2018年高考英语提分专练：第4题 人物故事类阅读理解

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阅读理解 B I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn't want me for the film? it wanted somebody as well known as Paul? he stood up for me. I don't know how many people would have done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers. The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We were respectful of craft（技艺）and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other? but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core （核心）of our relationship off the screen. We shared the brief that if you're fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back? he with his Newman's Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn't see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events. I last saw him a few months ago. He'd been in and out of the hospital.He and I both knew what the deal was,and we didn't talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn't need a lot of words. （1）Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first? A.Paul Newman wanted it. B.The studio powers didn't like his agent. C.He wasn't famous enough. D.The director recommended someone else. （2）Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship? A.They were of the same dge. B.They worked in the same theater. C.They were both good actors. D.They han similar charactertics. （3）What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to? A.Their belief. B.Their care for chileden. C.Their success. D.Their support for each other. （4）What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To show his love of films. B.To remember a friend. C.To introduce a new movie. D.To share his acting experience.

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阅读理解 Nancy Wake was born in New Zealand, in 1912. The family moved to Australia in 1914 and after being educated in Sydney, she travelled to Europe where she worked as a journalist. In Nazi (纳粹的) Germany she saw the rise of Adolf Hitler and Anti-Semitism. On one occasion in Vienna she witnessed Jews being whipped by members of the Sturm Abteilung (SA). In 1939 Nancy married the wealthy French industrialist, Henri Fiocca, in Marseilles. Nancy was in France when the German Army invaded in May 1940. After the French government surrendered, Nancy joined the French Resistance. She worked with Ian Garrow's group helping British airmen shot down over France to escape back to Britain. In December 1940 the network was betrayed and Nancy was forced to go into hiding. She continued to work for the French Resistance and was eventually arrested while in Toulouse. However, the authorities did not realize they had captured the woman known as the “White Mouse” and she was set free after four days. It was now too dangerous to remain in occupied France and Nancy crossed the Pyrenees into Spain before travelling to Britain. She now joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and agreed to become a British special agent (特工). On 29th April 1944, Nancy was parachuted into the Auvergne region of France. Her main aim was to locate local soldiers and to provide them with some guns that were being dropped by parachute by the Royal Air Force four times a week. Nancy had the task of helping the resistance to prepare for the armed uprising that was due to coincide with the D-Day landings. She also led an attack against the Gestapo headquarters in Mountucon and a German gun factory. Henri Tardivat, one of her comrades in the resistance later said that: “She is the most feminine woman I know, until the fighting starts. Then she is like five men.” After the war, Nancy worked for the Intelligence Department at the British Air Ministry. In 1960 she married John Forward and returned to Australia to live. （1）Which is the correct order of the following events according to the passage? a. Nancy joined the French Resistance b. Nancy was arrested while in Toulouse c. Nancy Wake was born in New Zealand d. Nancy married John Forward and lived in Australia e. Nancy Wake witnessed the cruelty of Nazi in Germany A.c-e-b-d-a B.c-e-a-b-d C.e-b-a-c-d D.e-d-c-a-b （2）Why was Nancy arrested in Toulouse? A.Because she killed a German solider in France B.Because she was not fond of France at all C.Because she worked for the French Resistance D.Because she helped a Frenchman run away （3）What can we know from the 4th paragraph? A.Nancy said nothing to the enemy and was set free after a few days B.Nancy was active in the French movement and killed many enemies C.Nancy's task was to find local soldiers and given them some guns and firearms D.Nancy's work was to take care of patients and lead them to the destination safely （4）Which of the following can best describe Nancy? A.Beautiful and shy B.Patient and careful C.Thoughtful and strong D.Brave and capable

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阅读理解 To the people who came to Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, he had no name. To them, he was “the ice cream man”. He was just two hands and a smile handing back ice cream from the van（面包车）window. To me, he was my older brother, Andrew. Once, he worked on Wall Street. But later he spent his days selling ice cream to an endless line of kids, moms and dads in swimming suits, perhaps daydreaming of a beach faraway. All day long, while he sold bags of potato chips, cans of soda, and all types of ice cream, he would do this sort of robotic motion?turn to the right, stoop down, hand the item out of the window and collect the money. His drinking days were over now. They neared their end one night after he took a severe beating when someone followed him home and robbed him when he was drunk. It left him memories of pain and misery. He was determined he would never take another drink again. One day years later, I went to look for him. I slipped into the high driver's seat and sat quietly watching him work. Occasionally, he would ask me to hand him a diet root beer or a bag of chips for sale, all the time bending over as he worked the long line. As I watched him sell ice cream from a van window, he taught me something about living this life that we all pass through too quickly. It was a lesson about trying to live it with grace and dignity and style, no matter what. He died in March 1999. He had served in the Army for two years in Europe in the 1950s. They gave him a soldier's funeral with a folded flag. （1）Where was Andrew likely to sell the ice cream? A.On a train. B.In a park. C.On Wall Street. D.In a supermarket. （2）What did the author think of Andrew's job? A.Busy and hard. B.Challenging but time-consuming. C.Honorable and well-paid. D.Busy but badly-paid. （3）What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.The robbers. B.The painful memories. C.The consumers. D.The drinking days. （4）What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To remember his brother. B.To tell a regrettable story. C.To share a sad life lesson. D.To state his attitude towards life.

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阅读理解 In my living room, there is a plaque(匾) that advises me to “Bloom(开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s，when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area. Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness. From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom(忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy's classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don't know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground. Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. （1）“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph I refers to ________． A.a course given by the author B.an organization sponsored by Union College C.a program directed by Dorothy D.an activity held by the students （2）Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ________． A.the sight of poke greens B.a warm welcome C.Dorothy's latest projects D.a big dinner made for her （3）What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph? A.She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant. B.She got a pen as a gift from the author. C.She received her Ph. D.degree. （4）What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A.Whatever you do, you must do it carefully. B.Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment C.However poor you are, you have the right to education. D.Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.

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阅读理解 It seems the more time we have, the longer we put off living the life we see in our heads, because we feel like we’ve got some time to kill. I know where you think I’m going with this, and I also know you’ve heard it all before: seize the day, make the most of it, live life to its fullest, and so on. But that’s the problem. You’ve heard it all before. These ideas have their impact and have become a cliché. Luckily, that’s not my thing. The real answers wake something up inside you. They make you think. That’s what I want to give you today, the story of Bobby Darin, which wakes you up to the truth. If you haven’t heard of the man, I know you’ve heard his songs. Among his many hits are Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea, Dream Lover, and Splish Splash. If seven years, Darin had several top ten hit songs, was nominated(提名) for four Grammy Awards (winning two), nominated for four Golden Globes (winning one), and even nominated for an Oscar. So what was his secret? All his life, Darin had a heart condition that developed from a childhood illness. The doctors at the time said he would be lucky to live to 16. In other words, his time was limited. And this was secret. He knew the truth. He knew that we all have such a hard time accepting: Life is short. You can’t just say it; you can’t just hear it. You have to know it, believe it, and feel it. Because Darin knew his time was limited, he packed as much life as he could into the time he had. But he had an unfair advantage. He knew, without a doubt, his time was limited. There was no fooling himself, no putting it off. It was now or never. （1）Why do we all have the habit of delaying doing things? A.Because we think we have time to count our thumb. B.Because we want to live our life to its fullest. C.Because we think time and tide wait for no man. D.Because it takes time to build castle. （2）The underlined word “cliché” in the second paragraph probably means       . A.motto B.legend C.often-made remark D.long-lost verse （3）What can we know about Bobby Darin from the passage? A.He was nominated and won the Oscar Reward. B.He committed suicide at home at last. C.He got involved I not only music field but directing. D.He took a positive attitude towards his illness. （4）What is the secret to Bobby Darin’s success? A.He knew his life expectancy was short. B.He was too eager to become famous. C.He was so devoted to music. D.He was talented.

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阅读理解 After spending the first five years of his life in San Diego, Adam Driver's family packet up and moved to a small town in Indiana, where Adam enjoyed a relatively routine adolescence. Then the horrific events of September 11th made Adam's life become anything but routine. Just a few months following the events, Driver decided to join the United States Marine Corps. He considered 9/11 as being one of the reasons for joining the army, with his desire to leave Indiana providing the rest. He once said,"I'm grateful for having grown up in Indiana, but I needed to go out and the Marine Corps was a nice, stable option." After serving for two and a half years, and just two months before he was sent to Iraq, Driver injured his sternum in a biking accident. After he was healed, he injured it again during military training, which resulted in an honorable medical discharge. After leaving the military, Driver decided to try his hand at acting. At first he studied close to home at the University of Indianapolis, but after just a year, he transferred to Julliard in New York City. He lived in a tiny apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey apartment while studying drama at a prestigious performing arts conservatory（音乐学院）. Following his graduation in 2009, Driver immediately began appearing in plays, including 2010's Mrs. Warren's Profession. Adam's first major television experience was a guest spot on Law & Order, and was soon followed by a small role in the award-winning film You Don't Know Jack, which was Driver's first experience working with Home Box Office. Then after landing his star-making role on Girls, Driver was cast in a handful of feature films, including 2011's J. Edgar and 2012's Gayby, Not Waving but Drowning and Frances Ha. He'll appear next year in the Coen brother's Inside Llewyn Davis and Steven Spielberg's Lincoln. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。 （1）According to the passage one important reason why Adam Driver joined the army was that       . A.his father was an army officer B.he wanted to become rich C.he thought Indiana was a good place to live in D.he didn't want to live in Indiana （2）Adam Driver had to leave the army because       . A.he found the life there boring B.his officer disliked him C.his performance in the army was terrible D.his chest was injured （3）When did Adam Driver begin to study drama? A.After leaving the army. B.After moving to Indiana. C.When he was in the army. D.After his graduation. （4）What does the underlined word "discharge" probably mean in the passage? A.Discomfort B.Dismissal C.Retirement D.Discouragement

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阅读理解 I had just moved to San Antonio, Texas. I worked for the tour bus service taking tourists on a short tour of the city's historic places and would end up at the Alamo. I was driving back from my last tour on a cool February day on my way back from the San Femando Catholic church with no one on my bus when I saw a man dressed in rags, thinking this person must be an actor or something walking around. I stopped and asked him, “Need a ride?” Without saying anything he just walked on broad and sat down in seat behind me. “Where are you heading?” I asked him. He looked up into the mirror at me and replied. “I've got to get to the fort(要塞)and report to Colonel(上校)Travis that the Mexicans are here!” I laughed to myself thinking that this man was a serious actor. “I'm guessing you mean the Alamo?” I said back to him. I looked up and saw he wasn't smiling nor laughing. All throughout the ride he was staring in amazement at all the towering skyscrapers and the buildings along the street. “I remember when this town was nothing more than a little trading village!” He finally said to me. “So what's your name?” I asked him. “Daniel Cloud, yours?” “David Zime.” I replied as I turned the corner of the street and laid eyes upon the Alamo. I pulled up to the sidewalk and opened the door. Cloud got out of his seat and came up to me. “Thanks for the ride.” He said extending his hand. I took his palm and it was freezing cold like he just stepped out of the freezer. “Not a problem, Mr. Cloud, and don't worry about the fee. It's on the house.” He nodded his head in gratitude like all us Texans do and walked away. It wasn't until then that I noticed that he was soaked(浸；泡)to the bone in dripping water and we had not a single drop of rain in a month or more. I just shook my head and closed the door behind him. When I turned around. Discovered amazingly how fast Cloud had gone away! A few days later I was reading a book about the Battle of the Alamo when I discovered the most shocking thing I had ever discovered. The names of the 183 defenders of the Alamo were listed on the roll of honor, including Daniel Cloud, who spotted the Mexicans before they took over the streets of San Antonio in February of 1836, and his post was on top of the San Femando Church where I had picked him up! 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。 （1）What did the writer do after moving to San Antonio, Texas? A.A tour guide B.An actor C.A tour bus driver D.A soldier （2）We can learn from the passage that the Alamo__________. A.is a historic tourist attraction B.lies in the downtown C.is where actors used to gather D.is where Colonel Travis lived （3）What does the writer probably mean by saying “It's on the house?” A.The bus fare's included in the house rent B.The hotel fee has covered it C.Daniel can pay it later D.It's free of charge （4）What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A.Daniel Cloud was buried underwater all the time B.Daniel Cloud was the first to fight against the Mexicans C.Daniel Cloud was probably killed in the battle of the Alamo D.The writer had picked him up before San Antonio was occupied

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阅读理解 Cyclist Alain Such has been dropped from the Ingotel cycling team for two years after a positive drug test at the Institute of drug Free Sport. “ I was flabbergasted.” Said Didier Garcia, from Team Ingotel. “Alain joined our team last month and we had no idea that he was being examined.” It's a story that has become more and more familiar in recent years. Dr. Mohammad Farnood, a leading sports scientist from Cairo, Egypt, said, “ It is thought that some athletes will look for other ways to improve performance in addition to using drugs.” However, it has not always been against the law. In the Olympics in 1904, Thomas Hicks won the marathon after using drugs in the middle of the race. In fact, the first one didn't make him feel better for long, so he was given another and, as a result, he fell down soon after finishing and knew nothing. Another one may well have killed him. Things are very different today. Some scientists are considering the possibilities of using genetic engineering to further develop athletes' abilities. “If it works with no risk of discovering,” said Dr Farnood, “ then it's likely to become common practice for athletes.” Researchers are looking at the possibility of identifying “athletic” genes and correcting weak ones. Put into practice, this would make a person healthier and stronger. Once scientists understand what genes of top athletes look like , it might even become possible to identify “athletic” genes in young people, and then money could be spent on children who have the most promising genes. “People are beginning to recognize that genetics can in many ways do good to our society, for example in saving lives and in creating better quality food for people.” Dr Farnood says. “ So, is it fair to use genetic engineering in sport? You could ask if it's fair for some runners to use the latest scientifically developed footwear. The key question is whether it's available to everyone.” 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。 （1）What does the underlined word “ flabbergasted” in Paragraph 1 mean ? A.Shy . B.Proud. C.Excited. D.Surprised. （2）What happened to Thomas Hicks in 1904 ? A.He was badly hurt in training. B.He broke the law when running in a race. C.He took drugs and almost got killed. D.He lost the match in the Olympic Games. （3）Who may show the greatest concern about using genetic engineering in sport ? A.Didier Garcia . B.Thomas Hicks. C.Cyclist Alain Such . D.Dr Mohammad Farnood. （4）What can we learn from Paragraph 5 and 6 ? A.The possibility of identifying “athletic” genes has become available . B.It's not clear whether it is fair to use genetic engineering in sport. C.The practice of using drugs in sport has a long history. D.It's dangerous to use drugs in sport.

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阅读理解 After ruling the tennis world for almost five years,Roger Federer is adjusting to life at NO.2.But,like any king whose throne has been taken away,the Swiss star is already planning secretly bis return to power,beginning at this week's US Open. The problem is, many experts think he will never do it.They blame everything from age and tough competition to his racket and psychology. For years Federer, had enjoyed the view from the top.Competitors saw him as undefeated,and for the most part he was.However,before the 2008 season began,Federer had an illness that stole his strength and clearly affected his play on the court.Ever since,he has struggled to return to form,winning just two of his last 14 tournaments. "Twenty-seven is an age when your body starts talking back to you."tennis great John McEnroe told the New York Times. Pancho Sefura, another tennis great, noted that Federer is also facing a maturing crop of young talents."There are too many great players now,"he said,naming Britain's Andy Murray,21,and Latvia's Ernests Gulbis,20. US magazine Sports Illustrated tennis columnist Jon Wertheim suggested that part of Federer's problem could be his insistence on using a small racket.He says that the smaller head demands ball control.But we see time and again that racket makers try to get players to use a certain stick-one they would like to market to consumers and it has a negative effect on the professional game. Sports psychologist Jim Loehr told the Times that Federer is probably feeling "a sense of doubt"after being considered as undefeated for so long.If Federer is to recover his state of being undefeated,Loehr said he must overcome his doubt."Federer doesn't need fame and money.But he has to get better.He has to go t.o a whole new level.That's the only way he stays in the game," he said. As for beginning his first Grand Slam in ages as the NO.2 seed, Federer said it might be for the best."Five years almost,I was expected to win every tournament I entered,"he said,"so maybe Rafael Nadal now feels what I had to feel for a very long time.It will be interesting to see how he handles it." 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。 （1）What does the underlined part "your body starts talking back to you" in Para.4 mean? A.Your body often argues with you. B.You can do whatever you want. C.Your strength is beginning to decline. D.You are more easily to have quite terrible diseases. （2）From the passage, we know the main reason why Federer's throne was taken away is that      . A.he is becoming older and older B.he insisted on using a small racket C.he is facing a maturing crop of young talents D.he had an illness that stole his strength （3）What can be inferred from the passage? A.Now it is Nadal who has replaced Federer as the No.1 tennis player. B.the racket makers aim at the players' better performance in games. C.It is impossible for Federer to return to power. D.Federer has never won a Grand Slam before. （4）What's the best title of the passage? A.Nadal?The No.1 Tennis Player B.Federer?Always Undefeated C.State of Mind Plays a Important Role D.Federer Hopes to Recover His Magic

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阅读理解 Kathy Fletcher and David Simpson have a son named Santi. He had a friend who sometimes went to school hungry. So Santi invited him to occasionally eat and sleep at his house. That friend had a friend and that friend had a friend, and now when you go to dinner at Kathy and David's house on Thursday night there might be 15 to 20 teenagers gathering around the table, and later there will be groups of them crashing in the basement or in the few small bedrooms upstairs. The kids who show up at Kathy and David's have suffered the pains of modern poverty: homelessness, hunger, abuse. And yet by some miracle, hostile soil has produced beautiful flowers. Kids come from around the city. Spicy chicken and black rice are served. Cellphones are banned. The kids who call Kathy and David “Momma” and “Dad,” are polite and clear the dishes. Birthdays and graduations are celebrated. Songs are performed. Each meal we go around the table and everybody has to say something nobody else knows about them. Each meal the kids show their promise to care for one another. The adults in this community give the kids the chance to present their gifts. “At my first dinner, Edd read a poem that I first thought was from Langston Hughes, but it turned out to be his own. Kesari has a voice that somehow appeared from New Orleans jazz from the 1920s. Madeline and Thalya practice friendship as if it were the highest art form.” “They give us a gift ? complete intolerance of social distance. When I first met Edd, I held out my hand to shake his. He looked at it and said, “We hug here,” and we've been hugging since.” Bill Milliken, a veteran youth activist, is often asked which programs turn around kids' lives. “I still haven't seen one program change one kid's life,” he says. “What changes people is relationships. Somebody is willing to walk through the shadow of the valley of adolescence with them.” Souls are not saved in bundles. Love is the necessary force. （1）Why do kids come to Kathy and David's house on Thursdays? A.To help the homeless at first hand. B.To experience the feeling of home. C.To learn about the modern poverty. D.To plant beautiful flowers in poor soil. （2）Why isn't the use of cell phones allowed at Thursday dinners? A.Kids need to tell stories about themselves. B.Kids are expected to care more for each other. C.Kids have to do house chores around the home. D.Kids prepare songs for birthdays and graduations. （3）What gift did the writer get at a Thursday dinner? A.The practice of the art form. B.The pleasure of enjoying jazz. C.The chance to listen to poems. D.The zero distance between souls. （4）What does Bill mean in his words? A.Love is the power to change a kid's life. B.Money is needed to start programs for kids. C.A program can change a group of kid's lives. D.Kids change their relationships in a program.

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阅读理解 A handshake is one of the most common ways to greet others, but US President Donald Trump's unusual method has been put under the microscope lately. Much like an arm wrestler in a match, the recently-elected leader has a habit of yanking (猛拉) people's hands toward himself during handshakes. And while a typical handshake is only brief, the one between him and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Feb 10 lasted a full 19 seconds. Simply having a strong hand is not the explanation here. According to Darren Stanton, a body language expert from the UK, while handshakes are usually an exchange of kindness, Trump uses his as a way to show power and control, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes people. “It is as if to say, 'Hey, I'm in charge, don't mess with me,' ” Stanton told The Independent. Apart from Trump's “yank-shake”, there are other ways people display power with their hands. At business talks or political meetings, for example, some people may rotate (旋转) their wrists during handshakes so that their hand ends up on top instead of underneath. Some may squeeze so hard that it leaves the other person's hand in pain. According to Stanton, by pulling people into his personal space, Trump is also testing whether they are willing to cooperate with him. “For example, if someone was resistant to being yanked towards him and stood their ground, he would know that he has work to do with them before he got what he wanted,” Stanton told Express. This is probably why on Feb 13 when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the White House, all eyes were on how he was going to handle Trump's handshake. Fortunately, Trudeau managed to avoid the embarrassment by grabbing Trump's shoulder to stop himself being pulled in. Afterward, some Twitter users wrote that this proved Trudeau's strong leadership, with one even calling the moment “one of Canada's greatest victories”. Vice magazine summed up the exchange between the two leaders as: “... no regular handshake. This was the first shot in a bloodless war.” （1）According to Darren Stanton, Trump uses his “yank-shake” to _____. a. show his kindness b. gain control c. remind people of his status d. see if people are cooperative e. get people to lower their guard A.bcd B.abc C.ace D.bde （2）The phrase “stood their ground” in Paragraph 5 probably means _____. A.going ahead B.standing still C.turning around D.pulling out （3）According to the text, the way Trudeau reacted to Trump's handshake _____. A.annoyed Trump B.displayed his power C.was considered rude D.was likely to start a war （4）What can be concluded from the text? A.Some people spin their wrists during handshakes to show extra respect. B.Handshakes are the most preferable way for political leaders to greet others. C.The way someone shakes another person's hand can have different meanings. D.The longer two people shake their hands, the better their relationship is.

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阅读理解 "How to Let Co of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" is the latest movie from film-maker and climate activist Josh Fox.The movie is the third film in a three-part series about climate change. In 2010,Fox's documentary "Gasland" was appointed for the highest award-an Oscar. "Gasland" explored the hotly debated process of removing natural gas from the ground.He examined the subject again in "Gasland Ⅱ". Fox was in Washington,D.C.recently to present his third film.He was arrested during a protest against a new fuel pipeline.In the film,Fox says pollution from fossil fuels must be reduced.Without limits,there will be more extreme weather,like severe storms and dry weather,rising sea levels,causing shortages of food and water, "When you really encounter that head on,it causes an in-credible crisis." In the new film,Fox travels through a sunless forest in the Amazon with local activists to measure oil spills.He goes to a village in Ecuador to learn how people there stopped a pipeline from being built.He joins young people in Australia to stop boats from entering the port of Newcastle. "You should probably know the downside of what we're about to do.This is the short list: drowning,being arrested: being run over by boats,drifting away in currents out into the Pacific Ocean,cultural disrespect,big waves." Also in the film,Fox talks to Ella Zhou,an energy expert.She explained the importance of what she calls "moral imagination"."I think that it forces us to get out of our box of thinking about,for instance,what is being successful.It allows us to have a moral value about what you want as a person.What do you want to do for the world and for yourself?" （1）Why was Fox's "Gasland" appointed for an Oscar? A.Because Fox is the most famous film-maker in America. B.Because Fox had experienced incredible crisis in the globe. C.Because the movie is mainly about global climate change. D.Because Fox was arrested for opposing a new fuel pipeline. （2）What does the underlined word "that" refer to? A.The pollution from fossil fuels. B.The economic crisis. C.The increasing population. D.The extreme weather. （3）What's the purpose of "moral imagination" mentioned in the last paragraph? A.To warn people of the importance of creating new fuels. B.To make people learn to be creative in thinking things. C.To motivate people to achieve their dreams in their life. D.To stimulate people to find the values of individuals.

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阅读理解 When Sarah Hansen first came to Bonnie Schlachte's ballet studio, she jokingly called herself a “weeble-wobble,” telling her ballet teacher that when she tried to walk, she would fall. “She couldn't walk across the room without holding on to something,” recalls Schlachte. “She would immediately fall.” Hansen was only in middle-school, but a progressive neurological disease was hindering her ability to walk, let alone do ballet. But Hansen had a tenacious spirit and desperately wanted to learn ballet. Hansen joined in weekly group classes at Schlachte's ballet studio called Ballet for all Kids, a studio that teaches children with disabilities. Soon after she began classes and private lessons, her family saw a vast improvement in her ability to move. She worked tirelessly in the studio, focusing on what her instructor wanted from her. “At the time, her foot wouldn't fully rest on the floor,” explains Schlachte. “That's why she couldn't stand on her own, there was no support.” Schlachte pushed her student, explaining to Hansen that her brain has neuroplasticity(可塑性) so eventually it will receive the message. As a mom, a classically trained ballerina, and holding a degree in psychology, Bonnie Schlachte was the perfect person to push Hansen to do her best. Schlachte put herself through college with dance and theater scholarships. After graduation, she came across an opportunity with children with developmental disabilities. She fell in love and chose to focus on jobs in that field. Years later, Schlachte found herself watching and celebrating Hansen, who at one point could barely walk, was now moving across the floor on her own two feet. “One day, her ankle dropped, and she put her whole foot on the ground,” says Schlachte. “I was crying, her mom was crying, it was a great moment.” （1）Why did Sarah Hansen call herself a “weeble-wobble”? A.She met Bonnie Schlachte for the first time. B.She had great difficulty in walking properly. C.She could walk very fast carrying something. D.She would stop herself from falling quickly. （2）What kind of person was Sarah Hansen? A.Determined and hard-working. B.Energetic and confident. C.Happy and generous. D.Anxious and careful. （3）What did Schlachte do to help Hansen walk? A.She put Hansen's foot fully on the floor. B.She pushed Hansen in a wheelchair. C.She asked Hansen to control her brain. D.She paid the fee for her. （4）What made Schlachte and Hansen's mother cry? A.Hansen's degree in psychology. B.Hansen's dance and theater scholarships. C.Hansen's opportunity with children. D.Hansen's improvement in walking.

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阅读理解 From his own version of Kim Kardashian's "Internet-breaking" picture to rocking the "Leia Buns"look,Mark Udovitch,28,hopes his celebrity impersonations (名人模仿) will help raise money for cancer patients. Dressed in a garbage bag,black cleaning gloves and a plastic bag tie,the recreation (娱乐) of Kim Kardashion's picture is one of Mark's favorite celebrity impersonations. Game of Throne characters are also a popular choice,and the radiation doctor has cosplayed (角色扮演) many famous figures.Mark says the reaction to the pictures has been positive,with a lot of laugh from his co-workers."I have gotten a very positive response from many other radiation doctors,who privately message me,saying how much respect they have for me,"he said. But while the radiation doctor is having fun with his wild and strange creations,the cause behind it is sad.A patient once told him she was more devastated about losing her hair than surgery.It was at that moment that Mark decided to stop getting haircuts and start growing his hair.The radiation doctor will shave his hair off in a "Dry July Shave Off" and donate it to make false hair for cancer patients. Mark recalled,"Over the course of 2.5 years,my mates have been absolutely belting me with comments about who I look like with my long hair.I took a photo of me impersonating Scott Stapp,the lead singer of Creed,as a joke last year and posted it on Facebook.It got 150+ likes,which is large for me since I am not very social media savvy(懂行的).Since that image got so much notice that I wonder how many celebrities I could actually impersonate in the lead.Shaving my head may be used as a means of raising awareness." （1）What does the underlined word "devastated" in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Curious. B.Upset. C.Cautious. D.Alarmed. （2）How did Mark's co-workers react to the photos? A.They made fun of the photos. B.They didn't care about the photos. C.They thought highly of the photos. D.They thought the photos strange. （3）Why did Mark impersonate Scott Stapp at first? A.To do it for pleasure. B.To amuse his colleagues. C.To show off his talent online. D.To raise money for cancer patients. （4）What's probably the best title for the text? A.Dry July Shave Off B.A Kind and Humorous Doctor C.Celebrity Impersonations D.Doctor's Impersonations for Patients

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阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 B Two weeks before my 12th birthday, my teacher asked me to conduct an experiment. When I mixed some powder together, they exploded. Molten liquid hit me in the face, but I felt no pain. I vividly remember standing there in a state of calm. I thought I was in a dream, but however hard I struggled to swim to the surface of consciousness, I couldn't wake up. I didn't understand how terrifying it was until I heard people saying, ＂Who's that?＂ That's when I knew I was unrecognizable. I was taken to hospital, but the doctors didn't know what to do with me. Later I was flown to Houston for surgery. Between the ages of 13 and 16, I had 40 operations. As each operation came and went, my vision would come back, then fade again. Eventually, it faded completely and I had what was left of my eyes removed for cosmetic reasons. Since then, I have lived in total darkness. Most blind people, even if they don't have any sight they're aware of, are still able to sense light. That gives them a sense of day and night. But not me. I absolutely lost that sense of time passing. For many years, I felt my sight loss darkening my life like the loss of my parents from which I would never recover. But when I was in my 40s, I realized I had to find a way to live. I trained to become a counselor, and that has helped me see my experiences in a different way. I can't fix people's broken lives ? just like I can't fix my sight ? but I can help them find a way to manage. Sometimes it feels as if all the struggles and negative experiences I've lived through were in fact a kind of preparation for helping others to make their own way towards the light. （1）How did the writer feel when the mixed powder exploded? A.Painful. B.Frightened. C.Calm. D.Desperate. （2）What can we know about the writer? A.She recovered her sight at last.    B.She just has slight sense of sight. C.She is now living a meaningful life. D.She received 40 operations in 28 years. （3）What is the passage mainly about? A.Telling her own experience. B.Encouraging the blind to cheer up. C.Calling on people to care for the blind. D.Warning students doing experiments is dangerous.