高中阅读理解及解析

A Public schools in Washington, D．C.provide students with musical instruments for free. When something goes wrong with an instrument, Charles West and Larry Jernigan do the repairs. Both men approach their work with a passion(激情). For them, it’s important that students have a joyful experience with music. The two have worked together for almost 20 years. This year alone, they’ve fixed about 450 instruments. Both men are musicians and music lovers, so learning to do repairs came naturally. “I have been a musician all my life.” says West. “I played in an orchestra here in the city. I majored in music in college. I played in an army band.” Jernigan’s musical interests are varied. “I was formerly trained in the piano and guitar. The alto sax, and the flute, I picked up while working here.” In addition to fixing instruments, the two also go to schools to instruct teachers and students on how to make minor repairs on their own. West believes if children start early and stay involved with music, it enriches other areas of their lives. "I see that in other kids. I see it in myself. I have seen it hundreds of times and it works," he says. “They learn teamwork. They learn patience and respect.”But West concerns about the future of music in the electronic age. “This instant age has taken away from the sit­down, the patience. And to learn to play an instrument, it takes patience, it takes diligence, and it takes time.” Being able to enjoy music on the job is one of the benefits of the job. Both men agree their best rewards are the students’ performances. 56.What’s the job of West and Jernigan at school? A．Teaching music. B．Writing music. C．Making musical instruments. D．Repairing musical instruments. 57.They love the job because they can________. A．earn more money B．learn repair skills C．enjoy music D．watch performances 58.Which of the following is TRUE of the two men? A．They have fixed 450 instruments in the past 20 years. B．They can play and repair musical instruments. C．Jernigan used to play in a school band. D．West was trained to play the piano. 59.According to West, what can people learn from music? A．Teamwork and patience. B．The value of time. C．The truth of society. D．Diligence and confidence. 60.What is mainly talked about in the text? A．How to repair musical instruments. B．Learning experiences of two repairmen. C．How to prepare a musical performance. D．The enjoyable job of two music lovers. B A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time.Hobbyists raise pets，build model ships，weave baskets，watch birds，hunt animals，climb mountains，raise flowers，fish，ski，skate and swim.Hobbyists also paint pictures，attend concerts and plays，and perform on musical instruments.They collect everything from books to butterflies and from shells to stamps. People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment，friendship，knowledge，and relaxation.Sometimes they even give financial profits.Hobbies help people relax after periods of hard work，and provide a balance between work and play.Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired.Anyone，rich or poor，old or young，sick or well，can follow a satisfying hobby，regardless of his age，position，or income. Hobbies can help a person's mental and physical health.Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover physical or mental illness.Hobbies give bedridden or wheel­chair patients something to do，and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves.Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies or pastimes(娱乐)． In early times，most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies.But some persons who had spare time did enjoy hobbies.The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood，pottery(陶器)． People today have more time than ever before for hobbies.Machines have reduced the amount of time they must spend on their jobs.Hobbies provide variety for workers who do the same unchanging tasks all day long.More people are retiring than ever before，and at an earlier age.Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly found spare time hours. Sir William Osier，a famous Canadian doctor expressed the value of hobbies by saying，“No man is really happy or safe without a hobby”． 61．Which of the following is RIGHT? A．Hobby is one's regular activity in his office. B．Hobby is one's regular activity in his spare time. C．Hobby is a kind of activity only for old people. D．Hobby is a kind of activity only for young people. 62．It seems that people who ________ may spend more time enjoying their hobbies. A．have little money B．have much money C．have retired from their work D．have left school 63．The phrase“recover from”in the third paragraph means “________”． A．get back B．become healthy again C．become calm D．supply with a new cover 64．In early times，most people spent less time on their hobbies，because ________. A．they were brave and hard­working B．the living conditions were poor C．they were engaged in making a living D．B and C 65．What's the writer's opinion about hobbies? A．People all over the world have the same hobby. B．Machines also have their hobbies. C．Hobbies are popular among people in Egypt. D．People should have hobbies in their spare time. 56.B　细节理解题。由第一段第一句话可知，一个人的爱好是他在业余时间喜欢做的事情。 57.C　细节理解题。由第五段可知，随着科技的进步，机器渐渐取代了人的位置，所以很多人早早就退休了，因此他们有更多的时间培养自己的爱好了。 58.B　猜测词义题。由第三段可知一个人的爱好可以帮助病人恢复健康。recover意为“恢复健康”。 59.C　细节理解题。由第四段第一句话知早期人们为生计而忙于奔波，故C项正确。 60.D　推理判断题。由全文作者列举的爱好的种种好处及最后一段的加拿大医生的名言可知选D。 61.D　细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句和第三句的内容可知两人的工作是修理乐器。 62.C　细节理解题。第二段后半部分提到两人都是音乐爱好者，再结合最后一段的第一句可知他们喜欢这个工作是因为可以享受音乐。 63.B　正误判断题。由第一段可知两人的工作是修理乐器，再结合第三段和第四段两人所说的话可知他们也能演奏。故B项正确。 64.A　细节理解题。根据第六段的内容可知，他认为人们从音乐中能学到团队合作与耐心。 65.D　主旨大意题。根据全文内容尤其是结合文章第一段以及最后一段中的内容可知本文主要介绍的是两个音乐爱好者的开心工作。