部编版2020年高考英语阅读理解一轮练(8)(含解析)
2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练(含答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解训练(绝对精品文档，价值很高，值得下载打印练习)一AA new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China. Researchers estimate that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than their southern counterparts because they breathed dirtier air.China itself made the comparison possible: for decades, a now-discontinued government policy provided free coal for heating, but only in the colder north. Researchers found significant differences in both particulate pollution of the air and life expectancy in the two regions.While previous studies have found that pollution affects human health, “the deeper and ultimately more important question is the impact on life expectancy,” said one of the researchers, Michael Greenstone, a professor of environmental economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “This study provides a unique setting (背景) to answer the life expectancy question because the (heating) policy dramatically changes pollution concentrations（浓度）”, Greenstone said in an email. “Further, due to the low rates of migration in China in this period, we can know people’s exposure over long time periods,” he said.The policy gave free coal for fuel boilers to heat homes and offices to cities north of the Huai River, which divides China into north and south. It was in effect for much of the 1950—1980 period of central planning, and, though disconti nued after 1980, it has left a legacy（遗留问题） in the north of heavy coal burning, which releases particulate pollutants into the air that can harm human health. Researchers found no other government policies that treated China’s north differently from the south.The researchers collected data for 90 cities, from 1981 to 2000, on the annual daily average concentration of total suspended（悬浮的）particulates. In China, those are considered to be particulates that are 100 micrometers or less in diameter, sent out from sources including power stations, construction sites and vehicles. Among them, PM2.5 is of especially great health concern because it can go deep into the lungs.The researchers estimated the impact on life expectancies using death data from 1991—2000. They found that in the north, the concentration of particulates was 184 micrograms per cubic meter一or 55 percent higher than in the south, and life expectancies were 5.5 years lower on average across all age ranges.1. The main idea of this passage is that ___________.A. the government provided free coal for heating in North ChinaB. coal burning causes bad air quality across ChinaC. research in China finds air pollution shortened life expectancyD. a new study finds different particulates in South China2.According to Greenstone, ________ greatly contributed to the high pollution concentrations in North China.A. power stationsB. construction sitesC. the free heating policyD. gases from vehicles3.It is implied in the passage that _________.A. coal is no longer used for heating in North ChinaB. air quality was comparatively better in South ChinaC. southerners burned coals for heating in the 1980sD. people preferred to live in South China after 19804.The underlined word “particulates” most probably means _________.A. dirty cloudsB. particular smokeC. dangerous bacteriaD. harmful dustBThere’s nothing like a good night’s sleep— but what does that really mean? It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others needmore. Still, experts can determine guidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledges that sleep needs will vary — lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration — but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For example, teenagers (14 —17 years old) need 8—10 hours’ sleep every day.To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that any professional organization has developed age-specific recommended sleep durations based on a systematic review of the world scientific literature.A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression, and can endanger others. Those that become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative e ffects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are significantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still unconvincing and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.5. Which is TRUE about sleeping time?A. Experts’ guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.B. The time you need for sleep is related to your state of mind.C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.6. How did the National Sleeping Foundation do the research?A. By interviewing different people.B. By consulting other experts.C. By reading lots of articles.D. By doing systematic experiments.7. The research shows that people without enough sleep will _______.A. lose some weightB. drive faster than usualC. dream during their sleepD. eat more food8. From Paragraph 4, we can learn that _______.A. more research on oversleeping is neededB. researchers now agree with those in the pastC. too much sleep may result in social changesD. research on oversleeping is quite convincingCThe term “resume” means a document describing one’s educational qualitifications and professional experience. However guidelines for preparing a global resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.* In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your resume. Do not attach a photograph to your resume if you are sending it to the United States, though.* Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most case of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.* Pay attention to the resume format(格式) you use--chronological(时间的) or revers-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the revers-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.* The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your resume , as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.* If you are writing your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses BritishEnglish or American English because there are variations between the two versions.* Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your resume prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.* Be aware that paper sizes are different countries. The United States standard is 81/2 by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your r esume by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing.9. From the passage, we learn that ______.A. We can’t list the oldest experience first in a resumeB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. A resume can help us know about a person’s personalityD. A person’s educational background should be included in a resume10. The passage is most probably intended for ______ .A. Job hunters that seek careers abroadB. Companies that do international businessC. People that are employed by companies overseasD. Graduates that can speak over one foreign language11. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global resume should ______.A. Be highly professionalB. Be especially informativeC. Be culturally appropriateD. Be logically chronologicalDHalf of the world’s population lives in areas affected by Asian monsoons（季风）, but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making weather predictions.Every summer, moist（潮湿的）air masses, known as monsoon, produce large quantities of rainfall in India, East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia and East Africa, which are pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressurearea to the south.According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area date to 1950, too recent and not detailed enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years travelling across Asia locating trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings（年轮）or circles, inside the trunks of thousands of ancient trees at more than 300 sites.Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document—a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas（地图集）. It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s.Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry conditions. “If the monsoon bas ically fails or is very weak one year, the trees affected by the monsoon at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the tree chronology（年表）that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability. ”Armed with such a sweeping set of data, researchers say they now can begin to refine climate computer models for predicting the behavior of monsoons.“There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding,” said Eugene Wahl, a scientist who is with America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’spaleoclimate（古气侯）branch studying weather patterns over the history of the Earth. “So, to get a knowledge of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science.”12．What’s the passage mainly about?A．The achievements of Edward Cook.B．The necessity of weather forecast.C．A breakthrough in monsoon prediction.D．The effects of Asian monsoons.13．It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because______.A．it is hard to keep long-term climate recordsB．they are formed under complex climate systemsC．they influence many nationsD．there is heavy rainfall in Asia14．According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees_________.A．offer people information about the regional climateB．have a great influence on the regional climateC．determine the regional climateD．reflect all kinds of regional climate information15．What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl?A．It will help people prevent droughts and floods.B．It should include information about human life in the past.C．It has analysed moisture models worldwide.D．It is a great achievement in climate science.参考答案A ---CCBDB ---- BCDAC---DACD----CBAD二AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmers. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00 Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants AssistantWhen you join in them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Walden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Ogilvie, Palmlace Limited.1. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _______.A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month2. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD. Software TrainerBGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.B. People remember well what they learned in childhood.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.4. The author explains the law of overlearning by .A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. using examplesD. making a comparison5. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is .A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies6. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It increases students' learning interest.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It's helpful only in a limited way.CBy 2050, a completely new type of human evolve as a result of extremely new technology, behavior, and natural selection. This is according to Cadell Last, a researcher at the Global Brain Institute, who claims mankind is undergoing a major “evolutionary transition”.In less than four decades, Mr. Last claims we will live longer, have children in old age and rely on artificial intelligence to do ordinary and boring tasks. This shift is so significant, he claims, it is comparable to the change from monkeys to apes, and apes to humans. “Your 80 or 100 is going to be so radically differe nt than your grandparents,” Mr. Last says, who believes we will spend much of our time living in virtual reality. Some evolutionary scientists believe this age could be as high as 120 by 2050.Mr. Last claims humans will also demonstrate delayed sexual maturation, according to a report by Christina Sterbenz in Business Insider. This refers to something known as life history theory which attempts to explain how natural selection shapes key events in a creature’s life, such as reproduction. It suggests thatas brain sizes increase, organisms need more energy and time to reach their full potential, and so reproduce less.Instead of living fast and dying younger, Mr. Last believes humans will live slow and die old. “Global society at the moment is a complete mess,” he told MailOnline. “But in crisis there is opportunity, and in apocalypse (启示) there can be transform ation. So I think the next system humanity creates will be far more sophisticated, fair, and abundant than our current civilization.”“I think our next system will be as different from the modern world, as our contemporary world is from the medieval (中世纪的) world. The biological clock isn't going to be around forever,” he added, and said that people could pause it for some time using future technology.The change is already happening. Today, the average age at which a woman in Britain has her first baby has been rising steadily stands at 29. 8. In the US, just one percent of first children were born to women over the age of 35 in 1970. By 2012, that figure rose to 15 percent.“As countries become socio-economically advanced, more and more people, especially women have the option to engage in cultural reproduction,” Mr. Last added. And as well as having more child-free years to enjoy leisure time, he believes artificial intelligence will make up the need for low-skill jobs. We may also spend a large amount of time living in virtual reality. “I’m not quite sure most people have really absorbed the implications of this possibility,” Mr. Last said.His vi ews are detailed in a paper, titled “Human Evolution, Life History Theory, and the End of Biological Reproduction" published Current Aging Science.7. According to Cadell Last, a completely new type of human will appear because of ______.① artificial intelligence ② new technology ③ natural selection ④ mundane tasks⑤ behaviorA. ②③⑤B. ①②③C. ③④⑤D. ①②⑤8. Which statement is compared by Mr. Last to the change from monkeys to apes, andapes to humans?A. We have diseases and die young.B. We spend less time in virtual reality.C. We give birth to a child when we are young.D. We use intelligent robots to do everyday housework.9. The underlined words in the third paragraph most probably mean “______”.A. Reproduction.B. Reproduce less.C. Natural selection shapes key events.D. Organisms need more energy and time to ripen.10. In the next system Mr. Last explained we can infer that ______.A. women are engaged in careers or hobbies instead of giving birth to babiesB. women are engaged in playing computer games rather than workingC. women are engaged in cultural reproduction in place of menD. women are engaged in living in virtual reality without optionsDMost teens can't wait to learn to drive. Not so with me. Driving made me nervous.I didn't get a license until I turned 24 years old. As a result, when I first married, we only had one car and car pooled to work. My husband's hours were different from mine by one hour. I worked earlier. So he dropped me off and went to the diner to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I leisurely walked the three miles to his wo rk place where I waited in his car, reading a book.One day while waiting for him, I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot. It was powder blue and sleek looking. The kind of car you dream about. I was busily admiring the car, when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen off the movie screen.She pulled into the spot beside our car and it was all I could do not to stare. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Jet black hair and alabaster skin. Our eyes made contact and she smiled at me. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like aneven row of pearls. She was wearing a light blue shirt that just matched her car. Peeking through her long, softly curled hair I could see gold hoop earrings. They had to be gold to shine like that. A couple of minutes later, a nice looking man came out of the building, entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.Sitting there in my jeans, shirt and hair in a pony tail, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all?Maybe I would have forgotten about her, but the following week, I saw her again. Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy lingered long after she drove away.Many nights when sleep evaded me, I would think about the beautiful lady. I wondered if she and her husband ate out, and where they dined, and what she was wearing. I wanted her to get out of the car and let me see her full length. Did she wear really high heeled shoes and pants, or a skirt.I would get my answers in a couple of weeks.Sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding my book, watching her over the top of it. She was waiting and when her husband came to the car, she called to him. They spoke a few words and he opened the car door for her to step out. He took her arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She was wearing a skirt.She haltingly walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways in the car, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other one. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis on the left leg and a brace on the right leg. I couldn't w atch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. For weeks I had envied this woman and her way of life, while I had been able to walk three miles to our car!When my husband arrived and found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroadmade a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didn't. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can't buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled.11. In the afternoons the woman walked three miles to her husband’s work place to___.A. take exercise on the wayB. meet the beautiful ladyC. enjoy the scenery and readingD. wait for her husband12. After seeing the beautiful lady, the woman concluded_______.A. the beautiful lady led a rich and happy lifeB. the beautiful lady liked to show off herselfC. she and her husband must make more moneyD. she shouldn’t have married her husband13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The woman learned that health and family are more important.B. Th e woman was poor and couldn’t afford another car and fancy clothes.C. The woman envied the beautiful lady of her capable husband.D. The woman regretted marrying her husband.14.The underlined word “haltingly”(paragraph 10) probably means________.A. proudlyB. excitedlyC. difficultlyD. steadily15.Which of the following do you think can be the best title of the passage?A. Seeing is believingB. Trust her heart instead of her lookC. Looks can be deceivingD. Fooled by her look阅读理解A---- DC B---- BCAD C----- ADDA D-----DAACC三AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?。
部编版2020高考英语一轮选习练题模块3Unit2Language(含解析)牛津译林版
模块3U2李仕才一、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。
Following the crowd may not always be in a person's best interest.But new research suggests that teens who get along with their friends may end up healthier as adults.Scientists have known that close friendships help boost health.That's true for both teens and adults.The finding inspired Joseph Allen，a psychologist at the University of Virginia，and his team to study whether experiences during teen years would influence adult health.So they followed 171 teens，starting when the kids were just 13.They interviewed each one every year for five years，and also spoke to these teens' closest friends，who provided additional information about the quality of their friendships.The same 171 people were interviewed again at ages 25,26 and 27.This time, the questions surveyed each person's overall health.When the researchers analyzed the data，they found a strong connection between a teen's behavior and adult health.Teens who had close friends grew up to be the healthier adults.Whether teens held back their feelings or expressed them to close friends also influenced later health.Those who held back their feelings were more likely to be sick as adults.The connection held up even after the scientists accounted for other possible influences on health.Weight，family income and drug use were all examined.So were mental health issues，such as anxiety and depression.And in these people，such other factors did not explain adult health as well as teen friendships did.Getting along with the crowd may have benefits，says Allen，but there are also drawbacks.Teens who are more independent tend to do better at school and work.And peer pressure may lead some kids to engage in risky behavior，such as smoking，drinking or using drugs.Dealing with it is an ongoing challenge，Allen acknowledges.“Finding the right balance is the key.Teens shouldn't lose heart for not finding this easy.”And，he adds，“Parents need to be understanding about the pressures teens face.”1．Where can you probably read this passage?A．Science fiction.B．Health column.C．Fashion magazine.D．Entertainment newspaper.2．We can learn from Allen's study that ________.A．many other factors have a greater influence on adult health than teen friendships B．mental health issues have nothing to do with adult healthC．the same 171 teens were interviewed each year from 13 to 27D．the teens who couldn't express themselves grew up to be unhealthy3．According to what Allen said，we can know that ________.A．in order to do better at school，teens should not follow the crowdB．though it's challenging for teens to deal with peer pressure，they should not give upC．teens will engage in smoking，drinking or using drugs when facing peer pressure D．parents should understand their teens and stop them going with friends4．What can be inferred from the passage?A．There is nothing bad for teens to follow the crowd.B．Close friendships are the most important for people's health.C．Teen friendships may help teens become healthier adults.D．Adult health is only influenced by teen friendships.【解题导语】研究表明，与朋友较少或者没有朋友的青少年相比，有朋友的青少年在长大后更健康。
2020年高考英语一轮阅读与理解复习题及答案(20200408133924)
[学以致用]When I was growing up in the suburbs of New York，our first local Earth Daywas organized around a drive to a town field where families were urged to dump items from their basements for recycling rather than tossing them in the trash.It wasan eye-opening concept for a kid in 1970.But as an environmental reporter，I have come to dread(非常害怕)the large amount of deals and promotions that arrive via e-mail or in my office or home mailbox on Earth Day.Like Valentine's Day，Earth Day has become a huge marketing opportunity —aparadoxical(矛盾的)way to promote consumption and sell stuff.In fact，Earth Day is such a good sales hook that so-me shops，like Target，have expanded Earth Day into Earth Month.There isn't time to give you a full rundown of the Earth Day shopping opportunities I was alerted to this past week.They included deals on buying bottled water and earth-f riendly diaper wipes.My award for the silliest promotion：a plan to gift 25 of the most environmentally conscious stars unique，useful and fabulous “green” products and services，including skin care products，cat litter，cheesecake and artwork.My guess is most of the stuff will end up in celebrities' garbage.What's the author's attitude towards the deals promotions on Earth Day?A．Objective. B．Optimistic.C．Supportive. D．Critical.答案D[考查观点态度。
2020版高考英语北师大版一轮高考题型规范练(二十三)(选修8Unit23)含解析
高考题型规范练(二十三)(选修8Unit 23)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
AIn the mornings Alain Pepin works in a surveying office,doing clerical (文书的) work,but in the afternoons and at weekends he does something much more exciting—he is an underwater stuntman (特技演员).In this week’s article he tells us what a summer day in his life is like.What time do you get up?A summer day for me starts around 7 am.I have breakfast and ride my bike to work.I start work at 8 am.I spend all the morning in front of my network computer working until lunchtime.What do you do after work?Well,I leave the office at 1 pm and have lunch.If the weather is fine,I pack my equipment and set off to the location of the stunt.When I get there,I set up the equipment and get into the water.This is when the fun starts.I move about in and under the water in a wetsuit and helmet performing tricks.It’s quite tiring though,because each stunt is different and takes a different length of time.A photo shoot usually takes a long time to complete because everything has to be perfect.What do you do when you are not diving?I enjoy water-skiing,kayaking and snorkelling(带呼吸管潜泳).I spend most of my sparetime,however,planning,practicing and training for my stunts.How do you like working underwater?I love it.It can be a bit boring in the winter,though,when the weather is cold.It is difficult to get a swimming pool all to myself so I can practice.But when I’m diving,I really enjoy it.Every time I come home after work,I feel full of energy and I have a great sense of achievement.【语篇导读】本文是应用文。
部编版2020高考英语一轮选练编题Unit4WildlifeProtection(含解析)新人教版必修2
必修2Unit 4李仕才考点规范练(必修2 Unit 4)【短文语法填空】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。
My classmate Michael studied very hard __1__ he went to senior school. Every day he worked __2__ every one left the classroom. He said he wouldn't stop trying __3__ he got satisfying scores in his studies. Hard __4__ he tried, he made little progress, but he didn't lose heart at all __5__ he believed as long as he persisted he would succeed one day. __6__ time went by, he made improvements in his studies and he was admitted to a universi ty in Guangzhou at last. We had a gettogether party __7__ we started our new life in university. __8__ everyone had got offers from universities, we had a very good time. When we stood __9__ we used to play and study, we couldn't help thinking of our happy old days. We believed we would never forget each other, __10__ we would go or whatever we would do. Before we departed, __11__ we seemed a little sadder __12__ before, we still fought back the tears.1．______ 2.______ 3.______ 4.______ 5.______6．______ 7.______ 8.______ 9.______ 10.______11．______ 12.______参考答案：1.after2.until3.unless4.as/though5.because6．As 7.before 8.Since 9.where 10.wherever11．although/though 12.thanⅠ.阅读理解A(2016·沈阳第一次质量监测)In 2013 alone at least 20,000 African elephants were killed for their teeth.In South Africa over the last two years more than 2,200 rhinos were killed for their horns.These numbers are alarming,because current rates of illegal hunting are faster than birth rates,which could lead to extinction of these ecologically important creatures in the environment.Indeed,some elephant and rhino populations are on track to be locally extinct within the next decade.If you are reading this,you may already be aware of these facts.But you might not know that wildlife trafficking(非法交易) not only threatens the existence of elephants and rhinos but is also leading to extinction of other species,such as tigers,tortoises,sea turtles,and the world’s most trafficked mammal(哺乳动物)—pangolins.Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covered in tough scales(鳞),which makes them look very strong.But actually they are endangered mammals.There are eight different species of pangolins,four in Asia and four in Africa,and all are threatened with extinction.Although pangolins are protected throughout most of the countries where they live,high demand in East Asia,where the delicious pangolin meat is considered a delicacy and where their scales are used in traditional medicines,is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.The number of pangolin trafficking is shocking.Experts believe that over the last 10 years more than 1 million pangolins were taken from the wild.It is estimated that between 40,000 and 81,250 pangolins were killed for the illegal trade in 2013 alone.In February,the United States released a plan to deal with wildlife trafficking,which lays out the steps we will take to fight the illegal trade in wildlife,including pangolins.We are strengthening the carrying out of the plan;building international cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife;raising awareness to drive down the demand that is fuelling the illegal trade.Get involved and remember World Wildlife Day(March 3) by spreading the e social media and tell everyone that now it is time to get serious about wildlife crime and end the demand that threatens species,big and small,from the huge elephant to the shy pangolin.1.How many endangered creatures are mentioned in the passage?A.4.B.5.C.6.D.7.2.Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?A.Eight species of pangolins live on the same continent.B.Pangolins are not protected in most of their natural habitats.C.The scales of pangolins can be used as an ingredient for cooking.D.High demand contributes to the illegal trade of pangolins in East Asia.3.What can we know about the plan released by the US?A.Social media will be used to spread World Wildlife Day.B.Whether the plan will be worked out remains to be seen.C.The US will work together with other countries to protect wildlife.D.More and more people are advised to increase their needs of pangolins.4.What is the author’s intention of writing the passage?A.To inform us something about World Wildlife Day.B.To raise awareness of protecting endangered wildlife.C.To explain why pangolins are illegally traded in East Asia.D.To show how the United States is to fight the illegal trade in wildlife.BA visit to Australia would not be complete without taking the chance to see some of these animals in their natural environment.Frilled LizardThe Frilled Lizard is found in the eastern and northern parts of Australia, living within the bush. The Frilled Lizards frill normally hangs around its neck, and is made out of a flap of skin. When threatened the Frilled Lizard will raise its frill making it seen more dangerous.BandicootThere are several species of Bandicoot around Australia, and although occasionally they can be seen during the day, they are generally nocturnal. Bandicoots are small creatures only about the size of a rat and eat small insects and plants. Several of the Bandicoots around Australia include the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, which is now rare around Australia and the Southern Brown Bandicoot found in eastern and western parts of Australia.KoalaKoalas are small bear­like creatures that live along the east coast of Australia, with their habitat amongst(在……之中) the famous Eucalyptus trees. However, koalas only like to eat a small percentage of the Eucalyptus trees found around Australia. Koalas have hard black noses, with sharp claws and a thick furry coat and can grow to a weight of about 10kg. Most of their time is spent asleep in the trees, which is the best place to see a koala.DingoDingoes are found in various areas across Australia, and unlike domestic dogs they do not bark. Instead,the Dingo makes a howling sound that is very particular. Dingoes generally eat mice, rabbits and rats, although sometimes they can also attack livestock when hungry.1.When in danger the Frilled Lizard will raise its frill to ________.A.look more beautifulB.make itself comfortableC.frighten its enemyD.attract the opposite sex2.What does the underlined word “nocturnal” mean in the passage?A.Dangerous when attacked.B.Active at night.C.Small in size.D.Gentle in the daytime.3.According to the passage, which animal likes resting in the tree?A.Frilled Lizard.B.Dingo.C.Bandicoot.D.Koala.参考答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.D解析：1.[细节理解题。
2020高考英语阅读理解一轮自选训练及参考答案
2020高考英语阅读理解一轮自选训练及参考答案【2020高考训练题】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。
I knew a man, a very tall, gentle man, for several years before I found out that he visited prisoners in our local prison, week in and week out for decades. He would write letters for them, carry messages, fetch clothing or books. But mainly he just offered himself. He did not lecture to them, didn’t pick and choose between those he liked and disliked and didn’t look for any return on his kindness. All that mattered was that they were in trouble.Why did he spend time with prisoners when he could have been playing golf or watching TV? “I go in case everyone else has given up on them,” he told me once. “I’ll never give up.”Never giving up is a quality we honor in athletes, in soldiers, in survivors of disasters, in patients recovering from severe injuries. If you struggle bravely against strong opponents（对手）, you are likely to end up on the evening news. But in less flashy, less newsworthy forms, devotion to a task, or a person, or an occupation shows up in countless lives all around us.It shows up in parents who will not quit loving their daughter even after she dyes her hair purple, tattoos （纹身）her belly and runs off with a rock band. It shows ill couples who choose to mend their marriages instead of ending it. It shows up in volunteers at the hospital or library, it shows up in unsung people everywhere who do their job well, not because the boss is watching or because they are paid large amounts of money but because they know their work matters.1. Why did the man visit the prisoners every week _______.A. That’s his jobs.B. He wanted to teach them a lesson.C. He was a postman.D. He wanted to show care and offer help.2. From the third paragraph, we can infer that when never giving up is mentioned, people are likelyto relate it to ________.A. unknown peopleB. people facing challengesC. the divorced couplesD. the hospital volunteers3. What quality does the author value most according to the text?A. The courage to fight against strong opponents.B. The kindness of your friends and family members.C. The faithfulness of unsung people around us.D. The strong will of the survivors of disasters.4. The author mentions the story of the gentleman in order to ________.A. introduce the themeB. state a factC. criticize the prisonersD. cover a story本文通过讲述一位绅士每周去探望囚犯的故事引入话题谈及永不言弃的精神时，人们更可能联想到面对挑战的人们，比如文中所列举的运动员、士兵、灾难中的幸存者等等。
部编版2020高考英语名词性从句—宾语从句(含解析)
宾语从句李仕才一、单选题1.Before our study we did not have data that could tell us __ those changes weresmall or large .A. that B. how C.when D.whether2.Sorry I'm so late, but you cannot imagine great trouble I took tofind your house.A. whichB. howC. whatD. that3.The poor young man is ready to accept ______help he can get.A. whicheverB. howeverC. whateverD. whenever4.How long do you think the Microsoft brings out a new product?A. it will be beforeB. will it beuntil C. will it bewhen D. it will be that5.Captain John Smith was among the first to settle in ______ is called New England now.A. whichB. whatC. the placewhere D. where6.People who can see with their eyes can't understand practical use Braille can be of for the blind.A. what B. how C.that D.whether7.—Could you check my list to see I have forgotten anything?—No problem.A. whetherB. whichC.that D. what8.“I did not know _______ tears were, for I lived in the Palace of Sans-Souci,_______ sorrow is not allowed to enter”, said the Happy Prince.A. what; whenB. what;where C. how;where D. that; when9.We don't know they did it.A. whichB. whoC. whatD. how10.Where do you think _____ the school uniform?A. Tom putB. did Tomput C. that did Tomput D. that Tom put11.The old lady's hand shook frequently. She explained to her doctor ______ this shaking had begun half a year before, and ______, only because of this, she had been forced to give up her job.A. when;howB. how;whenC. how;howD. why;why12.As a new diplomat, he often thinks of ____ he can react more appropriately on such occasion.A. whatB. howC. whichD. when13.One of the men held the view _______ the book said was right.A. thatwhat B. whatthat C. thatD. whether14.I really doubt _____ he would ask her to marry him in public.A. thatB.whether C.how D. th at if15.—What did the leaders attending the Belt and Road Forum talk about?— They talked about ______.A. they felt what they coulddo B. what they felt they could doC. what they felt that they coulddo D. what they could feel they do16.It was not until dark ___ he was aware of ___ he thought was the correct way to solve the problem.A. when; whatB. that;that C. that;what D. when; that17.The shopkeeper did not want to sell for he thought was not enough.A. whereB. howC.what D.which18.He asked, “How are you getting along?” → He asked ______.A. how am I gettingalong B.how are you getting alongC. how I was gettingalong D.how was I getting along19.Anyone has a dog as a pet will tell you a dog means to a family.A. which; whatB. who;why C. who;what D. which; why20.My family think they know a lot about me but I turn out to be a little differentfrom_______ they think.A. whatB. thatC.whichD. how21.We promise attends the party a chance to have a photo taken with themovie star.A. whoB. whomC. whoeverD. whomever22.We must find out ________ Karl is coming, so we can book a room for him.A. howB. whyC. whenD. where23.Some people believe _______ has happened before or is happening now will repeatitself in the future.A. whateverB. whenever.C. whereverD. however24.Hearing the son paid little attention to the marriage and _________ he remained_________with his work, the mother was quite anxious if he could find a girlfriend.A. /, occupiedB. that, to beoccupied C. /, to beoccupied D. that, occupied25.Eat _______ cake you like and leave the other for _______ comes late.A. any; whoB. whichever;who C. whatever;whoever D. either; whoever26.The manager requested that the task ________by five o'clock without delay.A. must be finishedB. would befinished C. wasfinished D. be finished二、语法填空27.“Did you ask your boss for a pay increase?” she asked her husban d.(间接引语) She asked her husband ________ he had asked his boss for a pay increase.28.They are working together to make ________ they think is the best product.29.语法填空Xiao Lei flew to London six months ago to study for a business qualificationand it was the first time that she________ (leave) her motherland. Her preparationcourse is helping her to get used ________ the academic ________(require) of aWestern university.Her tutor told her not to write ________other people had said without acknowledging them and that she should read________(difference) texts that containvarious opinions and give her own. She had to learn how to use the phone, how topay bus fare and how to ask ________ shopkeeper for things she didn't know theEnglish for.________ (live) with a host family________she says, gives her chances toadjust to the new environment quickly. Besides, she has learnt a bit ________ (much)to balance her study and life. We wish her all the best and seek for a job________ (success) after graduation.30.I was deeply touched and inspired by ________ he said.31.They asked me, “When did you finish your homework?” (变为间接引语) Theyasked me ________ I had finished my homework.答案解析部分一、单选题1.【答案】D【考点】宾语从句的连接词【解析】【分析】句意：在我们研究之前，我们没有数据可以告诉我们这些改变的大小。
部编版2020高考英语非限制性定语从句练习题(含解析)
非限制性定语从句李仕才一、单选题1.Between the two parts of the concert is an interval, ________ the audience canbuy ice-cream.A. when B. where C. that D.which2.They overcame some difficulties and completed the work ahead oftime, was something we had not expected.A. thatB. whichC. itD. what3.When deeply absorbed in work, ______ he often was, he would forget all about eatingor sleeping.A. that B. which C. where D. when4.The insect's black eyes, are fixed on the cabbage, show thecreature's interest in the vegetable.A. whichB. asC. thatD. what5.John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of ______ are family members.A. them B. that C.which D.whom6.Mrs. Wang helped me a lot with my English last term, _______ made me very moved.A. whoB. whereC. whichD. when7.After the flooding, people were suffering in that area, ________ urgently neededclean water, medicine and shelter to survive.A.whichB.whoC.whereD.what8.It is the third time that she has won the race, has surprised us all.A. that B. where C. which D. what9.The journey around the world took the old sailor nine months, ________ the sailingtime was 226 days.A. from whichB. forwhich C. ofwhich D. since when10.Following the girl, we went into a hall; on __________ walls hung a few picturesof some famous scientists.A. itsB. whichC. whoseD. those11.Teachers are those who use themselves as bridges, over they invitetheir students to cross．A. themB.which C.whom D. those12.Edison made a lot of inventions, ___________of great importance.A. which I think areB. which I think theyare C. I think they are D. that I think are13.Lucas went past a wooden house, in front of ________ sat an old man, pipe in hand.A. that B. what C.which D.whom14.At last we came to a town and found a quiet hotel, .A. next to it was a thickwood B. next towhich was a thick woodC. next to it a thick woodwas D. next to whicha thick wood was15.I borrow the book Sherlock Holmes from the library last week, ______ my classmates recommended to me.A. whoB.which C.when D.Where16.I didn't become a serious climber until the fifth grade, _____ I went up to rescuea kite that was stuck in the branches of a tree.A. when B. where C. which D. why17.The Tang Dynasty is generally regarded as a golden chapter by people worldwide,________ the Chinese civilization influenced many neighboring countries.A. whereB. when C. which D. who18.The eighth annual Beijing International Film Festival lifted its curtain on April15, ________ 659 films from 71 countries and regions have entered.A. whichB. when C. where D. that19.He is a man of great experience, __________ much can be learned.A. whoB. thatC. fromwhom D. from which20.John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of ____________ are family members.A. them B. that C.which D.whom21.It rained this morning, _____ actually didn't bother me because I like walkingin the rain.A. what B. when C.where D.which22.Not far from the club, there was a garden, _____ owner was seated in it playing cards with his children every afternoon.A. itsB.ofwhich C. which D. whose23.The children,____ had played the whole day long, were worn out.A. all of whatB. all ofwhich C. all ofthem D. all of whom24.I keep the picture where I can see it every day, reminds me of thedays in my hometown.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. when25.She decided not to take a picnic with me, ______ made me really disappointed.A. whoB. whatC. whichD. that26.Only when we realize how serious the environment is damaged, _______ is usuallyignored, ______ try our best to fight against it.A. it; can weB. what; canwe C. which; wecan D. which; can we27.With the International Space Station set to retire in 2024,the Chinese spacestation will offer a promising alternative, China will be the onlycountry with a permanent space station.A.of whichB.by whenC.from whereD.since when28.Yuan Longping has won many awards, shows his extraordinaryachievements.A. whatB. thatC. whoD. which29.History enables pupils to learn about their culture, ________ helps them tounderstand the society they live in.A. whoB. whichC. whereD. that30.The fire, occurred in Xinjian Village, Daxing District, wasreported at 6:15 pm, according to the fire department.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. as31.In 1963 the UN set up the World Food Programme, one of _______ purposes is torelieve worldwide starvation.A. whichB. it's C . whose D . whom32.Have you ever listened to the song Yesterday Once More, ________ singer died in her early years?A. itsB. it'sC. whoseD. which33.It is fantastic for children to have a harmonious family, the parents treat their child like a friend.A. whyB. thatC. whichD. where34.Mandela was generous with his time, Elias was grateful.A. to whichB. for whichC. whichD. to whom35.The whole class applauded wildly at the end of the speech, __________ greatly encouraged Bob.A. what B. where C. which D. when答案解析部分一、单选题1.【答案】A【考点】非限制性定语从句【解析】【分析】句意：在该音乐会的两个部分之间有休息时间，那时观众可以买冰激凌。
人教版2020高考英语一轮题型练Unit8Adventure(含解析)北师大版必修3
Unit 8 Adventure李仕才一、阅读理解ALeeds Library CalendarMonday 10 April 18:00-20:00Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies —The Gott collection and the Yorkshire Landscape. Nicole Harding talks aboutte Gott collection.Admission: FREESaturday 6 May 13:00-15:30Members’ Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress SeasonThere Will Be Blood(15) 158 mins.Daniel Plainview (Day Lewis) is a down-and-out silver miner who strikes it rich and becomes an oil tycoon. When he learns of a small oil-rich town in Californis, he moves there with his adopted son. Using his son to project the image of a caring family man, Plainview gains the cooperation of almost all the locals in the town, with promises to help develop their community but over time, Plainview’s gradual accumulation of wealth and power causes his true self to surface.Admission: €3(including a glass of wine).To book please click here.Wednesday 17 May 18:00-20:00Member’s Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress SeasonBorn Yesterday (PG) 116 mins.Judy Holliday plays Billie Dawn, the dumb blonde girlfriend of Harry Brook (Broderick Crawford), a corrupt millionaire junk dealer. Brock, a man with social ambitions, is embarrassed by Billie’s rube behavior, so he arranges for her to take a crash course in culture from a handsome, young journalist (Willian Holden). Billie learns really quickly under his kind guide and becomes increasingly aware of her role in Brock’s business deals.Admission: €3(including a glass of wine).To book please click here.Thursday 8 June 18:00-20:30Big Book End Event: In Conversation With Candace Robb and Chris NicksonHistorian and historical crime fiction author, Candace Robb will be in conversation with historical crime fiction author, Chris Nickson on Thurs 8 June, 7 p.m. at the Leeds Library.A dmission: €3To book please click here.1.What film will be shown on 6th May?A. Judy Holliday.B.A Glass of Wine.C. There Will Be Blood.D. Born Yesterday.2.What do we know about Billie Dawn from Born Yesterday?A. She is embarrassed by he bad manners.B. She realizes what to be expected of her.C. She contributes to her family business.D. She admires her course teacher.3.Who will attend Big Book End Event at the Leeds Library?A. Candace Robb.B. William Holden.C. Daniel Plainview.D. Broderick Crawford.【文章大意】本文为一则广告，介绍了四月份到六月份在Leeds Library要进行的四个活动。
【人教版】2020高考英语一轮核心考点探究与练习教材复习篇Unit5Meetingyourancestors(含解析)8
Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors李仕才【短文语法填空】We want everyone to respect us.Do we respect everyone around us? The answer is a big NO! We don’t respect __1__we think is better than us, we don’t respect poor and old people, and we don’t respect who we feel is less better __2__ us.So how can we win respect? The easiest way __3__ (gain) respect is by giving respect.Winning respect might be difficult but not impossible.Don’t use bad language.Being __4__ (help) and listening to someone are a sign of giving respect and __5__ (win) respect as well.With patience and practice, you can get any kind of virtue.Flowers are the main __6__ (attract) of any type of decoration and in the same way respect is the beauty of life.Life is terrible __7__ respect.Just think whenever you go to a party, everyone there is not treated equally.Do you know why? Because of __8__ (they) manners.Why are we not treated sometimes as __9__ (expect)? Because we do the same to others who have expectations from us.Relationship can be healthy if we never cross the walls of respect.Without respect, you can’t live.You need respect everywhere, in life, in work, in society or in family.A respected person __10__ (speak) politely.语篇解读：本文探讨了尊重与被尊重之间的关系并告诉我们应该如何赢得他人的尊重。
部编版2020高考英语一轮基础步练Unit23Conflict(含解析)北师大版必修8
Unit 23 Conflict李仕才【阅读理解】“Congratulations,Mr.Jones!It’s a girl.”Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and bring forth a different answer from every man who hears these words.Some feel proud when they receive the news,while others worry,wondering whether they will be good fathers.Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them,others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them.Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time.For other couples,pregnancy(怀孕) was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child,it is obvious that the change from the role of husband to that of father is a difficult task.Yet,unfortunately,few attempts have been made to educate fathers in this re-socialization process.Although many good books have been written about American mothers,only recently have some books discussed the role of a father.It is argued by some writers that the transition to the father’srole,although difficult,is not nearly as great as the transition the wife must make to the mother’s role.The mother’s role seems to require a complete transforma tion of daily routine and adaptation to a new life,on the other hand,the father’s role is less demanding and immediate.However,even though we have mentioned the fact that growing numbers of women are working outside the home,the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the household.1.According to the author,being a father________.A.brings a feeling of excitement to some menB.has a different meaning for those who have daughtersC.makes some men feel proud and others uneasyD.means nothing but more responsibilities2.It is stated in the passage that______.A.some parents are not prepared to have a childB.young couples do not like children at allC.working couples do not have much time to take care of their childrenD.many parents look forward to having a boy as their first child3.The transition to the mother’s role requires that the wife____.A.changes her life style in a quite different wayB.makes a complete change in her everyday life to deal with the new situationC.stays at home to take care of the babyD.helps her husband in his re-socialization process参考答案： 1.C; 2.A; 3.B解析：本文主要讲述从丈夫的角色转换到父亲的角色是一个很难的过程。
新高考英语一轮半小时训练：话题练 第8练 热点话题 含解析
基础巩固Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．It is impossible for the young couple (buy) a new house in such a modern city. 2．The survey (conduct) by that company shows there is an increase in customer satisfaction this year.3．Nowadays，many people are crazy about their mobile phones，(cause) some accidents.4．Children are full of (curious) about everything while adults tend to take everything for granted.5．There is no doubt that our (education) system leaves too much to be desired. 6．The case has brought the problem of child abuse (sharp) into focus again. 7．Environmental problems (discuss) quite frequently in the news these days. 8．In some poor African areas，a lot of children die of (hungry) every year. 9．China’s (contribute) to the world economy should be reflected in having a bigger voice in the world.10．The policeman put down the phone，(satisfy) with a smile on his face.11．I must tell him that (play) computer games too much is bad for his health，especially for his eyes.12．With more and more cars (come) into our families，we are happy that it has greatly improved our life.13．However，some students think WeChat will affect their study if they spend too much time (use) it.14．We should make the best of we have.15．I’m writing to tell you more about the new form of sharing bike—mobike (mention) in your latest letter.16．It is becoming a trend as a means of transportation，relieves the traffic pressure in this city.17．In my opinion，I am in favor of cloning the endangered animals but disagree cloning human beings.能力提升Ⅱ.阅读理解A(2019·四川遂宁三诊)HANGZHOU—Chinese Internet giant Alibaba on Tuesday opened a hotel loaded with artificial intelligence(AI) and robots，automating a series of procedures like check-in，lights control and room service.FlyZoo Hotel，opened in Hangzhou，capital of East China’s Zhejiang province，where Alibaba is headquartered，is known as the company’s first “future hotel”．Customers can checkinto the hotel by simply scanning their faces.The facial recognition system installed in the hotel also enables customers to use their faces as key cards to open doors and access other hotel ers can also control the lights，televisions and curtains in the room via Alibaba’s voice-activated digital assistant，while robots are deployed to serve dishes，cocktails and coffee.Hotel bookings and check-out can also be done with a few clicks on mobile through an app.“The AI-based solution can help customers save time and relieve hotel employees from repetitive work，”said Wang Qun，CEO of FlyZoo Hotel.The hotel is the latest example of Chinese tech companies’ attempt into traditional industries such as the hotel industry.E-commerce giant announced in October its strategy to put smart home and electronic devices sold on its platform into hotels，in an effort to improve online sales.In July，Baidu teamed up with Intercontinental Hotels Group in Beijing to allow guests to use its voice-controlled assistant to adjust room temperature and order room service at ease.Before that，social media giant Tencent introduced QQfamily，a similar tech solution for hotel operators，in the southern city of Zhuhai last year.“We want to install a ‘smart brain’for hotels，”said Wang.“In the future，we will continue to make hotels smarter and more automated，as well as create more personalized experiences for consumers.”18．How can customers check into FlyZoo Hotel?A．By scanning their faces.B．By clicking their mobile phones.C．By showing hotel staff their ID cards.D．By using a voice-activated digital assistant.19．Which of the following hasn’t been realized?A．All hotel service is provided by robots.B．Room service can be controlled by artificial intelligence.C．Room temperature can be adjusted by artificial intelligence.D．Televisions can be turned off by a voice-activated digital assistant.20．What will probably happen to hotels in the future?A．Customers will get less personalized experiences.B．Human work will completely disappear in hotels.C．Intelligent hotels won’t meet any difficulties in the development.D．Just staying in your room，you can easily get many kinds of services by AI.21．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Internet giants open AI “future hotel”．B．Artificial intelligence is used in hotels.C．Internet giants switch to hotel industry.D．Traditional hotels will disappear soon.B(2019·江西4月模拟)Microplastics are small plastic pieces that have accumulated in the marine(海洋的) environment following decades of pollution.These pieces can cause significant issues for marine creatures that ingest them，including inflammation(炎症)，reduced feeding and weight-loss.Microplastic pollution may also spread from organism to organism when one creature is eaten by others.Since the pieces can bind to chemical pollutants，these associated poisons could accumulate in predator species.Mesopelagic(海洋中层的) fish serve as a food source for a large variety of marine animals，including swordfish，dolphins，seals and sea birds.Typically living at depths of 200－1,000 meters，these fish swim to the surface at night to feed and then return to deeper waters during the day.Through these upright movements，mesopelagic fish play a key role in the cycling of carbon and nutrients from the surface to the deep sea—a process known as biogeochemical cycling.This means they could spread microplastic pollution throughout the marine ecosystem，by carrying microplastics from the surface down to deeper waters，affecting deep-sea organisms.To investigate this further，researchers set out to catch fish in a remote area of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.The researchers caught mesopelagic fish at varying depths，and then examined their stomachs for microplastics back in the lab.They used a particular air filter so as not to introduce plastic fibers in the air from the lab environment.The team found a lot of microplastics in the fish stomachs.As the researchers were extremely careful toclear pollution with fibers from the air，they were confident that the fish had eaten the fibers in the sea all over the world.The researchers plan further studies to learn more about how these fish are ingesting and spreading microplastics.It will be particularly interesting to see whether the fish eat these microplastics directly as mistaken foods，or whether they eat them through eating other species，which have previously eaten the microplastics.22．What does the underlined word “ingest” in Paragraph 1 mean?A．Attack. B．Swallow.C．Ignore. D．Avoid.23．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A．How deep-sea fish feed themselves.B．Why mesopelagic fish are important.C．How microplastics spread to deep sea.D．How dangerous microplastics are to the sea.24．What conclusion did the researchers draw from the study on mesopelagic fish?A．Fish in the remote area are safe to eat.B．Plastic fibers in the air may enter fish.C．They are all polluted by microplastics.D．Mesopelagic fish live at varying depths.25．What will further studies focus on?A．In what way microplastics enter mesopelagic fish.B．How seriously microplastics affect sea creatures.C．Whether fish with microplastics harm humans.D．How microplastics spread in the deep ocean.Ⅲ.语法填空(2019·辽宁抚顺模拟)Being overweight can cause depression even when no other health problems exist，according to a study released Tuesday by the University of Exeter.A team 26. (lead) by researchers from the University of Exeter analyzed UK Biobank data(基因数据库) from more 27. 48,000 people with depression and 28. (compare) them to another group of more than 290,000 people.While 29. has long been known that depression is more common in obesity，the team concluded 30. higher body mass index(体重指数) can cause depression in itself，even in the absence 31. other health problems.Our genetic analysis concludes that the psychological impact of being obese is likely 32. ( cause) depression.This is important to help take efforts to reduce depression,33. makes it much harder for people to adopt 34. (health) lifestyle habits，said Dr Jess Tyrrell.The team tested their results in many people and they reached 35. same conclusion，verifying their results.The study has been published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.答案精析Ⅰ.1.to buy 2.conducted 3.causing 4.curiosity cational6．sharply7.are discussed8.hunger9.contribution10．ing14.what15.mentioned16.which17.on Ⅱ.18．A[细节理解题。
2020版高考英语阅读理解一轮练题(7)(含解析)
2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮练题（7）李仕才AHe was there every morning, sitting motionless on the front steps of his house. In the morning light, I could see the shadows that were etched(蚀刻)deep within the lines surrounding his eyes.Each morning I walked this route with my daughter to her kindergarten class. We were new to the neighborhood so that I didn’t know many of my neighbors. On one beautiful autumn morning, as we passed his house, my daughter called out to him, “Hi, Mr. Man!” Always the outgoing child, I wasn’t sur prised at her enthusiasm. But her cheerfulness soon faded when the man didn’t look at her and say “Hi” back.As we continued on our walk to school, my daughter asked why the man didn’t want to say hi to her. Because I didn’t have an answer, I said simply, “Maybe he is having a bad day.” later I knew that Bob lost his wife in a car accident.A few days later, as we approached Bob’s house on our way to school, my daughter called out “Hi Mr. Man!” and as usual, he didn’t respond. But then she ran onto his front lawn and picked up a beautiful red autumn leaf. She continued up one step and handed it to him. I held my breath.As she skipped back to me, she said, “See you tomorrow, Mr. Man!” This time, he acknowledged her. In a soft gentle voice, he thanked her and said, “See you tomorrow.”From then on, Bob and my daughter exchanged greeting each morning. Our friendship with Bob continued for many years. But, the sweetest day is when Bob attended my daughter’s high school graduation. Bob gave my daughter a gift---a book on identifying various plants and trees. There, tucked in the pages that described an oak tree, was the leaf my daughter had given to Mr. Man when they first met. He had dried and pressed it and kept it all those years.1.What puzzled the girl?A. Th e cause of the man’s sadnessB. The shadows in the man’s eyesC. The man’s sitting still on the stepsD. The man’s not answering her greeting2.How did the author feel when his daughter gave the red leaf to the man?A. ProudB. NervousC. EmbarrassedD. Comfortable3.Why did Bob keep that little red leaf?A. It was a care from a girlB. It was a symbol of enthusiasmC. It was a reminder of his painful daysD. It represented the knowledge of trees4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A Simple Red LeafB.A Strange NeighborC. An Unusual FriendD.A Greeting From A girl【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。
高考英语一轮复习组合练第8练阅读理解七选五练习含解析(2)
第8练阅读理解七选五Ⅰ.阅读理解AMostheroesarenotsuper.Theydon’tappearincomicbooks，ontelevisionorinmovies.Theyjustdowhattheybelieveneedstobedonetomaketheirworldabe tterplace.BikeBatmanisoneofthem.BikeBatmanisa30yearoldmarriedengineerwholivesinSeattle，Washington.He’sacyclistwhoalsobuysandsellsbikesasahobby.Aboutthreeyearsago，hewaslookingforhiswife.HefoundoneonCraigslist，awebsitewherepeoplelistthingstheywanttosell.Asheoftendoes，healsolookedatBikeIndex，apopularwebsitethatallowsuserstoregistertheirbikesandpostreportswhenthey’retake n.Thebike，whichhewasconsideringpurchasing，clearlymatchedonereportedstolenonBikeIndex.Thenhecalledthepersonwhoclaimedtobeth ebike’sownerandarrangedtomeethim—supposedlytocompletethesale.Whenthetwomenmet，BikeBatmantoldthethief，“You’vegottwooptions.Youcanwaituntilapoliceofficergetshere，oryoucanjustgetoutofhere.”Youcanimaginewhatthethiefdid.Afterthatfirstsuccess，BikeBatmandevelopedasaferroutine.WhenheseesquestionablebikeadsonCraigslist，hecrossreferencestheimagewithbikesreportedonBikeIndex.Oncehehasconfirmeditwithth eowner，hearrangesameetupwiththethiefandwillcalltheSeattlepolicedepartmentsothatofficer scanparticipateintheaction.Inmorethanhalfofthe22casesinwhichhehasgotbackandretur nedbikes，thethieveshavebeenarrested.Inonecase，BikeBatmanevenhelpedafamilyrecoverawiderangeofprizedpossessionsthatsuspectshadst olenduringahomeburglary(入室行窃)．Hisnicknamecamefromadiscussionwithapoliceofficerwhosuggestedhebecalled“Rob inHood”．Sincehewasn’texactl ystealingfromtherichandgivingtothepoor，“Batman”seemedabetterfit.Theideaofasuperheropunishingcriminalsfeelsprettysilly tohim，butthemainreasonhecontinueshisworkistokeepupSeattle’sreputationasafriendlycity. 1．BikeBatmanis.A．aSeattlecitizen B．awebsitemanagerC．asuperhero D．apoliceofficer2．Fromthepassage，wecanlearnthat. A．BikeBatmanfeltrelievedtoseethethievesarrested B．thepolicefailedtoperformtheirduties C．BikeBatmanbeganhisgooddeedsbyaccidentD．thethievesrefusedtoreturnthebikes3．BikeBatmanhelpsfindthelostbikesto.A．becomefamous B．helppoorpeopleC．punishbikethieves D．buildafriendlycityB(2018·四川乐山二调)ChineseLanguageandCultureSummerCampinChinaShanghaiisthecitywhichwillpresentyouhowmodernizationmeetstradition，andhowwesternculturedanceswitheasterncivilization.Soitoffersabestplaceforyoutopa rticipateinChineselanguageandculturesummercamp.InteractiveChineseLessonsOurChinesecoursesfocusondevelopingspeaking，listening，readingandwritingskillsinawellbalancedway，whileeachhasitsownfocus.Theteachingmaterialsweuse，offering12levelsofclasses，arewrittenspeciallyforourprogram.Forbeginners，speakingandlisteningabilitieswillbestressedwhileforadvancedlevelstudents，thecoursewilldevelopindepththeirskillsonChinesecharactersrecognition，longparagraphreadingandwriting，aswellasfluentconversation.SmallSizeClassesOurstudentscomefromallovertheworld，mostlybetween11and17yearsold，havingdifferentChineselevels.Theywillacceptlevelassessment(评估) onthefirstdayofcamp，andbeplacedintodifferentgroupsaccordingtotheirlanguagefluency.Inasmallclasssett ingeachstudentcanreceiveindividualattentionfromteachersandachievebeststudyingres ult.TraditionalCultureCoursesWeprovidevariousculturecoursestohelpstudentstodevelopinterestintraditionalC hineseculture，whichwillbenefittheirlanguagelearning.Theculturecoursesinclude：Calligraphy，Traditionalbrushpainting，ChineseKungFu，TaiChi，Papercutting.DayCampDaycampisdesignedforparticipantswhohaveahostfamilyinShanghai.Daycamprunsfro mMondaytoSunday，between830and1700.·Daycamppackageincludes：ChineseclassesinthemorningsLunchCulturecourses，fieldtripandsportsactivitiesintheafternoonsOthers：Textbooks，studyingmaterials，camplifesouvenir·DaycamppackageNOTincludes：AccommodationDailypickupanddropoffBreakfast，dinner·Fieldtripisoptional.4．Whatisoneofthesummercamp’sfeatures? A．Itsteachingmaterialsareregularandcommontextbooks. B．Everyparticipantinthecamphastofinish12levelsofclasses. C．Beginnersattendtheclassstressingcharactersrecognition. D．Studentsareplacedingroupsthatmeettheirlanguagefluency.5．Thesummercamp’straditionalculturecoursesdon’tinclude. A．TraditionalbrushpaintingB．ChineseKungFuC．TraditionalChinesecookingD．Papercutting6．WhichofthefollowingdescriptionsaboutthedaycampisTRUE? A．Everyonewhoattendsdaycampwillreceiveacamplifesouvenir. B．Participantsindaycampcanhavebreakfast，lunchandsupperthere. C．Fieldtripisanactivitythateveryoneissupposedtoparticipatein. D．Daycampisdesignedforparticipantswholiveinthesummercamp.CAbillionairehasrecentlymadeoneofthebiggestcharitable(慈善的) donationstoauniversityinChina’shistory.ChenTianqiaodonated115milliontotheCalifo rniaInstituteofTechnology(Caltech)tohelpadvancedbrainresearch.Thedonationwillbespentdeepeningtheunderstandingofhow thebrainworks.Chenhasbeeninterestedinbrainresearch，believingitcanshapetheindustriessuchasartificialintelligenceandvirtualreality.Ho wever，thishugedonationhascausedheateddiscussionsamongChinesescholarsandInternetusersal ike.Manycriticizedhimforchoosingtogivemoneytoaforeignuniversityratherthanhomein stitutesforbrainresearch，whicharedevelopingfastandareontracktocatchupwiththeUSinjustafewyears.RaoYi，abiologistatPekingUniversity，evensaidthedonationwasatypicalmistake.Others，however，supporthischoice.TheybelieveCaltechisamorereasonablechoicecomparedtoChineseresea rchinstitutions.Caltechhasalonghistoryandhastakenaleadingpositioninbiology，andthereforeitproducesmoreefficientresults.Inaddition，theresultsoftheresearchbenefitnotonlytheAmericanpeople，butalsotherestoftheworld.AsimilarcontroversialcasestartedtwoyearsagowhenPanShiyi，chairmanofSOHOChina，donated15milliontoHarvardUniversitytohelpdisadvantagedChinesestudents.ManybelievethatChinaisstillbehindinthemanagementanduseofdonatedmoney，andthatasaresult，Chinesecharitydonatorsarelookingabroad.Incomparison，WesterncountriesliketheUS，whichhavealonghistoryofdonatingmoney，havewelldevelopedsystemsthatusemoneyefficiently.Theycanalsoprovidefullaccessfor donorswhowanttotracktheuseofthemoney.Togetmoredonations，Chineseuniversitiesshouldbebraverandmorehonest.Theyneedselfreflection，ratherthanenvy.7．WhydidChen’sdonationdrawcriticism?A．ItwasnotgiventoaChineseuniversity.B．ItwasoneofthelargesttoCaltech.C．ItwasnotusedefficientlyintheUS.D．Itwasusedinbrainresearch.8．WhatisthereasonforsomepeopleinfavorofChen’schoice? A．TheChinesearejusttooenvious.B．Theachievementswillbenefitthewholeworld. C．Caltechisauniversitywithalongerhistory. D．ThefundcanhelpdisadvantagedChinesestudents.9．Whatistheauthor’spurposeinmentioningPanShiyiinthepassage? A．Tosuggesttheenthusiasmofthebillionaires. B．Toshowoffgenerosityofthebillionaires. C．ToinformChinesestudentsarepooratacademy. D．Tostressthedisagreementoverdonatingabroad. 10．WhatdoestheauthorthinkoftheChineseuniversitiesshoulddotogetmorefund? A．Exploreartificialintelligence.B．Developefficientsystems.C．GrowfastandcatchupwiththeUS.D．Educatemorehonestgraduates.Ⅱ.七选五Theworsttimetolookforajobiswhenyoumusthaveanewoneimmediately.11Ifyouarenoti nneedofanimmediatecareerchange，hereareseveralwaysyoucanimproveyourlongtermcareerprospectstoday：12Youdonothavetobequalifiedforthesepositionstoday，nordotheyhavetoexistinyourcompany.However，theserolesshouldberelatedtoyourcurrentskillset.Theyarecareeroptionsthatlookinter esting.Onceyouhaveacoupleoftargets，thinkaboutwhyandwhatinterestsyou.Paycloseattentiontowhatappealstoyou，andwriteitdown.Subscribetoacareerspecificmagazine.Allbusinessesmuststayrelevanttotheircust omersinordertowinthecompetitionsandincreaserevenue(收益)．13Thisinformationallowsyoutoseewhichcompaniesandprofessionalsareleadingthep eck.Beprofessionallycurious.Talktopeopleabouttheircareers.Learnmoreabouthowsucc essismeasuredinotherroles，departmentsandcompanies.14Youneverknowwhatconnectionsmayberelevantwhenyoustartyo urnextjobsearch，sodevelopahabitofmakinggoodconnectionsnomatterwhereyougo.Asinallthingsinlife，gettinginfrontofadifficulttaskearlyisalwayslessstressfulthanreactingtoacareersur prise.15Nomatterhowsecureyoufeeltoday，thetimewillcomewheneitheryouoryouremployerdecideitistimetochange. A．Challengeyourselftoexpandyourbusinessknowledgethroughinteractionswithpeopleat regulartime.B．Followexamplesinyourownworkplace.C．Changingjobsistobeexpected.D．Identifyatleasttwodifferentroles.E．Readingaboutindustrytrends，advancementsandsuccessstorieskeepsyouintouchwithmarketconditions. F．Choosejobsaccordingtoyourstrongpoints.G．Jobsearchingunderpressureoftenresultsinnervousinterviewinganddecisionmaking fromafewoptions.答案精析组合练Ⅰ.1．A [细节理解题。
高考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)含解析
高考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解You can see a sea turtle named Herman, an octopus ( 章鱼) called Octavia, and a seal named Lidia at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Rather than real animals, they are actually artworks made out of plastic trash from the ocean.These artworks are part of a traveling exhibit called "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea". The Washed Ashore project, led by the artist called Pozzi, works to raise awareness about plastic pollution in Earth's oceans.More than 315 billion pounds of plastic litter the world's oceans today. Most of the plastic is garbage from towns and cities, as well as trash that people leave on beaches. Rainwater, winds, and high tides bring the trash into the ocean or into rivers that lead to the ocean. Once it is under the waves, the plastic begins to break up into smaller and smaller pieces.Thousands of sea animals die each year from eating plastic bags and other things. Each year, millions more pounds of plastic end up in the ocean. A recent study found that if that continues, by 2050 the total weight of plastic will be more than that of all the fish in the ocean.The Washed Ashore project is working to stop that from happening. Since 2010, Washed Ashore volunteers have collected 38,000 pounds of plastic trash from more than 300 miles of beaches. They helped Pozzi create more than 60 artworks of sea creatures harmed by plastic pollution."These artworks are a powerful reminder of our personal role and global responsibility in preserving biodiversity (生物多样性) on land and in the sea," says Dennis Kelly, director of the National Zoo.（1）What is the purpose of the artworks shown at the Smithsonian's National Zoo?A. To let people know about animals in the ocean.B. To introduce one way of recycling plastic trash.C. To warn people of plastic pollution in the ocean.D. To show Pozzi's great gift for creating artworks.（2）According to the passage, what is the source of plastic pollution in the ocean?A. Garbage from towns and cities.B. Trash left on beaches by people.C. Plastic bags broken up by waves.D. Litter created by human activities.（3）The data in Paragraph 5 is given to prove that .A. plastic pollution will be more serious in the oceanB. more and more artworks of sea creatures will be madeC. the Washed Ashore project has made great achievementsD. volunteers can solve the ocean pollution successfully by 2050（4）What's Dennis Kelly's attitude towards the artworks?A. Worried.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.（5）What would be the best title for the text?A. Turning Trash into ArtB. Working for Washed AshoreC. Collecting Plastic TrashD. Stopping Environmental Pollution【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）C（4）B（5）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Pozzi用垃圾雕塑了海洋动物，来提醒全球的人们去保护海洋，禁止人们朝海洋扔垃圾。
2020高考英语阅读理解一轮自选训练及参考答案
2020高考英语阅读理解一轮自选训练及参考答案【2020高考训练题】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。
I knew a man, a very tall, gentle man, for several years before I found out that he visited prisoners in our local prison, week in and week out for decades. He would write letters for them, carry messages, fetch clothing or books. But mainly he just offered himself. He did not lecture to them, didn’t pick and choose between those he liked and disliked and didn’t look for any return on his kindness. All that mattered was that they were in trouble.Why did he spend time with prisoners when he could have been playing golf or watching TV? “I go in case everyone else has given up on them,” he told me once. “I’ll never give up.”Never giving up is a quality we honor in athletes, in soldiers, in survivors of disasters, in patients recovering from severe injuries. If you struggle bravely against strong opponents（对手）, you are likely to end up on the evening news. But in less flashy, less newsworthy forms, devotion to a task, or a person, or an occupation shows up in countless lives all around us.It shows up in parents who will not quit loving their daughter even after she dyes her hair purple, tattoos （纹身）her belly and runs off with a rock band. It shows ill couples who choose to mend their marriages instead of ending it. It shows up in volunteers at the hospital or library, it shows up in unsung people everywhere who do their job well, not because the boss is watching or because they are paid large amounts of money but because they know their work matters.1. Why did the man visit the prisoners every week _______.A. That’s his jobs.B. He wanted to teach them a lesson.C. He was a postman.D. He wanted to show care and offer help.2. From the third paragraph, we can infer that when never giving up is mentioned, people are likelyto relate it to ________.A. unknown peopleB. people facing challengesC. the divorced couplesD. the hospital volunteers3. What quality does the author value most according to the text?A. The courage to fight against strong opponents.B. The kindness of your friends and family members.C. The faithfulness of unsung people around us.D. The strong will of the survivors of disasters.4. The author mentions the story of the gentleman in order to ________.A. introduce the themeB. state a factC. criticize the prisonersD. cover a story本文通过讲述一位绅士每周去探望囚犯的故事引入话题谈及永不言弃的精神时，人们更可能联想到面对挑战的人们，比如文中所列举的运动员、士兵、灾难中的幸存者等等。
【人教版】2020高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8
A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解Vinegar makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even use it to clean your windows. And now, according to scientists, it may even the planet’s population survive climate change.Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future, worries about climate change affecting the world’s supply of food will be much lower. The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）—the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants, before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.It’s hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. "In the experiment, we targeted the staple foods of the world—rice, wheat and maize—and the basic plant of breeding species, rapeseed（油菜籽）," Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim also told the magazine he’s already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners. Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn’t as easy as just pouring vinegar over them, Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible. "Now we are trying to cooperate with some farmers, and also some companies, to make a method to apply this system, "he said. And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we go away, hopefully this means the end of returning home from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died.1.What is the article mainly about?A. The world’s food supply will be increased.B. Plants better survive droughts.C. The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts.D. Vinegar could be used to fight droughts.2.It was discovered that acetate can .A. be used by farmers to replace soilB. only be produced by the ArabidopsisC. help plants survive dry conditionsD. be used to improve poor soil3.What are the target plants of the experiment?A. all breeding species.B. wheat and Arabidopisis.C. rice and maize.D. rapeseed and Arabidopisis.4.Jong Myong Kim’s experiment of trying out the method .A. can make people’s trips pleasantB. turned out a worldwide successC. is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD. appeals to many flower growing companies【文章大意】本文属于科普类文章。
高考英语一轮基础步练Unit8Adventure(含解析)北师大版必修3
——————————教育资源共享步入知识海洋————————Unit 8 Adventure李仕才【阅读理解】Two world championships were decided this weekend on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.In England,the Rugby World Cup was decided.In New York,the baseball season saw its final match.More than 80,000 audiences watched New Zealand win the Rugby championship 34-17 over Australia.The match was held on Saturday at the famous Twickenham Stadium near London.It was the second world title for New Zealand.Fans call the team“All Blac ks”because of their black uniforms.A day later,the baseball World Series came to a close with a win by the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets.In the World Series,the first team to win four games claims victory.The Royals won four of the first five games played with the Mets.Kansas City last won in 1985.The Rugby World Cup opened on September 18,when England defeatedFiji.Forty-eight matches and six weeks later,New Zealand won the title.Going into the tournament,the All Blacks were ranked No.1 in the world.Every tournament like this has a“favorite,”or the team expected to win.The tournament also has an“underdog,”or the team less likely to win.But the underdog often becomes a favorite.This year in the Rugby World Cup,the“underdog”team was Japan.Coming into the tournament,Japan was ranked 13th in the world.But after an inspiring showing in the group stage of the tournament,Japan moved up three places to 10th.Aside from the championship game itself,the match that created the biggest surprise came when Japan defeated world No.3 South Africa 34-32.The Associated Press called it“the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history.”South Africa was a two­time World Cup champion.Japan had only ever won one match in the World Cup before that game.1.Why were the two major sports events reported together?A.They were both held in developed countries.B.Their results both came out at the same time.C.The winners were both not expected.D.They both belong to sports competitions.2.The underlined word“favorite”in Paragraph 6 refers to________.A.a player regarded as the most valuableB.a team whose players are most killedC.a player who is the most popularD.a team more likely to come first27.How did Japan perform in the matches?3.How did Japan perform in the matches?A.It created a big surprise.B.It tried their best to play.C.It acted as it was expected.D.It surprisingly won third.参考答案： 1.B; 2.D; 3.A解析： 1.[推理判断题。
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2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练（8）李仕才AA recent survey in the United States showed that the average family spent more money on its pets than on its children. Although rather shocking, it should not surprise anyone who has seen the doggy parlours(客厅) where loved pets rest. Are Americans unique in treating their little friends in this way? No, the English, too, pay more attention to their pets.This can clearly be seen when we look at pet foods，which often contain more vitamins than human food. They certainly cost much. Last year the British public spent two hundred million pounds on pet food alone, to say nothing of veterinary bills or animal furniture. It is difficult not to feel angry about this when considering what the same amount could do for victims of starvation and poverty, so it’s not unusual for me to get hot under collar when I read an old man left all his money to his dog instead of his children.There are a variety of reasons why I find pets-raising alarming. They cause physical problems. An example of this is New York where they have great difficulty getting rid of the mess that dogs leave on the streets. Many people find this funny, but in a number of large cities it is a major problem. Animals can cause disease, too. It is the threat of babies — a disease with no known cure.Another problem is the carelessness of pet owners. Most little children want a dog or a cat，and they continually push their mothers and fathers until they get one. It is only when the ＂sweet little thing＂ has been brought home that the parents realize how much time and money must be spent on ＂Rover＂ or ＂Bonzo＂. Then they just abandon it. As a result, they are allowed to run free. English farmers lose hundreds of sheep a year, killed by someone’s pet and you must have read of children being hurt by some pets of their own.Lastly, I would only suggest that we have got our priorities wrong and that something should be done about it. In my view, it’s time we stopped being sentimental about pets. I can see no reason why we should get upset when animals are cut up formedical experiments. This will lead us to discovering cures for serious human diseases, then I say,＂keep cutting!＂1. The doggy parlours are mentioned in the 1st paragraph to show ________.A. what costly lives the pets are livingB. where Americans keep their petsC. why children love their pets so muchD. how much pets depend on their masters2. In the second paragraph ＂to get hot under the collar＂ probably means ________.A. getting quite hotB. becoming excitedC. feeling extremely angryD. receiving a fashionable shirt3. According to the author, in which field can animals be most useful?A. Food.B. Sports.C. Entertainment.D. Medicine.4. What is the author’s attitude towards pets-raising?A. Sympathetic.B. Opposed.C. Pitiful.D. Supportive.【文章大意】这是一篇议论文。
作者通过介绍饲养宠物存在的种种问题(譬如饲养成本昂贵、宠物致人受伤、传染疾病等)，表达了自己反对饲养宠物，而是应当将宠物用于贡献人类医学实验的观点。
1. A 【解析】推理判断题。
＂the doggy parlours＂所在的句子就是为了进一步阐释第一句＂A recent survey in the United States showed that the average family spent moremoney on its pets than on its children.＂，即如今人们在饲养宠物上花销巨大的现状。
故答案为A。
3. D 【解析】推理判断题。
从本文的最后两句＂I can see no reason why we should getupset...This will lead us to discovering cures for serious human diseases...＂可知作者认为宠物在人类医学领域可以起着有益的作用。
因此答案为D。
4. B 【解析】观点态度题。
文章前面介绍了成本昂贵、传染疾病等饲养宠物的危害，后面又提到应把宠物用于贡献人类医学领域中去，故而可以看出作者对于饲养宠物的做法持反对态度。
因此答案为B。
B(2015·四川宜宾二诊)Washington：NASA has announced evidence that Jupiter’s largest moon，Ganymede，has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface.The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earth’s surface，according to new Hubble observations.New Hubble observations of Ganymede’s magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon，which is the largest in our whole solar system，is home to a subsurface ocean.Scientists estimate that the ocean is 95 kilometres thick，which is about 10 times deeper than Earth’s oceans.But unlike our salty waters，Ganymede’s ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice.While scientists have speculated(推测) since the 1970s about the presence of an ocean on Ganymede—the largest moon in our solar system—until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecraft，which didn’t observe the moon long enough to confirm a liquid ocean.This discovery marks an important milestone，highlighting what only Hubble can accomplish.In its 25 years in orbit，Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system.A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth.Scientists_have_already_confirmed_the_existence_of_an_ocean_on_Europa，another moon orbiting Jupiter，and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission theresearching for the life that might come with liquid water.Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth，but because of its impressive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant ing these same principles，scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant exoplanets as well.【解题导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。