1、1广东紫金县 2017 高考英语语法填空类阅读一轮练习阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(2015山东省聊城市二模)Umbrella is what we easily forget and leave behind in our daily life. When the weather is fine, we certainly dont think of it; only when its raining, well carry it purposefully. But as soon as the rain stops, most likely w
2、ell forget _1_ weve put it. It has to wait patiently and pitifully for _2_ owner to claim it, otherwise itll remain alone as a deserted umbrella. Once I suddenly found my longtime used umbrella “disappeared”. I really got lost _3_regretted quite some time for my own carelessness. Several days later,
3、 out of my _4_(expect), I saw it quietly stand in a corner of the house where I worked. I was extremely glad to regain it. Looking carefully at it, though it was so familiar _5_ me, I found for the first time that its wooden handle _6_(wear) out as a result of repeated rainwash for years. I sought f
4、or it only when I needed it. It occurred to me that I should have paid _7_(much) attention to it.It sets me _8_(think). Around us there is always a person giving us support in silence just like _9_ old umbrella that protects us from the rain or any wretched weather. Will you think of those individua
5、ls _10_ have helped you get through difficulty when you are leading a comfortable life?1_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._6_ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._文章大意：本文是散文阅读。作者从雨伞的使用上得到了生活的许多启示。1命题立意：考查宾语从句。答案：where 空后的宾语从句缺少地点状语，故填 where。2命题立意：考查代词。答案：its 根据前文的 it 判断应是“它的主人” 。故填 its。3命题立意：考查连词的用法。答案：and 空前后是并列关系，故填 and。4命题立意：考查名词用法。答案
6、：expectation 根据 out of ones expectation“出乎某人的预料” ，故判断填expectation。5命题立意：考查介词用法。答案：to 根据短语 be familiar to“对于来说是熟悉的” ，故填 to。6命题立意：考查时态语态。答案：had(been) worn wear out 用破，使筋疲力尽。由句意可知，用过去完成时。故填had(been) worn。27命题立意：考查比较级。答案：more 根据语境应用 much 的比较级，attention 为不可数名词，故填 more。8命题立意：考查非谓语动词。答案：thinking set sb. do
7、ing 使某人开始做某事，可知填 thinking。9命题立意：考查冠词。答案：an 根据语意“就像一般旧雨伞” ，old 以元音音素开头，故判断填 an。 10命题立意：考查定语从句。答案：that/who 此处是定语从句，从句中缺少主语，应用 that/who 引导定语从句。故判断填that/who。【2013 界广东省东莞市高三上调研测试】语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 1625 的相应位置上。Alice, a shark
8、 that lives at the National Sea Life Center in England, did not start out life as a vegetarian. When she 16 . (bring) in from Florida in 2009, she was happily eating any seafood. 17 , that changed in a few months, and she suddenly stopped eating completely. Deeply 18 (concern), the center officials
9、took her in for an X-ray, 19 showed that a fishing hook was hiding deep inside her mouth. So they took her to see a doctor who realized the only way to save the shark was performing 20 rather risky operation. 21 (fortune), things went really well But just when everybody was happy about the sharks re
10、covery, the history-making shark began changing her eating habit, instead, 22 (prefer) to use her sharp teeth to eat vegetables! Although this may sound good, it is not really good 23 Alices health because vegetables can not provide enough protein that she needs to survive. Shark experts all over th
11、e world are confused at Alices 24 (behave) and they guess that 25 may have something to do with the wound the hook caused. But unless she speaks up, nobody is really going to know the real reason.【参考答案】语法填空(共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)16. was brought 17. However 18. concemed 19. which 20. a 21. Fortun
12、ately 22. preferring 23. for 24.behaviour/behavior 25. it注：17 小题和 21 小题如果首字母没有大写，则计 0 分。3【2013 界广东省东山中学高三下入学摸底考试】语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 l 5 分满分 l5 分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为 110 的相应位置上。The story happened in Japan _1_ a house was redecorated and the wall inside a
13、room was removed. The inside of the wall was hollow. When the owner of the house removed the wall, he saw a gecko (壁虎) inside the wall. Its tail was pinned by a nail _2_ (come) through the wall from outside. The owner was very curious why the gecko was still alive. Then the nail caught his eye. Good
14、ness! It is the nail that was driven here ten years ago when the house was built! How amazing it is _3_ the gecko to have lived in the wall in complete_4_ (dark) for ten years!But on second thought, the curious house owner wondered how this gecko could live through 10 years with its tail _5_ (nail)
15、down and being unable to go anywhere? So he tried to find out how this small creature could be fed. After a little while, there appeared another gecko with food in _6 mouth! What a shocking scene! For ten years, this little gecko had never failed to feed the trapped one.The story touched me so _7 (d
16、eep) that it is useless to find out _8 relationships they had between them. Parent _9 child ? Friends? Lovers? Brothers or sisters? _10 last thing we should do is to abandon your beloved in hardship.【参考答案】语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 l 5 分满分 l5 分)1. where, 2. coming, 3. for, 4. darkness, 5. nailed,6. its, 7. de
17、eply, 8. what. 9. and 10. The【2016 模拟题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 4NASA has recently found a twin Earth in the Milky Way. Scientists said the planet was the closest to Earth that has been seen.Kepler 452b, which has been named Earth 2, is six billion years old. It has a 385-day year and o
18、rbits its star at the same distance as us. It is so like Earth that NASA believes it is possible that life once inhabited the planet. Kepler 452b is 60 percent larger in diameter (直径) than Earth. Scientists say that the planet received the same kind of sunshine as we do on Earth. Thus, plants could
19、survive if taken to the planet.Since the planet is 1.5 billion years older than Earth, scientists say it can show a possible future for earth. “If Kepler 452b is indeed a rocky planets, its location could mean that it is just entering an uncontrollable greenhouse period of its climate history.” Said
20、 Doug Caldwell, a scientist working on the Kepler Mission.According to Caldwell, the increasing energy from its aging sun might be heating the surface and evaporating any oceans. Kepler 452b could be experiencing now what Earth will undergo more than a billion years from now, as the Sun ages and gro
21、ws brighter.The discovery also gives new hope that alien(外星人) civilizations may exist beyond the Solar System. “We wont be going to this planet but our childrens childrens children might be.” said Jeff Coughlin, another research scientist on the Kepler Mission.The Kepler space telescope (太空望远镜) has
22、been looking for signs of new worlds outside the Solar System since May 2009, and has so far found more than 4,000 planets. But those planets are either too hot or too cold to sustain life.（注：Kepler Mission NASA 设计的发现类地行星的太空探索任务）1. The following statements about Kepler 452b (Earth 2) are all correct
23、 except _.A. It has existed for six billion years.B. It is 60% larger in diameter than the earth.C. It has already entered an uncontrollable greenhouse period of its climate historyD. It is the closest planet to the earth.2. The importance of the discovery of Earth2 lies in the fact that Earth2 _.5
24、can show a likely future for the earth gives new hope that alien civilizations may exist beyond the Solar System proves that life once inhabited the planet proves that plants can survive on other planets apart from the eartth. is going through now what the earth will undergo more than a billion year
25、s from nowA. B. C. D. 3. What can we infer from the text?A. The earth has existed for about 4.5 billion years.B. Kepler 452b is one of the planets in the Milky Way.C. Doug Caldwel and Jeff Coughlin are both research scientists on the Kepler Mission.D. More than 4,000 planets outside the Solar System
26、 still cannot sustain life now.1. C. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“its location could mean that it is just entering an uncontrollable greenhouse period of its climate history.”可知，“它的位置可能意味着它正在进入它的气候历史中不可控制的温室阶段”的说法只是一种推想，而不是已经进入了。句中的“could”是关键词，它表明了一种假想的情况。故答案为 C 项。2. D. 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句话和第五段第一句话可知，答案应为 D 项。3. A. 推理判
27、断题。根据第二段第一句话“Kepler 452b, which has been named Earth 2, is six billion years old.”和第三段第一句话中的“Since the planet is 1.5 billion years older than Earth,”可以推知答案应为 A 项。即地球存在的时间是：（6 billion 1.5billion = 4.5 billion）年。其余各项虽然表述是正确答，但都是原文直接提到的内容，不是推断出来的。阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Like many peo
28、ple you may be dreaming of a career as a rock and roll star. There are two ways to go about getting one. First there is the traditional way. Find some friends and form a group. Learn to play the guitar or the drums. Write your own songs. Spend hours arguing about the band name. Then go on the road.T
29、he next step is to spend a year or two touring. If you are good, the crowds will get bigger. In the end an artist from a record company may come to a show. If he or she likes you，there may be a deal. This is the route traditionally followed by bands in the music industry. Success means fame and weal
30、th. And failure gives you some interesting stories to tell your 6children.Over the last few years a different path to success has become known. Boy bands like Boyzone and girl bands like the Spice Girls dont come together on their own.They are created by managers and record companies.Their image is
31、strictly controlled. Professional song writers usually write their music. This is a convenient arrangement and the public seems to love the result.Though boy and girl bands have become very popular recently，there is a long tradition of making music in this way. In the early 1960s an American busines
32、sman called Berry Gordy founded Motown Records. Motown is short for “motor town”. The record company was based in the city of Detroit, where thousands of AfricanAmericans had moved to work in the car industry. They brought with them a cultural tradition of writing and performing music. This style la
33、ter became known as “soul music”. Berry Gordy was a diamond miner. He took raw talent from the street and polished it until it shone. Motown stars were not just given songs to sing. They were also taught how to dress well and speak properly.1In the first paragraph the writer seems to tell us _.A. to
34、 form a band is very hardB. the name of the band is very importantC. newlybuilt bands can only perform by roadD. to form a band is very simple答案：D 推断题。依据第一段中“First.”所在的句子可看出作者认为组成一个乐队非常简单。2If a newborn band wants to succeed, as the writer tells, it must have the chance_.A. to travel in big citiesB.
35、to perform before an artistC. to make an agreement with a record companyD. to experience failure again and again答案：C 细节题。根据第二段中“In the end an artist from a record company may come to a show. If he or she likes you, there may be a deal.”可知 C 项正确。3From the fourth paragraph，we can conclude that _.A. Mo
36、town was only enjoyed by the workers in DetroitB. Motown showed the style of the black AmericansC. Detroit used to be famous for its music industryD. Detroit was founded by AfricanAmericans答案：B 细节题。依据该段中“ where thousands of AfricanAmericans had moved to work in the car industry.”而确定选 B 项。4From the p
37、assage, we can learn that Motown stars_.7A. used to be minersB. used to dress poorlyC. became perfect little by littleD. came from Berry Gordys hometown答案：C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“He took raw talent from the street and polished it until it shone.”可知 C 项是最佳选项。【2016 高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。At
38、the beginning of every year we promise ourselves we will live a healthier life, and exercise more. The year tarts with the best of intentions, but many times we are unable to keep up with very high goals. Good news is that a healthy lifestyle is achievable and its all about making small changes that
39、 make a difference.News on healthy lifestyles says that the key is moderation and consistency. There are so many health and well-being products out there in the market promising many things. And although many may be true, select carefully.The basics of a healthy lifestyle is maintaining a balanced d
40、iet and doing regular exercise. By eating well, it means really to make sure you include plenty of vegetables and fruit preferably in season in your diet, avoid fried and junk foods and foods high in sugar as well as processed foods. Eating fresh homemade meals rather than ready-made meals, which ar
41、e high in salt and sugar, is always the better option. Reducing alcohol intake, drinking plenty of water and supplementing your diet with healthy snacks like nuts and seeds.For external care choose natural skin care products and hair care oil. Natural beauty care involves using natural moisturizers（
42、保湿剂）like Argan oil, Coconut oil and Sweet Almond oil. These nourish（滋养） the skin far more than counter creams full of chemicals. Skin reflects what we put inside of us, so a healthy diet with plenty of greens and healthy protein will make your skin brighter.Of course exercise is essential but the ke
43、y is regular and consistent exercise. So walking three times a week for 45 minutes is much more beneficial than a binge workout once a week.1. Why cant we keep up with our goals according to the passage?A. The goals are too high to achieve.8B. We have a large amount of work to do.C. We are naturally
44、 lazy and never do exercise.D. The reason isnt given in the passage.2. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. we should think twice before choosing heath productsB. the key to a healthy lifestyle is getting enough sleepC. food high in salt and sugar is the best choice for usD. we should walk
45、once a day for a healthy lifestyle3. What can we learn from the passage?A. We cannot form a healthy lifestyle if we are busy.B. We can eat some junk food in order to save money.C. Our skin shows whether we have a healthy diet.D. Health products are not good for our health.4. What does the passage ma
46、inly talk about?A. How to achieve our goals.B. The best way to take exercise.C. How to make a difference in life.D. Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle.参考答案、DA CD 1广东紫金县 2017 高考英语语法填空类阅读一轮练习短文语法填空。阅读下列材料，在空白处填上适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(2015新疆乌鲁木齐地区二诊)I had a disease，_61_made my life difficult and dem
47、anding. This disease was called “and then Im happy.”I first _62_(catch)it in middle school. During my younger years, I seemed to always enjoy each day of my life. During those middle school years, however, I started to look to the future more and more and enjoy today less and less. At first, I thoug
48、ht _63_(get)into high school and being a teenager would make me happy. Then the dream changed to being on my own in college. Next came having _64_great job. After that was the dream of raising a family. Then there was retiring and enjoying my life. Each dream postponed my _65_(happy)a little further
49、. _66_(final), I realized that _67_ I kept going this way, I would never be happy. And I came _68_(see)that it would be much better to be happy now than to live with this disease. So I began to keep a happy heart and loving soul rather _69_ to wait for life to become perfect. These days I still occa
50、sionally suffer _70_ the disease, but I heal it by knowing that I can choose love and enjoy every second of my life.61_ 62._ 63._ 64._ 65._66_ 67._ 68._ 69._ 70._文章大意：这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。主要通过描述自己的亲身经历介绍自己一直以来会享受生活、享受快乐的观点和心情。61which 考查定语从句。which 代表主句一句话的内容，在定语从句中作主语。故填 which。62caught 考查时态。作者在叙述自己以前的经历，应用一般过
51、去时，故填 caught。63getting 考查非谓语动词。getting 短语在 thought 的宾语从句中作主语，故填 getting。64a 考查冠词。job 是可数名词，应填不定冠词。故填 a。65happiness 考查名词。空前是形容词性物主代词 my，应用 happy 的名词形式，故填happiness。66Finally 考查副词。根据上下文，此处应该用副词形式，故填 finally。67if 考查条件状语从句。根据句子的逻辑关系，此处是 that 宾语从句中的 if 条件句，故填 if。68to see 考查非谓语动词。come 后跟动词的不定式形式作宾语，故填 to s
52、ee。69than 考查固定搭配。rather than 而不是。故填 than。70from 考查动词短语。suffer 后跟介词 from，遭受。故填 from。高考英语语法填空专项练习2Kip KeinoKipchoge Keino is a modest man, and it takes some prodding to get the great Kenyan runner to recall _1_ he felt on Oct, 20, 1968- when he won his first gold medal, in the 1,500 meters in Mexico C
53、ity. The day hadnt started out well, Keino _2_ (suffer) from stomach pains that later turned out to be a severe gallbladder infection. His doctors advised _3_ running; he ignored them. During the race, Keino was so focused on competing against American ace Jim Ryun _4_ , in retrospect, “without watc
54、hing a video, I wouldnt know what happened at the finish.” He does remember what happened next. “I ran an_5_ lap. I ran it to celebrate and to let my body recover. I felt overcome by the excitement.” It was not only memorable event in his life that day. Back home, his wife, Phyllis, gave birth _6_ t
55、heir third daughter, named Milka Olympia Chelagat in celebration of her fathers _7_.Keino went on to win a silver medal in the 5,000 meters in Mexico City and a gold and a silver four years later in Munich. He then became Kenyas Olympic _8_(run) coach from 1976 to 1986, furthering his nations _9_ (d
56、ominant) in distance events. Kenya runners have captured 32 Olympic _10_ medals since 1964 and won the last six consecutive Boston Marathons. This summer, Keino will be in Atlanta as chief of the 120-athlete Kenyan delegation, which could include his son Martn, 23, a former NCAA 5,000-meter champion
57、 at the University of Arizona, _11_ (hope) to qualify for the 1,500 meters.But Keinos athletic _12_ (accomplish) are not the _13_ reason he is a hero in the town of Eldoret in northwestern Kenya. Thirty years ago. Keino and his wife who now have seven children of their own began taking orphans into
58、their home. Their house became so crowded that they raised _14_ to build a dormitory and a dining hall on a nearby farm Keino owns. Income _15_ (support) the facility comes from the farm, his sports shop and fees he has received from the Kenyan government over the years. Today, 73 children and young
59、 adults aged 2 to 22 live on the farm. “I think I have been lucky,” Keino says. “Now what is important is _16_ I use what I have to help others.” 参考答案 Key: 1. how 2. was suffering 3. against 4. that 5. honor6. to 7. victory 8. running 9. dominance 10. track11. hoping 12. accomplishments 13. only 14.
60、 funds315. to support 16. how【词语注释】prod 刺激 gallbladder 胆囊retrospect 回顾，回想 consecutive 连续的，连贯的， 顺序的高考英语语法填空专项练习A Good Couple Supports Each OtherRodney Mace, 35, _1_ (marry) with two young children, and is a part-time teacher of _2_ (architecture) history, “I am constantly surprised by other peoples s
61、urprise, when they come to the house and see me _3_ (clean) a floor or hanging out the washing. Their eyes open wide at the sight of it! Much of the comment comes from men. But I am even more surprised _4_ the number of women who comment too.”His wife Jane, an Oxford graduate in modern languages, ha
62、s a _5_ (demand) full-time job. She is director of the Cambridge House literacy scheme for adults in South London. Her working week involves several evenings and Saturdays, and at these times her husband is in sole _6_ of home and family. _7_ from this, they share household jobs and _8_ a child-mind
63、er for the afternoons. This enables him to teach two days a week and to do _9_ he considers his principal work: writing. He has written several books and spends much of his time in the British Museum Reading Room, cycling there from his home in Brixton. People ask the Maces _10_ they think their chi
64、ldren miss them. One can argue that _11_ (satisfy) parents generally have satisfied children, but in any case the Maces are careful to reserve time and energy to play with their children. “And they have now developed relationships with other adults and children.Previously, Rodney Mace worked full-ti
65、me and Jane only part-time. Then 18 months ago, the director of the literacy scheme left. “It seems to me that Jane was very well suited to do this job. She was very doubtful about it. But I urged her to _12_. She did, and she got it.” Jane Mace confirms that she needed this _13_ (courage), as so ma
66、ny women initially do. Did his male ego suffer from the change-over? Nothing like that occurred. But he still seems 4amazed at the way it changed his thinking. “I felt that we were finally going to be partners. I felt enormous _14_, I wasnt avoiding responsibility, but changing it. Our relationship
67、is so much better now. It has been a change for _15_ good for both of us think for all of us, in every aspect of our lives. I cannot overemphasize that: in every aspect, I think it is fundamental _16_ the woman works. The idea of equal partnership is an illusion if one partner doesnt work.” 参考答案 Key
68、 1. is married 2. architectural 3. cleaning 4. at 5. demanding6. charge 7. Apart 8. employ 9. what 10. if11. satisfied 12. apply 13. encouragement 14. relief15. the 16. that【词语注释】ego 自我， 自己【2015 高考复习】阅读理解 Walk down the drinks section at the supermarket.Look in the drink cooler in your local convenie
69、nce store.A new drink is taking up more and more space on the shelves，and that drink is water.Bottled water sales in the US rose to 1.7 billion gallons in 2010 for plastic bottles alone，compared to total sales of only 700 million gallons in 1990.Whereas bottled water was once associated only with th
70、e rich and the privileged (特权阶层)，it is now regularly drunk by people at all income levels despite the fact that the price of bottled water can be between 240 and 10,000 times higher per gallon than tap water.What accounts for this surprising increase in demand?Traditionally，people have drunk bottled
71、 water for health reasons.The practice of “taking the waters” originated with the Romans，who believed that a person developed a healthy mind by building a healthy body.Across Europe，drinking or bathing in mineral water has been associated with the power to cure various diseases.Health spas at Evian
72、in France and Pellegrino in Italy began bottling water so that their consumers could continue their treatments at home.The consumers in the 21st century are also concerned about health.However，in America，where the habit of drinking bottled water is relatively new，the concern is often more related to
73、 the purity or sterilization (消毒) of the water than to its 5mineral contents.Americans are often worried about the effects of the chemical pollution and other contaminants on the water supply.Many Americans view bottled water as a safe alternative to tap water.Further reasons for drinking bottled wa
74、ter are its usefulness as an aid to digestion，as a complement to a good meal in a restaurant，and for taste.City tap water is often treated with chlorine (氯) to guard against harmful microorganisms.Chlorine，as well as metals from pipes and tanks used to distribute and store tap water，can leave behind
75、 an unpleasant taste.【语篇解读】 本文从两个方面分析了瓶装水销量提高的原因。1Which of the following statements is true?ABottled water was once drunk both by the rich and the poor.BBottled water sales have risen，for its cheaper than tap water.CEuropeans believed in the power of treatment of mineral water.DAmericans have had th
76、e habit of drinking bottled water for long.解析 正误判断题。由文章第二段的第三句可知，在整个欧洲，饮用或用矿泉水洗澡已经与治愈各种疾病的能力联系起来。答案 C2People prefer bottled water because_.Ait does good to their healthBit has chlorine to make it taste goodCit contains no mineral pollution at allDits a practice originated with the Romans解析 细节理解题。由文章
77、第二段的第一句“Traditionally，people have drunk bottled water for health reasons.”可知答案。答案 A3The underlined word “contaminants” most probably means_.Apollutants BmicroorganismsCchemicals Dminerals解析 词义猜测题。由“the chemical pollution and other”可知画线词与 pollutants 同义。答案 A4Which of the following could be the best ti
78、tle for the passage?AHow Bottled Water OriginatedB “Taking the Waters” Has Been Practiced for LongCWhats the Safe Alternative to Tap Water DWhy Bottled Water Sales Increase解析 主旨大意题。文章第一段的最后一句“What accounts for this surprising increase in 6demand？”是一个承上启下的句子，下面两段都在讲瓶装水销量上涨的原因。答案 D【2015 高考复习】阅读理解For a
79、nyone who is determined to be a fashion designer，it is not enough to have succeeded in college.The real test is whether they can survive，and become established during their early 20s，making a name for themselves in the real world where business skills can be as important as talent and creativity.Fas
80、hion is a hard business.There is a continuous amount of stress because work is at a constant and extremely fast speed to prepare for the next seasons collections.It is extremely competitive and there is the constant need to make attractive advertisements of the latest fashion in newspapers and magaz
81、ines.It also requires continual freshness because the appetite for new ideas is hard to satisfy.“We try to warn people before they come to us about how tough it is.” says Lydia Kemeny，Head of Fashion at St.Martins School of Art in London.“And we point out that drive and determination are absolutely
82、necessary.”This may seem far removed from the popular opinions of fashionable young people spending their time designing pretty dresses.That may well be what they do in their first year of study but a good college wont be slow in introducing students to commercial realities， “We dont walk our foot o
83、n the blossoming flower of creativity but in the second year we start introducing the restrictions of price，producing ability，marketing and so on.”Almost all fashion design is done to a brief.It is not a form of selfexpression as such，although there is certainly room for imagination and creativity.M
84、ost young designers are going to end up as employees of a producer or a fashion house and they still need to be able to work within the characteristic style of their employer.Even those students who are most modern in their own taste of clothes may need to adapt to produce designs which are right fo
85、r the mainstream of the market.They also have to be able to work at both the expensive and the cheap end of the market and the challenge to produce good design inexpensively may well be demanding.【语篇解读】 成为时尚设计师并不是件容易的事。仅仅在大学校园里获取学业的成功是不够的，时尚在不断变化，商业技巧和天赋、创造性同样重要。 5Which of the following is mainly di
86、scussed in the passage?ATalent in fashion.BGood marks at college.7CAbility to create new designs.DBusiness skills in fashion industry.解析 主旨大意题。第一段是文章的主题段，通读全文可知整篇文章介绍的是在时尚业应该掌握怎样的商业技巧才能立足。答案 D6What can we learn from the second paragraph?AFashion designers are highly motivated and really detemined.BG
87、ood preparations for the next season can reduce stress.CConsumers appetite for new ideas keeps changing.DAdvertisement business is very competitive.解析 细节理解题。从第二段中的“It also requires continual freshness because the appetite for new ideas is hard to satisfy.”可知消费者对时尚的追求是不断变化的。 答案 C7What does the underl
88、ined word “This” in Paragraph 3 refer to?ALydia Kemenys opinion.BThe competitive business world.CThe warning to the young designers.DThe real situation in fashion industry.解析 代词指代题。通过阅读第二、三段可知，This 指代的是第二段讲到的内容，即时尚界的真实情况。 答案 D8Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?ASt.Martins Schoo
89、l of Art encourages the new students to design dresses they like.BSt.Martins School of Art requires students to develop their creativity in their designing.CSt.Martins School of Art demands students to make pretty dresses for companies.DSt.Martins School of Art focuses on teaching students commercia
90、l realities. 解析 正误判断题。根据第三段的第二句和第三句可知该校重视教学生有关商业方面的知识。答案 D【2016 高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。Regardless of the fact that getting dressed in baseball caps and T-shirts are classic American style choices; the preppy(学院风格) look is what sophisticated(高雅时髦的) British youths wear. But when it c
91、omes to the best-dressed nation, neither the US nor the UK tops 8CNNs list. So which country has the best fashion sense? Take a look.ItalyItaly is a country which lays a strong emphasis on outward appearance. Elegance is in Italian blood and most Italians would give up comfort in order to look grace
92、ful. They dress well even for simple trips to the grocery store.Both males and females have a good understanding of style, dressing themselves up with well-groomed(讲究的) hair and a smart pair of shoes. It is no wonder that so many of the best fashion designers are Italian!SwedenRetail(零售) giant H & M
93、 continues to spread affordable Swedish style around the world. What has been called the “Swedish fashion miracle” actually comes from the “less is more” philosophy. The Swedes tend to adopt a practical approach to what they wear, but they dont lack creativity.FranceThe French have a chic(别致的) air a
94、bout them. They appear casual and elegant without being over-dressed or under-dressed, and always seem to give off confidence in their style choices. “The laissez-faire(自由放任的) approach to fashion is something many people love and the looks they wear are something we all want to emulate on a daily basis,” said The Huffington Post.1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the t
