2013高考英语专题精练精析（十八）

1、高考英语专题精练精析（18）(限时50分钟). 完形填空I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I used to give a lot of money to the homeless, feeling1for their misfortune. But2time passed, I fell victim（受害者）, too. I became a single mom with no home, a huge debt, and hardly any income. As a3, I stopped giving to the people on the side of the road and became very bitter. Things started to4for me. I became5enough to have a home, a backyard for my daughter, and plenty of food, and I soon paid6all my debts. One day we saw a homeles

2、s person with the7, “Will work for food. ” My daughter said, “Mommy, you8give to those people in need. ” I replied, “9they just use that money for alcohol or other10things. ” Three days later, I was11to pick up my daughter from school. A man was standing on the corner, and something deep inside me said, “Just12the man. ” So I rolled down my window, and he ran over with enthusiasm（热情）. He said, “God bless you, I only1377 cents. ” There sat three quarters and two pennies in my box. I gave it to hi

3、m. He burst out with14and tears in his eyes, “Wow, you just 15it possible for me to see my mom for Christmas! Thank you; the16that had this great sale is leaving in 20 minutes! ” It was a17Ill never forget. I think that man wont forget it either, but I was the one who got the18gift in life - GIVING. It also19me that nothing is a coincidence（巧合）, and20has its meaning. 1. A. happyB. shamefulC. angryD. sorry2. A. asB. beforeC. sinceD. when3. A. ruleB. wholeC. resultD. reason4. A. worsenB. changeC.

4、appearD. come5. A. possibleB. helpfulC. strongD. responsible6. A. backB. forC. offD. on7. A. signB. smileC. letterD. flag8. A. had toB. used toC. couldD. should9. A. SoB. ButC. AndD. Or10. A. badB. interestingC. meaningfulD. exciting11. A. walkingB. waitingC. runningD. driving12. A. blameB. encourageC. helpD. advise13. A. getB. earnC. needD. accept14. A. joyB. disappointmentC. prideD. care15. A. keptB. madeC. gotD. showed16. A. driverB. planeC. carD. bus17. A. mistakeB. storyC. momentD. result18

5、. A. bestB. smallestC. beautifulD. only19. A. informsB. provesC. remindsD. puzzles20. A. nothingB. somethingC. thatD. everything. 阅读理解（A）AMSTERDAM (AP) Shes not afraid of pirates(海盗). Shes packed plenty of school books. And shes going to miss her family and her dog, Spot. Fourteen-year-old Laura Dekker jumped onto her boat Wednesday and sailed off from the Netherlands hoping to become the youngest person to make a voyage around the world by herself. About 100 supporters waved as Laura and her fa

6、ther Dick Dekker left the southern Dutch harbor of Den Osse in her 11. 5-meter-long sailing boat Guppy, for Portugal where she plans to leave her father and begin her attempt to travel around the world. Last week, Laura won a legal battle when a court released her from the guardianship(监护) of Dutch child protection agencies. They had blocked her initial plan to depart at age 13 over fears for her safety and psychological health during the trip, which will likely take around a year. “I can be sai

7、ling now, and thats great! ” she told reporters Wednesday. Laura raised the black Jolly Rogerlike flag of The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society above the two red masts(桅杆) before sailing out. Laura, who was born on a sailing boat off the coast of New Zealand, has been working to counter objections to her voyage since the authorities stepped in last year. She got a bigger, stronger boat, took courses in first aid and practiced coping with sleep deprivation(缺乏). She also made at least one trip by

8、herself across the North Sea to England. The Dutch court ruled that Lauras preparations were adequate and it was up to her parents, who are divorced, to decide whether to let her make the attempt. Her mother, Babs Mueller, recently withdrew(撤销) her opposition to the plan. Dekkers case has fueled a global debate over the wisdom of allowing ever-younger sailors to take on the great risks of sailing the high seas alone. 21. Why was Laura prevented from voyaging alone worldwide previously? A. She wa

9、s too young to make the voyage. B. She knew little about sailing and the sea. C. Her teachers were worried about her health. D. Her parents didnt want her to leave school. 22. How did Laura feel when she was setting off? A. Embarrassed. B. Surprised. C. Excited.D. Anxious. 23. Which statement is TRUE about Lauras mother?A. She thinks highly of Lauras adventure. B. She no longer shows concern about Laura. C. She decides to disapprove of Lauras voyage. D. She opposed Lauras attempt at the beginning. 24.

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