2017高考英语一轮完形阅读类优编一
【上海市长宁、嘉定区2014模拟】
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Archaeologists are scientists who search for clues that help form a clearer picture of the lives people led in the past. Archaeology is a modern science, but it has been ___1___ for centuries. More than 2,400 years ago, the Greek historian Herodotus described the Egyptian pyramids and other monuments. He may have been the first writer to consider that remains and ___2___ could provide information for ___3___ generations. For more than a thousand years, however, such ___4___ were observers rather than researchers.
In the 1700s, scientists and adventurers from a variety of countries traveled ___5___ to explore ancient sites. Digs that are still ___6___ began in 1709 at Herculaneum, an Italian city buried in ash during the explosion of Mount Vesuvius in A. D. 79. The Danish scholar Carsten Niebuhr visited the ruins of Persepolis in the Middle East in 1765 to study cuneiform writing (楔形文
字). ___7___, archaeology didn’t become a widely recognized science and schools didn’t recognize the subject as a scholarly pursuit until the 19th century. The term itself was ___8___ in 1837. It comes from a Latin word meaning “the study of antiquities (古
物).” One of the first archaeologists to use a scientific approach to the discipline was Heinrich Schliemann of Germany, who in the late 1800s ___9___ the ancient civilization of the city of .
Today, archaeologists uncover the past in many different ___10___, including deserts and jungles, at sites called digs. Ancient sources, folk tales, and landscape features can suggest where archaeologists should look. Surveys of the land help them choose sites ___11___ to provide artifacts, the objects that will unlock the story of a particular people — their daily lives, their beliefs, and their ties to other cultures. A site, however, does not have to be old to be interesting to an archaeologist. Some prefer to study more ___12___ settlements. One scientist, for instance, studies coal mining camps in by examining the garbage that miners ___13___. Archaeologists may work for universities, museums or governments, and some of them are involved in educating the public about ___14___ ancient sites. Artifact hunters who are ___15___ history rob these places and s
ell what they find for a few dollars to immoral dealers in antiquities.
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【参考答案】
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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
The word “labyrinth”， or maze, refers to a complex structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way. The most famous labyrinth is found in Greek mythology (神
话). Designed by Daedalus for King Minos of Knossos to contain the fierce Minotaur (a half man and half bull monster), Daedalus' labyrinth was so complex that he, himself, could hardly find his way through it and, having successfully done so, Minos put him and his son, Icarus, into prison in a high tower in case he told the secret of the maze. Daedalus and Icarus fled using the feathers of birds bound together by wax to form wings and fly from the tower. Sadly, Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax of his wings, and fell into the sea to drown. The other well known labyrinth was a pyramid complex (金字塔
群) of many courts in Egypt, built at Hawara for Amenemhet Ⅲ， a ruler of the 12th Dynasty (1844－
1797 BC). There were twelve separate courts of large size — six in a row facing north, six south — and all connected by corridors (走
廊). Inside, the building was of two stories and contained about three thousand rooms, of which one half were underground, and the other half directly above them. The labyrinth was described by the Greek historian Herodotus, “The Egyptians in charge refused to let me see the underground ones, as they contain the tombs of the kings. I did actually see the upper rooms, and it is hard to believe that they are the work of men. The mysterious and complicated passages from room to room and from court to court were an endless wonder to me.” The great Egyptian labyrinth fell into ruin at some unknown point and was pulled down. So great was the site as a source of building materials that a small town grew up around the ruins. Nothing remains of this great architectural wonder today except the destroyed pyramid of Amenemhet Ⅲ at Hawara by the oasis (绿洲) of Faiyum.
1.Minos put Daedalus into prison ________.
A.because Daedalus could not get out of the labyrinth B.because Daedalus' labyrinth was too complex
C.to punish Daedalus for Minotaur's escape D.to protect the secret of the labyrinth
2.We learn from Paragraph 1 that Daedalus and his son ________.
A.both fell into the sea and died B.intended to leave the tower by sea
C.got away by sitting on the wings of birds D.escaped with wings made by themselves
3.What do we know about the Egyptian labyrinth? A.It had about 1,500 upper rooms. B.It contained twelve stories in total. C.It was built about 5,000 years ago. D.It had been Amenemhet Ⅲ's palace.
4.The two labyrinths mentioned in the text ________. A.were both constructed for pleasure B.were both built for the kings
C.both have many historical records D.both include many courts
1．解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的
“Minos put him and his son, Icarus, into prison in a high tower
in case he told the secret of the maze”可知，Minos把Daedalus关在一个高塔里防止他透露迷宫的秘密。 2．解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的
“Daedalus and Icarus fled using the feathers of birds bound together by wax to form wings and fly from the tower.”可知，Daedalus和他的儿子用蜡把鸟的羽毛粘成翅膀，借此飞出高塔。
3．解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段的
“contained about three thousand rooms, of which one half were underground, and the other half directly above them”可知，这个埃及迷宫大约有三千个房间，一半在地上，一半在地下。故地上的屋子约有1 500间。
4．解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段的
“Designed by Daedalus for King Minos of Knossos”和第二段的
“built at Hawara for Amenemhet Ⅲ， a ruler of the 12th Dynasty”可知，两个迷宫都是为国王建造的。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
【2013界广东省茂名市一模】
Until last summer I had a very comfortable life: winter vacations skiing and summer cruises. My parents spent a lot of money on a private school, so they could get me into a competitive middle school. Everything was about tomorrow, next year, my graduation. We never had to worry about today.
Before last summer I never thought much about the people in the world who live day to day, every day, whose lives are controlled by poverty and hunger. Then I enrolled in a two-week intensive program. We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central . I am a tribal member in Mozambique, a country of southeast Africa. Every meal, I make the fire for my family, and feel the flames lick up my nostrils as I blow to keep the fuel alive. I cook mush with vegetables. This is all my family is ever given.
I feed the hen and three rabbits their dinner. I grow attached to the rabbits, even though I know I shouldn’t. I name them. I’m not getting enough to eat; it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again. That’s not true for a lot of other children around the world.
Growing up comfortably in the , I’ve never had to worry about my dinner, and even though this whole process was only a si
mulation, it changed my life. Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger.
So I’ve become president of Roots and Shoots, a group working to improve local environments for people and animals. I’m also working to create a program at my high school called the “Safe Passage” trip to help young people in the dump. And I’ve got plans to do more.
I'm often thinking of laboring in the hot sun and the millions who still do. Now, I try to live for today and stop worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel full, I am grateful for this fortunate life and want to extend the same feeling to others. I believe in offering help to those who need it.
31. What is true about the author before last summer? A. Her life was under great pressure. B. Her life was well-planned.
C. She didn’t have to worry about the future. D. She had to worry about her dinner 【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据
Until last summer I had a very comfortable life因为父母已经给作者安排好了一切，故选B。
32.We can learn from the second paragraph that ___________
____.
A. the author raised some rabbits as pets
B. the author took part in a two-week program in Africa C. the author had a very difficult life in the “ ”
D. the author never thought about poor people after the program
【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central United States.作者在Tribal Village过着非常艰难的一段时间，故选C。 33. The author feel pain because ____________ . A. she is a privileged child
B. she is not getting enough to eat C. she doesn’t want to kill the rabbits D. she can’t go back to her regular life 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again.因为作者不想杀死这些兔子，故选C。
34. What does the underlined word “simulation” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?
A. Reality B. Experience C. Imagination D. Imitation 【答案】D
【解析】词义猜测题。根据第二自然段的内容可知作者是在Tribal Village体验生活，所以即使这种生活是一种仿制的（Imitation），但是也改变了作者，故选D。
35. What influence did the author’s experience in the “ ” have on her?
A. It gave birth to a belief in helping others. B. It taught her to be grateful to her parents. C. It has made her life more comfortable.
D. It inspired her to start two groups to help others. 【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据
Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger.使她坚信以后要多帮助别人，故选A。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
【2013界广东省茂名市一模】
Many of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people. How can we believe that others could like us if we believe our inner being is flawed（有缺陷）?
If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesn't like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy. Perhaps you and that person are simply a mismatch for each other at this particular time.
Don't take yourself out of the game by deciding that your flaws are bigger than your good qualities. In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. For all the factors that might cause one person to reject you, there are at least as many factors that will work in your favor with someone else.
You might be thirty pounds over your ideal weight, but you may have a wonderful laugh and a real enthusiasm for life. There are many people who don’t mind your extra pounds. You ma
y drive a shabby car, but you might be a great dancer and a loyal friend. There are people out there looking for loyalty, or fun, or sweetness, or wisdom, and the package it comes in is not important. If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in their friends. You can decide to feel inferior（自
卑） because you don't have much money and you don't drive a nice car. You can believe that this is the reason that you don't have many friends in your life. On the other hand, if you are very wealthy you may be suspicious that everyone is after your money and that nobody really likes you as a person. The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe it's the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.
36. According to the author ___________ plays an important role in making friends.
A. admitting your shortcomings B. self criticism C. modesty D. confidence 【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。根据
a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people.既然我们强调我们的
缺点有可能在交朋友方面成为绊脚石，那么我们就应该自信，故选D。
37. If you are not liked by a person, _________ . A. you should find the reason in yourself
B. you’d better talk with the person face to face C. you may not be the one to be blamed
D. you and that person misunderstand each other 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesn't like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy.不喜欢你也许和你一点关系都没有，你也许不应该受到责备，故选C。
38. We can learn from the third paragraph that ____________ . A. your good qualities may turn out to be your flaws
B. your weakness may also be your strengths in some way C. your negative qualities cause a person to reject you
D. you’ll have few friends if your flaws are bigger than your good qualities 【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据
In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else.你的弱点也许是在某方面是你的强项，故选B。
39. Which of the following is true according to the author? A. It is important to lose weight.
B. It is easier for a wealthy person to make friends.
C. Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance.
D. If you are not beautiful enough, try to improve your physical beauty. 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in their friends.内心的美比外在的美要重要的多，故选C。
40. What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write?
A. How to find your good qualities. B. How to make friends.
C. How to make self criticism.
D. How to lose weight. 【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据
The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe it's the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.既然找到了交不上朋友的原因，那么就应该找出自己的好的品质，下面就应该写如何找到自己好的品质，故选A。
2017高考英语一轮完形阅读类优编一
【上海市长宁、嘉定区2014模拟】
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Archaeologists are scientists who search for clues that help form a clearer picture of the lives people led in the past. Archaeology is a modern science, but it has been ___1___ for centuries. More than 2,400 years ago, the Greek historian Herodotus described the Egyptian pyramids and other monuments. He may have been the first writer to consider that remains and ___2___ could provide information for ___3___ generations. For more than a thousand years, however, such ___4___ were observers rather than researchers.
In the 1700s, scientists and adventurers from a variety of countries traveled ___5___ to explore ancient sites. Digs that are still ___6___ began in 1709 at Herculaneum, an Italian city buried in ash during the explosion of Mount Vesuvius in A. D. 79. The Danish scholar Carsten Ni
ebuhr visited the ruins of Persepolis in the Middle East in 1765 to study cuneiform writing (楔形文
字). ___7___, archaeology didn’t become a widely recognized science and schools didn’t recognize the subject as a scholarly pursuit until the 19th century. The term itself was ___8___ in 1837. It comes from a Latin word meaning “the study of antiquities (古
物).” One of the first archaeologists to use a scientific approach to the discipline was Heinrich Schliemann of Germany, who in the late 1800s ___9___ the ancient civilization of the city of .
Today, archaeologists uncover the past in many different ___10___, including deserts and jungles, at sites called digs. Ancient sources, folk tales, and landscape features can suggest where archaeologists should look. Surveys of the land help them choose sites ___11___ to provide artifacts, the objects that will unlock the story of a particular people — their daily lives, their beliefs, and their ties to other cultures. A site, however, does not have to be old to be interesting to an archaeologist. Some prefer to study more ___12___ settlements. One scientist, for instance, studies coal mining camps in by examining the garbage that miners ___13___. Archaeologists may work for universities, museums or governments, and some of them are involved in educating the public about ___14___ ancient sites. Artifact hunters who are ___15___ history rob these places and sell what they find for a few dollars to immoral dealers in antiquities.
1. A. adventuring 2. A. books 3. A. lost 4. A. inventors 5. A. extensively 6. A. in progress
B. changing B. history B. later B. scholars B. nationwide
C. digging C. ruins C. older C. visitors C. regularly
D. evolving D. science D. several D. writers D. together D. out of control
B. in good conditiC. on display on
7. A. Besides 8. A. coined
B. However B. considered
C. Instead C. recognized
D. Meanwhile D. used
9. A. created 1A. countries 0.
1A. certain 1.
1A. honorable 2.
1A. gave away 3.
1A. choosing 4.
1A. aware of 5.
【参考答案】
B. developed B. fields
C. established C. locations
D. investigated D. ways
B. likely C. ready D. necessary
B. peaceful C. rural D. recent
B. gave off C. left behind D. left out
B. examining C. studying D. protecting
B. fed up with C. ignorant of D. familiar with
1-5 DCBBA
6-10 ABADC 11-15 BDCDC
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
The word “labyrinth”， or maze, refers to a complex structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way. The most famous labyrinth is found in Greek mythology (神
话). Designed by Daedalus for King Minos of Knossos to contain the fierce Minotaur (a half man and half bull monster), Daedalus' labyrinth was so complex that he, himself, could hardly find his way through it and, having successfully done so, Minos put him and his son, Icarus, into prison in a high tower in case he told the secret of the maze. Daedalus and Icarus fled usin
g the feathers of birds bound together by wax to form wings and fly from the tower. Sadly, Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax of his wings, and fell into the sea to drown. The other well known labyrinth was a pyramid complex (金字塔
群) of many courts in Egypt, built at Hawara for Amenemhet Ⅲ， a ruler of the 12th Dynasty (1844－
1797 BC). There were twelve separate courts of large size — six in a row facing north, six south — and all connected by corridors (走
廊). Inside, the building was of two stories and contained about three thousand rooms, of which one half were underground, and the other half directly above them. The labyrinth was described by the Greek historian Herodotus, “The Egyptians in charge refused to let me see the underground ones, as they contain the tombs of the kings. I did actually see the upper rooms, and it is hard to believe that they are the work of men. The mysterious and complicated passages from room to room and from court to court were an endless wonder to me.” The great Egyptian labyrinth fell into ruin at some unknown point and was pulled down. So great was the site as a source of building materials that a small town grew up around the ruins. Nothing remains of this great architectural wonder today except the destroyed pyramid of Amenemhet Ⅲ at Hawara by the oasis (绿洲) of Faiyum. 1.Minos put Daedalus into prison ________.
A.because Daedalus could not get out of the labyrinth B.because Daedalus' labyrinth was too complex C.to punish Daedalus for Minotaur's escape D.to protect the secret of the labyrinth
2.We learn from Paragraph 1 that Daedalus and his son ________. A.both fell into the sea and died B.intended to leave the tower by sea C.got away by sitting on the wings of birds D.escaped with wings made by themselves 3.What do we know about the Egyptian labyrinth? A.It had about 1,500 upper rooms. B.It contained twelve stories in total. C.It was built about 5,000 years ago. D.It had been Amenemhet Ⅲ's palace.
4.The two labyrinths mentioned in the text ________. A.were both constructed for pleasure B.were both built for the kings C.both have many historical records D.both include many courts
1．解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的
“Minos put him and his son, Icarus, into prison in a high tower in case he told the secret of the maze”可知，Minos把Daedalus关在一个高塔里防止他透露迷宫的秘密。 2．解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的
“Daedalus and Icarus fled using the feathers of birds bound together by wax to form wings and fly from the tower.”可知，Daedalus和他的儿子用蜡把鸟的羽毛粘成翅膀，借此飞出高塔。 3．解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段的
“contained about three thousand rooms, of which one half were underground, and the other half directly above them”可知，这个埃及迷宫大约有三千个房间，一半在地上，一半在地下。故地上的屋子约有1 500间。
4．解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段的
“Designed by Daedalus for King Minos of Knossos”和第二段的
“built at Hawara for Amenemhet Ⅲ， a ruler of the 12th Dynasty”可知，两个迷宫都是为国王建造的。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 【2013界广东省茂名市一模】
Until last summer I had a very comfortable life: winter vacations skiing and summer cruises. My parents spent a lot of money on a private school, so they could get me into a competitive middle school. Everything was about tomorrow, next year, my graduation. We never had to worry about today.
Before last summer I never thought much about the people in the world who live day to day, every day, whose lives are controlled by poverty and hunger. Then I enrolled in a two-week intensive program. We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-
central . I am a tribal member in Mozambique, a country of southeast Africa. Every meal, I make the fire for my family, and feel the flames lick up my nostrils as I blow to keep the fuel alive. I cook mush with vegetables. This is all my family is ever given.
I feed the hen and three rabbits their dinner. I grow attached to the rabbits, even though I know I shouldn’t. I name them. I’m not getting enough to eat; it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again. That’s not true for a lot of other children around the world.
Growing up comfortably in the , I’ve never had to worry about my dinner, and even though this whole process was only a simulation, it changed my life. Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger.
So I’ve become president of Roots and Shoots, a group working to improve local environments for people and animals. I’m also working to create a program at my high school called the “Safe Passage” trip to help young people in the dump. And I’ve got plans to do more. I'm often thinking of laboring in the hot sun and the millions who still do. Now, I try to live for today and stop worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel full, I am grateful for this fortunate life and want to extend the same feeling to others. I believe in offering help to those who need it.
31. What is true about the author before last summer? A. Her life was under great pressure. B. Her life was well-planned.
C. She didn’t have to worry about the future. D. She had to worry about her dinner 【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据Until last summer I had a very comfortable life因为父母已经给作者安排好了一切，故选B。
32.We can learn from the second paragraph that _______________. A. the author raised some rabbits as pets
B. the author took part in a two-week program in Africa C. the author had a very difficult life in the “ ”
D. the author never thought about poor people after the program 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central United States.作者在Tribal Village过着非常艰难的一段时间，故选C。 33. The author feel pain because ____________ . A. she is a privileged child
B. she is not getting enough to eat C. she doesn’t want to kill the rabbits D. she can’t go back to her regular life 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again.因为作者不想杀死这些兔子，故选C。 34. What does the underlined word “simulation” in the fourth paragraph probably mean? A. Reality B. Experience C. Imagination D. Imitation 【答案】D
【解析】词义猜测题。根据第二自然段的内容可知作者是在Tribal Village体验生活，所以即使这种生活是一种仿制的（Imitation），但是也改变了作者，故选D。 35. What influence did the author’s experience in the “ ” have on her? A. It gave birth to a belief in helping others. B. It taught her to be grateful to her parents. C. It has made her life more comfortable.
D. It inspired her to start two groups to help others. 【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据
Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger.使她坚信以后要多帮助别人，故选A。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 【2013界广东省茂名市一模】
Many of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people. How can we believe that others could like us if we believe our inner being is flawed（有缺陷）?
If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesn't like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy. Perhaps you and that person are simply a mismatch for each other at this particular time.
Don't take yourself out of the game by deciding that your flaws are bigger than your good qualities. In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. For all the factors that might cause one person to reject you, there are at least as many factors that will work in your favor with someone else.
You might be thirty pounds over your ideal weight, but you may have a wonderful laugh and a real enthusiasm for life. There are many people who don’t mind your extra pounds. You may drive a shabby car, but you might be a great dancer and a loyal friend. There are people out there looking for loyalty, or fun, or sweetness, or wisdom, and the package it comes in is not important. If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in their friends. You can decide to feel inferior（自
卑） because you don't have much money and you don't drive a nice car. You can believe that this is the reason that you don't have many friends in your life. On the other hand, if you are very wealthy you may be suspicious that everyone is after your money and that nobody really likes you as a person.
The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe it's the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.
36. According to the author ___________ plays an important role in making friends. A. admitting your shortcomings B. self criticism C. modesty D. confidence 【答案】D
【解析】推理判断题。根据
a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people.既然我们强调我们的缺点有可能在交朋友方面成为绊脚石，那么我们就应该自信，故选D。
37. If you are not liked by a person, _________ .
A. you should find the reason in yourself B. you’d better talk with the person face to face C. you may not be the one to be blamed
D. you and that person misunderstand each other 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesn't like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy.不喜欢你也许和你一点关系都没有，你也许不应该受到责备，故选C。 38. We can learn from the third paragraph that ____________ . A. your good qualities may turn out to be your flaws B. your weakness may also be your strengths in some way C. your negative qualities cause a person to reject you
D. you’ll have few friends if your flaws are bigger than your good qualities 【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据
In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else.你的弱点也许是在某方面是你的强项，故选B。
39. Which of the following is true according to the author? A. It is important to lose weight.
B. It is easier for a wealthy person to make friends.
C. Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance. D. If you are not beautiful enough, try to improve your physical beauty. 【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据
If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in their friends.内心的美比外在的美要重要的多，故选C。
40. What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write? A. How to find your good qualities.
B. How to make friends. C. How to make self criticism. D. How to lose weight. 【答案】A
【解析】细节理解题。根据
The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe it's the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.既然找到了交不上朋友的原因，那么就应该找出自己的好的品质，下面就应该写如何找到自己好的品质，故选A。
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