高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题

1、2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时训练题（9）及答案【甘肃省武威六中2013模拟题（4）】DScientists are uncovering the secrets of two port cities lost under the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a researcher said yesterday.Herakleion and Menouthis were rich and proud cities until something reduced them to rubble （ 碎石）and buried them in the mud

2、 beneath 30 feet of sea water, French underwater explorer Franck Goddio said at the American Geophysical Union conference.“This is a mystery that is ongoing, “ said Goddio, a founder of the European Institute of Marine Archeology, a Paris-based underwater research organization backed by the wealthy

3、Hilti Foundation of Liechtenstein（列支敦士登基金会 ）.The destruction of the twin port cities has haunted Goddio ever since he happened upon the site about 15 miles from Alexandria while exploring sunken ships from Napoleon s fleet.Goddio and his group of expert divers, marine archeologists（海洋考古学家 ）andothers

4、, are using high powered vacuums, satellite navigation systems and sophisticated sonar（声名内）to excavate（ 挖掘）the sunken cities from underneath acarpet of silt about one meter （three feet） high.Walls of shops, remains of streets and gold artifacts have been found and recovered.Some experts believe that

5、 the port cities were destroyed by a series of massive earthquakes, much like the quakes scientistsbelieve felled Troy（特洛伊城 ）,Jerichoand other ancient cities. The uniform direction of the collapsed columns and walls suggest an earthquake, Goddio said, but no fault lines have been found nearby.Other

6、researchers believe a massive wave, caused by either an offshore earthquake or a distant underwater landslide, could explain the catastrophe. Still others think rising seas and a shift in the Nile River outlet doomed the cities.“The argument, as you can see, continues, “ Goddio said.The reason why t

7、he two port cities disappeared under the waters of Mediterranean Sea is that.the two port cities were destroyed by huge earthquakesthe disappearance of the two port cities was caused by underwater landsliderising seas and a shift in the Nile River outlet doomed the citiesthe story didn t tell us at

8、allFrom the story we can draw a conclusion that.the two port cities were famous for their wealth and the mysterythe two cities belonged to Francesome mysterious creatures from other planets destroyed the two citiesthe American Geophysical Union conference was once held in one of the two cities 70. T

9、his article is probably from.a scientific magazinea report to the governmenta school text booka scientific report in a newspaper【答案】68-70 DBD【解析】试题分析：本文报道了人们对法国地中海中的两座城市沉如海底的各种推测。.推断题。文章只对城市下沉的原因作了一些推测但未作出结论。由此可推知此题答 案为Do.推断题。根据文章中所提到的与之相关的名称，如： French underwater explorer Franck Goddio, a Paris-base

10、d u nderwater research organization, Napoleon s fleet 可推知此题答案为 Bo.推断题。文章讨论地中海中的两座城市下沉的原因，显然与地质科学有关，故选D注意不宜选A, 一个显然的因素是第 1段中出现的yesterday 。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、R C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AMatt Scott, who was born with spina bifida （脊柱裂）,grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where he participated in a variety of sports alo

11、ngside his healthy friends. Nowas a memberof University of Wisconsin -Whitewater wheelchair basketball team, Scott has won four national championships, and has recently beenselected to the Paralympic team for the second time. The 23- year -old college senior owes his achievements to his hard work an

12、d the support of his friends and family,who never allowed him to use his disability as an excuse. My mother was always great.Whenever I felt giving up, she had no sympathy. She really helped me build my independence by not babying me the way other mothers would have. Scott says.It was-second commerc

13、ial.Scott s independent nature and strong will, along with his on - the - court skills, that attracted the attention of Americas most influential sports apparel （衣服）company, Nike. Nike was searching for an athlete with a disability to represent its Just Do It trademark. A handful of superstar athlet

14、es with disabilities came to audition for the role, but the company picked Scott to star in the 30I think that they were looking for the prettiest face in America, and found me, Scott jokes about the selection process.After being picked, Scott flew to California to film the commercial with Oscar - w

15、inning documentary director Errol Morris. The ad gave Scott celebrity （名人）status in thecommunity of disabled athletes. Hes been asked to speak at a number of disability - related events, and feels its his duty to use the media to draw attention to those with disabilities. I ve been given a voice, an

16、d I want to do whatever I can to break down the social barriers that are still faced by disabled athletes, and make people realize that they have a very high athletic level, Scott says.1.When Scott was young,he only played basketball with other disabled childrenhe became disabled during a basketball

17、 matchhis friends looked down upon him during basketball matcheshis mother didnt give him special treatment 2.Nike chose Scott to star in its commercial for his.a. pretty appearanceb. independent naturec. strong willd. excellent basketball skillse. status in the community of disabled athletesA. b c

18、eB. a d eC. a b dD. b c d.The underlined phrase audition for in the second paragraph means .A. try out forB. look out for C. take onD. pick out.Which of the following about Scott is TRUE?He has graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.He thinks its unwise for the disabled to use disabil

19、ity as an excuse.He starred in a commercial together with Errol Morris.He thinks its important to have many goals.参考答案1-4.DDABEveryone gathered around and Paddy read out loud, slowly, his tone growing sadder and sadder. The little headline said: BOXERRECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE.Frank Cleary,aged 26,profe

20、ssional boxer. was today found guilty of the murder ofAlbert Cumming , aged 32, laborer ,last July. The jury （陪审团）reached its decisionafter only ten minutes, recommending the most severe punishment the court could give out.It was, said the judge,a simple case. Cumming and Cleary had quarreled violen

21、tly at the Harbour Hotel on July 23rd and police saw Cleary kicking at the head of the unconscious Cumming. When arrested,Cleary was drunk but clear- thinking Cleary was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour .Asked if he had anything to say , Cleary answered , “Just dont tell my mot her.”I

22、t happened over three years ago, Paddy said helplessly. No one answered him or moved, for no one knew what to do. Just dont tell my mother, said Fee numbly. And no one did!Oh. God! My poor, poor Frank!Paddy wiped the tears from his face and said. Fee, dear, pack your things. Well go to see him.She h

23、alf-rose before sinking back. Her eyes in her small white face stared as if dead. I cantgo . she said without a hint of pain, yet making everyone feel thatthe pain was there. It would kill him to see me. I know him so well - his pride, his ambition. Let him bear the shame alone , its what he wants.

24、Weve got to help him keep his secret. What good will it do him to see us?Paddy was still weeping, but not for Frank; for the life which had gone from Fees face, for the dying in her eyes. Frank had always brought bitterness and misfortune ,always stood between Fee and himself. He was the cause of he

25、r withdrawal from his heart and the hearts of his children.Every time it looked as if there might be happenings for Fee . Frank took it away. But Paddys love for her was as deep and impossibile to wipe out as hers was for Frank.care of.So he said, Well, Fee, we wont go . But we must make sure he is

26、takenHow about if I write to Father Jones and ask him to look out for Frank?The eyes didnt liven ,but a faint pink stole into her cheeksYes. Paddy, do that . Only make sure he knows not to tell Frank we found out .Perhaps it would ease Frank to think for certain that we dont know.Which of the follow

27、ing is true according to the passage?Frank was found guilty of murder because he was a professional boxer.The family didnt find out what happened to Frank until three years laterThe jury and the judge disagreed on whether Frank had committed murder.Frank didnt want his family to find out what happen

28、ed because Paddydisliked him.Paddy didnt cry for Frank because he thought.A. Frank did kill someone and deserved the punihmentB .Frank should have told Fee what had happenedwhat had happened to Frank was killing FeeFrank had always been a man of bad moral character.She half- rose before sinking back

29、(in Paragraph 6) shows that.A. Fee was so heart-broken that she could hardly stand upB .Fee didnt want to upset Paddy by visiting FrankC .Fee couldnt leave her family to go to see FrankD .Fee struggled betwccn wanting to See Frank and respecting his wish.What is Fees probable relationship with Frank

30、 and Paddy?A Son and brother B Son and husbandC Brothcr and lover D Lover and husband参考答案5-8 BCDB第三题 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。【甘肃省天水一中 2013模试】AAre you looking for a summer reading list for your child or teen? Keep your child reading all summer with this selection

31、of the summer reading listsBooks for primary school studentsKenneth Cadow: Alfie Runs AwayWhen his mother wants to give away his favorite shoes just because they re toosmall, Alfie decides he s had enough .Kate Feiffer: My Side of the CarIt might be raining on Dad s side of the car, but imaginative

32、Sadie argues that it is not raining on her side, so their trip to the zoo doesn t need to be put offBooks for junior school studentsFlinn: BeastlyA modern retelling of “Beauty and the Beast from the point of view of the Beast, a proud Manhattan private school student who is turned into a monster and

33、 must find true love before he can returnLord: A Night to RememberA description of the sinking of the “Titanic ” , a reputedly unsinkable ship that went down in the Atlantic on April 10, 1912 after hitting an iceberg, resulting in the deaths of over l, 500 peopleBooks for senior school studentsMark

34、Twain: Huckleberry FinnIt s Mark Twain s classic story about a young man and his slave Jim. They travel upriver to escape slavery and in the process Huck discovers what it means to be a man. It teaches us about the value of friendship and sacrifice.Charles Dickens: Great ExpectationsIt is about a yo

35、ung man named Pip who inherits （名侬承）a great deal of wealth from an unknown source . The money quickly moves him up the scale in London. However, at the same time it also teaches him about the dangers of ambition.Who will probably be interested in this passage?A. Parents B. Students C. Writers D. Tea

36、chers .These lists of recommended books are generally organized by.A. book namesB. grade levelsC. their popularityD. writers names. Which of the following books is about a terrible disaster?A. My Side of the CarB. Huckleberry FinnC. Great Expectations D. A Night to Remember【参考答案】36-38 ABD阅读理解There i

37、s a boy in my gym class (I ll call him Bill) who has unbearably yellow teeth that almost make everyone feel unpleasant. Recently anotherboy told Bill that he should“go Ajax his teeth. Bill was crushed. Had the other boy been thinking, he would have realized that there is a better way to handle such

38、a situation. He could have dealt with it with tact. He could have showed this hurtful truth in a more careful, sensitive way that s tact .If a p erson isn t sensitive to another s feelings, there is no way he or she can be tactful. Yesterday, my 5-year-old brother proudly announced that he had clean

39、ed the screen on our television set. Unfortunately, he used furniture polish(亮光油 )，whichproduced an oily film on the television screen. My mother smiled and thanked him for his efforts and then showed how to clean the screen properly. Her sensitivity enables my brother to keep his self-respect. Yet,

40、 sensitivity alone does not make tact.“Tactfulness “ also requiresatruthfulness ” .Doctors, for example, must be truthful.If a patient has just been disabled in an accident, a tactful doctor will tell the truth but express it with sensitivity. The doctor may try to give the patient hope by telling them curing techniques under study or ab