1、12019高考英语阅读理解专题选编（6）李仕才ARecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer psychological first aid and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were
2、greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed aw
3、ay. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, Just go. Just be there. I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of othe
4、rs. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were s
5、till fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better.1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?A. He built shelters for them.B. He gave imme
6、diate first aid to them.C. He came to stay with them.D. He brought mental health professionals.2.What did the author do when his friends mother passed away?A. He hesitated over whether to go.B. He went to his friends at once.2C. He knew what to do instantly.D. He decided not to disturb.3.What does t
7、he underlined word solemn in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy.C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy.4.What has the author learned from his experience?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Being present can make a big difference.C. The family
8、 harmony is the happiest thing in life.D. Being a volunteer can make ones life more significant.【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。经过几次出现在诸如灾难现场、失去亲人的朋友家里等，作者体会到出现产生的巨大力量，因为这不仅帮助了别人，也提高了自己。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段末 we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激)from the first person we met.I hadnt really done anything yet.可知
9、，我们只是和他们见面，还没有做什么，故选 C。3.D 【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词后一句中 His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.可知，当时气氛并不严肃，故选 D。4.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第 4 段中 In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence.可知，每次的出现都会产生很大的影响，故选 B。B(2015呼和浩
10、特第一次调研)Many people may be surprised by the number of chemicals that they are exposed 3to through everyday household products.In a study 25 women had their homes and bodies tested for 89 environmental pollutantsincluding pesticides(杀虫剂) and chemicals found in plastics and cleaning products. On averag
11、e 20 chemicals were found on their bodies or in their homes.Much is unknown about the possible health effects of chemicals in everyday household products. But certain chemicalslike phthalates (邻苯二甲酸盐) found in plasticshave been linked to potential health risks, including higher risks of certain canc
12、ers, though the evidence mainly comes from research on lab animals. Other household chemicals are known to harm the skin, eyes and airwaysand may worsen asthma(哮喘). Many more chemicals found remain untested.Chemicals likely come from a range of sources, so it is not always clear how to reduce people
13、s exposure, according to Dr Rebecca Altman, the lead researcher on the new study.In the original study, she noted, women were given advice based on the particular chemicals they were exposed tosuch as using fragrance, free washing liquid and personalcare products.For the current study, Altman and he
14、r colleagues interviewed two dozen women whod taken part in the previous study to see how they would react to information about their household chemical exposures. They found that the women were generally surprised at the range of chemicals found in their homes and bodies. They were also surprised t
15、hat even some banned things were found.4With many questions about the health effects of household chemicals unanswered, some experts worry that giving people information about their everyday exposures will cause unnecessary fear. However, the researchers found that the women in their study were typi
16、cally not alarmed，and instead wanted “more rather than less” information on the issue.1Which of the following statements about chemicals in household products is TRUE?AIt is uncertain what effects some chemicals have on health.BLong term exposure to them is certain to cause a deadly illness.CIn the
17、study it was found that certain chemicals can cause cancers.DSome of them have bad effects on health, while some have good effects.2The underlined word “airways” in Paragraph 3 most probably refers to _Athings that look like fine threads growing in the bodyBthe passage running from your nose and thr
18、oat to the lungsCthe passage between rows of rooms in a buildingDthe area just inside the front door of a building3Why is it not clear how to reduce exposure to chemicals?ABecause all everyday products contain chemicals.BBecause much is unknown about the sources.CBecause measures have not been teste
19、d for their effects.5DBecause chemicals come from a variety of sources.4According to Dr Rebecca Altman，_Awomen were more likely to be harmed by chemicalsBit is unnecessary to inform people about the study resultsCfragrant products may contain harmful chemicalsD further study on everyday products sho
20、uld be done immediately【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，阐述了人们在日常生活中所使用的家居用品中所含的化学成分可能给人的健康带来的诸多影响。1解析：选 A。推理判断题。根据文章第三段第一句“Much is unknown about the possible health effects of chemicals in everyday household products.”，该段最后一句“Many more chemicals found remain untested.”及文章最后一段第一句“With many questions about the health
21、effects of household chemicals unanswered.”可知，目前家居用品所含的化学成分对人的健康的影响还有很多是不确定的。故答案选 A。2解析：选 B。词义猜测题。首先，从构词法的角度来看，airways 由 air(空气)和ways(道路)构成。再根据其前所并列的 skin，eyes 可知，airways 应该是身体的某组织或器官，再根据破折号后的“and may worsen asthma(哮喘)”可知，airways 指的应是人的呼吸道。故答案选 B。3解析：选 D。细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“Chemicals likely come from a r
22、ange of sources，so it is not always clear how to reduce peoples exposure”可知，可能的化学污染源太多、太广，因此尚不清楚要如何减少化学物质对人们的危害。故答案选 D。4解析：选 C。细节理解题。根据第五段“In the original study.given advice based on the particular chemicals they were exposed tosuch as using fragrance，free washing.”可知，研究者们会根据妇女可能接触到的一些特殊的化学物质，如芳香剂、免
23、费洗手液和其他个人护理产品提出一些建议。由此可知，有香味的产品可6能会含有有害物质。故答案选 C。C“BEIJING, Sep. 10 (Xinhuanet)The extra-large model baby in the Spain Pavilion (馆) was conceived (构思) by a Spanish filmmaker,” Shi Yingying reports. Visitors admiring the 6.5-meter-high giant baby, Miguelin, in the Spain Pavilion may be surprised to r
24、ealize that it was not the concept of a famous designer or a group of groundbreaking engineers. It came from one filmmakers interpretation of the meaning of “Better City, Better Life”. Spanish director Isabel Coixet developed the idea after being asked to contribute to Expo 2010 Shanghai. “They aske
25、d me to do something to tell the Chinese audience about Spain in the future and the first thing jumping to my mind was a baby,” said Coixet. “If we really fight to have better cars, better cities and better lives, its for themfor our children.”Despite her Spanish heritage, Coixet doesnt focus on mak
26、ing Spanish films or using Spain as the setting. Fans of her various award-winning films, including My Life Without Me, The Secret Life of Words and Elegy, may not even be aware of Coixets Spanish background. “The borders between countries are just illusion (假象),” said Coixet. “Some 7directors feel
27、really comfortable telling stories that belong to their territory.”But Coixet feels the opposite: “Im more comfortable outside my country. It gives me a strange freedom.”One of her favorite things about being a director is the freedom. “The thing is that the world is wide and this freedom lets you m
28、ake films everywhere,” she said. Coixets curiosity took her latest exploration and movie work to Japan. In the movie Map of the Sound of Tokyo, the Catalan actor Sergi Lopez is the owner of a wine shop in Tokyo, and Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi is a young woman who works both as a fishmonger and a
29、s a hired killer. The clash (冲突) of the two peoples very different worlds and the tango-like relationship they develop is just one representation of what Coixet is able to produce by mixing cultures. While she doesnt know if she will shoot a film in Shanghai, two things have caught her attention: Sh
30、anghainese women and crickets (蟋蟀). After just arriving in the city, she was surprised by the mix of old Chinese culture in a booming metropolis. “Behind the skyscrapers, there is a flower and bird market with heaps of crickets and birdcages in,” she said. “Im totally amazed with the city.”1. The hu
31、ge baby represents the idea that . A. our children are the new generation full of imaginationB. our children will develop the friendship between China and SpainC. our children are our future8D. our children will understand the meaning of “Better City, Better Life”2. We learn from the passage that Co
32、ixets award-winning films were set . A. only in Spain B. only in JapanC. mainly in the countries outside SpainD. mainly in the countries within Europe 3. According to Isabel Coixet, a flower and bird market behind the high rises . A. shows people in Shanghai are living a rich life spiritually and ma
33、teriallyB. reflects prosperity of the marketC. indicates the Chinese people are leading a peaceful lifeD. represents the traditional culture of China4. From the passage we can learn that . A. Isabel Coixet is dissatisfied with the design of the extra-large model babyB. a mix of different cultures is
34、 reflected in Isabel Coixets filmsC. Isabel Coixet feels less comfortable while making films all over the worldD. Isabel Coixet designed the huge baby according to the requirement of a group of engineers【参考答案】CCAB D9(2015贵阳高三适应性监测考试)Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denve
35、r, I was driving to my parents home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款机), I said hello to an old couple who were also paying for gas.I took off, but had
36、gone only a few miles when black smoke began pouring from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friends. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out
37、of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thankyou note for helping me. Soon afterwards, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby tow
38、n in the morning. In the late afternoon I returned to my car and found that Id left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealershipa shop selling carswas right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.“Just how friendly is Frie
39、ndly Ford？” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment. When I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter 10back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say “thank
40、you”， and it meant a lot, he said.“Thank you”two powerful words. Theyre easy to say and mean so much.1Why did the writer get into the old couples car?AHis parents were in the car. BHis car had broken down.CHis friend told him to do so. DHis cars oil had run out.2From the text, we know that the old c
41、ouple were _Atalkative Bbrave Ckind Dlonely3What did the old couple think of helping the writer?AThey could get a reward. BIt made their holiday worthy.CThey did it by chance. DIt was due to a thankyou letter.4What would be the best title for the text?AAn Experience to Missouri BAn Old CoupleCA Mean
42、ingful Holiday DA Meaningful Thankyou【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述两个自己在遇到困难时得到他人无私帮助的故事，说明了在接受帮助时表达感谢的重要性。111解析：选 B。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“black smoke began pouring from the back of my car”可知，作者的车出故障了，所以他才坐老夫妇的车。故答案选B。2解析：选 C。推理判断题。根据第二、三段可知，这对老夫妇让作者搭他们的车去见朋友，作者下车后，老夫妇还给了他一张名片，在作者寄去感谢信后，这对老夫妇给作者寄了一个圣诞礼物，由此可知，这
43、对夫妇很善良。kind 意为“善良的” ，符合文意。故答案选C。talkative 意为“健谈的” ；brave 意为“勇敢的” ；lonely 意为“孤独的” ，均不符合文意。3解析：选 B。细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.”可知，这对老夫妇认为，帮助作者让他们的假期很有意义，这一切都是值得的。故答案选 B。4解析：选 D。标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文作者主要讲述了两个自己受到帮助的故事。每一次受到帮助后，作者都会通过写便
44、条来表达自己对他们的感谢。 “感谢”二字虽然说起来容易，但是意义重大。由此可知，D 项“一个有意义的感谢”概括出了文章的主旨，最适合做这篇文章的标题。故答案选 D。E“Stop making excuses for him，Mom， ”I said.“But maybe he is feeling unwell.”Mom said.“Maybe nothing， ” I interrupted.I had been tending Mom since her health began to decline and this would be the first time in a year t
45、hat my husband and I had a night out together.Jerry had promised to stay with Mom.But again he let us down.And more often than not，his drinking had a lot to do with it.His irresponsibility upset me.12I remembered our happy growingup years in a small town in West Virginia.With good family education，J
46、erry had been a kind kid.He was only 15 when Dad died.Unlike him，I got over the sorrow soon，but he started drinking.Soon he began hanging out with bad guys.Jerry and I didnt see each other often，but we talked on the phone.Usually，though，we ended up fighting.When Mom came to live with us，Jerry droppe
47、d in regularly at first，but after a while his visits became sporadic.He explained he couldnt handle seeing Mom in such a bad condition.Another excuse，I thought.One day I went to see the doctor about my back.It had been aching for months.“I cant find anything wrong with you physically， ”the doctor sa
48、id.“But I can tell youre very tense.Is something bothering you？” I poured out my story about Jerry.“Do you think hes likely to change？” he asked.I shrugged.“Probably not.”“But，you can， ”he said gently.Me？Why did I have to change？He was the one who constantly let us down.But what had I done？Maybe the
49、 doctor was right.I couldnt love his behavior，but I could love himthe way I did when we were little.As I walked into the house I sensed a relief.Jerry died young due to drinking.I miss him.But Im grateful I was given the opportunity to show him I loved himas he was，not as I wanted him to be.【语篇解读】 爱一个人，并不意味着他很完美。有时，即便他有着让人难以忍受的缺点，也要学会去爱爱他不是因为他是你所期望的那样，而是爱他本人。1When Jerry failed to carry out h
