2010年高考英语上海阅读理解新题型复习

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2010年高考英语上海阅读理解新题型复习

Read the following passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete statements in the fewest possible words. On his way to the White House, Barack Obama received huge support from black voters------ more than 95 percent of whom voted for him. But despite that suppot, some blacks worry that Obama”s historic achievements might not be all good news for the civil rights struggle. They fear that growing numbers of white voters and policy makers will decide that ending racial discrimination and creating equal opportunity have largely been done. And it might become harder to find support for policies that were intended to fight discrimination, injustices, and urban poverty. “I worry that there is a numbers of population that might be harder to motivate, average citizens who will say : Come on. We have a black president, so we must be over it”，says Roderick J. Harrison, a sociologist at Howard University in Washington, D.C. “That is the danger, that we declare victory,” says Harrison, “Historic as this moment is, it does not represent a major victory in the continuing, daily battle.” Such concerns have been building for moths, on black talk- radio shows and blogs, in dinner conversations, academic meetings, and e-mail messages across the country. Others dismiss the idea that Obama’s success might weaken support for race-based policies. They praise Obama’s emphasis on solution to economic problems like troubled schools, unemployment, and inadequate health insurance. Addressing these problems, which affect all Americans, would certainly help blacks. While many in the black community believe there’s still a lot of work to be done, that doesn’t lessen their sense of Obama’s historic achievement. Lauren McGlory, a black student at the University of Virginia, says she still experiences racism, and Obama’s election

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doesn’t change that. But she’s been thinking recently about all the black parents telling their children they can be anything they want to be when they grow up, and about how that message suddenly has a real-life example in the face of Obama. “It is a great thing that Obama did win.” McGlory says, “I’m not trying to downplay that. I think he’s going to serve as a catalyst for change. 1. What is mainly talking about in the passage? 2 After Barack Obama’s election, some blacks are worried _________will be dismissed. 3. What does “addressing” in Paragraph 6 most probably mean? 4. What can we infer from the passage?

Keys.1.Black people’s reactions after Barack Obama was elected president. 2. race-based policies 3. Trying to solve 4. Some social problems concerning blacks still exist despite Obama’s elelction. De-hua Cao

One of Hollywood’s “celluloid ceilings” has been smashed now that Kathryn Bigelow has become the first female ever to win a Best Director Oscar. “There’s no other way to describe it, it’s the moment of a lifetime,” said a clearly overwhelmed Bigelow, at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, on Sunday. She was up against the highest grossing film of all time, Avatar. But Bigelow’s small-budget film, The Hurt Locker, swept the awards with six trophies, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and the big one: Best Picture. But all eyes were on Bigelow, as her movie about an explosive disposal unit in the Iraq War beat Avatar to the major awards. This was sweetened by the fact Avatar’s director, James Cameron, is her ex-husband. Bigelow played down the momentous occasion last week, telling CBS, “There’s really no difference between what

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I do and what a might do. I mean we all try to make our days, we all try to give the best performances we can, we try to make our budget, we try to make the best movie we possibly can. So in that sense it’s very similar.” “On the other hand, I think the journey for women, no matter what venue it is?Cpolitics, business, film?Cit’s a long journey.” Ironically Bigelow’s cinematic journey could not have strayed farther from the path of female directors before her. Her filmography is filled with action movies that are low on female leads and high on guns and steel. Her films focus on men: their fears, bonds and rites of passage. The Hurt Locker is in the same style. The war pic features an anti-hero, William James (Jeremy Renner who was also nominated for the Best Actor Oscar), leading a crew of competing male egos in removing roadside bombs around Iraq. James is addicted to risk taking and enjoys putting his fellow soldiers in constant peril. Many scenes feature dramatic confrontations of clashing male personalities. By focusing on these male relationships, critics praised The Hurt Locker for avoiding overt political statements (something Avatar was heavily criticized for), and instead painting a truthful picture of modern war. And is there an entertaining end to the story of Bigelow’s victory? She won on International Women’s Day. It is, after all, Hollywood. 1. How many Oscar awards did The Hurt Locker win? (6) 2. What are the similarities between Bigelow and male filmmakers in making films?(to make the best film with the smallest budget) 3. What’s the movie about? (an anti-hero, leading a crew of competing male egos in removing roadside bombs around Iraq./ an explosive disposal unit in the Iraq War) 4. According to some critics , the main reason for its victory over Avatar lies in its_______________( painting a truthful picture of modern war instead of presenting overt

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political statements)

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of the five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the USA? Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people uniforms look more professional than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The televisio repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform? Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save laundry bills. They are tax-deductible（可减税的）. They are often more comfortable and more long-lasting than civilian clothes. Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of

individaulity experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes. 1. Although the Americans are said to be a people

______________________________________ they love and respect

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a uniform.

2. Why do a televison repairman and a garage mechanic gain more trust from American people?

3. Why does a policeman like to wear a uniform in America ? 4. By saying “when people look alike , they tend to think, speak and act similarly, on the job at least.” the people against uniforms mean _____________________________________________ Keys: 1. that/which is proud of/worships its variety and individuality 2. Because they look professional 3. Because he can save on other clothes 4. By wearing uniforms, people tend to lack variety and lose individuality.

Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they' 11 change America. Rightly so. But selfishly. I' m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world' s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African-American woman they so rarely see. Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The prevailing theory seems to be that we' re all hot-tempered single mothers who can' t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can' t escape the stereotype of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic （酗酒的） mothers. These images have helped define the way all black women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simple to be herself. It won't be easy. Because few mainstream publications have done

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in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all. Just as she will have her critics, she will also have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they' d like to see Michelle bring to the White House――mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone――an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise（沉着）. Confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that' s been around for far too long. 1. Why dose Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author？ _______________________________________________________________ 2. What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author？

_______________________________________________________________ 3. What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady？

_______________________________________________________________ 4. What do many African-American women hope Michelle Obama will do？

_______________________________________________________________

Key 1. She serves as a role model for African women. 2. They are of an inferior social group. 3. However hard she tries, she can' t expect to please everybody. 4. Help change the prevailing view about black women.

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in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all. Just as she will have her critics, she will also have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they' d like to see Michelle bring to the White House――mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone――an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise（沉着）. Confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that' s been around for far too long. 1. Why dose Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author？ _______________________________________________________________ 2. What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author？

_______________________________________________________________ 3. What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady？

_______________________________________________________________ 4. What do many African-American women hope Michelle Obama will do？

_______________________________________________________________

Key 1. She serves as a role model for African women. 2. They are of an inferior social group. 3. However hard she tries, she can' t expect to please everybody. 4. Help change the prevailing view about black women.

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