2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练07 应用文练习.doc
2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语模拟卷7 Word版含解析
2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(七)(时间：100分钟，满分：120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A (2019·合肥市质检)Panama City，PanamaFor beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture，consider a trip to Panama City.Here，you will enjoy beaches and city exploring.Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita，where you can book a room starting at $222 a night.There are various programs，including beach Olympics，stargazing(天体观察) and Spanish lessons.Jupiter，FloridaThis place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones.Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa，with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night.Here，you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts，take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga.San Diego，CaliforniaThe West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations，so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego.A cheap $10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa.Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night.Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo.Kihei，HawaiiFor west coasters who are growing bored with their background，fly to the islands of Hawaii.Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan，with a charge of $179 a night for a family of four.Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the Pacific.And if you set about cooking a fancy meal，you'll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个旅游观光的好地方，这四个地方各具特色，都非常值得一游。
高中英语 高考阅读理解专项训练——应用文(含答案详解)
2020-2021高考英语阅读理解专项训练（应用文）AEurope's most beautiful placesEurope is an amazingly varied place．The old continent's historic cities and its Mediterranean beaches draw many of its visitors，but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote corners，known mainly to locals and a few brave travelers．Lake Inari，FinlandHigh above the Arctic Circle and close to Finland's border with Russia，Lake Inari is a year round paradise．Dark，snowy winters make it ideal for catching a glimpse of the aurora borealis．Its tree-lined banks glow a burnt orange during autumn and in summer，you can swim in its chilly shallows．The center of local Sami culture，it's as remote and traditional as Finland gets．Unst，Shetland Isles，ScotlandThe most northerly occupied island of the British Isles，Unst is a wild，rugged place where seas crash into the dramatic Muckle Flugga sea stacks．The later are a harbor for gannets （塘鵒）during breeding season，with birdwatchers also treated to the sight of searching skuas （贼鸥）．Yorkshire Dales，EnglandIts narrow lanes lined with drys tone walls cry out to cyclists seeking marvelous adventures while its moody hill continually attract walkers，no matter the weather Geological wonders such as the limestone spectacles of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar make it perhaps the most beautiful part of the British IslesLoire Valley，FranceChateau de Chambord and Chateau de Chenonceau are the most famous，filled with classic viewing towers，formal gardens and boating lakes．Throw in a tour of its graperies，where some of the world's finest wines are produced，and its glamour is impossible to ignore．1.According to the passage，the best destinations in Europe are ______ ．A. historic cities and Mediterranean beachesB. known to people around the worldC. familiar to only a handful of peopleD. similar to each other with no obvious differences2.If you are a cyclist interested in adventures，you'd better choose ______ ．A. Unst，Shetland Isles，ScotlandB. Yorkshire Dales，EnglandC. Loire Valley．FranceD. Lake Inari，FinlandFox Hollow Salmon River Lodge 2740 NYS-13Altmar NY 13302Work Phone：315-298-2876Work Email：foxhollowlodge@hotmail．comWebsite：www．foxhollowsalmonriverlodge．com Our property features 160 feet of Salmon River frontage，a lodge （乡间小屋）with private bedrooms and a living room with TV．We also have cabins（小木屋）that sleep 4 to 8 people and are fully equipped with efficiency kitchens and TV．For those who like to rough it，we have a small campground with sites for RV's （房车）- Besides，tent sites are available along with a bathhouse．There are ATV （沙滩车）Trails accessible right from our lodge property．The Fox Hollow Lodge setting offers excellent cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the area．Get on the trail right across the road．Stop in to fish，hunt，camp，snowmobile，ski or just relax．You can do it all here．We can accommodate your special party，family outings，reunions，receptions．And catering for your party is our specialty．Enjoy pig roast，chicken，smoked turkey，steak，hotdogs，and burgers for the kids；you name the menu and we will cook it for your party．The Only Stop You Need To MakeWe are your one-stop shop for all your Salmon River needs．Clean rooms，wireless internet，comfortable，TV．The Fox Hollow Lodge is just what you have been looking for at the Salmon River．Spring，Summer，Winter and Fall，the Fox Hollow Lodge has them all! Book your stay today!3.Who would like to live in a RV's______A. Those who are not particular about life conveniences．B. Those who want to enjoy quality life in the suburbs．C. Those who plan to organize family outings and parties．D. Those who are desperate to join in cross-country skiing．4.Fox Hollow Salmon River Lodge specializes in ______ ．A. establishing various ways of inquiringB. having good facilities for enjoying natureC. guiding visitors around the Salmon RiverD. providing good service for visitors' partiesThe Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks Reviewed by HelenaNo lyrical, romantic account, but a hard-bitten. dull anddown-to-earth story of a family, a community and an environment. A story of cycles-of seasons, years, people, generations, stretches back centuries.A story of farming which only exists now in the remoter, wilder region of the UK, where the land is too hard and the environment too harsh for farming to be an "agribusiness". Where success, survival of farms, their sheep are dependent on knowledge passed down through generations and shared between farmers and shepherds in a small, close-knit and mutually-dependent community. A story of people hefted to their land every bit as much as their sheep are hefted to their fells.A Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonReviewed by T. BentlyHaving read all of Bill Bryson's travel books, this was the last one left. I hadn't read this because I had been told it was one of his weakest one. But I decided, through no other reason that I needed a hit of Bryson, to read it. People couldn't have been more wrong. From the very beginning of assessing the feasibility, arranging for Katz to accompany him to the purchasing of his equipment and the purchasing of "a large knife for killing bears and hillbillies", Bryson is at his absolute best. His cute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile but fragile trail. His encounters along the trail and Katz anti-social, childish antics (滑稽动作) make the first 150 pages more than a laugh-out-loud-hike. I couldn't have been more surprised. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is destined to become a modem classic.5.In The Shepherd's Life, James Rebanks takes readers through a shepherds' life ______.A. little noticed, and deeply attached to the harsh landB. alternated by the seasons and changed by the generationsC. featuring a hard struggle in the remote and beautiful areaD. spent in a profitable agricultural and friendly community6.What does the reviewer wants to convey by saying "People couldn't have been morewrong."?A. Bryson's travelling experience is laughable.B. Bryson's travel book is the best seller in travelling literature.C. A Walk in the Woods combines artistic quality well with natural beauty.D. It's a pity that people turn a blind eye to Bryson's travelling experience.DBackJoy Orthotic Seat：Easy，Drug-Free Relief from Back PainWhy BackJoy？BackJoy is an innovative device that provides relief from back discomfort by aiding in maintaining your posture （姿势）anywhere you sit，hard or soft seats．● Proven effective � over 2.0 million units sold，durable to provide long-lasting support ● Recommended by doctors and nurses● Safe and effective � a natural alternativeBack Pain Is A Problem!● We average over 9+ hours of sitting each day!● 80% of adults will suffer from back pain in their life ● Back pain is the No．2 reason for visiting the doctor● Mom was right："Sit up straight!"How to useBackJoy is made small on purpose．It is designed to cradle the space around the two sitting bones at the base of your pelvis and must be smaller than your buttocks to do so．● Sit on top of itHandle goes in front and between your legs● Pull it tight & cup to fitFeel it cup & lift your hips above the seat from below youBACKJOY® FAQQ：When should I feel results？A：Many users experience immediate relief，and some require several weeks of regular use to feel the benefits of their BackJoy．Q：Will BackJoy work for my condition A：BackJoy will not cure your back pain，but it will relieve the pressures caused by sitting．*BackJoy seat products will not work for you if you have been confined to a wheel chair，or if you have trouble standing or walking for any length of time．7.Which of the following statements is True？______A. You will be free of back pain after you use BackJoy．B. Most of the users will experience immediate relief．C. 94% of the doctors and nurses recommend it to others．D. A majority of adults experience pain back in their life．8.It can be inferred that ______ ．A. BackJoy doesn't work on soft couchesB. BackJoy works for any health conditionC. BackJoy can help users to adjust the way they are sittingD. BackJoy doesn't work for adults weighing less than 90lbsEIT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU BLUE IN THE FACETime to lake a stand against overpriced watches with theStauer Urban Blue，now only ﹩29You need a new watch…the one you are wearing was madewhen Nixon was in office，but extravagantly-priced watchesthat add zeros just because of a well-known name are an insult to your logic．It's absolutely possible to have the highest quality，precision classic timepiece without the high and mighty price tag．Here comes the Stauer Urban Blue．Packed with high-cod watch performance and style，minus the high-end price lag．It's everything a high-end watch should be：Sturdy stainless steel and construction．Precision timing that's accurate to four seconds a day-that's more 27-jewel automatic watch priced at over ﹩6，000．Your great escape from the over-priced watch craze．At Stauer，we go directly to the source （cutting out the middleman），designs．This means we can offer a top quality timepiece that happens to only cost the same as two well-made cocktails at your favorite bar．So，while we're busy revolutionizing the watch industry to bring you more real value，you can take your own stand against overpriced watches with the Urban Blue．Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed．Wear the Urban Blue for 30 days．If you're not convinced that you achieved excellence for less，it back for a refund of the item price．The Urban Blue is one of our fastest sellers．It takes six months to engineer this watch so don't wait．Limited to the first 1900 responders to this ad only．Stauer Urban Blue Watch ﹩199Offer Code Price ﹩29 +S&P Save ﹩1701-800-333-20459.What is the selling point of the Urban Blue______A. It was made when Nixon was in office．B. It is the most precise watch in the world．C. It is designed by the company's own engineers．D. It is high in quality but amazingly low in price．10.To guarantee customers' satisfaction，the watch producer promises that ______ ．A. they will reduce the engineering time in the futureB. they will sell the watch always at a price of ﹩29C. customers can wear the watch on trial for 3 monthsD. customers can return the watch for a full refund within 30 daysFOver the past few years，smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it's increasingly easy to find that you've bought a product that includes smart home features．So what does a modern smart home look like，and how can you start building one？You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets．Ecobee 4*Measuring both occupancy and temperature，its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode．*It only takes about 30 minutes，thanks to an easytofollow installation guide and an inapp stepbystep walkthrough．*Easily adjust temperature using your voice with builtin Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices．Amazon Smart Plug*Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control．*Schedule lights，fans，and appliances to turn on and off automatically，or control them remotely when you're away．*It's simple to set up and use．Plug in，open Alexa app，and start using your voice．The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb*It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control．*Schedule your own custom lighting scenes．Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a preset time．*To install，simply screw（拧）the smart bulbs into your desired light location．*Control smartbulbequipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App．August Smart Lock Pro*It works with Alexa for voice control（Alexa device sold separately）．*Control keyless access．It locks automatically behind you，and unlocks as you approach．*Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver（螺丝刀）．11.What do the four gadgets have in common？______A. Useful Philips Hue App．B. Beautiful lighting scenes．C. Easy installation and simple setup．D. Pleasant temperature．12.This passage is intended to ______ ．A. introduce the gadgets of smart homeB. provide advice for home decorationC. compare the gadgets with othersD. show the popularity of the gadgetsGAs you enter university，you are likely to be confused by new demands and challenges．You need to decide for yourselves what you want to achieve when you graduate．It is important that you have appropriate and realistic expectations of a university education and know how far you can go towards achieving your personal and academic goals，so that you will have a sense of achievement at the end of your first year as well as when you graduate．This website aims to be a quick one stop information hub to help you understand more about learning at HKU and make better use of HKU's support services．University Life is an adventure that-literally-everyone here is a key player．Your strategic moves at each stage have a direct impact on the outcomes of this adventure．The key to winning is mainly about how you manage your resources，especially your time．Most successful players engage themselves in activities that meet their needs and goals．First Year ExperienceAs a new player，you may find yourself standing at the crossroads and wondering which directions you should go．An open mind for handling new challenges and a roadmap or planning and setting priorities during your stay at HKU are what you need to start your journey．And don't forget to check out the following to familiarise yourself with the "game rules"，"support and resources" and "opportunity cards" on hand：*HKU Education aims to know what you are expected to achieve．*The key cards that contribute to your academic，professional and social excellence，e．g．Horizons Office，Common Core，Centre for Snorts and Exercise （CSE），Centre for Applied English Studies （CAES）．13.According to the passage，which is the most important for students，academic success？______A. Seeking support from their teachers．B. Setting personal and academic goals．C. Being familiar with school facilities．D. Making good use of their time．14.The purpose of this website is to ______ ．A. attract more excellent students to attend HKUB. help new students adapt to their university lifeC. encourage students to seek adventure at universityD. advertise roadmaps and key cards among studentsHA SPORTS EVENTS BASKETBALLCentral Sports Centre，City Road．All Stars vs Rockets，Saturday 8：30 p．m﹩12 Northerners vs Tigers，Sunday noon ﹩14BUSH WALKINGMeet at Wanda Station，Saturday 9：00 a．m．sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary Mountains．﹩7，call 341-5432．Meet at Westley Station Sunday 9：00 a．m．sharp for a full day walk to Wombak Valley．SOCCERSt Martins Sports CentreSt Martins vs Doonsberg，Saturday 2：00 p．m﹩8 Eastside Central vs Light Hill，Sunday 2：00 p．m﹩8 Neill ParkRecreation CentreNeill Park vs Robinson，Saturday 2：00 p．m．﹩11 Essen vs Springwood，Sunday 2：00 p．m．﹩11LAWN BOWLSTans Town B．CTans Town vs White Vale，Saturday 9：00p．m．﹩10 Wake Hill B．C．Wake Hill vs Colls，Saturday 2：00 p．m．﹩915.______ sports events are to be held at Saturday 2：00 p．m．according to the passage．A. TwoB. ThreeC. FourD. Five16.You may find the passage most probably in a ______ ．A. handbook about tourB. notice about sportsC. magazine about ball matchesD. blog about match reviews17.If you have ﹩18，you can go to both ______ ．A. All Stars vs Rockets and the Bush Walking at Westley StationB. Wake Hill vs Coll and Essen vs SpringwoodC. Neill Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light HillD. St Martins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs TigersICastel dell' Ovo is one of Naples' most famous monuments．It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance．The BasicsThe site on which Castel dell' Ovo now stands has a long history，beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists（殖民地定居者）．The current castle was built in the 15th century，and today，the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari，known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina（游艇停靠区），sits at the base of the castle．The Egg CastleThe origin of the castle's name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil，who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands．As long as the egg stays well，Castel dell' Ovo will remain standing．Things to Know Before you Go• Castel dell' Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts．• Admission to the castle and the museum is free．• The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions；the ramparts （城墙）and towers are always open．• There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts，making the castle accessible to wheelchairs．How to Get ThereCastel dell' Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road．Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell' Ovo．When to Get thereThe castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8：30 am to 7 pm，and Sundays and holidays from 8：30 am to 1：30 pm．The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm．As Naples is one of Italy's most visited cities，its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months．Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle's towers．Book Online or Call +1（702）648-587318.Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell' Ovo belong to ______A. British colonists'．B. French colonists'．C. Greek colonists'．D. German colonists'．19.Which of the following correctly describes Castel dell' Ovo______A. It lies next to Mount Vesuvius．B. It's also named the Egg castle．C. It was originally built in the 19th century．D. It's well-known for its seafood and marina．20.Who are most probably interested in visiting Castel dell' Ovo？______A. History lovers．B. Sports lovers．C. Literature lovers．D. Astronomy lovers．21.What should you know before you tour Castel dell' Ovo______A. The tickets have to be booked in advance．B. Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts．C. It's easily accessible by bus from the train station．D. The towers can be visited only during special events．22.When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum______A. On Sundays from 8：30 to 13：30．B. On holidays from 9：00 to 13：30．C. On weekdays from 8：30 to 19：00．D. On weekends from 10：00 to 13：00．JThe Secure ChildBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．Publisher：Da Capo Press & Reprint PressPrint list price：£5.99Kindle price：£ 2.99，save £3.00In this book，Dr．Stanley Greenspan offers a set of guiding principles to help parents of children -from preschoolers to teenagers - so that they feel secure in their homes，their schools，and in the society at large．Building Healthy MindsBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．& Nancy LewisPublisher：Da Capo PressPrint list price：£ 7.99Kindle price：£ 4．49，save £ 3.50The book applies Dr．Greenspan' s developmental theories to a child' s everyday life 一with practical，delightful observations and advice．Every parent wants to raise a bright，happy，and moral child，but until Stanley Greenspan did much research on the building blocks of such qualities，no one could show parents how and when these qualities begin．The Learning TreeBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．& Nancy Thorndike GreenspanPublisher：Da Capo PressPrint list price：£ 11.99Kindle price：£ 7．99，save £ 4.00Using the metaphor（隐喻）of a tree，Dr．Stanley Greenspan explains that the roots represent how children take in the world through what they hear，see，smell，and touch．The trunk represents thinking skills through which children grow both academically andsocially．The branches represent children's basic abilities to read，write，do math，and organize their work．The Challenging ChildBy Stanley Greenspan，M．D．& Jacqueline SalmonPublisher：Da Capo PressPrint list price：£ 5.99Kindle price：£ 4.24，save £ 1.75Most children fall into five basic types that come from inborn physical characteristics：the sensitive child，the self-absorbed child，the defiant （反叛的）child，the inattentive child，and the aggressive child．Stanley Greenspan，M．D．is the first to show parents how to match their parenting to the challenges of their particular child．23.Which book saves most on its Kindle edition？______A. The Secure ChildB. Building Healthy MindsC. The Learning TreeD. The Challenging Child24.What common theme do the four books carry？______A. The types of children．B. Children's learning abilities．C. Advice on educating children．D. Children's moral development．25.What can we know about Stanley Greenspan______A. He wrote the four books on his own．B. He's the first to study children's types．C. He has been working hard in Da Capo Press'D. He based Building Healthy Minds on his study．答案和解析A【解析】1．C 细节理解题．根据第一段"Europe is an amazingly varied place． The old continent's historic cities and its Mediterrane anbeaches draw many of its visitors， but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote c orners，known mainly to locals and a few brave travelers．欧洲是一个变化惊人的地方，古老大陆的历史城市和地中海海滩吸引了许多游客，但最好的目的地有时是它更偏远的角落，主要为当地人和一些勇敢的旅行者所知．"可知欧洲最好的目的地只有少数人熟悉．故选C．2．B 细节理解题．根据Yorkshire Dales， England部分"Its narrow lanes lined with drys tone walls cry out to cyclists seeking marvelous adventures while its moody hill continually attract walkers， no matter the weather它狭窄的车道两旁是干色调的墙壁，呼喊着骑车人寻求奇妙的冒险，而它阴郁的山丘则不断吸引着步行者，无论天气如何"可知如果你是一个对冒险感兴趣的骑车人，你最好选择去Yorkshire Dales， England．故选B．本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了欧洲最美的几个地方．1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目．2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换．3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义B【解析】答案：3．A．细节理解题．A．那些对生活便利不太在意的人．B．想在郊区享受优质生活的人．c．计划组织家庭出游和聚会的人．d．渴望参加越野滑雪的人．根据第1段最后一句， For those who like to rough it， we have a small campground with sites for RV's （房车）- Besides， tent sites are available along with a bathhouse．这句话意思为"对于那些喜欢粗糙的地方，我们有一个小的露营地，有房车（房车）的场地--此外，帐篷场地和浴室都有．"可以判断出A项符合．故选A．4．D．细节理解题．A．建立各种查询方式．B．有良好的自然观赏设施．C．带领游客游览三文鱼河．d．为来访者的聚会提供良好的服务．根据倒数第二段最后一句，And catering for your party is our specialty． Enjoy pig roast， chicken， smoked turkey，steak， hotdogs， and burgers for the kids； you name the menu and we will cook it for your party．这句话句意为"为您的聚会提供餐饮是我们的特色．请为孩子们享用烤猪、鸡肉、烟熏火鸡、牛排、热狗和汉堡；您说出菜单的名字，我们会为您的聚会烹饪．"可知D项符合．故选D．本题是一片宣传Fox Hollow Salmon River Lodge这个旅店的文章，主要介绍了它的特色及提供的服务．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．C【解析】【文章大意】本文主要介绍了两本书——詹姆斯•雷班克斯的《牧羊人的生活》和比尔•布赖森的《林中漫步》。
2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练(含答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解训练(绝对精品文档，价值很高，值得下载打印练习)一AA new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China. Researchers estimate that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than their southern counterparts because they breathed dirtier air.China itself made the comparison possible: for decades, a now-discontinued government policy provided free coal for heating, but only in the colder north. Researchers found significant differences in both particulate pollution of the air and life expectancy in the two regions.While previous studies have found that pollution affects human health, “the deeper and ultimately more important question is the impact on life expectancy,” said one of the researchers, Michael Greenstone, a professor of environmental economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “This study provides a unique setting (背景) to answer the life expectancy question because the (heating) policy dramatically changes pollution concentrations（浓度）”, Greenstone said in an email. “Further, due to the low rates of migration in China in this period, we can know people’s exposure over long time periods,” he said.The policy gave free coal for fuel boilers to heat homes and offices to cities north of the Huai River, which divides China into north and south. It was in effect for much of the 1950—1980 period of central planning, and, though disconti nued after 1980, it has left a legacy（遗留问题） in the north of heavy coal burning, which releases particulate pollutants into the air that can harm human health. Researchers found no other government policies that treated China’s north differently from the south.The researchers collected data for 90 cities, from 1981 to 2000, on the annual daily average concentration of total suspended（悬浮的）particulates. In China, those are considered to be particulates that are 100 micrometers or less in diameter, sent out from sources including power stations, construction sites and vehicles. Among them, PM2.5 is of especially great health concern because it can go deep into the lungs.The researchers estimated the impact on life expectancies using death data from 1991—2000. They found that in the north, the concentration of particulates was 184 micrograms per cubic meter一or 55 percent higher than in the south, and life expectancies were 5.5 years lower on average across all age ranges.1. The main idea of this passage is that ___________.A. the government provided free coal for heating in North ChinaB. coal burning causes bad air quality across ChinaC. research in China finds air pollution shortened life expectancyD. a new study finds different particulates in South China2.According to Greenstone, ________ greatly contributed to the high pollution concentrations in North China.A. power stationsB. construction sitesC. the free heating policyD. gases from vehicles3.It is implied in the passage that _________.A. coal is no longer used for heating in North ChinaB. air quality was comparatively better in South ChinaC. southerners burned coals for heating in the 1980sD. people preferred to live in South China after 19804.The underlined word “particulates” most probably means _________.A. dirty cloudsB. particular smokeC. dangerous bacteriaD. harmful dustBThere’s nothing like a good night’s sleep— but what does that really mean? It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others needmore. Still, experts can determine guidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledges that sleep needs will vary — lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration — but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For example, teenagers (14 —17 years old) need 8—10 hours’ sleep every day.To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that any professional organization has developed age-specific recommended sleep durations based on a systematic review of the world scientific literature.A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression, and can endanger others. Those that become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative e ffects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are significantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still unconvincing and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.5. Which is TRUE about sleeping time?A. Experts’ guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.B. The time you need for sleep is related to your state of mind.C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.6. How did the National Sleeping Foundation do the research?A. By interviewing different people.B. By consulting other experts.C. By reading lots of articles.D. By doing systematic experiments.7. The research shows that people without enough sleep will _______.A. lose some weightB. drive faster than usualC. dream during their sleepD. eat more food8. From Paragraph 4, we can learn that _______.A. more research on oversleeping is neededB. researchers now agree with those in the pastC. too much sleep may result in social changesD. research on oversleeping is quite convincingCThe term “resume” means a document describing one’s educational qualitifications and professional experience. However guidelines for preparing a global resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.* In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your resume. Do not attach a photograph to your resume if you are sending it to the United States, though.* Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most case of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.* Pay attention to the resume format(格式) you use--chronological(时间的) or revers-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the revers-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.* The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your resume , as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.* If you are writing your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses BritishEnglish or American English because there are variations between the two versions.* Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your resume prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.* Be aware that paper sizes are different countries. The United States standard is 81/2 by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your r esume by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing.9. From the passage, we learn that ______.A. We can’t list the oldest experience first in a resumeB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. A resume can help us know about a person’s personalityD. A person’s educational background should be included in a resume10. The passage is most probably intended for ______ .A. Job hunters that seek careers abroadB. Companies that do international businessC. People that are employed by companies overseasD. Graduates that can speak over one foreign language11. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global resume should ______.A. Be highly professionalB. Be especially informativeC. Be culturally appropriateD. Be logically chronologicalDHalf of the world’s population lives in areas affected by Asian monsoons（季风）, but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making weather predictions.Every summer, moist（潮湿的）air masses, known as monsoon, produce large quantities of rainfall in India, East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia and East Africa, which are pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressurearea to the south.According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area date to 1950, too recent and not detailed enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years travelling across Asia locating trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings（年轮）or circles, inside the trunks of thousands of ancient trees at more than 300 sites.Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document—a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas（地图集）. It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s.Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry conditions. “If the monsoon bas ically fails or is very weak one year, the trees affected by the monsoon at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the tree chronology（年表）that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability. ”Armed with such a sweeping set of data, researchers say they now can begin to refine climate computer models for predicting the behavior of monsoons.“There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding,” said Eugene Wahl, a scientist who is with America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’spaleoclimate（古气侯）branch studying weather patterns over the history of the Earth. “So, to get a knowledge of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science.”12．What’s the passage mainly about?A．The achievements of Edward Cook.B．The necessity of weather forecast.C．A breakthrough in monsoon prediction.D．The effects of Asian monsoons.13．It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because______.A．it is hard to keep long-term climate recordsB．they are formed under complex climate systemsC．they influence many nationsD．there is heavy rainfall in Asia14．According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees_________.A．offer people information about the regional climateB．have a great influence on the regional climateC．determine the regional climateD．reflect all kinds of regional climate information15．What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl?A．It will help people prevent droughts and floods.B．It should include information about human life in the past.C．It has analysed moisture models worldwide.D．It is a great achievement in climate science.参考答案A ---CCBDB ---- BCDAC---DACD----CBAD二AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmers. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00 Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants AssistantWhen you join in them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Walden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Ogilvie, Palmlace Limited.1. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _______.A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month2. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD. Software TrainerBGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.B. People remember well what they learned in childhood.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.4. The author explains the law of overlearning by .A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. using examplesD. making a comparison5. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is .A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies6. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It increases students' learning interest.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It's helpful only in a limited way.CBy 2050, a completely new type of human evolve as a result of extremely new technology, behavior, and natural selection. This is according to Cadell Last, a researcher at the Global Brain Institute, who claims mankind is undergoing a major “evolutionary transition”.In less than four decades, Mr. Last claims we will live longer, have children in old age and rely on artificial intelligence to do ordinary and boring tasks. This shift is so significant, he claims, it is comparable to the change from monkeys to apes, and apes to humans. “Your 80 or 100 is going to be so radically differe nt than your grandparents,” Mr. Last says, who believes we will spend much of our time living in virtual reality. Some evolutionary scientists believe this age could be as high as 120 by 2050.Mr. Last claims humans will also demonstrate delayed sexual maturation, according to a report by Christina Sterbenz in Business Insider. This refers to something known as life history theory which attempts to explain how natural selection shapes key events in a creature’s life, such as reproduction. It suggests thatas brain sizes increase, organisms need more energy and time to reach their full potential, and so reproduce less.Instead of living fast and dying younger, Mr. Last believes humans will live slow and die old. “Global society at the moment is a complete mess,” he told MailOnline. “But in crisis there is opportunity, and in apocalypse (启示) there can be transform ation. So I think the next system humanity creates will be far more sophisticated, fair, and abundant than our current civilization.”“I think our next system will be as different from the modern world, as our contemporary world is from the medieval (中世纪的) world. The biological clock isn't going to be around forever,” he added, and said that people could pause it for some time using future technology.The change is already happening. Today, the average age at which a woman in Britain has her first baby has been rising steadily stands at 29. 8. In the US, just one percent of first children were born to women over the age of 35 in 1970. By 2012, that figure rose to 15 percent.“As countries become socio-economically advanced, more and more people, especially women have the option to engage in cultural reproduction,” Mr. Last added. And as well as having more child-free years to enjoy leisure time, he believes artificial intelligence will make up the need for low-skill jobs. We may also spend a large amount of time living in virtual reality. “I’m not quite sure most people have really absorbed the implications of this possibility,” Mr. Last said.His vi ews are detailed in a paper, titled “Human Evolution, Life History Theory, and the End of Biological Reproduction" published Current Aging Science.7. According to Cadell Last, a completely new type of human will appear because of ______.① artificial intelligence ② new technology ③ natural selection ④ mundane tasks⑤ behaviorA. ②③⑤B. ①②③C. ③④⑤D. ①②⑤8. Which statement is compared by Mr. Last to the change from monkeys to apes, andapes to humans?A. We have diseases and die young.B. We spend less time in virtual reality.C. We give birth to a child when we are young.D. We use intelligent robots to do everyday housework.9. The underlined words in the third paragraph most probably mean “______”.A. Reproduction.B. Reproduce less.C. Natural selection shapes key events.D. Organisms need more energy and time to ripen.10. In the next system Mr. Last explained we can infer that ______.A. women are engaged in careers or hobbies instead of giving birth to babiesB. women are engaged in playing computer games rather than workingC. women are engaged in cultural reproduction in place of menD. women are engaged in living in virtual reality without optionsDMost teens can't wait to learn to drive. Not so with me. Driving made me nervous.I didn't get a license until I turned 24 years old. As a result, when I first married, we only had one car and car pooled to work. My husband's hours were different from mine by one hour. I worked earlier. So he dropped me off and went to the diner to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I leisurely walked the three miles to his wo rk place where I waited in his car, reading a book.One day while waiting for him, I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot. It was powder blue and sleek looking. The kind of car you dream about. I was busily admiring the car, when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen off the movie screen.She pulled into the spot beside our car and it was all I could do not to stare. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Jet black hair and alabaster skin. Our eyes made contact and she smiled at me. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like aneven row of pearls. She was wearing a light blue shirt that just matched her car. Peeking through her long, softly curled hair I could see gold hoop earrings. They had to be gold to shine like that. A couple of minutes later, a nice looking man came out of the building, entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.Sitting there in my jeans, shirt and hair in a pony tail, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all?Maybe I would have forgotten about her, but the following week, I saw her again. Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy lingered long after she drove away.Many nights when sleep evaded me, I would think about the beautiful lady. I wondered if she and her husband ate out, and where they dined, and what she was wearing. I wanted her to get out of the car and let me see her full length. Did she wear really high heeled shoes and pants, or a skirt.I would get my answers in a couple of weeks.Sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding my book, watching her over the top of it. She was waiting and when her husband came to the car, she called to him. They spoke a few words and he opened the car door for her to step out. He took her arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She was wearing a skirt.She haltingly walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways in the car, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other one. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis on the left leg and a brace on the right leg. I couldn't w atch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. For weeks I had envied this woman and her way of life, while I had been able to walk three miles to our car!When my husband arrived and found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroadmade a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didn't. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can't buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled.11. In the afternoons the woman walked three miles to her husband’s work place to___.A. take exercise on the wayB. meet the beautiful ladyC. enjoy the scenery and readingD. wait for her husband12. After seeing the beautiful lady, the woman concluded_______.A. the beautiful lady led a rich and happy lifeB. the beautiful lady liked to show off herselfC. she and her husband must make more moneyD. she shouldn’t have married her husband13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The woman learned that health and family are more important.B. Th e woman was poor and couldn’t afford another car and fancy clothes.C. The woman envied the beautiful lady of her capable husband.D. The woman regretted marrying her husband.14.The underlined word “haltingly”(paragraph 10) probably means________.A. proudlyB. excitedlyC. difficultlyD. steadily15.Which of the following do you think can be the best title of the passage?A. Seeing is believingB. Trust her heart instead of her lookC. Looks can be deceivingD. Fooled by her look阅读理解A---- DC B---- BCAD C----- ADDA D-----DAACC三AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?。
高中英语高考专练07 应用文体类阅读理解(解析版)---备战2021届高考英语二轮复习题型专练
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。本文是一篇诗歌大赛的征稿启事。文章就参赛作品的内容、奖项、参赛规则等做了介绍。
1.细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第一段中的”Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner's choice”可知，每位获奖者都可以带一名家长和另一名由获奖者选择的人员。因此，每位获奖者可以带两个人。故选A。
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip udes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
应用文是在日常工作和生活中使用的文体，通常以实用性为目的、以真实性为基础、以时效性为根本、以规范性为准则。该文体一般可分为两大类：一类是说明性应用文，包括广告、启事、海报、守则、公告、指南、个人简历、备忘录、摘要等；另一类是叙述性应用文，如书信、日记、便条、报告、请帖等。目的都是向读者传输信息。高考试题主要涉及宣传广告、公告类应用文，偶尔也会有书信类文章出现。从近三年高考全国卷阅读理解中应用文的话题分布情况可知，前一类是应用文命题的首选题材，其中包括广告、海报和指南等。
2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含答案）
2020年高考英语阅读理解专项训练（含答案）2020年高考英语阅读理解训练(绝对精品文档，价值很高，值得下载打印练习)一AA new study links heavy air pollution from coal burning to shorter lives in northern China. Researchers estimate that the half-billion people alive there in the 1990s will live an average of 5 years less than their southern counterparts because they breathed dirtier air.China itself made the comparison possible: for decades, a now-discontinued government policy provided free coal for heating, but only in the colder north. Researchers found significant differences in both particulate pollution of the air and life expectancy in the two regions.While previous studies have found that pollution affects human health, “the deep er and ultimately more important question is the impact on life expectancy,” said one of the researchers, Michael Greenstone, a professor of environmental economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “This study provides a unique setting (背景) to answer the life expectancy question because the (heating) policy dramatically changes pollution concentrations（浓度）”, Greenstone said in an email. “Further, due to the low rates of migration in China in this period, we can know people’s exposure over long time periods,” he said.The policy gave free coal for fuel boilers to heat homes and offices to cities north of the Huai River, which divides China into north and south. It was in effect for much of the 1950—1980period of central planning, and, though disconti nued after 1980, it has left a legacy（遗留问题） in the north of heavy coal burning, which releases particulate pollutants into the air that can harm human health. Researchers found no other government policies that treated China’s north differently from the south.The researchers collected data for 90 cities, from 1981 to 2000, on the annual daily average concentration of total suspended（悬浮的）particulates. In China, those are considered to be particulates that are 100 micrometers or less in diameter, sent out from sources including power stations, construction sites and vehicles. Among them, PM2.5 is of especially great health concern because it can go deep into the lungs.The researchers estimated the impact on life expectancies using death data from 1991—2000. They found that in the north, the concentration of particulates was 184 micrograms per cubic meter一or 55 percent higher than in the south, and life expectancies were 5.5 years lower on average across all age ranges.1. The main idea of this passage is that ___________.A. the government provided free coal for heating in North ChinaB. coal burning causes bad air quality across ChinaC. research in China finds air pollution shortened life expectancyD. a new study finds different particulates in South China2.According to Greenstone, ________ greatly contributed to the high pollution concentrations in North China.A. power stationsB. construction sitesC. the free heating policyD. gases from vehicles3.It is implied in the passage that _________.A. coal is no longer used for heating in North ChinaB. air quality was comparatively better in South ChinaC. southerners burned coals for heating in the 1980sD. people preferred to live in South China after 19804.The underlined word “particulates” most probabl y means _________.A. dirty cloudsB. particular smokeC. dangerous bacteriaD. harmful dustBThere’s nothing like a good night’s sleep— but what does that really mean? It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others needmore. Still, experts can determine guidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledges that sleep needs will vary —lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration —but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For example, teenagers (14 —17 years old) need 8—10 hours’ sleep every day.To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that any professional organization has developed age-specific recommended sleepdurations based on a systematic review of the world scientific literature.A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk for depression, and can endanger others. Those that become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative e ffects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are significantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still unconvincing and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.5. Which is TRUE about sleeping time?A. Experts’ guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.B. The time you need for sleep is related to your state of mind.C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.6. How did the National Sleeping Foundation do the research?A. By interviewing different people.B. By consulting other experts.C. By reading lots of articles.D. By doing systematic experiments.7. The research shows that people without enough sleep will _______.A. lose some weightB. drive faster than usualC. dream during their sleepD. eat more food8. From Paragraph 4, we can learn that _______.A. more research on oversleeping is neededB. researchers now agree with those in the pastC. too much sleep may result in social changesD. research on oversleeping is quite convincingCThe term “resume” means a document describing one’s educational qualitifications and professional experience. However guidelines for preparing a global resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start.* In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your resume. Do not attach a photograph to your resume if you are sending it to the United States, though.* Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most case of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.* Pay attention to the resume format(格式) you use--chronological(时间的) or revers-chronological order. If you findno specific guidelines, the general preference is for the revers-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experience first.* The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your resume , as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.* If you are writing your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses BritishEnglish or American English because there are variations between the two versions.* Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your resume prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see and hear proof of your language skills.* Be aware that paper sizes are different countries. The United States standard is 81/2 by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your r esume by email, reformat it to the receiver’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing.9. From the passage, we learn that ______.A. We can’t list the oldest experience first in a resumeB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. A resume can help us know about a person’s personalityD. A person’s educational background should be included in a resume10. The passage is most probably intended for ______ .A. Job hunters that seek careers abroadB. Companies that do international businessC. People that are employed by companies overseasD. Graduates that can speak over one foreign language11. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global resume should ______.A. Be highly professionalB. Be especially informativeC. Be culturally appropriateD. Be logically chronologicalDHalf of the world’s population lives in areas affected by Asian monsoons（季风）, but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making weather predictions.Every summer, moist（潮湿的）air masses, known as monsoon, produce large quantities of rainfall in India, East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia and East Africa, which are pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressure area to the south.According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area date to 1950, too recent and not detailed enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years travelling across Asialocating trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings（年轮）or circles, inside the trunks of thousands of ancient trees at more than 300 sites.Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document—a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas（地图集）. It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s.Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry conditions. “If the monsoon bas ically fails or is very weak one year, the trees affected by the monsoon at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the tree chronology（年表）that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability. ”Armed with such a sweeping set of data, researchers say they now can begin to refine climate computer models for predicting the behavior of monsoons.“There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding,” said Eugene Wahl, a scientist who is with America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’spaleoclimate（古气侯）branch studying weather patterns over the history of the Earth. “So, to get a knowledge of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science.”12．What’s the passage mainly about?A．The achievements of Edward Cook.B．The necessity of weather forecast.C．A breakthrough in monsoon prediction.D．The effects of Asian monsoons.13．It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because______.A．it is hard to keep long-term climate recordsB．they are formed under complex climate systemsC．they influence many nationsD．there is heavy rainfall in Asia14．According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees_________.A．offer people information about the regional climateB．have a great influence on the regional climateC．determine the regional climateD．reflect all kinds of regional climate information15．What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl?A．It will help people prevent droughts and floods.B．It should include information about human life in the past.C．It has analysed moisture models worldwide.D．It is a great achievement in climate science.参考答案A ---CCBDB ---- BCDAC---DACD----CBAD二AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s musicprogrammers. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00 Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants AssistantWhen you join in them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Walden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Ogilvie, Palmlace Limited.1. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _______.A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month2. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD. Software TrainerBGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.B. People remember well what they learned in childhood.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.4. The author explains the law of overlearning by .A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. using examplesD. making a comparison5. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is .A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies6. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It increases students' learning interest.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It's helpful only in a limited way.CBy 2050, a completely new type of human evolve as a result of extremely new technology, behavior, and natural selection.This is according to Cadell Last, a researcher at the Global Brain Institute, who claims mankind is undergoing a major “evolutionary transition”.In less than four decades, Mr. Last claims we will live longer, have children in old age and rely on artificial intelligence to do ordinary and boring tasks. This shift is so significant, he claims, it is comparable to the change from monkeys to apes, and apes to humans. “Your 80 or 100 is going to be so radically differe nt than your grandparents,” Mr. Last says, who believes we will spend much of our time living in virtual reality. Some evolutionary scientists believe this age could be as high as 120 by 2050.Mr. Last claims humans will also demonstrate delayed sexual maturation, according to a report by Christina Sterbenz in Business Insider. This refers to something known as life history theory which attempts to explain how natural selection shapes key events in a creature’s life, such as reproduction. It suggests thatas brain sizes increase, organisms need more energy and time to reach their full potential, and so reproduce less.Instead of living fast and dying younger, Mr. Last believes humans will live slow and die old. “Global society at the moment is a complete mess,” he told MailOnline. “But in crisis there is opportunity, and in apocalypse (启示) there can be transform ation. So I think the next system humanity creates will be far more sophisticated, fair, and abundant than our current civilization.”“I think our next system will be as different from the modern world, as our contemporary world is from the medieval (中世纪的) world. The biological clock isn't going to be around forever,” he added, and said that people could pause it for some time usingfuture technology.The change is already happening. Today, the average age at which a woman in Britain has her first baby has been rising steadily stands at 29. 8. In the US, just one percent of first children were born to women over the age of 35 in 1970. By 2012, that figure rose to 15 percent.“As countries become socio-economically advanced, more and more people, especially women have the option to engage in cultural reproduction,” Mr. Last added. And as well as having more child-free years to enjoy leisure time, he believes artificial intelligence will make up the need for low-skill jobs. We may also spend a large amount of time living in virtual reality. “I’m not quite sure most people have really absorbed the implications of this possibility,” Mr. Last said.His vi ews are detailed in a paper, titled “Human Evolution, Life History Theory, and the End of Biological Reproduction" published Current Aging Science.7. According to Cadell Last, a completely new type of human will appear because of ______.① artificial intelligence ② new technology ③ natural selection ④ mundane tasks⑤ behaviorA. ②③⑤B. ①②③C. ③④⑤D. ①②⑤8. Which statement is compared by Mr. Last to the change from monkeys to apes, andapes to humans?A. We have diseases and die young.B. We spend less time in virtual reality.C. We give birth to a child when we are young.D. We use intelligent robots to do everyday housework.9. The underlined words in the third paragraph most probably mean “______”.A. Reproduction.B. Reproduce less.C. Natural selection shapes key events.D. Organisms need more energy and time to ripen.10. In the next system Mr. Last explained we can infer that ______.A. women are engaged in careers or hobbies instead of giving birth to babiesB. women are engaged in playing computer games rather than workingC. women are engaged in cultural reproduction in place of menD. women are engaged in living in virtual reality without optionsDMost teens can't wait to learn to drive. Not so with me. Driving made me nervous.I didn't get a license until I turned 24 years old. As a result, when I first married, we only had one car and car pooled to work. My husband's hours were different from mine by one hour. I worked earlier. So he dropped me off and went to the diner to drink coffee until work time.Then, in the afternoons, I leisurely walked the three miles to his wo rk place where I waited in his car, reading a book.One day while waiting for him, I noticed the most beautifulCadillac pull in the lot. It was powder blue and sleek looking. The kind of car you dream about. I was busily admiring the car, when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen off the movie screen.She pulled into the spot beside our car and it was all I could do not to stare. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Jet black hair and alabaster skin. Our eyes made contact and she smiled at me. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like an even row of pearls. She was wearing a light blue shirt that just matched her car. Peeking through her long, softly curled hair I could see gold hoop earrings. They had to be gold to shine like that. A couple of minutes later, a nice looking man came out of the building, entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away.Sitting there in my jeans, shirt and hair in a pony tail, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all?Maybe I would have forgotten about her, but the following week, I saw her again. Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy lingered long after she drove away.Many nights when sleep evaded me, I would think about the beautiful lady. I wondered if she and her husband ate out, and where they dined, and what she was wearing. I wanted her to get out of the car and let me see her full length. Did she wear really high heeled shoes and pants, or a skirt.I would get my answers in a couple of weeks.Sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding my book, watching her over the top of it. She was waiting and when her husband came to the car, she called to him. They spoke a few words and he opened the car door for her to step out. He tookher arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She was wearing a skirt.She haltingly walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways in the car, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other one. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis on the left leg and a brace on the right leg. I couldn't w atch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. For weeks I had envied this woman and her way of life, while I had been able to walk three miles to our car!When my husband arrived and found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and also knew the story. The beautiful lady and her parents were in a car that either stalled or got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroadmade a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home.I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didn't. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money can't buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything.When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled.11. In the afternoons the woman walked three miles to her hus band’s work place to___.A. take exercise on the wayB. meet the beautiful ladyC. enjoy the scenery and readingD. wait for her husband12. After seeing the beautiful lady, the woman concluded_______.A. the beautiful lady led a rich and happy lifeB. the beautiful lady liked to show off herselfC. she and her husband must make more moneyD. she shouldn’t have married her husband13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The woman learned that health and family are more important.B. Th e woman was poor and couldn’t afford another car and fancy clothes.C. The woman envied the beautiful lady of her capable husband.D. The woman regretted marrying her husband.14.The underlined word “haltingly”(paragraph 10) probably means________.A. proudlyB. excitedlyC. difficultlyD. steadily15.Which of the following do you think can be the best title of the passage?A. Seeing is believingB. Trust her heart instead of her lookC. Looks can be deceivingD. Fooled by her look阅读理解A---- DC B---- BCAD C----- ADDA D-----DAACC三AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-。
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3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
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I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl's writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda's battles with her cruel me parents and the bossy headmisres，Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening，but they're also aspirational.
专题07-2021年新高考英语拓展阅读训练-旅游与交通(解析版)
专题07 旅游与交通Text 1(2020年全国卷II)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The Lake District Attractions GuideDalemain Mansion & Historic GardensHistory, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated andaward-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10:30-17:00(16:00 in Oct).House:11:15-16:00(15:00 in Oct)Town: Pooley Bridge & PenrithAbbot Hall art Gallery & MuseumThose viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:30 -17:00 Sumner.10:30 -16:00 Winter.Town: KendalTullie House Museum & Art GalleryDiscover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00.Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 16:30, Sun 12:00 – 16:30.Town: CarlisleDove Cottage & The wordsworth MuseumDiscover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.Open: Daily, 09:30 – 17:30 (last admission 17:00).Town: Grasmere21．When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?A．09:30-17:30.B．10:30-16:00.C．11:15-16:00.D．12:00-16:3022．What can visitors do at Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum?A．Enjoy Ronney’s works.B．Have some interactive fun.C．Attend a famous festival.D．Learn the history of a family23．Where should visitors go if they want to explore Wordsworth’s life?A．Penrith.B．Kendal.C．Carlisle.D．Grasmere.【答案】21．C22．A23．D【解析】本文是应用文。
2020年高三英语阅读理解专项训练（含答案）
2020年高三英语阅读理解专项训练（含答案）2020年高三英语阅读理解专项训练(名师精选真题+实战训练，建议下载练习)一Not so long ago, most people didn’t know who Shelly Ann Francis Pryce was go to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication thatshe was just another American teenager without much of a future. However, one person wants to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen-year-old Shelly Ann as a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of true greatness. H ertime were not exactly impressive, but even so, he seemed there was something trying toget out, something the other coaches had overlooked when they had assessed her andfound her lacking. He decided to offer Shelly Ann a place in his very strict training seasons. Their cooperation quickly produced re sults, and a few year later at JamaicaOlympic games in early 2008, Shelly Ann, who at that time only ranked number 70 in短跑).the world, beat Jamaica’s unchallen ged queen of the sprint( asked an astonished sprinting world, before “Where d id she come from?”concluding that she must be one of those one-hit wonders that spring up from time totime, only to disappear again without signs. But Shelly Ann was to prove that she was anything but a one-hit wonder. At theBeijing Olympic she swept away any doubtsabout her ability to perform consistently by becoming the first Jamaican woman ever towin the 100 meters Olympic gold. She did it again one year on at the World Championship in Briton, becoming world champion with a time of 10.73--- the fourthrecord ever.Shelly-Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has a mental toughness that did not come about by chance. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has toughest been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica’sinner-city communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one-room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Several of Shelly-Ann's friends and family were caught up in the killings; one of her cousins was shot dead only a few streets away from where she lived. Sometimes her family didn have enough to eat. She ran at the school championships barefooted because she es. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an couldn’t afford shoathlete herself as a young girl but, like so many other girls in Waterhouse, had to stop after sh e had her first baby. Maxime’s early entry into the adult world with its responsibilities gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would not end up in Waterhouse's roundabout of poverty. One of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly-Ann was taking her to the track, and she was ready to sacrifice everything.It didn't take long for Shelly-Ann to realize that sports couldbe her way out of Waterhouse. O n a summer evening in Beijing in 2008, all those long, hard hours of work and commitment finally bore fruit. The barefoot kid who just a few years previously had been living in poverty, surrounded by criminals and violence, had written a new chapter in the history of sports.But Shelly-Ann’s victory was far greater than that. The night she won Olympic gold in Beijing, the routine murders in Waterhouse and the drug wars in the neighbouring streets stopped. The dark cloud above one of the world’s toughest criminalI have so much fire burning for neighbourhoods simply disappeared for a few days. “my country,”Shelly said. She plans to start a foundation for homeless children andwants to build a community centre in Waterhouse. She hopes to inspire the Jamaicansto lay down their weapons. She intends to fight to make it a woman’s as world.Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made As Muhammad Ali puts it, “from something they have deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision.”One of thethings Shelly-Ann can be proud of is her understanding of this truth.1. Why did Stephen Francis decide to coach Shelly-Ann?A. He had a strong desire to free her family from trouble.B. He sensed a great potential in her despite her weaknesses.C. She had big problems maintaining her performance.D. She suffered a lot of defeats at the previous track meets.2. What did the sprinting world think of Shelly-Ann beforethe 2008 Olympic Games?A. She would become a promising star.B. She badly needed to set higher goals.C. Her sprinting career would not last long.D. Her talent for sprinting was known to all.3. What made Maxime decide to train her daughter on the track?A. Her success and lessons in her career.B. Her interest in Shelly-Ann’s quick profit.C. Her wish to get Shelly-Ann out of poverty.D. Her early entrance into the sprinting world.4. What can we infer from Shelly-Ann's statement underlined in Paragraph 5?A. She was highly rewarded for her efforts.B. She was eager to do more for her country.C. She became an athletic star in her country.D. She was the envy of the whole community.5. By mentio ning Muhammad Ali’s words, the author intends to tell us that .A. players should be highly inspired by coachesB. great athletes need to concentrate on patienceC. hard work is necessary in one’s achievementsD. motivation allows great athletes to be on the top6. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Making of a Great AthleteB. The Dream for ChampionshipC. The Key to High PerformanceD. The Power of Full Responsibility答案1—6 BCCBDA二Two things changed my life: my mother and a white plastic bik e basket. I have thought long and hard about it and it’s true.I would be a different person if my m hadn’t turned a silly bicycle accessory into a life lesson I carry with me today.My mother and father were united in their way of raising children, but it mostlyfell to my mother to actually carry it out. Looking back, I honestly dondid it. Managing the family budget must have been a very hard task., but she made itlook effortless. If we complained about not having what another kid did, we’d hearand –so got for his birthday, you are not getting a something like, “I don’t care what so –We had to earn ourTV in your room a car for your birthday a lsvish sweet 16 party.”allowance by doing chores around the house. I can still l remember how long it took topolish the legs of our coffee table. My brothers can no doubt remember hours spent cleaning the house .Like the two little girls growing up at the White House, we madeour own beds (no one left the house until that was done)and picked up after ourselves.We had to keep track of our belongings ,and if something was lost ,it was not replaced.It was summer and ,one day ,my mother drove me to the bike shop to get a tirefixed---and there it was in the window, White, shiny, plastic and decorated withflowers ,the basket winked at me and I knew ----I k new---I had to have it.”What a neat basket.”“It’s beautiful,” my mother said when I pointed it out to her,I tried to hold off at first ,I played it cool for a short while. But then I guess Iplease can I plea se ,please get it? I ’ll do extra at and it any longer:“Mom,couldn’tthat basket.chores for as long as you say, I’ll do anything ,but I need that basket,I lovePlease ,Mom .Please?”I was desperate.she said ,gently rubbing my back while we both stared at what I “You know,”believes was the coolest thing ever,” If you save up you could buy this yourself.t gone!”“By the time I make enough it’ll bu“Maybe Roger here could hold it for you,” she smiled at Roger ,the bike guy “He can’t hold it for that long ,Mom .Someone else will buy it .Please, Mom, Please?”“There might be another way,” she said.And so our paying plan unfolded. My mother bought the beautiful basket and put itsafely in some hiding place I couldn’t find. Each week I eagerly counted my grow saving increased by extra work here and there (washing the car ,helping my mothermake dinner, delivering or collecting things on my bike that already looked nakedwithout the basket in front).And then ,weeks later ,I counted ,re-counted and jumpedfor joy. Oh ,happy day ! I made it! I finally had the exact amount we’dayed with millions Days later the unthinkable happened. A neighborhood girl I’d plof times appeared with the exact same basket fixed to her shiny ,new bike that alreadyhad all the bells and whistles. I rode hard and fast home to tell my mother about this disaster. This horrible turn of events.And then came the lesso n . I’ve taken with me through my life:”Honey, Your b is extra-special,” Mom said, gently wiping away my hot tears.”Your ba sket is sp because you paid for it yourself.”1.What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. The children enjoyed doing housework.B. The author came from s well-off familyC. The mother raised her children in an unusual wayD. The children were fon d of the US president’s daughters.2.When the author saw the basket in the window, she .A. fell in love with itB. stared at her motherC. recognized it at onceD. went up to the bike guy3.Why did the author say many “please” to her mother?A. She longed to do extra work.B. She was eager to have the basket.C. She felt tired after standing too long.D. She wanted to be polite to her mother.4.By using “naked” (Paragraph 12),the author seems to stress that the basket wasA. something she could affordB. something important to herC. something impossible to getD. something she could do without5.To the author, it seemed to be a horrible turn of events thatA. something spoiled her paying planB. the basket cost more than she had savedC. a neighborhood girl had bought a new bikeD. someone else had got a basket of the same kind6.What is the life lesson the author learned from her mother?A. Save money for a rainy dayB. Good advice is beyond all price.C. Earn your bread with your sweatD. God helps those who help themselves答案：1---6 CABBD C三You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the lakes and oceans.harmful effects of chemicals on h umans and on the world’s -present)Sandra Day O’Connor(1930When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 yearson the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rasa Parks would not give up her seaton a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rightsrks.movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Pa1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her lack of proper training in law.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.2. What is the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by thelaw firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Da y O’Connor.D. Rosa Parks.4. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D. They are peace-lovers.答案： 1 --- 4 A C D.C四Five years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test atthe beginning of a term to find out something about my students. I put a small set ofomething out of the Tinkertoys. Tinkertoys in front of each student, and said:”Make sYou have 45 minutes today - a nd 45minutes each day for the rest of the week.”A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see the rest of the class would do. Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of themodel plans provided. Another group built something out oftheir own imaginations.Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time. His constructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home.I was delighted at the presence of such a student. Here was an exceptionally creativemind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect(感染) other students.Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. I ran the risk of losing thosestudents who had a different style of thinking. Without fail one would declare,just not creative.”“Do you dream at night when you’re asleep?”“Oh, sure.”“So tell me one of your most interesting dreams.” The student would tell som wildly imaginative. Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads.“That’s pretty creative. Who does that for you?”“Nobody. I do it.”“Really-at night, when you’re asleep?”“Sure.”“Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay?”1. The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ________?A. know more about the studentsB. make the lessons more excitingD. teach the students about toy designC. raise the students’ interest in art2. What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph3?A. He liked to help his teacher.B. He preferred to study alone.C. He was active in class.D. He was imaginative.3. What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Mistake.B. Drawback.C. Difficulty.D. Burden.4. Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams?A. To help them to see their creativity.B. To find out about their sleeping habits.C. To help them to improve their memory.D. To find out about their ways of thinking.答案：1---4 A DBA五On one of her trips to New York several years ago, Eudora Welty decided to take acouple of New York friends out to dinner. They settled in at a comfortable East Sidecafe and within minutes, another customer was approaching their table.-haired writer remembered being “Hey, aren’t you from Mississippi?” the elegant, whiteasked by the stranger. “I’m from Mississippi too.”Without a second thought, the woman joined the Welty party. When her dinner partner showed up, she also pulled up a chair.“They began telling me all the news of Mississippi,” Welty said. “I di my New York friends were thinking.”Taxis on a rainy New York night are rarer than sunshine. By the time the group got upto leave, it was pouring outside. We lty’s new friends immediately sent a waiter to find a cab. Heading back downtown toward her hotel, her big-city friends were amazed at the turn of events that had changed their Big Apple dinner into a Mississippi.“My friends said: ‘Now we believe your stories,’” Welty added. “And know. These are the people that make me write them.’”Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple gray dress, looked pleasedwith this explanation.cters in her fiction these last 50 or so years.“I don’t make them up,” she said of the chara“I don’t have to.”Beauticians, bartenders, piano players and people with purple hats, Welty’s peoplecome from afternoons spent visiting with old friends, from walks through the streets ofher native Jackson, Miss., from conversations overheard on a bus. It annoys Welty that, at 78, her left ear has now given out. Sometimes, sitting on a bus or a train, she hears only a fragment(片段) of a particularly interesting story.1. What happened when Welty was with her friends at the cafe?A. Two strangers joined her.B. Her childhood friends came in.C. A heavy rain ruined the dinner.D. Some people held a party there.2. The und erlined word “them” in Paragraph 6 refers to Welty’s.A. readersB. partiesC. friendsD. stories3. Wh at can we learn about the characters in Welty’s fiction?A. They live in big cities.B. They are mostly women.C. They come from real life.D. They are pleasure seekers.答案：1—3 ADC六Surviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)Natalie Doan,14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just afew blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says.On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attackedfamilythe East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’sclosed.escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridgeWhen they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins.Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her,aged that shepeople were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so dam had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flightsof stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.“My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. always choose how I deal with it.”Natalie’s choice was to help.She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball cardcollecting when his house burned down. Within d ays, Patrick’s collection was replaced. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who receiveda new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.Today, the scars(创痕)of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air.The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “Ic an’t imagine livingNatalie declares. “My n eighborhood will be back, ev en anywhere but Rockaway,”stronger than before.”1. When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane ,she found______.A. some friends had lost their livesB. her neighborhood was destroyedC. her school had moved to BrooklynD. the elderly were free from suffering2. According to paragraph4,who inspired Natalie most?A. The people helping Rockaway rebuildB. The people trapped in high-rise buildingC. The volunteers donating money to survivorsD. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people3. How did Natalie help the survivors?A. She gave her toys to the kidsB. She took care of younger children。
2020高考英语阅读理解专项精选试题及答案(7页)
2020高考英语阅读理解专项精选试题AWhere did novel coronavirus come from?AS COVID-19 spreads throughout China and the rest of the world, an important question has yet to be answered: where did the virus come from?The latest study indicated that pangolins (穿山甲) may be an intermediate host of the virus, according to Xinhua. However, bats are suspected to be the original cause.We don’t know the source yet, but there’s pretty strong evidence that this is a bat origin coronavirus,” said Peter Dazsak, president of EcoHealth Alliance, an environmental nonprofit, according to The New York Times. “When you look at the genetic sequence (基因序列) of the virus, and you match it up with every known coronavirus, the closest relatives are from bats,” Dazsak also told CNN.So why are bats the source of so many deadly kinds of viruses but they don’t suffer from any symptoms? As the only flying mammal (哺乳动物) with long lifespan, bats’ body temperature is high, similar to a fever. It’s this fact that may contribute to bats’ unique immune system (免疫系统) in protecting them from the ill effects of viruses.But are bats truly to blame for the virus or should we be blaming ourselves? Whether we destroy the forests where bats live or they end up on our plate, it’s the fault of humans for decreasing the distance between us and virus-carrying bats. Bats are an important animal in our ecosystem when it comes to pollinating (授粉) many fruits such as mangoes and bananas. We need to allow them to continue pollination and keep them away from our markets and mouths.1. What can we learn about the origin of COVID-19?A. Bats have been confirmed to be its original cause.B. Pangolins are now considered the most likely source.C. It’s identified by comparing sources of various viruses.D. The virus was found to be genetically similar to those seen in bats.2. Why don’t bats suffer from the coronavirus?A. Bats have a unique immune system.B. Their low body temperature protects them.C. Bats are the only flying mammal to live in groups.D. Living in caves helps bats fight against viruses.3. What is the main point the author makes in the last paragraph?A. Virus-carrying bats should be killed.B. Humans should stay away from bats.C. Bats benefit but also harm our ecosystem.D. Bats could spread viruses during pollination.BWhere is it possible to drive from Rome to Moscow, Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Stockholm without going to Europe? The answer is in the state of Maine!Throughout the United States there are many towns and cities that have been named after not only European cities but other countries as well, such as China, Poland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Just how many New World place names are recycled from the Old World names has never been tallied, but one researcher found forty-one Londons, fifty-six Berlins, twenty-four Dublins, thirty-two Athenses, and twenty-seven Moscows, among others!Reasons for European place names differ. Some were in memory of settlers’ former homes, others in honor of historic events. Founded in 1818 by John Coffee, Robert Beaty, John D. Carroll, and John Read, Athens is one of the oldest incorporated cities in the State of Alabama. The town was first called Athenson, and the name was then shortened to Athens, after the ancient city in Greece. More interestingly, some names were given by mistake. For instance, the people of Moscow, Kansas, wanted their city to follow the name of the explorer Moscoso. They shortened his name to Mosco, and an official in Washington, thinking the Kansans couldn’t spell, added a ‘w’.1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. In the state of Maine there are many different European cities.B. You can drive to many European cities from the state of Maine.C. All the settlers in the state of Maine came from Europe.D. The state of Maine has many cities named after European cities.2. The underlined word “tallied” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”.A. builtB. believedC. addedD. visited3. What might have made the official in Washington change Mosco into Moscow?A. Moscow is a world-famous city name.B. He thought Moscoso would prefer Moscow.C. He believed Moscow was a far better name.D. He couldn’t spell very well and made a mistake.4. The best title for the passage is ________.A. The Story of Moscow, KansasB. American Cities and Their NamesC. Interesting NamesD. Old World Place Names in AmericaCMost of us long for relationships in which we are loved and accepted. Our hearts’ desire is to give and receive love in relationships that make us feel that even if others disagree with what we do or say, they still love us, accept us, and appreciate what we give to the world. While it would be wonderful to have these types of relationships with all people, we know that’s hard to do. However, we can have such relationships with some others, but only when we first have them with ourselves — and, strangely, this is often the hardest relationship of all.Do you love yourself? You may think you do, but do you really? There’s only one way to find out — by taking a close look at what you think, say, and do. You may not like some of what you find, but if you are serious about really loving yourself, you can use this insight to do some positive inner work. Here are three ways for gaininggreater personal insight for deeper love:Listen Closely to Your ThoughtsYour thoughts will determine your actions. One thing helping you to listen to your thoughts is keeping a journal. It is not necessary for you to write in it every day, but it helps to record various insights you gain as you go about your life. Instead of using a big notebook, you might use a small notepad that you can keep in your pocket for easy access to record your thoughts as they occur to you. Whichever method you choose, what’s most important is that you write your thoughts down. It will help you know what’s in your heart.Be Honest with YourselfTo do this, you should pay attention to your actions. Actions speak louder than words, and they always tell the truth. If you say you love your job, but your actions say otherwise, which do you think is more reliable? On the other hand, if you say you’re not good at a certain job, but your actions say otherwise, that’s also important. What do you do with this insight?You can use it to make more positive choices in your life. By being honest with yourself, you will act according to truth instead of just what you tell yourself.Take Quiet Time to Listen to Your Inner VoiceThis is similar to the first point, but it takes a step further — beyond the natural mind to the heart that cannot be seen. You may want to use your quiet time to think deeply. However you use this time, the key is to shut out all of the noise around you by focusing deep within yourself. Breathing deeply during quiet time will also help you focus. I know it’s hard to find quiet time during a particularly busy day, but it’s so important — even if it’s just 10 minutes a day and you have to hide somewhere to get it. Quiet time can really make a difference in your life.Despite what your mind may be telling you, you can have love with no limits. The key is to unconditionally love yourself first.1. By looking deep into what we think, say, and do, we can _____.A. know whether we really love ourselvesB. appreciate what we give to the worldC. realize what type of relationship we long forD. know whether we are loved and accepted by others2. An important way for gaining personal insight is to _____.A. do some positive inner workB. keep a journal wherever you goC. look closely at what others say about usD. pay attention to our thoughts3. The insight we gain from our actions can help us _____.A. focus our attention on our jobsB. make more positive choices in our lifeC. act according to the truthD. tell the differences between our words and our actions4. It can be learned from the passage that if we want to have love without limits, we must first of all _____.A. be honest with ourselves anytimeB. give our love to others generouslyC. love ourselves unconditionallyD. take quiet time and think deeplyDWhat is the virus causing illness in Wuhan?It is a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has come from animals. Many of those initially infected either worked or frequently shopped in the Hubei seafood wholesale market in the centre of the Chinese city, which also sold live and newly killed animals.Have there been other coronaviruses?New and troubling viruses usually originate in animal hosts. Ebola and flu are other examples. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) are both caused by coronaviruses that came from animals. In 2002, SARS spread virtually quickly to 37 countries, causing global panic, infecting more than 8,000 people and killing more than 750. MERS appears to be less easily passed from human to human, but has greater lethality (致命性), killing 35% of about 2,500 people who have been infected.What are the symptoms caused by the Wuhan coronavirus?The virus causes pneumonia (肺炎). Those who have fallen ill are reported to suffer coughs, fever and breathing difficulties. In severe cases there can be organ failure. As this is viral pneumonia, antibiotics（抗生素）are of no use. The antiviral drugs we have against flu will not work. If people are admitted to hospital, they may get support for their lungs and other organs as well as fluids. Recovery will depend on the strength of their immune system. Many of those who have died were already in poor health.Is the virus being transmitted from one person to another?Human to human transmission has been confirmed by China’s national health commission, and there have been human-to-human transmissions in the US and in Germany. As of 5 February, the death toll has climbed to 490 in mainland China. There are 24,505 confirmed cases around the world, with 24,292 being in mainland China. The mortality rate stands at 2.1%.1.What is the virus causing illness in Wuhan?A. Bacteria that come from animals.B. Viruses that we have well known before.C. Viruses that come from animals.D. Bacteria that we have never met before.2. Which of the following statements is true?A . SARS is easier to spread than MERS.B. Death caused by SARS is more than MERS.C. Ebola is caused by the coronavirus.D. SARS caused 750 people to die.3. Which one of the statements is wrong?A. The symptoms caused by the Wuhan coronavirus are coughs, fever and breathingdifficulties.B. The coronavirus can cause organ failure.C. There are no effective drugs to fight against the coronavirus.D. The people who are suffering the coronavirus will die.4. What do we know about the coronavirus according to the passage?A. They are viruses that are likely to transmit from person to person.B. They have caused more people to die than SARS.C. They mainly happened in mainland China.D. Being infected by the coronavirus means death.ELooking through a magazine in a waiting room recently, I came across an article with the title “My top five most precious possessions”. It was just a few lines of text with pictures, but it caught my imagination.It’s interesting how inanimate (无生命的) objects can take on such significance and become woven (编织) into a person’s, and sometimes a whole family’s, life history.Anyway, the article had me considering what my most precious possessions are. It was difficult to choose only five, but here are mine:An old cardboard box filled with my children’s baby photos.A yellow pocketsized birthday book of special things (poems, pictures of flowers and trees, etc) given to me by my dad when I was probably about seven or eight years old.A 21st birthday card from my mum. In it she’s written her congratulations, her love, and her hopes for my future. She died not long after, when I was in my early twenties.A few ancient but very beautiful botany books that were once my great grandmother’s. She was a botanist in a time when it was relatively unusual for women to be qualified in this field and I think she was probably a remarkable and very interesting woman. I’d like to have known her.A brooch (胸针) left to me by my muchloved grandmother. It was given to my great grandmother by my great grandfather on his return from World War Ⅰ. It is not worth anything in terms of money. However, it not only stands for a link between four generations of women, but it is also a reminder of one young man’s return from World War Ⅰ.How about you? I’d love to hear what you feel are your most precious possessions.1.What made the writer have the idea of writing the passage?A. Her love for her relatives.B. Her rich imagination about the objects.C. An article in a magazine.D. Some pictures in an article.2. According to the passage, the writer _______.A. lost her mother at the age of 26B. was a mother of several childrenC. got the yellow birthday book at 8D. studied botany well when she was young3. The writer considered her grandmother remarkable and interesting because she_______.A. wrote a large number of botany booksB. left the writer some ancient but beautiful botany booksC. was unusually famous for her achievementsD. could become a botanist in the special time4. In the writer’s opinion, something that is thought to be the most precious should be able to ________.A. change a person’s and even the whole family’s life historyB. have a great effect on one person’s lifeC. remind somebody of his or her close relativesD. show a person’s love and respect for his or her relativesFSchool meals are junk and don’t provide the nutrition a body needs to grow, says Jamie Oliver, and he decides to do something about it. Schoolchildren in France who eat school dinners are likely to have a wellbalanced, fourcourse meal with fresh ingredients(成分)costing up to £1.10 to make. But British schoolchildren are fed mainly cheapprocessed meat, frozen pizzas and potato smiley faces, costing on average just 37 pence per meal.In fact the money spent on school dinners is so small that schools can afford only what some people describe as junk food rather than fresh natural ingredients. This means that their meals don’t provide the nutrients and goodness children’s bodies need to develop properly. No wonder there’s growing concern about the health of the nation’s schoolchildren.Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was so concerned about school dinners that he decided to try to improve them by teaming up with the kitchen staff at Kidbrooke School in Greenwich. He took a lot of time to learn how to get the kids to stop eating the junk and move to healthy food. This is not easy! But it is possible with some hard work and determination! After a lot of hard work from both Jamie and the school’s cooks, Kidbrooke is now serving some of the best school food in Britain. The menu includes fresh butcher’s sausages with creamy mash and onion gravy, chilli corn with basmati rice and fresh fruit salad. Incredibly, Jamie and the staff managed to create this healthier menu with the same 37 pence budget. But the school chefs admit cooking healthy food isn’t as easy as simply putting burgers and chips in the oven.Then came the good news! The government has promised to spend £280 million to improve school dinners across the country. Well done Jamie! This means that the national average cost will rise from 37p to 50p in primary schools and from 37p to 60p in secondary schools.1.What does the author try to tell us in the first paragraph?A. School meals in France are the most expensive in the world.B. British schools don’t provide the students with healthy food.C. School meals in Britain are cheaper than those in France.D. British school meals include many kinds of healthy food.2. British schools provide students with such meals because________.A. most of the schoolchildren are too fatB. people show little concern about the health of schoolchildrenC. schools don’t have enough moneyD. schools don’t want to spend much money3. From the passage we can see that________.A. the British government ignores schoolchildren’s healthB. Jamie creates a healthy menu with the help of the governmentC. schoolchildren in Britain will have the best mealsD. cooking healthy food is not an easy job4. The good news for the British is that________.A. schoolchildren will have the best food in BritainB. the menu Jamie Oliver created is the bestC. parents have begun to pay attention to children’s food at schoolD. the government has begun to do something about the fact参考答案A 1-3 DABB 1-4 DCADC 1-4 ADBCD 1-4 CADCE 1-4 CBDAF 1-4 BCDD。
2020年高考英语阅读理解真题训练(含解析)
2020年高考英语阅读理解真题训练(名师精选全国真题+解析答案，值得下载)A【2018·全国I 】Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration Tour This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms —disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.Duration:3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?精选大题A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D. C.D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people.B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. Cameras.C. MealsD. Safety lights【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D【解析】本文是一篇广告应用文。
高考英语真题分项详解阅读理解之应用文解析版
专题03阅读理解之应用文【2020年】1.（2020·新课标Ⅰ）ATrain InformationAll customers travelling on TransLink services must be in possession of a valid ticket before boarding. For ticket information，please ask at your local station or call 13 12 30.While Queensland Rail makes every effort to ensure trains run as scheduled，there can be no guarantee of connections between trains or between train services and bus services.Lost property(失物招领)Call Lost Property on 13 16 17 during business hours for items lost on Queensland Rail services.The lost property office is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm and is located(位于)at Roma Street station.Public holidaysOn public holidays, generally a Sunday timetable operates. On certain major event days，i.e.Australia Day, Anzac Day, sporting and cultural days, special additional services may operate.Christmas Day services operate to a Christmas Day timetable，Before travel please visit translink. com. au or call TransLink on 13 12 30 anytime.Customers using mobility devicesMany stations have wheelchair access from the car park or entrance to the station platforms.For assistance, please Queensland Rail on 13 16 17.Guardian trains (outbound)21. What would you do get ticker information?A. Call 13 16 17.B. Visit translink .com.au.C. Ask at the local station.D. Check the train schedule.22. At which station can you find the lost property office?A. Altandi.B. Roma Street.C. Varsity Lakes.D. Fortitude Valley.23. Which train would you take if you go from Central to Varsity Lakes?A. 6:42 pm.B. 7:29 pm.C. 8:57 pm.D. 11:02 pm.【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B【解析】这是一篇应用文。
高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练(四)应用文
高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（四）广告类应用文5篇1Everyone loves a trip to the beach. Here are some of the strangest beaches on Earth to plan your next holiday around.The Hidden BeachAlgar de Benagil in Portugal is a natural cave with holes. It was formed by the action of the tides（潮汐）. Only when you bend down into the hole can you see the hidden beach beneath. The hole in the roof of the cave lets daylight into the sandy beach. Since the only way to the cave is from the sea, you’ll have to challenge the waves to enter betw een the rocks which guard the entrance if you want to pay a visit.The Disappearing SeaIn Chandipur in India, twice a day with the low tide, the sea entirely disappears. Due to the unusually flat seabed which comes up to the shore, the low tide makes the sea move back by 5 kilometers. The huge sand area is used by locals and tourists to walk, ride bikes, and even drive cars all the way out.The Shell BeachSearching out seashells on the beach can be a good way to spend time with children. On the Shell Beach in Australia, however, you should probably set the task of finding something other than seashells. The wide and long coast is covered by shells up to 10 meters deep. The water in the area contains extra salt, which makes it easy for visitors to float.The Glass BeachUsually the last thing you want to see on a beach is broken glass. Fort Bragg, California, however, has a beach covered in glass. For decades, the local communities poured their unwanted goods, even cars, beside the sea. While organic things decayed（腐烂）and metal rusted（生锈）, broken glass built up. The beach now is protected by law, and the symbolic glass cannot be removed by visitors.21. If someone wants to ride on the beach, where should he / she go?A. The Hidden Beach.B. The Disappearing Sea.C. The Shell Beach.D. The Glass Beach.22. What can we know from the description of the Glass Beach?A. Its popularity.B. Its protective law.C. Its forming process.D. Its unknown history.23. The text is meant to _______.A. compare several beachesB. urge readers to protect the seaC. encourage readers to have a tripD. introduce some special beaches2Fort Wayne Cinema Center, a nonprofit（非营利的) cultural organization, is working hard to bring the best films to Northeast Indiana. Do you want to help Fort Wayne Cinema Center become stronger while you enjoy fun? Become a long-lasting member! You just need to pay $5 a month!Give as little as $5 a month to help:Bring more of the movies you love to townSupport the growth of Fort Wayne Cinema CenterProvide money for upcoming new filmsProvide a source of income each month(If membership purchase buttons do not appear, please enter the page again!)What you will benefit:A membership that never expires（过期）Discounts for signing up in pairs or as a familyFree movie tickets sent out on the date you sign up for membershipReduced or free film tickets (depending on your membership level)Free popcorn to all members$5/ month: $5 for each movie for 1 adult: $4 for 65+; free popcorn$8 / month: $5 for each movie for 2 adults; $4 for 65+; free popcorn$20 / month: Free movies for 1 adult; free popcorn$35/ month: Free movies for 2 adults; free popcorn$65/ month: Free movies for 4 family members; free popcorn and more!Would you like to be an organizational sponsor(赞助商) of Fort Wayne Cinema Center, or would you like to sponsor a particular event? Email us at movies@, and we'll help you.In fact, we’ll help us!21. To enjoy movies for free with a monthly card, you have to pay at least_______.A. $8B. $20C. $35D. $6522. All members of Fort Wayne Cinema Center can get ______.A. free popcornB. free movie tickets every yearC. free gifts given by the sponsorsD. free transport services to the cinema23. According to the passage, becoming a member of Fort Wayne Cinema Center actually means _______.A. a chance to become a sponsorB. a donation to Northeast IndianaC. a discount on all activities organized by itD. a win-win situation for it and its members3Dear Mrs. Jessie,I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your kindness. Without your help, I would have lost my daughter! I can't imagine it! Oneweek ago, I went to the children's department at a shoe shop near the crossroads in South Street with my children. We took a ticket and sat down to wait. It was very busy and I decided to go to another shop. They both did not want to leave because they were watching cartoons on a big screen. We went to a shop in East Street and found some suitable shoes for my son. Both children were sitting in the trying-on area when I went to pay. Shortly after, my son joined me. I asked where his sister was, but he said he didn't know.After I paid, I could not find my daughter in the shop. I asked the staff, but none of them knew. It was then that I realized I had lost my daughter. I was scared then, breathing fast and feeling sick. I asked my son, “If you were your sister, where would you go?” He said he would go back to the first shop to watch the cartoons. We walked immediately towards South Street.As we neared the crossroads, you very calmly came up to me and asked if I had lost a little girl. Thankfully, you had guessed right. I said thank you, but it was not enough. When I realized it, you had already gone. I will never forget your kindness and forethought in noticing her, waiting with her and spotting me and her brother in the crowd. I did not thank you enough then, but I hope to now.Yours sincerely,Jan21. Why did the author decide to go to another shop?A. Her daughter was gone.B. Her children wanted to go there.C. There were no shoes suitable for her son.D. There were too many customers in the first shop.22. What can we know from the passage?A. They finally didn't buy anything that day.B. Both children liked the cartoons in East Street.C. The son's reply is helpful in finding the girl.D. The author saw her daughter immediately at the crossroads.23. The author writes the letter to _______.A. tell her daughter a storyB. look for someone to help herC. recall her moving experienceD. express more thanks to a person helping her4Below is a web pageKid of the Year Photo ContestEnter your kid’s photo today and win!We’re giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers’ Choice votes. Plus, our editors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.Official Contest RulesNo purchase necessary to enter or win.The Kid of the Year Photo Contest entry period begins at 12:00 am, May 23rd, 2018, and ends December 21st, 2018 (the “Entry Period”). Entries must be received by 9:00 pm on December 21st, 2018 (the “Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.SPONSOR: Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry.Share My Entry: Visit http://www. parents. com / photos / photo-contests-l / kid-of the-year and click the button to enter.Facebook Entry: Visit Facebook. com / Parents Magazine and click the Kid of 2018 tab.Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos, without any brand names or trademarks, must be taken by participants, non-professional, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Photos must be .jpeg or .bmp image formats and cannot be over 3 MB.This promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook.You are providing your information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for Parents. com.Photos must not contain material that infringes (侵犯) the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement. Photos must not contain brand names or trademarks.LIMIT: One entry per household, per eligible child, per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries.21. To enter the contest, photos must ______.A. have won some prize or awardB. contain parents’ personal informationC. contain brand names or trademarksD. be taken by non-professional participants22. Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the contest. She must ______.A. complete the entry process separately for each of her kidsB. go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration formsC. provide a description and an album title for the kid’s photosD. provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry23. The purpose of the passage is ______.A. to advertise the website Facebook. comB. to encourage parents with children to enter a photo contestC. to introduce two methods of entering a photo contestD. to attract photographers’ interest in a photo Contest5Back Those Photos upThe images were striking. Homes on the East Coast were washed away by Superstorm Sandy. People were in tears, picking up faded photographs, among their only remaining possessions.If that doesn’t move you to get serious about safekeeping your lifetime of memories, what will? The digital age offers tools never imaginable before-including one-click access to a lifetime of family photos.Here is a brochure on how to back up(备份) your photos and save them online, where they can live forever and be accessible in good times and bad.ScanningThe first step for those old photos is to scan them and save them to a digital format. Most printers come with scanners these days, so that’s an easy but extremely time-consuming step. Storing the photosWith your scans in place, import the photos into your computer, and back them up.You could make multiple copies of the disks and spread them to loved ones. Or you could choose external(外接的) hard drives or USB thumb drive, and add your photo and video collection from your computer.Online backupIf you need lots of space, look at a pure online backup service, Caronite.Caronite backs up 300 million files daily. Once you sign up, it starts to pick up everything you have on your hard drive. But photo collection on your computer’s main hard drive charges for $59 a year.Cloud StorageFor folks who don’t need automatic backup, but instead want to take a more active approach, Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft’s SkyDrive let you store files online by yourself, share and instantly access them. All offer free options — 2GB of free storage for Dropbox, SGB for Google and 7GB for SkyDrive. But if you want more, you need to pay.Bottom LineThe hard drive or flash drive is the cheapest and easiest. But drives can fail. Online services are more expensive, but more secure. With more of us switching back and forth between our computers, such services are the best way to get access to our data from wherever we are.21. Why does the author mention Superstorm Sandy?A. To tell the background of the scanning photos.B. To attract the readers’ interest in the backups.C. To describe a severe natural disaster.D. To win the readers’ sympathy.22. What can we know from the passage?A. Scanning photos takes little time but costs a lot.B. The hard drive or flash drive is the cheapest and safest.C. Google Drive offers unlimited free photo storage on line.D. Caronite charges for backing up photos from hard drive.23. Which of the following allows storing files automatically?A. Caronite.B. Dropbox.C. SkyDrive.D. Flash drive高考全国卷英语阅读理解专项训练（四）答案解析1【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。
2020年高考英语阅读理解100篇实战训练及答案(完整版)
2020年高考英语阅读理解100篇实战训练【名师精选全国真题，值得下载练习】高考英语阅读训练（001）You are watching a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another hard. At the start they only fight with their fists. But soon they begin hittingone another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes (撞击) through a window and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead！Of course he isn't really dead. With any luck he isn't even hurt. Why? Because the men who fall out of high windows or jump from fast moving trains, who crash cars of even catch fire, are professionals. They do this for a living. These men are called stuntmen. That is to say, they perform tricks.There are two sides to their work. They actually do most of the things you see on the screen. For example, they fall from a high building. However, they do not fall on to hard ground but on to empty cardboard boxes covered with a mattress (床垫). Again, when they hit one another with chairs, the chairs are made of soft wood and when they crash through windows, the glass is made of sugar!But although their work depends on trick of this sort, it also requires a high degree of skill and training. Often a stuntman' s success depends on careful timing. For example, when he is "blown up" in a battle scene, he has to jump out of the way of the explosion just at the right moment.Naturally stuntmen are well paid for their work, but they lead dangerous lives. They often get seriously injured, and sometimes killed. A Norwegian stuntman, for example, skied over the edge of a cliff (悬崖) a thousand feet high. His parachute (降落伞) failed to open, and he was killed. In spite of all the risks, this is no longer a profession for men only. Men no longer dress up as women when actresses h ave to perform some dangerous action. For nowadays there are stuntgirls tool1. Stuntmen are those who ______.A. often dress up as actorsB. prefer to lead dangerous livesC. often perform seemingly dangerous actionsD. often fight each other for their lives2. Stuntmen earn their living by ______.A. playing their dirty tricksB. selling their special skillsC.jumping out of high windowsD. jumping from fast moving trains3. When a stuntman falls from a high building, ______.A.he needs little protectionB. he will be covered with a mattressC.his life is endangeredD. his safety is generally all right4. Which of the following is the main factor (因素) of a successful performance?A. Strength.B. Exactness.C. Speed.D. Carefulness.5. What can be inferred from the author' s example of the Norwegian stuntman?A.Sometimes an accident can occur to a stuntman.B.The percentage of serious accidents is high.C.Parachutes must be of good quality.D. The cliff is too high.KEY: 1- 5 CBDBA高考英语阅读训练（002）Activity which was almost unknown to the learned in the early days of the history, while during the fifteenth century the term "reading" undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become popular.One should be careful, however, of supposing that silent reading came about simply because r eading aloud is distraction (分散注意力) to others. Examination of reasons connected with the historical development of silent reading shows that it became the usual mode of reading for most adult reading tasks mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character.The last century saw a gradual increase in literacy (读写能力) and thus in the number of readers. As readers increased, so the number of listeners dropped, and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the popularity of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, trains and offices, where reading aloud would disturb other readers in a way.Towards the end of the century there was still heated argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully, and over whether the reading of material such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed this argument remains with us still in education. However, whatever its advantages, the媒介) old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media (on the one hand and by books and magazines for a specialized readership on the other.By the end of the century students were being advised to have some new ideas of books and to use skills in reading them which were not proper, if not impossible, forthe oral reader. The social, cultural, and technological developments in the century had greatly changed what the term "reading" referred to.1. Why was reading aloud common before the nineteenth century?A. Because silent reading had not been discovered.B. Because there were few places for private reading.C. Because few people could read for themselves.D. Because people depended on reading for enjoyment.2. The development of silent reading during the nineteenth century showed .A. a change in the position of literate peopleB. a change in the nature of readingC. an increase in the number of booksD. an increase in the average age of readers3. Educationalists are still arguing about _________.A. the importance of silent readingB. the amount of information provided by books and newspapersC. the effects of reading on healthD. the value of different types of reading material4. What is the writer of this passage attempting to do?A. To explain how present day reading habits developed.B. To change people's way to read.C. To show how reading methods have improved.D. To encourage the growth of reading.KEY: 1-4 CBDA高考英语阅读训练（003）In some ways, the United States has made some progress. Fires no longer destroy 18,000 buildings as they did in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, or kill half a town of2,400 people, as they did the same night in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. Other than the Beverly Hill Supper Club fire in Kentucky in 1977, it has been four decades s ince more than 100 Americans died in a fire.But even with such successes, the United States still has one of the worst fire death rates in the world. Safety experts say the problem is neither money nor technology, but the indifference(无所谓) of a country that just will not take fires seriously enough.American fire departments are some of the world's fastest and best-equipped. They have to be. The United States has twice Japan's population, and 40 times as many fires. It spends far less on preventing fires than on fighting them. And American fire-safety lessons are aimed almost entirely at children, who die in large numbers in fires but who, against popular beliefs, start very few of them.Experts say the error is an opinion that fires are not really anyone's fault. That is not so in other countries, where both public education and the law treat fires as either a personal failing or a crime(罪行). Japan has many wood houses; of the 48 fires in world history that burned more than 10,000 buildings, Japan has had 27. Punishment for causing a big fire can be as severe as life imprisonment.In the United States, most education dollars are spent in elementary schools. But, the lessons are aimed at too limited a number of people; just 9 percent of all fire deaths are caused by children playing with matches.The United States continues to depend more on technology than laws or social pressure. There are smoke detectors in 85 percent of all homes. Some local building laws now require home sprinklers (喷水装置). New heaters and irons shut themselves off if they are tipped.1. The reason why so many Americans die in fires is that _____.A. they took no interest in new technologyB. they did not pay great attention to preventing firesC. they showed indifference to fighting firesD. they did not spend enough money on fire equipment2. It can be inferred from the passage that______.A. fire safety lessons should not be aimed only at American childrenB. American children have not received enough education of fire safety lessonsC. Japan is better equipped with fire equipment than the United StatesD. America's large population leads to more fires3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. There has been no great fire in the USA in recent 40 years that leads to high death rate.B. There have been several great fires in the USA in recent 40 years that lead to high death rate.C. There has been only one great fire in the USA in recent 40 years that led to high death rate.D. The fire in Kentucky in 1977 made only a few people killed.KEY: BAC高考英语阅读训练（004）Nuclear power's(核能的) danger to health, safety, and even life itself can be described in one word; radiation(辐射).Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected (探测) by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around us but we can't detect them, sense them, without a radio receiver. Similarly, we can't sense radioactivity without a radiation detector. But unlike common radio waves, nuclear radiation is not harmless to human beings and other living things.At very high levels, radiation can kill an animal or human being outright by killing masses of cells (细胞) in important organs (器官). But even the lowest levels can do serious damage. There is no level of radiation that is completely safe. If the radiation does not hit anything important, the damage may not be significant. This is the case when only a few cells are hit, and if they are killed outright. Your body will replace the dead cells with healthy ones. But if the few cells are only damaged, and if they reproduce themselves, you may be in trouble. They reproduce themselves in an unusual way. They can grow into cancer. Sometimes this does not show up for many years.This is another reason f or some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the knowledge of the person at the time that damage has occurred. A person can be irradiated(放射治疗) and feel fine, then die of cancer five, ten, or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak or easy to get serious illness as a result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents.Radiation can hurt us. We must know the truth.1. According to the passage, the danger of nuclear power lies in __________.A. nuclear mysteryB. radiation detectionC. radiation levelD. nuclear radiation2. Radiation can lead to serious results even at the lowest level ________.A. when it kills few cellsB. if it damages few cellsC. though the damaged cells can repair themselvesD. unless the damaged cells can reproduce themselves3. Radiation can hurt us in the way that it can _____.A. kill large numbers of cells in main organs so as to cause death immediatelyB. damage cells which may grow into cancer years laterC. affect the healthy growth of our younger generationD. lead to all of the above results4. Which of the following can be best inferred from the passage?A. The importance of protection from radiation cannot be overemphasized (过分强调).B. The mystery about radiation remains unsolved.C. Cancer is mainly caused by radiation.D. Radiation can hurt those who do not know about its danger.KEY: 1- 4 DBDA高考英语阅读训练（005）Today is the date of that afternoon in April a year ago when I first saw the strange and attractive doll（玩具娃娃）in the window of Abe Sheftel's toy shop on Third Avenue near Fifteenth Street, just around the corner from my office, where the plate on the door reads. Dr Samuel Amory. I remember just how it was that day: the first sign of spring floated across the East River, mixing with the soft - coal smoke from the factories and the street smells of the poor neighbourhood. As I turned the corner on my way to work and came to Sheftel's, I was made once more known of the poor collection of toys in the dusty window, and I remembered the coming birthday of a small niece of mine in Cleveland, to whom I was in the habit of sending small gifts. Therefore, I stopped and examined the window to see if there might be anything suitable, and looked at the collection of unattractive objects--a red toy fire engine, some lead soldiers, cheap baseballs, bottles of ink, pens, yellowed envelopes, and advertisements for soft - drinks. And thus it was that my eyes finally came to rest upon the doll stored away in one corner, a doll with the strangest, most charming expression on her face. I could not wholly make her out, due to the shadows and the film of dust through whichI was looking, but I was sure that a deep impression had been made upon me as though I had run into a person, as one does sometimes with a stranger, with whose personality one is deeply impressed.1. What made an impression on the author?A. The doll's unusual face.B. The collection of toys.C. A stranger he met at the store.D. The beauty and size of the doll.2. Why does the author mention his niece?A. She likes dolls.B. The doll looks like her.C. She lives near Sheftel's.D. He was looking for a gift for her.3. Why did the writer go past Sheftel's?A. He was on his way to school.B. He was looking for a present for his niece.C. He wanted to buy some envelopes.D. None of the above is right.4. The story takes place in the ______.A. early summerB. early springC. midsummerD. late springKEY: 1-5 ADDB高考英语阅读训练（006）Technology is the application (应用)of knowledge to production. Thanks to modern technology, we have been able to increase greatly the efficiency of our work force. New machines and new methods have helped cut down time and expense while increasing overall output. This has meant more production and a higher standard of living. For most of us in America, modern technology is thought of as the reason why we can have cars and television sets. However, technology has also increased the amount of food available (有用的)to us, by means of modern farming machinery and animalbreeding techniques, and has extended our life span via()medical technology.Will mankind continue to live longer and have a higher quality of life? In large measure the answer depends on technology and our ability to use it widely. If we keep making progress as we have over the past fifty years, the answer is definitely yes. The advancement of technology depends upon research and development, and the latest statistics (统计) show that the united States is continuing to pump billions of dollars annually(每年) into such efforts. So while we are running out of some scarce resources (少的资源) we may well find technological substitutes (代用品) for many of them through our research programs.Therefore, in the final analysis the three major factors of production (land, labor and capital) are all influenced by technology. When we need new skills on techniques in medicine, people will start developing new technology to meet those needs. As equipment proves to be slow or inefficient, new machines will be invented. Technology responds to our needs in helping us maintain our standard of living.1. What is the best title for the passage?A. The definition of technologyB. Modern technologyC. The application of technologyD. The development of technology2. From the passage, we can infer that this article is probably _________.A. a part of the introduction to American businessB. followed by the passage talking about factors of productionC. taken from a learned journalD. Both A and B3. Which is the main idea of the passage?A. Modern technology is the key to the improvement of standard of living.B. The three major factors of production-land, labor and capital are all influencedby technology.C. Technology is the response to our needs.D. The United States is making great efforts to advance its technology.4. According to the passage, people can live a long life with the help of_________.A. higer quality of lifeB. medical technologyC. modem farming machineryD. technological substituteKEY: 1- 4BDAB高考英语阅读训练（007）The volcano is one of the most surprising frightening forces of nature. Maybe youhave seen pictures of these“fireworks”of nature. Sometimes when a volcano erupts, a very large wall of melted rock moves down the side of a mountain. It looks like avolcanoes explode, throwing the melted rock and“river of tire.”Sometimesashes(灰)high into the air. But where does this melted rock come from?The earth is made up of many layers(层). The top layer that we see is called thecrust. Under the crust are many layers of hard rock. But far, far beneath the crustwhose rock is so hot, that it is soft. In some places it even melts. The melted rock iscalled magma. Sometimes the magma breaks o ut to the surface through cracks(爆裂声)in the crust. These cracks are volcanoes.Most people think of mountains when they think of volcanoes. But not every mountain is a volcano. A volcano is simply the opening in the earth from which themagma escapes. T he hot magma, or lava as it is called, cols and builds up on thesurface of the earth. Over thousands of years, this pile of cooled lava can grow to bevery, very big. For example, the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro, is a volcano.It towers more than 16,000 feet above the ground around it.1.The underlined word“erupts”means .A. moves downB. breaks awayC. builds upD. suddenly throws out lava2.Which words in the passage have the same meaning as “melted rock”?A.“Volcano”and“explode”.B.“Crust”and“hard rock”C.“magma”and“lava”D.“Volcano”and“magma”3.Which is the correct order of the layers of the earth(beginning with the top layer)?A. crust-hard rock-magma-soft rockB. crust-hard rock- soft rock-magmaC. magma-soft rock- hard rock-crustD. volcano-cracks-magma-crust4.The best title(标题) of the passage should be u.A. The VolcanoB. Kilimanjaro VolcanoC. The MountainsD. The Melted RockKEY: DCBA高考英语阅读训练（008）WHERE TO STAY IN BOSWELL YOUR GUIDE TO OUR BEST HOTEL Name/AddressNo. of RoomsSingleDoubleSpecial AttractionsFIRST HOTEL 222 Edward RoadTel.414-6433120＄25＄35Air-conditioned rooms,French restaurant,Night club,Swimming-pool, Shops,Coffee shop and bar,Telephone, radio andTV in each room,Close to the city centerFAIRVIEW HOTEL129 North RoadTel.591-562050＄12＄18Close to the air-port, TelephoneIn each room, Bar, Restaurant,Garage, Swimming-poolORCHARD HOTEL233 Edward RoadTel.641-6646120＄15＄20Facing First hotel,European restaurant,Coffee shop, Dry-cleaning,Shops, tv, night-clubOSAKA HOTEL1264 Venning RoadTel.643-820180＄30＄50Air-Conditioned rooms,Japanese andChinese restaurants, Shops,Swimming-pool, Large garden1.The number of the rooms in the best hotels in Boswell is .A. 120B. 470C. 450D. 2402.If a Japanese traveler likes to eat in French restaurant, is the right place for himto go to.A. 233 Edward RoadB. 1264 Venning RoadC. 222 Edward RoadD. 129 North Road3.Which hotel faces the Orchard hotel?A. The First hotel.B. The Osaka hotel.C. The Fairview Hotel.D. No hotel.KEY: BCA高考英语阅读训练（009）When I asked my daughter which item she would keep; the phone, the car, thecooker, the computer, the TV, or her boyfriend, she said“the phone”. Personally, Icould do without the phone entirely, which makes me unusual. Because the telephoneis changing our lives more than any other piece of technology.Point 1 The telephone creates the need to communicate, in the same way thatmore roads create more traffic. My daughter comes home from school at 4:00 pm andthen spends an hour on the phone talking to the very people she has been at school withall day. If the phone did not exist, would she have anything to talk about?Point 2 The mobile phone means that we are never alone. “The mobile saved my Crystal Johnstone. S he had an accident in her Volvo on the A45 betweenlife,”saysOtley and Skipton. Trapped inside, she managed to make the call that brought theambulance(救护车) to her rescue.Point 3 The mobile removes our secret. It allows marketing manager of HabaDeutsch, Carl Nicolaisen, to ring his sales staff all round the world at and time of dayto ask where they are , where they are going, and how their last meeting went.Point 4 The telephone separates u s. Antonella Bramante in Rome says, “Weworked in separate offices but I could see him through the window. It was easy to gethis number. We were so near——but we didn’t meet for the first two weeks!” Point 5 The telephone allows us to reach out beyond our own lives. Today we cantalk to several complete strangers simultaneously ( 同时地) on chat lines (at least mydaughter does. I wouldn’t know what to talk about). We can talk across the world. We-walking. And, withcan even talk to astronauts (if you know any) while they’re spacethe phone line hooked up to the computer, we can access(存取) the Internet, thebiggest library on Earth.1 —The telephone creates the need to1.How do you understand‘Point？communicate,6…’A. People don’t communicate without telephone.B. People communicate because of the creating of the telephone.C. People communicate more since telephone has been created.D. People communicate more because of more traffic.2.Which of the following best shows people’s attitude towards mobile phones?A. Mobile phones help people deal with the emergency.B. Mobile phones bring convenience as well little secret to people.C. Mobile phones are so important and should be encouraged.D. Mobile phones are part of people’s life.3. Which points do you think support the idea that phones improve people’s lia. Point 1.b. Point2.c. Point3.d. Point 4.e. Point 5.A. c, dB. a, eC. a, cD. b, e4.It is possible to talk to several complete strangers simultaneously through .A. the TV screenB. a fax machineC. the phone line hooked up to the computerD. a microphone5.The best heading for the passage is .A. phone PowerB. Kinds of PhoneC. how to Use PhonesD. Advantage of PhonesKEY: 1–5 CBDCA高考英语阅读训练（010）“It h urts me more than you”, and “This is for your own good”—these are thestatements m y mother used to make years ago when I had to learn Latin, clean myroom, stay home and do homework.That was before we entered the permissive period in education in which wedecided it was all right not to push our children to achieve their best in school. Theschools and the educators made it easy for us. They taught that it was all right to beparents who take a let-alone policy. We stopped making our children do homework.We gave them calculators, turned on the television, left the teaching to the teachers andwent on vacation.Now teachers, faced with children who have been developing at their own paceterrible mistake. One such teacher isfor the past 15 years, are realizing we’ve made aand wonders what hasSharon Klompus who says of her students—“so passive”—happened. Nothing is demanded of them, she believes. Television, says Klompus,contributes to children’ s passivity. “We’ re talking about a generation of kids who never been hurt or hungry. They have learned somebody will always do it for them,instead of saying ‘go and look it up’, you tell them the answer. It takes greater energy to say no to a kid.” Yes, it does. It takes energy and it t akes work. It’ s time for parents to end theirvacation and come back to work. It’ s time to take the car away, to turn the TV off, totell them it hurts you more than them but it’ s for their own good. It’s s time t telling them no again.1.Children are becoming more inactive in study because .A. they watch TV too oftenB. they have done too much homeworkC. they have to fulfil too many dutiesD. teachers are too strict with thememphasis on .2.We learn from the passage that the author’s mother used to layA. learning LatinB. disciplineC. natural developmentD. education at school3.By“permissive period in education”(L.1,Para.2)the author means a time .A. when children are allowed to do what they wish toB. when everything can be taught at schoolC. when every child can be educatedD. when children are permitted to receive education4. The main idea of the passage is that .A. parents should leave their children aloneB. kids should have more activities at schoole more strict with our kidsC. it’s time to bD. parents should always set a good example to their kidsKEY: 1- 4ABAC高考英语阅读训练（011）The greatest recent changes have ,been in the lives of women ,During the twentieth century there was an unusual shortening of the time of a woman’s life spentin caring for children. A woman marrying at the end of the 19th century would probably have been in her middle twenties ,and would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old ,By the time the youngest was fifteen ,the mother would have been id her early fifties and would expectto live a further twenty years ,during which custom ,chance and health made it unusualfor her to get paid work, Today women marry younger and have fewer children－five and is likely Usually a woman ‘s youngest child will be fifteen when she is fortyto take paid work until retirement at sixty Even while she has the care of children ,herwork is lightened by household appliances （家用电器）and convenience foods.This important change in women’s way of life has only recently begun to have its full effect on women’ s economic position Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity and most of them took a full－time job However ,when they married ,they usually left work at once and never returned to it ,Today the school－leaving age is sixteen ,many girls stay at school after that age ,and though women tendto marry younger ,more married women stay at work at leas until shortly before theirfirst child is born Very many more after wads ,return to full or part-time work Suchchanges have led to a new relationship in marriage ,with both husband and wife accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfaction of family life, and with bothhusband and wife sharing more e-qually in providing the money and running the home ,according to the abilities and inter-est of each them.1．According to the passage ,around the year1990 most women marriedA．at about twenty-fiveB．In their early fiftiesC．as soon as possible after they were fifteenD．at any age from fifteen to forty－five2．We are told that in an average family about1990 .A．many children died before they were fiveB．the youngest child would be fifteenC．seven of eight children lived to be more than fiveD．four of five children died when they were five.3．When she was over fifty ,the late 19th century mother .A．would expect to work until she diedB．was usually expected to take up paid employmentC．would he healthy enough to take up paid employment.D．was unlikely to find a job even if she now likely.4．Many girls ,the passage says ,are now likely to .A．marry so that they can get a jobB．Leave school as soon as they canC．give up their jobs for good after they are marriedD．continue working until they are going to have a baby5．According to the passage ,it is now quite usual for women to .A．stay at hone after leaving schoolB．marry men younger than themselvesC．start working again later in lifeD．Marry while still at schoolKEY: 1－5 ADDDC高考英语阅读训练（012）。
2020年高考英语阅读理解专项练习20篇(带答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解专项练习20篇(名师精讲解题技巧，建议下载练习)【2018杭州高考模拟卷】The number of giraffes is becoming smaller across Africa, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. The total population has dropped by 40 percent in the last 15 years. Surprisingly, even scientists haven’t given much attention to giraffes. We are learning more about their ecology, but what we know is still way behind what we know about other species. “It’s a silent extinction,” said Dr. Julian Hennessy, a wildlife scientist.“The main reason for the smaller number of giraffes is their loss of living places,” said Hennessy, “as an increasing part of land is used for farming. But hunting also has a big influence.” You might wonder why hunters would focus on giraffes. First of all, once a giraffe is brought down, there is lots of meat with a small amount of effort. Besides, there is another thing encouraging the hunting. In Tanzania, Hennessy says, the latest word on the street is that eating giraffe meat could cure AIDS. Fresh giraffe heads and bones can be sold at prices of up to $140 per piece.Another widespread misconception about giraffes is that they are everywhere. Look at kids’ books which are full of giraffes. They are always in zoo collections. They can be seen easily, so you don't think we have to worry about them. But the truth is that they are in danger of extinction. There is a lack of right and true data.Hennessy and other researchers are now pulling together the data needed to improve the situation of the entire giraffe species and all nine subspecies（亚种）. The information will be used to change the giraffe's listing on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which now lists the species as of “least concern” but two subspecies as “endangered”. “It’s a lot of work to gather the necessary information,” Hennessy says. “And several other giraffe subspecies will be recommended for endangered listings next year or the year after.” He hopes that the world will finally start to take notice of how endangered these belov ed animals have become.1. By saying “It’s a silent extinction”, Hennessy tells us that ______.A. giraffes are unpopular in AfricaB. the giraffe is always silent in daily lifeC. the ecology of Africa needs more attentionD. the extinction occurs without enough attentionA. The country’s custom.B. The illegal international trade.C. The cost of hunting a giraffe.D. The idea that it’s a cure for AIDS.3. The misconception in Para. 3 can be corrected by ______.A. preventing illegal hunting in AfricaB. rewriting kids’ books about giraffesC. providing reliable data about giraffesD. spreading scientific knowledge of AIDS4. The final purpose of Hennessy’s great effort is to ______.A. collect more information about giraffesB. raise public awareness of protecting giraffesC. prove giraffes will disappear in the next few yearsD. work with the International Union for Conservation of Nature【答案】DDCB概念：作者并未把意图说出来，读者要根据字面意思，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，这就是推理判断题。
2020高考英语专题训练《阅读理解说明文》含答案解析
2020高考英语专题训练《阅读理解说明文》含答案解析2020年高考英语专题训练：阅读理解说明文(一)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Maybe it has been the influence of the current scene: the hype (大肆宣传) among urban biking. Apparently, urban biking requires entirely different bikes than suburban biking does and therefore a Bike Design Project started where five design studios across five cities had to come up with a perfect urban bike. The winning bike will be manufactured for a limited run of 100 bikes and will be in stores next year. Industry, a Portland-based studio, came up with a very interesting bike: one that uses bluetooth and handlebars that tell you when to stop or turn.Industry worked together with Ti Cycles to create a bike with a 3D printed titanium frame. The bike is called Solid and can connect to a smart phone APP: My Bike. This APP alarms a user when a light needs replacement and if something gets wrong with one’s brakes. There is also software called Discover My City, which has a series of routes through Portland’s most trendy neighborhoods, with suggestio ns about where to eat and shop.Nevertheless, the idea with cycling is that you need to focus on the road and not on your smart phone. This bike therefore uses integrated feedback on handlebars. Those handlebars tell a user when to turn, as they will buzz (嗡嗡叫) when a turn appears. As you are getting closer, they will buzz more frequently. And then there is the possibility to control your light via built-in sensors and change gears (齿轮) by pressing an electronic button.Although the bicycle looks highly interesting and can beseen as a piece of art for the designing world, we don’t know if we would like our bike to have an automatic buzz when we are approaching a turn. On the other side, it could add some extra safety to traffic in general. Whether you like the bike or not, you have to admit the Portland-based studio brings the concept of urban biking to a whole new level.1. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ________.A. the equipment that a hand-made bike requiresB. the popularity of the winning bike in the urban areaC. the introduction of a newly bike in the future marketD. the difference between urban biking and suburban biking2. The 3D printed bike is special in the way ________.A. it tells you where to goB. it connects the computersB. it limits the riding speed D. goes into forest and mountains3. What is the author’s attitude to the newly bicycle?A. Favorable.B. Doubtful.C. Pessimistic.D. Objective.4. The passage is likely to appear in ________.A. A school textbookB. A TV advertisementC. An exhibition guideD. A newspaper report助读词汇influence n. 影响urban adj. 城市的suburban adj. 郊区的apparently adv. 明显地manufacture vt.生产handlebar n. 车把alarm vt. 警告replacement n. 更换route n. 路线concept n. 概念a limited run of 限量in store 准备上市titanium frame 钛框架integrated feedback 综合反馈via built-in sensor 通过内置感应器(二)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
高考英语《阅读理解+七选五+应用文写作》真题含答案
高考英语《阅读理解＋七选五＋应用文写作》真题含答案Ⅰ.阅读理解Asouthern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. Bear 747, also known as “Bear Force One”，took the firstplace spot with 68，105 votes. It weighed around 1，400 pounds.Fat Bear Week started in 2014. At first, it was just Fat Bear Tuesday. Mike Fitz, a former park keeper at Katmai, noticed that live webcams showing the bears generated a lot of online comments, so he let people vote for their favorite fat bear on the Internet. The oneday event attracted 1，700 votes. In 2015 , it was extended to a week. Last year, nearly 800，000 people got involved, turning it into a global campaign.The contest serves two main purposes. First, some of America's national parks are in remote and undeveloped areas, which are difficult or costly to reach. Fat Bear Week brings Alaska's wilderness to fans' computer screens. “ It's not limited to the fortunate few who can go to the river anymore，” Fitz said.Second, Fat Bear Week brings attention to the bears and the ecosystems they live in. “ The 2，200 bears of Katmai are strong for feeding on some of the healthiest salmon (三文鱼) in the world，” said Sara Wolman, a former park keeper. Salmon in the Pacific Northwest are suffering from overfishing, dam construction and warming rivers due to climate change. Luckily, Brooks River, which Katmai's bears like to fish in, has been free from these threats so far.Fat Bear Week has spread like viruses. Fans and creators say it's because it shows a conservation success story. For one week, people don't have to focus on climate change or habitat loss. “ Maybe things aren't super great all the time in the world，” said Felicia Jimenez, who is a current Katmai keeper. “ But there are some really fat bears in Alaska. ”【语篇解读】本文介绍了位于阿拉斯加州南部的卡特迈国家公园和自然保护区举办的“胖熊周”活动。
2020年高考英语提升之真题与模拟题分项解析专题07 阅读理解说明文(原卷版)
2020年高考提升之真题与模拟题分项解析专题07 阅读理解一、2019年高考真题III.说明文1. 【2019·全国卷I，C】As data and identity theft becomes more and more common, the market is growing for biometric(生物测量)technologies—like fingerprint scans—to keep others out of private e-spaces. At present, these technologies are still expensive, though.Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置)that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard. This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence(节奏)with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key. The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses. These patterns are unique to each person. Thus, the keyboard can determine people's identities, and by extension, whether they should be given access to the computer it's connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.It also doesn't require a new type of technology that people aren't already familiar with. Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently.In a study describing the technology, the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word “touch”four times using the smart keyboard. Data collected from the device could be used to recognize different participants based on how they typed, with very low error rates. The researchers say that the keyboard should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive, plastic-like parts. The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.28. Why do the researchers develop the smart keyboard?A. To reduce pressure on keys.B. To improve accuracy in typingC. To replace the password system.D. To cut the cost of e-space protection.29. What makes the invention of the smart keyboard possible？A. Computers are much easier to operate.B. Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.C. Typing patterns vary from person to person.D. Data security measures are guaranteed.30. What do the researchers expect of the smart keyboard？all 1o soisgitieoco oll.A. It'll be environment-friendly.B. It'll reach consumers soon.C. It'll be made of plastics.D. It'll help speed up typing.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebookC. A novel.D. A magazine.2. 【2019·全国卷I，D】During the rosy years of elementary school(小学), I enjoyed sharing my dolls and jokes, which allowed me to keep my high social status. I was the queen of the playground. Then came my tweens and teens, and mean girls and cool kids. They rose in the ranks not by being friendly but by smoking cigarettes, breaking rules and playing jokes on others, among whom I soon found myself.Popularity is a well-explored subject in social psychology. Mitch Prinstein, a professor of clinical psychology sorts the popular into t wo categories: the likable and the status seekers. The likables’ plays-well-with-others qualities strengthen schoolyard friendships, jump-start interpersonal skills and, when tapped early, are employed ever after in life and work. Then there’s the kind of popularity that appears in adolescence: status born of power and even dishonorable behavior.Enviable as the cool kids may have seemed, Dr. Prinstein’s studies show unpleasant consequences. Those who were highest in status in high school, as well as those least liked in elementary school, are “most likely toengage(从事)in dangerous and risky behavior.”In one study, Dr. Prinstein examined the two types of popularity in 235 adolescents, scoring the least liked, the most liked and the highest in status based on student surveys(调查研究). “We found that the least well-liked teens had become more aggressive over time toward their classmates. But so had those who were high in status. It clearly showed that while likability can lead to healthy adjustment, high status has just the opposite effect on us."Dr. Prinstein has also found that the qualities that made the neighbors want you on a play date-sharing, kindness, openness — carry over to later years and make you better able to relate and connect with others.In analyzing his and other research，Dr. Prinstein came to another conclusion: Not only is likability related to positive life outcomes, but it is also responsible for those outcomes, too. "Being liked creates opportunities for learning and for new kinds of life ex periences that help somebody gain an advantage, ” he said.32. What sort of girl was the author in her early years of elementary school?A. Unkind.B. Lonely.C. Generous.D. Cool.33. What is the second paragraph mainly about？A. The classification of the popular.B. The characteristics of adolescents.C. The importance of interpersonal skills.D. The causes of dishonorable behavior.34. What did Dr. Prinstein’s study find about the most liked kids?A. They appeared to be aggressive. B. They tended to be more adaptable. C. They enjoyed the highest status. D. They performed well academically. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Be Nice-You Won’t Finish Last B. The Higher the Status, the Beer C. Be the Best-You Can Make It D. More Self-Control, Less Aggressiveness 4. 【2019·全国卷II，D】Bacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms(微生物) from our bodies growuncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA o vercoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA HUNCH high school class, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution(解决方案). “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and…it’s not a very nice thing at time. It’s a hard business review of your product.”Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact(影响) on college admissions and practical life skills. “Thesekids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.32. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?A. They are hard to get rid of.B. They lead to air pollution.C. They appear different forms.D. They damage the instruments.33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.D. To link space technology with school education34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?A. Check their product.B. Guide project designsC. Adjust work schedules.D. Grade their homework.35. What is the best title for the text?A. NASA: The Home of Astronauts.B. Space: The Final Homework Frontier.C. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom.D. HUNCH:A College Admission Reform.9. 【2019·江苏卷，B】In the 1960s，while studying the volcanic history of Yellowstone National Park，Bob Christiansen became puzzled about something that，oddly，had not troubled anyone before:he couldn't find the park's volcano. It had been known for a long time that Yellowstone was volcanic in nature — that's what accounted for all its hot springs and other steamy features. But Christiansen couldn't find the Yellowstone volcano anywhere.Most of us，when we talk about volcanoes，think of the classic cone(圆锥体)shapes of a Fuji or Kilimanjaro，which are created when erupting magma(岩浆)piles up. These can form remarkably quickly. In 1943，a Mexican farmer was surprised to see smoke rising from a small part of his land. In one week he was the confused owner of a cone five hundred feet high. Within two years it had topped out at almost fourteen hundred feet and was more than half a mile across. Altogether there are some ten thousand of these volcanoes on Earth，all but a few hundred of them extinct. There is，however，a second les known type of volcano that doesn't involve mountain building. These are volcanoes so explosive that they burst open in a single big crack，leaving behind a vast hole，the caldera. Yellowstone obviously was of this second type，but Christiansen couldn't find the caldera anywhere.Just at this time NASA decided to test some new high-altitude cameras by taking photographs of Yellowstone.A thoughtful official passed on some of the copies to the park authorities on the assumption that they might make a nice blow-up for one of the visitors' centers. As soon as Christiansen saw the photos，he realized why he had failed to spot the caldera; almost the whole park-2.2 million acres—was caldera. The explosion had left a hole more than forty miles across—much too huge to be seen from anywhere at ground level. At some time in the past Yellowstone must have blown up with a violence far beyond the scale of anything known to humans.58. What puzzled Christiansen when he was studying Yellowstone？A. Its complicated geographical features.B. Its ever-lasting influence on tourism.C. The mysterious history of the park.D. The exact location of the volcano.59. What does the second-paragraph mainly talk about？A. The shapes of volcanoes.B. The impacts of volcanoes.C. The activities of volcanoes.D. The heights of volcanoes.60. What does the underlined word "blow-up" in the last paragraph most probably mean？A. Hot-air balloon.B. Digital camera.C. Big photograph.D. Bird's view.10. 【2019·浙江卷，C】California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even inwildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.27. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.B. The increasing variety of California big trees.C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.28. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forests.B. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.29. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?A. Inadequate snowmelt.B. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate.D. Dampness of the air.30. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California二、2019届模拟题I.应用文1.武汉第二中学2019届高三五月全仿真模拟考试The Visitor Oyster cardA Visi tor Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journeyin London. It’s a plastic smartcard. You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DLR,London Overground and most National Rail services. It’s much cheaper thanbuying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50% less than the price of a regularpaper ticket.How to get a Visitor Oyster cardYou can buy a Visitor Oyster card online. Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs £5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card.This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.How does the Visitor Oyster card work?The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system. You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically bededucted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add £20 to thecard and make a tube journey of £2.30, you will have £17.70 left on the card.A few more points:·A child under the age of 11 travels free when accompanied by an adult.·You’ll save more money if you use the tube several times. The Visitor Oyster cardis “capped (给……定上限)” at £6.80 per day.·You’ll pay more during peak times. Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday (6:30am—9:30 am; 4:00 pm —7:00 pm), except for public holidays.·Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station, Oyster ticket shop orVisitor Centre.·Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.1. What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?A. You can’t use it during public holidays.B. You can have it mailed directly to your home.C. You can get a free Oyster card if you order online.D. You can receive a 50% discount at any shop in London.2. How much money will be deducted if you take the tube four times in a day witha Visitor Oyster card?A. £2.30.B. £3.40.C. £6.80.D. £9.20.3. Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card?A. On the Internet.B. At a bus station.C. At a tube station.D. In convenience stores.2.山东省潍坊市2019届高三高考模拟（5月三模)考试Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore CareerEncore Career: Vocational School InstructorRetire in: Los Angeles, CAEver since IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined the term “new collar” to describe well-paid jobs that require specific skills but not necessarily a degree, vocational schools have made a serious comeback. Apparently instructors are in short supply in sunny L.A., where there are 13 jobs at vocational schools for every applicant on the market. This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field.Encore Career: Business ConsultantRetire in : Miami, FLConsulting is a great option for a retired business professional looking to make their own hours, be their own boss, and earn as much or as little as needed to maintain their standard of living. For every consultant in Miami right now there are 13 businesses hoping to hire them. There's even greater demand here than in Washington D.C., which is typically considered the consulting capital of the world.Encore Career: Tourist WranglerRetire in :Austin , TXAs the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry has taken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. Between four-star hotels, the noisy rock n' roll scene, and a new food culture, Austin is the place to be if you want to work in service industry.Encore Career: Supporter of the ArtsRetire in: Charleston, SCIf you're a Baby Boomer with a degree in the arts, now could be the perfect time to revisit your passion for creativity., especially if you also want to live in the center of southern charm. Between the 14 art galleries on King Street in Old Town, an abundance of acting companies and theaters, and music festivals, it's not surprising there were 25 jobs for every arty applicant iii Charleston.1. Which career focuses on an applicant's skills instead of a diploma?A. V ocational School Instructor.B. Business Consultant.C. Tourist Wrangler.D. Supporter of the Arts.2 Which city offers an applicant more job options than the others?A. Los Angeles.B. Miami.C. Austin.D. Charleston.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Children.B. Graduates.C. Retirees.D. Tourists.3. 河北省石家庄市高三模拟试卷Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.Cumberland Islands, GeorgiaJust a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a picnic paradise. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (小径). Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a spectacular show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.Grant Park, ChicagoIf you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.Cranberry Islands, MaineHere, you’ll enjoy nat ural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry (渡船) service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.Big Sur, CaliforniaThe Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.1. What are Cumberland Islands like?A. They are just next to Savannah.B. They haven’t lost their naturalness.C. They are almost covered in Spanish moss.D. They have a spectacular show every night.2. Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?A. At the Navy Pier.B. In the Deep South.C. At Acadia National Park.D. At the Point Lobos State Reserve.3. Why does the author write this passage?A. To introduce some picnic areas.B. To share personal stories about picnics.C. To tell readers some good ways to relax.D. To offer readers tips for winter holiday.4. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a personal dairy. B . In a science report.C. In a travel magazine.D. In a geography textbook.4. 山东省潍坊市2019届高三高考模拟（5月三模)考试Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore CareerEncore Career: Vocational School InstructorRetire in: Los Angeles, CAEver since IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined the term “new collar” to describe well-paid jobs that require specific skills but not necessarily a degree, vocational schools have made a serious comeback. Apparently instructors are in short supply in sunny L.A., where there are 13 jobs at vocational schools for every applicant on the market. This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field.Encore Career: Business ConsultantRetire in : Miami, FLConsulting is a great option for a retired business professional looking to make their own hours, be their own boss, and earn as much or as little as needed to maintain their standard of living. For every consultant in Miami right now there are 13 businesses hoping to hire them. There's even greater demand here than in Washington D.C., which is typically considered the consulting capital of the world.Encore Career: Tourist WranglerRetire in :Austin , TXAs the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry hastaken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. Between four-star hotels, the noisy rock n' roll scene, and a new food culture, Austin is the place to be if you want to work in service industry.Encore Career: Supporter of the ArtsRetire in: Charleston, SCIf you're a Baby Boomer with a degree in the arts, now could be the perfect time to revisit your passion for creativity., especially if you also want to live in the center of southern charm. Between the 14 art galleries on King Street in Old Town, an abundance of acting companies and theaters, and music festivals, it's not surprising there were 25 jobs for every arty applicant iii Charleston.1. Which career focuses on an applicant's skills instead of a diploma?A. V ocational School Instructor.B. Business Consultant.C. Tourist Wrangler.D. Supporter of the Arts.2. Which city offers an applicant more job options than the others?A. Los Angeles.B. Miami.C. Austin.D. Charleston.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Children.B. Graduates.C. Retirees.D. Tourists.11。
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1Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible（符合条件）for this program. Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities（社区）.Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.Summer Employment Opportunities（机会）Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.21. What is special about Summer Company?A. It requires no training before employment.B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.D. It offers more summer job opportunities.22. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A.15-18.B.15-24.C.15-29.D.16-17.23. Which program favors the disabled?A. Jobs for Youth.B. Summer Company.C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D. Summer Employment Opportunities.2Welcome to Holker Hall & GardensVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car：Follow brown signs an A590 from J36, M6．Approximate travel times: Windermere–20 minutes, Kendal–25 minutes, Lancaster–45 minutes, Manchester–1 hour 30 minutes．By Rail：The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports．Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am–4:00pm,30th March–2nd November．Admission ChargesHall & Gardens GardensAdults: £ 12.00 £ 8.00Groups £ 9.00 £ 5.50Special EventsProducers’ Market 13th AprilJoin us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks．Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas．Holker Garden Festival 30th MayThe event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening．National Garden Day 28th AugustHolker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged．For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide．Winter Market 8th NovemberThis is an event for all the family．Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment．21．How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A．20 minutes．B．25 minutes．C．45 minutes．D．90 minutes．22．How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?A．£ l2.00．B．£ 9.00．C．£ 8.00 D．£ 5.5023．Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?A．Producers' Market．B．Holker Garden Festival．C．National Garden Day．D．Winter Market．3Summer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do．Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school．Before choices are finalised，parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices．21．Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A．OUT．B．WBP．C．CRF．D．POT．22．What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs．Wilson?A．Travel to London．B．See a parade and fireworks．C．Tour central Paris．D．Visit the WWI battlefields．23．How long does Potty about Potter last?A．Two days．B．Four days．C．Five days．D．One week．4Pacific Science Center Guide◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s StoreDon’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit．The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome．◆Hungry?Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials．The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes．◆Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit．The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3．Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance．ID required．◆S upport Pacific Science CenterSince 1962 Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology．Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1．3 million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classrooms andcommunity events all over Washington State．It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations．Visit to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center．21．Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A．In Building 1．B．In Building 3．C．At the Last Dome．D．At the Denny Way entrance．22．What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A．Train Science teachers．B．Distribute science books．C．Distribute scientific research．D．Take science to the classroom．23．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A．To encourage donations．B．To advertise coming events．C．To introduce special exhibits．D．To tell about the Center’s history．5In the coming months，we are bringing together artists from all over the globe，to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language，in our Globe，within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for．Please come and join us．National Theatre of China Beijing | ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK．The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre．This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying．Date & Time：Saturday 28 April，2.30pm & Sunday 29 April，1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia，the Marjanishvili，founded in 1928，appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world．This new production of As You Like It is helmed（指导）by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze．Date & Time：Friday 18 May，2.30pm & Saturday 19 May，7.30pmDeafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language（BSL）By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL，Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience．Date & Time：Tuesday 22 May，2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May，7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide，Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution，the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s，Since 1958，they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel．This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK．Date & Time：Monday 28 May，7.30 & Tuesday 29 May，7.30pm21．Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A．Richard Ⅲ．B．Lover’s Labour’s LostC．As You Like It D．The Merchant of Venice22．What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A．It has two groups of actors B．It is the leading theatre in LondonC．It performs plays in BSL D．It is good at producing comedies23．When can you see a play in Hebrew?A．On Saturday 28 April．B．On Sunday 29 AprilC．On Tuesday 22 May．D．On Tuesday 29 May6San Francisco Fire Engine ToursRunning：February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF．Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer．(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery：Tell time upon request．Duration(时长)：2 hoursPrice：$90Back to the Fifties TourRunning：August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports y ou back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream．Departing form the Cannery 5：00 pm and 7：00 pmDuration：2 hoursPrice：$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning：October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district．Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco．Departing from the Cannery：6：30 pm and 8：30 pmDuration ：1 hour and 30 minutesPrice：Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning：December 6th through December 23rdThis tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes．Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit．Departing from the Cannery 7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration：1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required．21．Which of the tours is available in March?A．San Francisco Winery Tour．B．Back to the Fifties Tour．C．Spooky Halloween Tour．D．Holiday Lights Tour．22．What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A．Go to Treasure Island．B．Enjoy the holiday scenes．C．Have free ice cream．D．Visit the Presidio district．23．What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A．Take some drinks．B．Set off early in the morning．C．Wear warm clothes．D．Make reservations in advance．7MusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www. cityopera. com.Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http://www. chamberorch. com. Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http://www. symphony. org/home. asp. College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philh armonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I. D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www. ccm. uc. edu/events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. .21. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?A. 241-2742.B. 723-1182.C. 381-3300.D. 232-6220.22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?A. February.B. May.C. August.D. November.23. Where can students go for free performances with their I. D. cards?A. Music Hall.B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.D. Riverbend Music Theater.24. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?A. It has seats in the open air.B. It gives shows all year round.C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.参考答案1.BDD2. DBD3. ADA4.BDA5. ACD6. ACD7. ABCA。