2020高考英语阅读理解(Reading)

高考英语阅读理解(Reading)

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应用文 01

Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first)

jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the US. and in Central and South America.

jargon 1. n. speech that doesn’t make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was field with jargon.

jaunt 1. n. a trip taken for fun 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday .

javelin1.n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3.

n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin

jazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz records

jennet n. a small Spanish horse

1.Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the

sentence below?

At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.

A. Definition 1

B. Definition 2

C. Definition 3

D. Definition 4

2.Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the

sentence below?

Doctors often speak in medical jargon.

A. Definition 1

B. definition 2

C. Definition 3

D. Definition 4

3.What does the word jazz mean in the following

sentence?

Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.

A. rhythmic beats

B. a type of music

C. meaningless talk

D. a kind of dance

记叙文03

Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.

One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.

During the interview, Mr. Petri said, “You’re just the kind of person we need here. You’re being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I’