湖北省咸宁市2020高考英语阅读理解暑假练习(7)

湖北省咸宁市2020高考英语阅读理解暑假练习（7）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

Probably you have seen photos of the Grand Canyon（峡谷）, the great valley in the desert country of Arizona. But you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beauty. The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world
The Colorado River formed the Grand Canyon over millions of years. Slowly, the river cut down through hard rock. At the same time, the land was rising. Today the canyon is 1.5 kilometers and 445 kilometers long. The oldest rocks at the bottom of the canyon are more than 1 billion years old. The width varies from about 200 meters to 29 kilometers across. The rim or top of the canyon is about 2,300 meters above sea level on the South Rim, and about 3,000 meters on the other side. As a result, there are different kinds of plants and animals on opposite sides of the canyon. The South Rim is dry desert country. The North Rim has tall forests.
The canyon looks different at different times of day, and in different seasons and weather. At sunrise and sunset the red, gold, brown and orange colors of the rocks are especially clear and bright. In winter, the canyon is partly covered with snow.
The view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the best. Most visitors come here an d stay in campgrounds or hotels. Every point along the canyon’s edge offers a different view.
The North rim of the Canyon is quieter. It takes all day to drive there from the South Rim because there is only one bridge across the Colorado River. On the way, you go through Navado Indian lands, and a colorful pink desert called “The Painted Desert”.
1. The best way to feel the true beauty of the Grand Canyon is to________.
A. see its photographs
B. listen to the report about it
C. watch its introduction on TV
D. go there yourself and visit it
2. According to the second paragraph, ________.
A.the Grand Canyon has a short history
B. its size never changed in the history
C. the Grand Canyon was formed by the earthquake
D. You can enjoy different scenery on different sides of the canyon
3. The scene the canyon is ________.
A.various depending on different time and places
B.the same
C.various depending on different time
D.various depending on different places
4. If you want to visit the North Rim from the South Rim, you________.
A.can go there in many directions
B.won’t spend much time on the way
C.can visit The painted Desert on the way
D.needn’t go across any bridges
5. If you want to have a visit to the Grand Canyon, you’d better go to _______.
A. the North Rim
B. the South Rim
C. the bottom
D. Navado Indian Lands
【答案与解析】
1. D根据第一段But you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beauty.可知答案。

2. D 根据第二段中最后三句话可以得出答案。

3. A 根据第三、四、五段可以得出答案。

4. C根据最后一段可以得出答案。

5. B 根据倒数第二段第一句话：The view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the best.可以得知答案。

【四川省成都七中2020三诊考试】
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C 和D)中, 选出最佳选项。

Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science under a law that threatens research into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archaeologists(考古学家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centers on the law introduced by the Ministry of Justice in 2020 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance.
“Your current requirement that all archaeologically unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years or further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write.
The law applies to any pieces of bone uncovered at around 400 dig sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2020 that date back to 3,000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventually the bones will have to be returned to the ground.
The arrangements may result in the waste of future discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950,000 years ago. If human
remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what this species was. Under the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed.
Before 2020, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it.
Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out this problem, but we feel that we cannot wait any longer.”
The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept.
47. According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because _______.
A. it is only a temporary measure on the human remains
B. it is unreasonable and thus destructive to scientific research
C. it was introduced by the government without their knowledge
D. it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains
48. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Temporary extension of two years will guarantee scientists enough time.
B. Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh.
C. Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time.
D. Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.
49. What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains?
A. The Ministry of Justice did not intend it to protect human remains.
B. The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857.
C. The law on hu man remains hasn’t changed in recent decades.
D. The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.
50. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. New discoveries should be reburied, the government demands.
B. Research time should be extended, scientists require.
C. Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities say.
D. Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archaeologists warn.
【参考答案】47-50 BCDD
【四川省凉山州2020第二次诊断性测试】 A
阅读下面五篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Many of us dream of having thousands and thousands of dollar to spend on what we desire
We can buy lottery tickets, enter contests or spend hours building a business or invest in the
stock market. We are sure that when we have plenty of money, we will be happy While having some money does have an impact on our level of happiness, having a lot of
money does not. It is reported that Americans whose income goes from $20,000 a year to $50,000
a year are more likely to be happy. But beyond $50,000, happiness does not increase as salaries
go up. It is because we are never satisfied. Catherine Sanderson, a psychology
professor at
Amherst College says, "We always think if we just had a little more money, we’d be happier. But
when we get there, we are not."
Daniel Gilbert, a psychology professor at Harvard notes,"The more you make, the more you
want. The more you have, the less it brings you joy. We incorrectly assume we’Il get more
pleasure from more, and we don’t."
The things money can buy don't make you happy either. A lot of research suggests that you
won't find the "good life" buying expensive "toys". You finally buy that BMW you've always
wanted and it soon loses its appeal. Then, instead of wondering if a new car is what really makes
you happy, you decide you just need a different new car. It is an endless cycle.
To really be happy, you need to understand what makes you happy in the first place. One
secret of happiness is people. Surveys have found that people need people. Those who have five or
more close friends are 50% more likely to describe themselves as "very happy". Good relationships
have a far greater effect on happiness than larger salary. Andrew Oswald, an economist at
England's University of Warwick says, "B you are looking for happiness in life, find the right
husband or wife rather than trying to double your salary."
So invest your time and energy in people. The reward is much bigger in terms of happiness!
31．In Paragraph 1 the author intends to tell us the "belief" that
A. we are unhappy because we often lack money
B. people can buy what they want if they have enough money
C. more money will make one's dreams come true
D. happiness will result from more money
32. Which of the following statements would the author agree to?
A. Having some money brings happiness to some degree.
B. The more money one earns, the sadder one becomes
C. Buying expensive things will surely bring pleasure
D. We get nothing from buying expensive things we want.
33. Why does happiness not increase with pay rises?
A. Most of us have a psychological problem.
B. People are not content with what they get.
C. It is human nature to be unhappy.
D. Happiness has nothing to do with money.
34. In order to find happiness we should
A. always make new friends
B. take no notice of our salaries
C. focus on good relationships
D. invest our money in our friend 【参考答案】31—34、DABC
语法填空。

阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正
确形式。

American Dreams in China, a comedy based 1 the story of real-life company New Oriental Education G roup, is now the weekly champion of China’s box office, 2 (beat)Hollywood blockbusters Iron Man3 and The Croods.
The movie, 3 cost $9 million to produce, has taken in over $34 million in ticket sales 4 it was released on May 17, according to media research. The main character in this movie is beli eved to resemble Yu Minhong, 5 chief executive and co-founder of New Oriental. 6 , Mr. Yu said on his Sina Weibo that he has no 7 (invest)in the movie and he was against the idea in the first place.
Heated discussion on the definition of real successes 8 (arouse)after more and more audience came into the cinema for this movie. 9 some among the Chinese audience are cheering for the entrepreneurial spirit the movie conveys, others say skeptically that 10 equates(等同)success with wealth and fame. 【文章大意】在中国的一周电影票房榜上, 本土喜剧片《中国合伙人》目前居榜首, 好莱坞大片《钢铁侠3》和《疯狂原始人》都成为它的手下败将。

虽然中国一些电影观众为这部电影所表达的企业家精神喝彩, 但也有一些对这部电影的主题思想持怀疑态度的人说, 该片将成功与财富和名望等同了起来。

1. 【解析】on。

考查介词。

be based on以……为基础, 是固定搭配。

2. 【解析】beating。

考查非谓语动词。

beat和逻辑主语American Dreams in China 之间是主动关系, 应用现在分词作状语。

3. 【解析】which。

考查关系代词。

which引导的是定语从句, 修饰movie, 且在从句中作主语。

4. 【解析】since。

考查连词。

句意: 这部影片的制作成本为900万美元, 据媒体研究说, 该片自5月17日上映以来, 获得的票房收入已经超过3, 400万美元。

since 自从……以来。

5. 【解析】the。

考查冠词。

特指新东方的联合创始人兼首席执行官, 应用定冠词
the表示特指。

6. 【解析】However/Nevertheless。

考查副词。

由下句句意“俞先生在新浪微博上说他没有投资《中国合伙人》这部影片, 自己一开始就反对把新东方搬上银幕。

”可知, 上下文之间是转折关系, 所填空后又加了逗号, 应用副词however或者nevertheless。

7. 【解析】investment。

考查名词。

no应该修饰名词。

8. 【解析】was aroused。

考查被动语态。

arouse和主语discussion之间是被动关系, 应用被动语态。

9. 【解析】While。

考查连词。

句意: 虽然中国一些电影观众为这部电影所表达的企业家精神喝彩, 但也有一些持怀疑态度的人说, 该片将成功与财富和名望等同了起来。

while表对比转折。

10. 【解析】it。

考查代词。

it代替上文的the movie。

语法填空。

阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Mary: Young man, I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation with the gentleman who just gave you directions.
John: Uh-huh. . .
Mary: I think he must be 1 (confuse). The directions he gave you are all wrong. If you follow 2 , you’ll have a lovely ride, but you’ll end up at the zoo.
John: What should I do, then?
Mary: Come with me. I 3 (head)in the direction where you can catch the bus you want. We’ll just continue 4 Gold Road here for a few minutes.
John: OK, great. Thank you.
. . .
Mary: Here we are. This is the corner of Wall Street and Gold Road, and here’s your bus stop. Take the F-1 down to the river, 5 get off at Riverside Road. John: And that’s where the church is?
Mary: No, transfer there to the L-5 6 (go)north. The end of the line for L-5 is just across the street from Riverside Church. The whole ride 7 not take you more than 30 mi nutes.
John: Thanks. Is that my bus coming down the street now? Is it 8 (slow)than usual?
Mary: Yes, it is. I hope y ou have exact change. The driver doesn’t give 9 to passengers.
John: I have quite 10 few quarters with me. Thanks again! Goodbye.
1. 【解析】confused 考查非谓语动词。

表示“人”感到困惑, 用动词-ed形式。

2. 【解析】him 考查代词。

代指前面的the gentleman, 用him。

3. 【解析】am heading 考查时态。

此处现在进行时表示将来, 表示“我要沿着这个方向走”。

4. 【解析】down/along 考查介词。

意为: 沿着, 顺着。

和下文的Is that my bus coming down the street now? 呼应。

5. 【解析】and 考查并列连词。

上下文是顺承关系, 用and。

6. 【解析】going 考查非谓语动词。

the L-5和go之间是主动关系, 故用现在分词形式。

7. 【解析】should 考查情态动词。

句意: 整个旅程应该不会花费30分钟以上。

8. 【解析】slower 考查比较级。

句子中有than用比较级。

9. 【解析】change 考查名词。

根据上句I hope you have exact change. 可知。

10. 【解析】a 考查冠词。

句意: 我有很多25分硬币。

quite a few很多。