英语阅读理解人物故事专题练习及答案.docx

1、英语阅读理解人物故事专题练习及答案英语阅读理解(人物故事)专题练习(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解人物故事类1阅读理解 When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town. But by starting to do volunteer work when I was

2、 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, spec

3、ifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone. Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other te

4、enagers the way those books helped me. After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a fu

5、ll-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day. Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someones life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing da

6、ily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the authors life like when he was 12? A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Unhappy.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author? A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understan

7、d others lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job? A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest

8、readers do in the last paragraph? A.Say no to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others feelings.【答案】 （1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己参加志愿活动的经历，告诉人们：一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生。 （1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“When I was 12 ye

9、ars old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life.”可知，十二岁时，“我”就意识到青少年时期是“我”一生中最糟糕的阶段；以及“I was a total outsider, bullied at school”，“我”觉得自己是局外人，说明此时的生活是不如意的。故选C。 （2）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passi

10、on for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness in the face of so much anger made me feel like my life had a greater purpose.”可知，但是在我14岁的时候开始做志愿者工作，我把我的问题变成了帮助别人的热情。面对如此多的愤怒，我有机会实践仁慈，这让我觉得我的生活有一个更大的目标。因此推断参加志愿活动给“我”提供了表达善意的机会，让“我”感觉到生活有更大的意义。故选B。 （3）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The kindness they offer

11、ed me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.”可知，书中作者的善意拯救了“我”的生活，“我”最大的梦想就是成为一名作家，可以写书去帮助其他的青少年，把善意传递给他们。故选B。 （4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“Even small acts of kindness can change some

12、ones life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.”可知，作者在提醒我们注意善意的力量，一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生，平时以善意待人，会让人们成为积极改变的缔造者。故选C。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。2阅读理解 On a recent trip to

13、the island of Newfoundland, Canada, my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be from there. Our generosity and hospitality (好客), he replied in a strong local accent. Your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, someone will stop to help. People here are kind like that.

14、 His answer lingered in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation. Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves. We met Alma that same morning at the start of a

15、long hike. Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking gear stopped. Theyd heard us discussing different routes, then asked if wed like suggestions. They looked to be in their 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their loc

16、al expertise. We listened eagerly, taking mental notes, until one of the women asked, You have a car, right? I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead. Oh no, she said, you need a car. And then, as casually as if offering a piece o

17、f chewing gum (口香糖), she said: Take mine! Dumbfounded, my husband and I just smiled in disbelief. Why not? She insisted. You need a car to get to know all these places. But you dont even know us, I said. That doesnt matter, she continued with absolute determination. Stunned, I looked over at her fri

18、end, who shrugged and said, Thats Alma. Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Almas car. We spent the rest of our vacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island. But it wasnt the groups of whales we saw, or the vast areas of woodland, that made this place so memorable

19、. Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was. Next year, theres no doubt where well be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness well meet then?（1）What problem did the authors family have in Newfoundland? A.T

20、hey couldnt understand the local accent.B.Their car broke down on the first day.C.They got lost during a hike.D.They didnt have a car.（2）The underlined word dumbfounded in Paragraph 12 is closest in meaning to _. A.shockedB.satisfiedC.relievedD.embarrassed（3）What impressed the author most during her

21、 stay in Newfoundland? A.The talkative cab driver.B.The whales swimming.C.The beautiful scenery of the island.D.The help from an enthusiastic stranger.（4）What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph? A.She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.B.She expects to visit Newfoundland

22、 again.C.She hasnt decided where to go next year.D.She also wants to be kind to others during vacation.【答案】 （1）D（2）A（3）D（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者最近一次去加拿大的纽芬兰旅行时，被当地人的热情好客深深触动。 （1）考查细节理解。根据第十段中的“I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs inst

23、ead.”我解释道，我们周末来岛上度假没有汽车，我们只能打出租车，可知，作者一家人在纽芬兰岛上旅行时遇到的问题是，他们没有一辆车。故选D。 （2）考查词义猜测。根据第十二段中的“my husband and I just smiled in disbelief”我丈夫和我只是不相信地笑着，可知，当Alma提出让作者一家开自己的车去旅行的时候，作者和丈夫很惊诧。并且此处单词与第十六段中的“stunned”呼应。故选A。 （3）考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that mad

24、e us realize how special Newfoundland really was.”取而代之，是一个陌生人的善意之举让我意识到纽芬兰的真正特别之处。可知，给作者留下最深刻印象的是来自一位热心的陌生人的帮助。故选D。 （4）考查推理判断。纵观全文可知，陌生人的善良和热情好客给作者留下了最深刻印象，且根据最后一段“Next year, theres no doubt where well be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness well meet then?”毫无疑问我们明年会去哪里过暑假。谁知道到

25、时候我们又会遇到什么样的善意之举呢？可知，作者将还会去纽芬兰岛旅行，期待那里人们的热情。故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 Many people criticize todays newspapers as sensationalist, satisfying the publics abnormal curiosity. But journalism a century ago was just as notorious (臭名昭著). P

26、ublishers at that time routinely competed with each other for wild stories that could draw in the most readers. Meanwhile, it was an ideal atmosphere for a courageous reporter like Nellie Bly to spring into fame. Bly, whose name was Elizabeth Corcoran, had to work to make her way in the world. Diffe

27、rent from many women of the time, however, she refused to let the working world scare her away. Her first big opportunity as a reporter came in 1885 after she wrote an angry letter denouncing the Pittsburgh Dispatch for an article it had run criticizing women forced to work outside the home. The int

28、erested and excited editor hired Bly for her spirit, and soon she was investigating the situations of female factory workers. Bly cared less about their jobs than their lives after work - their amusements, their motivations, their fears and ambitions. She produced an article totally different from w

29、hat other reporters of the time were writing: personal, thoughtful, meaningful. By 1887 Bly had a job with the New York World, one of the leader papers of the day. She quickly became famous for undercover stories about women in a mental hospital. Soon she had investigated life as a maid, a chorus gi

30、rl, and even a street girl. In her best - known brave deeds, in 1890, Bly beat the famous around the world in 80 days trip Jules Verne had described in his novel. Traveling by steamship, train, even ricksha, Bly reported from each stop. A spellbound nation hung on every word. Only 25, Bly had become

31、 internationally famous.（1）Blys first newspaper job was . A.with the New York WorldB.with the Pittsburgh DispatchC.to interview mental patientsD.to experience life of chorus girls（2）What does the underlined word denouncing in Para. 2 probably mean? A.Praising.B.Questioning.C.Informing.D.Condemning.（3）How did Nellie Bly gain world - wide fame? A.By criticizing Jules Verne.B.By competing with other reporters.C.By writing stories through investigation.D.By cari