高考英语阅读理解人物故事专项训练及答案.docx

1、高考英语阅读理解人物故事专项训练及答案高考英语阅读理解(人物故事)专项训练及答案一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1阅读理解 When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town. But by starting to do volunteer work when I w

2、as 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, sp

3、ecifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone. Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other

4、teenagers the way those books helped me. After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a

5、full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day. Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someones life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing

6、daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the authors life like when he was 12? A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Unhappy.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author? A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him underst

7、and others lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job? A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author sugges

8、t readers do in the last paragraph? A.Say no to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others feelings.【答案】 （1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己参加志愿活动的经历，告诉人们：一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生。 （1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“When I was 12

9、years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life.”可知，十二岁时，“我”就意识到青少年时期是“我”一生中最糟糕的阶段；以及“I was a total outsider, bullied at school”，“我”觉得自己是局外人，说明此时的生活是不如意的。故选C。 （2）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a pas

10、sion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness in the face of so much anger made me feel like my life had a greater purpose.”可知，但是在我14岁的时候开始做志愿者工作，我把我的问题变成了帮助别人的热情。面对如此多的愤怒，我有机会实践仁慈，这让我觉得我的生活有一个更大的目标。因此推断参加志愿活动给“我”提供了表达善意的机会，让“我”感觉到生活有更大的意义。故选B。 （3）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The kindness they off

11、ered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.”可知，书中作者的善意拯救了“我”的生活，“我”最大的梦想就是成为一名作家，可以写书去帮助其他的青少年，把善意传递给他们。故选B。 （4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“Even small acts of kindness can change so

12、meones life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.”可知，作者在提醒我们注意善意的力量，一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生，平时以善意待人，会让人们成为积极改变的缔造者。故选C。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。2阅读理解 Even if youve neve

13、r been to Phoenix, you know this about the place Its hot. From June to September, the temperature can easily surpass the century mark. But that doesnt stop hikers from attempting the 1.3-mile hiking to the top of the citys famed Camelback Mountain. Signs warn that the trail is extremely difficult. I

14、f you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. And if youre still not stopped, another sign farther up declares: If youre halfway through your water, turn around! Unfortunately, many people to not take the warnings seriously. Fortunate y, Scott Cullymore does. The

15、53-year-old Cullymore can be found hiking up and down Camelback a couple of times a day, giving out cold bottles of water to worn-out hikers. He has helped hydrate so many hikers that he has earned a heavenly nickname: the Water Angel. Cullymore was on Camelback Mountain one day in 2015 when a Briti

16、sh tourist died after being lost for nearly six hours in the July heat. That experience inspired him to start helping people caught unaware by the cruelty of Mother Nature. They underestimate the mountain, and they overestimate what they can do, and they get themselves in trouble. he warned. One hik

17、er who was offered water agrees. You think you know the heat, but then you get out here in the desert and it surrounds you like a blanket, said Austin Hill, who was hiking with a high school friend. They were lucky, he said pointing to Cullymore. We ran into this Good Samaritan here. And with that,

18、the Water Angel goes in search of another hiker in need.（1）What is the first paragraph mainly about? A.The risks involved in the hiking.B.The seriousness of the warnings.C.The distribution of signs that warn hikers.D.The influence of the temperature on hikers.（2）Why did some hikers on Camelback Moun

19、tain get in trouble? A.They were not well trained in hiking.B.They forgot to take enough water with them.C.They were too optimistic about the situation.D.They were not fit enough to hike the mountain.（3）What can we know about Austin Hill? A.He agreed to help others.B.He was saved by Cullymore.C.He h

20、iked alone in the desert.D.He regretted taking a blanket.（4）What is the best title for the text? A.The Camelback MountainB.Surviving the HeatC.Hikers in NeedD.The Water Angel【答案】 （1）A（2）C（3）B（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，远足者低估夏日的Camelback Mountain 同时高估自己的能力，所以在远足途中遇到麻烦，Cullymore了解情况后决定帮助他们。Cullymore通过在炎炎夏日给

21、那些远足者提供水而被人们亲切地称为“水天使”。 （1）考查段落大意。根据第一段中的”From June to September, the temperature can easily surpass the century mark“；”Signs warn that the trail is extremely difficult“；”If you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. “和“If youre halfway through your water, turn a

22、round!”可知在夏天去Camelback Mountain远足是非常艰难的，原因有两个：一个是温度很高，另一个是水。 故选A。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的”They underestimate the mountain, and they overestimate what they can do, and they get themselves in trouble.“可知人们低估了这座山，同时高估了自己的能力，因此他们陷入麻烦中，即对情况感到过于乐观导致他们涉险。故选C。 （3）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的”They were lucky, he said pointing

23、to Cullymore. We ran into this Good Samaritan here.”可知Austin Hill说他们很幸运，因为他们遇到了Cullymore这个乐善好施的人，故推测Cullymore救了他。故选B。 （4）考查主旨大意。根据第二段中的“He has helped hydrate so many hikers that he has earned a heavenly nickname: the Water Angel.”和最后一段中的“And with that, the Water Angel goes in search of another hiker

24、 in need.”以及文章主要内容可知，本文主要叙述了Cullymore通过在山上给登山者发水来帮助他们，从而得到“水天使”的昵称，即本文主要讲述“水天使”的故事。故选D。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断，段落大意和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 My family lives in Texas. I was born and brought up in Texas and I am a graduate of the University of Texas

25、. However, around my second year in law school, I wanted to make a great change, which was almost unheard of for Texans: I wanted to leave! I realized this after completing my first yearyear internship(实习期) I knew I wanted something different and my chance came during the 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas.

26、A snowstorm blanketed the entire city in snow and thousands of people were gathered. I overheard that StubHub, a big company from a great city, San Francisco, was throwing a party next door to my hotel. I thought if l could get an internship, I could leave for the summer and at least see what it was

27、 like. Yes, it was a huge leap. I told myself I was ready. There was just one problem: I wasnt invited to the StubHub party. But you know Im the type of person who goes for something she wants. Needless to say, I crashed the party and found my way to the president. I kindly introduced myself and the

28、n asked if they had a legal internship program. Guess what? They accepted my request to be a legal intern, even though no such program existed. Although the legal department didnt have a permanent position for me, the experience has shaped my life. Working for a great company in San Francisco, Im in

29、credibly happy for making my decision to leave Texas. By leaving Texas, I learned that it is so much more rewarding to try the unfamiliar than to stay in the comfortable. Exploring the unfamiliar is how youll understand what fits your life. I say, dive in head first.（1）The author went to Dallas to i

30、n 2011. A.watch the Super BowlB.meet up with her familyC.flee San FranciscoD.hunt for an internship（2）Which is the biggest lesson that the author learned from the experience? A.You must choose a career that you like.B.Jumping out of your comfort zone is rewarding.C.Accepting who you are makes you re

31、alize your strengths.D.You should listen to your family to learn about your potential.（3）Which of the following words best describe the author? A.Patient and modest.B.Supportive and energetic.C.Intelligent and humorous.D.Determined and adventurous.【答案】 （1）D（2）B（3）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者去达拉斯寻找实习机会，并从中学到了很多。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的I overheard that StubHub, a big company from a great city, San Francisco, was throwing a party next door to my hotel. I thought if l could get an internship,可知，作者无意中听到来自旧金山的一家大公司在自己所住酒店的隔壁开派对，她在想自己能否在那家公司得到一