江西省八所重点中学2015高三4月联考英语试题及答案(2)
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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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
Bobbi Kristina Brown's family has been gathered around her since she was hospitalized on Saturday after being found unconscious in the bathtub of her suburban Atlanta townhome.
Whitney Houston's only child is now at Emory University Hospital and is still fighting for her life, as a family statement said on Monday.
Nothing has changed, despite reports that are popping up and painting a more serious picture.
Fox News reported Wednesday that the situation is horrific. "It's now a matter of when the family wants to let go and accept that she's pretty much not going to make it," a source told FOX411. "They've left it up to the family as to how long they want to keep her alive."yggk.net
People Magazine is also reporting that a doctor told Brown's family on Wednesday that nothing more could be done. "Everyone is coming to the hospital to say goodbye," said a family member.
And the Daily Mail says Brown has been taken off life support.
But Bobby Brown issued a statement late Thursday denying these reports.
"If we issued a statement every time the media published a false report regarding this matter, that's all we would be doing 24 hours a day. This is false, just as is the vast majority of the other reporting that is currently taking place," he said, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
A source close to the family tells USA TODAY that it's wrong to say the family is gathering to say goodbye, because the family has been there since the beginning, so nothing is any different today for them.
Also, Brown is "not brain dead," as has been reported.
And, as for other stories saying that the Houston family is feuding with Bobbi Kristina's dad, Bobby Brown? Those aren't true either. They "are NOT fighting," says our source.
21. According to Fox News, Bobbi Kristina is _________.
A. within an inch of life B. on the way to success
C. left aside by her family D. in a good state
22. Bobby Brown holds the opinion that _________.
A. they are busy issuing statements all day
B. the family is saying goodbye to Kristina
C. he is getting along well with the Houston family
D. most journalists are getting the wrong end of the stick.
23. Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. An Accident In The Bathtub
B. Kristina, We’re Still Praying And Waiting On A Miracle
C. False Reports From Different News Media
D. Bobbi Kristina’s Final Days
B
There are some strange driving laws in different countries.
Countries |
Laws |
Vietnam |
If you’re in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver’s license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years. |
Russia |
In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it’s illegal to wash your car by hand in public places — forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities. |
Thailand |
Drivers —male or female — can’t drive shirtless, whether it’s a car, a bus, or a tuk-tuk cab. |
France |
France requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer(酒精测量仪) at all times when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cost around US$5, and if you don’t have one, you will be fined US$15. |
Cyprus |
Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US$35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person “is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily. |
Japan |
Politeness isn’t just the culture in Japan; it’s part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle(水坑) with your car will cost you over US$60. The country is also strict with its DUI(酒驾) laws — riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking and driving can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars. |
24. Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow?
A. The car wash facilities. B. Any public place
C. Your home D. The forest
25. What can get you fined for in Cyprus?
A. Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer.
B. Not having a Cyprus driver’s license.
C. Putting your hands above your head when you are driving.
D. Driving without a shirt.
26. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been ____.
A. in an irregular position in your car
B. sitting in a car with a drunk driver
C. splashing a person with mud
D. impolite to other drivers
27. This text can most likely be found in _______.
A. a law document B. a fashion magazine
C. an international newspaper D. a column on interesting cultures
C
There is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander, the great Greek king. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail."
"My first desire is that," said Alexander, "My physicians alone must carry my coffin." After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn(撒满) with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected." The king continued, "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "Oh King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?"
At this Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.
The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.
And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed I go out of this world.” With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.
28. The first paragraph suggests that Alexander _________.
A. was conquering many kingdoms.
B. realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all.
C. wanted to leave as he came empty-handed.
D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things.
29. The underlined word “clutches” in paragraph 3 means “_______”.
A. sentence B. attention C. control D. shadow
30. The author intends to ________.
A. tell us the story of Alexander
B. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander
C. stress the powers of Alexander the Great
D. persuade people to realize what Alexander said
31. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Death of Alexander. yggk.net B. The Greed of Alexander
C. Three Wishes of Alexander D. The Life of Alexander
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