高中英语高考复习阅读七选五专项练习2（共五组，附参考答案）

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高考英语七选五专项练习班级      考号       姓名      总分      （一）Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make.One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job?”.  1   .There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all.Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time.   2     He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them.His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream.One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick.Without stopping to think, the lad(少年) offered to take his place.    3      4    If the lad had gone home to ponder（考虑）his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance.It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well.Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs（美差）.When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying.    5     And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.A.This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.B.People find jobs in an infinite number of ways.C.it’s almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisement in newspapersD.Take for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor.E.But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company’s faults.F.He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.G.It is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.1.（     ）2.（     ）3.（     ）4.（     ）5.（     ） （二）About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries.Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners. __1__ There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language.Why is this?__2__ One of them is that English has become the language of business.Another important reason is that popular American culture (like movies and music ) has quickly spread throughout the world.__3__Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? __4__ It's important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common.Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another.On the other hand, English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it.Do we really need that?Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isn't too difficult and doesn't include any group's culture.It is called Esperanto.__5__ Maybe the popularity of English won't last that long either.There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language.Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.A.People like English.B.But it hasn't become popular.C.It has brought its language with it.D.There is no doubt about the question.E.This is why English was widely spoken.F.It has become the new international language.G.There are many reasons why English has become so popular.[语篇解读]体裁：说明文　题材：文化　主题：语言【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文，分析了英语作为国际语言流行的原因及对未来可能流行的语言的预测。1.（     ）2.（     ）3.（     ）4.（     ）5.（     ） （三）Filial piety (孝心) is China's most important morality and involves strong deference (顺从) to one's parents.Thus, filial piety is an important value when it comes to treating one's immediate family, elders and superiors in general.OriginsFilial piety was originally mentioned in the Western Zhou Dynasty, __1__.MeaningFilial piety is a general attitude of offering love, respect, support, and deference to one's parents and other elders in the family, such as grandparents or older siblings.__2__.Besides, it involves working hard in order to provide material comforts for parents.The idea stems from the fact that parents give life to their children, and subsequently support them throughout their developing years in terms of providing food, education, and material needs.__3__.Chinese characterBy looking at the Chinese character for filial piety, you will learn a lot about the term's definition.__4__.The character is a combination of the character lao, which means “old” and zi, which means son.The top half of the character lao forms the top half of the character xiao, whereas the character that represents son forms the bottom half of the character.__5__.The character xiao shows that the older person or generation is being supported by the son, or children in general.A.let me tell you the definition of filial pietyB.Filial piety is clarified by the Chinese character xiaoC.Filial piety is one of the most important Chinese traditionsD.This placement is symbolic and tells of what filial piety meansE.which includes carrying on the family line and respecting the eldersF.Acts of filial piety include obeying parents' wishes, taking care of them when they are oldG.Extending beyond one's family, filial piety also applies to all elders like teachers, professional superiors, or anyone who is older in age [语篇解读]本文是一篇与“传统文化——孝心”有关的说明文，对中华传统美德孝心的起源和含义进行了简要的介绍和分析。1.（     ）2.（     ）3.（     ）4.（     ）5.（     ） （四）Five Ways to Go Green and Save GreenClimate change is in the news.It seems like everyone's “going green.” We're glad you want to take action, too.Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better.Let's start now.Save energy to save money.Set your thermostat (恒温器) a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.   1    As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heat the water.Unplug (拔掉……的电源插头) electrical equipment when you're not using it.Save water to save money.Take shorter showers to reduce water use.This will lower your water and heating bills too.Plant drought-tolerant (耐旱的) native plants in your garden.    2     Find out about these plants in your area.Fix a low-flow showerhead.They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your money.     3     Walk or bike to work.This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your health and reducing your risk of being fat.Eat smart.If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week.Meat costs a lot at the store and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.   4     Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.  Avoid bottled water.      5     Use a water filter (过滤器) to make drinking water instead of buying bottled water.Not only is bottled water expensive, but it causes large amounts of container waste.A.When speaking of something to eat, try local products whenever you can.B.Our grandchildren and their children will thank us for living green.C.Bring a reusable water bottle with you when traveling or at work.D.Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.E.Less gas = more money and better health!F.Move a little nearer to your work.G.Many plants need little watering.[语篇解读]本文是热点话题说明文。怎样才能生活得既环保又省钱呢？本文给出了几点建议。1.（     ）2.（     ）3.（     ）4.（     ）5.（     ） （五）When I was fourteen years old, my mom and I didn't have money for a Christmas dinner, much less gifts. 1   Homemade gifts are nice, but I wasn't very imaginative and too poor for supplies.I decided to give my mom something I treasured myself — a necklace.I didn't expect to get anything that year.It was about giving.I cleaned the necklace, and wrapped (包裹) it in the prettiest paper I could find.I was so excited; I couldn't wait for her to open it.Single moms have it hard, and I really wanted to see her smile.  2   I waited anxiously for her to open it but she just sat there with the box in her hands and looked at it.After what seemed a long time, she looked at me and said, “I have something for you, too.”She reached into her pocket, pulled out another small box, placed it in my hands and told me although it was not much, it was filled with love.  3   I knew money was tight and hoped Mom hadn't spent money on something we couldn't afford.Inside the box, there was a tiny ring with a small diamond in the center.I got a huge lump in my throat (哽咽) and looked at her.She smiled and told me it had been her wedding ring from my dad.   4   I slipped it on my finger and hugged my mom.She opened my gift and when she saw the necklace, big tears filled her eyes.She asked me to put it on her. 5  I could only nod my head in agreement.A.I handed her the little box, hugged and kissed her and wished her a Merry Christmas.B.This Christmas, I give thanks for Mom and treasure every memory we two shared.C.I knew she was sad about it, and I was determined we wouldn't let it get us down.D.She held the necklace and told me she thought this was our best Christmas ever.E.We always opened our gifts on Christmas Eve night.F.I was quite curious and a little scared.G.It was now mine.[语篇解读]本文是一篇关于节假日活动记叙文。在作者十四岁的时候，家里经济很困难，买不起圣诞礼物，但是作者和妈妈都送给了对方用心准备的礼物。   附：参考答案和解析（一）1.B根据上下文，选项B符合逻辑意义。2.D从此空的前后文可以很容易地看出，空后是对空前观点的例解。故选D。3.F根据故事叙述，选项F是对所举事例的总结语。4.A此空后面是对所举故事的进一步分析，选项A是此段的论点。5.E从此短的论点“Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs”便能看出，只有选与此空前面的观点相反的选项E，才能和后面的结果相符合。 （二）1.F根据空前两句可知，大约一百年前很多有学问的人学习法语，并且在见到来自其他国家人时说法语，现在大部分人见到外国人时说英语。由此可推知，英语已经成了新的国际性语言，故选F项。2.G承接上文“Why is this？”，并结合本段中的“One of them is”和“Another important reason is”可推知，此空表述英语流行有诸多原因，故选G项。3.C承接上文美国文化在全球的流行可知，它的语言也随之而来，故选C项。4.D承接上文的疑问句，并结合下文的肯定陈述“It's important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common”可知，此处是表示英语在全世界的传播是一件好事，故选D项。5.B根据空后“Maybe the popularity of English won't last that long either”可知，B项：但是它并没有流行起来，符合语境，衔接上下文。（三）1.E结合本段的标题Origins可推知，此处介绍了孝心的起源及其基本内容，与选项E呼应，所以选E项。2.F根据空后“Besides, it involves working hard in order to provide material comforts for parents.”此外，孝心也包括努力工作来为父母提供物质上的舒适条件，可推知，空处应是表述孝心的具体行为，故F项符合语境，衔接上下文。3.G空处上文主要阐述了孝心在家庭中的具体实践和体现，由此可推知空处应是表述孝心对除个人家庭外的长者也适用，故G项符合语境。4.B空处是本段的主题句。通读全段可知，本段主要是对“孝”字的字形进行分析，并联系本部分的标题Chinese character可知，选项B符合语境。5.D承接上段对“孝”字的字形分析，此处对孝进行了总结和意义分析，所以选D项。（四）1.D本空后一句说“在机洗衣服的过程中，高达85%的能量用于加热水”，所以“在可能的情况下，用冷水洗衣服”就可以了。2.G本空前一句建议种植耐旱的植物。既然耐旱，自然“不需要浇多少水”。3.E根据接下来一段的内容可知，本条建议人们走路或者骑自行车上班，这样不仅可以省下油钱、停车费，而且有益健康，减少肥胖的风险。由此可知，E项适合作该段小标题。4.A本条建议是关于吃方面的。A项中不仅出现了something to eat，而且其中的local也在后一句中有所复现。5.C本条建议是关于不买瓶装水的。“旅游或者工作的时候带一个可重复使用的喝水杯”就可以避免买瓶装水。（五）1.C根据本段语境可知，作者家里经济很困难，吃不起圣诞晚餐，买不起圣诞礼物，但是作者还是给妈妈准备了礼物，这是因为作者“知道妈妈为此而难过”，所以“下决心不让自己和妈妈因此而沮丧”。2.A根据本空后的I waited anxiously for her to open it可推测，作者把礼物“递给了”妈妈。3.F作者知道家里经济困难买不起礼物，所以很“好奇”妈妈会送给自己什么。再根据本空后的句子可知，作者同时又很“害怕”妈妈给自己买了负担不起的礼物。4.G既然妈妈把戒指送给了作者，那么“它就是我的了”。5.D即使家里经济很困难，但是作者和妈妈都送给了对方用心准备的圣诞礼物，所以对她们俩来说，“这个圣诞节是有史以来最棒的”。