高考閱讀理解專題訓(xùn)練人生百味類

1、.高考閱讀理解專題訓(xùn)練人生百味類ARaised in a motherless home，my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home，Dad never met me，even in sev

2、ere weather. If I grumbled，he'd say in his loudest fathervoice，"That's what your legs are for！"    The walk didn't bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn't seem conc

3、erned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.    It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop，I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.  

4、  A row of hedges樹籬edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey，I always had a sense of relief to see the hedges because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening，the hedges had just come into view

5、 when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedges，moving toward the house. Upon closer observation，I realized it was the top of my father's head. Then I knew，each time I'd come home，he had stood behind the hedges，watching，until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard again

6、st the tears. He did care，after all.    On later visits，that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home，I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair."So，my son，i

7、t's you！" he'd say，his face lengthening into pretended surprise.    I replied，"Yes，Dad，it's me. I'm home."1What does the underlined word "grumbled" in Paragraph 1 probably mean? AAccepted happily.       &

8、#160;          BExplained clearly. CAgreed willingly.                  DSpoke unhappily.2What made the author feel upset was _.  A. the tiredness after long hou

9、rs in labs Bthe fear of seeing something moving Cthe feeling of being less than valued Dthe loneliness of riding the bus home3The author's father watched behind the hedges because _. Ahe was concerned about his son's safety Bhe wanted to help his son build up courage

10、 Che didn't want to meet his son at the doorway Dhe didn't think his son was old enough to walk alone4Which of the following can be the best title for the text? AMy Father's Secret               

11、60; BMy College Life CMy Terrible Journey Home           DRiding the Bus AloneBThe Scar of LoveSome years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to div

12、e into the cool water, he ran out of the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks and shirt as he went.He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator短吻鱷 was getting close. The mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they g

13、ot closer and closer together. In great fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a Uturn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother gr

14、abbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched抓住 his legs. That began an unbelievable tug-of-war拔河比賽 between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard their screams, rushed from hi

15、s truck, took aim and shot the alligator.Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the terrible attack of the animal. And on his arms, were deep scratches where his mothers fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to

16、 the son she loved.The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma外傷, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted the pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter,“Look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mum wouldnt le

17、t go.You and I can identify with認(rèn)同 that little boy. We have scars, too. Not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friends, are because we have refused to let go.1.The underlined part“the twoin the se

18、cond paragraph refers to       .  A. the son and the alligator        B.the mother and the son  C.the driver and the alligator       D. the alligator and the mother2.From the passage we can infer

19、        .  A.The mother was unwilling to let the alligator go  B.The mother was actually stronger than the alligator  C.The son was proud of his scars on his arms   D.The son was ashamed of his scars on his legs3.According to the last paragraph,

20、 what is the writers real meaning?  A.To forget the past is to betray.       B.We should forget the scars.C.Wounds are different from scars.     D.We should learn to let go sometimes.4.What type does the author develop the passage ?A. Comparison

21、.                     B. Narration with comments.C. Classification.                    D. Analysis. CDid

22、you know that something as simple as the wallpaper on your computer can tell people a lot about you? According to researcher Donna Dawson, our computers say something about what we're like because they are part of our “personal space.       A picture of a child or f

23、amily on the screen often means the person cares deeply about their loved ones. A photo of the person surrounded by friends shows they value their popularity and probably work well with other people. On the other hand, pictures showing examples of past successes, like winning a prize may mean a pers

24、on is only interested in themselves.       Pictures of nature and natural scenery tell people that you are driven to succeed and use the pictures to relax and remove the pressure 壓力 in your life. Cityscapes, pictures of cities or towns, show that you enjoy travel and ad

25、venture. Most people with cityscapes as their wallpaper are optimistic 樂觀的, happy people who feel even better thinking about the places they've visited or want to visit.       Pictures of animals show that you are optimistic and kind-hearted. You are often happy and

26、 you enjoy life and act young. Cartoons 漫畫 or drawings show that you are a multitasker, someone who does many things at once. You have many responsibilities, but you deal with them well. That's one reason you like having something to smile about when you look at your computer wallpaper. 

27、60;     Then, what does plain blue wallpaper tell us about a person? According to Dawson, a person with plain blue wallpaper probably values their privacy and keeps work from becoming too personal.1. A prize photo as wallpaper suggests someone _.A. has a strong wish to succeedB.

28、is confident about himself or herself C. cares only about himself or herselfD. works very well with others2. Those who look on the bright side of things are likely to have wallpaper like _.A. pictures of nature and natural scenery B. city views or pictures of animalsC. pictures showing their past su

29、ccesses D. photos of staying with friends3. What can be the best title for the text?A. Where to Look for Your Computer WallpaperB. Computer Wallpaper Shows Your PersonalityC. How to Place Wallpaper on Your ComputerD. Computer Wallpaper Interests EveryoneDDepression is much higher amongst female boss

30、es than male bosses，a new US survey finds.Dr Tetyana Pudrovska，the study's first author，explained：“Women with job authoritythe ability to hire，fire，and influence payhave greatly more symptoms of depression than women without this power.But men with job authority have fewer symptoms of depression

31、 than men without such power.The study followed 1，500 middle-aged women and 1，300 middle-aged men who all graduated from high schools in Wisconsin.The men and women were surveyed in 1993 and 2019 to look at the connection between how much authority they had at work and symptoms of depression.The res

32、ults showed that amongst men and women with lower levels of authority at work，women had slightly higher levels of depression.This is normal since overall women suffer from depression slightly more than men.Amongst men and women with higher levels of authority at work，however，it was women who had man

33、y more symptoms of depression than men.Men in authority actually had a 10% lower risk of depression，while authority increased the risk of women having depressive symptoms by 9%.Dr Pudrovska continued：“What shocked us is that women with job authority in our study are advantaged in terms of most chara

34、cteristics that are strong signs of positive mental health.These women have more education，higher incomes，better jobs，and higher levels of job satisfaction than women without job authority.Yet，they have worse mental health than lowerstatus地位women.The cause of this discrepancy is not known，but Dr Pud

35、rovska says：“Years of social science research suggests that women in authority positions deal with interpersonal anxiety，negative social interactions，negative stereotypes，prejudice，social isolation社會(huì)孤立，as well as resistance抵抗from colleagues.Women in authority positions are viewed as lacking in the a

36、ssertiveness果斷and confidence of strong leaders.But when these women display such characteristics，they are judged negatively for being unfeminine不像女性的This causes mental stress.Men，on the other hand，do not have to face these kinds of negative stereotypes about their abilities.1Which of the following m

37、ight be the best title of the passage?AFemale bosses get less stress from work than male bosses.BFemale bosses get the same stress from work as male bosses.CFemale bosses get the same stress from work as employees.DFemale bosses get more stress from work than male bosses.2What conclusion can we draw

38、 from the passage?AThe higher levels of authority，the fewer women suffer depression.BThe higher levels of authority，the more women suffer depression.CThe lower levels of authority，the more men suffer depression.DThe lower levels of authority，the more women suffer depression.3What did Dr Pudrovska th

39、ink of the results?AExciting.                BSurprising.CDisappointing.           DInspiring.4What does the underlined word“discrepancyin Paragraph 5 mean?ADifference. &

40、#160;            BExcellence.CPreference.              DReference.EI never thought I would have a life-changing experience at WalMart. Although my thoughts were only on speed, the

41、checkout line I was standing in wasn't moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier. There stood a man in his seventies, wearing glasses and a nice smile. I thought, well, he's an old guy! For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before scanning th

42、e items. Sure, his words were the usual, “How's it going？ But he did something differenthe actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in a brief conversation.I thought it was odd. I had grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out

43、of robotic conversational habit. After a while, you don't give any thought to the question and just mumble something back. I could say, “I just found out I have six months to live， and someone would reply, “Have a great day！ But that wasn't the end.He gave them the change, walked around the

44、counter, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. He looked the customers in the eyes. “I surely want to thank you for shopping here today， he told them. “You have a great day. Byebye.The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless. There were smiles and some sheepish grins. All h

45、ad been touched by his simple gestureand in a place they never expected. They would gather their things and walk out, smiling.Of course, he did the same to me and I got to know his name, Marty.Who was that guy? It was as if Sam Walton had come back from the dead and invaded this old guy's body.

46、I had never walked away from that shop feeling like that.1According to the writer, when common people ask you “How's it going？Athey don't really care what you may answer.Bthey are just practicing their conversation ability.Cthey are inquiring about your private information.Dthey don't ex

47、pect to hear any negative answers.2What was most customers' reaction to Marty's behaviors?AThey thought it priceless.                  BThey were in some way moved.CThey thought it awful and odd.  

48、           DThey felt somewhat offended.3What can we infer about Sam Walton?AHe might be Marty's father or grandfather.BHe might be friendly and devoted to WalMart.CHe might have died while working in the market.DHe might have come back from the

49、dead once before.4What does the writer intend to express through the text?AOur everyday life is always full of surprises.BMost customers enjoy being treated this way.CBeing different is a good way of doing business.DA little positive action can make a big difference.FHow to Become Cleverer 

50、0; Once a boy came to ask a fisherman how to become cleverer, because his mother always called him “foolish boy.   “Thats easy, answered the fisherman. “I know one way to make you become cleverer.   “Really?   “Of course. It is said a fish head is good for brain. If you

51、 eat one, youll become cleverer indeed. Pay only three pounds for one fish head. The boy paid him three pounds and the fisherman cut off a fish head and handed it to him.   A raw fish head is not goodnot even for a hungry boy to eat but the boy ate it up in two gulps.   “Do

52、you feel anything? asked the fisherman.   “Not in my head, said the boy.   The boy lay on the ground and thought. “One whole fish costs only two pounds. I had paid him three pounds for the fish head. Why couldnt I have the whole fish for soup, a head for brain and one pound left

53、over? He jumped up and shouted at the fisherman. “You thief! You are fooling me! The fisherman laughed, saying, “The fish head works now, you see.1. The boy ate up the raw fish head only in two gulps, because he _.   A. enjoy it          &#

54、160;      B. wanted to taste it   C. took it as a good medicine      D. was a foolish boy2. The boy came to the fisherman in order to _.   A. buy a fish head           B. ask

55、the fisherman a question   C. buy a whole fish           D. A and C3. The boy paid three pounds. He should have had _.   A. a whole fish             B. a fish head and on

56、e pound back   C. a whole fish and one pound back    D. a whole fish, a fish head and one pound back4. _ helped the boy become cleverer.  A. A good meal              B. The raw fish head  C. Nothing&#

57、160;              D. What had happened   GIn this influential work about the surprising divide between children and the outdoors, child supporter expert Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of toda

58、ys wired generation-he calls it nature-deficit赤字-to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rises in obesity, attention disorders, and depression.Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature

59、 is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. More than just raising an alarm, Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond-and many are right in our own backyard.This new edition reflects the great change

60、s that have taken place since the book was originally published. It includes:·100 actions you can take to create change in your community, school, and family.·35 discussion points to inspire people of all ages to talk about the importance of nature in their lives.·A new progress repor

61、t by the author about the growing Leave No Child Inside movement.·New and updated research confirming that direct exposure to nature is essential for the physical and emotional health of children and adultsLast Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder has promoted a

62、national dialogue among educators, health professional, parents, developers and conservationists. This is a book that will change the way you think about the future of your children.1.What does the word “bond in Paragraph 2 refer to?   A. Exposure to nature    B. Childhood develo

63、pment   C. Parent-child relationship   D. Connection between children and nature2.What does the book focus on in childrens growth?   A. Outside activities   B. Physical labor   C. Overweight problems   D. School performances3.What is added

64、to the new edition?A. Website links and related videosB. Vivid pictures and personal examplesC. Training courses and expert supportsD. Latest research and practical instructions4. Where is the passage from?A. A science report          B. A book review

65、0;      C. A fairy tale     D. A guide bookHTwo things that Starbucks has discovered about mothers: first, our bodies are 90 per cent made up of milky coffee, which requires constant refilling; and second, we very much want to be wanted. Hence, its new “parent-friendly pledge.With the help of the National Childbirth Trust, baristas at more than