1、学年新人教版高练习必修2 阅读理解四阅读理解(四)1、 Eleven-year-old Angela was stricken with a terrible disease. She was unable to walk and she moved only in other ways. The doctors thought shed spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair, for few, if any, were able to come back to normal after getting this disease. The lit
2、tle girl was brave. There, lying in her hospital bed, she would promise to anyone whod listen that she was going to be walking again someday.She was moved to a special hospital. Many ways were used to treat her disease. The doctors there were moved by her undefeatable spirit. They taught her about i
3、magining seeing herself walking. If it would do nothing else, it would at least give her hope and something positive (积极的) to do in the long waking hours in her bed. Angela would work as hard as possible in exercise period. But she worked just as hard lying there faithfully imagining herself moving!
4、 One day, as she was trying with all her might to imagine her legs moving again, it seemed as though a wonder happened: the bed moved! It began to move around the room! She shouted out, “Look what Im doing! I can do it! I moved!” Of course, at this very moment everyone else in the hospital was shout
5、ing, too. Many things were falling and glass breaking. It was an earthquake. But she believed that she made it. And now only a few years later, shes back in school. On her own two legs. No wheelchair. You see, anyone who can shake the earth between San Francisco and Oakland can defeat an unimportant
6、 little disease, cant they?1.What did the doctors do with Angelas disease?A.They held out little hope of curing it.B.They were sure and confident to cure her.C.They gave up ways of helping her.D.They sent her home with a wheelchair.2.Doctors taught Angela to imagine seeing herself walking to_.A.help
7、 her to recover from the diseaseB.give her encouragement and hopeC.praise her for her undefeatable spiritD.cure her illness in a special way3. What played the leading part in Angelas success in coming back to school? A.Her undefeatable spirit and hard work.B.Crutches (拐杖) and a wheelchair.C.The eart
8、hquake in San Francisco.D.An advanced medical operation.4.The bed in the hospital suddenly moved because of_.A.Angelas imagining walkingB.other patients helpC.an unexpected earthquakeD.Angelas recovering2、 For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, t
9、alking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours, it worked. Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “Im going to go for help or youre not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the deep, cold waters. “I u
10、nderstand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last set of instructions, “Kiss my babies for me.” Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press. They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderso
11、n got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwater that had leaked in break them straight awayCoen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke. “The water was so cold and it took you
12、r breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately began to tremble. The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked. “We discussed things and discussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said. Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep
13、Coens arms and legs moving. But as morning came,Coens situation worsened. And so Henderson decided to cut the strap. He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantl
14、y there were no trees. His legs was so weak that he could barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rigs ladder.It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water. All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted
15、.Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacket. Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize his wishes and look after his girls. “I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Henderson said.1.Which of the following i
16、s TRUE according to the article?A.It was Henderson who first noticed something was wrong with the boat.B.Everything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.C.Henderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.D.The mens long discussion about life and death filled them with sad
17、ness.2.After Henderson cut the strap and swam away,_.A.he regretted his decision to leave his friendB.he knew he had a good chance of being savedC.he had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinationsD.he got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen3.What can we conclude from the article?A.Hende
18、rson tried to rescue both of them.B.They kept talking because they felt excited.C.Coen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.D.Coen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.4.What kind of person is Henderson?A.Strong-willed and loyal.B.Selfish but decisive.C.Smart and c
19、reative.D.Experienced but indifferent.3、HEARST CASTLE,CA Hearst Castle is open for tours daily,except Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Year Day.Tour AThe Grand Rooms View the ground floor rooms of La Casa Grande where Mr. Hearsts guests met their host and were entertained during their stay. See the As
20、sembly Room, where guests met for cocktails, the Refectory,where meals were served,the Morning Room, Billiard Theater. Your knowledgeable guide will bring this big house to life sharing stories about Mr. Hearst, his many guests,and the art collection it contains. Prices: Adults: $ 25. 00;Children: $
21、 12. 00.Tour BThe Upstairs Suites(套房) This tour features rooms on the upper floors of Casa Grande. Travel through guest suites on your way to the Library where Mr. Hearst housed a collection of 2,000-year-old Greek pots. Visit Mr. Hearsts private third floor suite including his bedroom and private s
22、tudy where he held business meetings. Learn about the genius of architect Julia Morgan and the way she put Mr. Hearsts art collection into the design. Prices: Adults: $ 20. 00?Children: $ 10. 00.Tour CEvening Tour This tour allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as a visitor to the Castle
23、 in the 1930s might have. It features highlights from the experience,Upper Floors of Casa Grande,and Garden tours. Evening tours are offered on most Fridays and Saturdays during March-May October-December. Prices: Adults: $ 36. 00;Children: $ 18. 00.Tour DAccessible Holiday Twilight This tour is whe
24、elchair accessible. Visitors who have difficulty climbing stairsor who cannot stand or walk for extended period, may also benefit from this tour. Accessible transportation is provided from the Visitor Center to all areas of the Holiday at Hearst Castle tour. Call 866-712-2286 for additional informat
25、ion. Prices: Adults: $ 30.00;Children: $ 15. 00.1.Which place can you take your child to visit if you have a tight budget?A.The Morning Room.B.The Upstairs Suites.C.The Grand Rooms.D.The Billiard Room.2.Which of the following is proper for you to take part in Tour C?A.A Saturday in July.B.A Saturday
26、 in April.C.A Friday in January.D.A Friday in September.3.Which is the best choice for disabled people?A.Tour A.B.Tour B.C.Tour C.D.Tour D.4、Whats On?Electric Underground 7.30pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an evening of live rock and pop
27、 music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music.Gee Whizz 8.30pm10.30p
28、mComedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).Simons Workshop
29、5.00pm7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His work
30、shops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone 8.00pm11.00pm Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. T
31、he menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A.Jules Skye.B.Gee Whizz.C.Charlotte Stone.D.James Pickering.2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A.The Cyclops TheatreB.KaleidoscopeC.Victoria StageD.Pizza World3.What do we know about Simons Workshop?A.It requires membership status.B.It lasts three hours each time.C.It is run by a comedy club.D.It is held every Wednes
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