高二英语专项训练（11）阅读理解
A★
What are you going to do if you are in a burning house？ How will you escape？ Do you know how to save yourself？ Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save you life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family， such as stairways and fire escapes， but not lifts.
From the lower floors of the buildings， escaping through windows is possible， learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious injury.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average（平均高度的） person， hanging by the finger-tips will have a drop of about six feet to the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course， it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leaked（渗） into the room.
On a second or third floor， the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement（水泥） might end in injury. Bushes（灌木丛） and grass can help to break a fall.
◆根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。
( )1. It is important to _______.
A. put out the fire in the burning house B. know the ways to escape the fire
C. jump off a burning house D. keep the door closed
( )2. It is possible to escape through the windows _______.
A. if there are some bushes on the ground B. if you are strong enough
C. if you live on a lower floor D. If you have a long rope
( )3. Which of the following escaping way is NOT right？ _______.
A. You can escape though stairways. B. You can choose fire escapes.
C. Escape from the windows that open onto a roof. D. Use a lift to come down at once.
( )4. Open the window so that _______ if the building is on fire.
A. you can get fresh air B. you can call for help
C. you can easily jump off D. you can be seen first
( )5. The best title of the passage is _______.
A. Escaping from the Windows B. Save Yourself in the Burning House
C. Knowledge on Fire D. Waiting for Help
B★★
Once Napoleon stayed in a small inn. The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.
“You have served me well, innkeeper,” said Napoleon. “I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.”
“Sir, we want nothing,” said the innkeeper. “But will you tell us something?”
“What is it?” Napoleon asked.
“We have heard a story,” said the innkeeper, “that once during the war, a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?” Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.
At the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing.
“Please, sir.” begged the innkeeper, “Don’t kill us! we meant nothing!” The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: “Ready! Aim!” The wife screamed. “Stop!” said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, “Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don’t you?”
( )6. Why did the innkeeper ask Napoleon to tell him how Napoleon felt when he was being looked for?
A. He wanted to know the difference between a general and an ordinary people.
B. He looked down upon Napoleon, for he thought a great man shouldn’t be defeated.
C. He showed his sympathy(同情) to Napoleon in time of danger.
D. He was interested in other’s failure, especially Napoleon’s.
( )7. Why did Napoleon ordered his men to tie the couple?
A because he wanted to teach the innkeeper a good lesson for bothering him.
B. because he wanted to kill the couple to get rid of his anger.
C. because he wanted to show that he was so admiring a general that nobody could upset him.
D. because he wanted to made the innkeeper know that a general like him had the same feeling as the ordinary people in face of danger.
( )8. Which is the best title of the text?
A. Napoleon’s Trick B. Napoleon and an Innkeeper
C. Napoleon’s Anger D. Napoleon’s ride
C★★★
Maggie was very glad that James was not a frequent visitor to the house. So far as the children were concerned, they had a mystery about him that stirred their imagination. He stirred Maggie’s anger, however, so that she often said to her husband, “It’s mercy that brother of yours doesn’t come oftener.”
In fact James came once a year, unexpectedly, around eight o’clock in the evening, and he stayed for six hours of close discussion with his brother. His arrival was a signal to the children that their bedtime would be delayed. Not that he ever spoke to them or played with them. He took no notice of them, as if he was unable to see children, at least until the time came for him to go. Instead, after his first greeting and a careless kiss, James took no notice of Maggie either, except to add, “You’ll be getting on with the supper, Maggie.” Such was his regard for her.
Maggie paid him back in her own way. She kept the children up, the four of them, to keep her company, she said, but of course they sang and made a noise and broke the endless sound of James’s voice. Very late, they dropped off to sleep in their chairs. Then, when James was about to go, Maggie woke them up and so more or less forced him to part with four shillings before he left. That gave her some satisfaction, for James, though rich, was mean. He always went home by the last train, just after two o’clock.
Maggie’s children secretly stared at their uncle. They could not forget that he had, in their mother’s words, “lost two wives and taken a third, ” They wondered about those two unfortunate lost ladies. They asked each other what their fate had been, and if neither could ever be found again. James never brought his third wife with him nor ever mentioned her. The children decided that he must be so frightened of losing her that he never allowed her outside the door.
( )9. The underlined word “mercy” in the text most probably means _______.
A. loss B. wonder C. lucky thing D. terrible thing
( )10. Maggie never prepared anything special for James because _______.
A. he was a man difficult to please B. she never knew when he was coming
C. she was too busy looking after her children D. he never stayed long enough for a meal
( )11. What do we know about James’ behavior?
A. He was a kind man, with love for the family.
B. He was generous, especially towards his brother.
C. He was anxious to please the family, especially the kids.
D. He was rude to his sister-in-law.
( )12. Maggie felt pleased when _______.
A. she paid James the money that she owed him B. James gave some money to the children
C. she had to wake James up to catch his train D. James thanked her for the nice supper
( )13. The children did not realize that two of James’ wives _______.
A. had been dead B. suffered from loss of memory
C. had run away from him D. might appear again one day
专项训练（11）参考答案
A:【答案解析】
1. 选B.从句子It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family，…可知，当房子着火后，最重要的是你要知道the ways to escape the fire（逃生方式），故答案选B.
2. 选C.在短文的第2段说到…from the lower floors of building escaping through windows is possible.故选C.
3. 选D.在短文中特别强调在大火发生时，人们可以从 stairways 和 fire escapes逃生， but not lifts（但不能从电梯），因为那是相当危险的。
4. 选A.在短文的第5段提到了可…keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air…可知。
5. 选B.通读全文后，短文的大意很明显，在着火的大楼中自救的方法应是短文的主题，故选
B.
B：【答案解析】 本文讲述了拿破仑用一种特殊的方式让店主懂得伟人和常人一样也有恐惧心。
6. A。推断题。根据 Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you? 可知这位店主想知道这位伟人那时的感觉是否和常人一样，据此 A 为正确答案。
7. D。细节题。根据 Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don’t you? 得知拿破仑用行动告诉了店主自己作为将军和常人感觉是一样的，故选 D。
8. B。主旨题。阅读全文后得知本文讲述的是发生在拿破仑将军和店主之间的故事，故选 B。 C：【答案解析】 本文讲Maggie和她的孩子们对他们的叔叔James来访的不欢迎。
9. C。词义猜测题。Maggie不喜欢James的来访, 由此可以说他不常来是一件幸运的事，所以答案为C。
10. B。事实细节题。根据 In fact James came once a year, unexpectedly可知答案为B。
11. D。推理判断题。根据 except to add, “You’ll be getting on with the supper, Maggie.” Such was his regard for her可知他对Maggie的态度不是很友好，故答案为D。
12. B。推理判断题。根据 Maggie woke them up and so more or less forced him to part with four shillings before he left. That gave her some satisfaction可知答案为B。
13. A。推理判断题。根据 They wondered about those two unfortunate lost ladies可知答案为A。
高二英语专项训练（11）阅读理解
A★
What are you going to do if you are in a burning house？ How will you escape？ Do you know how to save yourself？ Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save you life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family， such as stairways and fire escapes， but not lifts.
From the lower floors of the buildings， escaping through windows is possible， learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious injury.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average（平均高度的） person， hanging by the finger-tips will have a drop of about six feet to the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course， it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leaked（渗） into the room.
On a second or third floor， the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement（水泥） might end in injury. Bushes（灌木丛） and grass can help to break a fall.
◆根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。
( )1. It is important to _______.
A. put out the fire in the burning house B. know the ways to escape the fire
C. jump off a burning house D. keep the door closed
( )2. It is possible to escape through the windows _______.
A. if there are some bushes on the ground B. if you are strong enough
C. if you live on a lower floor D. If you have a long rope
( )3. Which of the following escaping way is NOT right？ _______.
A. You can escape though stairways. B. You can choose fire escapes.
C. Escape from the windows that open onto a roof. D. Use a lift to come down at once.
( )4. Open the window so that _______ if the building is on fire.
A. you can get fresh air B. you can call for help
C. you can easily jump off D. you can be seen first
( )5. The best title of the passage is _______.
A. Escaping from the Windows B. Save Yourself in the Burning House
C. Knowledge on Fire D. Waiting for Help
B★★
Once Napoleon stayed in a small inn. The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.
“You have served me well, innkeeper,” said Napoleon. “I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.”
“Sir, we want nothing,” said the innkeeper. “But will you tell us something?”
“What is it?” Napoleon asked.
“We have heard a story,” said the innkeeper, “that once during the war, a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?” Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.
At the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing.
“Please, sir.” begged the innkeeper, “Don’t kill us! we meant nothing!” The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: “Ready! Aim!” The wife screamed. “Stop!” said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, “Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don’t you?”
( )6. Why did the innkeeper ask Napoleon to tell him how Napoleon felt when he was being looked for?
A. He wanted to know the difference between a general and an ordinary people.
B. He looked down upon Napoleon, for he thought a great man shouldn’t be defeated.
C. He showed his sympathy(同情) to Napoleon in time of danger.
D. He was interested in other’s failure, especially Napoleon’s.
( )7. Why did Napoleon ordered his men to tie the couple?
A because he wanted to teach the innkeeper a good lesson for bothering him.
B. because he wanted to kill the couple to get rid of his anger.
C. because he wanted to show that he was so admiring a general that nobody could upset him.
D. because he wanted to made the innkeeper know that a general like him had the same feeling as the ordinary people in face of danger.
( )8. Which is the best title of the text?
A. Napoleon’s Trick B. Napoleon and an Innkeeper
C. Napoleon’s Anger D. Napoleon’s ride
C★★★
Maggie was very glad that James was not a frequent visitor to the house. So far as the children were concerned, they had a mystery about him that stirred their imagination. He stirred Maggie’s anger, however, so that she often said to her husband, “It’s mercy that brother of yours doesn’t come oftener.”
In fact James came once a year, unexpectedly, around eight o’clock in the evening, and he stayed for six hours of close discussion with his brother. His arrival was a signal to the children that their bedtime would be delayed. Not that he ever spoke to them or played with them. He took no notice of them, as if he was unable to see children, at least until the time came for him to go. Instead, after his first greeting and a careless kiss, James took no notice of Maggie either, except to add, “You’ll be getting on with the supper, Maggie.” Such was his regard for her.
Maggie paid him back in her own way. She kept the children up, the four of them, to keep her company, she said, but of course they sang and made a noise and broke the endless sound of James’s voice. Very late, they dropped off to sleep in their chairs. Then, when James was about to go, Maggie woke them up and so more or less forced him to part with four shillings before he left. That gave her some satisfaction, for James, though rich, was mean. He always went home by the last train, just after two o’clock.
Maggie’s children secretly stared at their uncle. They could not forget that he had, in their mother’s words, “lost two wives and taken a third, ” They wondered about those two unfortunate lost ladies. They asked each other what their fate had been, and if neither could ever be found again. James never brought his third wife with him nor ever mentioned her. The children decided that he must be so frightened of losing her that he never allowed her outside the door.
( )9. The underlined word “mercy” in the text most probably means _______.
A. loss B. wonder C. lucky thing D. terrible thing
( )10. Maggie never prepared anything special for James because _______.
A. he was a man difficult to please B. she never knew when he was coming
C. she was too busy looking after her children D. he never stayed long enough for a meal
( )11. What do we know about James’ behavior?
A. He was a kind man, with love for the family.
B. He was generous, especially towards his brother.
C. He was anxious to please the family, especially the kids.
D. He was rude to his sister-in-law.
( )12. Maggie felt pleased when _______.
A. she paid James the money that she owed him B. James gave some money to the children
C. she had to wake James up to catch his train D. James thanked her for the nice supper
( )13. The children did not realize that two of James’ wives _______.
A. had been dead B. suffered from loss of memory
C. had run away from him D. might appear again one day
专项训练（11）参考答案
A:【答案解析】
1. 选B.从句子It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family，…可知，当房子着火后，最重要的是你要知道the ways to escape the fire（逃生方式），故答案选B.
2. 选C.在短文的第2段说到…from the lower floors of building escaping through windows is possible.故选C.
3. 选D.在短文中特别强调在大火发生时，人们可以从 stairways 和 fire escapes逃生， but not lifts（但不能从电梯），因为那是相当危险的。
4. 选A.在短文的第5段提到了可…keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air…可知。
5. 选B.通读全文后，短文的大意很明显，在着火的大楼中自救的方法应是短文的主题，故选
B.
B：【答案解析】 本文讲述了拿破仑用一种特殊的方式让店主懂得伟人和常人一样也有恐惧心。
6. A。推断题。根据 Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you? 可知这位店主想知道这位伟人那时的感觉是否和常人一样，据此 A 为正确答案。
7. D。细节题。根据 Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don’t you? 得知拿破仑用行动告诉了店主自己作为将军和常人感觉是一样的，故选 D。
8. B。主旨题。阅读全文后得知本文讲述的是发生在拿破仑将军和店主之间的故事，故选 B。 C：【答案解析】 本文讲Maggie和她的孩子们对他们的叔叔James来访的不欢迎。
9. C。词义猜测题。Maggie不喜欢James的来访, 由此可以说他不常来是一件幸运的事，所以答案为C。
10. B。事实细节题。根据 In fact James came once a year, unexpectedly可知答案为B。
11. D。推理判断题。根据 except to add, “You’ll be getting on with the supper, Maggie.” Such was his regard for her可知他对Maggie的态度不是很友好，故答案为D。
12. B。推理判断题。根据 Maggie woke them up and so more or less forced him to part with four shillings before he left. That gave her some satisfaction可知答案为B。
13. A。推理判断题。根据 They wondered about those two unfortunate lost ladies可知答案为A。