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新高考赢在阅读高二英语时文阅读专版（含原文翻译及答案解析）AJosh Gad's Olaf showed insanely hot skills singing "Unmeltable Me" for "Frozen II". But the hilarious (欢闹的) tune never made it into the animated hit: It was cut from the movie after his vocals were recorded and storyboards had been drawn up. The missing: “Unmeltable Me”is revealed now at , ahead of the home release of “Frozen II”, which features the deleted scene as an extra.The ditty was the first song written for the sequel. The new song features Gad's Olaf singing style, playing harpsichord (羽管键琴) accompaniment. The instrument was requested by directors for comedic reasons. The harpsichord arrangement made it funny and different. The filmmakers originally wanted “Unmeltable Me”to explain an important story point –why Olaf no longer needed the magical “flurry”cloud Elsa had created at the end of "Frozen" to keep the snowman from melting in warm weather.Creating the flurry effect was so difficult for the animators that the directors decided Elsa would have perfected a permafrost coating for Olaf by the second movie. The scene features Olaf doing just about everything to show off his new permafrost coating, from sticking a lit candle into his head to placing his head in a Sterno-heated buffet tray.Olaf's audience in the scene is a group of dignitaries who have traveled to Arendelle from around the world to meet the powerful Elsa at a state dinner. Elsa and Anna are held up, so Olaf fills time entertaining the assembled guests with the song. Sadly, “Unmeltable Me”was cut before it could be fully animated.Gad’s Olaf still received his big song in “Frozen 2”singing “When IAm Older”happily.“Unmeltable Me' is definitely fun, but that’s show business,”says Lopez, who especially loves how Olaf ends the song on an unusual high note.1. What can we learn from the song “Unmeltable Me”in the first paragraph?A. The song “Unmeltable Me”was sung by Elsa.B. The song can make this movie into a animated hit.C. The song was created for the movie.D. The song was recorded in the movie at last.2. What does the underlined word “revealed”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Show.B. Hide.C. Create.D. Delete.3. What is the purpose of using permafrost coating?A. To entertain the audience.B. To prevent Olaf from melting.C. To make the movie funny.D. To explain show business.4. What can we know from the passage?A. This movie is directed by Josh Gad.B. Olaf likes his new permafrost coating.C. Josh Gad’s attitude is passive because his song was cut from the movie.D. The scene of the song is not mentioned in the article.BGoogle’s Search Engine Can Recommend Your Favorite Shows and MoviesGoogle wants to help smartphone users find new (and old) favorite TV shows and movies to watch.The Mountain View, Calif.-based tech giant announced an update on Thursday for its search engine on mobile, which will serve U.S. users with personalized TV and film recommendations across different streaming services.Here’s how to get started: Mobile users who visit or Google’s search app simply have to type in a phrase including “what to watch”or “good shows to watch.”Google then serves up the names of TV shows and film titles across different genres, from somewhat older titles, like Desperate Housewives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to more recent releases, including Disney’s live-action Aladdin and Avengers: Endgame. Then, Tinder style, users will swipe to “Like”or“Dislike”them.Once that’s done, users pick which streaming services they subscribe to, including Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and others, and the search engine will serve up recommendations based on their tastes.Google’s latest update may seem minor, but it’s welcome in an age when consumers are inundated with①streaming services, each with thousands of titles to watch.It’s also incredibly timely. Over the next 12 months, consumers will find themselves wading through②loads of new options for streaming service subscriptions and content.Apple is expected to debut its long-awaited Apple TV+ service this fall, with at least 34original series and five movies, including The Morning Show, a drama starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, and Dickinson, a comedic take on Poet Emily Dickinson’s Life, starring True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld.Disney, meanwhile, plans on rolling out Disney Plus on Nov. 12 for $6.99 a month, or $12.99as part of a larger bundle that includes Hulu and ESPN+. The Burbank, Calif.-based entertainment giant has been more forthcoming about its service in more recent months, promising a day one launch featuring more than 300 available movies and 7,500 TV episodes. Original shows in the works include the live-action Star Wars spin-off③The Mandalorian, a Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi series with Ewan McGregor, and a revival of the teen sitcom Lizzie McGuire, starring Hilary Duff.CThe CDC defines an epidemic as “an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area.”The official definition of a pandemic is “an outbreak of disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an high proportion of the population,”according to Merriam-Webster. In other words, a serious and sudden outbreak of disease would start out as an epidemic, but some may then escalate to pandemic once the disease has spread across countries or continents.The first major flu-related pandemic was the Russian Flu, which traveled around the world inthe late 1800s. An outbreak of the Spanish Flu followed roughly 20 years later. The mostwell-known pandemic in recent modern history was HIV which was first identified in the early 1980s. Famous epidemics in U.S. history include the spread of smallpox (天花) in the 1600s, scarlet fever in the 1800s, polio throughout a big chunk of the early to mid–20th century, and several waves of measles outbreaks. These outbreaks didn’t reach pandemic level because they occurred within one country or a region of it. Despite the differences between an epidemic and a pandemic, the fact of the matter is that you can get very sick from either one—and the effects can be devastating to entire communities.Many countries have devised pandemic plans that help officials respond quickly when an outbreak occurs. Often, the focus is on mitigation —containing the outbreak through quarantine and immediate treatment —and deploying critical resources to affected populations. In the United States, the CDC has developed a national pandemic influenza plan that outlines the response plan for flu-related illnesses. One element of the plan is “community mitigation,”or trying to keep the illness contained to a limited area. Recommended strategies include frequent hand washing, sanitizing surfaces and electronic gadgets that are used often, diligent cleaning procedures, and staying home when you feel sick.1. Which one can replace the underlined word in the third paragraph?A. Keeping cleaning.B. Reducing seriousness.C. Receiving treatment.D. Working voluntarily.2. Which is NOT the actual case of pandemic?A. Russian Flu.B. HIV.C. Spanish Flu.D. Smallpox.3. What can we know about pandemic and epidemic according to the passage?A.An epidemic will become a pandemic if it is not controlled in time.B. They both don’t result in too serious health issues.C. Pandemic is occurred in a smaller area compared to epidemic.D. They both don’t lead to devastating effects on many countries.4. What measures can people take to cut the transmission of pandemic?A. Believe in yourself and keep a good mentality.B. Stay at home and isolate yourself when you feel sick.C. Take medicine without consulting or going to professional hospitals.D. Clean your hands or electronic gadgets once in a while.DGEF announces new investment in Central America's blue economyAt the Our Ocean conference in Oslo, the head of the Global Environment Facility announced a $6.8 million contribution from the GEF Trust Fund to help seven countries across Central America jointly①assess opportunities and challenges from the blue economy along their Pacific coasts. The financing will help Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico,and Panama analyze and develop action plans to work together on coastal and marine ecosystems, along the lines of transboundary (跨界) initiatives②the GEF has supported elsewhere in Latin America through its International Waters work program.“We strongly support this science-based effort to identify threats and opportunities for Central America’s Pacific coastal areas, and see it as a model that can be replicated③in other regions,”said Naoko Ishii, GEF CEO and Chairperson. “It is essential that we jointly sustain④healthy coastal and marine ecosystems in support of economic and environmental goals including the preservation of biodiversity. We are pleased to support this effort to inform policy priority-setting and encourage collaboration where it is urgently needed.”The GEF’s International Waters work program brings together 156 developing countries and24 donor⑤countries to jointly manage transboundary water resources and support a sustainable blue economy. GEF-supported projects in this area aim to increase coordination between sectors ⑥such as tourism, renewable energy production, fisheries, aquaculture (水产养殖), and coastaldevelopment in pursuit of economic and environmental goals.The new Central American project, to be enforced by the UN Development Program (UNDP),is designed to help assess the socioeconomic and ecological opportunities and challenges related to the blue economy, which stretch beyond national borders. It will include scientific analysis of pollution, degradation⑦of coastal and marine habitats, fisheries activity, and climate change in the area, and set out strategies to jointly address these challenges.The GEF has previously supported similar collaborative efforts in 23 large marine ecosystems worldwide, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and the Humboldt Current.Lessons from those projects, as well as GEF initiatives in East Asia and other coastal areas, inform the design of the new venture.In addition to the blue economy, GEF International Waters financing also supports conservation and sustainability on the high seas and enhancing security of freshwater ecosystems such as shared groundwater and lakes and river basins. Countries participating in GEF projects have negotiated and agreed on numerous regional cooperation frameworks, treaties, and protocols.EHere’s what happens to your mouth, teeth, and gums –beyond stinky morning breath –when you miss recommended brushings. Think of your toothbrush, floss, and mouth rinse (漱口水) as the good guys of oral health care. The bad guys are bacteria. “Bacteria thrive on food left on or in between teeth, and it grows at lightning speed,”says Lee Gause from Smile Design Manhattan in New York. “If you only brush once a day, bacteria build up in the mouth and lead to bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.”Of course, bad breath is just a minor misdemeanor compared to the real crime of what happens when you don’t brush your teeth twice a day.What happens when you don’t brush your teeth? Picture millions of bacteria trespassing on your teeth and gums. Whenever you eat foods or drinks with sugar in them, it leaves a sticky film of bacteria, called plaque. The bacteria in plaque creates acids that attack tooth enamel (牙釉质), and eventually the enamel breaks down, causing a little hole in the tooth.It doesn’t stop there. The bad guys of bacteria are a hardy bunch. “Brushing alone misses 75 percent of your mouth, leaving millions of germs behind,”says Gause. A three-step defense will protect your teeth and gums. “I recommend brushing, flossing, and swishing with mouth rinse twice a day.”Flossing helps remove food particles, but Gause says mouth rinse can help clear out hard to reach areas and penetrate plaque to break down its structure.Besides, brushing your teeth just once a day can lead to other serious problems, including gingivitis (牙龈炎), the milder form of periodontal (牙周的) disease. It causes havoc on your gums, leaving them red and swollen, not to mention the bleeding that you may see when you spit during brushing. With good behavior it is reversible.Stick with Dr. Gause’s advice that “brushing, flossing, and rinsing should be a part of every morning and evening routine.”1. What can cause bad breath according to the passage?A. Staying up too late at night.B. Not using floss or mouth rinse.C. Brushing teeth only once a day.D. Eating foods with sugar for breakfast.2. Which is the RIGHT process of causing little holes in the tooth?A. Eating food –leaving plaque –creating acids –attacking tooth enamel.B. Leaving plaque –eating food –attacking tooth enamel –creating acids.C. Creating acids –leaving plaque–eating food –attacking tooth enamel.D.Attacking tooth enamel –creating acid –eating food –leaving plaque.3. What can help clear out the areas in the mouth that are hard to reach?A. Brushing.B. Flossing.C. Rinsing.D. Drinking.4. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To tell readers how to protect their teeth.B. To advise readers how to brush teeth correctly.C. To tell readers that bacteria are harmful to teeth.D. To tell readers that they should brush teeth twice a day.A【答案】1-4 CABB【解析】本文是一篇涵盖热点新闻的记叙文，讲述了冰雪奇缘第二部中插曲“Unmeltable Me”以及电影制作背后的故事。

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版特训(含答案解析及原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版特训（含答案解析及原文翻译）AThe life of FM-2030, a transhumanist (超人文主义者) who believed humans will be able to end natural death in the future using technology, is explored in a new documentary. The film, titled‘2030’, was released late last month and is available across multiple streaming platforms. It was made by British filmmaker Johnny Boston who interviewed a range of FM-2030’s acquaintances and scientific experts.Transhumanists believe humans can and should use emerging future technology to greatly enhance their natural abilities. These technologies could include robotics, AI, gene therapy preventing the ageing process. This could radically change what it means to be a member of our species.FM-2030 was born in Brussels in 1930 named Fereidoun M. Esfandiary. The son of an Iranian diplomat, he later changed his legal name to mark his belief that by 2030 we will be ageless and everyone will have an excellent chance to live forever.FM-2030 wrote a number of books around life extension and transhumanist topics, and is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of the modern transhumanist movement. After his death in 2000, FM-2030’s body was placed in cryonic suspension in Arizona.Mr Boston commented: “I met FM-2030 and that was his legal name when I was about 11 or12 years old. He’d come to London with his partner at the time and they stayed with us. This was in the early 80s when he had these really off the wall ideas that we were going to live on indefinitely and that there was going to be a much more progressive politics. He talked about we were going to communicate brain to brain. There was going to be a machine that you could put in various characteristics and it was going to print stuff.”Mr Boston went on to produce a number of videos outlining FM-2030’s ideas. He did a seriesof films called the future of democracy that came out of talks that FM had done. He said,“FM really talks about what the future holds in terms of how we govern ourselves. He thinks we’ve got to useAI.”1. What will happen in the future according to transhumanists?A. Humans will die in a natural state.B. Humans’life span will remain limited.C. Humans will not need language any longer.D. Humans’abilities will be largely improved by technologies.2. Why did Fereidoun M. Esfandiary change his name to FM-2030?A. Because his father forced him to do so.B. Because he didn’t like his former name at all.C. Because he wanted to flag his transhumanist faith.D. Because he thought human would end natural death in 2030.3. What does the underlined phrase “off the wall”in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Dull.B.Ambiguous.C. Ridiculous.D. Upset.4. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. The Uncertain Future.B. The Film Called 2030.C. The Ideas of Transhumanists.D. FM-2030—ATranshumanistBPrepare for Water Day ZeroEarlier this year ominous①headlines blared that Cape Town, South Africa, was headed for Day Zero—the date when the city's taps would go dry because its reservoirs②would become dangerously low on water. That day—originally expected in mid-April-has been postponed until at least 2019 as of this writing, thanks to water rationing③and a welcome rainy season. But the conditions that led to this desperate situation will inevitably occur again, hitting cities all over the planet.As the climate warms, extreme droughts and vanishing④water supplies will likely become more common. But even without the added impact of climate change, normal rainfall variation plays an enormous role in year-to-year water availability. These ordinary patterns now have extraordinary effects because urban populations have had a tremendous growth spurt⑤: by 2050 the United Nations projects that two thirds of the world's people will live in cities. Urban planners and engineers need to learn from past rainfall variability to improve their predictions and take future demand into account to build more resilient infrastructure.How did Cape Town get into a Day Zero situation? The city gets its water from six reservoirs in Western Cape Province, which usually fill up during the rainy season, from May through August. But since 2015 the region has been suffering from the worst drought in a century, and the water in those reservoirs dwindled⑥dangerously. Compounding the problem, Cape Town's population has grown substantially, increasing demand. The city actually did a pretty good job of keeping demand low by reducing leaks in the system, a major cause of water waste, and has even won awards for its conservation policies. But the government of South Africa was slow to declare a national disaster in the areas hit hardest by the drought, paving the way for the recent crisis. Cape Town is not alone. Since 2014 southeastern Brazil has been suffering its worst water shortage in 80 years, resulting from decreased rainfall, climate change, poor water management, deforestation and other factors. And many cities in India do not have access to municipal water for more than a few hours a day, if at all. For example, the city of Shimla ran out of drinking water in May, prompting⑦locals to beg tourists to stay away from the popular Himalayan summer retreat.The water infrastructure in many Indian cities is old and leaky, but city governments have not repaired it. Municipalities have, however, given free electricity to farmers for irrigation, depleting local groundwater stocks.In the U.S, the situation is somewhat better, but many urban centers still face water problems. California's recent multiyear drought led to some of the state's driest years on record. Fortunately, about half of the state's urban water usage is for landscaping, so it was able to cut back on that fairly easily. But cities that use most of their water for more essential uses, such as drinking water, may not be so adaptable. In addition to the problems that drought, climate change and population growth bring, some cities face threats of contamination ⑧; crises such as the one in Flint, Mich., arose because the city changed the source of its water, causing lead to leach into it from pipes. If other cities are forced to change their water suppliers, they could face similar woes. Fortunately, steps can be taken to avoid urban water crises. In general, a "portfolio approach"that relies on multiple water sources is probably most effective. Cape Town has already begun implementing a number of water-augmentation projects, including tapping groundwater andbuilding water-recycling plants. Many other cities will need to repair existing water infrastructure to cut down on leakage.Metropolitan leaders should be thinking about meeting long-term needs rather than just about daily requirements. Good organization and financial responsibility are equally critical. And planning efforts should include diverse stakeholders from the community. One major challenge is providing services to informal areas, which develop at random, without any government foresight.Such regions often lack basic resources—a well-planned water supply among them.The global community has an opportunity right now to take action to prevent a series of Day Zero crises. If we don't act, many cities may soon face a time when there isn't a drop to drink.CSupermoon observers are in for a treat tonight when March's Worm Moon arrives in the skies. Stargazers are in for a treat as they may be able to spot the Moon looking bigger and brighter with the naked eye.The term ‘Supermoon’was coined by the astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and refers to either a New or Full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90 percent of perigee (近地点).Full Moons occur when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth to the Sun. This results in the surface of Earth’s natural satellite being fully illuminated (照亮). Supermoons occur when a Full Moon reaches the perigee —the point in the orbit of the Moon when it is closest to the Earth. The opposite of the perigee is the apogee —when the Moon reaches this point where it is thought to look much smaller than usual.Dr Daniel Brown, an astronomy expert at Nottingham Trent University, has revealed there is in reality little to distinguish them from a “normal”Full Moon.He added: “A Supermoon is usually defined as the largest full moon possible. Either way, this Full Moon is occurring when the Moon is a little bit closer to Earth than it is during other full moons. This is a time when many become excited and want to observe the Moon themselves, particularly as the moon rises and sets, which offers fantastic photographic opportunities.”However, in reality supermoons are never huge at all so don’t get fooled in thinking that you can see it being larger than usual. Supermoons appear only 14 percent larger than the smallest possible moon. The so-called ‘Moon illusion’will make the moon appear much larger than it really is, when it is close to the horizon, but that happens for any full moon or moon phase you observe.In a typical year, there can be three or four Full Supermoons in a row. Those who miss out on today’s event should not worry as two more Super Moons will appear later in the year.1. People can observe the Supermoon when .A. a Full Moon exactly reaches the apogeeB. the Moon reaches the side of the SunC. a Full Moon almost reaches the perigeeD. the Earth’s surface is being fully lighted2. What do we know about the Supermoon?A. It becomes actually much larger than usual.B. It provides valuable opportunities to take photos.C. It is easy to tell the Supermoon from a common Full Moon.D. There is only one chance to observe the Supermoon this year.3. What does the underlined word “illusion”in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Fantasy.B. Beauty.C. Appearance.D. Observation.4. Where can you find the text?A. In a travel brochure.B. From a science fiction.C. In a science magazine.D. In a research paper.DThese 3D PortraitsAre Created from Strangers’DNAWherever you go, you leave behind a little bit of yourself: hair, skin flakes①, your saliva ②on a coffee cup or cigarette and so on. How much information do these traces hold? What if it was possible to recreate your likeness based on the DNA you leave behind?Artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg has been exploring these ideas through her piece Stranger Visions. In 2012, she collected chewing gum③, cigarette butts ④and other discarded⑤items from public places in New York City, and used these create a series of 3D portraits based on the DNA from these found objects.“I was very lucky that the world's first community biology lab had just opened up down the street from me in Brooklyn,”says Dewey-Hagborg. “It’s called Genspace, and I took a crash course there with Ellen Jorgensen and learned the basics [of DNAanalysis].”With help from Genspace, she learned how to isolate DNA from the items she picked up, and amplify certain parts of it using the same type of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process that forensic⑥scientists use to find a match between a suspect and crime scene evidence. In that situation, they would focus on regions of DNA that are usually different between people, and compare them to see if they’re the same.But creating a likeness of someone’s face based on segments of found DNA is not nearly as straightforward⑦. Dewey-Hagborg used PCR to amplify certain regions of the DNA that are associated with visible traits, such as eye color or nose size, for example. She would send these samples to a lab to read the DNA sequence⑧－the order of As, Cs, Gs and Ts that make up the genetic code－and then look up which trait was associated with that particular genetic variant.“I started making this very basic list of these kinds of associations with what are called SNPs, single nucleotide polymorphisms, drawing on resources like 23andMe and a site called SNPedia, which is like Wikipedia for SNPs.”From there, Dewey-Hagborg used a mathematical model of the face that she could edit using software to represent the facial characteristics suggested by the DNA sample. That then formed the basis for the 3-D printed, life-sized model of the face.EJigsaw puzzles aren’t just fun. They can also relieve anxiety, especially when you put them together, well, together.While out shopping for Christmas presents in 2018, I bought myself a jigsaw puzzle on a whim. It was an unusual buy, one that I now recognize as an attempt at dealing with that particular stress many of us experience during the holidays. Don’t get me wrong —I love seeing my family.But holiday get-togethers have a way of putting any personal shortcomings at centre stage. This cheery pink puzzle had everything I felt I needed to distract myself in one box. And at $20, the price was right. Why not?Robyn Breen, a dance instructor at Misfitstudio in Toronto, Canada, knows the feeling. At a family gathering years ago, Breen was reintroduced to puzzles and fell in love with its soothing effect. “Ithought, Whoa, I feel really good when I’m doing this. I feel really chill,”she recalls.Breen suffers from anxiety, and when she was having worrisome thoughts about an upcoming trip to Nicaragua, she turned to puzzling instead of prescription medication.Susan Vandermorris is a clinical neuropsychologist at Toronto’s Baycrest Health Sciences, a global leader in brain health and aging research. Any type of puzzle is good for the brain and points to the stress-relieving benefits of jigsaws, in particular, she says. “If you’re doing a puzzle, you are disconnected and engaged in a task that’s immersive, away from the interruptions and stresses of day-to-day life,”she explains. “And that, of course, is good for your brain.”Vandermorris believes that doing puzzles with others boasts even more health benefits than doing them on your own, adding that it provides a rare opportunity for intergenerational engagement. “Get the teenagers off their smartphones and working on a puzzle with Grandma, and suddenly you’ve got a really nice family interaction that seems to be harder and harder to come by these days,”she adds.1. What is the advantage of jigsaw puzzles for the author?A. They can kill time.B. They can bond family together.C. They can divert one’s attention.D. They can expose personal shortcomings2. Why did Robyn Breen choose jigsaw puzzles instead of prescription drugs?A. Because he thought the medicine had side effects.B. Because he felt the jigsaw puzzles were more comforting.C. Because he didn't have enough money to buy drugs.D. Because he felt chill when taking medicine.3. Why are jigsaw puzzles good for brain according to Susan Vandermorris?A. Because you can be away from the interruptions and stresses.B. Because you can be disconnected from your friends.C. Because you can engage in a tough task.D. Because jigsaw puzzle is a game played by one person.4. What can we infer from the last sentence in the last paragraph?A. People have few opportunities to interact with their family.B. Doing puzzles on your own can also bring some benefits.C. It’s very hard to have a nice family communication because of mobile phones.D. People need to do jigsaw puzzles everyday so that they can have a nice family interaction.A【答案】1~4 DCCD【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了FM-2030 的一生以及他的超人类主义理念。

新高考高二英语时文阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及经典解析)

新高考高二英语时文阅读专版特训（含原文翻译及经典解析）AMy parents and I lived upstairs over my aged and infirm paternal grandparents. All of ushelped make the grandparents’day-to-day lives as comfortable as possible. But Granny was gradually going blind and Gramps suffered from the effects of two strokes (中风).Granny’s mind was sharp. It was my job to help her with the daily newspaper’s crossword puzzle. It made no difference if I had studying or a date. I so often think of the fall when Granny got the chance to “be useful again.”Her niece had leased one of those lunch stands on the fairgrounds and she and her daughter would be staying in town during the week-long fair. Though Gran’s relatives would have little time to rest, they would need a place to stay. There was no spare room; what to do?Granny stumbled around, thinking all the help she could get, and before long the attached woodshed had been made into comfortable sleeping quarters for the two women. Granny would take in a few dollars for “putting up”her relatives, but the best was yet to come! Within a day or two, the two women got behind at the lunch stand, finding that simple sandwiches sold like hotcakes. Since they opened early, the fair employees themselves bought their breakfasts there, keeping the two women overly occupied.Near sightless she may have been, but Granny could do her part. I can see her now, standingfor hours with sandwich fixings and several varieties of bread neatly arranged on the clean table before her. After this week of hustle and bustle was over, Granny stated emphatically, “That was the best week I’ve had in years!”The lesson that memory brings back to me is that we all long for a chance to be “useful”, appreciated, and helpful as well. No matter what our circumstances, there’s usually a way to contribute and, as a reward, strengthen our self-images!1. What can we know from the passage?A. Granny was too old to be “useful”.B. Granny couldn’t see anything finally.C. The author’s grandparents were in bad health.D. Gramps enjoyed being busy at the lunch stand.2. What does the underlined phase “putting up”mean in paragraph 4?A.Accommodating.B. Cheating.C. EarningD. Building3. Why did Granny think it was the best week she had had in years?A. Because she found her value again in life.B. Because she made no difference to others.C. Because she had a chance to make money.D. Because she helped her husband’s relatives.4. What’s the author’s attitude towards Granny’s thought about being useful again?A. Indifferent.B. Negative.C. Positive.D. Not mentioned.【答案】1~4 CAAC【解析】】本文是一篇记叙文，通过记叙年迈的奶奶在自己的生活中不断寻找机会来实现自己的社会价值的例子，告诉我们：任何人，只要你愿意，都会有为社会做贡献，让自己被需要，被认可的机会。

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版（含答案解析与原文翻译）AI was already a hand washer. And since the spread of coronavirus, it’s been kicked into overdrive. I don’t consider myself panicked about COVID-19, although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned. I live in an enormous city, packed with people, including countless travelers, and I understand how easily a contagious virus spreads. And hand washing may help us to keep it like that. The hard part has to do with the duration. “Scrub your hands for 20 seconds,”the CDC website warns. “Need a timer? Hum the ‘Happy Birthday’song from beginning to end twice.”The turning point came with a slight, unconscious tweak on the lyrics. After a few days, I added three words to the routine: “And many more.”That’s the way we do “Happy Birthday”in my family. These days, of course, those habitual words have particular resonance. What I am doing, after all, when I add “and many more”is making a plea: Let us stay safe and alive. “Its meaning,”writes Rodriguez, “is something like I pray it may be so.”I am an adult, aware of random chance and uncertainty. I’ve come to recognize that insecurity, chaos even, is the way of the world. In the face of an epidemic stretching toward a pandemic, I have one eye on living as if there will be no exceptional disruptions, and the other on preparing for catastrophe. What I’m saying is that I do not generally rely on magical thinking.Now I am consciously singing “and many more”when I fulfill the CDC’s instructions about how to wash my hands. I offer it to you as well, this coping mechanism, this precaution, this projection of a happy ending, which is, of course, a whisper of faith, not in divine intervention (神的干预) but in our ability to care for one another and ourselves.1. What is the attitude of the author toward the COVID-19?A. Panic.B. Concerned.C. Happy.D. Pessimistic.2. How long does it take to sing the ‘Happy Birthday’song once?A. 10s.B. 20s.C. 30s.D. 40s.3. What is the meaning of the added “and many more”these days?A. The author wants to sing the song in a creative way.B. The author blesses herself happy birthday.C. The author is to pray to be safe and live well.D. The author is showing off her great voice.4. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Being full of magical thinking.B. Being ignorant.C. Being insightful and optimistic.D. Being a good singer.【答案】BACC【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者介绍了自己独特的洗手方法，以及疫情期间的感想，并鼓励人们也采用同样的方式洗手。

新高考英语时文阅读高二年级专版(含答案解析及原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高二年级专版（含答案解析及原文翻译）ASwitch up the mealtime routine with lamb, a delicious, healthy alternative to chicken or beef.We ustralians love lamb. Relatively easy to cook, lamb is succulent and moist when prepared properly and marries well with different flavors and fresh produce. And lamb can really hold its own with spices. While rosemary is a classic seasoning for lamb, oregano and the Moroccan spice harissa are equally great counterparts to pair with different cuts.When shopping for lamb, look at the color of the meat, which should be rosy. Avoid any cutswith a brownish tinge. The fat should be creamy white and firm and dry to the touch. It is important to buy the cut suitable for the recipe you have in mind.During preparation, grilling, broiling, and roasting meat tends to reduce fat; frying anythingis less healthy. Overcooking is the most fatal mistake home chefs make. Dry meat is a buzzkill. Break out your meat thermometer —the perfect temperature for medium rare doneness is 130F.Always allow the meat to rest after cooking and before serving —30 minutes for a leg of lamb; those precious juices keep the meat moist.I balance the richness of lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables like fresh peas or a side salad. Roasted Leg of Lamb Encased in Rosemary makes a great presentation at a holiday or dinner party.Simple and light,Arugula and Shallot Salad is the perfect companion to roasted lamb.Roasted Leg of Lamb Encased in Rosemary(Makes 10 servings)●20 large branches fresh long-stemmed rosemary●1 4 ½-pound semi-boneless leg of lamb (hip bone removed)●2 tablespoons olive oil, divided●4 garlic cloves, finely chopped●2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest●9 24-inch-long strands of kitchen twineFresh Mint Sauce:●1 cup (not packed) fresh mint leaves●1/2 cup red wine vinegar●1/2 cup water●2 tablespoons raw sugar1. What shouldn’t fresh lamb look like?A. The color of the meat should be rosy.B. The fat should be creamy white.C. The fat should be firm and dry to the touch.D. Its cuts should be with a brownish tinge.2. What mistakes professional chefs usually don't make?A. Broiling lamb.B. Overcooking lamb.C. Grilling lamb.D. Frying lamb.3. What kind of food does the author usually use to balance the richness of mutton?A. Dessert.B. Fresh meat.C. Pepper.D. Vegetables or salad.4. Where is this passage most likely from?A. Adairy.B.Aguidebook.C.A novel.D.Amagazine.【答案】1~4 DBDB【解析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了做迷迭香烤羊腿所应做的准备。

新高考高三英语时文阅读专练(含答案解析)

新高考高三英语时文阅读专练（含答案解析）AThe world is warming swiftly. The last decade (2010-2019) was the hottest ever recorded, while Europe saw its hottest year in 2019, according to Climate Change Service. This has made a difference to Earth’s regional ecosystems, not least of all, on its usually-frozen poles. In 2019, the sea ice cap in the Arctic shrank to 1.6 million square miles, down from 2.44 million square miles in 2010—with no sign that it will rebound, says NASA’s Earth Observatory. This has changed weather patterns and sea levels, and it has had devastating（毁灭性的）effects on wildlife, including polar bears.Polar bears rely on sea ice in order to raise their babies and hunt their food—mostly ring seals. Without it, and trapped on land, they’re going hungry and their numbers are falling off. As National Geographic reported in 2015, they’re getting “creative” to stay alive. One strategy noticed by a team of researchers in Svalbard, Norway was that bears managed to trap a species of dolphin they don’t usually eat, which swam into their habitat, ate some of it, then buried the rest in snow to eat later—a behavior these animals don’t normally exhibi t.Polar bears in the western Hudson Bay have been eating another alternate and highly unusual food source——snow geese eggs. While this may be a most welcome snack alternative in the absence of ring seals, it cannot maintain the bears long term.As is known to all, there is no doubt that polar bears are in great danger. Because the world is warming faster than their ability to keep pace. Additionally, every physical feature of a polar bear—from ice-gripping claws to thick warm coats—is designed for a life of extremely cold. And that white fur? In a non-white world, it stops acting as camouflage(伪装）. Unfortunately, in a world without ice, polar bears will most likely cease to exist.1.Why do the polar bears have to eat dolphins instead of ring seals?A.Because polar bears’ babies like dolphins best.B.Because dolphins are more delicious than ring seals.C.Because dolphins usually swim into their habitat.D.Because the weather pattern has changed and sea level has risen.2.According to the passage, what plays an important role in Arctic for polar bears?A.Physical featureB. White furC. Ice-grippingD. Ring seals.1.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A fiction bookB. An ad websiteC. A science magazineD. A travel guide【答案】1~3 DAC【解析】本文为说明文，说明了全球变暖导致了北极的冰盖减少与海平面上升，北极熊面临的困境。

新高考高二英语时文阅读专练(含答案解析)

新高考高二英语时文阅读专练（含答案解析）ADisneyland Paris is on most families' bucket lists, and if you've been thinking of finally booking that dream trip then you may want to check out MagicBreaks' latest offer. The website is currently offering deposits from £29pp to Disneyland Paris, to help families spread the cost of their holiday .The £29pp deposits are valid on select travel dates between November 2020 and March 2021, and will also be dependent on your choice of hotel for your stay. The balance can be paid in instalment, and you'll need to have paid in full up to 12 weeks before you travel so it gives you plenty of time to spread the cost. You can already book the deals on the MagicBreaks website.But that's not all. To help make use of the budget a little further, MagicBreaks currently has getaways from £179pp which includes a two-night stay in a Disney hotel, three-day Disney Parks entry, a free half-board meal plan and €100 Disney Spending Money.Oh, and the offer also includes exclusive extras such as a free magical call from Mickey Mouse, a free Disney Activity Book, 15 per cent off soft drinks and dining at the Earl of Sandwich, and 20 per cent off dining at Planet Hollywood. The cheapest prices are based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing a Trapper Tribe Cabin at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch in January 2021, but you can find more deals online here.If you can't quite make the deals work for you, that doesn't mean you can't go on a dream Disneyland holiday that won't break the bank. We've searched out the best Disneyland Paris deals whether you're after cheap day tickets or discounted packages. Thinking of incorporating it into a wider holiday? We've also searched out some of the best cheap hotels near the parks, to give you a helping hand.1.When is available if you want to use your deposits?A. March 2020B. September 2020C. February 2021D. November 20212.According to the passage, we can infer that______.A.We don’t have to pay in full.B.We can enjoy 20% off soft drinks in Disneyland Paris.C.We can get a free magical call from Mickey Mouse.D.We can only stay in Disney hotel.3.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To show how convenient MagicBreaks is.B.To explain how wonderful the Disneyland Paris is.C.To introduce the Facebook & TwitterD.To attract visitors to have a holiday in Disneyland Paris.【答案】1~3 CCD【解析】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了MagicBreaks为Disneyland Paris做的广告。

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版〔含答案解析及全文翻译〕AThe life of FM -2030， a transhumanist 〔超人文主义者〕 who believed humans will be able to end natural death in the future using technology， is explored in a new documentary。

The film，titled ‘ 2030 ’ ， was released late last month and is available across multiple streaming platforms。

It was made by British filmmaker Johnny Boston who interviewed a range of FM-2030’ s acquaintances and scientific experts。

Transhumanists believe humans can and should use emerging future technology to greatly enhance their natural abilities。

These technologies could include robotics， AI， gene therapy preventing the ageing process。

This could radically change what it means to be a member of our species。

FM-2030 was born in Brussels in 1930 named Fereidoun M。

Esfandiary。

The son of an Iranian diplomat， he later changed his legal name to mark his belief that by 2030 we will be ageless and everyone will have an excellent chance to live forever。

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1. 细节理解题。

根据第一段的“But Granny was gradually going blind and Gramps suffered fromthe effects of two strokes (中风).”可知，作者的祖父母身体不太好，所以C 项说法正确，故选C。

2. 词义猜测题。

根据下划线短语的前一段“... they would need a place to stay. There was no spare room; what to do?”可判定此短语意思是“为……提供食宿”。

故选A。

3. 细节理解题。

根据最后一段第一句“The lesson that memory brings back to me is that we all long for a chance to be “useful,”appreciated, and helpful as well.”可知，奶奶快乐的原因是找到了为社会做贡献的机会，让她感觉自己又有价值了，故选C。

4. 观点态度题。

根据倒数第二段第一句“Near sightless she may have been, but Granny could do her part.”及最后一段可判断，作者对奶奶的这一想法是持肯定态度的。

故选C。

【词汇积累】infirm [ɪnˈfə:m] adj. 体虚的；脆弱的；软弱的；犹豫不决的；优柔寡断的paternal [pə'tɜːn(ə)l] adj. 父亲的；得自父亲的；父亲般的lease [liːs] n. 租约v. 出租；租用stumble ['stʌmbl] v. 绊倒；蹒跚；犯错误；无意中发hustle and bustle [ˈhʌs(ə)l ənd ˈbʌs(ə)l] 熙熙攘攘【句法剖析】1. The lesson that memory brings back to me is that we all long for a chance to be “useful”, appreciated, and helpful as well.句意：（对奶奶的）记忆让我明白，我们都渴望有机会变成“有用的人”，希望被他人认可并对他人有所助益。

句子分析：此句主干为The lesson is，第一个that 引导的定语从句that memory brings back to me ，修饰the lesson；第二个that 引导表语从句，做is 的表语；注意积累短语long for （渴望……）和a chance to do sth（做某事的机会）。

2. I can see her now, standing for hours with sandwich fixings and several varieties of bread neatly arranged on the clean table before her.句意：我（仿佛）可以看见她，（在午餐摊边）站几个小时，忙碌地将面前桌上的三明治配料和不同品种的面包整理得井井有条。

句子分析：此句为一个简单句，主干部分为I can see her now，其后standing for hours 为现在分词做状语，当中包含with 的复合结构with+n.+ v-ed，也做状语。

BFriendsFRIENDS is on the cusp②of its 25th anniversary and despite the show being one of the most iconic③sit-coms to date it seems to be riddled with④blunders, with the latest taking place in one of Ross and Rachel’s many fights about their on and off relationship.Friends fans will remember the very start of the “We were on a break”era where the group felt incredibly awkward around Ross Geller (played by David Schwimmer) and Rachel Green (JenniferAniston).With the group having to split their time equally between Ross and Rachel, who refused to bein the same room, the gang finally agreed to leave Ross behind to embark on a ski trip with Rachel.Rachel was pleased to see she had finally outdone Ross and stole the group away for whatwas meant to be a fulfilled weekend away.However, things took a downward spiral after Phoebe’s famous back cab broke down, withthe group having to call Ross to rescue them.However, it seems Ross wasn’t the only one to make a last minute aerial⑤as a cameraman can be seen in show.The moment takes place during the episode called The One Without The Ski Trip when Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) asks Ross and the rest of the gang who will be traveling with who asthey prepare to complete their trip.Ross had just bought the gang petrol at a rest stop where he and Rachel got into a huge row where Rachel asked the gang to pick a side.As Ross leaned up against Carol’s (Jane Sibbett) car before telling the group to head home, viewers can see a man in a plaid shirt operating a camera in the background.Fans were shocked to have missed such an obvious blunder as one user commented: “Damn I have never noticed that.”【新词积累】blunder [ˈblʌndə(r)] n. 愚蠢(或粗心)的错误v. 犯愚蠢的(或粗心的)错误cusp [kʌsp] n. (两曲线相交的)尖点，会切点，交点;(黄道十二宫的)两宫会切的时辰iconic [aɪˈkɒnɪk] adj. 符号的;图标的;图符的;偶像的be riddled with [bi ˈrɪdld wɪð] 布满,充满aerial [ˈeəriəl] n. 天线adj. 从飞机上的;空中的;空气中的;地表以上的【金句赏析】1. Friends fans will remember the very start of the “We were on a break”era where the group felt incredibly awkward around Ross Geller (played by David Schwimmer) and Rachel Green (JenniferAniston).《老友记》的粉丝们应该还记得《分手中》刚开始的时候，这群人在罗斯·盖勒(David Schwimmer 饰演)和瑞秋·格林(JenniferAniston 饰演)身边感到非常尴尬。