2022高考英语译林牛津二轮专项强化练习题009阅读下面短文，把握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A“Ten pence for a view over the bay,”said the old man with the telescope. “Lovely clear morning, have a look at the old lighthouse and the remains of the great shipwreck(遇难船)of 1935.”Ten pence was absolute robbery, but the view was certainly magnificent. Cliffs(悬崖) stretched into the distance, shining waves beaten severely by the wind were unrolling on to the beach, and a few yachts（游艇）, with creamy-white sails, were turning sharply and making a sudden movement gracefully on the sea. Just below, a flock of seagulls screaming at one another as they twisted and flew smoothly over the water. A mile out to sea, the old lighthouse stood on a stone platform on the rocks, which were being greedily licked（轻拍）by the waves. In no way indeed did I grudge my money. As I directed the telescope towards the lighthouse, the man beside me tapped my wrist.“Have you heard about the terrible tragedy that occurred there in that lighthouse?”he asked in a whisper.“I imagine there may be plenty of legends attached to such a dramatic-looking place,”I suggested.“It’s no legend(传奇),” declared the old man.” My father knew the two men involved. It took place fifty years ago. Let me tell you.”His voice seemed to grow deeper and more dramatic.“For a whole week that lighthouse had been cut off by storms,” he began, “with terrifying seas surging and crashing over the rocks. People on the shore were anxious about the two men working there. They’d been on the best terms until two or three weeks before, when they had a quarrel over cards in the village inn. Martin had accused Blake of cheating. Blake had swore to punish Martin for what he had said. But thanks to the wise advice of a man they both respected, they apologized to each other, and soon seemed to have got over their disagreement. But some slight resentment(怨恨) and bitterness remained, and it was feared that the stress of continuedseparation and rough weather might affect their nerves, though, needless to say, their friends had no idea how serious the consequence would be.”……The old man paused and I turned to go.“By the way,” he added, “Have you any free time this afternoon? If so, why don’t you have tea in the lighthouse? We are putting on a special boat trip today. We are charging a pound. ….. ”56. What was the weather like in the story?A. calm and sunnyB. windy and greyC. rainy and cloudyD. windy and bright57. By speaking of the legends, the writer suggested that the old man’s story would be______.A. old and trueB. largely imaginaryC. magnificentD. completely untrue58. The underlined word “grudge” in Paragraph 2 means _________.A. give unwillinglyB. donateC. force to payD. try to deposit59. Why did the old man tell the story?A. He enjoyed telling such an exciting tale.B. It made him feel important.C. He wanted to attract customers for the tripD. He hoped his listeners would persuade other tourists to use his telescope.BGreat literary works do not fade with time. Shakespeare’s plays, for example, have been read again and again by generation after generation; they have also been adapted for the big screen and shown at places other than the theater. Great literature also knows no language boundaries. For example, Chinese classical novels like The Dream of the Red Chamber and Journey of the Monkey have been widely read not only by Chinese but also by sinologists, people who study Chinese culture, from many language backgrounds.People read literature to enjoy great writers’ways with words and their humor. In the English language world, William Somerest Maugham is a novelist who is good at irony, i.e., saying the opposite of what is meant, to create humor. Another reason why Maugham’s novels are well-loved is that he never fails to provide a surprise ending to amuse his readers.When readers become involved with what they are reading, they may behave as if they have traveled through time to live with the characters in the story. Readers of Maugham’s short story,The Luncheon, may often stop and wonder about how the main character is so easily fooled when he has lunch with a woman he met once in Paris. They may also grow to love or hate this woman in the course of their reading.Literary works often provide room for different interpretations. For example, poetry, because of its succinct use of words, can often be interpreted in a number of different ways. Short plays, on the other hand, contain more elaborate descriptions of the setting and the moods of the characters, not to mention the stage directions. However, almost all literary works make use of symbols to suggest ideas indirectly. Because symbols can carry different meanings in different cultures, one person’s interpretation of a symbol can be very different from another person’s.Great literature is not bound by time or language barriers. It will continue to speak to generations of people.60. In Paragraph 3, whom does “he” refer to?A. The author.B. The reader.C. The main character.D. Somerest Maugham.61. What would be the best title for this article?A. The Many Languages of LiteratureB. Great Literature Has No BarriersC. Great Literature Has TimeD. The Irony of Literature62 According to the passage, all the following things may draw readers’ attention EXCEPT______?A. language backgroundsB. humorous wordsC. surprising endingsD. the use of symbolsC“W00t,” an expression of joy created by online gamers, was crowned (当选)word of the year last week by the publisher of a leading U.S. dictionary.Massachusetts-based Merriam-Webster Inc. said “w00t” reflects a new direction in the American language led by a generation raised on video games and mobile phone text-messaging. It’s like saying “yay,” the dictionary said.“It could be after a triumph(胜利) or for no reason at all,” Merriam-Webster said.Visitors to Merriam-Webster’s Web site were invited to vote for one of 20 words and phrases selected from the most frequently looked-up words on the site and submitted by readers.Merriam-Webster President John Morse said “w00t” reflected the growing use of numeric keyboards to type words.“People look for self-evident numeral-letter substitutions: 0 for O; 3 for E; 7 for T; and 4 for A,” he said. “This is simply a different and more efficient way of representing the alphabetical character.”Online gamers often replace numbers and symbols with letters to form what Merriam-Webster calls an “esoteric(深奥的)computer hacker language” known as “l33t speak.” This translates into “leet,” which is short for “elite.” （精英）One Web site, thinkgeek , already sells T-shirts with the word “w00t” printed on the front.Runner-up was “facebook” as a new verb meaning to add someone to a list of friends on the Web site Facebook or to search for people on the social networking site.“Truthiness” was the word of last year picked by Webster.A separate survey of words used in the media and on the Internet by California-based Global Language Monitor produce d a different set of winners last week. “Hybrid” took top honors as word of the year with “climate change” the top phrase.Runner-up was “surge,” based on the “surge” of 30,000 extra U.S. troops deployed to Iraq since mid-June, followed by the word “Bluetooth,” a technology used to connect electronic devices via radio waves.“The English language is becoming more and more a globalized language every year,” said Global Language Monitor president Paul Payack, noting that this year’s list included words also selected from India, Singapore, China and Australia.63. The best title for this passage could be ____________.A. More Globalized WordB. Words Used in the Media and on the InternetC. ‘W00t’ Crowned Word of YearD. O nline gamers’ Triumph64.In which column of the newspaper could this passage be read ?A. in Leisure Highlights B．in News ReviewC. in Home&World D．in Culture65. From the passage we can infer that_________A. “W00t” reflected the growing use of numeric keyboards to type words.B. “W00t” is said when online gamers are excited.C. “W00t” has made T-shirts sell well.D. “W00t” doesn’t have a long history.66. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true ?A. Merriam-Webster’s Web site did the survey of words of the year at least twice.B. The two surveys didn’t get the same result of words of the year.C. T his year’s list included words mainly selected from some Asian countries.D. The top three words of the year produced by California-based Global Language Monitorare Hybrid, surge and Bluetooth.DWhat is art? According to one definition, it is the creation of something that appeals to our sense of beauty. This definition may include painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture, or performing arts such as music and drama. Cultural and historical influences, as well as one’s own consciousness of what is aesthetically(审美地)pleasing, play a role in what one believes to be art. To some people, art is the description of an object--- a painting or sculpture of a person, for example. For others, art may be a blank canvas, or a piece of chalk.In order to talk about the different artistic styles that have existed over time, art historians have classified these styles into different periods and organized them in chronological order. The works of art produced within each period mirror the culture and events of that time.The earliest forms of art, from the prehistoric era(时代), include simple cave paintings and figures made from stone. There were followed by the sculptures and carvings of Ancient Civilizations era. Styles of the later Classical era (800 B.C. to 200 A.D.), reflect the culture of the time--- one that favored simplicity and balance. The period of the Middle Ages followed, and was succeeded by a revival of classical styles in the Renaissance era, beginning around 1400. Well-known artists of this time include Michelangelo and da Vinci. One hundred years of Baroque style, and then fifty years of Rococo followed the 200-year Renaissance. The start of the nineteenth century saw the rise of the Premodern era, followed by the Modern era, a period that lasted until 1945. This was followed by Postmodern era that characterizes the present day.In addition to differences in artistic styles between eras, there are also differences withineach era. The Postmodern era, for example, has featured innovative artistic styles such as Pop Art ( which includes work by Andy Warhol), Minimalism, and Conceptualism. Since the 1960s, Conceptualism has grown in popularity. This style focuses more on the idea o r ‘concept’ of art using realistic objects, rather than on art that is created using traditional materials such as paint, canvas, stone, or clay. Whereas Warhol used a can of beans as the basis for a painting, for example, a conceptual artist might say that the can itself is a work of art.Conceptualism has become an increasingly controversial（有争议的）art style, particularly as result of numerous conceptual artists winning the Turner Prize. This ￡20,000 award is presented annually to a British artist under the age of fifty, in recognition of an outstanding work. Sponsored by the Tate Gallery of Britain, it is recognized as one of Europe’s most prestigious awards for visual arts. Its aim is to promote discussion about contemporary British art. In 2002, pop music icon Madonna presented the Turner Prize to conceptual artist Martin Creed.……67. One of the artistic styles that many people today discuss and arguing about is ______.A. classic styleB. ConceptualismC. Pop artD. Baroque style68. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. Pop Art, Minimalism and Conceptualism are styles that developed in the Postmodern era.B. Some of the world’s earliest art was created in caves.C. History, culture and one’s concept of beauty affect what a person believes to be art.D. Art historians refer to today’s artistic period as the Modern era.69. According to the passage, art historians have classified these styles into ____ periods.A. 7B. 8C. 10D. 1270. If the passage continues, the following paragraph will be probably about_________.A. Martin Creed’s winning worksB. Madonna’s outstanding art styleC. the status of ConceptualismD. the conclusion of art56—59 DDAC 60—62 CBA 63—66 CBDC 66—70 BDCA。
