高考英语阅读理解和完形填空专项练习三
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1 高考英语阅读理解和完形填空专项练习三
一、阅读理解
A
Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all, but owned by
none — that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas (画布) — the
soft sand. He sometimes spends days working on a piece, only to see it washed away
by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it.
Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago, when he was
wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick. He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long
fish. Since then, Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of
sand art.
Over the years, his drawings have become bigger, but the tools he uses haven’t
changed — All he needs is a stick, a garden rake (耙) and most importantly, his lively
imagination!
Just like any good artist, Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas,
sometimes walking for miles, in search of perfect sand. His latest piece of work,
which is also the world’s largest freelance (自由职业的) drawing, was created in the
desert sands of Nevada. It took Jim three trips, eight days and over 100 miles of
walking to create this 3-mile work of art. It took the storm just one night to destroy it!
However, Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings
away.
Jim’s art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a
documentary named “Sandman” in 2005. Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand
— he is also an excellent cook and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in
the Field”, whose motto (座右铭) is to celebrate food at its source. Accordingly,
group dining events are held outdoors on farms, with the diners being treated to a
delicious meal. The events, which are held in different farms throughout America, are
always sold out the minute the schedule is announced. 2 1.What do we know about Denevan?
A.He used to be a cook. B.He has a gift for
creating sand art.
C.He puts his work on show regularly. D.He showed artistic talents at a very
young age.
2.What can we learn from the text?
A.Denevan walks a lot to complete his work.
B.It is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand.
C.It takes a long time for the storm to destroy Denevan’s work.
D.Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools.
3.What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text?
A.Walking a long distance. B.Waiting for the storm to come.
C.Looking for a suitable canvas. D.Watching nature destroy his work.
4.Which of the following can best describe Denevan?
A.Generous. B.Open-minded. C.Imaginative. D.Traditional.
B
As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of
Independence (《独立宣言》). He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it
was accepted by the Congress (国会). As a result, he became famous.
Born in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a brilliant student at school and almost
talented lawyer later, was much interested in politics.
Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to
France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later,
at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.
Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson,
who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally
good-natured.
Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. As a president, he
protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, 3 Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in
organizing the new University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of
American Independence.
1.From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in _______.
A.1786 B.1800 C.1842 D.1776
2.How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became the Governor of Virgina?
A.He was 26. B.He was in his forties. C.He was 36. D.We
don’t know.
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.
B.Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.
C.Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.
D.Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.
4.Jefferson’s greatest contribution in American history should be that ________.
A.he did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
B.he was strongly against the slavery
C.he wrote the Declaration of Independence
D.he was for the right of free speech
C
Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him
Bagamo.They said his mouth looked like a large bag.Musicians often called him Pops,
