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1、湖北省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（77）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AKimchi traditionally has a rosy color. K says: “The color red wards off (避开) evil spirits. The color represents the spirit of the Korean people and kimchi is more than just a food. Its a culture.”A meal without kimchi is unthinkabl
2、e. So what is kimchi?Joan Raymond, food writer for US website , writes: “Its a reddish, fermented (发酵的) cabbage dish , made with a mix of garlic salt, vinegar, chili peppers and other spices.It is served at every meal, either along with or mixed with rice and noodles. It is part of a high-fiber, low
3、 fat diet, which has kept obesity at bay.”Kimchi is used in everything from soups to pancakes and as a topping (配料) on pizza and burgers.H named kimchi in its list of the worlds top five healthiest foods as it is rich in vitamins, aids digestion and may even reduce the risk of cancer.A study conduct
4、ed by Seoul National University claimed that chickens infected with the H5N1 virus (bird flu) recovered after eating food containing the same bacteria found in kimchi.When Koreans pose for photos, they say “kimchi”, instead of “cheese”.1. From the first two paragraphs, we can conclude that .A. kimic
5、hi is very common in ROK B. every Korean woman knows how to make kimchiC. kimchi is mostly eaten by poor familiesD. kimichi is usually made in winter2. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Kimchi contains something that can kill the H5N1 virus.B. Kimchi is rated as
6、the healthiest food in the world.C. Kimchi is a cultural treasure for Koreans.D. Each person eats 40 pounds of kimchi per month. 3. What does the underlined phrase “keep. at bay” mean?A. predictB. prevent C. overcomeD. develop 4. What does the article mainly talk about?A. The nutritional value of ki
7、mchi.B. Ways of making kimchi.C. The origin of kimchi.D. Kimchi and what it means to Koreans.BNick lives in Brisbane, Queensland. He is 22 years old this year. He has a positive approach to life and is outgoing and friendly, with a happy and cheerful personality. He has a smile that makes anyone fee
8、l comfortable and at ease. But life hasnt been easy for him.Born on December 4, 1982, Nick had no limbs! His parents were deeply shocked. Nicks father thought the baby wouldnt survive for long, but tests proved that Nick was a healthy baby boy, just with legs and arms missing.Some people assumed tha
9、t Nicks physical disability meant that he would also be mentally disabled. However, Nick was one of the first disabled students to go to a mainstream school in Australia.There were times when Nick felt depressed and angry because he couldnt change the way he lived. For a time Nick felt like he was a
10、 burden to his family and the sooner he went, the better it would be for everyone. Nick actually wanted to end his pain and his life at a young age, but he was thankful once again, for his parents and family who were always there to comfort him and give him strength.One of the first lessons that Nic
11、k learnt was not to take things for granted. At the age of twelve he realized just how much he was blessed with. 5. The first paragraph serves as a(n) .A. summaryB. introduction C. explanation D. conclusion6. Why did his parents feel greatly surprised when seeing the new baby? A. He was born without
12、 arms and legs.B. He came earlier than expected. C. He resembled neither his father nor his mother.D. He was seriously ill at birth. 7. What gave Nick the strength to survive?A. Comfort from his parents and family.B. Kind help from his classmates. C. Strong faith in his great ambition. D. Instructio
13、ns from his teachers. 8. The author describes Nicks life in a tone of .A. pityB. humor C. appreciation D. concern CParents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing? Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock
14、music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.“I would never have said to my mom, Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap
15、 in taste.”Music was not the only gulf (分歧). From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits.Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent-child activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood.No wonder greeting c
