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1、四川长宁县2017高考英语阅读理解专题一轮练习2016高考训练题。阅读理解。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。 An idea that started in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In addit
2、ion to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the
3、If All of Seattle Read the Same Book project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong. In Chicago, the mayor appeared on televis
4、ion to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the One Book, One Chicago program. As a result, reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away
5、on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New York ,where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or
6、it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultinatelas Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by
7、 the process, or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.1. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy? A. To invite authors to guide readers. B. To encourage people to read and share. C. To involve people in community service. D. To promote t
8、he friendship between cities.2. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project? A .They had little interest in reading. B. They were too busy to read a book. C. They came from many different backgrounds D. They lacked support from the local government3. According to the passage, where
9、 would the project be more easily carried out? A. In large communities with little sense of unity B. In large cities where libraries are far from home C. In medium-sized cities with a diverse population D. In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached4. According to Nancy, the degree of stud
10、ents of the project is judged by A. the careful selection of a proper book B. the growing popularity of the writers C. the number of people who benefit from reading. D. the number of books that each person reads.参考答案14、BCDC 【2014高考英语模拟题】Stop-over in Stratford-upon-AvonThe easy way to book your theat
11、re seats, dinner and overnight stayGo to the theatre and enjoy Stratford-upon-Avons shops, river and restaurants. See Shakespeares birthplace, and the beautiful Cotswolds countryside with its charming villagesFor as little as & 90 per person in a luxury hotel, we include:A theatre seat in the stalls
12、（包厢）or circles for any Monday to Saturday evening performance A three-course dinner in the Box Tree Restaurant, before（5:45 pm）or after（about 10:30 pm）the performance One nights accommodation for two people sharing twin / double room. We divide our hotels into four groups: Luxury, A, B or C. Luxury
13、is the most expensive and Group C rooms are without bath If you havent time or live too close to Stratford to stay the night why not try our Deals on Meals package which includes a three-course dinner（or lunch if you go to an afternoon performance）in the Box Tree Restaurant. Lunch before the afterno
14、on performance is at 12:00 noonGroup discounts apply（15 or more）for Monday to Friday evenings and Thursday and Saturday afternoons until June 18thTrainsThere is an intercity（城市间的）train from London Euston to Coventry. Trains leave London at: 9:10 am, 10:40 am, 16:55pm, 2:40 pmThen take a bus to Strat
15、ford. Also, there is a new direct train service from London to StratfordTrain leaves London at 9:18 am and arrives Stratford at 11: 30 am. Returns are available: leaves Stratford at 15:55 pm and arrives London at 18:15 pmBusesConnect with all the above trains at Coventry StationStay longerYou can ha
16、ve an extra nights stay at the hotel of your choice to complete your break. Please note on your booking form if you would like to stay an extra night and include the cost（prices shown are per person sharing a double room）in your total payment. Theatre tickets can also be added for those wanting to go to anoth
