高考英语二轮复习限时规范训练十五阅读板块__练速度

1、- - -限时规范训练（ 十五 ） 阅读板块练速度（ 满分 40 分，限时 35 分钟 ）I .阅读理解（30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AHundreds of spectators cheered them on at the North American Wife Carrying Championship. The annual event, now in its 15th year, was held at the base of a grassy ski mountain at the Sunday River resort in Main

2、e.“ The people in Finland put together this event because they felt there should be at least one news story in the year that makes people laugh ，” said competitor John Lund, who spent four years in Finland, the birthplac e of wife-carrying as a modern sport.The competition began there in the 1990s a

3、nd was inspired loosely by the legendof a 19th-century outlaw who tested the mettle （ 耐力 ） of his gang of robbers by having them run an obstacle course with a woman on their backs.The sport has since gained enthusiasts around the world. The event on Saturday in Maine was one of several official qual

4、ifying competitions for international championships in Finland, with the others held in Australia, Sweden and Estonia.Nearly every team employed the “ Estonian carry ”， in which the womanhangs the head down with her legs hooked around the mans neck and her arms around his waist, which frees his hand

5、s. Despite the competitions name, the couple does not need to be married.The winners on Saturday were Jesse Wall, a gym owner, and his friend ChristinaArsenault. Under the rules of the game, they won Arsenaults weight in beer and five times the numerical value of her weight in cash. Asked what he pl

6、anned to do with the 10 cases of beer, Wall looked around and said,“ Share them with everyone here. ” 语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。在第十五届“背老婆锦标赛”中，获胜者是健身房老板 Jesse Wall 和他的朋友Christina Arsenault ，他们赢得了与 Arsenault 体重相当的啤酒和相当于她体重数字五倍的现金。1 What does the writer want to tell us?A The wife-carrying sport was originallyhel

7、d in Australia.B The annual event in Maine has been around for 15 years.C People had to use the“ Estonian carry ” in the championship.D People had to get married to take part in the championship.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“ The annual event, now in its 15th year, was held at the base of a grassy ski mountain

8、at the Sunday River resort in Maine.”可知，在缅因州星期日河度假胜地的一座长满草的滑雪山脚下举办的是第十五届比赛。据此可知，这项活动已经举办了 15 年，故 B 项正确。答案： B2 Why did the Finnish invent the event?A To make an amusing news story. To attract more travelers to Finland.C To test peoples courage and patience.D To make people join in outdoor activities.

9、解析： 细节理解题。 根据第二段第一句中的“ The people in Finland put together this event because they felt there should be at least one news story in the year that makes people laugh ， said competitor.”可知，芬兰人组建这次活动是因为他们觉得一年中至少应该有一个让人发笑的新闻故事，故A 项正确。答案： A Which of the following countries is the official qualifying compet

10、ition not held in?A Finland.B Australia.C Sweden.D Spain.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“ The event on Saturday in Maine was one of several official qualifying competitions for international championships in Finland, with the others held in Australia, Sweden and Estonia. ”可知，这项有官方举办资格的锦标赛除了在芬兰举行，其他地方还有澳大利亚、瑞典和爱沙尼

11、亚，故选 D 项。答案： DBRoberto Clemente is the greatest baseball player of all time. He had an unbelievable batting average （ 击球率 ） in all seasons he played. Having won four batting titles, twelve Gold Glove awards, and a Most Valuable Player award, he is certainly the best that ever played.Besides being th

12、e best baseball player, Roberto Clemente was also a great manand hero. In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragua. On December 31 of that year, Clemente flew to Nicaragua to take supplies to the people. Almost immediately after takeoff, the plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea.The best honors for

13、 Clemente came after he died. He was the first Latino votedinto the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball, renamed a bridge after him a bridge that leads to the citys beautiful new stadium.No one summed up the life of Roberto Clemente and the baseball commi

14、ssioner （干事） when, at Clementes Hall of Fame award ceremony, he said,“He was so great aman, as a leader and humanitarian, so great an inspiration to the young and to all in ba seball, especially to the proud people of his homeland, Puerto Rico.” Thecommissioner further honored Clemente by creating a

15、 sportsmanship award in his name.语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了棒球明星罗伯托克莱门特的人生经历。 What can be concluded from Roberto Clementes trip to Nicaragua?A He got injured in an air crash.B He cared about people and the world.C He donated a huge sum of money to Nicaragua.D He earned his fame for his bravery and generosity.解

16、析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二、三句“ In 1972, there was an earthquake inNicaragua. On December 31 of that year, Clemente flew to Nicaragua to take suppliesto the people. ”可知，在1972 年尼加拉瓜发生地震后，克莱门特飞往尼加拉瓜，向那里的人民运送物资。据此可推知，克莱门特是一位关心人民和世界的人，故B 项正确。答案： B5 What do we know about Roberto Clemente from the passage?A He died i

17、n Puerto Rico.B There was a bridge built for him.C He played baseball in Pittsburgh.D His statue was in the Baseball Hall of Fame.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段尾句中的“ In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball.可知，他曾在匹兹堡市打过棒球，故C项正确。答案： C6 What happened at Clementes Hall of Fame award ceremony?A A sport

18、smanship award was set up in Clementes name.Clemente was voted into the Soccer Hall of Fame.C Clemente gained an honor from the people of his homeland.D The commissioner praised Clementes unbelievable batting skills.解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段尾句“ The commissioner further honored Clemente by creating a sportsman

19、ship award in his name. ”可知，为表彰克莱门特，干事还以克莱门特的名义设立了一项体育精神奖，故A 项正确。答案： A Where is the passage most probably taken from?A A science journal.A sports magazine.C A radio program.D A news report.解析：文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了棒球明星罗伯托克莱门特的人生经历。据此可推知，本文最可能选自体育杂志，故B 项正确。答案： BCDolly Parton, an American musician, is use

20、d to performing for big crowds. But after her set this year at Glastonbury, Britains largest music festival which can date back to 1970, she admitted to feeling nervous. Since that show, her albumBlueSmokehas stayed near the top of the album chart for eight weeks.Live music is flourishing （ 繁荣 ） eve

21、n as sales of recorded music have decreased greatly. In the past two years, it has grown by 15%. Live music lovers now spend more than 1 billion a year on tickets and almost half that on food, drink and the like.In the early 1990s, Britain had few festivals. But around 450 will take place thisyear.

22、The festival season, once limited to July and August, now stretches until early autumn. On the first weekend of September, four festivals battle it out.One reason was a change of the licensing laws, which made it easier to put on a show outdoors. The recession （ 经济衰退 ） helped too: Britons who could

23、no longer afford foreign holidays found a weekend of camping in a muddy field more attractive.Ageing crowds are another bonus. Older people have more cash to spend on festivals, and their demands have helped make festivals safer and more pleasant. Security at bigger festivals has grown much tighter.

24、 Fancy food and drinks have replaced cheap hot dogs and beer.All this is changing the way the music industry works. Festivals are increasingly seen as a way for artists to attract fans. Newer names find them essential: Clean Bandit, a British band who brought out their first album this year, is perf

25、orming at around 20 festivals this summer. And music managers are increasingly taking into account how successfully they think artists will perform at big outdoor festivals before deciding to sign them. 语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。是什么助力了英国的户外音乐节蓬勃发展呢？8What do we know about Dolly Parton?AHer album Blue Smokeis not

26、 very popular.BGlastonbury used to be her favorite place.CThe large audience made her nervous.D She is an inexperienced performer.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知， Dolly Parton 虽然常常给众多观众表演，但在 Glastonbury 这个英国最大规模的音乐节上表演，她还是感到紧张。答案： C9 Which of the following can indicate live music is flourishing in Britain?A The

27、 licensing laws have been changed.B The festival season lasts longer than before.C Ticket prices of music festivals have increased by 15%.D People are willing to spend more money on recorded music.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“ The festival season, once limited to July andAugust, now stretches until early autumn

28、. On the first weekend of September, fourfestivals battle it out. ”可知，户外音乐季的时间变长了，这也能体现英国音乐节的繁荣。答案： B10 Whats older peoples contribution to outdoor festivals?A Spending more money on food and drink.B Offering music festivals financial support.C Leading to more festivals intended for the old.D Urging

29、 organizers to offer a comfortable experience.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知，年纪大的人参与音乐节，这让组织者更注重音乐节的舒适体验。答案： D11 Why are music festivals important to new artists?A Their songs are effectively promoted at the festivals.B They can cooperate with some big-name artists.C They may make the acquaintance of music man

30、agers.D The way they perform has been affected by the festivals.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知，户外音乐节成了艺人吸引歌迷的好方法，因此这对新人来说是很好的宣传方式O答案： ADA shirt, tie and blazer may not be my favorite, but if I were given the choice, I wouldnt throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, create

31、s an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.My school is one of many that seem to be shifting to a more formal uniform thisSeptember I will be wearing a shirt and blazer instead of myold jumper and polo shirt. A number of students have complained about the change, b

32、ut some people believe that a school uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening focus on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment, allowing students to perform better academically. Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means students dont have to worry about

33、 peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. Wheneveryone is dressed the same, worrying about what you look like isnt so important. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a great deal of financialpressure on students and parents. Potential bullies have one

34、 less targetfor their insults; its hard to make fun of what someoneis wearing when youre dressed exactly the same.In America, where a majority of schools do not have a uniform, roughly 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. This might not be d

35、irectly linked to what theyre wearing, but having a uniform can be a safety net for many students who might otherwise suffer from bullying. A strict uniform gives the impression that rules are strict too, perhaps helping maintain a sense of order at school.My uniform might not be what I would wear i

36、n my own time, but it gives me a sense of belonging, takes away the pressure of what to wear and stops the bullies. School uniform isnt fashionable, but thats exactly why I think it should be here to stay. 语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。在学校“我”选择穿校服，因为校服是学校的标志，学生统一穿校服能使教室成为严肃的场所，让学生更加专注于学习；此外，穿校服还能减少 校园欺凌事件的发生。12 Why

37、does the writer mention American children without uniforms in the passage? A To show pity for American kids.B To raise the governments attention.C To prove the benefits of school uniform.D To inform readers of American kids uniforms.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，在美国，大多数学校没有统一的校服，每天大约有 16 万名儿童因为害怕受到其他学生的攻击或恐吓而

38、缺课。这可能与他们的穿着没有直接的联系，但是对于许多可能遭受欺凌的学生来说，校服是一种保护措施，而且也帮助学校维持了秩序。据此可推知，作者在此提及美国儿童没有穿统一的校服旨在说明校服的好处，故 C 项正确。答案： C What is the writers attitude towards school uniforms?A Disapproving.B Confused.C Suspicious.D Favorable.解析：观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“ .it gives me a sense of belonging, takesaway the pressure of what to

39、 wear and stops the bullies. School uniform isntfashionable, but thats exactly why I think it should be here to stay. ”可知，“我”的校服给了“我”一种归属感，消除了穿什么衣服的压力，阻止了那些欺负“我”的人；虽然校服并不时尚，但这正是“我”认为它应该留在这里的原因。据此可推知，作者对校服持赞同的态度，故D 项正确。答案： DWhich is the advantage of wearing school uniforms for school kids?A It sharpe

40、ns concentration on outdoor tasks.It removes the teachers financial pressure.C It satisfies students dressing tastes and favorites.D It helps students maintain a sense of order at school.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“ A strict uniform gives the impression thatrules are strict too, perhaps helping maintain a se

41、nse of order at school. ”可知，严肃的校服也会给人留下规章制度严格的印象，有助于维持学校的秩序，故D 项正确。答案： D What is the best title for the passage?A My Cool School UniformThe Point of School UniformC The Idea of Dressing ProperlyD The Way of Guarding Kids Safety解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，在学校里“我”选择穿校服，因为校服是学校的标志，学生统一穿校服能使教室成为严肃的场所，让学生更加专注于学习；此外，

42、穿校服还能减少校园欺凌事件的发生。故B 项最适合作本文的标题。- - -答案：Bn .阅读七选五（10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。On any given day, many of us wrestle with our fears. We might be considering changing a job, telling someone we love them or wanting to speak up for whats right when we see injustice （ 不公正）.16 Or it says t

43、hat we dont have the ability tocreate the life or world we want to have. The cycle often plays out in the same way.So, what should we do? 17 Instead, we can choose to accept fear as part of the process of change and practice courage. Though courage is often thought of as an inborn character, its actually a practice that can be learned for dealing with difficulty. 18 Here are two useful tips for dealing with fear and moving closer to courage.Listen without attachment. Many of us who are stuck in fear have an inner critic（批评家），constantly telling us well fail. Sometimes we a