专题20 阅读综合演练(1)(原卷版)-备战2021年高考英语【爱尚阅读·实战篇】

备战2021年高考英语·爱尚阅读专题20 阅读综合演练（1）1McCoy was looking for a safe place to do drugs when something clearly out of place caught his eye: a luxurious brown leather handbag.McCoy, 36, could relate all too well. One of his few possessions, the sleeping bag he used in an abandoned house, had recently been stolen. Remembering how angered he’d been by his own loss, he resolved to return the purse to its owner. After traveling much of the day and finally approaching the address on the bill, he was stopped by a woman, who asked whether she could buy the purse found in the handbag. McCoy refused, saying he was searching for its owner. “But I am the owner,” the woman said. “That’s my purse.”A month earlier, Kaitlyn Smith, had woken up to find her apartment broken into and her purse stolen. Now she came across a tall, messy-looking man holding it tightly. She could instantly tell he wasn’t in good shape. Smith, amazed this stranger had gone to such great lengthsto return her bag, asked whether there was anything she could do to help. “I’m a drug addict,” McCoy warned. “I don’t want to disturb your life.” Unafraid, Smith gave him her phone number, saying, “If you want to go to rehab (戒毒所), call me.” She then drove him back to his neighborhood and left, thinking that would be the end of it. Two days later, she got a call.Smith realized that McCoy was serious about getting better, so she dug into her savings account and bought McCoy a plane ticket to Florida. While there, he would call her to let her know how he was doing. After 28 days at a rehab program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, McCoy is drug-free. He lives at a residential recovery center in Baltimore, and a GoFundMe page set up by Smith has covered his rent, groceries, and incidentals.1.What drove McCoy to look for the owner of the handbag?A.The urge to find a business partner.B.The resolution to recover his sleeping bag.C.His own unfortunate experience.D.His anger over the poor living conditions.2.What was McCoy’s initial reaction towards Smith’s intention to help?A.Enthusiasm.B.Resistance.C.Hesitancy.D.Gratitude.3.It can be learned from the text that __________.A.McCoy was a victim of an identity theftB.Smith offered McCoy a ride home at his requestC.McCoy looked unhealthy when he ran into SmithD.Smith covered McCoy’s living expenses in the recovery center4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A.Drug-abuse Can Heal.B.Lost and Found.C.Mutual Communication Matters.D.Good Deeds Repaid.2TOM RACHMAN’S latest novel records the life and legend of Bear Bavinsky, a painter of enormous appetites and all-consuming ego (自我), largely through the eyes of his son, Charles (known as Pinch). Pinch shrinks, unable to escape the giant’s shadow, hoping only to avoid being stepped underfoot.Pinch is far from the only victim of the Bavinsky legend. Speaking to Natty, his current wife—Pinch’s mother, and a potter whose insecurities provide the ripe target for his bossy (专横的) personality—Bavinsky states,“You are a talent, my Natty, if you want to be. All it takes is a bit more charm.” Bear charms and bullies (霸凌), occupying physical and psychic space. Even hisencouragement turns out to be another way to exercise control, proving how far those close to him have fallen short of his own achievement.“The Italian Teacher” unfolds a story over more than 60 years and across two continents. One of Mr Rachman’s gifts is his ability to describe a time and place in a few skillful strokes. He describes the social and economic shifts of Italy in the 1950s through the Bavinskys’ downstairs neighbors, “a family of workers who, for generations, carved traditional decorations but whose sons are now selling West German electrical devices”.Though Bear features in the novel, it is Pinch who commands the readers’ respect. Admittedly, he is wanting in confidence, filled with self-hatred, incapable of standing up to his bullying father. Like Natty, he is all damage and insecurity, a victim of Bear’s endless needs. Yet he turns out to be far more than the sum of his failures. He is compensated by his integrity and intelligence. His struggle to find meaning in the mess holds readers’ interest to the end. For all his faults, Pinch is gifted with wisdom, as is the author of this sad, funny and moving novel.5.Who is “the giant” mentioned in Paragraph One?A.Tom.B.Bear.C.Natty.D.Pinch.6.Bavinsky is described as follows except __________.A.vainB.secureC.bossyD.considerate7.Why can Pinch earn respect according to the author?A.He was born into an artistic family, Father being a painter.B.He was honest and brilliant despite unfavorable conditions.C.He dared to fight against his father to find meaning in life.D.He went through the social and economic shifts of Italy.8.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce a book.B.To explain an educational phenomenon.C.To recommend a writer .D.To bring back an era.3For Stevens Point locals in the US, the city is flooded with delicious fried fish. Here are four top choices for the community to have a try.Hilltop Pub&GrillHilltop Pub&Grill first opened in the 1980s and took the Stevens Point community by storm with its delicious food and unique decoration style. Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of “high-quality North Atlantic fish, with a light beer batter (面糊)”.The Final Score Bar&GrillThe Final Score Bar&Grill aimed to become a local hot spot in 2001 when Jim Billings, the owner, took charge of the business. Billings feels that their five batter choices set them apart from their neighboring bars. Besides, various wines are available.Point After Pub&GrillPoint After Pub&Grill started serving delicious food and cold beers in a welcoming environment in 2009. But its history runs much longer. “Before it was Point After Pub&Grill, it had been Northside Bar for 30 plus years,” explained Molski, the owner. Molski feels that the pub’s four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.Two Harps PubThis Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since. “I had done my career for a long time and was kind of bored with it,” said Nick Moore,the owner. “And this opportunity fell into my lap, so I went with it. It really made sense to open up an Irish bar.” The growing pub advises guests to try a cold beer with their Friday fried fish.9.What makes Hilltop Pub&Grill popular with customers?A.The convenient location.B.The special food.C.The high-quality service.D.The unique wine.10.What do The Final Score Bar&Grill and Point After Pub&Grill have in common?A.They are both run by the same company.B.They are both famous for great wines.C.They both feature some particular batter.D.They were both founded ten years ago.11.What is special about Two Harps Pub?A.It is the newest among the four pubs.B.It offers free cold beers to customers.C.It only provides fried fish on Fridays.D.It has a unique decoration style.4Laura Sides was a psychology major at the University of Nottingham in 2004. She first noticed signs of her dad's developing dementia（痴呆）when she moved to Nottingham. She said, "Dad was a doctor, so he knew exactly what had happened to him, but people try to hide it when they are ill. Then, I came home for my 21st birthday and arranged to meet him, but he never appeared as he'd forgotten. That's when I knew something serious had happened. "So, at the age of 21, she decided to leave university and look after him herself. She lived close by, popping in every day to make sure he was eating, and that the house was tidy, before heading off to her work.Sadly, in 2009, 5 years later, Laura lost her father. Before he died, Laura went to a hospital appointment with him, where doctors mentioned that his form of Alzheimer's disease was genetic meaning there was a fifty﹣fifty chance that she had inherited （遗传）it. For several years Laura agonised over whether to be tested, finally finding out in August 2017 that she has the APP gene,meaning that, like him, she will develop the condition within a decade.At first, she struggled, feeling as if her life lacked purpose. Then, during a sleepless night in the summer of 2018, she decided at around 2 a. m. to enter the 2019 London Marathon sponsored （赞助）by the charities Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK.She hoped to start the conversation around early﹣onset Alzheimer's disease and to encourage people to talk about it more openly. "I remember when Dad was ill, people wouldn't know how to react, and it all felt very hidden away, but I want to be honest and open, " she added, "The more information we can get, the less of a taboo （忌讳）this will feel. That said, the support I've received so far after going public has been amazing ﹣that's what is carrying me through. "ura noticed her father's dementia when .A.her father told her his condition in personB.people nearby informed her of his father's conditionC.her father forgot his own birthday partyD.her father forgot to attend her 21﹣year﹣old birthday party13.The underlined word "agonised" in Paragraph 3 probably means .A.excitedB.struggledC.shockedD.delightedura started the open talk in the hope of .A.getting people to talk about Alzheimer's disease openlyB.earning some money to help treat her Alzheimer's diseaseC.making herself stronger to fight against Alzheimer's diseaseD.raising funds for charities Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's disease Research U.K.15.Which words can best describe Laura?A.Caring and positive.B.Careful and honest.C.Patient and kind.D.Devoted and modest.5The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard” and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism(眼界狭小), which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrowmindedness, and selfishness.But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward -looking,” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. “It can be those things, but there's no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world. ”For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”, and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international worldview-but this may not be the case,” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment,positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”16.Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY?A.Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.B.Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.C.Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.D.Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.17.Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project?A.To explain how to protect the environment.B.To offer an example of positive parochialism.C.To encourage people to take part in the project.D.To stress the importance of global mindset.18.How does Patrick feel about “positive parochialism phenomenon”?A.Appreciative.B.Cautious.C.Negative.D.Puzzled.19.What may be the best title for the text?A.Parochialism, a better practice?B.International view, more popular?C.Thinking locally, acting globallyD.Bigger thinking, better environment6On the outside, 12-year-old Luna seems like your average kid. It's not until you get to know her that you learn that Luna is anything but average.Bom with a heart defect (缺陷)called dextrocardia, Luna has had three open-heart operations and continues to pursue her interests in art and fashion. But when Luna was approached by athletic shoe company Saucony to design a shoe for sale across the country, it came as quite a surprise.“This is so incredible. I got to use my art and creativity for something new that I'd never thought I'd be able to design,“ Luna said. She is one of six patients from Boston Children's Hospital ( BCH) who have partnered with Saucony to design their own shoe to launch the Shoes with Soul campaign.“Rather than just a donation, we wanted to create an experience and a moment that would not only raise money, but also awareness to highlight all the amazing work that's being done at BCH,“ says Chris, Saucony's vice president. “Specifically, we wanted to give some of the BCH kids an opportunity to share their story and their talents with the world. ”Luna's design is fashion. u On the tongue ,they digitalized one of my drawings, and then on bottom it's a really bright pink color, and on the inside ,the sole of the shoe is actually another drawing I did of a sunset,“ she said. "Thinking about kids everywhere around the world wearing my shoe is amazing. It blows my mind.”The income from the shoe sales will benefit the Boston Children's Hospital Cardiac Fitness Program, which encourages kids to “find your possible" through personalized exercise programs tailored for each individual patient's heart condition.“It feels really good to help people and it's really something I can relate to,“ says Luna. “The advice I would give a kid or someone like me is never give up. There are a lot of kids out there with your condition and you're not alone.”20.What can we learn from Chris' words?A.It's unwise to raise money.B.It's optional to seek donations.C.It's wonderful to study art.D.It's necessary to show kids' talents.21.What does Luna mean by “It blows my mind" in paragraph 5?A.I'm overjoyed.B.['m very serious.C.My mind goes blank.D.My mind is racing.22.Which of the following best describes Luna?A.Gifted and determined.B.Generous and serious.C.Grateful and helpful.D.Creative and sensitive.23.What is the text mainly intended to do?A.Tell us a story of a disabled girl.B.Set a good example to the disabled.unch Saucony's new brand shoes.D.Introduce a campaign with kid patients.7The Assassin's Creed series has been about building immersive （沉浸式的）and accurate historical worlds. As their newest game releases f Assassins Creed Origins, they have also released their Discovery Tours.These tours give players a chance to walk the streets of ancient Egypt, explore Alexandria and the pyramids, and learn about wildlife and geography. For students, experiencing the ancient world in this interactive way can be more interesting and effective than just reading a textbook or watching a documentary about what they are studying.Assassins Creed is not the only game series that can be educational either. What is important about the role of historical games is the level of choice. When watching a film, students are passive receivers of content. However, when playing a game students have an active role to play in history. A focus on choice and consequence is an important element of teaching and understanding history, so historical games can be a valuable teaching tool even if they aren'tcompletely historically accurate. They have the power to immerse students in faraway worlds and allow them to think critically about cause and consequence, think about why historical events unfolded the way they did, and even think about possible alternative outcomes. All of these are critical for historical thinking processes. No longer do students need to rely only on reading textbooks or on instructors for knowledge.When carrying this out in your class, remember that not all students enjoy playing video games, but they can still be a valuable learning tool. The instructor also needs to be an active facilitator and taking note of teachable moments. A video game is not going to teach a class ；it requires an awesome instructor to make everything come together. With the power of video games, ancient worlds no longer need to be limited to the pages of a textbook.24.What does the underlined phrase “this interactive way“ in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Walking an ancient street.B.Playing a new game.C.Reading a textbook.D.Watching a documentary.25.What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Assassins Creed?A.Why it is different from the film.B.Why it gains popularity.C.How it benefits teaching.D.How it came into being.26.Who plays a core role in game-aided teaching?A.The teachers.B.The players.C.The designers.D.The audiences.27.What's the key message of this text?A.A vivid description of ancient architecture.B.An account of a new history learning method.C.A detailed explanation of a social problem.D.An online advertisement of a stylish trend.8My twin sister is in therapy（治疗）. The other day, she missed an appointment for no good reason. She had been doing some law school work on her computer and making lunch, and when she looked at the time, her appointment had passed. “My therapist said it was 'time blindness',” she told me later. “We're all time-blind,” I thought. Time blindness is just like being unable to distinguish between red and blue.I'm living in New York, 3,000 miles away from my twin and our parents in Southern California. We video chat every day, but I haven't seen her in person since Christmas. I know how much time has officially passed. But it feels much longer, like we have unknowingly entered a new century since then. I swear I heard her laugh just the other day.Time blindness is a term invented by doctors who treat people with ADHD (注意缺陷多动障碍). Psychologist Ari Tuckman says adults typically develop an awareness of time and an ability to track its passing. Some people have what he calls "harder" or sharper time awareness: they know when they've been out for lunch too long, or when something hasn't been in the oven for long enough. Others have much softer time awareness: they can miss appointments and trains, or play a game for hours and not realize they haven't eaten dinner. Time blindness can greatly impact someone's life, if they can't ever meet deadlines. People with ADHD are often more time-blind than others.Besides our own time awareness, Tuckman says, context plays a role: Sleep loss, anxiety, or being drunk. It might impact how we deal with the world and can make us feel more time-blind. Without the usual time-marker reminders that we might use to divide up our days: the school bus arriving, the line at the coffee shop, or weekend nights spent at restaurants with friends, we're swimming in a sea of sameness.Tuckman says it might be nice for more people to understand time blindness, if only to help normalize this feeling that clocks have stopped working. Trains and appointments are our context reminders, and so are other people. He says talking to them, even while physically apart, can be away to keep time. Loved ones are good clocks.28.What do we know about the author when it comes to her sister?A.She is not optimistic about her sister's health.B.It has been years since they chatted face to face.C.She really cares about her sister who is far away.D.She has learned that her sister was seriously ill.29.What are people having harder time awareness like according to AriTuckman?A.They are often productive in a limited time.B.They tend to spend less time in having lunch.C.They usually need stronger time management.D.They are good at keeping track of time passing.30.What do the time-marker reminders in Paragraph 4 refer to?mon events in our daily life.B.Troubles we are suffering from in life.C.Good friends in our social life.D.The same things we share regularly.31.What might Ari Tuckman suggest to deal with time blindness?A.Just setting your clock forward.B.Being open with your loved ones.C.Showing negative feelings bravely.D.Staying with your family all the time.。