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(英语)高考英语阅读理解(教育文化)专题训练答案及解析

（英语）高考英语阅读理解(教育文化)专题训练答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解It's a common belief that the roles actors play might somehow reflect their true personalities. It's usually not true, but British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 34, is an exception.Just like Fleabag, the character she played in the comedy-drama series of the same name, Waller-Bridge feels that her life is a mess. "It's just really wonderful to know that a dirty and messed up woman can make it to the Emmys," she said. She may be "messed up", but Variety magazine calls her an "all-around icon".Last month, Waller-Bridge took home three Emmy awards for her work on Fleabag —best writing in a comedy series, best lead actress, and best comedy series.Her success is partly because of her family. Waller-Bridge was brought up in a free environment. Her mother always told her, "You can be whatever you want if you imagine it." So Waller-Bridge broke all the rules about what a "good" girl should do. "Our laws and moral codes don't apply —she lives without fear of consequence," The Sun noted.That fearlessness extends to being authentic (真实的) in her writing and acting. Unlike the can-do heroines and strong, successful women in many TV dramas, Waller-Bridge shows a flawed but real character. The character Fleabag was a screw-up who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing. "It resonated with the lives of stressed-out women everywhere in reality — doing their best to find balance in their lives," a viewer wrote on US movie website.Villanelle in Killing Eve, another hit TV series developed by Waller-Bridge, was a little bit violent but showed no interest for the rules others created, which make many people see themselves in her."People have been scared to write characters like these. But I think, now, women are so relieved to have this new template (样板). And, aren't we all a bit of everything?" Waller-Bridge said in an interview with Indian Express.With such courage and sincerity, Waller-Bridge is, without a doubt, a "golden girl" in Hollywood, Australian news website The New Daily commented.（1）What is the article mainly about?A.What helped Waller-Bridge succeed in comedy.B.The popularity of the comedy-drama series Fleabag.C.What inspired Waller-Bridge to take up writing and acting.D.The similarities between Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the character she plays on Fleabag.（2）How did Waller-Bridge's parents influence her growth?A.They pushed her to follow social codes.B.They constantly encouraged her to be herself.C.They always reminded her to be curious and fearless.D.They taught her to write and act when she was young.（3）The underlined phrase "resonated with" in Paragraph 7 probably means "__________".A.messed upB.paid attention toC.had great effects onD.was in agreement with（4）What do Villanelle in Killing Eve and Fleabag in Fleabag have in common?A.Both are courageous and organized.B.Both are much alike in character.C.Both successfully find balance in their lives.D.Both are rebellious but strong and successful.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了喜剧演员沃勒·布里奇，因其真诚的个性特点在喜剧上获得了成功，说明了勇于表达真实的自己更为人们欣赏。

高三英语试卷分类汇编英语阅读理解(教育文化)(及答案)含解析

高三英语试卷分类汇编英语阅读理解(教育文化)(及答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose(故意地). But these are simple ways to deal with sadness by pretending it's not there.Helping a child feel better in school has to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!" Children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.What you can do is give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.（1）A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may .A.care nothing about itB.do something uncool on purposeC.develop a sense of angerD.pretend to get hurt very much（2）A teacher can help an unpopular child by .A.seeing the child as the teacher's favouriteB.asking the child to do something for partnersC.forcing other children to make friends with the childD.offering the child chances to show his good qualities（3）How can parents help their child fit in better?A.By taking him to have picnics in the park.B.By being kind to his schoolmates.C.By forcing him to invite friends home.D.By cooking delicious food for him.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，论述了在学校里的老师及在家里的父母都可以做很多事情来让不受欢迎的孩子受到欢迎。

(英语)高三英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)及解析

（英语）高三英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

Hobbies in general are becoming something of the past. Our lives are already filled with classes, homework, working, relationships and sleeping. When we do have a spare moment, it is all too easy to spend it on the endless entertainment and media that are right at our fingertips.I do not doubt that there are some people who could become a great writer or musician. I only fear that so many people are busy pursuing their education and their careers, but they never even see the potential (潜能) they have. The next great photographer or singer could be going to college right now. But they might not even know they have a gift for photographing or singing if they've never picked up a camera or a guitar.Of course, the final goal of pursuing a new hobby shouldn't be to become rich and famous. For most people, a hobby is just something they enjoy doing for the purpose of the thing itself. Such hobbies are still very useful. Studies have shown that people who have a hobby are less likely to have stress and more likely to have more meaningful lives.Most importantly, a hobby is just something you do to make you happy. I hate to break it to you, but we all have a long lifetime of work and stress ahead of us. It will make things much easier if we can practice the piano or make some collections after work.Sure, it's not easy to start a new hobby while going to school, but it will likely never get easier than it is right now. So think about the thing that you have always wanted to try but were too embarrassed or busy or whatever. You never know, you might become the world's next great people. If not, you'll at least be a little more well-rounded, more interesting and less stressed.（1）What does Paragraph 1 mainly show?A. All people should learn to relax.B. Today's people have little time for hobbies.C. People in the past took their hobbies seriously.D. People's lives have been negatively affected by media.（2）What does the author think of hobbies?A. They may take up too much time.B. They can help us enjoy a better life.C. They sometimes can bring us stress.D. They should make us famous one day.（3）What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A. We should start a hobby now.B. Starting a new hobby isn't easy.C. We'd better develop a hobby at school.D. Developing a hobby will get easier as time goes by.（4）What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce some helpful hobbies.B. To encourage us to have a hobby.C. To tell us how to create a happy life.D. To tell us how to find our potential.【答案】（1）B（2）B（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，作者认为现在的人没什么时间来培养兴趣爱好，但有一个兴趣爱好非常重要。

高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)专项训练及答案及解析

高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose(故意地). But these are simple ways to deal with sadness by pretending it's not there.Helping a child feel better in school has to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!" Children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.What you can do is give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.（1）A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may .A.care nothing about itB.do something uncool on purposeC.develop a sense of angerD.pretend to get hurt very much（2）A teacher can help an unpopular child by .A.seeing the child as the teacher's favouriteB.asking the child to do something for partnersC.forcing other children to make friends with the childD.offering the child chances to show his good qualities（3）How can parents help their child fit in better?A.By taking him to have picnics in the park.B.By being kind to his schoolmates.C.By forcing him to invite friends home.D.By cooking delicious food for him.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，论述了在学校里的老师及在家里的父母都可以做很多事情来让不受欢迎的孩子受到欢迎。

(英语)高三英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)含解析

（英语）高三英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang(团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.（1）According to the passage, music could make students smarter by _______________.A.improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB.improving their classroom skills and imaginationC.improving their attention, direction and imaginationD.learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas（2）What does the underlined phrase "glued to" in the second paragraph mean?A.unwilling to turn onB.always lookingC.unwilling to leaveD.always playing（3）The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _______________.A.give children self-expression and self-confidenceB.bring to children achievement and successC.give children something to be proud ofD.develop children's self-confidence（4）What's the best title of this passage?A.Music is a must as a course at school.B.Music builds children's self-confidence.C.Music makes students much smarter.D.Learning music and making music.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文介绍了音乐在学生的成长过程中不容忽视的作用，应该被列为学校里的一门必修课程．音乐不但能够提高学生们的注意力和服从指挥的能力，而且也能让学生发挥想象力，培养他们的创造能力。

【英语】高考英语阅读理解(教育文化)真题汇编(含答案)

【英语】高考英语阅读理解(教育文化)真题汇编(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解New Jersey Middle School Makes Students Go Phone-FreeA middle school in Union County, New Jersey, is forcing its students to stay disconnected in class, by prohibiting cellphones. Maxson Middle School Principal Kevin Stansbury put forward the phone ban last week after he noticed some major issues in the school. "Our test scores were down, discipline was up," he says. According to him, students were too focused on their phones to pay attention to their lessons. So, he purchased Yondr pouches for the school.Yondr pouchWhen students come into class each morning, they place their phones in the pouch, which is then locked up tight. It can only be opened using a special device at the end of the day. The ban on mobile devices applies not just during class time but during breaks, with the only exceptions being in times of emergency or in cases of students who need such devices to help with disabilities.Eighth-graders who spoke with News 12 New Jersey say that they noticed a change in a matter of hours. "It's just better for everyone because you'll understand how it feels to get more work done instead of paying attention to the phone," says student Charlene V. "I'm usually listening to music, but today I got to communicate with all my friends," says student Desiree Duncan.The program was originally met with resistance from students and parents, so the process was not that smooth. But teachers and administrators say that the program will have a major impact. "Students were talking and laughing and there were no cellphones other than being carried in the pouches," Stansbury says.Teacher Nia Cummings says she even noticed students bouncing ideas off each other in class. She says students used to give up quickly and just look for answers on their phones. She says they now try to figure it out themselves. "Everyone is socializing and eating lunch together. That's what I wasn't seeing enough of when phone usage was at its worst," she adds.Maxson Middle School is currently the only one in the district to use these pouches. Kevin Stansbury also called on all the schools in the community that it's worth paying close attention to cellphone issues at secondary schools and taking actions when necessary.（1）Maxson Middle School put forward the phone ban because students _____.A.weren't focused on school workB.were always listening to musiced phones to cheat on examsD.stopped talking with others（2）What did the two eighth-graders tell the newspaper?A.Opposition from students.B.Teamwork with friends.C.Daily routine at school.D.Effect of the program.（3）According to Nia Cummings, what change has the phone ban brought?A.Students discuss more in class.B.Students finish their work on time.C.Students guess the answers themselves.D.Students check messages during the break.（4）It can be inferred from the passage that the phone ban _____.A.has brought little change to teaching and learningB.has gained support from every student and parentC.might be carried out in other schools in the communityD.might have good influence on students'health conditions【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了新泽西高中实行“手机禁止”措施，以保证学生们正常的课业学习效率。

【英语】高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)真题汇编(含答案)

【英语】高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)真题汇编(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解Dear editor(编辑),Can't your newspaper do something about the custom (习惯) of hitchhiking?A short time ago, on a car travel I counted at least 50 people standing beside the road, asking for rides. Many of them were young women.Don't they understand how dangerous it is to get into the car driven by a stranger? How much do they know about the driver? Is he a good driver or not? They know nothing!Many of these young hitchhikers may come from good families. Don't their parents teach them anything about the world? I always taught my children not to talk to strangers. I never let them take rides from people they didn't know.Isn't there enough crime (犯罪) today without asking for trouble by hitchhiking? On the other hand, hitchhiking may bring some traffic trouble. Don't you think what I said is true?A Worried Grandfather（1）The word "hitchhiking" means .A. waiting for a bus at the bus stopB. driving to somewhere in a dangerous wayC. going somewhere by getting free rides in others' carD. asking a stranger the way who is in a car（2）The Worried Grandfather .A. doesn't like young women to drive carsB. thinks it is dangerous for a young woman to get into a stranger's carC. likes drivers to be careful and strict in their workD. never lets his children get into other people's car（3）The Worried Grandfather .A. was hit by a car when he was standing by the roadB. is a good driver and often gives free rides to strangersC. is in trouble now and he wants to get some help from the newspaperD. has seen much of the world and he is very careful（4）The Worried Grandfather wrote the letter to tell .A. the newspaper to let its readers know the danger of hitchhikingB. young women never to go on a long travel aloneC. young people to listen to their parents at homeD. his children not to talk to strangers on the road（5）What do you think a good editor is going to do after he gets the letter?A. He will either return the letter to the old man or give it to the police station.B. He will write back to the Worried Grandfather and tell him not to hitchhikeC. He will write something about the danger of hitchhiking in the newspaper.D. He will hold a meeting to tell the drivers to make less the traffic trouble.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）D（4）A（5）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，作者认为搭便车，尤其是女性搭便车存在安全隐患。

【英语】高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)专题训练答案及解析

【英语】高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)专题训练答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解The end of the year is drawing near, and winter is in full swing. The season brings along with it strong winds and snow — an environment that's never comfortable to be in.This unpleasant and even frightening aspect of winter can often be seen in literature. In Shakespeare's King Lear (1606), the king has given away his kingdom and been rejected by his two ungrateful daughters. He is out in the winter cold，suffering things that are usually reserved for the poorest and most unfortunate human beings.The winter is bad enough for Lear，but being abandoned by his family is worse. A song from another Shakespeare play, As You Like It(1599), is fitting for this poor old man's situation: "Blow, blow, thou winter wind/Thou art not so unkind /As ma's ingratitude (忘恩负义)". Here, winter is used to bring out the ugliness of inhumanity (无人性). There aren't many things that are worse than winter, according to Shakespeare.Once winter became less of a threat to human beings, literary works featuring it became more positive. Since Charles Dickens, the representation of the season in literature has often featured happy Christmas celebrations.The cold of the winter weather provides a contrast to the fun going on indoors.Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1843) was the start of this, but Christmas is still a common, cheery element (元素)in stories that feature winter scenes today. Consider the joy felt by Harry Potter and his friends in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) as they sit down for their festive meal："Harry had never in all his life had such a Christmas dinner. A hundred fat，roast turkeys; mountains of roast and boiled potatoes; platters of chipolatas; tureens of buttered peas, silver boats of thick, rich gravy and cranberry sauce".It is almost as much a pleasure to read about the meal as it might have been to eat it.Although winter still isn't the most cheerful season in novels and poems, it's safe to say that writers have certainly "warmed up" since Shakespeare's days.（1）What's the author's main purpose in writing this article?A.To recommend some winter stories in literature.B.To explain what winter is like in literary works.C.To describe certain customs that are related to winter.D.To tell us why winter is described as unpleasant in literature.（2）What can we learn from Shakespeare's works?A.Shakespeare didn't like winter for its bad weather.B.King Lear was forced to give up being a king in a cold winter.C.It's in winter when King Lear drove his two daughters off.D.Winter is compared with the ugly side of humanity.（3）Why does the author mention Charles Dickens in the passage?A.Because a lot of his works are related to winter.B.Because he is the most popular author of winter stories.C.Because he started a new way of representing winter.D.Because his works make people feel cheerful in winter.（4）The example of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is used mainly to show .A.traditional Christmas food makes the winter cheeryB.Christmas is still a symbol of joy in modern storiesC.it's a pleasure to read Christmas-related books in winterD.winter has become the happiest season in literary works【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了冬季的令人不快甚至是令人恐惧的方面经常在文学作品中看到，但随着时间的推移，文学作品中冬天的含义也在发生变化。

(英语)高考英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)及解析

（英语）高考英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解Recently, people in the US education have got extremely worried because a new report has shown that American students have a maths problem.The 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment(评估)(PISA) shows maths scores in the US getting lower and no improvement in science or reading. PISA tests 15-year-olds from different countries and regions in their maths, science and reading skills. About 540,000 students from 72 countries and regions took part in the assessment in 2015.US scores in reading and science were about the same as three years ago, leaving Americans near the middle of the bigger group. But the situation in maths is much more worrying. The US average score was 470,below the OECD(经合组织) test average of 490,meaning the US was No.40 among the 72 countries and areas. It was 12 points lower than in 2012 and 18 points lower than in 2009. So, what is going on with American students' maths skills?One reason may be that the US does not teach maths in enough depth." Students are often good at answering the first part of a problem in the United States," said Andreas Schleicher, director of education and skills at OECD." But as soon as students have to go deeper and answer the more complicated part of a problem, they have difficulties." In comparison, many high-performing countries and regions in maths teach a lot less but focus in much greater depth, especially when you look at East Asia, Japan and Singapore, according to Schleicher.Another reason may be the fact that many people in the US are unwilling to travel to foreign countries to learn better teaching practices." One of our biggest challenges in the US is that the teachers are not going out and seeing what high-performing countries do differently," said Wendy Kopp, who started Teach for America ,in a news programme.（1）When it comes to the 2015 PISA results, people in the US education are more concerned about .A. the US average scoreB. the differences from the previous PISAC. American students' performance in mathsD. American students' situation in science and reading skills（2）What can we learn from the passage?A.American students are not interested in simple maths problems.B.American students are unwilling to go abroad for further study.C.American maths teachers envy high-performing countries better teaching skills.D.American maths teachers seldom teach students how to solve complicated problems.（3）What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To inform people of American students' 2015 PISA results.B.To analyse the causes of American students' problems with maths.C.To stress the importance of learning maths well to America students.D.To give American maths teachers some advice on how to teach maths.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了2015年PISA评估结果显示美国学生的数学成绩较之以前有明显下降,进而分两方面阐述了造成这一结果的原因。

(英语)高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)专项训练及答案及解析

（英语）高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)专项训练及答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解"When someone is rude to you, it can put you in a bad mood. It may even lead you to be rude to someone else, creating a chain of rudeness. In fact, this troubling chain may even be caused by simply seeing someone be rude to another person. You don't even have to be the target of the had behavior," stated a researcher.The researchers worked with 81 persons, with occupations ranging from security to business to medicine, who were asked to complete online surveys over a 10-day period. Participants recorded their moods when they woke up; and in the evening, they described their experiences over the course of that day.Each morning the participants also viewed a short video, describing workplace interaction of some kind. Half of the mornings, the video included some kind of rudeness while the other half had some kind of warm interaction in the workplace. Rudeness was conveyed through various means, including a lack of eye contact or unpleasant language.Participants who watched the rudeness videos reported seeing or experiencing rudeness during the day, and they were also more likely to escape from fellow employees to avoid being the victims of rudeness themselves. They reported their overall work suffered that day as a result. Not all participants were affected by the rudeness videos, however. A few weeks before the study began, the participants completed an evaluation that measured their self-confidence and emotional stability among other things. The participants who scored higher on this evaluation were significantly less likely to be influenced by the rudeness.Consequently, one of the researchers recommended that companies hire managers who can limit exposure to rudeness, provide plenty of positive reinforcement (强化) and build a civil workplace environment. This, in turn, could help employees build their confidence levels and help them better handle workplace rudeness.（1）What is Paragraph 1 intended to show?A. The popularity of rudeness.B. A regular cause of rudeness.C. A new finding about rudeness.D. The common disadvantage of rudeness.（2）Why are the short videos played for the participants?A. To make them spread rudeness.B. To educate them on workplace interaction.C. To expose them to various aspects of rudeness.D. To teach them how to use right body languages.（3）What is the probable effect of watching the videos on some participants?A. Being unwilling to work.B. Poor ability to do their work.C. Serious emotional sufferings.D. Less interaction with others.（4）Who may not be affected by the rudeness videos?A.People positive and kind to themselves.B.People keeping calm in stressful situations.C.People owning confidence in others' ability.D.People participating in the rudeness experiment.【答案】（1）C（2）C（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，研究表明，关于“无礼”行为作为一种“传染性”行为是可以避免的。

高考英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)含解析

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高三英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)及解析

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【英语】高考英语专题汇编阅读理解(教育文化)(一)含解析

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高三英语阅读理解(教育文化)真题汇编(含答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解Dear Mom,The big question which shocked parents often ask their child after a confrontational(冲突) moment is, "Where did you get this attitude from?" I know you hate to admit it, but I get much of my determined and strong-willed nature from you.Mom, I know it's hard dealing with the teenage anxiety and the ever-changing moods that come with raising a child. But you should also marvel at the fact that I've made it this far, that I'm healthy and happy.When I was small, I would attend barbecues and family events and wander away from my parents. It wouldn't be long before someone would stop me to ask whether I was my mother's daughter."Your mom is Melissa," they'd say, a warm smile on their faces. "Is that Tight?" I would nod. I think parents feel much hurt when their child talks back or defies them, I was shocked at this statement. To me, I acted nothing like you, Mom.No one says, "I know you're Melissa's daughter because of your eyes and nose". It's the character traits(特点)that seal the deal. Dry wit, intelligence, and yes, maybe a little bit of attitude-these are the things I am grateful I have received from you. There's nothing wrong with having attitude.Like for most black individuals, attitude is what defines you and me, and it's what keeps us from being mentally oppressed and defeated. Attitude is a non-violent form of protection and confrontation-where would we be in the world without this tool? Surely not where we are.Mom, when people ask me where I get my attitude from, I tell them: you. And when they ask me where I got my drive, my work ethic, my good hair, and my sense of humor, I say you as well. I will always say this.When I'm asked why I am the way I am, why I refuse to allow others to hurt me with their words or actions and why I think and speak about things openly and without fear. I'll tell them it's because of you.I'll complain to you about the arguments between us that leave me wondering about how God made us so much alike that we hardly even noticed. But I'll tell them about you.Love,Malahni （1）In this letter, Malahni mainly expressed her to her mother.plaintB.loveC.argumentD.anxiety（2）People recognized Malahni as Melissa's daughter mainly because of her .A.appearanceB.behaviorC.character traitsD.race（3）The underlined word "defies" in the 4th paragraph most probably means .A.refuses to obeyB.agrees withC.takes pride inD.tries to understand（4）Malahni can be a woman .A.easy to be oppressed and defeatedB.hard to get along withC.with a positive attitude towards lifeD.with violent confrontation【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了作者母亲对于作者的人生态度的影响。

高考英语阅读理解(教育文化)试题(有答案和解析)含解析

高考英语阅读理解(教育文化)试题(有答案和解析)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解教育文化类1．阅读理解Everywhere we look, we are surrounded by technology. We heavily rely on technology for our day-to-day lives. There are the social media apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, where we are able to see into the lives of everyone around us. There are other more useful apps like Google Maps where you can use a GPS to get from one place to another. It is no wonder that we are constantly looking down at our phones and other devices. And, that is a problem.Pretty soon, I fear that people will no longer be able to communicate face to face. I personally love being able to sit down and have a conversation with someone sans cell phones and distractions. It shows that you care about who you are talking to and want to involve and listen to them. The cell phone can wait until later.What I really dislike is that younger and younger children are using technology. Instead of playing outside with friends, they are playing on iPads, iPods, or video games. Instead of having little games or books, children now have electronic devices to use to distract them even if waiting at doctors' appointments etc. They want cell phones at young ages. They have texting. I overheard sixth graders one day talking about texting, and I was a little sad. At that age, I had to call my friends on the phone in order to talk to them.We are a society based on technology. And, that isn't a completely bad thing, given its use in areas such as medicine. But we shouldn't be addicted to so many of these devices that we forget to look around and see what is happening in the world around us.（1）What can be concluded from the first paragraph?A.Some tech products leave us unable to focus.B.Social media apps make people more visible.C.Many people usually misuse social media apps.D.Technology provides us with a convenient life.（2）Which can best replace the underlined word "sans"?A.is need ofB.withoutC.is spite ofD.with（3）What's the author's attitude towards using technology in medicine?A.Indifferent.B.Opposed.C.Concerned.D.Supportive.（4）What does the author really want to show in the passage?A.We should take a step back from constantly using technology.B.The electronic devices are closely connected with our life.C.Society should no longer be based on technology.D.We should say goodbye to electronic devices.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者提出了在日常生活中人们严重地依赖高科技产品的现象，并表达自己的观点：不要沉迷于电子产品。