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【巩固练习】
I.真题演练。
(2014 武汉)
I never saw my father home from work late or ill, nor did I ever see my father take a "night
out with the boys". He had no hobbies but just took care of his family.
For 22 years, since I left home for college, my father called me every Sunday at 9:00 am. He
was always interested in my life—how my family was doing. The calls even came when he and
my mother were in Australia, England or Florida.
Nine years ago when I bought me first house, my father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day
for three days, painting my house. He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done. All he
asked, was a glass of iced tea, and that I hold a paintbrush for him and talk to him. But I was too
busy, for I had a law practice to run, and I could not take the time to hold the paintbrush, or talk to
my father.
Five years ago, my 71-year-old father spent five hours putting together a swing set（秋千）for
my daughter. Again, all he asked was that I get him a glass of iced tea, and talk to him, but again, I
had laundry to do, and the house to clean.
The morning on Sunday, January 16, 1996, my father telephoned me as usual, this time he
had seemed to have forgotten some things we had discussed the week before. I had to get to
church, and I cut the conversation short.
The call came at 4:40 am. That day my father was sent to hospital in Florida. I got on a plane
immediately, and I vowed（发誓）that when I arrived, I would make up for the lost time, and have
a nice long talk with him ad really get to know him.
I arrived in Florida at 1:00 am, but my father had passed away at 9:12 pm. This time it was he
who did not have time to talk, or time to wait for me.
In the years since his death I have learnt much about my father, and even more about every
single day.
1. We know from the reading that the father_____.
A. liked to paint houses
B. had no friends around him
C. was not healthy in his youth
D. thought of his family as his all
2. When her father painted her first house, the daughter_____.
A. could only afford a glass of iced tea
B. was too busy to talk to her father
C. could do nothing but hold a paintbrush
D. spent eight hours a day working with her father
3. On January 16, 1996, the daughter felt that her father_____.
A. seemed to be a little different
B. had no time to phone her as usual
C. became interested in church
D. had forgotten to discuss some things with her
4. In the reading the underlined phrase 'get to know him' most probably means_____.
A. get him to know her
B. know more about him
C. get him to know himself
D. make him well-known
5. Which is the best title of the reading?
A. Painting Houses
B. Daughter's Family
C. Father and I
D. Father's phone calls
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(2015 泰安)
On school nights, lots of kids have to do their reading before they are allowed to watch TV.
Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry Potter style.
Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and
moving imagines(图像). One idea would be to create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet in the
Harry Potter books. Its pages would hold video clips of baseball games instead of just black-and-
white photos.
Electronic paper is not a new idea. A company in Massachusetts called E ink, for example, has
been working for years on such a technology. Little electricity determines(决定) whether each
microsphere( 微球) looks black or white at any given time. Together, microspheres make up
words and imagines. The technique seems promising for creating still images that can be changed
when needed, but the process(进程) is too slow for good videos.
Scientists in the Netherlands now report a new type of e-paper technology. By using
layers(层) of oil, the researchers say that they can make images which change fast enough to
meet standard video requirements. They can also make brilliant colors. So far, however, each
image is smaller than the fingernail.
For now, reading and watching TV will have to remain two separate activities. Keep your
eyes open, though. In the future, TV watching and reading might be part of the same work.
1. According to the passage, kids soon can
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A. be allowed to watch TV B. watch TV while doing their homework
C. watch Harry Potter on TV D. be allowed to read a newspaper
2. Several companies are racing to .
A. Make the Harry Potter TV program
B. create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet
C. provide baseball games for kids
D. produce electronic paper with colors and moving images
3. What determines the black and white color of each microsphere?
A. Images B. Electricity C. Oil and ink D. Fingernail
4. Which of the following in NOT true?
A. Electronic paper is not a new idea.
B. Microspheres make up words and images.
C. Now TV watching and reading is part of the same work.
D. Scientists use layers of oil in a new research.
5. From the last paragraph, we know that .
A. scientists are still working on the new technology
B. kids love to read while watching TV
C. parents may be against this new idea
D. teachers may not teach students any more
II. 阅读综合。
A
Spiderman is one of the most famous comic book heroes of all time. He was created by Stan
Lee in 1963 and was first introduced to the world in the pages of Marvel comic books.
Spiderman’s story is the story of Peter Parker, a child who lost his parents and
lives with his aunt and uncle. Peter is a shy, quiet boy wearing glasses and has few
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friends. One day, on a high school class trip to a science lab，he gets bitten by a special
spider. Soon Peter realizes he has amazing powers：he is as strong and quick as a spider
and also has a type of sixth sense. He no longer needs his glasses and he can use his
super power to fly through the city streets! Remembering something his Uncle Ben has
told him, that “with great power, there must also come great responsibility(责任), ”
Peter decides to use his powers to fight enemies who do cruel things to people. And so,
Spiderman is born.
Life is not easy for Peter even though he is a superhero. He is in love with Mary Jane but cannot
tell her about his amazing powers. Besides, his best friend Harry hates Spiderman! Peter is also
short of money and time. He has to sell photos of Spiderman (himself) to a newspaper and he
keeps losing his other jobs because he’s so busy saving people! Yet he has to fight different kinds
of cruel enemies.
1. Who created Spiderman?
A. Stan Lee.
B. Marvel.
C. Peter Parker.
D. Superman.
2. What happened to Peter Parker after he was bitten by the spider?
A. He could not see with his eyes.
B. He became a spider.
C. He developed spider-like powers.
D. He was sick.
3. What does “with great power, there must also come great responsibility” mean?
A. Powerful people can do whatever they like.
B. People with power are always good.
C. Powerful people should have a responsibility to do good.
D. Powerful people are to blame for all the bad things that happen.
4. In what areas does Peter have problems that are similar to normal people?
A. Money, time, studying, reading.
B. Money, work, time, relationships.
C. Relationships, sport, money, work.
D. Money, work, time, sleep.
B
When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer. The doctors
told us my mom might be saved with surgery(手术). But it could also kill her. She chose
to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life,
everything I loved at seven and everything that would put a smile on my face. The day began with
her waking me up saying, “Kate, I have a surprise for you. Come and see.” The surprise was a doll
I had wanted for the longest time. Throughout the day, she told me everything that she thought I
would need to know to grow up and be a good person; she told me to be the best I could be and
that I would always make her proud. We had a picnic in the park, and it was so cold that we
moved to the car. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she
was really happy. I would never forget her smile, or the way her eyes shone as if we were the same
age. It was the best day of my life, and I will never forget the conversations we shared.
My mother managed to live through the surgery. Now when I look back, I realize that the best
day of my life could be her last and this could be the last day I would remember with her, the last
one we shared. I also understand how unselfish a mother is.
1. Who made the decision to have the surgery in the story?
A. The doctors.
B. The patient.
C. The writer.
D. The patient’s family.
2. What did the writer’s mother do the day before the surgery?
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A. She stayed at home to have a good rest.
B. She went to the doctor’s for advice.
C. She turned to her family for comfort.
D. She stayed all day with her child.
3. Why was the writer’s mother happy that day?
A. Because she left her child a special memory.
B. Because she realized her child had grown up.
C. Because she was proud of what her child had done.
D. Because she expected the surgery to be successful.
4. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggests that ______.
A. her mother was ill again
B. the surgery was unsuccessful
C. her mother was getting better
D. the surgery was simple
5. Which of the following words best describes the writer’s mother?
A. Hardworking.
B. Famous.
C. Rich.
D. Great.
C
Beauty: For lovers and fans of the arts. Beauty is a necessary magazine in your spare
time. It brings you academic( 学术的) articles written by internationally famous
scholars( 学者), yet with easy-to-understand examples, as well as information on
exhibitions and sales all over the world.
World Weekly: It gives you a global view(视野、观点) with articles from four of the
world’s most famous newspapers. Read the news from different views and draw your own
conclusions on the stories influencing our world. Try it for six months for just $30.
Besides, you can get a free copy of World Weekly 2012.
New View: Full of excellent writing and photography, it covers one key subject each
month, from human rights to poverty( 贫困) to environment. Reports from around the
world provide you with an all-sided world view. Besides, you can be told lots of fresh
reports and the latest stories on world events and activities.
The Week: It is the only summary( 摘要) giving you the best of British and foreign
newspapers in just 35 pages. Designed to be read in just 1 hour. Try it now with 13
copies for just $25. If you decide it’s not for you, just tell us within 3 weeks and you
can get your money back within 10 work days.
1. _________ will probably provide you with articles about music and paintings.
A. New View B. World Weekly C. Beauty D. The Week
2. If you want to read World Weekly, you will probably need to spend about _________ each
week.
A. 3.2 dollars B. 2.1 dollars C. 2 dollars D. 1.2 dollars
3. Which of the following is not probably included in New View?
A. A short statement of the main points of the latest news in China Daily.
B. A discussion on water pollution in India.
C. An article about hungry children in Africa.
D. A report on medical care in China.
4. Which of the following is true according to the ads above?
A. Beauty is an English newspaper.
B. It takes an hour to read a copy of The Week.
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C. There aren't any pictures in New View.
D. You can get a free copy of World Weekly 2012 if you like it.
【答案与解析】
I.真题演练。
(2014 武汉)
1. D。文中通过四个具体的例子就想说明爸爸对我无私的关心，全心全意投入到整个家
庭生活中。故正确答案为D。
2. B。这个是围绕着爸爸为我粉刷我第一套房子的例子展开的问题。爸爸不让我找工人，
亲自为做这件事情，只是想让我在旁陪着他，但是我却没有能做到。故正确答案为B。
3. A。从文中“...this time he had seemed to have forgotten some things...”可以得出答案。
4. B 。本题根据上文中提到的赶到医院弥补和爸爸错失的时间和
have a nice long talk with him 和他好好交谈，可知本题答案为B“更多地了解父亲”。
5. C。本题文章通篇讲述的是作者与自己的父亲之间的事情和感情，所以最佳题目是
“父亲和我”。
(2015 泰安)
1. B。根据短文第一段“Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry
Potter style.”可知两种方式是指做作业和看电视同时进行，故选B。
2. D。B 项只是某个公司的一种想法，不是公司竞争的目的，根据“Several companies are
racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and moving images( 图
像).”，可知几家公司竞相生产电子纸墨，故选D。
3. B。根据短文Little electricity determines(决定)whether each microsphere (微球)looks
black or white at any given time.可知电起到了决定作用，故选B。
4. C。根据短文最后一段“ For now, reading and watching TV will have to remain two
separate activities.”可知看电视和读书现在还是分离的活动，故选C。
5. A。根据短文最后一段主要介绍了看电视和读书现在还是分离的活动，但是将来可能会
是相同工作的一部分，即同时进行。所以现在科学家仍然在研究这项新的技术，故选A。
II．阅读综合。
A 篇：
1.A。细节理解题。由第一段可知Spiderman 在1963 年由Stan Lee 创造出来的人物。
2.C。细节理解题。通读第二段可知Peter Parker 被蜘蛛螫过后，拥有了超凡的力量，变得强壮
迅速，同时拥有第六感觉，不需戴眼镜就能看清，还能飞过城市的街道。
3.C。细节理解题。由第二段“Remembering something his Uncle Ben has told him，
that“with great power，there must also come great responsibility(责任)，”Peter decides to
use his powers to fight enemies who do cruel things to people．”可知。
4.B。细节理解题。有文章最后一段可知，Peter 在拥有超凡的力量后同样面对金钱、工作、人
际关系、时间等问题。
B 篇：
1. B。 细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句可知， 作者妈妈患了癌症，是妈妈自己决定选
择手术治疗。
2. D。 细节理解题。根据第二段首句“The day before the surgery I was off school, and
my mom planned the best day of my life”可知作者妈妈在手术前一天和作者一起度过了
最幸福的一天。
3.A。 推理判断题。根据文章第三段，作者的妈妈在手术前一天有意安排要快乐地和作者度
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过那一天，以便给作者留下美好的记忆。
4. C。 句意理解题。根据“managed to live through”意为“设法成功做成了某事”，可知
妈妈的手术成功了，身体状况也就变好了。
5. D。 主旨归纳题。根据最后一句“I also understand how unselfish a mother is”可知,作
者是通过叙述这个不寻常的事件，来歌颂母爱的无私与伟大。
C 篇：
1. C。由Beauty 中的“For lovers and fans of the arts.”以及“…as well as information on
exhibitions and sales all over the world.”可知答案为C。
2.D。 由World Weekly 中的“Try it for six months for just $ 30.”可计算出，每星期大约
需要花费$ 1.2。
3.A。 通读New View 中的描述,可推断答案为A。
4.B。 由The Week 中的描述“Designed to be read in just 1 hour.”可知B 项说法正确。
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