高考英语对应阅读练习含答案解析.docx

1、高考英语对应阅读练习含答案解析2009高考阅读理解模拟练习ATae kwon do is the Korean martial（军事的）art of hand-to-hand combat（战斗） Maybe that should really be body-to-body combat because in tae kwon do the whole body must be trained to properly defend and attackThere are some similarities between tae kwon do and other martial arts

2、 For example，tae kwon do uses quick straight-line moves which can also be found in Japanese martial arts，but tae kwon do also uses flowing circular moves like the type of moves found in Chinese martial artsThe main difference between tae kwon do and other martial arts is the powerful kicking techniq

3、ue which tae kwon do usesThis is where the name tae kwon do comes fromIn Korean， tae meansto kick，kwon meansto strike with the hand，and do meansartTherefore，tae kwon do can be translated asthe art of kicking and punching Paintings found on the walls and ceilings of ancient Korean tombs in-dicate tha

4、t tae kwon do，or something similar to it，has been practiced in Korea since about 50 BCAlso， records of a specially trained group of young warriors called Hwarang explain how these young men were taught taek kyon（an early form of tae kwon do）along with history，philosophy，ethics，archery，riding，and swo

5、rd fightingMembers of the Hwarang were also encouraged to travel throughout Korea in order to learn about the people who lived in all regions of the countryThis helped spread the practice of taek kyon throughout KoreaEventually taek kyon，which was practiced for exercise and sport was replaced by sub

6、ak，another martial art The purpose of subak was specifically fighting，so members of the military were required to learn itHowever，peoples interest in subak died out over timeBy the 1800s，few Koreans actually practiced subakAfter Korea was invaded in 1909，authorities put an end to the practice of all

7、 martial arts in the countryIn the long run， this ban actually led to increased interest in martial arts，and secret groups began to practice subak again in the Buddhist temples hidden high in the mountains in KoreaAfter Korea gained its independence again in 1948，interest in many forms of martial ar

8、ts grew around the countryThe Korean Tae Kwon Do Association was formed in 1961，and this was followed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in 1973 Today，tae kwon do enjoys great popularity around the worldMore than 20 million people practice tae kwon do in more than 120 countries Tae kwon do was also

9、 made an official demonstration sport in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul，Korea 41Tae kwon do means_ A martial arts B the art of kicking and punching C taek kyon or subak D younger warrior 42How is tae kwon do different from other forms of martial arts？ A The movements are straight B It is practiced

10、by men and women C It uses powerful kicks D The movements are flowing 43What was the Hwarang？ A A kind of martial arts B A group of warriors C A kind of painting D An early form of tae kwon do 44Where did Koreans practice martial arts after being invaded in 1909？ A In Buddhist temples B In sports co

11、mpetitions C In special schools D In tunnels 45When was tae kwon do first seen at an Olympic competition？ A 1948 B 1973 C 1961 D 1988BFrom the earliest times，man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures Fine art treasures from many coun

12、tries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，FranceThe works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries The Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fort（炮台）In 1190，it was the kings castle with high walls and a round towerIt had a moat to

13、keep out his enemies Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grewBy 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fortThe Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens During times of peace，new treasures were brought inDuring days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buil

14、dings were damaged When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from ItalyDa VincisMona Lisais the best known painting in the museum today In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is nowIt is a place where

15、art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy 46On the whole，this passage is mainly about_. A an art museum called the Louvre B an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci C a king of France named Francis I D the best known painting in Louvre 47Which of the following is not true？ A The Louvre us

16、ed to be a fort a very long time ago B French kings and queens once lived in it C The Louvre was taken by enemies in 1190 D Many treasures were brought into the Louvre over the years 48Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？ A It helps people remember who the King of France is B I

17、t keeps people out of the palaces C It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art D It helps people to know who is the greatest artist 49From the passage we know that _ A it is not possible for treasures to be stolen B old forts always make the best museums C great art should be shared with all the p

18、eople D king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort 50In the third paragraph the wordmoatprobably means_ A a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies B a long and deep ditch dug round a castle and was usually filled with water C a cart pulled by horses

19、 on which soldiers fought D a long and high wall around castleCJames Langston Hughes finally arrived in New York on September 4, 1921 to attend Colombia University. Langston felt frustrated at Colombia due to the discrimination of his white classmates. His grades began to suffer and finally he left

20、and looked for a job.Job were still hard to come by for most blacks. He longed to work on a ship that would sail abroad. After much persistence, he headed to Africa on a freighter ( 货船 ). Hughes was disturbed by the African tribes lack of political and economical freedom. The Africans considered him

21、 white because of his brown skin and stranded dark hair. It was here that he met a mulatto （白黑混血 ）child who was ignored by the Africans and the whites. This was a sourced of inspiration for his play, “Mulatto”.Hughes found work on another freighter and ended up in Pairs. While there he worked at a n

22、ight club that featured southern cooking and jazz performers. While moving on to Italy, Hughed was robbed and left stranded ( helpless ) wanting to return to the United States. He tried to get a job on a ship heading for the U.S.A. but was told they only hired the white. In this depressed state of m

23、ind he wrote, “ I, Too, Sing America.”He returned to America and found the Harlem Renaissance was spreading across racial boundaries ( 种族界线 ). Many black poets and authors were now published in mainstream publications. Hughes was warmly welcomed by his peers （ 同辈 ）and recognized for the potery he wr

24、ote while traveling. 51. What inspired James Hughes to white the play “Mulatto”? A . Neither the African nor the whites took care of a mulatto child he met. B . The African did not like white people. C . Blacks found it hard to find a decent job. D . There was no political nor economical freedom in

25、Africa.52. How did Hughes pay for his trip from Africa to Paris? A . He sold his poems. B . He got a job on ship. C . He worked for a night club. D . His African friends gave him some money.53. What happened to Hughes at Colombia University? A . His white classmates were kind and helpful to him. B .

26、 He was recognized as a promising poet. C . He graduated with honors. D . He was very disappointed.DInsomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel

27、 that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.Any of a large number of simple factors may take

28、it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His matters may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty i

29、n sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake. Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a

30、symptom of a physical disease.The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, per

31、haps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillisers or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous. 54. According to the