高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解(71)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

A

It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word ―congratulations.‖I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

Then I looked at my financial（财政的）package.

The cost of Dream School’s tuition（学费）, room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus（校园）including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.

In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my ―dream‖ university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

1. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter? A. He was full of joy. B. He was lost in his dream. C. He was worried about the money. D. He was uncertain which school to go to.

2. We can learn from the passage that the parents were ____________ . A. honest B. strict C. supportive D. decisive 3. In Paragraph 5, ―offered me a full ride‖ can be replaced by ―____________‖. A. would pay for transport to the school B. would show me around the campus C. would offer free meals at all events D. would charge me nothing for tuition 4. What does the author mainly want to say?

A. Your second-choice college may actually by your best fit. B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools. C. You should try your best to attend your dream school. D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

B

People often talk as if shyness is a disease or mental conditional that can be cured. I prefer to think of it as an emotional disability. It’s something we are born with and something we carry with us in our entire lives. There are too many people, however, who seem to be determined to find some way of doing away with their shyness. In my opinion, it’s a waste of time. I don’t mean that we should do nothing about it; quite the contrary, I think we need to separate the basis fact of our shyness from our ability to take part in a social environment.

Look at one of the most famous shy people of them all, Johnny Carson. This man is painfully shy, yet for decades he made a living talking and associating（交往）with different people every night, in front of a national audience. Carson has never done away with his shyness, but he has successfully found a way to deal with it to the extent that he could be, not just a talk show host,

but a legend（传奇）among talk show hosts. Look also at Sally Fields, who has recently admitted her problem with shyness. This is a woman who has appeared in many films, TV shows and interviews, yet in her early years she was so shy that she turned down a lunch invitation from Jane Fonda because she was terribly afraid of meeting her.

I guess that our shyness is there because each of us is born with some insecurity（不安全感）and this insecurity prevents us from reaching out to others the way people with a more open personality do. As we grow up and become adults, we allow our social skills to grow and develop. But we are still stuck in kindergarten or elementary school or wherever our shyness took root in our soul.

5. In the author’s view, shyness can be explained as ____________ .

A. a disease that can be easily cured B. a not very normal mental condition C. an emotional disability D. something we pick up after birth 6. The author believes it’s a waste of time to ____________ . A. develop a healthy personality B. talk with as many people as possible C. study where shyness comes from

D. look for ways to do away with one’s shyness 7. Which of the following is TRUE of Johnny Carson? A. He dared to speak in front of a national audience B. he did away with his shyness carefully

C. He was described as a hero in some legend books D. He failed to become a good talk show host

8. The passage tells us that Sally Fields was ____________ . A. proud all the time B. impolite when young C. shy in her early years D. close to Jane Fonda

C

How Parents Can Help

Unfortunately, learning does not simply happen. As a mother and ex-teacher, I believe that good education involves not only the pupil and the teacher but also the parents. What, then, is the parents' role?

The atmosphere at home is bound to influence a child's attitude toward schoolwork. Parents should be positive and notice what their children do well, rewarding success with praise and occasional treats. Under no circumstances should children be made to look foolish for their efforts. Tell a child often enough that he is lazy or stupid and he is likely to become an adult without self-respect. Listening is also vital. Children need to be taken seriously, no matter how unimportant their ideas may appear. It lets them know that their opinions and feelings matter. We must be observant: able to detect physical signs of unhappiness. A child who keeps on complaining of headaches or sickness may well be crying out for help. He may not be up to the work demanded of him. On the other hand, it could be an indication of boredom. On no account should a child feel unable to approach his parents. The lines of communication must be kept open.

At the same time, we can help our children to become more independent, and consequently better learners, by giving them a few regular domestic chores that they can carry out successfully. In their free time, active rather than passive pleasures should be encouraged. In other words, reading is preferable to watching television. Above all, we must set an example. Children, in the end, will do as we do, not as we say. If we take an interest in hobbies, so will our children.

As they grow older, homework must be their responsibility. We can be of most use not by doing it for them（even if we are able to）but by discussing the problem and helping them to approach it in the correct way. In addition, we must ensure that the necessary space and equipment are provided. Teenagers need a quiet, well-lit area in which to study, with access to dictionaries and reference books. At this difficult age, although they may not show it, they also need to know that we care.

9. According to the text, parents should____________ . A. not criticize their children B. be very strict with their children

C. give more encouragement to their children D. influence their children's attitude toward schools

10. The underlined part \"Listening is also vital\"（in Para. 2）means that it is also important _______ .

A. for children to listen to their parents' advice B. for parents to take their children's ideas seriously C. for parents to notice what their children do well D. for children to know their parents' opinions and feelings

11. Sometimes, a child may complain of headaches in order to ____________ . A. go to see the doctor B. make his parents bored

C. refuse to offer help to his parents D. get more attention from his parents 12. According to the text, which of the following is the most important for better learners? A. More hobbies in their free time. B. Development of independence. C. Better communication between them and teachers. D. Good balance between active and passive pleasures. 13. It can be concluded from the text that ____________ . A. better environment helps teenagers in their schoolwork B. both active and passive pleasures are of most use to children C. there should be more communication between parents and teachers D. parents play a more important role than teachers in their children’s education

D

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible - and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. In-deed, research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better appetite（胃口）and better sleep patterns. \"People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,\" says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear on our system and allow people to feel more energetic.\"

So when someone has hurt you, calm yourself first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology. ―Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,\" says Dr. Luskin. \"They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way. So if you

wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time. ―Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who upset you. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person' s perspective 视角）. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance（无知）, fear even love. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.

14. The text is mainly written to explain ____________ .

A. how to keep yourself from being hurt B. how to stay mentally healthy C. how and when to remain calm D. why and how to pardon others 15. According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt? A. Try to figure out why you get hurt. B. Write a letter to the person who hurt you.

C. Persuade yourself to accept what others have done to you. D. Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt.

16. Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because _____________. A. we are not patient enough

B. we’d feel worse accepting others' apology C. people seldom want to apologize D. people don’t mean it when they apologize

E

BEIJING（ Xinhua ）– China’s government is likely to cancel its ―golden week― holiday system and make public holidays of more traditional festivals by 2009, according to a Chinese tourism expert.

―The week – long May Day holiday would be shortened to one day and the National Day holiday to two days,‖ Zhang Hui, head of the tourism administration department told a forum in Xiamen.

To make up for the lost holidays, experts suggested choosing three traditional festivals as public holidays, and they all agree that the Mid – Autumn Day should be set as a public holiday

and the government can choose two more from the Lantern Festival, the Tomb – Sweeping Day, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Double Ninth Day.

―In addition, compulsory paid vacation, which might be written into the labor law, would be granted to employees. Each person will have a basic seven – day paid leave a year, increasing by one day for every year of employment, but the leave would not go beyond 14 days.‖ Zhang explained.

China has three ―golden weeks‖ for the Spring Festival, Labor Day and National Day holidays. The ―golden weeks‖ are actually only three – day holidays as a weekend on one side of the holiday is chosen as two working days.

―The Lunar New Year golden week would be preserved,‖ Zhang said.

The week – long holidays were introduced in October 1999 to boost tourism and holiday consumption. But the holidays have also created travel peeks（高峰）and a great threat to many heritage sites and scenic spots.

17. The underlined word ―boost‖ probably means ____________ .

A. prevent B. block C. promote D. create 18. Which of the following is TRUE about the golden week holidays in China? A. The golden week holidays were introduced in October 2000 B. All of the golden week holidays will be cancelled next year

C. The aim of the ―golden weeks‖ is to boost tourism and holiday consumption D. China has only two ―golden weeks‖ for Labor Day and National Day holidays 19. According to tourism expert Zhang, we will probably ____________ . A. have no golden weeks from now on B. have at most 8 days paid leave in a year

C. enjoy a holiday on the Mid – Autumn Day and Double Ninth Day D. enjoy the public holidays with compulsory payment 20. The main idea of the passage is ____________ . A. whether we should stop the golden week system

B. that the week – long holidays have boosted holiday consumption C. that the ―golden week‖ holidays have many disadvantages D. that China is likely to cancel ―golden week‖ holidays by 2009

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