江苏省南通市2017高考英语一轮复习 完形和阅读综合练习（打包6套）.zip

1江苏南通市 2017 高考英语完形和阅读一轮综合练习（2016 高考模拟选编）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。体裁：夹叙夹议文 话题：学习方法 词数：296 时间：16′Everybody knows how to learn.Learning is a natural thing.It begins the __1__ we are born.Our first teachers are our families.At home we learn to talk and to __2__ and feed ourselves.We learn these and other skills by __3__．Then we go to school.A teacher tells us __4__ to learn and how to learn.Many teachers teach us，and we pass many exams.Then people say we are __5__．Are we really educated？Let's __6__ the real meaning of learning.Knowing facts does not __7__ being able to solve problems.Solving problems requires creativity，not just a good __8__．Some people who don't know many __9__ can also be good at solving problems.Henry Ford is a good __10__．He left school at the age of 15.Later，when his company could not build cars __11__ enough，he solved the problem.He __12__ of the assembly line.Today the answer seems __13__．Yet，just think of the many university graduates who __14__ solve any problems.What does a good teacher do？Does he __15__ students facts to remember？Well，yes，we must sometimes remember facts.But a good teacher __16__ how to find answers.He brings us to the stream of knowledge so we can think for ourselves.When we are __17__，we know where to go.True learning combines intake with output.We take information __18__ our brains.Then we use it.Think of a __19__；it stores a lot of information，but it can't think.It only obeys commands.A person who only remembers facts hasn't really learned.Learning takes __20__ only when a person can use what he knows.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要围绕“学习是怎么一回事”进行了探讨。1．A.month B．minute C．time D．day答案 B [考查名词辨析。句意：学习从我们一出生就开始了。month 意为“月” ；minute 意为“分钟”；time“时间” ；day 意为“日，天” 。名词短语 the minute 作连词，引导时间状语从句时，意为“一……就……” ，符合语境。故选 B。]2．A.wear B．put on C．have on D．dress答案 D [考查动词辨析。句意：在家里，我们学说话、学穿衣、学着自己吃饭。四个选项都有“穿，2戴”之意。dress 与空后的“ourselves”构成固定搭配，意为“穿衣服” 。故选 D。]3．A.asking B．listening C．following D．drilling答案 C [考查动词辨析。句意：我们学会这些以及其他的技能都是通过模仿。ask 意为“问” ；listen 意为“听” ；follow 意为“跟随，模仿” ；drill 意为“练习” 。根据语境和常识可知，说话、吃饭、穿衣都是模仿而学得的。故选 C。]4．A.what B．when C．that D．who答案 A [考查连词辨析。句意：后来我们来到学校，老师告诉我们要学些什么，以及如何学。根据语境和常识可知，学校老师教授学生学习的内容和方法，所谓“传道授业解惑” 。故选 A。]5．A.controlled B．educatedC．suffered D．passed答案 B [考查动词辨析。句意：于是，人们会说我们受过教育。control 意为“控制” ；educate 意为“教育” ；suffer 意为“遭受，忍受” ；pass 意为“通过” 。根据下句“Are we really educated？”可知，此处表示“受过教育” 。故选 B。]6．A.pick up B．turn awayC．set out D．think about答案 D [考查动词短语辨析。句意：让我们来仔细考虑一下学习的真正意义。pick up 意为“拾起，学会” ；turn away 意为“转身离开” ；set out 意为“出发” ；think about 意为“考虑” 。根据语境可知，此处表示“认真考虑、反思” 。故选 D。]7．A.mean B．say C．suggest D．show答案 A [考查动词辨析。句意：知道一些事情并不意味着能够解决问题。mean 意为“意味着” ；say意为“说” ；suggest 意为“建议” ；show 意为“展示” 。根据上句中的“the real meaning of learning”可知，此处表示“意味着” 。故选 A。]8．A.word B．thing C．memory D．condition答案 C [考查名词辨析。句意：解决问题要求有创造力，而不仅仅是凭借良好的记忆力。word 意为“单词” ；thing 意为“事情” ；memory 意为“记忆” ；condition 意为“条件，状况” 。此处与上句中的“Knowing facts”相呼应，表示“良好的记忆力” 。故选 C。]9．A.people B．factsC．techniques D．ways答案 B [考查名词辨析。句意：一些并不博学的人也有很好的解决问题的能力。people 意为“人” ；fact 意为“事实” ；technique 意为“技术” ；way 意为“方法” 。根据上文中的“Knowing facts”可知，答案选 B。]310．A.learner B．teacher C．example D．driver答案 C [考查名词辨析。句意：Henry Ford 就是一个很好的例子。learner 意为“学习者” ；teacher 意为“老师” ；example 意为“例子” ；driver 意为“司机” 。根据上下文语境可知，此处作者举例说明。故选 C。]11．A.new B．fast C．beautiful D．cheap答案 B [考查形容词辨析。句意：后来，当他的公司不能足够快地生产汽车时，他解决了这个问题。new 意为“新的” ；fast 意为“快地” ；beautiful 意为“漂亮的” ；cheap 意为“廉价的” 。根据下句中的“the assembly line”可知，生产线大幅度地提高了生产力。由此推知，答案选 B。]12．A.complained B．heardC．talked D．thought答案 D [考查动词辨析。句意：他想到了用生产线的方法解决生产率低的问题。complain of 意为“抱怨” ；hear of 意为 “听说” ；talk of 意为“谈起” ；think of 意为“想起” 。根据上句中的“he solved the problem”可知，Ford 想到了办法。故选 D。]13．A.ordinary B．strange C．simple D．special答案 C [考查形容词辨析。句意：今天看来，答案相当简单。ordinary 意为“普通的” ；strange 意为“奇怪的” ；simple 意为“简单的” ；special 意为“特别的” 。根据常识可知，现在这个问题已经不是问题了，相当简单。故选 C。]14．A.never B．almost C．seldom D．ever答案 A [考查副词辨析。句意：然而，想想许多大学生从来都不曾解决过任何问题吧，这样你就觉得 Ford 很了不起了。never 意为“绝不” ；almost 意为“几乎” ；seldom 意为“很少” ；ever 意为“曾经” 。根据本句中“Yet”的转折可知，此处与上文形成强烈对比。故选 A。]15．A.make B．understand C．master D．give答案 D [考查动词辨析。句意：他会给学生许多事实去记忆吗？make 意为“制造，使得” ；understand 意为“理解” ；master 意为“掌握” ；give 意为“给” 。根据下句中的“He brings us to the stream of knowledge.”可知，此处是指“老师是否呈现一些事实给学生来记忆” 。故选 D。]16．A.knows B．showsC．orders D．encourages答案 B [考查动词辨析。句意：但是一个好的老师要展示的是如何去寻求答案。know 意为“知道” ；show 意为“展现，显示，向……演示” ；order 意为“命令” ；encourage 意为“鼓励” 。根据语境和常识可知，一个好的老师所要向学生展示的是学习的方法。故选 B。]17．A.thirsty B．tired C．bored D．free4答案 A [考查形容词辨析。句意：当我们渴的时候，我们知道去哪里寻求水源。thirsty 意为“渴的” ；tired 意为“累的” ；bored 意为“厌倦的” ；free 意为“自由的，免费的” 。此处与上句比喻中的“the stream”相呼应，指“当我们渴的时候” 。故选 A。]18．A.of B．for C．about D．into答案 D [考查介词辨析。句意：我们把信息输入我们的大脑。of 意为“……的” ；for 意为“为了，对于” ；about 意为“关于” ；into 意为“进入” 。此处与上句中的“intake”相呼应，指“将信息存入大脑” 。故选 D。]19．A.radio B．computer C．record D．machine答案 B [考查名词辨析。句意：就像一台电脑。它能存储很多东西，但是它不能思考。radio 意为“收音机” ；computer 意为“电脑” ；record 意为“纪录，唱片” ；machine 意为“机器” 。根据下句“it stores a lot of information，but it can't think.It only obeys commands.”可知，此处是拿人脑和电脑作类比。故选 B。]20．A.measures B．notesC．place D．time答案 C [考查名词辨析。句意：只有当一个人能够运用他所知道的知识时，学习这个过程才会发生。take measures 意为“采取措施 ”；take notes 意为“记笔记 ”；take place 意为“发生” ；take time意为“花时间” 。take place 符合语境。故选 C。]2016 高考训练题。阅读理解。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。China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors — silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道)．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great 5weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的)．To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.1．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A．Because they are traditional and safe.B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C．Because they are colorful and available.D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.2．The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ________.A．to ride it for fun B．to use it for transportC．to experience local culture D．to improve his riding skills3．How did the author feel about his street crossing?A．It was boring. B．It was difficult.C．It was lively. D．It was wonderful.4．Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C．The author was praised by the other bikers.D．The author took great pleasure in biking.参考答案 1—4、B C B D 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。【2014 质检试题】6Traffic problems are an everyday concern in many cities，including Washington，DC．A growing number of Washingtonians are turning to bicycles to get to and from work．In fact，the number of commuters who use bicycles has doubled in the city since 2007．Ralph Buehler teaches urban planning at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University，popularly known as Virginia Tech．He has written a book about urban biking，called“City Cycling．”He says there is a reason why urban bike tiding is now becoming more popular．“Over the last 60 to 70 years．cities in the U．S．have been adapted to the automobile．”“Most cities took advantage of the money coming for the interstate highway system，from the federal government，starting in 1956．There was a 90 percent federal match(补贴)so the cities only had to put up 10％．It was very tempting．”In the years after World War Two，many Americans moved to suburban communities，just outside major cities，They decided to travel great distances to and from work in exchange for a home in the suburbs．Their cars became a symbol of freedom．But today，many people believe they can save money by living in the city．Greg Billing is with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association．“When a person makes a change from 04 using a car to using a bike，they are saving anywhere between 8 or＄9，000 a year．”Ralph Buehler says governments save money when people use bicycles．“Building bicycling facilities is much cheaper than building and maintaining road facilities or public transport．”Washington，DC has also taken steps to protect bike riders．It approved a safe passing law and created areas on the road between cars and bikes．The United States Census Bureau says 4％of the city’s workers ride to work by bike．The only city on the East Coast with more bike commuters is New York．46．What’s the best title of the text?A．Traffic problems are an everyday concern in many citiesB．Bicycling to work in Washington，DC grows in popularityC．Bikes result in new problems in Washington，DCD．Washington，DC has taken steps to protect bike riders747．What can we know from Ralph Buehler’s statement?A．The federal govemment supported building public transport．B．Government invested a lot to build bicycling facilities．C．Cities didn’t use the money from the government wisely．D．Urban biking has been popular in the last 60 to 70 years．48．In the years after World War Two，many Americans prefer to_____．A．1ive in the city B．1ive in the suburbsC．travel great distances D．rent houses49．What do Ralph Buehler and Greg Billing agree with?A．Money can be saved when people use bicycles．B．Living in the city is much cheaper than in the country．C．Government should build more bicycling facilities．D．Road facilities and public transport develop rapidly now．50．What can we infer from the text?A．Traffic problems are the most severe in Washington，DC．B．4％of Washingtonians ride to work by bike in Washington，DC．C．Washington，DC concerns about the safety of bike riders．D. Mnre cities on the East Coast have bike commuters．【参考答案】46—50、BABAC 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。【2014 质检试题】Imagine a school where there are no academic requirements，no curriculum，and no tests．Children have total contro1 of their education and are free to do what they want all day，every day．Sudbury Valley School in Framingham，Massachusetts has been operating this way since 1968．More than 30 schools worldwide have imitated the Sudbury model，and over 200 schools identify similarly as“democratic schools．”These schools are designed based on the belief that children have an innate curiosity to learn and do best when they direct their own learning．8Sudbury Vallev School admits anyone who wants to enroll(注册)between the ages of 4 and 18．Many parents send their kids from a young age because they believe that kids do best when they learn what they want to learn．Other students come to Sudbury because they had various issues in traditional school systems including rebellion，learning difficulties，and emotional problems．Sudbury is administered through a democratic process where every student and staff member has an equal vote．In fact，students outnumber staff 20 to 1．There’s no age segregation(差别)；four-year-olds can hang out with teenagers．Many staff members are part time and have rich careers as historians，businessmen，psychologists，artists，among others.Learning is self-directed and occurs informally through having conversations，starting projects．reading for enjoyment，and playing games．If students are interested in a particular topic，they work with staff and other students to organize courses and find resources．The requirement for getting a high school diploma is to write an essay about how they are prepared t0 be an adult．95％of students graduate．90％of graduates end up going to college，better than the national average of 66％．Most graduates say that they benefited from a self-directed education because they were more motivated than their peers，lacked fear of authority figures，and got a head start in their field of interest．They work hard at doing the things they love to do．51．From Paragraph 1，we can know that_____．A．there are curriculums and tests in the schoolB．children can control their education freely in the schoolC．the school has been a“democratic school”for 50 yearsD．the school thinks their children lack curiosity52．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about_____．A．How parents send their children thereB．When parents send their children thereC．What children do in Sudbury Valley SchoolD．Why parents send their children there53．Which of the following shows the school is democratically managed?A．Students have the same right as staff in voting．B．There are as many students as staff members．9C．The students are of the same age．D．All staff members work part-time．54．How can the students in Sudbury get their diploma?A．By having conversations． B．By reading for enjoyment．C．By playing games． D．By submitting a qualified paper．55．Most graduates’attitude towards Sudbury Valley School’s education might be ____．A．unclear B．negative C．positive D．doubtful【参考答案】51—55、BDADC 1江苏南通市 2017高考英语一轮完形和阅读综合练习完形填空。At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris，the favorite team in the four­man canoe race was the United States team.One member of that team was a young man by the name of Bill Havens.As the time for the Olympics __1__，it became clear that Bill's wife would give birth to their first child about the time that the US team would be __2__ in the Paris games.In 1924 there were no jet airliners from Paris to the United States，only __3__ ocean­going ships.And so Bill found himself in a __4__ .Should he go to Paris and __5__ not being at his wife's side when their baby was born？Or should he __6__ from the team and remain with his family?Bill's wife __7__ that he go to Paris. __8__，competing in the Olympics was his lifelong __9__.But Bill felt __10__ and, after much soul­searching，__11__ to withdraw from the competition and remain home，where he could __12__ his wife when the child arrived.As it __13__，the United States four­man canoe team won the gold medal in Paris.And Bill's wife was __14__ in giving birth to their child.She was so late，in fact，that Bill could have competed in the event and returned home in time to be with her when she gave __15__.People said， “What a shame.” But Bill said he had no __16__.For the rest of his life，he believed he had made the __17__ decision.Bill Havens knew what was most __18__ to him. Not everybody figures that out.And he acted on what he believed was best.Not everybody has the __19__ to say no to something he or she truly wants in order to say yes to something that truly __20__.But for Bill，it was the only way to peace；the only way to no regrets.文章大意：Bill Havens 即将参加 1924年奥运会的四人划艇比赛，但为了即将分娩的妻子，他选择放弃比赛，从而错过了赢得奥运金牌的机会。面对众人的惋惜，他却表示从未为此感到后悔。1. A．neared B．startedC．ended D．narrowed答案：A 根据下文可知，奥运会临近了，他的妻子也快要分娩了。near 作动词时意为“接近，临近” 。2．A.practising B．competingC．entering D．trying答案：B 根据空后的 in the Paris games可知，此处指他妻子分娩时他应该正在巴黎奥运会上比赛(compete)。3．A.expensive B．heavyC．large D．slow答案：D 此处与空前的 jet air liners形成对比，说明当时只有速度很慢的(slow)船只可以到达巴2黎。4．A.hurry B．puzzleC．dilemma D．trap答案：C 是参加比赛，还是待在家里陪护妻子，他处于两难的境地，dilemma“(进退两难的)窘境，困境” 。5．A.avoid B．riskC．bear D．miss答案：B 根据上文可知，如果他去巴黎参加奥运比赛就要冒孩子出生时他不在妻子身边的风险。risk“冒……的危险” 。6．A.break B．keepC．wander D．withdraw答案：D 根据空后的 remain with his family可知，他在考虑自己是否应该从队中退出，待在家里。withdraw from“退出，离开” 。7．A.complained B．preferredC．insisted D．promised答案：C 根据空后的 that he go to Paris可知，这里用的是虚拟语气，四个选项中只有 insist符合这一要求，从语义上也可得此答案。8．A.After all B．Above allC．In all D．At all答案：A 此处强调比赛对他的重要性，用“毕竟”来加强语气。above all“首先，最重要的是” ，in all“总共，合计” ，at all“根本，究竟” ，都不符合语义。9．A.purpose B．struggleC．opportunity D．dream答案：D 根据语境可知，他之所以处于两难境地，他的妻子之所以劝他去，都是因为参加奥运比赛是他一生的梦想(dream)。10．A.disappointed B．conflictedC．confused D．encouraged答案：B 根据上文可知，他处于进退两难的境地，内心很矛盾。conflicted“冲突的，矛盾的” 。11．A.expected B．continuedC．decided D．stopped答案：C 根据下文可知，此处表示经过深思，他决定(decide)退出比赛，待在家里。12．A.support B．watchC．comfort D．appreciate答案：A 他最终决定留在家里，这样他就可以在孩子降生时支持、帮助妻子，故用 support。13．A.fed back B．pointed out3C．came out D．turned out答案：D 最后的结果是，美国四人划艇队获得了巴黎奥运会的金牌。turn out“结果是” 。14．A.effortless B．sorryC．late D．hard答案：C 根据下一句中的 She was so late可知，此处应用 late，表示他妻子分娩的时间比预产期晚。15．A.expression B．birthC．way D．break答案：B 根据 14空后的 giving birth to their child可知此处应用 birth。16．A.pains B．sufferingsC．defeats D．regrets答案：D 由上一句可知，人们为他感到惋惜，而 But一词说明他的想法和众人不同，也就是说他不后悔。regret“后悔，遗憾” 。17．A.better B．biggerC．worse D．more答案：A 上文说他自己并不后悔，说明他相信这是他做出的最好的决定。18．A.obvious B．trueC．important D．close答案：C Bill 能做出这样的决定是因为他知道什么对自己最重要(important)。19．A.responsibility B．loveC．kindness D．strength答案：D 此处是作者的观点：并不是每个人都有“力量”对他或她真正想要的东西说不。20．A.lasts B．mattersC．works D．records答案：B 他放弃了自己的梦想是为了选择对自己来说重要的事情。matter“有重要性，有重大关系” 。2016高考英语阅读理解集训。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。I clearly remember the day when my little brother was born: January 1, 1994. One of my favorite family photos shows me lying with my mother in the hospital bed, happy but un-aware of the small, sleeping baby in the background.I stayed with my grandparents for the weekend of my brother’s birth, excited about my new 4brother but not yet aware of what having a little brother would mean. I didn’t truly realize what was going on until we were in the hospital room at Duke University----coincidentally (碰巧地), the same room in which I had been born two years earlier.When I looked at my brother for the first time, I felt a mixture of fear and interest. Little did know that small, pink creature would grow up to be one of my favorite people in the world.In reality, though I am two years older than my brother, I am more often than not the real baby in the family. I am very lacking when it comes to common sense. Instructions constantly confuse me and I frequently find myself totally puzzled by things like knowing how to start the washing machine or manage the storage settings on my iPhone. That’s where Gibson comes in. The poor kid has had to guide me through more tasks than I would care to admit, but he never complains. Though I should probably be told to figure it out myself, he always comes through. I’m envious of his ability to readily answer the ever-present, “What do you want to do with your life?” question at family gatherings. “Be a doctor,” he says----a solid answer, completely opposite to my shaky one, “Well, I’m an English major, so.”My brother truly is my best friend. No one understands me better, and there isn’t anyone else I would want to be stuck with in our family. I may not have a clear idea of where I’m headed, but he is stuck with me. 1. How did the author feel when he saw his brother for the first time?A. Angry and sad. B. Excited and moved.C. Curious and scared. D. Happy and interested.2. What does the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph mean?A. My brother is the real baby in the family.B. In fact, I seem to be less mature than my little brother.C. My brother gets more love from the family than I do.D. I am growing more slowly than my brother.3. What does the brother often help the author do?A. Help him deal with many daily tasks.B. Help him with his studies.C. Give him advice on how to choose a major. 5D. Comfort him when he is in a bad mood.4. What is the best title for this text?A. My Strange Family Gatherings B. The Real Baby in the FamilyC. Stuck with Me----My Not-So-Little Little Brother D. The Feeling of Having a Brother参考答案 1—4 CBAC 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A.B.C和 D项中，选出最佳选项。A company planning to open the first hotel in space says it is on target to accept its first paying guests in 2012 despite critics questioning the investment and the length of time for the multibillion­dollar project.The Barcelona­based architects of the Galactic Suite Space Resort say it will cost $4.4 million for a three­night stay at the hotel. This price also includes an eight­week training course on an island. During their stay, guests would see the sunrise 15 times a day and travel around the world every 80 minutes.Galactic Suite Ltd's CEO Xavier Claramunt says the project will put his company in a leading position of a new industry with a huge future ahead of it, and forecasts space travel will become common in the future. “It's very normal to think that your children, possibly within 15 years, could spend a weekend in space” he told Reuters Television.A promising space tourism industry is beginning to take shape with construction in progress in New Mexico of Spaceport America, the world's first facility built specifically for passengers. British industrialist Richard Branson's space tours firm, Virgin Galactic, will use the facility to send tourists to space at a cost of $200,000 a ride.Galactic Suite Ltd, set up in 2007, hopes to start its project with a single pod (分离舱) in orbit 280 miles above the earth. “It will take a day and a half to reach the pod, and the passengers will join it for three days,” Claramunt said. More than 200 people have expressed an interest in traveling to the space hotel and at least 43 people have already reserved it.The numbers are similar for Virgin Galactic with 300 people already paid or signed up for the trip, but unlike Branson, Galactic Suite says they will use Russian rockets to transport their guests into space from a spaceport to be built on an island in the Caribbean. But critics have questioned the project, saying the length of time that will be used is 6unreasonable and also where the money is coming from to support the project.1. What's Xavier Claramunt's attitude towards the space tourism industry?A. Quite critical. B. Slightly worried.C. Highly optimistic. D. Fully satisfied.2. Virgin Galactic's guests will be transported into space by using rockets produced in________.A. Spain B. AmericaC. Britain D. Russia3. Which of the following is one of the critics' concerns about this project?A. It is hard to ensure the safety of tourists.B. There are many technical difficulties.C. It will be a waste of resources.D. It may lack support in money.4. According to the passage, traveling to the space hotel ________.A. will soon be possible for common peopleB. has attracted the attention of some peopleC. will make a large profit for the tourist industryD. is considered an industry with a huge future by many people5. What's the best title for the passage?A. The world's first space hotel is to open in 2012.B. The world's first commercial spaceport is being built.C. Space tourism：a surprising new industry.D. Space travel will become common in 15 years.【参考答案】1—5、CBDBA 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A.B.C和 D项中，选出最佳选项。“Benjamin Franklin,” Walter Isaacson tells us at the beginning of his long (but never boring) new biography, “is the founding father who winks at us.” By that, Isaacson explains, he means Franklin is the most human—and most modern—of the men who shaped the American republic. We admire Washington, Jefferson and Adams, but they remain creatures of the 18th century. The man we encounter in “Benjamin Franklin”—funny, pragmatic and self­aware — seems like one of us, or at least someone we'd like to be.Unlike Washington's cherry tree, Franklin's kite was real. His experiments with electricity made him one of the great scientists of his day. He was a middle­class businessman whose 7success as a printer and a journalist allowed him to retire at 42—and he devoted the rest of his life to his country. He was diplomat who persuaded the French to back the American Revolution and the author of the first great American autobiography. He was an excellent swimmer. There was almost nothing he couldn't do well, except write poetry. But what truly distinguished Franklin was his talent of being great and human at the same time. He owned slaves as a younger man, but in his last years became an abolitionist(废奴主义者).When he fathered an illegitimate(私生的) son, he acknowledged his fatherhood and took the responsibility of raising the boy.He seems strange today in the joy he took in compiling and creating all those self- improvement maxims he published in Poor Richard's Almanac(年鉴) — “early to bed, early to rise” and so on. Generations of lazy boys could have been happier without that. But he was no hypocrite(伪君子). Isaacson tells us Franklin practiced what he preached, and often laughed at himself while he did so.By a happy accident, this is the second excellent biography of Franklin to appear in two years, after Edmund S.Morgan's inspiring “Benjamin Franklin.” 6. What type of literature does this passage belong to?A. Research paper. B. Book review.C. Biography. D. Short story.7. The underlined word “maxims” in Paragraph 3 probably means________.A. proverbs B. standardsC. requests D. orders8. With the fact that Franklin shouldered the responsibilities of raising his illegitimate son, the author wants to prove that________.A. Franklin had made a big fortune in his business before he got devoted to politiesB. Franklin might be the only parent to support the child at that timeC. Franklin was a great man who seems human to usD. Franklin was improving his character when he got on in ages9. The underlined word “himself” in Paragraph 3 refers to________.A. Richard's Almanac B. Walter isaacsonC. anyone of the readers. D. Benjamin Franklin10. In which part of a magazine can we most probably find this article?A. Society and the Arts. B. Current Affairs.C. Business Report. D. Advertisement.【参考答案】6—10、BACDA 8