英语高考英语阅读理解人物故事试题类型及其解题技巧

1、（英语）高考英语阅读理解（人物故事）试题类型及其解题技巧一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类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 h

2、ave 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 一 something to elevate the fire that is already burnin

3、g inside of her.Its 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

4、 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 expr

5、essive 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 wasnt constantly watched. The expectations of her

6、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 start

7、ed working, people either bowed to her or they basically ignored her. But there wasnt 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

8、 school, Isadora Duncan was a failure. In the dance hall, she gave form to brilliance.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

9、 girl.0.Troubles lit the fire of dancing in Duncan.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 se

10、t higher expectation on her than she could bear.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.What is this passage m

11、ainly about?A.Isadora Duncans childhood and her achievements today.B.Duncans career development and other dancers opinions of her.C.Isadora Duncans early experiences and the reasons for her success.D.Duncans high status in the dancing world and her unique expressive style.【答案】(1) A(2 ) C(3 ) B(4 ) C

12、【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。(1)考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的hot only was she already talented enough to earnmoney even at that age, but she also had a rare kind of confidence即使在刃B个年龄， 她也有足够的天赋去挣钱，而且她还有一种罕见的自信；以及 “something to elevate the fire that is already burning inside of her ”能让她

13、心中燃烧的火焰更旺，可推测出划线部分的意思应为用困难推动她向梦想前进 故选Ao(2)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的Duncanwas 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 inst

14、ances became less frequent.可知，她自信地告诉人们她对舞蹈有不同的看法，她将在 世界上传播。很自然，这在一开始就引起了人们的嘲笑和大笑，但随着她的工作越来越 多，这样的事情就不那么频繁了。由此可知，她的舞蹈风格一开始不被人们接受。故选Co(3)考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it willlive its whole life belie ving that it is stupid.如果你以爬树的能力来判断一条鱼，它终其一生都 会认为自己是愚蠢的。接着又指出在学校里

15、，伊莎多拉邓肯是个失败者。在舞厅里，她光彩夺目。由此可推断出，作者在最后一段想要告诉我们每个人都是独特的天才。故选Bo(4)考查主旨大意。伊莎多拉邓肯十岁时辍学去教别人跳舞，文章主要介绍了她的经历以及所取得的成功。故选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一 篇人物类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行 分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。2 .阅读理解My family lives in Texas. I was born and brought up in Texas and I am a graduate

16、of the University of Texas.However, around my second year in law school, I wanted to make a great change, which was almost unheard of for Texans: I wanted to leave!I realized this after completing my first year-year internship(实习期)I knew I wanted something different and my chance came during the 201

17、1 Super Bowl in Dallas. A snowstorm blanketed the entire city in snow and thousands of people were gathered. I overheard that StubHub, a big company from a great city, San Francisco, was throwing a party next door to my hotel. I thought if l could get an internship, I could leave for the summer and

18、at least see what it was like. Yes, it was a huge leap. I told myself I was ready.There was just one problem: I wasnt invited to the StubHub party. But you know Im the type of person who goes for something she wants. Needless to say, I crashed the party and found my way to the president. I kindly in

19、troduced myself and then asked if they had a legal internship program. Guess what? They accepted my request to be a legal intern, even though no such program existed.Although the legal department didnt have a permanent position for me, the experience has shaped my life. Working for a great company i

20、n San Francisco, Im incredibly happy for making my decision to leave Texas.By leaving Texas, I learned that it is so much more rewarding to try the unfamiliar than to stay in the comfortable. Exploring the unfamiliar is how youll understand what fits your life. I say, dive in head first.The author w

21、ent to Dallas to _in 2011.A. watch the Super Bowl B. meet up with her family C. flee San FranciscoD. hunt for an internshipWhich is the biggest lesson that the author learned from the experience?You must choose a career that you like.Jumping out of your comfort zone is rewarding.Accepting who you ar

22、e makes you realize your strengths.You should listen to your family to learn about your potential.Which of the following words best describe the author?A. Patient and modest.Supportive and energetic.Intelligent and humorous.D. Determined and adventurous.【答案】(1) D B (3) D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者去达拉斯寻找实习机会

23、，并从中学到了很多。11)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的I overheard that StubHub, a big company from a greatcity, San Francisco, was throwing a party next door to my hotel. I thought if l could get an internship,可知，作者无意中听到来自旧金山的一家大公司在自己所住酒店的隔壁开派 对，她在想自己能否在那家公司得到一个实习的机会，因此， 2011年作者去达拉斯是为了 寻找一个实习机会，故选Do ( 2)考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的By leav

24、ing Texas, Ilearned that it is so much more rewarding to try the unfamiliar than to stay in the comfortable. 可知，作者认识到尝试不熟悉的东西比呆在舒适区更有意义，也就是说作者从这个经历中 学到的最大的教训是跳出舒适区是有意义的，故选Bo(3)考查推理判断。根据第三段中的I wasnt invited to the StubHub party. But you know Imthe type of person who goes for something she wants. 可知，作

25、者没有被邀请参加派对，但她 是那种追求她想要的东西的人，由此可见作者很坚定，再根据 I crashed the party and found my way to the president. I kindly introduced myself and then asked if they had a legal internship program.可知，作者闯进派对，直接找到董事长进行自我介绍并问是否有实习项目，由此 可见作者很大胆，综合以上两方面可知作者是坚定和大胆的，故选Do【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下

26、文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。3 .阅读理解It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle.As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycle seemed to fade-or so we thought, as she didnt mention it again. We bought the latest fashionable Baby Si

27、tters Club dolls, a holiday dress and some beautiful story books. Then, much to our surprise, on December 23rd, she proudly announced that she really wanted a bike more than anything else.It was just too late, what with all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying lastminute gifts. We co

28、uld only think of the bicycle and the disappointment of our child. What if I make a little bicycle out of clay and write a note that she could trade the clay model in for a real bike? Her dad asked. The theory, of course, being that since that is a high-ticket item and she is such a big girl, it wou

29、ld be much better for her to pick it out. So he spent the next five hours painstakingly working with clay to make a tiny bike.Three hours later, on Christmas morning, we were excited for Rose to open the little heartshaped package with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. Finally, she

30、 opened it and read the note aloud.She looked at me and then at her dad and said, so does this mean that I trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?Beaming, I said, Yes.Rose had tears in her eyes when she replied, I could never trade in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me. Id rathe

31、r keep this than get a real bike.At that moment, we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle on the planet!Roses parents didnt buy her the bike she wanted because.they had bought many other wonderful things for herthey thought she had changed her mindthey didnt have time to do any

32、shoppingthey decided to make one for herWhy did Dad make the clay bicycle?He thought Rose was too young for a real bike.He didnt want to disappoint his daughter.He thought his daughter would like it.He wanted to give his daughter a surprise.From the story, we know that.Roses father was an artist wit

33、h special skillsRose would trade in the clay bike for a real oneThe parents were moved and proud of the girlRose was a thoughtful and independent girl【答案】(1) BB(3 ) C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Rose希望圣诞节收到一辆自行车。父母没有给她买自行车，因为他们认为Rose可能对自行车失去了兴趣，为了满足女儿的愿望，爸爸决定给她做个粘土的自行车让她去换个新的，但是Rose决定保留这个粘土自行车，不要新的自行车。(1)考查细节理解

34、。根据第二段中的As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycleseemed to fade-or so we thought, as she didnt mention it again. 可知， 作者夫妻俩认为 Rose 买自行车的愿望褪去了，所以没给她买。故选Bo(2)考查推理判断。根据第三段中的 We could only think of the bicycle and thedisappointment of our child可推知，作者夫妻因为没有帮女儿实现圣诞节的愿望而内疚， 为了不让Rose失望，决定做一个黏土自行车模型先

35、送给Rose,之后Rose可以用它来兑换一辆真正的自行车。故选 Bo(3)考查推理判断。根据最后一段At that moment, we would have moved heaven andearth to buy her every bicycle on the planet!作者夫妇愿意竭尽全力给 Rose买自行车可推 知：这对父母亲为女儿的行为而感到并觉得自豪。故选Co【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。4.阅读理解Recently whenever I turned on my

36、 computer or my mobile phone, news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes. We saw many unfortunate events. However, there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind. As a journalist, I wrote many human interesting stories during my care

37、er. Thats why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes.When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days, they didnt sit there feeling sorry for themselves. They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. While they

38、were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning, four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for their community.The flood water rose in the street outside. They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to c

39、reate hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread. Although the water kept rising, they continued baking to help more people. By the time the owner managed to get to them, they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centers across the city for people affected by the fl

40、oods.The store manager, Brian Alvarado, told The Independent, Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feel forlorn. Instead , we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.What did the bakery store workers do after flooding c

41、aused by Hurricane Harvey?They volunteered to make bread for their community.They managed to live by selling more bread in the store.They felt sorry that they couldnt escape from the store.They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them.Which of the following best explains forlorn un

42、derlined in the last paragraph?A. Fortunate.B. Hopeful.C. Shallow.D. Desperate.What can we infer from the text?Alvarado organized his workers to bake much bread.Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston.The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergency centers.The author preferred to w

43、rite stories about people facing disasters.(4 ) What can be the best title for the text?A Popular Mexican Bakery Chain in HoustonWait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big DisasterAll Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in HoustonBake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane Harvey【答案】(1

44、) A(2 ) D(3 ) B(4 ) D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Hurricane Harvey到来时面包店继续烤面包所产生的意义。(1)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的 They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread.司知，Hurricane Harvey引发洪水后，面包店的工作人员自愿为他们 的社区做面包。

45、故选 A。(2)考查词义猜测。根据最后一段中的Instead we should take positive action to saveourselves and help others.相反，我们应该采取积极的行动来拯救自己和帮助别人。由 Instead 可知与前句构成转折关系，再由 positive可推知划线词的意思是令人绝望的。故选D。(3)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的When the staff at a Mexic an bakery chain in Houstonwere trapped inside the building for two days, 可知， HurricW

46、ne Harvey 造成休斯敦停电。故选 Bo(4)考查主旨大意。根据最后一段中的Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feelforlorn. Instead, we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference. 可知，文章讲述的是Hurricane Harvey到来时面包店继续烤面包所产生的意义。故选Do【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和主旨大

47、意四个题型的考查，是一 篇故事类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行 分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。.阅读理解My First Day of SchoolFear started taking over, I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been for three years, hoping America would help

48、my future. My father decided that I would be better off going to school here, so I enrolled(登记)in the local high school in my new town.I was afraid how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second period class after I had missed my first. With anxiety, I reached for the door, opening it slowly.

49、 Without paying attention to my classmates, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered. Yes. His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didnt have anything like t

50、hat. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didnt actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector. In Indian schools, we didnt use the technology we

51、 had. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the regular process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said, Its still fourth period.But the bell

52、 just rang, I said.Changing from a gentle tone to a harsher( 刺耳的)one, she said, That is the lunch bell, young man.I apologized. Without another word I headed for the cafeteria. I felt lucky because we didnt have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my go

53、al. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didnt have in India either. I spotted my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasnt so bad.The author attended an American high school because.his father preferred American schoolshis family wanted him to have a bright

54、futurehis mother had worked in it for 3 yearshe had been longing to leave his homelandWhat do we know about the authors first day of school?He went to the wrong class for the second period.He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmates.He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmate.He exp

55、erienced differences from the Indian schools in many ways.How did the author feel at the end of the day?A. WorriedB. PuzzledC. RelievedD. Excited【答案】(1) B D(3 ) C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者从印度来到美国，在美国上高中。作者记叙了第一天上学的经历和感受。(1)考查细节理解。根据第一段中的I had traveled join my parents hoping Americawould help my future. My

56、father decided that I would be better off going to school here 可知， 作者的父母希望美国会对作者的未来有好处，在美国上学作者会更好。故选Bo(2)考查推理判断。根据第二段中的He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, whichI would never get in India I didnt actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seIatsspent the rest of the class taking n

57、otes from the image produced by the overhead projector. In Indian schools, we didnt use the technol ogy we had 以及第六段中的I felt lucky because wedidnt have this in India可知，作者在美国上学的第一天，遇到了很多和印度不一样的地 方。例如：自己选择座位，课程安排等。故结合选项，选Do(3)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的I was afraid how I would do. On the first day, I went tomy sec

58、ond period class after I had missed my first. Wit h anxiety 和最后段中的 I spotted my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasnt so bad 可知， 作者开始非常害 怕，非常焦虑，但是到了这一天结束的时候，他感觉这一天不是那么糟糕。由此可以推 知，作者的焦虑最终得以缓解。选 Q【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需 要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。.阅读理解Nine ye

59、ars ago, a few days before Christmas, I was a director at a company in San Francisco, and I was called into a meeting that was already in progress. That meeting turned out to be my exit interview. I was 64 years old at the time. It wasnt completely unexpected. I signed a pile of papers and left the

60、company.So, 40 plus years of employment was over. I had a good reputation and background. Retirement was not a choice for me. I wanted to do something. And then an idea came into my mind, born from my concern for our environment. I wanted to build my own business, designing and producing biodegradab