2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练(14)(含解析)
【2019版】高考英语：阅读理解一轮练题(8)(含解析)
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮练题（8）李仕才ANowadays more and more people are talking about genetically modified foods ( GM foods). GM foods develop from genetically modified organisms (有机体), which have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise where an organism is exposed to chemicals to create a nonspecific but stable change. For many people, the hightech production raises all kinds of environmental, ethical, health and safety problems. Particularly in countries with long farming traditions, the idea seems against nature.In fact, GM foods are already very much a part of our lives. They were first put on the market in 1996. A third of the corn and more than half the cotton grown in the U. S. last year was the product of biotechnology, according to the Department of Agriculture. More than 65 million acres of genetically modified crops will be planted in the US this year. The genetic genie is out of the bottle.However, like any new product entering the food chain, GM foods must be subjected to careful testing. In wealthy countries, the debate about biotech is not so fierce by the fact that they have a large number of foods to choose from, and a supply that goes beyond the needs. In developing countries desperate to feed fastgrowing and underfed populations, the matter is simpler and much more urgent: do the benefits of biotech outweigh the risks?The statistics on population growth and hunger are disturbing. Last year the world's population reached 6 billion. The UN states that nearly 800 million people around the world are unhealthy. About 400 million women of childbearing age don' t have enough iron, which means their babies are exposed to various birth defeats.As many as 100 million children suffer from vitamin A deficiency, a leading cause of blindness.How can biotech help? Genetic engineering is widely used to produce plants and animals with better nutritional values. Biotechnologists have developed genetically modified rice and they are working on other kinds of nutritionally improved crops. Biotech can also improve farming productivity in places where food shortages are caused by crop damage attributable to drought, poor soil andcrop viruses.1.The passage mainly talks about________.A. the world's food problemB. the development in biotechC. the genetically modified foodsD. the way to solve food shortages2.According to the passage, GM foods________.A. will replace naturally grown foodsB. are far better than naturally grown foodsC. may help to solve the problem of poor nutritionD. can cause serious trouble in developing countries3.The underlined sentence “The genetic genie is out of the bottle.”in Paragraph 2 probablymeans that________.A.GM foods are available everywhereB. the technology in producing GM foods is advancedC. genetic technology may have uncontrollable powersD. genetic technology has come out of laboratories into markets4.What's the writer's attitude towards GM foods?A. Enthusiastic.B. Cautious.C. Disapproving.D. Unbelievable.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了转基因食品及其对人类生活的影响。
2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练(1)(含解析)练习
2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练（1）（含解析）练习）李仕才ACareer criminals begin their antisocial behavior during their toddler (学步的儿童) years and may go on with a life of crime if their behavior isn’t challenged, scientists have discovered. While most children grow out of their bad behavior by adulthood, a study found those who had “callous unemotional (冷漠无情的) characteristics” could grow up to have problems with the law later in life. Behavior characteristics such as a lack of sympathy and lying in childhood could have an impact years on.Luke Hyde, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, said, “These are signs for parents and doctors to watch out for, as they may signal more than just the terrible twos.” He said, “Parents both take care of their child and provide their child’s genes so it’s been difficult to know if we’re seeing that parenting causes callous unemotional behaviors, or if it isjust a sign of the genes being passed to the child.”The research also discovered that strict parenting is linked to the development of antisocial behavior. Scientists looked at 561 families in an adoption study that examined biological mothers’ antisocial behavior. The scientists found children of antisocial mothers were also more likely to exhibit the same behavior characteristics, despite having limited or no touch with themas they were adopted as babies.“The really exciting take-home message from this study is that small, day-to-day positive interactions (互动) that parents have with their young children can make a huge difference in children’s development,’’ said Leslie Leve, a professor at the University of Oregon who co-led the data collection.University of Michigan, Penn State University and the University of Oregonhas been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers will follow the group of children through early adolescence to determine if these behaviors still continue to exist from the toddler years.1.What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Kids’ social behaviors are related to crime.B. Criminals begin their crimes during adolescence.C. Antisocial behaviors of kids could be on their way to a life of crime.D. Warmhearted kids are more likely to be criminals in the future.2.What conclusion might the scientists draw from the study?A. Antisocial behaviors might be inherited.B. The genes decide kids’ antisocial behaviors.C. Antisocial behaviors have nothing to do with crimes.D. Adopted babies surely have antisocial behaviors when they grow up.3.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Pa renting is the main reason that causes kids’ antisocial behaviors.B. What causes career criminals to begin their crimes is their parents’ characteristics.C. Leslie Leve has a doubtful attitude to adoptive mothers’ active interactions with kids.D. Inherited antisocial behaviors of kids can be lightened by positive parenting.4.Why will researchers track kids’ process of growing?A. To make sure if kids’ behaviors will last.B. To make sure if praise will change kids.C. To determine if kids’ behaviors wil l be inherited.D.【文章大意】研究人员发现孩子的反社会行为有可能使他们走向犯罪的道路，积极的育儿方式可以减轻孩子的反社会行为。
2020版高考英语一轮复习课时提能练14Theenvironment(含解析)牛津译林版
课时提能练(十四)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2019·陕西省部分学校检测)I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past.Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently，I had to change my thinking，when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place，with my two daughters.The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep(陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table.After enjoying coffee and snacks，we went down the narrow stairs，where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs，a man entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase(楼梯)．I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up.I kept coming down as fast as I could.My daughters were already down，looking up at me worriedly，hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs，knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them，I noticed the man still standing near the door.I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open.I looked back，thinking he was still at the door，deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place.I saw him going up the stairs，two at a time.I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such wellmannered people are hard to find these days when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society.We applauded for his chivalry(彬彬有礼的行为)．【语篇解读】在这个忙碌的现代社会，彬彬有礼、体贴他人的品质变得尤为珍贵。
2019高考英语二轮复习精编优选练(十四)阅读理解提升练_细节理解题2
精编优选练(十四)阅读理解——细节理解题2(限时:25分钟)ATipsforCycleTripsCyclinghasmanyadvantagesasaformoftravel,a sitisthefastestwaytotravelbyhumanpower,andslo wenoughtoallowthetypeoflocalinvolvementthatis impossiblewithpoweredtravel.Cycletravelisalsoacheapformoftr ansportation.DistanceOnlevelterrain,withoutaheadwind,acyclistofaveragefitnes sonatouringbikecancomfortablycover60－120kmaday.Distancesofupto250kmadayarepossible,butanythingmu chbeyond120kmwillrequireconsiderablephysicaltensionandnotal lowmanystopstoenjoytheplacesyouvisit.Formany,80－100kmadaywillbethemostsuitabledistancetoaimfor,asitwillgive asenseofachievementandalsoleaveplentyoftimeformealsandactiv ities.GeographyThegradient(坡度)ofthetripwillreduceyourrange.Abasicruleisthatforevery100 metresofaltitudeyouclimb,youshouldaddanextra15minutestoyour journeytime.Inhillyormountainousareas,theeasiestroutesforcy clingaredownstreamalongmajorrivers,asoveralltheywillbedownh ill.Along,roundaboutroutealongariverwillusuallybeeasierthanashort,directrouteoverahillormountainpass.However,itisworth bearinginmindthatthemostscenicroutesoftencomefromhillyterra in.EatFoodchoicedependslargelyonwhereyouare,soseetherespectiv esectionsformoreinformationaboutfoods.Asyouwillbeworkinghar d,it'simportanttogetenoughenergyinyourfood.Onlongtripsawayf rommajortownstheremaybelittlequalityfoodavailable,sobeprepa redtoliveoncandybars,preparedmeatproductsandthelikeifthenee darises.SleepWhileyoucantakeatentwithyou,manyhotelsandespeciallycamp sitescanaccommodatecyclists.However,therearealsosomehotelst hatmaybelessusedtoaccommodatingcyclists.Ifyouareexploringan unfamiliarworld,askingabouttheaccommodationsparesyouthesear chforanewplacetostayafteralongexhaustingdayoftravel.[语篇解读] 本文介绍了关于骑车旅行的距离,地理位置及过程中的饮食和睡觉等注意事项。
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练4含解析
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（4）AIn a bid to convince drivers in Aichi Prefecture to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road，a new Japanese smartphone app offers free coffee coupons(优惠券)to drivers who don’t check their phones for at least 100 km.For the last 13 years，Aichi Prefecture has recorded the highest rate of death in traffic accidents in st year，there were 443,691 accidents that resulted in injuries or deaths，and 50,101 arrests involving the use of smartphones while driving.With h andhelds being such a big part of people’s lives，there appears to be an increase in violations of this nature，and authorities have yet to e up with an effective plan to deal with the problem.Interestingly，a Japanese pany seems to think that a creative new app could in some way help drivers to keep themselves from checking their phones at the wheel and reduce the number of traffic accidents.Toyota Motor Corporation，Komeda Coffee and KDDI Corporation of munication have teamed up to create Driving Barista，an app that uses the phone’s sensor to sense the tilt(倾斜)of the device，and the GPS to determine the distance driven.This allows it to calculate the number of kilometers a driver has traveled with the smartphone facing down.When Driving Barista determines that the smartphone has not been checked for at least 1 00 kilometers，it will reward the driver with a coupon for a cup of blended or iced coffee at a Komeda Coffee Shop.The reward is earned after every 100 kilometers driven without checking the phone.If you try to change the number before it reaches 100 km，the app will reset back at 0 km.Toyota claims that this is the first smartphone app that attempts to deal with traffic safety issues.“In line with contributing to the final goal of achieving zero death and zero traffic accidents，Toyota has taken automobile safety measures as one of its top priority management concerns，”said Shuichi Murakami，managing officer at Toyota.“By carrying out a new traffic safety regulations together with Komeda Coffee and KDDI，we h ope to further reduce traffic accidents.”文章大意：文章以爱知县和日本的交通状况为线索，谈到政府和一些汽车企业为降低因使用手机带来的交通事故而发明的一种新设备。
高考英语一轮复习 提能训练(14)Unit 14 Careers(含解析)北师大版
Unit 14 CareersⅠ.阅读理解AUp to 45 rare species of Australian animals are in danger of becoming extinct within 20 years, scientists warned in a report. But hope is not lost! According to the report, the species can be saved if immediate action is taken to control their natural predators (天敌) and other threats.The threatened animals can be found in the faraway Kimberley region of northwestern Australia. The region is similar in square miles to California. Thirty percent of the endangered species are unique to the region, while others have already disappeared in other parts of Australia.Dr. Tara Martin, a research scientist said in the report, “A large extinction event is happening in Australia. The north has really been the last stronghold (主要栖息地) for many species of birds and mammals and reptiles. The Kimberley is really their last chance on earth.”Many of the species are under threat because they are hunted by wild cats. These cats kill around 500 000 native animals in the Kimberley region every day. The species face another threat, too. Their native habitat is also being destroyed by wildfires and by wild donkeys and goats that compete for food and water. Humans introduced cats, donkeys and goats to Australia to be farm animals or pets. However, their populations have exploded in the region because they have few natural predators.The report calls for $ 95 million to immediately start protection programs. The report also suggests reducing wild donkey and goat populations in the region, building fences, fighting wildfires and educating the community about how to help the endangered species. Richard Hobbs, an ecologist at the University of Western Australia, says the costs are worthwhile because the measures will not be too difficult to carry out.文章大意：本文是一篇调查报告。
2019高考全国1卷英语试题及答案解析
全国卷一英语答案解析A【文章大意】本文提供了学生们在假期可以参与的几个项目，以增加他们的工作经验。
B 【解析：根据文中“Summer Holiday”部分中“run their own summer business”可知选B。
其他三项均未提及。
】D【解析：根据文中“Stewardship Youth Ranger Program”部分中第二段“Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire.”可知选D。
】D【解析：由题干提取关键词语“the disabled”，根据最后“Summer Employment Opportunities （机会）”中最后一词“disability”可知选D。
】B【文章大意】本文通过Chris从不敢发言到当众演讲的转变，引出了Whaley为了激发孩子们自信心而设计的教学方法。
B【解析：根据第二段段首“But he’s nervous,”可知答案在此句前后。
由第一段末尾“public speaking”可知选B。
】A【解析：A意为不必要的停顿；B意为高傲无礼；C意为拼写错误；D意为无聊、愚蠢的笑话。
由于文章背景为“speech day”，Chris正在做演讲，且前文提到他因过于紧张而支支吾吾，所以选A。
】A【解析：根据文章第五段可知，Whaley从一次和学生的互动中感受到学生们对自己并没有信心。
从而产生“want these kids to learn to boast（夸耀）about themselves”的想法，故选A。
易误选B，但由该段“more than just learning to read and speak in public”可排除。
】C【解析：由第四段“a great teacher to lets you make mistakes”和第五段Whaley对学生们缺乏自信感到担忧并设法帮助他们正视自己。
】C【文章大意】本文对于新兴的生物测量技术进行了简单介绍。
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练12含解析
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（12）李仕才A(2017·云南昆明高三质检)The Masai are a people who are constantly trying to preserve their own ways in an increasingly modern world. They live along the border of Kenya and Tanzania, moving their homes from time to time to follow their cattle, the source of their living.The Masai have become known as a people of fighters, protecting their cattle against lions and other enemies. Only men are fighters. They wear long hair, which is colored red with clay. They can have more than one wife. Women build and take care of the home, fixing food and making clothing. Women and children keep their heads shaved. Women can also become elders,__once they have given birth to four healthy children.The Masai depend on their cattle for many parts of t heir life. They drink cows’ milk and blood as sacred drinks. They use the cows’ waste to cover and seal their homes. They don’t kill their cattle for food, but if a cow is killed, then the horns(角) are used for containers; the hides are used to make shoes, clothing, ropes and bed coverings; and the bones are made into decorations.The more cattle a man owns, the richer he is considered to be. A man who owns 50 or fewer cattle is considered poor. A“rich” man has a thousand or more. The cattle, though owned by the man, are consideredto belong to the man’s entire family. The family names the cattle and can recognize each animal’s unique voice.Masai houses are made from sticks and grass, but they are meant to be temporary, since the move of their cattle means that the Masai move as well.1．What is Masai women’s daily work at home?A．They protect the cattle from being hunted.B．They give birth to babies and bring them up.C．They look after as well as naming their cattle.D．They mainly deal with various housework.2．When do the Masai move from one place to another?A．They move when they have over a thousand cattle.B．They move once there are 4 children in the family.C．They move when their cattle need new food sources.D．They move after their houses are not strong enough.3．What does the underlined word“elders” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Aged citizens.B．Respected people.C．Brave fighters.D．Wealthy hostesses.4．It can be inferred from the text that ________．A．the Masai raise the cattle mainly for their meatB．lions are the primary enemies of the MasaiC．the Masai are living a life in a modern wayD．the total of the Masai’s cattle decides their status【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了马赛人的情况。
2019高考英语一轮阅读理解巩固练含解析11套
2019高考英语一轮阅读理解巩固练（1）AIf you want to slow aging, you might want to eat less. This finding is good news---if you were a mouse. The researchers studied mice, not people.John Price and other researchers studied two groups of mice. One group was able to eat as much as it wanted. The researchers limited what the mice in the other group ate. Their diet had 35 percent fewer calories than the first group of mice.Price says the mice with the diet restrictions were “more energetic and suffered fewer disease.” They were not just living longer but seemed to stay younger for a longer period of time.The researchers found that fewer calories slow down a natural mechanism in cells called ribosomes. Price explains that ribosomes are responsible for making important proteins in the cells. But with fewer calories, they slow down. This gives the cells more time to repair themselves.The researchers say ribosomes use from 10 to 20 percent of the cell’s energy to make those proteins. Price wrote that “because of this, it i s im practical to destroy an entire ribosome” when it starts to break down. However, “repairing individual parts of the ribosome on a regular basis enables ribosomes to continue producing high quality proteins for longer than they would otherwise. This top quality production, in turn, keeps cells and the entire body functioning well.”Price said, “ribosome is a very complex machine, like a car.” They need “maintenance to replace the parts that wear out the fastest. When tires wear out,” he explained, “you don’t throw the whole car away and buy a new one. It costs less to replace the old tires.”“Food,” he said, “isn’t just material to be burned---it’s a signal that tells our body and cells how to respond.” Price said the findings help to explain how exactly our b odies age. And this may “help us make more educated decisions about what we eat.”【】1、What can we know about the mice with limited calories from the study?A、They can keep healthy easilyB、They need more energy to be activeC、They can look younger than they areD、They will live a longer life like humans【】2、What will happen to ribosomes if there are fewer calories?A、They will completely break downB、They make proteins in the cells slowlyC、They will produce high quality proteins moreD、They may need more time to repair themselves【】3、Price explained the ribosomes’ role of repairing themselves by _________.A、telling a storyB、listing basic dataC、making comparisonsD、experimenting on mice 【】4、What does the text mainly deal with?A、Food decides how long you liveB、Can you slow down your aging process?C、Eating less may help you live longerD、Should your diet be reduced for your health?【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练(1)(含解析)
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（1）李仕才AAway with wordsThe telegraph, an online news service, has teamed up with Saga, which provides products and services only for the over 50s, to hold a new competition to find the best travel writer. Three lucky winners will win a master class with two top Telegraph travel writers before travelling the world with Saga on one of three holidays of great comfort and pleasure. To enter, all you need to do is tell us something mysterious and wonderful about the world of travel—a favorite memory, a humorous tale, an unforgettable occasion or a sight worth writing about.What we are looking forYou must be able to read not only those signs that help you find your way around but the ones that tell you how the locals tick. You must, in the words of Paul Theroux, an American travel writer, “descibe exactly what you see and give it life with your imgaination”.In this competition, you can do that in anything from 150 words to 500, but they should be your words, and fresh ones. We do expect you not to hide the truth or the facts about your experience. Beyond that, you can make the most of the freedom travel writing gives you.You’ll be editor as well as writer, so ensure those eyes are equally fresh when you check and recheck what you’ve written. We will make allowances for the occasional mistake, such as you have “fell” into a river. But we won’t put up with mistakes every few lines.Terms ＆ conditionsCompetitors must be aged 50 years or older.The judging process is divided into two stages: entries will be hosted on the website for one month. The top 20 articles will then be selected by public vote. The top three winners will be chosen by three judges.The closing date for entries is August 15.1.What does the prize for winners include?A. a chance to learn from excellent writers.B. the publication of their works.C. three wonderful holidays.D.an opportunity to work in the Telegraph.2.Who will select the final winners?A. the public.B. Paul TherouxC. two top Telegraph travel writersD. three chosen judges.3.What type of writing is this text ?A. An essayB.A travel guideC.A writing guideD. An announcement【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了旅行作家大赛的参赛标准和奖励。
2019高考英语全国I卷阅读理解(带解析)
B. It provides awards for running new businesses.
C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D. It offers more summer job opportunities.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，‘I don’t know，but I want to know.’”
Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置)that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard. This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence(节奏)with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people's identities, and by extension, whether they should be given access to the computer it's connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.
2019届高考英语二轮复习必刷题型：(14)语法填空(二)含答案解析
语法填空（二）1、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Of the three major drinks of the world—tea, coffee and cocoa—tea is consumed by the①__________(large) number of people. China is the homeland of tea. Human cultivation of tea plants dates back to two thousand years ago. Tea from China, along②__________her silk and porcelain (瓷器), began to be known to the world more than a thousand years ago and since then it③__________(be) an important Chinese export.At present more than forty countries in the world grow tea with Asian countries,④__________(produce) 90% of the world’s total output. All tea trees in other countries have their origin directly or indirectly in China. The word for tea leaves or tea as⑤__________drink in many countries are derivatives(衍生物)from the Chinese character “cha”. The Russians call it “cha’i”, ⑥__________sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves) as it is pronounced in northern China, and the English word “tea” sounds similar to the pronunciation of⑦__________(it) counterpart(对应物) in Xiamen. The Japanese character for tea is written⑧__________(exact) the same as it is in Chinese,though⑨__________(pronounce) with a slight difference. The habit of tea drinking spread to Japan in the 6th century, but it was not introduced to Europe and America⑩__________the 17th and 18th centuries. Now the number of tea drinkers in the world is still on the increase.2、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
(高中英语2019版) 阅读理解(自然与环境)(含解析)(含答案)
（自然与环境）李仕才导读：中国濒临灭绝的大熊猫如今因气候变化而陷入失去它们的主食的危险之中。
赶快行动起来保护他们吧！Pandas face bamboo shortage threat①Already threatened by a slow breeding rate and rapid habitat loss, China's endangered giant pandas now also risk losing their main food, bamboo, to climate change, claim scientists.A study in China's northwestern Qinling Mountains, home to around 270 pandas—about a fifth of the world's wild population—predicts a big bamboo decline this century as the globe warms."The pandas may face a shortage of food unless they can find alternative food resources; the giant panda is a picky eater."Ninety-nine per cent of its diet ②consists of bamboo—being destroyed ③up to 38 kilograms per day. Bamboo itself also has a slow reproductive rate, flowering only every 30 to 35 years, which means it would be slow to adapt to a change in local climate.Based on the data gathered for this study, researchers predict that three bamboo species which ④make up almost the entire diet of the Qinling pandas will all but disappear in a warmer climate."Results suggest that almost the entire panda habitat in the region may disappear because of climate change ⑤by the end of the 21st century," the study's authors write.Already, deforestation is threatening the survival of about half of all bamboo species worldwide.The researchers say bamboo distribution has historically changed ⑥in response to changes in the climate. In the modern era, though, even if other areas were to becomeclimatically more suited for bamboo growth, these would be ⑦far away.The findings should be used for planning ahead to protect areas that have a better climatic chance of providing enough food sources or begin creating natural bridges to allow pandas an escape from bamboo famine.大熊猫面临着食物短缺的威胁科学家们声称，由于一直以来受到低繁殖率和栖息地快速流失的威胁，中国濒临灭绝的大熊猫如今又因气候变化而陷入失去它们的主食——竹子的危险之中。
2020版高考英语总复习高考提能练(十四)(含解析)外研版必修3
高考提能练(十四) Module 2 Developing and Developed CountriesⅠ.阅读理解A[2019·银川质检] Recently I accepted a challenge to join Naasih, a motivational speaker, on a voyage through India designed to refresh my spirit. After too many hours, Naasih and I arrived in the slum (贫民窟) just as the sun was breaking across the smoggy Delhi sky. It seemed as if the small houses extended for miles, an ocean of tin roofs and laundry lines.Finally, Naasih stopped and turned to me. “Give me your bag，” he said. I handed it to him. I had promised to follow his directions, and in return, I was hoping to find whatever I thought was missing from my life. “I will meet you back here at sunset，” Naasih said and walked away.I began to walk through the streets. No one paid too much attention to the tall, hairless man walking among them. My throat was dry, my stomach turning over with hunger. And then I saw a small house and I knocked softly on the door.A young, skinny man, no older than 25, came to answer it. As I soon found out, the man is named Sankar and he was a Lakers fan. I also learned that he was a recently graduated university student who had left his family to go after a dream of success in the big city. Instead, he had found work in the back of a restaurant.After lunch, Sankar took me to play basketball with a group of children in a trashfilled field down the road. The sun was beginning to fall as the laughter of the basket games echoed (发出回声) through the slum. I was so caught up in my day with Sankar. I had started the morning in fear and exhaustion, but I was ending the day connected to something much larger.After the game, Sankar and I walked to Rata Road. There stood Naasih. He said, “You're_shining,_Leon.” I had been knocked entirely out of my comfort zone, and I felt that wild burst of life that had been missing from my own.体裁：记叙文题材：日常生活主题：旅游经历【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者的一次旅行。
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练23含解析
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（23）李仕才AIf you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock.According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years.The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die.The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour.The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers.The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries (动脉).Over time, this can cause serious injuries.Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said,“If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy.Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than“iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling.According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study,“You don’t actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health.And perhaps you shouldn’t ac tually do too much.”1.The underlined word“strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to“”.A.hardB.regularC.practicalD.flexible答案:A解析:词义猜测题。
2019高考英语一轮题型练Unit14Careers(含解析)北师大版必修
Unit 14 Careers李仕才一、阅读理解AThis month, the singing competition, American Idol, will come to an end. For years, the popular show was a platform for rising artists. With a group of famous judges and a wide range of talents, it is clear that the competitive atmosphere of American Idol will remain unrivaled by any other show. After all, its success has been ＂unmatched in broadcasting history.＂American Idol came from the British series Pop Idol. Through an application, contestants came into the competition and thereafter, were chosen to audition(试音)for the show. Each candidate would have to perform a piece to the judges, and participate in a strict selection process. Not only would contestants have to sing in groups, they were sometimes tasked to perform pieces without musical instruments. At the end of this stage, only 24 o 36 artists were chosen to enter the semi-final stage. Soon, the fate of the contestants would be decided by the public. During the candidate’s live performance, a free telephone number was displayed on the screen for viewers to dial, to cast their vote. At the end of the night, only 13 lucky singers would be left in the competition; by the finals, only 8 contestants would remain. Finally, a runner-up(亚军)and a winner were announced every season. Though only the winner would receive a million dollar reward and a significant record deal, other contestants would have had a chance to be known by the public. As the famous producer Simon Cowell once said, ＂The point of the show is not to be mean to loser, but to find a winner.＂ As the final season of the program begins, past winners will return to the stage to say goodbye and a new winner will be announced. With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, the show’s conclusion will leave audiences nostalgic(怀旧的), but more satisfied than ever.1. Those who enter American Idol will _______.A. share the one million dollar reward togetherB. be asked to perform in pairs in the semi-finalsC. experience at least three rounds of performancesD. have the chance to become famous even if they fail2. Who play the most important roles in the finals of American Idol?A. The audiencesB. The past winnersC. The judgesD. The record companies3. The author thinks the conclusion of American Idol will _________.A. change its historyB. be worth watchingC. not be the last seasonD. pick her favorite singer4. In which section of the newspaper may you probably find the passage?A. AdvertisementB. FinanceC. EntertainmentD. Business【语篇解读】本文为说明文，介绍了很受欢迎的流行节目American Idol和它的比赛过程。
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练(13)(含解析)
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（13）李仕才ATaylore is a kid who passes by to ride sometimes and help us with chores. Barely 15, she’s never short of advice, and one of her favorite pastimes is teasing me about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.Last summer four o f us rode down the trail behind our woods: my wife Karen, Taylore, Taylore’s friend Kendall and me. I was riding my 13-year-old, Tawny.We were two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason, I pushed Tawny into a gallop （飞驰）. The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.Taylore brushed past my left leg and, seconds later, Kendall went by on my right. I realized Tawny was covering ground faster than I’d ever seen her. She strained every muscle in her body to catc h up with the girls. It was like a truck winding over a mountain road without brakes (闸). Part of me felt perfectly in control, while another part screamed that I wasn’t.In half a mile I knew we’d be crossing the highway, so I prayed that the girls would be fine.I gave up calculating how long it might take before my horse would be tried enough to want to slow down.I was just about out of answers when I saw the girls slowing in front of me. Their horses were relaxed and comfortable, not even breathing hard. Taylore’s face glowe d. She gave me a high five. ＂Wow, you did well, ＂she said. ＂I knew you’d go fast when you were ready.＂No one in the group had even broken a sweat, except me. I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart pounded too, but not from exercise. Karen claims I was showing off for the girls that day, and maybe she’s right. But I think I had something to prove. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart. And, like a horse on a warm summerd ay, I’m always ready to kick up my heels.1. How did the race between the girls and the author begin?A. His horse’s gallop made the other horses want to catch up.B. He wanted to show off his riding skills for the girls.C. They wanted to know whose horse could run fastest.D. They teased him about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.2. During the race, ___________.A. the author’s horse outran the girl’s horses the whole timeB. the author was confident that Tawny was in controlC. the girls were so anxious to win that they sweated a lotD. the author’s good performance took Taylore by surprise3. When the race ended, the author’s heart pounded because ________.A. he was feeling thrilled and youngB. it was really tough exercise for himC. he was worried that the girls might be in dangerD. he felt quite embarrassed that he had lost the race4. The phrase ＂ kick up my heels＂ at the end can be replaced by _________.A. devote myselfB. enjoy myselfC. accept my challengeD. take part in running competition【文章大意】文章描述作者和两个女孩骑马比赛，这让作者感到兴奋，也感到虽然自己上了年纪，但是有一颗年轻的心。
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练7含解析
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（7）AAlmost no one can resist a good mystery novel or detective novel, so these novels sell thousands of copies each year. And many readers regard famous mystery author Agatha Christie as Queen of Crime, whose stories are known for their tense atmosphere and strong psychological suspense and have a great effect on the English mystery novels.Christie was born in September 1890 in England. When she was growing up, her mother often told her stories. Christie loved these stories, which took her into a world of fantasy. Christie’s mother also encouraged her to write from a young age and also took her to travel a lot.She married Archie Christie in 1914 at the beginning of World War Ⅰ. During the war, Christie wrote her first detective story: The Mysterious Affair at Styles. She chose the crime, and then invented a detective named Hercule Poirot, ranking second to Sherlock Holmes, to solve it. She sent the book to a publisher, but it was rejected.After the war ended, Christie sent her book to more publishers, and finally, in 1920, one published it. She earned just $25 for it. Over the next few years, Christie wrote more books and short stories, gaining experience as a writer. In spite of her literary success, life was not going well at home. In 1928, Archie and Agatha got a divorce(离婚). A short time later, she met a young archaeologist, Max Mallowan. After getting married in 1930, they began to spend some time each year in the Middle East, which provided settings for some of Christie’s novels, such as Murder at the Vicarage(1930), Murder on the Orient Express (1934)and Death on the Nile(1939).Christie continued writing for the rest of her life. When she died in January 1976, readers around the world mourned(哀悼)her death. But her tales of mystery continue to be loved by new generations of readers. They’ve been translated intohundreds of languages and are selling well today and outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare in Britain.1.As a whole, this text .A.is a biography of Agatha ChristieB. promotes Agatha Christie’s novelsC. explains how Agatha Christie became a writerD.is a review of Agatha Christie’s novels2.What do we know about Hercule Poirot?A. He was better known than Sherlock Holmes.B. He made Christie become famous.C. He was good at catching criminals.D. He was the only main character in the novel.3.From the underlined part "outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare in Britain", we can learn that .A. the Bible helps her works to sell in BritainB. the sales of her works rank third in BritainC. the works of Shakespeare don’t sell better than hers in BritainD. they sell well equally in Britain4.Which is the right order for what Agatha Christie experienced?①She had her first detective novel published.②She finished The Mysterious Affair at Styles.③Her mother encouraged her to write.④Her marriage to Archie ended in divorce.⑤She wrote Murder on the Orient Express.A.③②④①⑤B.③①②⑤④C.②①③⑤④D.③②①④⑤【文章大意】本文是一篇人物传记。
2019版高考英语精准备考一轮：单元检测(十四) Developing and Developed Countries 含解析
单元检测（十四）Developing and Developed CountriesⅠ.阅读理解ALike many young people around the world, Emmanuel dreamed of getting a university education in the United States. The 26-year-old is an undocumented immigrant. This means he does not have the official permission needed to enter, live in, or work in the U．S. Emmanuel came to America from Mexico five years ago, when he discovered that he had to learn English and his dream was much more difficult to achieve. The major difficulty he realized was that there were very few opportunities for him to really receive a formal education.Federal laws do not prevent immigrants from going to college. But laws do ban illegal immigrants from receiving government financial aid. The average cost of a four-year degree at a public university is ＄9,410. By comparison, the average cost at a private university is ＄32,405.Many immigrants come to the U．S. with little money, so they usually can't afford the expensive education. Emmanuel read about University of the People which has no tuition fee. The classes and teaching materials are all free online. All the teachers are volunteers. But students must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school. The university just requires students to pay a ＄50 application fee when they are admitted and a ＄100 test fee when they complete a class.Shai Reshef is the president of University of the People. He was born in Israel. He decided to create a tuition-free university after visiting several poor countries, where people had limited higher education opportunities. He notes that University of the People is a model to show universities and governments that the issue can be solved. Higher education can be affordable, can be high-quality and shouldn't leave anyone behind.Currently, there are more than 2,500 students studying with the University of the People. It only provides degrees in computer science and business administration. The university expects the student number to double next year.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。
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2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮提升选练（14）李仕才ADonald John Trump (born June 14, 1946), is an American businessman and politician who became the President-elect of the United States on November 8, 2016. Since 1971 he has chaired The Trump Organization, the principal holding company for his real estate ventures and other business interests. During his business career, Trump has built office towers, hotels, casinos, golf courses, and other brandedfacilities worldwide.Trump was born and raised in New York City and received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. In 1971, he was given control of his father Fred Trump’s real estate and construction firm. Trump has appeared at the Miss USA pageants, which he owned from 1996 to 2015, and has made cameo appearances in films and television series.Trump and his businesses, as well as his three marriages, have received prominent media exposure. He hosted a popular NBC reality show, The Apprentice, from 2004 to 2015. As of 2016, he was listed by Forbes as the 324th wealthiest person in the world, and 156th in the United States, with a net worth of $3.7 billion in October 2016. Trump first campaigned for the U.S. presidency in 2000, winning two Reform Party primaries. On June 16, 2015, Trump again announced his candidacy for president, this time as a Republican. Trump became known for his opposition to illegal immigration and free trade agreements, as well as his frequentlynon-interventionist views on foreign policy, and quickly emerged as the Republican nomination front-runner. As of March 23, 2016, Trump has won 21 contests in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries.He was elected as the 45th U.S. president in the 2016 election onthe Republican ticket, defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and is scheduled to take office on January 20, 2017. At 70 years old, he will be the oldest person to ever assume the presidency.1. This passage is mostly probably taken from __________.A. a story bookB. a biography bookC. a science bookD. an advertisement2. Where is Donald Trump’s hometown?A. LondonB. ParisC. New YorkD. Beijing3. From the passage, we can know that Donald Trump was _________.A. wealthy and sucessfulB. intelligent but meanC. good-tempered and tolerantD. forgetful and sensitive4. We can learn from the passage that _________.A. Donald Trump is only successful in business field.B. Donald Trump was born in a poor family.C. Donald Trump is in favor of illegal immigration.D. Donald Trump will be the oldest president of the United States.【文章大意】本文为人物传记。
文章中主要介绍了美国总统特朗普。
1. B【解析】文章出处题。
通读全文可知，本文介绍的是美国新当选的总统特朗普。
由此可推知，本文极可能来自与一本人物传记。
故选B。
2. C【解析】细节理解题。
根据第二段中的＂Trump was born and raised in New York City…＂可知，特朗普的家乡是纽约。
故选C。
4. D【解析】推理判断题。
根据最后一段中的＂At 70 years old, he will be the oldest person to ever assume the presidency.＂可推知，特朗普将是历任美国总统中年龄最大的一位。
故选D。
BMany people rush_into_the_commitment_of_bringing_home_a_fourlegged_family_member，only to find out that they are not ready for a pet.This often results in the dog being turned over to a shelter where it may not find another home.Thiscan be avoided if potential pet owners take the time to figure out if they are truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.Being a responsible pet owner involves a financial commitment that goes beyond buying dog food.There are also parasite(寄生虫)prevention，boarding costs while traveling and the cost to care for the pet should it become ill or injured.That is not to say that one must be rich in order to have a dog，but it is important to be prepared for the expenses that come with being a pet owner.Another consideration is the time commitment.An owner away from home for 14 hours every day is not an ideal situation for a dog.A potential dog owner must also consider the time it takes to care for his or her pet，the time it takes to feed，walk，play with，bathe and clean up.Also，dogs require attention.Be prepared to spend time each day petting and playing with it.Dogs are dogs，and will act like dogs.This includes barking，digging，having accidents in the house and，possibly，destroying some of the owner’s prized possessions，such as furniture，shoes and cell phones.If the above would cause an owner to want to get rid of the dog，then he or she is not yet ready to be a pet owner.Many wonderful pets end up in shelters simply because they acted like dogs!1．Who might be qualified to be a dog owner，according to the text?A．Kari，a teacher who works eight hours a day.B．Jim，who has a daughter sensitive to dog’s smell.C．Dick，a jobless teenager who can hardly pay his rent.D．Steven，a business man who travels a lot on business.2．To be a responsible dog owner you need to do all the following EXCEPT ________．A．buying dog food and feeding itB．taking it to hospital when necessaryC．spending time each day playing with itD．finding a shelter for it when you are bored with it3．What does the underlined part in the first paragraph probably mean?A．Rush to adopt a dog formally.B．Commit to buy a dog and take it home.C．Run into a pet shelter and take one home so quickly.D．Decide to be a pet owner without thinking about it carefully.4．What might be the best title for the text?A．Dogs Are DogsB．Ready for a Pet?C．Have Time for a Dog?D．Pets Are Family Members【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。