2015年高中英语阅读理解 第三部分 名人故事(五)练习

英语阅读理解(人物故事)练习题含答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解Russ Gremel, now 98 years old, decided it was time to donate $2 million to the Illinois Audubon Society, a charity to purchase nearly 400 acres of land for wildlife protection. Gremel was able to make this amazing donation because he purchased $1,000 worth of Walgreens stock seven decades ago whose value has grown recently."A single man with no kids, Gremel has lived in the same Chicago house for 95 years, and has always lived simply", neighbor Patrick Falso told TODAY. Falso said he heard Gremel say many times the "money wasn't mine to begin with" and that he always intended to give it away.The Gremel Wildlife shelter was founded on June 4. Illinois Audubon Society president Jim Herkert said Gremel's donation was extremely generous. "It's allowing us to protect a really valuable and important possession and realize one of Gremel's wishes that we could find a place where people could come out and experience nature the way he did as a kid," Herkert told TODAY.After doing all this, this past weekend, Gremel adopted an old Chihuahua（吉娃娃犬）. Winnie the dog was picked up as a homeless dog several months ago. She suffered from a kind of cancer, which was treated—and all she needed was a loving home, which Colleen Collins, the founder of Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency, was determined to find.Gremel had lost his own beloved Chihuahua earlier this year. When he reached out to Collins about Winnie, she felt this could be a good match. That feeling grew when she brought Winnie to his house for a meet and greet, and Winnie was introduced not only to Gremel but also some of his friends and neighbors. One had brought over a lot of fresh strawberries; all said they'd be there to help out in any way needed.（1）Patrick Falso is mentioned in the text mainly to explain _________.A. how Gremel earned the moneyB. what kind of person Gremel isC. why Gremel made the donationD. where Gremel has been living（2）What can we learn about Russ Gremel from the text?A. He raised many pet dogs in his life.B. He bought Walgreens stock at age 28.C. He adopted a young Chihuahua recently.D. He volunteered in wildlife shelters regularly.（3）What can we infer about Gremel's neighbors from the text?A. They live in harmony with animals.B. They are impressed with dog Winnie.C. They lead a healthy and wealthy life.D. They are caring and kind to each other.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，格雷梅尔是一个没有孩子的单身男人，他在芝加哥同一所房子里住了95年，一直过着简朴的生活。

英语高中阅读理解(人物故事)练习题含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解Jon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash. The Plano, Texas, detective, dressed in plain clothes but wearing his badge (徽章) and gun, caught the man and pinned him to the hood of his car. But Hoffman had trouble containing the thief, and they got into a struggle."The detective has a martial arts background, and he said he thought the suspect must have a martial arts background, too, because he was able to break away so easily," a Plano police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching: Andre Harvey and Kirby Sample, two day laborers. Harvey did what has become common these days—he took out his phone and hit record. "I hate to say it, but I thought that this policeman was doing something illegal," Harvey said. "But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there won't be a shooting if I get over there in time.” Harvey jumped into action—while he was still recording the video—as did Sample."Harvey caught hold of the suspect's arms, while Kirby seized his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on," said the police spokesperson. The 27-year-old suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses. The charity jar he stole held less than $ 50."I've been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life," Harvey told WFAA. "It feels good to be on the right side and do something positive."After the arrest, the three men got to know each other over steaks and ribs at a local steak house—Hoffman's treat, as a thank-you. But the rescuers say Hoffman deserves credit too. "It could have turned real ugly." Sample told the media "He handled himself like a real professional."（1）What made Hoffman call for help when arresting the suspect?A. He was not on duty.B. He needed witnesses to support him.C. He wanted to push the thief into the car.D. He couldn't control the suspect.（2）Why did Harvey and Kirby record the scene at the beginning?A. To follow the fashion.B. To keep track of the criminal.C. To record the detective's violence.D. To avoid being involved in the incident.（3）What can be inferred about Harvey?A. He was ready to violate the law.B. He might have had some illegal behaviour.C. He was out of work at that time.D. He had a good martial arts background.（4）What is Harvey and Sample's attitude towards Hoffman?A. Appreciative.B. Prejudiced.C. Skeptical.D. Cautious.【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，侦探Jon Hoffman在捉偷善款的小偷时遇到困难寻求帮助，Andre Harvey和 Kirby Sample帮助了他。

高中英语阅读理解(人物故事)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)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。

高考英语阅读理解(人物故事)练习题及答案一、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 throughthe 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 begunto 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 myson would finally be home. Now with spring just around the corner, nothing could keep either ofus 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。

英语阅读理解(人物故事)练习题20篇及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解Sometimes just when we need the power of miracles to change our beliefs, they materialize in the places we'd least expect. They can come to us as a great change in our physical reality or as a simple coincidence in our lives. Sometimes they're big and can't be missed. Other times they're so subtle that if we aren't aware, we may miss them altogether. They can come from the lips of a stranger we suddenly and mysteriously meet at just the right instant. If we listen carefully, we'll always hear the right words, at the right time, to dazzle (目眩) us into a realization of something that we may have failed to notice only moments before.On a cold January afternoon in 1989, I was hiking up the trail that leads to the top of Egypt's Mt. Horeb. I'd spent the day at St. Catherine's Monastery and wanted to get to the peak by sunset to see the valley below. As I was winding up the narrow path, I'd occasionally see other hikers who were coming down from a day on the mountain. While they would generally pass with simply a nod or a greeting in another language, there was one man that day who did neither.I saw him coming from the last switchback on the trail that led to the backside of the mountain. As he got closer, I could see that he was dressed differently from the other hikers I'd seen. Rather than the high-tech fabrics and styles that had been the norm, this man was wearing traditional Egyptian clothing. He wore a tattered, rust-colored galabia and obviously old and thick-soled sandals that were covered in dust. What made his appearance so odd, though, was that the man didn't even appear to be Egyptian! He was a small-framed Asian man, had very little hair, and was wearing round, wire-rimmed glasses.As we neared one another, I was the first to speak, "Hello," I said, stopping on the trail for a moment to catch my breath. Not a sound came from the man as he walked closer. I thought that maybe he hadn't heard me or the wind had carried my voice away from him in another direction. Suddenly he stopped directly in front of me on the high side of the trail, looked up from the ground, and spoke a single sentence to me in English, "Sometimes you don't know what you have lost until you've lost it." As I took in what I had just heard, he simply stepped around me and continued his going down the trail.That moment in my life was a small miracle. The reason is less about what the man said and more about the timing and the context. The year was 1989, and the Cold War was drawing to a close. what the man on the trail couldn't have known is that it was during my Egyptian pilgrimage (朝圣), and specifically during my hike to the top of Moses's mountain, that I'd set the time aside to make decisions that would affect my career in the defense industry, my friends, my family, and, ultimately, my life.I had to ask myself what the chances were of an Asian man dressed in an Egyptian galabia coming down from the top of this historic mountain just when I was walking up, stopping before me, and offering his wisdom, seemingly from out of nowhere. My answer to my own question was easy: the odds were slim to none! In a meet that lasted less than two minutes on a mountain halfway around the world from my home, a total stranger had brought clarity and the hint of a warning, regarding the huge changes that I would make within a matter of days. In my way ofthinking, that's a miracle.I suspect that we all experience small miracles in our lives every day. Sometimes we have the wisdom and the courage to recognize them for what they are In the moments when we don't,that's okay as well. It seems that our miracles have a way of coming back to us again and again.And each time they do, they become a little less subtle, until we can't possibly miss the messagethat they bring to our lives!The key is that they're everywhere and occur every day for different reasons, in response to the different needs that we may have in the moment. Our job may be less about questioning the extraordinary things that happen in our daily lives and more about accepting the gifts they bring.（1）Why did the author make a pilgrimage to Mt Horeb in Egypt?A. He was in search of a miracle in his life.B. It was a holy place for a religious person to head for.C. He intended to make arrangements for his life in the future.D. He waited patiently in expectation of meeting a wise person.（2）What does the underlined part "my own question" refer to in paragraph 6?A. For what reason did the man stop before me?B. Why did the Asian man go to the mountain?C. What change would I make within a matter of days?D. What was the probability that others told us the right words?（3）Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "subtle" in paragraph 7?A. Apparent.B. Delicate.C. Precise.D. Sufficient.（4）The author viewed the meet with the Asian man as a miracle in his life in that ________.A. the Asian man's appearance had a deciding effect on his future lifeB. his words were in perfect response to the need he had at that momentC. what the Asian man said was abundant in the philosophy of lifeD. the Asian man impressed on him the worth of what he had possessed（5）What might be the best title for the passage?A. Can you recognize a miracle?B. Is a miracle significant to us?C. When might a miracle occur?D. Why do we need a miracle?（6）After the encounter of the Asian man, what will the writer probably do immediately?A. Continue walking up to the top of the mountain.B. Have a rest to refresh himself.C. Try to have a heart-to-heart conversation with the Asian man.D. Come down the mountain.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）B（5）A（6）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了一次埃及朝圣时，爬到何烈山半山腰时，偶遇了一位正在下山的亚洲陌生人。

（英语）高三英语阅读理解(人物故事)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解Many people criticize today's newspapers as sensationalist, satisfying the public's abnormal curiosity. But journalism a century ago was just as notorious (臭名昭著). Publishers at that time routinely competed with each other for wild stories that could draw in the most readers. Meanwhile, it was an ideal atmosphere for a courageous reporter like Nellie Bly to spring into fame.Bly, whose name was Elizabeth Corcoran, had to work to make her way in the world. Different from many women of the time, however, she refused to let the working world scare her away. Her first big opportunity as a reporter came in 1885 after she wrote an angry letter denouncing the Pittsburgh Dispatch for an article it had run criticizing women forced to work outside the home. The interested and excited editor hired Bly for her "spirit," and soon she was investigating the situations of female factory workers. Bly cared less about their jobs than their lives after work - their amusements, their motivations, their fears and ambitions. She produced an article totally different from what other reporters of the time were writing: personal, thoughtful, meaningful.By 1887 Bly had a job with the New York World, one of the leader papers of the day. She quickly became famous for undercover stories about women in a mental hospital. Soon she had investigated life as a maid, a chorus girl, and even a street girl. In her best - known brave deeds, in 1890, Bly beat the famous "around the world in 80 days" trip Jules Verne had described in his novel. Traveling by steamship, train, even ricksha, Bly reported from each stop. A spellbound nation hung on every word. Only 25, Bly had become internationally famous.（1）Bly's first newspaper job was .A. with the New York WorldB. with the Pittsburgh DispatchC. to interview mental patientsD. to experience life of chorus girls（2）What does the underlined word "denouncing" in Para. 2 probably mean?A. Praising.B. Questioning.C. Informing.D. Condemning.（3）How did Nellie Bly gain world - wide fame?A. By criticizing Jules Verne.B. By competing with other reporters.C. By writing stories through investigation.D. By caring about women from different classes.（4）Which of the following best describes Nellie Bly?A. Daring and practical.B. Acute and confident.C. Critical and dependent.D. Calm and enthusiastic.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）C（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Bly是一名美国女记者,在那个记者都热衷于相互竞争而报道不实新闻特殊年代,她选择为女性说话。

专题十三阅读理解之人物传记、故事类1.【2015 •湖北卷】BWhat Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn prerequisite for'a t oder ngrow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can （装罐）and preserve much of the food they consume.Loe is a master food preserver, garde ner and canning expert. She also operates a website,where she shares her tips and recipes, with the goal of dem on strat ing that every has the ability tocontrol what ' s on their plate.Loe in itially went to school to become an engin eer, but she quickly lear ned that heren thusiasm was mainly about grow ing and prepari ng her own food. "I got into cook ing my ownfood and started growing my own herbs （香草）and foods for that fresh flavor, ” she said. Engineerby day, Loe lear ned cook ing at ni ght school. She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husba nd and bega n grow ing their own foods."I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm, ” Loe said. Through her website Loeemphasizes that “ an ybody can do this any where. ” Got an apartme nt wif阳a台aiconya ntsome herbs. A win dow? Perfect spot for grow ing. Start with herbs, she recomme nds, because“ they ' re very forgiving. ” Just a little of the herbs “ can take your regular cooking to a whole ne\ level, ” she added. " I think it ' s a great place to start. ” “ Then? Try growing something from a she said, like a tomato or some tea. ”Canning is a n atural exte nsion of the pla nting she does. With every pla nted food. Loe no ted,there ' s a moment when it ' s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. " I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar, ”Loe said. “ Canning for me is about knowing what ' s in your food, kr where it comes from. ”In additi on to being more in touch with the food she ' s eatrnes^noothea joyngthis kno wledge and this desire for good food to her childre n: "In flue ncing them and telli ng them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture ” she said,"that if we don ' t take care of theneawthl..” 55. The underlined word ________________________________ " prerequisite ” （Pare. 1） isclosest in meaning to " ” .56. Why does Loe suggest start ing with herbs?A. They are used daily.B. They are easy to grow.C. They can grow very tallD. They can be eate n un cooked57. Accord ing to Loe, what is the ben efit of canning her pla nted foods?A. It can preserve their best flavorB. It can promote her on li ne salesC. It can better her cook ing skillsD. It can improve their nu triti on58. What is the “ the bigger picture ” (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?A. The kno wledge about good foodB. The way to live a grow-our-ow n lifeC. The joy of gett ing in touch with foodsD. The resp on sibility to protect our earth【解折】试題分析：本文是一篇记叙文。

第三部分名人故事（五）21. Albert Einstein, a Great Scientific Thinker艾伯特•爱因斯坦—伟大的科学思想家艾伯特•爱因斯坦，举世闻名的德裔美国科学家，现代物理学的开创者和奠基人。

爱因斯坦的狭义相对论成功地揭示了能量与质量之间的关系，解决了长期存在的恒星能源来源的难题。

近年来发现越来越多的高能物理现象，狭义相对论已成为解释这种现象的一种最基本的理论工具。

其广义相对论也解决了一个天文学上多年的不解之谜，并推断出后来被验证了s的光线弯曲现象，还成为后来许多天文概念的理论基础。

大大推动了现代天文学的发展。

Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was one of the greatest and most original scientific thinkers of all time.Born of Jewish parents at Ulm in Germany, he completed his education in Switzerland and got his Ph. D. at the University of Zurich. He went to live in the United States in 1933 because of the rise of Nazism in Germany and Hitler’s persecution of the Jews.In 1905, while still at Zurich, he published his Special Theory of Relativity, which was based on things everyone may have noticed. If two trains are standing alongside each other and one train starts to move, a person sitting in the train may wonder whether his own train is moving or the other is moving, and before he finds out what is happening, he can see that one train is moving relative to the other. From this and also from other more complicated facts, Einstein came to the conclusion that all motion is relative and that there is really no such thing as absolute motion. Some of the other conclusions he drew are that nothing can go faster than light, and that if something such as a ruler was moving faster and faster it would seem to get shorter and shorter as its speed was near the speed of light. By 1915, Einstein had made known his General Theory of Relativity. He also improved on Newton’s theory of gravity. Most o f his theories have been tested and found to be true though some may sound strange. For his important work he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics.Towards the end of his life, Einstein was asked by a group of students to explain his complicated Theory of Relativity. He said, “When you sit with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute; but when you sit on a hot stove for a minute, it seems like an hour. That is relativity.”Comprehension Questions:C. still in Switzerland at the age of twenty-six.D. still at the University of Zurich at the age of thirty-six.3. One of the conclusions drawn by Einstein is that ______A. planes can go faster than trains and buses.B. people couldn't run as fast as vehicles.C. light goes the fastest of all things.D. two trains can never go at the same time.4. Einstein added that if something such as a ruler was moving, it would seem to get shorter and shorter ______A. because the ruler itself was short.B. when it was moving faster and faster.C. because we can't see it clearly.D. because the ruler was broken into pieces.5. Albert Einstein was world-famous for his ______A. Special Theory of Relativity.B. General Theory of Relativity.C. improving on Newton’s theory of gravity.D. all his work mentioned above.(DCCBD)22. Madame Curie, the First Winner of Two Nobel Prizes居里夫人—第一位两次诺贝尔奖获得者居里夫人，波兰裔法国籍女物理学家、放射化学家。

人文英语3unit5参考答案人文英语3 Unit 5 参考答案一、词汇练习1. 根据上下文，选择正确的单词填空。

- (a) The novel is a masterpiece of modern literature.- (b) The architect designed the building with a unique style.- (c) The philosopher pondered over the meaning of life.- (d) The sculpture was admired for its exquisite craftsmanship.2. 根据句子意思，填入适当的词汇。

- (a) The influence of the Renaissance can be seen in the art of the period.- (b) The philanthropist donated a large sum of money tothe charity.- (c) The composer created a symphony that has become a classic.- (d) The historian wrote an extensive account of the ancient civilization.3. 根据句子意思，选择正确的词汇。

- (a) The poet wrote verses that are still recited today.- (b) The painter used bold colors to create a vivid scene. - (c) The playwright crafted dialogues that were bothwitty and profound.- (d) The novelist wrote a story that captured the essence of the era.二、阅读理解1. 阅读以下段落，回答问题。

高考英语高中英语阅读理解(人物故事)解题技巧及练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解Half a DayI walked alongside my father, holding his right hand. All my clothes were new: the black shoes, the green school uniform, and the red cap. They did not make me happy, however, as this was the day I was to be thrown into school for the first time."Why school?" I asked my father. "What have I done?""I'm not punishing you," he said, laughing. "School's not a punishment. It's a place that makes useful men out of boys. Don't you want to be useful like your brothers?"I was not convinced. I did not believe there was really any good to be had in tearing me away from my home and throwing me into the huge, high-walled building.When we arrived at the gate we could see the courtyard, vast and full of boys and girls. "Go in by you," said my father, "and join them. Put a smile on your face and be a good example to others."I hesitated and squeezed his hand firmly, but he gently pushed me from him. "Be a man", he said. "Today you truly begin life. You will find me waiting for you when it's time to leave."I took a few steps. Then the faces of the boys and girls came into view. I did not know a single one of them, and none of them knew me. I felt I was a stranger who had lost his way. But then some boys began to glance at me in curiosity, and one of them came over and asked, "Who brought you?""My father," I whispered."My father's dead," he said simply.I did not know what to say. The gate was now closed. Some of the children burst into tears. The bell rang. A lady came along and said, "This is your new home. There are mothers and fathers here, too. Everything that is enjoyable and beneficial is here. So dry your tears and face life joyfully."Well, it seemed that my misgivings had had no basis. From the first moments I made many friends. I had never imagined school would have this rich variety of experiences.（1）On the way to school, the boy felt .A. happyB. embarrassedC. upsetD. excited（2）About schooling, Father suggested .A. wearing a smileB. tearing himself away from gamesC. waiting for parentsD. throwing himself to studying（3） helped him most on the first day at school.A. Teachers and classmatesB. Courtyards and buildingsC. Father and brotherD. New uniforms and shoes（4）What would probably happen next?A. The school life would turn out to be a failure.B. Boys in the school would watch him curiously.C. He would open up a new journey of colorful life.D. His parents would accompany him at the school.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者第一天去学校的时候并不开心，但是等他到了学校之后，他结交了很多朋友，开始了新的生活。

2015年高中英语阅读理解第三部分名人故事（二）练习第一篇：2015年高中英语阅读理解第三部分名人故事(二)练习第三部分名人故事（二）6.Johann Strauss, Another Famous Austrian Composer 约翰•施特劳斯—另一位奥地利著名作曲家约翰·施特劳斯，奥地利的轻音乐作曲家、指挥家、小提琴家。

出生在维也纳的一个音乐家庭，与父同名。

小施特劳斯从小非常热爱音乐，耳濡目染受到父亲的音乐熏陶。

他最著名的作品有《美丽的蓝色多瑙河》、《艺术家的生涯》、《酒与女人之歌》、《维也纳性情》、《维也纳森林的故事》、《维也纳糖果》和《春之声》等120余首维也纳圆舞曲，被誉为“圆舞曲之王”，其父老斯特劳斯被誉为“圆舞曲之父”。

Johann Strauss was born in Vienna in 1825.His father, a well-known musician, was a strange and moody man.He did not want any of his children to be musicians.He whipped young Johann because the boy insisted he should study music.At last, Johann left his family permanently.He felt sad about leaving the family because the wonderful music he always had with him at home was gone forever.The only good thing about the family separation, it seemed, was that young Johann would be free to study music.The dance called the waltz developed from a peasant dance in three-quarter time.The waltz became popular in Vienna, so it was only natural that Johann would be attracted to it.The orchestra Johann‟s father had directed was prepared to break up when the elder Strauss suddenly died.Young Johann offered to take his father‟s place.Most of the musicians questioned that a young man would expect to fill the shoes of a famous father.They did not take into consideration that the son already had an orchestra of his own which was becoming well known.Finally, oneof the members persuaded the others to let the two orchestras be combined.Their first performance was a memorial concert played in his father‟s honor.Soon Vienna was paying tributes to the son.He wrote such famous waltz as Tales form the Vienna Woods and the Beautiful Blue Danube, and his music is still played today.His waltzes are as beautiful and timely as when Strauss first wrote prehension Questions:1.Johann Strauss left home permanently because ______ A.he felt sad.B.the wonderful music he always had at home was gone forever.C.he wanted to study music freely.D.he didn't want to learn music from his father.B.most musicians didn't believe that young Strauss' feet were as big as his father's.C.most of the musicians thought he was unable to do so.D.most of the musicians considered him able to do so.4.Johann directed the first performance of the newly combined orchestra ______ A.because people didn't believe his ability.B.because one of the members persuaded the others to let him direct the orchestra.C.in memory of his father.D.because he could enjoy the honor of his father.5.Tales from the Vienna Woods is ______ A.a collection of stories written by Johann Strauss.B.a piece of famous waltz by Johann Strauss.C.as good a story as The Beautiful Blue Danube.D.a piece of beautiful waltz written first by Johann Strauss.(CBCCB)7.Charles Chaplin, King of the Film World 查理•卓别林—电影之王查理·卓别林，英国电影演员，导演和制片人。

【英语】高考英语高中英语阅读理解(人物故事)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解A photography exhibition by French artist San Bartolome entitled Moon Door Dreamers opened in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on December 10, 2011, presenting a cross-cultural perspective (视角) on ordinary life in the capital city.Bartolome took these photos in August 2008, and produced a video named Two Worlds, One Dream. These works were displayed in Pingyao, an ancient city in Shanxi Province, under the title Beijing Midsummer Night Dream in September 2010.The moon doors serve as a keyhole through which one can catch a glimpse of a slice of Beijing life. He got his inspiration from one cycling trip to the southeastern suburb of Beijing, where he discovered a peculiar street along which a gray brick wall was built to cover the shabby bungalows. These cabins were mostly rented by migrant workers- peddlers, craftsmen, grocers and innkeepers.Born in 1950, Bartolome has worked as a photographer, stage director. Artistic manager, writer and diplomat. A noted Sinophile, Bartolome frequently visits China for photographic subjects. In the fall of 2003, he joined the French Embassy in Beijing as a cultural attache. His work experience in China from 2003 to 2015 further enhanced his awareness of and love for China.Bartolome not only loves Chinese culture but also the Chinese people. He thinks that Chinese people are kind, welcoming and diverse.Back from his bike ride to southeastern Beijing, he decided to shoot pictures about ordinary urban lifestyles. He observed dwellers carefully and made friends with them.After about 30 days and nights that he spent with these common migrants, he created a number of portraits. Meanwhile, he learned more about those rural migrants who earn their living in a city with which they are unfamiliar.He adopted an optimistic perspective to shoot the sights, and he borrowed the title of one of William Shakespeare s comedy works: A Midsummer Night's Dream.（1）What is the main purpose of the exhibition?A. To present Bartolome's photographic skills.B. To tell us Bartolome's work experience in Beijing.C. To show us Bartolome's optimistic view on ordinary life in Beijing.D. To build a cross-cultural communication bridge between China and France.（2）What inspires Bartolome to shoot pictures about ordinary urban styles?A. His bike ride to Southeastern suburb of Beijing.B. His work experience in the French Embassy in Beijing.C. His visit to the ancient city of Pingyao.D. Shakespeare's comedy work: A Midsummer Night's Dream.（3）What does the underlined word "Sinaphile" in paragraph 4 refer to?A. A successful artist.B. A cultural attache.C. A person of status.D. A fan of China.（4）What does the text mainly talk about?A. A French artist tells Chinese stories with his camera.B. A French artist frequently visits China for photography.C. Migrant workers live a simple but happy life in Beijing.D. Moon Doors serve as a window to display China to the world.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，法国艺术家圣巴托洛姆在北京798艺术区举办的名为"月亮之门梦想家"的摄影展，从跨文化角度呈现了普通城市的生活以及拍摄的原因。

（英语）高中英语阅读理解(人物故事)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解A thrilling polar competition between two adventurers to cross Antarctica alone, unsupported and unassisted had a happy ending with both explorers achieving the unprecedented feat (功绩). American professional athlete Colin O'Brady and British Army Captain Louis Rudd set off a mile apart at the same time on November 3, 2018, from the Atlantic coast with the aim to become the first person to ski across the remote continent alone.Louis Rudd maintained the lead at first. However, O'Brady caught up with Rudd on November10 and never let the British man get close to him again. O'Brady was the first to conquer the 930 mile icy land, arriving at the Ross Ice Shelf on the Pacific coast by way of the South Pole on December 26, 2018. The 33-year-old spent 54 days skiing the world's coldest continent while pulling a 300-pound sled(雪橇) with supplies.Instead of leaving the harsh environment after completing the historic adventure, the explorer set up a tent on the world's largest ice sheet and waited patiently for Rudd to complete the great undertaking. On December 29, just three days after O'Brady arrived, the British explorer finished his adventure, becoming the world's second person to complete the solo crossing of the frozen continent.Rudd was not disappointed at being second since he never considered it to be a "race". Besides, the 49-year-old British Army Captain had a more selfless motive for attempting the feat. He was doing it in memory of his friend Henry Worsley, who had introduced him to polar exploration. The disaster happened while Worsley was trying to cross the continent alone in 2016. Rudd said, "I didn't want to get drawn into a race. All that mattered to me was that I completed it, and that I skied solo and unsupported, carrying the flag with Henry's name on it."After spending a few days camping 10 feet away from each other, the two adventurers were picked up by a helicopter to the South Pole scientific research station.（1）What do Colin O'Brady and Louis Rudd have in common?A. They became the first explorers to cross Antarctica alone, unaided.B. They became the first adventurers to ski across Antarctica.C. This is the first time that they have arrived at the South pole.D. They crossed Antarctica in honor of their friend Henry Worsley.（2）What do you know about the first leg(第一段賽程) of the race？A. O'Brady skied along with Louis Rudd side by side.B. O'Brady's sled with food supplies broke down.C. Louis Rudd lost the tag with Henry's name on it.D. O'Brady fell behind Louis Rudd for the first week.（3）What can we infer about Henry Worsley?A. He used to encourage O' Brady to explore the Antarctic.B. He lost his life in a terrible traffic accident in 2016.C. He died while he was attempting to cross the Antarctic alone.D. He helped Louis Rudd complete the historic adventure.（4）How did the two adventurers return to the South Pole scientific research station? A. On foot. B. By air. C. By land. D. By water.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，两个冒险家在无人帮助的情况下独自滑雪穿越南极大陆，但是两个人的目的不同。

阅读理解(人物故事)练习含解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

The new president of Harvard University is the son of an Eastern European refugee and Auschwitz (奥斯威辛) survivor—Lawrence S. Bacow. His father worked full time while attending a state college in Detroit at night to earn his degree.Bacow, the former president of Tufts University, has taken over Harvard at a time when higher education is under attack for being financially out of reach to many Americans. But Bacow said his family's journey had reflected the power of college education to transform generations and the opportunities that have historically been available in the United States."My parents came to this country with almost nothing," Bacow said. "I wouldn't be here if this country had not been open to people like my parents at that time. Nor would I if my father hadn't had the opportunity to get the college education."Bacow grew up in Pontiac, Michigan. His father's family fled anti-Jewish (反犹太的) violence in Minsk, then part of the Soviet Union, before the start of World War II and went to the United States. His mother arrived in Brooklyn at age 19, having survived Auschwitz concentration camp. She was the only Jew from her town to have survived the war. Yet Bacow, who is married with two sons, said that while growing up in Michigan, he had a happy childhood, entering science fairs as a child and building radios like his dad.Bacow has spent most of his professional career at MIT, Harvard and Tufts. He was a professor of environmental studies at MIT, and later a principal at the university. He led Tufts from 2001 to 2011. At Tufts, Bacow earned a reputation for shaking up a sleepy university that was being overshadowed by its peers in Boston. He is also credited with leading it through both 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis.As the Tufts president, Bacow traveled around the country, reaching out to alumni (校友), and he urged his faculty and deans to do the same, in an effort to boost donations to finance Tufts' academic ambitions. He raised more than $20 million for faculty recruitment, attracting up-and-coming professors by offering junior faculty perks (福利), such as long academic leaves that they couldn't get elsewhere.Under Bacow's leadership, Tufts spent millions on labs and libraries. He also made addresses nationally about the need to make higher education more accessible and affordable to low-income students.（1）The reason why Bacow appreciates college education is that ________.A. college education is out of reach to many AmericansB. his family changed their fate due to college educationC. few opportunities were available when his father came into the countryD. a college degree helped his mother survive Auschwitz（2）What can we infer from the passage?A. The fellow townspeople of Bacow were all killed besides his mother.B. Bacow's mother stimulated his interest in science.C. Bacow's father was good at working with electronics.D. Bacow's father came to the U.S. after World War II broke out.（3）The underlined word "shaking up" in paragraph 5 probably means ________.A. reactivatingB. causingC. damagingD. taking over（4）What is this passage mainly about?A. How to be admitted to Harvard University.B. The history of Bacow's family.C. The art of Bacow's leadership in Tufts.D. Bacow's way to individual success.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇名人传记，讲述了Bacow的个人成功之路。

（英语）高中英语阅读理解(人物故事)的技巧及练习题及练习题(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解The great-grandmother is learning English with the help of her family when she is at the age of 91. She hopes to use the language at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Takamizawa was one of the more than 200, 00 people who requested to volunteer for Tokyo's 2020 Games. English is not required for service, but it is a useful skill for volunteers to have.But Takamizawa had not been able to learn the language when she was young. Takamizawa said that she was in high school when World War Two started. She said, "In my second year there, English was banned because it was the enemy language."Takamizawa said her grandchildren helped persuade her that she was not too old to learn. "When I talked to my grandchildren about my wish, they said, 'It's not too late. We will teach you one word a day' ". Natsuko is Takamizawa's granddaughter and main English teacher. Natsuko sends a new English word to her grandmother's phone every day. They also often work together directly on phrases that Takamizawa will need for the Olympics. "Welcome to Tokyo, this is the Olympic stadium, how can I help you?" Takamizawa answers when asked to say an English phrase she has learned. Natsuko explains that she wanted to give her grandmother something to enjoy. "I can clearly see her English is getting better. It's my joy now."The EF English Proficiency Index is a measure of the level of English spoken in a country. Japan ranks 49th among countries where English is not the first language. This situation is slowly changing as younger generations welcome English. However, Takamizawa believes real change will not happen unless Japanese people become more open to the rest of the world. With around 500 days to go until the games begin, the whole Takamizawa family is ready to welcome the world to Tokyo.（1）Why couldn't Takamizawa learn English when she was young?A. Because English was useless.B. Because she was too young to learn English.C. Because English was forbidden to learn.D. Because she was unwilling to learn English.（2）What can we know from the third paragraph?A. Takamizawa gets strong support from her family.B. Takamizawa's grandchildren love her a lot.C. Natsuko is Takamizawa's granddaughter and only English teacher.D. Natsuko teaches Takamizawa English mainly by talking with her.（3）What does the underlined phrase "This situation" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. English is not the first language in Japan.B. The level of English spoken in Japan is relatively low.C. Younger generations in Japan welcome English.D. Japanese people become open to the rest of the world.（4）What is the main idea of the passage?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. It is never too late to learn.C. The early bird catches the worm.D. Two heads are better than one.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）B（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，日本91岁的奶奶Takamizawa为了做好迎接在东京举行的2020奥运会的志愿工作，在孙辈的鼓励和帮助下开始学习英语。

【英语】英语阅读理解(人物故事)专题练习(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1．阅读理解Even if you've never been to Phoenix, you know this about the place It's hot. From June to September, the temperature can easily surpass the century mark. But that doesn't stop hikers from attempting the 1.3-mile hiking to the top of the city's famed Camelback Mountain. Signs warn that the trail is "extremely difficult". If you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. And if you're still not stopped, another sign farther up declares: "If you're halfway through your water, turn around!"Unfortunately, many people to not take the warnings seriously. Fortunate y, Scott Cullymore does. The 53-year-old Cullymore can be found hiking up and down Camelback a couple of times a day, giving out cold bottles of water to worn-out hikers. He has helped hydrate so many hikers that he has earned a heavenly nickname: the Water Angel.Cullymore was on Camelback Mountain one day in 2015 when a British tourist died after being lost for nearly six hours in the July heat. That experience inspired him to start helping people caught unaware by the cruelty of Mother Nature. "They underestimate the mountain, and they overestimate what they can do, and they get themselves in trouble." he warned.One hiker who was offered water agrees. "You think you know the heat, but then you get out here in the desert and it surrounds you like a blanket," said Austin Hill, who was hiking with a high school friend. They were lucky, he said pointing to Cullymore. "We ran into this Good Samaritan here." And with that, the Water Angel goes in search of another hiker in need.（1）What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The risks involved in the hiking.B. The seriousness of the warnings.C. The distribution of signs that warn hikers.D. The influence of the temperature on hikers.（2）Why did some hikers on Camelback Mountain get in trouble?A. They were not well trained in hiking.B. They forgot to take enough water with them.C. They were too optimistic about the situation.D. They were not fit enough to hike the mountain.（3）What can we know about Austin Hill?A. He agreed to help others.B. He was saved by Cullymore.C. He hiked alone in the desert.D. He regretted taking a blanket.（4）What is the best title for the text?A. The Camelback MountainB. Surviving the HeatC. Hikers in NeedD. The Water Angel【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）B（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，远足者低估夏日的Camelback Mountain 同时高估自己的能力，所以在远足途中遇到麻烦，Cullymore了解情况后决定帮助他们。