing has become known around the world, as a model who has appeared in fashion magazines-but also as an inspiring representative of the albino（白化病人）community.When it comes to modelling, Abbing has found her difference more of a blessing: she is represented by the Zebedee Talent agency, which aims to make people who have disabilities more visible in the world offashion."I want to help people to see that being different is good, and definitely not some curse（诅咒）, as they believe in countries like Tanzania and Malawi, "said Abbing. "Some companies try to include models who are different, but sometimes for the wrong reason, because they want to say:'Hey, look at us! We are also including people with differences or people of different color'. "But Abbing welcomes what she sees as a shift. People now want to learn about and accept differences. "They should alsotalk with people with differences directly, ask them questions and listen to what they have to say, "she urged.When not in front of the camera, Abbing loves climbing and swimming, and used to love competitive sports. It's important for her to focus on what is possible, rather than what isn't. " At school, teachers tend to look at the things you cannot do. I really didn't like that, although they meant well. I would rather they had focused on the things I can do instead. "Abbing loves the world of travel and meeting new people, which her modelling has opened up, and particularly working with artists and on artistic projects. The teen also pours her creativity into decoration artwork. "Because I see the world from a different angle, my artwork turns out a little different as well, "she said.13．（2分）What is one reason for Abbing's being chosen by Zebedee?A．Her physical disability.B．Her youthful appearance.C．Her success in the fashion world.D．Her fame in the albino community.14．（2分）What does Abbing think of some companies hiring disabled models?A．A social conflict.B．A positive change.C．An act of showing off.D．A product advertisement.15．（2分）Which of the following best describes Abbing?A．Creative and honest.B．Optimistic and patient.C．Courageous and outgoing.D．Athletic and humorous.16．（2分）What message does Abbing's story convey?A．Everyone is born equal.B．Judge not by appearances.C．Love makes the world go around.D．You are beautiful the way you are.阅读理解Many artists draw with pens and brushes, but few "paint" with knives. Wang Jing, a woman fromShenyang city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has been engaged in this art form for 27 years.In 1995, Wang was inspired by an accidental cut by a knife on a piece of red paper, which left a white line, and believed that she may have created something out of the ordinary. Using knives and paper, she then completed a painting of a pair of peacocks that later became a source of motivation for her 27-year endeavor.Unlike traditional paintings, onto which colors are "added", "knife painting" requires the painter to use blades (刀锋) to take away colors on specially made coated paper. "Knife painters" apply varied pressure on the paper in different directions to create different colors and tones. "Painting on paper with knives is a delicate art and each line in the painting is as thin as a hair," said Wang, adding that once the marks are left on the paper, they cannot be covered, so it requires the painter to be completely absorbed in the work.The novel art form was known to few people just after Wang created it. Even Wang herself was not expecting to make it something big at the beginning. But thanks to her huge enthusiasm for the art form, she has persisted with it for the past 27 years. So far, she has completed hundreds of paintings about auspicious Chinese culture, figures, landscape, flowers and birds, of which her favorite is a 2.8-meter-long painting that depicts 20 lifelike egrets (白鹭). Wang said she will continue working in the craft and make it known across the world.17．（2分）What motivated Wang in her 27-year devotion to knife painting?A．The red paper.B．The white line.C．The accidental cut.D．The painting of peacocks.18．（2分）What can be learned about knife painting from Paragraph 3?A．It takes away colors.B．It needs painters' focus.C．It creates thin marks.D．It applies varied pressure.19．（2分）What does the underlined word "novel" probably mean in the last paragraph?A．Original.B．Valuable.C．Traditional.D．Complex.20．（2分）Which of the following can best describe Wang?A．Optimistic and caring.B．Creative and ambitious.C．Enthusiastic and humble.D．Persistent and aggressive.阅读理解Edmund Halley was an English scientist who lived over 200 years ago. He studied the observations of comets(彗星) which other scientists had made. The orbit of one particular comet was a very difficult mathematical problem. He could not figure it out. Neither could other scientists who dealt with suchproblems.However, Halley had a friend named Newton, who was a brilliant mathematician. Newton thought he had already worked out that problem, but he could not find the papers on which he had done it. He told Halley that the orbit of a comet had the. shape of an ellipse(椭圆).Now Halley set to work. He figured out the orbits of some of the comets that had been observed by scientists. He made a surprising discovery. The comets that had appeared in the years 1531, 1607, and 1682 all had the same orbit. Yet their appearances had been 75 to 76 years apart.This seemed very strange to Halley. The different comets followed the same orbit. The more Halley thought about it, the more he thought that there had not been three different comets, as people thought. He decided that they had simply seen the same comet three times. The comet had gone away and had come back again.It was an astonishing idea! Halley felt certain enough to make a prediction(预言) of what the comet would happen in the future. He decided that this comet would appear in the year 1758. There were 53 years to go before Halley's prediction could be tested. In 1758 the comet appeared in the sky. Halley did not see it for he has died some years before. Ever since then that comet has been called Halley's cornet, in his honour. 21．（2分）Halley made his discovery_________.A．by doing experimentsB．by means of his own careful observationC．by using the work of other scientistsD．by chance22．（2分）Halley made a surprising but correct prediction in the year ________.A．1704B．1705C．1706D．170723．（2分）This passage in general is about__________.A．Halley and other scientists B．the orbit of a cometC．Newton and Halley D．Halley and his discovery24．（2分）Which of the following is TRUE?A．Newton was a famous mathematician.B．Halley made his discovery by doing experiments.C．Edmund Halley was an American scientist.D．The orbit of a comet had the shape of a circle.答案解析部分【答案】1．C2．B3．A4．D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位DIY高手Terri Boltonis的技能以及DIY项目可能会在女性群体中变成一种潮流趋势。

高考英语阅读理解专项训练——故事类(1)Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it la nded upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route—through the boot(行李箱).Mr. Johnson’s c ar had finished up in a ditch(沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank. “Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly,” Mr. Johnson said. “I couldn’t force the doors because they were jammed against the walls of the ditch and dared not open the windows because I knew water would come flooding in.”Mr. Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home, Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot. Then he began his struggle to escape.Later he said, “It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot. I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make someone hear, but no help came.”It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the boot. Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench and began to work on the boot lock. Fifteen minutes passed by. “It was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in. I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up.”His hands and arms cut and bruised(擦伤), Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where he was looked after by the farmer’s wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, “That thirty minutes seemed like hours.” Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night. The vehicle had sunk into two feet of mud at the bottom of the ditch.1. What is the best title for this newspaper article?A. The Story of Mr. Johnson, A Sweet SalesmanB. Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape RouteC. Driver Escapes Through Car BootD. The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident2. Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?A. The hammer.B. The coin.C. The screw.D. The horn.3. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. Mr. Johnson’s car sto od on its boot as it fell down.B. Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.C. Mr. Johnson’s car accident was partly due to the slippery road.D. Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat.4. “Finally it gave” (Paragraph 5) means that _______.A. Luckily the door was torn away in the endB. At last the wrench went brokenC. The lock came open after all his effortsD. The chance was lost at the last minute5. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.A. the ditch was along a quiet country roadB. the accident happened on a clear warm dayC. the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditchD. Mr. Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended【答案解析】本文记述了Mr. Johnson由于车祸被困于水下车内半个小时，最后死里逃生的故事。

高三英语阅读理解(人物故事)专题训练答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解I'm not much of a gardener. I love having beautiful flowers-but I don't have a good track record when it comes to making them grow.A few months after our son left for the Middle East, my friend gifted me a box of tulip bulbs (郁金香球茎). She explained that these bulbs were put into the ground in the fall and lay sleeping all winter. They had all the nutrients they needed inside the bulb and would come out in the spring. ''When you see the leaves of the tiny flowers pushing toward the sun, you'll know that it's almost time for your son to come home. They'll give you what you need most.'' She walked me through the process of planting them. I thanked her — trying to show my gratitude for her gift.It was a long winter — cold and dark. I endured both the weather and the loneliness and fear I felt with my son away. Dead leaves, frost and finally a heavy snow covered the area where I'd planted those flowers, and I soon forgot they were there.Finally the weather began to warm. One day, as I walked down my front steps, I noticed an area of green. I bent down to inspect the situation more clearly and saw that those tulips had begun to grow, their tiny leaves forcing their way to the sun.Day after day I noted the flowers' progress. And day after day, the time approached when my son would finally be home. Now with spring just around the corner, nothing could keep either of us from marching toward the light. Almost all of those bulbs bloomed. And with each brightly colored flower, I marked off one day closer to getting to hold my son in my arms again.（1）What can we know about the author?A.She is a professional gardener.B.She is not good at growing flowers.C.She never plants flowers at home.D.She often sends friends flowers as gifts.（2）Why did the writer forget the tulip bulbs soon?A.The bitter winter reminded her of her son far away.B.She was discouraged from making another attempt.C.They failed to live through the cold and long winter.D.She had no hope for beautiful flowers indeed.（3）What were those flowers mentioned in the last paragraph referred to?A.A physical representation of the hope.B.Things deep inside her heart and soul.C.A lesson she will never forget completely.D.The trouble she had in making them come out.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?A.A dark winter with hope.B.Planting hope in winter.C.An area of green in spring.D.Living a changeable life.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者的儿子去了中东，作者感到孤独和寂寞。

故事类高考英语阅读理解练习题及参考答案故事类高考英语阅读理解练习题及参考答案第一篇Even before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw her “we’ll see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars.“Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow. Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung I reached. I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh,honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint and cracking. I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.1. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mom’s attitude when she made the child to peel potatoes?A. Cruel.B. Serious.C. Strict.D. Cold.2. From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ______.A. the skill to throw and catch thingsB. the speed of one’s hand movementC. the strength and skill to hang and swayD. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar3. What does the sentence “I saw her ‘we’ll see about that’ look” imply?A. Mom believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it.B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up.C. Mom was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher.D. What the child had said brought Mom great attraction and curiosity.4. When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because ______.A. they felt sorry for what they had done beforeB. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurtC. they wanted to see what the author would do on the barsD. they were astonished to f ind the author’s progress5. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is ______.A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mom weepB. the child’s experience reminded Mom of that of her ownC. Mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraphD. in fact Mom suffered more in the process of the child’s growth【答案与解析】文章讲的是一位母亲是如何帮助自己缺一只手的儿子解决成长中的问题。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校专题限时训练(二十二) [故事型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)Once many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide. In closing she called me a hero.That got me thinking about what a hero is. Was I a hero because I pulled a family out from a burning car? If so, how could I be a hero just because I wrote a story that saved someone's life?Today I decided to look up the word “hero” in the dictionary to see exactly what it meant. It read “a person who does something brave”. As I read on, it also said “a person who is good and noble ”．That statement impressed me more than the part about being brave. So I thought about som ething very important. Say I was walking into the local Wal­Mart Store and I happened to open, and hold the door for someone as a courtesy. As they passed me by, I said, “How are you today？” Most of the time that would be no big deal, but this time let's say it was for someone who was deeply depressed and near the end of the rope. That may have very well been the only kindness or courtesy shown to them in a very long time.Having been near “the end of my rope”， after my marriage of twenty years ended, I was in such a condition. I was within hours trying to get enough courage to end the pain and misery. When I returned home, someone had sent me a card in the mail which told me how much they would appreciate me as a friend. That wonderful card probably saved my life. That person, without evenknowing it, saved a life and became a hero.Gee, who would have ever thought that anyone can become a hero, and possibly save a lifejust by being kind and courteous to others? The best part of all is that becoming a hero is freeto all who wish to wear such an honor.1．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. Why Should You Be A Hero?B．What Exactly Is A Hero?C．I Am A HeroD．Everyone Is A Hero2. From the first paragraph we know that ________.A. the woman was just the one from the family I pulled outB．one of my stories prevented the woman's son from ending his lifeC．the woman couldn't help crying because I had saved her lifeD．the writer was called a hero who had saved a family from an accident3. The underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 4 means the behavior that is ________.A. polite and respectful B．brave and fearlessC．smart and considerate D．cute and kind4. After the writer got divorced, ________.A．he devoted all his life to helping the poorB．he led a very happy lifeC．he led an extremely unhappy and uncomfortable lifeD．he found much pleasure in supporting the homeless5. According to this passage, which of the following can be considered as the behavior ofa hero?A. Holding a door open for someone.B．Sending someone a wonderful card.C．Keeping writing stories for children.D．Being kind to someone who has a hard time.(二)We were driving slowly down the streets with the windows down listening to the sounds of the city to try to hear anything out of the ordinary when the dispatcher (调度员)gave us a call, “A suspect…still inside the shop…”We got there and walked into the shop.The suspect looked up，and began to walk out of the store.“Excuse me，” I said putting my hand on his shoulder.“Forget to pay for anything？”For a moment，the suspect stopped，and then he wanted to run away.Before he could run，I got hold of his jacket.He struggled madly and tried to get out of the door and the fight was on.It happened so fast.We began twisting around and around.During one of the twists，the suspect turned，caught my uniform shirt and pushed me right into one of the glass windows.I somewhat sat down on the window frame so I was half in the store and half outside，still holding onto the suspect and my partner got hold of the suspect from behind.Suddenly，all of the glass from the massive window began falling，hitting me directly in the back of the head，neck，and shoulders.I felt as if glass was falling forever but finally，there was silence.I looked around and saw a lot of blood everywhere.The suspect's face was cut open to the bone bleeding.I handcuffed (上手铐) him，sat him down there，and asked the dispatcher to send an ambulance.“Are you alright？”I asked my partner who was holding his right hand together.“I'm cut pretty bad，” he said.“What a bout you？You were in the window and all the glass was falling on top of you…I thought your head was going to get cut off.”“Me？”I started to check myself nervously looking at each arm，leg and feeling around my head and neck.“I'm good.Not one scratch.”I tur ned and took a sigh of relief，smiled.1．The author and his partner drove their car with the windows down to ________.A．let the fresh air inB．catch the call signalsC．listen to the street speakers carefullyD．hear whether there were unusual sounds2．What did the suspect do in the shop before the author got there?A．He fought with someone else in a shop.B．He stole goods from the shop as a customer.C．He collected protection money there by force.D．He broke into the shop and committed a murder.3．While fighting，the suspect pushed the author ________.A．out of the shopB．down to the floorC．into a glass windowD．out of the window4．Who was/were badly injured in the fighting?①The suspect②The author③The author's partnerA．① B．①③C．②③ D．①②③5．From the passage we can infer that ________.A．the suspect would be taken to hospital laterB．the suspect would be put into prison immediatelyC．the author felt nervous for his partner might die from bleedingD．the author felt relieved for he finished the tough task eventually(三)Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families.With a social worker mother, the Sutton children had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted.This year, Kinzie, her seven­year­old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22­year­old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her12­month­old son by hersel f.The phone rang on Sunday.A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through.No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.Ann saw the cheer vanish from her children's faces at the news.Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom.She returned, her face set with determination.Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table: $ 3.30.Everything she had.Mom, she told Ann, “I know it's not much.But maybe this will buy a present for the baby.” At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter's story.To her surprise, the staff members began to open their purses and empty their pockets to help Kinzie.By day's end, the story of Kinzie's gift had spread beyond Ann's office.She received a call from an unknown donor.If a seven­year­old could give everything she had, he said, he should at least match her gift 100 to 1.He contributed $ 300.On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashleys lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.Ashley was very moved.Reflecting on a little girl's generosity, Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in nee d.“Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away，” Ashley says.“She's the type of kid I'd like my son to grow up to be.”1．According to the text, Ann Sutton ________.A．is making lots of moneyB．is ready to help othersC．is only caring about herselfD．is a hard­working mother2．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?A．Ashley lived a hard life with her little son.B．The Sutton children took Ann as an example to follow.C．The coworkers of Ann helped Kinzie to realize her wish.D．Ann Sutton tried to ask for help for her own children.3．What can we learn about Kinzie?A．She was afraid that Santa Claus would visit the Ashleys. B．She should get some presents from her mother at Christmas. C．She devoted all her coins to buying a present for the baby. D．She was cheerful when hearing the aid had fallen through. 4．Which of the following can be inferred from the text?A．It rained heavily on Christmas Eve.B．Ann handed gifts to Ashley one by one.C．Ashley hoped she would help someone else in need.D．A good deed can influence many people's behavior.5．What would be the best title for the text?A．A Young Girl's GiftB．A Mother's LoveC．A Story of a Young GirlD．An Unknown Donor专题限时训练(二十二)(一)【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者从一些具体事件中对“英雄”二字的理解。

（英语）高考英语快速阅读套题答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the author's life like when he was 12?A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Unhappy.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understand others' lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job?A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A.Say 'no' to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others' feelings.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己参加志愿活动的经历，告诉人们：一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生。

专题02 阅读理解（故事类）【母题来源一】【2019·全国I卷，B】For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y.，today is speech day ,and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the of kid who would enjoy public speaking.But he’s, nervous.“I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…”Chris trips on the“-ld,”a. pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher ,Thomas Whaley ,is next to him, whispering support.“…V ote for …me …”Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion ,Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls(回想起)how at the beginning of the year，when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，‘I don’t know，but I want to know.’”Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀)about themselves.“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,” Whaley says，“is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”24. What made Chris nervous？A. Telling a story.B. Making a speech.C. Taking a test.D. Answering a question.25. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Improper pauses.B. Bad manners.C. Spelling mistakes.D. Silly jokes.。

专题02 生活故事类P P a a r r t t 11题题型型总总览览 【题型综述】 故事类文章是高考阅读理解常选材料之一。

这类文章常通过叙述突出人物性格特征或讲述个人经历与感悟，以及逸闻趣事。

文章的要素有时间、地点、人物、事件等。

有些是按事件发展的经过为主线叙述的，在叙述的过程中有详有略；有些是按时间的顺序叙述的，有顺叙、倒叙等。

故事类文章情节性较强，阅读时要注意故事中的时间、地点、人物和发生的事件，这些都是文章中的主要内容和信息，对于准确理解文章十分重要。

【技巧点拨】1、关注作者表达的个人感悟，提出的个人意见，或故事中出其不意的变化，而这些往往体现文章中心或写作意图，属于必考点。

2、因命题往往从故事的情节、人物或事件之间的关系、作者的意图和态度、故事的前因和后果等方面入手，考查学生对细节的辨认能力以及推理判断能力。

要注意培养自己快速阅读的习惯。

切不可在个别难懂的词句上停留太久，耽误时间。

3、带着问题去选择或判断答案。

要确定所需查找的信息范围，并注意所查找信息的特点。

例如：如果问题或选项涉及到人名、地名，就应该找首字母大写的单词；如果问题或选项涉及时间、日期、数字，就应该寻找具体的数据。

【读相关词】1. harmony n ． 和睦，和谐 harmonious adj. 和谐的2. anniversary n.周年纪念日 3. conflict n ．冲突；争执；争论 4. convey vt.表达；传递 5. convince vt.使确信；使信服 6. emergency n ． 紧急情况或状态7. interview n ．&vt. 采访；会见；面试 序号 内容 Part 1 题型总览 题型综述 技巧点拨 读相关词 Part 2 真题感悟 真题详解 强重难词 析长难句.. Part 3 专题强化 真题自测 新题模拟8.witness n. 目击者；见证人9.reflect on 仔细考虑；思考10.draw public attention 引起公众的关注11.debate v. 辩论；争辩12.get together 聚会13.volunteer to do sth. 自愿做某事14.shape one’s character 塑造某人的性格15.relative n. 亲属，亲戚16.fellow n. 同伴；伙伴17.acquaintance n. 熟人；相识18.colleague n. 同事，同僚19.considerate adj. 体贴的20.admirable adj. 值得赞赏的，可钦佩的21.respectful adj. 恭敬的，有礼貌的22.consult vt. 请教；商量23.appreciate vt. 欣赏；感激24.associate vt. 使联合25.respect vt.& n. 尊重26.accompany vt. 陪同，陪伴27.cooperate vi. 合作28.forgive vt. 原谅29.congratulate vt. 祝贺30.congratulation n. 祝贺31.grateful adj. 感激的32.reliable adj. 可信赖的municate with 与……交流34.be concerned for/about 对……担心/关心35.share ...with ... 与……分享……36.depend/rely on 依靠，相信，信赖37.have ...in common 有共同之处38. fit in with 与……相适应/相融洽39. get on/along well with sb. 与某人相处融洽40. be in harmony with ...与……和谐相处/协调 41. tolerance n.忍受 42. prejudice n.偏见，成见 43. abandon vt.抛弃，舍弃，放弃 44. divorce vt.离婚 45. blame vt. 责备，指责46. complain vt.& vi. 抱怨47. embarrass vt. 使尴尬48. misunderstand vt. 误会；误解49. bother vt.打扰；麻烦P P a a r r t t 22真真题题感感悟悟【真题详解】【2020·全国卷II 】 I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time. As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.As a novel ist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can. 32．Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child? A．Cooperative. B．Uneasy. C．Inseparable. D．Casual.33．What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．Pleasure from working in the library.B．Joy of reading passed on in the family.C．Wonderment from acting out the stories.D．A closer bond developed with the readers.34．What does the author call on other writers to do?A．Sponsor book fairs. B．Write for social media.C．Support libraries. D．Purchase her novels.35．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Reading: A Source of KnowledgeB．My Idea about writingC．Library: A Haven for the YoungD．My Love of the Library【答案】32．C33．B34．C35．D【解析】本文是夹叙夹议文。