2013年高考英语二轮专题训练 阅读理解60天五一.docVIP

阅读理解 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A I first went to Harrow in the summer term. The school had the biggest swimming pool I had ever seen. It was a good joke to come up behind a naked boy, and push him into the pool. I made quite a habit of this with boys of my own size or less. One day I saw a boy wrapped in a towel on the side of the pool. He was no bigger than I was, so I thought him a fair game. Coming secretly behind, I pushed him in, holding on to his towel so that it would not get wet, I was surprised to see an angry face come out from the water, and a being of great strength making its way by strokes (猛力地划) to the shore. I fled, but in vain. He overtook me, seized me violently, and threw me into the deepest part of their pool. I soon climbed out on the other side, and found myself surrounded by a crowd of younger boys. “Do you know what you have done?” they said, “It’s Amery; he is in Grade Six. He is champion at gym, and he has got his football honor.” I was frightened and felt ashamed. How could I tell his position when he was wrapped in a bath towel and so small? He didn’t seem pleased at all, so I added in a most brilliant word, “My father, who is a great man, is also small.” He laughed at this, and after some general words about my rude behavior and how I had better be careful in the future, the incident was closed. 41. The writer thought Amery “a fair game” because the boy _________. A. looked like an animal B. was fond of games C. was of similar size D. was good at sports 42. The writer was frightened because _________. A. he was laughed at by other boys B. Amery turned out to be in the same grade C. he pushed Amery hard and hurt him D. he played a joke on an outstanding athlete 43. By saying “My father, who is a great man, is also small”, the writer ________. A. tried to please Amery B. challenged Amery C. threatened Amery D. admired his father 44. Which of the following is TRUE? A. The writer could run fas