【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题记叙文阅读理解10篇训练之二十三（15页word版）

【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题记叙文阅读理解10篇训练之二十三（15页word版）

‎2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题记叙文阅读理解10篇训练之二十三 ‎[一]‎ ‎ In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century——most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719, but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy（识字）rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad.‎ ‎ In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters——from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim——were held up as moral. Today Dickens’greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon （名人堂）of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.‎ ‎ How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a number game, and the best of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It's partly true that Dickens’ style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It’s partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But it’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible——and important for our own culture——to understand how he made himself a lasting one.‎ ‎21. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?‎ ‎ A. They were difficult to understand. B. They were popular among the rich ‎ C. They were seen as nearly worthless D. They were written mostly by women ‎22. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress_____________.‎ ‎ A. his reputation in France B. his interest in modern art ‎ C. his success in publication D. his importance in literature ‎23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?‎ ‎ A. To remember a great writer. B. To introduce an English ‎ novel.‎ ‎ C. To encourage studies on culture. D. To promote values of the Victorian age.‎ 参考答案：21--23. CDA ‎[二]‎ Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty- three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route—through the boot (行李箱).‎ Mr. Johnson’s car had finished up in a ditch (沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent, after skidding on ice and hitting a bank. “Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly,” Mr. Johnson said. “I couldn’t force the doors because they were jammed against the walls of the ditch and dared not open the windows because I knew water would come flooding in.”‎ Mr. Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home, Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot. Then he began his struggle to escape.‎ Later he said, “It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot. I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make someone hear, but no help came.”‎ It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the boot. Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench (扳手) and began to work on the boot lock. Fifteen minutes passed by. “It was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in. I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up.”‎ His hands and arms cut and bruised，Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm ‎ nearby, where he was looked after by the farmer’s wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Trembling in a blanket, he said, “That thirty minutes seemed like hours.” Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night. The vehicle had sunk into two feet of mud at the bottom of the ditch.‎ ‎21. In which section of a newspaper can we read this article?‎ A. Book review. B. News report. C. Campus life. D. Continued story.‎ ‎22. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 “Finally it gave” means that ______.‎ A. luckily the door was torn away in the end B. at last the wrench went broken C. the lock came open after all his efforts D. the chance was lost at the last minute ‎23. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.‎ ‎ A. the ditch was along a quiet country road ‎ B. the accident happened on a clear warm day ‎ C. the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditch D. Mr. Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended 参考答案：21-23 BCA ‎ ‎[三]‎ Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants.‎ Sometimes, the word “green” means young, fresh and growing. For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience. In the 15th century, a greenhorn was a young cow or an ox whose horns(角)had not yet developed. A century later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had no experience in war. By the 18th century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today—a person who is new in a job.‎ Someone who is good at growing plants is said to have a green ‎ thumb(大拇指). The expression comes from the early 20th century. A person with a green thumb can make plants grow quickly and well.‎ Green is also the color used to describe the powerful feeling , jealousy(嫉妒). The green-eyed monster （怪物）is not a dangerous animal from outer space. It is an expression used about 400 years ago by the British writer William Shakespeare in his play “Othello”. It describes the unpleasant feeling when someone has something he wants. For example, a young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if you get a pay rise and he does not.‎ In most places in the world, a green light means to move ahead. In everyday speech, a green light means agree to continue with a project.‎ ‎56．A greenhorn now refers to ____________.‎ A. a person who is new in a job B. a new soldier.‎ C. a young horse D. a cow without horns ‎57．A person with a green thumb is a person _______.‎ A. who is good at growing plants B. whose thumbs are of green color C. whose garden is greener than others’ D. who is younger than his neighbors ‎58．A man may meet the green-eyed monster if __________.‎ A. he sees a dangerous animal B. he reads a sad play C. his friend gets a prize that he wants D. he can't get something ‎59．The main idea of the passage is ________.‎ A. a greenhorn B. a green thumb C. the Green Revolution D. the word “green” and its story 参考答案：56-59 AACD ‎[四]‎ The “Boomerang Kids” — young adults who leave to go to college,‎ ‎ get married or just show off their independence — are moving back in with mom and dad. Boomerang Kids can be a mixed blessing for parents, both emotionally and financially.‎ Especially during hard economic times, adult children head for home. According to a survey, about 40 percent of 2017 graduates still live with their parents. Moreover, 42 percent of the 2015 graduates surveyed said they are still living at home.‎ The reasons are many, the first being economics. While the recession(衰退) has touched Americans of all ages, it has been very hard for young adults. This has sent many kids back home. Plus, there is the matter of debt, especially college loans. For many recent graduates, it makes smart economic sense to move back in with their parents where life is comfortable and rent is either low or nonexistent. Then, of course, some return for personal reasons, such as recovering from a divorce or an illness.‎ Parents are often glad to help out, both emotionally and financially. As a result, the arrangement often works to everyone’s satisfaction. However, there are risks, especially for the parents. These include not only family tension and misunderstandings, but also money. The return to the family can become a financial burden that can affect the parents’ plans and their financial future, especially their retirement, as they try to do too much for their children.‎ ‎21. From the passage, we know Boomerang Kids____________________________. .‎ A. return to live with parents after graduation ‎ B. have problem with their marriage C. graduate from college in advance D. like to show off their independence ‎22. The underlined words in Paragraph 1 mean something that_________________. ‎ A. is very useful and beneficial B. has advantages and disadvantages ‎ C. will have a good result D. worries people a lot ‎23. What can we learn from the passage?‎ A. It is a tough choice for young adults to move back home.‎ B. Children face fewer financial problems than ever.‎ C. Parents may have to deal with extra financial burden.‎ D. Most graduates choose to live with their parents.‎ 参考答案：21-23: ABC ‎ ‎[五]‎ Bertie knew there was something in the wind. His mother had been sad in recent days, not sick, just strangely sad. The lion had just lain down beside him, his head warm on Bertie’s feet, when Father cleared his throat and began, “You’ll soon be eight, Bertie. A boy needs a proper education. We’ve found the right place for you, a school near Salisbury in England.” His heart filled with a terrible fear, all Bertie could think of was his white lion. “But the lion,” he cried, “What about the lion?” “I’m afraid there’s something else I have to tell you, ” his father said. Looking across at Bertie’s mother, he took a deep breath. Then he told Bertie he had met a circus owner from France, who was over in Africa looking for lions to buy. He would come to their farm in a few days. “No! You can’t send him to a circus!” said Bertie. “People will come to see him. He’ll be shut up behind bars. I promised him he never would be. And they will laugh at him. He’d rather die. Any animal would! ” But as he looked across the table at them, he knew their minds were quite made up. Bertie felt completely betrayed (出卖). He waited until he heard his ‎ father’s deep breathing next door. With his white lion at his heels，he crept (蹑手蹑脚地移动) downstairs，took down his father’s rifle (步枪) and stepped out into the night. He ran and ran till his legs could run no more. As the sun came up over the grassland, he climbed to the top of a hill and sat down, his arms round the lion’s neck. The time had come. “Be wild now”，he whispered. “You’ve got to be wild. Don’t ever come home. All my life I’ll think of you. I promise I will. ” He buried his head in the lion’s neck. Then, Bertie climbed down the hill and walked away. When he looked back, the lion was still sitting there watching him; but then he stood up, yawned, stretched, and sprang down after him. Bertie shouted at him, but he kept coming. He threw sticks. He threw stones. Nothing worked. There was only one thing left to do. With tears filling his eyes and his mouth, he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired over the lion’s head.‎ ‎28.Bertie’s mother was sad probably because she  .‎ A. had been seriously ill recently.‎ B. had decided to send Bertie to school.‎ C. knew selling the lion would upset Bertie.‎ A. knew Bertie would hate to go to England.‎ ‎29. In the last paragraph, the boy lifted the rifle to  .‎ A. kill the lion out of anger.‎ B. show his anger towards his father.‎ C. protect himself from the lion.‎ D. threaten the lion back to the wild.‎ 30. The passage intends to show that .‎ A. animal-hunting is popular in Africa.‎ A. people are sometimes cruel to their children.‎ B. animals usually lead a miserable life in circuses.‎ A. people and animals can be faithful to each other.‎ 参考答案：28---30 CDD ‎ ‎[六]‎ Sharon, Aged 22‎ ‎       The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don't know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night. It's best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to Frank, Aged 21‎ ‎       I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck!‎ Eddie, Aged 20‎ ‎      When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didn't really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard, but things will become easier before you know it.‎ David, Aged 19‎ ‎       I'm not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening (令人恐惧的). But you'll get used to it. Don't be afraid of anyone. Upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you're afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week it's really not bad at all. Don't worry.‎ ‎21. What can we infer from Sharon about high school?‎ A. Teachers are quite strict. ‎ B. Students often stay up at night.‎ C. Teachers provide little care for students. ‎ D. Students should make good use of their time.‎ ‎22. How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?‎ A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Bored. D. Relaxed.‎ ‎23. Who mentions the importance of friends?‎ A. Frank. B. Sharon. C. David. D. Eddie. ‎ 参考答案：21-23 DBC ‎ ‎[七]‎ I had been following the yellowish-green markers for a “popular and easy” three-mile out-and-back hike. Immediately after the trailhead(山道的起点), the trail became very rocky and steep. But having read information about the hike, I knew within five minutes, I was supposed to reach the hike’s first overlook.‎ However, the overlook never arrived. Instead, I found myself lost in the woods. Pulling out my cellphone, I saw it read “no service”. I checked the last text message I’d sent to my mom. It read, “Conference ended…going for a small hike before my flight home this afternoon.” I put my phone away and kept moving and yelling, “Help! Is anybody out there?” Every so often, I’d stop to listen, but I never heard a reply.‎ I got out my phone again. The battery was running out fast as it searched for a signal. I struggled to find a place where I could get service. When I did, I called my mom. It went through! In a shaky voice, I said, “Mom?” And then the call dropped. More than 1,500 miles away, my mom instantly knew something was wrong. She called the Denver Police Department and was directed to the US Forest Service.‎ This was how I was introduced to John, an operator from the US Forest Service. Following John’s instruction on the phone, I finally escaped ‎ from the woods. I breathed a sigh of relief. Then my phone rang, and it was John, making sure I was still going in the right direction. “By th舒中高二统考英语 第4页 (共8页)‎ e way,” he said, “we’ve had your mother on hold this whole time. We know once you get down the mountain, you will absolutely want to give her a call.”‎ ‎24.What did the author do while finding the trail rocky and steep?‎ A. He yelled for help.    ‎ B. He continued walking.‎ C. He returned to the start.    ‎ D. He found the first overlook.‎ ‎25.When did the author tell his mom about the hiking?‎ A. After he got lost.    ‎ B. After John’s call.‎ C. After a conference.    ‎ D. After the call dropped.‎ ‎26.How did the author’s mom know he was in danger?‎ A. The author called and told her about it. B. The author’s flight didn’t arrive on time.‎ C. She learned it from the US Forest Service. D. She sensed something unusual on the phone.‎ ‎27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?‎ A. The author’s mom was on line waiting. B. John came to the woods for the author.‎ C. John lost touch with the author’s mom. D. The author went in the wrong direction.‎ 参考答案：24-27 BCDA ‎ ‎[八]‎ Counterfeit(假的) medicines are a widespread problem in developing countries. Like other counterfeits ,they look like real products. But ‎ counterfeit drugs may contain too little or none of the active ingredients of the real thing.‎ People do not get the medicine they need. And in some cases counterfeits cause death. Twenty children in Bangladesh died last year after being given acetaminophen(对乙酰氨基酚).The medications contained ingredients that looked, smelled and tasted like the real thing. The medicine was produced by a local drug company that used a dangerous substitute to save money.‎ The problem of counterfeit medicines is especially serious in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The WHO estimates that up to thirty percent of medicines on sale in many of those countries are counterfeit. The problem is less widespread among industrialized countries. The WHO says counterfeits make up less than one percent of the illegal drug market in countries like the United States, Canada, a pan, and New Zealand.‎ But the agency also says as much as fifty percent of the medicine sold on the Internet is counterfeit.‎ Much is being done to fight counterfeit drugs. Several companies are developing ways to make counterfeits easier to identify. And there are existing methods, like a machine that can quickly identify chemicals in pills to confirm if the pills are real. Other ideas include things like special tracking codes for drug packages. People could send a text message with the code and get a message back, which proves that what they bought is listed in a database. Some drug makers and other companies put three-dimensional images called holograms(全息图)on their products as a security device.‎ ‎28 .Last year twenty children in Bangladesh died because of . ‎ A.online medicines B.unreal drugs C. acetaminophen D. unclean water ‎29. We can draw a conclusion from the passage that . ‎ A.it is very cheap and convenient to buy medicines online B. medicine companies don’t pay much attention to counterfeit drugs C. more and more people will buy products online D. we had better not buy medicines online ‎30. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?‎ A. It reveals the reasons why counterfeit drugs are widespread.‎ B. Some measures are being taken to fight counterfeit drugs.‎ C. Special tracking codes for drug packages are used to identify counterfeits.‎ D. It shows the danger of counterfeit drugs.‎ ‎31.Which of the following country may have serious problems of counterfeit medicines?‎ A. Canada. B. Japan. C. New Zealand. D. India.‎ 参考答案：28-31 B D B D ‎ ‎[九]‎ My father playing the violin lights up any room. To him, it is an instrument of faith, hope and charity. My mother used to joke:“Your papa would play his violin if the world was about to blow up（爆炸）.”‎ Once Dad came about as close to that as could ever be possible. ‎ In the early years of the 20th century, the boll weevil (棉籽象鼻虫) began destroying the cotton farms in the southern USA.‎ In May 1910,folks all over the nation were talking about Halley’s Comet (哈雷彗星).There were all sorts of frightening stories about it, the main one being that the world would pass through its tail, said to be millions of miles long.‎ Between the threats of comet and weevils, the farmers were running low on optimism. One night, they gathered at our farm to discuss what to do. Will Bowen, a local man, suggested: “Charley, how about giving us ‎ a little music?”‎ ‎“I don’t think anybody want to hear me tonight,” Dad replied.‎ ‎“Come on, Mr Nordyke,” one of the younger women urged.“Play for us!”‎ Dad had a knack (诀窍) for getting people in the mood for his music. He played church songs, and then shifted to war songs. By the time he had finished performing, people were stamping their feet, clapping their hands and yelling.‎ All of our neighbors went home whistling. Very few remembered to look to see whether the comet was still around.‎ Another evening, Will Bowen called Dad on the telephone and said:“Charley, I’m downhearted and blue. Could you play a tune or two for me down the phone?”‎ Dad handed the receiver to me and then set off playing the songs he had performed that night. I could hear Mr. Bowen whistling and yelling.‎ By the time the tune was finished there were half a dozen neighbors on the line. They talked about how wonderful the music sounded over the telephone. They made numerous requests; I relayed them to Dad and he played.‎ Our broadcasts became regular features of community life. When the weather was bad in winter and farmers were forced to remain in the house, someone would ring us and ask Dad to play. Usually it developed into a network affair. Our phone kept ringing with requests for music until radio came into fashion.‎ ‎24. Why did the author’s mother say so at the end of Paragraph 1?‎ A. She believed her husband had the ability to save her world.‎ B. She thought her husband could always get strength and hope from his violin.‎ C. She was unhappy that her husband loved his violin more than her.‎ D. She believed music has the power to save the world.‎ ‎25.The underlined sentence “Once Dad came about as close to that as could ever be possible.” functions as . ‎ A. a conclusion of the first paragraph B.an introduction of a story C.an example of my father’s love of music D. the topic sentence of this passage ‎26. Which of the following is TRUE?‎ A. At first Mr. Nordyke was too shy to play the violin.‎ B. The neighbors often dropped in to hear Mr. Nordyke’s music.‎ C. Mr. Nordyke’s music entertained and encouraged friends in the community.‎ D. The farmers realized Halley’s Comet would not destroy the earth after listening to the music.‎ ‎27. What is the main idea of the article?‎ A. A father’s everlasting love of violin.‎ B.A father’s popularity in the community.‎ C. How one man used his violin to make a difference.‎ D. How farmers fought threats of comet and boll weevils.‎ 参考答案：24-27. B B C C ‎ ‎[十]‎ Once upon a time，a daughter complained to her father that her life was unhappy and that she was tired of struggling all the time．‎ ‎ Her father，a chef，took her to the kitchen．He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire．Once the three pots began to boil，he placed potatoes，eggs and coffee beans in them．After 20 minutes，he took them out，putting the potatoes and eggs in a bowl and the coffee in a cup．Turning to his daughter，he said，"Look closer，and touch the potatoes．"She did and noted that they were soft．He then asked ‎ her to take an egg and break it．After pulling off the shell，she observed the hard﹣boiled egg．Finally，he asked her to taste the coffee．Its good smell brought a smile to her face．‎ ‎ "Father，what does this mean？"she asked．He then explained that the potatoes，the eggs and the coffee beans were in the same adversity（逆境）﹣﹣the boiling water．However，each one reacted differently．‎ ‎ The strong and hard potato became soft and weak in boiling water．The egg was fragile，with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid until it was put in the boiling water．Then the inside of the egg became hard．However，the coffee beans were unique．After they were exposed to the boiling water，they changed the water and created something new．"Which one do you want to be like，"he asked．"When adversity knocks on your door，how will you respond？"‎ ‎ In life，challenges happen to us all，but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us．‎ ‎28. Why did the girl complain to her father？　 　‎ A．Because of her father's busy work． B．Because of her tiring job．‎ C．Because of her hard life． D．Because of the food her father cooked．‎ ‎29. What can we infer from this story？　 　‎ A．Different people have different reactions towards adversity．‎ B．The father was good at cooking．‎ C．The girl didn't like the potatoes and eggs．‎ D．The girl liked the coffee best．‎ ‎30. What does the underlined word "fragile" mean in the 4th paragraph？　 　‎ A．thick B．hard C．easily﹣broken D．strong ‎31. What would be the best title for the passage？　 　‎ A．Father and daughter． B．A chef and coffee beans．‎ C．Adversities and a chef． D．Challenges and responses．‎ 参考答案：28-31 CACD ‎