常熟市高考英语阅读理解暑假选练2答案.docx

1、常熟市高考英语阅读理解暑假选练2答案阅读理解。Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty 200 years ago. At any other time and place, this lowly origin would have dictated his future, but in Lincolns case, hisself-determination and force of will made it possible for him to secure his seat in his countrys history. He has become

2、a role model in the self-made America.If you want to learn about somebody who didnt quit, look no further. Abraham Lincoln had two business ventures failed, and the second one made him bankrupt, so he had to spend the next 17 years of his life paying for the debt. He also lost 8 different elections.

3、 It seemed that he had never done things right at the first time: the f i r s t time he ran for state legislature for Congress, for land officer, for Senate, all of these failed, and the first time he sought the vice-presidential nomination, he got less than 100 votes nationally. But he never found

4、it too shameful to carry on his mission. Then later in 1860, on such a rough road, he made it to the White House. He lived up to his famous saying, “Always bear in mind that your own determination to success is more important than any other.”He could have quit many times- -but he didn t and because

5、he didnt quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America. One important way Lincoln influences present society is that we look back on his life as a role model for future generations. Lincolns high character influences us because we comparepresent-day politicians to the exam

6、ple Lincoln set. A major influence Lincoln has on the united States today is simply through the good example he set when it came to honesty, persistence and leadership.36. According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true?A. Lincoln was born with a silver spoon in his mouth

7、.B. Like Lincoln, a poor origin leads to a bright future.C. America is considered self-made because of Lincoln.D. Self-determination and will contributed to Lincolns success.【答案】 D【解析】细节理解题。根据 but in Lincolns case, his self -determination and force of will made it possible for him to secure his seat

8、 in his countrys history.可知是林肯的决心和意志导致他的成功。- 1 -故选 D 。37. What is Paragraph Two mainly about?A. How Lincoln made his way to the White House.B. Lincoln suffered various failures.C. Lincoln was a man who never quit.D. Lincoln once lost two business ventures.【答案】 C【解析】段落大意题。根据 If you want to learn abou

9、t somebody who didnt quit, look no further.可 知林肯是个不放弃的人。故选 C 。38. Which is the correct order of what happened to Lincoln?a. He was paying off his debt. b. He failed in the run for land officer,c. He got less than 100 votes nationally. d. he stuck to his mission, e. He went bankrupt.A. b-c-c-d-a B. c

10、-3.-b-c-d C. 6-c-s-b-d D. d-c-s-b-c【答案】 B【解析】 细节理解题。 根据文章第二段的内容可知顺序是:e. He went bankrupt.-a. He was paying off his debt.-b. He failed in the run for land officer,-c. He got less than 100 votes nationally.-d. he stuck to his mission,故选 B 。39. What isthe function of Lincolns famous saying in Paragraph

11、 Two?A. To tell us that determination is the most important to success.B. T o attract readers1 attention.C. To show why Lincoln was able to carry on in hard times.D. To summarize Lincolns story.【答案】 C【解析】细节理解题。根据 Then later in 1860, on such a rough road, he made it to the White House. He lived up to

12、 his famous saying, 可知这句话是为了表明为什么他能度过难关。故选 C 。40. Why does the writer consider Lincoln as one of the greatest presidents in America?A. Because he still influences America as a role model.B. Because he set a good example to the present politicians.C. Because of his great personalities.- 2 -D. Because

13、 he went through diverse difficulties.【答案】 A【解析】推理判断题。根据 Lincolns high character influences us because we compare present-day politicians to the example Lincoln set.可知林肯还是一个榜样并影响了美国人,故选 A 。阅读理解。Students who date (约会 in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely t

14、o drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.Romantic relationships are a trademark of adolescence , but very few studies have examined how adolescents differ in the development of these r

15、elationships, said Pamela Orpinas , study author and professor in the College of Public Health and head of the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior.Orpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade.Each year, the group of students completed a survey indi

16、cating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires (调查表 about the students* academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and thes

17、e students had consistently the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best stu

18、dy skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills, 1 according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapt

19、ers.- 3 -Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker, Orpinas said, when the couple break up. they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression a

20、nd divert (转移 attention from studying.” 4t Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school , ”Orpinas concluded.41. According to the passage, students who date in middle school may_A. have poorer academic performances B. be more likely to hurl othersC. enjoy better school lives

21、 D. are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco 【答案】 A【解析】 细节理解题。 根据 Students who date (约会 in middle school have significantly worse study skills, 可知约会的学生成绩一般都不好。故选 A 。42. When doing his study, Orpinas_.A. followed a group of students of 6th and 12th gradeB. completed a survey and a report each yearC

22、. completed questionnaires about the students academic effortsD. found that the students study skills have connection with their frequency of dating【答案】 D【解析】 细节理解题。 根据:At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and

23、the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,可知学生的成绩和约会的频率有关。故选 D 。43. Study skills may include the following behaviors and qualities Except_A. being diligent B. bcing well organizedC. being kind and helpful D. finishing assigned schoolwork【答案】 C【解析】 细节理解题。 根据 Study skills r

24、efer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters. 可知没有提到 C 项。故选 C 。44. What can possibly happen to the school couples after they break up?- 4 -A. They d o n t want to see each othe

25、r any longer.B. Their attention to studying will be affected.C. They will miss their ex-partners sometimesD. They will think i t , s reasonable Io get depressed.【答案】 B【解析】 细节理解题。 根据 when the couple break up. they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating s

26、omeone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert (转移 attention from studying.” 可知分手的两个人会上课不专心。故选 B 。 45. Orpinas attitude towards dating in middle school is_A. supportive B. positive C. negative D. indifferent【答案】 C【解析】 细节理解题。 根据 4tDating should not be considered

27、a ceremony of growth in middle school, 可知 Orpinas 对中学谈恋爱是消极的观点。故选 C 。【 2015高考复习】阅读理解Eight days for just ￥ 12,000Departure time:May , October 2012Includes : Return flights from 6 Chinas airports to Naples Return airport to hotel transport Seven nights accommodation at the 3star Hotel Nice Breakfast T

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