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天津市第一中学新高考英语高考英语压轴题 阅读理解专项训练分类精编含答案

天津市第一中学新高考英语高考英语压轴题 阅读理解专项训练分类精编含答案

天津市第一中学新高考英语高考英语压轴题阅读理解专项训练分类精编含答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1.阅读理解I'm a storyteller. And I would like to tell you a few personal stories.I grew up reading British and American children's books. When I began to write, I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my characters were white and blue-eyed, they ate apples and talked a lot about the weather, despite the fact that I lived in Nigeria. We ate mangoes, and we never talked about the weather. Because all I had read were books in which characters were foreign, I had become convinced that books by their very nature had to have foreigners in them. Things changed when I discovered African books. Because of writers like Chinua Achebe and Camara Laye, I went through a mental shift in my idea of literature. I realized that people like me, girls with skin the color of chocolate, could also exist in literature. I started to write about things I recognized. So what the discovery of African writers did for me was this: It saved me from having a single story of what books are. The year I turned eight, we got a new house boy Fide from a nearby rural village. The only thing my mother told us about him was that his family was very poor. And when I didn't finish my dinner, my mother would say,"Finish your food! Don't you know? People like Fide's family have nothing." So I felt enormous pity for Fide's family. Then one Saturday, we went to his village to visit, and his mother showed us a beautifully patterned basket that his brother had made. I was astonished. It had not occurred to me that anybody in his family could actually make something. Their poverty was my single story of them.Years later, when I left Nigeria to go to university in the United States, my American roommate asked where I had learned to speak English so well, and was confused when I said that Nigeria happened to have English as its official language. What struck me was this: She had felt sorry for me even before she saw me. My roommate had a single story of Africa: a single story of catastrophe.Of course, Africa is a continent full of catastrophes. But there are other stories that are not about catastrophe, and it is very important, it is just as important, to talk about them. The consequence of the single story is this: It robs people of dignity. It makes our recognition of our equal humanity difficult. It emphasizes how we are different rather than how we are similar.So what if my mother had told us that Fide's family was poor and hardworking? What if we had an African television network that broadcast diverse African stories all over the world? What if my roommate knew about my Nigerian publisher, Muhtar Bakare, a remarkable man who left his job in a bank to follow his dream and start a publishing house? What if my roommate knew about my friend Funmi Iyanda, a fearless woman who hosts a TV show, and is determined to tell the stories that we prefer to forget?My Nigerian publisher and I have just started a non-profit called Farafina Trust, and we have big dreams of building libraries and providing books for state schools, and also of organizing lots of workshops in reading and writing, for all the people who are eager to tell our many stories.Stories matter. Many stories matter. Stories can break the dignity of a people, but stories can also repair that broken dignity. When we realize that there is never a single story about any place,we regain a kind of paradise.(1)What is probably people's first impression of the writer when it comes to her nationality?A. She mainly eats apples and mangoes.B. She may not speak fluent English.C. She comes from a place free of catastrophes.D. She prefers stories based on foreign characters.(2)The underlined phrase "a mental shift" in Paragraph 2 refers to the writer's____.A. discovery of African books with characters of her skin colorB. acquaintance with local African writers like Chinua AchebeC. realization that not only foreign characters exist in literatureD. change that she started to write about things she recognized(3)How many personal stories has the writer mentioned in the passage?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.(4)The writer uses several single stories in the passage to illustrate that the single story____.A. matters in keeping listeners well informedB. tends to convey a prejudiced idea to listenersC. gets increasingly popular among story tellersD. fails to produce a lasting effect on listeners(5)The writer lists many "what ifs" in Paragraph 6 to____.A. emphasize our differences rather than similaritiesB. indicate the way that stories are used to break dignityC. show the hardship of recognizing our equal humanityD. stress the importance of telling diverse, balanced stories(6)Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The danger of the single storyB. The importance of telling storiesC. The single stories that matterD. Stories that can repair broken dignity【答案】(1)B(2)C(3)B(4)B(5)D(6)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文,作者讲了几个关于个人的故事,通过故事告诫我们:如果我们只去聆听关于一个人、一个国家的单一故事,将会导致非常严重的误解。

天津市高考英语试卷任务型阅读题分类汇编(含答案)

天津市高考英语试卷任务型阅读题分类汇编(含答案)

天津市高考英语试卷任务型阅读题分类汇编(含答案)一、高中英语任务型阅读1.根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

The Panda Ant is a most unusual species with a lovely appearance. ________ They look like ants but actually they belong to the wasp(黄蜂)family. The differences between the two sexes of the species are also very pronounced in both appearance and behavior. When fully grown, the male, possibly attaining a length of approximately 0. 8 centimeters, is several times larger than the female. ________ Cute as panda ants may look, they are dangerous and capable of knocking out an animal much larger than they are with a few stings(刺).Panda ants primarily depend on flowers sweet liquid as their food. ________ The female panda ant often lays its eggs in a bee or wasp nest. When the young ones. hatch, they will eat their pupa (蛹)hosts.________ So although a female panda ant lays approximately 2, 000 eggs a year, a considerable amount of eggs to support their survival, this species is still on the edge of dying out.This species was first discovered in the coastal region of Central Chile in 1938. ________Today, they are likely to be found in dry desert and sandy areas such as Southwestern United States and parts of Mexico.A. It's a new fashion to raise panda ants as pets.B. The name comes from their colors as pandas.C. Yet young panda ants are meat-eaters.D. No one believes the panda ant is the relative of bees.E. Besides, the males are active at night while the females opposite.F. Unfortunately, many panda ants are eaten for their bright colors.G. Then little attention was given to it until recently.【答案】 B;E;C;F;G【解析】【分析】本文是一篇科普类短文阅读。

高考英语(阅读理解之记叙文)模拟真题 (天津专用)(含答案解析)

高考英语(阅读理解之记叙文)模拟真题 (天津专用)(含答案解析)

高考英语(阅读理解之记叙文)模拟真题 (天津专用)(2024·天津·一模)Many of our family traditions centered around food. We’d gather in the kitchen for every birthday and holiday and enjoy delicious food. My grandparents always held Christmas dinner, which included chicken cacciatore, sausage, meatballs and salad. But right before we sat down to eat, my grandmother would pull me aside to show me the dish she made just for me: fresh pasta (意大利面) with tomato sauce.It was a simple dish, but to me it was warm food that filled me with happiness. But more than that, it made me feel like I belonged. I was a shy kid and, in many situations, I felt ignored. And here was my grandmother, showing me that I mattered.Years went by; I moved away and got married. I’d visit throughout the years and my grandmother would serve up a plate of pasta.When my daughter was born in 2020, for the first time in my life I wasn’t about to make the trip back home for Christmas. I cooked my family’s traditional foods and my husband and I had a big meal that included, of course, fresh pasta. I had a video call with my grandmother and showed her the pasta. Shortly after the holidays she passed away unexpectedly.It seemed so unfair that my grandmother passed away soon after I became a parent. I’d hold my daughter and think about how I could tell her what an amazing great-grandmother she had.In my sadness I came to an answer: food. Late at night after my daughter had gone to bed, I’d go to the kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta, cooking my grandmother’s recipes. Before long I started experimenting, making a bit changes to classic recipes. When my daughter got a little older, I began making special dishes for her with my grandmother’s flavors in mind.I know that no matter how hard I try, my daughter will never have a bowl pasta with sauce exactly like the ones my grandmother would make for me. While that makes me sad, she’ll still get to have my pasta sauce. I know there’re two things she’ll never lack for in this life: pasta and love.1.What did the author say abo ut her grandmother’s homemade pasta?A.It was a special birthday gift for her. B.It brought her a sense of belonging.C.It was loved by every family member. D.It took a lot of time and energy to prepare.2.What made the author’s 2020 Christmas dinner different from previous ones?A.She didn’t share pasta with her husband.B.She didn’t give her grandmother a call.C.She didn’t prepare many traditional family foods.D.She didn’t have a chance to eat her grandmother’s pasta.3.Why did the author learn to make fresh pasta late at night?A.To honour her grandmother. B.To give her daughter a surprise.C.To meet her grandmother’s wish.D.To be a role model for her daughter.4.What can we learn about the author’s pasta sauce?A.It isn’t easy to make. B.It isn’t to her daughter’s liking.C.It tastes exactly the same as her grandmother’s.D.It shows her love for her daughter.5.What’s the best title for the text?A.Different types of pasta B.The origin of pastaC.Love through pasta D.Pasta for Christmas(2024·天津南开·一模)Last weekend I made my first visit to a remote village, home to one of our students, Tombe. Another teacher and I walked for two and a half hours to get there—first, up a mountain from where we had fantastic views, and then do wn a shaded path to the valley below. When we arrived at the village, Tombe’s mother, Kiak, saw us coming and started crying “ieee ieee”. We shook hands with all the villagers. Everyone seemed to be related to Tombe.Tombe’s father, Mukap, a man with a str ong jaw and a wrinkled forehead, led us to his house, a low, round bamboo hut with no windows, with a door just big enough to get through, and with grass sticking out of the roof—this shows it is a man’s house. Such housing is dark inside so it took time f or our eyes to adjust. Fresh grass had been laid on the floor and there was a platform for Jenny and me to sleep on. There was a fireplace in the centre of the hut. The only possessions I could see were one broom, a few saucers, a kettle, cups, pans, and a couple of jars.Mukap built a fire outside and laid stones on it to heat. He then placed the hot stones in an empty oil drum with kau kau(sweet potato), ripe corn, and greens. He then covered the vegetables with banana leaves and left them to steam. It smelled delicious. We ate inside the hut sitting round the fire. I loved listening to the family talking softly to each other in their language, even though I could not participate much in the conversation. Luckily, Tombe interpreted for us.Later, I noticed a can standing upside down on the grill (烤架) over the fire. After a while. Tombe threw it out of the doorway. Tombe told me that the can was heated to dry out the leftover food. His family believes that leftovers attract bad spirits in the night, so any leftover food is dried up in a can and the can is then thrown out of the hut.We left the village the next morning after many goodbyes and firm handshakes. My muscles were aching and my knees shaking as we dragged ourselves down the mountain towards home. That evening I fell happily into bed. It was such a privilege to have spent a day with Tombe’s family.6.Why did Tombe’s mother start crying “ieee ieee”?A.Because she was excited to see her son home B.Because she saw someone who scared heC.Because she was welcoming the teachers. D.Because that was her daily routine.7.What can we learn about Tombe’s father from the passage?A.He’s not a considerate one.B.He has a luxury house.C.He had a good talk with the author. D.He is good at cooking8.When the author saw the family talking softly to each other, her feeling can be best described as ________.A.amazed B.puzzled C.frightened D.happy9.According to Paragraph 4, the can was used to ________.A.drive bad spirits B.protect the hut C.hold the leftovers D.be thrown out of the hut 10.What did the author think of this visit?A.She hated the long and tiring visitB.She was pleased to visit the Tombe family.C.She thought Tombe’s family was too poor.D.She thought some of the Tombe family’s actions were stupid.(2024·天津红桥·一模)About two weeks ago I saw a very sad, blue eyed, homeless man sitting outside mylocal coffee house. I said, “Hi! How are you doing today?”He seemed shocked that I was talking to him. “Not very well,” he replied. He began to tell me how he had been hit by a car while riding his bike. He had been in the hospital for a month and s rest home for another month. During that time the person that paid for his SSI checks (社保费) died of a hear attack and his wallet was stolen with all his IDs. He had several checks waiting for him but had no ID and therefore no access to his money.I decided that if this was all true I’d like to help him get a copy of his birth certificate and social security card. I asked him to meet me at the Department of Vital Statistics at 11:00 p.m. The next morning I didn’t see him so I started filling out the paperwork. I explained to the receptionist, “I’m trying to help a homeless friend get h is ID hack.” “Bob?”she inquired. “Yes, Bob,” I responded, surprised that she knew his name. “He was here at 9:30 and he just left,” she said, “But he told us you were coming.” I paid the fee and walked out with Bob’s Birth Certificate.As I was driving home I saw Bob riding back on the old bike someone had given him. I pulled over and jumped out of my car shouting, “Bob! Bob! I got it!” He saw me and rode over. “I got it, Bob! Look, here it is!” He got tears in his eyes and told me I was his guardian angel.A few days later I needed him to meet me at the Social Security Office. It took me a half hour to get there by car and at least two hours by bike. But there he was sitting on the sidewalk waiting for me! We were in the Social Security Office for two hours. We got everything straightened out and by next week he will have received his back pay, which is a substantial sum.Yes, one person can make a difference in this world. And the interesting thing is that I am getting as much, if not more, from this e xperience than Bob. I am deeply touched by Bob’s sensitivity, his gratitude, his stories, his heart.Home is where the heart is, even for the homeless!11.The author helped the homeless man get his ID back by _____.A.finding it for himB.filling out the paperworkC.visiting the Department of Vital StatisticsD.getting his birth certificate12.The receptionist knew the homeless man because ______.A.he just contacted with her B.he told her I was comingC.he just left from her office D.he called her for reception13.The homeless man needed his ID to ______.A.get the money from the car owner B.get the money out of some checksC.prove his true identity D.pay back his SSI checks14.The author helped the homeless man at the Social Security Office to _______.A.check if his information is true B.check if his name was kept thereC.get his information to his back pay D.take a substantial sum of money15.“I am getting as much, if not more, from this experience than Bob” means ____.A.I felt it meaningful to help BobB.Bob also helped me in some wayC.I was repaid after Bob got the moneyD.I got more respect after the experience(23-24高三下·天津南开·开学考试)My name is Nasilele and I am from Zambia. I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot in my country’s army and I enjoyed my work a lot. However, Zambia is a very peaceful country and I was aware that there are other countries in Africa, where there has been a lot of violent conflicts. I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts, so I signed up with the United Nations.The Central African Republic is a relatively small country of five million people. Since it got independence from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels (反叛者) who do not want the leaders in power. Often the army has been in conflict with leaders, which has led to many problems. In 2012, a civil war began. Conflicts between different religions and ethnic groups (种族) were the main causes. Due to this civil war, over one million people were forced to flee their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. In response to this, in 2014, the United Nations established a peacekeeping mission in the country.My fellow peacekeepers are from many different countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Rwanda and others. This is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and backgrounds all working towards the same goals. Our roles vary with many different tasks from one day to the next. We monitor cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring, help bring supplies of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see. Our role never involves violence against others. We are a barrier that can keep people in conflict apart.As a woman, I am particularly valued by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see my role and how others respect me, I hope they feel that they also deserve to be respected and treated equally to men.My life is not glamorous (富有魅力的) in any way! It’s long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic accommodation with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all worthwhile.16.What motivated the author to be a peacekeeper?A.Helping ordinary people in ethnic conflicts.B.Being a pilot in the United Nations Army.C.Living in the Central African Republic.D.Preventing racial conflicts.17.What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the Central African Republic?A.It did not gain independence until the mid-19th century.B.The mission of the peacekeeping force there is to end the civil war.C.The UN has sent peacekeepers to the country since its independence.D.More than one in five people were made homeless during the civil war.18.What could we learn from Paragraph 3?A.Peacekeeping forces must ensure local cultural diversity (多样性).B.Peacekeepers have many different jobs to do every day.C.Peacekeepers are not required to record their daily work.D.The job of the peacekeepers is to monitor the behavior of the local people.19.Why do peacekeepers value the author?A.Because she is a unique woman.B.Because women are desperately needed in peacekeeping forces.C.Because she can be a role model for local women.D.Because she’s a respectable woman.20.How did the author feel about being a peacemaker?A.Puzzled. B.Interesting. C.Frightened. D.Helpful.(23-24高三上·天津西青·期末)When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him on the porch while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the meadow by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sun peeking through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them a ll together and you’ve got magic.I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree to rescue a kite stuck in the branches. It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a shot. I sta rted climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began to lift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the clouds.Then I began to notice how wonderful the breeze (微风) smelled. It seemed like sunshine and wild grass and rain! I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs again and again with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again. And again.It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the spot that became my spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amaz ing. Some days they’d be purple and pink, some days they’d be an orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.It was on a day like that when my father’s notion (观念) moved from my head to my heart. The view from my tree was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.And I started marveling (惊奇) at how I was feeling both humble and majestic. How was that possible? How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder?It was magic.21.Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree?A.To play in the tree.B.To get a trapped kite.C.To prove her courage.D.To practice climbing skills.22.What does the underlined word “soaring” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Flying high.B.Shouting aloud.C.Singing happily.D.Moving quietly.23.The author’s cl imbing experience was .A.unusual but painfulB.adventurous but rewardingC.competitive and imaginativeD.well-planned and interesting24.Why did the author like being up high in the tree?A.Because the tree had the sweetest smell.B.Because it could help her to concentrate.C.Because her father encouraged her to do so.D.Because she could enjoy more than good views.25.What message does the author want to convey?A.Practice makes perfect.B.Positive action leads to happiness.C.Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.D.The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.(2024·天津·一模)Pooja Rai was a young architecture student in 2014 when she went with a friend to give food to a local orphanage. She was surprised at what she saw.Kids were playing with anything they could get their hands on. One group was rolling around a broken metal pipe. Two boys were trying to play badminton, using old shoes as rackets. “Play shouldn’t just be part of a rich kid’s lifestyle. All kids have a right to enjoy their childhoods.” Rai says.Over the next few weeks, she talked with friends about collecting money for a playground. And that’s when she thought of old tires. Around 100 million tires are thrown away in India every year. Could they reuse them as playground materials and help the environment, too?That idea became a reality in 2015, using old tires—all cleaned, carefully looked over to make sure they are safe to use, and painted in bright colors. The following year, she created Anthill Creations, which has built 275 playgrounds across India—celebrating the power of play in public spaces orphanages, and schools.“Our work always begins with talks with kids about what they want from this space.” says Rai. Sometimes it can take a few hours, or a few visits, until children are ready to open up. She also draws on her experience as an architect. “I found that spaces are powerful in shaping people’s behavior.” she says.Most of the play spaces Rai designs feature large tire sculptures of cars, buildings, or animals, paired with more classic elements of swings and jungle gyms.In one girl’s school in Bengaluru, the children wanted their play space to be shaped into a boxing ring, with tires doubling up as punching bags. “Their teacher was unsure about it.” Rai remembers. “But the girls said they didn’t want people to see them as weak. They wanted to practice self-defense and grow stronger.” In December 2019, this playground became a reality.26.What did Rai find out about the kids in a local orphanage?A.They behaved badly. B.They were badly treated.C.They had nothing to do but play. D.They were short of play equipment.27.What did Rai do with the thrown-away tires?A.She renewed them in a tire shop.B.She turned them into artistic works.C.She used them to design play spaces.D.She sold them to raise money for hungry kids.28.What did Rai take into consideration when carrying out her work?A.Children’s needs.B.Children’s experiences.C.Her favourite childhood games. D.An architect friend’s suggestions.29.What can we learn about the girls from the last paragraph?A.They needed to build their confidence.B.They wanted to win their teachers’ trust.C.They finally had their dream playground.D.They often helped with collecting old tires.30.Which of the following can best describe Rai?A.Talented and hard-working. B.Creative and kind-hearted.C.Realistic and lonely. D.Poor but caring.(2024·天津河北·一模)On a cool autumn evening, while wandering through the streets of the old town, my attention was captured by a charming bookstore located between towering buildings. The warm light through its windows drew me closer, and without realizing it, I stood at its entrance, peering through the glass.Earlier that day, after enjoying a pleasant lunch with friends, I had decided to explore the city on foot. Despite passing through this part of town numerous times, I had never spotted the charming bookstore. However, on this particular evening, something about it seemed irresistibly inviting.Gently brushing away the fallen leaves from the window frame, I took a closer look inside. Rows of shelves filled with books of various sizes and colors stretched across the small and friendly interior, each volume whispering tales of adventure and wisdom. As my eyes moved over the titles, a wave of fond memories washed over me, transporting me back to my childhood.Growing up, my world was dominated by sports and outdoor activities, often at my father’s insistence. He would say, “You need to play football, Alex. It builds character.” Yet deep down, I always felt out of place on the football field, my mind wandering to distant lands and heroic tales.Every Sunday, after an exhausting football match, I would secretly go to my room and lose myself in books. The characters became my friends, and their journeys provided my escape. I still vividly recall the overwhelming joy I experienced when I first read about the adventures of a young wizard. His bravery and determination deeply touched me.One day, our school librarian noticed my passion for reading and suggested I join the book club. Hesitant and unsure of my father’s reaction, I took the club flyer (宣传单) home, my heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. To my surprise, he was supportive, his typically serious expression softening as he signed the permission slip.Joining the book club marked a turning point. I discovered a community where I truly belonged, and my passion for reading was embraced and nurtured. I began to craft my own stories, each one reflecting my dreams and desires.As I stood there, lost in these thoughts, the door of bookstore opened, inviting me in. Stepping inside felt like coming home, a place where dreams and reality met. It was a reminder of how books had shaped my life, guidingme through the challenges of childhood and inspiring me to find my true passion.31.What was the author’s first impression of the bookstore on the autumn evening?A.It appeared to be closed and deserted. B.It seemed disappointing and dark.C.It was incredibly welcome. D.It looked modern and busy.32.Why did the author’s father ask him to play football during his upbringing?A.To improve his strong personal qualities.B.To keep him physically fit and healthy.C.To prepare him for a sports career.D.To follow a family tradition.33.The father’s act of signing the club flyer implies that he is ________.A.strict and demanding B.mindless and annoyingC.considerate and approving D.protective and understanding34.What effect did joining the book club have on the author?A.It isolated him from social life. B.It made him give up on sports entirely.C.It shaped the author’s personal growth.D.It changed the author’s view on reading.35.What message does the author’s sto ry conveyA.Meeting expectations. B.Pursuing one’s passions.C.Exploring with excitement. D.Prioritizing physical activities.(23-24高三上·天津河东·期末)When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.36.What was the author’s life like when he was 12?A.Boring. B.Peaceful. C.Unhappy. D.Meaningful.37.How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A.It made him popular in his town. B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understand others’ lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.38.Why did the author choose writing as his job?A.He was inspired by his teacher. B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences. D.He found he had a talent for writing.39.What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A.Say “no” to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life. D.Learn to care more about others’ feelings.40.What can we learn from the passage?A.The author live alone in her small town. B.Books can save everyone’s life.C.Kindness can change someone’s life.D.Terrible experiences would make a person feel more alone.(23-24高三上·天津河北·期末)On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend. inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes.The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a- lifetime journey.Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to refining skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our ex pertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭).Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.41.What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal?A.The opportunity to improve existing skills.B.The need to reconnect with a high school friend.C.The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.D.The desire to embrace a challenge and learn a new skill.42.What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field?A.It narrows one’s abilities.B.It is essential for career success.C.It disrupts one’s work-life balance. D.It develops creativity and exploration.43.Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experience?A.Tough but rewarding. B.Boring and uneventful.C.Difficult and frustrating. D.Relaxing but unpredictable.44.What can be inferred about the author?A.She used to lack confidence in herself.B.She became more willing to take risks.C.She went on to become an expert surfer.D.She discovered the surfing was her true calling.45.What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing?A.The value of pushing your limits and trying new things.B.The need to seek professional training in all new skills.C.The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.D.The importance of being an expert in one field.(23-24高三上·天津和平·期末)Camping is a rite of passage (成人礼) if you grow up in Canada. It’s a child’s first taste of what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant (移民) from India, I thought it was strange. I simply didn’t understand why so many people loved nature when the comfort of your home still existed.Then I turned 20 and started trying new things. I had been experiencing mental health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down. So, I decided to try camping.The night before the trip I was quite excited. Then I overheard a conversation between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this? Doesn’t she know she can just stay at home?” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!” my mom explained. My parents had no faith in me surviving one night in the wild.My friends and I set up our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it slowed down; life felt gentler and easier. Suddenly, I realized: I was doing it! I was camping! As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the twinkling lights above me. I won’t lie. I had the worst sleep of my life. Morning came and I was up and ready to make breakfast, coffee and tea. I didn’t even realize I was sad to leave until we started packing everything up.I wasn’t jus t leaving, having accomplished something I never thought I would do. I was leaving with a real sense of community, a real sense of appreciation for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a completely different outlook on an activity that I had thought strange for so many years. It made me realize the beauty of Canada wasn’t in the things we did, but in the community we built.46.What was the author’s attitude toward camping as a child?A.She was passionate.B.She was frightened.C.She felt it unnecessary.。

(天津卷)高考英语分类汇编(高考真题+模拟新题)

(天津卷)高考英语分类汇编(高考真题+模拟新题)

〔天津卷〕2023 年高考英语分类汇编〔2023 高考真题+模拟题〕N[2023·天津卷] 阅读短文,依据题目要求用英语答复以下问题。

Last December, Doris L ow turned 90. Once a week she still d rives t o the C anadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) in Toronto, where she helps transform literature i nto b raille(盲文) to b ring t he power o f s tory a nd k nowledge t o t he hearts and minds of blind readers. She has been volunteering her time and talents to such e nterprises for more than 40 years.After working in the business world for a while, Low got fed up. So she turned t o teaching at a technical school and later moved into the library.Low”s mother liked reading. As her eyes began to fail, Low read to her. Then“hearing an advertisement encouraging people to learn braille, I decided to g ive it a try.” In 1973, she was certified as a braille transcriber(转译者) and began transcribing books as a volunteer for the CNIB library.The job was strenuous—she could get to the end of a , make a mistake on the last line, and have to do the whole thing again. For a number of years, Low also worked in the CNIB sound studio reading books onto tape. Three years ago, she took u p proofreading(校对) at the CNIB”s word factory.In April, during Volunteer Week, the CNIB recognized Low for her great contributions. Thanks to volunteers like Low, the CNIB library has got more than 80,000 a ccessible m aterials f or people u nable t o r ead traditional p rint. “I can”t imagine how many readers of all ages have benefited from Doris” contribution as a s killed volunteer through her rich voice and her high degree of accuracy in the hundreds of books she has brailled and proofread over the year—s a nd she is still doing so,” said a CNIB official.“For me,” said Low, “the CNIB is more than just a place to volunteer. Three things matter most in my life: a little play, a little work, a little love. I”ve f ound them all here.”56.What does Low still do at the age of 90 at the CNIB? (no more than 10 words)57.Why did Low learn braille? (no more than 15 words)58.What does the underlined word “strenuous” most probably mean?(1 word)59.What are Low”s contributions to the CNIB? (no more than 15 words)60.What do you think of Low? Give your reasons. (no more than 20 words)【要点综述】本文是一篇记叙文。

2024届天津市高三下学期高考英语第二次模拟考试试题(含答案)

2024届天津市高三下学期高考英语第二次模拟考试试题(含答案)

2024届天津市高三下学期高考英语第二次模拟考试试题第I 卷(选择题共95分)第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)从A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.—I'm afraid I can't climb to the top of the mountain.I am really exhausted now. —.There is only one third of the journey left.A.GoB.Take B.Take caree onD.All right2.The headmaster blamed the naughty student caught __flowers in the garden.A.toB.pickingking B.pickingC.toC.to pickD.to have picked3.On the exhibition,visitors could not only enjoy looking at the robots,they could also interact with them ,such as playing chess and table tennis.A.appropriatelyB.modestlyC.essentiallyD.literally4.As a physician during the Han Dynasty,Hua Tuo is often with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉)during surgcry.A.presentedB.referredC.creditedD.promoted5.—Did you have a wonderful time in the Palacc Muscum yesterday?—Not really.Some parts of it so l had no chance to see its whole appearance.A.were being rebuiltB.were rebuiltC.had been rebuiltD.have been rebuilt6.On arriving in Athens from Marathon,the messenger whose legs c ollapsed on the spot,told the victory news and entirely exhausted himself.A.Ieft outB.gave outC.held outD.turned out7.—Why are you in such a hurry?—Because the train at 10:00 am,and there is almost no time left.A.leftB.shall leaveC.has lefiD.leaves8.Although written more than a century ago,Mark Twain's novels are still t oday.A.relevantB.likelyC.harmoniousD.sufficient9.It is the way_you apply your body language to your address that greatly determines whether the listeners are engaged and convinced.A.howB.thatC.whichD.where10.—Sorry,Tony.I'm too busy to attend the meeting this Saturday.—Well,you attend it if you truly can't re the time.A.shouldn'tB.needn'tC.can'tD.mustn't11.A variety of applications with filters in allow users to soften wrinkles oradjustthe size and shape of their facial features.A.to buildB.buildingC.builtD.having been built12.The car's has improved a lot since a new engine has been applied to it.A.appearanceB.characterC.performanceD.substance13.With my father's guidance and encouragement,I learned how to ride a bike I knewit.A.whenB.until C,as D.before14.Lily wants to read this science fiction as well,so when you ,please give it to her.A.have finishedB.will finishC.are finishingD.finished15.What is most extraordinary about the complex structures of Maya civilization isthey were built without the use of wheels,metal tools or even animal power. A.why B.how C,where D,when第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

天津市最新 高考英语 阅读理解专题练习及答案

天津市最新 高考英语 阅读理解专题练习及答案

天津市最新高考英语阅读理解专题练习及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解If American waterways had ever been voted on the yearbook, the Buffalo River could easily have been named Ugliest. It could be hard to find hope there. It took decades for public perception of the river to shift. But activist citizens, who collaborated with industry, government, and environment groups never gave up on their polluted river—the Buffalo River gradually went from being considered a lost cause to a place worth fighting for. And by now the cleaned—up water is one of Buffalo'S biggest attractions.By the 1960s, the river was seen as one of the worst sources of pollution pouring into the Great Lakes. The Buffalo River had caught fire many times. The surface had an oily layer, and any fish caught there were not eatable.The waterway's fate started shifting in the mid-1960s. Stanley Spisiak was a local Polish—American jeweler by day, but by evening he was the kind of guy who'd chase down dumpers(垃圾车)he spotted on the Buffalo River. By 1966 he found himself winning the National Wildlife Federation's "Water Conservationist of the Year" award. And before long he got a nickname:" Mr. Buffalo River. "But there was only so much he could do—the river was still declared biologically dead in 1969.Jill Spisiak Jedlicka is his great-grandniece. She picks up where he left off by directing the river's protector organization, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. Professor Schneekloth and seven friends founded the organization as an all-volunteer nonprofit in 1989, after organizing the first river cleanup that year. Today the group employs 27 full-time workers and has helped oversee the Buffalo River's $100 million restoration.So far, the Buffalo River's water quality has restored, but it is still an ongoing issue, as sewage(污水)can overflow into the river after storms. Habitat restoration continues as well; fish and plantings are still being sampled to measure how well it's gone.(1)What did the Buffalo River use to be?A. A waterway on the yearbook.B. A river heavily polluted.C. A great attraction of Buffalo's.D. A place worth fighting for.(2)Why was Mr.Spisiak named "Mr. Buffalo River"?A. Because his fate shifted in the 1 960s.B. Because he spotted dumpers on the River.C. Because he spared no efforts to protect the river.D. Because the river was declared biologically dead.(3)How long did it take for the river to restore?A. More than half a century.B. Just four decades.C. About 30 years.D. Only 27 years.(4)What can be a suitable title for this text?A. The restoration of the Buffalo RiverB. Stanley Spisiak: The "Mr.Buffalo River"C. The future of the Buffalo RiverD. River protection: A long way to go【答案】(1)B(2)C(3)A(4)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了被污染的the Buffalo River的恢复。

天津高考英语阅读专练题带答案

天津高考英语阅读专练题带答案

天津高考英语阅读专练题(一)Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially theNobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything aboutthe man who set them up. His name was AlfredNobel. He was a great scientist and inventorhimself.Besides, he had a big business. His business maysurprise you. He made and sold explosives. Hiscompanies even made and sold weapons.Isn’t thissomething that surprises you? The man who mademoney from weapons should set up the Peace Prize?Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He hoped that therewould be no war in the world. He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, heleft behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money wasplaced in a fund. He wanted the interest from the fund to be used as prizes every year. Weknow them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted thewinners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. Hemade money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions andwealth stay with the world for ever.1. Alfred’s business was _____.A. making and selling explosivesB. not making and selling weaponsC. making explosives and selling weaponsD. making weapons and selling explosives2. Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____.A. he made enough moneyB. he hated warC. he wanted to get more interest from the fundD. he liked to live in a peaceful world3. Nobel Prizes come from _____.A. all Nobel’s money in the fundB. all Nobel’s money in his companyC. all the interest from the fundD. some of the interest in the fund4. Nobel was a (an) _____ person in the world.A. interestingB. unselfishC. kind-heartedD. richest5. Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage?A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes.B. Most of Nobel’s money was used for t he world Wars.C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries.D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.天津高考英语阅读专练题答案1.A2.B3.C4.B5.D天津高考英语阅读专练题(二)One should be moderate(适度) in all things.Moderation is always the safest way to do things anda virtue(品质)we should have. Let's take the studentlife for example. There are some students who studytoo hard and play too little, while there are otherswho play too much and study too little. On one hand,it is harmful to his health if he has too fewexercises,and on the other hand, it is harmful to his mind if heplays too much.In the matter of eating, one also should be moderate. Do not eat too much or too little. Toomuch eating will make you sick, while too little eating will make you weak.The man of progress is he who neither has too high an opinion of himself nor thinks too poorlyof himself. If a man thinks too highly of himself, he is sure to become very proud, but if he hastoo poor an opinion of himself, he will have no courage to make an advance. Both the conditionsabove will make you lose your advancing aim. A broadminded man is he who always moveswithin the orbit (轨道)of reasonableness. Whether in any activities in life, moderation is oneof the best ways to enjoy real happiness.1.Someone is moderate means ______ .A.he walks neither too fast nor too slowlyB.he has good characters and good ways to do thingsC.he is not only safe but also successfulD.he is either tall or short2.The writer suggests that a student should ______ .A.have much more time to study than to playB.spend most of the time playing different gamesC.only study hard without any time to playD.correctly arrange (安排)his time for study and play3. Moderate eating means ______ .A.eating as much food as one can if the food is tastyB.eating food rich of fatC.eating a proper amount of foodD.eating either too much or too little4.If one wants to be broad-minded, he must ______ .A.believe in himselfB.be full of courageC.enjoy real happinessD.do everything that is reasonable天津高考英语阅读专练题答案1.B2.D3.C4.D。

高考英语 高考试题+模拟新题分类汇编专题14 天津特色

高考英语 高考试题+模拟新题分类汇编专题14 天津特色

N单元天津阅读表达阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

(一)[2012·天津一中二月月考]For students in Singapore,movies are not just something for fun. They also help them speak and write better in English,according to a recent report in the Strait Times.Since March,Blangah Rise Primary in Singapore has tried to make language teaching fun by using movies. As part of their English language lessons,pupils watch shorten films. Teachers use the subtitles(字幕)function on the DVD players to turn the text on and off to help them practise catching better,listening and improving their writing skills.The school has found that children are more eager to learn and better able to answer questions on what they have seen and heard because they pay greater attention to the movie than the usual paper­based comprehension sheets. Teachers said they have seen vast progress in participation(参与) and understanding in classes. Before the DVD programme was introduced,almost every child would leave one to two questions in their comprehension exercises blank. Now,they not only attempt all questions but provide lengthy answers.In contrast,“Indians are yet to realise the need to make English teaching fun,” says Professor David Crystal recently. He is one of Britain’s and world’s foremost experts on language,and current ly working in India. “The structured ways of teaching have ensured that English learning has remained at best an unexciting experience for most Indians,” he says. Crystal also suggests language play is another way in which English teaching and learning can be made an enjoyable as well as a rewarding experience. “Everyone plays with the language. I don’t know of a single person who does not,” says Crystal. “To have fun from language has always been a part of everyday conversation and should naturally be a part of language learning and teaching”,according to him.1.What does the underlined word “They” refer to?(No more than 3 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.Why do children pay greater attention to the movie tha n the usual paper­based comprehension sheets?(No more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________________ 3.Where is Professor David Crystal still engaged in his recent study? (No more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________________ 4.What has always been a part of studying language? (No more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 5.What do you think of language play? Please give your reasons.(No more than 30 words)英语教学趣味多多,语言学习苦尽甘来。

2024年天津市高考模拟英语试卷试题及答案详解二(精校打印)

2024年天津市高考模拟英语试卷试题及答案详解二(精校打印)

2024年天津市高考模拟英语试卷试题及答案详解本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)、第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,共130分,考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至8页,第Ⅱ卷9至10页。

答题时,将第Ⅰ卷的答案填涂在答题卡上,将第Ⅱ卷答案填写在答题卡上。

祝各位考生考试顺利!第Ⅰ卷(选择题共95分)注意事项:1.答第Ⅰ卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2.选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上的对应题目的答案涂黑。

第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1.—Candy’s new skirt looks funny on her.—________It looks fine to me.A.Who cares?B.You are telling me.C.What’s wrong?D.I wouldn’t say that.2.—Peter can’t concentrate on his work recently.—Yes,that might________why he made a big mistake in preparing for the meeting.A.allow for B.apply for C.account for D.call for3.The TV series Flight to You has received a lot of positive________from the audience.A.reviews B.previews C.revisions D.proposals4.Scientists have found that imagination is generated in the right side of the brain;________,the left side of the brain is thought to be“logical”.A.in other words B.in consequence C.in a word D.in contrast5.As is known to all,one way for people to prevent COVID-19is to open the windows to allow the airto________.A.calculate B.circulate C.investigate D.accelerate6.—Have you ever been to Tibet?—Actually,I________there for two years and then left for home when my father was ill.A.had worked B.has worked C.worked D.was working34.A.bright B.polite C.dark D.quiet35.A.pill B.example C.order D.instruction第二部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题 2.5分,满分50分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

天津市高考英语试卷任务型阅读题分类汇编(含答案)

天津市高考英语试卷任务型阅读题分类汇编(含答案)

天津市高考英语试卷任务型阅读题分类汇编(含答案)一、高中英语任务型阅读1.根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

The Panda Ant is a most unusual species with a lovely appearance. ________ They look like ants but actually they belong to the wasp(黄蜂)family. The differences between the two sexes of the species are also very pronounced in both appearance and behavior. When fully grown, the male, possibly attaining a length of approximately 0. 8 centimeters, is several times larger than the female. ________ Cute as panda ants may look, they are dangerous and capable of knocking out an animal much larger than they are with a few stings(刺).Panda ants primarily depend on flowers sweet liquid as their food. ________ The female panda ant often lays its eggs in a bee or wasp nest. When the young ones. hatch, they will eat their pupa (蛹)hosts.________ So although a female panda ant lays approximately 2, 000 eggs a year, a considerable amount of eggs to support their survival, this species is still on the edge of dying out.This species was first discovered in the coastal region of Central Chile in 1938. ________Today, they are likely to be found in dry desert and sandy areas such as Southwestern United States and parts of Mexico.A. It's a new fashion to raise panda ants as pets.B. The name comes from their colors as pandas.C. Yet young panda ants are meat-eaters.D. No one believes the panda ant is the relative of bees.E. Besides, the males are active at night while the females opposite.F. Unfortunately, many panda ants are eaten for their bright colors.G. Then little attention was given to it until recently.【答案】 B;E;C;F;G【解析】【分析】本文是一篇科普类短文阅读。

2020届天津高三英语模拟题分类汇编(第三期)阅读表达(1)(解析版)

2020届天津高三英语模拟题分类汇编(第三期)阅读表达(1)(解析版)

天津市南开区2019—2020学年度第一学期期末考试英语试卷阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,按照要求用英语回答问题。

My name is Brooke Parsons, and the story of my life is different. One day, in April, 1993, I was home alone when I had a stroke. When my parents came home, they took me to the hospital to learn what lay ahead for all of us. The stroke has left me with permanent brain damage. The doctors suggested I quit school. However, I chose the opposite.After returning to high school, I learned very slowly. I had to decide whether or not to complete the twelfth grade in 2 years. Thinking I would fail if I chose to do it in one year, finally I made my decision. The staff at school were very supportive and helped me through the rough times. Finally, I graduated from high school. Graduating from high school was a huge achievement for me. That was an opportunity for me to be really proud of just how far I had come with all the odds I had to beat.I can now walk, talk, dress myself, feed myself and be the independent person I am today. I have achieved my VCE and I am now at university, studying to be a social worker. I have been a scholarship winner. I have become a life-long member of the local musical band. All of these achievements are beyond my imagination. Now I am even in a novel called Second Chances by Neil Mitchall.I could have easily listened to the doctors when I first had my stroke, but I decided I was going to prove them wrong as they did not know me, nor did they know just how determined I would be.It’s a big world out there. I have done and achieved so much and never once will I allow the odds to get the better of me, as there is still a whole lot more things out there for me to do. I love life and I am living it to the maximum 56. How was the author affected by the stroke? (no more than 6 words)___________________________________________________________________________57. What decision did he make after returning to school? (no more than 10 words)___________________________________________________________________________58. What did the authors efforts bring him? (no more than 10 words)___________________________________________________________________________59. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? (no more than 10 words)___________________________________________________________________________60. What do you think of the author and why? (no more than 20 words)___________________________________________________________________________【答案】56. He suffered permanent brain damage.57. To finish twelfth grade in two years.58. He has achieved more than he could imagine.59. I determine not to be defeated by difficulties.60. He is brave and determined because he didn’t give up easily and overcame many difficulties brought by his brain damage.【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者在意外遭遇中风之后,克服种种困难,以顽强的意志坚持完成高中学业,后来又成功进入大学、获得奖学金、成为当地乐队一员,甚至成为小说人物原型的励志故事。

天津市最新 高考英语 阅读理解复习题(附答案)

天津市最新 高考英语 阅读理解复习题(附答案)

天津市最新高考英语阅读理解复习题(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Imagine someone who has spent the majority of their life sitting with a sign on the side of the road and that very person giving someone their last 20 dollars. That's exactly what Marine Corps veteran (退伍军人) Johnny Bobbitt, 34, did in October in Philadelphia.Bobbitt served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a paramedic (医务辅助人员) in Vance County, N. C. before he became homeless. Nobody knew how he got to where he was because he was discreet about that.One night in October, Bobbitt was sitting roadside with a sign in Philadelphia as usual, when Kate McClure of Florence Township, N. J. was driving home down Interstate 95 and ran out of gas. Scared and nervous, she got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station. As McClure was heading to the nearest gas station, she ran into Bobbitt and he told her to get back in the vehicle and lock the door. Minutes later, he appeared with a red gas can. He'd used his last $20 to buy her gas.After that unexpected meeting, McClure and her boyfriend, Mark D'Amico, who both live in New Jersey, visited Bobbitt several times to deliver gift cards, cash, snacks and toiletries. They then decided to create a fund raising page so he wouldn't have to spend the holidays sleeping on the street.McClure started the GoFundMe page on November 10. With the page, the couple hoped to raise $10,000, enough money for his rent, a reliable vehicle and up to six months' expenses. Bobbitt's story ran in a local paper. By November 15,more than 10,000 local people had made donations through the GoFundMe page and more than $300,000 had been raised.On Thanksgiving, Bobbitt was resting in a hotel, his feet up on the bed, drawing up a grand plan for his new life, thanks to several thousand dollars raised to repay him for a good deed.(1)What does the underlined word "discreet" in paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Doubtful.B. Cautious.C. Guilty.D. Optimistic.(2)McClure met Bobbitt when she .A. couldn't find a gas stationB. got to the way homeC. couldn't unlock her carD. was in search of gas(3)It can be known from the text that .A. Bobbitt's story obtained wide attentionB. Bobbitt became world-famous overnightC. the GoFundMe page collected over $400,000 for BobbittD. the GoFundMe page was started to help people like Bobbitt(4)What is the best title for the text?A. A Homeless Veteran Paid Kindness ForwardB. A Homeless Veteran Had a Generous HeartC. A Homeless Veteran's Kindness Paid OffD. A Small Kindness Made a Big Difference【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)A(4)C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文,—个无家可归的退伍军人将身上仅有的二十美元买了汽油送给在回家途中汽车没油的年轻女子,事后这名女子和她的男朋友专门建了一个网页为他募捐,使他不用再睡在大街上。

【英语】2012新题分类汇编:天津阅读表达(高考真题+模拟新题)

【英语】2012新题分类汇编:天津阅读表达(高考真题+模拟新题)

2012年高考预测系列试题【英语】高考预测试题(2)·阅读表达题一、阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AFive years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt-to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday). This became k nown as “dress-down Friday” of “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”1. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because _______.A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirtB. he couldn’t stand a clean a ppearanceC. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the timeD. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes2. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because _______. 学.科.A. they make him feel at ease when workingB. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothesC. he looks handsome in casual clothes 学+科+网Z+X+X+K]D. he no longer works for any company3. According to this passage, which of the following statements is false?A. Many employees do n’t like a conservative dress code.B. Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.D. All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear.4. According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.C. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. Zxxk5. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned in the passage except _______.A. saving employees’ moneyB. making employees more attractiveC. improving employees’ motivationD. making employees happierB22June 26, 2000 — the Human Genome(基因组) Project, a great $3 billion, 15-year task aimed at drawing the genetic map of humans, is now more than 90 percent completed. The scientific and medical communities are very excited about the chances genetic research provides for getting rid of diseases and prolonging human life. But those communities and policy makers also are careful about the scientific door they are opening as the project uncovers the mysteries of life.For the last few years, the genetic advances in the developing field of biotechnology(生物技术) have provides material for all kinds of work, but the developments of modern science in unlocking the secrets of the human genetic code have opened a world of possibilities for human health, as well as for the popular imagination.While European and Japanese researchers are making rapid progress in decoding(解码) human DNA, the leading organization for genetic research is in the United States, which began in 1990, is “unlocking the code” of the human body to learn how to defeat fatal diseases. Already, the Human Genome Project has become widely known and praised for finding the genes connected with terrible diseases as yet(迄今), and making progress toward separating the genes that show a sign of breast cancer or AIDS.Once these genes are found and studied, researchers can develop new ways to attack infections, and genetic diseases. Medical companies are very interested in mapping the human genome, as they expect to develop a lot of new drugs for these illnesses.1. Why did the scientists work hard at mapping the human genome?A. Because the human genome can destroy many illnesses.B. Because the human genome's completion can help them get rid of many diseases.C. Because they wanted to be better known than others.D. Because the human genome can provide a lot of chances of work.2. Which country studied the genes most rapidly in the world?A. Japan.B. Germany.C. The United States.D. China.3. Which of the following is NOT true?A. If the genes can be found, scientists can study many new ways to cure illnesses.B. The scientists have made great progress in connecting the genes with the cancers.C. Many medical companies show great interest in drawing the human genome map.D. The United States began the Genes Study early in the 19th century.4. The author suggests that the Human Genome Project can cause _______.A. the policy makers to feel very worried and carefulB. the scientists to work harderC. many people to find work easilyD. a lot of companies to produce many new drugs5. The main idea of this article is about _______.A. unlocking genetic codeB. the genes' discoveryC. the great human genomeD. the genes and the scientistsCMr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route—through the boot(行李箱).Mr. Johnson’s car had finished up in a ditch at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank. “Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly,” Mr. Johnson said. “I couldn’t force the doors because they were jammed against the walls of the ditch and dared not open the windows because I knew water would come flooding in.”Mr. Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home, Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot. Then he began his struggle to escape.Later he said, “It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot. I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make someone hear, but no help came.”It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the boot. Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench and began to work on the boot lock. Fifteen minutes passed by. “It was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in. I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up.”His hands and arms cut and bruised, Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where he was look ed after by the farmer’s wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, “That thirty minutes seemed like hours.” Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night. The vehicle had sunk into two feet of mud at the bottom of the ditch.1. What is the best title for this newspaper article?A. The Story of Mr. Johnson, A Sweet Salesman ZXXK]B. Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape RouteC. Driver Escapes Through Car BootD. The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident2. Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?A. The hammer.B. The coin.C. The screw.D. The horn.3. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. Mr. Johnson’s car stood on its boot as it fell down.B. Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.C. Mr. Johnson’s car accident was partly due to the slippery road.D. Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat.4. “Finally it gave” (Paragraph 5) means tha t _______.A. Luckily the door was torn away in the endB. At last the wrench went brokenC. The lock came open after all his effortsD. The chance was lost at the last minute5. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.A. the ditch was along a quiet country roadB. the accident happened on a clear warm dayC. the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditchD. Mr. Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended二、书面表达假设你们班要举行一次关于“健康生活”的演讲, 请你以“健康的生活习惯让我们远离病毒” 为主题写一篇演讲稿。

高考英语新题分类汇编天津阅读表达(高考真题+模拟新题)

高考英语新题分类汇编天津阅读表达(高考真题+模拟新题)

2012高考英语新题分类汇编天津阅读表达(高考真题+模拟新题)课标英语N[2011·天津卷]阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

In college, Spring Break (春假)is usually associated with the beach, parties and sleepless nights, bringing about relaxation, free time and friends. Students who wish to spend their breakdoing something productive and rewarding, however, may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program. It places college students in communities both at home and abroad.The Program allows students to take part in various projects dealing with issues such as literacy (识字), homelessness and the environment. It includes helping kids with their lessons, raising money for families in need and collecting data for environmental research.The hope is that, by getting themselves involved in different environments, students will have the opportunity to learn about members of communities and broaden their view. In turn, they will incorporate (融合) their experiences and lessons learned into their own communities. In a word,the Program aims to encourage students to be active citizens and engage themselves in making a difference in society.In the spring of 2006, about 36,000 students in the USA participated in the Alternative Break Program.Samantha Giacobozzi, now director of the Program, has been on five alternative break trips herself, including trips to New Orleans, India and the Dominican Republic. “I was a student who went on alternative break trips and had my life totally transformed by that experience,” she said. “Every year, we meet many students who have attended the Program. You can see changes in their life that are connected with their alternative break experiences.”The Program began in 1991.Today, it has become increasingly popular with college studentsin the United States.56.Who may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program?(No more than 10 words)57. What is the aim of the Program?(No more than 15 words)58.What is the meaning of the underlined word “transformed”in Paragraph 5?(1 word)attitude toward the Program?(No more than 10 words) 59.What is Samantha’s60.If you take part in the Program, which project are you interested in? And why?(No more than 25 words)课标英语N[2011·天津卷]【56.Students who wish to do something productive and rewarding.57.It is to encourage students to be active citizens and make a difference in society.58.Changed.59.She thinks highly of the Program./She is in favor of the Program./She holds a positive attitude toward the Program.life.Or:She thinks it’sa great experience of changing one’sOr:She is thankful/grateful for the Program.60.I am interested in helping kids with their lessons because education is important to themOr:I want to raise money for families in need because they are poor and need our helpOr:I am interested in collecting data for environmental research because the environment should be protected.N [2011·天津河西区高三期末]Scientists have tried to come up with biological explanations for the academic difference between boys and girls. However, none were believable enough to explain the general picture. As one scientist points out, there are slightly genetic differences between the sexes at birth which may affect the subjects boys and girls choose.“But the difficulty is that by the time children reach school age, there are so many other affects that it is almost impossible to tellbeen brought up to think of these whether girls are worse at science and maths, or whether they’vesubjects as boys’‘territory’”.Statistics show that in mathematics, at least, girls are equal to boys. A recent report suggests girls only stop studying mathematics because of socialattitudes. One of the reports says, “While it is still acceptable for women to say that they are ‘hopeless’ at maths, our research shows that, although girls get marks which are as good as the boys’,they have not been encouraged to do so.”The explanation for the difference, which is very clear during the teenage years, goes as far back as early childhood experiences. From their first days in nursery school, girls are not encouraged to work on their own or towith complete tasks, although boys are. For example, boys but not girls are often asked to “help”repair work. This encouragement leads to a way of learning how to solve problems later in the life. Evidence shows that exceptional(杰出的)mathematicians and scientists did not have teachers who supplied answers; they had to find out by themselves.A further report on maths teaching shows that teachers seem to give more attention to boys than to girls. Most teachers who took part in the study admitted that they expect their male students to do better at mathematics and science subjects than their female students. All ofthis tends to encourage boys to work harder in these subjects, gives them confidence and makes them believe that they can succeed Interestingly, both boys and girls tend to regard such subjects like mathematics and science as difficult. Yet it has been suggested that girls avoid “male”mathematics courses, not because they are difficult, but for social reasons.Mathematics and science are mainly male subjects, and therefore, as girls become teenagers, they are less likely to take them up. Girls do not seem to want to be in open competition with boys. Neither do they want to do better than boys,because they are afraid to appear less female, and so less attractive.1.What has been discovered about boys and girls in their learning and choosing subjects at school? (No more than 20 words.)________________________________________________________________________in English. (No more than 5 words.) 2.Please explain the underlined word “territory”________________________________________________________________________3.Why do girls stop learning mathematics based on the passage? (No more than 15 words.) ________________________________________________________________________[ 4.Wh at makes those who made extraordinary contribution in mathematics and science different? (No more than 15 words.)________________________________________________________________________5.What conclusion can be drawn according to the scientific studies? (No more than 20 words.)________________________________________________________________________ 天津河西区高三期末]N [2011·1.There are not only slightly genetic differences between boys and girls but other factors affecting their learning and subject choices.2.special field/special area of knowledge or activity词义猜测题。

天津市高考英语试卷 阅读理解题分类汇编(含答案)

天津市高考英语试卷 阅读理解题分类汇编(含答案)

天津市高考英语试卷阅读理解题分类汇编(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解While small may be beautiful, tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems, particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB), which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall, has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants. Beds that are too small, shower heads that are too low, and restaurant tables with hardly any leg-room all make life difficult for those of above average height, it says.But it is not just the extra-tall whose needs are not being met. The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds, doorways, and chairs has remained unchanged."The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it, so even a king-size bed at 6′6″ (6 feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25% of men, while the standard 6′3″ bed caters for less than half of the male population." Said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy, "seven-foot beds would work fine."Similarly, restaurant tables can cause no end of problems. Small tables, which mean the long-legged have to sit a foot or so away from them, are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.Some ha ve already taken note, however. At Queens Moat Houses′ Caledoman Hotel in Edinburgh, 6′6″ beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors, particularly Americans.(1)What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?A. To provide better services.B. To rebuild hotels and restaurants.C. To draw public attention to the needs of the tall.D. To attract more people to become its members.(2)Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heinricy? A. 7′2″. B. 7′ C. 6′6″ D. 6′3″(3)What may happen to restaurants with small tables?A. They may lose some customers.B. They may start businesses elsewhere.C. They have to find easy chairs to match the tables.D. They have to provide enough space for the long-legged.(4)What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?A. Tall people pay more for larger beds.B. 6′6″beds have taken the place of 6′3″beds.C. Special rooms are kept for Americans.D. Guest rooms are standardized.【答案】(1)C(2)B(3)A(4)B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述一个英国的高个子组织TPCGP在六个月以前向宾馆和酒店发起的针对高个子的一些特殊需求的活动。

天津高考英语阅读表达专项模拟训练

天津高考英语阅读表达专项模拟训练

阅读表达阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

一、Every child has a dream of what they want to be, right? When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father passed away and she was unable to do volunteer work with him. However, she was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter.Now Renee is a member of the Carmel Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renec works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination.When I asked Renee what the best part of her job is, she replied, “Helping people and the satisfaction of saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes, people die in the accident, for which I was very sorry,” said Renee.I was inspired by this because I know I would be very scared to do her job and don’t know if I could handle seeing people die. With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone gets a fair shot and they all do the same jobs.We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and helps me believe that I can do anything.1.What’s Renee’s job in the Carmel Fire Department? (No more than 5 words)2.What makes Renee balance between doing housework and working so much? (No more than 5 words)3.Why does the author-think Renee Butts is a true hero? (No more than 15 words)4.How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4?(No more than 5 words) 5.What do you think of Renee? Please give your reasons. (No more than 25 words)二、Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 44-year-old photographer Jody MacDonald has always had a strong interest in the desert. “I have always wanted to spend some time in the Sahara,” MacDonald said. “There are sill so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey.” MacDonald started her journey in Mauritania’s capital city Nouakchott, and headed inland where she and her team jumped on the world’s longest cargo train (货运列车) for a 435-mile journey on the Mauritania Railway. “The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train,” said MacDonald.MacDonald and her group had to face many challenges on their journey. Except for the dirt and discomfort, the travelers also had to deal with the intense heat, violent winds and even dangerous sandstorms. “I was out taking photographs and within minutes, the wind increased to more than 100 miles an hour,” MacDonald said. “I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on my skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before. There was once a time when I wanted to give up.”She dealt with the harsh (恶劣的) conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. “The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel,” said MacDonald. Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities.1.Why did MacDonald tour the Sahara? (no more than 10 words)2.How did MacDonald feel on the cargo train? (no more than 5 words)3.Why did MacDonald once decide to give up her journey? (no more than 10 words)4.What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean? (1 word)5.How does MacDonald’s story inspire you in life? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)三、Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate has long been close to older folks. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey, works at nursing homes in northwest Arkansas, and Ruby Kate often goes with her in the summer. “I’ve never found them scary at all, so I’m able to just go up to them and ask if they need anything,” she says.Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. “What are you looking at?” Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said she was watching her dog being led away by his new owner after a visit. Pearl didn’t know when she would see her dog again.Ruby Kate and Amanda asked around and discovered that the nursing home didn’t allow residents to have dogs and Pearl couldn’t afford to pay anyone to look after hers. The Chitseys also learned that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. “That’s a lot simpler than going, ‘Hey, what do you want?’” she explains. “They can understand you better.” Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald’s fries, pants that fit properly, and even just a prayer.“It broke me as a human,” Amanda says. “We left the nursing home that day and went straight to a store and bought as many items as we could.” Using their own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.Then they started asking for donations, set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, and raised more than $250,000 in five months. One of their new goals is to set up a communal laptop in one nursing home in each state.Ruby Kate doesn’t plan to stop there. “Iconsider kindness to be my hobby,” she says, “and I’m very good at it.”1.What makes Ruby Kate have a close relationship with older people? (No more than 10 words)2.Why was Pearl’s dog taken away from her? (No more than 15 words)3.What are paragraphs 4 and 5 mainly about? (No more than 10 words)4.How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? (No more than 10 words)5.What do you think of Ruby Kate? Give your reasons. (No more than 20 words)四、Sometimes, life gives you the gift of a moment that changes everything. For me, that came on a plane home in January, 2009. As a lawyer, I specialized in corporate law in oil and gas projects. Actually, I’d grown to hate my job. It involved too much paperwork and a lot of traveling, which was really exhausting for me.Becoming a lawyer was unintended. I loved my school but it was competitive and students were destined for a good university, and then a graduate plan. That was the track I was on. After graduation, I became a lawyer, but that just made me trapped. I wanted to make a difference, but I had no idea what else I could do.On that life-changing flight, I asked a stewardess to bring me a hot drink. When she returned, I couldn’t help crying. Hugging me, she said, “I don’t know what’s wrong but if you’re crying in business class, you need to change your life.”Those words had a great effect on me. I couldn’t carry on in a job that made me so uncomfortable.After much reflection, I resigned 18 months later. The last time I’d been happy was when I was volunteering at a school. Because of that, my friend Sophia kept telling me I’d love teaching. Then I contacted four schools and became a teacher in the end. No amount of planning would have prepared me for my first day as a teacher. It was stressful, but as I became familiar with thecurriculum, I relaxed.Five years on, I’m head of department. Watching my students develop is so rewarding and results day makes me burst with pride. I used to feel scared about the thought of becoming a more senior lawyer, but I’m so positive about the opportunities teaching can offer. I earn less now but I become richer in many ways.Every single day, I feel excited to go to work.1.Why did the author hate her job as a lawyer? (no more than 15 words)2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean? (no more than 3 words)3.What made the author decide to become a teacher? (no more than 10 words)4.How does the author’s life change after being a teacher? (no more than 10 words)5.What kind of job will you choose after graduation? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)五、In 2016, Wanda Dench was trying to let her grandkids know about the family’s upcoming plans for the holiday and tried to send a text message to her grandson. But Jamal Hinton, who was a 17-year-old high school student and complete stranger to Dench at the time, received the text instead.Once the two Arizona natives realized the mistake, Hinton asked if he could “still get a plate,” according to screenshots he posted on Twitter. Dench replied, “Of course, you can. That’s what grandmas do...feed everyone.”Hinton shared the sweet conversation on social media and the story quickly went viral (疯传). They have celebrated Thanksgiving together every year since, always snapping photos and taking videos, much to the delight of many following their story.This year, a very important person is missing from the annual tradition — Dench’s husband, Lonnie. He died from the coronavirus this spring. Wanda was able to be with him during his final moments.Dench and Hinton thought about the risks of holding a Thanksgiving celebration amid the pandemic (疫情期间), weighing if they could figure out a way to get together the day before gathering with their own individual families. But, they eventually concluded the risk was too high.In honor of Lonnie, the friends instead held a small gathering on Friday. Dench, her actual grandson, her daughter, Hinton and his girlfriend, Mikaela, got together for an early Thanksgiving meal. The event was a sharp contrast from the larger celebrations of years past.“I didn’t want to miss Thanksgiving with Jamal,” Dench said. “This year is definitely different than all the years in the past.”To honor Lonnie, an empty seat and lit candle were placed at the head of the table. The beloved husband would always say grace before the holiday meal, so this year, Dench led the prayer.“Thank you for all the blessings, and thank you so much for having Lonnie in my life,” Dench said as everyone sat around the table. “I miss him, but I know he’s in a good place. So to everybody here, I love you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.”1.What was the relationship between Dench and Hinton at the beginning of the story? (no more than 3 words)2.How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 2? (no more than 6 words)3.Why was this year’s gathering a sharp contrast from the larger celebrations of years past? (no more than 15 words)4.Why did Dench lead the prayer this year? (no more than 10 words)5.What do you think of Dench and Hinton's story? And give your reasons. (no more than 20 words)六.Dressed in a white gown with pens in his pocket, 53-year-old Diarra Boubacar was welcomed by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in the Xindu district of Chengdu, Sichuan,as a specially invited expert.Boubacar grew up in a small town in south-central Mali, a country in West Africa, which finds it challenging to provide affordable healthcare to its 19 million people.Boubacar first came to China in 1984 on a student exchange program majoring in Chinese language and culture at Beijing Language and Culture University. After the two-year course, he decided to study traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.Since TCM is also related to Chinese history and culture, students have to study ancient Chinese literature as most of the medical texts were written in ancient Chinese characters. “That’s a subject even the Chinese find difficult; so think of me, a foreigner!” he said.What inspired him to continue were the similarities between TCM and traditional African medicine, such as using certain herbs to treat the same diseases and letting out blood.However, the greatest challenge for him was to convince people that even though he was a foreigner, he could still treat them effectively with TCM.In 1997, he became the first foreigner to receive a doctoral (博士的) degree in acupuncture (针灸) from Chengdu University of TCM.Besides his work in a private hospital, Boubacar has also been helping patients in remote villages in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. A major part of his work was treating leprosy (麻风病) patients.Due to his work in the community, Boubacar is also known as the “African Norman Bethune”. Bethune was a Canadian frontline doctor who ran mobile hospitals in north China in the 1930s.“I want to build not only a hospital but also an educational center where people can come and learn about Chinese medicine,” he said. After 10 years, his dream is becoming a reality.“If they learn TCM, they will be able to treat people in Africa in a very cheap and effective way,” said Boubacar.1.What was Boubacar’s hometown in Mali like? (no more than 10 words)2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words)3.What made Boubacar continue his study of TCM? (no more than 10 words)4.Why does Boubacar want African people to learn TCM? (no more than 8 words)5.What do you think of Boubacar’s work in China? And give your reasons. (no more than 20 words)参考答案:一、1.An Emergency Medical Technician2.Her determination3.Because Renee regards helping people and the satisfaction of saving lives as her mission. 4.Everyone is equal.5.I think Renee is a real hero, because she is devoted to helping people and saving lives without being scared.解析:本文是一篇说明文。

2022年高考英语 高考试题+模拟新题分类汇编专题14 天津特色

2022年高考英语 高考试题+模拟新题分类汇编专题14 天津特色

N单元天津阅读表达阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

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2012高考英语新题分类汇编天津阅读表达(高考真题+模拟新题)课标英语N[2011·天津卷]阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

In college, Spring Break (春假)is usually associated with the beach, parties and sleepless nights, bringing about relaxation, free time and friends. Students who wish to spend their break doing something productive and rewarding, however, may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program. It places college students in communities both at home and abroad.The Program allows students to take part in various projects dealing with issues such as literacy (识字), homelessness and the environment. It includes helping kids with their lessons, raising money for families in need and collecting data for environmental research.The hope is that, by getting themselves involved in different environments, students will have the opportunity to learn about members of communities and broaden their view. In turn, they will incorporate (融合) their experiences and lessons learned into their own communities. In a word, the Program aims to encourage students to be active citizens and engage themselves in making a difference in society.In the spring of 2006, about 36,000 students in the USA participated in the Alternative Break Program.Samantha Giacobozzi, now director of the Program, has been on five alternative break trips herself, including trips to New Orleans, India and the Dominican Republic. “I was a student who went on alternative break trips and had my life totally transformed by that experience,” she said. “Every year, we meet many students who have attended the Program. You can see changes in their life that are connected with their alternative break experiences.”The Program began in 1991.Today, it has become increasingly popular with college students in the United States.56.Who may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program?(No more than 10 words)57. What is the aim of the Program?(No more than 15 words)58.What is the meaning of the underlined word “transformed” in Paragraph 5?(1 word) 59.What is Samantha’s attitude toward the Program?(No more than 10 words)60.If you take part in the Program, which project are you interested in? And why?(No more than 25 words)课标英语N[2011·天津卷]【56.Students who wish to do something productive and rewarding.57.It is to encourage students to be active citizens and make a difference in society.58.Changed.59.She thinks highly of the Program./She is in favor of the Program./She holds a positive attitude toward the Program.Or:She thinks it’s a great experience of changing one’s life.Or:She is thankful/grateful for the Program.60.I am interested in helping kids with their lessons because education is important to themOr:I want to raise money for families in need because they are poor and need our helpOr:I am interested in collecting data for environmental research because the environment should be protected.N [2011·天津河西区高三期末]Scientists have tried to come up with biological explanations for the academic difference between boys and girls. However, none were believable enough to explain the general picture. As one scientist points out, there are slightly genetic differences between the sexes at birth which may affect the subjects boys and girls choose.“But the difficulty is that by the time children reach school age, there are so many other affects that it is almost impossible to tell whether girls are worse at science and maths, or whether they’ve been brought up to think of these subjects as boys’‘territory’”.Statistics show that in mathematics, at least, girls are equal to boys. A recent report suggests girls only stop studying mathematics because of socialattitudes. One of the reports says, “While it is still acceptable for women to say that they are ‘hopeless’ at maths, our research shows that, although girls get marks which are as good as the boys’,they have not been encouraged to do so.”The explanation for the difference, which is very clear during the teenage years, goes as far back as early childhood experiences. From their first days in nursery school, girls are not encouraged to work on their own or to complete tasks, although boys are. For example, boys but not girls are often asked to “help” with repair work. This encouragement leads to a way of learning how to solve problems later in the life. Evidence shows that exceptional(杰出的)mathematicians and scientists did not have teachers who supplied answers; they had to find out by themselves.A further report on maths teaching shows that teachers seem to give more attention to boys than to girls. Most teachers who took part in the study admitted that they expect their male students to do better at mathematics and science subjects than their female students. All of this tends to encourage boys to work harder in these subjects, gives them confidence and makes them believe that they can succeed Interestingly, both boys and girls tend to regard such “male” subjects like mathematics and science as difficult. Yet it has been suggested that girls avoid mathematics courses, not because they are difficult, but for social reasons.Mathematics and science are mainly male subjects, and therefore, as girls become teenagers, they are less likely to take them up. Girls do not seem to want to be in open competition with boys. Neither do they want to do better than boys,because they are afraid to appear less female, and so less attractive.1.What has been discovered about boys and girls in their learning and choosing subjects at school? (No more than 20 words.)________________________________________________________________________ 2.Please explain the underlined word “territory” in English. (No more than 5 words.)________________________________________________________________________ 3.Why do girls stop learning mathematics based on the passage? (No more than 15 words.) ________________________________________________________________________[ 4.Wh at makes those who made extraordinary contribution in mathematics and science different? (No more than 15 words.)________________________________________________________________________ 5.What conclusion can be drawn according to the scientific studies? (No more than 20 words.)________________________________________________________________________N [2011·天津河西区高三期末]1.There are not only slightly genetic differences between boys and girls but other factors affecting their learning and subject choices.2.special field/special area of knowledge or activity词义猜测题。

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