2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-政治经济类(1)
2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-社会现象类(1)
社会现象类1、Are you familiar with the greeting, "Can I add you on WeChat?” It seems like every time we meet new friends or colleagues nowadays, the first thing that springs to mind is adding each other on the app. Nevertheless, more than 80 percent of WeChat users report feeling stressed or anxious when they receive a large number of messages, according to a study done recently by the app's developer Tencent. In other words, WeChat can overwhelm(使应接小暇) us,while also breaking down the boundaries between our work and private lives.Just think how easy it is now for bosses to hand out assignments during the holiday, so long as they have your WeChat contact. When you're at the cinema enjoying a romantic movie or having a barbecue in the backyard, you can never cut yourself off from the outside world unless you switch off your phone. Not to post something in WeChat Moments before replying to your boss first!Apart from interrupting your leisure time, WeChat can also reduce your productivity at work. For many office workers, logging in to WeChat on their computers at the start of the day has become routine. But what if browsing the Moments distracts us from doing the work? The app steals our time without us even noticing it, making us have the false belief that we are busy all the time.And as if that weren’t bad enough,there’re the “one-off” friends who take up space on our WeChat friend list. A handy way to check how many one-off friends you have is to take a look at your chat history with them. Sometimes, you only sent the initial friend requests so you could invite them to a WeChat group or inform them of something for your boss. Yet still, as your friend count(好友数量) ever goes up, it can make you feel the need to post selfies and share details of your life in your Moments, just so you can stay up to date.With WeChat , all our spare time is swallowed up by the constant torrent of messages and our attention keeps getting diverted by Moments and pop-up ads. So it’s time that we should do something to nip this problem in the bud.1.What is most of WeChat users' reaction when receiving a mass of messages?A.They are quite upset.B.They think it’s unavoidable.C.They break down.D.They complain about Tencent.2.Which of the following may make your boss angry according to Paragraph 2?A.Enjoying a movie at the weekend.B.Posting something in WeChat Moments.C.Having a barbecue on vacation.D.Ignoring the assignment he handed out when seeing it.3.How can we decide who is the one-off friend on our WeChat friend list?A.By checking if you sent the initial friend request.B.By seeing if your boss asked you to inform him of something.C.By having a look at your chat record.D.By counting the number of your friends on the list.4.What can be a suitable title for this text?A.Is WeChat becoming a necessity in our life?B.Are We What friend requests ruining your life?C.Does your boss want to be your WeChat friend?D.Is it better to have more WeChat friends?2、Russian police have started a new attempt to get drivers to slow down at zebra crossings by having painted horses as zebras walk across on the busiest streets in some of the big cities in an attempt to improve road safety and raise awareness among Russia’s notoriously (臭名昭著地) careless drivers.The light grey horses, painted with black stripes, carried signs on their backs reading: “Careful, children are on their way to school.” The police sent the “zebras” to several different locations in the Russian capital, where officials in orange vests walked them over zebra crossings and handed out leaflets (传单) to passing drivers.Some held up rainbow-coloured umbrellas over the painted animals to protect them from the rain. Russian roads are notoriously dangerous and drivers still rarely take the initiative (主动采取措施) to avoid pedestrians. Nearly half of all traffic accidents in the country’s big cities are caused by cars hitting pedestrians, and a third of those occur on crossings, according to traffic police figures published last month.In the first six months of this year, 378 people were killed and more than 6, 600 injured on pedestrian crossings in Russia, according to police. In Moscow alone, 43 people were killed, including two children.Though police officials said that only safe paint would be used on the animals, animal rights activists still disagreed with the idea, accusing the police of “treating animals like garbage”.“Children understand that paints are bad for animals,” the Interfax news agency quoted president of Vita animal rights group Irina Novozhilova as saying.Let’s hope this part of the campaign is over and animals are left out of future attempts to raise pedestrians’ awareness.1.Why do Moscow police have “zebras” walk across on the busiest streets?A.To make a call on protecting animals.B.To remind people zebras are in danger of extinction.C.To tell people it is dangerous to cross streets.D.To raise drivers’ awareness of road safety.2.What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.The zebras.B.The horses.C.The policemen.D.The drivers.3.From the text we can learn that ________.A.most Russian drivers have realized the seriousness of the problemB.Russian drivers often ignore traffic lightsC.Russian drivers seldom give way to pedestriansD.the driving skills of Russian drivers are bad4.What do animal rights activists think of the new attempt?A.Drivers must slow down at pedestrian crossings.B.These animals are ill-treated by the police.C.The paints used on the horses are safe.D.Road safety should be improved.5.Wh ich word can best describe the author’s attitude towards the campaign?A.Critical.B.Reserved.C.Doubtful.D.Positive.3、The United States is observing Labor Day，a day set aside to honor U. S. workers and their contributions to the country's economy.In the 1880’s，there was a push to recognize the U. S. worker，who back then was likely to be working at least 12 hours a day, six days a week, with a paltry salary. Even children as young as five were often part of a factory’s dingy landscape. Health care benefits were unheard of.One by one, states drafted and passed legislation that set aside a day to honor the contributions of the common worker. On June 28，1884，Congress passed an act designating the first Monday in September of each year as Labor Day，making it a national holiday.In recent years, labor unions have seen their membership dwindle with the growth of technology and the globalization of the world economy. However，the workers’ benefits unions fought for decades ago are now customary (习惯的）in most U. S. workplaces，including the eight-hour work day，five-day work weeks, health care insurance and vacations paid for by employers.In keeping with the original intent of the holiday, some U. S. cities continue to stage parades honoring trade and labor unions，and hold festivities for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.However, most workers in the U. S. have the day off and spend time with their families? gathering for backyard cookouts or trips to parks and beaches.Labor Day has become known as the unofficial end of summer since schools usually reopened from summer vacation after Labor Day. But now，more and more schools are reopening in August.1.In 1880’s，the U. S. workers might _________.A.have improved their living condition a lotB.not receive their rewards they deservedC.be basically adults who were over 18 years oldD.have had well-organized health care benefits2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 4?A.Increase.B.Unite.C.Rise.D.Reduce.3.Which of the following is NOT the benefits the benefit unions fight for the workers?A.Eight-hour work day.B.Five-day work weeks.C.Unpaid vacations.D.Health care insurance.4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.In recent years, the workers’ benefits unions still work hard for workers.B.The number of the labor unions has decreased a lot.C.There are varieties of celebrations for workers in the cities of U. S.D.Most of the workers love joining in the festival when they are available.4、While many countries love their tea,UKcitizens are particularly proud of being “tea people”. The averageUKcitizen consumes nearly 2 kilograms of tea each year.Tea only made its way toEnglandin large quantities in the first years of the 17th century. Tea fromChinaand a few other Asian countries was being sold more widely inEnglandat that time. Then tea was getting more and more popular among different social classes.There are many varieties of tea. Black tea mixtures are still the most common type drunk in theUK. Black tea is dark in colour, because the leaves have been allowed to oxidize (氧化) before drying. This is why we usually serve it with milk, although it is not uncommon to drink it black or with lemon. You may still find tea made with loose tea leaves, served up in a pot, and poured into the best china cups with saucers (茶托) for visitors.Tea is still a large part of daily life in theUKtoday, but it seems to be on the decrease. The amount of tea sold in the UK fell by more than 10% in the five years leading up to 2002, and has been dropping ever since. Tea sales fell by 6% in 2014 alone, and most restaurants report selling more than twice as many cups of coffee as they do tea. More than ￡1 billion was spent on coffee in high street stores in 2013, more than twice what was spent on tea bags.Still, what goes around comes around; it’s sure to become fashionable again.1.Which of the following is true according to the first three paragraphs?A.Tea made its way to England in the early years of the 16th century.B.The UK usually serves black tea with lemon.C.Tea from China was being sold more widely in England now. citizens take pride in being “tea people”.2.What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A.Tea sales fell by 6% in 2014 alone.B.Since 2002, the sales of tea has been on the decreaseC.In 2013, the money spent on tea was ￡3 billionD.Most restaurant like selling tea than coffee.3.What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?A.It can never succeed againB.The tea can become popular againC.Coffee is more popular than teaD.The tea is becoming less popular4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To introduce tea in the UKB.To show the author’s preference for teaC.To introduce the functions of teaD.To compare tea in China and UK5、Recently a creative advertisement displaying the deep love between an overseas student and his parents has stirred up a debate on Chinese social media, with many criticizing China’s younger generation of being spoiled and too dependent.In the ad, which was created by Chins Merchants Bank to promote its credit card for overseas students, a Chinese student named Lan overcomes the initial “fresh-off-the-boat” feeling and starts to make friends with local American students. Deciding to make some stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, a popular Chinese dish, to impress his foreign friends, Lan asks his parents in China for help. Despite the 12-hour time difference, the parents wake up at 4 am to make a how-to-video for their son.The ad has been viewed over 1.2 million times since it was posted online on Thursday, and has received mixed reactions from Chinese netizens.Some called it a heart-wrenching demonstration of parental love, sharing their own moving moments with their parents.“When I studied abroad, my mother also taugh t me how to cook delicious dishes over the Internet, so that I would not starve and could enjoy my life in a foreign country, “wrote a netizen on Sina Weibo, adding that the ad brought her to tears.Others showed a different opinion, criticizing the parents for spoiling the boy."Chinese parents spoil their children. I think it’s heartless and not touching to wake your parents up in the middle of the night just to satisfy your vanity to impress others. Such parental love would only destroy a child, rather than make him/her independent,” wrote a netizen."I think the boy is dumb to ask his parents for help, as a casual online search of the recipe can offer at least 6 million results. Spoiling your child is not love, it’s called connivance(纵容),” noted another netizen.1.What does the creative advertisement lead to on Chinese social media?A.A great economic interest.B.A great increase in credit card sales.C.A hot topic on social morality.D.A heated debate on Chinese family education.2.According to paragraph 2, Lan called his parent at ________ in American time.A.8:00 amB.20:00 pmC.16:00 pmD.4:00 am3.What is the first netizen’s attitude towards the story in the ad on Sina Weibo?A.Ambiguous.B.Negative.C.Neutral.D.Sympathetic.4.What’s the best title o f the text?A.Controversial Ad Draws Mixed Reaction from Chinese Public.B.How to Make a Popular Chinese Dish.C.The Current Situation of Chinese Netizens.D.Arguments on China’s Advertisement Business.6、Something happens to many children when they are out of school over the summer months.It is called the“summer slide”.It is when children forget much of what they learned during the latest school year.To fight its effects,students have to do much homework over the summer and parents may send children to camp or find other activities to keep them learning.However,experts say keeping children busy all the time is not good for them.Lea Waters,an expert on human behavior,says slowing down actually helps children become the best they can be.“It’s a little bit l ike,if you have too many programs running on your computer,your computer starts to slow down.When you shut down those programs,your computer speeds up again.”Machines need to be reset,while kids need to goof off.“What I mean by goofing off is really allow ing kids to have some downtime,where they’re not focused on aspecific task,they just do what they’re interested in.”She adds,“It not just decides what information to put into memory or get rid of.It’s also an essential network to develop emotional intelli gence,to improve the memory…”Parents often mean well by wanting to keep their child busy.But the result is often a tired child with an overcrowded schedule,which means the opposite effect the parents are hoping for.“If you’re constantly on task in the end it doesn’t help to build up strength as effectively as you might think.”Lea Waters says she hopes parents will accept the fact that children don’t have to be busy all the time.1.Who might be the intended readers of this passage?A.Children.B.Parents.C.Teachers.D.Researchers.2.What do the underlined words“goof off”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Have off hours.B.Wander around.C.Hold on.D.Speed up.3.How do students usually deal with summer slide?A.Doing what interests them.B.Going sightseeing for relaxation.C.Focusing on a specific learning task.D.Helping with housework.4.What does Lea Waters think of parents keeping children busy over the summer?A.It is a good way to fight summer slide effect.B.It will help their children to focus on a specific task.C.It develops their children’s emotional intelligence.D.It will not work out effectively as expected.答案1、1.A; 2.D; 3.C; 4.B解析：1.细节理解题。
2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-故事类
故事类1、My family came to the United States from Mexico when I was 5, so I was an English-language learner in school and had to work very hard. After finishing high school, it took me eight years to graduate from University, while working full time at night.I started out as an aerospace(航空宇宙) engineer and changed into marketing, working at Hewlett-Packard and IBM for most of my career. Then I became a financial adviser, but eventually didn't find it satisfying enough.I had always dreamed of teaching children with a background like mine, and I was 59 years old, so l knew it was now or never. I found out about the EnCorps STEM Teachers Program in California, which would allow me to explore the possibility of becoming a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher in a high-needs middle or high school. I quickly applied and was accepted.My first job was the hardest assignment(任务) you can get. I spent my first year there teaching math in a middle school, and the following two years I taught at the Academy of Science & Engineering. When I spotted a job opening within the high school network Soledad Enrichment Action and I saw the students, I knew it's where I wanted to work. I'm in my third year there, and I love it. It's so much more satisfying than what I used to do for work. The best is when you see a student really getting something for the first time. Especially algebra, which can be very confusing. Sometimes I was so confused at their age that I couldn't even ask a question, so I know that feeling.I feel relevant again, like what I do is really important. I don’t plan on ever retiring.1.What do we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?A.He had to begin working from an early age.B.He was good at language learning when young.C.Upon graduating, he enjoyed trying different jobs.D.Not satisfied with his job, he changed jobs constantly.2.How did the author realize his dream?A.By applying to be a math teacher in a high school.B.By teaching children with a background like himself.C.By getting the hardest assignment to challenge himself.D.By changing his job for a satisfying one as an engineer.3.What was the author satisfied with when being a teacher?A.He found algebra can be very confusing.B.He settled confusing math problems for his students.C.He taught at the Academy of Science & Engineering.D.He saw a student really getting improved for the first time.4.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.To Be a Teacher and Never RetireB.How to Be a Successful TeacherC.Finding a Satisfying Job Is DifficultD.Teaching after You Retire Is Worth It2、Born blind is tough in any case.But things were even harder for Srikanth Bolla who was born in a small village in India,where the common belief was that kids with disabilities were “of no use” and therefore,better offdead.Fortunately,Srikanth’s parents l oved their son and refused to give him up.Instead,they encouraged the blind boy to dream big and reach for the star.Srikanth did not disappoint his parents.The now twenty-four-year-old is the founder CEO of Bollant Industries.Of course,getting here was not easy.Being both blind and poor meant that Srikanth had to face hard challenges.As a young boy,Srikanth attended a regular school near his home.Unfortunately,the students and teachers didn’t quite like him because of his disability.As a result,the young boy was largely ignored and often spent the entire day alone.Concerned this would hold back Srikanth’ s development,his family decided to send him to a special school in Hyderabad.Sure enough,the young boy soon rose to the top of his class,earning awards in speech and debate competitions.But Srikanth was prevented from studying sciences when he reached 10th grade,because it wasthought too “dangerous” for a blind student.Not wanting to give up,Srikanth took legal action and became the first blind student in the country allowed to study sciences.Late,after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology,Srikanth set up Bollant Industries in 2012.For just four years,it has become a powerhouse with over 450 employees,70% of whom are physically challenged.Being disabled doesn’t mean being unable.“If the world looks at me and says,‘Srikanth,you can do nothing,’ I will look back at the world and say I can do anything.” the young man says.1.Why was Srikanth sent to a special school?A.His parents became richer than before.B.He could be treated equally there.C.This school was free for disabled students.D.He was sent away by the regular school.2.What can we know about Srikanth from the text?A.He was born in a poor village.B.He cared about disabled people.C.His parents were strict with him in his study.D.He was loved by the villagers when he was young.3.What words can best describe Srikanth?A.Intelligent and determined.B.Active and honest.C.Patient and careful.D.Kind but stubborn.4.What can be the best title for the text?A.Chances Are EverywhereB.No Challenges,No SuccessC.Big Dream Makes a DifferenceD.Disability Doesn’t Mean Being Unable3、His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the wor ld, he is known as Pelé. Without doubt, Pele is the greatest soccer player ever.Born in a small village in Brazil, Pelé grew up playing soccer like most other children of his age. Too poor to afford a soccer ball, Pele and his playmates often made one by tying together a bunch of rags. Their playing field was usually a sidewalk. Old tin cans marked where the goalposts should be. Pelé and the other boys from his neighborhood often dreamed of one clay becoming professional soccer players. At the age of e leven, Pelé was discovered by Waldemar de Brito, a former professional player. Waldemar de Brito was then the coach of the Bauru Soccer Club and he signed Pele to play for the junior Bauru team.In 1956, when Pele was fifteen, Waldemar de Brito took him to the city of Santos, Brazil, to try out for the Santos professional team. Pele immediately distinguished himself as one of the best players.In 1957, Pelé was selected to play on Brazil's national team. He scored the only goal for Brazil in the first game and another goal in the second game. Then in 1958, Pelé helped Brazil win ils first World Cup.Between 1958 and 1970, Pele played in four World Cups. He is the only person who won three World Cups. Pelé played his last game with the Brazilian n ational team in 1971, but he continued to play for the Sanlos team for three more years before calling it quits.Throughout his career, Pelé had an amazing ability to touch people. Once a war was suspended for two days because the Santos team had been invited to play there and people on both sides were so eager to see Pelé play.Pelé's name represents excellence in soccer. His 20-year career has yielded some of the most memorable moments in soccer histoiy. People today still refer to him as the grea t Pelé, the King of Soccer.1.What was Pelé's soccer playing environment like when he was young?A.Well-developed.B.Tough.C.Relaxing.D.Standard.2.What's the focus of Paragraphs 3 to 5?A.Pelé's influence.B.Pelé's achievements.C.Pelé's personal develo pment.D.Pelé's international records.3.Why was the war in Nigeria suspended for two days?A.Nigerians were fed up with wars.B.Pelé refused to play soccer unless the war was stopped.C.Nigerians didn't want to injure Pelé.D.People wanted to see Pelé's g ame.4.What do we know about Pelé?A.Growing up in a soccer family influences him a lot.B.He is a selfless and generous player.C.He has a talent for soccer and practices a lot.D.He received professional training at age 15.4、When I was in fourth grade, I worked part-time as a paperboy. Mrs. Stanley was one of my customers. She’d watch me coming down her street, and by the time I’d biked up to her doorstep, there’d be a cold drink waiting. I’d sit and drink while she talked. M rs. Stanley talked mostly about her dead husband, “Mr. Stanley and I went shopping this morning,” she’d say. The first time she said that, soda went up my nose.I told my father how Mrs. Stanley talked as if Mr. Stanley were still alive. Dad said she was probably lonely, and that I ought to sit and listen and nod my head and smile, and maybe she’d work it out of her system. So that’s what I did, and it turned out Dad was right. After a while she seemed content to leave her husband over at the cemetery (墓地).I finally quit delivering newspapers and didn’t see Mrs. Stanley for several years. Then we crossed paths at a church fund-raiser. She was spooning mashedpotatoes and looking happy. Four years before, she’d had to offer her paperboy a drink to have someone to talk with. Now she had friends. Her husband was gone, but life went on.I live in the city now, and my paperboy is a lady named Edna with three kids. She asks me how I’m doing. When I don’t say “fine,” she sticks around to hear my problem s. She’s lived in the city most of her life, but she knows about community. Community isn’t so much a place as it is a state of mind. You find it whenever people ask how you’re doing because they care, and not because they’re getting paid to do so. Sometim es it’s good to just smile, nod your head and listen.1.Why did soda go up the author’s nose one time?A.He was talking fast.B.He was shocked.C.He was in a hurry.D.He was absent-minded.2.Why did the author sit and listen to Mrs. Stanley?A.He enjoyed the drink.B.He wanted to be helpful.C.He took the chance to rest.D.He tried to please his dad.3.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “work it out of her system” in Paragraph 2?A.Recover from her sadness.B.Move out of the neighborhood.C.Turn to her old friends.D.Speak out about her past.4.What does the author think people in a community should do?A.Open up to others.B.Depend on each other.C.Pay for others’ help.D.Care about one another.5、 Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-be to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location (位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center of town,” he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.1.In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?A.It made room for new equipment.B.It signaled the closedown of the theater.C.It was done with the help of the audience.D.It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.2.Why was The Last Picture Show put on?A.It was an all-time classic.B.It was about the history of the town.C.The audience requested it.D.The theater owner found it suitable.3.What will probably happen to the building?A.It will be repaired.B.It will be turned into a museum.C.It will be knocked down.D.It will be sold to the city government.4.What can we infer about the audience?A.They are disappointed with Bradford.B.They are sad to part with the old theater.C.They are supportive of the city officials.D.They are eager to have a shopping center.6、Homeless for 30 years, Mick gets tips by playing at a BART station in the Bay Area and begging along the highway. That's where Jacob Swalwell caught up with him last year. He warned Mick several times to stop.Swalwell said, "When I got closer, I realized he was a senior citizen. I wanted to know how come he was not on social security. It turned out that he couldn't get it because he couldn't even get an ID." Even with Swalwell’s resources at the Alameda County Sheriff's Department, it took three separate trips to get an identification card. His persistence paid off. Mick is now on Medicaid and has applied for social security benefits.But Mick's fresh start was just beginning. Private investigator Mark Askins from Miracle Messages, a nonprofit organization devoted to reconnecting the homeless with their loved ones, heard of Mick s story, and he wanted to help out. Using the little in-formation provided, Askins was able to find Mick's birth mother Polly living roughly 250 miles away in Eureka, California. "She was just so anxious to see him and talk to him. " Askins said.Polly didn't have an easy life either. After leaving her husband, she was a teenage mom struggling to support three kids. Mick was sick and needed surgery whenhe was 2 years old, so Polly gave him up for adoption to her mother's friend who could afford to give him the help he needed.Swalwell and Mark Askins arranged for Mick to fly to meet the mother who gave him up 65 years ago and the family he had never known. Polly's home is ready to embrace Mick.Polly has invited Mick to live with her in Eureka, but he's hesitant to move away from the area where he has spent his whole life. For now, he's working on gettinga car and promises to go back and visit her as often as possible.1.What did Swalwell do for Mick?A.He gave Mick much money.B.He helped Mick get his ID card.C.He collected resources to care for Mick.D.He offered Mick social security benefits.2.Why did Polly abandon Mick?A.She wanted to help her friend adopt a child.B.He was going to die of a serious illness.C.She felt it was too busy to raise three children.D.She desired to give him a chance to cure his illness.3.How old is Mick now?A.67 years old.B.65 years old.C.32 years old.D.30 years old.4.What may be the best title for the text?A.A homeless man lived a normal lifeB.Two kind people helped a sick manC.Acts of kindness led to a family reunionD.Great love contributed to the last meeting答案1、1.D; 2.B; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.推理判断题。
2020届高三英语一轮复习阅读理解热门话题特训-科技类 Word版含解析
科技类1、 Whether you own a small or large business, it's important that you apply technology to business. This calls for you to have high speed Internet in your business. You also need to have a very effective telephone line. The reason for this is due to the benefits that come with technology.Communication is very important in business. The business world has become very competitive, thus employees need to communicate with clients fast and effectively. Communication is not only important when working with clients,but also important when working with other employees. For example, sales representatives and technicians don,t have to return to the office in order to know their next tasks. They can simply make phone calls or send emails. To make your business more modern, you should consider having a social media account.Through technology,employees from different locations are able to interact(互动) and they not only talk about business,but also personal issues. This ensures that there is a healthy working environment, which plays a huge role in increasing the productivity of the employees.IT experts have come up with many advanced software programs that allow your business to keep its records in an organized manner. The records can be on raw materials, suppliers,clients, and finances. These programs remove manual(手工的) record keeping, which not only aids in improving the working efficiency(工作效率), but also aids in removing human errors.If you don’t have a large office space, you can ask your empl oyees to work at home and send you the necessary documents via email. As a business manager, you don’t have to travel in order to hold a business meeting as you can do it over the Internet.These are some of the benefits that come with technology. You should note that although technology is of great importance in the professional environments you need to manage it properly so that it’s not misused by employees.（1）The example in Paragraph 2 proves that _______.A.the employees are busy working every daymunication skill is important in businessC.the business world has become very competitiveD.technology makes communication more convenient（2）Paragraph 3 shows the technology's influence on _______.A.business cultureB.researchC.locationsD.record keeping（3）Which of the following words can best describe the advanced software programs?A.Cheap and useful.B.Easy to be operated.C.Time-saving and accurate.D.Popular in the business world.（4）According to Paragraph 5, what's the advantage of technology?A.It gives employees chances to travel.B.It helps businesses save on resources.C.It improves the salaries of the workers.D.It brings businessmen more opportunities.2、 Weather could power the next generation of smart windows. Researchers have created glass by harvesting energy from wind and precipitation(降水).The approach offers an alternative to other smart windows powered by batteries, solar panels, and even standard power outlets. “The creation represents a new kind of renewable energy source”, says Liming Dai, a nanomaterial engineer at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, who was not involved in the research.Smart glass, which changes its characteristics to block out light or heat, has been around for decades. Common examples include glare-fighting rearview(后视) car mirrors and windows that change color for en ergy savings and privacy. But many are expensive, and people are still looking for eco-friendly ways to power the windows. Batteries and plug-in outlets aren’t apparently “green”,and built-in solar panels can cloud or hide parts of the glass.In experiments, the glass produced up to 130 milliwatts per square meter, enough to power a pacemaker or a smart phone while it’s asleep,the team reported online last month in ACS Nano. This output might suit many applications,such as being a power source for home or office electronics, says co-developer and scientist Zhong Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta Since their first project in 2012, a light-up sidewalk powered by footsteps, he and his colleagues have miniaturized their generators to create every thing from self-cleaning keyboards to sensors for security systems.But Wang and colleagues still have more work to do before this smart glass is ready for commercialization. Now, the glass has no way to store the energy it creates. To solve this problem, Dai says, transparent supercapacitors(超级电容器) could be placed into the glass without decreasing visibility.For now, the team wants to improve the energy efficiency of their nanogenerators. These tiny power plants can convert about 60% of the mechanical energy that they encounter into electricity. “The output power is a constant goal,” Wang says. “Free energy surrounds us, and anything can happen if you t ake control of it."（1）What is unique about the smart glass?A.It can protect privacy.B.It is more expensive.C.It is powered by weather.D.It can block out light and heat.（2）What is the main idea of paragraph 3?A.The research history of Zhong Wang.B.The experimental process of Zhong Wang.C.The research theory of Zhong Wang’s team.D.The experimental findings of Zhong Wang's team.（3）What is the drawback of the smart glass?A.It cannot suit the supercapacitors.B.It cannot keep its produced electricity.C.It cannot power a smart phone.D.It cannot change its color according to weather.（4）Which of the following best explains “convert” underlined in the last paragraph?A.Transform.B.Consume.C.Waste.D.Reserve.3、New App Helps People Remember FacesLarge gatherings such as weddings and conferences can be socially overwhelming. Pressure to learn people’s names only adds to the stress. A new facial-recognition app could come to the rescue, but privacy experts recommend proceeding with caution.The app, called SocialRecall, connects names with faces via smartphone cameras and facial recognition, potentially avoiding the need for formal introductions. “It breaks down these social barriers we all have when meeting somebody,” says Barry Sandrew, who created the app and tested it at an event attended by about 1,000 people.After receiving an invitation to download SocialRecall from an event organizer, the user is asked to take two selfies and sign in via social media. At the event, the app is active within a previously defined geographical area. When a user points his or her phone camera at an attendee’s face, the app identifies the individual, displays the person’s name, and links to his or her social media profile. To protect privacy, it recognizes only those who have agreed to participate. And the app's creators say it automatically deletes users’ data after an event.Ann Cavoukian, a privacy expert who runs the Privacy by Design Center of Excellence praises the app’s creators for these protective measures. Sh e cautions, however, that when people choose to share their personal information with the app,they should know that “there may be unintended consequences down the road with that information being used in another context that might come back to bite you.”The start-up has also developed a version of the app for individuals who suffer from prosopagnosia, or “face blindness,” a condition that prevents people from recognizing individuals they have met. To use this app, a person first acquires an image of someo ne’s face, from either the smartphone’s camera or a photograph, and then tags it with a name. When the camera spots that same face in real life, the previously entered information is displayed. The collected data are stored only on a user’s phone, accordin g to the team behind the app.（1） SocialRecall is used to ________.A. take photosB. identify peopleC. organize eventsD. make friends（2） Paragraph 3 is mainly about ________.A. how the app worksB. how the app was createdC. what makes the app popularD. what people can do with the app（3） SocialRecall helps people with prosopagnosia by ________.A. giving names to the photos kept in their smartphonesB. collecting information previously entered in the phoneC. providing the information of a person when they first meetD. showing the person’s information when it spots a stored face（4） What can we learn about SocialRecall from the passage?A. It may put people’s privacy at risk.B. It has caused unintended consequences.C. It can prevent some communication disorders.D. It is praised by users for its protective measures.4、 The Leaning Tower of Pisa(比萨斜塔) has never stood straight. The building’s lean has puzzled engineers for hundreds of years. Engineers began building the hell tower in Italy in 117（3） It took more than 200 years to finish. It was built on unexpectedly soft ground and the tower began to lean before it was done. The mistake has made the building one of the world’s strange sights.How can something so unstable last for hundreds of years? The tower has survived two world wars, millions of visitors, and four strong earthquakes.Engineering Professor George Mylonakis wanted to know why. He studied the ground beneath the building and looked at how soil affects the building and how well it stands up.Mylonakis and other engineers came up with an answer about the tower. The answer has to do with the soft ground under the tower. The engineers found other important reasons, too. The tower is very tall and is made of stone that makes it stiff. Its height and firniness combined with the softness of the foundation soil cause the vibrational(振动的) characteristics of the structure lo be improved considerably in such a way that the tower does not resonate(共振) with earthquake ground motion. So during an earthquake, the tower does not shake as much as the earth under it.Still, Mylonakis said the tower had almost fallen since it continued to lean more as the soft ground settled under it. In the early 1990s, it was in real danger of falling and the Italian government closed the tower to visitors and started to save it. Crews gradually began to take out small amounts of soil from the high north side. With less soil under it, that side of the tower sank slightly. Engineers also fixed equipment that allows them to make adjustments to the water pressure beneath the tower, further controlling how much the tower leans.The building still leans. It just leans a bit less than before. Most importantly, the tower is no longer in danger. JohnBurland worked on the project to save the tower. He said it is highly unlikely that the soft ground under the tower will cause it to fall and only a very large earthquake would knock down the tower. （1）Why did George Mylonakis study the leaning Tower of Pisa?A.To find out why it leans.B.To explore why it still stands.C.To call on people to save it.D.To research the soft ground under it.（2）What does the underlined word "stiff" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Shaky.B.Sinking.C.Solid.D.Splendid.（3）What measure was taken to save the tower in the early 1990s?A.Limit the number of visitors.B.Remove soil from two sides.C.Monitor the amount of soil water.D.Make the tower lower in the north.（4）What do John Burland's words suggest in the last paragraph?A.The tower is safe in most cases.B.The tower still leans in danger.C.The tower may fall due to the soft ground.D.The tower will stand even if large earthquakes hit.5、The United States will have more adults aged 65 and over than children by the year 2035, the U. S. Census Bureau says. The agency provides information about the U. S. population that as the American population ages, the demand for services and care for older adults is growing.SenCura is a company that provides non-medical at-home care for seniors in the northern Virginia area. Its services include help with bathing, transportation, getting dressed and planning and preparing meals. Hollie is one of SenCura's professional caregivers. She visits 88-year-old Olga Robertson's home every day for three hours. Robertson says she likes having Hollie’s help.But when Hollie is not around, Robertson still has a versatile caregiver—a robot named Rudy. She can have a conversation with him and he's somebody to talk to and can respond. Rudy also tells jokes, plays games and dances with Robertson. In addition to keeping Robertson mentally and physically active, Rudy provides contact with emergency services 24 hours a day. He looks for lost items, reminds Robertson about her doctor's appointments and tells her when it is time to take her medicine.Anthony Nunez is the founder of INF" Robotics, a new company that creates Kudy. He says the idea for the robotic caregiver was inspired by what his own mother lived through when his grandmother got older. "As I grew older, I realized we weren't theonly family facing this problem. So what I wanted to do was design a robot that's easy to use, designed specifically for seniors, but also affordable,'' he said.Rudy is not competition for human caregivers. He is there to help but cannot do all the things that caregivers do, like bathe and dress seniors. The robot Rudy adds to what in-home caregivers do for the growing population of seniors.（1）What can we learn about the information provided by the U. S. Census Bureau?A.The number of children will become larger.B.Adults will have to look after more children.C.There will be more seniors in need of services.D.The demand for caregivers will decrease.（2）What does the underlined word "versatile" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A.Easy-going.B.Multi-functional.C.Considerate.D.Flexible.（3）What can we infer about the robot Rudy?A.He will replace the caregivers.B.He is able to dress the seniors.C.He offers the seniors health care.D.He can help do additional work.（4）What is the main idea of the text?A.America is facing population problems.B.Caregivers are challenged by robots.C.A new company puts robots in seniors' homes.D.Seniors will get better sendees from caregive6、NASA has a new job listing, and it’s n o joke. The US space agency is looking for a “joker” to join their planned mission to Mars.A mission to Mars is no laughing matter. On average, the red planet is 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) away from Earth. A trip there would take around eight months in a small spacecraft. And Mars has a communications delay of 20 minutes.This means that astronauts will have to wait 20 minutes for a reply, when an emergency happens.“When you’re living with others in a confined space for a long period of time, such as on a mission to Mars, problems are likely to occur,” Jeffrey Johnson, a scientist at the University of Florida, told the Guardian.This is probably why NASA wants an astronaut with a sense of humor. “These are people that have the ability to pu ll everyone together,” Johnson said.In stressful situations, perhaps humor is a way to know we aren’t alone. By laughing together, we share our stress. Then we can focus on our jobs instead of just worrying.There are other examples of team “clowns”. One example is the journey to the South Pole led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. It was a difficult journey, full of danger. Adolf Lindstrom, a cook at Amundsen’s team, was a “clown”. He made people laugh through the whole journey. Amundsen later wrote that Lindstrom was the most valuable member of the team.But if you’re hoping that your favorite TV comedian will fly to Mars, that probably won’t happen.“Being funny won’t be enough to land somebody the job,” Johnson said. “They also need to be an excelle nt scientist and engineer.”Besides, they must be in top physical condition.（1）What is NASA’s new job listing?A.A funny engineer.B.A talented clown.C.A good cook.D.A popular comedian.（2）What does “a confined space” in Paragraph 3 refer t o?A.A crowded space.B.An empty space.C.An open space.D.A small space.（3）How does the author think humor can help astronauts?A.It can stop them from feeling worried.B.It can encourage teamwork on a mission.C.It can help them feel less homesick.D.It can help them know themselves better.（4）What point does the author want to make with the example of the cook?A.What explorers eat on their journey is very important.B.An amateur can play a more important role than a professional.C.Humorous people can cheer people up in difficult situations.D.A mission to Mars is more difficult than a journey to the South Pole.5.What could be the best title of the passage?A.Keeping the Spirits UpB.A Mission to MarsC.A New Job Listing of NASAD.Humorous Astronauts in NASA答案1答案：（1）D; （2）A; （3）C; （4）B解析：（1）推理判断题。
高三政治经济英语阅读理解20题
高三政治经济英语阅读理解20题1<背景文章>The market economy is an economic system in which decisions regarding production, distribution, and consumption are guided by the interactions of supply and demand. One of the key characteristics of a market economy is the freedom of individuals and businesses to make economic decisions. In a market economy, producers are free to produce goods and services that they believe will be profitable, and consumers are free to choose which goods and services to purchase.Another important characteristic of a market economy is competition. Competition among producers leads to lower prices, better quality products, and more innovation. Consumers benefit from competition as they have more choices and can get better value for their money.However, a market economy also has its challenges. One of the main challenges is inequality. In a market economy, those who are more talented, educated, or have more resources are likely to earn more and accumulate more wealth. This can lead to a wide gap between the rich and the poor.Another challenge is market failures. Market failures occur when the market does not allocate resources efficiently. For example, externalities such as pollution can cause market failures as the costs of pollution are notreflected in the price of goods and services.1. What is one of the key characteristics of a market economy?A. Government control of production.B. Lack of freedom for businesses.C. Freedom of individuals and businesses to make economic decisions.D. Equal distribution of wealth.答案：C。
2020年高考英语一轮复习------阅读理解
2020年高考英语一轮复习------题型专项之阅读理解一、画图重点20102019阅读理解在试卷中占的比例较大。
该部分要求考生读懂选自英语原版书籍、报纸和杂志(含网络版)的关于一般性话题的简短文段以及公告、说明、广告等，并能从中获取相关信息。
文体包括记叙文、议论文、说明文和应用文等。
本题型要求考生根据所提供的4篇短文内容(不少于900词)，从每题所给的4个选项中选出最佳选项。
该题型命题角度灵活，但归纳起来主要考查细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测和主旨大意四个方面。
二、必备知识高考英语阅读理解属于语言运用方面的内容，侧重考查考生对语篇的整体理解能力和基本的阅读技能，同时还考查考生的快速阅读能力、跨文化交际意识和阅读策略等。
在阅读理解试题中，具体考查考生理解主旨和要义、理解文中具体信息、做出简单判断和推理、根据上下文推断生词的词义以及理解作者的意图、观点和态度的五种基本能力。
1.理解主旨和要义理解主旨和要义考查考生的深层理解能力，需要考生立足整体，宏观把握全文的意思，理解文章的中心思想，高度概括文章的主旨和要义。
在试题中，我们将考查这种阅读能力的题型称为“主旨大意题”。
根据统计和测试结果可知，该题型考查频率较高，但所占比例不大，属于难度较大的题型。
2.理解文中具体信息理解文中具体信息侧重考查考生的表层理解能力，需要考生耐心、细致地阅读文章，捕捉关键词、句乃至段落中的特定信息。
理解这些表面信息，往往就能正确答题。
有时，需要考生对某些词、句或段落中的信息稍加推理才能答题。
在试题中，我们将考查这种阅读能力的题型称为“细节理解题”。
根据统计和测试结果可知，该题型考查频率很高，所占比例较大，往往占阅读试题总量的三分之二以上，大部分题目属于中低难度。
3.做出简单判断和推理做出简单判断和推理考查考生的深层理解能力，重点考查考生透过词语的字面意义理解作者言外之意的能力。
需要考生在理解原文表面信息的基础上，根据文章所提供的事实和线索，进行合理的逻辑推理，并做出一定的判断和推论。
新课标新高考英语人教版高三一轮习题精做：语块十二 政治经济(A) 含解析
新课标新高考英语人教版高三一轮习题精做：语块十二政治经济(A)Ⅰ.阅读理解A[2020·济南高三模拟] The United States Congress is responsible for making and approving federal laws —rules that everyone in the country must follow. But exactly how do those laws get made? The process is not easy, and it takes a long time.A law begins when someone puts forward an idea. The idea can come from anyone, but it has to get to a U．S. lawmaker who wants it to become legislation(法律). In time, the idea is further developed into a written proposal, called a bill.Then, a member of Congress officially proposes the bill. After the bill is introduced, it is sent to a small group of lawmakers, called a “committee”. Sometimes committee members seek more information about the proposal by holding hearings. Sometimes the committee changes the bill. Sometimes it decides not to take any action. In that case, we say lawmakers “table”the bill, or let it “die in the committee”．But now and then, the bill is offered to lawmakers not on the committee. Those lawmakers debate the bill further. They might change the bill again. Finally, the full House or Senate votes on the bill. If it does not earn the majority of votes, the bill does not advance.Finally, the agreed-upon bill is sent to the president. If the president signs it, the bill becomes a law. If the president does nothing and Congress is officially meeting, the bill becomes a law. But if the president does nothing and Congress is not in session, the bill does not pass. Or the president can officially reject the bill. If that happens, the bill is not stopped. Instead, it is returned to both the Senate and the House. If two-thirds of the senators and two-thirds of the House members approve the bill once again, even with the president objecting, they turn the bill into a law.1．Who is the first to propose a bill?A．A lawyer.B．A citizen.C．A member of Congress.D．A committee member.2．When does a bill finally become a law?A．After it is sent to a committee.B．When the president signs it.C．After it returns to the Congress.D．While Congress is not in session.3．What can be inferred from the text?A．Not every bill can be turned into a law.B．Anybody can put forward a proposal.C．If “tabled”，the bill has to be voted on.D．Once proposed, the bill can't be changed.B[2020·重庆一中高三下学期月考(三)]Finland is the happiest place on Earth, according to the World Happiness Report 2018 of 156 countries.The report, released on Wednesday by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranks the countries of the world based on six different categories of well-being: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, generosity and social support. This year's report also pays special attention to the happiness of each country's immigrants.The U. S. dropped four spots from 2017 and landed in 18th place. And last year's winner, Norway, came in second place — followed by Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland.“The top five countries all have almost equally high values for the six factors found to support happiness, and four of these countries —Denmark, Switzerland, Norway and now Finland —have been in first place in the six World Happiness Report rankings since the first report in 2012”，co-editor John Helliwell told CNN. “In a division with such excellent teams, changes in the top spot are to be expected.”Rounding out the top 10 happiest countries was Canada in seventh place, then New Zealand, Sweden and Australia. The order of the top 10 countries changed from the 2017 list but the countries did not, according to the report. They were also 10 of the 11 top spots in the immigrant happiness category (including Mexico —24th overall, but 10th in immigration)．“The most striking finding of the report is the remarkable consistency between the happiness of the immigrants and the locally-born，” Helliwell said in a statement. “Although immigrants come from countries with very different levels of happiness, their reported life evaluations resemble those of other residents in their new countries. Those who move to happier countries gain, while those who move to less happy countries lose.”Other major world powers were placed in significantly low spots on the list. Germany came in 15th, the U. K. was 19th — followed by Japan in 54th place, Russia in 59th and China in 86th.The report, based on surveys completed by citizen volunteers, came just under a week before the International Day of Happiness on March 20, when the U. N. declared to recognize “the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives”．4．Which place did the U. S. rank in the World Happiness Report 2017?A．14th. B．10th.C．18th. D．22nd.5．What is the most significant finding of the report?A．That immigrants are different from residents in their new countries.B．That immigrants come from countries with different levels of happiness.C．That immigrants become happy when they move to other countries.D．That immigrants and locals feel the similar level of happiness.6．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Happiness is no less important than any other aspect in life.B．People's happiness and well-being should be considered when it comes to policy-making.C．The happiness report came under a week before the International Day of Happiness.D．What the U. N. declared was beneficial to all human beings.7．What is the best title of the passage?A．The International Day of HappinessB．Happiness — Forever PursuitC．What's Your Happiness Index(指数)D．The World Happiness Report 2018Ⅱ.完形填空Best friends Joe and Paul spent the morning of June 23,1963, playing baseball. At about noon Paul started feeling __1__. He wanted a burger from the drugstore on Center Street with Joe.“Ummm, I'll ask my mom if I can go.” Joe said. The situation was difficult for Joe. There were __2__ that he shall not sit with his friend because of the color of his skin.“It's hot，” Joe's mother said.“ Why not take the bus to the drugstore？”“No, ma'am. Bikes are __3__.” Paul hated riding the bus with Joe because they would be __4__ to sit in the back.When the boys reached Center Street, Joe started to get __5__.“Dad told me about some trouble here last week，” Joe said sadly.“ I'll just wait __6__.”“Not happening！” Paul said，as he grasped Joe's arm and the two boys __7__ into the drugstore.A waiter gave them a dirty look and __8__ their way. “Go around back if you're __9__ him，” he said, pointing at Joe.Before the boys could __10__，a soft voice interrupted the discussion. “These boys will be joining me.”The man and the boys __11__ to see a woman in a wheelchair. “Excuse me，” she said smiling, as she moved her chair toward the man, __12__ to go forward. Not wanting to appear __13__ to the woman, the man steppedaside.Joe and Paul followed the woman to the chairs. She __14__ beside them and talked steadily as they ordered and ate their lunch.After the meal, she said，“ Two friends like you, that __15__ be a problem.”Then she wheeled away.1．A.hungry B．sickC．hot D．thirsty2．A.beliefs B．chancesC．sayings D．rules3．A.necessary B．fineC．comfortable D．popular4．A.guided B．forcedC．advised D．persuaded5．A.desperate B．curiousC．nervous D．ashamed6．A.downstairs B．insideC．upstairs D．outside7．A.marched B．hurriedC．slid D．broke8．A.found B．madeC．showed D．blocked9．A.for B．withC．against D．after10．A.declare B．leaveC．respond D．enter11．A.turned B．happenedC．stopped D．expected12．A.pretending B．hesitatingC．intending D．begging13．A.rude B．kindC．polite D．harmful14．A.parked B．stoodC．waited D．slept15．A.needn't B．couldn'tC．wouldn't D．shouldn't新课标新高考英语人教版高三一轮习题精做：语块十二政治经济(A)Ⅰ.阅读理解A体裁：说明文题材：社会主题：美国法律的制定过程【文章大意】该文主要介绍了美国法律的制定过程。
2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-人生感悟类
人生感悟类1、Every January for the past 20 years, I have taken a few moments to ponder(思考) the answer to the big question, “What is the meaning of life?”It’s one of those enormous questions that areso important—philosophically(哲理地) and practically in terms of how we live our lives—and yet we never stop to really think about the answer. If you might be able to get your response in less than a minute, the wisdom-to-effort rate for this exercise could not be more advantageous. I tend to ponder such things as the creator of the Wisdom Project, a collection of writings about the wisdom in everyday life experiences.The reason I ask this question year after year is that my answer changes over time, which I find interesting and meaningful. There is no only correct answer, I believe—only answers that are right for you at any given time.My favorite answer, though, is the Zen-like circular reasoning attributed to writer Robert Byrne, who put it, "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." Some people have concluded that lifers meaning is subjective. "There is not one big universal meaning for all,” author Anais Nin wrote in her diary. "There is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person."Taking a few moments to record your response to the question "What is the meaning of life?" is the kind of simple exercise that effectively adds meaning to your life. And then I suggest answering it every year. Looking back at how your thinking has evolved and been influenced by experience tells you something more about yourself. Cumulatively (累积地), it gets you closer to a deeper self-understanding.Whatever small step you take toward finding the meaning of life is a step toward a more meaningful and longer life.1.Why does the author ask the question every year?A.To get the response in less than a minute.B.To get the correct answer to the meaning of life.C.To find different answers interesting and meaningful.D.To leam the wisdom in everyday life experiences by himself.2.What have the examples of Robert Byrne and Anais Nin proved?A.Our life should be a life of purpose.B.The answer of the two persons is the best one.C.Everyone has his or her own answer at any given time.D.Life’s meaning is philosophically and practically important.3.What does the author suggest people do about adding meaning to your life?A.Try asking others about what their opinions are.B.Understand yourself more by answering it every year.C.looking back at your life influences your meaning of life.D.Write down their responses to the question and do more exercise.4.What is the main idea of this passage?A.Everyone should ask the meaning of life.B.Life is meaningful when you find an answer.C.Life changes when we begin to find its meaning.D.Live a more meaningful and longer life.2、I remember a day when I was a little kid. I was making a sandwich in the kitchen when I noticed the date on one of the wine (白酒) bottles.“Dad, dad!” I cried. “This wine is too old to drink.”“Son, hold on,” he said.“No, you can't drink this tonight! This bottle of wine was made 10 years ago.”“Wait, let me tell you…”“Would you like me to throw it away from you?” I asked.“Son, wait a second,” he said. “Son, some wi nes get better over time. The longer you wait to drink it, the better it will be. Although this may seem strange, it is true.”When I was young, I didn't have any understanding of what this meant, but now, this would have been very helpful to remember as I went through my teenage years.In our society, we forget this simple rule: the longer you want for certain things, the better they will be. But we want the best job as quickly as possible; we want to graduate from college in as few years as possible; we even speed through our homework just to chat with friends. When we do this, we lose something of great importance.We all want to get to the next step so quickly that perhaps we don't get ready enough to get there. This has a negative effect on our society. When trying to go to the right college, we will do anything to get in and when we rush through our classwork, we may not study enough for the test, and end up failing. We need to be ready for whatever comes, ready for the unexpected. Wine gets better over time, so do the things in our paths of life.1. Why did the author tell his father not to drink the bottle of wine?A. Because it smelt terrible.B. Because it was mixed with something else.C. Because his father drank too much that night.D. Because it had been kept for years.2. What the author's father said_________.A. made the author puzzled when he was a little childB. was too simple a rule to be meaningful to the authorC. threw the author into deep thought thenD. was an excuse to drink the wine3. In the author's opinion, if we do things too quickly, we will________.A. do it betterB. save much timeC. graduate from college more quicklyD. miss something important to us in life4. Which of the following best reflects the main idea of the passage?A. Well begun is half done.B. More haste（匆忙）, less speed.C. Failure is the mother of success.D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heat.3、Stop wasting your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings.Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem (自尊). Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their life. They are leaves tossed (摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for whatever happens in your life. Losers think that everything happens by accident while successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we consciously choose to accept and believe. Thoughts and beliefs cause everything. Our attitudes and actions are a result of habits ingrained in us over a period of time. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success depends upon our level of confidence. We are responsible for either reinforcing (强化) good habits or kicking bad habits and consciously replacing them with consistently practiced good habits.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing (培育) the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.In short, in all areas of your life, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.1. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ________.A. are ready to change their mindsB. are easily affected by windy weatherC. don’t have the power to face their fateD. can’t exercise control overthemselves2. Losers would think that ________.A. success is the result of hard workB. working hard will lead to successC. their failure is only because of bad luckD. they don’t make efforts to succeed3. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that ________.A. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudesB. developing confidence is the key to future successC. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mindD. setting our expectations is essential before taking action4. The last paragraph serves as ________.A. the proof of the author’s pointsB. th e conclusion of the argumentC. an introduction to another topicD. a comparison between two views5. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Success Is a ChoiceB. The Secrets of SuccessC. Develop Our ConfidenceD. How to Achieve Success4、Ask any of my stepchildren and they'll agree: The quickest way to produce a long and angry shout is to complain, “It’s not fair!” I can go on and on about how fairness has nothing to do with who gets the slightly larger cookie, and how important it is tobe gratitude for all of the incredible privileges we have. And yet, I displayed right by those inspiring quotes about thankfulness posted by family and friends on Facebook. I've laughed at the concept of keeping a gratitude journal, a daily diary of things in my life to be thankful for, as seen on Oprah and in many studies about happiness. (Despite all the evidence to recommend it, keeping one just doesn’t feel like me.)But according to a recent study, people who practise gratitude are more joyful and optimistic and less lonely. I would love to experience all of those things, so why do I get all sick inside when I hear about practising gratitude? The biggest reason is that it sometimes feels slightly dishonest.Earlier this year, though, I decided it was time to give gratitude a real chance; I wanted to see firsthand if it would change my outlook. Then, a stream of terrible things happened—it felt like every night on the news there was another tragedy, and it felt like the whole world was going to ruin. Putting aside a few minutes a day to think about all the awesome tilings in my life felt both unimportant and disrespectful. But I sat down and tried it. While I wouldn't go as far as a journal, I did try to spend a few minutes each day feeling thankful.And something clicked. Allowing myself small moments of gratitude didn’t feel as tired as I thought it would; it felt uplifting, even restorative. I realized that gratitude as a goal still makes me change. Appreciating what we have can help us understand what other people are, both far away and closer to home.1.Why does the author mention the story of his stepchildren?A.To introduce the topic of the text.B.To express they are specially naughty.C.To show how fair he is to them.D.To present the benefits of practicing gratitude.2.What was the author's attitude to practising gratitude in daily life in the beginning?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Ambiguous.D.Relaxed.3.How did the author feel when actually practising gratitude earlier this year?A.Spiritless.B.Respectful.C.Amused.D.Proud.4.What does the author mean by saying "And something clicked", in the last paragraph?A.The changes happened to him.B.The living conditions got worse.C.Small moments were valuable.D.The help was timely and important.5、I am often homesick. I have learned something about myself from it. I moved from Long Island to Florida three years ago. Even though I own a home in Port St. Lucie just minutes from the ocean, an uncontrollable urge wells up to return to Long Island even as others make their way south. I guess I am a snowbird stuck in reverse. Instead of enjoying Florida’s milder winters, I willingly bear the severe weather on Long Island, the place I called home for 65 years.I’m like a migratory bird (候鸟) that has lost its sense of timing and direction, my wings flapping against season.So what makes me fly against the tide of snowbirds? The answer has a lot to do with my reluctance to give up the things that define who I am. Once I hear that the temperature on Long Island has dipped into the range of 40 to 50 degrees, I begin to long for the sight and crackling sound of a wood fire. I also long for the bright display of colors-first in the fall trees, and then in the lights around homes and at Rockefeller Center. Floridians decorate, too, but can’t create the special feel of a New England winter.I suppose the biggest reason why I return is to celebrate the holidays with people I haven’t seen in months. What could be better than sitting with family and friends for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, or watching neighbors’ children excitedly open gifts on Christmas? Even the first snowfall seems special. I especially enjoy seeing a bright red bird settling on a snow-covered branch. (My wife and I spend winters at a retirement community in Ridge, and I’m grateful that I don’t have to shovel.)While these simple pleasures are not unique to Long Island, they are some of the reasons why I come back. Who says you can’t go home?1.What’s the difference between Flo rida and Long Island?A.Winters in Florida are milder.B.The snowbirds in Florida are rarer.C.Weather in Florida is severer.D.Florida is nearer to the ocean.2.What does the underlined word “reluctance” in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Coincidence.B.Expectation.C.Unwillingness.D.Motivation.3.Which of the following words can best describe the author?A.Homesick and easy-going.B.Hard-working and serious.C.Imaginative and outspoken,D.Anxious and painful.4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To describe his dream to be a free bird.B.To express his feeling of missing his hometown.C.To praise the beauty and warmth of his family life.D.To explain the reasons for moving from his hometown.6、I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation： my credit cards and hank cards weren’t working abroad，and I only had $ 5. I didn’t know anybody in the country. And the only possession I had was a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks. Back then, there were no such things as mobile phones，and some Internet cafes charged much for a very slow connection.I thought to myself that if I went to a countryside, maybe I would find kind people. With my remaining coins, I headed to the bus terminal and arrived at Santa Rosa. It was midnight. There were no streetlights as it was very rural. I went knocking door to door，explaining with my very poor Spanish that I was Japanese, and I was in Costa Rica with no money but I needed to stay here for two more weeks before I could go back. Everybody replied saying，“Oh my gosh，but we are so poor. We have no space and no extra food.”Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant. The owner of the restaurant was incredibly kind. She heard my story and really empathized. She said that her sonwent to Europe many years ago and had a similar experience. At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how warm that made her feel. She invited me in，gave me food, and called the Red Cross to rescue me. I spent my remaining days in Costa Rica with the head of Red Cross.I’ve travelled all over the world and been to over 50 countries. But this was one of the best trips，the best two weeks, I had ever had in my travelling life.I realized that when you re in a position to be able to receive，it actually makes people feel happier. Being able to receive kindness is a gift for other people as well.1.What difficulty did the writer have while visiting Costa Rica?A.She had no money to buy a return ticket.B.She lost her mobile phone.C.She didn’t know anybody in the country.D.She almost had no money on her.2.Why was the writer's request refused by some people in Santa Rosa?A.Because they were careful and afraid of strangers.B.Because they were too poor to offer the writer what she needed.C.Because they couldn’t understand what the writer said to them.D.Because they couldn’t stand the long stay of the writer.3.What made the owner of the Chinese restaurant accept the writer?A.The owner's kindness and sympathy.B.The writer’s moving story.C.The owner's son's experience.D. The close relationship between the writer and the owner's son.4.What does the writer aim to convey to the readers with her experience?A.She had a great time in Costa Rica.B.Helping others makes people feel happy.C.Receiving kindness makes people feel happy.D.Money is a good servant but a bad master.答案1、1.C; 2.C; 3.B; 4.C解析：1.细节理解题。
2020届高三英语一轮复习阅读理解热门话题特训-文学与艺术类 Word版含解析
文学与艺术类1、Many of us listen to music while we work, thinking that it will help us to concentrate on the task at hand. And in fact, recent research has found that music can have beneficial effects on creativity. When it comes to other areas of performance, however, the impact of background music is more complicated.The idea that listening to music when working is beneficial to output probably has its roots in the so-called “Mozart effect”. Put simply, this is the finding that spatial rotation performance(空间旋转能力) is increased immediately after listening to the music of Mozart, compared to no sound at all.How sound affects performance has been the topic of research for over 40 years, and is observed through a phenomenon called the irrelevant sound effect. To study irrelevant sound effect, participants in the research are asked to complete a simple task which requires them to recall a series of numbers or letters in the exact order in which they saw them. The tricky thing is being able to do this while ignoring any background noise.Two key characteristics of the irrelevant sound effect are required for its observation. First, the task must require the person to use their rehearsal abilities(复述能力), and second, the sound must contain acoustical variation(声学变化). Where the sound does not vary much acoustically, the performance of the task is much closer to that observed in quiet conditions.The irrelevant sound effect itself comes from attempting to process two sources of ordered information at the same time—one from the task and one from the sound. Unfortunately, only the former is required to successfully perform the recall task, and the effort in ensuring that irrelevant order information from the sound is not processed actually hinders(阻碍) this ability.A similar conflict is also seen when reading while in the presence of lyrical music. In this situation, the two sources of words—from the task and the sound—are in conflict. The cost is poorer performance of the task in the presence of music with lyrics.What this all means is that whether having music playing in the background helpsor hinders performance depends on the task and on the type of music, and only understanding this relationship will help people maximize their productivity levels.（1）“Mozart effect” is mentioned to ________.A. explain how music can relax peopleB. show music can improve performanceC. advise people to listen to Mozart musicD. stress Mozart music gains wide attention（2） It can be inferred that participants in the research ________.A. have improved their rehearsal abilityB. perform better in the quiet conditionsC. ignore the background noise successfullyD. prefer the music with great sound variation（3） Paragraph 6 is written to ________.A. support an ideaB. make a contrastC. introduce a topicD. describe a fact（4） What is the best title for the passage?A. Music shapes your lifeB. Music develops your creativityC. Choose quiet music for your workD. Does music make you concentrate?2、 The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.In a word, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.（1）According to the passage, music could make students smarterby .A.improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB.improving their classroom skills and imaginationC.improving their attention, direction and imaginationD.learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas（2）What does the underlined phrase “glued to” in the second paragraph mean?A.Unwilling to turn on.B.Always looking.C.Unwilling to leave.D.Always playing.（3）The third paragraph mainly tells us that musiccould .A.give children self-expression and self-confidenceB.bring to children achievement and successC.give children something to be proud ofD.develop children’s self-confidence（4）What’s the best title for this passage?A.Music is a must as a course at schoolB.Music builds children’s self-confidenceC.Music makes students much smarterD.Learning music and making music3、 Auld Lang Syne is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marks the start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (something about forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want to forget people?), but, in America,it's as much a part of New Years' tradition as wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) to the song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Bums in 1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a long time ago. ’’ Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairy tales and poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time. ”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines of the song are meant to be rhetorical(夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten,and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we should have a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated to America in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. But its great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with the end of the year to Life magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particular part of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it was traditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn't think it was known here.If you want to see the singer in action,check out his final performance on the eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.（1）How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?A.Confused.B.Moved.C.Energetic.fortable.（2）Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?A.To hope for good luck.B.To celebrate the New Year.C.In honor of Robert Bums.D.In memory of the past.（3）Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?A.He created the song Auld Lang Syne.B.He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.C.He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.D.He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.（4）What might be the best title for the text?A.What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?B.Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?C.How does Auld Lang Syne Come into Being?D.Why do People Sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year Eve?4、 In the 19th century the novel came into its own. Thousands upon thousands of novels were published. Of those novels, very few are remembered today. However, there are exceptions: the works of Jane Austen一Pride and Prejudice(《傲慢与偏见》),Sense and Sensibility《理智与情感》)---for example. They achieved only modest success at first but grew and grew in fame(名声) and reputation.How did Jane Austen become so popular? Of course,the novels are romantic(浪漫的). Everyone knows the love story of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett (in Prideand Prejudice), and how they overcome their own pride and prejudice to live happily ever after. The lovers are almost as famous today as Romeo and Juliet.But there is more to Austen s popularity than the fact that she wrote about love. The books are very witty(机智的) and ironic(讽刺的), and show a great understanding of society and of people. Pride and Prejudice opens with what must he the most famous sentence in the English novel: “It is a truth universally acknowledged(认可), that a single man in possession of a good fortune,must be in want of a wife."The truth,of course, is the opposite: wealthy, unmarried young men are extremely attractive to young women. And women—especially penniless(身无分文) or near-penniless ones—are the subjects of Austen’s tales.Women nowadays may be more equal to men than they were in Jane Austen's day. However,a sense that women still basically live in a world dominated(控制) by men ensures that Austen still has many keen readers.（1）What is the point of the article?A.To describe the status of women in Jane Austen's time.B.To promote Jane Austen's novels among teenagers.C.To explore the charact eristics of Jane Austen’s novels.D.To analyze why Jane Austen's novels have such a lavSting appeal.（2）What can be concluded from the first paragraph?A.Jane Austen wrote a total of four novels in her lifetime.B.Most of the novels written in the 19th century are romances.C.Jane Austen is one of the most successful novelists of the 19th century.D.Jane Austen s novels were a hit when they were first published.（3）According to the article,most of the heroines in Austen’s works_______.A.are poor and youngB.are happily marriedC.marry wealthy menD.are penniless but witty（4）According to the author, what made Jane Austen's works so popular?a. They are mostly love stories.b. Most of them have a happy ending.c. They are full of wit and irony.d. People can still relate to them today.e. They explain how to succeed in a male-dominated society.A.a,b,cB.a,c,dC.c,d,eD.b,c,e5、Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L’Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the in finity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.（1）Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A.Optimistic.B.Productive.C.Generous.D.Traditional.（2）What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the beat TV programmes.（3）How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A.By popularity.B.By importance.C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.（4）What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Artworks.B.Projects.C.Donations.D.Documents.6、 Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh has become a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor（牧师）, moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection of artwork, this site takes an in-depth look at Van Gogh's life , his work and the influence he has had on our culture.Van Gogh had many influences on his life including his family and friends, other artists such as Edgar Degas, and his health. To see how each of these affected his life please visit the Important Figures, Artistic Influences and Health sections. For information about how Van Gogh's art has influenced our society today, view the Impact on Art, Cultural References, or News section.If you are interested in adding more Van Gogh to your life, the Van Gogh Gallery has plenty to offer. Download Van Gogh images of some of his most famous paintingsas wallpaper for your computer, shop for Van Gogh posters or prints, or check out some of the additional resources available including links to Van Gogh museums and shows. There are even lesson plans from multidiscipline areas for those interested in educating others about Van Gogh's art and life.Van Gogh has influenced generations of young artists worldwide since his time. Today we can see his influence in painting, in poetry and in video. We are happy to display new examples of art that were influenced by Van Gogh in our Van Gogh Community Art section.Tragically, Van Gogh died not knowing the praise his art would receive. He will be forever known as one of the greatest artists of the modern era. Through this website, the Van Gogh Gallery aims to share his life and heritage with the world. （1）What’s the function of the Van Gogh Gallery?A.To collect the artworks of Van Gogh.B.To recall people’s memory of Van Gogh.C.To collect experts’ opinions on Van Gogh.D.To provide information about the artist’s life and work.（2）What information can you get at the Cultural References?A.How he began his career as a pastor.B.How those around Van Gogh affected his life.C.How he influenced his family and his friends.D.How Van Gogh has influenced today’s society.（3）What can we infer about Van Gogh from the passage?A.His artworks weren’t well received during his lifetime.B.He once worked as a model for painters to make a living.C.His paintings were widely used as wallpapers for computers.D.People widely appreciated his artworks during his lifetime.（4）What would be the best title for the passage?A.learn about Van Gogh’s lifeB.welcome to the Van Gogh GalleryC.Van Gogh’s information on younger artists.D.Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks.答案1答案：（1）B; （2）B; （3）A; （4）D解析：1．B．词句猜测题．根据文章第二段The idea that listening to music when working is beneficial to output probably has its roots in the so﹣called "Mozart effect"．可知工作时听音乐有利于输出的观点，可能源于所谓的"莫扎特效应"．由此可见，提到"莫扎特效应"，表示音乐可以提高演奏水平．故选B．2．B．推理判断题．根据文章第四段 Where the sound does not vary much acoustically，the performance of the task is much closer to that observed in quiet conditions．可知如果声音在声学上变化不大，则任务的执行更接近于在安静条件下观察到的情况．由此可见，可以推断，研究参与者在安静的环境中表现更好．故选B．3．A．推理判断题．根据文章第六段 A similar conflict is also seen when reading while in the presence of lyrical music． In this situation， the two sources of words ﹣from the task and the sound﹣are in conflict． The cost is poorer performance of the task in the presence of music with lyrics．可知在有抒情音乐的情况下阅读也会出现类似的冲突．在这种情况下，任务和声音中的两个词源是冲突的．成本是在有歌词的音乐的情况下，任务的表现较差．由此可见，此段内容是为了证明上面观点，故选A．4．D．标题判断题．根据文章大意，本文主要讲述了音乐能否提高人们的注意力和生产力，本文通过实验进一步研究"声音效应"对性能的影响．由此可见，Does music make you concentrate？符合题意，故选D．2答案：（1）B; （2）C; （3）D; （4）A解析：（1）文章大意:音乐在学生的成长过程中其作用不容忽视,是学校必须的一门课程。
2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-人生感悟类(1)
人生感悟类1、Every January for the past 20 years, I have taken a few moments to ponder(思考) the answer to the big question, “What is the meaning of life?”It’s one of those enormous questions that areso important—philosophically(哲理地) and practically in terms of how we live our lives—and yet we never stop to really think about the answer. If you might be able to get your response in less than a minute, the wisdom-to-effort rate for this exercise could not be more advantageous. I tend to ponder such things as the creator of the Wisdom Project, a collection of writings about the wisdom in everyday life experiences.The reason I ask this question year after year is that my answer changes over time, which I find interesting and meaningful. There is no only correct answer, I believe—only answers that are right for you at any given time.My favorite answer, though, is the Zen-like circular reasoning attributed to writer Robert Byrne, who put it, "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." Some people have concluded that lifers meaning is subjective. "There is not one big universal meaning for all,” author Anais Nin wrote in her diary. "There is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person."Taking a few moments to record your response to the question "What is the meaning of life?" is the kind of simple exercise that effectively adds meaning to your life. And then I suggest answering it every year. Looking back at how your thinking has evolved and been influenced by experience tells you something more about yourself. Cumulatively (累积地), it gets you closer to a deeper self-understanding.Whatever small step you take toward finding the meaning of life is a step toward a more meaningful and longer life.1.Why does the author ask the question every year?A.To get the response in less than a minute.B.To get the correct answer to the meaning of life.C.To find different answers interesting and meaningful.D.To leam the wisdom in everyday life experiences by himself.2.What have the examples of Robert Byrne and Anais Nin proved?A.Our life should be a life of purpose.B.The answer of the two persons is the best one.C.Everyone has his or her own answer at any given time.D.Life’s meaning is philosophically and practically important.3.What does the author suggest people do about adding meaning to your life?A.Try asking others about what their opinions are.B.Understand yourself more by answering it every year.C.looking back at your life influences your meaning of life.D.Write down their responses to the question and do more exercise.4.What is the main idea of this passage?A.Everyone should ask the meaning of life.B.Life is meaningful when you find an answer.C.Life changes when we begin to find its meaning.D.Live a more meaningful and longer life.2、I remember a day when I was a little kid. I was making a sandwich in the kitchen when I noticed the date on one of the wine (白酒) bottles.“Dad, dad!” I cried. “This wine is too old to drink.”“Son, hold on,” he said.“No, you can't drink this tonight! This bottle of wine was made 10 years ago.”“Wait, let me tell you…”“Would you like me to throw it away from you?” I asked.“Son, wait a second,” he said. “Son, some wi nes get better over time. The longer you wait to drink it, the better it will be. Although this may seem strange, it is true.”When I was young, I didn't have any understanding of what this meant, but now, this would have been very helpful to remember as I went through my teenage years.In our society, we forget this simple rule: the longer you want for certain things, the better they will be. But we want the best job as quickly as possible; we want to graduate from college in as few years as possible; we even speed through our homework just to chat with friends. When we do this, we lose something of great importance.We all want to get to the next step so quickly that perhaps we don't get ready enough to get there. This has a negative effect on our society. When trying to go to the right college, we will do anything to get in and when we rush through our classwork, we may not study enough for the test, and end up failing. We need to be ready for whatever comes, ready for the unexpected. Wine gets better over time, so do the things in our paths of life.1. Why did the author tell his father not to drink the bottle of wine?A. Because it smelt terrible.B. Because it was mixed with something else.C. Because his father drank too much that night.D. Because it had been kept for years.2. What the author's father said_________.A. made the author puzzled when he was a little childB. was too simple a rule to be meaningful to the authorC. threw the author into deep thought thenD. was an excuse to drink the wine3. In the author's opinion, if we do things too quickly, we will________.A. do it betterB. save much timeC. graduate from college more quicklyD. miss something important to us in life4. Which of the following best reflects the main idea of the passage?A. Well begun is half done.B. More haste（匆忙）, less speed.C. Failure is the mother of success.D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heat.3、Stop wasting your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings.Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem (自尊). Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their life. They are leaves tossed (摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for whatever happens in your life. Losers think that everything happens by accident while successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we consciously choose to accept and believe. Thoughts and beliefs cause everything. Our attitudes and actions are a result of habits ingrained in us over a period of time. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success depends upon our level of confidence. We are responsible for either reinforcing (强化) good habits or kicking bad habits and consciously replacing them with consistently practiced good habits.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing (培育) the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.In short, in all areas of your life, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.1. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ________.A. are ready to change their mindsB. are easily affected by windy weatherC. don’t have the power to face their fateD. can’t exercise control overthemselves2. Losers would think that ________.A. success is the result of hard workB. working hard will lead to successC. their failure is only because of bad luckD. they don’t make efforts to succeed3. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that ________.A. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudesB. developing confidence is the key to future successC. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mindD. setting our expectations is essential before taking action4. The last paragraph serves as ________.A. the proof of the author’s pointsB. th e conclusion of the argumentC. an introduction to another topicD. a comparison between two views5. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Success Is a ChoiceB. The Secrets of SuccessC. Develop Our ConfidenceD. How to Achieve Success4、Ask any of my stepchildren and they'll agree: The quickest way to produce a long and angry shout is to complain, “It’s not fair!” I can go on and on about how fairness has nothing to do with who gets the slightly larger cookie, and how important it is tobe gratitude for all of the incredible privileges we have. And yet, I displayed right by those inspiring quotes about thankfulness posted by family and friends on Facebook. I've laughed at the concept of keeping a gratitude journal, a daily diary of things in my life to be thankful for, as seen on Oprah and in many studies about happiness. (Despite all the evidence to recommend it, keeping one just doesn’t feel like me.)But according to a recent study, people who practise gratitude are more joyful and optimistic and less lonely. I would love to experience all of those things, so why do I get all sick inside when I hear about practising gratitude? The biggest reason is that it sometimes feels slightly dishonest.Earlier this year, though, I decided it was time to give gratitude a real chance; I wanted to see firsthand if it would change my outlook. Then, a stream of terrible things happened—it felt like every night on the news there was another tragedy, and it felt like the whole world was going to ruin. Putting aside a few minutes a day to think about all the awesome tilings in my life felt both unimportant and disrespectful. But I sat down and tried it. While I wouldn't go as far as a journal, I did try to spend a few minutes each day feeling thankful.And something clicked. Allowing myself small moments of gratitude didn’t feel as tired as I thought it would; it felt uplifting, even restorative. I realized that gratitude as a goal still makes me change. Appreciating what we have can help us understand what other people are, both far away and closer to home.1.Why does the author mention the story of his stepchildren?A.To introduce the topic of the text.B.To express they are specially naughty.C.To show how fair he is to them.D.To present the benefits of practicing gratitude.2.What was the author's attitude to practising gratitude in daily life in the beginning?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Ambiguous.D.Relaxed.3.How did the author feel when actually practising gratitude earlier this year?A.Spiritless.B.Respectful.C.Amused.D.Proud.4.What does the author mean by saying "And something clicked", in the last paragraph?A.The changes happened to him.B.The living conditions got worse.C.Small moments were valuable.D.The help was timely and important.5、I am often homesick. I have learned something about myself from it. I moved from Long Island to Florida three years ago. Even though I own a home in Port St. Lucie just minutes from the ocean, an uncontrollable urge wells up to return to Long Island even as others make their way south. I guess I am a snowbird stuck in reverse. Instead of enjoying Florida’s milder winters, I willingly bear the severe weather on Long Island, the place I called home for 65 years.I’m like a migratory bird (候鸟) that has lost its sense of timing and direction, my wings flapping against season.So what makes me fly against the tide of snowbirds? The answer has a lot to do with my reluctance to give up the things that define who I am. Once I hear that the temperature on Long Island has dipped into the range of 40 to 50 degrees, I begin to long for the sight and crackling sound of a wood fire. I also long for the bright display of colors-first in the fall trees, and then in the lights around homes and at Rockefeller Center. Floridians decorate, too, but can’t create the special feel of a New England winter.I suppose the biggest reason why I return is to celebrate the holidays with people I haven’t seen in months. What could be better than sitting with family and friends for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, or watching neighbors’ children excitedly open gifts on Christmas? Even the first snowfall seems special. I especially enjoy seeing a bright red bird settling on a snow-covered branch. (My wife and I spend winters at a retirement community in Ridge, and I’m grateful that I don’t have to shovel.)While these simple pleasures are not unique to Long Island, they are some of the reasons why I come back. Who says you can’t go home?1.What’s the difference between Flo rida and Long Island?A.Winters in Florida are milder.B.The snowbirds in Florida are rarer.C.Weather in Florida is severer.D.Florida is nearer to the ocean.2.What does the underlined word “reluctance” in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Coincidence.B.Expectation.C.Unwillingness.D.Motivation.3.Which of the following words can best describe the author?A.Homesick and easy-going.B.Hard-working and serious.C.Imaginative and outspoken,D.Anxious and painful.4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To describe his dream to be a free bird.B.To express his feeling of missing his hometown.C.To praise the beauty and warmth of his family life.D.To explain the reasons for moving from his hometown.6、I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation： my credit cards and hank cards weren’t working abroad，and I only had $ 5. I didn’t know anybody in the country. And the only possession I had was a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks. Back then, there were no such things as mobile phones，and some Internet cafes charged much for a very slow connection.I thought to myself that if I went to a countryside, maybe I would find kind people. With my remaining coins, I headed to the bus terminal and arrived at Santa Rosa. It was midnight. There were no streetlights as it was very rural. I went knocking door to door，explaining with my very poor Spanish that I was Japanese, and I was in Costa Rica with no money but I needed to stay here for two more weeks before I could go back. Everybody replied saying，“Oh my gosh，but we are so poor. We have no space and no extra food.”Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant. The owner of the restaurant was incredibly kind. She heard my story and really empathized. She said that her sonwent to Europe many years ago and had a similar experience. At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how warm that made her feel. She invited me in，gave me food, and called the Red Cross to rescue me. I spent my remaining days in Costa Rica with the head of Red Cross.I’ve travelled all over the world and been to over 50 countries. But this was one of the best trips，the best two weeks, I had ever had in my travelling life.I realized that when you re in a position to be able to receive，it actually makes people feel happier. Being able to receive kindness is a gift for other people as well.1.What difficulty did the writer have while visiting Costa Rica?A.She had no money to buy a return ticket.B.She lost her mobile phone.C.She didn’t know anybody in the country.D.She almost had no money on her.2.Why was the writer's request refused by some people in Santa Rosa?A.Because they were careful and afraid of strangers.B.Because they were too poor to offer the writer what she needed.C.Because they couldn’t understand what the writer said to them.D.Because they couldn’t stand the long stay of the writer.3.What made the owner of the Chinese restaurant accept the writer?A.The owner's kindness and sympathy.B.The writer’s moving story.C.The owner's son's experience.D. The close relationship between the writer and the owner's son.4.What does the writer aim to convey to the readers with her experience?A.She had a great time in Costa Rica.B.Helping others makes people feel happy.C.Receiving kindness makes people feel happy.D.Money is a good servant but a bad master.答案1、1.C; 2.C; 3.B; 4.C解析：1.细节理解题。
2020届高考英语一轮复习七选五专题集训---政治经济类含解析
1、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everything is online these days, and it’s so easy to search online for whatever you want. The Internet is a valuable tool, but it’s ea sy to find yourself disturbed by it. Fo r example, you’re working on an essay, and you need to do some search online. 1 Before you know it, you’ve spent an hour reading more information than you’ll be able to use. Maybe you notice an attractive tit le or something else that draws you away from your work. 2Addiction to social media is closely related to our general addiction to the Internet. Everyone is always on their phones. 3 As a result, when I get to work, I don’t have enough attention and energy to put toward the task. If this sounds like you, then your productivity has suffered because of the way you use the Internet.4 So we should learn to live with it. The only way to stop the Internet from taking up all your time and concentration is to disconnect. When you disconnect, you’ll get your attent ion back and work productively. Thus, when working on a challenging task, keep your phone out of reach. Meanwhile, go into your work with the intention of having greater focus an d energy so that you’ll be discouraged from using the Internet.5 This pressure will help you get the job done on time.A. Generally speaking, the Internet can help you or block you.B. The Internet has greatly changed the way our world functions.C. You can also force yourself to finish the task in the fixed time.D. Your search terms bring back more information than you need.E. It will help you to draw your attention to more important matters.F. I myself have surely caught myself checking my phone every ten minutes.G. As a result, time goes by quickly but you still have n’t finished your work.2、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项屮选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届高三英语一轮复习阅读理解热门话题特训-人物传记类 Word版含解析
人物传记类1、Dominique Crenn became the first woman in the U. S. to receive two Michelin stars, making herself a new star in the male-dominated restaurant world.In addition to her award-winning flagship restaurant Atelier Crenn, the San Francisco-based chef also operates a second restaurant, Petit Crenn, and a third, Bar Crenn."Both of my parents come from farming families in Brittany, France. I spent a lot of time on the farm during the holidays and was fascinated by the connection with the soil and earth. My dad's best friend was a food writer and critic, so I was very lucky to eat in beautiful Michelin-starred restaurants.""Food is a huge part of French culture, so my mom and my grandmother were both great cooks. My mother used to take me to the farmers' market every week. When we were cooking together, it was not about learning a recipe—it was about the story behind the recipe. She spent hours and hours in the kitchen, and I loved being there with her. But no one in my family did it professionally.""As a young girl, being a chef did not cross my mind—I wanted to conquer the world. I wanted to play with my brother. I wanted to be a famous photographer. Photography is all about catching a moment in time, telling stories and capturing emotions. Whal I'm doing now is basically the same thing except I'm painting on ihe plate."I never doubted myself when I opened my first restaurant. You've got to give 100% of yourself until you know you've done it. But it was still a struggle. I opened Atelier Crenn in 2011 , coming out of a time of crisis. But I had a vision and I had to try, and I made it rny mission to stay positive. Seven years later, I'm still here, and I'm expanding."My daughters love to cook, but more than that, I hope I provide them with an example of how to be kind, to be respectful, to be a good listener and to be a good leader."（1）What can we know about Dominique Crenn?A.Her mother was a professional chef.B.Her third restaurant is in preparation now.C.She once wanted to be a photographer like her brother.D.She is the first woman in the U. S. to receive two Michelin stars.（2）Which of the following can best describe Dominique Crenn?A.Strong-willed and confident.B.Kind-hearted and diligent.C.Easy-going and patient.D.Selfless and talented.（3）How does Dominique Crenn describe cooking in Paragraph 5?A.By giving examples.B.By providing data.C.By stating arguments.D.By comparing.（4）Where would the text most probably appear?A.A science journal.B.A cooking guide.C.A history book.D.An education magazine.2、When he was young, Louis Armstrong was taking what was called “Creole jazz”, which was also called dance music, and combining it with trumpeter(小号手) Buddy Bolden, to create what would eventually become today’s jazz.Armstrong accomplished this with almost no formal training. He received little training before he was placed in the New Orleans Colored Waif’s Home at the age of 12, after a run-in(小争执) with the police. The punishment turned out to be a mixed blessing, for he also had the opportunity to play in a real band.While at the Waif’s, Armstrong also got the chance to hear some of the city’s finest musicians. Cornetist Freddie Keppard performed in a nearby club. So did trumpeter and bandleader King Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his playing technique.When Oliver left for Chicago, Armstrong chose to stay in New Orleans and work with some of the other top musicians of the day. In Chicago, King Oliver offered him a place in his band in 192（2）It became Armstrong’s biggest challenge yet — the band had no parts written for trumpet, so he was forced to listen to King Oliver and improvise(即兴创作).Soon, Armstrong’s undeniable talent was getting noticed. Even classically trained musicians would come to hear the incredible sounds this young man created.Lil Hardin, the band’s piano player and the future Mrs. Armstrong, explained that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convince d him to leave the band.Armstrong moved to New York City in 1924 to join Fletcher Henderson’s band and then flew solo. In 1925, Armstrong put together the Hot Five, expanding his popularity even more. Armstrong recorded his first composition, Cornet Chop Suey, one of the most copied jazz solos of all time. This monumental 1928 recording blends(混合) artistry, endurance and showmanship that has rarely, if ever, been matched in jazz.（1）What does the underlined word “this” refer to in the second paragraph?A.To play dance music.B.To work with Buddy Bolden.C.To play a jazz instrument well.D.To create modern jazz music.（2）Who taught Louis Armstrong how to play music in the early time?A.Buddy BoldenB.Lil Hardin.C.King Joe Oliver.D.Cornetist Freddie Keppard.（3）Why did Louis Armstrong Leave King Oliver’s band?A.Because he wanted to get married in New York.B.Because his talent could not develop completely.C.Because he got a better opportunity in New York.D.Because the man forced him to leave the band.（4）What’s the main idea of the passage?A.It asks readers to know more about modern jazz.B.It introduces one of the greatest jazz musicians.C.It introduces the development of jazz.D.It describes the importance of talent in playing jazz.3、 Fabien Cousteau was born with deep love for the ocean. His grandfather and his father were ocean explorers and documentary filmmakers. Fabien spent his early years on his grandfather's ships. Today, Fabien follows in his family's footsteps footsteps to protect the planet's endangered ocean life. With his vast knowledge and experience, he tries to strike a balance between environmental problems and market economies.Fabien is well known for his study of sharks. During 2000-2002, he created a TV special called Attack of the Mystery Shark based on the shark attacks that occurred along the New Jersey shoreline in the summer of 1916. Then in 2003-2006, with the help of a large crew, Fabien created a shark submarine (潜艇) that enabled him to put himself inside the shark world, providing people with a rare view of the mysterious and often misunderstood creatures.For the next four years (2006-2010), Fabien was part of a series called, Ocean Adventures, which offered a rare look into some of the most fantastic ocean species (物种) and environments.In 2010, Fabien started Plant A Fish, a nonprofit project for children to help restore local water ecosystems by replanting key ocean species. Save the world, one fish at a time. The project is still in progress now and its final goal is to plant 1 billion “fish” worldwide.From June 1 to July 2, 2014, Fabien and his team spent 31 days underwater to research how climate change and pollution are affecting the oceans. Fabien's Mission 31 broke new ground by going deeper, longer and further, exposing (显露) the world to the adventure and the mystique (神秘) of what lies beneath.Fabien is currently working on a documentary film about the adventures of Mission 31, as well as building an Ocean Learning Center to provide children around the world with the opportunity to learn about oceans and engage with ocean explorers directly through social media.（1）What does the underlined expression “follows in his family's footsteps” probably mean?A.Changes his family's condition.B.Continues his family's career.C.Abandons his family members.D.Works in his family's company.（2）How is Paragraph 2 developed?A.By providing facts.B.By offering analyses.C.By making comparisons.D.By drawing conclusions.（3）We can learn from the text that ________.A.Fabien's “Plant A Fish” project has already achieved its final goalB.Fabien's Mission 31 broke the records of former ocean explorationsC.Fabien's TV special about sharks is based on his childhood experiencesD.it took Fabien four years to produce Ocean Adventures all on his own（4）In which part of a website can we read the text?A.Modern Technology.B.Space Exploration.C.Outstanding Figures.D.Fantastic Wildlife.4、The world’s richest man might seem to have it all,but Bill Gates has one regret.The self-made billionaire said he felt stupid for not knowing any foreign languages.Speaking in his third Ask Me Anything question-and-answer session for online forum Reddit(红迪网),the Microsoft founder said that he wished he spoke French,Arabic or Chinese.He said:“I took Latin and Greek in high school and got A's and I guess it helps my vocabulary.I keep hoping to get time to study one of these—probably French because it is the easiest.I did Duolingo for a while but didn’t keep it up.”Gates,who is worth $79.3 billion,praised Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for surprising an audience in Beijing when he spoke fluent Chinese.“Mark Zuckerberg amazingly leamed Chinese and did a Q&A with Chinese students—unbelievable,isn’t it?”he said.This isn’t the first time for Gates to admit his regret over language.He also showed his habits at home and personal insights.Last February, Gates said he likes to do the dishes himself—to his own special standards every night and also told the interviewer that hiswife,Melinda,would likely want Samuel L.Jackson to play her husband in a biopic(传记片).He also admitted that he would pick up a $100 bill if he found it on the street.As he took the top spot on Forbes(福布斯)28th Annual Billionaires list last year for the fourth time,he said he is pretty basic when it comes to so ending on clothes and food,but that he enjoys investing in shoes and racquets(球拍) when he plays tennis.When asked a life lesson he had to learn the hard way,the billionaire said sta ying up too late is a habit he is still trying to break.‘‘Don’t stay up too late even if the book is really exciting.You will regret it in the morning.Pam still working on this problem,”he said.（1）Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A.An Interview withB.How Bill Gates SucceededC.Bill Gates' RegretD.The Richest Billionaire（2）The underlined part in Paragraph 8 may actually mean that ________.A.it is important to lay a good foundation of lifeB.food and clothing are basic needs for people's lifeC.he doesn't spend much money on food and clothesD.he never cares about buying food and clothing（3）What advice did Bill Gates give?A.Avoid staying up too late.B.Be a good language learner.C.Do the dishes yourself at home.D.Pick up the $100 bills in the streets.（4）Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Bill Gates is also the founder of Facebook.B.Bill Gates topped the list of Forbes 28 times.C.Bill Gates was good at learning languages in high school.D.Bill Gates' wife wants Samuel to play a game with Gates.5、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. Addams 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 ofpollution 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 white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery 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?A.Her social work.B.Her teaching skills.C.Her efforts to win a prize.D.Her community background.（2）What was the reas on for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law 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 U.S.?A.Jane Addams.B.Rachel Carson.C.Sandra Day 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(先锋,先驱).D.They are peace-lovers.6、 Kong Zi, also called Confucius(551 —479 B.C. ), and Socrates(469—399B.C. ) lived only a hundred years apart. During their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these ideas in turn, shaped their societies.Neither philosopher lived in times of peaces though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical(激进的) than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively. Thus, Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom, and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went on to government service.Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life. "Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth,though some had more potential(潜能) than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart.Socrates focused on the individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom.He believed that some individuals had more potential to develop their reason than others did. Like Confucius, he believed that the superior class should rule the inferior(下层的) classes.For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however,the family was the centre of society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes. （1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A.Socrates and Confucius had much in common.B.Confucius had much influence on Socrates' ideas.C.The societies were influenced by the philosophe rs’ ideas.D.There were cultural exchanges between China and Greece.（2）Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that _________.A.all men were equal when they were bornB.the lower classes should be ruled by the upper classC.the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdomD.people should not ask others to do what they did not want to（3）What made some people different from others according to Confucius?A.Family.B.Potential.C.Knowledge.munity.（4）This passage is organized in the pattern of _______.A.time and eventsparison and contrastC.cause and effectD.definition and classification答案1答案：（1）D; （2）A; （3）D; （4）B解析：（1）细节理解题。
2020高考英语一轮阅读理解统练题(一)及答案
2020高考英语一轮阅读理解统练题（一）及答案阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
Recognized as the largest desert in the world, the Sahara runs across North Africa, Covering over 3 million square miles from the Atlantic Coast to the Nile River Valley. Except for an occasional oasis(绿洲), this vast land is mainly made up of sand, stones, and worn out mountains. The burning sun causes daytime temperatures to rise to 70 degrees in the shade, and days without rain commonly last for years.Paintings found on the walls of caves in the Sahara Desert suggest that a few thousand years ago, large quantities of plants grew there and covered the desert floor. Many curious and unusual insects, birds and animals got enough food that allowed them to grow and reproduce. At that time, huge river systems and many oases supported growing communities(社团，社区) where a large number of people lived.Research scientists believe that the land became a desert for several reasons. For centuries people there have wandered from place to place in search of food, water and grazing(吃草)land for their animals. These people have always considered the number of animals they have as a sign of wealth. It is considered more important to have 100 sick and starving animals than 15 healthy ones. The large herds (群)have been allowed to go freely and graze on desert plants and grass. Over time, large sections of land have been left uncovered. In addition to allowing overgrazing, these people cut down whatever trees they could find and used them for firewood. The sand was unable to hold on to the great heat of the day, so nightting temperatures often drop below freezing and nothing was left to hold the soil together.Scientists have been studying different ways to bring back the green desert. Through research and experiments, they hope to be able to produce plants that will once again support the life there. Huge holes filled with much water lie under the desert surface. Scientists believe this rainwater simply flew down through the sand over hundreds of years and collected in the big, rocky holding tanks. By making use of the sun’s power, scientists in the Sahara have made experiments in which they got huge amount of electricity. This electricity was then used to operate drilling machines and pumps to pull the rainwater from the underground tanks. By drilling the hole one mile deep into the floor ofthe desert, one machine was able to recover more than 80 gallons of ice—cold water each second, or 288,000 gallons per hour.Scientists have had some success turning this wasteland into useful farmland. Today the desert is dotted with huge wheat fields watered by a system of pipes that carry water from the underground tanks. Farmers have also learnt that plants grow better if seeds are planted next to stones. Studies show that stones provide protection from the sun, allowing seeds to grow in a shady and cool environment. In addition to that, greenhouses have been built to protect plants from the sunshine so that less water is needed. Another idea is to grow plants that can live on a diet of salt water, since the ocean is so near to the desert.1. What will probably happen if the local people continue their customs and traditions?A. The desert will continue to be enlarged.B. Tourists will begin traveling to North Africa.C. More oases will begin to appear across the desert.D. The number of healthy animals will become larger.2. Which of the flowing statements is a fact presented in the passage?A. The desert is rich in beautiful color and scenery.B. Camels can go for days without drinking any water.C. The Sahara will one day become a beautiful garden.D. Large river systems once supported many communities.3. The author of the passage provides evidences (证据)that scientists are .A. pleased by the progress but do not have the money to continueB. discouraged by the poor results of their experimentsC. hopeful about the chances of life coming back to the desertD. troubled by the lack of water found underground4. Which of the following is the best summary of this passage?A. Drilling machines help to water the desert floor and make plants and animals alive. B．Scientists have been able to turn this large wasteland into a successful farming community.C. So much soil has become sand that the desert will never be able to support life as it once did.D. The desert no longer supports plenty of life, but researchers hope to change it with new scientific techniques.1、答案解析：答案为A。
2020届高三英语一轮复习阅读理解热门话题特训-科技类 Word版含解析
科技类1、 Whether you own a small or large business, it's important that you apply technology to business. This calls for you to have high speed Internet in your business. You also need to have a very effective telephone line. The reason for this is due to the benefits that come with technology.Communication is very important in business. The business world has become very competitive, thus employees need to communicate with clients fast and effectively. Communication is not only important when working with clients,but also important when working with other employees. For example, sales representatives and technicians don,t have to return to the office in order to know their next tasks. They can simply make phone calls or send emails. To make your business more modern, you should consider having a social media account.Through technology,employees from different locations are able to interact(互动) and they not only talk about business,but also personal issues. This ensures that there is a healthy working environment, which plays a huge role in increasing the productivity of the employees.IT experts have come up with many advanced software programs that allow your business to keep its records in an organized manner. The records can be on raw materials, suppliers,clients, and finances. These programs remove manual(手工的) record keeping, which not only aids in improving the working efficiency(工作效率), but also aids in removing human errors.If you don’t have a large office space, you can ask your empl oyees to work at home and send you the necessary documents via email. As a business manager, you don’t have to travel in order to hold a business meeting as you can do it over the Internet.These are some of the benefits that come with technology. You should note that although technology is of great importance in the professional environments you need to manage it properly so that it’s not misused by employees.（1）The example in Paragraph 2 proves that _______.A.the employees are busy working every daymunication skill is important in businessC.the business world has become very competitiveD.technology makes communication more convenient（2）Paragraph 3 shows the technology's influence on _______.A.business cultureB.researchC.locationsD.record keeping（3）Which of the following words can best describe the advanced software programs?A.Cheap and useful.B.Easy to be operated.C.Time-saving and accurate.D.Popular in the business world.（4）According to Paragraph 5, what's the advantage of technology?A.It gives employees chances to travel.B.It helps businesses save on resources.C.It improves the salaries of the workers.D.It brings businessmen more opportunities.2、 Weather could power the next generation of smart windows. Researchers have created glass by harvesting energy from wind and precipitation(降水).The approach offers an alternative to other smart windows powered by batteries, solar panels, and even standard power outlets. “The creation represents a new kind of renewable energy source”, says Liming Dai, a nanomaterial engineer at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, who was not involved in the research.Smart glass, which changes its characteristics to block out light or heat, has been around for decades. Common examples include glare-fighting rearview(后视) car mirrors and windows that change color for en ergy savings and privacy. But many are expensive, and people are still looking for eco-friendly ways to power the windows. Batteries and plug-in outlets aren’t apparently “green”,and built-in solar panels can cloud or hide parts of the glass.In experiments, the glass produced up to 130 milliwatts per square meter, enough to power a pacemaker or a smart phone while it’s asleep,the team reported online last month in ACS Nano. This output might suit many applications,such as being a power source for home or office electronics, says co-developer and scientist Zhong Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta Since their first project in 2012, a light-up sidewalk powered by footsteps, he and his colleagues have miniaturized their generators to create every thing from self-cleaning keyboards to sensors for security systems.But Wang and colleagues still have more work to do before this smart glass is ready for commercialization. Now, the glass has no way to store the energy it creates. To solve this problem, Dai says, transparent supercapacitors(超级电容器) could be placed into the glass without decreasing visibility.For now, the team wants to improve the energy efficiency of their nanogenerators. These tiny power plants can convert about 60% of the mechanical energy that they encounter into electricity. “The output power is a constant goal,” Wang says. “Free energy surrounds us, and anything can happen if you t ake control of it."（1）What is unique about the smart glass?A.It can protect privacy.B.It is more expensive.C.It is powered by weather.D.It can block out light and heat.（2）What is the main idea of paragraph 3?A.The research history of Zhong Wang.B.The experimental process of Zhong Wang.C.The research theory of Zhong Wang’s team.D.The experimental findings of Zhong Wang's team.（3）What is the drawback of the smart glass?A.It cannot suit the supercapacitors.B.It cannot keep its produced electricity.C.It cannot power a smart phone.D.It cannot change its color according to weather.（4）Which of the following best explains “convert” underlined in the last paragraph?A.Transform.B.Consume.C.Waste.D.Reserve.3、New App Helps People Remember FacesLarge gatherings such as weddings and conferences can be socially overwhelming. Pressure to learn people’s names only adds to the stress. A new facial-recognition app could come to the rescue, but privacy experts recommend proceeding with caution.The app, called SocialRecall, connects names with faces via smartphone cameras and facial recognition, potentially avoiding the need for formal introductions. “It breaks down these social barriers we all have when meeting somebody,” says Barry Sandrew, who created the app and tested it at an event attended by about 1,000 people.After receiving an invitation to download SocialRecall from an event organizer, the user is asked to take two selfies and sign in via social media. At the event, the app is active within a previously defined geographical area. When a user points his or her phone camera at an attendee’s face, the app identifies the individual, displays the person’s name, and links to his or her social media profile. To protect privacy, it recognizes only those who have agreed to participate. And the app's creators say it automatically deletes users’ data after an event.Ann Cavoukian, a privacy expert who runs the Privacy by Design Center of Excellence praises the app’s creators for these protective measures. Sh e cautions, however, that when people choose to share their personal information with the app,they should know that “there may be unintended consequences down the road with that information being used in another context that might come back to bite you.”The start-up has also developed a version of the app for individuals who suffer from prosopagnosia, or “face blindness,” a condition that prevents people from recognizing individuals they have met. To use this app, a person first acquires an image of someo ne’s face, from either the smartphone’s camera or a photograph, and then tags it with a name. When the camera spots that same face in real life, the previously entered information is displayed. The collected data are stored only on a user’s phone, accordin g to the team behind the app.（1） SocialRecall is used to ________.A. take photosB. identify peopleC. organize eventsD. make friends（2） Paragraph 3 is mainly about ________.A. how the app worksB. how the app was createdC. what makes the app popularD. what people can do with the app（3） SocialRecall helps people with prosopagnosia by ________.A. giving names to the photos kept in their smartphonesB. collecting information previously entered in the phoneC. providing the information of a person when they first meetD. showing the person’s information when it spots a stored face（4） What can we learn about SocialRecall from the passage?A. It may put people’s privacy at risk.B. It has caused unintended consequences.C. It can prevent some communication disorders.D. It is praised by users for its protective measures.4、 The Leaning Tower of Pisa(比萨斜塔) has never stood straight. The building’s lean has puzzled engineers for hundreds of years. Engineers began building the hell tower in Italy in 117（3） It took more than 200 years to finish. It was built on unexpectedly soft ground and the tower began to lean before it was done. The mistake has made the building one of the world’s strange sights.How can something so unstable last for hundreds of years? The tower has survived two world wars, millions of visitors, and four strong earthquakes.Engineering Professor George Mylonakis wanted to know why. He studied the ground beneath the building and looked at how soil affects the building and how well it stands up.Mylonakis and other engineers came up with an answer about the tower. The answer has to do with the soft ground under the tower. The engineers found other important reasons, too. The tower is very tall and is made of stone that makes it stiff. Its height and firniness combined with the softness of the foundation soil cause the vibrational(振动的) characteristics of the structure lo be improved considerably in such a way that the tower does not resonate(共振) with earthquake ground motion. So during an earthquake, the tower does not shake as much as the earth under it.Still, Mylonakis said the tower had almost fallen since it continued to lean more as the soft ground settled under it. In the early 1990s, it was in real danger of falling and the Italian government closed the tower to visitors and started to save it. Crews gradually began to take out small amounts of soil from the high north side. With less soil under it, that side of the tower sank slightly. Engineers also fixed equipment that allows them to make adjustments to the water pressure beneath the tower, further controlling how much the tower leans.The building still leans. It just leans a bit less than before. Most importantly, the tower is no longer in danger. JohnBurland worked on the project to save the tower. He said it is highly unlikely that the soft ground under the tower will cause it to fall and only a very large earthquake would knock down the tower. （1）Why did George Mylonakis study the leaning Tower of Pisa?A.To find out why it leans.B.To explore why it still stands.C.To call on people to save it.D.To research the soft ground under it.（2）What does the underlined word "stiff" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Shaky.B.Sinking.C.Solid.D.Splendid.（3）What measure was taken to save the tower in the early 1990s?A.Limit the number of visitors.B.Remove soil from two sides.C.Monitor the amount of soil water.D.Make the tower lower in the north.（4）What do John Burland's words suggest in the last paragraph?A.The tower is safe in most cases.B.The tower still leans in danger.C.The tower may fall due to the soft ground.D.The tower will stand even if large earthquakes hit.5、The United States will have more adults aged 65 and over than children by the year 2035, the U. S. Census Bureau says. The agency provides information about the U. S. population that as the American population ages, the demand for services and care for older adults is growing.SenCura is a company that provides non-medical at-home care for seniors in the northern Virginia area. Its services include help with bathing, transportation, getting dressed and planning and preparing meals. Hollie is one of SenCura's professional caregivers. She visits 88-year-old Olga Robertson's home every day for three hours. Robertson says she likes having Hollie’s help.But when Hollie is not around, Robertson still has a versatile caregiver—a robot named Rudy. She can have a conversation with him and he's somebody to talk to and can respond. Rudy also tells jokes, plays games and dances with Robertson. In addition to keeping Robertson mentally and physically active, Rudy provides contact with emergency services 24 hours a day. He looks for lost items, reminds Robertson about her doctor's appointments and tells her when it is time to take her medicine.Anthony Nunez is the founder of INF" Robotics, a new company that creates Kudy. He says the idea for the robotic caregiver was inspired by what his own mother lived through when his grandmother got older. "As I grew older, I realized we weren't theonly family facing this problem. So what I wanted to do was design a robot that's easy to use, designed specifically for seniors, but also affordable,'' he said.Rudy is not competition for human caregivers. He is there to help but cannot do all the things that caregivers do, like bathe and dress seniors. The robot Rudy adds to what in-home caregivers do for the growing population of seniors.（1）What can we learn about the information provided by the U. S. Census Bureau?A.The number of children will become larger.B.Adults will have to look after more children.C.There will be more seniors in need of services.D.The demand for caregivers will decrease.（2）What does the underlined word "versatile" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A.Easy-going.B.Multi-functional.C.Considerate.D.Flexible.（3）What can we infer about the robot Rudy?A.He will replace the caregivers.B.He is able to dress the seniors.C.He offers the seniors health care.D.He can help do additional work.（4）What is the main idea of the text?A.America is facing population problems.B.Caregivers are challenged by robots.C.A new company puts robots in seniors' homes.D.Seniors will get better sendees from caregive6、NASA has a new job listing, and it’s n o joke. The US space agency is looking for a “joker” to join their planned mission to Mars.A mission to Mars is no laughing matter. On average, the red planet is 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) away from Earth. A trip there would take around eight months in a small spacecraft. And Mars has a communications delay of 20 minutes.This means that astronauts will have to wait 20 minutes for a reply, when an emergency happens.“When you’re living with others in a confined space for a long period of time, such as on a mission to Mars, problems are likely to occur,” Jeffrey Johnson, a scientist at the University of Florida, told the Guardian.This is probably why NASA wants an astronaut with a sense of humor. “These are people that have the ability to pu ll everyone together,” Johnson said.In stressful situations, perhaps humor is a way to know we aren’t alone. By laughing together, we share our stress. Then we can focus on our jobs instead of just worrying.There are other examples of team “clowns”. One example is the journey to the South Pole led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. It was a difficult journey, full of danger. Adolf Lindstrom, a cook at Amundsen’s team, was a “clown”. He made people laugh through the whole journey. Amundsen later wrote that Lindstrom was the most valuable member of the team.But if you’re hoping that your favorite TV comedian will fly to Mars, that probably won’t happen.“Being funny won’t be enough to land somebody the job,” Johnson said. “They also need to be an excelle nt scientist and engineer.”Besides, they must be in top physical condition.（1）What is NASA’s new job listing?A.A funny engineer.B.A talented clown.C.A good cook.D.A popular comedian.（2）What does “a confined space” in Paragraph 3 refer t o?A.A crowded space.B.An empty space.C.An open space.D.A small space.（3）How does the author think humor can help astronauts?A.It can stop them from feeling worried.B.It can encourage teamwork on a mission.C.It can help them feel less homesick.D.It can help them know themselves better.（4）What point does the author want to make with the example of the cook?A.What explorers eat on their journey is very important.B.An amateur can play a more important role than a professional.C.Humorous people can cheer people up in difficult situations.D.A mission to Mars is more difficult than a journey to the South Pole.5.What could be the best title of the passage?A.Keeping the Spirits UpB.A Mission to MarsC.A New Job Listing of NASAD.Humorous Astronauts in NASA答案1答案：（1）D; （2）A; （3）C; （4）B解析：（1）推理判断题。
2020届高三英语一轮复习阅读理解热门话题特训-政治经济类 Word版含解析
政治经济类1、Martin Lewis explained you might be owed tens of thousands, as long as you claim(索赔) before August 2019. He revealed on Good Morning Britain that a new method of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) reclaiming known as the Plevin ruling meant many more people could receive compensation than ever before.He said, "News this week reported that banks could have to pay out £18 billion more in PPI, after a judge in Manchester County Court ruled that a couple Mr. and Mrs. Doran, should receive all of the 76 percent commission(提成) they paid on their PPI policy rather than just the amount over 50 percent plus interest."This is all about the newest type of PPI reclaiming called the Plevin. If the lender didn't tell you the commission it was receiving for selling PPI, then the regulator has said if the commission was over 50%, you should get back the amount above that (the typical amount was 66% so many are owed just for this alone).However, he warned you need to act fast to put in a claim, with the period to do so ending in summer next year. “We’re now only a little hit more than a year away from the deadline for PPI reclaiming—the last time to put a claim in is August 2019."He said, "So anyone who has had a loan, credit or store card, catalogue account, overdraft or car finance ever should check if you were sold the extra insurance and if you were you should look to reclaim it. You don't need to pay anyone to do it because there's free help online. You can use Martin s free PPI reclaiming tool and the regulator has a helpline on 0800 101 8800 if you’re struggling."（1）Why is the couple Mr. and Mrs. Doran mentioned in paragraph 2?A.To stress the regulator is right.B.To explain what PPI is about.C.To give a successful case of the Plevin.D.To introduce a new topic for the discussion.（2）What is the key for a customer to make a PPI claim according to Martin Lewis?A.Getting in touch with him.B.Getting free help online.C.Lending money.D.Acting fast.（3）What can we learn from the text?A.Martin Lewis can make a fortune before August 2019.B.The PPI will be put into effect before August 2019.C.The Plevin ruling is not familiar to many people.pensation is much easier to get than ever before.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Add a small amount into your saving accountB.Avoid losing 55% of your pensionC.How to make a PPI ruleD.How to save on PPI policy2、Mobile phone users in China expected a pleasant surprise this month. Starting from October 1, a new policy adopted by the three giant cellphone operators —China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom — has allowed unused data from individual data packages to be carried over to the next month for use.At the beginning, users of the three telecommunication companies welcomed this policy, since they would have more free data to use in the next month. However, even before Chinese users could enjoy the free extra package, the users found that since the adoption of the policy, the original data limits seem to be far more easily swall owed up, which means there wouldn’t be any unused data left for the next month. One user of China Unicom claimed that it took him only nine days to use up the data package of a month.Telecoms have become a necessity in modern life like water or power, and raising or lowering costs significantly affects people’s lives and finances. But disagreements between consumers and service providers cover discussion. It is too early to judge how long the disagreement between telecommunication companies and consumers over data packages will last, since, according to media reports, the measurement of data usage is difficult to track. Companies are using “user privacy” to avoid giving out any information.But reading through the companies posted online by cellphone users, we can sense the public’s distrust of Stated-owned enterprises (SOEs). A survey done by the people’s Tribune Research Center in 2012 found that the public’s negative impression of SOEs came from the belief that they only rely on government support and their employees usually do easy jobs but get higher pay, yet their sense of service is far behind private and foreign enterprises.The current argument over the data package of three State-owned telecommunication giants reflects the extent of public anger. Am ong the country’s anti-corruption campaign (反腐败运动) and reforms, it shows the public’s enthusiasm for deepening reforms and making SOEs benefit domestic consumers. （1） The attitude of the users towards the new policy of the three telecommunication companies at the beginning can be best described as ________.A. indifferentB. opposedC. positiveD. disappointed（2） What is the result of the new policy adopted by the three telecommunication companies?A. Chinese phone users are allowed to send their unused data to their friends.B. Chinese phone users are presented with much cheaper individual data packages.C. Chinese phone users have no need to buy individual data packages.D. Chinese phone users consume the data much sooner than expected.（3） Which of the fo llowing is NOT the public’s impression of SOEs?A. SOEs are supported by the government to a large extent.B. SOEs have benefited domestic consumers effectively.C. SOEs’ employees don’t deserve the high pay.D. SOEs’ service is worse than private and fore ign enterprises.（4） The last paragraph most probably implies that ________.A. the public are not satisfied with the reforms at presentB. the public do not care about the country’s reformsC. the public think highly of anti-corruption campaignD. the public are confident about the reform of SOEs3、Her pink face smiles from everything from tins of pasta to sunglasses and backpacks. And today, 10 years after she hit TV screens, Pep pa Pig is such a phenomenon that it’s hard to imagine a world without her.Five-minute cartoons of Peppa plus family and friends are shown in more than 170 nations, and yesterday we were told how her earnings are set to top one billion dollars.It's an incredible British success story that almost never happened because Peppa's creators —three mates who met at Middlesex Polytechnic in the 80s and now are all millionaires —struggled to get more people interested.The idea was born in 2000 when out-of-work animators Neville Astley and Mark Baker joined forces with producer pal Phil Davies to create a children's character. But worst of all, they were on the edge of putting Peppa aside as their marketing budget was not enough.The year 2000 was hard for them. They had to spend a lot to make Peppa accepted as a new cartoon charact er and Neville, 57, only earned £400 in 12 months. It got to the stage where they almost had to separate and go to earn money. Phil also thought that was pretty tough. He had to watch the pennies and what they bought in the supermarket.Thankfully for millions of parents around the world who got five minutes of peace when Peppa came on screen, they were saved at the last minute. They got a commercial that kept them going and then Peppa got commissioned.In May 2004, it began building lots of followers. And the team recognized at once the importance of selling goods. The fact is that Peppa branded products could decorate the British children s bedrooms—and the kids in Britain themselves helped it become a way of life rather than just a TV cartoon. But parents should guide.their kids correctly.Now more than 200 episodes have been made along with more than 12,000 branded products. Entertainment One, who owns the licensing rights, estimates earnings will break the $ 1 billion barrier by the end of this year.（1）What was the biggest difficulty Peppa's creators met in 2000?A.The cartoon market was out of order.B.None of producers was interested in Peppa Pig.C.They decided to separate because of disagreement.D.They lacked money to make Peppa Fig known to people.（2）What does the underlined part in paragraph 7 mean?A.Kids didn't want to lead a life like Peppa Pig.B.Peppa Pig helped kids get over much difficulty. finally helped Peppa branded products achieve great success in 200（4）D.Peppa branded products affect British kids' housing, food, clothing, etc. （3）What do we know about Peppa Pig?A.It brings peace for the world.B.It is banned by most countries.C.Its success is largely owed to the creators' hard work.D.It has a bad influence on all parents and children's life.（4）What's the main idea of the text?A.What the world will be like without Peppa Pig.B.How Peppa Pig was created and became a top industry.C.Why Peppa Pig is very popular in so many countries in the world.D.Where Peppa Pig's special appearance was created by its three creators.4、Some Popular RestaurantsParsley & Thyme RestaurantDaryl Cheong is a young chef who has recently taken over the running of Parsley Thyme Restaurant. Since his graduation from At-Sunrice Global-Chef Academy, Daryl has worked in a couple of lead-ing European restaurants before taking over Parsley & Thyme Restaurant. Daryl serves popular dishes such as French Onion Soup, Braised Beef Cheek and 100% Grass-Fed New Zealand Tenderloin.Liquids Cafe Pte LtdHaving a decade of experience, we let our customers experience an explosion of American and Italian cuisine in a cafe atmosphere with affordable prices. Having both indoor and outdoor dining area, we are known for our welcoming atmosphere ofromance. Customers simply bathe themselves in a range of magazines over a cup of caffeine. Our kitchen offers pastas,baked rice and main courses.The RotisserieSitting in the center of the downtown, the Rotisserie brings you a casual and affordable dining experience that is simply satisfying. We offer numbers of specialties on the menu that have been perfected to arouse your taste desires. From the award-winning coffee to our signature roasted chicken and mouth watering salads, we are committed to bringing you the best ingredients for a truly memorable affair.The Mind CafeThere can be no good fun without good food. The cafe aims to provide our customers with a pleasant session with something to fill their appetite. Light snacks, a warm coffee or hot chocolate serve the customers' needs just well. With over 2,000 games on shelf across our outlets, the cafe caters to people from all walks of life. You will never get bored from a lack of choice. It is suitable for a family outing, company gathering, or simple friends' get-together. We provide the games suitable for at most all ages to play together.（1）What is special about Liquids Cafe Pte Ltd?A.The prices of its food are affordable.B.The food in it is only suitable for Italians.C.It offers many magazines for customers to readD.It offers customers coffee to spend their spare time.（2）In which place can customers enjoy roasted chicken?A.The Rotisserie.B.The Mind Cafe.C.Liquids Cafe Pte Ltd.D.Parsley & Thyme Restaurant.（3）What can customers do at the Mind cafe?A.Have dinner outside.B.Have fun with children.C.Make chocolate with friends.D.Hold a graduation ceremony.5、The city of San Francisco is home to some of the nation's largest technology companies, including Twitter and Uber. At the same time, it has one of the largest homeless populations in the country. Homeles^sness and unemployment for local people continue to rise. But one program is helping connect the two worlds for these poor job seekers. Del Seymour created the program. He was once homeless himself.Seymour spent years in a neighborhood known as the Tenderloin, an area with an extremely high rate of homelessness and unemployment. However, in recent years, large companies like Twitter and Uber have moved in or near the Tenderloin area. They started importing people from other regions and countries to work in the neighborhood.Seymour started making phone calls to technology companies. He thought it was unfair for the companies to ignore local people,including homeless ones. “ You’re not going to come in my neighborhood and ignore my people, ” he said. “You’re going to include us in your business.,’To everyone's surprise, the companies started answering. As a result, Seymour started Code Tenderloin, a non-profit organization that is giving the homeless and other needy people a path to employment, including jobs in technology companies. It offers classes in coding for computer languages. It also gives six-week training classes in job readiness. The class teaches students public speaking, resume building, interviewing and other skills. Code Tenderloin's students visit technology companies to meet people, ask questions and learn from employees. Although only a small number of students have found full-time technology jobs, a number of others have got internships (实习)through the program. And many others have found other full-time jobs.（1）What has happened to the Tenderloin in recent years?A.The rate of homelessness is decreasing.B.People are hired by large companies.C.Twitter sent employees to work for it.rge companies located their offices there.（2）What is Seymour s attitude toward the actions of Twitter and Uber at first?A.Supportive.B.Indifferent.C.Critical.D.Objective.（3）Why did Seymour set up Code Tenderloin?A.To help people find jobs.B.To create jobs for himself and local people.C.To help technology companies find suitable workers.D.To teach coding for computer languages.（4）What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A.A technology company.B.An organization.C.A learning path.D.A job.6、China has the largest rail network in the world. The most amazing thing is that this became a reality within a decade and a half. Even though China was interested in a high-speed rail system in the country as early as 1978, the actual establishment was delayed to some extent. At that time,discussions took place about priority over rapid economic development. Since the maximum speed of the conventional train at that time was only 80 kilometers per hour, the necessity of establishing a high-speed rail system was discussed. While some who were for the proposal argued that such a system would be a necessary part of an economic development program, those who opposed felt it was too costly.In 2008, Chinas first high-speed railway at a speed of 350 km/h was opened, traveling between Beijing and Tianjin. The Harbin—Dalian high-speed railway, the first of its kind to travel on snow, opened in 201（2） The Shanghai maglev(磁悬浮列车),which runs at a speed of 431 kilometers an hour,has earned a place iri the book Guinnees World Records. Over the past 10 years, China has been able to accelerate progress and now possesses the largest rail network in the world.By mid-2018, the Chinese rail network has spread over an area of more than 27,000 kilometers. A total of 7. 54 billion passengers have used the railway between 2007 and 2017, and the income earned by the Ministry of Railways has reached 7.54 billion.Sponsorship of a rail line between Tanzania and Zambia in 1970 marked the first time China carried out railway construction in another country. Having experienced rapid progress in this field i China began to construct high-speed rail systems in many other countries. The first time China carried out the construction of a high-speed rail system on foreign soil was in 2014, with the second phase of the Ankara-Istanbul railway. In certain countries construction work has already been completed.（1）What may people in the world find the most unbelievable according to the text?A.China has devoted to building a high-speed rail system since 1978.B.China has built the largest rail network in the world within 15 years.C.The economy of China developed fast within a decade and a half.D.China has the largest rail network in the world.（2）Why was the high-speed rail system's establishment delayed at first?A.1978 was a time full of discussions.B.Economic development was rapid in 1978.C.The maximum speed at that time was only 80 kilometers per hour.D.Some argued that such an expensive project shouldn't be done first.（3）What can we infer from the text?A.The Harbin—Dalian high-speed rail is faster than the Beijing-Tianjin one.B.The speed of the Shanghai maglev can never be caught up with.C.China now possesses the shortest rail network in the world.D.China's great achievements in railway development make a difference.（4）What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.Railway construction of the world.B.Railway development of other countries.C.China’s contributions to other countries’ rail systems.D.Rapid progress of rail systems in foreign countries.答案1答案：（1）C; （2）D; （3）C; （4）D（1）推理判断题。
2020届高三英语一轮复习阅读理解热门话题特训-社会现象类 Word版含解析
社会现象类1、Are you familiar with the greeting, "Can I add you on WeChat?” It seems like every time we meet new friends or colleagues nowadays, the first thing that springs to mind is adding each other on the app. Nevertheless, more than 80 percent of WeChat users report feeling stressed or anxious when they receive a large number of messages, according to a study done recently by the app's developer Tencent. In other words, WeChat can overwhelm(使应接小暇) us,while also breaking down the boundaries between our work and private lives.Just think how easy it is now for bosses to hand out assignments during the holiday, so long as they have your WeChat contact. When you're at the cinema enjoying a romantic movie or having a barbecue in the backyard, you can never cut yourself off from the outside world unless you switch off your phone. Not to post something in WeChat Moments before replying to your boss first!Apart from interrupting your leisure time, WeChat can also reduce your productivity at work. For many office workers, logging in to WeChat on their computers at the start of the day has become routine. But what if browsing the Moments distracts us from doing the work? The app steals our time without us even noticing it, making us have the false belief that we are busy all the time.And as if that weren’t bad enough,there’re the “one-off” friends who take up space on our WeChat friend list. A handy way to check how many one-off friends you have is to take a look at your chat history with them. Sometimes, you only sent the initial friend requests so you could invite them to a WeChat group or inform them of something for your boss. Yet still, as your friend count(好友数量) ever goes up, it can make you feel the need to post selfies and share details of your life in your Moments, just so you can stay up to date.With WeChat , all our spare time is swallowed up by the constant torrent of messages and our attention keeps getting diverted by Moments and pop-up ads. So it’s time that we should do something to nip this problem in the bud.（1）What is most of WeChat users' reaction when receiving a mass of messages? A.They are quite upset.B.They think it’s unavoidable.C.They break down.D.They complain about Tencent.（2）Which of the following may make your boss angry according to Paragraph 2?A.Enjoying a movie at the weekend.B.Posting something in WeChat Moments.C.Having a barbecue on vacation.D.Ignoring the assignment he handed out when seeing it.（3）How can we decide who is the one-off friend on our WeChat friend list?A.By checking if you sent the initial friend request.B.By seeing if your boss asked you to inform him of something.C.By having a look at your chat record.D.By counting the number of your friends on the list.（4）What can be a suitable title for this text?A.Is WeChat becoming a necessity in our life?B.Are We What friend requests ruining your life?C.Does your boss want to be your WeChat friend?D.Is it better to have more WeChat friends?2、Russian police have started a new attempt to get drivers to slow down at zebra crossings by having painted horses as zebras walk across on the busiest streets in some of the big cities in an attempt to improve road safety and raise awareness among Russia’s notoriously (臭名昭著地) careless drivers.The light grey horses, painted with black stripes, carried signs on their backs reading: “Careful, children are on their way to school.” The police sent the “zebras” to several different locations in the Russian capital, where officials in orange vests walked them over zebra crossings and handed out leaflets (传单) to passing drivers.Some held up rainbow-coloured umbrellas over the painted animals to protect them from the rain. Russian roads are notoriously dangerous and drivers still rarely take the initiative (主动采取措施) to avoid pedestrians. Nearly half of all trafficaccidents in the country’s big cities are caused by cars hitting pedestrians, and a third of those occur on crossings, according to traffic police figures published last month.In the first six months of this year, 378 people were killed and more than 6, 600 injured on pedestrian crossings in Russia, according to police. In Moscow alone, 43 people were killed, including two children.Though police officials said that only safe paint would be used on the animals, animal rights activists still disagreed with the idea, accusing the police of “treating animals like garbage”.“Children understand that paints are bad for animals,” the Interfax news agency quoted president of Vita animal rights group Irina Novozhilova as saying.Let’s hope this part of the campaign is over and animals are left out of future attempts to raise pedestrians’ awareness.（1）Why do Moscow police have “zebras” walk across on the busiest streets?A.To make a call on protecting animals.B.To remind people zebras are in danger of extinction.C.To tell people it is dangerous to cross streets.D.To raise drivers’ awareness of road safety.（2）What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.The zebras.B.The horses.C.The policemen.D.The drivers.（3）From the text we can learn that ________.A.most Russian drivers have realized the seriousness of the problemB.Russian drivers often ignore traffic lightsC.Russian drivers seldom give way to pedestriansD.the driving skills of Russian drivers are bad（4）What do animal rights activists think of the new attempt?A.Drivers must slow down at pedestrian crossings.B.These animals are ill-treated by the police.C.The paints used on the horses are safe.D.Road safety should be improved.5.Which word can best describe the author’s attitude towards the campaign?A.Critical.B.Reserved.C.Doubtful.D.Positive.3、The United States is observing Labor Day，a day set aside to honor U. S. workers and their contributions to the country's economy.In the 1880’s，there was a push to recognize the U. S. worker，who back then was likely to be working at least 12 hours a day, six days a week, with a paltry salary. Even children as young as five were often part of a factory’s dingy landscape. Health care benefits were unheard of.One by one, states drafted and passed legislation that set aside a day to honor the contributions of the common worker. On June 28，1884，Congress passed an act designating the first Monday in September of each year as Labor Day，making it a national holiday.In recent years, labor unions have seen their membership dwindle with the growth of technology and the globalization of the world economy. However，the workers’ benefits unions fought for decades ago are now customary (习惯的）in most U. S. workplaces，including the eight-hour work day，five-day work weeks, health care insurance and vacations paid for by employers.In keeping with the original intent of the holiday, some U. S. cities continue to stage parades honoring trade and labor unions，and hold festivities for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.However, most workers in the U. S. have the day off and spend time with their families? gathering for backyard cookouts or trips to parks and beaches.Labor Day has become known as the unofficial end of summer since schools usually reopened from summer vacation after Labor Day. But now，more and more schools are reopening in August.（1）In 1880’s，the U. S. workers might _________.A.have improved their living condition a lotB.not receive their rewards they deservedC.be basically adults who were over 18 years oldD.have had well-organized health care benefits（2）What’s the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 4?A.Increase.B.Unite.C.Rise.D.Reduce.（3）Which of the following is NOT the benefits the benefit unions fight for the workers?A.Eight-hour work day.B.Five-day work weeks.C.Unpaid vacations.D.Health care insurance.（4）Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.In recent years, the workers’ benefi ts unions still work hard for workers.B.The number of the labor unions has decreased a lot.C.There are varieties of celebrations for workers in the cities of U. S.D.Most of the workers love joining in the festival when they are available.4、While many countries love their tea,UKcitizens are particularly proud of being “tea people”. The averageUKcitizen consumes nearly 2 kilograms of tea each year.Tea only made its way toEnglandin large quantities in the first years of the 17th century. Tea fromChinaand a few other Asian countries was being sold more widely inEnglandat that time. Then tea was getting more and more popular among different social classes.There are many varieties of tea. Black tea mixtures are still the most common type drunk in theUK. Black tea is dark in colour, because the leaves have been allowedto oxidize (氧化) before drying. This is why we usually serve it with milk, although it is not uncommon to drink it black or with lemon. You may still find tea made with loose tea leaves, served up in a pot, and poured into the best china cups with saucers (茶托) for visitors.Tea is still a large part of daily life in theUKtoday, but it seems to be on the decrease. The amount of tea sold in the UK fell by more than 10% in the five years leading up to 2002, and has been dropping ever since. Tea sales fell by 6% in 2014 alone, and most restaurants report selling more than twice as many cups of coffee as they do tea. More than ￡1 billion was spent on coffee in high street stores in 2013, more than twice what was spent on tea bags.Still, what goes around comes around; it’s sure to become fashionable again.（1）Which of the following is true according to the first three paragraphs?A.Tea made its way to England in the early years of the 16th century.B.The UK usually serves black tea with lemon.C.Tea from China was being sold more widely in England now. citizens take pride in being “tea people”.（2）What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A.Tea sales fell by 6% in 2014 alone.B.Since 2002, the sales of tea has been on the decreaseC.In 2013, the money spent on tea was ￡3 billionD.Most restaurant like selling tea than coffee.（3）What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?A.It can never succeed againB.The tea can become popular againC.Coffee is more popular than teaD.The tea is becoming less popular（4）What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To introduce tea in the UKB.To show the author’s preference for teaC.To introduce the functions of teaD.To compare tea in China and UK5、Recently a creative advertisement displaying the deep love between an overseas student and his parents has stirred up a debate on Chinese social media, with many criticizing China’s younger generation of being spoiled and too dependent.In the ad, which was created by Chins Merchants Bank to promote its credit card for overseas students, a Chinese student named Lan overcomes the initial “fresh-off-the-boat” feeling and starts to make friends with local American students. Deciding to make some stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, a popular Chinese dish, to impress his foreign friends, Lan asks his parents in China for help. Despite the 12-hour time difference, the parents wake up at 4 am to make a how-to-video for their son.The ad has been viewed over （1）2 million times since it was posted online on Thursday, and has received mixed reactions from Chinese netizens.Some called it a heart-wrenching demonstration of parental love, sharing their own moving moments with their parents.“When I studied abroad, my m other also taught me how to cook delicious dishes over the Internet, so that I would not starve and could enjoy my life in a foreign country, “wrote a netizen on Sina Weibo, adding that the ad brought her to tears.Others showed a different opinion, criticizing the parents for spoiling the boy."Chinese parents spoil their children. I think it’s heartless and not touching to wake your parents up in the middle of the night just to satisfy your vanity to impress others. Such parental love would only destroy a child, rather than make him/her independent,” wrote a netizen."I think the boy is dumb to ask his parents for help, as a casual online search of the recipe can offer at least 6 million results. Spoiling your child is not love, it’s called connivance(纵容),” noted another netizen.（1）What does the creative advertisement lead to on Chinese social media?A.A great economic interest.B.A great increase in credit card sales.C.A hot topic on social morality.D.A heated debate on Chinese family education.（2）According to paragraph 2, Lan called his parent at ________ in American time.A.8:00 amB.20:00 pmC.16:00 pmD.4:00 am（3）What is the first netizen’s attitude towards the story in the ad on Sina Weibo?A.Ambiguous.B.Negative.C.Neutral.D.Sympathetic.（4）Wha t’s the best title of the text?A.Controversial Ad Draws Mixed Reaction from Chinese Public.B.How to Make a Popular Chinese Dish.C.The Current Situation of Chinese Netizens.D.Arguments on China’s Advertisement Business.6、Something happens to many children when they are out of school over the summer months.It is called the“summer slide”.It is when children forget much of what they learned during the latest school year.To fight its effects,students have to do much homework over the summer and parents may send children to camp or find other activities to keep them learning.However,experts say keeping children busy all the time is not good for them.Lea Waters,an expert on human behavior,says slowing down actually helps children become the best they can be.“It’s a little bit like,if you have too many programs running on your computer,your computer starts to slow down.When you shut down those programs,your computer speeds up again.”Machines need to be reset,while kids need to goof off.“What I mean by goofing off is really allowing kids to have some downtime,where they’re not focused on a specific task,they just do what they’re interested in.”She adds,“It not justdecides what information to put into memory or get rid of.It’s also an essential network to devel op emotional intelligence,to improve the memory…”Parents often mean well by wanting to keep their child busy.But the result is often a tired child with an overcrowded schedule,which means the opposite effect the parents are hoping for.“If you’re constantly on task in the end it doesn’t help to build up strength as effectively as you might think.”Lea Waters says she hopes parents will accept the fact that children don’t have to be busy all the time.（1）Who might be the intended readers of this passage?A.Children.B.Parents.C.Teachers.D.Researchers.（2）What do the underlined words“goof off”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Have off hours.B.Wander around.C.Hold on.D.Speed up.（3）How do students usually deal with summer slide?A.Doing what interests them.B.Going sightseeing for relaxation.C.Focusing on a specific learning task.D.Helping with housework.（4）What does Lea Waters think of parents keeping children busy over the summer?A.It is a good way to fight summer slide effect.B.It will help their children to focus on a specific task.C.It develops their children’s emotional intelligence.D.It will not work out effectively as expected.答案1答案：（1）A; （2）D; （3）C; （4）B解析：（1）细节理解题。
2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-新闻报道类（1）
2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-新闻报道类（1）新闻报道类1、Eighty-five-year-old Chinese pharmacologist Tu Youyou became China's first winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine when it was announced that she was one of three scientists awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in developing effective drugs against parastic diseases.“Tu was honored for developing artemisin(青蒿素),a drug for malaria that has saved millions of lives across the globe, especially in the developing worldthe Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Ins titue disclosed on its website on Monday. “Tu,a Chinese trained pharmacologist and a researcher at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, went to Stockholm, Sweden in December to receive her award,” according to Cao Hongxin,the science a ndtechnology department head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine."She was calm and said she has received lots of congratulatory calls," Cao told China Daily on Monday after he telephoned Tu to congratulate her. “It’s an overdue(迟来的) honor for Tu and the world’s recognition of traditional Chinese medicine,” he said.“Tu’s breakthrough in winning the Nobel Prize in a natural science is the pride of the whole nation and the whole Chinese scientific community,” said Zhou Dejin,the spokesman of the Chinese Academy of Science, China's national research body that consists of more than one hundred research institutes,universities and research branches.“The achievement of discovering artemisin was made in the 1970s,but it only received international recognition in later years, which suggests that we might have more achievements that have reached the Nobel Prize level but have not been recognized," Zhou said.1.Why was Tu Youyou awarded the Nobel Prize?A.She made a breakthrough in the Chinese scientific community.B.She came up with a revolutionary theory about medicine.C.She devoted her whole life to medicine research.D.She developed a very effective drug in the 1970s.2.What do we know about Tu Youyou?A.She secretly accepted the Nobel Prize by herself.B.She's the second Chinese to win the 2015 Nobel Prize.C.She has an ordinary heart though winning the Nobel Prize.D.She won the 2015 Nobel Prize with three other scientists.3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.China lacks talented scientists like Tu Youyou.B.Tu's achievement was recognized by the world a long time ago.C.Chinese scientists should work harder to win more Nobel Prizes.D.More Chinese scientific achievements should be acknowledged.4.What type of writing does this passage belong to?A.A scientific report.B.An official document.C.A news report.D.A medical record.2、It’s a white Christmas in theUnited State stoday, with snow falling from Seattle to Maine.NortheastBiting winds with snow swept the Northeast.Earlier, up to 15 inches of snow fell during a snow storm in Maine, while up to one foot fell in New Hampshire. Winds reached 76 mph on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, while up to 61 mph winds tore through Long Island, New York. Falling snow collected on the runways at Boston’s Logan International Airport, causing temporary flight delays.The wind was so severe in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that the annual (重演) of George Washington and his soldiers’crossing the Delaware River was canceled, the Washington Crossing Historic Park told ABC News.MidwestHeavy lake effect snow fell in western Michigan.The National Weather Service has issued a wind-chill warning and advisory (公告) from Montana to Michigan. Bitter cold air in the Midwest produced wind chills Monday morning as low as minus 48 degrees in North Dakota and minus 47 in northern Minnesota.As this bitter cold made its way east overnight, it was expected to move over relatively mild Great Lakes, producing intense lake-effect snow bands capable of producing 2 to 4 inches of snow in an hour.West CoastThat storm system moved overnight through the Rockies, bringing more snow and the threat of avalanches(雪崩). The National Weather Service has issued an avalanche warning for the Wasatch Range Mountains outside Salt Lake City.1.Why was the annual reenactment of George Washin gton and his soldiers’ crossing the Delaware River canceled?A.Because the river was frozen.B.Because the wind was too strong.C.Because the snow was too thick.D.Because the temperature was too low.2.Which of the following is the bad weather that has set in according to the passage?A.The avalanches.B.A white Christmas.C.A mess of people’s life.D.Heavy snow, biting wind and chills.3.What is the style of the passage?A.Weather report.B.News about the effect of bad weather.C.News about bad weather.D.A bad-weather warning and advisory.3、LUKLA, Nepal—Qomolangma, known as Mount Everest in t he West, once negatively recognized as the “world’s highest junkyard’’,is set to become cleaner as 30,000 porters(搬运工) have been mobilized(动员)for waste collection and disposal from the mountain’s southern side. The cleanup drive was launched recently near Lukla Airport, one of the world’s most dangerous airports yet a vital gateway to the world’s highest peak.“Our major task is to keep Everest, which is the pride of the world, clean. This campaign aims to transport 100 tons of nonbumable garbage from the Everest region to Kathmandu in 2018,” Ang Dorje Sherpa, chairman of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee said.The SPCC,an environmental conservation organization,has made it mandatory(强制性的) since 2013 that every climber should carry down 8 kilograms of trash, but for trekkers there is no such regulation. Due to this, more than 100 tons of waste gets collected in the region annually.According to Nepalese government statistics, nearly 50,000 domestic and foreign trekkers visit the Qomolangma region annually, while more than 400 mountaineers attempt to scale the peak. The collected waste mostly includes empty beer bottles and cans, oxygen bottles, tom tents and sleeping bags, food bins, and discarded mountaineering and trekking equipment. The trash was collected by local groups in more than a dozen villages while the waste was transported down the mountain in sacks (麻袋)by porters and animals. The cleanup covered settlements from up to 5,000 meters near the base camp,to Lukla Airport located at an altitude of 2,805 meters.On the first day of the campaign, several tons of waste was sent off to Kathmandu from Lukla on planes belonging to Tara Airlines, one of the leading private airlines in Nepal. The airlines have set an ambitious target of flying out 100 tons of waste from the region in 2018, as a part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals against climate change. The company's CEO Umesh Chandra Rai said,“We hope that this campaign will help the local people to maintain a pristine (未受损害的), natural and unspoiled environment so that more trekkers will come from everywhere, making the trekking industry here more sustainable."1.What's the first paragraph mainly about?A.The basic situation of Mount Everest.B.The introduction of the cleanup campaign.C.The unique way to prevent environmental pollution.D.The description of the most dangerous airport in the world.2.What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.The rule for visitors made by the local travel agencies.B.The cleanup campaign launched by Ang Dorje Sherpa.C.The demand on the climbers made by the SPCC.D.The law for the local people made by the Nepalese government.3.How does the author indicate that the cleanup campaign is very tough?A.By listing figures.B.By making comparisons.C.By giving some examples.D.By analyzing some causes.4.What’s Umesh Chandra Rai’s attitude towards the cleanup campaign?A.Doubtful.B.Curious.C.Enthusiastic.D.Unfavorable.4、BEIJING (AP)—Sandstorms whipping across China shrouded(遮蔽) cities in an unhealthy cloud of sand Monday, with winds carrying the pollution outside the mainland as far as Hong Kong and Taiwan.It was the latest sign of the effects of desertification:Overgrazing,deforestation,urban sprawl(无计划地扩展) and drought have ex panded deserts in the country’s north and west.The shifting sands have gradually moved onto populated areas and worsened sandstorms that strike cities, particularly inspring.Winds blowing from the northwest have been sweeping sand across the country since Saturday, affecting Xinjiang in the far west all the way to Beijing in the country's east. The sand and dust were carried to parts of southern China and even to cities in Taiwan,1,600 miles (2,600 kilometers) away from Inner Mongolia where much of the pollution originated.The sandstorm in T aiwan, an island 100 miles (160 kilometers) away from the mainlands forced people to cover their faces to avoid breathing in the grit(砂砾) that can cause chest discomfort and respiratory problems even in healthy people.Drivers complained their cars were covered in a layer of black soot in just 10 minutes.In Hong Kong,environmental protection officials said pollution levels were climbing as the sandstorm moved south.Twenty elderly people sought medical assistance for shor tness of breath. Hong Ko ng’s radio RTHK reported.The latest sandstorm was expected to hit South Korea on Tuesday, said Kim Seung-bum of the Korea Meteorological Administration.The sandstorm that raked(掠过) across China over the weekend caused the worst “yellow dust” haze in South Korea since 2005,and authorities issued a rare nationwide dust advisory.Grit from Chinese sandstorms has been found to travel as far as the western United States.China’s Central Meteorological Station urged people to close doors and windows, and cover their faces with masks or scarves when going outside.Sensitive electronic and mechanical equipment should be sealed off, the station said in a warning posted Monday on its Website.State television's noon newscast showed the tourist city ofHangzhou on the eastern coasts where graceful bridges and waterside pagodas were hidden in a mix of sand and other pollution. In Beijing, residents and tourists with faces covered scurried along sidewalks to minimize exposure to the pollution.A massive sandstorm hit Beijing in 2006,when winds dumped about 300,000 tons of sand on the capital.1.We can learn from the text that _______.A.the sandstorms were purposely made by ChinaB.the writer thinks that China government should be responsible for the pollutionC.the sandstorms badly affected the air in USD.China’s Central Meteorological Station will be closed2.The passage tells us that the sandstorms mainly came from _____.A.XinjiangB.HangzhouC.BeijingD.Inner Mongolia3.The underlined word “respiratory”(in Para.4) means "________".A.breathingB.digestingC.hearingD.walking4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.South Korea seldom issues nationwide dust advisories.B.Taiwan is 1,600 miles from Beijing.C.Sandstorms have hit Beijing more than once.D.In Hong Kong some old people need help for shortness of breath caused by sandstorms.5、Operating the largest private foundation(私人基金会) in history, Bill and Melinda Gates make decisions that influence millions of lives. But they deal with problems very differently.For example, they agreed that too many children die needlessly from diarrhoea(腹泻). But when it came to how to prevent it, their opinions were different. While her husband read a lot about vaccines(疫苗) , Melinda Gates had been travelling and visited areas where poor people live in India.When she returned,she said,“I don’t know what it is, but there’s something in clean water and sanitation (公共卫生).” And Bill said,“ OK,Melinda, I don’t even have time to read in that space. Tell me what you know.That conversation led to a new focus on water and sanitation. Since 2006, they have given more than $US200 million toward those efforts.The foundation’s work is always a part of her family’s life,even on holiday. This year,over the spring break,they took their three children to the Amazon inBrazil. There,she spoke about the advantages of a service to allow people to send money by mobile phones, after seeing the success of such a program in Kenya.Melinda believed it’s a way to help her children “ know w hat goes on in their backyard,so they understand what it's like for kids who don’t have enough money to do what they do.”When asked what made her and her husband establish a foundation to help others, she pointed to her family background. Both she and her husband came from families who encouraged social services.Melinda has an MBA and degrees in computer science and business from Duke University. She met Bill Gates shortly aftergoing to work at Microsoft. By the time they married in 1994,she had already persuaded him to become active in philanthropy(慈善事业).“We talked about how this wealth will go back to society before we got married,”she said. “ That seems like the right thing to do if you’re a rich person. ”1.At the beginning, Bill Gates wanted to deal withdiarrhoea by__________.A.providing clean waterB.developing vaccinesC.offering clean foodD.improving sanitation2.We can infer Melinda Gates brought her children to Brazil this yearbecause__________.A.she wanted her children to help sick kids inB.razilB.her children wanted to enjoy the spring break abroadC.she wanted her children to value what they haveD.her children hadn't visited Brazil before503.According to the text,Melinda Gates__________.A.operates the foundation on her ownB.visited Kenya to help prevent diarrhoeaC.persuaded Bill Gates to practice philanthropyD.donated $US200 million to help poor people in Brazil4.What is the best title for the text?A.A rich family that is always ready to help othersB.How rich peo ple in fluence others’ livesC.Children in poor areas need a handD.The largest private foundation6、While famous foreign architects are invited to lead thedesigns of landmark buildings inChina such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts,manyexcellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu,a 49-year-old Chinese architect,wonthe 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize—which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize inarchitecture—on February 28.He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities.Manyvisitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages.He asked theworkers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls,roofs and corridors.Thiscreation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wang’s works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledgeof traditions.Through such a balance,he had created a new type of Chinese architecture,saidTadao Ando,the winner of the1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums."That is onlyevidence that traditions once existed," he said."Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding oftraditions.They think tradition meansold things from the past.In fact,tradition also refers to the things that have been developingand that are still being created, " he said."Today,many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather thanfocusing on Chinese traditions.Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowingwhat they really are," said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise,the recreation oftraditions would be artificial and empty,he said.1.Wang’s winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are ___________.A.following the latest world trendB.getting international recognitionC.working harder than ever beforeD.relying on foreign architects2.What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?A.Its hilly environment.B.Its large size.C.Its unique style.D.Its diverse functions.3.What made Wang’s architectural design a success?A.The mixture of different shapes.B.The balance of East and West.C.The use of popular techniques.D.The harmony of old and new.4.What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A.Spread them to the world.B.Preserve them at museums.C.Teach them in universities.D.Recreate them in practice.答案1、1.D; 2.C; 3.D; 4.C解析：1.理解具体信息。
话题四 政治经济文化-冲刺2021年高考英语阅读理解热点话题专练(解析版)
话题四政治经济文化No. 1(2020 河北省衡水中学压轴卷)Since it first opened after four years of construction in 1937 at a cost of $27 million，the Golden Gate Bridge has made its appearance in films and poetry.CNN Travel spent a day climbing into and ground the bridge，learning these secrets from the people who know and love it best.Why is it called the Golden Gate Bridge?It’s not golden.“The Golden Gate Bridge gets its name because it spans what is called the Golden Gate Strait，”said Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz，spokesman for the Golden Gate Bridge，Highway and Transportation District，which operates the bridge. It’s a three-mile-long and one-mile-wide body of water that connects the Pacific Ocean to the San Francisco Bay.What color1 is the bridge?It looks red.“It’s not red，a lthough you’re not crazy to think so. Visitors all call it red，”said Russell. “Back in the day，the US Navy，then part of the War Department，oversaw the waterways and wanted to paint this bridge black and yellow for high visibility，”said fellow painter Jarro d Bauer. “They ended up mixing paint to create the color1 International Orange，which is similar to the color1 of red lead，”he said.Does the bridge get entirely painted every year?No，and it doesn’t need to be It’s true that the top coat has been fully re painted over time with new and environmentally-improved International Orange top coats.Who performs bridge rescues?McVeigh and his fellow ironworkers，the so—called“Cowboys of the Sky”，have that responsibility. McVeigh has lost count of how many troubled souls he’s been called to rescue over the past 17 years.In September in 2018，the bridge started constructing a suicide(自杀)prevention system，also known as the safety net，to keep people from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s expected to be completed in 2021.1. What’s the true color of the Golden Gate Bridge?A. Red.B. Red lead.C. Black and yellow.D. International Orange.2. Who can probably be called a hero on the Golden Gate Bridge?A. McVeigh.B. Jarrod Bauer.C. Russell.D. Paolo.3. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge?A. It is safer now because of the safety net.B. It got its name because of its color1 .C. It took much time and money to be built.D. It needs to be repainted once a year.【答案解析】1. D2. A3. C这是一篇说明文。
2020届高考英语一轮复习完形填空专题集训--政治经济类及答案【word版】.doc
完形填空专题集训--政治经济类1、For years China's Hainan province has been developing its tourism industry, with the key 1 made by central authorities that aims to turn the island into an international tourist destination.Hainan's tourism industry has grown 2 , but it's suffered from 3 is called “growing pains”. During the Spring Festival of 2018, thousands of holidaymakers returning home were stuck in a 4 traffic jam on the island.In order to develop Hainan into an international 5 of tourism and consumption, the government will 6 the duty-free policy to 7 sales.In the future, the special-trained police in Hainan will equip 8 with more high-tech devices to quickly 9 to emergencies, to monitor tourist sites and to translate. Police officers are also being trained 10 foreign languagesto 11 the language harrier and better help 12 tourists.The province is also seeking creative ways to attract tourists by offering them diverse and exclusive 13 . For instance, luxury hotels and vacation villages are 14 cultural and educational programs toaccommodation, 15 somewhat reflects Hainan’s ambition to turn itse lf into the Dubai of China.China also plans to further extend the offshore duty-freeshopping 16 in Hainan to cover all outbound tourists. Hainan has already had one of the world’s17 duty-free shopping centers and it's now the fourth island in the world to pilot the policy.The government wants Hainan to welcome more global investors, 18 a free trade zone by 2020 and a free trade port by 2025. In Sanya, the Phoenix Island International Cruise Port being upgraded is welcoming a( n ) 19 number of people internationally and the 20 can look forward to a bright future.1.A.problem B.decision C.introduction ment2.A.rapidly B.normally C.fortunately D.slowly3.A.why B.how C.that D.whatplicated B.strong C.disordered D.extraordinary5.A.center B.institution anization D.trade6.A.look up B.take up C.open up D.put up7.A.welcome B.control C.decrease D.boost8.A.ourselves B.themselves C.yourselves D.itself9.A.devote B.answer C.respond D.relate10.A.in B.with C.by D.over11.A.debate B.overcome C.defeat D.challenge12.A.native B.suburban C.rural D.overseas13.A.knowledge B.feelings C.experiences D.hotels14.A.introducing B.borrowing C.taking D.copying15.A.what B.that C.which D.where16.A.rules B.convenience C.tax D.policy17.A.smallest rgest C.longest D.simplest18.A.dreaming B.recognizing sting D.becoming19.A.following B.increasing C.decreasing D.changing20.A.island nd ke D.ocean2、People were surprised after Chinese state media claimed that online shopping, high-speed rail,bike-sharing and electronic payment systems are China’s “four new great inventions”. Government-run Xinhua News Agency said the country deserved 1 for the inventions? comparing them to the inventions of 2 China: compass, gunpowder, paper, and 3 .According to SCMP, the 4 “four new great inventions” were 5 on last year's research 6 by the Silk Road Research Institute. In a survey, China's foreign students from 20 countries near the “Belt and Road Initiative” were asked to 7 China’s “four new inventions” that they want their home countries to put into 8 .Xinhua’s article noted that “Among the four,high-speed rail and online shopping aren’t9 China, but Chinese people bring the inventions to the world's 10 level with their intelligence and innovation(创新) and make them China’s11 card. ”12 , just a little research showed that not one of the claimed inventions originated from China. Online shopping was invented and 13 by Michael Aldrich in the UK in 1979, while the Japanese 14 the first modernhigh-speed rail in 1964. Meanwhile, e-payment systems have been 15 in the United States since the 1990s, 16 hike-sharing services were already a thing in Europe way back in the 1960s.Despite of the 17 , in recent years,a number of China's technological innovations have been making their 18 in the world. Amongthem,four 19 with a reputation of China’s “four great new inventions” in modern times,which have made the daily life of the public more andmore 20 .1.A.credit B.courage C.money D.knowledge2.A.modern B.developing C.ancient D.developed3.A.brush B.printing C.ink D.tea4.A.newly-built B.highly-developed C.badly-transformed D.so-called5.A.depended B.called C.fixed D.based6.A.delivered B.checked C.conducted D.explained7.A.pick B.guess C.improve D.observe8.A.blame B.action C.service D.effect9.A.on B.against C.from D.for10.A.certain B.low C.basic D.top11.A.testing B.visa C.calling D.payment12.A.Moreover B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.However13.A.pioneered B.ruined C.purchased D.borrowed14.A.dreamed B.operated C.imagined D.prohibiteded B.examined C.registered D.required16.A.so B.while C.since D.as17.A.schedulers B.traditions C.conflicts D.origins18.A.moves B.drawbacks C.connections D.concerns19.A.do up B.make for C.stand out D.take on20.A.puzzling B.convenient C.challenging D.controversial3Migrant workersIn the past twenty years, there has been an increasing tendency for workers to move from one country to another. While some newly independent countries have 1 most jobs to local people, others have attracted and welcomed migrant workers. This is particularly the 2 in the Middle East, where increased oil incomes have enabled many countries to 3 outsiders to improve local facilities. Thus the Middle East has attracted oil-workers from the USA and Europe. It has brought in construction workers and technicians from many countries, including South Korea and Japan.In view of the 4 living and working conditions in the Middle East, surprising it is not that the pay is high to attract suitable workers. Many engineers and technicians can earn at least twice as much money in the Middle East as they can in their own country, and this is a 5 attraction. An allied (联合的) benefit is the low 6 or a complete lack of it. This 7 the amount of pay received by visiting workers and is very popular with them.Sometimes a disadvantage has a compensating (补偿的) advantage. 8 , the difficult living conditions often lead to increased friendship when workers have to depend on each other for safety and comfort. 9 , many migrant workers can save large sum of money partly because of the lack of entertainment facilities. The work is often complex and full of problems but this merely presents greater10 to engineers who prefer to find solutions to problems rather thando 11 work in their home country.One major problem which affects migrant workers in the Middle East is that their jobs are 12 ones. They are nearly always on contract, so it is not easy for them to plan ahead with great confidence. This is to be 13 since no country welcomes a large number of foreign workers as permanent residents. In any case, migrant workers accept this 14 , along with others, because of the 15 financial benefits which they receive.1.A.presented B.devoted C.adapted D.restricted2.A.style B.evidence C.case D.hint3.A.call in B.bring up C.turn down D.help out4.A.excellent B.difficult C.fair D.stable5.A.casual B.familiar C.major D.final6.A.consumption B.pressure petition D.taxation7.A.occupies B.increases C.blocks D.protects8.A.For example B.In particular C.By comparison D.In other words9.A.Therefore B.Likewise C.Consequently D.However10.A.agreement B.outcome C.prediction D.challenge11.A.skillful B.vivid C.routine D.potential12.A.temporary B.ordinary C.voluntary D.revolutionary13.A.claimed B.criticized C.considered D.expected14.A.sacrifice B.reminder C.disadvantage D.appreciation15.A.limited B.considerable C.reasonable D.potential4、阅读下面短文。
2020年高考英语阅读理解政治经济类专练(附答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解政治经济类专练（附答案）1.阅读理解Everybody in this world is different from one another. But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it's not easy to change later in life.Financial (金融) experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances. This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.According to our different values, experts put us in three categories. They are: the ant, the cricket and the snail.The ant—works firstJust like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don't care about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire. The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest(投资) in some funds and stocks with low risk.The cricket—fun firstThe cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something. Many young people now belong to this group. These people have little savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance(保险).The snail—lives under pressure(压力)The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take big long-term loans (贷款)from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury(奢华的) houses. They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure they can afford it. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully. （1）People with the character of the snail would like to _______.A. enjoy life at the moment without thinking much about the futureB. live a luxury life at all costsC. put work before everything else.D. take the risk of investing a large sum of money（2）Our beliefs and values are affected by the following except ______.A. societyB. moneyC. educationD. our family（3）This passage mainly talks about _______.A. the reaction between man and insectsB. the problems with dealing with moneyC. the insects in natureD. the spending nature of people（4）Which of the following has the character that the author prefers?A. The antsB. The cricketC. The snailD. None of the above2.阅读理解An environmental group called the Food Commission is unhappy and disappointed because of the sales of bottled water from Japan. The water, it angrily argues in public, has traveled 10,000 “food miles” before it reached Western customers. Transporting water halfway across the world is surely the extremely stupid use offuel when there is plenty of water in the UK. It is also worrying that we were wasting our fuel by buying prawns from Indonesia (7,000 food miles ) and carrots from South Africa (5,900 food miles).Counting the number of miles traveled done by a product is a strange way of trying to tell the true situation of the environmental damage due to industry. Most food is transported around the world on container ships that are extremely energy efficient. It should be noticed that a ton of butter transported 25 miles in a truck to a farmers' market doesn't necessarily use less fuel on its journey than a similar product transported hundreds of miles by sea. Besides, the idea of “food miles” ignores the amount of fuel used in the production. It is possible to cut down your food miles by buying tomatoes grown in Britain rather than those grown in Ghana. The difference is that the British ones will have been raised in heated greenhouse and the Ghanaian ones in the open sun.What is the idea of “food miles” does provide, however, is the chance to cut out Third World countries from First World food markets. The number of miles traveled by our food should, as I see it, be regarded as a sign of the success of the global trade system, not a sign of damage to the environment.（1）The Food Commission is angry because it thinks that ________.A. UK wastes a lot of money importing food productsB. some imported goods causes environmental damageC. growing certain vegetables causes environmental damageD. people wasted energy buying food from other countries（2）The phrase “food miles” in the passage refers to the distance ________.A. that a food product travels to a marketB. that a food product travels from one market to anotherC. between UK and other food producing countriesD. between a Third World country and a First World food market（3）By comparing tomatoes raised in Britain and in Ghana, the author tries to explain that ________.A. British tomatoes are healthier than Ghanaian onesB. Ghanaian tomatoes taste better than tomatoes onesC. cutting down food miles may not necessarily save fuelD. protecting the environment may cost a lot of money（4）From the passage we know that the author is most probably ________.A. a supporter of free global tradeB. a member of a Food CommissionC. a supporter of First World food marketsD. a member of an energy development group3.阅读理解Shoppers in the UK are spending less money on toilet paper to save money, research has shown.Penny saving UK consumers choose cheaper products from discounters such as Aldi and Lidi rather than expensive alternatives.This has wiped 6% off the value of the soft tissue paper market in the UK. It has reduced from £1.19 billion in 2011 to £1.12 billion in 2015, according to a new report from market research company Mintel. Furthermore, the future of the market looks far from positive, with sales expected to fall further to £1.11 billion in 2016.In the last year alone, despite an increase in the UK population and a rise in the number of households, sales of toilet paper fell by 2%, with the average household reducing their toilet roll spending from £43 in 2014 to £41 in 2015.Overall, almost three in five people say they try to limit their usage of paper – including facial tissue and kitchen roll to save money. “Strength, softness and thickness remain the leading signs of toilet paper q uality, with just a small part of consumers preferring more expensive alternatives, such as those with flower patterns or perfume,” said analyst Jack Duckett. “These extra features are considered unnecessary by the majority of shoppers, which probably reflects how these types of products are typically more expensive than regular toilet paper, even when on special offer.”While consumers are spending less on toilet paper, they remain particular about it when it comes to paper quality. One in 10 buyers rank toilet rolls made from recycled paper among their top considerations, clearly showing how overall the environment is much less of a consideration for shoppers than product quality. In a challenge for makers, 81% of paper product users said they would consider buying recycled toilet tissue if it were comparable in quality to standard paper.（1）The market sales of toilet paper have decreased because ________.A. its quality has seen marked improvementB. Britons have developed the habit of savingC. its prices have gone up over the yearD. Britons have cut their spending on it（2）What does the author think of the future of the tissue paper market in the UK?A. It will expand in time.B. It will experience ups and downs.C. It will remain disappointing.D. It will recover as population grows.（3）What does Jack Duckett say about toilet paper?A. Consumers are loyal to certain brands.B. Extra features add much to the price.C. Special offers would promote its sales.D. Consumers have a variety to choose from.（4）What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Environmental protection is not much of a concern when Britons buy toilet paper.B. More and more Britons buy recycled toilet paper to protect the environment.C. Toilet paper manufacturers are facing a great challenge in promoting its sales.D. Toilet paper manufacturers compete with one another to improve.4.阅读理解Top 5 smart wearable vendors in the worldMarket research company IDC's latest data showed that a total of 21 million smart wearables were shipped in the third quarter of 2015, up by 197.6% year-on-year.As a rather new area, market players change positions frequently. China's BBK, owner of a children's phone watch brand Xiaotiancai, outperformed Samsung and broke into the top five clubs, gaining a market share of 3.1 percent.Let us have a look at the top 5 vendors.No 5 BBKShipment volume: 0.7 millionMarket share: 3.1%People can watch a video on the website of Guangdong Xiaotiancai Tech Company Limited to know more about its phone watches.No 4 GarminShipment volume: 0.9 millionMarket share: 4.1%Garmin's new fenix 3 multi-sport GPS training watch is displayed at the 2015 International CES, a trade show of consumer electronics, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan 7, 2015.No 3 XiaomiShipment volumes: 3.7 millionMarket share: 17.4%The Mi Bands, developed by Xiaomi's ecosystem company Huami Co Ltd, has a function to track the user's heart beat while in motion.No 2 AppleShipment volume: 3.9 millionMarket share: 18.6%Customers try to use an Apple Watch in an Apple retail store in Hangzhou city, East China's Zhejiang province, April 24, 2015. The watch went on sale on April 24 around the world.No 1 FitbitShipmen volume: 4.7 millionMarket share: 22.2%Various Fitbit devices were displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange on Jun 18, 2015, when the company got listed.（1）What is the shipment volume of the rest of the brands?A. 21 millionB. 13.9 millionC. 7.1 millionD. 6.7 million（2）Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. China's BBK outperformed Samsung and became the top five clubs.B. Garmin's new product is fenix 3 multi-sport GPS training watch.C. The Mi Band S has a function which tracks the users' heart troubles.D. That the company got listed made Fitbit devices become popular.5.阅读理解In the depths of the French Guianese rainforest, there still remain unusual groups of indigenous(土著的)people. Surprisingly, these people live largely by their own laws and their own social customs. And yet, people in this area are in fact French citizens because it has been a colony of the French Republic since 1946. In theory, they should live by the French law. However, their remote locations mean that the French law is often ignored or unknown, thus making them into an interesting area of “lawlessness” in the world.The lives of these people have finally been recorded thanks to the effects of a Frenchman form Paris called Gin. Gin spent five months in early 2015 exploring the most remote corners of this area, which sits on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, with half its population of only 250,000 living in its capital, Cayenne.“I have a special love for the French Guianese people. I have worked there on and off for almost ten years,” says Gin. “I've been able to keep firm friendships with them. Thus I have been allowed to gain access to their living environment. I don't see it as a lawless land. But rather I see it as an area of fre edom.”“I wanted to show the audience a photographic record touching upon the uncivilized life,” continues Gin. “I prefer to work in black and white, which allows me to show different specific worlds more clearly.”His black-and-white pictures present a world almost lost in time. These pictures show people seemingly pushed into a world that they were unprepared for. These local citizens now have to balance their traditional self-supporting hunting lifestyle with the lifestyle offered by the modern French Republic, which brings with it not only necessary state welfare, but also alcoholism, betrayal and even suicide.（1）Why does the author feel surprised about the indigenous people in French Guiana?A. They are separated from the modern world.B. They often ignore the Guianese law.C. They seldom follow the French law.D. They are both Guianese and French citizens.（2）Gin introduced the special world of the indigenous Guianese as _________.A. a tour guideB. a photographerC. a film directorD. a geographer（3）What is Gin's attitude towards the lives of the indigenous Guianese?A. Cautious.B. Appreciative.C. Uninterested.D. Doubtful.（4）What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The uncivilized world.B. The self-supporting hunting.C. The modern French lifestyle.D. The French Republic.6.（2014·江西）阅读理解Everyone looks forward to progress, whether in one's personal life or in the general society. Progress indicates a person's ability to change the way he is living at the moment. Progress must lead a better way of doing things. All these, however, remains true only in so far as people want to accept technology and move forward by finding new and more efficient ways of doing things.However, at the back of the minds of many people, especially those who missed the “good old days”, efficiency comes with a price. When communication becomes efficient, people are able to contact one another no matter where they are and at whatever time they wish to. The click of a button allows people miles apart to talk or to see each other without even leaving their homes. With the communication gadgets, such as mobile phones and ipads, people often do not take the effect to visit one another personally. A personal visit carries with it the additional feature of having to be in the person's presence for as long as the visit lasts. We cannot unnecessarily excuse our selves or turn the other person off.With efficiency also comes mass production. Such is the nature of factories and the success of industrialization today. Factories have improved efficiency. Unskillful tasks are left to machines and products are better made and produced with greater accuracy than any human hand could ever have done. However, with the improvements in efficiency also comes the loss of the personal touch when making these products. For example, many handcrafts(手工艺品) are now produced in a factory. Although this means that supply is better able to increase demand, now that the supply is quick and efficient, the demand might fall because mass production lowers the quality of the handicraft and it is difficult to find unique designs on each item.Nevertheless, we must not commit the mistake of analyzing progress only from one point of view. In fact, progress has allowed tradition to keep up. It is only with progress and the invention of new technology that many old products can be brought back to their old state. New technology is required for old products to stay old.It is people's attitude towards progress that causes the type of influence that technology has on society. Technology is flexible. There is no fixed way of making use of it. Everything depends on people's attitude. The worst effects of progress will fall on those who are unable to rethink their attitudes and views of society. When we accept progress and adapt it to suit our needs, a new “past” is created.（1）According to Paragraph 1, progress can benefit people when they are willing to _______.A. live a better lifeB. look for better methodsC. change ways of livingD. accept technology and advance steadily（2）The underlined word “gadgets” is closest in meaning to _______.A. toolsB. messagesC. barriersD. skills（3）The author explains “efficiency comes with a price” by _______.A. describing a processB. using examplesC. following time orderD. making classification（4）Compared with home-made handicrafts, machine made products _______.A. lack great accuracyB. lack the personal touchC. are of high valueD. are quite welcome（5）What can be learned about technology from Paragraph 4?A. It can destroy old traditions.B. It can lead to social progress.C. It can be used to correct mistakes.D. It can be used to preserve old products.（6）What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A. Progress can suit the needs of daily life.B. People review the past with great regret.C. Technology should be introduced in a fixed way.D. People's attitude decides the use of technology.7.阅读理解Every four years on November 8, the American people will vote for the next U. S. president. Before election day, people following the presidential campaign will see many polls (民调). A poll is a public opinion study. Research organizations ask people questions about the candidates to find out who they support.For example, one of the poll is run by a professor at a university in the U.S. state of Connecticut. People who work for the polling service call likely voters on the telephone.How can one poll be so different from others? Here are some things to remember when you are looking at polls:Not all polling groups are the sameSome polls target specific groups of people. Many polls make sure they collect many different opinions. Sometimes, however, polling organizations receive money from groups that support a specific political issue. It is important to look at which group carried out the poll along with the results.A poll's method is importantSome polls are using new technology. Traditionally, polls are done over the phone. But that is slowly changing.Many polls are now done online. While online polls can produce good information, it is sometimes hard to reach as many different types of people over the Internet.Also important the size of the poll. Try to find out how many people were polled before believing its results. Polls are not predictions(预测)Polls only show how people feel at one moment in time. They do not show what will happen in the future. Public opinion may change before the general election on November 8. Some things that could change the opinions of voters include: the debates on television, the release of the candidates' tax or medical records, and unexpected illnesses.（1）What do political polls in the U. S. try to do?A. Call on people to be active in the election.B. Help political parties to win the election.C. Find out the support rate in the election.D. Affect people's opinions in the election.（2）What do you know about polling organizations?A. Some serve for certain groups.B. They all collect different opinions.C. They all make money from their polls.D. All of them try to find the correct results.（3）What is the disadvantage of polls done online?A. People may refuse to respond.B. Results sometimes lack of representation.C. Only the young give their ideas.D. People refuse to tell their true thoughts.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Effects of Political Polls in the U. S..B. Various Kinds of Political Polls in the U. S..C. Ways to Carry Out Political Polls in the U. S..D. Things to Know About Political Polls in the U. S..8.阅读理解Americans always attach great weight to the business of the country. President Coolidge's statement, “the business of America is business.” Still points to an important trut h today—that business institutions have more prestige(威望) in American society than any other kind of organization, including the government. Why do business institutions possess this great prestige?One reason is that Americans view business as being more firmly based on the ideal of competition than other institutions in society. Since competition is seen as the major source of progress and prosperity by most Americans, competitive business institutions are respected. Competition is not only good in itself, it is the means by which other basic American values such as individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and hard work are protected.Competition protects the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly (垄断、垄断者) of power. In contrast to one, all-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for profits. Theoretically, if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers, it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly. Where many businesses compete for the customers' dollar, they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors(下属) or slaves.A contrast is often made between business, which is competitive, and government, which is a monopoly. Because is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, eventhough government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believes, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, than democracy in preserving freedom.Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition is seen as an open and fair where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternation to social rank based on family background. Business is therefore world as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity in America rather than the aristocratic(贵族的) idea of inherited privilege in many other countries根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。
高三英语一轮复习专题训练卷之阅读理解(全国通用)(8)政治经济类
高三英语一轮复习专题训练卷之阅读理解（全国通用）：政治经济类1、In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics(策略).One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example,stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food(垃圾食品)later in their trip. In department sto res,the women’s shoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics(化妆品)section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later.Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers' senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up.When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $10 million houses.1.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?A.To save customers time.B.To show they are high quality foods.C.To help sell junk food.D.To sell them at discount prices.2.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?A.Opening the store early in the morning.B.Displaying British wines next to French ones.C.Inviting customers to play music.D.Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.3.What is the California builder’s story intended to prove?A.The house structure is a key factor customers consider.B.The more costly the house is, the better it sells.C.An ocean view is much to the customers' taste.D.A good first impression increases sales.4.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.B.To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.C.To report researches on customer behavior.D.To show dishonest business practices.答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。
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政治经济类1、Martin Lewis explained you might be owed tens of thousands, as long as you claim(索赔) before August 2019. He revealed on Good Morning Britain that a new method of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) reclaiming known as the Plevin ruling meant many more people could receive compensation than ever before.He said, "News this week reported that banks could have to pay out £18 billion more in PPI, after a judge in Manchester County Court ruled that a couple Mr. and Mrs. Doran, should receive all of the 76 percent commission(提成) they paid on their PPI policy rather than just the amount over 50 percent plus interest."This is all about the newest type of PPI reclaiming called the Plevin. If the lender didn't tell you the commission it was receiving for selling PPI, then the regulator has said if the commission was over 50%, you should get back the amount above that (the typical amount was 66% so many are owed just for this alone).However, he warned you need to act fast to put in a claim, with the period to do so ending in summer next year. “We’re now only a little hit more than a year away from the deadline for PPI reclaiming—the last time to put a claim in is August 2019."He said, "So anyone who has had a loan, credit or store card, catalogue account, overdraft or car finance ever should check if you were sold the extra insurance and if you were you should look to reclaim it. You don't need to pay anyone to do it because there's free help online. You can use Martin s free PPI reclaiming tool and the regulator has a helpline on 0800 101 8800 if you’re struggling."1.Why is the couple Mr. and Mrs. Doran mentioned in paragraph 2?A.To stress the regulator is right.B.To explain what PPI is about.C.To give a successful case of the Plevin.D.To introduce a new topic for the discussion.2.What is the key for a customer to make a PPI claim according to Martin Lewis?A.Getting in touch with him.B.Getting free help online.C.Lending money.D.Acting fast.3.What can we learn from the text?A.Martin Lewis can make a fortune before August 2019.B.The PPI will be put into effect before August 2019.C.The Plevin ruling is not familiar to many people.pensation is much easier to get than ever before.4.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Add a small amount into your saving accountB.Avoid losing 55% of your pensionC.How to make a PPI ruleD.How to save on PPI policy2、Mobile phone users in China expected a pleasant surprise this month. Starting from October 1, a new policy adopted by the three giant cellphone operators —China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom — has allowed unused data from individual data packages to be carried over to the next month for use.At the beginning, users of the three telecommunication companies welcomed this policy, since they would have more free data to use in the next month. However, even before Chinese users could enjoy the free extra package, the users found that since the adoption of the policy, the original data limits seem to be far more easily swallowe d up, which means there wouldn’t be any unused data left for the next month. One user of China Unicom claimed that it took him only nine days to use up the data package of a month.Telecoms have become a necessity in modern life like water or power, and raising or lowering costs significantly affects people’s lives and finances. But disagreements between consumers and service providers cover discussion. It is too early to judge how long the disagreement between telecommunication companies and consumers over data packages will last, since, according to media reports, themeasurement of data usage is difficult to track. Companies are using “user privacy” to avoid giving out any information.But reading through the companies posted online by cellphone users, we can sense the public’s distrust of Stated-owned enterprises (SOEs). A survey done by the people’s Tribune Research Center in 2012 found that the public’s negative impression of SOEs came from the belief that they only rely on government support and their employees usually do easy jobs but get higher pay, yet their sense of service is far behind private and foreign enterprises.The current argument over the data package of three State-owned telecommunication giants reflects the extent of public anger. Among the country’s anti-corruption campaign (反腐败运动) and reforms, it shows the public’s enthusiasm for deepening reforms and making SOEs benefit domestic consumers. 1. The attitude of the users towards the new policy of the three telecommunication companies at the beginning can be best described as ________.A. indifferentB. opposedC. positiveD. disappointed2. What is the result of the new policy adopted by the three telecommunication companies?A. Chinese phone users are allowed to send their unused data to their friends.B. Chinese phone users are presented with much cheaper individual data packages.C. Chinese phone users have no need to buy individual data packages.D. Chinese phone users consume the data much sooner than expected.3. Which of the followin g is NOT the public’s impression of SOEs?A. SOEs are supported by the government to a large extent.B. SOEs have benefited domestic consumers effectively.C. SOEs’ employees don’t deserve the high pay.D. SOEs’ service is worse than private and foreign en terprises.4. The last paragraph most probably implies that ________.A. the public are not satisfied with the reforms at presentB. the public do not care about the country’s reformsC. the public think highly of anti-corruption campaignD. the public are confident about the reform of SOEs3、Her pink face smiles from everything from tins of pasta to sunglasses and backpacks. And today, 10 years after she hit TV screens, Pep pa Pig is such a phenomenon that it’s hard to imagine a world without her.Five-minute cartoons of Peppa plus family and friends are shown in more than 170 nations, and yesterday we were told how her earnings are set to top one billion dollars.It's an incredible British success story that almost never happened because Peppa's creators —three mates who met at Middlesex Polytechnic in the 80s and now are all millionaires —struggled to get more people interested.The idea was born in 2000 when out-of-work animators Neville Astley and Mark Baker joined forces with producer pal Phil Davies to create a children's character. But worst of all, they were on the edge of putting Peppa aside as their marketing budget was not enough.The year 2000 was hard for them. They had to spend a lot to make Peppa accepted as a new cartoon character and Neville, 57, only earned £400 in 12 months. It got to the stage where they almost had to separate and go to earn money. Phil also thought that was pretty tough. He had to watch the pennies and what they bought in the supermarket.Thankfully for millions of parents around the world who got five minutes of peace when Peppa came on screen, they were saved at the last minute. They got a commercial that kept them going and then Peppa got commissioned.In May 2004, it began building lots of followers. And the team recognized at once the importance of selling goods. The fact is that Peppa branded products could decorate the British children s bedrooms—and the kids in Britain themselves helped it become a way of life rather than just a TV cartoon. But parents should guide.their kids correctly.Now more than 200 episodes have been made along with more than 12,000 branded products. Entertainment One, who owns the licensing rights, estimates earnings will break the $ 1 billion barrier by the end of this year.1.What was the biggest difficulty Peppa's creators met in 2000?A.The cartoon market was out of order.B.None of producers was interested in Peppa Pig.C.They decided to separate because of disagreement.D.They lacked money to make Peppa Fig known to people.2.What does the underlined part in paragraph 7 mean?A.Kids didn't want to lead a life like Peppa Pig.B.Peppa Pig helped kids get over much difficulty. finally helped Peppa branded products achieve great success in 2004.D.Peppa branded products affect British kids' housing, food, clothing, etc.3.What do we know about Peppa Pig?A.It brings peace for the world.B.It is banned by most countries.C.Its success is largely owed to the creators' hard work.D.It has a bad influence on all parents and children's life.4.What's the main idea of the text?A.What the world will be like without Peppa Pig.B.How Peppa Pig was created and became a top industry.C.Why Peppa Pig is very popular in so many countries in the world.D.Where Peppa Pig's special appearance was created by its three creators.4、Some Popular RestaurantsParsley & Thyme RestaurantDaryl Cheong is a young chef who has recently taken over the running of Parsley Thyme Restaurant. Since his graduation from At-Sunrice Global-Chef Academy, Daryl has worked in a couple of lead-ing European restaurants before taking over Parsley & Thyme Restaurant. Daryl serves popular dishes such as French Onion Soup, Braised Beef Cheek and 100% Grass-Fed New Zealand Tenderloin.Liquids Cafe Pte LtdHaving a decade of experience, we let our customers experience an explosion of American and Italian cuisine in a cafe atmosphere with affordable prices. Havingboth indoor and outdoor dining area, we are known for our welcoming atmosphere of romance. Customers simply bathe themselves in a range of magazines over a cup of caffeine. Our kitchen offers pastas,baked rice and main courses.The RotisserieSitting in the center of the downtown, the Rotisserie brings you a casual and affordable dining experience that is simply satisfying. We offer numbers of specialties on the menu that have been perfected to arouse your taste desires. From the award-winning coffee to our signature roasted chicken and mouth watering salads, we are committed to bringing you the best ingredients for a truly memorable affair.The Mind CafeThere can be no good fun without good food. The cafe aims to provide our customers with a pleasant session with something to fill their appetite. Light snacks, a warm coffee or hot chocolate serve the customers' needs just well. With over 2,000 games on shelf across our outlets, the cafe caters to people from all walks of life. You will never get bored from a lack of choice. It is suitable for a family outing, company gathering, or simple friends' get-together. We provide the games suitable for at most all ages to play together.1.What is special about Liquids Cafe Pte Ltd?A.The prices of its food are affordable.B.The food in it is only suitable for Italians.C.It offers many magazines for customers to readD.It offers customers coffee to spend their spare time.2.In which place can customers enjoy roasted chicken?A.The Rotisserie.B.The Mind Cafe.C.Liquids Cafe Pte Ltd.D.Parsley & Thyme Restaurant.3.What can customers do at the Mind cafe?A.Have dinner outside.B.Have fun with children.C.Make chocolate with friends.D.Hold a graduation ceremony.5、The city of San Francisco is home to some of the nation's largest technology companies, including Twitter and Uber. At the same time, it has one of the largest homeless populations in the country. Homeles^sness and unemployment for local people continue to rise. But one program is helping connect the two worlds for these poor job seekers. Del Seymour created the program. He was once homeless himself.Seymour spent years in a neighborhood known as the Tenderloin, an area with an extremely high rate of homelessness and unemployment. However, in recent years, large companies like Twitter and Uber have moved in or near the Tenderloin area. They started importing people from other regions and countries to work in the neighborhood.Seymour started making phone calls to technology companies. He thought it was unfair for the companies to ignore local people,including homeless ones. “ You’re not going to come in my neighborhood and ig nore my people, ” he said. “You’re going to include us in your business.,’To everyone's surprise, the companies started answering. As a result, Seymour started Code Tenderloin, a non-profit organization that is giving the homeless and other needy people a path to employment, including jobs in technology companies. It offers classes in coding for computer languages. It also gives six-week training classes in job readiness. The class teaches students public speaking, resume building, interviewing and other skills. Code Tenderloin's students visit technology companies to meet people, ask questions and learn from employees. Although only a small number of students have found full-time technology jobs, a number of others have got internships (实习)through the program. And many others have found other full-time jobs.1.What has happened to the Tenderloin in recent years?A.The rate of homelessness is decreasing.B.People are hired by large companies.C.Twitter sent employees to work for it.rge companies located their offices there.2.What is Seymour s attitude toward the actions of Twitter and Uber at first?A.Supportive.B.Indifferent.C.Critical.D.Objective.3.Why did Seymour set up Code Tenderloin?A.To help people find jobs.B.To create jobs for himself and local people.C.To help technology companies find suitable workers.D.To teach coding for computer languages.4.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A.A technology company.B.An organization.C.A learning path.D.A job.6、China has the largest rail network in the world. The most amazing thing is that this became a reality within a decade and a half. Even though China was interested in a high-speed rail system in the country as early as 1978, the actual establishment was delayed to some extent. At that time,discussions took place about priority over rapid economic development. Since the maximum speed of the conventional train at that time was only 80 kilometers per hour, the necessity of establishing a high-speed rail system was discussed. While some who were for the proposal argued that such a system would be a necessary part of an economic development program, those who opposed felt it was too costly.In 2008, Chinas first high-speed railway at a speed of 350 km/h was opened, traveling between Beijing and Tianjin. The Harbin—Dalian high-speed railway, the first of its kind to travel on snow, opened in 2012. The Shanghai maglev(磁悬浮列车),which runs at a speed of 431 kilometers an hour,has earned a place iri thebook Guinnees World Records. Over the past 10 years, China has been able to accelerate progress and now possesses the largest rail network in the world.By mid-2018, the Chinese rail network has spread over an area of more than 27,000 kilometers. A total of 7. 54 billion passengers have used the railway between 2007 and 2017, and the income earned by the Ministry of Railways has reached 7.54 billion.Sponsorship of a rail line between Tanzania and Zambia in 1970 marked the first time China carried out railway construction in another country. Having experienced rapid progress in this field i China began to construct high-speed rail systems in many other countries. The first time China carried out the construction of a high-speed rail system on foreign soil was in 2014, with the second phase of the Ankara-Istanbul railway. In certain countries construction work has already been completed.1.What may people in the world find the most unbelievable according to the text?A.China has devoted to building a high-speed rail system since 1978.B.China has built the largest rail network in the world within 15 years.C.The economy of China developed fast within a decade and a half.D.China has the largest rail network in the world.2.Why was the high-speed rail system's establishment delayed at first?A.1978 was a time full of discussions.B.Economic development was rapid in 1978.C.The maximum speed at that time was only 80 kilometers per hour.D.Some argued that such an expensive project shouldn't be done first.3.What can we infer from the text?A.The Harbin—Dalian high-speed rail is faster than the Beijing-Tianjin one.B.The speed of the Shanghai maglev can never be caught up with.C.China now possesses the shortest rail network in the world.D.China's great achievements in railway development make a difference.4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.Railway construction of the world.B.Railway development of other countries.C.China’s contributions to other countries’ rail systems.D.Rapid progress of rail systems in foreign countries.答案1、1.C; 2.D; 3.C; 4.D解析：1.推理判断题。