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1、考前题组集训 6Test 1.阅读理解AShirley Temple (19282014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of film.Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1934)Known and recognized for he
2、r ability to sing and tap dance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934.At the end of that year，she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution”During the Great Depression of the 1930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public.At the hei
3、ght of her popularity，from 1935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest boxoffice attraction in Hollywood.Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful.In 1949，Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood.Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight
4、 by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress.She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful career with the United Nations and the State Department.After retirement，she reported that she was at peace with her life and proud of
5、her accomplishments in two of the nations most influential areas.“If I had to do it all over again， ”Shirley Temple once declared， “I wouldnt change anything.”1Temple became famous at the age of .A3 B6C10 D21答案B解析细节理解题。从第一段第二句中的 “.and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1934).”以及第三句中的“.Temple
6、became a famous figure in 1934.”可知， 应选 B 项。star 表示“使成为明星，在电影/戏剧中担任主角” 。2What do we learn from Paragraph 2?ATemple was still popular in 1949.BTemple was a failure as a child star.CHollywood made a big fortune because of Temple.DPeople became tired of Temple in the Great Depression.答案C解析推理判断题。从第二段第二句
7、“At the height of her popularity，from 1935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest boxoffice attraction in Hollywood.”可推知， 应选 C 项。3Temple attracted peoples attention again when .Ashe entered CongressBshe worked for the UNCshe went on with the political lifeDshe announced to participate in the election答案D解析细节
8、理解题。从第三段第一句 “Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress.”可知选 D 项。4We know from the last paragraph that Temple .Awanted to lead a different lifeBregretted having left HollywoodCwas content with her experiencesDwas sorry about her el
9、ection failure答案C解析推理判断题。从最后一段可知，应选 C 项。BStarting in 1972，the National Park Service established a policy for forest fires called Natural Burn.It was acknowledged that some forest fires，such as those caused by lightning were necessary for forests to maintain balanced ecosystems，so the fire should be
10、allowed to burn.However， a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in 1988 caused this policy to be abandoned since the fire was initially allowed to burn yet soon out of control.As a result，the fire of 1988 destroyed much of Yellowstone，which is Americas oldest and most beloved national park.Massive
11、areas of plants were destroyed，and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted visitors.The rivers and streams were choked with ash，and the ecosystem of the park was changed beyond repair.In addition，great numbers of animals were killed by the fires that burned out of control.
12、The fires were driven by high winds，moving as many as ten miles a day.Many small animals died in the flames.The fires rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape.Even today，few of these small forest animals have returned to live in the park.In the years immediately following the fires，t
13、he number of visitors declined rapidly.No one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacation.Yellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the geyser Old Faithful.But now its reputation as Americas wonder is damaged permanen
14、tly.5Natural Burn was adopted because some forest fires were .Ahard to put outBstarted by the lightningCgood for the balance of natureDapproved by the National Park Service答案C解析细节理解题。从第一段第二句 “It was acknowledged that some forest fires，such as those caused by lightning were necessary for forests to m
15、aintain balanced ecosystems，so the fire should be allowed to burn.”可知，选 C 项。6The big fire in Yellowstone in 1988 .Abecame out of control at firstBdestroyed the park completelyCwas allowed to burn continuouslyDbrought the natural burn policy to an end答案D解析细节理解题。从第一段第三句 “However，a big fire in Yellowst
16、one National Park in 1988 caused this policy to be abandoned since the fire was initially allowed to burn yet soon out of control.”可知， 选 D 项。7Why were so many animals killed in the big fire?ABecause winds were blown from high places.BBecause the animals moved only ten miles a day.CBecause the animals lived in lower places.DBecause strong winds contributed
