1UnitUnit 4 4 PublicPublic transporttransport高考试卷分块专练练一 阅读理解提速练限时35分钟第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)AAnimal Farm by George OrwellAnimal Farm is probably one of the most popular school reads in the world. George Orwell wrote it as a political allegory (讽喻) and has since then inspired the minds of not only adult revolutionaries but also the younger ones who start feeling the spark of being right and free for all of the humanity in their hearts.Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiThis is a wise, funny, and heartbreaking memory of Marjane Satrapis years growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, and how she dealt with life while experiencing the ruinous effects of the war with Iraq. The mistakes she felt she made opened her eyes and shaped her into becoming the influential individual she is today.To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeRegarded as a masterpiece of literature it is no wonder it won the Pulitzer Prize. The plot and characters are based on the authors observations of her family and neighbors, as well as on an event that occurred near her hometown in 1936, when she was 10 years old. The novel is famous for its warmth and humor, despite telling a story of innocent Tom Robinson being accused of raping (强暴) a white woman because he was black.The Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingA story showing the absolute courage of a young boy, who was never afraid to speak his mind in the face of injustice and would always defend the helpless. A boy shows us the importance of believing in ourselves and others. Harry Potter reminds us that the true power to defeat any enemy is not found in others, but found within each of us.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。主要简单介绍了有关四本书的内容。21Which book best suits the people who want freedom?AThe Harry Potter series.2BTo Kill a Mockingbird.CAnimal Farm.DPersepolis.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第一本书的介绍中的“. but also the younger ones who start feeling the spark of being right and free for all of the humanity in their hearts”可知，渴望自由的人最适合读Animal Farm这本书，故选C。22Which author wrote about his or her own experiences in the above works?AJ. K. Rowling. BMarjane Satrapi.CGeorge Orwell. DHarper Lee.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第二本书的介绍中的“This is a wise, funny, and heartbreaking memory of Marjane Satrapis years . and how she dealt with life while experiencing the ruinous effects of the war with Iraq”可知，这本书是关于作者本人经历的。23What does the author say about To Kill a Mockingbird?AIts author is a young girl.BIt was written in a serious way.COne theme may be racial inequality.DTom Robinson committed a crime.解析：选 C 推理判断题 根据第三本书的介绍中的“innocent Tom Robinson being accused of raping (强暴) a white woman because he was black”可知，因为是黑人，Tom Robinson 被指控强奸一名白人妇女，这说明这本书的一个主题可能是种族歧视或种族不平等。24What does the Harry Potter series mainly want to convey?AGod helps those who help themselves.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CActions speak louder than words.DFailure is the mother of success.解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第四本书的介绍中的“Harry Potter reminds us that the true power to defeat any enemy is not found in others, but found within each of us”可知， 哈利波特告诉我们真正打败任何敌人的力量不在别人身上，而在我们自己身上。所以 A 项“天助自助者”正确。B 项意为“患难见真情” ；C 项意为“事实胜于雄辩” ；D 项意为“失败是成功之母” 。B3Claudio Viera de Oliveira is from Brazil. He was born with an upside down head and deformed (畸形的) legs. His mother was told by doctors that she should allow him to die, but she ignored their advice. Oliveira grew up and now he has written a book about his life after the age of 40.Since he was a child, Oliveira has liked to keep himself busy. He didnt like to depend totally on others. He learned to do things all by himself. At eight, Oliveira began to walk on his knees. His family had to change the floor of the house, so he could walk without injuring himself. His bed, plugs and lights had to be made lower so that he could do things for himself.He couldnt use a wheelchair because of his unusual shape, making it hard for him to be independent outside the home, but he begged his mother to allow him to go to school and learn with other children. He learned to use a pen with his mouth to type words and even use his lips to operate a mouse or a phone. He also went on to qualify as an accountant and gave speeches at special events. Now Oliveira has published his first book, called “O mundo esta ao (The world is the wrong way around)” Oliveira said, “Throughout my life I was able to adapt my body to the world. Right now, I dont see myself as being different. I am a normal person. I dont see things upside down. Nowadays I can say that I am a professional, international public speaker and that I receive invitations from all over the world.”语篇解读：本文主要讲述了天生残疾的 Oliveira 获得成功的励志故事。25What was the doctors attitude towards Oliveiras disease?AConcerned. BHopeless.CConfident. DDoubtful.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第一段的第三句“His mother was told by doctors that she should allow him to die, but she ignored their advice”可推知，医生对Oliveira 的病不抱任何希望，故选 B。26What do we know about Oliveira?AHe adapted himself to society.BHe managed to walk on foot