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高考题型组合练8 阅读理解＋阅读理解＋
书面表达
Ⅰ.阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
(2017·莱州一中高三模拟)
Though Ayn Rand died more than twenty-five years ago，many Americans still argue about her.People also continue to talk about her ideas and her interesting life.
As a young child，Alisa loved books.She began to write her own stories，when she was only seven.She took classes in politics，history，law and writing.In 1926，she traveled to the United States and decided she would never leave.She also decided to change her name to“Ayn Rand”．Newly named， Rand moved to Hollywood，California to work in the movie business.Throughout the 1930s，she published two books，but did not earn much critical or popular recognition.
Then，in 1943，Rand's famous book The Fountainhead was published.It took her seven years to write the novel.Twelve publishers rejected the book.However，a man named Archibald Ogden loved the story and convinced the Bobbs-Merrill company to publish it.The Fountainhead became a huge SUCCESS around the world.It has sold more than six million copies.It continues to sell about one hundred thousand copies each year.
The Fountainhead tells the story of a young building designer named Howard Roark.Roark wants to build interesting，modern-looking buildings.However，most people only want to see traditional designs.Roark loves designing and building more than anything in the world.But he refuses to compromise and make buildings he hates.Several people work against Roark and his goals.But in the end，Roark succeeds.
The Fountainhead is an unusual novel for many reasons.It is more than 700 pages long，far longer than most books people read for entertainment.More importantly，it also includes discussions of philosophy，which are not usually found in popular books.Most critics did not like The Fountainhead.But readers loved it.In 1949，it was made into a popular movie.
She lived quietly in New York City until she died in 1982.She is still one of the most loved，and hated American thinkers and writers.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍Ayn Rand，尽管她25年前去世，但是许多美国人仍然在为她争论。同时人们也继续谈论她的想法和她的有趣的生活。
1．When did Alisa decide to change her name to Ayn Rand? A．When she began to write her own stories. B．When she decided to settle in the US. C．When she took classes in politics and writing. D．When she moved to Hollywood，California.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 1926，she traveled to the United States and decided she would never leave.She also decided to change her name to‘Ayn Rand’．”可知当她决定定居在美国的时候，
她决定改名字。故选B。
答案：B
2．Which of the following is true of Rand's famous book The Fountainhead?
A．It cost the author eight years to complete.
[KS5UKS5U]B．It was loved by all the twelve publishers. C．It was finally published by Archibald Ogden. D．It was a great success around the world.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中“The Fountainhead became a huge SUCCESS around the world.”可知D项正确。
答案：D
3．What can we learn about Howard Roark?
A．He wants to build interesting，traditional buildings. B．He loves designing and building anything in the world. C．He has to give in and make buildings he hates. D．He achieves his goals and eventually gains success.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句“Several people work against Roark and his goals.But in the end，Roark succeeds”可知他实现了自己的目标，最后获得成功。故选D。
答案：D
4．The Fountainhead is an unusual novel mainly because________． A．it is far longer than most books for entertainment B．it was well-received by most critics and readers C．it also includes discussions of philosophy
D．it was made into a popular TV play in 1949
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“More importantly，it also includes discussions of philosophy，which are not usually found in popular books”可知主要是因为它还包括哲学的讨论。故选C。
答案：C
B
(2017·广州高三模拟)
The sun was rising when Daryl's delivery truck reached the highway.This was the best time of day to drive，when the roads were wide open and empty.He felt sure he was going to make it to Los Angeles before midnight.It looked like it was going to be a good day.
Then he saw it，a large lump in the middle of the road.Daryl often passed dead animals on the roadside but he knew that this was something different.He slammed on his brakes and the truck screeched to a halt.
The lump was a girl.He tried shaking her awake but she wouldn't move，so he picked her up and carried her to the side of the road.At least she wouldn't be run over there.
Now she was someone else's problem.He had to make it to Los Angeles by midnight and didn't have time to be a hero.He climbed back into his truck but as he looked in his mirror and saw the girl lying still by the side of the road，he knew he couldn't leave her.Daryl put her into his truck and drove to the next town.
An hour later he pulled up at the police station.After explaining what had happened，he prepared to leave，only for the policeman to say that he needed to make a report.Daryl knew this would take several hours，but he had no choice.There was no way he'd get to Los Angeles on time now.