高中高考英语阅读理解复习专项训练十二

阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。

(A)

One of Britain’s bravest women told yesterday how she helped to catch suspected(可疑的) police killer David Bieber-and was thanked with flowers by the police. It was also said that she could be in line for a share of up to ￡ 30,000 reward money.

Vicki Brown, 30, played a very important role in ending the nationwide

manhunt. Vicki, who has worked at the Royal Hotel for four years, told of her terrible experience when she had to steal into Bieber’s bedroom and to watch him secretly. Then she waited alone for the hours while armed police prepared to storm into the building.

She said: “I was very nervous. But when I opened the hotel door and saw 20 armed policemen lined up in the car park I was so glad they were there.”

The alarm had been raised because Vicki became suspicious(怀疑) of the guest who checked in at 3 pm the day before New year’s Eve with little luggage and wearing sunglasses and a hat pulled down over his face. She said: “He didn’t seem to want to talk too much and make any eye contact(接触).” Vicki, the only employee on duty, called her bosses Margaret, 64, and husband Stall McKale, 65, who phoned the police at 11 pm.

Officers from Northumbria Police called Vicki at the hotel in Dunston, Gatesheed, at about 11:30 pm to make sure that this was the wanted man. Then they kept in touch by phoning Vicki every 15 minutes.

“It was about ten past two in the morning when the phone went again and a policeman said ‘Would you go and make yourself known to the armed officers outside?’ My heart missed a beat.”

Vicki quietly showed eight armed officers through passages and staircases to the top floor room and handed over the key.

“I realized that my bedroom window overlooks that part of the hotel, so I went to watch. I could not see into the man’s room, but I could see the passage. The police kept shouting at the man to come out with his hands showing. Then suddenly he must have come out because they shouted for him to the down while he was handcuffed(带手铐).

56．The underlined phrase “be in line for” (paragraph 1) means _________. A．get B．wait for C．ask for D．demand 57．Vicki became suspicious of David Bieber because ____________. A．the police called her B．he looked very strange C．he came to the hotel with little luggage D．he came to the hotel the day before New year’s Eve 58．Vicki’s heart missed a beat because ___________. A．the telephone went again B．she would be famous C．the policemen had already arrived D．she could catch the man by herself 59．David Bieber was most probably handcuffed in ____________. A．the passage（走廊）B．the washroom C．Vicki’s bedroom D．the top floor room 60．The whole event probably lasted about __________ hours from the moment Bieber came to the

hotel to the arrival of some armed officers. A．6 B．8 C．11 D．14

(B)

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external (外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language—all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．

By contrast (对照) , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have , and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept．

In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first．How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow．Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt (适应) change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge．Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．

These feelings of insecurity (不安全) and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making．

61．Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing?

A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges． B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition． C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris． D．Father’s salary rose from 5, 000 to 7,000．

62．For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT _______．

A．being curious about more changes B．being quick in self-adaptation

C．having an open mind to new experiences D．staying away from failures and challenges

63．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．It is not so easy to measure personal growth．

B．To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable． C．There are only two ways to see a person’s growth．

D．If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up． 64．The best title for this passage should be ______．

A．Facing New Challenges B．Growth—Product or Process C．Two Basic Ways of Growth D．Overcoming Internal Fears

(C)

Visitors to Britain are always complaining about English food .But they do not really know what they are talking about because they rarely get a chance to eat it . Most of the restaurants in large towns have foreign owners and serve foreign food .When visitors are invited to eat in an English home ,their hosts often feel they must offer them something foreign and exotic(异乎寻常的)

Those of us who do know English food are aware that at its best it can be really very good .On the

other hand it is true to say that it is sometimes terrible .Part of the problem is that we are not really interested in food .We eat to live ,we do not live to eat .So we don’t generally spend the necessary time and effort needed to cook really good meals .We prefer food that is simple and easy to cook or ready food which only needs heating up before eating .

You can find the best English food in the country away from the large towns ,where life is slower and people are not in such a hurry .But of course ,most visitors come to London .They come because they are interested in shopping and sightseeing . They do not come because of the food ,so why should they complain about it ? 65. The writer thinks _____.

A people don’t like English food. B people don’t often eat English food

C people who travel to Britain eat English food in English homes D people who travel to Britain don’t know about English food 66. When English people have guests ,they ________. A think it is better to cook some unusual food B prefer to take their guests to restaurants

C have to serve the food their guests are used to D prefer to serve them English food 67. The conclusion suggests ______.

A the criticism （批评）of English food by visitors is unfair

B it is possible to find good English food in towns but it takes time to find C as well as food people also come for shopping and sightseeing D if people complain about English food ,they will get better food .

(D) Question Items 1.Shows a sense of humor in class 2.Explains clearly 3.Teaches in a relaxed manner 4.Writes neatly on the blackboard 5.Lets pupils ask questions in class 6.Makes checks in notebooks 7.Speaks loudly and clearly 8.Treats all pupils equally 9.Cares about pupils’ opinions New teachers 42 33 30 9 18 22 45 43 47 Middle-standing teachers 56 58 46 43 30 30 85 58 43 10 70 68 65 56 47 43 54 42 17 6 Veteran teachers 10.Spends time with pupils between 25 classes

68.As for Question Items _______,pupils’ evaluations (评价)can be said to rise at a steady rate as their teacher’s experience increases.

A 1 and 4 B 3 and 5 C 6 and 8 D 9 and 10

69.In contrast to the new teachers ,the middle –standing and veteran teachers seem to have made a remarkable (显著的)improvement in their ability to ________.

A be fair to any pupil B evaluate pupils’ progress

C explain materials clearly D understand and play with pupils

70.Pupils seem to regard the new and the middle-standing teachers as being more ______ than the veterans .

A relaxed in class B interested in pupils’ ideas C neat in appearance D skillful at explaining 71.According to the table ,which of the following is right?

A In the new teachers’ classes ,pupils seem to ask questions more freely.

B Pupils seem to be quite satisfied with the amount of time their teachers spend with them between classes

C The evaluation of the middle –standing teachers is lower than that of the veterans in seven items.

D Though veterans do not play games with pupils during breaks ,their teaching is rated highly.

(E)

The repairman told me , “No charge ,Professor Pan!” We’re friends . “I’d rather pay ,” I replied . “If it’s free ,I can’t afford it !”

Chinese often refuse payment for professional services ,insisting , “We’re friends now !” But then they show up later to ask me to tutor them in English ,or get them into an American university ,and I wish I’d have just paid the 30 yuan I owed them in the first place !

According to the Americans , “There is no free lunch .”,means that there’s a price for everything .And I’m always looking around to figure out what this means.

Many of our neighbours have given us fruit or flowers or costly teas ,never asking anything in return . For years ,a bicycle repairman has repeatedly refused to let me pay him. “Wait until you have something major to fix !”he insists.

I mentioned to a peasant friend that I wished I had a stone mill to grind (磨) flour for bread .A month later he showed up with a beautiful mill that he’d had his uncle in the countryside carve from a solid block of (花岗石).

Chinese generosity（慷慨）is a real education for Americans like me ,who would rather avoid social entanglements (纠纷) and just hand over the money. But cash can’t compensate ( 补偿) for the greatest gift----friendship.

When an American saw some of my friends sitting on bamboo stools under the trees ,sipping (呷) tea ,he said , “They must have nothing better to do .” “Actually,” I said ,”they are professors ,with plenty to do .But probably you are right in saying that ,at this moment ,they have nothing better to do .And neither do I !”

And I joined the group .When chatted about tea and Chinese cooking and how much my boys have grown since we arrived .One man said , “They were pocket-sized when you came here .Now they’re taller than you .How time flies !.”

How life flies .And Chinese are smart enough to share what they know they cannot keep .They freely give of their time ,never too busy to help a friend .And they are teaching me ,slowly ,to both give and receive .So the next time someone says , “No charge .We’re friends !” I will thank them heartily .But if they show up later asking me to tutor them in English ,I’ll make sure they tutor my son in Chinese as well, because there’s still no free lunch .

72.Why did the author insist paying the repairman while he was offered free repairs ? A Because he was an upright man. B Because he didn’t know the repair man

C Because he thought it natural to pay for other’s service . D Because he didn’t want to help others in return.

73. Generally ,the author thinks that .________.

A Chinese are generous always ready to help their friends B Chinese are good at exchange of equal values

C Chinese are free enough to drink and chat with their friends D Chinese are helpful but don’t treasure time

74. The best title for the passage should be “__________” A Still No Free lunch

B A Good Lesson From Chinese C True Help or Not

D Learn to Both Give And Receive 75.Which of the following is TRUE ?

A All the Chinese that once gave the author help have asked him to tutor them in English B When a peasant knew the author needed a mill ,he made one for the author himself C The author thinks that Chinese are wise enough to enjoy the limited life . D The author thinks little of the Chinese way of life. 参考答案(A) ABCAC (B) ADCB (C) DAA (D) BCBD (E) CAAC

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