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1、2015 西安市高考英语西安市高考英语【四月四月】阅读理解、完形填空选练（阅读理解、完形填空选练（5）答案）答案阅读理解。阅读理解。(原创)People around the world are remembering Nelson Mandela, South Africas first black president. He died Thursday at the age of 95. South African President Jacob Zuma said, “The nation has lost its greatest son, and our people have lo
2、st a father. ”Mandela had been in poor health for several years. He was repeatedly treated in hospital, most recently for a lung infection. He became infected with tuberculosis(肺结核)many years ago while in prison. Nelson Mandela was the main leader in efforts to end white minority rule in South Afric
3、a. He spent 27 years in prison for his part in fighting apartheid(种族隔离)the nations policy of discrimination(歧视)against blacks. Many world leaders, past and present, are remembering Nelson Mandela. Frederick W. de Klerk was South Africas last apartheid leader. He freed Mandela from prison in 1990. La
4、ter, the two men won the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. de Klerk said people will remember Mandela for the importance he placed on reconciliation(和解)being able to reach a settlement between conflicting sides. He said their relationship was, in his words, “often stormy”, but he said they were“always able to
5、come together at critical(关键的)moments. ”In the United States, President Barack Obama called Mandela an influential, brave and profoundly good human being. Mr. Obama said Mandela will be remembered for leaving a free South Africa at peace. “I am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from
6、 Nelson Mandelas life. My very first political actionthe first thing I ever did that involved an issue, or a policy, or politicswas a protest against apartheid. I would study his words and his writings. ”In London, British Prime Minister David Cameron called Mandela a true global hero. In his words,
7、 a great light has gone out in the world. 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了南非前总统曼德拉的去世及世界各国主要领导人对曼德拉的缅怀。1. Which is TRUE about Mandela? A. He seldom received treatment in hospital. B. He died in prison. C. A lung infection caused Mandelas death. D. He died when he was still president. 【解析】选 C。细节理解题。根据第三段 He was repeate
8、dly treated in hospital, most recently for a lung infection. 一句可知曼德拉因肺部感染去世。故选 C。2. What does the underlined word“stormy”in Para. 6 mean? A. rainyB. fierceC. peacefulD. challenging【解析】选 B。词义猜测题。根据后句 Mr. de Klerk 说在关键时刻双方能够联合可知双方的关系有时很激烈。3. What can we learn from the passage? A. Frederick W. de Klerk
9、 is still an enemy of Mandela. B. President Barack Obama learned a lot from Nelson Mandelas life. C. Nelson Mandela fought for the independence of South Africa. D. Jacob Zuma called Mandela a true global hero. 【解析】选 B。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson
10、Mandelas life. . . ”部分可知美国总统奥巴马从曼德拉身上学到了许多。4. The passage is most likely a part of . A. an advertisementB. a travel bookletC. a biographyD. a newspaper【解析】选 D。文章出处题。本文介绍了曼德拉去世后世界各国举行哀悼的情况, 最可能出自报纸的新闻, 故选 D。A 项意思是“广告”; B 项意思是“旅游手册”; C 项意思是“人物传记”。阅读理解。阅读理解。When most people think of tropical islands, l
11、ined with white sandy beaches and bright blue seas, it is often the Caribbean or South Pacific that comes to mind. But for Chinese tourists who want a taste of paradise on Earth there is a new place to consider.Mauritius, an island lying off the southeast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, has just been
12、 added to Chinas list of tourist destinations. Rich in history, natural beauty and culture, the island has been a popular destination for the worlds tourists for many years.On December 15 a total of eight African countries were added to the list. The others are Tunisia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zi
13、mbabwe, Zambia and the Seychelles.The island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of European powers, including Dutch, French and British. In 1968, Mauritius won its independence.At present, over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu and another fifth is Muslim. Both groups are d
14、escendants(后裔) from workers brought to the island from India by the British. Some Chinese were also brought over to work. There are also descendants of African slaves and Franco-Mauritians, the original settlers of the island.One of the best things about the island is the food. There is a mouth-wate
15、ring mix of European, Chinese and Indian flavours and seafood is very popular. A typical Mauritian dinner might have Indian chicken curry, Chinese pork, British roast beef and French-style vegetables. Boiled rice is served with just about everything. All that is washed down with a plentiful supply o
16、f local beer and rum(朗姆酒).The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provide the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing. (from )5. Which of the following cant be used to describe Mauritius?A. Tropical island, white sandy beach and bri
