1、04 阅读理解A上海市高三英语一模专项汇编04-2021年上海市高三英语一模真题专项训练之阅读理解ADirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the pa
2、ssage you have read.2021黄浦一模Sometimes when she felt bored, she would pick up one of the numerous biographies(传记) about herself and begin to note on it.I never did that or simply not true she would write roughly in the margins at the sides of pages. Since journalists, biographers and more recently ev
3、en “bloggers” had been writing about her since the day she was born, there was plenty of material to edit. Not that her notes or corrections were ever shared with the authors. Lately, however, she even seemed to have lost her appetite for correctness. Did it matter anymore if things were not right?S
4、he knew that sitting alone chewing away on downbeat thoughts would not get her anywhere and would leave those around her confused and upset,should they ever catch her out. After all she was the decisive one, always on top of her game. A printed timetable for the following day lay on the table.A full
5、 day of openings and presentations,of smiling and nodding and flowers.Shaking herself out of her gray mood, she stepped over towards the computer where a sudden burst of energy gave her an idea. The screen flashed up in front of her but instead of clicking on the familiar icons which would lead her
6、to the emails Randolph had considered she needed to read, she simply went to visit Mr.Google and began her search for train timetable.A dish heaped with multicolored jellies and plenty of ice cream, served by a white-gloved train waiter with a perfect moustache. So many years had passed but she stil
7、l remembered the jelly dissolving on her tongue in small but delicious mouthfuls. Each spoonful had to be lifted delicately to her mouth under the watchful eye of her grandmother, who was a stickler for good manners. It was unlikely that they served jelly on the trains these days,what with all the c
8、oncern about childhood fatness, but even aSpartan menucould not kill the romance of a train journey. As the timetable for Linehurst line flashed in front of her, she remembered that the Mayor of Alwoywould be expecting her to make a short,predictable speech at the opening of the new bridge.56. Which
9、 of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. The main character is probably a journalist writing blogs about royal members.B. The main character is always busy editing plenty of material about herself.C. The authors probably had chances to get the notes or correctness from the main characte
10、r.D. Randolph is probably an assistant or a secretary to the main character.57.Why does the main character recall the time she ate jellies and ice cream?A. She wishes that she were still a child so that she could eat jellies and ice cream.B. She is reminded of these foods because the thought of a tr
11、ain journey reminds her of them.C. She wishes she still knew where the handsome train waiter was.D. Todays children arent allowed to eat the same things that she ate as a child.58.A Spartan menu (paragraph 4) would most likely_.A. have mainly low fat, healthy foodsB. be suitable for a romantic dinne
12、rC. include a range of sweets, but no jellyD. include foods which are easy to transport59.What is most likely to happen next in this passage?A. The main character will practice her speech for greeting the Mayor of Alwoy.B. The main character will decide to take a rail journey.C. Randolph will send s
13、ome emails to the main character.D. The main character will update her blog on the internet.答案56-59 DBAB 2021崇明一模Disneylands opening day, July 17, 1955, was a terrible experience. Rides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink and drinking fountains were in short supply.All in front of a na
14、tional audience of 90 million, then the largest live broadcast in television history on a day that would be known in Disney history as Black Sunday. But Disneys story actually started two decades earlier with what Walt Disney called “Daddys Day”. On Saturdays in the 1930s and 1940s, Disney would tak
15、e his two daughters to ride the Griffith Park merry-go-round, which theyd enjoy while he sat on a bench dreaming of ways for families to have fun together. Disney disliked the amusement parks they often visited, seeing them as dirty, unimaginative places run by rude employees. He thought he could do
16、 better. In 1939 he asked two animators (动画片制作者) at his movie studio to work on a plan for an amusement park. By 1952 the idea had expanded into a $1.5 million amusement park proposal that he presented to Burbank. The City Council, which feared such a project would create a carnival (嘉年华) atmosphere
17、, rejected the proposal. Disney counted the rejection as a fortunate setback. By now, his dream for a theme park had gone beyond the space available in Burbank. He searched locations throughout Southern California. A 160-acre orange garden, 22 miles south of Los Angeles, was soon selected. The ABC t
18、elevision network offered $5 million in loans and investments if Disney agreed to produce and host a one-hour weekly show called “Disneyland”. The deal amounted to months of free advertising for the park and allowed Disney to introduce TV audiences, particularly kids, to the park. Disneyland opened
19、then. The 5,000 expected guests increased to 28,154, thanks to fake tickets. After the madness of opening day, Disney and his new park were criticized in the press. The media predicted a quick and early end. But the public didnt listen. Visitors arrived in large groups, and within weeks Disneyland w
20、as a success. Over sixty years later, Disneylands popularity continues to grow, with total overall attendance topping 700 million and showing no signs of slowing down. 56. What mainly led to Walt Disneys plan to build his own amusement park? A. His ambition to expand beyond the movie industry.B. His
21、 animators suggestion on an entertainment plan. C. His wish to create a better place for family recreation. D. His daughters unpleasant experience in the Griffith Park. 57. By “Disney counted the rejection as a fortunate setback” in paragraph 3, the author means the rejection _. A. brought good luck
22、 to Disney and his park B. contributed to the difficulty of opening the park C. was viewed as a financial obstacle to the design of the park D. presented Disney with a favorable opportunity to rethink his plan 58. What can be learned about Disneyland from the passage? A. Everything went on smoothly
23、before it opened. B. It spent $5 million on advertising for its opening. C. Peoples enthusiasm for it increased despite criticism. D. Only invited guests could get into it on its opening day. 59. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Disneyland: How It All Began B. Disneyland: An Overnight Suc
24、cess C. Disneyland: How It Developed D. Disneyland: A Park with a Long History答案56. C 57. D 58.C 59. A2021宝山一模“Runners, to your mark, Get set.” Bang! And I was off, along with a bunch of other teenage cross-country runners from high schools across the county. The day was like any other fair-weather
25、autumn day in Maryland. But the race that day felt unique from the get-go. For one thing, I liked the course. It was my teams home course, one I was used to running during practices. It took runners along an area of land that included open fields, hills and even winding dirt paths through a small fo
26、rest. It was a beautiful 5-kilometer course. This particular race was our teams invite, and I was proud to be sharing the course with competitors from other schools. It also meant a lotmore than normal that my parents were there to cheer me on. With so much to expect that day, I was ready to run! An
27、d I didnt want to be stuck with the pack of other runners, as is typical at the beginning of most cross-country races. So when the gun sounded, I took off running, leaving everyone else in the dust. The first part of our course followed the outside edge of a large open field before disappearing into
28、 the forest. Within seconds of the start, I was far ahead of everyone, and all of the fans could see it. It felt magnificent. But that feeling didnt last long. Little did I know my coach was laughing to himself, thinking, “Gabe is done for!” And I was. My body was telling me to slow down. My pride,
29、however, said “No! Not until youre out of sight of the spectators!” I was in agony, but I kept up my pace until I reached the forest. Once in among the trees. I slowed way down. I enjoyed most races, even while pushing myself, but this one was not enjoyable in the least. I finished the race, but in
30、nowhere near the time I could have if Id paced myself well from the beginning. Every time I reflect on that cross-country season, Im reminded of something: Pride is no substitute for pace. 56. What is special to the author about the race? A. The weather condition was good for runners. B. He was fami
31、liar with the home course. C. He took pride in competitors from other schools. D. His parents came to support him as usual. 57. The underlined word “agony” (paragraph 4) most probably means _. A. suffering B. comfort C. relief D. contest 58. What result of the race can be concluded about the author
32、from the passage? A. He left everyone behind and took the first place. B. He took the lead first and disappeared among trees. C. He won the race under the pressure of his coach. D. He finished the race but failed to reach his record. 59. Whats the authors reflection on the race? A. It is parents encouragement that leads to the result. B. Its a pleasure to live up to your fans expectations. C. Its important to pace yourself with no pride. D. It is his coach who enc
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