河北省晋州市高考英语阅读理解含语法填空练习7.docx

1、河北省晋州市高考英语阅读理解含语法填空练习7河北省晋州市2016高考英语阅读理解含语法填空练习（7）阅读理解。An “apple polisher” is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂), but is close to it.All sorts of people are “apple polishers”， including politicians and people in high officesjust about everybody.

2、 Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed.There are other phrases meaning the same thing as “applepolishing”“softsoaping” or “butteringup”. A gift is just one way to “softsoap” somebody, or to “butter him up”. Another th

3、at is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praisetelling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is. Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth,

4、flattery is good medicine for most of us, who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its good value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves.Sometimes, howeve

5、r, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it. A good example is the famous 12th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England. The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his courtiers(朝臣). They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless m

6、ight.He decided to teach them a lesson. He took them to the seashore and sat down. Then he ordered the waves to stop coming in. The tide was too busy to listen to him. The king was satisfied. This might show his followers how weak his power was and how empty their flattery was.1Which of the followin

7、g activities has nothing to do with “applepolishing”？AA boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks.BAn employee tells her boss how good he is at management.CA knight is said to be of limitless power by his followers.DA teacher praises her students for their talent and wisdom.2What does the writer

8、 want to prove with Cromwells example?AEverybody can be an apple polisher.BCromwell was not a good apple polisher.CGeorge Fox and his party were not apple polishers.DThere are people who dont like being applepolished.3Which of the following statements about flattery is TRUE according to the author?A

9、Too much flattery can carry us away.BFlattery is too empty to do people any good.CFlattery can get you nothing but excessive(过度的) pride.DFlattery is one of the ways to applepolished people.4Why did King Canute of Denmark and England take his followers to the seashore?ABecause he was sick of his norm

10、al life.BBecause he disliked being overpraised any more.CBecause he wanted them to realize how wise he was.DBecause he wanted them to see how weak he was as a king.5Who does the author think that flattery can do good to?AThose who are politicians or in high offices.BThose who lack confidence.CThose

11、who are really excellent.DThose who think highly of themselves.【要点综述】本文论述了现代社会存在的一个普遍现象，人们往往为了自己的一点儿利益去送礼或者说一些阿谀奉承的话，当然有时即使这样做了也未必就能实现自己的愿望。1D推理判断题。根据“An apple polisher is one who gives gifts to win friendship or special treatment.”可知，一个老师表扬学生并不是想得到什么好处。故选D项。2A细节理解题。根据“All sorts of people are apple

12、polishers，including politicians and people in high officesjust about everybody.Oliver Cromwell，the great English leader，offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party，but failed.”可知，高层的领导者也有拍马屁的人，可以想象每个人都可能是这种人。故选A项。3D细节理解题。根据“An apple polisher is one who gives gifts to win friend

13、ship or special treatment.”和“A gift is just one way to softsoap somebody，or to butter him upAnother that is just as effective is flattery”可知选D项。4B细节理解题。根据“The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his courtiers(朝臣)”可知国王厌烦了朝臣们的阿谀奉承，故选B项。5B细节理解题。根据“In truth，flattery is good medi

14、cine for most of us，who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves.It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it.”可知，对于缺乏自信的人来说，奉承是有好处的。故选B项。【2013广东省广州市调研测试】Steven Spielbergs new movie Lincoln paints a vivid and breath-taking picture of the 16th U.S. president and his determinatio

15、n to end slavery. Spielberg based his film on parts of Team of Rivals, a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin. He makes Abraham Lincoln relevant today by presenting a cunning political mind trying to overcome Washingtons all too familiar political divisions.In previous movies, Lincoln was shown as a simple

16、yet almost perfect man. But Spielbergs Lincoln is different. “I was determined to make a movie about a working president dealing with real problems. Not some angel,” Spielberg said.We watch the president first ending slavery and then the war.The films adviser, historian Eric Martin, explains how Lin

17、colns thinking evolved.“His main objective when the war began was not the freeing of the slaves but to keep the country united. Lincoln realizes that in order to keep the country together, the question of slavery will have to be addressed,” Martin said.The film focuses on the last four months of his

18、 presidency.In the movie, the arguments among political enemies seem very similar to the problems we see in Washington today. The disagreements were bitter.The film turns to Lincolns relationships with his wife and kids, his beliefs and constant self-examination. Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor who play

19、s Lincoln, offers an Oscar-worthy performance as the 16th President. Not only is his physical similarity to the president incredible, he is able to capture many of Lincolns mannerisms and his high-pitched, almost lady-like voice. “I found it very easy to play the role of Lincoln because the real man

20、 himself was so open. When I was researching his history to prepare for the part, one of the most surprising things I found was just how accessible he was. Even in war-time, when he was in great danger, he was always willing to meet with others and share his ideas,” Day-Lewis said.Spielbergs Lincoln

21、 will head to the Oscars. But more important it will make history.41. What does Spielberg say is different about his movie of Lincoln? A. It is based on a book called “Team of Rivals”. B. It mainly shows how cunning Lincoln was. C. It focuses on how he worked as a politician. D. It describes how det

22、ermined he was.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据I was determined to make a movie about a working president dealing with real problems.主要集中于林肯是作为一个政治家是怎样工作的，故选C。42. According to Martin, Abraham Lincoln _. A. started the war to free the slaves B. ended slavery to keep the country united C. was killed because of his m

23、ilitary failure D. was forced to free the slaves【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据Lincoln realizes that in order to keep the country together, the question of slavery will have to be addressed,林肯要结束奴隶制度保持国家统一，故选B。43. Which of the following is true about the actor who plays Lincoln? A. He looks very similar to Lincol

24、n. B. His performance is very lady-like. C. He won an Oscar for his performance. D. He believed he really was Lincoln.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据Not only is his physical similarity to the president incredible, he is able to capture many of Lincolns mannerisms and his high-pitched, almost lady-like voice演员看起来要

25、和真正的林肯长相相似，故选A。44. What is the authors opinion about the movie? A. It reflects historical facts. B. It is controversial. C. Its performances arent realistic. D. It is of high quality.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据Spielbergs Lincoln will head to the Oscars. But more important it will make history.作者对这部电影的评价很高，故选D

26、。45. In what section in a newspaper can this passage most probably be found? A. People in history B. Entertainment C. Lifestyle D. Politics【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据短文主要介绍了电影的内容可知应该出现在娱乐节目，故选B。【2014高考英语哈尔滨市第三中学一模】Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as th

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