1、12019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（20）李仕才ARecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer psychological first aid and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we w
2、ere greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passe
3、d away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, Just go. Just be there. I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of
4、others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he we
5、re still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better.1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?A. He built shelters for them.B. He gave
6、immediate first aid to them.C. He came to stay with them.D. He brought mental health professionals.2.What did the author do when his friends mother passed away?A. He hesitated over whether to go.B. He went to his friends at once.2C. He knew what to do instantly.D. He decided not to disturb.3.What do
7、es the underlined word solemn in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy.C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy.4.What has the author learned from his experience?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Being present can make a big difference.C. The fa
8、mily harmony is the happiest thing in life.D. Being a volunteer can make ones life more significant【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。经过几次出现在诸如灾难现场、失去亲人的朋友家里等，作者体会到出现产生的巨大力量，因为这不仅帮助了别人，也提高了自己。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段末 we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激)from the first person we met.I hadnt really done anything yet
9、.可知，我们只是和他们见面，还没有做什么，故选 C。2.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中 I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was tom about what to do.可知，作者犹豫不知是否要去，故选 A。3.D 【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词后一句中 His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present wit
10、h them as though he were still fully alive.可知，当时气氛并不严肃，故选 D。B(2015北京东城区综合练习二)According to game maker Hasbro，approximately 750 million people have played 3the wellknown game Monopoly since it was invented in the 1930s.Charles Darrow is typically credited as the inventor of the worlds most famous boar
11、d game.However, he likely originated his version of Monopoly from one of several other games similarly involving house buying and selling that were already in existence before the 1930s when he got his patent(专利) for the game.A probable reason that Darrows Monopoly became the hugely successful game
12、that still exists today is that he took a great approach to producing it.Other similar games existed, but they had no board or regulation pieces.With the help of his wife and son, who decorated the sets with details, Darrow personally created the pieces and boards that became the first Monopoly game
13、 sets.His extra work in creating the entire environment that players needed gave his game something extra that other variations did not have.Darrow had success in selling his games in various parts of the country.Several Philly area stores were the first to carry his game and sell it in large quanti
14、ties.However, Darrow had difficulty selling his game to the major game producer of the time, Parker Brothers.He was told that his game was too complex and had fundamental errors in its design that would limit its appeal.Eventually, the continued sales he managed on his own forced Parker Brothers to
15、reassess the worth of his game.In the end, the company agreed to produce the game and shortly afterwards it became the bestselling game in the country.That success turned Charles Darrow into a millionaire, which is the heavy 4ironyDarrow initially began work on Monopoly to help support himself and h
16、is family following the financial troubles tied to the stock market crash of 1929.Thus, Charles Darrow became a millionaire by producing a game that allows “regular” people to feel like they are buying and selling real homes and land like millionaires. 1What made Darrows Monopoly different from othe
17、r similar games?AThe way of avoiding financial troubles.BThe safe environment created for players.CThe buying and selling of real homes and land.DThe specific pieces and a playing board in each set.2The author suggests in Paragraph 3 that _AMonopoly was initially too complex to playBDarrow failed to
18、 make expected profit in PhillyCcertain errors in Monopoly limited its attractionDsome people once doubted Monopoly would be popular3What does the underlined word “irony” in the last paragraph mean?AFinancial gain. BUnexpected result.CMarketing plan. DUnsatisfying reward.4What is the passage mainly
19、about?AThe difficulties in Darrows life.BThe comparison of some board games.CThe way to the success of Darrows game.5DThe business management of Parker Brothers.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了 Darrow的大富翁游戏以及他因此获得的成功。1解析：选 D。细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Other similar games existed，but they had no board or regulation pieces.
20、”可知，答案选 D。2解析：选 D。推理判断题。根据第三段第四句“He was told that his game was too complex and had fundamental errors in its design that would limit its appeal.”可知，刚开始 Parker Brothers认为这个游戏过于复杂而且设计上还有一些基本的错误，而这会限制它的吸引力，由此可推知，有人不相信这个游戏能受欢迎。故选 D。3解析：选 B。词义猜测题。根据最后一段可知，Darrow 因为在股票市场遭遇了金融危机，所以才开始研发大富翁游戏，但是通过这个游戏他却成为了百
21、万富翁，这是个意想不到的结果。所以画线词与 B项意思相近。故选 B。4解析：选 C。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了 Darrow研发大富翁游戏以及他的成功之路。故选 C。CWhen I was 8 years old, I decided to run away from home after a quarrel with my mother. With my suitcase packed and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door.My mom asked where I was going. “Im leaving h
22、ome,” I said.“Whats that youre carrying?” she asked.“Some clothes and food,” I replied.“If you want to run away, thats all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.”I threw my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor and started for the door again.“W
23、ait a minute,” Mom said. “You didnt have any clothes on when you arrived, and I want them back.”6This infuriated me. I tore my clothes off shoes, socks, underwear and all and shouted, “Can I go now?”“Yes,” my mom answered, “but once you close that door, dont expect to come back.”I was so angry that
24、I shut the door forcefully and stepped out of my home. Then I noticed down the street two neighbor girls walking toward our house. I was so shy that I saw the big spruce (云杉) tree in our yard and jumped under the low-hanging branches. A pile of dried-up brown needles were beneath the tree, and you c
25、ant imagine the pain those sharp needles caused to my body.After I was sure the girls had passed by, I ran to the front door and knocked at it loudly.“Its Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the door answered, “Billy doesnt live here anymore. He ran away from home.”Looking behind me to see if anyone
26、else was coming down the street, I said, “Mom! Im sorry. Im still your son. Let me in!”The door opened and Moms smiling face appeared. “Did you change your mind about running away?” she asked.“Whats for supper?” I smiled back.1. When the author was leaving home, his mother ordered him to _.A. stay a
27、t home B. take some sandwichesC. leave everything behind D. check his suitcase carefully2. Which of the following can best describe the authors mom?A. Selfish and proud. B. Strict but loving.C. Kind and helpful. D. Wise but impatient.3. The underlined word “infuriated” probably means “_”.A. surprise
28、d B. warnedC. encouraged D. angered4. Why did the author jump under the low-hanging branches?A. To avoid being seen. B. To find some needles.7C. To play a joke on the two girls. D. To attract the two girls attention.5. The last sentence “Whats for supper?” mainly shows that the author _.A. felt very
29、 hungry at that timeB. changed his plan to leave homeC. wished to eat something before leavingD. wanted to know what his mother prepared for supper(家庭) 本文是记叙文。作者在八岁的时候，因为与母亲吵架萌生离家出走的想法，然而在他准备迈出家门的那一刻，却被母亲拦住了，因为母亲向他提出了一个条件1. C。细节理解题。根据文中的 But you came into this home without anything and you can leave
30、 the same way可知，在作者要离家出走时，母亲让他把所有的东西都留下。2. B。推理判断题。让离家出走的儿子脱掉所有的衣服，显示母亲的苛刻，但母亲又让吃尽苦头要求回家的儿子进家门，由此可知，母亲对儿子又充满了爱。故选 B项。3. D。词义猜测题。根据划线词后的 I tore my clothes off shoes, socks, underwear and all and shouted, “Can I go now?”可知，脱去衣服、大声喊叫的作者十分生气。故 infuriated在此处有“激怒”的意思。4. A。细节理解题。根据文中的 . noticed down the st
31、reet two neighbor girls walking toward our house. I was so shy that . 可知，脱光了衣服的作者看到有人走过来，为了避免尴尬，跳到树丛中以免被人看到。5. B。推理判断题。在树丛中受尽了苦头的作者，最后向母亲道歉，要求回家，他说“晚饭吃什么”暗含着他改变了离家出走的想法。D(2015东北三校二模)The National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.has thousands of objects on display，including the 1903 Wright Flyer
32、, Charles Lindberghs Spirit of St.Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch.In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on 8the east end.There are many thin
33、gs to do at the Museum in DC.We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults.We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.Hours & Admission：Open every day except December 25.Admission is free.Regular Hours：10：00 am to 5：30 pmExtended Hours：10：00 am to 7
34、：30 pmDecember 2630, 2014.March 30April 20, 2015.Fridays and Saturdays, April 24May 16, 2015.May 17September 7, 2015.VISITING TIPS：Limit the Number of Bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry.The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry.Before you visi
35、t, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods(三脚架)Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.No Food and Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum.You may only consume food
36、and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum.Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.9Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use.However, tripods and monopods(单脚架) are not permitted without approval.First Aid：The Museum has a First Aid of
37、 fice and a nurse on duty.Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.Visit the Welcome Center：At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.Open 10：00 am to 5：30 pmPhone：2026332214Email：NASMVis
38、itorServicessi.edu1According to the passage，the National Air and Space Museum is a museum _Awhere only adults can take part in some educational activitiesBeveryone can pay a visit to without buying ticketsCwhere one can touch anything he likesDeveryone can visit without time limits all the year roun
39、d2If the Greens plan to visit the Museum at 6：00 pm, it is accessible on 10_ADecember 24, 2014 (Wednesday)BMarch 1, 2015 (Sunday)CJuly 6, 2015 (Monday)DSeptember 15, 2015 (Tuesday)3A visitor to the museum can _Aeat and drink in the Museum or in the Food CourtBtake photos with tripods for personal us
40、eCbring fewer bags to go through metal detectorsDget some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill4The purpose of this passage is to _Amake an advertisement for the museumBattract people to explore the universeCencourage adults to bring their children thereDshow what is on display in the museum【解题
41、导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要就华盛顿一家博物馆的参观事宜做了简要介绍。1解析：选 B。细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“Hours & Admission：Open every day except December 25.Admission is free.”可知，这家博物馆是免费对公众开放的。故答案选 B。2解析：选 C。细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“Extended Hours”的介绍，并结合选项可知，格林一家只能在 2015年 7月 6日的晚上六点去这家博物馆参观。故答案选 C。3解析：选 D。推理判断题。根据文章“First Aid”部分的内容可推知，如果来访者11突然病倒，可以得到紧
42、急救助。故答案选 D。4解析：选 A。写作意图题。通过对文章的整体理解可知，本文是一篇有关博物馆参观事宜的介绍，由此可推知，本文是一篇广告，其目的在于宣传这家博物馆，以吸引更多人来此参观。故答案选 A。EFormer National Football League player and childrens author Tim Green has added another book to his list of accomplishments: Unstoppable.The book tells the story of a 12-year-old boy named Harrison,
43、who survives life in a cruel foster-home before he finally finds a loving family.Once he settles in and realises his natural football ability,tragedy strikes again and he loses his leg due to a deadly bone cancer.Unstoppable follows Harrisons incredible journey as he faces many challenges in his lif
44、e.Tim Green said he decided to write a novel about a kid facing cancer after watching how his wife fought to survive her own illness.“Her mental and physical toughness were more heroic to me than anything Id ever seen in the national sports leagues,” Green told TFK Kid Reporter Zachary J.Lewis.After
45、 watching his wifes battle,Green said,he knew he needed to write about a person who struggled through a serious illness.But because the target age for his books is the teen,he needed to tell the story through the eyes of someone in that age.When friends introduced Green to Jeffrey Keith,Green knew h
46、e had found the right person to help him “capture the heroism that it takes to fight cancer”.Cancer-survivor Jeffrey Keith lost his leg at the age of twelve,but went on to be the goalie (守门员) for the Boston College Division 1 Lacrosse (长曲棍球) Team and was also the first amputee to run 3,300 miles acr
47、oss the country.When Green heard Jeffrey Keiths story,he knew it was the perfect narrative on which to base his next book.TFK asked Keith what it felt like to read Unstoppable for the first time.“Tim captured what it felt like for me to go through this experience and 12battle back,” Keith said.“Afte
48、r I read the book,Tim asked me to describe it in one word,and I said awesome.Tims book sends a message to all the kids across the country that are facing obstacles that can have nothing to do with cancer: you are all unstoppable,as long as you believe it.”1.What happened to Harrison after he was ado
49、pted by a loving family?A.He became a goalie of a football team.B.He lost one of his legs in an accident.C.He was found to suffer from blood cancer.D.He realised he had talent for playing football.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二句可知,哈里森被一家好心人收养后,发现了自己的足球天赋。D 项正确。后来,他得了骨癌,失去一条腿,并不是因为事故,B 项错误。2.Who inspires Tim Green to write the novel Unstoppable?A.A boy named Har
