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直击2023高考英语(乙卷) 阅读理解话题1 人物传记

直击2023高考英语（乙卷）阅读理解话题1 人物传记一、2023真题(共3题；共6分)阅读理解PRACTITIONERSJacqueline Felice de Almania (c. 1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials (证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine.Tan Yunxian (1461 - 1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships (学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician.James Barry (c. 1789 - 1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831 - 1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.1．（2分）What did Jacqueline and James have in common?A．Doing teaching jobs.B．Being hired as physicians.C．Performing surgery.D．Being banned from medicine.2．（2分）How was Tan Y unxian different from the other practitioners?A．She wrote a book.B．She went through trials.C．She worked as a dentist.D．She had formal education.3．（2分）Who was the first African American with a medical degree?A．Jacqueline Felice de Almania.B．Tan Yunxian.C．James Barry.D．Rebecca Lee Crumpler.二、冲刺练(共12题；共24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。

2020年全国高考英语试题阅读理解分类汇编之人物传记类

2020年全国高考英语试题阅读理解分类汇编之人物传记类（精校word版有答案解析）But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897，Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally insane.Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds.In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend.Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414,825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient.61. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary _________.A. came out before minor diedB. was edited by an American volunteerC. included the English words invented by MurrayD. was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary62. How did Dr. Minor contributed to the dictionary?A. He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers.B. He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.C. He provided a great number of words and quotationsD. he went to England to work with Murray.63. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?A. He was shut in an asylumB. He lived far from OxfordC. He was busy writing a bookD. He disliked traveling64. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because __________.A. they both served in the Civil War.B. They had a common interest in wordsC. Minor recovered with the help of MurrayD. Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor65. Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor?A. Brave and determinedB. Cautious and friendlyC. Considerate and optimisticD. Unusual and scholarly66. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The history of the English language.B. The friendship between Murray and MinorC. Minor and the first Oxford English DictionaryD. Broadmoor Asylum and is patients【文章大意】本文是一篇人物传记，讲述了牛津英语词典的编撰者之一的Dr. Minor的不一般的人生，他博学，但被关在精神病院。

高考英语考点87阅读理解之人物传记类

⾼考英语考点87阅读理解之⼈物传记类考点⼋⼗七阅读理解之⼈物传记类1.熟悉⼈物介绍⽂特点⼈物传记是⾼考英语阅读理解题重要题材，它主要向读者介绍科学家、⽂学家、思想家、政治家和企业家等杰出⼈物在各⾏各业所取得的重⼤成就，并特别着重介绍这些杰出⼈物如何克服⾃⾝⾝体残缺或⾃然环境和社会环境所造成的各种困难，⽤强烈的事业⼼和责任感、⽤汗⽔和泪⽔、⽤鲜⾎和青春为⼈类做出巨⼤贡献，为⽣命谱写精彩乐章。

当然这些杰出⼈物留给社会的不仅仅是和平发展和经济效益，更重要的是，他们对事业的追求和对⼈民的厚爱成为我们这个时代最重要的精神财富。

2.熟悉⼈物介绍⽂命题规律(1)⼈物时段介绍判断题这种试题往往以What is the article mainly about? What life part of the hero is mentioned in the text? 为设问⽅式考查对⼈物时段介绍的判断。

因为⼈物传记往往介绍杰出⼈物⼀⽣学习、⼯作和⽣活情况，因此这种试题往往以The life of the hero.或The whole life of the hero is mentioned in our text.为答案。

这种试题也可转换形式，以How old is the hero now? How old was the hero when he died? How many years did he live?为设问⽅式。

因为⼈物传记往往要从⼈物出⽣介绍到现在/⼈物死亡，因此推算这些试题答案时，应仔细分析思考⼈物的起⽌年龄。

(2)童年⽣活质量判断题⼈物传记常出现What do we know about his childhood?之类的试题。

杰出⼈物为什么有超强的毅⼒和惊⼈的吃苦精神？因为他们从⼩⾝处逆境饱尝⽣活艰⾟，从此发奋努学*科*⽹⼒，全⼒实现⼼中理想，因此这种试题答案多为：He lived a hard life.或He had an unhappy childhood.或He didn抰live as happy as the other children.(3)⼈物简历正确顺序判断题⼈物传记的最⼤特点就是记叙⼈物⼀⽣的经历，因此⼈物简历正确顺序判断题是常考试题，这种试题往往从⼈物全部活动中挑选4~6个重要活动并打乱其顺序，要求学⽣重新排序，并选择相应正确答案。

2020年英语高考模拟原创11 阅读理解—人物传记类(学生版)

专题11 阅读理解——人物传记类（原卷版）【新课标要求与考纲的关系】普通高中英语课程强调对学生语言能力、文化意识、思维品质和学习能力的综合培养,具有工具性和人文性融合统一的特点。

普通高中英语课程应在义务教育的基础上,帮助学生进一步学习和运用英语基础知识和基本技能,发展跨文化交流能力,为他们学习其他学科知识、汲取世界文化精华、传播中华文化创造良好的条件,也为他们未来继续学习英语或选择就业提供更多机会；普通高中英语课程同时还应帮助学生树立人类命运共同体意识和多元文化意识,形成开放包容的态度,发展健康的审美情趣和良好的鉴赏能力,加深对祖国文化的理解,增强爱国情怀,坚定文化自信,树立正确的世界观、人生观和价值观,为学生未来参与知识创新和科技创新,更好的适应世界多极化、经济全球化和社会信息化奠定基础。

学科核心素养学科核心素养是学科育人价值的集中体现,是学生通过学科学习而逐步形成的正确价值观念、必备品格和关键能力。

英语学科核心素养主要包括语言能力、文化意识、思维品质和学习能力。

1.语言能力语言能力指在社会情境中,以听、说、读、看、写等方式理解和表达意义的能力,以及在学习和使用语言的过程中形成的语言意识和语感。

英语语言能力构成英语学科核心素养的基础要素。

英语语言能力的提高蕴含文化意识、思维品质和学习能力的提升,有助于学生拓展国际视野和思维方式,开展跨文化交流。

2.文化意识文化意识指对中外文化的理解和对优秀文化的认同,是学生在全球化背景下表现出的跨文化认知、态度和行为取向。

文化意识体现英语学科核心素养的价值取向。

文化意识的培育有助于学生增强国家认同和家国情怀,坚定文化自信,树立人类命运共同体意识,学会做人做事,成长为有文明素养和社会责任感的人。

3. 思维品质思维品质指思维在逻辑性、批判性、创新性等方面所表现的能力和水平。

思维品质体现英语学科核心素养的心智特征。

思维品质的发展有助于提升学生分析和解决问题的能力,使他们能够从跨文化视角观察和认识世界,对事物作出正确的价值判断。

人物传记高考英语真题作文

人物传记高考英语真题作文一、题目1题目：假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom对中国的科学家袁隆平很感兴趣，请你根据以下提示用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平。

1. 1930年9月7日出生于北京；2. 从小对农业感兴趣；3. 致力于杂交水稻（hybrid rice）研究，经过多年努力，成功培育出高产杂交水稻，大大提高了粮食产量；4. 他的贡献不仅在中国，而且在全世界都有重要意义，被称为“杂交水稻之父”；5. 他的工作态度和奉献精神值得我们学习。

解析1. 体裁：人物传记类记叙文。

2. 时态：主要使用一般过去时，介绍他的出生、过去的研究成果；但在描述他的贡献的意义时可以使用一般现在时。

3. 内容要点- 出生信息：“Yuan Longping was born in Beijing on September 7, 1930.”- 兴趣：“He was interested in agriculture since childhood.”- 研究成果：“He devoted himself to the research of hybrid rice. After years of hard work, he successfully developed high - yield hybrid rice, which greatly increased the food production.”- 贡献意义：“His contributions are of great significance not only in China but also all over the world. So he is called 'Father of Hybrid Rice'.”- 值得学习：“His working attitude and dedication are worth learning from.”4. 高分表达- “devote oneself to”（致力于），“be of great significance”（有重要意义），“be worth doing”（值得做）等短语的使用可以提升文章档次。

2020年高考英语【真题母题解密】阅读理解（人物传记类）（解析版）

『高考真题·母题解密』『分项汇编·逐一击破』专题03 阅读理解（人物传记类）【母题来源一】【2020·天津卷，B】“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue(塑像) of me-is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?”The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t have duo ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner. “President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors-they’ve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but I’m afraid there’s not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust(半身像)?”Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.“Of course-I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size. “Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength-and that is what I intend to do!”The President’s eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn’t know your background.”But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sighed, “I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hoursevery afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand warmly, “I’ve heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.41. What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?A. Her aggressive personality.B. Mr. Mills’s encouraging remark.C. President Lincoln’s gentle voice.D. Her interest in a challenging job.42. How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request?A. Pleased.B. Thrilled.C. Regretful.D. Doubtful.43. Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting ______.A. her experience from other projectsB. her innocent childhood in the countryC. the heavy labor she had done beforeD. the skill she picked up in Wisconsin44. Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ______.A. achieve effects of natural lightingB. keep all her tools within easy reachC. observe the President at a right angleD. avoid disturbing the president’s work45. What message does the story convey?A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B. Experience helps to promote excellence.C. Ups and downs make one strong.D. Devotion requires enthusiasm.【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. D 45. A【解析】这是一篇记叙文。

2020年英语高考模拟原创11阅读理解—人物传记类（学生版）

2020年英语⾼考模拟原创11阅读理解—⼈物传记类（学⽣版）专题11 阅读理解——⼈物传记类（原卷版）【新课标要求与考纲的关系】普通⾼中英语课程强调对学⽣语⾔能⼒、⽂化意识、思维品质和学习能⼒的综合培养,具有⼯具性和⼈⽂性融合统⼀的特点。

普通⾼中英语课程应在义务教育的基础上,帮助学⽣进⼀步学习和运⽤英语基础知识和基本技能,发展跨⽂化交流能⼒,为他们学习其他学科知识、汲取世界⽂化精华、传播中华⽂化创造良好的条件,也为他们未来继续学习英语或选择就业提供更多机会；普通⾼中英语课程同时还应帮助学⽣树⽴⼈类命运共同体意识和多元⽂化意识,形成开放包容的态度,发展健康的审美情趣和良好的鉴赏能⼒,加深对祖国⽂化的理解,增强爱国情怀,坚定⽂化⾃信,树⽴正确的世界观、⼈⽣观和价值观,为学⽣未来参与知识创新和科技创新,更好的适应世界多极化、经济全球化和社会信息化奠定基础。

学科核⼼素养学科核⼼素养是学科育⼈价值的集中体现,是学⽣通过学科学习⽽逐步形成的正确价值观念、必备品格和关键能⼒。

英语学科核⼼素养主要包括语⾔能⼒、⽂化意识、思维品质和学习能⼒。

1.语⾔能⼒语⾔能⼒指在社会情境中,以听、说、读、看、写等⽅式理解和表达意义的能⼒,以及在学习和使⽤语⾔的过程中形成的语⾔意识和语感。

英语语⾔能⼒构成英语学科核⼼素养的基础要素。

英语语⾔能⼒的提⾼蕴含⽂化意识、思维品质和学习能⼒的提升,有助于学⽣拓展国际视野和思维⽅式,开展跨⽂化交流。

2.⽂化意识⽂化意识指对中外⽂化的理解和对优秀⽂化的认同,是学⽣在全球化背景下表现出的跨⽂化认知、态度和⾏为取向。

⽂化意识体现英语学科核⼼素养的价值取向。

⽂化意识的培育有助于学⽣增强国家认同和家国情怀,坚定⽂化⾃信,树⽴⼈类命运共同体意识,学会做⼈做事,成长为有⽂明素养和社会责任感的⼈。

3. 思维品质思维品质指思维在逻辑性、批判性、创新性等⽅⾯所表现的能⼒和⽔平。

思维品质体现英语学科核⼼素养的⼼智特征。

高考英语语法填空名校好题100篇：专题03 人物传记主题(一)基础篇(解析版)

专题03-人物传记主题（一）---基础篇距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。

以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料，希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率，希望对你有所帮助，有志者事竟成！养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。

做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时，切忌跟着感觉走，最好按照题目序号来做，不会的或存在疑问的，要做好标记，要善于发现，找到题目的题眼所在，规范答题，书写工整;答题完毕时，要认真检查，查漏补缺，纠正错误。

总之，在最后的复习阶段，学生们不要加大练习量。

在这个时候，学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式，最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。

英语最后的复习要树立信心，考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”，遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。

越到最后，考生越要回归基础，单词最好再梳理一遍，这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。

另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。

Passage 1（2023·河北唐山·统考一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ai Kanxiang is about to finish his first semester at college, ____1____ he is working hard to make his dream come true. As a physical education major, he hopes ____2____ (become) a PE teacher and train China’s future soccer ____3____ (play).Two years ago, though, his dream was even bigger. Ai wanted to join the men’s ____4____ (nation) soccer team, but the 20-year-old has experienced twists and turns on the soccer field.____5____ (raise) in a small village in Yunnan, Ai got public attention last year after videos of him playing soccer in a river became popular. Demonstrating creativity, such as the way to do a precise bicycle kick in the water, he became ____6____ online celebrity, with some fans even____7____ (say) that he was “better than professional players”.But when Ai ____8____ (final) played with the team, he was beaten. He was barely able to keep up. His skills were not as strong as he ____9____ (imagine), and he had little awareness of teamwork. Ai realized he needed more experience. So he set a new and more practical goal-to apply to university _____10_____ become a PE teacher.【答案】1．where2．tobecome3．players4．national5．Raised6．an7．saying8．finally9．had imagined10．and【导语】这是一篇记叙文，叙述了一名足球爱好者希望成为一名体育老师，培养中国未来的足球球员。

2020年全国高考英语试题分类汇编：阅读之人物传记类

2020全国高考英语汇编阅读之人物传记类一（2020广东卷）ASamuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata（奏鸣曲）by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable .They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn’t even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.Samuel can’t understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me ---I hear the notes and can bear them in mind---each and every note,” says Samuel.Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists can’t play it. Samuel says confidently,” It’s all about super memory---I guess I have that gift.”However, Samuel’s ability to remember things doesn’t stop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn’t know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.26.What is special about Samuel Osmond?A. He has a gift for writing music.B. He can write down the note he hears.C. He is a top student at the law school.D. He can play the musical piece he hears.27.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.B. Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.C. Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.D. Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.28.Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _________.A.received a good early education in musicB.played the guitar and the piano perfectlyC.could play the piano without reading musicD.could play the guitar better than his father29.What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?A.He became famous during a special event at his college.B.He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.C.He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.D.He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.30.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A.The Qualities of a MusicianB.The Story of a Musical TalentC.The Importance of Early EducationD.The Relationship between Memory and Music.【考点】考察人物传记类阅读【文章大意】本文主要讲述了一位音乐天才的事情，在不懂乐谱，也从来没有上过钢琴课的情况下就能够演奏很难的乐曲。

高中英语人物报道2020高考真题Writting

2020 Person of the Year in my heart ---Writing
Contents
1 评选标准
CRITERIA
3 例子
EXAMPLE
2 人物介绍
INTRODUCTION
4 训练
PRACTICE
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How to choose
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CRITERIA
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Story
During his term, he devoted himself to improving global health.
His strong will has had a great influence on me. He taught me that
we should never give in to pressure from others and keep on
Mao Xianglin
Fan Jinshi
Story Fan Jinshi has devoted her entire life to protecting the Mogao Grottoes(莫高窟).
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Achievement
Zhong Nanshan was awarded the Medal of the Republic for his understanding contributions to fighting the COVID-19 epidemic.
on more people to joint him. The team helped to buy food and medical supplies.

高考英语阅读理解记叙文满分攻略-阅读理解杰出人物故事2(含解析)

高考英语阅读理解记叙文满分攻略专攻阅读理解杰出人物故事2记叙文杰出人物故事解题攻略一、“人物传记”类记叙文解题策略人物传记是高中记叙文考试中常遇到的体裁。

针对人物传记，学生应该重视人物学习以及工作描写，并且理顺人物出生到死亡的顺序。

主要是针对人物描写时间顺序、生活背景、实践经历、名人名言几个要素进行认知。

二、“人物故事”类记叙文解题策略要有效地解决英语记叙文阅读中的问题，就必须要理清事件发展的顺序以及人物之间的关系。

理清作者想要表达的主要意图。

有重点地把握人物特征，了解整个事情的来龙去脉，正确地认识文章的结构以及文章题材倾向。

三、“新闻报道”类记叙文解题策略新闻报道类阅读理解首先注意新闻“倒金字塔”结构特点，重视“首段”和“段首”，因为这样可以抓住文章的主旨句，有利于把握文章大意和作者写作意图。

同时，还应学会运用括号法分析长难句，把影响考生理解的各种从句、非谓语动词短语以及复杂介词短语括起来，从而达到“去枝叶，留主干”的目的，进而准确理解句子含义。

四、阅读理解记叙文答题步骤一把钥匙开一把锁。

要解答好记叙文阅读理解题，就应该有一套针对性强的方法和技巧。

下面是我们在阅读教学中积累下来的一点心得体会，希望能对大家有所帮助。

☛顺藤摸瓜记叙文中有大量的事件发展过程中的细节，包括记叙文的5W（what,who,when,where,why）要素。

因此我们作答细节题的时候，一般只需要由前到后，从上到下，一题一题地做就可以了。

☛左顾右盼在做题过程中，需要抓住题干中的关键词语，然后到文中准确地找到与之相关的语句，或是疑似语句的位置，接着去左顾，或右盼，在前句或后句寻找线索。

☛刨根问底主旨大意题或推理判断题等不可被题干的表象所迷惑，要像剥洋葱一样，一层一层地剥；要在文前文后去查找，在字里行间里去寻觅。

有时还少不了借助自己的生活经验和常理来体会这言外之意。

☛拨云见日每年的高考阅读题中，特别是记叙文的阅读题，都会出现一至两道词义猜测题。

202020年高考英语时文外刊精...

202020年高考英语时文外刊精...passage 2【主题语境】人与社会——影视艺术Will you pay extra for a preview of TVseries？词数478建议阅读时间9分钟导读近来，由作家猫腻原著改编的同名网剧《庆余年》大火。

这部戏及其吸引观众的不仅仅是豪华的明显阵容，既有张若昀、李沁等当红明星的联袂表演，又有陈道明、吴刚等老戏骨的流量加持。

当然，更重要的莫过于“双十二”那天《庆余年》再次登上了搜索，不过这回不是因为好看，而是因为某视频网站推出的50元预点播服务，即在已经是VIP会员的基础之上，再充值50元可以预看6集。

这次《庆余年》VIP事件之所以会迅速成为热点，主要原因还是在于其个例性，此举在国内视频网站领域尚属首例。

原本不花钱就能看的剧突然要收50元，这让许多观众都难以接受。

这种种事件，无疑把这部戏即推上了“流量巅峰”，又推上了“风口浪尖”。

——部分摘自网络Part 11. The new TV series Joy of Life is a smash hit , scoring 8/10 among the notoriously rigorousreviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website.2. But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowed anyone to pay an extra fee to see a show’s upcoming episodes ahead of schedule ?3. The two of China’s biggest video streaming platforms decided to allow users to pay an extra fee on top of their subscription to get advanced access to episodes of Qing Yu Nian (Joy of Life).4. In the face of extreme competition and perhaps an overlyambitious business model, China’s streaming giants are hoping that additional charges could turn their luck around.1. The new TV series Joy of Life (庆余年) is a smash hit, scoring 8/10 among the notoriouslyrigorous （严苛的）reviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website.翻译：2. But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowed anyone to pay an extra fee tosee a show’s upcoming episodes ahead of schedule ?翻译：单句解析hit, reviewer, allow, schedule, ahead of , subscription, advanced, competition词义猜测主语分词结构Douban 的同位语系表结构解析The new TV series Joy of Lifescoring 8/10 among the notoriously rigorous reviewers of Doubana Chinese social networking service website.is a smash hit① The new TV series Joy of Life (庆余年) is a smash hit , scoring 8/10 among the notoriously rigorous （严苛的）reviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website. Also known as Thankful for the Remaining Years , it is a 2019 Chinese television series and stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming and Wu Gang. The series premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi (online video platforms) on November 26, 2019.② But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowe d anyone to pay an extra fee to see a show’s upcoming episodes ahead of schedule ? That’s the latest money -making idea from China’s largest video platforms.③ The two of China’s biggest video streaming platforms decided to allow users to pay an extra fee on top of their subscription to get advanced access toepisodes of Qing Yu Nian (Joy of Life). Monthly subscriptions for Tencent Video cost 15 yuan (US$2.14) and iQiyi charges 19 yuan (US$2.71). Under the new policy, users could pay 50 yuan (US$7.14) to always stay six episodes head in Qing Y u Nian. Alternatively, watching a single episode in advance costs 3 yuan (US$0.43).④ Users are mad about Tencent Video’s and iQiyi’s extra fees on top of subscriptions. On Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, hasht ags related to the two platforms’ pricing policies repeatedly recurred on trending searches, where many people were found complaining about the platforms being greedy andcalled for the audience to boycott the policy.⑤ The policy also drew criticism from People’s Daily . The state -owned news outlet said the platforms “have bad table manners” and “drain the pond to fish and burn the woods to hunt,” which are Chinese idioms used to describe someone focused on quick profits as opposed to long -term interests. People’s Daily also said the sites “look down upon on users’ rights.” Two lawyers apparently agreed. The lawyers, who claim to be users of Tencent Video and iQiyi, started two separate lawsuits against the platforms, saying that they violated users’ rights.主题阅读⑥But some experts don’t think the new pricing rules are unreasonable. Zhu Wei, a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law, argued in an article that charging outside subscriptions are value-added services and don’t violate the law. But Zhu added that the platforms are at fault for not properly informing users about the policy in advance.⑦IQiyi, for instance, reported content costs of 6.2 billion yuan (US$870.5 million) in the thirdquarter this year, according to its latest financial results.It was 3% more than what the company spent last year.⑧In the face of extreme competition and perhaps anoverly ambitious business model, China’s streaminggiants are hoping that additional charges could turn theirluck around. But judging by the pushback on social media, it may not be so easy. Here’s to hoping that the next stage of this streaming war is a little more binge-friendly.1. Why is the Joy of Life mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To lead in the topic.B. To sum up the main idea.C. To teach readers a lesson.D. To criticize the TV play.D. She often feels anxious and wants to relax and experience something wonderful.2. What does the underlined word “recurred” mean in Paragraph 4?A. appearB. performC. attractD. serve3. What is the best title of the passage?A. A well-received TV play.B. An actor loved by the audience.C. A controversial charging policy.D. A TV play worthy of money.正确率：/3 自我赞赏/反思: ______ ______ ____________ ______ ______________词组积累1. pay an extra fee2. ahead of schedule3. streaming platforms4. in advance5. as opposed to6. long -term interests7. claim to do8. value -added services9. violate the law 10. in the third quarter 转换词汇1. She remained bitterly ____（oppose ）to the idea of moving abroad. 她仍然强烈反对移居国外。

2020高考英语第三章阅读理解第三节人物传记类知识

第三节人物传记类第一部分五年高考题荟萃2020年高考题 Passage 1(10·安徽A篇)The engineer Camilla Olivetti was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908. At his factory in Ivrea, he designed and produced the first Italian typewriter. Today the company’s head office is still in Ivrea, near Turin, but the company is much larger than it was in those days and there are offices all around the world,By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13.000 machines a year. Some went to customers in Italy, but Olivetti exported more typewriters to other countries.Camillo’s son, Adriano, started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss. He introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialist. The company developed new and better typewriters and then calculators(计算器). In 1959 it produced the ELEA computer system. This was the first mainframe(主机) computer designed and made in Italy.After Adriano died in 1960, the company had a period of financial problem. Other companies, especially the Japanese, made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company.In 1978, Carlo de Benedetti became the new boss. Olivetti increased its marketing and service networks and made agreements with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment. Soon it became one of the world’s lesding companies in information technology and commucations. There are now five independent companies in the Olivetti group—one for personal computers, one for other office equipment, one for systems and service, and two for telecommunications.56.From the text we learn thatA. by 1930 Olivetti produced 13.000 typewriters a yearB. Olivetti earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950sC. some of Oli vetti’s 700 staff regularly visited customers in ItalyD. Olivetti set up offices in other countries from the very beginning57. What was probably the direct result of Olivetti’s falling behind in electronic technologyA. Adriano’s deathB.A period of financial problemsC. Its faster progressD. Its agreements with other companies.58. What do we know about Olivetti?A. It produced the best typewriter in the world.B. It designed the world’s first mainframe computer.C. It exported more typewriters than other companies.D. It has five independent companies with its head office in Ivrea.59. The best title for the text would beA. The Origin of Olivetti.B. The Success of Olivetti.C. The History of OlivettiD. The Production of Olivetti.答案：56—59 ABDCPassage 2(10·福建A篇)F. Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an Americannovelist, was once a student of St. Paul Academy, the Newman Schooland attended Princeton. University for a short while. In 1917 hejoined the army and was posted in Alabama, where he met his futurewife Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her.His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in hisdiary:“ My own happine ss in the past often approached such joy that Icould share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk it away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.”This side of paradise,his first novel, was published in 1920. Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to devote more time to his writing. Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stories Thales of the Jazz Age (1922), and a play T he Vegetable (1923). But his greatest success was The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, which quick brought him praise from the literary world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security. Then, in 1926, he published another collection of short stories All the Sad Young Men.However, Fitzger ald’s problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first breakdown and went to a Swiss clinic. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Nigh t in 1934 and The Love of the Last Tycoon in 1940. while his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol. Sheila Graham, his dear friend, helped him fight his alcoholism.56. How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage?A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 857. Which of the following is the correct order to describe Fitzgerald’s life according to the pas sage?a. He became addicted to drinking.b. He studied at St. Paul Academy.c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.d. The Great Gatsby won high praise.e. He failed to reorder his life.f. He joined the army and met Zelda.A. f-c-e-a-b-dB. b-e-a-f-c-dC. f-d-e-c-b-aD. b-f-c-d-e-a58. We can infer from the passage that Fitzgerald .A. had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama.B. was well educated and well off before he served in the armyC. would have completed more works if his wife hadn’t broken downD. helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital59. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about .A. Zelda’s personal lifeB. Zelda’s illness and treatmentC. Fitzgerald’s friendship with GrahamD. Fitzgerald’s contributions to the l iterary world答案：56—59 ADCDPassage 3(10·湖南B篇)When Mary Moore began her high school in 1951, her mother told her, "Be sure and take a typing course so when this show business thing doesn't work out, you'll have something to rely on." Mary responded in typical teenage fashion. From that moment on, "the very last thing I ever thought about doing was taking a typing course," she recalls.The show business thing worked out, of course. In her career, Mary won many awards. Only recently, when she began to write Growing Up Again, did she regret ignoring her morn," I don't know how to use a computer," she admits.Unlike her 1995 autobiography, After All,her second book is less about life as an award-winning actress and more about living with diabetes (糖尿病). All the money from the book is intended for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization she serves as international chairman. "I felt there was a need for a book like this," she says." I didn't want to lecture, but I wanted other diabetics to know that things get better when we're self-controlled and do our part in managing the disease."But she hasn't always practiced what she teaches. In her book, she describes that awful day, almost 40 years ago, when she received two pieces of life-changing news. First, she had lost the baby she was carrying, and second, tests showed that she had diabetes. In a childlike act, she left the hospital and treated herself to a box of doughnuts (甜甜圈). Years would pass before she realized she had to grow u p ---again---and take control of her diabetes, not let it control her. Only then did she kick her three-pack-a-day cigarette habit, overcome her addiction to alcohol, and begin to follow a balanced diet.Although her disease has affected her eyesight and forced her to the sidelines of the dancefloor, she refuses to fall into self-pity. "Everybody on earth can ask, 'why me?' about something or other," she insists. "It doesn't do any good. No one is immune (免疫的) to heartache, pain, and disappointments. Sometimes we can make things better by helping others. I've come to realize the importance of that as I've grown up this second time. I want to speak out and be as helpful as I can be."61. Why did Mary feel regretful?A. She didn't achieve her ambition.B. She didn't take care of her mother.C. She didn't complete her high school.D. She didn't follow her mother's advice.62, We can know that before 1995 MaryA. had two books publishedB. received many career awardsC. knew how to use a computerD. supported the JDRF by writing63. Mary's second book Growing Up Again is mainly about her .A. living with diabetesB. successful show businessC. service for an organizationD. remembrance of her mother64. When Mary received the life-changing news, she .A. lost control of herselfB. began a balanced dietC. Med to get a treatmentD. behaved in an adult way65. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Mary feels pity for herself.B. Mary has recovered from her disease.C. Mary wants to help others as much as possible.D. Mary determines to go back to the dance floor.【语篇解读】本文为人物介绍说明文。

2014-2020年高考英语真题分类训练专题13 阅读理解之人物传记、故事类(学生版)

2020年高考英语题组1.(2020年，天津卷，第一次高考)One of the most stressful days of Susan McFrederick’s life was watching her son get wheeled away for surgery hours after he was born in 2011.But after the operation, Susan burst into tears for a different reason: across the cut on their newborn sons back was a sweet winter scene, hand-drawn on his bandages(绷带).“There were rolling hills of snow, a pine tree and a snowman with a hat and broom, she recalled. It was extremely touching and comforting to know that somebody had taken the time to do that for my family. It was a moment I'll never forget.”Susan soon learned the artist was her sons surgeon, Robert Parry, who discovered another way to use his hands in the mid-1980 s during his internship(实习期)at children's medical center. where he saw one of his colleagues cut out heart and shark shapes to decorate children’s bandages.“My first reaction was, 'What is he doing? Hey, that’s kind of neat,’ ” Parry recalled. “I especially liked the reactions of the parents and the patients when they saw his artwork. The smiles took everyone's attention from the surgery. Then I decided to follow suit.”Parry quickly graduated from his early hearts and sharks, and started to surprise families with drawings that captured young patients' personalities. From Snoopy to Spider-Man and bears to butterflies, there isn’t much he hasn’t drawn. Most kids want superheroes sports team logos or princesses, while babies often receive scenes with flowers trees and sea creatures During the last 30 years, Parry estimates he has left examples of his handiwork over the stitches(伤口缝线) of more than 10, 000 children.“During a time of stress for families, it's nice to be able to help them smile and laugh," Parry said. This is something positive that I can do for them, which is what I like most about it.”For Parry, the reward is kno wing he hopefully made a difference in a child’s life, and except for his drawingson bandages, they can go on and live their lives and never know I was in it.” he said.He's not ready to retire, but he's found a new hobby to keep his hands skillful in the years to come.“I've taken up knitting(编织),” Parry said. “Hats, sweaters, gloves---I enjoy it all. But mostly, I enjoy giving everything away.”1.Susan burst into tears after her baby's operation because she was__________.A.movedB.amusedC.stressedD.heartbroken2.How did Parry get the idea of decorating children's bandages?A.He was motivated by his patients.B.He was inspired by his colleague.C.He was required to learn the skill during his internship.D.He was encouraged by Susan to show his genius for art.3.Parry's artworks during the last 30 years show that he__________.A.devoted himself more to art than to medicine.B.knew more about his patients than their parents.C.took into consideration the tastes of individual patients.D.created a large number of works beyond his expectations.4.What does Parry expect to achieve with his artworks?A.To get a reward from the artistic circle.B.To win the admiration of his colleagues.C.To make a difference in his dull medical career.D.To lift the spirits of his patients and their parents.5.What can we learn about Parry from the last two paragraphs of the passage?A.He is eager to show others his new skills.B.He enjoys trying new ways to help others.C.He is looking forward to life after retirement.D.He is more interested in knitting than drawing.2.(2020年，天津卷，第二次高考)“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue(塑像) of me-is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?”The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States wasno casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t have duo ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner. “President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors-they’ve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but I’m afraid there’s not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust(半身像)?”Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.“Of course-I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size. “Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength-and that is what I intend to do!”The President’s eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn’t know your background.”But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he sighed, “I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”The President seemed to cons ider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand warmly, “I’ve heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.8.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?A.Her aggressive personality.B.Mr. Mills’s encouraging remark.C.President Lincoln’s gentle voice.D.Her interest in a challenging job.9.How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie’s request?A.Pleased.B.Thrilled.C.Regretful.D.Doubtful.10.Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting ______.A.her experience from other projectsB.her innocent childhood in the countryC.the heavy labor she had done beforeD.the skill she picked up in Wisconsin11.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to ______.A.achieve effects of natural lightingB.keep all her tools within easy reachC.observe the President at a right angleD.avoid disturbing the president’s work12.What message does the story convey?A.A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B.Experience helps to promote excellence.C.Ups and downs make one strong.D.Devotion requires enthusiasm.3.(2020年，新高考全国Ⅰ卷)In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼)followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references, making his tale a well-roundedpicture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.13.What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan?A.His friends' invitation.B.His interest in the country.C.His love for teaching.D.His desire to regain health.14.What does th e underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Developing a serious mental disease.B.Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.C.Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.D.Writing an article about the Aral Sea.15.Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell's road trip in Uzbekistan?A.Romantic.B.Eventful.C.Pleasant.D.Dangerous.16.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce a book.B.To explain a cultural phenomenon.C.To remember a writer.D.To recommend a travel destination.4.(2020年，新高考全国Ⅰ卷,)Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jenifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. ''Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,'' she says. However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family-and that's pretty powerful.17.What did Jennifer do after high school?A.She helped her dad with his work.B.She ran the family farm on her own.C.She supported herself through college.D.She taught her sisters and brothers at home.18.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?A.To take care of her kids easily.B.To learn from the best nurses.C.To save money for her parents.D.To find a well-paid job there.19.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A.Her health.B.Her time with family.C.Her reputation.D.Her chance of promotion.20.What can we learn from Jenifer's story?A.Time is money.B.Love breaks down barriers.C.Hard work pays off.cation is the key to success.5.(2020年，江苏卷)1.What happened between January 20 and February 20?A.The Central Steering Group arrived in Wuhan.B.The WHO-China Joint Mission on Covid-19 held a press conference.C.The last Covid-19 patient in Wuhan was discharged from hospital.D.Beijing lowered its emergency response level.2.From which date were private cars allowed to go out of Wuhan?A.January 23.B.March 11.C.April 8.D.May 7.6.(2020年1月，浙江卷)I never knew anyone who’d grown up in Jackson without being afraid of Mrs. Calloway our librarian. She ran Jackson’s Carnegie Library absolutely by herself. SILENCE in big black letters was o n signs hung everywhere. If she thought you were dressed improperly, she sent you straight back home to change your clothes. I was willing；I would do anything to read.My mother was not afraid of Mrs. Calloway. She wished me to have my own library card to check out books for myself, She took me in to introduce me. “Eudora is nine years old and has my permission to read any book she wants from the shelves, children or adults,” Mother said.Mrs. Calloway made her own rules about books. You could not take back a book to the library on the same day you`d taken it out；it made no difference to her that you’d read every word in it and needed another to start. Youcould take out two books at a time and two only. So two by two, I read library books as fast as I could go, rushing them home in the basket of my bicycle. From the minute I reached our house, I started to read. I knew this was extreme happiness, knew it at the time.My mother shared this feeling of mine. Now, I think of her as reading so much of the time while doing something else. I remember her reading a magazine while taking the part of the Wolf in a game of "Little Red Riding Hood" with my brother's two daughters. She'd just look up at the right time, long enough to answer–in character –"The better to eat you with, my dear," and go back to her place in the magazine article.21.Which of the following best described Mrs. Calloway?A.diet.B.Strict.C.Humorous.D.Considerate.22.What do the underlined words "this feeling" refer to in the last paragraph?A.Desire to read.B.Love for Mrs. Calloway.C.Interest in games.D.Fear of the library rules.23.Where is the text probably from?A.guidebook.B.an autobiography.C.a news report.D.book review.1.(2020年，天津卷，第一次高考)I remember the day shyness took over my life. I was 14 and having a French lesson The teacher told us to record ourselves speaking about a holiday. Perfect！I recorded myself with confidence. Then, I pressed "play" to listen back. All I heard was a little kid talking. My immediate reaction was to assume I was listening to someone else's recording. But that was my voice. I realised there was something strange about me.My little voice has made me feel really shy. And my shyness has caused me to avoid attending events, not make important connections, and keep my ideas to myself. As a shy person, working from home, hiding behind my computer was brilliant. But the more time I spent hidden away, the more my comfort zone shrank(缩小). Everyday interactions, like ordering a coffee, became increasingly awkward and uncomfortable.And then, one day I was at a big conference and it suddenly hit me like lightning. All speakers were confident, comfortable with being seen. There were no quieter voices. But the trouble is, if the loud voices are the only ones you hear, we quiet people feel even more alienated(疏远的)。

高考英语真题分类汇编—阅读理解—人与自我生活与学习(2016——2020)

阅读理解——人与自我生活与学习题组一Passage 1 (2020全国I卷B)BReturning to a book you’ve read many times can feel like drinks with an old friend. There’s a welcome familiarity—but also sometimes a slight suspicion that time has changed you both, and thus the relationship. But books don’t change, people do. And that’s what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on ourpresent mental register. It’s true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings. But with reading, it’s all about the present. It’s about the now and what one contributes to the now, because reading is a give and take between author and reader. Each has to pull their own weight.There are three books I reread annually. The first, which I take to reading every spring, is Emest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast. Published in 1964, it’s his classic memoir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating(令人陶醉的), an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time. Another is Annie Dillard’s Holy the Firm, her poetic 1975 ramble(随笔) about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortázar’s Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because poetry. And because Cortázar.While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, which might add to the meaning I attach to them. But I imagine that, while money is indeed wonderful and necessary, rereading an author’s work is the highest currency a reader can pay them. The best books are the ones that open further as time passes. But remember, it’s you that has to grow and read and reread in order to better understand your friends.1. Why does the author like rereading?A. It evaluates the writer-reader relationship.B. It’s a window to a whole new world.C. It’s a substitute for drinking with a friend.D. It extends the understanding of oneself.2. What do we know about the book A Moveable Feast?A. It’s a brief account of a trip.B. It’s about Hemingway’s life as a young man.C. It’s a record of a historic event.D. It’s about Hemingway’s friends in Paris.3. What does the underlined word “currency” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Debt.B. Reward.C. Allowance.D. Face value.4. What can we infer about the author from the text?A. He loves poetry.B. He’s an editor.C. He’s very ambitious.D. He teaches reading.Passage 2 2020全国卷II DDI have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.1. Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child?A. Cooperative.B. Uneasy.C. Inseparable.D. Casual.2. What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Pleasure from working in the library.B. Joy of reading passed on in the family.C. Wonderment from acting out the stories.D. A closer bond developed with the readers.3. What does the author call on other writers to do?A. Sponsor book fairs.B. Write for social media.C. Support libraries.D. Purchase her novels.4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Reading: A Source of KnowledgeB. My Idea about writingC. Library: A Haven for the YoungD. My Love of the Library题组二Passage 1 2020 山东卷BBJennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's degree.Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition (学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed (牺牲) to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. "Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers." she says. However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspirationto her family - and that's pretty powerful.1.What did Jennifer do after high school?A. She helped her dad with his work.B. She ran the family farm on her own.C. She supported herself through college.D. She taught her sisters and brothers at home.2.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield?A. To take care of her kids easily.B. To learn from the best nurses.C. To save money for her parents.D. To find a well-paid job there.3.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A. Her health.B. Her time with family.C. Her reputation.D. Her chance of promotion.4.What can we learn from Jennifer's story?A. Time is money.B. Love breaks down barriers.C. Hard work pays off.D. Education is the key to success.Passage 2 2020 天津卷DDAfter years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why? Why? Why?"Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them."The great man," said Mencius（孟子）, "is he who does not lose his child’s heart. "Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires only the calm and restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven’t any special ability? Most people don’t; there are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time? That’s good, because it’s always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom’s Cabin while cooking. You’re too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you’ll never be more alive than you are at this moment.1. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.A. propose a definitionB. make a comparisonC. reach a conclusionD. present an argument2. What does the example of Galileo tell us?A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.C. Creativity results from challenging authority.D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.3. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?A. Observe the unknown around you.B. Develop a questioning mind.C. Lead a life of adventure.D. Follow the fashion.4. What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?A. Gaining success helps you become an expert.B. The genius tends to get things done creatively.C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.D. You should remain modest when approaching perfection.55. What could be the best title or the passage?A. Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedB. Reflections on Human NatureC. The Keys to AchievementD. Never Too Late to Learn题组三Passage 1 2019 全国卷I BBFor Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y.，today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the of kid who would enjoy public speaking.But he’s, nervous.“I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…”Chris trips on the“-ld,”a. pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support.“…V ote for …me …”Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls(回想起)how at the beginning of the year，when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，‘I don’t know，but I want to know.’”Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀)about themselves.“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,” Whaley says，“is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”24. What made Chris nervous?A. Telling a story.B. Making a speech.C. Taking a test.D. Answering a question.25. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Improper pauses.B. Bad manners.C. Spelling mistakes.D. Silly jokes.26. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________.A. help students see their own strengthsB. assess students’ public speaking skillsC. prepare students for their future jobsD. inspire students’ love for politics27. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?A. Humorous.B. Ambitious.C. Caring.D. Demanding.Passage2 2019 天津卷BBI must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, "I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning," made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragraphs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors. When mom said," The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf," I knew where the candy was. My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my tests. Occasionally, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading. I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.Yet, now that I’m growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to escape. By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I don’t have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a vital part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.41. Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of mom’s hands?A. She wanted mom to read the news to her.B. She was anxious to know what had happened.C. She couldn’t wait to tear the newspaper apart.D. She couldn’t help but stop mom from reading.42. According to Paragraph 3, the author’s reading of road signs indicates ___________.A. her unique way to locate herselfB. her eagerness to develop her reading abilityC. her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rulesD. her growing desire to know the world around her.43. What was the author’s view on factual reading?A. It would help her update test-taking skills.B. It would allow much room for free thinking.C. It would provide true and objective information.D. It would help shape a realistic and serious attitude to life.44. The author takes novel reading as a way to___________.A. explore a fantasy landB. develop a passion for leaningC. learn about the adult communityD. get away from a confusing world45. What could be the best title for the passage?A. The Magic of ReadingB. The Pleasure of ReadingC. Growing Up with ReadingD. Reading Makes a Full Man题组四Passage1 2018 全国卷III DDAdults understand what if feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do we often assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? The good news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live more with less.I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young children to donate less-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few large objects that were less often used when we promised to put the money into her school fund (基金) (our kindergarten is serious about becoming a doctor).For weeks, I’ve been thinking of bigger, deeper questions. How do we make it a habit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes max. I chose a red rubber ball-simple, universally available. We passed it, he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention andI had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us.32. What do the words “more is more” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. The more, the better.B. Enough is enough.C. More money, more worries.D. Earn more and spend more.33. What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects?A. Saving up for her holiday.B. Raising money for a poor girl.C. Adding the money to her fund.D. Giving the money to a sick mother.34. Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd?A. To try out an idea.B. To show a parent’s love.C. To train his attention.D. To help him start a hobby,.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Take it or Leave it.B. A Lesson from Kids.C. Live More with Less.D. The Pleasure of Giving.Passage2 2016 全国卷II BBFive years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students. I put a small set of Tinkertoys in front of each student, and said: “Make something out of the Tinkertoys. You have 45 minutes today — and 45 minutes each day for the rest of the week.”A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see what the rest of the class would do. Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group built something out of their own imaginations.Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time. His constructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home. I was delighted at the presence of such a student. Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect (感染) other students.Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking. Without fail one would declare, “But I’m just not creative.”“Do you dream at night when you’re asleep?”“Oh, sure.”“So tell me one of your most interesting dreams.” The student would tell something wildly imaginative. Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads. “That’s pretty creative. Who does that for you?”“Nobody. I do it.”“Really — at night, when you’re asleep?”“Sure.”“Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay?”25. The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ________.A. know more about the studentsB. make the lessons more excitingC. raise the students’ interest in artD. teach the students about toy design26. What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. He liked to help his teacher.B. He preferred to study alone.C. He was active in class.D. He was imaginative.27. What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Mistake.B. Drawback.C. Difficulty.D. Burden.28. Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams?A. To help them to see their creativity.B. To find out about their sleeping habits.C. To help them to improve their memory.D. To find out about their ways of thinking.。

(全国通用)2020年高考英语一轮复习微专题69练第10练人物传记类(一)

人物传记类（一）单词识记：honor humorous inspire intelligence outstanding personality ambitious background possess retire sacrifice volunteer warmhearted prove qualification indepe ndent honest contemporary educated coincidence 短语扫描：be honored as 被誉为……be active in 积极从事于be skilled in在……方面熟练be admitted into...考上……do well in 在……方面做得好dream of梦想admire sb./sth.for sth.因某事而羡慕某人/物learn from 向……学习make great contributions to 对……做出巨大贡献think highly/well of 对……高度评价[跟踪训练]在空格处填入适当的词(1个单词)或所给词的正确形式1．I feel deeply (honor) to have the opportunity to meet with you. 2．She was one of the most (inspire) people I’ve ever met.3． (person) arises from within and makes us who we are.4．It’s important to answer her questions as (honest) as you can. 5．The (educate) middle class led the move towards independence. 6．Be active the test preparation and raise the computer application level.7．Can you really think highly a person you don’t trust? 8．Bob，you should learn your brother.He’s found a parttime job already.9．Work hard and you will be admitted a key university.10．We must make great contributions protecting the environment.Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2020·云南师大附中高考适应性月考)John Nash，a Nobel Prize winner and a mathematical genius whose struggle with mental illness was documented in the Oscarwinning film A Beautiful Mind，was killed in a car accident on May 24th, 2020.Born in West Virginia, Nash displayed a keenness for mathematics early in life，independently proving Femret’s little theorem(定理)before graduating from high school.By the time he turned 30 in 1958，he was an unquestionable academic celebrity.At Princeton, Na sh published a 27page thesis that led to applications to economics，international politics, and evolutionary biology.His signature solution—known as a “Nash Equilibrium(纳什均衡)”—found that competition among two opponents，not necessarily governed by zerosum logic.Two opponents can, for instance，each achieve their maximum objectives through cooperating with the other, or gain nothing at all by refusing to cooperate.It is now regarded as one of the most important social science ideas in the 20th century.In the late 1950s, Nash began a slide into mental illness.By the time Nash was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994, he hadn’t published a paper in 36 years.But like a child cured of a nightmare by the switch of a light, Nash recovered from his illness seemingly by choosing not to be sick anymore.He continued to work, travel，and speak at conferences for the rest of his life.In 2001，the release of the film A Beautiful Mind，based on Sylvia Nasar’s 1998 book of the same name，introduced Nash’s unusual life story to international audience.1．John Nash passed away because of .A．a mental illness B．overworkC．a traffic accident D．starvation2．According to “Nash Equilibrium”，what will happen if two opponents refuse to cooperate?A．They will get nothing at all.B．They will get what they really want.C．They will lose the support from each other.D．They will achieve their maximum objectives.3．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．John Nash’s Sudden DeathB．John Nash’s Extraordinary LifeC．John Nash’s EquilibriumD．John Nash’s Me ntal IllnessB(2020·河北高三教学质检)Martha Graham，born in 1894，was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance，whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts，Stravinsky had on music，or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture.She created almost two hundred dance pieces.She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.Earlier in her life，however，Martha did not know that she would become a dancer.At that time，the dancers were looked down on.So Martha’s par ents didn’t approve of her desire to dance at the beginning.Until 1916，she began her studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts，founded by Ruth St.Denis and Ted Shawn，where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936，Graham made her defining work，“Chronicle”，which signaled the beginning of a new era in modern dance.The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner.Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929，the Great Depression that followed，and the Spanish Civil War，it focused on depression and isolation，reflected in the dark nature of both the set and costumes.Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy.Once again，she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows.But she didn’t give up.Her last completed ballet was 1990’s “Maple Leaf Rag”．“A Dancer’s World” is an introduction to Graham and her work.She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime，including thePresidential Medal of Freedom in nineteen seventysix.She was the first dancer to receive the country’s highest civilian honor.She died in 1991 at the age of ninetysix.In 1998，Time magazine listed her as the “Dancer of the Century” and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century. 4．Some famous artists mentioned in Paragraph 1 show Martha Graham . A．was influenced greatly by themB．kept in touch with them regularlyC．had a great effect on modern danceD．liked to make more friends with them5．Why didn’t Martha’s parents approve of her desire to dance at first? A．She was too old to learn American dance.B．American dance was seen as a lower art form.C．There was no academic school to teach dancing.D．Her family was too poor to afford her tuition.6．When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s，she . A．was warmly welcomed by the youthB．achieved huge success once againC．received many awards for her ageD．was attacked by people7．The text is mainly about .A．the background of modern dance in AmericaB．the development of modern dance in AmericaC．Martha Graham and her achievements in danceD．the awards Martha Graham won in her lifeⅡ.七选五As every person knows a man needs words，many words，to express what is happening to him—his thoughts and his feelings.Although everything comes from the brain，men seem to separate theirthoughts from their feelings.8 This can clearly be seen in the expressions describing the brain and the phrases created for the heart.9 But the heart is a simple muscle that pumps blood through our system.And today doctors have had some success in removing a man’s heart and putting another one in its place.Yet our language for the brain is limited and unimaginative when you consider the great wealth of expressions that speak for the heart.10 What more can be said after saying that a man has good brain，or sharp one or a great one? But just consider the larger number of colorful phrases for a poor brain—pinhead，fathead，thickhead，knucklehead，dimwit，nitwit，idiot—there are dozens of them.Yes，our language is very negative when we forget that everything comes from the brain，emotion as well as thought.But we forget that fact and center all our feelings in the heart. 11 They cover every kind of emotion.They fill the pages of the literature of the world.What is love，the poets tell us，but two hearts beat as one.A man of courage is“bravehearted”and“greatheart ed”． 12 Cruelty comes from a hard heart—affection from a warm heart，never a cold one.A good man，one who means well，“has his heart in the right place，”while a fearful man often finds “his heart in his mouth” or “sinking to his feet”．Well known to us are such words as“heartache”，“heartbreak”，“hearttoheart talk”，“straight from the heart”．A．There are more words to describe poor brain than a good one.B．They place all their thinking in the brain，and all their feelings in the heart.C．You are getting to know everything about him—his intentions and purposes.D．The brain is too complex and mysterious，too difficult to understand. E．We have created a vast wealth of special phrases to express these feelings. F．A gentle person is “tenderhearted ”or “softhearted”．G．Don’t believe in your feelings.加练半小时英语答案精析第10练人物传记类(一)高考高频单词与短语识记排查1．honored 2.inspiring 3.Personality 4.honestly 5．educated 6.in 7.of 8.from 9.into 10.to阅读能力专练Ⅰ.1.C [细节理解题。

2020年高考英语阅读理解试题之人物传记类(英语学习).doc

2020年高考英语阅读理解试题之人物传记类（英语学习）2020年高考英语阅读理解试题之人物传记类（一）（2011·山东高考）Arthur Miller （1915—2005）is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller‘s father had moved to the USA from Austria？？Hungary，drawn like so many others by the “Great American Dream”。

However，he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Great Depression of the early 1930s.Miller’s most famous play，Death of a Salesman，is a powerful attack on the American system，with its aggressive way of doing business and its insistence on money and social status as indicators of worth. In Willy Loman，the hero of the play，we see a man who has got into trouble with this system. Willy is “burnt out” and in the cruel wor ld of business there is no room for sentiment：if he can‘t do the work，then he is no good to his employer，the Wagner Company，and he must go. Willy is painfully aware of this，and at a loss as to what to do with his lack of success. He refuses to face the fact that he has failed and kills himself in the end.When it was first staged in 1949，the play was greeted with enthusiastic reviews，and it won the Tony Award for Best Play，the New York Drama Critics’Circle Award，and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It was the first play to win all three of these major awards.Miller died of heart failure at his home in Roxbury，Connecticut，on the evening of February 10，2005，the 56th anniversary of the first performance of Death of a Salesman on Broadway.1．Why did Arthur Miller‘s father move to the USA？A. He suffered from severe hunger in his home country.B. He was attracted by the “Great American Dream.”C. He hoped to make his son a dramatist.D. His family business failed2．The play Death of a Salesman________.A. exposes the cruelty of the American business worldB. discusses the ways to get promoted in a companyC. talks about the business career of Arthur MillerD. focuses on the skills in doing business3．What can we learn about Willy Loman？A. He treats his employer badly.B. He runs the Wagner Company.C. He is a victim of the American system.D. He is regarded as a hero by his colleagues.4．After it was first staged，Death of a Salesman________.A. achieved huge successB. won the first Tony AwardC. was warmly welcomed by salesmenD. was severely attacked by dramatists5．What is the text mainly about？A. Arthur Miller and his family.B. The awards Arthur Miller won.C. The hardship Arthur Miller experienced.D. Arthur Miller and his best？？known play.答案与解析1．B细节理解题。