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2019届高考英语备考专题19阅读理解之议论文

2019届高考英语备考专题19 阅读理解之议论文1. 【·湖北卷】Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, makebombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not behelpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love,Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers whohave failed to resist the temptation.Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while others aren’t?To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. ButBrooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about thetheory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.On the whole,Brooks’s sto ry is acceptable if uninspired. As one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest.I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on hisown. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, themore serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partlyinvolve Brooks’s attempt to translate his tale into science.1.The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passageto__________.A. illustrate where science can be appliedB. demonstrate the value of Brooks’s new bookC. remind the reader of the importance of scienceD. explain why many writers use science in their works2.According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book?A. Its strong basis.B. Its convincing points.C. Its clear writing.D. Its memorable characters.3.What is the author’s general attitude towards the book?A. Contradictory.B. Supportive.C . Cautious.D. Critical.4.What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph?A. Problems with the book.B. Brooks’s life experience.C. Death of the characters.D. Brooks’s translation skills.2. 【·陕西】Parents who help their children with homework may actually be bringing down their school grades. Other forms of prenatal involvement, including volunteering at school and observing a child's class, also fail to help, according to the most recent study on the topic.The findings challenge a key principle of modern parenting(养育子女) where schools except them to act as partners in their children's education. Previousgenerations concentrated on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed andready to learn.Kaith Robinson, the author of the study, said, "I really don't know if the public is ready for this but there are some ways parents can be involved in their kids'education that leads to declines in their academic performance. One of the thingsthat was consistently negative was parents' help with homework." Robinson suggested that may be because parents themselves struggle to understand the task." They mayeither not remember the material their kids are studying now, or in some cases neverlearnt it themselves, but they're still offering advice."Robinson assessed parental involvement performance and found one of the mostdamaging things a parent could do was to punish their children for poor marks. Ingeneral, about 20% o f parental involvement was positive, about 45% n egative and the rest statistically insignificant.Common sense suggests it was a good thing for parents to get involved because "children with good academic success do have involved parents ", admitted Robinson. But he argued that this did not prove parental involvement was the root cause ofthat success." A big surprise was that Asian-American parents whose kids are doing so well in school hardly involved. They took a more reasonable approach, conveying to their children how success at school could improve their lives."1. The underlined expression "parental involvement " in Paragraph 1 probably means .A. parents' expectation on children's healthB. parents' participation in children's educationC. parents' control over children's lifeD. parents' plan for children's future2. What is the major finding of Robinson's study ?A. Modern parents raise children in a more scientific way.B. Punishing kids for bad marks is mentally damaging.C. Parental involvement is not so beneficial as expected.D. Parents are not able to help wi th children’s homework.3. The example of Asian-American parents implies that parents should .A. help children realize the importance of schoolingB. set a specific life goal for their childrenC. spend more time improving their own livesD. take a more active part in school management3. 【·四川】Across Britain, burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daughters rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers, But,according to a new study, we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year. Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work.Now, the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours, they would earn as much as＄172,000 a year.The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do, as well as the hours they areworking, to determine the figure. This would make t heir yearly income ￡30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.By analysing the numbers, it found the average mother works 119 hours a week,40of which would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime. Afterquestioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18,it found that ,on most days, mums started their routine work at 7am and finished at around 11pm.To calculate just how much m others would earn from that labour, it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on, including housekeeper, part-time lawyer,personal trainer and entertainer. Being a part-time lawyer, at ￡48.98 an hour, would prove to be the most pro fitable of the “mum jobs”,with psychologist（心理学家）a close second.It also asked mothers about the challenges they face, with 80 percent making emotional（情感的） demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends.The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mother’s Day. The emotional ,physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can benever-ending, but children are also sources of great joy and happiness. Investing（投入）in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent.1.How much would a mother earn a year if working as the Prime Minister?A.￡30,000.B.￡142,000.C.￡172,000.D.￡202,000.2.The biggest challenge for most mothers is from.A. emotional demandB. low pay for workC. heavy workloadD. lack of training3.What is stressed in the last paragraph?A. Mothers’importance shows i n family all year long.B. The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile.C. Mothers’devotion to children can hardly be calculated.D. Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return.4.What can we conclude from the study?A. Mothers’worki ng hours should be largely reduced.B. Mothers should balance their time for work and rest.C. Mothers’labour is of a higher value than it is realised.D .Mothers should be freed from housework for social life.4.【·天津】Once when I was facing a decision that involved high risk, I went to a friend.He looked at me for a moment, and then wrote a sentence containing the best adviceI’ve ever had: Be bold and brave — and mighty (强大的) forces will come to youraid.Those words made me see clearly that when I had fallen short in the past, it wasseldom because I had tried and failed. It was usually because I had let fear of failure stop me f rom trying at all. On t he other hand, whenever I had plunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got myfeet on the ground again.Boldness means a decision to bite off more than you can eat. And there is nothingmysterious about the mighty forces. They are potential powers we possess: energy,skill, sound judgment, creative ideas — even physical strength greater than mostof us realize.Admittedly, those mighty forces are spiritual ones. But they are more important than physical ones. A college classmate of mine, Tim, was an excellent footballplayer, even though he weighed much less than the average player. “In one game I suddenly found myself confronting a huge player, who had nothing but me between him and our goal line,” said Tim. “I was so frightened that I closed my eyes anddesperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet（子弹）—and stopped him cold.”Boldness — a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme—is not one that can be acquired overnight. But it can be taught to children and developed in adults. Confidence builds up. Surely, there will be setbacks (挫折) and disappointments inlife; boldness in itself is no guarantee of success. But the person who tries todo something and fails is a lot better off than the person who tries to do nothingand succeeds.So, always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities—and you’ll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed.1. Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past?A. He faced huge risks.B. He lacked mighty forces.C. Fear prevented him from trying.D. Failure blocked his way to success.2.What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?A. Swallow more than you can digest.B. Act slightly above your abilities.C. Develop more mysterious powers.D. Learn to make creative decisions.3. What was especially important for Tim’s successful defense in the football game?A. His physical strength.B. His basic skill.C. His real fear.D. His spiritual force.4. What can be learned from Paragraph 5?A. Confidence grows more rapidly in adults.B. Trying without success is meaningless.C. Repeated failure creates a better life.D. Boldness can be gained little by little.55. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To encourage people to be courageous.B. To advise people to build up physical power.C. To tell people the ways to guarantee success.D. To recommend people to develop more abilities.。

2019届高考英语专题练习题-阅读理解 word有答案

2019届高考英语专题练习-阅读理解一、阅读理解（共10题）1. 阅读理解You've heard of the fat suit and the pregnancy suit; now meet AGNES—the old person suit.AGNES stands for “Age Gain Now Empathy(换位体验)System” and was designed by researchers at MIT's AgeLab to let you know what it feels like—physically—to be 75 years old. “The business of old age demands new tools,” said Joseph Coughlin, director of the AgeLab. “While focus groups and observations and surveys can help you understand what the older consumer needs and wants, young marketers never get that Ah ha! moment of having difficulty opening a jar, or getting in and out of a car. That's what AGNES provides. ”Coughlin and his team carefully adjusted the suit to make the wearer just as uncomfortable as an old person who has spent a lifetime eating poorly and not doing much exercise. Special shoes provide a feeling of imbalance, while braces on the knees and elbows limit joint mobility. Gloves give the feeling of decreased strength and mobility in the hands and wrists, and earplugs make it difficult to hear high—pitched sounds and soft tones. A helmet with straps(带)attached to it presses the spine(脊柱), and more straps attached to the shoes decrease hamstring flexibility, and shortens the wearer's step.AGNES has been used most recently by a group of students working on a design of an updated walker. By wearing the suit they could see for themselves what design and materials would make the most sense for a physically limited older person. Coughlin said the suit has also been used by clothing companies, car companies and retail goods companies to help them understand the limitations of an older consumer.“AGNES is not the destiny of everybody,” he said. “She is a badly behaved lady who didn't eat and exercise very well. A secondary benefit we've found with AGNES is that it has become a powerful tool to get younger people to invest in their long-term health. ”（1）AGNES has been developed to .A. make the users more comfortableB. 1et us understand old people betterC. help old people move more quicklyD. produce new tools for the old-age business（2）According to the article, young marketers never .A. feel the same way as old people doB. see the efforts old people makeC. ask what old people need and wantD. say “Ah ha!” when they meet with difficulty（3）The 3rd paragraph mainly tells about .A. how the AGNES wearer feelsB. how AGNES has been developedC. how old people actD. how AGNES works（4）“An updated walker”(underlined)most likely refers to.A. someone who travels a lotB. a physically limited old personC. some equipment that helps old people walkD. a company whose service involves old people（5）Which may be a fact resulting from the “secondary benefit” of AGNES?A. Young people respect old people.B. Old-age business improves their service·C. Old people eat and exercise well.D. Young people eat and exercise well.2. 阅读理解DogsAlmost everyone likes dogs, and almost everyone likes to read stories about dogs.I have a friend who has a large police dog named Jack. Police dogs are often very clever. Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.One Sunday afternoon a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time. He talked and talked. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk. But the visitor still stayed. Jack became very worried. He walked around the room several times and then sat down in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention (注意).He kept on talking. Finally Jack could stand it no longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor but this time he held the visitor's hat in his mouth.Here is another story about a clever dog. It was a seeing-eye dog. A seeing-eye dog is a special dog that helps blind people walk along the streets and do many other things. We call these dogs "seeing-eye" dogs because they are the "eyes" of the blind man and they help him to "see". These dogs usually go to special schools for several years to learn to help blind people.One day a seeing-eye dog and a blind man got on a bus together. The bus was full of people and there were no seats. One man, however, soon got up and left his seat. The dog took the blind man to the seat, but there was very little space. The dog began to push the people on each side with his nose. He pushed and pushed until the people moved down and finally there was enough space for two people. The blind man then sat down and the dog got up on the seat at his side. He lie down and put his head on the leg of the blind man. He was very comfortable and soon fell asleep. Everyone on the bus had to smile at the intelligence (聪明) of the dog in making space for the blind man and, at the same time, making a place for himself.（1）Which of the following words is not very much related to a dog?A. Intelligent.B. Loyal.C. Helpful.D. Ambitious.（2）Why did everyone on the bus smile at the seeing-eye dog?A. Because he was intelligent.B. Because he was helpful.C. Because he was friendly.D. Because he was cute.（3）Which of the following best describes a seeing-eye dog?A. A seeing-eye dog is the most intelligent of all dogs.B. A seeing-eye dog is a special dog that helps the police.C. A seeing-eye dog is a watchdog.D. A seeing-eye dog is a special dog that helps blind people.（4）What can be inferred from this passage?A. All dogs are rude to visitors.B. All dogs are impolite to passengers on buses.C. Dogs can be impolite but still loveable.D. Dogs are greedy.3. 阅读理解Sweet Dreams While You SleepDid you sleep the day away on Friday March 21? Well, you should have done that because it was World Sleeping Day.This is the day of the year when people around the world care about their sleep and ask themselves questions about sleep.Why do we need sleep?Nobody as yet can give a perfect answer to this question. However, lab tests on rats have shown that lack (缺少) of sleep over about four weeks leads to a strong drop in body temperature, great weight loss and finally, death.How much sleep?Different people need different amounts of sleep. Eight hours a night is considered the average amount of sleep. For teenagers, the least number of sleeping hours advised by doctors are 10 hours for primary school students, nine for junior highs and eight for senior highs.Some people seem to get along just well with very little sleep at night. Leading American scientist Thomas Edison, for example thought of sleep to be a waste of time. He did, however take naps (打盹) during the day. On the other hand, Albert Einstein, another great scientist, said he needed at least ten hours sleep a night.How can we sleep well?Here are some of the most popular tips for a good night's sleep:Listen to your body clock, not your alarm clock (闹钟).Use your bed only to sleep.Get up and go to bed at the same time (also on weekends).Exercise in the morning and in the early afternoon. Don't exercise in the evening.Stop looking at that clock while you can't sleep! And don't worry.Avoid alcohol (酒精), caffeine (咖啡因) and smoking before going to bed.Keep the bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.（1）Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Thomas Edison slept very long hours every day.B. Albert Einstein needed very little sleep.C. Doctors suggested that primary school students have ten hours of sleep.D. Doctors suggested that junior highs have eight hours of sleep.（2）Which of the following is not a good sleeping habit?A. Have a cup of alcohol before going to bed.B. Keep the bedroom dark, quiet and cool.C. Get up and go to bed at the same time.D. Listen to your body clock.（3）What is implied in this passage?A. Bedrooms can be used for other purposes.B. Great scientists need less sleep than ordinary people.C. World sleeping day is the only time when people become concerned about sleep.D. Results from lab tests on rats may be applicable to humans.4. 阅读理解Baths in JapanIn many western countries people do not bathe (沐浴) every day. Sometimes they bathe only once a week. Sometimes they bathe two or three times a week. They do not bathe often because the weather is cold or because hot water is expensive. They use electricity or wood to boil the water. Electricity and wood cost a lot of money. In cold countries people usually do not feel they are dirty if they do not have a bath.In Japan people bathe very often. Most people have a bath every day. When the weather is hot they sometimes have two or three baths a day. They bathe in very hot water. Usually the water is almost boiling. They believe that these very hot baths also stop them from falling ill.Each house has its own bathroom but there are also big bathhouses for everybody. They are found everywhere in Japan. In the bathhouse there is one part for men and one part for women. The bath is usually three meters wide, three meters long and about one meter deep: halfway down there is a narrow (狭窄的) seat that goes all the way around the bath. Many people use the bath but it is not dirty. Before a person gets into the big bath, they wash themselves first, and then get into the big bath. The person stays there for a short time. When they get out of the bath, they wash their body with soap and water. After the soap is all washed away, the person gets into the big bath again. Soap is not used in the big bath.The water in the big bath is changed quite often. The water is also very hot. In some places people hit the water with sticks first. They do this to make the water cooler. Then the men get into the bath very slowly and carefully. When a man gets into a bath, he says. "Excuse me." He does this because most of the hot water comes directly out of the ground. In other places people boil the water with a big fire. In a small bath at home sometimes people light a fire under the bath. When the water is hot, people in the family take a bath one by one.（1）Which of the following is not true about baths?A. Taking baths can help people relax themselves.B. Taking baths can refresh people.C. Taking baths can keep people clean.D. Taking baths can make people nervous.（2）What do people use to boil water in many western countries?A. Electricity.B. Gas.C. Coal.D. Straw.（3）What is the size of a public bath?A. Three meters long, three meters wide and about three meters deep.B. Three meters long, one meter wide and about three meters deep.C. Three meters long, three meters wide and about one meter deep.D. One meter long, three meters wide and about three meters deep.5. 阅读理解LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 (Xinhua)—Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has died at the age of 95, according to media reports on Monday.Lee, born in Stanley Lieber on Dec. 28th, 1922, began his career in 1939 and joined the Marvel Comics in 1961. He is considered as one of the most legendary names in the history of comic books and the leading creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics. He co-created iconic fictional characters such as Spider-Man, X-Men, the Avengers, and many more.Lee's characters often have super powers, but they also have weaknesses. They were humans, not gods. They not only struggled to save the world, but also to pay their bills, make friends, and hold jobs. This made Marvel comic book heroes stand apart from its competitor DC, which produced the seemingly perfect heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman. Those superheroes have been adapted into blockbuster films, most of which were made after Disney acquired Marvel in a 4-billion-dollar deal in 2009.In a statement, Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company said Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created.Marvel also praised Lee on its website by putting on one of Lee's famous quotes, which goes, “I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: entertainment is one of the most important things in people's lives. Without it, they might go off the deep end. I feel that if you're able to entertain, you're doing a good thing. ”Praise from his Hollywood peers and colleagues was generous. President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige appreciated Lee's unparalleled impact on the industry. “No one has had more of an impact on my career than Stan Lee,” Feige said. “Our thoughts are with his family and the millions of fans who have been forever touched by Stan's genius, charisma and heart.”（1）How do Lee's characters differ from those of DC?A. They are perfect heroes.B. They often have super powers.C. They are not humans, but gods.D. They have human shortcomings.（2）We can learn from Lee's statement in Paragraph 6 that ________.A. it is embarrassing to be a comic-book writerB. a taste of entertainment is necessary in people's livesC. entertainment is the most important thing in the worldD. you can do everything well if you are able to entertain（3）According to the passage, we could know that ________.A. Lee influenced Kevin Feige's career a lotB. Lee joined the Marvel Comics in his fortiesC. Lee created the fictional characters all by himselfD. The superheroes were adapted into films before Disney acquired Marvel（4）What can be the best title for the passage?A. Comics Legend—the Marvels and DCB. The Superheroes in Stan Lee's ComicsC. Marvel's Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95D. The Life Story of Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee6. 阅读理解I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man called the wai ter and placed his order, “Two cups of coffee, one on the wall.” We got interested and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter attached a piece of paper to the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee.” Si milar occasions took place twice while we were there. It seemed that this gesture was quite normal at this place. However, it was something unique and confusing for us.After a few days, when we again enjoyed coffee there, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not match the standard or the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was evident from his looks. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, “One cup of coffee from the wall.” The waiter served coffee to this man with respect and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dustbin.Now it was no surprise for us; the matter was very clear. The great respect for the needy shown by people in this town moved us to tears.Coffee is not a necessity. However, the point is that when we take pleasure in any blessing, maybe we also need to think about those people who also appreciate that specific blessing but cannot afford.Note the waiter, who gets the communication going between the affording and the needy with a smile on his face. Think about the man in need: he enters the coffee shop without having to lower his self-dignity; he has a free cup of coffee without asking or knowing about who has given this cup of coffee to him; he only looked at the wall, placed an order for himself, enjoyed his coffee and left. Besides, we need to remember the role played by the wall that reflects the generosity and care of people in this town.（1）What made the author interested as well as confused?A. The waiter's making normal gestures.B. Customers' buying coffee for the needy.C. The waiter's attaching coffee orders on the wall.D. Customers' paying for coffee and having it put on the wall.（2）The author thought the man in need was ______.A. not properly dressedB. obviously poorC. not right to leave without payingD. strange to order coffee from the wall（3）In the author's opinion, coffee is _____.A. necessary in our lifeB. respect shown for the needyC. a blessing to someone who can't affordD. a blessing everyone should have（4）The passage is mainly concerned about ______.A. learning from the waiterB. buying coffee for othersC. caring more about the people in needD. analyzing the characters in the coffee shop7. 阅读理解While it's books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.Library of Birmingham – Birmingham, U.K.The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain's biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adults and kids' libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym room. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.National Library of France – Paris, FranceThe National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V. The Library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death, Jean-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance itself. There are more than just books to be found.State Library of New South Wales – Sydney, AustraliaThe public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasn't until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights.Seattle Central Library – Seattle, Washington, USASeattle Central Library's distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The finished article houses about 1.45 million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building, which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects' list of America's 150 favorite buildings in 2007.（1）Which of the following library has the longest history?A. Library of BirminghamB. National Library of FranceC. State Library of New South WalesD. Seattle Central Library（2）What can you do in Library of Birmingham?A. Attend a concert.B. Act a play.C. Take some exercise.D. Enjoy new technology.（3）What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?A. They have computers available.B. They were moved to a new place.C. They won awards for architecture.D. They were designed by more than one person.8. 阅读理解Most dog owners are convinced that their four-legged friends know exactly what they mean when they use certain words like sit, stay or treat. However, researchers have always wondered whether dogs really understand human speech or if they rely on other info rmation to get the meaning. For example, does the word “fetch” form a picture of a stick or ball in the dog's mind, or does the dog bring back the object based on the owner's voice or gesture? A new study by scientists at Atlanta's Emory University seems t o indicate that “man's best friend” does indeed know what the owner is saying.The researchers began by asking the owners of twelve dogs of various kinds to train their pets to identify two toys of different materials, such as a toy animal and a ball. Once the dogs had mastered the task, they took turnsinside a special scanner. The owners then tested their dog's language skill by first calling out the names of the toys they had been trained to recognize and then saying meaningless words such as “bobbu”and “bodmick” while holding up random objects the dogs hadn't seen before.The scans suggested that the parts of the dogs' brains responsible for processing of sounds showed different brain patterns when they heard words they were familiar with, compared with the ones they had never heard before. While that was not enough to prove that the dogs were picturing their toys when they heard the word, it did indicate some sort of recognition. The researchers believe this is an important step forward in understanding how dogs process language.Even more interesting was that the dog's brains showed a higher level of neural(神经)activity at the sound of unknown words. This is the exact opposite of what happens in human brains, which get more active at the sound of familiar words. The researchers say the dogs may become cheerful at the sound of new words to try to understand them in the hope of delighting their masters. “Dogs want to please their owners, and perhaps also receive praise or food,” says Empty neuro scientist Gregory Burns, senior author of the study.However, though your pet may understand human speech, the scientists recommend using visual signals and smell for training. “When people want to teach their dog a trick, they often use spoken command because that's what humans prefer, ”Prichard says.“ From the dog's view, however, a visual command might be more effective, helping the dog learn the trick faster.”（1）What's the purpose of the new study?A. To convince dog owners to understand their dogs.B. To advise dog owners to treat their dogs kindly.C. To prove dogs follow owners' order by listening.D. To test out how dogs get information from owners.（2）What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A. Inform the result of the research.B. State the process of the research.C. Stress the importance of the research.D. Introduce the subjects of the research.（3）How do human brains and dog brains react to words?A. Human brains become active at unfamiliar words.B. Dog brains become delighted at unfamiliar words.C. Human brains are not sensitive to familiar words.D. Dog brains show no response to familiar words.（4）What do scientists advise the owners to do in dog training?A. Give dogs oral command.B. Teach dog new tricks.C. Involve sight and smell.D. Encourage faster learning.9. 阅读理解At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases. To try to get his peers（同龄人）to do the same, the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank, the BartselanaStudent Bank, which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012, the bank is the world's first bank for kids. To become a member, a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to Jose's efforts, pay ahigher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank members. The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw the money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a b igger target. “At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project,” Jose recalls, “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class.”The boy's efforts paid off, and by 2013, the bank had over 200 members, who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 students, aged 10 to 18, to become financially independent, use their money wisely, and help the environment.Not surprisingly, Jose's efforts have earned him several national and international awards. On November 20, 2018, Jose won Children's Climate Prize, which comes with a medal and $5,500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment.（1）Why did Jose set up the bank?A. To raise money and set up a recycling company.B. To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids.C. To save much money and protect the environment.D. To educate the students and help them win prizes.（2）How can a kid be admitted to the eco-bank?A. By donating to the eco-bank.B. By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month.C. By sending in an application.D. By presenting a goal and a certain amount of waste.（3）How did the teachers feel about Jose's program?A. Doubtful.B. Excited.C. Moved.D. Worried.（4）What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How the environment is improved.B. What the project has achieved.C. How tons of waste has been recycled.D. What support the local institutions get.10. 阅读理解While visiting the North pole in winter may not be at the top of your bucket list, the ever-changing ICEHOTEL, which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year, may change your mind.200 km north of the Arctic Circle in the Swedish village of Jukkasjārvi, the hotel, which is carved entirely from ice, is rebuilt annually.The 35 rooms, built to accommodate visitors on all kinds of budgets, vary from expensive suites to basic rooms that are furnished with just an icy bed and a reindeer skin. Among the highlights this year is the “Spruce Woods” suite. Sculpted by Christopher Pascoe and Jennie O'Keefe of Canada, it describes a camping scene complete with a classic microbus, a forest, and even an artificial campfire.There is also the artfully-carved “Living Ocean” suite to remind visitors of the importance of saving our oceans. The room is full of carved sea life that includes coral and a sha rk “swimming” right over the ice bed. “The suite is inspired by global warming and the overfishing that affects our oceans.” says artist Jonathan Paul Green. “I also think the idea of using frozen water from a river in northern Sweden to create an ocean with shells, fish, and corals is exciting.”The nearby “Haven” suite is a “magical gate of ice” guarded by two large animals. “We are inspired by the meeting between people and want to create an experience that invites curiosity and creativity, "says artist Jonas Johansson." It feels like a dream to get to work with ice that allows our love for light, shine, and reflection to wander freely from thought to creation.”Regardless of whether visitors select the carved suites or the basic ice rooms, the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling －5℃! That is why guests are advised to snuggle(蜷缩)up inside sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night. Not surprisingly, most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to the conventional and warmer hotels nearby.（1）What does the underlined phrase “bucket list” mean in the text?A. A shopping list of buckets.B. A list of travelling destinations.C. A list of expensive hotels.D. A list of exciting ideas.（2）What can we know about the ice hotel?A. It is rebuilt every year.B. Its rooms are expensive.C. It organizes camping activities.D. It lies in a coastal city.（3）Where does the inspiration of “Living Ocean” suite come from?A. Art and literature.B. Ocean life and voyage.C. Climate changes and human influence.D. The meeting of people.（4）Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. An Adventure to the North PoleB. An Experience Close to NatureC. A Taste of Cold: A Night in a VillageD. A Winter Destination: Sweden's Ice Hotel。

2019高考英语阅读理解50篇(含答案)

高考英语阅读理解50篇（含答案）（高质量的专项训练题，值得下载学习）阅读理解Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs (分) and the game is in the eighth inning (局).I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning.Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in h is eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted.In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.The pitcher could have easily thrown he ball to the first baseman and Shay wouldhave been out and that would have been the end of the game .Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first!” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked.Everyo ne should, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.All were screaming，“Shay，Shay，Shay，all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran t o help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home！”Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who t won the game for his team.That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!( ) 1. Not expecting much, Shay’s father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because the father _________.A. noticed some of the boys on the field were heistingB. guessed his presence would affect the boy’s decisionC. learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay wellD. understood Shay did need a feeling of being accepted( ) 2. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys_________.A. believed they were sure to win the gameB. would like to help Shay enjoy the gameC. found Shay was so eager to be a winnerD. fell forced to give Shay another chance( ) 3. The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head, probably because that boy ________.A. was obviously aware of th e pitcher’s purposeB. looked forward to winning the game for his teamC. failed to throw the ball to the second basemanD. saw that Shay already reached second base( ) 4. Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team?A. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.C. The opposing players failed to stop his running to home.D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.( ) 5. What to you think is the theme of the story?A. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.B. Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled.C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents.D. The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players.本篇文章是一篇关于爱的教育的故事。

2019届高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项突破：日常活动与购物

日常活动与购物一、阅读理解1 Silence is unnatural to man.He begins life with a cry and ends it in stillness.In between he does all he can to make a noise in the world, and he fears silence more than anything else.Even his conversation is an attempt to prevent a fearful silence.If he is introduced to another person, and a number of pauses occur in the conversation, he regards himself as a failure, a worthless person, and is full of envy of the emptiest headed chatterbox(喋喋不休的人).He knows that ninety-nine percent of human conversation means no more than the buzzing of a fly, but he is anxious to join in the buzz and to prove that he is a man and not a waxwork figure(蜡塑人像).The aim of conversation is not, for the most part, to communicate ideas; it is to keep up the buzzing sound. There are, it must be admitted, different qualities of buzz; there is even a buzz that is as annoying as the continuous noise made by a mosquito (蚊子).But at a dinner party one would rather be a mosquito than a quiet person. Most buzzing, fortunately, is pleasant to the ear, and some of it is pleasant even to the mind. He would be a foolish man if he waited until he had a wise thought to take part in the buzzing -with his neighbors.Those who hate to pick up the weather as a conversational opening seem to me not to know the reason why human beings wish to talk. Very few human beings join in a conversation in the hope of learning anything new. Some of them are content if they are merely allowed to go on making a noise into other people's ears, though they have nothing to tell them except that they have seen two or three new plays or that they had food in a Swiss hotel. At the end of an evening during which they have said nothing meaningful for a long time, they just prove themselves to be successful conservationists.1.According to the passage, people usually talk to their neighbors_____.A.in the hope of learning something newB.in the hope of getting on wellC.about whatever they have preparedD.about whatever they want to2.According to the author, people make conversation to______.A.achieve success in lifeB.exchange ideasC.overcome their fear of silenceD.prove their value3.What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?A.To persuade people to stop making noises.B.To explain why people keep talking.C.To discuss why people like talking about weather.D.To encourage people to join in conversations.4.By "the buzzing of a fly"(Para.1), the author means"_____".A.the voice of a chatterboxB.meaningless talk soundC.a low whisperingD.the noise of an insect2. Going camping is a tradition in summer for many kids.You might go to a traditional camp,where kids swim,do crafts,put on plays,and sit around the campfire at night.Or maybe you're going to a special interest camp,where you'll work on your sports skills,learn more about computers,outer space,or art.No matter which kind of camp you're going to,you're probably excited,and maybe a little nervous if it's your first time.Be proud of yourself for being grown-up enough to go to camp.It's a chance to try new things,like horsebackriding,canoeing,playing tennis,or dancing in a dance contest!But camp is even more than just friends and fun.It's also an opportunity to learn a little more about being independent.Many kids go to day camps during summer.They can be a lot of fun,but the schedule is familiar.You start camp in the morning and go home in the afternoon.Sometimes,a bus takes you or you might get a ride from one of your parents or someone else's parents.Like anything,it may take you a little while to get used to the place,the camp counsellors (顾问),and the kids.Camps offer some other excitement because you'll be there all day and night,eating your meals there and sleeping over.It's a kind of vacation,but without your parents.You'll probably sleep in a small room or dorm with other kids attending the camp.You'll probably eat together in a large cafeteria and you'll have to share the bathroom with the other kids at your camp.1.If you want to improve a special skill,you may attend_______ .A.an evening party at schoolB.a traditional campC.a special interest campD.a concert2.Summer camps can offer you not only entertainment but also___________ .A.knowledge and skillsB.skills of farming and gardeningC.chances to meet many kind farmersD.chances to learn about rural habits and customers3.We may conclude from the passage that__________.A.it is practical and interesting for a kid to go campingB.kids had better stay together with their parents while going campingC.going camping may also bring about danger to kidsD.a good plan is the first thing before going camping4.The writer's purpose of writing this passage is to__________ .B.advertise for a touring companyC.introduce an interesting activity to kidsD.remind kids of what to pay attention to while camping3. Ask people in the UK what the words “Sunday roast” mean to them, and they’ll probably take you back to their grandmothers’ dining rooms –maybe witha few stori es of “the greatest puddings” and “the best ever steak”. But now the traditional Sunday roast seems to have been left back in the old days. According to the Daily Mail, just one in 50 British families sits down to this weekly meal together.There are many reasons why the roast is becoming less popular. In the busy modern world, where breakfast is a slice of toast eaten on the way to work or school and lunch is a quick sandwich in front of the computer screen, people just don’t seem to have the time or patience to make a roast.And Sunday was once a day when people could easily go to the kitchen to cook. Nowadays, people are often out shopping or at the cinema until it’s far too late to start thinking about heating the oven(烤箱) up.However, a recent article from The Telegraph warned against being carried away by our tight schedules: “It would be a shame to let this fine old tradition disappear.”The Guardian further explained that the eating of the big meal is only the half of it.The Sunday roast also makes for relaxed morning activities in the kitchen, and the table becomes the perfect place to share good food and chat with family and friends. “For busy moms and dads, even if you can manage to turn off your mobile phone and the TV only once a week and turn the Sunday roast into a real family event, children can have fun cooking the food and clearing up together.”1.The best title for the passage is probably _____.A.Sunday—Best Time for FamilyB.Sunday Roast Dying OutC.It’s the Perfect Time fo r UsD.Let’s Sit Down Together2.Why do people pay less attention to Sunday roast?A.They have a busy lifestyle.B.They have no interest in cooking.C.They don’t think it worthwhile.D.They are living in the modern society.3.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A.A recent article.B.A traditional kitchen.C.The fine old tradition.D.Sunday morning activity.4.How does the author feel towards Sunday roast’s dying out?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Sorry.D.Uncertain.4. Children from Korea like to play games and take part in activities to pass the time. Here are four of them.Chang-giKnown as Korean chess, Chang-gi is a favorite among Korean children. It is similar to the chess played in the West as well as Chinese chess, but its board, playing pieces and rules differ slightly. offers instructions on how to play Chang-gi, as well as the history and strategy of this game.Nol-ttwigiNol-ttwigi is the Korean version of the Western see-saw (跷跷板). Rather than sitting on either side of the seesaw, players stand on each end and jump to push their partner into the air. Nol-ttwigi was a game only played by women in the beginning. Now it’s also a popular activity among children, especially young girls. YunnoriYunnori, also known as Four-Stick Game, is a traditional Korean game often played during celebrations. It requires four players or teams to be played, and on each turn four sticks are thrown into the air. How they land determines how much space the players move. The first player to make it all the way around the board and back to the starting point wins the game.Kite flyingKites have played a key role in Korean culture for centuries, and these flying wonders continue to play a major part in seasonal celebrations. Traditional Korean kites are usually made of decorated paper and bamboo sticks, but the shapes of the kites differ from region to region. Now, this children’s activity is also enjoyed by adults. Korean fighter kite flying is now a popular sport among Koreans and other Asians. tells people ________.A.the rules of the chess Chang-giB.the strategy of all chess gamesC.the way to make the playing pieces of Chang-giD.the difference between Chang-gi and other chess games2.What do we know about Nol-ttwigi?A.It is played only by children.B.It needs four players at a time.C.It wasn’t played by men at first.D.It has the longest history in Korea.3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Today’s Korean k ites keep the same shapes as the past ones.B.Chang-gi is the most popular game among Korean children.C.Korean fighter kite flying also attracts foreigners.D.Yunnori needs fewer players than the other three activities.4.The passage is mainly to ________.A.tell the effects of activities on childrenB.introduce four popular activities in KoreaC.show the development of four activities in KoreaD.encourage children to take an active part in activities5 Imagine this scene: it’s blowing outside, and you snuggle (蜷伏) up on the sofa under a warm quilt, chatting and recalling with your closest friends.That content, cosy feeling has a name in Danish —hygge. And, asDenmarkrecently won the title of “the happiest country in the world”, the concept of hygge is known to more and more people interested in finding ways to understand this concept.Hygge—originally from a Norwegian word meaning well-being —doesn’t have an exact equivalent (等同物) in English. It’s often translated as coziness, or as blogger Anna West told the BBC, “coziness of the soul”. But, as professor Maren Spark explains, “Hygge was never meant to be translated. It was meant to be felt.”Basically, hygge involves creating a warm, cosy atmosphere and enjoying it with your loved ones. Danish winters are long and dark and so achieving hygge is particularly relevant during this season. A typical Hygge activity during winter could be enjoying delicious homemade food and light-hearted conversation with friends —preferably in the warm glow of candlelight, or maybe sipping a glass of wine in the hot tub after a day spent skiing.However, hygge isn’t only limited to the cold winter months —it can also describe that warm, fuzzy feeling you get after a walk through a forest with friends on summer’s day or a family barbecue in the park. Hygge is meant to be shared.1.The author asks the readers to imagine the scene in the first paragraph to_____.A.help the readers to calm downB.introduce the topic of the passageC.present the main idea of the passageD.remind the readers of their past memories2.What do the underlined words by Maren Spark mean?A.The translation of the word “hygge” is not good enough.B.Only Danish speakers know what “hygge” means.C.“Hygge” is easy to translate but hard to feel.D.We can get the true meaning of “hygge” by feeling it3.Which of the following can be best described as a “hygge” activity?A.Skiing in the cold winter months.B.Living through long dark winters.C.Taking afternoon tea with friends.D.Walking alone in the forest.4.The author writes this passage to_____.A.explainB.persuadementD.advertise6. On 24 and 25 November,the busiest days in the American sale calendar and the unofficial start of the international Christmas shopping season, thousands of activists and concerned citizens in 65 countries will take a 24-hour consumer detox(消费者排毒)as part of the 14th yearly Buy Nothing Day,a global event that started in Vancouver,Canada.From joining zombie marches through shopping centers to organizing credit card “cutups”and shopaholic clinics,Buy Nothing Day activists aim to challengethemselves, their families and their friends to switch off from shopping and tune back into life for one day· Featured in recent years by the likes of CNN,Wired,the BBC,and CBC,the global event is celebrated as a relaxed family holiday,as anon-commercial street party, or even as a politically charged public protest.Anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending.Reasons for participating in Buy Nothing Day are as varied as the people who choose to participate.Some see it as an escape from the marketing mind games and crazy consumer binge(狂欢)that has come to characterise the holiday season,and our culture m general.Others use it to show the environmental consequences ofover-consumption·Two recent disaster warnings outline the sudden urgency of our dilemma. First of all, in October,a global warming report by economist Sir Nicholas Stern predicted that climate change will lead to the most massive and most wide-ranging market failure the world has ever seen.Soon afterwards,a major study published in the journal Science forecasted the neartotal collapse(崩溃)of global fisheries within 40 years.Kalie Lasn,co-founder of the Adbusters Media Foundation,who was responsible for turning Buy Nothing Day into an international yearly event,said,“Our strong fall into ecological collapse requires a complete change in the way we see things.Driving hybrid(混合动力)cars and limiting industrial emissions(排放物)is great,but they are band-aid(创可贴式的)solutions if we don’t settle the central problem--we have to consume less.This is the message of Buy Nothing Day.”As Lasn suggests,Buy Nothing Day isn’t just about changing your habits for one day.It’s about starting a lasting lif estyle commitment to consuming less and producing less waste.1.What do we know about Buy Nothing Day?A.It was founded in America.B.It discourages consuming.C.It rewards non-shopping families.D.It aims to clear shoppers from the streets.2.What is the holiday season like?A.Shoppers spend money like water.B.The shopping centers are in a mess.C.People waste time on street parties.D.A protest march often takes place.3.What is the focus of Paragraph 4?A.The effects of Buy Nothing Day.B.Recent studies on global market.C.The possible dangers on global market.D.Reasons for organizing Buy Nothing Day.4.What does Lasn say about the hidden message of Buy Nothing Day?A.Reduce carbon emission.B.Shop less for one single day.C.Be more active in production.D.Lead an eco—friendly lifestyle.7. Shenzhen is a shopping paradise for visitors. Following is a list of the most popular shopping areas in the city.▲North Huaqiang AreaThe most prosperous shopping area in Shenzhen, it is home to dozens of market places for electronic products, home appliances, timepieces, clothing and jewelry. Some market places each house hundreds of shops, from flagship stores selling big brands to small boutiques where you can bargain.It is also a great place to dine, with plenty of restaurants offering various Chinese cuisines and foreign brands like Pizza Hut, Hagen Dazs and AijiSen.▲Dongmen AreaOne of the oldest commercial centers in Shenzhen, this area highlights a walking street flanked by humming stores. It is a good place to buy clothes, handbags, fashion accessories, jewelry, handicrafts, toys and small electronic gadgets.▲MixC Shopping MallIt is the city's largest shopping mall and one of the most luxurious, selling clothes, cosmetics and fashion accessories. There is a large indoor ice skating rink, a movie theater and a super market selling many imported goods. You can also find quite a few foreign restaurant brands here, including Pizza Hut, Starbucks and a Japanese noodle house.▲ShekouSitting by a beautiful cove in western Nanshan District, this quiet place is frequented by many expatriates living in Shenzhen. There are stores selling antiques, collectibles, handicrafts and souvenirs, as well as bars and restaurants offering Western food.1.What can you do at North Huaqiang Area?A.Skate.B.See a film.C.Buy antiques.D.Eat Chinese food.2.According to the passage, where can you find a large indoor place to skate?A.North Huaqiang Area.B.Dongmen Area.C.MixC Shopping Mall.D.Shekou.3.Where does this passage probably come from?A.A travel magazine.B.A museum guide.C.A text book.D.A news report.8. “Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing. Taobao, China’s largest onl ine shopping site(网上购物站), has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.A growing number of Chinese Internet users have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young people. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-use products(产品) are the most popular online.More than 250 billion yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao.Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.You may ask if it is safe to shop online. Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the shop owners and are happy with them, they will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return them.”1.What are the most popular online?A.Candies and DVD players.B.Treasure products.C.Clothing and home-use products.D.Clothes and books.2.Taobao is _______.A.a shopping mallB.an online shopping siteC.an online shopperD.China’s largest website3.Which is the best title of the passage?A.Wang Lin’n lifeB.Looking for treasureC.Shopping online is not safeD.Online shopping in China9 Though online ordering is popular in theUKtoday, hands-on experience still attracts many buyers’ attention.Oxford StreetLondon is a shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star. Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden----good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketYou can’t visit London without going to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries,and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialties to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collec tor’s items. It’s a short walk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for________.A.the wonderful window dressingB.the Europe’s largest music shopC.the lights lighted by a famous personD.many bargains to choose from2.To enjoy food, you can go to__________.A.Camden MarketB.Borough MarketC.Kensington High StreetD.Portobello Road Market3.Where is this passage probably taken from?A.A science book.B.A traveler’s journal.C.A news report.D.A trip guide.10. You are out to shopping. The sweater you buy home is ugly. Why?There is a science to every sale. Among other findings of interest to retailers, researchers have shown thatcustomers are drawn to items sitting on the middle of a shelf, as opposed to the ends, and that we perceiveprices to be lower when they have fewer syllables and end with a 9. Stores have figured out how to deal with usby overpricing goods with the intention of later marking it down, knowing that we will see the lowered price as adeal.“Retail atmospherics”—lighting, wall color, music, smell and so on—can significantly influence customers’moods, and their spending. Stores jammed with goods are known to induce claustrophobia(幽闭恐惧症) , whilethose that are too bare can cause agoraphobia. Either extreme can lead shoppers to flee. One researcher found that stores could remove these responses with the right fragrance. One paper now under peer review shows thatcooler temperatures indoors lead to a more emotional style of decision making, while warmth contributes to amore analytical approach—which could explain why expensive stores always seem to have theirair-conditioningfunctioning.Touch is important too. Stores that keep their goods behind glass or in hard-to-reach places might considermaking goods more accessible. People are more likely to buy a high-quality item if they can handle it. Music islikewise a powerful tool: The right kind can increase customers’ pleasure and cause them to lose track of time.One study found that popular music leads to impulsive decisions, whilelesser-known background music leads tofocused shoppers—ones who are, say, more likely to carefully process information about promotions.So now you know: You’re not entirely to blame for that regrettable statement necklace, or that unused manpurse. Anchoring and atmospherics got the better of you.1.What does the underlined word “science” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Plan.B.Trap.C.Goal.D.Trick.2.How many factors are mentioned in paragraph 3?A.5.B.6.C.7.D.8.3.What can we know from the passage?A.Unknown songs are sure to improve sales.B.A wider choice of goods is always good for sales.C.The price of goods ending with a 9 is lower than that of a 3.D.Goods of high quality should be within the reach of customers.4.Why do you buy that ugly sweater according to this passage?A.Because you are taken over by atmosphere.B.Because you care more about the good price.C.Because you are cheated by talkative salesgirls.D.Because you are attracted by the unique design.D参考答案一、阅读理解答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.B; 4.B解析：本文论述了人们司空见惯的一种交流方式――谈话,人们不停的交谈,自有其一定特殊意义。

2019年高考英语真题阅读理解专题(有详细解析)

2019年高考英语真题阅读理解整理（有详细解析）（一）1.Sunday ,31 AugustWe’ve been in China for a month now. Dad, Mom, Harry and I moved to Tianjin on 25 August. We’re not very far from Beijing. Two days ago, we celebrated my 16th birthday. It was great celebrating in China;the only thing that was strange was the cake一here they’re not as sweet as the ones in New York. On Monday school starts—I wonder what it will be like.Monday, 1 SeptemberOn my first day I was looking around for a locker to put my books in. However,here all the students keep all of their books at their desks. We stay in the same classroom because apparently we don’t have to go from class to class—teachers come to us!Today we selected teacher assistants for each subject. Their duties are to collect homework, make announcements, and do other stuff for the teachers and the students. It’s kind of a big deal here! Since I am from the US, I was asked to be the English assistant. I felt so proud but quite nervous at the s ame time because I wasn’t sure what I had to do,but I accepted the job anyway. Friday ,3 OctoberBoy, what a week! Now we have nine classes every day, including the morning class, a combination of our American schools “ Homeroom ” and “ Study Hall ”. I think Chinese students work too much! I have to do my 、homework when I get back home. I don’t even have time to watch TV or surf the Internet like before. I sometimes miss New York and my school because we didn’t have to study so much. We had more time to hang out with our classmates and neighbors; here, besides their usual classes, students are involved in weekend classes in subjects such as English, Chinese and math.I get a lot of attention, being from another country. Everyone wants to practice English with me!A really cute girl even asked me for my phone number on my second day and sent me a text message! I’m making a lot more friends now. I just need a lot of help to improve my Chinese. Some students want to do a language exchange program with me. Nice!1.The passage mentions all the following points EXCEPT _______ .A.physics studyB.food flavourC.free time activitiesnguage exchange programs2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the teacher assistant’s duty?A.Collecting homework.B.Making announcements.C.Helping teachers with small errands (差事).D.Teaching classmates.3.Where is this passage most probably from?A.A storybook.B.A guide book.C.A diary.D.A magazine.4.The passage is best described by _______ .A.culture shockB.multi-cultureC.unique cultureD.cultural background2. Fifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. After climbing up ahill for a panoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take justone picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didn’t want to mess with that.Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined” it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured(捕捉) and frozen on some stranger’s bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don’t even know has been immortalized(使……永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.Perhaps we all live in each others’ spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.1.What happened when the author was about to take a photo?A.Her camera stopped working.B.A woman blocked her view.C.Someone asked her to leave.D.A friend approached from behind.2.According to the author, the woman was probably___________.A.enjoying herselfB.losing her patienceC.waiting for the sunsetD.thinking about her past3.In the author’s opinion, what makes the photo s o alive?A.The rich color of the landscape.B.The perfect positioning of the camera.C.The woman's existence in the photo.D.The soft sunlight that summer day4.The photo on the bedroom wall enables the author to better understand ____________.A.the need to be close to natureB.the importance of private spaceC.the joy of the vacation in ItalyD.the shared passion for beauty5.The passage can be seen as the author’s reflections upon _____________.A.a particular life experienceB.the pleasure of travelingC.the art of photographyD.a lost friendship3. 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 offinancial 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.4. Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no amount of education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of person's intelligence are fixed at birth, whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from population, it is likely that their degree of intelligence will be completely different. If, on the other hand, we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all are likely to have similar degree of intelligence.1.Which of these sentences best describes the writer’s point in Paragraph 1?A.To some extent, intelligence is given at birth.B.Intelligence is developed by the environment.C.Intelligence is fixed at birth, but is developed by the environment.D.Some people are born clever and others born stupid.2.It is suggested in this passage that_______.A.the closer the blood relationship between people, the more different they are likely to be in intelligenceB.unrelated people are not likely to have different intelligenceC.close relation usually have similar intelligenceD.people who live in close contact with each other are not likely to have similar degrees of intelligence3.The phrase “at random”(Line3, para.2) means _______ .A.purposelyB.frequentlyC.independentlyD.aimlessly4.The best title for this article would be_______.A.On IntelligenceB.What Dose Intelligence Mean ?C.We Are Born with IntelligenceD.Environment Plays a Part in Developing Intelligence5. In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century—most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719—but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy(识字) rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the na mes of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters — from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim— were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens’ greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It’s partly true that Dickens’ s tyle of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It’s partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But it’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer.But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible — and important for our own culture—to understand how he made himself a lasting one.1.Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?A.They were difficult to understand.B.They were popular among the rich.C.They were seen as nearly worthless.D.They were written mostly by women.2.Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress________.A.his reputation in FranceB.his interest in modern artC.his success in publicationD.his importance in literature3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To remember a great writer.B.To introduce an English novel.C.To encourage studies on culture.D.To promote values of the Victorian age.6. Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you’ll h ave no trouble answering these questions.Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child’s day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(麻木的) to new stimulation(刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walkedahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they’d felt cold water at first.Another block to awareness is the obsession(痴迷) many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a "ruby-crowned kinglet" and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.The pressures of "time" and "destination" are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a mome nt to see what’s around them. I asked them what they’d seen. "Oh, a few birds," they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.1.According to Paragraph 2, compared with adults, children are more _____________.A.anxious to do wondersB.sensitive to others' feelingsC.likely to develop unpleasant habitsD.eager to explore the world around them2.What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?A.To avoid jumping to conclusions.B.To stop complaining all the time.C.To follow the teacher's advice.D.To admit mistakes honestly.3.The bird watchers’ behavior shows that they __________.A.are very patient in their observationB.are really fascinated by natureC.care only about the names of birdsD.question the accuracy of the field guides4.Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?A.The natural beauty isn't attractive to them.B.They focus on arriving at the camp in time.C.The forest in the dark is dangerous for them.D.They are keen to see rare birds at the destination.5.In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should __________.A.fill our senses to feel the wonders of the worldB.get rid of some bad habits in our daily lifeC.open our mind to new things and ideasD.try our best to protect nature7. Long bus rides are like television shows. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end with commercials thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials are unavoidable. They happen whether you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard glides by outside the bus window. "Buy Super Clean Toothpaste.” Drink Good Wet Root Beer.” Fill up with Pacific Gas.” Only if you sleep, which is equal to turning the television set off, are you spared the unending cry of "You Need It! Buy It Now!"The beginning of the ride is comfortable and so mewhat exciting, even if you’ve traveled that way before. Usually some things have changed new houses, new buildings, sometimes even a new road. The bus driver has a style of driving and it’s fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularly reckless (鲁莽的) or daring, the ride can be as thrilling (惊心动魄的) as a suspense story. Will the driver pass the truck in time? Will the driver move into the right or the left hand lane? After a while, of course, the excitement dies down. Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Food always makes bus rides more interesting. But you’ve got to be careful of what kind of food you eat. Too much salty food can make you very thirsty between stops.The end of the ride is somew hat like the beginning. You know it will soon be over and there’s a kind of expectation and excitement in that. The seat of course, has become harder as the hours have passed. By now you’ve sat with your legs crossed, with your hands in your lap, with yourhands on the armrests even with your hands crossed behind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit.1.According to the passage, what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip?A.Advertisements on the billboards.B.Films on television.C.Buses on the road.D.Gas stations.2.What is the purpose of this passage?A.To give the writer’s opinion about long bus trips.B.To persuade you to take a long bus trip.C.To explain how bus trips and television shows differ.D.To describe the billboards along the road.3.The writer of this passage would probably favor .A.bus drivers who aren’t recklessB.driving aloneC.a television set on the busD.no billboards along the road4.The writer feels long bus rides are like TV shows because .A.the commercials both on TV shows and on billboards along the road are funB.they both have a beginning, a middle, and an end, with commercials in betweenC.the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on busesD.both traveling and watching TV are not exciting.5.The writer thinks that the end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning because both are.fortableB.excitingC.tiringD.boring（二）1. A year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to me. I never heard any noise from the children, but the parents were always yelling at them.We often met and I always spoke, but the only answer I ever got was a hello from a four-year old girl. One day when I returned they were just coming back to their apartment and the little girl was holding the door in the hall open for the others. I remained in the car doing unnecessary things. The parents were telling her to hurry. I looked up and saw the little girl was still holding the door open, waiting for me.So I hurried as much as I could and thanked her. She was smiling from ear to ear.That afternoon I was at the K-Mart and I saw a white teddy bear. I thought of the little girl and said to myse lf, “I bet she would like it.” So I bought it for her.The next day there was a knock on the door and it was the little girl and her father. She was so proud of her bear and thanked me. Then I noticed her mother and the other children were there in the hall, too.Now when we meet in the hall we all speak in a friendly manner. Last night we had about 4 inches of snow. The temperature was below zero. When I opened the outside door, there was my car with all the snow removed. The man next door was the only person I knew in the whole building, so when I saw him the next day, I asked him if he was the nice person that removed the snow. He said NO. He wanted to, but his wife said she would do it.Isn’t it amazing that the small kind act of a 4-year-old girl can change so many things for the better?1.The author bought a teddy bear to _____A.show off his wealthB.express his thanksC.please his neighborD.refuse the help2.Who removed the snow on the author’s car?A.the girlB.the girl’s fatherC.the gi rl’s motherD.both the girl’s father and mother3.The passage is _____________.A.sympathetic(同情的)B.humorousC.warmD.frightening4.What does the author want to tell us through the passage?A.little children should be polite to their neighbors.B.More good things come from small acts.C.Your neighbors are not as bad as you think.D.Things can be changed as a consequence of removing snow.2. Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name — phubbers(低头族).Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie(自拍照)in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world.Although the ending sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. “the neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.1.For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Paragragh2?A.To advertise the cartoon made by students.B.To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.C.To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.D.To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients.2.Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have?A.His social skills could be affected.B.He will cause the destruction of the world.C.His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.D.He might get separated from his friends and family.3.Which of the following may be the author’s attitude towards phubbing?A.Objective.B.Supportive.C.Optimistic.D.Opposed.4.What may the passage talk about next?A.Advice on how to use a cell phone.B.People who are addicted to phubbing.C.The possible consequences of phubbing.D.Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing.3. Before birth,babies can tell the difference between loud sounds and voices.They can even distinguish their mother’s voice from that of a female stranger.But when it comes to embryonic learning(胎教),birds could rule the roost.As recently reported in The Auk:OrnithologicalAdrances,some mother birds may teach their young to sing even before they hatch(孵化)。

【高考快递】2019版高考英语一轮复习精选题辑阅读提速练一含解析

阅读提速练(一)时间：40分钟阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项.A(2018·南昌十校二模)Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada，Australia and other countries in a new year.AustravelHolidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale，which runs for about a month.It also includes a fortnight-long trip to Perth and a west coast self-drive trip from ￡795pp including flights in May or July.●austra v Canadian AffairThe leading UK tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to ￡140pp during its winter sale.This includes a three-night city break to Toronto，including return flights，for just ￡399，if you book before 24 December.Other deals continue until 31 December.●Thomson and First ChoiceSome deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice，with early booking offers including free places for kids，lower deposits and up to ￡300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.●，EurocampThe camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May half-term holidays for under ￡350，such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just ￡25 a night，based on a stay in a two-bedroom holiday home.Early bookers can save up to 25% and securea holiday with a deposit of just ￡99.●KuoniRunning from Christmas Eve，the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers.These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from￡1,599 and seven nights in Phuket，Thailand from ￡999 per person—both including flights and transfers(换乘)．●1．How long may you stay in Perth with Austravel?A．One month.B．Two weeks.C．One week. D．Four nights.2．What does the author say about Thomson and First Choice?A．It requires no deposit.B．It offers cheap return flights.C．It is suitable for family travel.D．It can save up to ￡300 per person.3．What do Eurocamp and Kuoni have in common?A．Both have various offers.B．Both include flights.C．Both offer a discount for early booking.D．Both need a deposit to secure a holiday.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个旅游公司提供的优惠活动.1．B考查细节理解.根据Austravel部分中的“It also includes a fortnight-long trip to Perth”可知，Austravel提供给游客为期14天的Perth之游.fortnight意为“两周，十四天”.2．C考查推理判断.根据Thomson and First Choice部分中的“including free places for kids，lower deposits and up to ￡300 off per couple”可知，Thomson and First Choice提供对孩子免费的地方，以及针对夫妇的折扣.所以它对家庭出游来说很合适.3．A考查推理判断.根据Eurocamp部分中的“The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May half-term holidays”可知，Eurocamp提供数千种假日出游选择；根据Kuoni部分中的“the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers”可知，Kuoni也为游客提供各种各样的出游选择.所以选A.B(2018·安徽百所重点高中二模)I had the honour of being elected chief of my tribe(部落)．With the title came great responsibility.It was my job to make peace with the Maori Tamaki tribe，whose village we visited.Their soldiers jumped from a canoe and faced us down with fierce crying，sticking eyes and much noise of sticks.They laid a palm leaf on the ground and，as head，I was forced to accept this peace offering by picking it up, then touching noseswith their chief.“Kia ora，” he said，welcoming us into the woodland home of his people.My “tribe”was my New Zealand coach tour group，who had forced me into being their leader.We'd been warned that the ceremony was a serious occasion and that to laugh or even smile would be considered rude to the Tamaki.After that it was non-stop fun as they demonstrated their ancient customs and I received instruction in performing the haka，the war dance immortalized(使不朽)by the All Blacks rugby team.Then they pulled our dinner of lamb，beef and vegetables out of the ground.It had been slow-cooked in the heat just below the surface in the geothermal(地热的)area of North Island，a Maori tradition known as a hangi that goes back an extremely long period of time.Obviously，this form of it is put on for tourists but it was hugely enjoyable.The journey back to the hotel was alone worth the effort，our elder Maori driver being deserving of his own television show.“The wheels on the bus go round and round，”he got us singing，while he circuited a roundabout three times.A couple of days from the end of our trip，there was still something missing，a New Zealand icon I wanted to see to make my grand tour complete.Riding over a ridge，there it was— Aotearoa.The Maori name for New Zealand translates as “the land of the long white cloud”．Can I say “Kia ora，Aotearoa？” You bet I can.4．How were the visitors greeted in the tribe?A．The soldiers made a palm leaf road.B．The soldiers touched their noses.C．The soldiers shook sticks fiercely.D．The soldiers made noise with shut eyes.5．Which refers to the Maori cooking custom?A．Kia ora. B．Haka.C．Hangi. D．Tamaki.6．What does the author think of the driver?A．He was good at singing.B．He made the journey memorable.C．He was not familiar with the road.D．He performed well on a TV show.7．What is the best title for the text?A．A taste of Maori cultureB．Hello，New ZealandC．The honour of being a tribe chiefD．The best of New Zealand【解题导语】本文为记叙文，作者讲述了他去新西兰旅游时接触到的毛利文化.4．C考查细节理解.根据第一段中的“Their soldiers jumped from a canoe and faced us down with fierce crying，sticking eyes and much noise of sticks.They laid a palm leaf on the ground and”可知，毛利部落的勇士们从独木舟上跳下来，用狂热的叫喊、瞪大的眼睛和巨大的棍棒晃动声将作者一行人镇住了，他们还在地面上放置一片棕榈叶.这些都是毛利人对游客表示欢迎的方式.故选C.5．C考查细节理解.根据第三段中的“Then they pulled our dinner of lamb，beef and vegetables out of the ground.It had been slow-cooked in the heat...a Maori tradition known as a hangi”可知，在地下土炉中烹制食物是毛利饮食传统，这被称为hangi.6．B考查推理判断.根据第四段的“The journey back to the hotel was alone worth the effort，our elder Maori driver being deserving of his own television show...”可知，作者一行人的回宾馆之旅让他们难忘：有表演天赋的毛利老司机让作者他们一路欢歌，故选B.7．A考查主旨要义.作者作为赴新西兰的旅游团的队长，在旅游中有幸接触毛利文化，这给作者留下了深刻的印象，故A项“体验毛利文化”作标题最佳.C(2018·武汉市武昌区高三年级调研考试)Kanda really doesn't like to walk alone.The scientist from a research institute of intelligent robots finds the experience so boring that he'd rather drive—even though he lives close to his lab and knows that walking is healthy.“I enjoy walking with someone，like with my wife，with my daughter，” Kanda said.“But they are not always available.”So Kanda，who specializes in human-like bots，developed a robotic walking partner that could make small talk based on its surroundings，which，he hopes，might motivate people to get out and exercise more.The bot rests on a person's shoulder like a boxy parrot.It weighs about a pound and a half and sits roughly 8.5 inches high，and is 3.5 inches wide and 10 inches long.A microphone，a speaker，and an internal camera allow it to communicate.It's even equipped with a smile.Kanda and his team collected video from five different locations，including a garden and a shopping mall，and created a dataset of small talk topics related to each location.Then they programmed the robot to associate visual cues with specific topics.A special speech softwareprovided the robot with a voice.Near a group of parked cars，for example，it might say，“In a big parking lot，sometimes I forget where I parked.”They tested the robot on 15 volunteers,10 males and 5 females，who were paid and averaged about 26 years old.“Have you ever blown a puff of dandelion(蒲公英)seeds into the air？”The robot asked a participant，who smiled and responded，“Yes, I often did that when I was a child.” Although several participants noted the robot's weight，Kanda was surprised that no one considered the experience strange or funny.“I guess people enjoy new technologies，” he said.Just like a human partner，Kanda's bot isn't perfect.It's not able to go for walks in heavy rain and，while the robot can make expressions，it can't really hold a conversation，about which Kanda is most worried.Despite its limits，Kanda was comforted by the bot's presence.“I felt a kind of sense of being with someone，”he said，“particularly when it spoke.”8．Why does Kanda have the idea of developing a robotic walking partner?A．Because he wants someone to accompany him while walking.B．Because he has never developed a robot like a parrot.C．Because his family are unwilling to walk with him.D．Because he is crazy about developing robots.9．What characteristic does the robot have?A．It can “speak” and “see”．B．It can walk like a human being.C．It can communicate with people freely.D．It is much more humorous than a real person.10．What is necessary for the robot to function?A．A small size. B．A boxy shape.C．A human partner. D．A speech software.11．What is Kanda most likely to do about his robot next?A．To make it more convenient to carry.B．To improve its conversational skills.C．To enable it to walk in heavy rain.D．To better its sound system.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了新研发的陪人散步的机器人.【难句分析】So Kanda, who specializes in human-like bots, developed a robotic walking partner that could make small talk based on its surroundings，which，he hopes，might motivate people to get out.andexercise more.分析：本句是一个复合句.who引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词Kanda; that引导定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词a robotic walking partner；which引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰前面的整个分句.译文：因此专门研究类人机器人的Kanda发明了一个可以陪人们散步的机器人，这个机器人能够基于周围的环境和人闲谈，他希望这样可以激发人们走出去，多锻炼.8．A考查细节理解.根据第一段的“‘I enjoy walking with someone，like with my wife，with my daughter，' Kanda said.‘But they are not always available.’”可知，Kanda发明陪人散步的机器人的原因是想找个人在他散步时陪他，故选A.9．A考查推理判断.根据第二段倒数第二句“A microphone，a speaker, and an internal camera allow it to communicate”以及第三段的“Then they programmed...with a voice”可推知，这种机器人可以说话还可以看，故选A.10．D考查细节理解.根据第二段倒数第二句“A microphone，a speaker，and an internal camera allow it to communicate”和第三段的“Then they programmed...A special speech software provided the robot with a voice”可知，这种机器人是要配备麦克风、扬声器、内置摄像头以及特殊的语音软件的，故选D.11．B考查推理判断.根据最后一段第二句的“it can't really hold a conversation, about which Kanda is most worried”并结合全文的内容可推知，接下来Kanda将要改善的是机器人的交流技能，故选B.D(2018·烟台诊断)Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people，according to a study from Berlin，Germany.“Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact grandparents' health.This link could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the human species，”said Sonja Hilbrand，one of the researchers.The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70.Overall，after accounting for grandparents' age and general state of health，the risk of dying over a 20-year period was one-third lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren，compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the carereceiver wasn't a relative.Half of all childless seniors who provided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began，while non-helpers lived for four years on average.“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society.Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregivers physically and mentally active，”said Professor Bruno Arpino.Arpino noted，however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working，being in social clubs，or volunteering.“Children should take_into_account their parents' needs，willingness，and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare，”he suggested.“It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself, what ‘proper amounts of help' means，”Hilbrand said，adding，“As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity (强度)of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”12．What is the caregiving study based on?A．Human evolutionary history.B．Demand of modern society.C．Social contact between relatives.D．Data on many elderly people.13．In Arpino's opinion，childcare ________.A．is sure to keep old people away from illnessesB．allows old people to live a more meaningful lifeC．creates more job opportunities for old peopleD．makes social activities inaccessible to old people14．What does the underlined part“take into account”in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A．Limit. B．Ignore.C．Favor. D．Consider.15．What does the last paragraph tell us?A．Grandparents can do anything in their own interests.B．Grandparents should share more social responsibilities.C．Proper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents.D．Caregiving guarantees every grandparent a longer life.【解题导语】德国柏林一项研究发现，祖父母适当地帮忙照顾孙辈比不照顾孙辈的老年人寿命长.难句分析：Overall, after accounting for grandparents' age and general state of health，the risk of dying over a 20-year period was one-third lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren, compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.分析：本句为主从复合句.其中，Overall在此为副词，在句中作状语；after为介词，其后接动名词短语作宾语；两个who均引导定语从句compared with grandparents who...为过去分词短语作状语.译文：总的来说，在考虑祖父母的年龄和大致的健康状况后，与那些没照顾孙辈的祖父母相比，那些照顾孙辈的祖父母在20年间的死亡风险要低三分之一.12．D推理判断题.根据文章第三段第一句The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70.可知，这一发现是从对500多个70岁以上的老人的数据分析得来的.故选D项.13．B推理判断题.根据题干中的Arpino's opinion定位至文章第五段中的“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society...”可知，看护小孩让看护人觉得生活有了目的，因为他们觉得自己对他人和社会是有用的，也就是说，看护小孩可以使他们感觉生活得有意义.故选B项.14．D词义猜测题.根据上文中too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities及后面的“...their parents' needs，willingness，and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare，”可知，过多的照看责任会使老人无法从事其他有意义的活动，所以孩子应考虑老人的需求、意愿和渴求，同意他们照顾孩子的时间长度和强度的选择.由此可猜测，take into account意为“考虑”，与consider意义相近.故选D项.15．C细节理解题.根据最后一段中“As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”可知，只要你帮忙的强度不会让你感到有压力，这对他人、对你自己都是有好处的.由此可知，适当地照顾小孩对祖父母有好处.故选C项.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)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.(2017～2018·第一学期赣州市十四县(市)联考)While it's wonderful to share a special trip and new experience with friends or family，there's an attractive case for traveling alone from time to time.Solo travel can work for anyone，and here are good reasons why you should try it.You needn't discuss with others.It can be challenging to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life.__1__ Usually, these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance.However，if you can't find a travel partner on short notice，it may be the perfect time to pack your bags and go anyway.You're your own great company.If you rarely spend significant time alone，you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be.__2__ Depending on the destination，a solo trip can be a powerful and life-changing experience.Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an inviting morning hike alone.__3__ Meet new people.If you are a born open person，traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends.Often, people who are alone appear more approachable to others.__4__ You could even join a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach.The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind，especially in a foreign land.__5__For some reason，service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you're traveling alone.People tend to admire those who travel by themselves.A．Enjoy great service.B．Do everything you want.C．Just accompany yourself.D．If things don't go well，the entire trip can be terrible.E．You could be chatting with some interesting folks at a sidewalk cafe.F．You can enjoy such a hike without making conversation with anyone.G．And it's even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了独自旅行的原因.【难句分析】If you rarely spend significant time alone, you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be.分析：本句是一个复合句.if引导条件状语从句；how引导宾语从句.译文：如果你很少(花大量的时间)独处过，(那么)你可能会吃惊(地发现)独自旅行是多么令人愉悦.1．G根据上文的“It can be challenging to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life”，并与下文的“Usually，these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far inadvance”呼应可推知，和一个人商量旅行尚且有困难，更不要说一群人了，与本段主题句“You needn't discuss with others”呼应，所以选G项.2．C根据下文的“Depending on the destination，a solo trip can be a powerful and life-changing experience”，并与本段主题句“You're your own great company”呼应可推知，自己一个人出去旅行，与自己做伴是很棒的体验，故选C项.3．F根据上文的“Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an inviting morning hike alone”可推知，空处应是进一步说明独自远足的好处，所以选F项.4．E根据下文的“You could even join a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach”，并与本段主题句“Meet new people”呼应可推知，在独自旅途中可以和有趣的人聊天，结交新朋友，所以选E项.5．A根据下文的“For some reason，service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you're traveling alone”可推知，本段主要讲的是旅途中会有好的服务，所以选A项.。

2019届高考英语阅读理解精选细做：环境与自然类

环境与自然类1、Steven Stein likes to follow garbage trucks. His strange habit makes sense when you consider that he’s an environmental scientist who studies how to reduce litter, including things that fall off garbage trucks as they drive down the road. What is even more interesting is that one of Stein's jobs is defending an industry behind the plastic shopping bag.Americans use more than 100 billion thin film plastic bags every year. So many end up in tree branches or along highways that a growing number of cities do not allow them at checkouts(收银台) . The bags are prohibited in some 90 cities in California, including Los Angeles. Eyeing these headwinds, plastic-bag makers are hiring scientists like Stein to make the case that their products are not as bad for the planet as most people assume.Among the bag makers' argument: many cities with bans still allow shoppers to purchase paper bags, which are easily recycled but require more energy to produce and transport. And while plastic bags may be ugly to look at, they represent a small percentage of all garbage on the ground today.The industry has also taken aim at the product that has appeared as its replacement: reusable shopping bags. The stronger a reusable bag is, the longer its life and the more plastic-bag use it cancels out. However, longer-lasting reusable bags often require more energy to make. One study found that a cotton bag must be used at least 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic.Environmentalists don't dispute(质疑) these points. They hope paper bags will be banned someday too and want shoppers to use the same reusable bags for years.1.What has Steven Stein been hired to do?A.Help increase grocery sales.B.Recycle the waste material.C.Stop things falling off trucks.D.Argue for the use of plastic bags.2.What does the word “headwinds”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Bans on plastic bags.B.Effects of city development.C.Headaches caused by garbage.D.Plastic bags hung in trees.3.What is a disadvantage of reusable bags according to plastic-bag makers?A.They are quite expensive.B.Replacing them can be difficult.C.They are less strong than plastic bags.D.Producing them requires more energy.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Plastic, Paper or NeitherB.Industry, Pollution and EnvironmentC.Recycle or Throw AwayD.Garbage Collection and Waste Control2、As time goes on, people have come to realize the importance of protecting the environment. But they can't deal with everything by themselves. Take small steps, and you can make a difference.● Think Green. Think about the environment as you live your life. If you turn off lights and TV when leaving the room, you'll save energy. If you take shorter showers, you will save water.● Shop Green. Sh opping is fun, but buying things you don't need is wasteful and even bad for the earth. Before you buy something, ask yourself how much you will use it, and whenever possible, buy things locally made instead of those shipped from far away.● Dress Gree n. What really matters is not the colour. It's how the clothes were made. So look for products made from environmentally friendly(环保的) materials.● Study Green. What's better than learning about the environment? Save it while you learn. It can be as simple as using both sides of a piece of paper before you recycle it.1.What does the writer want us to do?A.Know some facts.B.Deal with everything at once.C.Protect the environment.D.Make no difference.2.Which of the following is the writer's idea?A.Take a shower as long as possible.B.Wear clothes whose colour is green.C.Buy things that are locally made.e only one side of a piece of paper.3.The text is most probably written for ______.A.childrenB.womenC.menD.all people3、For years scientists have been worried about the effects of air pollution on the earth’s natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse.Indoor air pollution can cause a person to feel tired, to suffer eye pain, headache and other problems. Some pollutants(污染物)can cause breathing disorders, diseases of blood and even cancer. Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor pollution.People have paid more attention to the problem now. It is said that when builders began making houses and offices they did not waste energy. To do this they built buildings that limited the flow of air between inside and outside. They also began using man-made building materials. These materials are now known to let out harmful gases.As the problem became more serious, scientists began searching for a way to deal with it. They discovered a natural pollution control system for building——green plants. Scientists do not really know how plants control air pollution. They believe that a plant’s leaves absorb or take in the pollutants. In exchange the plant lets out oxygen through its leaves and small organizations on its roots. Scientists suggest that all buildings should have one large plant or several small plants inside for every nine square meters of space. Studies of different plants show that each absorbs different chemicals. So the most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants. Having green plants inside your house can make it a prettier and more healthy place.1.Some kind of indoor pollution can be found in ________.A.all kinds of officesB.every old houseC.all kinds of housesD.every modern house2.The indoor air pollution is caused by ________.A.the man-made building materials and the limit of air-flowB.the building way that the builders want to save energyC.the building things that are made of man-made materialsD.the limit of the flow of air between inside and outside3.The reason why we should use different kinds of plants to clean the air is that ________.A.plants can absorb all kinds of harmful indoor chemicalsB.plants may take in more oxygen which people needC.plants can let out all kinds of pollutants indoorsD.plants can make our houses prettier4、Passenger pigeons(旅鸽) once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks(群) so large that they darkened the sky for hours.It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons—a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the most abundant bird in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.Sadly, the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were most abundant, people believed there was an ever-lasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted them to small clearings with grain, until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants.By the closing decades of the 19th century, the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been damaged by Americans’ need for wood, which scattered(驱散) the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north, where cold temperatures and spring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, never to be seen again.In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passenger pigeons but by then, no sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. The last confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot by a boy in Pike County, Ohio, in 1900. For a time, a few birds survived under human care. The last of them, known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden on September 1,1914.1.In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons _______.A.were the biggest bird in the worldB.lived mainly in the south of AmericaC.did great harm to the natural environmentD.were the largest population in the US2.The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons’ _______.A.escapeB.ruinC.liberationD.evolution3.What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?A.To seek pleasure.B.To save other birds.C.To make money.D.To protect crops.4.What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan?A.It was ignored by the public.B.It was declared too late.C.It was unfair.D.It was strict.5 In the United States alone, over 100 million cell-phones are thrown away each year.Cell-phones are part of a growing mountain of electronic waste like computers and personal digital assistants. The electronic waste stream is increasing three times faster than traditional garbage as a whole.Electronic devices contain valuable metals such as gold and silver. A Swiss study reported that while the weight of electronic goods represented by precious metals was relatively small in comparison to total waste, the concentration (含量) of gold and other precious metals was higher in So-called e-waste than in naturally occurring minerals.Electronic wastes also contain many poisonous metals. Even when the machines are recycled and the harmful metals removed, the recycling process often is carried out in poor countries, in practically uncontrolled ways which allow many poisonous substances to escape into the environment.Creating products out of raw materials creates much more waste material, up to 100 times more, than the material contained in the finished products. Consider again the cell-phone, and imagine the mines that produced those metals, the factories needed to make the box and packaging(包装) it came in. Many wastes produced in the producing process are harmful as well.The U.S. Environmental Protection Ag ency notes that most waste is dangerous in that “the production, distribution, and use of products — as well as management of the resulting waste —all result in greenhouse gas release.” Individuals can reduce their contribution by creating less waste at the start — for instance, buying reusable products and recycling.In many countries the concept of extended producer responsibility is being considered or has been put in place as an incentive (动机) for reducing waste. If producers are required to take back packaging they use to sell their products, would they reduce the packaging in the first place?Governments’ incentive to require producers to take responsibility for the packaging they produce is usually based on money. Why, they ask, should cities or towns be responsible for paying to deal with the bubble wrap (气泡垫) that encased your television?From the governments’ point of view, a primary goal of laws requiring extended producer responsibility is to transfer both the costs and the physical responsibility of waste management from the government and tax-payers back to the producers.1.By mentioning the Swiss study, the author intends to tell us that _________ .A.the weight of e-goods is rather smallB.E-waste deserves to be made good use ofC.natural minerals contain more precious metalsD.the percentage of precious metals is heavy in e-waste2.The responsibility of e-waste treatment should be extended _________ .A.from producers to governmentsB.from governments to producersC.from individuals to distributorsD.from distributors to governments3.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.The increase in e-waste.B.The creation of e-waste.C.The seriousness of e-waste.D.The management of e-waste.6 Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day. But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much. Robins are singing all night一as well as during the day, British-based researchers say.David Dominoni, of Glasgow University, said that light from street lamps, take away signs and homes is affecting the birds' biological clock, leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep.Dr Dominoni, who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns, said lack of sleep could put the birds’ heal th at risk. His study shows that when robins are exposed to light at night in the lab, it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day. And the more birds are exposed to light, the more active they are at night.He told people at a conference, "There have been a couple of studies suggesting they are increasing their song output at night and during the day they are still singing. Singing is a costly behaviour and it takes energy. So by increasing their song output, there might be some costs of energy."And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light. Blackbirds and seagulls are also being more nocturnal. Dr Dominoni said, "In Glasgow where I live, gulls are a serious problem. I have people coming to me saying 'You are the bird expert. Can you help us kill these gulls?'.During the breeding(繁殖) season, between April and June, they are very active at night and very noisy and people can't sleep."Although Dr Dominoni has only studied light pollution, other research concluded that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise.However, some birds thrive(兴旺) in noisy environments. A study from California Polytechnic University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machinery. It is thought that they are capitalising on their predators(天敌) fleeing to quieter areas.1.According to Dr. Dominoni's study, what cause robins to sing so much?A.The breeding season.B.The light in modem life.C.The dangerous environment.D.The noise from heavy machinery.2.What is the researchers' concern over the increase of birds' song output?A.The environment might be polluted.B.The birds' health might be damaged.C.The industry cost might be increased.D.The people's hearing might be affected.3.What does the underlined word "nocturnal" in Paragraph 5 mean?A.Active at night.B.Inactive at night.C.Active during the day.D.Inactive during the day.4.Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments?A.Because there are fewer dangers.B.Because there is more food to eat.C.Because there is less light pollution.D.Because there are more places to take shelter.7、On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southernKenya. His calmness makes it e asy to forget that he’s tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Kasaine is tracking lions—especially one lion called Marti, who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy.Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Maasai family he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the pawprints (爪印)of a lion from those of other animals.Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Maasai, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group ofwide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searching for the lion that has left upon it his prints.Each year, thousands of tourists crowdKenya’s national parks to try to have a look at the "big five”; elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nation’s econ omy is tied to the protection of its wildlife. If Kenya’s wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income.Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地)for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas, They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Maasai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.1.How did Kasaine track lions?A.By working together with tourists.B.By running after them all the time.C.By going to school every day.D.By studying their paw prints.2.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A.Maasai people are born animal lovers.B.T ourism is a big threat toKenya’s wildlife.C.Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.D.Small animals are not included in their protection policy.3.What does the underlined word "it” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Kenya’s economic development.B.Kenyan people’s traditional Maasai lifestyle.C.Kenya’s second-largest income source.D.People’s leaving their original homes.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Wildlife protection inKenyaB.Meeting a dangerous animalC.Wilson Kasaine’s wise cho iceD.Learning to live with lions8、Fans of the movie Finding Nemo may remember the terrifying fish that scares Dory and Marlin at the bottom of a trench .But in reality this‘‘monster”,a black seadevil, is only about 9cm long, which would make it about a third of the size of Dory and potentially smaller than Marlin or Nemo.While this inaccuracy may seem harmless, it could cause problems for future conservation efforts, as people are more likely to support consenation of adorable rather than scary-looking animals.The black seadevil is just one of the mysterious “ monsters". From 2000 to 2010, scientists described 1,200 new species in the Census of Marine Life program. While this figure may seem astonishing, a further 5,000 individual dead creatures are in specimen jars, waiting to be described.Specimens must be methodically collected, identified, and then the identity of new deep-water species must be confirmed.If we call unusual deep-sea animals “monsters”,then we may harm their conservation as people are unlikely to connect with them or care about saving them.On the other hand, their rarity clearly makes them popular on social media sites. For other species, this has already resulted in increases in illegal trading for unusual pets. Deep-sea species may potentially become illegally obtained specimens or food. Humans may end up eating these animals of the deep to extinction before their species are even known to science.Every habitat on earth is interconnected, and whatever we as humans do has an influence on marine ecosystems . In reality,aJxnit 80% of our oxygen is produced by micro-organisms(微生物)in the oceans. This makes our oceans both the lungs and lifeblood of our planet and we must all try harder to save them.1.What can we know about the black seadevil in reality?A.People benefit greatly from the oxygen produced by it.B.Its body size is a big threat to fishes like Dory and Nemo.C.Its scary appearance will cause problems for conservation.D.People didn't know much about it when Finding Nemo is filmed.2.What does the author think of the progress of describing new species?A.Acceptable.B.Surprising.C.Unsatisfying.D.Hopeless.3.What does the underlined word “this in Paragraph 7 probably refe r to?A.Their popularity on social media sites.B.Their rarity among sea creatures.C.Their conservation being harmed.D.Their importance being ignored.4.What can we infer from those unusual sea animals?A.They are the lungs and lifeblood of our planet.B.Confirming their identity is very urgent for protection.C.Most of them are becoming illegally obtained specimens.D.Adorable ones are more likely to be posted on social media sites.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.D; 4.A解析：文章分析了几种购物袋的使用情况,塑料袋会造成环境问题,纸袋尽管容易回收,但生产和运输需要更多的能源,环保主义者希望消费者使用耐用可重复使用的袋子。

2019高考英语阅读理解练习题(附详细解释)

2019高考英语阅读理解练习同学们，建议从现在起每天坚持做2-3篇阅读理解，不懂的看解释，带到文中仔细体会。

John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas City in 1981.His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the highschool age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks.Fortunately he had a strong—willed caring mother. John rememberedthat his mother told him many times, “Son, you can be anything you wanthe told him not to depend on others,really to be if you just believe.” Sincluding his mother. “You have to learn success” she said. “All the people who work hard don’t succeed, but the only people who do succeed arethose who work hard.”These words, came from a woman with less than a third gradeeducation. She also knew that believing and hard work don’t mean everything. So she worked hard as a cook for two years to save enough totake her son, who was then 15, to Chicago.Chicago in 1933 was not the promised land that black southerners werelooking for. John’s mother and stepfather could not find work. But hereJohn could go to school, and here he learned the power of words--as aneditor of the newspaper and yearbook at Du Sable High School. His wishwas to publish a magazine for blacks.While others discouraged him, John’s mother offered him more words1 / 32。

Culture时文阅读（一）-备战2019年高考英语之阅读来源外刊时文精析（第一辑）（解析版）

摘自：《摘自：《时代周刊时代周刊》A dozen international coffee experts shuffle （把脚挪来挪去）around a long wooden table, pausing at each steaming cup, heads dipping and sniffing deeply. Then the slurping 〔吃喝或吸吮〕的声音 begins. In the wings, coffee farmer Yang Fan watches intently 专注地as the judges’ circle, awaiting a verdict （裁定）on her latest crop of beans.China may be the spiritual home of tea, but it is fast developing a reputation as a top coffee producer.This tasting was a side event to the first ever Pu'er International Specialty Coffee Expo in China's southwestern Yunnan province, which ran this winter and drew more than a thousand attendees, including industry aficiona dos(酷爱者)from across the globe."Coffee has huge potential in China," says Liu Ying, who swapped her life working in private-equity （私人股权） investment in Beijing to grow coffee in Pu'er five years ago. "The younger generation prefers to drink coffee in their offices much more than tea." Still, Pu'er remains synonymous with tea.This bustling （喧闹的）town near the Laos border is surrounded by the green hills scored with tea plantations; it produces a variety of tea which is also called Pu tea plantations; it produces a variety of tea which is also called Pu’’er , considered one of China's most refined.But the region's mild climate is also perfect for growing Arabica coffee. And as China's fast-living millennials (千禧一代)move away from traditional tea in favor of the invigorating coffee, Pu'er's farmers are catering to the demand.Yunnan accounts for 98% of China's coffee harvest, with half coming from the misty landscape around Pu'er.Today, China is the 13th biggest coffee producer in the world Today, China is the 13th biggest coffee producer in the world——rising from zero output three decades ago to 136,000 tons annually today.In April, Seattle's annual Specialty Coffee Expo decided to showcase China as its portrait country of origin.It follows on the heels of Starbucks' launching its first single-origin Yunnan coffee last year after eight years of partnership with Yunnan farmers.With global coffee prices at record lows, Yunnan farmers are processing beans in bespoke ways to create distinct flavors——allowing them to enter the market of specialty coffee.to create distinct flavors"At current coffee prices, I can't even feed my family," says the farmer Yang. "My only wayout is to produce specialty coffee, to make the best coffee beans."That means letting beans dry in their cherries, thus producing a wild, fruity flavor via environmental fermentation（发酵）,or allowing them to "honey" in their sugary inner layer, which adds a subtle sweetness.Back in the tasting room, Yang awaits the experts' verdict on whether all that extra effort was worthwhile."If I told you this was Colombian or Panama coffee, nobody would argue with me," says Samuel Gurel, CEO of Pu'er's Torch Coffee Roasters, as Yang breaks into a huge grin. "It's a great example of how Chinese coffee is evolving."阅读词汇分类记I．识读词汇（要求认识；快速反应汉语意思）1.Specialty ['spɛʃəlti]n. 专业，专长；特产；特性；招牌菜adj. 特色的；专门的；独立的His specialty is international law.他的专业是国际法。

2019高考英语全国通用版优编增分练：考前冲刺卷含答案(1)

考前冲刺卷(一)第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2018·陕西安康教学质量联考)Dog Parks on Long IslandLet your dog play at one of these Long Island dog parks where he’ll be free to walk around and explore.From entertainment facilities to park tips，we’ve collected everything you need to know before you take your pet for an afternoon of outdoor fun.1．Amagansett，Napeague State ParkAmagansett，Napeague State Park，Route 27.Dogs are allowed on a leash(狗链) in this undeveloped park，which includes trails，wooded areas and roads.Access to the beach.No water source or public bathrooms.2．East Meadow，Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow，Eisenhower Park，Salisbury Park Drive and Stewart Avenue，East Meadow.In addition to shaded seating，each run has a water source.Permits are free，but required.3．Calverton，Isaac ParkCalverton，Isaac Park，on the Grumman site，within Veteran’s Memorial Park.Separated by large and small dogs，this half-acre plot has shade trees，seating and access to the beach.Bring your own water；leashed dog can be walked on some trails；Town of Riverhead residents only.4．Broolhaven，Robinson Duck Farm Dog ParkBroolhaven，Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park,2903 Montauk Hwy.This 3-acre park has areas for large and small dogs，but no water rge-dog area includes a training course. 18 yearly pass for village residents.5．Massapequa，Clocks Boulevard ParkMassapequa，Clocks Boulevard Park，off Louden Avenue and Sunrise Highway.At larger than 1 acre，this dog park has lots of room to run and wooded areas for shade.Open dawn to dusk.Water sources are available in both the large- and small-dog areas.It has enough parking and seating.Open to Town of Oyster Bay residents.语篇解读本文介绍了美国长岛可以遛狗的一些公园。

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2019高考英语考前冲刺精选：阅读理解（1）AMostAmericanswouldhaveadifficulttimetellingyou，specifically，whatarethevalueswhichAmericansliveby.Theyhavenevergiventhematteranythought. OvertheyearsIhaveintroducedthousandsofinternationalvisitorstolifeintheUnitedSta tes.ThishascausedmetotrytolookatAmericansthroughtheeyesofforeignvisitors.Iamcon fidentthatthevalueslistedinthisbookletdescribemost(butnotall)Americans，andthatunderstandingthesevaluescanhelpyou，theinternationalvisitor，understandAmericans. Itismybeliefthatifforeignvisitorsreallyunderstandhowdeeplythese13valuesareingra inedinAmericans，theywillthenbeabletounderstand95%ofAmericanactions—actionswhichmightotherwiseappear“strange”，“confusing”，or“unbelievable”whenevaluatedfromtheperspective(aspect)oftheforeigner’sownsocietyanditsvalues. Thedifferentbehaviorsofapeopleoraculturemakesenseonlywhenseenthroughthebasicbel iefs，assumptionsandvaluesofthatparticulargroup.Whenyouencounter(meet)anaction，orhearastatementintheUnitedStateswhichsurprisesyou，trytoseeitasanexpressionofoneormoreofthevalueslistedinthisbooklet.1、AnordinaryAmericancan’ttellyouhis/hervaluesystembecause________.A、thisissomethinganAmericanlivesbyB、everyonewillhavehis/herownvaluesystemC、he/shehasneverthoughtaboutitD、valuesaresomethingoftenintheirthought2、Theauthorlists13valuesinhisbookletto________.A、inviteforeignerstovisitAmericaB、lookatAmericansthroughtheeyesofforeignvisitorsC、describetheconfusingactionsofmostAmericansD、helpinternationalvisitorsunderstandAmericans3、Theunderlinedword“ingrained”inLine2，Paragraph3mostprobablymeans“________”、A、rootedinthemindsB、foundinthegrainsC、plantedforfoodD、preparedwithgrain4、VisitorssometimesfindAmericansbehaveinastrange，confusingorunbelievableway，probablybecause________.A、AmericansarehardtounderstandB、AmericanshavevalueswhichareentirelydifferentfromtheirownC、theyviewAmericansaccordingtothevaluesintheirownsocietyD、itisdifficulttounderstandanypeoplewhenyoufirstencounterthem【解题导语】本文是一本书的序言。

作者观察到，很多外国游客对美国人的行为举止感到很奇怪，而这是因为他们不了解美国人的价值观。

于是作者写了一本小册子介绍这些价值观。

了解了这些东西，人们就不会觉得美国人的行为“怪异、不可思议”了。

1.答案C解析：考查细节理解。

第一段说，美国人很难告诉你他们奉行的价值观是什么，因为他们从来没有想过这个问题。

2.答案D解析：考查推理判断。

由第【二】三段的内容可知作者列出美国人的13条价值观是为了帮助外国游客理解美国人的行为举止。

3.答案A解析：考查词义猜测。

结合上下文内容可知这13条是美国人从来不加考虑而奉行的价值观，因此这些是深深地扎根于美国人的大脑中的东西，画线词的含义应该是A项。

4.答案C解析：考查推理判断题。

第三段说假如外国游客从自己的文化价值观的角度去看美国人的行为，他们就会觉得美国人的行为表现“怪异，让人看不懂，难以相信”，由此可知选C项。

PassageB(2017年浙江金丽衢十二校联考) TheaverageAmericanwillhavethreetofivecareers,10to12jobs，andwillholdeachoneforanaverageof3.5yearsthroughouthisorherlifetime，accordingtotheU、S.DepartmentofLabor.Doesthissoundfamiliar?Areyoustillstrugglingtofindtheidealca reer?Finding_your_dream_job_may_be_as_simple_as_opening_that_bag_of_potato_chips_in_ your_kitchen_cupboard.AstudyconductedbyAlanHirsch，neurologicaldirectoroftheSmell&TasteTreatmentandResearchFoundation，Chicago，foundthatjobsatisfactioniscorrelatedtoyourfavoritesnack.“Aperson’sjobselectionreflectshisessentialessenceandhispersonality，”hemaintains.“Foodchoices—likeselectionsofclothing，movies，andspouses—canprovideinsightinpersonalityandcharacterstructure.Thus，thetypicalpersonalitytraitsassociatedwithsnackpreferencescanbeusedtohelppredict occupationalchoices，becauseaperson’sjobselectionalsoreflectshisessentialessenceandhispersonality.”Peoplewhochoosepotatochipstosatisfytheirsnackingurgeshavehighexpectationsnotonl yforthemselves，petitive.Theyusuallycomeoutontopinbusiness，sports，andsocialsituations.(Lawyer，tennisplayer，policeofficer，CEO)Formal，alwaysproper，conscientious，andprincipled.Peoplewhocravecheesecurlshaveawelldevelopedsenseofintegrityandmaintainthemoralhighgroundwiththeirfamily，coworkers，andromanticpartners.Theyplanaheadforanypossiblecatastrophe.Withbandaidsandbatteries，thecheesecurllover’shouseisalwaysstockedandready.(Realestateagent，psychiatrist(精神病医师)，producer)Selfassuredandconfident，thosewhopreferpopcornarebestdescribedastakechargesortofpeople.Theywillnothesitatetoassumeextraworkonthejobortakeonchoresat socialgatherings.Eventhoughtheyareselfconfident，popcornloversaremodestandhumble，andwouldneverbeconsideredshowoffs.Popcornbuffsarehiddensuccesses.(Teacher，artist，truckdriver，nurse，judge，neurosurgeon)1、Whatdoesthepassagemainlytellus?A.Snackpreferencemayreflectone’spersonalityandcharacterstructure.B.Snackpreferencemaypredictone’scareerchoice.C.Peopleindifferentcareersmaypreferdifferentsnacks.D.Foodchoicesarejustlikeone’sselectionofclothing，movies，andspouses.2、Theunderlinedsentenceinthesecondparagraphimpliesthat________.A.asnackloverismorelikelytofindhisdreamjobB.itisbecomingmucheasiertofindyourdreamjobthanbeforeC.jobhuntingnowadaysisaseasyasfindingyourfavoritesnackD.wecantellone’soccupationalchoicebyhisfavoritesnack3、Apersonwholikescheesecurlsismostlikelytobea________.A.policeofficerB.judgeC.producerD.truckdriver4、ThefavoritesnackofaCEOisprobably________.A.potatochipsB.popcornC.cheesecurlsD.nuts【解题导语】本文是一篇科普阅读。