届高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项提升练习1人物类与故事类.docx

1、届高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项提升练习1人物类与故事类2019届高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项提升练习（1）人物类与故事类学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_ 一、阅读理解1. Joanna Cole, born on August 11, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey, has been credited to be one of the most popular childrens authors of all time. She has written over 250 books and is famous for writing one of the most po

2、pular childrens book series. She knew as early as 5th grade that she was interested in writing and science. Cole has owed a large part of her passion to one of her elementary school teachers. Joanna Cole continued her education by attending the University of Massachusetts and Indiana. She would even

3、tually earn a bachelors degree in psychology from the City College of New York in 1967; after graduation Cole decided to take some education courses to become a librarian at a Brooklyn elementary school in 1967. Eventually, she would take jobs working for Newsweek, Seesaw book club. Coles passion fo

4、r writing and science was still alive and well during this time. In 197l she decided to write her first book, Cockroaches. She did some research and discovered there had never been a book written for children about cockroaches. So she thought she would be the first. Cole struck gold when she wrote t

5、he first Magic School Bus in 1985. The book would go on to be published the following year and quickly became book series and cartoon series due to its success. Cole continued to write both non-fiction and fiction books for children. She writes in a way that will hopefully inspire children to think

6、like a scientist. She does this by writing ideas instead of just facts. She also tries to ask questions in her books that require children to think and discover the answers as they read. This creates an engaging experience for children, so it is no wonder why younger readers are hooked on her books.

7、1.When Joanna Cole was young, she _.A.got inspired by one of her teachersB.was very popular with childrenC.began her career of writing novelsD.knew what she would do in the future2.What does the underlined phrase probably mean?A.Got ideas.B.Made a promise.C.Made a fortune.D.Obtained help.3.What do w

8、e know about Joanna Cole?A.She is the most famous woman writer in America.B.She is an expert at getting science across to readers.C.She writes novels not only for kids but for adults.D.She has made great contributions to science.4.What kind of person is Cole in the passage?A.Talented and creative.B.

9、Popular and reliable.C.Serious and honest.D.Positive and brave.2. Wilma was born on June 23, 1940 in St Bethlehem, Tennesse. By the time she was 6,Wilma Rudolph was given metal braces to aid her in walking. She started receiving treatment with help from her family. A few years later, she walked with

10、out any assistance into the church. When she was in junior high, she joined the basketball team. She finally applied to compete in games again and when her wish was finally permitted, she amazed everyone by leading the team to an undefeated season and the state championships. Though they lost the ch

11、ampionship title in the end, Wilma Rudolph earned the attention of the womens track coach, Ed Template at Tennessee State University, and was invited to join the“Tigerbelles”. Her efforts paid off as she turned out to be so good that the Tigerbelles invited her to join them in the national Olympic t

12、eam trails. Not only did she make it into the team, but she won a bronze medal in the 4100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Four years later, Rudolph set a world 200m record(22.9 seconds)at the 1960 US Championships. At the Rome Olympics in 1960,she competed in the 100m,200m and 4100m relay, a

13、nd equaled the world record of 11.3 seconds in the semifinals(半决赛)of the 100m.She won the final by three meters in 11.0 seconds, but it was not accepted as a world record. Wilma Rudolphs extraordinary achievements in Rome made her a darling of the European press who gave her the nickname “The Black

14、Gazelle(羚羊)” and “The Black Pearl”. She also became the first woman in American history to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics and was crowned “the Fastest Woman in the World”. Wilma Rudolphs spirit inspired people such as Jackie Joyner Kersee and Florence Griffith Joyner who became the next to win 3

15、gold medals.1.What problem did Wilma face according to Paragraph 1?A.Not being able to walk.B.Not being able to speak.C.Losing her sight.D.Losing her hearing.2.According to the passage, Wilma could join the “Tigerbelles” mainly because of _.A.her being Ed Templates favourite athleteB.her strong appe

16、al to Ed TemplateC.her outstanding performances in basketball gamesD.her winning the championship title3.We learn that Wilma broke the world record in _.A.the 4 100m relay at the 1956 Melbourne OlympicsB.the semifinals of the 100m at the Rome OlympicsC.the final of the 100m at the Rome OlympicsD.the 200