高考英语阅读理解抓分练习精品31.docx

1、高考英语阅读理解抓分练习精品312014高考英语阅读理解抓分练习精品（31）及答案阅读理解- DDear Malia and Sasha, I know that youve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldnt have let you have. But I also know

2、 that it hasnt always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesnt make up for all the time weve been apart. I know how much Ive missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this jo

3、urney. When I was a young man, I thought life was all about meabout how Id make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. An

4、d suddenly, all my big plans for myself didnt seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldnt count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours.

5、 In the end, girls, thats why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potentialschools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want

6、 them to have the chance to go to collegeeven if their parents arent rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity. I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that yo

7、ull live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other. Sometimes we have to send

8、our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our countrybut when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women

9、 safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not freethat with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening li

10、nes of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made be

11、tterand that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. Its a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be. I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the

12、chances youve had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so muchalthough you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that

13、 you will realize your true potential. These are the things I want for youto grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to lear

14、n and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. Thats why Ive taken our family on this great adventure. I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in th

15、e White House. Love, Dad15. Who was most probably the writer? A. A headmaster managing a primary school.B. A candidate to run for President of U.S.A. C. A manager running international business. D. A commander experiencing a war in a foreign country.16. What does the underlined word “journey” (Parag

16、raph 1) really mean? A. a trip to a place of interestB. a process to bring up their childrenC. a campaign to run for the president D. a visit to their hometown to meet their grandmother17. What do we know about Malia and Sashas grandmother? A. She had a perfect way to educate children. B. She encour

17、aged the writer to join the army. C. She bought a lovely puppy for her grandchildren. D. She often read the Declaration of Independence to her grandchildren.18. From the letter we can learn that the writer was _. A. kind and hesitant B. ambitious and considerate C. selfish but merciful D. successful

18、 but stubborn19. According to the letter, which of the following is NOT true? A. The writer and his two daughters had been apart for a long time. B. The writer hoped that his daughters would live up to his great expectations. C. The only way to settle the differences in the world is through violence

19、. D. There still exist some divides of race and region, gender and religion somewhere in the world.20. What is the writers purpose of writing the letter? A. Encouraging his daughters to run for President in the future. B. Explaining the whole international situation to his daughters. C. Educating hi

20、s daughters how to defend their country. D. Apologizing to his daughters for his not being able to stay together with them for such a long time.【参考答案】15-20、BCABCD阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A When Luca first heard of the Island of Inventions, he was still very y

21、oung. But its wonders sounded so incredible that they were forever burned in his memory. From that moment, he never stopped searching for clues which might lead him to the island. He read hundreds of adventure books, histories, volumes of physics and chemistry, even music. Over time, he pieced toget

22、her his idea of what the Island of Inventions was like. It was a secret place, where all the great wise men of the world would meet to learn and invent together. Access to the island was totally restricted. To join, you had to have created some great invention for humanity. Only then could you recei

23、ve the special invitation which came with directions to the island. So Luca spent his youth studying and inventing. Every new idea he got, he made it into an invention, and if there were something he didnt understand, hed seek others to help him. Soon he met other young inventors and he told them ab

24、out the Island of Inventions. They too dreamed of one day receiving an invitation letter. As years passed, the disappointment of not receiving their invitation made Luca and his friends work harder and co-operate more. They would meet in Lucas house, share their ideas and build new machines. Their i

25、nventions became known throughout the world, and improved the lives of millions. But still, no invitation came. They didnt lose heart. They continued learning and inventing every day, trying to come up with more and better ideas. Fresh young talent joined their group, as more inventors dreamed of ge

26、tting to the island. One day many years later, Luca, already very old, was speaking with a brilliant young man named Roberts, who had written to him, asking him to join the group. Luca started telling the man of the wonderful Island of Inventions, and of how he was sure that some day they would rece

27、ive an invitation. Surprised, the young inventor interrupted: “You mean this place isnt the Island of Inventions? Isnt the letter you sent me the real invitation?” It was only then that Luca realised that his dream had become true in his very own house. No island could exist which would be better th

28、an where he was now. No place of invention would be better than what he and his friends had created. Luca felt happy to know that he had always been on the island, and that his life of invention and study had been a truly happy one.26. Lucas picture of the Island of Inventions was mainly based on _.

29、A. scientific research B. his imaginationC. reports of others D. history books【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据Over time, he pieced together his idea of what the Island of Inventions was like.他主要根据自己的想象画出了图画，故选B。27. Why did Luca and his colleagues probably never receive an invitation to the island?A. Their ideas we

30、re not considered worthy enough.B. They were too concerned with acquiring fame.C. The organization had already broken up.D. The island was not a real place.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。根据“You mean this place isnt the Island of Inventions?No island could exist which would be better than where he was now.那个岛根本就不存在，

31、故选D。28. What was Roberts reaction to Lucas story of the island?A. He thought he had already arrived at the island.B. He was disappointed to discover it didnt exist.C. He was excited about receiving an invitation.D. He expressed surprise that Luca believed in such fairy tales.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据“You me

32、an this place isnt the Island of Inventions? Isnt the letter you sent me the real invitation?” 他原认为他来到了真正的那个Island of Inventions岛，故选A。29. What did Luca learn at the end of the story?A. The island of inventions did not exist. B. He had wasted most of his life.C. He had unknowingly built his own dreamland.D. He finally would receive his invitation.【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。根据No place of invention would be better than what he and his friends had created. Luca fel