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湖北罗田县2017高考英语一轮阅读理解优编（五） （2016高考训练）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：记叙文话题：名人传记词数：660时间：8This was spring.One day in spring four men were riding on horseback along a country road.These men were lawyers, and they were going to the next town to attend court.There had been a rain, and the ground was very soft.Water was dripping_from the trees, and the grass was wet.The four lawyers rode along, one behind another; for the pathway was narrow, and the mud on each side of it was deep.They rode slowly, and talked and laughed and was very happy.As they were passing through a row of small trees, they heard a great flutter(拍动)over their heads and a weak cry in the grass by the roadside.Some voice came from the green branches above them.Some voice came from the wet grass.The ground was wet.Its obvious that there had been a heavy wind and rain.And soon，one of the men，Speed, recognized that the sounds were from the robins(知更鸟)They came to the grass, and found there were two robins were in the grass.It was probable that the birds had been blown out of their nest by the storm.The birds were hurt and their mother was very worried about it.The birds were in danger!Lincoln believed that something should be done to help the birds.But his companions did not think it important.They went away, but Lincoln stayed.The three men, as they passed, looked down and saw the little birds fluttering in the cold, wet grass.They saw the mother robin flying about, and crying to her mate.Then they rode on, talking and laughing as before.In a few minutes they had forgotten about the birds.But the fourth lawyer, whose name was Abraham Lincoln, stopped.He got down from his horse and very gently took the little ones up in his big warm hands.They did not seem frightened, but shouted softly, as if they knew they were safe.Mr.Lincoln wanted to put the little birds into their nest.Then he looked up to find the nest from which they had fallen.It was high, much higher than he could reach.But Mr.Lincoln could climb.He had climbed many a tree when he was a boy.He put the birds softly, one by one, into their warm little home.Two other baby birds that had not fallen out were there.All joined together and were very happy.Soon the three lawyers who had ridden ahead stopped at a spring to give their horses water.And soon they found Mr.Lincoln lost.They were surprised to find that Abraham Lincoln was not with them.They waited by the spring.In a few minutes Mr.Lincoln joined them.His shoes were covered with mud; he had torn his coat on the tree.When they saw Mr.Lincoln come, they asked him where he had been.After Mr.Lincoln told them he had helped the birds in need, the three lawyers were in surprise.“Well，we always thought you were a hero，”said Mr.Speed.“Now we know it.”Then all three of them laughed heartily.They thought it so foolish that a strong man should take so much trouble just for some worthless young birds.“ Gentlemen，” said Mr.Lincoln, “I could not sleep tonight, if I had left those helpless little robins to die in the wet grass.”Abraham Lincoln afterwards became very famous as a lawyer and statesman.He was elected president.Next to Washington he was the greatest American.【语篇解读】本文是名人传记，讲的是林肯帮助小鸟回巢的事情。这个小善举表明了林肯的仁爱之心。1What were the four men going to do?AGo to the forest. BGo to have dinner.CGo home. DGo to work.答案D考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“they were going to the next town to attend court”可知，他们是去工作。2What does the underlined phrase “dripping from” mean?ADropping from. BRunning away.CWashing away. DComing from.答案A考查词义猜测。前面说下过雨，按照常识可知，雨水应是从树上滴下来，故选A项。3What made the little birds fall out of their nest?AOther birds. BStorm.CHunters. DSpeed.答案B考查细节理解。从文章第七段中的“It was probable that the birds had been blown out of their nest by the storm”可以看出答案。4The other three men stopped at a spring because _Athey were tiredBthey were waiting for LincolnCthey wanted to drink some waterDthey wanted to give their horses water答案D考查细节理解。从文章第十四段中的“Soon the three lawyers who had ridden ahead stopped at a spring to give their horses water”可以看出答案。5The reason why Lincolns coat got torn was that _Ahe climbed up the tree to help the birdsBhe was poorChe thought it necessary to help the birdsDthe coat was not of good quality答案A考查细节理解。由倒数第五段中的“His shoes were covered with mud；he had torn his coat on the tree”可知，答案选A项。6What kind of man was Lincoln from the text?AKind. BCruel.CUnfriendly. DIndifferent.答案A考查推理判断。文章讲述了林肯帮助两只小鸟回巢的故事，由此可以看出林肯是一个好心肠的人。2016高考英语阅读理解集训。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 In US, the potato is one of the most widely consumed cropsFrench fries are commonly found in typical American fast-food burger joints and cafeteriasFrench fries were introduced to the US when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his presidency from 1801 t0 1809Potato chips are popular with consumers as well The humble potato is more than just a kind of foodIn many ways its part of the American pop cultureLets take a look at some pop culture potatoes Mashed Potato danceThe Mashed Potato dance is a craze that began in 1962The name of the dance came from the song it accompanies, Mashed Potato Time, performed by American R&B singer Dee Dee SharpThe move vaguely resembles that of the Twist dance style, by Sharps fellow Philadelphian,Chubby Checker Hot Potato! Hot Potato! is an action puzzle video game released in 2001In the game the player must drive a bus and clear the road of alien potato beingsThe potato beings are either red or blue; when two like-colored potatoes touch each other, they disappearOver the years, Hot Potato! has received mostly positive reception from criticsMrPotato HeadMrPotato Head is an American toy invented by George Lerner in 1949The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands, feet, ears and mouthsIn 1952, MrPotato Head became the first toy advertised on televisionThis commercial revolutionized marketing and caused a boom that solidified this toys place in American pop culture29Which is the newest to the American pop culture?AFrench fries BMashed Potato danceCHot Potato! DMrPotato Head30What can we infer from the text?AFrench fries were popular in US when first served in the White HouseBMashed Potato Time came from Mashed Potato danceCPlayers can play Hot Potato! on their phone DMrPotato Head can be taken apart31Which of the following can be the best title for the text? AEnjoy American Fast Food BHave Fun with Potatoes CDifferent Uses of Potatoes DAmerican Food Culture参考答案29-31 CDB 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。The drug store was closing for the night and Alfred Higgins was about to go home when his new boss approached him.“Empty your pockets please, Alfred,” Sam Carr demanded in a firm voice.Alfred pretended to be shocked but he knew hed been caught. From his coat he withdrew a make-up kit, a lipstick and two tubes of toothpaste.“Im disappointed in you, Alfred!” said the little gray-haired man.“Sorry, sir. Please forgive me. Its the first time Ive ever done such a thing,” Alfred lied, hoping to gain the old mans sympathy.Mr Carrs brow furrowed as he reached for the phone, “Do you take me for a fool? Lets see what the police have to say. But first Ill call your mother and let her know her son is heading to jail.”“Do whatever you want,” Alfred shot back, trying to sound big. But deep down he felt like a child. He imagined his mother rushing in, eyes burning with anger, maybe in tears. Yet he wanted her to come quickly before Mr. Carr called the police.Mr. Carr was surprised when Mrs Higgins finally arrived. She was very calm, quiet and friendly. “Is Alfred in trouble?” she asked.“Hes been stealing from the store,” the old man coolly replied.Mrs. Higgins put out her hand and touched Mr. Carrs arm with great gentleness as if she knew just how he felt. She spoke as if she did not want to cause him any more trouble. “What do you want to do, Mr. Carr?”The womans calm and gentle manner disarmed the once-angry store-owner. “I was going to get a cop. But I dont want to be cruel. Tell your son not to come back here again, and Ill let it go.” Then he warmly shook Mrs. Higginss hand.Mrs. Higgins thanked the old man for his kindness, then mother and son left. They walked along the street in silence. When they arrived home his mother simply said, “Go to bed, you fool.”In his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the kitchen. He felt no shame, only pride in his mothers actions. “She was smooth!” he thought. He went to the kitchen to tell her how great she was, but was shocked by what he saw.His mothers face looked frightened, broken. Not the cool, bright face he saw earlier. Her lips moved nervously. She looked very old. There were tears in her eyes.This picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth ending. He saw all the troubles he brought her and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother.6Which of the following is true according to the passage? AAlfred tried to sound big to hide his fear. BIt was the first time Alfred had stolen anything. CMr. Carr set a trap to catch Alfred stealing. DMr. Carr had planned to forgive Alfred from the beginning.7What does the underlined word “disarmed” probably mean? Aannoyed Bconvinced Cgot over Dmade less angry 8What impressed Alfred most about his mother at the drugstore was _Ahow angry she was Bhow effectively she handled MrCarrCthat she didnt cry Dthat she was able to save him9What was the mothers attitude toward Alfred?AShe was very strict with him BShe was supportive of himCShe felt disappointed with him DShe was afraid of him10From the last paragraph, we know that Alfred _Awas no longer a youth Bfelt proud of his motherCfelt guilty and regretful for his deed Dwanted his mother to be happy【参考答案】610、ADBCC 2016高考英语阅读理解集训。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 Picking a university is a tense period of asking yourself which institution is most relevantThats why university rankings play such a vital role in students searching for their next academic directionRankings are also an inescapable part of the reputation and brand image of universitiesNo university website is complete without the claim to be in the top 100 for something or other, reported the BBCThe reason is simple: Rankings help them to attract students, staff and research investment Currently there are numbers of university rankings, and each has its own list of criteriaBut the main categories are the same: academic reputation, graduates performance and faculty resourcesHowever, experts point out the ranking process isnt entirely reliableMark Kantrowitz, a US financial aid researcher, said university rankings were mostly just for showHe wrote in The New York TimesIt may give your parents better bragging rights, but thats about it Moreover, its not difficult to see the limitations of university rankingsMany rankings focus on the number of times research work is cited （引用） by other researchersIt helps British and US universities to dominate global rankings because English is the favored language of academia, John OLeary, a member of the QS academic advisory board, told The Gunrdian, Also, rankings such as QS mainly focus on the qualities of the university rather than its studentsAny university ranking is likely to help students make better decisions about where to study, but the need to balance them with other more human factors is also important, said Phil Moss, an education and admissions consultant Advice from graduates or current students can be as valuable in providing a genuine insight into the experience or quality of a particular degree programIt can also add an element that rankings can never convey-the actual emotion of a university experience32Why do universities consider rankings important? ARankings make them more appealingBRankings are students only reference CRankings can increase their academic levelDRankings help them complete their websites33What does the underlined It in paragraph 4 refer to?AAcademic research work BThe number of researchesCThe way of ranking universities DThe limitation of university ranking34According to John OLeary, what helps British and US universities rank well?AThe wide use of English in academia BTheir outstanding qualitiesCTheir graduates excellent performance DThe academias favor to them35Besides ranking, what does Phil Moss suggest you should refer to if youre picking a university?AInvestment in education BGuidance from professorsCInformation on websites DSuggestions from students参考答案32-35 ACAD