2013高考英语二轮阅读理解精选（12）及答案AMr. Patrick was new to the school and to us. Even though he was a great teacher, he seemed rather like a character out of a horror movie. He didnt look that bad, but somehow, he looked extremely scary to me.Some kids began to believe that he was a murderer or a ghost; some believed he was mad and a few believed that he might have suffered a lot in his life. I was one of those few.One day I gathered up my courage and headed towards the school garden. He was, as usual, sitting on a bench alone. I breathed heavily a few times and then walked towards him.“How are you?” I asked with my voice crackling.He managed to say, “Fine.”“Well, good to know,” I tried to be happy.“Hmmm” was all I heard.“Whats up with you?” then seeing a puzzled look on his face, I tried to be more formal and respectful. “I mean, why arent you like all other people in the school? Why are you always so quiet and sad? Why”“No dear, some things are better left unsaid,” he said gloomily.“Oh no sir, nothing is better left unsaid. If you want to share your feelings with me and reduce the pain of your heart, you are free to do so. I promise I will never ever tell anyone.”“With you? You are just a little girl; what will you understand?”I was somehow offended but still I managed to persuade him, “So what, Sir? You see, if you tell me your problem, you will have a light heart and you will have the feeling that someone somewhere cares about you.”“Oh okay, that was a very nice belief indeed; lets take a walk and I will let you know everything.”Soon after our little talk, there was a visible change on his face. Later that day in the class, there was a smile on his face.56. From the text, we can know about Mr. Patrick that he .A. once acted a character in a horror movie B. scared his students with his looksC. often punished the students for bad marks D. did better in teaching than others in the school57. Mr. Patrick was thought by the author to .A. be a murderer or a ghost B. be madC. have suffered a lot D. have a special personality58. While walking towards Mr. Patrick in the school garden, the author felt .A. excitedB. nervousC. worried D. happyBRead this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving. Cliffords Thanksgiving VisitClifford has to stay home with his neighbors, as Emily Elizabeths family goes visiting her grandmother. At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family, but then he decides to visit his mother too. He travels many miles, crosses bridges, and he even gets into the subway! Follow Cliffords trip to the big city! At http:/www.powells.com. it is $3.99. The author is Norman Bridwell. It is for children aged 4-8.The Magic Tree HouseThe Magic Tree House describes how Jack and Annie return back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as their adventures and excitements. It is for ages 4-8. The book costs $2.50 at http:/www.powells.com. The author is Sal Murdocca.Franklins ThanksgivingFranklin thinks that there will be an over-abundance of food for Thanksgiving dinner. So he invites his teacher and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. It costs $2.50 at www.Powells.com. The book is for children aged 4-8. The author is Paulette Bourgeois.The First ThanksgivingThe First Thanksgiving is for ages 4-8 and it tells about the story of the pilgrims learning languages. It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画). The author is James Waiting and the price of the book is $2.50. You can find it on http:/www.powells.com.59. Clifford travels to the big city probably because _. A. he is eager to visit his grandmother B. he is not happy at home C. he misses his neighbors very much D. he likes traveling very much 60. If you are interested in the pilgrims life you can read _. A. Cliffords Thanksgiving Visit B. The Magic Tree House C. Franklins Thanksgiving D. The First Thanksgiving 61. Kids can understand The First Thanksgiving better with the help of _. A. teachersB. other readers C. picturesD. computers CBreathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime momentthe commencement.Seated, I wai