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浙江临安市2017高考英语（一轮）阅读理解训练阅读理解训练 (2015北京)The Boy Made It!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine.In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area.Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path.Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have food, water, a phone, or other supplies.He was getting colder by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was.He tried not to panic.He thought about all of the survival shows he had watched on TV.It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing.There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put.The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow.If he didnt，his body temperature would get very low，which could quickly kill him.Using his skis，Nicholas built a snow cave.He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle.Then he piled branches on top of himself，like a blanket，to stay as warm as he could.By that evening，Nicholas was really hungry.He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose too much water.Not knowing how much longer he could last，Nicholas did the only thing he couldhe huddled(蜷缩)in his cave and slept.The next day，Nicholas went out to look for help，but he couldnt find anyone.He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave，because without shelter，he could die that night.On Tuesday，Nicholas went out again to find help.He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him.After two days stuck in the snow，Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV.He had often watched Grylls survival show Man vs. Wild.Thats where he learned the tips that saved his life.In each episode(一期节目)of Man vs. Wild，Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas amazing deeds，he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.文章大意：本文讲的是一个小男孩在暴风雪中迷路，他不畏艰难，利用在电视中学到的野外生存知识逃脱困境的故事。1What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?AHe got lost.BHe broke his skis.CHe hurt his eyes.DHe caught a cold.答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段第四句，“Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone！”可知答案。说明Nicholas迷路了。故选A。2How did Nicholas keep himself warm?AHe found a shelter.BHe lighted some branches.CHe kept on skiing.DHe built a snow cave. 答案：D细节理解题。根据文章第四段Using his skis.Nicholas built a snow cave.He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle.Then he piled branches on top of himself，like a blanket，to stay as warm as he could.可知，Nicholas保持温暖的方式是建了一个雪洞。故选D。3On Tuesday，Nicholas_.Areturned to his shelter safelyBwas saved by a searcherCgot stuck in the snowDstayed where he was答案：B细节理解题。根据第六段He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him.可知，星期二的时候，Nicholas被一名志愿搜索者救了。故选B。4Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he_.Adid the right things in the dangerous situationBwatched Grylls TV program regularlyCcreated some tips for survivalDwas very hardworking答案：A推理判断题。根据最后一段.he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.可知，Grylls 这个人想表达一个小男孩能在如此困难的情况下成功逃生是难能可贵的，A选项正好能表达此意思。故选A。【浙江省2014模拟冲刺试题】DSeveral weeks ago, a mysterious Christmas card dropped through our mailbox. The envelope was addressed to a man named Raoul, who, I was relatively certain, did not live with us. The envelope wasnt sealed, so I opened it. The inside of the card was blank. Ed, my husband, explained that the card was both from and to the newspaper deliveryman. His name was apparently Raoul, and Raoul wanted a holiday tip. We were meant to put a check inside the card and then drop the envelope in the mail. When your services are finished at 4 a.m., you cant simply hang around, like a hotel bellboy expecting a tip. You have to be direct.So I wrote a nice holiday greeting to this man who, in my imagination, fires The New York Times from his bike aimed at our front door, causing more noise with mere newsprint than most people manage with sophisticated(复杂的) black market fireworks. With a start, I realized that perhaps the reason for the 4 a.m. wake-up noise was not ordinary rudeness but carefully executed spite（怨恨）: I had not tipped Raoul in Christmas past. I honestly hadnt realized I was supposed to. This was the first time hed used the card tactic（策略）. So I got out my checkbook. Somewhere along the line, holiday tipping went from an optional thank-you for a year of services to a Mafia-style protection racket (收保护费组织).Several days later, I was bringing our garbage bins back when I noticed an envelope taped to one of the lids. The outside of the envelope said MICKEY. It had to be another tip request, this time from our garbage collector. Unlike Raoul, Mickey hadnt enclosed his own Christmas card from me. In a way, I appreciated the directness. I know you dont care how merry my Christmas is, and thats fine, the gesture said. I want $30, or Ill forget to empty your garbage bin some hot summer day. I put a check in the envelope and taped it back to the bin. The next morning, Ed noticed that the envelope was gone, though the trash hadnt yet been picked up: Someone stole Mickeys tip! Ed was quite certain. He made me call the bank and cancel the check. But Ed had been wrong. Two weeks later, Mickey left a letter from the bank on our steps. The letter informed Mickey that the check, which he had tried to cash, had been cancelled. The following Tuesday morning, when Ed saw a truck outside, he ran out with his wallet. Are you Mickey? The man looked at him with scorn（轻蔑）. Mickey is the garbageman. I am the recycling. Not only had Ed insulted（侮辱） this man by suggesting that he was a garbageman, but he had obviously neglected to tip him. Ed ran back inside for more funds. Then he noticed that the driver of the truck had been watching the whole incident. He peeled off another twenty and looked around, waving bills in the air. Anyone else? Had we consulted the website of the Emily Post Institute, this embarrassing break of etiquette (礼节) could have been avoided. Under trash/recycling collectors in the institutes Holiday Tipping Guidelines, it says: $10 to $30 each. You may or may not wish to know that your hairdresser, mailman and UPS guy all expect a holiday tip.55. The newspaper deliveryman put a blank card inside the envelope because_.A. he wanted the couple to pay for the newspaper B. he forgot to write a few words on itC. he used it to ask for a Christmas tip D. he was afraid of asking for a tip in person56. From the passage, we learn that the author_.A. didnt like Raouls way of delivering the paper B. didnt realize why Raoul delivered the paper that way beforeC. didnt know that Raoul delivered the paper for themD. didnt feel it necessary to meet Raoul when he came57. According to the passage, the author felt _ to give Raoul a holiday tip.A. excited B. happy C. embarrassed D. forced58. Which of the following is true about Mickey, the garbage collector?A. He wrote a letter to the couple afterwards.B. He failed to collect the money from the bank.C. He wanted the couple to send him a Christmas card.D. He collected both the check and the garbage that day.59. Eds encounter(遭遇) with the recycling team shows that_.A. Ed was desperate to correct his mistake B. Ed only wanted to give money to RaoulC. Ed was unwilling to tip the truck driver D. Ed no longer wanted to give them money60. From the passage we can infer that _. A. their garbage bin might not be emptied one day if the writer didnt give tips B. the writer could have avoided giving tips if they had consulted the website of the Emily Post Institute C. the writers husband didnt know Raoul at all D. the writers family was too poor to give the tips55. C 根据第二段中的I had not tipped Raoul in Christmas past 和This was the first time hed used the card tactic可知Raoul是想要圣诞节小费。D中的“was afraid of”文章中未提到。56. B 根据第二段中的With a start, I realized that perhaps the reason for the 4 a.m. wake-up noise was not ordinary rudeness可知作者以前并不知道Raoul这样扔报纸和发出噪音的原因。57. D 根据第二段中的I honestly hadnt realized I was supposed to可知作者是被迫付费的。58. B 根据第四段中的The letter informed Mickey that the check, which he had tried to cash, had been cancelled.可知他没拿到钱。59. A 根据倒数第二段Ed拿着钱包去问司机可知他拼命想改正原先未付小费的错误。60. A 根据Ill forget to empty your garbage bin some hot summer day. 可以推断出正确答案。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Denniss Swamp (沼泽地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jacks dare. They liked camping, but not near this swamp.“So，” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name? ”“Are you sure you want to hear it? Its a scary story，” warned Jack.“Of course！” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldnt have chosen this place！”“OK, but dont say I didnt warn you，” said Jack, and he began his tale.“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite differentit was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystalclear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.”“You are clearing too much land， warned one old man. The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it. Silly fool， said Dennis to himself. If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. Ill become wealthier. Hes just jealous！”“Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”“What happened? ” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.“The land hit backjust as the old man warned, ” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”“What a stupid story, ” laughed Tom. “Plants cant” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted(晕倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Toms face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.56The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _A. courage B. assistance C. instruction D. challenge57. Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?A. To frighten them.B. To satisfy their curiosity.C. To warn them of the danger of the place.D. To persuade them to camp in the swamp.58. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?A. The old man envied him. B. The old man was foolish.C. He was too busy to listen to others. D. He was greedy for more crops.59. Why did Tom scream and faint?A. He saw Denniss shadow. B. He was scared by a plant. C. His friends played a joke on him. D. The weather became extremely cold.60. What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?A. Grasp all, lose all. B. No sweat, no sweet.C. It is no use crying over spilt milk. D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.【要点综述】 本文主要讲述了三个人在沼泽地附近露营以及Denniss Swamp名字的由来。56. D考查词义猜测。由语境可知，他们去沼泽地野营应该是接受了杰克的挑战。57. B考查推理判断。根据第二、三、四段他们的对话可知，Jack多次警告他们这个故事吓人，但经不住他们的请求还是告诉他们了，可知讲这个故事并不是为了吓他们，而是为了满足他们的好奇心。58. D考查细节理解。由第八段“If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. Ill become wealthier. Hes just jealous！”可知他想有更多的土地，种更多的庄稼，变得更富有，还认为老人在嫉妒他。由此可知他不听老人的劝告是因为他想种更多的庄稼。59. B考查细节理解。由最后一段倒数第二句“Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Toms face.”可知他晕倒的原因是因为他被常春藤吓到了。60. A考查推理判断。综观全文可知贪婪的Dennis因为其贪婪，结果失去了一切，故A项“贪多必失”，符合语境。【浙江省2014模拟冲刺试题】CReading is a great way to improve your English. Youll learn new words, revise previously-taught structures and absorb thousands of useful expressions and phrases. without any effort. By reading, you are receiving valuable language input. And this is how you learn! Remember, language learning is a combination of input + practice. As youre reading, youre taking in language naturally, and youre seeing how it all fits together. This is crucial to your learning.The great thing about reading is that learning takes place subconsciously. There are no exercises to do, no grammar rules to learn, no tasks to complete. its all natural. The language flows in through your eyes, and gets registered(记录) in your brain. What could be easier?The key to effective reading is to read things that you want to read. There are millions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldnt possibly read them all. So, the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, youll be motivated to read. And then the reading wont be difficult. Itll be easy! And then youll learn. Its simple.Remember: read what you want to read. What you like reading. What motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that youve already read in your own language. Simply find a translated version of a book that you have read and enjoyed. This will make processing the content in the target language much easier as youll already know what the book is about! You could also read the news. This is great as you can read the news in your own language first, then in English. Youll see that it wont be too difficult as youll be familiar with the topics and stories. Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic youre interested in: business, clothing, guns, horses, houses, housekeeping, stocks and shares, sports, computers, electronics, designing, cooking. you name it, theyll have it. If not, look for information on the internet. There are also websites for every topic under the sun! Why not join a forum? Theyre a great source of English input as the language is often written in a simple, spoken style. Go to Google Groups, which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.Finally, how you read is also important. The best thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you dont understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, itll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try not to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if youre reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, youll have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! Youll learn so much!50. The underlined word “crucial” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _. A. easy B. important C. difficult D. suitable51. The key to effective reading is _. A. to read millions of books B. not to learn grammar rules C. to be motivated to read D. to read easy things52.You can start to read by _. A. reading a book that youve already read in English B. reading the news in English first C. going to Google Groups to practice spoken English D. reading magazines containing topics you are interested in53. From the passage we can learn that _. A. when you read you neednt look up every new word in the dictionary B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effort C. to read is as much fun as to work D. you should make notes of every new word and phrase while reading54. The best title of the passage can be _. A. How To Read English Novels B. How To Learn English By Reading C. How To Absorb Expressions And Phrases D. How To Learn English Without Any Effort 50. B 根据上下文可知在学习语言过程中自然而然地领会语言是至关重要的。所以crucial在这里表示“重要的”。51. C 根据第三段youll be motivated to read可知有效阅读的关键是有兴趣和动力去阅读。52. D 根据倒数第二段Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic youre interested in可知正确答案为D。53. A 根据最后一段可知答案为A。54.B 根据Reading is a great way to improve your English. 以及下文讲的改进英语的方法可知全文的主题是讲如何通过阅读来学习英语。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them, all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around.For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道)Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的)To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times.I didnt want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide, so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.56According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?ABecause they are traditional and safe.BBecause they are convenient and inexpensive.CBecause they are colorful and available.DBecause they are fast and environment friendly.57The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _Ato ride it for funBto use it for transportCto experience local cultureDto improve his riding skills58How did the author feel about his street crossing?AIt was boring.BIt was difficult.CIt was lively.DIt was wonderful.59Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?AThe author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.BThe author was annoyed by the air while riding.CThe author was praised by the other bikers.DThe author took great pleasure in biking.【要点综述】 本文是记叙文，主要讲作者来到中国，为了体验当地文化，买了一辆自行车在大街上骑自行车的快乐经历。56B细节理解题。根据“对许多人来说，这是今天最简单、最便宜的出行方式”可推断，流行的原因是自行车不贵而且方便，所以选B。57C推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“渴望成为中国文化的一部分，我决定买一辆自行车”可推断，作者是想体验中国当地文化。58B细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句“过马路是最大的问题”，再加上下文的描述可知，对他来说，过马路是很困难的。59D推理判断题。最后一段中描述“在自行车上这种感觉是令人惊讶的，微风吹过我的脸和头发，这种感觉是美妙的”说明作者在骑自行车的过程中是快乐的。