浙江省杭州市外国语学校高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练06

浙江省杭州市外国语学校高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练06 杭州外国语学校2013年高考英语集训阅读理解每日一练06 倒数第九周星期一 A Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale,Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond’s wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide. Yes, that’s parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop( Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that( Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(哲理) behind parkour( This is the same as life( You must determine your destination, go straight, and jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life, to reach the destination successfully( A parkour lover said, “I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything(” Another philosophy we’ve learnt from parkour is freedom( It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world( It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence( 1(Which of the following is TRUE of parkour? A(It challenges human abilities. B(It is a good but boring sport. C(It needs special training. D(It is a team sport. 2(.As its participants move around a city, ________. A(they can ask for help B(they may choose to escape C(they should run to extremes D(they must learn to survive 3(.Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour? A(Sports and extremes. B(Excitement and popularity. C(Dreams and success. D(Determination and freedom. 4.What is the passage mainly about? A(What parkour is and where can do it. B(What parkour is and what it can bring us. C(Why we do parkour and what we get from it. D(When we can do parkour and how we do it well. B Below are reviews for three books and two book series. Each has been read and loved by students across the country. The Outsiders This book, first published in 1967. has become a classic for teens across the nation. It focuses on Ponyboy , who has been labeled all his life as a greaser. The greaser’s opposing group is the “ socs ”. kids who have lots of money and can break any rules without getting in trouble. As the novel develops, S. E. Hinton allows the reader to see exactly how these labels affect teens in both the greaser and the soc group. If you’ve ever watched the movie The Outsiders, this story may sound familiar, as the movie was based on the book . The Outsiders gives teens a look into life in the 50’s and 60’s, offering timeless lessons that still apply to today’s youth. Out of the Dust Any student interested in the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl should read Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. Hesse is able to capture the mood and spirit of this era through the use of poetry. The main character of the book, Billie Jo, is growing up in Oklahoma, the heart of the Dust Bowl. Through free verse poetry, Billie Jo narrates (讲述)her tale of poverty and survival during this difficult time. Out of the Dust is an excellent lesson in history . Due to the short length and writing style, the book is a quick but worthwhile read. By the end of the book, the reader is eager to start the story over again . Hesse is able to pack a lot of emotions and details into her short book , making the story very real and believable. The Giver The Giver depicts a perfect society in which citizens experience no pain, have never felt fear, and life is completely under control. However, as the reader progresses through the story, it’s easy to see that this community is far from utopia (乌托邦). Instead, through the experiences felt by the main character Jonas, the reader learns there is a missing from life in this world.. During the Ceremony of the Twelves, each 12—year —old is assigned their life —long career in the community . Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories, a very special job assigned to one person at a time . When Jonas receives his training . he learns many truths about his community that change how he feels about his life, making him determined to do something to change it . The Giver is a good book for teens who enjoy science fiction and fantasy. The book makes you examine your own life, values, and beliefs, striving to find how you would define the perfect society. Anne of Green Gables This eight-book series depicts the life of Anne Shirley, an orphan that is adopted in Prince Edward Island, Canada . The books are set in the 1800s to the 1900s, the last one taking place during World War I. Anne is a loveable spirit who has many misfortunes and laughable experiences when growing up and going to college. The Anne of Green Gables series is fun to read. creating a strong attachment to the reader and making the last book a bitter ,sweet experience. Teenage girls who are looking for a female role model will love Anne Shirley. Harry Potter J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has sold more copies than any other series in history. The series , which includes seven books in all , fallows a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Harry attends Hogwarts School of Witcheraft and Wizardy. The seven books follow Harry through seven years of wizarding school . During this time , readers experience the wizarding world through Harry’s eyes and watch him make friends. Learn magic and fight a wizard. The Harry Potter books are an enchanting read for all ages. No matter who you are. you will find yourself absorbed in the magical world created by J. K. Rowling. 5(The greaser group may refer to those kids . A(who are poor in their lessons at school B(who get along well with the soc group C(who go between the poor and the rich children D(who are poor and often get into trouble for breaking rules 6(Which of the following is written in a poetic style? A(The Giver. B(The Outsiders. C(Anne of Green Gables. D(Out of the Dust. 7(We can learn from The Giver that . A(people in the community live an imperfect life Jonas is satisfied with his life in the community B( C(everyone in the community can get a good job D(Jonas is loved by all the people in the community 8(According to the passage , many be chosen to be an example by teenage girls. A(Harry Potter B(Anne Shirley C(Billie Jo D(Jonas 9(You would like to Read the Harry Potter series probably because . A(you admire Harry for his patienceB(you like watching musical movies C(you are interested in the magical world D(you enjoy reading the eight-book series C A blue hole is a flooded sea cave with a hole that opens up at the land's surface. These cave systems form in carbonate rock, often on islands. Some blue holes have very special rock formations and water chemistry. Far below sea level, they contain some of the harshest environments on Earth, with no oxygen and no light. Yet these areas are filled with life forms that have adapted to the extreme conditions. Information gathered from these blue holes is helping scientists to increase their understanding of biology, archaeology and geology. But exploring these blue hole environments brings danger as well as discovery. Blue holes get their name from the color some have when seen from the air. The color is usually a reflection of the sky on the water. But not all of these cave systems have blue surfaces. Some contain dark or muddy water. Blue holes are the result of erosion in which water breaks down rock. Rain falling thousands of years ago contained chemicals which slowly wore away at the limestone landmass. These holes were later filled with sea water as the sea level changed. The rising and falling of sea levels and the mixture of salt and fresh water further wore away at these cave formations. Blue holes are vertical caves. But they can also have horizontal cave formations that may be hundreds of meters long. These flooded cave systems can be found in the ocean, or they can be found inland. Ocean caves are affected by tides, so they always have water movement. But blue holes on land are very still. They have several layers of water, chemicals, and bacteria. The top layer of fresh water comes from rainfall. This layer acts like a cap on top of the layered mixture, and keeps out oxygen from the atmosphere. The fresh water floats on a denser layer of saltwater. Underneath this is a layer of poisonous hydrogen sulfide, produced by bacteria living in the water. Underneath this layer is anoxic seawater -- water that does not contain any oxygen. Underwater caves are probably one of the least explored ecosystems on the planet. One reason blue holes have not been fully explored is that they can be extremely dangerous. There are many safety rules that divers must follow to help ensure their survival. First, divers must have training and experience to swim in these caves. Those who explore a cave for the first time must establish a thin rope called a guideline. This line helps them to safely enter and bring more than one set of breathing equipment in case one device fails. Meanwhile, they must pay careful attention to their air supply. The rule is to use a third of their air to enter the cave, a third to exit, and a third for emergencies. For most explorers, though, the possibility of discovery in these cave environments makes the experience worth the risk. You can jump into what looks like an insignificant little hole in the ground, and come out with information that's of value to many different disciplines, Scientists are interested in these caves because oxygen-free conditions there are similar to those on Earth long ago, before oxygen existed on our planet., as well as similar to space. 10(According to the Passage, blue holes . A(are now a popular choice for tourists B(are flooded caves found mostly on islands C(have appeared as rocks pile up year by year D(can give off bright blue light deep in the caves 11(It can be inferred front the passage that . A(quantities of advanced life forms exist in blue boles B(blue holes are not fully explored due to their low value C(blue holes are vertical caves because of strong currents D(the chemicals in the rain lead to the formation of blue caves 12(The fifth paragraph mainly talks about . A(two different types of blue holes B(how a blue hole comes into being C(why scientists are interested in blue holes D(rules for divers exploring blue holes 13(When exploring blue holes, divers must . A(have a thin rope as a guideline anytime B(wear glasses in case of bright blue light C(swim as quickly as possible to save time D(learn to make good use of their air supply 14(The exploration of blue holes can help us . A(discover moue energy resources B(understand the origin of life on Farth learn about the movements of seawater D(get ready for the exploration of C( the ocean D John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew ,but whose face he didn’t , the girl with the rose. His interest in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued1, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the previous owner’s name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II. the next year and one month the two grew to know each other through the During mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A romance was starting Blanchard requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn’t matter what she looked like. When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting —7:00 PM at the Grand Central Station in New York. “You’ll recognize me,” she wrote, “by the red rose I’ll be wearing on my lapel1.” So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he’d never seen. I’ll let Mr. Blanchard tell you what happened: A young woman was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started her , entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, attractive smile curved her lips. “Going my way , sailor?” she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis Maynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify me to her. This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be grateful. I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. "I'm Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?" The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my coat. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!" It's not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell's wisdom( The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive( "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are( " 15( How did John Blanchard get to know Miss Hollis Maynell? A( They lived in the same city( B( They were both interested in literature( C( John knew Hollis's name from a library book( D( John came across Hollis in a Florida library( 6( Hollis refused to send Blanchard a photo because . 1 A( she was only a middle - aged woman B( she wasn't confident about her appearance C( she thought true love is beyond appearance D( she had never taken any photo before they knew 17( How could Blanchard recognize Hollis? A( She would be wearing a rose on her coat( B( She would be holding a book in her hand( C( She would be standing behind a young girl( D( She would be wearing a scarf around her neck( 18( What was the real Miss Hollis Maynell like? A( She was a plump woman with graying hair( B( She was a slightly fat girl, with blonde hair( C( She was a middle - aged woman in her forties( D( She was a young, pretty girl wearing a green suit( 19( When Blanchard went over to greet the woman, he was ( A( satisfied and confident B(disappointed but well - behaved C( annoyed and bad - mannered D(shocked but inspired 20( Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A(A Test of Love B(The Symbol of Rose C( Love is blind D(Don't Judge a Book by its Cover 参考答案 1-10ACDBDDABCB 11-20DADBCCADBA