1、1阅读理解提分特训(二)A【人物故事类】Idema,a Dutch Sinologist (汉学家),has served as the director of the Chinese Languages and Cultures Department at Leiden University of the Netherlands and was also director of Harvards Fairbank Center for East Asian Research.He has studied ancient Chinese plays,novels and literature,
2、and has authored or translated a number of influential books published in English and other languages.The 70-year-old Dutch Sinologist recalled his half-century-long romance with Chinese culture during a recent visit to Beijing.As a child,the vivid descriptions of China in Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-w
3、inner Pearl S.Bucks books sparked Idemas interest in the country.He later read classic Chinese literature and spent whole days pouring through works at the National Library of China.While many other experts on China focused on the countrys economic transformation,Idema continued to study traditional
4、 Chinese literature.“There were scholars studying law,religion and society,but not traditional Chinese literature,which was my personal interest,” Idema explains.Finding reference books for his research,especially regional publications,used to be a huge challenge,and Idema used to spend a lot of tim
5、e collecting books and other materials during visits to China.Now it is much more convenient with the Internet.Idema usually chooses less-known subjects for his research and tries to get first-hand materials.In recent years,he has devoted himself to translating Chinese folk tales and writing about C
6、hinese folk society and folk culture.“Traditional Chinese culture is a passion.I have been studying it for 50 years and will continue to do so,”says the retired professor.1.Which of the following word is closest in meaning to “sparked” in the 2second paragraph?A.surprised B.decreasedC.aroused D.glit
7、tered2.Why didnt Idema focus on the same as the other experts?A.For his own purpose.B.For his own hobby.C.For his own uniqueness.D.For his own character.3.How can we describe Idema?A.Crazy. B.Warm-hearted.C.Determined. D.Intelligent.语篇解读:本文为一篇记叙文,介绍荷兰汉学家 Idema。他毕生潜心研究汉学、不遗余力宣传中国文学和中国文化的成果。Idema 的作品为
8、西方了解东方开启了一扇重要的窗口,他的努力也为东西方文明的对话探索了有益路径。答案及剖析:1.C 猜测词义题。根据上下文可知,Pearl S.Buck的书对中国进行了生动描述,这激发了Idema对中国的兴趣,故 C项 arouse(激起,激发)正确。2.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“There were scholars studying law,religion and society,but not traditional Chinese literature,which was my personal interest,” Idema explains.可知 Idema并没有像其他专家那
9、样去研究法律、宗教等,是因为他的兴趣在于研究中国传统文学,故 B项正确。3.C 推理判断题。根据文章最后一个句子“.I have been studying it for 50 years and will continue to do so,”says the retired professor.可以看出,Idema 是一个意志坚定的人。B【说理议论类】The term “helicopter parents” refers to “a style of parents who are over focused on their children”.Helicopter parents ar
10、e always making a big push to provide children with every opportunity to succeed,from baby steps at age 1,homework at age 8,college 3application at age 18,employment issues at age 25 to family problems at age 30,40 or even older.They constantly shadow the child,always directing his behavior,allowing
11、 him zero alone time.Helicopter parenting can develop for a number of reasons.Worries about the economy,the job market,and the world in general can push parents toward taking more control over their childs life in an attempt to protect them.Adults who felt unloved or ignored as children can overcomp
12、ensate with their own children.When parents see other overinvolved parents,it can cause a similar response.They feel that if they dont involve themselves in their childrens lives,they are bad parents.The main problem with helicopter parenting is that it can backfire.To give an example,the house wher
13、e Mary lived with roommates was broken into and things were stolen.Mary called the landlord (房东) to install an alarm system,but before she could finish the negotiations(协商 ),her mother rushed in and demanded action.“I felt like my mother ruined my communication with our landlord.We could have gotten
14、 it done ourselves.She was well intended but only made me feel annoyed and defeated,” says Mary.Obviously,overparenting is motivated with the idea of doing good things but it does the exact opposite.In the long run parents are actually damaging their childs basic skills to deal with matters independ
15、ently.It makes the child feel lacking in confidence,less competent in dealing with the stresses of life on their own. Theyre winning the battle,but actually losing the war.4.Whats the purpose of helicopter parents overparenting?A.To do something good for their children.B.To make their children not i
16、gnored.C.To help their children find a good job.D.To get rid of the pressure from other parents.5.What can we learn from the passage?A.Children who have helicopter parents live a hard life.B.Helicopter parenting only happens to very young children.4C.Helicopter parents can protect their children aga
17、inst all problems.D.Helicopter parents do their children great harm in the long run.6.What will possibly be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A.The bad effects of helicopter parenting.B.How we can avoid being helicopter parents.C.Different opinions about helicopter parenting.D.The reasons for
18、the development of helicopter parents.7.What is the authors attitude towards “helicopter parenting”?A.Uninterested. B.Objective.C.Positive. D.Disapproving.语篇解读:本文为一篇议论文。文章论述直升机父母式教育。直升机式父母对孩子不放心,从小到大管头管脚,不给孩子独立成长的环境和空间。孩子大了,父母还是老一套,还要盘旋在孩子的上空,严密监视孩子的举动。长期下去,会使得孩子缺乏自信,无法处理来自生活的压力。答案及剖析:4.A 细节理解题。根据最后
19、一段中 Obviously,overparenting is motivated with the idea of doing good things but it does the exact opposite.可知答案。5.D 细节理解题。根据第四段中 The main problem with helicopter parenting is that it can backfire.以及最后一段可知 ,直升机父母式教育往往适得其反,长期下去,会对孩子产生很大的伤害。故选 D。6.B 推理判断题。上文论述了直升机父母式教育产生的原因和后果,下文应论述教育子女父母应如何做,如何才能避免做直升
20、机式父母。故选 B。7.D 推理判断题。通读全文不难看出,作者对直升机父母式教育持否定态度,故选 D。【疑难词汇解读】1.shadow v.盯的梢;跟踪He was shadowed for a week by the secret police.他被秘密警察盯梢了一个星期。2.backfire v.适得其反;产生事与愿违的结果His plan backfired on him,and he lost all his money.他的计划事与愿违,因此他的钱全亏掉了。5【长难句子分析】Mary called the landlord (房东) to install an alarm syste
21、m,but before she could finish the negotiations(协商),her mother rushed in and demanded action.这是一个并列复合句。第一个分句是 Mary called the landlord (房东) to install an alarm system;第二个分句是 but before she could finish the negotiations(协商),her mother rushed in and demanded action。在第二个分句中 her mother rushed in and dema
22、nded action为主句;before she could finish the negotiations(协商)为时间状语从句。玛丽打电话给房东要求安装报警系统,然而她还未与房东谈妥,她妈妈就冲了进来,并要求立即行动。C【社会文化类】(2017嘉兴高三教学测试)Community (社区 ) service is important for many reasons.Taking part and volunteering teaches sympathy and understanding.One of my favorite things about it is that there
23、 are opportunities and choices right in your very neighborhood.When I was younger I volunteered for a nearby animal shelter.At first I didnt know many people there and wasnt very enthusiastic.Later,as I got to know the animals and staff members I learned to enjoy my time there.It was a very rewardin
24、g experience and I got to do many things I wouldnt have had an opportunity to do otherwise.Sometimes when I was there I would see other kids taking part.Most of them were volunteering because they needed service hours for school.These kids sometimes just sat around waiting for their time to pass.But
25、 there were also others,who had apparently enjoyed their experiences,and wanted to do more afterwards.Not only is community service fun and rewarding,but it also looks great on a resume (简历 ) or college application.Sometimes community service is even required for high school graduation.Last year in
26、my life skills class we were asked to write a paper about whether we thought requiring students at a university to complete 75 hours of community service was a good idea.I 6wrote,“I dont think that is too much as long as the students are given enough time and a variety or choices.”As I move through
27、life I will always be involved in community service,not just because it is important but also because it is something I enjoy and look forward to.So maybe it is the right time you should go out,volunteer your time and make a difference,even if your reward is only a nod or smile.8.The writer began to
28、 enjoy volunteering at the animal shelter when he . A.realized the importance of community serviceB.witnessed some students wasting their timeC.got inspired by the enthusiastic volunteersD.adjusted himself to the new environment9.What might be the writers attitude to the 75-hour community service re
29、quired for a university student?A.Cautious. B.Approving.C.Unconcerned. D.Doubtful.10.What is the writers purpose in writing the passage?A.To introduce a growing trend of volunteering.B.To reflect on one of his volunteer experiences.C.To advocate participating in community service.D.To make the benef
30、its of community service known.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了社区志愿服务的种种益处。答案及剖析:8.D 推理判断题。 根据第二段 “Later,as I got to know the animals and staff members I learned to enjoy my time there.”可知 ,当作者逐渐了解了动物避难所的动物和员工的时候,作者开始爱上了那里的志愿服务工作,由此推断知作者适应了新的环境,故选 D项。9.B 观点态度题。 根据第四段中提到的 I wrote,“I dont think that is too much as
31、 long as the students are given enough time and a variety of choices.”可知,作者是非常赞同的。故选 B项。10.C 写作意图题。 根据第五段中“So maybe it is the right time you should 7go.even if your reward is only a nod or smile.”可以看出作者认为做志愿服务是非常有益的,呼吁人们应该走出去做社区的志愿服务工作,所以选 C项。【疑难词汇解读】be involved in卷入,涉及She wants to be involved in ev
32、ery area of your life.她想参与你生活中的方方面面。【长难句子分析】Last year in my life skills class we were asked to write a paper about whether we thought requiring students at a university to complete 75 hours of community service was a good idea.该句中的主要部分是 we were asked to write a paper,而 Last year是时间状语,in my life skills class是地点状语 ,whether we thought requiring students at a university to complete 75 hours of community service was a good idea是 about后面的宾语从句。去年在生涯规划课上,要求我们写一篇论文,是关于大学要求学生完成 75小时的社区志愿服务,这是否是一个好主意。8
