高二英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析
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高二英语阅读理解题
20
套
(
带答案
)
及解析
一、高中英语阅读理解
1
．
阅读理解
Have you ever lost your car on a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you
get back, you have no idea where your car is. It can be discouraging.
You don't need to install (
安装
) an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car. That's too
expensive. You would need to pay a monthly subscription fee just to use it. But is there a way to
track
your
vehicle
without
spending
a
fortune?
Yes,
now
there
is!
A
California-based
start-up
company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device (
装置）
that works with your
smartphone, and it could be exactly what you're looking for! It's called TrackR Bravo. It's changing
the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.
Install
the
free TrackR
app
on
your
smartphone,
connect
the
app
to
your
device
and
you're
ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep an eye on. The entire process of
setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less. You can attach it to your keys, wallet and anything else
you don't want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to find where your missing item are in seconds.
Forget expensive GPS
systems
or
tracking
services. Nobody
wants
to
pay expensive
monthly
subscription fees. We understand how stressful these things can be, and this is the reason why
the company created TrackR. This device is your VIP when you need to take care of important
things.
If you forget where you park your car, take out your smartphone and open the TrackR app. Tap
on the “lost item” sign on the screen and the app will tell you the exact location. This device is by
no means expensive. TrackR only costs $$29, a small price to pay for peace of mind. The device is
small enough that you can attach it to your pets. Put it on their collar, and you will never lose
track of them! Attach it to your key or wallet, and never waste a minute rummaging the whole
house for it.
Since you've
been
informed
about
this
brilliant
invention,
now
attach
it
to
everything
that's
important to you.
（
1
）
Why does the author mention the lost car in the first Paragraph?
A. To explain how terrible the situation is. B. To stress the importance of being cautious.
C. To
lead
to
the
topic
concerning
finding
lost
items. D. To
provide
one
common
example
about theft.
（
2
）
What's the feature of the TrackR app?
A. The process of setting up the app is complex. B. The cost of setting up the app is rather
high.
C. The app is available in any electronic equipment. D. The app helps locate the lost items in
a short time.
（
3
）
The TrackR was created because .
A. life is full of all kinds of pressure B. tracking services cause financial burden
C. people want to keep their important items safe D. GPS systems can not provide specific
location
（
4
）
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined word
Paragraph 5?
A. Searching B. Destroying C. Cleaning D. Moving
【答案】
（
1
）
C
（
2
）
D
（
3
）
B
（
4
）
A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明 文，介绍杰出的发明
TrackR
，它可以帮助你找到丢失的
东西。
（
1
）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的
“Have you ever lost your car on a parking lot? It happens.
You
park
and
go
shopping.
When
you
get
back, you
have
no
idea where
your
car is.
It
can
be
discouraging.”
可知，提到丢失的汽车是为了 寻找丢失物品的话题。故选
C
。
（
2
）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的
“Then
use
the
TrackR
app
to
find
where
your
missing
item are in sec onds.”
可知，这个应用程序可以帮助在短时间内找到丢失的物品。故选
D
。
（
3
）考查细节理解。根据第四段中的
“Forget
expensive
GPS
systems
or
tracking
service
s.
Nobody wants to pay expensive monthly subscription fees. We understand how stressful these
things can be, and this is the reason why the company created TrackR.“
可知，跟踪服务，造成
财政负担。故选
B
。
（
4
）考查词义猜测。根据倒数第二段中的
“The device is small enough that you can attach it
to your it on their collar, and you will never lose track of them! Attach it to your key or
wallet”
该 装置是足够小，你可以将它附加到你的宠物上。把它放在他们的项圈上，你从来
不会与他们失去联系！把 它系在你的钥匙或钱包上。由此可知，找到它从不浪费一分钟搜
查整个房子。划线词的意思应该是
“
搜寻
”
，故选
A
。
【点评】本题考点涉及细 节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科普类阅
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。
2
．
阅读理解
Kevin Adkins admits that when he lacks confidence, he uses big words to appear smarter, of
which most people don't know the meaning.
using big words,
Adkins is not alone. Many people use longer words in place of shorter ones because they know,
consciously
or
unconsciously,
that
when
others
form
impressions
of
them
after
a
glance
or
a
short conversation, they often work harder to give the
show that I have a good vocabulary, I'll sound smarter says Daniel Oppenheimer, PhD, a professor
of
psychology
at
Carnegie
Mellon
University
in
Pittsburgh.
However,
if
the
listeners
do
not
understand those long words, he adds, it will leave a bad impression instead.
The truth is that it can easily go wrong.
Eric Igou, PhD, a social psychologist at Ireland's University of Limerick.
doesn't have the same theory, it can backfire.
of being intelligent.
Using big words may also confuse listeners, which is definitely moving in the wrong direction,
true when it comes to the written word. A small study in Applied Cognitive Psychology (
应用认知
心理学
)
found
that
the
more
writers
tried
to
sound
smart,
the
less
intelligent
they
were
considered to be.
So what can you do to sound smarter? Speak clearly and directly. Leave the dictionary at your
desk.
（
1
）
Why does Kevin Adkins prefer saying big words sometimes?
wants to make himself more easily understood.
believes that it is cool.
enjoys the feelings of being mysterious.
hopes that what he says sounds smart.
（
2
）
What is Professor Oppenheimer's attitude towards the behavior of using big words?
roving.
ble.
erent.
us.
（
3
）
What does Eric Igou mean by saying
can catch fire.
B can fire person A.
can deliver an opposite effect.
observer can also fight back.
（
4
）
What can we learn from the small study in Applied Cognitive Psychology?
writer who never uses big words is more intelligent.
writer who uses big words the most is the most intelligent.
like the writers who only use short and clear expressions.
writers should avoid using big words often in their writings.
【答案】
（
1
）
D
（
2
）
A
（
3
）
C
（
4
）
D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，人们将智慧和清晰的表达联系在一起，因此给 人留
下聪明印象的说话技巧在于你能够让对方很容易地理解你的意思。
（
1
）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的
“Kevin Adkins admits that when he lacks confidence, he
uses big words to appear smarter, of which most people
don't know the meaning.”
可知，
Kevin
A dkins
承认，当他缺乏信心时，他会说一些人们不经常使用的词使自己显得更聪明，而大
多 数人却不知道其中的含义。因此
Kevin
Adkins
有时喜欢说一些人们不经常 使用的词的原
因是他希望他所说的话听起来充满智慧。故选
D
。
（
2
）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的
“However, if the listeners do not understand those long
words, he adds, it will leave a bad imp
ression instead.”
和第四段中的
“Using big words may also
confuse listeners, which is definitely moving in the wrong direction, ‘People associate intelligence
with clearness of expressions,’ says Oppenheimer.”
可知，
Oppenheimer
教授认为，如 果听者不
懂说话者的那些长话，这会给听者留下不好的印象。说人们不经常使用的词可能会使听众
感
到
困
惑
，
这
会
引
起
人
们
的
误
解
，
人
们
将
智
慧
与
表
达
的
清
晰
性
联
系
在
一
起
。
因
此
Oppenheimer
教授对说话者使用人 们不熟悉的词的行为持不赞成态度。故选
A
。
（
3
）考查句义猜测。根据第三段中的
“Person
A
may
be
regarded
as
showing
off
instead
of
being
intellige nt.”
可知，说长话的人
A
可能被认为是在炫耀而不能体现其聪明。因此划线句子的意思是
“
它起到了相反的作用
”
，即说长话的人达到的效果与预想中 的让别人看起来很
聪明的效果是相反的。故选
C
。
（
4
）考查推理判断。根据第四段中的
“A
small
study
in
Applied
Cognitive
Psychology
found
that the more writers tried to sound smart, the less intelligent they were considered to be.”
可
知，一项关于应用认知心理学的小型研究 发现，作家越是要让自己听起来聪明，他们就越
被认为不那么聪明。因此我们可以从应用认知心理学的小 型研究了解到作家应避免在写作
中经常使用人们不熟悉的词。故选
D
。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，句义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出
正确答案。
3
．
阅读理解
In India, most of the women wear a red dot between their eyebrows. While it is generally taken
as an indicator of their marital(
婚姻的
)status, the practice is primarily related to the Hindu(
印度
教的
)religion. The dot goes by different names in different Hindi dialects, and “bindi
that is most commonly known. Traditionally, the dot carries no gender restriction Men as well as
women wear it. However, the tradition of men wearing it has faded in recent times, so nowadays
we see a lot more women than men wearing one.
The
position
of
the
bindi
is
standard
center
of
the
forehead,
close
to
the
eyebrows.
It
represents a third, or inner eye. Hindu tradition holds that all people have three eyes The two
outer
ones
are
used
for
seeing
the
outside
world,
and
the
third
one
is
there
to
focus
inward
toward God. As such, the dot means piety(
虔诚
)and serves as a constant reminder to keep God in
the front of a believer's thou ghts.
Red is the traditional color of the dot. It is said that in ancient times a man would place a drop
of blood between his wife's eyes to seal their marriage. According to Hindu beliefs, the color red
is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple. Today, people go with different colors
depending upon their preferences. Women often wear dots that match the color of their clothes.
Decorative of sticker bindis come in all sizes, colors and variations, and can be worn by young and
old,
married
and
unmarried
people
alike.
Wearing
a
bindi
has
become
more
of
a
fashion
statement than a religious custom.
（
1
）
Why did people in India start wearing a red dot on their forehead?
stress their family background.
indicate their social rank.
show their religious belief.
display their financial status.
（
2
）
What is the function of the third eye in Hindu tradition?
help the other eyes see better.
look to the distance.
see the outside world.
pay respect to God.
（
3
）
Why was red chosen as the original color of the bindi?
word
was believed to be a lucky color for husband and wife.
red dot represented the blood of God.
stood for a wife's love for her husband.
（
4
）
Which of the following statements is true about bindis today?
are now used to make people look better.
are worn anywhere on the face now.
Indian women do not wear bindis anymore.
men than women wear bindis in India.
【答案】
（
1
）
C
（
2
）
D
（
3
）
B
（
4
）
A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，大多数印度女人的眉毛中间都戴着红点，这种 做法
主要与印度教有关，它代表的是第三只眼，可以时时提醒信徒要尊敬上帝。现在眉心红点
更 多的是作为装饰品使用。
（
1
）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的
“In India, most of the women wear a red dot between
their eyebrows. While it is generally taken as an indicator of their marital
（婚姻的）
status, the
practice is primarily related to the Hindu
（印度教的）
religion.”
在印度，大多数女性的眉毛上
都有一个红点。虽然 这通常被认为是他们婚姻状况的一个指标，但这种做法主要与印度教
有关。可知这种做法主要与印度教有 关，所以印度人前额戴红点是展示他们的宗教信仰。
故选
C
。
< br>（
2
）考查细节理解。根据第二段可知，印度传统上认为人有第三只眼。以及
“ As such
，
the
dot serves as a constant reminder to keep God inthe front of a believer's t houghts
．
”
因此，点作
为一个持续的提醒，以保持神在信徒的思想面 前。所以第三眼在印度教传统中的重要性是
要尊重上帝。故选
D
。
（
3
）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的
“According to Hindu beliefs
，
the color red is believed to
bring good fortune to the married couple
．< br>”
可知，根据印度教的信仰，红色被认为能为已婚
的夫妇带来好运。故选
B。
（
4
）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的
“Decorative
or
sticker
bindis
come
in
all
sizes
，
colorsand
variations
，
and
can
be
worn
by
young
and
old
，
married
and
unmarried
people
alike
．
Wearinga bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.” < br>装饰物
或贴纸贴纸有各种尺寸、颜色和变化，年轻人和老年人、已婚人士和未婚人士都可以佩戴。佩戴宾蒂帽与其说是一种宗教习俗，不如说是一种时尚宣言。可知，眉心红点现在更
多的被用作 装饰品。故选
A
．
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两 个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，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
On Broadway
Dear friends and community,
We are happy to introduce our new show, On Broadway.
This will be a night of the most entertaining, and thrilling Broadway Shows set on stage.
We would like to honor some of these world class acts in our spectacular show.
You will experience dramatic tangos (
探戈
), elegant waltzes (
华尔兹
), and much more.
This
production
will
attract
you
with
its
creative
dancing,
exciting
music,
and
beautiful
costumes.
Date: February 20 - April 4, 4 - 6 pm
Admission: $$20 presale/$$25 on the door
Summer Camp
Our unique and fun summer camp features dancing, fitness, games and other activities.
While
having
a
good
time,
campers
can
improve
their
body
coordination
(
协调
),
balance,
posture, and physical condition.
For the last day, we have planned a performance for family and friends to show everything we
have learned during the camp.
Date: Monday July 9 - Friday July 13, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Children Ages 5 & Up
North Carolina Open
I am excited to invite you to attend the North Carolina Open, Charlotte's first NDCA recognized
dance competition.
Located in the beautiful Ballantyne Resort, this is an event you won't forget. Take part in an
elegant evening of dancing, then relax in the spa or get away for a round of golf.
Enjoy a full day of dancing with world-class judges and scholarship opportunities.
Date: September 21
Admission: $$30
General Information: Yusimi Cruz, Phone: (704) 892-7000
Dance Center USA is turning 7 years old, so come and celebrate with us!
Anniversary Gala
Wine
bar,
appetizers
(
开胃菜
),
great
music,
and
special
performances
by
Dance
Center
students and professionals will be waiting for you.
Also,
an
award
ceremony
will
be
held
to
recognize
the
outstanding
achievement
of
our
students in the past year.
Date: Friday April 29, 8-10 pm
Party Admission: $$15
（
1
）
How much do you have to pay for a ticket to On Broadway if you book in advance?
A.$$15
B.$$20
C.$$25
D.$$30
（
2
）
How do children benefit from the summer camp?
helps strengthen their bodies.
enables them to learn from famous dancers.
gain useful camping skills.
learn how to get on with their parents.
（
3
）
Which event is available in April at a good price?
Broadway
Camp
Carolina Open
rsary Gala
【答案】
（
1
）
B
（
2
）
A
（
3
）
D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应 用文，介绍了四个娱乐活动：百老汇音乐剧；夏令营；北
卡罗来纳州的舞蹈公开赛以及一个周年庆典。< br>
（
1
）考查细节理解。根据
On Broadway
部分中的
“Admission: $$20 presale”
提前购票
$$20
，可
知，提前预定
On Broadway
的门票，只需要
$$20
。故选
B
。
（
2
）考查细节理解。根据
Summer
camp
部分中的
“While
having
a
good
time,
campers
can
improve their body coordination (
协调
), balance, posture, and physical condition.”
在玩得开心的
同时， 夏令营的参与者能够改善他们的身体协调性、平衡性、坐立的姿势以及身体状况，
可知，参加夏令营能帮 助同学们强壮身体。故选
A
。
（
3
）考查细节理解。根据
On Broadway
部分中的
“
Date: February 20 - April 4, 4 -
6 pm”
从
2
月
20
日持续 到
4
月
4
日；
Anniversary Gala
部分中的
“
Date: Friday April 29, 8-
10 pm”4
月
29
日晚上
8
点到
10点，都可以在四月内观看。再根据
On
Broadway
部分中的
“
Admission:
$$20
presale/$$25 on the door”
提前预定
$$20
，现场 买票
$$25
；以及
Anniversary Gala
部分中的
“Party
Admission: $$15”$$15
，可知，
Anniversary Gala
的门票更便宜一些。故选
D
。
【点评】本题考 点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节
信息，并结合题目要求，从而选 出正确答案。
5
．
阅读理解
Want to fit the best of London in your two-week vacation? Here is a list of the best places you
must visit in London. Without visiting these, a trip to this city is no more than just incomplete.
Buckingham Palace Perhaps the most famous palace in the world, Buckingham Palace is the
official
London
residence
of
the
British
monarch
(
君主
).
State
rooms
are
open
to
visitors
only
during
the
Palace's
Summer
Opening,
which
takes
place
in
most
of
August
and
September.
However, if you are heading to the palace at a different time, you can witness
Guard'', where the guard is changed daily from April to July, and on alternate days from August to
March.
British
Museum
This
museum
showcases
works
from
the
birth
of
human
civilization
to
the
modern age, and has contributions from all continents of the world. The main attractions include
the much-debated Parthenon Marbles (Elgin Marbles), Mummy of Cleopatra from Thebes, and
the Rosetta Stone. Entry to the museum is free.
London Eye The 32 capsules on the London Eye carry many visitors every day. Due to its 360
rotation ability, you can almost see the entire city of London, when you reach the top. Until the
Shard's privately-operated deck opened in 2013, the London Eye was the tallest public viewing
point.
London Zoo The world's oldest scientific zoo, the London Zoo consists of many different types
of animals. This is also one of the best places for children, as you can book a VIP encounter with
the animals for them. And what's more? You can also stay overnight at the zoo in Lookout Lodge.
（
1
）
When should you go if you want to visit a state room in the Buckingham Palace?
April.
September.
July.
January.
（
2
）
Which of the following is NOT included in the British Museum?
non Marbles.
Rosetta Stone.
Ceremonial Dress Collection.
of Cleopatra from Thebes.
（
3
）
Which statement will the author disapprove of?
can visit the British Museum free of charge.
can witness
can see the almost entire city of London on the top of the London Eye.
needn't buy a ticket for your kid to enter London Zoo.
【答案】
（
1
）
B
（
2
）
C
（
3
）
D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应 用文，介绍了伦敦的几大景点
——
白金汉宫、大英博物馆
和伦敦动物园。
（
1
）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的
“State
rooms
are
open
to
visitors
only
during
the
Palace's Summer Opening, which takes place in most of August and S eptember.”
可知，国事厅只
在白金汉宫的夏季开放日对游客开放，开放日是在八月和 九月的大多数时间。故选
B
。
（
2
）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的
“The
main
attractions
include
the
much
debated
Parthenon Marbles(Elgin Marbles), Mummy
of Cleopatra from Thebes, and the Rosetta Stone.”
可
知，主要景点包括备受争议的帕特农神庙大理石、底比斯埃 及艳后和罗塞塔石碑。故选
C
。
（
3
）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的
“This
is
also
one
of
the
best
places
for
children,
as
you can book a VIP encounter with the animals for them .”
这也是孩子们可去的最好地方之一，
因为你可以给他们预定一次与动物们的贵宾见面，可知 ，孩子们参观动物家长可提前预
定，故推测动物园并不是免票的。故选
D
。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
6
．
Directions: Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage
you have just read.
Taking your pulse during physical activity allows you to measure how hard you are exercising.
You should exercise to stay within your target heart range.
Increasing your heart rate is a key part of exercise but it is important that your heart rate is not
too high or too low. If you are a beginner, you should also be able to breathe comfortably while
exercising. This will
ensure that
you
are
exercising
at
a
level
that
is
safe
and
effective
for your
body.
The chart below illustrates target heart rate ranges for exercise based on the maximal heart
rate for selected ages. Here are the steps for using the chart:
（
1
）
Which of the following is TRUE?
se intensity can be reflected by a person's heart rate.
faster your heart rate is, the more effective the exercise is.
us exercise will definitely present a threat to people's safety.
target exercise heart rate range for a 45-year-old is 90
–
149 BPM.
（
2
）
A 34-year-old man is running and the number of pulses he takes for 15 seconds is 40.
His fitness coach had better tell him _____________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
（
3
）
What is the purpose of this passage?
advise people to form a habit of taking their pulses while exercising.
inform people of the target heart rate zone for those aged 60 and under.
tell people the importance of maintaining moderate amount of exercise.
show people how to measure heart rate to keep proper exercise intensity.
【答案】
（
1
）
A
（
2
）
C
（
3
）
D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说 明文，介绍了如何给自己把脉以及用两个表格向人们展示
如何测量心率以保持适当的运动强度。
（
1
）考查细节理解。根据第一段
“Taking
your
pulse
during
physical
activity
allows
you
to
measure how hard you are exercising. You should exercise to stay within your target heart range.”
及表格上的数 据可知，一个人的心率可以反映运动强度。故选
A
。
（
2
）考查细节理解。根据表格中给的测量心率的方法可知，此人的每分钟的心率是
40*4=1 60
，结合数据表格，年龄
34
从
35
岁那一栏可知，大于百分之< br>85
，根据图表说明可
知，属于剧烈运动，因此他的健康教练应该告诉他放慢一点。故选
C
。
（
3
）考查推理判断。文章通过告诉读者 如何给自己把脉以及用两个表格向人们展示如何
测量心率以保持适当的运动强度。可知，文章的目的是向 人们展示如何测量心率以保持适
当的运动强度。故选
D
。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇健康类阅读，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。
7
．
阅读理解
When he was young, Louis Armstrong was taking what was called “Creole jazz”, which was also
called
dance
music,
and
combining
it
with
trumpeter
(
小号手
)
Buddy
Bolden,
to
create
what
would eventually become today's jazz.
Armstrong accomplished that with almost no formal training. He received little training before
he was placed in the New Orleans Colored Waif's Home at the age of 12, after a run-in (
小争执
)
with
the
police.
The
punishment
turned
out
to
be
a
mixed
blessing,
for
he
also
had
the
opportunity to play in a real band.
While at the Waif's, Armstrong also got the chance to hear some of the city's finest musicians.
Cornetist Freddie Keppard performed in a nearby club. So did
trumpeter and
bandleader, King
Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his
playing technique.
When Oliver left for Chicago, Armstrong chose to stay in New Orleans and work with some of
the other top musicians of the day. In Chicago, King Oliver offered him a place in his band in 1922.
It became Armstrong's biggest challenge yet
—
the band had no parts written for trumpet, so he
was forced to listen to King Oliver and improvise (
即兴创作
).
Soon,
Armstrong's
undeniable
talent
was
getting
notice.
Even
classically
trained
musicians
would come to hear the incredible sounds this young man created.
Lil
Hardin,
the
bands
piano
player
and
the
future
Mrs.
Armstrong,
explains
that
Oliver
kept
Armstrong in the second trumpet-
chair so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convinced him
to leave the band.
Armstrong moved to New York City in 1924 to join Fletcher Henderson's band and then flew
solo.
In
1925,
Armstrong
put
together
the
Hot
Five,
expanding
his
popularity
even
more.
Armstrong recorded his first composition,
Cornet Chop Suey
, one of the most copied jazz solos of
all
time.
This
monumental
1928
recording
blends (
混合
)
artistry,
endurance
and showmanship
that has rarely, if ever, been matched in Jazz.
（
1
）
What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the second paragraph?
A. To play dance music. B. To work with Buddy Bolden.
C. To create modem jazz music.
D. To play a jazz instrument well.
（
2
）
Who taught Louis Armstrong how to play music in the early time?
A. Buddy Bolden. B. Lil Hardin. C. Cornetist Freddie Keppard. D. King Joe Oliver.
（
3
）
Why did Louis Armstrong Leave King Oliver's band?
A. Because he wanted to get married in New York.
B. Because the man forced him to leave the band.
C. Because he got a better opportunity in New York.
D. Because his talent could not develop completely.
（
4
）
What's the main idea of the passage?
A. It asks readers to know more about modern jazz.
B. It introduces one of the greatest jazz musicians.
C. It introduces the development of jazz.
D. It describes the importance of talent in playing jazz.
【答案】
（
1
）
C
（
2
）
D
（
3
）
D
（
4
）
B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了音乐人
Louis Armstrong
学习音乐的过程。
（
1
）考查代词指代。根据第一段中的
to
create
what
would
eventually
become
today's
jazz.
由此可知
that
指上段
“...to create what would eventually become today's jazz.”
，故选
C
。
（
2
）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的
“So did trumpeter and bandleader, King Joe Oliver, who
took
the
boy
under
his
wing
and
taught
him
how
to
read
music
and
work
on
his
playing
technique.”
小号手兼乐队指挥
King
Joe
Oliver
也这么做了，他把小男孩放在自己的侧厅，教
他如何阅 读音乐，学习演奏技巧。故选
D
。
（
3
）考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中的
“ Lil Hardin, the bands piano player and the future
Mrs. Armstrong, explains that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair so that Oliver
would still be
“King”. Hardin convinced him to leave the band.”
可推断出
Louis Armstrong
离开
King Oliver
乐队的原因是因为他的才能不能得到完全发展，故选
D
。
（
4
）考查主旨大意。全文介绍
Armstrong
如何 成为伟大的爵士音乐家，故选
B
。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理 解，代词指代，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。
8
．
阅读理解
Every
year
in
America,
high-school
students
who
want
to
go
to
college
take
a
national
examination
called
the
Scholastic
Aptitude
Test,
or
SAT
in
a
shortened
way.
Their
score
is
an
important factor in determining which colleges will admit them or whether any will be admitted
at all. The Scholastic Aptitude Test measures one's mathematical ability and use of the English
language. Traditionally, the English part involved grammatical questions and paragraphs that test
reading comprehension.
But the SAT folks have added a single question, to be answered in an essay, hand-written on the
spot. That's an interesting way to test writing ability, but content aside, have you ever seen young
people's
handwriting
lately?
Or
anyone's
for
that
matter,
in
this
age
of
computer
keyboards?
Students write numbers and sign their names on bank checks. They scribble class notes in what
can generously be described as the written word.
Yet today's kids are asked to write, thoughtfully and clearly, for several minutes on this SAT Test.
Good luck to the text scorers who must work out difficultly the scrawl (
潦草的字迹
) of young
people
who've
been
typing
on
computers
since
the
age
of
three!
Teachers
insist
that
good
handwriting can not only help one's score on the SAT, but also, later on in life, impress potential
employers. And don't forget, we all have to turn to handwriting from time to time, as computers
go down when power goes out.
Then how to improve the handwriting? Well, with a few simple steps you can improve your
hand writing.
Position the pen. You should hold the pen between the forefinger and the thumb, then rest it
near the first knuckle (
指节
) of the middle finger. The rest of your fingers should be curled (
卷曲
)
under your hand and your hand should remain relaxed.
Evaluate your writing. Make changes to your letters till you like how they look.
Take your time. Speed is bound to make your writing messy- looking.
Practice.
Practice
it
a
lot;
it's
not
enough
to
do
it
once
and
hope
for
the
best.
It
has
to
be
something you work at to make great improvements.
（
1
）
The underlined word “scribble” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A. write quickly and roughly B. type simply and correctly
C. paint clearly and neatly
D. describe properly and well
（
2
）
According to Paragraph 3, students with good handwriting skill ________.
A. can pass the SAT
B. can develop good characters
C. can impress their classmates D. can get more job opportunities
（
3
）
Which of the following should you avoid when improving your handwriting?
A. Practicing writing a lot.
B. Writing as fast as you can.
C. Relaxing your hand when holding the pen.
D. Changing your letters till you like how they look.
（
4
）
The text is to present the fact that ________.
A. writing seems to be very important in the SAT
B. those who will go to college have to take the SAT
C. students should practice handwriting more often
D. kids don't know how to write in the computer age
【答案】
（
1
）
A
（
2
）
D
（
3
）
B
（
4
）
C
【解析】
【分析】
SAT
考试增加了书面表达，但当前学生不注重 书写，所以此项改革会督
促学生更多的练字。
(
1
)
词义猜测题。结合划线部分的上下文，在计算机时代，学生手写的内容已经很罕见，
只有一两 个单词在行李箱或午餐包上，用来辨认物主，书法在其他场合就像嘟嘟鸟一样灭
绝了，故推断学生在课堂 上记笔记非常潦草，故选
A
。
(
2
)
细节理解题。根据第三段提到
Teachers
insist
that
good
handwriting
can
not
only
help
one's score on the SAT, but also, later on in life, impress potential employer s.
可知，漂亮的书法
不仅仅能在考试中帮助得分，还可以在今后找工作中给雇主留下美好的印 象，故选
D
。
(
3
)
细节理解题。根据最后三段的标题
Evaluate
your
writing
；
Take
your
time
；
Practice.
Practice it a lot可知，没有提到
B
项，这是写作中应该避免的。故选
B
。
( 4 )
推理判断题。由于
SAT
考试增加书面表达，但当前学生不重视书 写，所以此项改革会督
促学生更多的练字，故选
C
。
9
．
阅读理解
America
is
well
known
for
being
a
melting
pot
of
different
ethnic
groups
and
cultures,
but
nowhere is this diversity more pronounced than in Queens, New York.
Here,
second-generation
Puerto
Ricans
live
alongside
third- generation
Greeks
and
first-
generation Koreans, all united by a common feeling of pride in their American identity. However,
they are also proud and curious about their ancestral roots. National Geographic's Genographic
Project,
also known
as
the Human
Family Tree,
set
out
to
trace
the
origins by examining
their
genetic
makeup
using
a
simple
DNA
test.
What
interested
them
more
was
something
that
intrigues us all: the history of our recent ancestry. One recurring theme among immigrants seems
to be the hard work and sacrifices that went into building a new life, and how their descendants
now feel a duty to honor that effort by working hard too. Here is one Queens resident's story.
Richard, 38
My great-grandfather Tomas came to America from Poland when he was fifteen. His mother
had died, and his father remarried. Tomas didn't like his stepmother, so he ran away to Belgium,
where he boarded a ship to America
—
without a ticket. Arriving in America with nothing, he got a
job on the railroads in California. Then one day he saw an announcement in a newspaper that
was read by immigrants. It was from his brother in New York who was also seeking his fortune in
America and was looking for him. Tomas got in touch and they had an emotional reunion in New
York, where Tomas subsequently settled. This is the story that my grandmother has passed down
to us, to my parents, and all my aunts and uncles. She is an amazing woman and I suppose: the
one
who
holds
us
all
together.
She's
actually
quite
forgetful
now,
but
she
never
forgets
family
details. What that has meant is that all of us have a strong family bond and a strong sense of
belonging to a group that has struggled and fought together to steered here.
（
1
）
What is special about Queens?
A. Conflicting ethnic minorities live here.
B. Many foreigners like to travel to this place.
C. The pronunciation varies from person to person.
D. Many different people and cultures are gathering here.
（
2
）
What does the
A. A sad experience.
B. A common subject.
C. An unknown topic.
D. An unusual quality.
（
3
）
Which of the following can best describe Tomas?
A. Brave and independent.
B. Tough and honest.
C. Talented and persistent. D. Kind and hard-working.
（
4
）
What can we know about the immigrants from the text?
A. They are ashamed of their roots.
B. They feel attached to their family.
C. They can't fit in with the new surroundings.
D. They are less interested in recent generations.
【答案】
（
1
）
D
（
2
）
B
（
3
）
A
（
4
）
B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，美国是一个种族和文化的大熔炉，尽管移 民在
美国生活了几代，但他们仍对自己的祖辈感到骄傲和好奇。祖辈的努力和牺牲让他们有强
烈 的家庭归属感，也激励着他们更加努力。
（
1
）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的
“America
is
well
known
for
being
a
melting
pot
of
different
ethnic
groups
and
cultures,
but
nowhere
is
this
diversity
more
pronounced
than
in
Queens,
New
York.”
可知，美国是不同种族和文化的大熔 炉，但这种多样性在纽约的皇后区
最为明显，即：皇后区汇集了不同种族的人和文化。故选
D< br>。
（
2
）考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的
“One
recurring
theme
among
immigrants
seems
to
be
the hard work and sacrifices that went into building a new life, and how their descendants now
feel a duty to honor that effort by worki
ng hard too.”
移民中
……
似乎是为了建立新生活他们所
付出的努力和牺牲，以及他们的后代应该感到有责任通过努力工作 来纪念他们的努力。联
系上下文，可知这是很多移民谈到的话题，故推测划线部分的意思是
“< br>一个共同的主题
”
。
故选
B
。
（
3
）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的
“so he ran away to Belgium, where he boarded a ship
to America
—
without a ticket. Arriving in America with nothing, he got a job on the railroads in
California.”
可知
Tomas
没有 买票一个人坐上了到美国的轮船，到了美国后身无分文在火车
站找了一份工作，这些体现了
To mas
的勇敢和独立。故选
A
。
（
4
）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的
“What
interested
them
more
was
something
that
intrigues us all: the history of our recent ancestry.”
和最后一段中的
“She's actually quite forg
etful
now,
but
she
never
forgets
family
details.
What
that
has
meant
is
that
all
of
us
have
a
strong
family bond and a strong sense of belonging to a group that has struggled and fought together to
steered
here.”
可知美国移民对他们祖辈的历史更感兴趣；
R ichard
的祖母忘不了家庭细节意
味着他们有强烈的家庭纽带和归属感，即这些移民看重家 庭以及对家庭的依恋。故选
B
。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解 ，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇人生感悟
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。
10
．
阅读理解
Our mother earth is going through a very tough situation and we, the entire human race, are
destroying our environment or unconsciously without even realizing its consequences. Now we
have to act very smartly and plan something to sustain what we still have, getting all necessary
support from nature to lead healthy lives.
Gardening
is
always
an
excellent
and
environmentally
friendly
idea.
If
you
can
go
for
sustainable gardening, then it will be even more useful for all. Gardening is a favorite hobby for
many. It is time to channelize your hobby towards a more meaningful motivation.
When we do gardening we need to use different ingredients to grow plants. Some of them are
natural
resources
like
water,
soil,
sunshine,
and
many
things
like
this.
Using
these
resources
smartly is a part of sustainable gardening. Some simple techniques include: use less water and
organic things to grow plants; try to store rainwater so that you can use them for gardening; try
using
less
energy
to
drive
devices;
avoid
using
plastics
in
any
form
while
gardening;
reuse
the
leaves from your garden to fertilize them. These are the basic sustainable measures. To do so we
need to have proper knowledge about gardening and its requirements so that we can use proper
resources without wasting any of them.
In today's busy life we don't get much time to spend on our environment. Gardening gives us a
chance to do so. We can also have some pesticide-free and fresh food if we grow them in our
garden. This is the right time to do some good to protect our own environment and gardening is
one of the easiest ways. Do you want to start gardening, but you're not sure how? Click here:
http://www. Garden how .
（
1
）
What does the underlined word “channelize
A. Cause. B. Transform. C. Direct. D. Associate.
（
2
）
Which of the following belongs to a sustainable measure?
A. Using advanced electrical machines.
B. Avoiding fertilizers.
C. Watering plants with collected rainwater. D. Clearing away the leaves.
（
3
）
What is the benefit of sustainable gardening?
A. It requires little water. B. It needs no fertilizer.
C. It breaks up plastics.
D. It doesn't waste any resource.
（
4
）
Where is the passage probably taken from?
A. A newspaper.
B. The Internet.
C. A guidebook.
D. A science report.
【答案】
（
1
）
C
（
2
）
C
（
3
）
D
（
4
）
B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明 文，介绍怎样合理利用资源发展园艺，不浪费资源，不
产生对环境有害的物质以保护地球。
< br>（
1
）考查词义猜测。本句中
channelize
来源于
c hannel“
渠道，频道
”
，根据已有的意思于
选项相结合可知，
channelize
为指导，导向的意思，故选
C
。
（
2
）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的
“try
to
store
rainwater
so
that
you
can
use
them
for
gardening”
可知，使用存储的雨水来浇灌植物，是属于可持续发展的措施，故选
C
。
（
3
）考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段中的
“To do so we need to have proper knowledge about