2024届高考英语一轮限时训练：阅读理解（8）

　　2024高考英语阅读理解一轮限时训练题（8） 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。茂名市A Six years ago, I walked into a local animal shelter on a cold, rainy day. Although my house was already full of cats and dogs, I still couldn’t resist an occasional visit to the shelter. This time as I was walking down the row of pens full of barking dogs I noticed a small boy looking into one of them. He had a malnourished（营养不良的） looking body and a bony face with a big nose sticking out of the middle of it. He was looking at a small, golden dog. Its bony ribs were showing and its thin tail was folded between its legs. It wasn’t begging for attention like the other puppies but was hiding in the corner instead. The boy looked up at me with sad eyes and asked what was wrong with it. “It was probably abused and abandoned”, I said. “That is why it is so scared.” The boy immediately turned to an older lady and said, “Grandma, I want this one.” The old woman smiled and walked to the front desk to fill out the adoption forms. I followed and asked about the boy. I found out that he’d had a rough start in life too. She had just gotten custody（监护权） of him after the state had taken him from his parents. She had hoped getting a dog would make it easier on him. I looked back at him, holding his scared puppy, and said a prayer for them both. It was yesterday. I was driving down the road enjoying a gloriously sunny, spring day. Then in a green front yard I saw the boy. His teenage body was tall and strong. His nose no longer seemed big but fit well into his smiling face. He was throwing a ball to a healthy, happy dog with shining golden hair. His little act of love and kindness had indeed gone a long way. It had saved a dog’s life, healed his own heart, and given this middle-aged man fresh hope for us all. 26. The author entered the animal shelter because ____________ . A. he loves dogs and pets B. it was too cold outside C. he wanted to buy a dog D. he wanted to see the boy 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据Although my house was already full of cats and dogs, I still couldn’t resist an occasional visit to the shelter.因为他家已经有许多狗了，他因为喜欢去看狗和宠物，故选A。 27. The reason why the dog was so scared is that _______ . A. it was afraid of the cold B. it had been ill-treated C. it was frightened by the boy D. it was frightened by the author 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据It was probably abused and abandoned它被虐待，所以看起来很害怕的样子，故选B。 28 . Why did the boy want to adopt the golden dog? A. Because the dog looked attractive. B. Because his grandma also liked the dog. C. Because they had something in common. D. Because the author advised him to adopt it. 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。根据I found out that he’d had a rough start in life too因为小男孩和这只小狗有共同之处，故选C。 29.The Grandma wanted the boy to adopt a dog so that ___________ . A. his life could be easier B. he could play balls with it C. he could forget about his parents D. the dog could be taken good care of 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据She had hoped getting a dog would make it easier on him.她让小男孩领养一只狗以便让他的生活过得更加轻松，故选A。 What can we learn from the last paragraph ? A. The author is a kind-hearted old man. B. The boy’s nose has become smaller than before. C. The author enjoys watching people playing with dogs. D. Both the boy and the dog are growing healthily and happily. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据It had saved a dog’s life, healed his own heart,小狗和小男孩都幸福滴健康地成长，故选D。 C5 [2024·安徽卷] -----E Argentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place.Around 1870，it was experiencing an economic(经济的)boom，and the capital，Buenos Aires，attracted many people.Farmers，as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy，came to Buenos Aires seeking jobs.These jobs didn't pay well，and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city.As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city，the dance known as the tango(探戈舞) came into being. At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes.It was danced in the bars and streets.At that time there were many fewer women than men，so if a man didn't want to be left out，his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.Gradually，the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean society and became more respectable. In Europe at this time，strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. The interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris.Every kind of dance from ballet(芭蕾舞) to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. After tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europe，they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance，saying it was a little too shocking，the dance did find enough supporters to make it popular. The popularity(流行)of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world.Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War Ⅰ brought the tango to North America.It reached Japan in 1926，and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador，and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea. 72．The origin of the tango is associated with________． A．belly dancers B．American soldiers C．a Spanish city D．the capital of Argentina 73．Which of the following is true about the tango? A．It was created by foreigners from Spain and Italy. B．People of the upper classes loved the tango most. C．It was often danced by two males in the beginning. D．A dancer in Seoul became the Argentinean ambassador. 74．Before World War ，the tango spread to________． A．America B．Japan C．France D．South Korea 75．What can be the best title for the text? A．How to Dance the Tango B．The History of the Tango C．How to Promote the Tango D．The Modern Tango Boom 【要点综述】 你知道探戈舞的历史吗？它是如何诞生的？又如何传播到世界各地？且看本文一一道来。 72．D　细节理解题。根据题干中“the origin of the tango”定位到第一段的内容，可知探戈起源于阿根廷首都，故选D。 73．C　推理判断题。根据题干中的关键词“tango”定位到文章第二段第三句“At that time, there were many fewer women than men, so if a man didn't want to be left out, his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.”，因此可知C项正确。 74．C　细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Before World War”定位到最后一段。探戈传到美国是第一次世界大战结束后，传到日本是1926年，传到韩国更晚。由此可知，答案A、B、D均不对。而从文章第三段可知，探戈传到法国应该是在第一次世界大战之前。故选C。 75．B　主旨大意题。根据题干中的关键词“best title”定位到文章的内容。由文章内容可知，文章首段讲述了探戈的诞生，接着讲述了探戈的传播，也就是说，全文讲述的是探戈的历史。故选B。 汕头市质量测评试题 Community theatre is a theatre that is run by a local district with the efforts of volunteers. They offer many different kinds of productions, such as musical theatre, dance theatre and children’s theatre. Usually, performers are amateurs who receive no pay, but at other times professionals get involved, and they are paid. Community theatres of today are a little different ftom the old “little theatres”，as most are simply run by colleges and their theatre departments. Community theatres are a great way to get involved with local actors. Now, most theatres put on shows that will entertain or benefit the community. In the 1880s, “little theatre” was started in Europe so that poor people could see theatrical productions without having to travel far or pay a lot. In 1910，this idea traveled to the United States. In the early years, community theatres were even funded by the government, but when shows became too political, government funding was stopped. Community theatres of today are a little different from the old “little theatres”，as most simply want to infuse little culture into the lives of the local citizens. In many cases, these theatres are run by colleges and their theatre departments. These productions are often free of charge, or charge very little money to pay for costumes and other incidental expenses. Many also encourage the participation of children and other young people to let them develop theatrical skills, as well as to keep them busy so that they do not choose to get into trouble. Additionally, for those who desire strongly to become professional actors and to one day get a chance to act in a national theatre production, it is an exciting place to learn and develop theatrical skills. 41. Why was “little theatre” started in Europe? A. To put on shows for children. B. To collect money for poor people. C. To entertain poor people. D. To get people interested in theatrical productions. 【答案】【解析】理解little theatre”’was started in Europe so that poor people could see theatrical productions without having to travel far or pay a lot.”可知，是为了让穷人娱乐。故选C。 42. From the passage we know that community theatres can _____. A. help young people make more money B. prevent young people getting into trouble C. help young people enter the colleges D. encourage young people to become more responsible 【答案】【解析】理解Many also encourage the participation of children and other young people to let them develop theatrical skills, as well as to keep them busy so that they do not choose to get into trouble.”可知社区剧院可以防止年轻人惹事。故选B。 43. Which of the following is TRUE about community theatre? A. It is usually funded by the government. B. It is intended to train professional actors.• C. It benefits the community in many ways. D. It is quite different from the old “little theatres”. 【答案】【解析】Many also encourage the participation of children and other young people to let them develop theatrical skills, as well as to keep them busy so that they do not choose to get into trouble.”可知社区剧院在许多方面给社区带来利益。故选C。 44.Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the underlined word “infuse” in Para. 3? A. get rid of B. fill with C. cut down D. full of 【答案】【解析】45.We can infer from the last paragraph that _____. A. some professional actors may come from the community theatres B. community theatres only charge for incidental expenses C. community theatres have lost their attraction today D. people can live by acting in the community theatres 【答案】【解析】for those who desire strongly to become professional actors and to one day get a chance to act in a national theatre production, it is an exciting place to learn and develop theatrical skills.” 可知一些专业演员可能出自社区剧院。故选A。 C5 [2024·福建卷] ----D Pride and Prejudice for the Modern Woman Let us imagine how Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on. Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Here's my own suggestion… It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism. “My dear husband，” said his hopeful wife one day, “have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman？” Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not. “But it is, it is，” she replied excitedly. Mr Dull－Husband made no reply. “Don't you want to know her plans？” she cried with some impatience. “Well, clearly you think it matters to your silly little head…so I'd better listen.” “Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how_a_woman_can_know_anything_about_that_is_beyond_me. She will move in herself next month.” “What is her name？” “Bingley.” “Is she married or single？” “What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys.” “How so? How can it possibly affect them？” “My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going.” “Is that her point in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.” “Nonsense, my love, how little you've noticed the world has changed. She's got a first－rate degree and some sort of business qualification, I'm told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call.” “Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job.” “Oh, that's not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think I'll go along all the same.” And Mrs Bennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE－listed company. …It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more “female” dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the city's business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, she'd no doubt have enjoyed Davos—and might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures. 67．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Austen was born 200 years ago. B．Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice. C．Austen's success lies in her wisdom. D．Austen's updated work gains popularity. 68．The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet ________． A．had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about Bingley B．felt kind of worried and doubtful about Bingley C．was extremely anxious to meet Bingley D．had a great curiosity about Bingley 69．In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to ________． A. get married to B. work for her C. help her move in D. take over her store 70．What does the writer intend to tell us? A．Women with brains can also be as successful as men. B．Women have to pay a high price for success. C．A judgment must be made free from prejudice. D．Sex discrimination still exists nowadays. 【要点综述】 文章选自改编版名著《傲慢与偏见》章节，独辟蹊径，夹叙夹议，通过讲述Mrs Bennet对Bingley从事商业活动的态度及她本人的经历，深刻揭示了性别歧视依然存在这一社会现实。文章将古典文学的欣赏性与现实的批判性有机地结合起来。 67．C　细节理解题。根据文章开头“Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence.” 可知。intelligence“智力”相当于wisdom。 68．A　句意理解题。画线句子意为：我完全不懂得一个女人是怎样懂得做生意的。结合上文她告诉丈夫时说的话及说话的语气可知，Mrs Bennet对Bingley既崇敬又惊讶。 69．B　细节理解题。从原文句子“…those lazy boys need something to wake them up.” 及“She surely needs one of our boys！” 可知答案。 70．D　推理判断题。 根据原文最后一段，作者说十年后的今天，Mrs Bennet 虽然已是一名老员工了，但她的工资及福利均比不上男同事，说明现在社会仍然存在性别歧视。