外研版 2018 年高中英语必修五强化训练1阅读强化训练(十二)(建议用时：25 分钟)阅读理解On April Fools Day 2016，at 7：10 am.，the day before I was to be married，the telephone rang.It was our friend, Brad.“Youre not going to believe this， ” he said， “but there are twentyfoot flames coming from Magic Moments Bridal Shop.”Neither my fiance Aaron nor I believed a word he was saying.We tuned in to the local radio station and heard the news ourselves. After months of looking for the “perfect dress”，the one I found was now in flames.The telephone rang again，and we were afraid to answer.It was The Bridal Boutique，the other bridal shop in town.A dear friend had notified them of our dilemma.They offered to let me come into their shop and pick out different dresses.Moments later，my mother and motherinlaw Shirley were at the door offering to help.One phone call after another, family and friends called to offer their services，wedding dresses，money，and sympathy.With all the offers to help, I began to believe that the wedding could actually go on.In the midst of the commotion(混乱)，I recalled that I had tried on the exact same wedding dress months earlier at Thelmas Bridal, an hours drive from home.I called Thelmas Bridal.I said， “I am supposed to get married tomorrow，and my wedding dress went up in flames this morning.”Immediately，I had the salespersons sympathy.She found the dress I described and agreed to sell offtherack(现成的)something they dont typically do.My mom drove for two hours and picked up the dress from Thelmas Bridal.We brought it to The Bridal Boutique where its owners and my motherinlaw had gathered.They were cheerfully cutting apart and resewing the dress. It was an incredible and heartwarming sight to see everyone working together to make our wedding day a reality.As I lay in bed that night，I reflected on the unbelievable day.The big day arrived，and what a wonderful day it was! I had the “perfect dress” and the fairytale wedding I had envisioned.Actually，the wedding was more memorable because of the many hands and hearts that helped to make it possible.【解题导语】 一件完美的婚纱体现了人们乐于助人的精神。1The author didnt believe Brads words because_Ahe liked telling lies to othersBshe thought it must be a jokeChe overstated the fire disasterDthe radio didnt report the newsB 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第一句 On April Fools Day 2016，at 7：10 外研版 2018 年高中英语必修五强化训练2am.，the day before I was to be married，the telephone rang.可知，作者不相信朋友的话是因为她以为这是一个愚人节的玩笑。故答案为 B 项。2The Bridal Boutique called the author in order to_Aask her to take her dressesBprovide timely help for herCpersuade her to buy dressesDinform her what had happenedB 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第四句 They offered to let me come into their shop and pick out different dresses.可知，婚纱店的人得知作者的困境后想要帮助她。故答案为 B项。3Why did the author finally buy the dress at Thelmas Bridal?AThey had some readymade dresses for sale.BShe could get a good price for a dress there.CThey could make her a dress as soon as possible.DShe wanted to buy the same dress as the burned one.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句 In the midst of the commotion(混乱)，I recalled that I had tried on the exact same wedding dress months earlier at Thelmas Bridal，an hours drive from home.可知，作者在 Thelmas Bridal 买婚纱是因为那里有一件婚纱和她在大火里被烧掉的婚纱是一样的。故答案为 D 项。4What did the author learn from her experience?AIt is better to give than to take.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CIts better to prepare for a rainy day.DActs of kindness can make a difference.D 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句 Actually，the wedding was more memorable because of the many hands and hearts that helped to make it possible.可知，作者在陌生人和亲友的帮助下顺利举行了婚礼，所以她体会到善举能帮人走出困境。故答案为 D 项。完形填空Finley Lamb from England was born with a rare condition, in which parts of his brain are in the wrong places.Doctors said the malformation (畸形) would _1_ him from walking and talking. They _2_ some specialized exercises for Lamb, which made him _3_ the odds. Not only is the 5yearold able to speak like someone with a(n) _4_ formed brain but also able to _5_ two 外研版 2018 年高中英语必修五强化训练3miles to school every day with his mother, Sara.He has taken individualized _6_ for two years at Family Hope Center in Pennsylvania and _7_ attends school in England. His mother is happy about his _8_. He absolutely loves school, and he thinks he _9_ it! Every time he sees the headmaster, he tells him a joke. He studies for two full days and then the other three days he _10_ in for the last two hours.He also no longer needs to see his eye specialist, dietitian or even a speech therapist (治疗师). He had such a quiet little voice, but now hes got a _11_ voicehe can shout, so his mother joked that she didnt know how _12_ she should be about that. _13_ he cant run yet, his athome exercises and daily strolls(漫步) have made his legs _14_. Even better, his confidence has _15_ gradually just because of his _16_ improvement, and hes starting to enjoy activities that used to _17_ him. He said he wanted to play football, which he neve