湖北省2021届高三1月英语试卷精选汇编：阅读理解专题

阅读理解专题
湖北省武汉外国语学校2020-2021学年高三第一学期1月调研考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

A
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21.What do we know about LegalShield?
A.It serves people over 47 years old.
B.It offers 24-hour legal protection.
C.It protects you from having trouble.
D.It provides better post-paid service.
22.What’s the advantage of LegalShield compared to most lawyers?
A.It’s more money-saving and convenient.
B.It’s more professional and time efficient.
C.It’s more accessible in all conditions.
D.It can answer more questions over the phone.
23.Being a member of LegalShield, by checking their App often, you may .
A.get extra service for free
B.pay for their service by hour
C.pay less than $24.95 per month for service
D.get the help from the best lawyers nationwide
B
Russia’s security chief has blamed an act of terror for the Russian A321 airliner crash in Egypt last month which killed 224 people . Whatever happened , the tragedy raises sad memories of horrific airplane crashes that have cost thousands of lives in recent decades .
Some of the worst such incidents—like four crashes in frightening succession into New York’s World Trade Center , the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania on September 11 , 2001 ; the 1988 downing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Lockerbie , Scotland ; and a 1977 crash involving the apparent hijacking of a Malaysian Airlines jet that left 100 dead—involved terrorist activity . But there are many others that did not , with mechanical problems , pilot error or other reasons blamed for loss of life . Below are some examples of the latter : crashes that left at least 200 people dead in each incident . March 27 , 1977 : A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 747 beginning its takeoff crashed into Pan American World Airways Boeing 747 then still on the runway at the Los Rodeos Airport at Tenerife in the Canary Islands . A total of 574 people , aboard both planes , died .
July 11 , 1991 : The landing gear of a Nigeria Airways DC-8 catches fire shortly after takeoff Jeddah , Saudi Arabia . It doesn’t make it back to the airport , crashing nose-down less than 10,000 feet short of the runway and killing all 261 people aboard .
April 26 , 1994 :The pilot of a China Airlines’ Flight 140 alerts the control tower at Japan’s Nagoya Airport of his intention not to land and try another approach . But something goes wrong and , a short time later , the Airbus A300 crashes leading to 264 deaths—though a few passengers do survive . September 2 , 1998 :A Swissair jetliner that had departed New York’s Kennedy airport on its way to Geneva , Switzerland , goes down off the coast of Nova Scotia , Canada ; none of the 229 people aboard Flight 111 make it . Investigators believe that the MD-11 lost all electrical power immediately before the crash .
June 1 , 2009 : Air France Flight 447 is on the way from Rio de Janiero to Paris when it and its 228 passengers and crew go missing somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean . It’s not until five days later that the first bodies are found about 600 miles off the northern coast of Brazil . Two years later , French authorities blame the crash on equipment breakdown .
24. The first paragraph is intended to __________ .
A. memorize those people aboard the Russian A321 airline .
B. direct attention to some disastrous air plane crashes .
C. show it is the most serious incident in history .
D. analyze the cause of the disaster and blame the airline company .
25. Which air crash resulted from terrorist attack ?
A. Chin a Airlines’ Flight 140
B. Air France Flight 447
C. Pan Am Flight 103
D. Swissair Jetliner Flight 111
26. Which of the following statements is not true ?
A. Two planes of the same type hit each other on March 27 , 1977 .
B. There were over 264 peo ple aboard China Airlines’ Flight 140 .
C. Swissair Jetliner Flight 111 crashed during its landing .
D. It took five days to find some bodies of Air France Flight 447 .
27. Which of the following might be the best title for the text ?
A. Russian Airlines Plane Crash
B. Air Crash Investigation
C. Deadliest Airline Crashes
D. Mysteries of Air crashes
C
You can count on the fact that cocoa bean planting is bad for the environment—especially for
the rainforests of West Africa. That’s enough to make some consumers think about giving up chocolate. But what if we could enjoy chocolate without climate guilt? In fact, we can, because when cocoa is grown sustainably, it can actually help save the world.
Cocoa beans grow on shrubs that are often planted in the open but can also grow better under large rainforest trees. Well-managed shade-grown cacao trees can store a significantly higher amount of carbon than annual crops—up to three times the amount stored by cacao trees grown in full sun. Shade-grown cacao trees are also more drought-tolerant and weed-resistant than those grown in the open. They are friendlier to wildlife, improving biodiversity.
The problem is not that cacao trees can’t help the environment. The problem is that too few
of them do. The reasons for this are complex, but mainly boil down to lack of resources, lack of information and insecure land tenure( 保有期 ). Many West African cacao farmers are sharecroppers. They can’t remove old, diseased trees because this would risk losing the land. They can’t afford to plant new trees, either. As a result, new cacao farms are usually created by businessmen who cut down trees and create chemical-intensive( 大量使用化学物品的)
plantations, which both pollute and reduce biodiversity.
As the planet grows warmer and drier, though, these high-productive, full-sun cacao varieties are becoming weaker in the heat. Many small cacao farms in West Africa’s cocoa belt, which supplies up to 70 percent of the world’s cocoa, now suffer from low productivity. But there is hope. When cost and land tenure issues are solved, farmers are more than willing to grow cacao trees in the shade.
Trees are the most important weapons in the fight against climate change. So enjoy your chocolate—provided that it’s a sustainable, shade-grown brand. In fact, buy, eat and give as much
of it as you like. The world will thank you.
28.Which of the following can store the largest amount of carbon?
A.Local annual crops that grow near the water.
B.Cacao trees that grow in full sun.
C.Cacao trees that grow under the shade.
D.Newly planted cacao trees that have most leaves.
29.What is the current problem according to the passage?
A.There are not enough cacao trees to take effect.
B.Pollution from chemical plants poisons cacao trees.
C.Only a part of the cacao trees can help the environment.
D.Local cacao farmers run chemical-intensive plantations.
30.What is a possible solution to the low productivity of cacao farms in the cocoa belt?
A.Making improvement to cacao varieties by means of chemicals.
B.Encouraging farmers to grow cacao trees under rainforest trees through sOme
supporting measures.
C.Providing shade for originally full-sun cacao trees in the warmer and drier region.
D.Inviting successful businessmen to manage cacao farms in West Africa’s cocoa belt.
31.What is the best title for the text?
A.West Africa’s Cocoa Belt Is in Danger
B.Sustainable Brands Help Save the World
C.How Chocolate Can Help Save the Planet
D.How We Can Enjoy Food Without Climate Guilt
D
For many, college is a means to a good job. For Hollywood stars, college is an opportunity to be like everyone else.
Jodie Foster
By age 14, she had appeared in two dozen television series and 10 feature films, including Taxi Driver. Yet, she stepped away from the film business at the height of her career to attend Yale University. It paid off Foster graduated in 1985 with a degree in literature, and she was later awarded a degree in fine arts. Her career didn’t suffer, either. She went on to win two Oscars, for The Accused and The Silence of the lambs, and to direct several films.
Jerry O’Connell
Actor Jerry O’Connell made a name for himself at age 11 as the star of Stand by Me. After a few more projects, h took a break from acting to attend New York University. Now he is finishing up his law degree at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. He enrolled(注册) in night classes in 2009 before playing a lawyer in the television series The Defenders.
Brooke Shields
Actress Brooke Shields basically came of age on screen, playing in Pretty Baby, The Blue Lagoon and Endless ter, she went for her bachelor’s degree at Princeton University and it was the degree, in the end, that served her.
“Without those four years of learning and growth, I would have never survived my industry, a business that eats its young. I would never have been able to adapt and to reinvent myself from movies to television, to stage, to author,” Shields told The Washington Post.
32. According to the text, Jodie Foster__________.
A. won two Oscars when studying in college
B. had directed some films by age 14
C. began her acting career in 1985
D. got two degrees in college
33. The Black Swan star once attended________.
A. Yale University
B. Harvard University
C. Princeton University
D. New York University
34. What can we learn from Shields’ words?
A. She never dreamt she could be a star.
B. She became famous due to her degree.
C. She greatly benefited from her college study.
D. She hated the competition in the film business.
35. What do the four people mentioned in the text have in common?
A. They are all Oscar winners.
B. They majored in psychology in college.
C. They went to college in order to get better jobs.
D. They were child stars who became college graduates.
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湖北省部分重点中学2021届高三上学期期末联考英语试题
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

A
Chinese New Year is a celebration marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and blooming flowers carries special significance. They represent the earth coming back to life and wishes for new beginnings. Here are some of the most popular and their special meanings:
Oranges
Orange trees are more than decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times decorated with red envelopes and messages of good fortune. The fruits are also some of the “lucky” foods, which are a must during the celebrations.
Bamboo
Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. Certainly during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants and stems are used frequently in fengshui and are associated with health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy to care for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花)
The beautiful long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾)make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are the first to flower even as snow is melting after a cold winter. They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
Peonies
Peonies represent prosperity and peace and are considered as China’s national flower; they are often a subject of classical paintings. The peony is also known as the “king of flowers” and represents royalty, virtue and honor. Its name in Chinese is literally translated as “most beautiful”.
Narcissus
Narcissus flower right around Chinese New Year and are considered as a symbol of luck and wealth. Their sweet fragrance(芳香) is also highly respected in Chinese culture.
21. If you are not good at growing plants, which will you probably choose?
A. Bamboo.
B. Plum blossoms.
C. Peonies.
D. Narcissus.
22. What is special about Peonies?
A. Oil painters prefer painting it.
B. Its plants are usually used in fengshui.
C. It bears fruits considered as lucky food.
D. Its Chinese name means “most beautiful”.
23. In which section may this text appear?
A. Entertainment.
B. Health.
C. Culture.
D. Science.
B
Going to bed in one major city and waking up in another; toasting the landscape as a new country slips past; being rocked to sleep as you rattle across a continent. It's no wonder that the night trains of Europe have been a byword(代名词)for romance.
I n fact, over the past decade, much of Europe’s night train network has been cut. For many, it seemed the end of the line was near. But recently there has been a recovery of night trains across Europe. On December 8th2020, four national rail providers teamed up to announce new routes between 13 European cities.
“You leave work at a usual time, have dinner, make your way to the station, get on the train, and
wake up in the place you want to be. There’s no turning up at the airport at a very strange hour, as you do for a budget flight.” says Monisha Rajesh, author of “Around the World in 80 Trains.”
In fact, “flight shaming” has been sweeping across Europe in the past few years. In 2018, domestic flights were down 9% in Sweden.
The Covid-19 pandemic has helped, too. Trains are easier to social-distance on, says Rajesh. And night trains—where you can book an entire compartment(分隔厢)to yourself—are even better.
Europe’s geography also helps the argument for night trains, says Nicolas Forien, a member of Back on Track, who points out that half the flights leaving France are either internal, or going to a neighboring country. “The distance between European capitals is mostly ideal for night trains. The continent could be a night-train paradise.”
24. What does the author say about the night trains of Europe?
A. They run at a high speed.
B. They were popular among Europeans.
C. They experienced a down a century ago.
D. They bring passengers a sense of romance.
25. What does the underlined word “budget” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. long.
B. cheap.
C. short.
D. expensive.
26. As for the writer, which of the following has contributed to the recovery of Europe’s night trains?
①flight shaming ②the Covid-19 pandemic ③the internal budget flight
④Europe’ s geography ⑤the tourism boom
A. ①②⑤
B. ②③④
C. ①②④
D. ②④⑤
27. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Why Europeans choose to travel by night trains
B. How Europe’s night trains come back from the dead
C. When Europeans start taking an interest in night trains
D. Whether the network of Europe’s night train has been cut
C
Next day, Jo wanted to get out of the house, so she picked up her skates and went next door to ask Laurie to take her skating.
Amy hear d them going. “Jo promised to take me with her next time!” she complained.
“It’s hard for her to forgive you, Amy,” said Meg. “Go after them and wait until Jo is enjoying herself, then give her a kiss or do something kind.”
It was not far to the river, but Jo and Laurie were already skating when Amy arrived. Jo saw Amy but turned away.
Laurie was carefully skating along the edge of the ice and didn’t see the younger girl.
Amy put her skates on and stood on the ice.
“Keep near the edge. The ice i sn’t safe in the middle.” Laurie called to Jo, then he disappeared round the first bend in the river.
Jo heard, but Amy did not. Jo realized that Amy probably hadn’t heard, but she said nothing and skated after Laurie. “Let Amy look after herself!” Jo th ought.
Amy skated out towards the smoother ice in the middle of the river. Jo reached the bend, and for a moment she stood still, a strange feeling in her heart. Something made her turn round—just in time to see Amy throw up her hands and go crashing through the ice into the cold water! Amy gave a cry that made Jo’s heart stop with fear. She tried to call Laurie, but her voice was gone, and for a second she could only stand and stare at the little blue hood(帽子) of Amy’s coat above the black water.
Suddenly, Laurie skated past her and shouted, “Bring a piece of wood from the side of the river, quickly!”
Wild with fear, Jo fetched some wood and pulled it across the ice, while Laurie held Amy’s head above the water. Together, they got her out.
She was more frightened than hurt, and was quickly taken home. They covered her in blankets and tried to calm her, and after a little while she fell asleep in front of the warm fire. Later, when everything was quiet, Jo asked her mother, “Are you sure she is safe ?”
“Quite safe, dear. It was sensible to get her home as quickly as you did.”
“Laurie did it all,” said Jo. “Mother, if she should die, it will be my fault. I get angry so quickly. Oh, why can’t I be more like you?”
“I get angry nearly every day of m y life, Jo,” said Mrs March, “but I've learned not to show it. I’ve learned to stop myself saying the angry words that come to my lips, and you must try to do the same, my dear.”
28. Why did Jo turn away the moment she saw Amy?
A. She heard Laurie calling her.
B. She had to adjust her skates.
C. She would not forgive Amy.
D. She regretted not keeping her promise.
29. Which of the following happened first?
A. Laurie and Jo got Amy out of the river.
B. Laurie warned Jo to keep near the edge.
C. Jo’s heart stopped with fear hearing Amy’s cry.
D. Amy skated out towards the middle of the river.
30. How did Jo probably feel after knowing Amy was safe and sound?
A. Relieved.
B. Disappointed.
C. Annoyed.
D. Proud.
31. Which ending is the writer most likely to add to the story?
A. Mr. March blamed Jo so hard that she cried.
B. Laurie thought ill of Jo and broke up with her.
C. Amy was grateful to learn a lesson from the accident.
D. Everything was forgiven and forgotten when Amy woke up.
D
Green skin is common in science fiction, but what if green skin were not just for aliens? If humans had green skin, what if it granted us the ability to perform photosynthesis(光合作用),which plants use to live off of sunlight?
Let’s analyze what science says about it and ask award-winning science-fiction author John Scalzi what he thinks.
Plants can live off of photosynthesis because they grow broad, flat leaves to harvest as much light as possible. They also need less energy because they are far less active than animals.
According to Lindsay Turnbull, a plant ecologist at the University of Oxford, if the skin of a woman were photosynthetic like a leaf, the amount of surface area she had would satisfy only 1% of her daily energy requirements to survive. For a photosynthesizing woman to meet her energy demands, she would need a lot more skin —about a tennis court’s worth, Turnbull estimated.
In addition, photosynthesis requires carbon dioxide. Plants have pores(毛孔)that they use to supply the gas to their cells. If photosynthetic humans had chloroplasts(叶绿体), they might need porous skin to let in carbon dioxide, but such pores might let other things leak in or out — for instance,
moisture(水分) — in ways that might prove harmful to the human body.
One might wonder if photosynthetic people might prefer moving to sunny climates. Although such people might receive a small increase from photosynthesis if they moved to a desert area, they would likely have other resource issues to deal with, s uch as a lack of water, Scalzi said. “There’s always going to be trade-offs(平衡),”he noted.
And would photosynthetic humans prefer little or no clothing, to absorb all those rays? In some photosynthetic societies, clothing might become a symbol of the elite — a sign they get enough energy from food and do not need photosynthesis. You can imagine them saying, “I'm rich, so I can cover up,” Scalzi said.
So, would Scalzi want photosynthetic skin for himself? “Probably not,” he said. “I don't see the benefit fro m it being so great that I would completely change the way I’d look to benefit from it.”
32. Why can’t humans live off of photosynthesis according to Lindsay Turnbull?
A. Because we are less active.
B. Because we wear clothes.
C. Because we don’t have green skin.
D. Because our skin area is not large enough.
33. If photosynthetic humans had pores, what would be the disadvantage?
A. They would absorb too much CO2.
B. They would release some useful substances.
C. They would be too small for human beings.
D. They would keep gases from entering the human body.
34. What might be the reason why Scalzi says no to photosynthetic skin for himself?
A. He was too conservative to accept that.
B. He wouldn’t like to move to sunny climates.
C. He believed there were more risks than benefits.
D. He thought clothing was simply a symbol of upper class.
35. How does the author support the theme of the text?
A. By providing research results.
B. By describing a process.
C. By making classifications.
D. By following the time order.
湖北省黄冈市蕲春县2021年高三1月阶段性检测【新高考】英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

A
While smart-phones stand accused of a variety of crimes, these pocket computers can certainly be a force for good. Your phone is always with you, making it the perfect device to push you into a more beneficial way of living. Here are some of the best apps that can help.
Habitica
Habitica turns the goal of forming good habits into a game, with its ow n characters and scoring. It’s a lot of fun, and the app also lets you build habits with friends and family. In addition to regular repeating habits, you can add a more general to-do list, and the rewards you get can be customized too －you could treat yourself to a meal out or an extra hour of games.
Smoke Free
If you’ve got a specific habit in mind you’ll usually find specific apps to help, like Smoke Free. If you’re determined to give up smoking, this is one of the most comprehensive apps for giving you that extra push you need to make a permanent change. The app offers a host of useful features to people wanting to go smoke-free: the ability to see your progress over time, charts showing how your health is improving, day-by-day encouragement, and some advice on techniques for giving up smoking. MyFitnessPal
You can find tons of health and fitness apps for your phone, but MyFitnessPal stands out not just because it is easy to use, but because it makes practical suggestions for you. It can take in a host of data, from the calories (卡路里) you’re taking in to the number of swims you’re doing per week, and offer reports on calorie consumption and macronutrient (大量营养素) breakdown.
21. What can Habitica help you to do?
A. Win a tough game.
B. Start a lasting friendship.
C. Find a fancy restaurant.
D. Develop a pleasant habit.
22. Which of the following can Smoke Free provide?
A. The freedom to smoke.
B. The ability to make progress.
C. Advice on how to quit smoking.
D. Charts about your excellent health.
23. What can we learn about the three apps mentioned in the text?
A. They’re cheap.
B. They’re practical.
C. They’re free.
D. They’re interesting.
B
The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her family’s arrival. The nursing home has been Melinda’s new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic (不现实的) but agreed to the promise for Thomas’s sake.
“Thomas，you are completely a dreamer”Me linda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. That’s what she loved about him most—he had a vivid imagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away. Mary came within the year, followed by Thomas Benjamin II, Lilly- Ann, and Joseph “Little Joey” George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love.
“Mom!” Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.
When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless. The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.
However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile
on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. “This one is for you, Thomas，though you are not here.
24. Why did Thomas break his promise?
A. He was busy with his work.
B. He died of lung cancer.
C. He had to serve in the army.
D. He stopped loving Melinda.
25. Which of the following best explains “exultant” underlined in Paragraph 2?
A. Peaceful.
B. Simple.
C. Stressful.
D. Happy.
26. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Melinda’s children forgot thei r father.
B. Melinda was tired of noise.
C. Melinda missed her husband badly.
D. Melinda liked to drink alcohol.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. A Particular Birthday
B. A Woman at a Nursing Home
C. Memories of Old Days
D. A Big Surprise for Melinda .
C
3D printing is becoming more and more popular. We are now able to create things we need very quickly and easily using 3D printers. But can you imagine printing food?
Some scientists are trying to revolutionize the dining experience by doing this. They hope that having a 3D printer in the kitchen will be as common as the microwave oven or blender.
Scientists say that it’ll be quite easy: you simply have to select a recipe and put the raw food “inks”into the printer. You can also modify the instructions to make the food exactly how you want it. This means that it would be very quick and easy to create tasty and nutritious meals.
Using 3D printers to create your meals would also be saving the environment. There would be less need for traditional growing, transporting and packaging processes as food production would be a lot more efficient. For example, alternative ingredients(原料) such as proteins from algae, beetroot leaves and insects could be converted into tasty products.
Printing food could also help people who suffer from dysphasia (a swallowing disorder). They could program the printer to print softer versions of their favorite foods so that they would not have trouble in swallowing them.
However, some people think that a future of 3D food printing would be a disaster. It could take away many jobs, including those from growing, transporting and packaging food. Imagine a world where there was no need for farming or growing crops and the same tastes could be printed from a raw “food ink”. Likewise, traditional cafes and restaurants might lose business. Also, there are concerns about the nutritional value of printed food: is it really possible to be get the nutrients we need from food-based inks and gels(凝胶)?
What’s more, cooking and eating together with family and friends has long been a traditional and enjoyable activity. It is hard to imagine a world where the pleasure of cooking is dead and meals can be created at the touch of a button.
28. Which of the following best describes 3D food printing?。