凯文老师,2015年上海高考英语试卷(阅读理解部分)

2015

年上海高考英语试卷（阅读理解）

Section B

Directions: Read the following three passages.

Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For

each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.

Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in

the passage you have just read.

(A)

Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It

appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the

earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of life

art

during several years of research around the world.

For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited

means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely

walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old

Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.

The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing works called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in

snowmen

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an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and

government. Some were a reflection of peo

ple’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of

defining freedom. At least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.

If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learn

ed that some explosive snowman history is still

being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a

snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is

stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade

ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times,

representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over

—

the quicker

it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.

66. According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?

A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.

B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.

C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.

D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.

67. “The heyday of the snowman” (paragraph 4) means the time when___________.

A. snowmen were made mainly by artists

B. snowmen enjoyed great popularity

C. snowmen were politically criticized

D. snowmen caused damaging floods

68. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes__________________.

A. the start of the parade

B. the coming of a longer summer

C. the passing of the winter

D. the success of tradesmen

69. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?

A. They were appreciated in history

B. They have lost their value

C. They were related to movies

D. They vary in shape and size

(B)

Scary Bunny

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit(2005) is the first full-length feature

film made by directors Nick Park and Steve Box with their amazing

plasticine(

粘土

) characters Wallace and Gromit. It won an Oscar in

2006, and if you watch it, you’ll understand why. It’s an absolutely

brilliant cartoon comedy.

Cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his brainy dog Gromit have

started a company to pro

tect the town’s vegetables from hungry

rabbits. However, just before the annual Giant Vegetable

Competition, an enormous rabbit begins terrorising the town. It is

attacking all the vegetables and destroying everything in its path.

The competition organizer, Lady Tottington, hires Wallace and

Gromit to catch the monster alive. But they will have to find the

were-rabbit before gun-crazy hunter Victor Quartermaine who is

desperate to kill it.

The screenplay is witty and full of amusing visual jokes. As usual,

the voice of Peter Sallis is absolutely perfect for the role of Wallace,

and Gromit is so beautifully brought to life, he can express a huge

range of emotions without saying a word. And both Helena

Bonham-Carter, who plays the part of Lady Tottington, and Ralph

Fiennes as Victor are really funny.

To sum up, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an amazing film which

is suitable for both children and adults. If you liked Wallace and

Gromit’s previous adventures and you appreciate the British sense of

humour, y

ou’ll love this film. Don’t miss it!

70. In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?

A. The introduction to the leading roles

B. The writer’s opinion of acting