2009高考阅读理解模拟练习
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Tae kwon do is the Korean martial（军事的）art of hand-to-hand combat（战斗）． Maybe that should really be body-to-body combat because in tae kwon do the whole body must be trained to properly defend and attack．There are some similarities between tae kwon do and other martial arts． For example，tae kwon do uses quick straight-line moves which can also be found in Japanese martial arts，but tae kwon do also uses flowing circular moves like the type of moves found in Chinese martial arts．The main difference between tae kwon do and other martial arts is the powerful kicking technique which tae kwon do uses．This is where the name tae kwon do comes from．In Korean， tae means\"to kick\"，kwon means\"to strike with the hand\"，and do means\"art\"．Therefore，tae kwon do can be translated as\"the art of kicking and punching\"． Paintings found on the walls and ceilings of ancient Korean tombs in-dicate that tae kwon do，or something similar to it，has been practiced in Korea since about 50 B．C．Also， records of a specially trained group of young warriors called Hwarang explain how these young men were taught taek kyon（an early form of tae kwon do）along with history，philosophy，ethics，archery，riding，and sword fighting．Members of the Hwarang were also encouraged to travel throughout Korea in order to learn about the people who lived in all regions of the country．This helped spread the practice of taek kyon throughout Korea．Eventually taek kyon，which was practiced for exercise and sport was replaced by subak，another martial art ．The purpose of subak was specifically fighting，so members of the military were required to learn it．However，people's interest in subak died out over time．By the 1800s，few Koreans actually practiced subak．After Korea was invaded in 1909，authorities put an end to the practice of all martial arts in the country．In the long run， this ban actually led to increased interest in martial arts，and secret groups began to practice subak again in the Buddhist temples hidden high in the mountains in Korea．After Korea gained its independence again in 1948，interest in many forms of martial arts grew around the country．The Korean Tae Kwon Do Association was formed in 1961，and this was followed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in 1973．
Today，tae kwon do enjoys great popularity around the world．More than 20 million people practice tae kwon do in more than 120 countries． Tae kwon do was also made an official demonstration sport in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul，Korea．
41．Tae kwon do means_____． [ A ]．martial arts
[ B ]．the art of kicking and punching [ C ]．taek kyon or subak [ D ]．younger warrior
42．How is tae kwon do different from other forms of martial arts？ [ A ]．The movements are straight．
[ B ]．It is practiced by men and women． [ C ]．It uses powerful kicks．
[ D ]．The movements are flowing． 43．What was the Hwarang？ [ A ]．A kind of martial arts． [ B ]．A group of warriors． [ C ]．A kind of painting．
[ D ]．An early form of tae kwon do．
44．Where did Koreans practice martial arts after being invaded in 1909？ [ A ]．In Buddhist temples． [ B ]．In sports competitions． [ C ]．In special schools． [ D ]．In tunnels．
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45．When was tae kwon do first seen at an Olympic competition？ [ A ]．1948．[ B ]．1973．[ C ]．1961．[ D ]．1988．
B
From the earliest times，man has been interested in art．People have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures．
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，France．The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries．
The Louvre has not always been a museum．The first building was a fort（炮台）．In 1190，it was the king's castle with high walls and a round tower．It had a moat to keep out his enemies． Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grew．By 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fort．The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens．
During times of peace，new treasures were brought in．During days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged．
When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countries．One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy．Da Vinci's\"Mona Lisa\"is the best known painting in the museum today． In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is now．It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy．
46．On the whole，this passage is mainly about____. ． [ A ]．an art museum called the Louvre
[ B ]．an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci [ C ]．a king of France named Francis I [ D ]．the best known painting in Louvre 47．Which of the following is not true？
[ A ]．The Louvre used to be a fort a very long time ago． [ B ]．French kings and queens once lived in it． [ C ]．The Louvre was taken by enemies in 1190．
[ D ]．Many treasures were brought into the Louvre over the years． 48．Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？ [ A ]．It helps people remember who the King of France is． [ B ]．It keeps people out of the palaces．
[ C ]．It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art． [ D ]．It helps people to know who is the greatest artist． 49．From the passage we know that _____． [ A ]．it is not possible for treasures to be stolen [ B ]．old forts always make the best museums [ C ]．great art should be shared with all the people
[ D ]．king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort 50．In the third paragraph the word\"moat\"probably means_____．
[ A ]．a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies [ B ]．a long and deep ditch dug round a castle and was usually filled with water [ C ]．a cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought [ D ]．a long and high wall around castle
C
James Langston Hughes finally arrived in New York on September 4, 1921 to attend Colombia University.
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Langston felt frustrated at Colombia due to the discrimination of his white classmates. His grades began to suffer and finally he left and looked for a job.
Job were still hard to come by for most blacks. He longed to work on a ship that would sail abroad. After much persistence, he headed to Africa on a freighter ( 货船 ). Hughes was disturbed by the African tribes’ lack of political and economical freedom. The Africans considered him white because of his brown skin and stranded dark hair. It was here that he met a mulatto （白黑混血 ）child who was ignored by the Africans and the whites. This was a sourced of inspiration for his play, “Mulatto”.
Hughes found work on another freighter and ended up in Pairs. While there he worked at a night club that featured southern cooking and jazz performers. While moving on to Italy, Hughed was robbed and left stranded ( helpless ) wanting to return to the United States. He tried to get a job on a ship heading for the U.S.A. but was told they only hired the white. In this depressed state of mind he wrote, “ I, Too, Sing America.”
He returned to America and found the Harlem Renaissance was spreading across racial boundaries ( 种族界线 ). Many black poets and authors were now published in mainstream publications. Hughes was warmly welcomed by his peers （ 同辈 ）and recognized for the potery he wrote while traveling.
51. What inspired James Hughes to white the play “Mulatto”?
[ A ]. Neither the African nor the whites took care of a mulatto child he met. [ B ]. The African did not like white people. [ C ]. Blacks found it hard to find a decent job.
[ D ]. There was no political nor economical freedom in Africa. 52. How did Hughes pay for his trip from Africa to Paris?
[ A ]. He sold his poems. [ B ]. He got a job on ship.
[ C ]. He worked for a night club.
[ D ]. His African friends gave him some money. 53. What happened to Hughes at Colombia University?
[ A ]. His white classmates were kind and helpful to him. [ B ]. He was recognized as a promising poet. [ C ]. He graduated with honors. [ D ]. He was very disappointed.
D
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.
Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His matters may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake.
Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease.
The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.
If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillisers or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any
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more is dangerous.
54. According to the writer, insomnia is ______.
[ A ] a rare problem [ B ] a sign of illness [ C ] a common complaint [ D ] a modern disease 55. People who have difficulty sleeping should sleep in_____.
[ A ] a light room [ B ] a dark room [ C ] a cold room [ D ] a warm room 56. Insomnia need’t be taken seriously because_______.
[ A ] people can catch on sleep during the day. [ B ] many people sleep far too much. [ C ]it can easily be cured by doctors. [ D ]it is cured naturally by tiredness. 57. The main cure for insomnia is_____.
[ A ] not to read too much at night [ B ]not to eat too much for supper [ C ] not to watch too much television
[ D ] not to get too anxious about sleeping
E
Unless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids (小行星) now，one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it，say some scientists.
Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星)that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don't threaten us. But there are also thousands whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth.
Buy $ 50 million worth of new telescopes right now. Then spend $ 10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one，the scientists say，we'll have a way to change its course.
Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons. But the cost wouldn't be cheap. Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are: 1) How likely the event is; and 2) How bad the consequences if the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500，000 years. Sounds pretty rare-but if one did fall，it would be the end of the world. “If we don't take care of these big asteroids，they'll take care of us，”says one scientist. “It's that simple.” The cure，though，might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth? “The world has less to fear from doomsday(毁灭性的) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them，” said a New York Times article.
58. What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids? [ A ]. They are heavenly bodies different in composition. [ B ].They are heavenly bodies similar in nature. [ C ].There are more asteroids than meteoroids.
[ D ].Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids. 59. We can conclude from the passage that_____ .
[ A ].while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the world [ B ].asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near future [ C ].the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlikely to happen in our lifetime
[ D ].workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids with Earth.
60. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in this pass age?
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[ A ]. Optimistic. [ B ]. Critical. [ C ]. Objective. [ D ]. Arbitrary.
参考答案及解析
41．参阅第二段最后一句。故正确答案为[ B ]。
42．参阅第二段“The main difference between tae kwon do and other martial arts is the powerful kicking
technique which tae kwon do uses.”．故正确答案为[ C ]。 43．参阅第三段第二句，故正确答案为[ B ]。
44．由第三段“……secret groups began to practice subak again in the Buddhist temples ……”.可知正确答案
为[ A ]。
45．由最后一句可知1998年进入奥运会。故答案为[ D ]。
46．通读全文概括得知，全文讲一家博物馆的发展历史。故答案为[ A ]。 47．参阅第三段，1190年此馆为国王的城堡，故答案为[ C ]。
48．由最后一句可知这里保存了很多艺术品，人们可以去欣赏。故答案为[ C ]。 49．参阅开头和最后一段，可知答案为[ C ]。 50．参阅第三段倒数第二句，“moat”并非“walls” 和“tower”，推测为护城河。故答案为[ B ]。 51．参阅第二段最后两句“It was here that he met a mulatto （白黑混血 ）child who was ignored by the Africans and the whites. This was a sourced of inspiration for his play, “Mulatto”.”。故答案为 [ A ]. 52．参阅第三段第一句“Hughes found work on another freighter and ended up in Pairs.”。故答案为 [ B ]. 53．由第一段可知Hughes在Colombia University受到了种族歧视，故[ D ]为正确答案。 54. 参阅第一段第二句。It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .故［Ｃ］为正确答案。 55．房间暗有助睡眠，这是常识。参阅第二段中间。If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping.故［Ｂ］为正确答案．
56．参阅第四段最后一句。Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.故［Ｄ］为正确答案 57．同上一题，故为［Ｄ］正确答案
58．参阅第二段可知流星和小行星都是绕日的星体，故正确答案为[ B ]。
59．由全文得知小行星毁灭地球的危险存在，用核武器改变其路线的方法不十分可取，所以还有必要找到有效的方法，故答案为［Ｄ］。
60．通读全文，作者的语气是客观的，故正确答案为［Ｃ］。
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