高考高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解(3)

高考高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解（3）

A

(October 3rd, 2012—CNN) They stepped onto the

evening ferries(渡轮)in Hong Kong’s crowded harbor to watch

the sky light up with fireworks to celebrate China’s National

Day on October 1st, 2012. Instead, the night ended in chaos

and tragedy.

Two ferries crashed Monday night, upending one of the ships and sending

passengers into the water. At least 38 people died. Rescuers picked up 123 survivors

and are still searching for a countless number of others who are missing.

Passengers on board said they had only moments to escape. “First it was up to

here and then there. The water rose so quickly, ”one woman, who refused to be named,

told CNN affiliate i-Cable. “We thought we were going to die for sure. ”

“The boat rolled violently before it partially sank. I opened the window and

pushed a child out. I put a life jacket on him and pushed him out first, ”she told

i-Cable. “At the time, it was very chaotic. The boat was completely standing straight up in the water. All the tables and chairs were everywhere. It was like

a slide; everything was sliding down. ”

Authorities are investigating what caused the crash, Hong Kong’s most deadly

maritime accident in more than 40 years. The police have arrested seven crew members

from the boats on suspicion of endangering passengers.

On Tuesday, the front of the stricken boat was still sticking out of the water,

connected to a barge(游艇)equipped with a crane just a few hundred meters from the

coast of Lamma. Emergency services boats surrounded the scene, and divers conducted

a search.

Monday’s crash is Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident since 1971, when

88 people died after the ferry Fat Shan capsized between Hong Kong and Macau amid

a typhoon. (296W)

1. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word“chaotic”in the fourth paragraph?

A. messy B. dirty

C. frightening D. shocking

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. 88 people died in the maritime accident in 1971.

B. 161 people died or injured together in the maritime accident in Hong Kong’s crowded

harbor on October 1st, 2012.

C. This maritime accident on October 1st, 2012 is Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime

accident in more than 40 years. D. Authorities are investigating the cause of the maritime accident.

3. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Hong Kong’s most deadly maritime accident B. People in Hong Kong celebrate China’s National Day

C. Two ferries collided

D. Rescuers rescue survivors in the maritime accident

4. Where does the passage probably come from?

A. An advertisement. B. A novel.

C. A book review. D. A newspaper.

本文报道了2012年10月1日在香港发生的一起撞船事故, 那是自1971年以来最致命的一次船舶事故。

1.【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据文中的语境可知当时船正在下沉, 当然是比较嘈杂、凌乱的, 故messy(嘈杂的, 凌乱的, 散乱的)和chaotic同义。dirty脏的; frightening令人害怕的; shocking令人震惊的。

2.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段At least 38 people died. Rescuers picked up

123 survivors and are still searching for a countless number of others who are missing.

可知并不是总共161人死、伤, 还有许多人未被找到, 故B项表述不正确。

3.【解析】选A。主旨大意题。本文主要讲在2012年10月1日发生在香港的撞船事故, 此次事故是香港40多年来最致命的船舶事故。故A项是最合适的题目, 其余选项只是文中的细节。

4.【解析】选D。推理判断题。本文是一篇新闻报道, 故推测应该摘自报纸。

B

It is not so long ago that the extended family lived under

the same roof. Children grew up knowing their cousins, aunts

and uncles, grandparents, and other relatives. These children felt connected.

In these not-too-long-ago times people were connected to their food. Most people

grew their own vegetables and fruit. Many families had a house cow for milk, cheese,

butter and cream. Most families also had meat animals. When visitors came unexpectedly, dad would be sent out back to kill the chook(鸡)for dinner. Everyone was involved

in cooking and mealtimes were a social event. When the meal ended most of the family

were involved in cleaning up and washing up. How different is the situation today?

The fast life is all around us—fast food, fast cars, fast conversations, fast

families, fast holidays. Our fast paced life has weakened these connections. We have

been fooled into thinking we need to, or even must, be fast and have what the“fast

life”gives us. Stress is leading to many new health problems.

The solution is the Slow Movement. It aims to deal with the problem of“time

poverty”through making connections. It supports a growing cultural shift towards

slowing down. It has spread to more than sixty countries and become a worldwide

movement.

The Slow Movement tells us that we need to slow down and connect with our life.

We need connection to people—ourselves, our family, our community, our friends—to

food, to places(where we live), and to life.