湖南常宁市2017高考英语阅读理解一轮练习阅读理解训练 (2015河北省普高质监)Martha Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundred dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would become a dancer. At that time, the dancers were looked down on. So Marthas parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until 1916, she began her studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, “Chronicle”， which signaled the beginning of a new era in modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the dark nature of both the set and costumes.Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. “A Dancers World” is an introduction to Graham and her work. She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in nineteen seventysix. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991 at the age of ninetysix. In 1998, Time magazine listed her as the “Dancer of the Century” and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century.文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了现代舞之母玛莎格兰姆的故事和她所取得的成就。4Some famous artists mentioned in Paragraph 1 show Martha Graham_.Awas influenced greatly by themBkept in touch with them regularlyChad a great effect on modern danceDliked to make more friends with them答案：C推理判断题。第一段中将玛莎格兰姆的影响和其他的一些伟大的人物相比，暗示她的影响也非常大，故最佳答案为C。5Why didnt Marthas parents approve of her desire to dance at first?AShe was too old to learn American dance.BAmerican dance was seen as a lower art form.CThere was no academic school to teach dancing. DHer family was too poor to afford her tuition.答案：B细节理解题。根据第二段中的第二句At that time, the dancers were looked down on舞蹈家在那时是被看不起的，暗示舞蹈在当时是一种地位较低的艺术形式，故最佳答案为B。6When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she_. Awas warmly welcomed by the youthBachieved huge success once again Creceived many awards for her age Dwas attacked by people答案：D细节理解题。根据第四段中的第一、二句 Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows. 知她70岁演出时，她受到了一些人的批评，可知她受到了一些人的攻击，故最佳答案为D。7The text is mainly about_.Athe background of modern dance in AmericaBthe development of modern dance in AmericaCMartha Graham and her achievements in dance Dthe awards Martha Graham won in her life答案：C主旨大意题。根据文章的内容，是按时间顺序叙述了现代舞之母玛莎格兰姆的一生以及她在舞蹈方面的成就，故最佳答案为C。写人记事（阅读理解） Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my familys last vacation.It was my six-year-old sons winter break from school,and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip.The flight was overbooked,and Delta,the airline,offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York,so I had to get back.But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day,my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes,I encouragedokay,orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Out total take: $1,600.Not bad,huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a big-time bargain hunter,I know the value of a dollar.And these days,a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth.Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes,clothes for my children,and expensive restaurants.But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer,and its the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.1.Why did