江蘇省蘇州市2024高考英語閱讀理解二輪訓(xùn)練（4）答案（附最新閱讀短文）

　　閱讀理解

　　Somali pirates(海盜) robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly l，200 Miles off the Somali coast，the farthest-off-shore attack to date，an officer said Tuesday.

　　Pirates have gone farther south and east in answer to increased patrols(巡邏)by warships off the Somali shore. The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force，said a spokesman．

　　The spokesman said the attack so far out at sea was a clear sign that the international patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirate activity in the area”.

　　“Once they start attacking that far out，you’re not even really talking about the Somali basin or areas of water that have any connection with Somalia,” said an officer，Roger Middleton“Once you’re that far out，it's just the Indian Ocean，and it means you’re looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia，from Asia to South Africa.”

　　"This is the farthest robbing to date. They are now operating near the Maldives and India,” said another officer.

　　The three ships--the MV Prantalay 11，12，and l 4—had 77 members on board in total．All of them are Thai, the spokesman said. Before the Sunday robbing，pirates held l l ships and 228 sailors.

　　Pirates have increased attacks over the past year in hopes。f catching more dollar payments. Because of increased patrols and defenses on board ships，the success rate(率)has gone down，though the number of successful attacks has stayed the same year over year.

　　(

　　) 1. The pirate attack reported in the text happened

　　.

　　A. far out in the Indian Ocean

　　B. in the normal patrol area

　　C. near the Somali, coast

　　D. in the south of Africa

　　(

　　) 2. According to the text, which can best describe the situation of the pirate problems?

　　A. More goods on board are lost.

　　B. Pirate attacks happen in a larger area now.

　　C. The number of attacks has stayed the same these years.

　　D. Pirate attacks are as serious as before along the Somali coast.

　　(

　　) 3. Which is true about the warship patrols according to the text?

　　A. The patrols are of little effect.

　　B. The patrols are more difficult.

　　C. More patrols are quite necessary even in Asia.

　　D. The patrols only drive the pirates to other areas.

　　(

　　) 4. How many sailors were held by the pirates up to the time of the report?

　　A. 228.

　　B. 77.

　　C. 383.

　　D. 305.

　　語篇分析：本篇文章為資訊報(bào)道類文體。報(bào)道索馬里海盜周日搶劫三艘泰國(guó)漁船，并引用部分官員的話，讓讀者了解當(dāng)前的索馬里海盜的形勢(shì)。

　　1.答案：A

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解

　　解析：由 “The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force…”以及 “Once you’re that far out，it's just the Indian Ocean”句意為“這次海盜襲擊發(fā)生在國(guó)際保衛(wèi)隊(duì)正常保護(hù)區(qū)域六百英里外”，“一旦你到了那么遠(yuǎn)，那就是印度洋了”可得出答案。

　　.答案：B

　　考點(diǎn)： 主旨大意

　　解析：文章主要報(bào)道發(fā)生在周末的對(duì)泰國(guó)漁船的襲擊，就此事引出索馬里海盜的襲擊已經(jīng)超越國(guó)際保護(hù)隊(duì)的正常護(hù)衛(wèi)范圍，而進(jìn)入更深的海域。

　　. 答案：B

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解

　　解析：依據(jù)… patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirate activity in the area”及 “Once you’re that far out，it's just the Indian Ocean，and it means you’re looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia，from Asia to South Africa.”可知巡邏明顯見效，又有一旦再超過那么遠(yuǎn)，那就是印度洋，那就意味著你在看管從波斯灣到亞洲，從亞洲到南美洲的所有行線。可知應(yīng)是巡邏難度加大了。

　　．答案D

　　考點(diǎn)：推理計(jì)算題。

　　解析：由文章首句Somali pirates robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board……及Before the Sunday robbing, pirates held 11 ships and 228 sailors.可知到發(fā)報(bào)到為止，索馬里海盜應(yīng)劫持水手77+228=305人。

　　閱讀理解

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)

　　A

　　I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (觀點(diǎn)) by creating worlds we could step into, take part. in. and live in.

　　With this unshakable belief, I, at. fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.

　　Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction (文學(xué)作品)．As a. law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter—the volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.

　　(

　　) 1. What can be inferred about the author as a child?

　　A.

　　He never watched TV.

　　B.

　　He read what he had to.

　　C.

　　He found reading unbelievable.

　　D.

　　He considered reading part of his life.

　　(

　　) 2. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “

　　”.

　　A. an idea

　　B. a sound quality

　　C. a way of writing

　　D. a world to write about

　　(

　　) 3. What effect does reading have on the author?

　　A. It helps him to realize his dream.

　　B. It opens up a wider world for him.

　　C. It makes his college life more interesting.

　　D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.

　　(

　　) 4. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?

　　A. Why do I read?

　　B. How do I read?

　　C. What do I read?

　　D. When do I read?

　　語篇解讀：本篇文章是記敘文。作者通過自己的親身體驗(yàn)，講述讀書使人形成自己的獨(dú)立觀點(diǎn)，讀書使人開擴(kuò)視野的重要作用。

　　1. 答案：D

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解題

　　解析：根據(jù)首段第一二句， “I grew up in a house… with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves….I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing”可知作者是在一個(gè)以書為伴的環(huán)境中長(zhǎng)大的，讀書像呼吸那樣已經(jīng)成為生活必需。

　　2. 答案：C

　　考點(diǎn)：詞義推測(cè)題。

　　解析：根據(jù)文中 “...but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own …”可以推斷出voice所表達(dá)的意思是“寫作方式”。

　　3. 答案B

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解題

　　解析：由文章的最后一句：“It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.”可得出答案

　　4. 答案：A

　　考點(diǎn)：主旨大意題。

　　解析：文章作者主要以自己的親身體驗(yàn)講述讀書的重要性。因此Why do I read?“我為什么讀書？”作題目最佳。

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

　　Don't We All? I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out work. Coming my way from across the parking lot what the society would consider a bum. From his looks, I guessed he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times when you just don't want to be bothered. This was one of those "Don't want to be bothered times." "I hope he doesn't ask me for money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the curb in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke. "That's a very pretty car," he said. He was ragged but he had an air of dignity about him. "Thanks, " I said, and continued wiping off my car. He sat there quietly as I worked. The expected plea for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he need any help." I was sure that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice. "Don't you need any help?" I asked. He answered in three simple profound words that I shall never forget. We often look for wisdom in great men and women. I expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. But from a bum I expected nothing but an outstretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me. "Don't we all?" he said. I was feeling high and mighty, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me like a twelve gauge shortgun. "Don't we all?" I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three words still ring true. No matter how much you have accomplished, you need help too. No matter how little you have, no matter how loaded you are with problems, you can give help. Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that. You never know when you can see someone who inspires you a lot. They are waiting for you to give them what they don't have. But what you gain is a different perspective on life, a glimpse at something beautiful, a relief from daily chaos, that only you through a torn world can see. Maybe the man was just a homeless stranger wandering the streets. Maybe he was more than that. Maybe he was sent by a power that is great and wise, to minister to souls too comfortable in themselves. Maybe God looked down, called an Angel, dressed him like a bum, then said, "Go minister to that man cleaning the car, that man needs help." Don't we all?

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

　　The Rules of Game Italians love women. Russians love Vodka. What do Americans love? They love rules. There are thousands of books dedicated to the idea that whatever you are doing, you can learn to do it better. And they all seem to come from the United States. In fact, the rules-based self-help book is one of America's major cultural exports. These books cover every area of life, from love to work and back again. But they can be divided into two basic kinds. The first takes a masculine approach, though not all readers are men, It reduces every one of life's tasks into an engineering problem. Just follow these rules and your performance will improve. This is like tuning up the engine on the car to make it go just that little bit faster. The second kind tells you to change your life on a deeper level. These "feminine" books ask you to search deep inside yourself fro the answers to life's problems. They offer rules you can use to change the state of your heart. Change that, and everything else follows. How do you change your inner self? California-based self-help guru Deepak Chopra thinks you should teach your molecules to vibrate in tune with the universe. he says that advanced physics proves this idea. Advanced physicists disagree. But Chopra is serious. So are the millions of Americans who buy his books. Most self-help books are more in tune with the visible world. A common technique is to apply ideas from foreign cultures and historical figures to modern situation. The wisdom of the famous Chinese general Sun Zi has been repackaged in several books designed to help modern-day businessmen. And it doesn't stop there. "Sun Zi's wisdom is the basis for a step-by-step program for taking charge, gaining a commitment, sustaining love, enlivening passion in a partnership" that is room the "Art of War for Lovers" by Donald Krause. Maybe a famous general is the right person to help in the battles of the sexes. But the real leaders are two middle-aged blonde women. in 1997, Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider published "The Rules: Time-tested Secrets" to win the heart of Mr. Right. Selling over 2 million copies, "The Rules" has become an official guidebook for romance to women across the western world. It is based on an old saying -- "Treat them mean to keep them keen." According to "The Rules", women should never ask for a date and never pay when they go on one. A woman should never phone a man, or see him more than three times a week. "Make Mr. Right obsessed with you by making yourself unattainable". Millions of women gave it a try. Then something happened. In March, 2001, Ellen Fein's husband announced that he was divorcing her. His reason was abandonment. it seems that Mrs. Fein had spent so much time telling other women how to find potential husbands. She had forgotten about her actual husband. The public reacted with amusement. It's always nice to see the experts get things wrong. But there is no sign that people have stopped wanting to be told about how to live their lives. Some rules might not work. But "The Rules" go on forever.

　　江蘇省蘇州市2024高考英語閱讀理解二輪訓(xùn)練（4）答案（附最新閱讀短文）

　　閱讀理解

　　Somali pirates(海盜) robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly l，200 Miles off the Somali coast，the farthest-off-shore attack to date，an officer said Tuesday.

　　Pirates have gone farther south and east in answer to increased patrols(巡邏)by warships off the Somali shore. The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force，said a spokesman．

　　The spokesman said the attack so far out at sea was a clear sign that the international patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirate activity in the area”.

　　“Once they start attacking that far out，you’re not even really talking about the Somali basin or areas of water that have any connection with Somalia,” said an officer，Roger Middleton“Once you’re that far out，it's just the Indian Ocean，and it means you’re looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia，from Asia to South Africa.”

　　"This is the farthest robbing to date. They are now operating near the Maldives and India,” said another officer.

　　The three ships--the MV Prantalay 11，12，and l 4—had 77 members on board in total．All of them are Thai, the spokesman said. Before the Sunday robbing，pirates held l l ships and 228 sailors.

　　Pirates have increased attacks over the past year in hopes。f catching more dollar payments. Because of increased patrols and defenses on board ships，the success rate(率)has gone down，though the number of successful attacks has stayed the same year over year.

　　(

　　) 1. The pirate attack reported in the text happened

　　.

　　A. far out in the Indian Ocean

　　B. in the normal patrol area

　　C. near the Somali, coast

　　D. in the south of Africa

　　(

　　) 2. According to the text, which can best describe the situation of the pirate problems?

　　A. More goods on board are lost.

　　B. Pirate attacks happen in a larger area now.

　　C. The number of attacks has stayed the same these years.

　　D. Pirate attacks are as serious as before along the Somali coast.

　　(

　　) 3. Which is true about the warship patrols according to the text?

　　A. The patrols are of little effect.

　　B. The patrols are more difficult.

　　C. More patrols are quite necessary even in Asia.

　　D. The patrols only drive the pirates to other areas.

　　(

　　) 4. How many sailors were held by the pirates up to the time of the report?

　　A. 228.

　　B. 77.

　　C. 383.

　　D. 305.

　　語篇分析：本篇文章為資訊報(bào)道類文體。報(bào)道索馬里海盜周日搶劫三艘泰國(guó)漁船，并引用部分官員的話，讓讀者了解當(dāng)前的索馬里海盜的形勢(shì)。

　　1.答案：A

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解

　　解析：由 “The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force…”以及 “Once you’re that far out，it's just the Indian Ocean”句意為“這次海盜襲擊發(fā)生在國(guó)際保衛(wèi)隊(duì)正常保護(hù)區(qū)域六百英里外”，“一旦你到了那么遠(yuǎn)，那就是印度洋了”可得出答案。

　　.答案：B

　　考點(diǎn)： 主旨大意

　　解析：文章主要報(bào)道發(fā)生在周末的對(duì)泰國(guó)漁船的襲擊，就此事引出索馬里海盜的襲擊已經(jīng)超越國(guó)際保護(hù)隊(duì)的正常護(hù)衛(wèi)范圍，而進(jìn)入更深的海域。

　　. 答案：B

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解

　　解析：依據(jù)… patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirate activity in the area”及 “Once you’re that far out，it's just the Indian Ocean，and it means you’re looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia，from Asia to South Africa.”可知巡邏明顯見效，又有一旦再超過那么遠(yuǎn)，那就是印度洋，那就意味著你在看管從波斯灣到亞洲，從亞洲到南美洲的所有行線。可知應(yīng)是巡邏難度加大了。

　　．答案D

　　考點(diǎn)：推理計(jì)算題。

　　解析：由文章首句Somali pirates robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board……及Before the Sunday robbing, pirates held 11 ships and 228 sailors.可知到發(fā)報(bào)到為止，索馬里海盜應(yīng)劫持水手77+228=305人。

　　閱讀理解

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)

　　A

　　I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (觀點(diǎn)) by creating worlds we could step into, take part. in. and live in.

　　With this unshakable belief, I, at. fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.

　　Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction (文學(xué)作品)．As a. law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter—the volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.

　　(

　　) 1. What can be inferred about the author as a child?

　　A.

　　He never watched TV.

　　B.

　　He read what he had to.

　　C.

　　He found reading unbelievable.

　　D.

　　He considered reading part of his life.

　　(

　　) 2. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “

　　”.

　　A. an idea

　　B. a sound quality

　　C. a way of writing

　　D. a world to write about

　　(

　　) 3. What effect does reading have on the author?

　　A. It helps him to realize his dream.

　　B. It opens up a wider world for him.

　　C. It makes his college life more interesting.

　　D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.

　　(

　　) 4. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?

　　A. Why do I read?

　　B. How do I read?

　　C. What do I read?

　　D. When do I read?

　　語篇解讀：本篇文章是記敘文。作者通過自己的親身體驗(yàn)，講述讀書使人形成自己的獨(dú)立觀點(diǎn)，讀書使人開擴(kuò)視野的重要作用。

　　1. 答案：D

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解題

　　解析：根據(jù)首段第一二句， “I grew up in a house… with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves….I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing”可知作者是在一個(gè)以書為伴的環(huán)境中長(zhǎng)大的，讀書像呼吸那樣已經(jīng)成為生活必需。

　　2. 答案：C

　　考點(diǎn)：詞義推測(cè)題。

　　解析：根據(jù)文中 “...but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own …”可以推斷出voice所表達(dá)的意思是“寫作方式”。

　　3. 答案B

　　考點(diǎn)：細(xì)節(jié)理解題

　　解析：由文章的最后一句：“It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.”可得出答案

　　4. 答案：A

　　考點(diǎn)：主旨大意題。

　　解析：文章作者主要以自己的親身體驗(yàn)講述讀書的重要性。因此Why do I read?“我為什么讀書？”作題目最佳。

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

　　Don't We All? I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out work. Coming my way from across the parking lot what the society would consider a bum. From his looks, I guessed he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but there are other times when you just don't want to be bothered. This was one of those "Don't want to be bothered times." "I hope he doesn't ask me for money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the curb in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke. "That's a very pretty car," he said. He was ragged but he had an air of dignity about him. "Thanks, " I said, and continued wiping off my car. He sat there quietly as I worked. The expected plea for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he need any help." I was sure that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice. "Don't you need any help?" I asked. He answered in three simple profound words that I shall never forget. We often look for wisdom in great men and women. I expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. But from a bum I expected nothing but an outstretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me. "Don't we all?" he said. I was feeling high and mighty, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me like a twelve gauge shortgun. "Don't we all?" I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three words still ring true. No matter how much you have accomplished, you need help too. No matter how little you have, no matter how loaded you are with problems, you can give help. Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that. You never know when you can see someone who inspires you a lot. They are waiting for you to give them what they don't have. But what you gain is a different perspective on life, a glimpse at something beautiful, a relief from daily chaos, that only you through a torn world can see. Maybe the man was just a homeless stranger wandering the streets. Maybe he was more than that. Maybe he was sent by a power that is great and wise, to minister to souls too comfortable in themselves. Maybe God looked down, called an Angel, dressed him like a bum, then said, "Go minister to that man cleaning the car, that man needs help." Don't we all?

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　　The Rules of Game Italians love women. Russians love Vodka. What do Americans love? They love rules. There are thousands of books dedicated to the idea that whatever you are doing, you can learn to do it better. And they all seem to come from the United States. In fact, the rules-based self-help book is one of America's major cultural exports. These books cover every area of life, from love to work and back again. But they can be divided into two basic kinds. The first takes a masculine approach, though not all readers are men, It reduces every one of life's tasks into an engineering problem. Just follow these rules and your performance will improve. This is like tuning up the engine on the car to make it go just that little bit faster. The second kind tells you to change your life on a deeper level. These "feminine" books ask you to search deep inside yourself fro the answers to life's problems. They offer rules you can use to change the state of your heart. Change that, and everything else follows. How do you change your inner self? California-based self-help guru Deepak Chopra thinks you should teach your molecules to vibrate in tune with the universe. he says that advanced physics proves this idea. Advanced physicists disagree. But Chopra is serious. So are the millions of Americans who buy his books. Most self-help books are more in tune with the visible world. A common technique is to apply ideas from foreign cultures and historical figures to modern situation. The wisdom of the famous Chinese general Sun Zi has been repackaged in several books designed to help modern-day businessmen. And it doesn't stop there. "Sun Zi's wisdom is the basis for a step-by-step program for taking charge, gaining a commitment, sustaining love, enlivening passion in a partnership" that is room the "Art of War for Lovers" by Donald Krause. Maybe a famous general is the right person to help in the battles of the sexes. But the real leaders are two middle-aged blonde women. in 1997, Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider published "The Rules: Time-tested Secrets" to win the heart of Mr. Right. Selling over 2 million copies, "The Rules" has become an official guidebook for romance to women across the western world. It is based on an old saying -- "Treat them mean to keep them keen." According to "The Rules", women should never ask for a date and never pay when they go on one. A woman should never phone a man, or see him more than three times a week. "Make Mr. Right obsessed with you by making yourself unattainable". Millions of women gave it a try. Then something happened. In March, 2001, Ellen Fein's husband announced that he was divorcing her. His reason was abandonment. it seems that Mrs. Fein had spent so much time telling other women how to find potential husbands. She had forgotten about her actual husband. The public reacted with amusement. It's always nice to see the experts get things wrong. But there is no sign that people have stopped wanting to be told about how to live their lives. Some rules might not work. But "The Rules" go on forever.