Book 1 Unit 4 Earthquakes
(B卷 真题滚动卷)
第二部分　阅读理解 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节　(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A（2021年高考浙江卷）
Leslie Nielsen’s childhood was a difficult one, but he had one particular shining star in his life — his uncle, who was a well-known actor. The admiration and respect his uncle earned inspired Nielsen to make a career (职业) in acting. Even though he often felt he would be discovered to be a no-talent, he moved forward, gaining a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse and making his first television appearance a few years later in 1948. However, becoming a full-time, successful actor would still be an uphill battle for another eight years until he landed a number of film roles that finally got him noticed.
But even then, what he had wasn’t quite what he wanted. Nielsen always felt he should be doing comedy but his good looks and distinguished voice kept him busy in dramatic roles. It wasn’t until 1980 — 32 years into his career — that he landed the role it would seem he was made for in Airplane! That movie led him into the second half of his career where his comedic presence alone could make a movie a financial success even when movie reviewers would not rate it highly.
Did Nielsen then feel content in his career? Yes and no. He was thrilled to be doing the comedy that he always felt he should do, but even during his last few years, he always had a sense of curiosity, wondering what new role or challenge might be just around the comer. He never stopped working, never retired.
Leslie Nielsen’s devotion to acting is wonderfully inspiring. He built a hugely successful career with little more than plain old hard work and determination. He showed us that even a single desire, never given up on, can make for a remarkable life.
1．Why did Nielsen want to be an actor?
A．He enjoyed watching movies.    B．He was eager to earn money.
C．He wanted to be like his uncle.    D．He felt he was good at acting.
2．What do we know about Nielsen in the second half of his career?
A．He directed some high quality movies.    B．He avoided taking on new challenges.
C．He focused on playing dramatic roles.    D．He became a successful comedy actor.
3．What does Nielsen’s career story tell us?
A．Art is long, life is short.    B．He who laughs last laughs longest.
C．It’s never too late to learn.    D．Where there’s a will there’s a way.
B （2021年高考全国甲卷）
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me.
Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “ Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past sprin
g. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”
“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”
4．What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?
A．He felt disappointed.    B．He gave up his hobby.
C．He liked the weather there.    D．He had disagreements with his family.
5．What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean?
A．Be careful!    B．Well done!    C．No way!    D．Don't worry!
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6．Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?
A．To join the skateboarding.    B．To make new friends.
C．To learn more tricks.    D．To relive his childhood days
7．What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A．Children should learn a second language.
B．Sport is necessary for children's health.
C．Children need a sense of belonging
D．Seeing the world is a must for children.
C （湖北省武汉市蔡甸区汉阳一中2021届高三仿真模拟（六））
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