高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day 42.docx

1、高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day 42高一英语阅读理解强化训练Day 42Passage 1John Sand was one of the most influential teachers, and people, I have ever met. Having him for two years during high school, for both history and study hall, he taught me more than any other teacher has been able to. Mr. Sand is a responsible family man.

2、 He took whatever time we had left in class to show us his newest vacation videos or his childrens sports videos. He balances his family and his career so nicely. Mr. Sand always encouraged us to explore the cultures of the world. He would tell us stories of his travels across Europe and his adventu

3、res around the US, while many teachers just force the idea of college. Many people may not ever get to have the experience of having Mr. Sand as a teacher or ever be affected by him like I was but for them, I feel sorry. Putting aside that he was my teacher, he was one person who influenced me great

4、ly and taught me things that went beyond the school courses. 1. According to the writer, why was John Sand different from other teachers? _ A. He never gave homework to his students. B. He clearly knew what his students would be like in the future. C. He always made his classes lively and interestin

5、g. D. He often encouraged his students to face the real world bravely. 2. Which of the following shows that the writer was greatly affected by Mr. Sand? _ A. He realizes what makes an excellent teacher. B. He has the courage to take great adventures. C. He feels more confident within comfort zones.

6、D. He knows how to deal with life after high school. 3. What would be the best title for the passage? _ A. An outstanding teacher. B. A valuable experience of schooling. C. A kind family man, and a father. D. An unusual method of teaching. Passage 2 I was twenty-two, and in Bolivia. Id been to every

7、 other country in South America, and now I was set on getting into Chile, the last on the list. After several days, I reached the hills. It was cold, and even the distant mountains were clear. The days were lonely, but one evening I met Filomeno and his fellow teachers. They tried to persuade me not

8、 to go to Chile, saying it was a bad place, and that I would be killed. I didnt believe them. I knew nothing of the current politics; I just wanted to go there. So I walked into the mountains, feeling excited, and came to a sign with the word “Chile” on it. A frightening soldier appeared, stuck a gu

9、n in my back, and pushed me down a slope to the police station. The police chief then told me, “Theres nothing for you here.” I explained that I had come to see this beautiful country. But he was annoyed. In the evening they filled me with food. There was laughter, and I was less tense. Then the pol

10、ice chief took me to a tiny cell. I lay down on the mattress. Even though I had no light and none of my possessions, I felt euphoric. At least I had arrived! And what a story Id have to tell! The next morning I was released, and I was told that Chile didnt want me. Throwing my belongings into my bac

11、kpack, I shouted and screamed at the soldiers. After all this effort I was being sent home! I stomped towards Bolivia expecting to feel a bullet. But Id be back! I told myself. 1. What is the passage mainly about? _A. An adventure in ChileB. An exciting fight with soldiers in ChileC. Why the author

12、went to ChileD. How the author escaped from Chile2. The underlined word “euphoric” in Paragraph 4 most probably means _ . A. terrible B. shamed C. bored D. excited3. According to the last paragraph, the author lost his temper because_ . A. he was badly treated by the soldiers in ChileB. it was his l

13、ast chance to travelC. he was prevented from entering ChileD. his friends had stopped him from going to ChilePassage 3 I made a pledge (发誓) to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts. The

14、idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical (圣经的) passage about husbands being thoughtful of their wives. Then he went on to say, Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love. To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well

15、, for two weeks that would change. And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, That new yellow sweater looks great on you. Oh, Tom, you noticed, she said, surprised and pleased, maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a wal

16、k on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, Evelyns been alone here with the kids all the week and now she wants to stay with me. We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites. So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the S

17、hell Museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, thats how the whole vacation passed. I made a new pledge to keep on remembering to choose love. There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. Last night at our cottage, preparing

18、 for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression. Whats the matter? I asked her. Tom, she said in a voice filled with distress, do you know something I dont? What do you mean? Well. . . that checkup (体检) I had several weeks ago. . . our doctor. . . did he tell you something about me? Tom, y

19、ouve been so good to me. . . am I dying? It took a moment for it all to sink in. Then I burst out laughing. No, honey, I said, wrapping her in my arms. Youre not dying; Im just starting to live. 1. From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage _ . A. with his family B. with Evelyn

20、C. alone D. with his children2. The underlined words“one thing”in the text refer to the fact that _ . A. he praised her sweater, which puzzled her B. she insisted on visiting a museum, which he hatedC. he knew something about her illness but didnt tell her D. he was so good to her that she thought s

21、he must be dying3. By saying Im just starting to live, Tom means that _ . A. he is just beginning to understand the real meaning of lifeB. he is just beginning to enjoy his life as a loving husband C. he lived an unhappy life before and is now starting to changeD. he is beginning to feel regretful f

22、or what he did to his wifePassage 4Twelve years ago, I arrived in Central Florida from Puerto Rico. I had heard of a job opportunity and decided to pursue it. But it never became a reality. I quickly learned that being alone without resources in an unfamiliar city was not a comfortable situation to

23、be in. Once my limited funds ran out I became homeless and spent a year and a half living on the streets of Orlando. Apart from feeling not being noticed and missing my family, I had to face another challenge-hunger. For the first time in my life, I, as a foreign man, who had lived my life in the re

24、lative comfort of the middle class, understood the desperation someone feels when they dont get enough to eat. I clearly remembered having run a distance of more than 7 miles on many occasions just to make it to a local feeding program before they closed at 7 pm. Once the need for food was met, the

25、next challenge would arise-where to find a place to sleep for the night. Fortunately, local programs like the Coalition for the Homeless, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Wayne Densch Center were an important part of my ability to survive my painful experience. With the assistance of these programs,

26、 I was accepted by a college scholarship program through the Coalition and obtained two degrees from Valencia. My experience has helped me understand that devoting my life to helping others offers lasting rewards. Today, I am employed as Childhood Hunger Programs Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank

27、and oversee the summer feeding, Hi-Five Kids Pack, and Kids Caf programs. I am so proud to be able to distribute food resources to those wonderful programs and help hundreds more like me. 1. What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?A. The author rejected many chances to get a job in Florida. B. Florida

28、 was not a good place for people living there. C. It was impossible for the author to get a job then. D. Many local people were out of work in Florida. 2. Before being accepted by a college scholarship program, the author_. A. had been struggling financiallyB. had won his degree in a universityC. ha

29、d lived with his relatives happilyD. had lost hope of facing the future3. From his experience, the author learns that _. A. a friend in need is a friend indeedB. one good turn deserves anotherC. misfortune may be an actual blessingD. where there is a will there is a wayPassage 5The United States see

30、ms to have become extremely enthusiastic about competition. The famous Scripps National Spelling Bee-an annual spelling contest-now allows kids who lost in regional competitions but whose parents agree to pay an entry fee along with their own food and accommodation to compete. And while some kids ar

31、e working for what they call a “spelling career”, others are approaching chess competitions, dance competitions, cooking or other passions (爱好) that previous generations developed somewhat later in life. Im disturbed by the phenomenon, which seems to be getting worse and more intense (激烈的). My teach

32、er always warned us that competition is a destructive quality; that the goal is never to beat anyone else. I think hell be cheered by author Peggy Noonans idea that a lot of us are running our own races, trying to rise to the occasion and beat some past and limited conception of ourselves by doing something great. I heartily agree. Instead of paying attention to the a