1、高考阅读理解故事类2011年高考英语阅读理解分类汇编之故事类1.（2011江苏卷）DShay asked, “Do you think theyll let me play?” Shays father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a
2、 much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.Shays father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “Were losing by six runs (分) and the game is in the eighth inning (局).I guess he can be on our team and well try
3、to put him in to bat in the final inning.Shay struggled over to the teams bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the fathers joy at his son being accepted.In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shays team scored a fe
4、w runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shays team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to
5、 be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the
6、 pitch came in , Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the fi
7、rst baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming,“Shay, run to first! ”Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked.Everyone shouted, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ra
8、n towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitchers intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high an
9、d far over the third basemans head.All were screaming, “Shay, Shay, Shay, all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home” Shay ran to home, stepped on the ho
10、me base and was cheered as the hero who the who won the game for his team.That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. Shay didnt make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy an
11、d coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!66.Not expecting much, Shays father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because the father _.A. noticed some of the boys on the field were heisting B. guessed his presence would affect the boys decisionC. learned
12、 some of the boys on the field knew Shay well D. understood Shay did need a feeling of being accepted67. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys _.A. believed they were sure to win the game B. would like to help Shay enjoy the gameC. found Shay was so eager to be a
13、winner D. fell forced to give Shay another chance68. The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third basemans head, probably because that boy _.A. was obviously aware of the pitchers purpose B. looked forward to winning the game for his teamC. failed to throw the ball to the second basem
14、an D. saw that Shay already reached second base69. Which of the following has nothing to do with Shays becoming the hero for his team?A. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.C. The opposing players failed to stop his
15、running to home. D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.70. What to you think is the theme of the story?A. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.B. Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled.C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sp
16、orts and please his parents.D. The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players.2.（2011江西卷）A“Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton（骨骼）in the closet（衣橱）?” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thoughtfully. “Well, its somet
17、hing that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dads family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it.”“Why pick on my family?” Jessicas father said wi
18、th anger. “Your family history isnt so good, you know. Wasnt your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I under
19、stand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse.After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessicas parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, sh
20、e gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessicas mother sank in a faint（晕倒）, waking only when Jessica put a c
21、old, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that
22、as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “Theyre both crazy,” she thought.56. According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the close” means _.A. a family honor B. a family secret C. a fami
23、ly story D. a family treasure57. What can we learn about some Australians ancestors form Paragraph 2?A. They were brought to Australia as prisoners. B. They were the earliest people living in Australia.C. They were involved in some crimes in Australia. D. They were not regarded as criminals in their
24、 days.58. Jessicas mother fell down into a faint because she was _.A. knocked B. frightened C. injured D. surprised59. Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home?A. She was curious about it. B. She planned to keep it for fun.C. She needed it for her school task. D. She intended to scare her parents.60. J
25、essicas parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because _.A. they were crazy B. they were over excitedC. they realized their misunderstanding D. they both thought they had won the quarrel3.（2011陕西卷）CIn early autumn I applied for admission to college. I wanted to go nowhere but to Corn
26、ell University, but my mother fought strongly against it. When she saw me studying a photograph of my father on the sports ground of Cornell, she tore it up.“You cant say its not a great university, just because Papa went there.”“Thats not it at all.And it is a top university.” She was still holding
27、 the pieces in her hand. “But we cant afford to send you to college.”“I wouldnt dream of asking you for money. Do you want me to get a job to help support you and Papa? Things arent that bad, are they?”“No,” she said. “I dont expect you to help support us.”Father borrowed money from his rich cousins
28、 to start a small jewellery shop. His chief customers were his old college friends. To get new customers, my mother had to help.She picked up a long-forgotten membership in the local league of women, so that she could get to know more people. Whether those people would turn into customers was anothe
29、r question. I knew that my Parents had to wait for quite a long time before their small investment (投资) could show returns. Whats more, they had not wanted enough to be rich and successful; otherwise they cound not possibly have managed their lives so badly.I was torn between the desave to help them
30、 and change,their lives, and the determination not to repeat their mistakes. I had a strong belief in my power to go what I wanted.After months of hard study I won a full college scholarship（奖学金）. My father could hardly contain his pride in me, and my mother eventually gave in before my success.53.T
31、he author was not allowed to go to Cornell University mainly because .A. his father grduated from the university B. his mother did not thinks it a great universityC. his parents needed him to help support the family D. his parents did not have enough money for him54.The father srarted his small shop
32、 with the money from .A.a local league B.his university C.his relatives D.his college friends55.Why did the mother renew her membership in the league? A.To help with her husbands business B.To raise money for her sonC.To meet her long-forgotten friends D.To better manage her life56.According to the text,what was the author determined to do in that autumn? A. To get a well-paid job for himself B. To improve relations with his motherC. To go to his
