2018年高考英语走出题海之阅读理解考前必做基础10题
1. The CLF Art Cafe, Peckham
播放不同种类的音乐，它有一个晚上来满足大多数人的口味。作为创意艺术的主要场所之一，这座建筑充满了友好但疯狂的学生和年轻人，他们致力于享受美好时光。但是对于那些对心脏作功指数不感兴趣的人来说
凌汗，有一个露天天台，每月播放和定期放映电影。
Roxy, Fitzrovia
在伦敦购物中心的中心，坐落着伦敦学生夜游的旗舰之一。出示学生证后，学生们进入地下室（地下室在那里，他们被扔进一群来自各种背景和国家的年轻人中间。无论是喝几杯，聊聊天，还是随着最新热门歌曲的声音跳舞罗克西的半价鸡尾酒（鸡尾酒)将确保您满意。
Bar Kick, Shoreditch
对于那些非常忙碌而忘记如何放松的学生来说，当你玩桌上足球时，请保持注意力集中。置身于肖尔迪奇提供的众多酒吧和俱乐部中，酒吧踢为学生提供一个安静的夜晚。在街上，它看起来像任何其他酒吧。下楼后，你会发现几乎有一打足球桌取代了舞池，这让它在一个远离学校工作的晚上有了竞争优势。
The Court, Tottenham Court Road
在充满压力的一周之前的周日，去球场享受一顿经济实惠的餐饮吧。结合了传统酒吧舒适与学生价格的完美结合，伦敦中心酒吧为你提供了一个安静的地方，你可以与同学聚会，忘记作为学生的压力。
1.对于一个安静的预算紧张的学生来说，这似乎是一个明智的选择。
A.慢性肝衰竭艺术咖啡馆
B.法院
C.酒吧踢
D.卢克西
2.根据课文，我们对罗克西了解多少？
A.它主要吸引外国学生。
B.它离伦敦市区很远。
C.它需要客户的身份证明
ty.D. It offers customers service at half price.
3. What makes Bar Kick different from the other three bars mentioned?
A. It has a dance floor made of special material.
B. It is a place for people to enjoy quietness.
C. It looks different from others in the street.
D. It provides table games for its customers,
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
2. How Did the Ancient Chinese Keep Food Warm in Winter?
Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.
☆ “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker
One of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal.
The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age. The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties took on different shapes and structures.
☆ “Ran Lu”, ancient small hot pot
The “Ran Lu” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period (475―221 B.C.).
☆ Bronze You, ancient kettle
The Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening where charcoal could be placed. Just as people today can’t do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.
☆ Bronze Yan, ancient steamer
Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning process produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (25A.D.-220A.D.), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.
1. When did the “Ran Lu” become popular?
A. In the Zhou Dynasty. B. In the Eastern Han Dynasty.
C. In the Warring States Period. D. In the Stone Age.
2. The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening to .
A. place charcoal B. store wine
C. pour water D. hold charcoal ashes
3. What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?
A. It is warm. B. It is convenient.
C. It is useful. D. It is environment-friendly.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】日常生活类说明文。本文介绍了几种古代中国人在冬天加热食物的器皿。
1. C
细节理解题。根据 “Ran LU”, ancient small hot pot”中“Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475―221 BC)”。一些专家认为，船舶的结构表明它可能曾被用来作为一个小火锅，这些船只于战国时期（公元前475-221年）开始流行。可知，分析选项，可知C项符合题意。
3. Gift buying for 11 to 14-year-olds can produce memories of that classic complainer. “This gift is too old.” “This gift is too young.” “This gift was popular, like, five minutes ago.” Don’t stress. Our fun gifts are sure to make you smile.
―Judy Sutton Taylor
Snowball Launcher
The kids on your list will be happy to drop their electronic devices and head outside during the next big snowstorm thanks to this gift that launches snowballs up to 70 feet. A practice target is included to ensure they’re ready for a hard battle. $16.97 at amazon.com
Nintendo Switch
Gamers went crazy for this mixed gaming system when it was released last spring, and it was in consistently short supply until now. The device allows users to play solo or with a friend, connect it to a TV to play on a big screen, unfold the stand for tabletop competitions, or use it for hand-held play. $299.99; links to licensed retailers at nintendo.com or amazon.com
Mertritte Animal Headphone
Tunes will no doubt sound sweeter to lovers of any music genre when they5re coming from these cute-as-can-be headphones designed by celebrity stylists Emily Current and Merritt Elliott. The gold finish adds some fun flare (闪光装置) that is sure to inspire copycats. $59 at pbteen.com
BBOP Balls
If there s a more entertaining way to settle sibling differences than having warring brothers and sisters bump into each other putting on mega-sized bubble armor (盔甲), we’d like to know about it. Chances are, even what may seem like the most catastrophic conflicts will end in belly laughs after a few rounds wearing these. $69.98 for a set of two at hearthsong.com or amazon.com.
1. What will be the best choice for a video game enthusiast?
A. Snowball Launcher. B. Nintendo Switch.
C. Mertritte Animal Headphone. D. BBOP Balls.
2. What can we learn from a BBOP Ball?
A. It is a device for belly dance.
B. It is the most expensive toy mentioned.
C. It is suitable to entertain brothers and sisters.
D. It may cause conflicts among brothers and sisters.
3. Who does the text specially appeal to?
A. Pupils and Teenagers. B. Music Lovers.
C. School Teachers. D. Gift Buyers.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
4. Libraries are doing well in the digital times. Here are some of the most awesome examples.
1. Freiburg University Library, Germany
The original library of the Freiburg University was rebuilt in 2015 following the project of Degelo Architects. The new building has 41,000 square meters and looks like a cut diamond. Inside, there are 1,200 workspaces in four reading rooms plus 500 work areas. The library offers in the basement a system of automated checkout machines and 700,000 volumes that can be borrowed.
2. Microlibrary at Taman Bima, Indonesia
This wonderful little public library is located in a Kampung neighborhood near the Bandung airport, Indonesia. The building was designed by the Bandung office of SHAU architect studio. It has 160 square meters and is built upon a preexisting stage that was already used by the local community for events and gatherings. The Bima public library is the first of a series of similar microlibraries that are planned to be built across Indonesia.
3. Public Library of Constitución, Chile
The city in Constitución, Chile, was devastated by 8.8 degrees earthquake in 2010. The new public library, designed by Sebast
ian Irarrázaval, is a part of the initiative to rebuild the city. Constitución is one of the biggest clusters of wood production in Chile. This heritage is reflected in the construction of this post-disaster library. It’s made almost entirely of wood, and only the firewalls are done with exposed poured concrete. The internal area of the library exceeds 350 square meters. The building was opened in 2015, five years after the earthquake.
4. LiYuan Library, China
Built in 2011 in a small village o Huairou on the outskirts（郊区）of Beijing, this beautiful nature-inspired library was designed by Li Xiaodong. The 175-square-meter building’s interior is spatially diverse by using steps and small level
changes to create distinct places. The wooden sticks temper the bright light and spread it evenly throughout the space to give a perfect reading environment. The library closes at dusk because there is no electricity in it.
1. Which of the following libraries is the biggest one?
A. LiYuan Library B. Microlibrary at Taman Bima
C. Freiburg University Library D. Public Library of Constitución
2. If you want to see a library made entirely of wood, you can go to ________.
A. Chile B. China
C. Indonesia D. Germany
3. What is special about LiYuan Library?
A. It opens 24 hours a day. B. It has no electricity supply.
C. It is the biggest library in China. D. It is directly exposed to the sunlight.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】这篇文章主要介绍了在数字时代，经营的比较好的几家图书馆。
1. 细节理解题。由1. Freiburg University Library, Germany中The new building has 41,000 square meters，由2.Microlibrary at Taman Bima, Indonesia中It has 160 square meters由3. Public Library of Constitución, Chile中The internal area of the library exceeds 350 square meters.和由4. LiYuan Library, China中The 175-square-meter building’s interior is spatially diverse by using steps，通过对它们的面积进行比较，可知Freiburg University Library的面积最大，选C。
5. You may be familiar with the following famous people, but have you heard of their graduation speeches, in which they either share their unforgotten experiences or give you some great inspiration.
Michael Dell, University of Texas at Austin
And now you’ve accomplished something great and important here, and it’s time for you to move on to what’s next. And you must not let anything prevent you from taking those first steps. … You must also commit to the adventure. Just have faith in the skills and the knowledge you’ve been blessed（赐予）with and go.
J.K. Rowling, Harvard University
Half my lifetime ago, I was striking an uneasy balance between my ambition and the expectation from my parents who were not rich…But what I feared most of myself at your age was not poverty, but failure. The fact that you are graduating from Harvard suggests that you know little about failure, you might be driven by a fear of failure quite as much as a desire for success.
Steve Jobs, Stanford University
Sometimes life’s going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith…Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking and don’t settle.
Bill Gates, Harvard University
We need as many people as possible to have access to the advanced technology to lead to a revolution in what human beings can do for one another. They are making it possible not just for national governments, but for universities, smaller organizations, and even individuals to see problems, see approaches and deal with the world’s inequities（不公平）like hunger, poverty, and so on.
1. What Michael Dell said is to urge us to ________.
A. listen to our heart B. learn from our mistakes
C. follow others’ example D. pursue our dreams
2. What did J.K. Rowling fear most when she was studying in university?
A. Failure. B. Hunger.
C. Poverty. D. Appearance.
3. What does Bill Gates suggest people do?
A. Master as much advanced technology as possible.
B. Work together to rid some global problems.
C. Make contributions to the environment.
D. Take responsibility for their own behavior.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
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B. you should send your entry
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A. to advertise the website Facebook.com
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7. She Walked Through Fire
On Thanksgiving weekend, the Heffelmire family gathered for a meal at their home. After dinner, the family went down to the finished basement to relax except Charlotte’s father, Eric, who was in the garage to fix his truck．
Around 8 p.m., Charlotte decided to check on her dad. She walked through the kitchen. When she opened the side door to the garage, black smoke rose up into the kitchen. She could barely make out her father lying on his back, trapped under the truck. He’d removed the front passenger-side tyre and raised the truck on a jack（千斤顶）. The truck had slipped off the jack, and now the whole weight of the wheel was on his chest and shoulders．
Charlotte ran to the front of the truck and struggled to lift it. Eric was still conscious, and he yelled, “You got it! One more try!” She tried again and was able to tip the truck backward just enough for her to pull her dad by the shirt with both hands from under the truck．
She dragged him across the garage and 20 feet down the driveway. Then she ran back to the garage, which had burst into flames. “I was afraid the car was going to explode,” says Charlotte, so she climbed into the truck, which faced forward, turned the key, and pressed the gas pedal（油门）. The car slowly rolled out, the metal wheel scratching loudly against the concrete．
Safely on the driveway, Charlotte stopped the truck and ran back to the basement. “There’s a fire! Everybody get out!” she yelled as she picked up her three-month-old niece and ran out. Outside, she handed the baby to her mom, and then ran around to the burning garage. She picked up a garden hose（水管）and sprayed the fire while calling 911．
A few minutes later, firefighters and an ambulance arrived. Charlotte was treated for second-degree burns on both her feet and face. Her dad had injuries on his chest and shoulders, as well as minor burns on his face. The garage and the house were damaged but the family survived．
The Heffelmires are staying in an apartment while their house is rebuilt. “Charlotte is a remarkable kid,” says her dad. Charlotte, however, simply says, “ I was saving my family and my house. I wasn’t going to let my dad die.”
8. Eric got trapped because
A. the truck slipped off the jack.
B. the wheel fell off the truck.
C. the front tyre was removed.
D. the kitchen was on fire.
9. Which of the following is the correct order of the events？
a. Charlotte called the firefighters．
b. Charlotte saved Eric from under the truck．
c. Charlotte drove the truck out of the garage．
d. Charlotte warned the family to leave the house．
A. b, c, a, d B. a, b, d, c
C. b, c, d, a D. a, c, b, d
10. As a result of the fire，
A. the house was not fit to live in.
B. the truck exploded.
C. the three-month-old baby was injured.
D. Charlotte was burned on her chest and shoulders.
11. It can be inferred from the passage that Charlotte is
A. proud and clear-headed.
B. calm and quick-minded.
C. modest and easy-going.
D. independent and self-centered.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B
8. It’s good to make mistakes, and here is why.
First of all, mistakes are a clear sign that we are trying new things.It’s always good to try new things because when we are trying new things,we are growing.If we never try anything new,how can we improve?The simple answer is,“We can’t”.
Another good thing about mistakes is that when we are making them,we are learning.Consider this―Edison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb.When asked how it felt to fail that many times,he said that he had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work.
When we make a mistake,we are much closer to success.Because every time we make a mistake,we eliminate one of the things that keeps us from success.
But all this doesn’t mean that we should go through life without considering the consequences of a mistake. Instead,when we try something new,we have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that in the event that it doesn’t work out the way we want it to,we will be in a position to try again.We all have limited resources―in the form of time and money―so we shouldn’t blow them all on one approach to a problem.It’s best that we realize it probably won’t be perfect the first time and allocate these resources appropriately so we can learn,make corrections, and try again.Only by accepting and using our mistakes in this way can we make significant advances in our lives.
There is an old saying that goes,“If you’re not making mistakes,you’re not trying hard enough.”So go forth and make mistakes.
8. Which can be used to replace the underlined word "eliminate" in Paragraph 4?
A. make up for B. get rid of
C. accept D. expect
9. What do we know from the fifth paragraph?
A. We should ignore the possible consequences.
B. We should accept the outcome willingly.
C. We should make some limits for our next try.
D. We should avoid making the same mistakes.
10. What is the text mainly about?
A. Dealing with mistakes. B. Making mistakes.
C. Making progress. D. Benefiting from mistakes.
11. What may the writer suggest we say to ourselves when making a mistake?
A. Never mind,I tried my beat. B. Great!Now I have learned something.
C. This is a waste of time. D. Look at this mess.I should just give up.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B
9.Christmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house.But a week or so before the 25th,my father would give each of his children $20.This was the 1970s,and $20 was quite a bit of money.
But I saw it differently.My father trusted me to have the smart to spend money wisely.Even better,he gave me the means to get it.On a very basic level,my father was giving me a shopping spree（狂欢）every year.But he was also giving me charge over my own fun,trusting my ability to manage money and making me feel like a grown-up.He didn't buy me Sherlock Holmes,but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself,so it felt like a gift from him.
My mother had a gift for giving me what I needed,usually right at the moment I needed it most.This was when I was 25,I failed at being an adult on my very first try.I had quitted my previous job but had no new one.But when my mother paid me a visit,I put on a good show,telling her I had started my own company.
My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time.It wasn’t until afte
r she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelop thick with cash.She knew how desperately I needed it.She knew that had she just shown up with groceries,or offered to pay my rent,she would have made me feel much worse.The cold,hard cash meant she was helping me.And,funnily enough,the distance with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to fix my life and preserve my dignity.My mother and father both did the same thing.One was giving me the means to take my own decisions, and the other was giving me a second chance when those decisions had cost me dearly.
4. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?
A. His family once celebrated Christmas happily.
B. His father gave the author chances to make decisions.
C. His best memories about Christmas were in the 1970s.
D. He used to choose books as his father's gift on Christmas..
5. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Money offered by his father. B. Father generous with money.
C. Christmas being important. D. The means of spending money.
6. When he was 25 years old,the author_____.
A. planned to open his company B. became interested in shows
C. gave his mother a gift D. was out of work
7. Which word can best describe the author's mother?
A. Sensitive. B. Optimistic.
C. Considerate. D. Determined.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
10.We took a rare family road trip to the Adirondacks in late August，and it was as refreshing and exhausting as family vacations tend to be．Toward the end of our long drive home, even the kids were leaning forward in their seats urging my lead foot on．At that point in a road trip，even sixty-five miles per hour feels slow. We have become numb to our speed and numb to the road signs flashing by.
My family lives on the edge of Lancaster County. Only thirty miles from home，I hit the brakes，and we began to roll，slowly，behind a horse-drawn carriage. We began to open our eyes again．We saw familiar green hills and the farm with the best watermelons. I rolled down the windows, and we breathed again．Just-cut hay and a barn full of dairy cattle．
At five miles per hour，you remember what you forget at sixty-five．You are thinking about a place，even when you are moving from place to place．
I am a placemaker. A homemaker, too. I am a mother of a young kid at home，and also a writer and a gardener．But，for me，those roles are wrapped up with the one big thing I want to do with the rest of my life：I want to devote myself to prepare a place and enjoy it with others．
The place I make with my family is a red-brick farmhouse built in l880. It has quite a few nineteenth-century bedrooms and a few acres of land，and we love nothing more than to fill them with neighbors and friends. We grow vegetables and flowers，keep a baker’s dozen of egg―laying chickens，and，since we moved in three years ago，we have planted many，many trees．
Living with my life’s purpose does not allow for much travel. I need to be here，feeding the chickens and watering the tomatoes. Any extra in the budget，and we spend it on trees．
But I learned something at the end of our family road trip．Travel can help me in the task of caring for my own place．When I slow down and pay attention to the road between here and there，travel tells me the connections between my place and all the other places．
4. What does the author try to express in the first paragraph?
A. The tiredness of her past family life．
B. Her disappointment at the family road trip．
C. The family’s eagerness to return home．
D. Kids’excitement at driving fast on the road．
5. Why did the author slow her car some miles from her home?
A. Because she made a way for a horse-drawn carriage．
B. Because she enjoyed the scenery along the road．
C. Because she needed a break after the long drive．
D. Because she wanted to get rid of a fast-paced life．
6. The underlined word“placemaker”in the 4th paragraph refers to someone who_______ .
A. devotes most of his energy and time to building his house
B. is ready to help anyone in need in the community
C. makes a creative design for others’houses
D. is good at cultivating a place and sharing it with others
7. What can be the best title of
the passage?
A. On the Way Home B. Never Travel again
C. Escape from a Family Life D. An experience
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
